As filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on August 12, 2016

File No. 001-37816

 

 

 

UNITED STATES

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

Amendment No. 1

To

FORM 10

 

 

GENERAL FORM FOR REGISTRATION OF SECURITIES

Pursuant to Section 12(b) or (g) of

the Securities Exchange Act of 1934

 

 

Alcoa Upstream Corporation*

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

 

 

 

Delaware   81-1789115

(State or other jurisdiction of

incorporation or organization)

 

(I.R.S. employer

identification number)

 

390 Park Avenue

New York, New York

  10022-4608
(Address of principal executive offices)   (Zip code)

(212) 836-2600

(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act:

 

Title of Each Class

to be so Registered

 

Name of Each Exchange on which

Each Class is to be Registered

Common Stock   New York Stock Exchange

Securities to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act: None

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, a non-accelerated filer, or a smaller reporting company. See the definitions of “large accelerated filer,” “accelerated filer” and “smaller reporting company” in Rule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check one):

 

Large accelerated filer   ¨    Accelerated filer   ¨
Non-accelerated filer   x    Smaller reporting company   ¨

 

* The registrant is currently named Alcoa Upstream Corporation. The registrant plans to change its name to “Alcoa Corporation” at or prior to the effective date of the distribution described in this registration statement.

 

 

 


ALCOA UPSTREAM CORPORATION

INFORMATION REQUIRED IN REGISTRATION STATEMENT

CROSS-REFERENCE SHEET BETWEEN INFORMATION STATEMENT AND ITEMS

OF FORM 10

Certain information required to be included herein is incorporated by reference to specifically identified portions of the body of the information statement filed herewith as Exhibit 99.1. None of the information contained in the information statement shall be incorporated by reference herein or deemed to be a part hereof unless such information is specifically incorporated by reference.

 

Item 1. Business .

The information required by this item is contained under the sections of the information statement entitled “Information Statement Summary,” “Risk Factors,” “Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements,” “The Separation and Distribution,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” “Business,” “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions” and “Where You Can Find More Information.” Those sections are incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 1A. Risk Factors .

The information required by this item is contained under the section of the information statement entitled “Risk Factors.” That section is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 2. Financial Information .

The information required by this item is contained under the sections of the information statement entitled “Capitalization,” “Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Condensed Financial Statements,” “Selected Historical Combined Financial Data of Alcoa Corporation,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and “Index to Financial Statements” and the financial statements referenced therein. Those sections are incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 3. Properties .

The information required by this item is contained under the section of the information statement entitled “Business.” That section is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 4. Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management .

The information required by this item is contained under the section of the information statement entitled “Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management.” That section is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 5. Directors and Executive Officers .

The information required by this item is contained under the sections of the information statement entitled “Management” and “Directors.” Those sections are incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 6. Executive Compensation .

The information required by this item is contained under the sections of the information statement entitled “Compensation Discussion and Analysis” and “Executive Compensation.” Those sections are incorporated herein by reference.


Item 7. Certain Relationships and Related Transactions .

The information required by this item is contained under the sections of the information statement entitled “Management,” “Directors” and “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions.” Those sections are incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 8. Legal Proceedings .

The information required by this item is contained under the section of the information statement entitled “Business—Legal Proceedings.” That section is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 9. Market Price of, and Dividends on, the Registrant’s Common Equity and Related Stockholder Matters .

The information required by this item is contained under the sections of the information statement entitled “Dividend Policy,” “Capitalization,” “The Separation and Distribution,” and “Description of Alcoa Corporation Capital Stock.” Those sections are incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 10. Recent Sales of Unregistered Securities .

The information required by this item is contained under the sections of the information statement entitled “Description of Alcoa Corporation Capital Stock—Sale of Unregistered Securities.” Those sections are incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 11. Description of Registrant’s Securities to be Registered .

The information required by this item is contained under the sections of the information statement entitled “Dividend Policy,” “The Separation and Distribution” and “Description of Alcoa Corporation Capital Stock.” Those sections are incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 12. Indemnification of Directors and Officers .

The information required by this item is contained under the section of the information statement entitled “Description of Alcoa Corporation Capital Stock—Limitation on Liability of Directors; Indemnification; Insurance.” That section is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 13. Financial Statements and Supplementary Data .

The information required by this item is contained under the section of the information statement entitled “Index to Financial Statements” and the financial statements referenced therein. That section is incorporated herein by reference.

 

Item 14. Changes in and Disagreements with Accountants on Accounting and Financial Disclosure .

None.

 

Item 15. Financial Statements and Exhibits .

 

(a) Financial Statements and Schedule

The information required by this item is contained under the sections of the information statement entitled “Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Condensed Financial Statements” and “Index to Financial Statements” and the financial statements referenced therein. Those sections are incorporated herein by reference.

 

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(b) Exhibits

The following documents are filed as exhibits hereto:

 

Exhibit
Number

  

Exhibit Description

   2.1    Form of Separation and Distribution Agreement by and between Alcoa Inc. and Alcoa Upstream Corporation
   2.2    Form of Transition Services Agreement by and between Alcoa Inc. and Alcoa Upstream Corporation
   2.3    Form of Tax Matters Agreement by and between Alcoa Inc. and Alcoa Upstream Corporation*
   2.4    Form of Employee Matters Agreement by and between Alcoa Inc. and Alcoa Upstream Corporation*
   2.5    Form of Alcoa Corporation to Arconic Inc. Patent, Know-How, and Trade Secret License Agreement by and between Alcoa USA Corp. and Alcoa Inc.
   2.6    Form of Arconic Inc. to Alcoa Corporation Patent, Know-How, and Trade Secret License Agreement by and between Alcoa Inc. and Alcoa USA Corp.
   2.7    Form of Alcoa Corporation to Arconic Inc. Trademark License Agreement by and between Alcoa USA Corp. and Alcoa Inc.
   2.8    Form of Toll Processing and Services Agreement by and between Alcoa Inc. and Alcoa Warrick LLC
   2.9    Form of Master Agreement for the Supply of Primary Aluminum by and between Alcoa Inc. and Alcoa USA Corp.
   2.10    Form of Massena Lease and Operations Agreement by and between Alcoa Inc. and Alcoa Upstream Corporation
   2.11    English Translation of Fusina Lease and Operations Agreement by and between Alcoa Servizi S.r.l. and Fusina Rolling S.r.l., dated as of August 4, 2016
   3.1    Form of Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Alcoa Corporation*
   3.2    Form of Amended and Restated By-laws of Alcoa Corporation*
   4.1    Form of Stockholder and Registration Rights Agreement by and between Alcoa Inc. and Alcoa Upstream Corporation*
 10.1    Form of Alcoa Upstream Corporation Stock Incentive Plan*
 10.2    Alcoa USA Corp. Deferred Compensation Plan
 10.3    Alcoa USA Corp. Nonqualified Supplemental Retirement Plan C
 10.4    Form of Indemnification Agreement by and between Alcoa Corporation and individual directors or officers*
 10.5    Aluminum Project Framework Shareholders’ Agreement, dated December 20, 2009, between Alcoa Inc. and Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden) (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(i) to Alcoa Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (Commission file number 1-3610) for the year ended December 31, 2009, filed on February 18, 2010)
 10.6    First Supplemental Agreement, dated March 30, 2010, to the Aluminium Project Framework Shareholders Agreement, dated December 20, 2009, between Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden) and Alcoa Inc. (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(c) to Alcoa Inc.’s Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q (Commission file number 1-3610) for the quarter ended March 31, 2010, filed on April 22, 2010)

 

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Exhibit
Number

  

Exhibit Description

 10.7    Kwinana State Agreement of 1961*
 10.8    Pinjarra State Agreement of 1969*
 10.9    Wagerup State Agreement of 1978*
 10.10    Alumina Refinery Agreement of 1987*
 10.11    Charter of the Strategic Council, executed December 21, 1994 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.3 to Alcoa Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K (Commission file number 1-3610), filed on November 28, 2001)
 10.12    Amended and Restated Limited Liability Company Agreement of Alcoa Alumina & Chemicals, L.L.C. dated as of December 31, 1994 (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.4 to Alcoa Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K (Commission file number 1-3610), filed on November 28, 2001)
 10.13    Shareholders’ Agreement dated May 10, 1996 between Alcoa International Holdings Company and WMC Limited (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.5 to Alcoa Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K (Commission file number 1-3610), filed on November 28, 2001)
 10.14    Side Letter of May 16, 1995 clarifying transfer restrictions (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 99.6 to Alcoa Inc.’s Current Report on Form 8-K (Commission file number 1-3610), filed on November 28, 2001)
 10.15    Enterprise Funding Agreement, dated September 18, 2006, between Alcoa Inc., certain of its affiliates and Alumina Limited (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(f) to Alcoa Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (Commission file number 1-3610) for the year ended December 31, 2006, filed on February 15, 2007)
 10.16    Amendments to Enterprise Funding Agreement, effective January 25, 2008, between Alcoa Inc., certain of its affiliates and Alumina Limited (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(f)(1) to Alcoa Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K (Commission file number 1-3610) for the year ended December 31, 2007, filed on February 15, 2008)
 10.17    Plea Agreement dated January 8, 2014, between the United States of America and Alcoa World Alumina LLC (incorporated by reference to Exhibit 10(l) to Alcoa Inc.’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2013, filed on February 13, 2014)
 21.1    List of Subsidiaries*
 99.1    Information Statement of Alcoa Upstream Corporation, preliminary and subject to completion, dated August 12, 2016

 

* To be filed by amendment.

 

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SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this registration statement to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.

 

Alcoa Upstream Corporation
By:     /s/   Roy Harvey
  Name:     Roy Harvey
  Title:   President

Date: August 12, 2016

Exhibit 2.1

FORM OF

SEPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT

BY AND BETWEEN

ALCOA INC.

AND

ALCOA UPSTREAM CORPORATION

DATED AS OF [            ], 2016


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

         Page  

ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS

     2   

ARTICLE II THE SEPARATION

     16   

2.1

  Transfer of Assets and Assumption of Liabilities      16   

2.2

  UpstreamCo Assets; Parent Assets      18   

2.3

  UpstreamCo Liabilities; Parent Liabilities      20   

2.4

  Approvals and Notifications      22   

2.5

  Novation of Liabilities      26   

2.6

  Release of Guarantees      27   

2.7

  Termination of Agreements      29   

2.8

  Treatment of Shared Contracts      29   

2.9

  Bank Accounts; Cash Balances      30   

2.10

  Ancillary Agreements      31   

2.11

  Disclaimer of Representations and Warranties      31   

2.12

  Financial Information Certifications      32   

2.13

  Transition Committee and Other Matters      32   

2.14

  UpstreamCo Financing Arrangements      33   

ARTICLE III THE DISTRIBUTION

     33   

3.1

  Sole and Absolute Discretion; Cooperation      33   

3.2

  Actions Prior to the Distribution      34   

3.3

  Conditions to the Distribution      35   

3.4

  The Distribution      37   

ARTICLE IV MUTUAL RELEASES; INDEMNIFICATION

     38   

4.1

  Release of Pre-Distribution Claims      38   

4.2

  Indemnification by UpstreamCo      40   

4.3

  Indemnification by Parent      41   

4.4

  Indemnification Obligations Net of Insurance Proceeds and Other Amounts      41   

4.5

  Procedures for Indemnification of Third-Party Claims      42   

4.6

  Additional Matters      45   

4.7

  Right of Contribution      46   

4.8

  Covenant Not to Sue      47   

4.9

  Remedies Cumulative      47   

4.10

  Survival of Indemnities      47   

4.11

  Environmental Matters      47   

ARTICLE V CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS

     50   

5.1

  Tail Policies: Directors and Officers Insurance, Fiduciary Liability Insurance, and Employment Practice Liability Insurance      50   

5.2

  Insurance Matters Generally      51   

5.3

  Late Payments      59   

 

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5.4

  Treatment of Payments for Tax Purposes      60   

5.5

  Inducement      60   

5.6

  Post-Effective Time Conduct      60   

5.7

  Certain Businesses      60   

ARTICLE VI EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION; CONFIDENTIALITY

     64   

6.1

  Agreement for Exchange of Information and Cooperation      64   

6.2

  Ownership of Information      65   

6.3

  Compensation for Providing Information      65   

6.4

  Record Retention      65   

6.5

  Limitations of Liability      65   

6.6

  Other Agreements Providing for Exchange of Information      66   

6.7

  Production of Witnesses; Records; Cooperation      66   

6.8

  Privileged Matters      67   

6.9

  Confidentiality      69   

6.10

  Protective Arrangements      71   

ARTICLE VII DISPUTE RESOLUTION

     71   

7.1

  Good-Faith Negotiation      71   

7.2

  Mediation      71   

7.3

  Arbitration      72   

7.4

  Litigation and Unilateral Commencement of Arbitration      73   

7.5

  Conduct During Dispute Resolution Process      73   

ARTICLE VIII FURTHER ASSURANCES AND ADDITIONAL COVENANTS

     73   

8.1

  Further Assurances      73   

8.2

  Continued Use of Alcoa Name      75   

ARTICLE IX TERMINATION

     75   

9.1

  Termination      75   

9.2

  Effect of Termination      75   

ARTICLE X MISCELLANEOUS

     75   

10.1

  Counterparts; Entire Agreement; Corporate Power      75   

10.2

  Governing Law      76   

10.3

  Assignability      77   

10.4

  Third-Party Beneficiaries      77   

10.5

  Notices      77   

10.6

  Severability      78   

10.7

  Force Majeure      79   

10.8

  No Set-Off      79   

10.9

  Publicity      79   

10.10

  Expenses      79   

10.11

  Headings      79   

10.12

  Survival of Covenants      79   

10.13

  Waivers of Default      80   

10.14

  Specific Performance      80   

 

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10.15

  Amendments      80   

10.16

  Interpretation      80   

10.17

  Limitations of Liability      81   

10.18

  Performance      81   

10.19

  Mutual Drafting      81   

 

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EXHIBITS

 

Exhibit A    Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of Alcoa Corporation
Exhibit B    Amended and Restated Bylaws of Alcoa Corporation

 

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FORM OF SEPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT

This SEPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION AGREEMENT, dated as of [            ], 2016 (this “ Agreement ”), is by and between Alcoa Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation (“ Parent ”), and Alcoa Upstream Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“ UpstreamCo ”). Capitalized terms used herein and not otherwise defined shall have the respective meanings assigned to them in Article I .

R E C I T A L S

WHEREAS, the board of directors of Parent (the “ Parent Board ”) has determined that it is in the best interests of Parent and its shareholders to create a new publicly traded company that will operate the UpstreamCo Business;

WHEREAS, in furtherance of the foregoing, the Parent Board has determined that it is appropriate and desirable to separate the UpstreamCo Business from the Parent Business (the “ Separation ”) and, following the Separation, make a distribution, on a pro rata basis, to holders of Parent Shares on the Record Date of eighty and one tenth of a percent (80.1%) of the outstanding UpstreamCo Shares owned by Parent (the “ Distribution ”);

WHEREAS, Parent plans to dispose of the UpstreamCo Shares that it retains following the Distribution, which may include dispositions through one or more exchanges for debt or equity or a sale of shares for cash;

WHEREAS, UpstreamCo has been incorporated solely for these purposes and has not engaged in activities except in preparation for the Separation and the Distribution;

WHEREAS, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, the contribution by Parent of the UpstreamCo Assets and the UpstreamCo Liabilities to UpstreamCo (the “ Contribution ”) and the Distribution (and the Debt-for-Equity Exchange, if any), taken together, are intended to qualify as a transaction that is tax-free under Section 355(a) and 368(a)(1)(D) of the Code;

WHEREAS, UpstreamCo and Parent have prepared, and UpstreamCo has filed with the SEC, the Form 10, which includes the Information Statement, and which sets forth disclosure concerning UpstreamCo, the Separation and the Distribution;

WHEREAS, each of Parent and UpstreamCo has determined that it is appropriate and desirable to set forth the principal corporate transactions required to effect the Separation and the Distribution and certain other agreements that will govern certain matters relating to the Separation and the Distribution and the relationship of Parent, UpstreamCo and the members of their respective Groups following the Distribution; and

WHEREAS, the Parties acknowledge that this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements represent the integrated agreement of Parent and UpstreamCo relating to the Separation and the Distribution, are being entered into together, and would not have been entered independently.


NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements, provisions and covenants contained in this Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:

ARTICLE I

DEFINITIONS

For the purpose of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

Action ” shall mean any demand, action, claim, dispute, suit, countersuit, arbitration, inquiry, subpoena, proceeding or investigation of any nature (whether criminal, civil, legislative, administrative, regulatory, prosecutorial or otherwise) by or before any federal, state, local, foreign or international Governmental Authority or any arbitration or mediation tribunal.

Affiliate ” shall mean, when used with respect to a specified Person, a Person that, directly or indirectly, through one or more intermediaries, controls, is controlled by or is under common control with such specified Person. For the purpose of this definition, “ control ” (including, with correlative meanings, “ controlled by ” and “ under common control with ”), when used with respect to any specified Person shall mean the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such Person, whether through the ownership of voting securities or other interests, by contract, agreement, obligation, indenture, instrument, lease, promise, arrangement, release, warranty, commitment, undertaking or otherwise. It is expressly agreed that, prior to, at and after the Effective Time, for purposes of this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements, (a) no member of the UpstreamCo Group shall be deemed to be an Affiliate of any member of the Parent Group and (b) no member of the Parent Group shall be deemed to be an Affiliate of any member of the UpstreamCo Group.

Agent ” shall mean the trust company or bank duly appointed by Parent to act as distribution agent, transfer agent and registrar for the UpstreamCo Shares in connection with the Distribution.

Agreement ” shall have the meaning set forth in the Preamble.

Alcoa Name and Alcoa Marks ” shall mean the names, marks, trade dress, logos, monograms, domain names and other source or business identifiers of either Party or any member of its Group using or containing “Alcoa,” or any other word or element listed on Schedule 1.1 (in block letters or otherwise), either alone or in combination with other words or elements, and all names, marks, trade dress, logos, monograms, domain names and other source or business identifiers confusingly similar to or embodying any of the foregoing either alone or in combination with other words or elements, together with the goodwill associated with any of the foregoing.

Ancillary Agreements ” shall mean all agreements (other than this Agreement) entered into by the Parties or members of their respective Groups (but as to which no Third Party is a party) in connection with the Separation, the Distribution, or the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including the Transition Services Agreement, the Tax Matters Agreement, the Employee Matters Agreement, the Intellectual Property Agreements, the Metal Supply Agreement, the Leases, the Registration Rights Agreement, the Tolling Agreement, the Spare Parts Loan Agreement and the Transfer Documents.

 

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Approvals or Notifications ” shall mean any consents, waivers, approvals, permits or authorizations to be obtained from, notices, registrations or reports to be submitted to, or other filings to be made with, any Third Party, including any Governmental Authority.

Arbitration Request ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.3(a) .

Assets ” shall mean, with respect to any Person, the assets, properties, claims and rights (including goodwill) of such Person, wherever located (including in the possession of vendors or other Third Parties or elsewhere), of every kind, character and description, whether real, personal or mixed, tangible, intangible or contingent, in each case whether or not recorded or reflected or required to be recorded or reflected on the books and records or financial statements of such Person, including rights and benefits pursuant to any contract, license, permit, indenture, note, bond, mortgage, agreement, concession, franchise, instrument, undertaking, commitment, understanding or other arrangement.

Bohai ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.7(c)(ii) .

Change of Control ” with respect to a Person shall mean any occurrence resulting in (i) any “person” or “group” (as such terms are used in Sections 13(d) and 14(d) of the Exchange Act) becoming the “beneficial owner” (as defined in Rule 13d-3 under the Exchange Act), directly or indirectly, of securities entitled to vote in the election of members of the board of directors or similar governing body of such Person having 50% or more of the then-outstanding voting power of such Person; (ii) such Person becoming a party to a merger, consolidation, share exchange, reorganization, sale of assets or other similar extraordinary transaction, or a proxy contest, in each case as a consequence of which members of the board of directors or similar governing body of such Person in office immediately prior to such transaction or event constitute less than a majority of such board or other body thereafter; or (iii) during any period of two consecutive years, individuals who at the beginning of such period constituted the board of directors or similar governing body of such Person (including for this purpose any new director or similar person whose election or nomination for election was approved by a vote of at least two-thirds of the directors or similar persons then still in office who served in such capacities at the beginning of such period, other than those such directors or similar persons appointed, or nominated for election, in connection with an actual or threatened proxy contest or other non-consensual attempt to influence or modify such board or other body) ceasing for any reason to constitute at least a majority of such board or other body.

Code ” shall mean the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

Combined Tail D&O Program ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.1(a) .

Combined Tail Employment Practices Program ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.1(c) .

 

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Combined Tail Fiduciary Program ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.1(b) .

Contribution ” shall have the meaning set forth in the Recitals.

CPR ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.2 .

Debt-for-Equity Exchange ” has the meaning set forth in the Tax Matters Agreement.

Delayed Parent Asset ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.4(h) .

Delayed Parent Liability ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.4(h) .

Delayed UpstreamCo Asset ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.4(c) .

Delayed UpstreamCo Liability ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.4(c) .

Disclosure Document ” shall mean any registration statement (including the Form 10) filed with the SEC by or on behalf of any Party or any member of its Group, and also includes any information statement (including the Information Statement), prospectus, offering memorandum, offering circular, periodic report or similar disclosure document, whether or not filed with the SEC or any other Governmental Authority, in each case which describes the Separation or the Distribution or the UpstreamCo Group or primarily relates to the transactions contemplated hereby.

Dispute ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.1 .

Distribution ” shall have the meaning set forth in the Recitals.

Distribution Date ” shall mean the date of the consummation of the Distribution, which shall be determined by the Parent Board in its sole and absolute discretion.

Distribution Ratio ” shall mean a number equal to [            ].

Effective Time ” shall mean 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on the Distribution Date.

Employee Matters Agreement ” shall mean the Employee Matters Agreement to be entered into by and between Parent and UpstreamCo or members of their respective Groups in connection with the Separation, the Distribution or the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement, as it may be amended from time to time.

Environmental Law ” shall mean any Law relating to pollution, protection or restoration of or prevention of harm to the environment or natural resources, including the use, handling, transportation, treatment, storage, disposal, Release or discharge of Hazardous Materials or the protection of or prevention of harm to human health and safety.

 

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Environmental Liabilities ” shall mean all Liabilities relating to, arising out of or resulting from any Hazardous Materials (except for Third-Party Claims alleging personal injury out of exposure to asbestos and/or asbestos-containing materials), Environmental Law or contract or agreement relating to health and safety matters (but solely with respect to exposure to, or Releases of, Hazardous Materials) or environmental matters (including all removal, remediation or cleanup costs, investigatory costs, response costs, post-closure monitoring, operation and maintenance, regulatory Liabilities, natural resources damages, , personal injury damages, costs of compliance with any product take back requirements or with any settlement, judgment or other determination of Liability and indemnity, contribution or similar obligations) (including the Parent Environmental Liabilities, the Shared Environmental Liabilities and the UpstreamCo Environmental Liabilities) and all costs and expenses, interest, fines, penalties, financial guarantees or other monetary sanctions in connection therewith.

Environmental Permit ” shall mean any Permit relating to Environmental Laws or Hazardous Materials.

Exchange Act ” shall mean the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, together with the rules and regulations promulgated thereunder.

Force Majeure ” shall mean, with respect to a Party, an event beyond the reasonable control of such Party (or any Person acting on its behalf), which event (a) does not arise or result from the fault or negligence of such Party (or any Person acting on its behalf) and (b) by its nature would not reasonably have been foreseen by such Party (or such Person), or, if it would reasonably have been foreseen, was unavoidable, and includes acts of God, acts of civil or military authority, embargoes, epidemics, war, riots, insurrections, fires, explosions, earthquakes, floods, unusually severe weather conditions, labor problems or unavailability of parts, or, in the case of computer systems, any significant and prolonged failure in electrical or air conditioning equipment. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the receipt by a Party of an unsolicited takeover offer or other acquisition proposal, even if unforeseen or unavoidable, and such Party’s response thereto shall not be deemed an event of Force Majeure .

Form 10 ” shall mean the registration statement on Form 10 filed by UpstreamCo with the SEC to effect the registration of UpstreamCo Shares pursuant to the Exchange Act in connection with the Distribution, as such registration statement may be amended or supplemented from time to time prior to the Distribution.

Fusina Lease and Operations Agreement ” shall mean the Fusina Operations Agreement entered into by and between a subsidiary of Parent and a subsidiary of UpstreamCo in connection with the Separation, the Distribution or the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement, as it may be amended from time to time.

Governmental Approvals ” shall mean any Approvals or Notifications to be made to, or obtained from, any Governmental Authority.

Governmental Authority ” shall mean any nation or government, any state, municipality or other political subdivision thereof, and any entity, body, agency, commission, department, board, bureau, court, tribunal or other instrumentality, whether federal, state, local, domestic, foreign or multinational, exercising executive, legislative, judicial, regulatory, administrative or other similar functions of, or pertaining to, government and any executive official thereof, including the NYSE and any similar self-regulatory body under applicable securities Laws.

 

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Group ” shall mean either the UpstreamCo Group or the Parent Group, as the context requires.

Hazardous Materials ” shall mean any chemical, material, substance, waste, pollutant, emission, discharge, release or contaminant that could result in Liability under, or that is prohibited, limited or regulated by or pursuant to, any Environmental Law, and any natural or artificial substance (whether solid, liquid or gas, noise, ion, vapor or electromagnetic) that could cause harm to human health or the environment, including petroleum, petroleum products and byproducts, asbestos and asbestos-containing materials, urea formaldehyde foam insulation, electronic, polychlorinated biphenyls, radon gas, radioactive substances, chlorofluorocarbons and all other ozone-depleting substances.

Indemnifying Party ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.4(a) .

Indemnitee ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.4(a) .

Indemnity Payment ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.4(a) .

Information ” shall mean information, whether or not patentable or copyrightable, in written, oral, electronic or other tangible or intangible forms, stored in any medium, including studies, reports, records, books, contracts, instruments, surveys, discoveries, ideas, concepts, know-how, techniques, designs, specifications, drawings, blueprints, diagrams, models, prototypes, samples, flow charts, data, computer data, disks, diskettes, tapes, computer programs or other software, marketing plans, customer names, communications by or to attorneys (including attorney-client privileged communications), memos and other materials prepared by attorneys or under their direction (including attorney work product), and other technical, financial, employee or business information or data; provided that “Information” shall not include Registrable IP.

Information Statement ” shall mean the information statement to be sent to the holders of Parent Shares in connection with the Distribution, as such information statement may be amended or supplemented from time to time prior to the Distribution.

Initial Notice ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.1 .

Insurance Policies ” shall mean insurance policies and insurance contracts of any kind, including primary, excess and umbrella policies, comprehensive general liability policies, directors and officers liability, fiduciary liability, automobile, aircraft, property and casualty, workers’ compensation, employers’ liability, employment practices liability, cyber liability, crime, bonds and self-insurance and captive insurance company arrangements, together with the rights, benefits and privileges thereunder.

 

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Insurance Proceeds ” shall mean those monies:

(a) received by an insured from an insurance carrier; or

(b) paid by an insurance carrier on behalf of the insured;

in any such case net of any applicable premium adjustments (including reserves and retrospectively rated premium adjustments) and net of any costs or expenses incurred in the collection thereof; provided , however , that with respect to a captive insurance arrangement, Insurance Proceeds shall only include amounts received by the captive insurer in respect of any reinsurance arrangement.

Intellectual Property ” shall mean all of the following whether arising under the Laws of the United States or of any foreign or multinational jurisdiction: (a) patents, patent applications (including patents issued thereon), utility models, industrial design registrations and statutory invention registrations, including reissues, divisions, continuations, continuations in part, substitutions, renewals, extensions and reexaminations of any of the foregoing, and all rights in any of the foregoing provided by international treaties or conventions, (b) trademarks, service marks, trade names, service names, trade dress, logos and other source or business identifiers, including all goodwill associated with any of the foregoing, and any and all common law rights in and to any of the foregoing, registrations and applications for registration of any of the foregoing, all rights in and to any of the foregoing provided by international treaties or conventions, and all reissues, extensions and renewals of any of the foregoing, (c) Internet domain names, accounts with Facebook, LinkedIn, Twitter and similar social media platforms, registrations and related rights, (d) copyrightable works, copyrights, moral rights, mask work rights, database rights and design rights, whether or not registered, and all registrations and applications for registration of any of the foregoing, and all rights in and to any of the foregoing provided by international treaties or conventions, (e) confidential and proprietary information, including trade secrets, invention disclosures, processes and know-how, and (f) any other intellectual property rights, in each case other than Software.

Intellectual Property Agreements ” shall mean (a) the UpstreamCo to Parent Patent, Know-How, and Trade Secret License Agreement, (b) the Parent to UpstreamCo Patent, Know-How, and Trade Secret License Agreement, and (c) the UpstreamCo to Parent Trademark License Agreement, in each case to be entered into by and between Parent and UpstreamCo or members of their respective Groups in connection with the Separation, the Distribution, and the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement, as it may be amended from time to time.

Know-How ” shall mean all technology, designs, formulae, algorithms, procedures, methods, discoveries, processes, techniques, ideas, know-how, research and development, technical data, tools, materials, specifications, processes, inventions (whether patentable or unpatentable and whether or not reduced to practice), apparatus, creations, improvements, works of authorship in any media, confidential, proprietary or nonpublic information, and other similar materials, and all recordings, graphs, drawings, reports, analyses and other writings, and other tangible embodiments of the foregoing in any form whether or not listed herein, in each case, other than Software.

 

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Law ” shall mean any national, supranational, federal, state, provincial, local or similar law (including common law), statute, code, order, ordinance, rule, regulation, treaty (including any income tax treaty), license, permit, authorization, approval, consent, decree, injunction, binding judicial or administrative interpretation or other requirement, in each case, enacted, promulgated, issued or entered by a Governmental Authority.

Leases ” shall mean the Fusina Lease and Operations Agreement, the Massena Lease and Operations Agreement, and the other leasing or subleasing agreements to be entered into by and between Parent and UpstreamCo or members of their respective Groups in connection with the Separation, the Distribution or the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including the agreements in respect of the Pittsburgh offices and Alcoa Technical Center.

Liabilities ” shall mean all debts, guarantees, assurances, commitments, liabilities, responsibilities, Losses, remediation, deficiencies, damages, fines, penalties, settlements, sanctions, costs, expenses, interest and obligations of any nature or kind, whether accrued or fixed, absolute or contingent, matured or unmatured, accrued or not accrued, asserted or unasserted, liquidated or unliquidated, foreseen or unforeseen, known or unknown, reserved or unreserved, or determined or determinable, including those arising under any Law, claim (including any Third-Party Claim), demand, Action, or order, writ, judgment, injunction, decree, stipulation, determination or award entered by or with any Governmental Authority or arbitration tribunal, and those arising under any contract, agreement, obligation, indenture, instrument, lease, promise, arrangement, release, warranty, commitment or undertaking, or any fines, damages or equitable relief that is imposed, in each case, including all costs and expenses relating thereto.

Linked ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.9(a) .

Losses ” shall mean actual losses (including any diminution in value), costs, damages, penalties and expenses (including legal and accounting fees and expenses and costs of investigation and litigation), whether or not involving a Third-Party Claim.

Massena Lease and Operations Agreement ” shall mean the Massena Operations Agreement to be entered into by and between Parent and UpstreamCo or members of their respective Groups in connection with the Separation, the Distribution or the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement, as it may be amended from time to time.

Mediation Request ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.2 .

Metal Supply Agreement ” shall mean the Metal Supply Agreement to be entered into by and between Parent and UpstreamCo or members of their respective Groups in connection with the Separation, the Distribution or the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement, as it may be amended from time to time.

MRC ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.7(b)(i) .

Non-Performing Party ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.11(a)(i) .

 

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NYSE ” shall mean the New York Stock Exchange.

Other IP ” shall mean all Intellectual Property, other than Registrable IP, that is owned by, licensed by or to, or sublicensed by or to either Party or any member of its Group as of the Effective Time.

Parent ” shall have the meaning set forth in the Preamble.

Parent Accounts ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.9(a) .

Parent Assets ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.2(b) .

Parent Board ” shall have the meaning set forth in the Recitals.

Parent Business ” shall mean (a) the multi-material, multi-process, fabricated aluminum plate, sheet and specialty foil; titanium and super alloy investment casting, aluminum semi-finished and finished castings; fasteners; titanium mill products; advanced manufacturing (additive manufacturing and powdered metals); engineering services, machining and forming; medical products; rings and forgings; hard alloy extrusions; architectural systems for building facades, walls, store fronts and windows; armor; forged and cast aluminum wheels businesses, operations, related processes and activities, and any other businesses not included in the UpstreamCo Business, including the Global Rolled Products (other than Warrick operations, the non-aseptic North American Packaging Business, and the Ma’aden investment), Engineered Products and Solutions and Transportation and Construction Solutions segments of Parent, in each case as conducted at any time prior to the Effective Time by either Party or any current or former member of its Group and (b) any terminated, divested or discontinued businesses, operations and activities that, at the time of termination, divestiture or discontinuation, primarily related to the businesses, operations or activities described in clause (a) as then conducted, including those set forth on Schedule 1.2 , excluding, in the case of each of clauses (a) and (b), the business, operations and activities primarily related to the UpstreamCo Assets.

Parent Environmental Liabilities ” shall mean the Liabilities set forth on Schedule 1.3 and all Environmental Liabilities of any member of the Parent Group other than those relating to, arising out of or resulting from the UpstreamCo Business or that are otherwise allocated to a member of the UpstreamCo Group pursuant to this Agreement.

Parent Group ” shall mean Parent and each Person that is a Subsidiary of Parent (other than UpstreamCo and any other member of the UpstreamCo Group).

Parent Indemnitees ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.2 .

Parent Liabilities ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.3(b) .

Parent Policies ” shall mean those Insurance Policies in effect at any time prior to the Effective Time, where the first or primary named insured is or was a member of the Parent Group. A partial listing of such policies, not intended to be comprehensive and for illustration only, is set forth on Schedule 5(a) .

 

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Parent Shares ” shall mean the shares of common stock, par value $1.00 per share, of Parent.

Parties ” shall mean the parties to this Agreement.

Performing Party ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.11(a)(i) .

Permits ” shall mean permits, approvals, authorizations, consents, licenses or certificates issued by any Governmental Authority.

Person ” shall mean an individual, a general or limited partnership, a corporation, a trust, a joint venture, an unincorporated organization, a limited liability entity, any other entity and any Governmental Authority.

Plan of Reorganization ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.1(a) .

PRC ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.7(c)(ii) .

Prime Rate ” shall mean the rate that Bloomberg displays as “Prime Rate by Country United States” at  www.bloomberg.com/markets/rates-bonds/key-rates/ or on a Bloomberg terminal at PRIMBB Index.

Privileged Information ” shall mean any information, in written, oral, electronic or other tangible or intangible forms, including any communications by or to attorneys (including attorney-client privileged communications), memoranda and other materials prepared by attorneys or under their direction (including attorney work product), as to which a Party or any member of its Group would be entitled to assert or have asserted a privilege, including the attorney-client and attorney work product privileges.

Record Date ” shall mean the close of business on the date to be determined by the Parent Board as the record date for determining holders of Parent Shares entitled to receive UpstreamCo Shares in the Distribution.

Record Holders ” shall mean the holders of record of Parent Shares as of the Record Date.

Registrable IP ” shall mean all patents, patent applications, statutory invention registrations, registered trademarks, registered service marks, registered Internet domain names and copyright registrations.

Registration Rights Agreement ” shall mean the Stockholder and Registration Rights Agreement to be entered into by and between Parent and UpstreamCo in connection with the Separation, the Distribution or the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement, as it may be amended from time to time.

Release ” shall mean any release, spill, emission, discharge, leaking, pumping, pouring, dumping, injection, deposit, disposal, dispersal, leaching or migration of Hazardous Materials into the environment (including ambient air, surface water, groundwater and surface or subsurface strata).

 

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Remediation Work ” shall mean all actions required to (i) clean up, remove, treat or remediate Hazardous Materials in the indoor or outdoor environment, (ii) prevent the Release of Hazardous Materials (including by way of vapor intrusion) so that they do not migrate, endanger or threaten to endanger public health or welfare or the indoor or outdoor environment, (iii) perform pre-remedial studies and investigations and post-remedial monitoring and care or (iv) respond to requests of any Governmental Authority for information or documents in any way relating to cleanup, removal, treatment or remediation or potential cleanup, removal, treatment or remediation of Hazardous Materials in the indoor or outdoor environment.

Representatives ” shall mean, with respect to any Person, any of such Person’s directors, officers, employees, agents, consultants, advisors, accountants, attorneys or other representatives.

SEC ” shall mean the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.

Security Interest ” shall mean any mortgage, security interest, pledge, lien, charge, claim, option, right to acquire, voting or other restriction, right-of-way, covenant, condition, easement, encroachment, restriction on transfer, or other encumbrance of any nature whatsoever.

Self-Insurance ” shall mean deductibles, retrospective premiums, self-insured retentions or other forms of self-insurance, including related fees and expenses.

Separation ” shall have the meaning set forth in the Recitals.

Settlement ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.13(b) .

Shared Contract ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.8(a) .

Shared Environmental Liabilities ” shall mean the Liabilities set forth on Schedule 1.5 and any other Environmental Liabilities not known to the Parties prior to the Effective Time and arising out of both UpstreamCo Business operations and Parent Business operations.

Spare Parts Loan Agreement ” shall mean the Spare Parts Loan Agreement to be entered into by and between Parent and UpstreamCo or members of their respective Groups in connection with the Separation, the Distribution or the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement, as it may be amended from time to time.

Software ” shall mean any and all (a) computer programs, including any and all software implementation of algorithms, models and methodologies, whether in source code, object code, human readable form or other form, (b) databases and compilations, including any and all data and collections of data, whether machine readable or otherwise, (c) descriptions, flow charts and other work products used to design, plan, organize and develop any of the foregoing, (d) screens, user interfaces, report formats, firmware, development tools, templates, menus, buttons and icons and (e) documentation, including user manuals and other training documentation, relating to any of the foregoing.

 

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Subsidiary ” shall mean, with respect to any Person, any corporation, limited liability company, joint venture or partnership of which such Person (a) beneficially owns, either directly or indirectly, more than fifty percent (50%) of (i) the total combined voting power of all classes of voting securities of such Person, (ii) the total combined equity interests or (iii) the capital or profit interests, in the case of a partnership, or (b) otherwise has voting power, either directly or indirectly, to elect a majority of the board of directors or similar governing body.

Tangible Information ” shall mean information that is contained in written, electronic or other tangible forms.

Tax ” shall have the meaning set forth in the Tax Matters Agreement.

Tax Matters Agreement ” shall mean the Tax Matters Agreement to be entered into by and between Parent and UpstreamCo or members of their respective Groups in connection with the Separation, the Distribution or the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement, as it may be amended from time to time.

Tax Return ” shall have the meaning set forth in the Tax Matters Agreement.

Tennessee ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.7(b)(i) .

Third Party ” shall mean any Person other than the Parties and any members of their respective Groups.

Third-Party Claim ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.5(a) .

Tolling Agreement ” shall mean the Toll Processing and Services Agreement to be entered into by and between Parent and UpstreamCo or members of their respective Groups in connection with the Separation, the Distribution or the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement, as it may be amended from time to time.

Transfer Documents ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.1(b) .

Transferred Entities ” shall mean the entities set forth on Schedule 1.6 .

Transition Committee ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.13 .

Transition Period ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 8.2 .

Transition Services Agreement ” shall mean the Transition Services Agreement to be entered into by and between Parent and UpstreamCo or members of their respective Groups in connection with the Separation, the Distribution or the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement, as it may be amended from time to time.

 

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Unreleased Parent Liability ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.5(b)(ii) .

Unreleased UpstreamCo Liability ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.5(a)(ii) .

UpstreamCo ” shall have the meaning set forth in the Preamble.

UpstreamCo Accounts ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.9(a) .

UpstreamCo Assets ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.2(a) .

UpstreamCo Balance Sheet ” shall mean the pro forma combined balance sheet of the UpstreamCo Business, including any notes and subledgers thereto, as of [            ], 2016, as presented in the Information Statement mailed to the Record Holders.

UpstreamCo Business ” shall mean (a) the bauxite and gold mining; alumina refining; aluminum smelting; aluminum casting; energy; alumina-based ceramic products (including substrates for electronics); alumina-based chemicals; aluminum atomized powder; magnesium; and maritime shipping businesses, operations and activities, including the Global Primary Products segment of Parent, (b) the activities and rolling business of the Ma’aden operations in Saudi Arabia and Warrick operations in the United States (including the non-aseptic North American packaging business, but excluding the automotive and aerospace rolling business), each of (a) and (b) as conducted at any time prior to the Effective Time by either Party or any current or former member of its Group, and (c) any terminated, divested or discontinued businesses, operations and activities that, at the time of termination, divestiture or discontinuation, primarily related to the businesses, operations or activities described in clause (a) as then conducted, including those set forth on Schedule 1.7 , excluding, in the case of each of clauses (a), (b) and (c), the business, operations and activities primarily related to the Parent Assets.

UpstreamCo Bylaws ” shall mean the Amended and Restated Bylaws of UpstreamCo, substantially in the form of Exhibit B .

UpstreamCo Certificate of Incorporation ” shall mean the Amended and Restated Certificate of Incorporation of UpstreamCo, substantially in the form of Exhibit A .

UpstreamCo Contracts ” shall mean the following contracts and agreements to which either Party or any member of its Group is a party or by which it or any member of its Group or any of their respective Assets is bound, whether or not in writing; provided that UpstreamCo Contracts shall not include (x) any contract or agreement that is contemplated to be retained by Parent or any member of the Parent Group from and after the Effective Time pursuant to any provision of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement or (y) any contract or agreement that would constitute UpstreamCo Software or UpstreamCo Know-How:

(a) any vendor contracts or agreements with a Third Party pursuant to which such Third Party provides information technology, human resources or financial services to either Party or any member of its Group primarily in connection with the UpstreamCo Business as of the Effective Time;

 

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(b) other than any vendor contracts or agreements addressed in clause (a) above to the extent that they shall constitute an UpstreamCo Contract, (i) any customer, distribution, supply or vendor contract or agreement entered into prior to the Effective Time exclusively related to the UpstreamCo Business and (ii) with respect to any customer, distribution, supply or vendor contract or agreement entered into prior to the Effective Time that relates to the UpstreamCo Business but is not exclusively related to the UpstreamCo Business, that portion of any such customer, distribution, supply or vendor contract or agreement that relates to the UpstreamCo Business;

(c) other than any vendor contracts or agreements addressed in clauses (a) and (b) above to the extent that they shall constitute an UpstreamCo Contract, (i) any license agreement entered into prior to the Effective Time exclusively related to the UpstreamCo Business and (ii) with respect to any license agreement entered into prior to the Effective Time that relates to the UpstreamCo Business but is not exclusively related to the UpstreamCo Business, that portion of any such license agreement that relates to the UpstreamCo Business;

(d) any contract that is, or portion of any contract containing, any guarantee, indemnity, representation, covenant, warranty or other Liability of either Party or any member of its Group in respect of any other UpstreamCo Contract, any UpstreamCo Liability or the UpstreamCo Business;

(e) any employment, change of control, retention, consulting, indemnification, termination, severance or other similar agreements with any UpstreamCo Group Employee (as defined in the Employee Matters Agreement) or consultants of the UpstreamCo Group that are in effect as of the Effective Time;

(f) any contract or agreement that is otherwise expressly contemplated pursuant to this Agreement or any of the Ancillary Agreements to be assigned to UpstreamCo or any member of the UpstreamCo Group;

(g) except as set forth on Schedule 1.8 , any interest rate, currency, commodity or other swap, collar, cap or other hedging or similar agreements or arrangements related exclusively to the UpstreamCo Business or entered into by or on behalf of any division, business unit or member of the UpstreamCo Group;

(h) any credit or other financing agreement entered into by UpstreamCo and/or any member of the UpstreamCo Group in connection with the Separation;

(i) any other contract or agreement exclusively related to the UpstreamCo Business or UpstreamCo Assets; and

(j) any contracts, agreements or settlements listed on Schedule 1.9 , including the right to recover any amounts under such contracts, agreements or settlements.

 

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UpstreamCo Designees ” shall mean any and all entities (including corporations, general or limited partnerships, trusts, joint ventures, unincorporated organizations, limited liability entities or other entities) designated by UpstreamCo that will be members of the UpstreamCo Group as of immediately prior to the Effective Time.

UpstreamCo Environmental Liabilities ” shall mean the Liabilities set forth on Schedule 1.10 and all Environmental Liabilities relating to, arising out of or resulting from the UpstreamCo Business or that are otherwise allocated to a member of the UpstreamCo Group pursuant to this Agreement.

UpstreamCo Financing Arrangements ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.14(a) .

UpstreamCo Group ” shall mean (a) prior to the Effective Time, UpstreamCo and each Person that will be a Subsidiary of UpstreamCo as of immediately after the Effective Time, including the Transferred Entities, even if, prior to the Effective Time, such Person is not a Subsidiary of UpstreamCo; and (b) on and after the Effective Time, UpstreamCo and each Person that is a Subsidiary of UpstreamCo.

UpstreamCo Indemnitees ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.3 .

UpstreamCo Intellectual Property ” shall mean (a) the Alcoa Name and Alcoa Marks, (b) the Registrable IP set forth on Schedule 1.11 , and (c) all Other IP owned by, primarily used or primarily held for use in the UpstreamCo Business, including any Other IP set forth on Schedule 1.11 , but excluding Registrable IP and Other IP of Parent.

UpstreamCo Know-How ” shall mean all Know-How owned or licensed by either Party or any member of its Group primarily used or primarily held for use in the UpstreamCo Business as of the Effective Time, except as set forth on Schedule 1.11 .

UpstreamCo Liabilities ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 2.3(a) .

UpstreamCo Permits ” shall mean all Permits owned or licensed by either Party or any member of its Group exclusively used or exclusively held for use in the UpstreamCo Business as of the Effective Time.

UpstreamCo Policies ” shall mean those Insurance Policies in effect at any time prior to the Effective Time, where the first or primary named insured is or was a member of the UpstreamCo Group. A partial listing of such policies, not intended to be comprehensive and for illustration only, is set forth on Schedule 5(b) .

UpstreamCo Shares ” shall mean the shares of common stock, par value $0.01 per share, of UpstreamCo.

UpstreamCo Software ” shall mean all Software owned or licensed by either Party or member of its Group primarily used or primarily held for use in the UpstreamCo Business as of the Effective Time, including Software set forth on Schedule 1.12 , but excluding Software set forth on Schedule 1.4 .

 

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Warrick ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.7(b)(i) .

ARTICLE II

THE SEPARATION

2.1 Transfer of Assets and Assumption of Liabilities .

(a) On or prior to the Effective Time, in accordance with the plan set forth on Schedule 2.1(a) (the “ Plan of Reorganization ”), but subject to Section 2.4 :

(i) Transfer and Assignment of UpstreamCo Assets . Parent shall, and shall cause the applicable members of its Group to, contribute, assign, transfer, convey or deliver to UpstreamCo, or the applicable UpstreamCo Designees, or take such steps as may be necessary for UpstreamCo or such UpstreamCo Designees to succeed to, and UpstreamCo or such UpstreamCo Designees shall accept from Parent and the applicable members of the Parent Group, all of Parent’s and such Parent Group member’s respective direct or indirect right, title and interest in and to all of the UpstreamCo Assets (it being understood that if any UpstreamCo Asset shall be held by a Transferred Entity or a wholly owned Subsidiary of a Transferred Entity, such UpstreamCo Asset may be assigned, transferred, conveyed and delivered to UpstreamCo as a result of the transfer of all of the equity interests in such Transferred Entity from Parent or the applicable members of the Parent Group to UpstreamCo or the applicable UpstreamCo Designee);

(ii) Acceptance and Assumption of UpstreamCo Liabilities . UpstreamCo and the applicable UpstreamCo Designees shall accept, assume, agree faithfully to perform, discharge and fulfill, or succeed to, all the UpstreamCo Liabilities in accordance with their respective terms. UpstreamCo and such UpstreamCo Designees shall be responsible for all UpstreamCo Liabilities, regardless of when or where such UpstreamCo Liabilities arose or arise, or whether the facts on which they are based occurred prior to or subsequent to the Effective Time, regardless of where or against whom such UpstreamCo Liabilities are asserted or determined (including any UpstreamCo Liabilities arising out of claims made by Parent’s or UpstreamCo’s respective directors, officers, employees, agents, Subsidiaries or Affiliates against any member of the Parent Group or the UpstreamCo Group) or whether asserted or determined prior to the date hereof, and regardless of whether arising from or alleged to arise from negligence, recklessness, violation of Law, fraud or misrepresentation by any member of the Parent Group or the UpstreamCo Group, or any of their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, Subsidiaries or Affiliates;

(iii) Transfer and Assignment of Parent Assets . Parent and UpstreamCo shall cause UpstreamCo and the UpstreamCo Designees to contribute, assign, transfer, convey or deliver to Parent or certain members of the Parent Group designated by Parent, or take such steps as may be necessary for Parent or such members of the Parent Group to succeed to, and Parent or such other members of the Parent Group shall accept from UpstreamCo and the UpstreamCo Designees, all of UpstreamCo’s and such UpstreamCo Designees’ respective direct or indirect right, title and interest in and to all Parent Assets held by UpstreamCo or an UpstreamCo Designee; and

 

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(iv) Acceptance and Assumption of Parent Liabilities . Parent and certain of members of the Parent Group designated by Parent shall accept and assume, agree faithfully to perform, discharge and fulfill, or succeed to, all of the Parent Liabilities held by UpstreamCo or any UpstreamCo Designee and Parent and the applicable members of the Parent Group shall be responsible for all Parent Liabilities in accordance with their respective terms, regardless of when or where such Parent Liabilities arose or arise, whether the facts on which they are based occurred prior to or subsequent to the Effective Time, where or against whom such Parent Liabilities are asserted or determined (including any such Parent Liabilities arising out of claims made by Parent’s or UpstreamCo’s respective directors, officers, employees, agents, Subsidiaries or Affiliates against any member of the Parent Group or the UpstreamCo Group) or whether asserted or determined prior to the date hereof, and regardless of whether arising from or alleged to arise from negligence, recklessness, violation of Law, fraud or misrepresentation by any member of the Parent Group or the UpstreamCo Group, or any of their respective directors, officers, employees, agents, Subsidiaries or Affiliates.

(b) Transfer Documents . In furtherance of the contribution, assignment, transfer, conveyance and delivery of and succession to the Assets and the acceptance and assumption of, performance, discharge and fulfillment of and succession to the Liabilities in accordance with Section 2.1(a) , each Party shall execute and deliver, and shall cause the applicable members of its Group to execute and deliver, to the other Party, (i) such bills of sale, quitclaim deeds, stock powers, certificates of title, assignments of contracts and other instruments of contribution, transfer, conveyance, assignment, delivery and succession as and to the extent necessary to evidence the contribution, transfer, conveyance, assignment, delivery and succession of all of such Party’s and the applicable members of its Group’s right, title and interest in and to such Assets to the other Party and the applicable members of its Group in accordance with Section 2.1(a) and (ii) such assumptions of contracts and other instruments of acceptance and assumption, performance, discharge and fulfillment and succession as and to the extent necessary to evidence the valid and effective assumption of the Liabilities by such Party and the applicable members of its Group in accordance with Section 2.1(a) . All of the foregoing documents contemplated by this Section 2.1(b) shall be referred to collectively herein as the “ Transfer Documents .”

(c) Misallocations . In the event that at any time or from time to time (whether prior to, at or after the Effective Time), one Party (or any member of such Party’s Group) shall receive or otherwise possess any Asset that is allocated to the other Party (or any member of such other Party’s Group) pursuant to this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement, such Party shall promptly transfer, or cause to be transferred, such Asset to the Party (or to any member of such Party’s Group) so entitled thereto, and such Party (or member of such Party’s Group) shall accept such Asset. Prior to any such transfer, the Person receiving or possessing such Asset shall hold such Asset in trust for such other Person. In the event that at any time or from time to time (whether prior to, at or after the Effective Time), one Party hereto (or any member of such Party’s Group) shall receive or otherwise assume any Liability that is allocated to the other Party (or any member of such Party’s Group) pursuant to this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement, such Party shall promptly transfer, or cause to be transferred, such Liability to the Party responsible therefor (or to any member of such Party’s Group), and such Party (or member of such Party’s Group) shall accept, assume and agree to faithfully perform such Liability.

 

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(d) Waiver of Bulk-Sale and Bulk-Transfer Laws . UpstreamCo hereby waives compliance by each and every member of the Parent Group with the requirements and provisions of any “bulk-sale” or “bulk-transfer” Laws of any jurisdiction that may otherwise be applicable with respect to the transfer or sale of any or all of the UpstreamCo Assets to any member of the UpstreamCo Group. Parent hereby waives compliance by each and every member of the UpstreamCo Group with the requirements and provisions of any “bulk-sale” or “bulk-transfer” Laws of any jurisdiction that may otherwise be applicable with respect to the transfer or sale of any or all of the Parent Assets to any member of the Parent Group.

2.2 UpstreamCo Assets; Parent Assets .

(a) UpstreamCo Assets . For purposes of this Agreement, “ UpstreamCo Assets ” shall mean:

(i) all issued and outstanding capital stock or other equity interests of the Transferred Entities that are owned by either Party or any members of its Group as of the Effective Time;

(ii) all Assets of either Party or any members of its Group included or reflected as assets of the UpstreamCo Group on the UpstreamCo Balance Sheet, subject to any dispositions of such Assets subsequent to the date of the UpstreamCo Balance Sheet; provided that the amounts set forth on the UpstreamCo Balance Sheet with respect to any Assets shall not be treated as minimum amounts or limitations on the amount of such Assets that are included in the definition of UpstreamCo Assets pursuant to this clause (ii);

(iii) all Assets of either Party or any of the members of its Group as of the Effective Time that are of a nature or type that would have resulted in such Assets being included as Assets of UpstreamCo or members of the UpstreamCo Group on a pro forma combined balance sheet of the UpstreamCo Group or any notes or subledgers thereto as of the Effective Time (were such balance sheet, notes and subledgers to be prepared on a basis consistent with the determination of the Assets included on the UpstreamCo Balance Sheet), it being understood that (A) the UpstreamCo Balance Sheet shall be used to determine the types of, and methodologies used to determine, those Assets that are included in the definition of UpstreamCo Assets pursuant to this clause (iii); and (B) the amounts set forth on the UpstreamCo Balance Sheet with respect to any Assets shall not be treated as minimum amounts or limitations on the amount of such Assets that are included in the definition of UpstreamCo Assets pursuant to this clause (iii);

(iv) all Assets of either Party or any of the members of its Group as of the Effective Time that are expressly provided by this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement as Assets to be transferred to UpstreamCo or any other member of the UpstreamCo Group;

 

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(v) all UpstreamCo Contracts as of the Effective Time and all rights, interests or claims of either Party or any of the members of its Group thereunder as of the Effective Time;

(vi) all UpstreamCo Intellectual Property, UpstreamCo Software and UpstreamCo Know-How as of the Effective Time and all rights, interests or claims of either Party or any of the members of its Group thereunder as of the Effective Time, and any license of Intellectual Property of Parent or any member of the Parent Group to UpstreamCo or any member of the UpstreamCo Group pursuant to the terms of the Intellectual Property Agreements;

(vii) all UpstreamCo Permits as of the Effective Time and all rights, interests or claims of either Party or any of the members of its Group thereunder as of the Effective Time;

(viii) all Assets of either Party or any of the members of its Group as of the Effective Time that are exclusively related to, or otherwise necessary for the operation of, the UpstreamCo Business;

(ix) all rights, interests and claims of either Party or any of the members of its Group as of the Effective Time with respect to Information that is exclusively related to the UpstreamCo Assets, the UpstreamCo Liabilities, the UpstreamCo Business or the Transferred Entities and, subject to the provisions of the applicable Ancillary Agreements, a non-exclusive right to all Information that is related to, but not exclusively related to, the UpstreamCo Assets, the UpstreamCo Liabilities, the UpstreamCo Business or the Transferred Entities; and

(x) any and all Assets set forth on Schedule 2.2(a)(x) .

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the UpstreamCo Assets shall not in any event include any Asset referred to in clauses (i) through (v) of Section 2.2(b) .

(b) Parent Assets . For the purposes of this Agreement, “ Parent Assets ” shall mean all Assets of either Party or the members of its Group as of the Effective Time, other than the UpstreamCo Assets, it being understood that the Parent Assets shall include:

(i) all Assets that are expressly contemplated by this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement (or the Schedules hereto or thereto) as Assets to be retained by Parent or any other member of the Parent Group;

(ii) all contracts and agreements of either Party or any of the members of its Group as of the Effective Time, other than the UpstreamCo Contracts;

 

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(iii) all Intellectual Property, Software and Know-How of either Party or any of the members of its Group as of the Effective Time, other than the UpstreamCo Intellectual Property and other than any license of Intellectual Property of Parent or any member of the Parent Group to UpstreamCo or any member of the UpstreamCo Group pursuant to the terms of the Intellectual Property Agreements, including the Parent Intellectual Property set forth on Schedule 2.2(b)(iii) ;

(iv) all Permits of either Party or any of the members of its Group as of the Effective Time, other than the UpstreamCo Permits; and

(v) any and all Assets set forth on Schedule 2.2(b)(v) .

2.3 UpstreamCo Liabilities; Parent Liabilities .

(a) UpstreamCo Liabilities . For the purposes of this Agreement, “ UpstreamCo Liabilities ” shall mean the following Liabilities of either Party or any of the members of its Group:

(i) all Liabilities included or reflected as liabilities or obligations of UpstreamCo or the members of the UpstreamCo Group on the UpstreamCo Balance Sheet, subject to any discharge of such Liabilities subsequent to the date of the UpstreamCo Balance Sheet; provided that the amounts set forth on the UpstreamCo Balance Sheet with respect to any Liabilities shall not be treated as minimum amounts or limitations on the amount of such Liabilities that are included in the definition of UpstreamCo Liabilities pursuant to this clause (i);

(ii) all Liabilities as of the Effective Time that are of a nature or type that would have resulted in such Liabilities being included or reflected as liabilities or obligations of UpstreamCo or the members of the UpstreamCo Group on a pro forma combined balance sheet of the UpstreamCo Group or any notes or subledgers thereto as of the Effective Time (were such balance sheet, notes and subledgers to be prepared on a basis consistent with the determination of the Liabilities included on the UpstreamCo Balance Sheet), it being understood that (A) the UpstreamCo Balance Sheet shall be used to determine the types of, and methodologies used to determine, those Liabilities that are included in the definition of UpstreamCo Liabilities pursuant to this clause (ii); and (B) the amounts set forth on the UpstreamCo Balance Sheet with respect to any Liabilities shall not be treated as minimum amounts or limitations on the amount of such Liabilities that are included in the definition of UpstreamCo Liabilities pursuant to this clause (ii);

(iii) all Liabilities relating to, arising out of or resulting from the actions, inactions, events, omissions, conditions, facts or circumstances occurring or existing prior to the Effective Time (whether or not such Liabilities cease being contingent, mature, become known, are asserted or foreseen, or accrue, in each case before, at or after the Effective Time), in each case to the extent that such Liabilities relate to, arise out of or result from the UpstreamCo Business or an UpstreamCo Asset;

 

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(iv) any and all Liabilities that are expressly provided by this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement (or the Schedules hereto or thereto) as Liabilities to be assumed by UpstreamCo or any other member of the UpstreamCo Group, and all agreements, obligations and Liabilities of any member of the UpstreamCo Group under this Agreement or any of the Ancillary Agreements;

(v) all Liabilities to the extent relating to, arising out of or resulting from the UpstreamCo Contracts, the UpstreamCo Intellectual Property, the UpstreamCo Software, the UpstreamCo Know-How or the UpstreamCo Permits;

(vi) notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 2.3(b) , the applicable portion of any and all Liabilities set forth on Schedule 2.3(a)(vi) ;

(vii) notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 2.3(b) , (A) all UpstreamCo Environmental Liabilities and (B) the applicable portion of all Shared Environmental Liabilities set forth on Schedule 1.5 , which are allocated equitably between the Parties based on consideration of the following factors:

(A) whether, but for the Environmental Liability for which one of the Parties is solely responsible, an Environmental Liability or Remediation Work obligation would have arisen for the other Party;

(B) the relative quantity, toxicity and area affected by the Hazardous Materials for which the respective Parties are responsible;

(C) the degree to which the regulated substance for which a Party is responsible affects the selection of the Remediation Work, the cost of the Remediation Work, and the period of time over which the Remediation Work must be implemented; and

(D) other relevant considerations relating to each Party’s role or obligations with respect to the applicable Environmental Liability;

(viii) notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 2.3(b) , any and all Liabilities set forth on Schedule 2.3(a)(viii) ; and

(ix) all Liabilities arising out of claims made by Parent’s or UpstreamCo’s respective directors, officers, shareholders, employees, agents, Subsidiaries or Affiliates against any member of the Parent Group or the UpstreamCo Group to the extent relating to, arising out of or resulting from the UpstreamCo Business or the other business, operations, activities or Liabilities referred to in clauses (i) through (viii) of this Section 2.3(a) ;

provided that, notwithstanding the foregoing, the Parties agree that the Liabilities set forth on Schedule 2.3(b)(i) or Schedule 1.3 , the applicable portion of all Liabilities set forth on Schedule 2.3(a)(vi) or Schedule 1.5 and any Liabilities of any member of the Parent Group pursuant to the Ancillary Agreements shall not be UpstreamCo Liabilities but instead shall be Parent Liabilities.

 

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(b) Parent Liabilities . For the purposes of this Agreement, “ Parent Liabilities ” shall mean (i) all Liabilities relating to, arising out of or resulting from actions, inactions, events, omissions, conditions, facts or circumstances occurring or existing prior to the Effective Time (whether or not such Liabilities cease being contingent, mature, become known, are asserted or foreseen, or accrue, in each case before, at or after the Effective Time) of any member of the Parent Group and, prior to the Effective Time, any member of the UpstreamCo Group, in each case that are not UpstreamCo Liabilities, including:

(i) any and all Liabilities set forth on Schedule 2.3(b)(i) ;

(ii) notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 2.3(a) , the applicable portion of any and all Liabilities set forth on Schedule 2.3(a)(vi) ;

(iii) notwithstanding anything to the contrary in Section 2.3(a) , (A) all Parent Environmental Liabilities and (B) the applicable portion of all Shared Environmental Liabilities set forth on Schedule 1.5 , which are allocated equitably between the Parties based on consideration of the factors specified in Section 2.3(a)(vii) ; and

(iv) all Liabilities arising out of claims made against any member of the Parent Group or the UpstreamCo Group to the extent relating to, arising out of or resulting from the Parent Business or the Parent Assets.

2.4 Approvals and Notifications .

(a) Approvals and Notifications for UpstreamCo Assets . To the extent that the contribution, assignment, transfer, conveyance or delivery of or succession to any UpstreamCo Asset, or the acceptance or assumption of, performance, discharge and fulfillment of, or succession to any UpstreamCo Liability, in each case under Section 2.1 , is determined to be a transfer or assignment that requires any Approvals or Notifications, or to the extent that the Separation, or the Distribution requires any Approvals or Notifications, the Parties shall use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain or make such Approvals or Notifications as soon as reasonably practicable; provided , however , that, except to the extent expressly provided in this Agreement or any of the Ancillary Agreements or as otherwise agreed between Parent and UpstreamCo, neither Parent nor UpstreamCo shall be obligated to contribute capital or pay any consideration in any form (including providing any letter of credit, guaranty or other financial accommodation) to any Person in order to obtain or make such Approvals or Notifications.

(b) Delayed UpstreamCo Transfers . If and to the extent that the valid, complete and perfected contribution, assignment, transfer, conveyance or delivery to or succession of the UpstreamCo Group of any UpstreamCo Asset or acceptance or assumption by, performance, discharge and fulfillment by, or succession by the UpstreamCo Group of any UpstreamCo Liability would be a violation of applicable Law or is determined to be a transfer or assignment that requires any Approvals or Notifications in connection with the Separation or the Distribution that have not been obtained or made by the Effective Time then, unless the Parties mutually determine otherwise, the contribution, assignment, transfer, conveyance or delivery to or succession

 

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of the UpstreamCo Group of such UpstreamCo Assets or the acceptance or assumption by, performance, discharge and fulfillment of, or succession by the UpstreamCo Group of such UpstreamCo Liabilities, as the case may be, shall be automatically deemed deferred and any of the foregoing shall be null and void until such time as all legal impediments are removed or such Approvals or Notifications have been obtained or made. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any such UpstreamCo Assets or UpstreamCo Liabilities shall continue to constitute UpstreamCo Assets and UpstreamCo Liabilities for all other purposes of this Agreement.

(c) Treatment of Delayed UpstreamCo Assets and Delayed UpstreamCo Liabilities . (i) If any contribution, assignment, transfer, conveyance or delivery of or succession to any UpstreamCo Asset or any acceptance or assumption of, performance, discharge and fulfillment of, or succession to any UpstreamCo Liability intended to be contributed, assigned, transferred, conveyed, delivered, succeeded to, accepted, assumed, or performed, discharged or fulfilled hereunder, as the case may be, is not consummated on or prior to the Effective Time, whether as a result of the provisions of Section 2.4(b) or for any other reason, and (ii) with respect to the agreements set forth on Schedule 2.4(c) , which such agreements shall not be contributed, assigned, transferred, conveyed, delivered, succeeded to, accepted, assumed, or performed, discharged or fulfilled pursuant to Section 2.1(a) (notwithstanding anything therein to the contrary) (any such UpstreamCo Asset, a “ Delayed UpstreamCo Asset ” and any such UpstreamCo Liability, a “ Delayed UpstreamCo Liability ”), then, insofar as reasonably possible and subject to applicable Law, the member of the Parent Group retaining such Delayed UpstreamCo Asset or such Delayed UpstreamCo Liability, as the case may be, shall thereafter hold such Delayed UpstreamCo Asset or Delayed UpstreamCo Liability, as the case may be, for the use and benefit of the member of the UpstreamCo Group entitled thereto (at the expense of the member of the UpstreamCo Group entitled thereto) and such member of the UpstreamCo Group shall be afforded all the benefits and burdens of such Delayed UpstreamCo Asset or Delayed UpstreamCo Liability, as applicable. In addition, the member of the Parent Group retaining such Delayed UpstreamCo Asset or such Delayed UpstreamCo Liability shall, insofar as reasonably possible and to the extent permitted by applicable Law, treat such Delayed UpstreamCo Asset or Delayed UpstreamCo Liability in the ordinary course of business in accordance with past practice and take such other actions as may be reasonably requested by the member of the UpstreamCo Group to whom such Delayed UpstreamCo Asset is to be contributed, assigned, transferred, conveyed or succeeded to, or which is to accept or assume, perform, discharge and fulfill or succeed to, such Delayed UpstreamCo Liability, as the case may be, in order to place such member of the UpstreamCo Group in a substantially similar position as if such Delayed UpstreamCo Asset or Delayed UpstreamCo Liability had been contributed, assigned, transferred, conveyed, succeeded to, accepted, assumed or performed, discharged or fulfilled as contemplated hereby and so that all the benefits and burdens relating to such Delayed UpstreamCo Asset or Delayed UpstreamCo Liability, as the case may be, including use, risk of loss, potential for gain, and dominion, control and command over such Delayed UpstreamCo Asset or Delayed UpstreamCo Liability, as the case may be, and all costs and expenses related thereto, shall inure from and after the Effective Time to the UpstreamCo Group.

 

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(d) Transfer of Delayed UpstreamCo Assets and Delayed UpstreamCo Liabilities . Other than with respect to the agreements set forth on Schedule 2.4(c), if and when the Approvals or Notifications, the absence of which caused the deferral of contribution, assignment, transfer, conveyance or delivery of or succession to any Delayed UpstreamCo Asset or the deferral of acceptance or assumption of, performance, discharge and fulfillment of or succession to any Delayed UpstreamCo Liability pursuant to Section 2.4(b) , are obtained or made, and, if and when any other legal impediments for the transfer or assignment of any Delayed UpstreamCo Asset or the assumption of any Delayed UpstreamCo Liability have been removed, the contribution, assignment, transfer, conveyance or delivery of or succession to the applicable Delayed UpstreamCo Asset or the acceptance and assumption of, performance, discharge and fulfillment of or succession to the applicable Delayed UpstreamCo Liability, as the case may be, shall be effected in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and/or the applicable Ancillary Agreement.

(e) Costs for Delayed UpstreamCo Assets and Delayed UpstreamCo Liabilities . Any member of the Parent Group retaining a Delayed UpstreamCo Asset or Delayed UpstreamCo Liability due to the deferral of the contribution, assignment, transfer, conveyance or delivery of or succession to such Delayed UpstreamCo Asset or the deferral of the acceptance or assumption of, performance, discharge and fulfillment of or succession to such Delayed UpstreamCo Liability, as the case may be, shall not be obligated, in connection with the foregoing, to expend any money unless the necessary funds are advanced (or otherwise made available) by UpstreamCo or the member of the UpstreamCo Group entitled to the Delayed UpstreamCo Asset or Delayed UpstreamCo Liability, other than reasonable out-of-pocket expenses, attorneys’ fees and recording or similar fees, all of which shall be promptly reimbursed by UpstreamCo or the member of the UpstreamCo Group entitled to such Delayed UpstreamCo Asset or Delayed UpstreamCo Liability.

(f) Approvals and Notifications for Parent Assets . To the extent that the contribution, assignment, transfer, conveyance or delivery of or succession to any Parent Asset or the acceptance or assumption of, performance, discharge and fulfillment, or succession to any Parent Liability, in each case under Section 2.1 , is determined to be a transfer or assignment that requires any Approvals or Notifications, the Parties shall use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain or make such Approvals or Notifications as soon as reasonably practicable; provided , however , that, except to the extent expressly provided in this Agreement or any of the Ancillary Agreements or as otherwise agreed between Parent and UpstreamCo, neither Parent nor UpstreamCo shall be obligated to contribute capital or pay any consideration in any form (including providing any letter of credit, guaranty or other financial accommodation) to any Person in order to obtain or make such Approvals or Notifications.

(g) Delayed Parent Transfers . If and to the extent that the valid, complete and perfected contribution, assignment, transfer, conveyance or delivery to or succession of the Parent Group of any Parent Asset or acceptance or assumption by, performance, discharge and fulfillment by, or succession by the Parent Group of any Parent Liability would be a violation of applicable Law or is determined to be a transfer or assignment that requires any Approval or Notification that has not been obtained or made

 

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by the Effective Time then, unless the Parties mutually determine otherwise, the contribution, assignment, transfer, conveyance or delivery to or succession of the Parent Group of such Parent Assets or the acceptance or assumption by, performance, discharge and fulfillment of or, or succession by the Parent Group of such Parent Liability, as the case may be, shall be automatically deemed deferred and any of the foregoing shall be null and void until such time as all legal impediments are removed or such Approval or Notification has been obtained or made. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any such Parent Assets or Parent Liabilities shall continue to constitute Parent Assets and Parent Liabilities for all other purposes of this Agreement.

(h) Treatment of Delayed Parent Assets and Delayed Parent Liabilities . (i) If any contribution, assignment, transfer, conveyance or delivery of or succession to any Parent Asset or any acceptance or assumption of, performance, discharge and fulfillment of, or succession to any Parent Liability intended to be contributed, assigned, transferred, conveyed, delivered, succeeded to, accepted, assumed, or performed, discharged or fulfilled hereunder, as the case may be, is not consummated on or prior to the Effective Time whether as a result of the provisions of Section 2.4(g) or for any other reason, and (ii) with respect to the agreements set forth on Schedule 2.4(h) , which such agreements shall not be contributed, assigned, transferred, conveyed, delivered, succeeded to, accepted, assumed, or performed, discharged or fulfilled pursuant to Section 2.1(a) (notwithstanding anything therein to the contrary) (any such Parent Asset, a “ Delayed Parent Asset ” and any such Parent Liability, a “ Delayed Parent Liability ”), then, subject to applicable Law, the member of the UpstreamCo Group retaining such Delayed Parent Asset or such Delayed Parent Liability, as the case may be, shall thereafter hold such Delayed Parent Asset or Delayed Parent Liability, as the case may be, for the use and benefit of the member of the Parent Group entitled thereto (with associated costs being for the account of the member of the Parent Group entitled thereto) and such member of the Parent Group shall be afforded all the benefits and burdens of such Delayed Parent Asset or Delayed Parent Liability, as applicable. In addition, the member of the UpstreamCo Group retaining such Delayed Parent Asset or such Delayed Parent Liability shall, insofar as reasonably possible and to the extent permitted by applicable Law, treat such Delayed Parent Asset or Delayed Parent Liability in the ordinary course of business in accordance with past practice. Such member of the UpstreamCo Group shall also take such other actions as may be reasonably requested by the member of the Parent Group to which such Delayed Parent Asset is to be contributed, assigned, transferred, conveyed or succeeded to, or which is to accept or assume, perform, discharge and fulfill or succeed to, such Delayed Parent Liability, as the case may be, in order to place such member of the Parent Group in a substantially similar position as if such Delayed Parent Asset or Delayed Parent Liability had been contributed, assigned, transferred, conveyed, succeeded to, accepted, assumed or performed, discharged or fulfilled and so that all the benefits and burdens relating to such Delayed Parent Asset or Delayed Parent Liability, as the case may be, and all costs and expenses related thereto, shall inure from and after the Effective Time to the Parent Group.

 

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(i) Transfer of Delayed Parent Assets and Delayed Parent Liabilities . Other than with respect to the agreements set forth on Schedule 2.4(h), if and when the Approvals or Notifications, the absence of which caused the deferral of contribution, assignment, transfer, conveyance or delivery of or succession to any Delayed Parent Asset or the deferral of acceptance or assumption of, performance, discharge and fulfillment of or succession to any Delayed Parent Liability, are obtained or made, and, if and when any other legal impediments for the contribution, assignment, transfer, conveyance or delivery of or succession to any Delayed Parent Asset or the acceptance and assumption of, performance, discharge and fulfillment of or succession to any Delayed Parent Liability have been removed, the transfer or assignment of the applicable Delayed Parent Asset or the assumption of the applicable Delayed Parent Liability, as the case may be, shall be effected in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and/or the applicable Ancillary Agreement.

(j) Costs for Delayed Parent Assets and Delayed Parent Liabilities . Any member of the UpstreamCo Group retaining a Delayed Parent Asset or Delayed Parent Liability due to the deferral of the contribution, assignment, transfer, conveyance or delivery of or succession to such Delayed Parent Asset or the deferral of the acceptance or assumption of, performance, discharge and fulfillment of or succession to such Delayed Parent Liability, as the case may be, shall not be obligated, in connection with the foregoing, to expend any money unless the necessary funds are advanced (or otherwise made available) by Parent or the member of the Parent Group entitled to the Delayed Parent Asset or Delayed Parent Liability, other than reasonable out-of-pocket expenses, attorneys’ fees and recording or similar fees, all of which shall be promptly reimbursed by Parent or the member of the Parent Group entitled to such Delayed Parent Asset or Delayed Parent Liability.

2.5 Novation of Liabilities .

(a) Novation of UpstreamCo Liabilities.

(i) Except as set forth in Schedule 2.5(a) , each of Parent and UpstreamCo, at the request of the other, shall use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain, or to cause to be obtained, as soon as reasonably practicable, any consent, substitution, approval or amendment required to novate or assign all UpstreamCo Liabilities and obtain in writing the unconditional release of each member of the Parent Group that is a party to any such arrangements, so that, in any such case, the members of the UpstreamCo Group shall be solely responsible for such UpstreamCo Liabilities; provided , however , that, except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement or any of the Ancillary Agreements, neither Parent nor UpstreamCo shall be obligated to contribute any capital or pay any consideration in any form (including providing any letter of credit, guaranty or other financial accommodation) to any Third Party from whom any such consent, substitution, approval, amendment or release is requested.

(ii) If Parent or UpstreamCo is unable to obtain, or to cause to be obtained, any consent, substitution, approval, amendment or release referred to in clause (i) of this Section 2.5(a) and the applicable member of the Parent Group continues to be bound by such agreement, lease, license or other obligation or Liability (each, an “ Unreleased UpstreamCo Liability ”), UpstreamCo shall, to the extent not prohibited by Law, as indemnitor, guarantor, agent or subcontractor for such member of the Parent Group, as the case may be, (A) pay, perform and discharge fully all the obligations or

 

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other Liabilities of such member of the Parent Group that constitute Unreleased UpstreamCo Liabilities from and after the Effective Time and (B) use commercially reasonable efforts to effect such payment, performance or discharge prior to any demand for such payment, performance or discharge is permitted to be made by the obligee thereunder on any member of the Parent Group. If and when any such consent, substitution, approval, amendment or release shall be obtained or the Unreleased UpstreamCo Liabilities shall otherwise become assignable or able to be novated, Parent shall promptly assign, or cause to be assigned, and UpstreamCo or the applicable UpstreamCo Group member shall assume, such Unreleased UpstreamCo Liabilities without exchange of further consideration.

(b) Novation of Parent Liabilities.

(i) Each of Parent and UpstreamCo, at the request of the other, shall use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain, or to cause to be obtained, as soon as reasonably practicable, any consent, substitution, approval or amendment required to novate or assign all Parent Liabilities and obtain in writing the unconditional release of each member of the UpstreamCo Group that is a party to any such arrangements, so that, in any such case, the members of the Parent Group shall be solely responsible for such Parent Liabilities; provided , however , that, except as otherwise expressly provided in this Agreement or any of the Ancillary Agreements, neither Parent nor UpstreamCo shall be obligated to contribute any capital or pay any consideration in any form (including providing any letter of credit, guaranty or other financial accommodation) to any Third Party from whom any such consent, substitution, approval, amendment or release is requested.

(ii) If Parent or UpstreamCo is unable to obtain, or to cause to be obtained, any consent, substitution, approval, amendment or release referred to in clause (i) of this Section 2.5(b) and the applicable member of the UpstreamCo Group continues to be bound by such agreement, lease, license or other obligation or Liability (each, an “ Unreleased Parent Liability ”), Parent shall, to the extent not prohibited by Law, as indemnitor, guarantor, agent or subcontractor for such member of the UpstreamCo Group, as the case may be, (A) pay, perform and discharge fully all the obligations or other Liabilities of such member of the UpstreamCo Group that constitute Unreleased Parent Liabilities from and after the Effective Time and (B) use commercially reasonable efforts to effect such payment, performance or discharge prior to any demand for such payment, performance or discharge is permitted to be made by the obligee thereunder on any member of the UpstreamCo Group. If and when any such consent, substitution, approval, amendment or release shall be obtained or the Unreleased Parent Liabilities shall otherwise become assignable or able to be novated, UpstreamCo shall promptly assign, or cause to be assigned, and Parent or the applicable Parent Group member shall assume, such Unreleased Parent Liabilities without exchange of further consideration.

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(a) On or prior to the Effective Time or as soon as practicable thereafter, each of Parent and UpstreamCo shall, at the request of the other Party and with the reasonable cooperation of such other Party and the applicable member(s) of such other Party’s Group, use commercially reasonable efforts to (i) have any member(s) of the Parent Group removed as guarantor of or obligor for any UpstreamCo Liability to the extent that it relates to UpstreamCo Liabilities, including the removal of any Security Interest on or in any Parent Asset that may serve as collateral or security for any such UpstreamCo Liability; and (ii) have any member(s) of the UpstreamCo Group removed as guarantor of or obligor for any Parent Liability to the extent that it relates to Parent Liabilities, including the removal of any Security Interest on or in any UpstreamCo Asset that may serve as collateral or security for any such Parent Liability.

(b) To the extent required to obtain a release from a guarantee of:

(i) any member of the Parent Group, UpstreamCo shall execute a guarantee agreement in the form of the existing guarantee or such other form as is agreed to by the relevant parties to such guarantee agreement, which such agreement shall include the removal of any Security Interest on or in any Parent Asset that may serve as collateral or security for any such Parent Liability, except to the extent that such existing guarantee contains representations, covenants or other terms or provisions either (A) with which UpstreamCo would be reasonably unable to comply or (B) which UpstreamCo would not reasonably be able to avoid breaching; and

(ii) any member of the UpstreamCo Group, Parent shall execute a guarantee agreement in the form of the existing guarantee or such other form as is agreed to by the relevant parties to such guarantee agreement, which agreement shall include the removal of any Security Interest on or in any UpstreamCo Asset that may serve as collateral or security for any such UpstreamCo Liability, except to the extent that such existing guarantee contains representations, covenants or other terms or provisions either (A) with which Parent would be reasonably unable to comply or (B) which Parent would not reasonably be able to avoid breaching.

(c) If Parent or UpstreamCo is unable to obtain, or to cause to be obtained, any such removal or release referred to in Section 2.6(a) or (b)  (including, for the avoidance of doubt, any removal or release of the guarantees set forth on Schedule 2.6(c) ), (i) the Party or the relevant member of its Group that has assumed the Liability with respect to such guarantee shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the guarantor or obligor against or from any Liability arising from or relating thereto in accordance with the provisions of Article IV and shall, as agent or subcontractor for such guarantor or obligor, pay, perform and discharge fully all the obligations or other Liabilities of such guarantor or obligor thereunder; and (ii) each of Parent and UpstreamCo, on behalf of itself and the other members of their respective Group, agrees not to renew or extend the term of, increase any obligations under, or transfer to a Third Party, any loan, guarantee, lease, contract or other obligation for which the other Party or a member of such other Party’s Group is or may be liable unless all obligations of such other Party and the members of such other Party’s Group with respect thereto are thereupon terminated by documentation satisfactory in form and substance to such other Party.

 

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2.7 Termination of Agreements .

(a) Except as set forth in Section 2.7(b) , in furtherance of the releases and other provisions of Section 4.1 , UpstreamCo and each member of the UpstreamCo Group, on the one hand, and Parent and each member of the Parent Group, on the other hand, hereby terminate any and all agreements, arrangements, commitments or understandings, whether or not in writing, between or among UpstreamCo and/or any member of the UpstreamCo Group, on the one hand, and Parent and/or any member of the Parent Group, on the other hand, effective as of the Effective Time. No such terminated agreement, arrangement, commitment or understanding (including any provision thereof which purports to survive termination) shall be of any further force or effect after the Effective Time. Each Party shall, at the reasonable request of the other Party, take, or cause to be taken, such other actions as may be necessary to effect the foregoing.

(b) The provisions of Section 2.7(a) shall not apply to any of the following agreements, arrangements, commitments or understandings (or to any of the provisions thereof): (i) this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements (and each other agreement or instrument expressly contemplated by this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement to be entered into by any of the Parties or any of the members of their respective Groups or to be continued from and after the Effective Time); (ii) any agreements, arrangements, commitments or understandings listed or described on Schedule 2.7(b)(ii) ; (iii) any agreements, arrangements, commitments or understandings to which any Third Party is a party; (iv) any intercompany accounts payable or accounts receivable accrued as of the Effective Time that are reflected in the books and records of the Parties or otherwise documented in writing in accordance with past practices, which shall be settled in the manner contemplated by Section 2.7(c) ; (v) any agreements, arrangements, commitments or understandings to which any non-wholly owned Subsidiary of Parent or UpstreamCo, as the case may be, is a party (it being understood that directors’ qualifying shares or similar interests shall be disregarded for purposes of determining whether a Subsidiary is wholly owned); and (vi) any Shared Contracts.

(c) All of the intercompany accounts receivable and accounts payable between any member of the Parent Group, on the one hand, and any member of the UpstreamCo Group, on the other hand, outstanding as of the Effective Time shall, as promptly as practicable after the Effective Time, be repaid, settled or otherwise eliminated by means of cash payments, a dividend, capital contribution, a combination of the foregoing, or otherwise as determined by Parent in its sole and absolute discretion.

2.8 Treatment of Shared Contracts .

(a) Subject to applicable Law and without limiting the generality of the obligations set forth in Section 2.1 , unless the Parties otherwise agree or the benefits of any contract, agreement, arrangement, commitment or understanding described in this Section 2.8 are expressly conveyed to the applicable Party pursuant to this Agreement or an Ancillary Agreement, any contract or agreement, a portion of which is an UpstreamCo Contract, but the remainder of which is a Parent Asset (any such contract or agreement, a “ Shared Contract ”), shall be assigned in relevant part to the applicable member(s) of the

 

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applicable Group, if so assignable, or appropriately amended prior to, on or after the Effective Time, so that each Party or the member of its Group shall, as of the Effective Time, be entitled to the rights and benefits, and shall assume the related portion of any Liabilities, inuring to its respective businesses; provided , however , that (i) in no event shall any member of any Group be required to assign (or amend) any Shared Contract in its entirety or to assign a portion of any Shared Contract which is not assignable (or cannot be amended) by its terms (including any terms imposing consents or conditions on an assignment where such consents or conditions have not been obtained or fulfilled) and (ii) if any Shared Contract cannot be so partially assigned by its terms or otherwise, or cannot be amended or if such assignment or amendment would impair the benefit the parties thereto derive from such Shared Contract, then the Parties shall, and shall cause each of the members of their respective Groups to, take such other reasonable and permissible actions (including by providing prompt notice to the other Party with respect to any relevant claim of Liability or other relevant matters arising in connection with a Shared Contract so as to allow such other Party the ability to exercise any applicable rights under such Shared Contract) to cause a member of the UpstreamCo Group or the Parent Group, as the case may be, to receive the rights and benefits of that portion of each Shared Contract that relates to the UpstreamCo Business or the Parent Business, as the case may be (in each case, to the extent so related), as if such Shared Contract had been assigned to a member of the applicable Group pursuant to this Section 2.8 (or appropriately amended), and to bear the burden of the corresponding Liabilities (including any Liabilities that may arise by reason of such arrangement), as if such Liabilities had been assumed by a member of the applicable Group pursuant to this Section 2.8 (or appropriately amended).

(b) Each of Parent and UpstreamCo shall, and shall cause the members of its Group to, (i) treat for all Tax purposes the portion of each Shared Contract inuring to its respective businesses as Assets owned by, and/or Liabilities of, as applicable, such Party, or the members of its Group, as applicable, not later than the Effective Time, and (ii) neither report nor take any Tax position (on a Tax Return or otherwise) inconsistent with such treatment (unless required by applicable Law).

(c) Nothing in this Section 2.8 shall require any member of either Group to make any non- de minimis payment (except to the extent advanced, assumed or agreed in advance to be reimbursed by any member of the other Group), incur any non- de minimis obligation or grant any non- de minimis concession for the benefit of any member of the other Group in order to effect any transaction contemplated by this Section 2.8 .

2.9 Bank Accounts; Cash Balances .

(a) Each Party agrees to take, or cause the members of its Group to take, at the Effective Time (or such earlier time as the Parties may agree), all actions necessary to amend all contracts or agreements governing each bank and brokerage account owned by UpstreamCo or any other member of the UpstreamCo Group (collectively, the “ UpstreamCo Accounts ”) and all contracts or agreements governing each bank or brokerage account owned by Parent or any other member of the Parent Group (collectively, the “ Parent Accounts ”) so that each such UpstreamCo Account and Parent Account, if currently linked (whether by automatic withdrawal, automatic deposit or any other authorization to transfer funds from or to, hereinafter “ Linked ”) to any Parent Account or UpstreamCo Account, respectively, is no longer Linked to such Parent Account or UpstreamCo Account, respectively.

 

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(b) With respect to any outstanding checks issued or payments initiated by Parent, UpstreamCo or any of the members of their respective Groups prior to the Effective Time, such outstanding checks and payments shall be honored following the Effective Time by the Person or Group owning the account on which the check is drawn or from which the payment was initiated, respectively.

(c) As between Parent and UpstreamCo (and the members of their respective Groups), all payments made and reimbursements received after the Effective Time by either Party (or member of its Group) that relate to a business, Asset or Liability of the other Party (or member of its Group), shall be held by such Party in trust for the use and benefit of the Party entitled thereto and, promptly following receipt by such Party of any such payment or reimbursement, such Party shall, or shall cause the applicable member of its Group to pay over to the other Party the amount of such payment or reimbursement without right of set-off.

2.10 Ancillary Agreements . Effective on or prior to the Effective Time, each of Parent and UpstreamCo shall, or shall cause the applicable members of their Groups to, execute and deliver all Ancillary Agreements to which it or such member, as applicable, is a party.

2.11 Disclaimer of Representations and Warranties . EACH OF PARENT (ON BEHALF OF ITSELF AND EACH MEMBER OF THE PARENT GROUP) AND UPSTREAMCO (ON BEHALF OF ITSELF AND EACH MEMBER OF THE UPSTREAMCO GROUP) UNDERSTANDS AND AGREES THAT, EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN OR IN ANY ANCILLARY AGREEMENT, NO PARTY TO THIS AGREEMENT, ANY ANCILLARY AGREEMENT OR ANY OTHER AGREEMENT OR DOCUMENT CONTEMPLATED BY THIS AGREEMENT, ANY ANCILLARY AGREEMENT OR OTHERWISE, IS REPRESENTING OR WARRANTING IN ANY WAY AS TO THE ASSETS, BUSINESSES OR LIABILITIES TRANSFERRED OR ASSUMED AS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY, AS TO ANY CONSENTS OR APPROVALS REQUIRED IN CONNECTION HEREWITH OR THEREWITH, AS TO THE VALUE OR FREEDOM FROM ANY SECURITY INTERESTS OF, OR ANY OTHER MATTER CONCERNING, ANY ASSETS OF SUCH PARTY, OR AS TO THE ABSENCE OF ANY DEFENSES OR RIGHT OF SETOFF OR FREEDOM FROM COUNTERCLAIM WITH RESPECT TO ANY CLAIM OR OTHER ASSET, INCLUDING ANY ACCOUNTS RECEIVABLE, OF ANY PARTY, OR AS TO THE LEGAL SUFFICIENCY OF ANY ASSIGNMENT, DOCUMENT OR INSTRUMENT DELIVERED HEREUNDER OR THEREUNDER TO CONVEY TITLE TO ANY ASSET OR THING OF VALUE UPON THE EXECUTION, DELIVERY AND FILING HEREOF OR THEREOF. EXCEPT AS MAY EXPRESSLY BE SET FORTH HEREIN OR IN ANY ANCILLARY AGREEMENT, ALL SUCH ASSETS ARE BEING TRANSFERRED ON AN “AS IS,” “WHERE IS” BASIS (AND, IN THE CASE OF ANY REAL PROPERTY, BY MEANS OF A QUITCLAIM OR SIMILAR FORM OF DEED OR CONVEYANCE) AND THE RESPECTIVE TRANSFEREES SHALL BEAR THE ECONOMIC AND LEGAL RISKS THAT (A) ANY CONVEYANCE WILL

 

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PROVE TO BE INSUFFICIENT TO VEST IN THE TRANSFEREE GOOD AND MARKETABLE TITLE, FREE AND CLEAR OF ANY SECURITY INTEREST, AND (B) ANY NECESSARY APPROVALS OR NOTIFICATIONS ARE NOT OBTAINED OR MADE OR THAT ANY REQUIREMENTS OF LAWS OR JUDGMENTS ARE NOT COMPLIED WITH.

2.12 Financial Information Certifications . Parent’s disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting (as each is contemplated by the Exchange Act) are currently applicable to UpstreamCo as its Subsidiary. In order to enable the principal executive officer and principal financial officer of UpstreamCo to make the certifications required of them under Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, Parent, within thirty-five (35) days of the end of any fiscal quarter during which UpstreamCo remains Parent’s Subsidiary, shall provide UpstreamCo with one or more certifications with respect to such disclosure controls and procedures, its internal control over financial reporting and the effectiveness thereof. Such certification(s) shall be provided by Parent (and not by any officer or employee in their individual capacity).

2.13 Transition Committee and Other Matters .

(a) Prior to the Effective Time, the Parties shall establish a transition committee (the “ Transition Committee ”) that shall consist of an equal number of members from Parent and UpstreamCo. The Transition Committee shall be responsible for monitoring and managing all matters related to any of the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreements. The Transition Committee shall have the authority to (a) establish one or more subcommittees from time to time as it deems appropriate or as may be described in any Ancillary Agreements, with each such subcommittee comprised of one or more members of the Transition Committee or one or more employees of either Party or any member of its respective Group, and each such subcommittee having such scope of responsibility as may be determined by the Transition Committee from time to time; (b) delegate to any such committee any of the powers of the Transition Committee; (c) combine, modify the scope of responsibility of, and disband any such subcommittees; and (d) modify or reverse any such delegations. The Transition Committee shall establish general procedures for managing the responsibilities delegated to it under this Section 2.13 , and may modify such procedures from time to time. All decisions by the Transition Committee or any subcommittee thereof shall be effective only if mutually agreed by both Parties. The Parties shall utilize the procedures set forth in Article VII to resolve any matters as to which the Transition Committee is not able to reach a decision.

(b) Parent and UpstreamCo acknowledge that (i) the remaining amounts due under the Plea Agreement, dated January 8, 2014, between the United States of America and Alcoa World Alumina LLC (and the guarantee of such amounts), and the Cease-and-Desist Order, dated January 9, 2014, In the Matter of Alcoa Inc. (collectively, the “ Settlement ”), shall be UpstreamCo Liabilities under this Agreement, and (ii) prior to the Effective Time, each of the Parent Board and the board of directors of UpstreamCo shall approve resolutions undertaking the enhanced compliance procedures contemplated by the Settlement.

 

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2.14 UpstreamCo Financing Arrangements .

(a) Prior to the Effective Time and pursuant to the Plan of Reorganization, (i) UpstreamCo or other member(s) of the UpstreamCo Group shall enter into one or more financing arrangements and agreements pursuant to which it or they shall borrow a principal amount of $[            ] (the “ UpstreamCo Financing Arrangements ”), (ii) UpstreamCo or such other member(s) of the UpstreamCo Group that entered into the UpstreamCo Financing Arrangements shall transfer all or a portion of the proceeds from the UpstreamCo Financing Arrangements to Parent or other member(s) of the Parent Group.

(b) Parent and UpstreamCo agree to take all necessary actions to assure the full release and discharge of Parent and the other members of the Parent Group from all obligations pursuant to the UpstreamCo Financing Arrangements as of no later than the Effective Time. The parties agree that UpstreamCo or another member of the UpstreamCo Group, as the case may be, and not Parent or any member of the Parent Group, are and shall be responsible for all costs and expenses incurred in connection with the UpstreamCo Financing Arrangements.

(c) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent and UpstreamCo shall cooperate in the preparation of all materials as may be necessary or advisable to execute the UpstreamCo Financing Arrangements.

ARTICLE III

THE DISTRIBUTION

3.1 Sole and Absolute Discretion; Cooperation .

(a) Parent shall, in its sole and absolute discretion, determine the terms of the Distribution, including the form, structure and terms of any transaction(s) and/or offering(s) to effect the Distribution and the timing and conditions to the consummation of the Distribution. In addition, Parent may, at any time and from time to time until the consummation of the Distribution, modify or change the terms of the Distribution, including by accelerating or delaying the timing of the consummation of all or part of the Distribution. Nothing herein shall in any way limit Parent’s right to terminate this Agreement or the Distribution as set forth in Article IX or alter the consequences of any such termination from those specified in Article IX .

(b) UpstreamCo shall cooperate with Parent to accomplish the Distribution and shall, at Parent’s direction, promptly take any and all actions necessary or desirable to effect the Distribution, including in respect of the registration under the Exchange Act of UpstreamCo Shares on the Form 10. Parent shall select any investment bank or manager in connection with the Distribution, as well as any financial printer, solicitation and/or exchange agent and financial, legal, accounting and other advisors for Parent. UpstreamCo and Parent, as the case may be, will provide to the Agent any information required in order to complete the Distribution.

 

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3.2 Actions Prior to the Distribution . Prior to the Effective Time and subject to the terms and conditions set forth herein, the Parties shall take, or cause to be taken, the following actions in connection with the Distribution:

(a) Notice to NYSE . Parent shall, to the extent possible, give the NYSE not less than ten (10) days’ advance notice of the Record Date in compliance with Rule 10b-17 under the Exchange Act.

(b) UpstreamCo Certificate of Incorporation and UpstreamCo Bylaws . On or prior to the Distribution Date, Parent and UpstreamCo shall take all necessary actions so that, as of the Effective Time, the UpstreamCo Certificate of Incorporation and the UpstreamCo Bylaws shall become the certificate of incorporation and bylaws of UpstreamCo, respectively.

(c) UpstreamCo Directors and Officers . On or prior to the Distribution Date, Parent and UpstreamCo shall take all necessary actions so that as of the Effective Time: (i) the directors and executive officers of UpstreamCo shall be those set forth in the Information Statement mailed to the Record Holders prior to the Distribution Date, unless otherwise agreed by the Parties; (ii) each individual referred to in clause (i) shall have resigned from his or her position, if any, as a member of the Parent Board and/or as an executive officer of Parent; and (iii) UpstreamCo shall have such other officers as UpstreamCo shall appoint.

(d) NYSE Listing . UpstreamCo shall prepare and file, and shall use its reasonable best efforts to have approved, an application for the listing of the UpstreamCo Shares to be distributed in the Distribution on the NYSE, subject to official notice of distribution.

(e) Securities Law Matters . UpstreamCo shall file any amendments or supplements to the Form 10 as may be necessary or advisable in order to cause the Form 10 to become and remain effective as required by the SEC or federal, state or other applicable securities Laws. Parent and UpstreamCo shall cooperate in preparing, filing with the SEC and causing to become effective registration statements or amendments thereof which are required to reflect the establishment of, or amendments to, any employee benefit and other plans necessary or advisable in connection with the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements. Parent and UpstreamCo shall prepare, and UpstreamCo shall, to the extent required under applicable Law, file with the SEC any such documentation and any requisite no-action letters that Parent determines are necessary or desirable to effectuate the Distribution, and Parent and UpstreamCo shall use reasonable best efforts to obtain all necessary approvals from the SEC with respect thereto as soon as practicable. Parent and UpstreamCo shall take all such action as may be necessary or appropriate under the securities or blue sky laws of the United States (and any comparable Laws under any foreign jurisdiction) in connection with the Distribution.

 

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(f) Mailing of Information Statement . Parent shall, as soon as is reasonably practicable after the Form 10 is declared effective under the Exchange Act and the Parent Board has approved the Distribution, cause the Information Statement to be mailed to the Record Holders.

(g) The Distribution Agent . Parent shall enter into a distribution agent agreement with the Agent or otherwise provide instructions to the Agent regarding the Distribution.

(h) Stock-Based Employee Benefit Plans . Parent and UpstreamCo shall take all actions as may be necessary to approve the grants of adjusted equity awards by Parent (in respect of Parent shares) and UpstreamCo (in respect of UpstreamCo shares) in connection with the Distribution in order to satisfy the requirements of Rule 16b-3 under the Exchange Act.

(i) Name Changes . (i) Parent and UpstreamCo shall take all actions necessary such that coincident with the Distribution, (A) UpstreamCo will change its name to Alcoa Corporation and (B) Parent will change its name to Arconic Inc., and (ii) Parent shall prepare and file, and shall use its reasonable best efforts to have approved, a supplemental listing application with the NYSE to facilitate its name change.

3.3 Conditions to the Distribution .

(a) The consummation of the Distribution shall be subject to the satisfaction, or waiver by Parent in its sole and absolute discretion, of the following conditions:

(i) The SEC shall have declared effective the Form 10; no order suspending the effectiveness of the Form 10 shall be in effect; and no proceedings for such purposes shall have been instituted or threatened by the SEC.

(ii) The Information Statement shall have been mailed to the Record Holders.

(iii) Parent shall have received (A) a private letter ruling from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service, satisfactory to the Parent Board, regarding certain U.S. federal income tax matters relating to the Separation and the Distribution and (B) an opinion from Wachtell, Lipton, Rosen & Katz, satisfactory to the Parent Board, regarding the qualification of the Contribution and the Distribution, taken together, as a transaction that is generally tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes under Sections 355(a) and 368(a)(1)(D) of the Code.

(iv) The transfer of the UpstreamCo Assets (other than any Delayed UpstreamCo Asset) and UpstreamCo Liabilities (other than any Delayed UpstreamCo Liability) contemplated to be transferred from Parent to UpstreamCo on or prior to the Distribution shall have occurred as contemplated by Section 2.1 , and the transfer of the Parent Assets (other than any Delayed Parent Asset) and Parent Liabilities (other than any Delayed Parent Liability) contemplated to be transferred from UpstreamCo to Parent on or prior to the Distribution Date shall have occurred as contemplated by Section 2.1 , in each case pursuant to the Plan of Reorganization.

 

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(v) An independent appraisal firm acceptable to Parent shall have delivered one or more opinions to the Parent Board confirming the solvency and financial viability of Parent and UpstreamCo after consummation of the Distribution, and such opinions shall be acceptable to Parent in form and substance in Parent’s sole discretion and such opinions shall not have been withdrawn or rescinded.

(vi) The actions and filings necessary or appropriate under applicable U.S. federal, U.S. state or other securities Laws or blue sky Laws and the rules and regulations thereunder shall have been taken or made, and, where applicable, have become effective or been accepted.

(vii) Each of the Ancillary Agreements shall have been duly executed and delivered by the applicable parties thereto.

(viii) No order, injunction or decree issued by any Governmental Authority of competent jurisdiction or other legal restraint or prohibition preventing the consummation of the Separation, the Distribution or any of the transactions related thereto shall be in effect.

(ix) The UpstreamCo Shares to be distributed to the Parent shareholders in the Distribution shall have been accepted for listing on the NYSE, subject to official notice of distribution.

(x) Parent shall have received the proceeds from the UpstreamCo Financing Arrangements contemplated by Section 2.14 and shall be satisfied in its sole and absolute discretion that, as of the Effective Time, it shall have no further Liability under the UpstreamCo Financing Arrangements.

(xi) No other events or developments shall exist or shall have occurred that, in the judgment of the Parent Board, in its sole and absolute discretion, makes it inadvisable to effect the Separation, the Distribution or the transactions contemplated by this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement.

(b) The foregoing conditions are for the sole benefit of Parent and shall not give rise to or create any duty on the part of Parent or the Parent Board to waive or not waive any such condition or in any way limit Parent’s right to terminate this Agreement as set forth in Article IX or alter the consequences of any such termination from those specified in Article IX . Any determination made by the Parent Board prior to the Distribution concerning the satisfaction or waiver of any or all of the conditions set forth in Section 3.3(a) shall be conclusive and binding on the Parties. If Parent waives any material condition, it shall promptly issue a press release disclosing such fact and file a Current Report on Form 8-K with the SEC describing such waiver.

 

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3.4 The Distribution .

(a) Subject to Section 3.3 , on or prior to the Effective Time, UpstreamCo shall deliver to the Agent, for the benefit of the Record Holders, book-entry transfer authorizations for such number of the outstanding UpstreamCo Shares as is necessary to effect the Distribution, and shall cause the transfer agent for the Parent Shares to instruct the Agent to distribute at the Effective Time the appropriate number of UpstreamCo Shares to each such Record Holder or designated transferee or transferees of thereof by way of direct registration in book-entry form. UpstreamCo shall not issue paper stock certificates in respect of the UpstreamCo Shares. The Distribution shall be effective at the Effective Time.

(b) Subject to Sections 3.3 and 3.4(c) , each Record Holder will be entitled to receive in the Distribution a number of whole UpstreamCo Shares equal to the number of Parent Shares held by such Record Holder on the Record Date multiplied by the Distribution Ratio, rounded down to the nearest whole number.

(c) No fractional shares shall be distributed or credited to book-entry accounts in connection with the Distribution, and any such fractional share interests to which a Record Holder would otherwise be entitled shall not entitle such Record Holder to vote or to any other rights as a stockholder of UpstreamCo. In lieu of any such fractional shares, each Record Holder who, but for the provisions of this Section 3.4(c) , would be entitled to receive a fractional share interest of an UpstreamCo Share pursuant to the Distribution, shall be paid cash, without any interest thereon, as hereinafter provided. As soon as practicable after the Effective Time, Parent shall direct the Agent to determine the number of whole and fractional UpstreamCo Shares allocable to each Record Holder, to aggregate all such fractional shares into whole shares, and to sell the whole shares obtained thereby in the open market at the then-prevailing prices on behalf of each Record Holder who otherwise would be entitled to receive fractional share interests (with the Agent, in its sole and absolute discretion, determining when, how and through which broker-dealer and at what price to make such sales), and to cause to be distributed to each such Record Holder, in lieu of any fractional share, such Record Holder’s or owner’s ratable share of the total proceeds of such sale, after deducting any Taxes required to be withheld and applicable transfer Taxes, and after deducting the costs and expenses of such sale and distribution, including brokers fees and commissions. None of Parent, UpstreamCo or the Agent shall be required to guarantee any minimum sale price for the fractional UpstreamCo Shares sold in accordance with this Section 3.4(c) . Neither Parent nor UpstreamCo shall be required to pay any interest on the proceeds from the sale of fractional shares. Neither the Agent nor the broker-dealers through which the aggregated fractional shares are sold shall be Affiliates of Parent or UpstreamCo. Solely for purposes of computing fractional share interests pursuant to this Section 3.4(c) and Section 3.4(d) , the beneficial owner of Parent Shares held of record in the name of a nominee in any nominee account shall be treated as the Record Holder with respect to such shares.

(d) Any UpstreamCo Shares or cash in lieu of fractional shares with respect to UpstreamCo Shares that remain unclaimed by any Record Holder one hundred and eighty (180) days after the Distribution Date shall be delivered to UpstreamCo, and UpstreamCo or its transfer agent shall hold such UpstreamCo Shares for the account of such Record Holder, and the Parties agree that all obligations to provide such UpstreamCo Shares and cash, if any, in lieu of fractional share interests shall be obligations of UpstreamCo, subject in each case to applicable escheat or other abandoned property Laws, and Parent shall have no Liability with respect thereto.

 

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(e) Until the UpstreamCo Shares are duly transferred in accordance with this Section 3.4 and applicable Law, from and after the Effective Time, UpstreamCo shall regard the Persons entitled to receive such UpstreamCo Shares as record holders of UpstreamCo Shares in accordance with the terms of the Distribution without requiring any action on the part of such Persons. UpstreamCo agrees that, subject to any transfers of such shares, from and after the Effective Time, (i) each such holder shall be entitled to receive all dividends payable on, and exercise voting rights and all other rights and privileges with respect to, the UpstreamCo Shares then held by such holder, and (ii) each such holder will be entitled, without any action on the part of such holder, to receive evidence of ownership of the UpstreamCo Shares then held by such holder.

ARTICLE IV

MUTUAL RELEASES; INDEMNIFICATION

4.1 Release of Pre-Distribution Claims .

(a) UpstreamCo Release of Parent. Except as provided in Sections 4.1(c) and (d) , effective as of the Effective Time, UpstreamCo does hereby, for itself and each other member of the UpstreamCo Group, and their respective successors and assigns, and, to the extent permitted by Law, all Persons who at any time prior to the Effective Time have been shareholders, directors, officers, agents or employees of any member of the UpstreamCo Group (in each case, in their respective capacities as such), remise, release and forever discharge (i) Parent and the members of the Parent Group, and their respective successors and assigns, (ii) all Persons who at any time prior to the Effective Time have been shareholders, directors, officers, agents or employees of any member of the Parent Group (in each case, in their respective capacities as such), and their respective heirs, executors, administrators, successors and assigns, and (iii) all Persons who at any time prior to the Effective Time are or have been shareholders, directors, officers, agents or employees of a Transferred Entity and who are not, as of immediately following the Effective Time, directors, officers or employees of UpstreamCo or a member of the UpstreamCo Group, in each case from: (A) all UpstreamCo Liabilities, (B) all Liabilities arising from or in connection with the transactions and all other activities to implement the Separation and the Distribution and (C) all Liabilities arising from or in connection with actions, inactions, events, omissions, conditions, facts or circumstances occurring or existing prior to the Effective Time (whether or not such Liabilities cease being contingent, mature, become known, are asserted or foreseen, or accrue, in each case before, at or after the Effective Time), in each case to the extent relating to, arising out of or resulting from the UpstreamCo Business, the UpstreamCo Assets or the UpstreamCo Liabilities.

(b) Parent Release of UpstreamCo. Except as provided in Sections 4.1(c) and (d) , effective as of the Effective Time, Parent does hereby, for itself and each other member of the Parent Group and their respective successors and assigns, and, to the extent permitted by Law, all Persons who at any time prior to the Effective Time have been shareholders, directors, officers, agents or employees of any member of the Parent Group (in each case, in their respective capacities as such), remise, release and forever discharge UpstreamCo and the members of the UpstreamCo Group and their respective

 

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successors and assigns, from (i) all Parent Liabilities, (ii) all Liabilities arising from or in connection with the transactions and all other activities to implement the Separation and the Distribution and (iii) all Liabilities arising from or in connection with actions, inactions, events, omissions, conditions, facts or circumstances occurring or existing prior to the Effective Time (whether or not such Liabilities cease being contingent, mature, become known, are asserted or foreseen, or accrue, in each case before, at or after the Effective Time), in each case to the extent relating to, arising out of or resulting from the Parent Business, the Parent Assets or the Parent Liabilities.

(c) Obligations Not Affected. Nothing contained in Section 4.1(a) or (b)  shall impair any right of any Person to enforce this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement, or any agreements, arrangements, commitments or understandings which Section 2.7(b) or the applicable Schedules thereto provide shall not terminate as of the Effective Time, in each case in accordance with their respective terms. Nothing contained in Section 4.1(a) or (b)  shall release any Person from:

(i) any Liability provided in or resulting from any agreement among any members of the Parent Group or the UpstreamCo Group which Section 2.7(b) or the applicable Schedules thereto provide shall not terminate as of the Effective Time, or any other Liability which Section 2.7(b) provides shall not terminate as of the Effective Time;

(ii) any Liability, contingent or otherwise, assumed, transferred, assigned or allocated to the Group of which such Person is a member in accordance with, or any other Liability of any member of any Group under, this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement;

(iii) any Liability for the sale, lease, construction or receipt of goods, property or services purchased, obtained or used in the ordinary course of business by a member of one Group from a member of the other Group prior to the Effective Time;

(iv) any Liability that the Parties may have with respect to indemnification or contribution pursuant to this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement or otherwise for claims brought against the Parties by Third Parties, which Liability shall be governed by the provisions of this Article IV and Article V and, if applicable, the appropriate provisions of the Ancillary Agreements; or

(v) any Liability the release of which would result in the release of any Person other than a Person released pursuant to this Section 4.1 .

In addition, nothing contained in Section 4.1(a) shall release any member of the Parent Group from honoring its existing obligations to indemnify any director, officer or employee of a member of the UpstreamCo Group who was a director, officer or employee of any member of the Parent Group on or prior to the Effective Time, to the extent such director, officer or employee becomes a named defendant in any Action with respect to which such director, officer or employee was entitled to such indemnification pursuant to such existing obligations; it being understood that, if the underlying obligation giving rise to such Action is an UpstreamCo Liability, UpstreamCo shall indemnify Parent for such Liability (including Parent’s costs to

 

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indemnify the director, officer or employee) in accordance with the provisions set forth in this Article IV .

(d) No Claims. UpstreamCo shall not make, and shall not permit any other member of the UpstreamCo Group to make, any claim or demand, or commence any Action asserting any claim or demand, including any claim of contribution or any indemnification, against Parent or any other member of the Parent Group, or any other Person released pursuant to Section 4.1(a) , with respect to any Liabilities released pursuant to Section 4.1(a) . Parent shall not make, and shall not permit any other member of the Parent Group to make, any claim or demand, or commence any Action asserting any claim or demand, including any claim of contribution or any indemnification against UpstreamCo or any other member of the UpstreamCo Group, or any other Person released pursuant to Section 4.1(b) , with respect to any Liabilities released pursuant to Section 4.1(b) .

(e) Execution of Further Releases. At any time at or after the Effective Time, at the request of either Party, the other Party shall cause each member of its Group to execute and deliver releases reflecting the provisions of this Section 4.1 .

4.2 Indemnification by UpstreamCo . Except as otherwise specifically set forth in this Agreement or in any Ancillary Agreement, to the fullest extent permitted by Law, UpstreamCo shall, and shall cause the other members of the UpstreamCo Group to, indemnify, defend and hold harmless Parent, each member of the Parent Group and each of their respective past, present and future directors, officers, employees and agents, in each case in their respective capacities as such, and each of the heirs, executors, successors and assigns of any of the foregoing (collectively, the “ Parent Indemnitees ”), from and against any and all Liabilities of the Parent Indemnitees relating to, arising out of or resulting from, directly or indirectly, any of the following items (without duplication):

(a) any UpstreamCo Liability;

(b) any failure of UpstreamCo, any other member of the UpstreamCo Group or any other Person to pay, perform or otherwise promptly discharge any UpstreamCo Liabilities in accordance with their terms, whether prior to, on or after the Effective Time;

(c) any breach by UpstreamCo or any other member of the UpstreamCo Group of this Agreement or any of the Ancillary Agreements;

(d) except to the extent it relates to a Parent Liability, any guarantee, indemnification or contribution obligation, surety bond or other credit support agreement, arrangement, commitment or understanding for the benefit of any member of the UpstreamCo Group by any member of the Parent Group that survives following the Distribution; and

(e) any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact or omission or alleged omission to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, with respect to all information contained in the Form 10, the Information Statement (as amended or supplemented if UpstreamCo shall have furnished any amendments or supplements thereto) or any other Disclosure Document, other than the matters described in clause (e) of Section 4.3 .

 

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4.3 Indemnification by Parent . Except as otherwise specifically set forth in this Agreement or in any Ancillary Agreement, to the fullest extent permitted by Law, Parent shall, and shall cause the other members of the Parent Group to, indemnify, defend and hold harmless UpstreamCo, each member of the UpstreamCo Group and each of their respective past, present and future directors, officers, employees or agents, in each case in their respective capacities as such, and each of the heirs, executors, successors and assigns of any of the foregoing (collectively, the “ UpstreamCo Indemnitees ”), from and against any and all Liabilities of the UpstreamCo Indemnitees relating to, arising out of or resulting from, directly or indirectly, any of the following items (without duplication):

(a) any Parent Liability;

(b) any failure of Parent, any other member of the Parent Group or any other Person to pay, perform or otherwise promptly discharge any Parent Liabilities in accordance with their terms, whether prior to, on or after the Effective Time;

(c) any breach by Parent or any other member of the Parent Group of this Agreement or any of the Ancillary Agreements;

(d) except to the extent it relates to an UpstreamCo Liability, any guarantee, indemnification or contribution obligation, surety bond or other credit support agreement, arrangement, commitment or understanding for the benefit of any member of the Parent Group by any member of the UpstreamCo Group that survives following the Distribution; and

(e) any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement of a material fact or omission or alleged omission to state a material fact required to be stated therein or necessary to make the statements therein not misleading, with respect to statements made explicitly in Parent’s name in the Form 10, the Information Statement (as amended or supplemented if UpstreamCo shall have furnished any amendments or supplements thereto) or any other Disclosure Document; it being agreed that the statements set forth on Schedule 4.3(e)  shall be the only statements made explicitly in Parent’s name in the Form 10, the Information Statement or any other Disclosure Document, and all other information contained in the Form 10, the Information Statement or any other Disclosure Document shall be deemed to be information supplied by UpstreamCo.

4.4 Indemnification Obligations Net of Insurance Proceeds and Other Amounts .

(a) The Parties intend that any Liability subject to indemnification, contribution or reimbursement pursuant to this Article IV or Article V will be net of Insurance Proceeds or other amounts actually recovered (net of any out-of-pocket costs or expenses incurred in the collection thereof) from any Person by or on behalf of the Indemnitee in respect of any indemnifiable Liability. Accordingly, the amount that either Party (an “ Indemnifying Party ”) is required to pay to any Person entitled to indemnification or contribution hereunder (an “ Indemnitee ”) shall be reduced by any

 

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Insurance Proceeds or other amounts actually recovered (net of any out-of-pocket costs or expenses incurred in the collection thereof) from any Person by or on behalf of the Indemnitee in respect of the related Liability. If an Indemnitee receives a payment (an “ Indemnity Payment ”) required by this Agreement from an Indemnifying Party in respect of any Liability and subsequently receives Insurance Proceeds or any other amounts in respect of such Liability, then, within ten (10) calendar days of receipt of such Insurance Proceeds, the Indemnitee shall pay to the Indemnifying Party an amount equal to the excess of the Indemnity Payment received over the amount of the Indemnity Payment that would have been due if the Insurance Proceeds or such other amounts (net of any out-of-pocket costs or expenses incurred in the collection thereof) had been received, realized or recovered before the Indemnity Payment was made.

(b) The Parties agree that an insurer that would otherwise be obligated to pay any claim shall not be relieved of the responsibility with respect thereto or, solely by virtue of any provision contained in this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement, have any subrogation rights with respect thereto, it being understood that no insurer or any other Third Party shall be entitled to a “windfall” ( i.e. , a benefit they would not be entitled to receive in the absence of the indemnification provisions) by virtue of the indemnification and contribution provisions hereof. Each Party shall, and shall cause the members of its Group to, use commercially reasonable efforts (taking into account the probability of success on the merits and the cost of expending such efforts, including attorneys’ fees and expenses) to collect or recover, any Insurance Proceeds that may be collectible or recoverable respecting the Liabilities for which indemnification or contribution may be available under this Article IV . Notwithstanding the foregoing, an Indemnifying Party may not delay making any indemnification payment required, or otherwise satisfying any indemnification obligation, under the terms of this Agreement pending the outcome of any Action to collect or recover Insurance Proceeds, and an Indemnitee need not attempt to collect any Insurance Proceeds prior to making a claim for indemnification or contribution or receiving any Indemnity Payment otherwise owed to it under this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement.

4.5 Procedures for Indemnification of Third-Party Claims .

(a) Notice of Claims. If, at or following the date of this Agreement, an Indemnitee shall receive notice or otherwise learn of the assertion by a Person (including any Governmental Authority) who is not a member of the Parent Group or the UpstreamCo Group of any claim or of the commencement by any such Person of any Action (collectively, a “ Third-Party Claim ”) with respect to which an Indemnifying Party may be obligated to provide indemnification to such Indemnitee pursuant to Section 4.2 or 4.3 , or any other Section of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement, such Indemnitee shall give such Indemnifying Party written notice thereof as soon as practicable, but in any event within twenty one (21) days (or sooner if the nature of the Third-Party Claim so requires) after becoming aware of such Third-Party Claim. Any such notice shall describe the Third-Party Claim in reasonable detail, including the facts and circumstances giving rise to such claim for indemnification, and include copies of all notices and documents (including court papers) received by the Indemnitee relating to the Third-Party Claim. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the failure of an Indemnitee to provide notice in

 

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accordance with this Section 4.5(a) shall not relieve an Indemnifying Party of its indemnification obligations under this Agreement, except to the extent the Indemnifying Party is actually prejudiced by the Indemnitee’s failure to provide notice in accordance with this Section 4.5(a) .

(b) Control of Defense. An Indemnifying Party may elect to defend, at its own expense and with its own counsel, any Third-Party Claim; provided that, prior to the Indemnifying Party assuming and controlling the defense of such Third-Party Claim, it shall first confirm to the Indemnitee in writing that, assuming the facts presented to the Indemnifying Party by the Indemnitee are true, the Indemnifying Party shall indemnify the Indemnitee for any such Losses to the extent resulting from, or arising out of, such Third-Party Claim. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if the Indemnifying Party assumes such defense and, in the course of defending such Third-Party Claim, (i) the Indemnifying Party discovers that the facts presented at the time the Indemnifying Party acknowledged its indemnification obligation in respect of such Third-Party Claim were not true and (ii) such untruth provides a reasonable basis for asserting that the Indemnifying Party does not have an indemnification obligation in respect of such Third-Party Claim, then (A) the Indemnifying Party shall not be bound by such acknowledgment, (B) the Indemnifying Party shall promptly thereafter provide the Indemnitee written notice of its assertion that it does not have an indemnification obligation in respect of such Third-Party Claim and (C) the Indemnitee shall have the right to assume the defense of such Third-Party Claim. Within thirty (30) days after the receipt of a notice from an Indemnitee in accordance with Section 4.5(a) (or sooner, if the nature of the Third-Party Claim so requires), the Indemnifying Party shall provide written notice to the Indemnitee indicating whether the Indemnifying Party shall assume responsibility for defending the Third-Party Claim. If an Indemnifying Party elects not to assume responsibility for defending any Third-Party Claim or fails to notify an Indemnitee of its election within thirty (30) days after receipt of the notice from an Indemnitee as provided in Section 4.5(a) , then the Indemnitee that is the subject of such Third-Party Claim shall be entitled to continue to conduct and control the defense of such Third-Party Claim.

(c) Allocation of Defense Costs . If an Indemnifying Party has elected to assume the defense of a Third-Party Claim, then such Indemnifying Party shall be solely liable for all fees and expenses incurred by it in connection with the defense of such Third-Party Claim and shall not be entitled to seek any indemnification or reimbursement from the Indemnitee for any such fees or expenses incurred by the Indemnifying Party during the course of the defense of such Third-Party Claim by such Indemnifying Party, regardless of any subsequent decision by the Indemnifying Party to reject or otherwise abandon its assumption of such defense. If an Indemnifying Party elects not to assume responsibility for defending any Third-Party Claim or fails to notify an Indemnitee of its election within thirty (30) days after receipt of a notice from an Indemnitee as provided in Section 4.5(a) , and the Indemnitee conducts and controls the defense of such Third-Party Claim and the Indemnifying Party has an indemnification obligation with respect to such Third-Party Claim, then the Indemnifying Party shall be liable for all reasonable fees and expenses incurred by the Indemnitee in connection with the defense of such Third-Party Claim.

 

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(d) Right to Monitor and Participate. An Indemnitee that does not conduct and control the defense of any Third-Party Claim, or an Indemnifying Party that has failed to elect to defend any Third-Party Claim as contemplated hereby, nevertheless shall have the right to employ separate counsel (including local counsel as necessary) of its own choosing to monitor and participate in (but not control) the defense of any Third-Party Claim for which it is a potential Indemnitee or Indemnifying Party, as applicable, but the fees and expenses of such counsel shall be at the expense of such Indemnitee or Indemnifying Party, as the case may be, and the provisions of Section 4.5(c) shall not apply to such fees and expenses. Notwithstanding the foregoing, but subject to Sections 6.7 and 6.8 , such Party shall cooperate with the Party entitled to conduct and control the defense of such Third-Party Claim in such defense and make available to the controlling Party, at the non-controlling Party’s expense, all witnesses, information and materials in such Party’s possession or under such Party’s control relating thereto as are reasonably required by the controlling Party. In addition to the foregoing, if any Indemnitee shall in good faith determine that such Indemnitee and the Indemnifying Party have actual or potential differing defenses or conflicts of interest between them that make joint representation in connection with a Third-Party Claim inappropriate, then the Indemnitee shall have the right to employ separate counsel (including local counsel as necessary) and to participate in (but not control) the defense, compromise, or settlement thereof, and the Indemnifying Party shall bear the reasonable fees and expenses of such counsel for all Indemnitees.

(e) No Settlement. Neither Party may settle or compromise any Third-Party Claim for which either Party is seeking to be indemnified hereunder without the prior written consent of the other Party, which consent may not be unreasonably withheld, unless such settlement or compromise is solely for monetary damages that are fully payable by the settling or compromising Party, does not involve any admission, finding or determination of wrongdoing or violation of Law by the other Party and provides for a full, unconditional and irrevocable release of the other Party from all Liability in connection with the Third-Party Claim. The Parties hereby agree that if a Party presents the other Party with a written notice containing a proposal to settle or compromise a Third-Party Claim for which either Party is seeking to be indemnified hereunder and the Party receiving such proposal does not respond in any manner to the Party presenting such proposal within twenty (20) days or such longer period, not to exceed thirty (30) days, as may be agreed by the Parties (or within any such shorter time period that may be required by applicable Law or court order) of receipt of such proposal, then the Party receiving such proposal shall be deemed to have consented to the terms of such proposal.

(f) Ancillary Agreements Govern.

(i) The provisions of this Section 4.5 and the provisions of Section 4.6 do not apply to Taxes, which shall be governed by the Tax Matters Agreement. In the case of any conflict between this Agreement and the Tax Matters Agreement in relation to any matters addressed by the Tax Matters Agreement, the Tax Matters Agreement shall prevail.

 

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(ii) Notwithstanding the provisions of this Section 4.5 and the provisions of Section 4.6 , to the extent the Registration Rights Agreement contains any indemnification obligation or contribution obligation relating to any Liabilities of an Indemnitee relating to, arising out of or resulting from information contained in any registration statement (other than the Form 10 (including any amendments or supplements thereto) and the Information Statement (as amended or supplemented), to which this Section 4.5(f)(ii) shall not apply), the indemnification obligations and contribution obligations contained herein shall not apply to such Liabilities and instead the indemnification obligations and/or contribution obligations set forth in the Registration Rights Agreement shall govern with regard to such Liabilities.

4.6 Additional Matters .

(a) Timing of Payments. Indemnification or contribution payments in respect of any Liabilities for which an Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification or contribution under this Article IV shall be paid reasonably promptly (but in any event within thirty (30) days of the final determination of the amount that the Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification or contribution under this Article IV ) by the Indemnifying Party to the Indemnitee as such Liabilities are incurred upon demand by the Indemnitee, including reasonably satisfactory documentation setting forth the basis for the amount of such indemnification or contribution payment, including documentation with respect to calculations made and consideration of any Insurance Proceeds that actually reduce the amount of such Liabilities. The indemnity and contribution provisions contained in this Article IV shall remain operative and in full force and effect, regardless of (i) any investigation made by or on behalf of any Indemnitee, and (ii) the knowledge by the Indemnitee of Liabilities for which it might be entitled to indemnification hereunder.

(b) Notice of Direct Claims. Any claim for indemnification or contribution under this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement that does not result from a Third-Party Claim shall be asserted by written notice given by the Indemnitee to the applicable Indemnifying Party; provided , that the failure by an Indemnitee to so assert any such claim shall not prejudice the ability of the Indemnitee to do so at a later time except to the extent (if any) that the Indemnifying Party is prejudiced thereby. Such Indemnifying Party shall have a period of thirty (30) days after the receipt of such notice within which to respond thereto. If such Indemnifying Party does not respond within such thirty (30)-day period, such specified claim shall be conclusively deemed a Liability of the Indemnifying Party under this Section 4.6(b) or, in the case of any written notice in which the amount of the claim (or any portion thereof) is estimated, on such later date when the amount of the claim (or such portion thereof) becomes finally determined. If such Indemnifying Party does not respond within such thirty (30)-day period or rejects such claim in whole or in part, such Indemnitee shall, subject to the provisions of Article VII , be free to pursue such remedies as may be available to such party as contemplated by this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements, as applicable, without prejudice to its continuing rights to pursue indemnification or contribution hereunder.

 

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(c) Pursuit of Claims Against Third Parties. If (i) a Party incurs any Liability arising out of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement; (ii) an adequate legal or equitable remedy is not available for any reason against the other Party to satisfy the Liability incurred by the incurring Party; and (iii) a legal or equitable remedy may be available to the other Party against a Third Party for such Liability, then the other Party shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate with the incurring Party, at the incurring Party’s expense, to permit the incurring Party to obtain the benefits of such legal or equitable remedy against such Third Party.

(d) Subrogation. In the event of payment by or on behalf of any Indemnifying Party to any Indemnitee in connection with any Third-Party Claim, such Indemnifying Party shall be subrogated to and shall stand in the place of such Indemnitee as to any events or circumstances in respect of which such Indemnitee may have any right, defense or claim relating to such Third-Party Claim against any claimant or plaintiff asserting such Third-Party Claim or against any other Person. Such Indemnitee shall cooperate with such Indemnifying Party in a reasonable manner, and at the cost and expense of such Indemnifying Party, in prosecuting any subrogated right, defense or claim.

(e) Substitution. In the event of an Action in which the Indemnifying Party is not a named defendant, if either the Indemnitee or Indemnifying Party shall so request, the Parties shall endeavor to substitute the Indemnifying Party for the named defendant. If such substitution or addition cannot be achieved for any reason or is not requested, the named defendant shall allow the Indemnifying Party to manage the Action as set forth in Section 4.5 and this Section 4.6 , and the Indemnifying Party shall fully indemnify the named defendant against all costs of defending the Action (including court costs, sanctions imposed by a court, attorneys’ fees, experts fees and all other external expenses), the costs of any judgment or settlement and the cost of any interest or penalties relating to any judgment or settlement.

4.7 Right of Contribution .

(a) Contribution. If any right of indemnification contained in Section 4.2 or 4.3 is held unenforceable or is unavailable for any reason, or is insufficient to hold harmless an Indemnitee in respect of any Liability for which such Indemnitee is entitled to indemnification hereunder, then the Indemnifying Party shall contribute to the amounts paid or payable by the Indemnitees as a result of such Liability (or actions in respect thereof) in such proportion as is appropriate to reflect the relative fault of the Indemnifying Party and the members of its Group, on the one hand, and the Indemnitees entitled to contribution, on the other hand, as well as any other relevant equitable considerations.

(b) Allocation of Relative Fault. Solely for purposes of determining relative fault pursuant to this Section 4.7 : (i) any fault associated with the business conducted with the Delayed UpstreamCo Assets or Delayed UpstreamCo Liabilities (except for the gross negligence or intentional misconduct of a member of the Parent Group) or with the ownership, operation or activities of the UpstreamCo Business prior to the Effective Time shall be deemed to be the fault of UpstreamCo and the other members of the UpstreamCo Group, and no such fault shall be deemed to be the fault of Parent or

 

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any other member of the Parent Group; (ii) any fault associated with the business conducted with Delayed Parent Assets or Delayed Parent Liabilities (except for the gross negligence or intentional misconduct of a member of the UpstreamCo Group) shall be deemed to be the fault of Parent and the other members of the Parent Group, and no such fault shall be deemed to be the fault of UpstreamCo or any other member of the UpstreamCo Group; and (iii) any fault associated with the ownership, operation or activities of the Parent Business prior to the Effective Time shall be deemed to be the fault of Parent and the other members of the Parent Group, and no such fault shall be deemed to be the fault of UpstreamCo or any other member of the UpstreamCo Group.

4.8 Covenant Not to Sue . Each Party hereby covenants and agrees that none of it, the members of its Group or any Person claiming through it or them shall bring suit or otherwise assert any claim against any Indemnitee, or assert a defense against any claim asserted by any Indemnitee, before any court, arbitrator, mediator or administrative agency anywhere in the world, alleging that: (a) the assumption of any UpstreamCo Liabilities by UpstreamCo or a member of the UpstreamCo Group on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements is void or unenforceable for any reason; (b) the retention of any Parent Liabilities by Parent or a member of the Parent Group on the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements is void or unenforceable for any reason, or (c) the provisions of this Article IV are void or unenforceable for any reason.

4.9 Remedies Cumulative . The remedies provided in this Article IV shall be cumulative and, subject to the provisions of Article VIII , shall not preclude assertion by any Indemnitee of any other rights or the seeking of any and all other remedies against any Indemnifying Party.

4.10 Survival of Indemnities . The rights and obligations of each of Parent and UpstreamCo and their respective Indemnitees under this Article IV shall survive (a) the sale or other transfer by either Party or any member of its Group of any assets or businesses or the assignment by it of any liabilities; or (b) any merger, consolidation, business combination, sale of all or substantially all of its Assets, restructuring, recapitalization, reorganization or similar transaction involving either Party or any member of its Group.

4.11 Environmental Matters .

(a) Management of Environmental Liabilities .

(i) The Party designated or otherwise deemed to be the Party responsible for an Environmental Liability under this Agreement shall be the Party responsible for managing such Environmental Liability (the “ Performing Party ” or “ Lead Party ”) and the other Party will be the non-performing Party with respect to such Environmental Liability (the “ Non-Performing Party ” or “ Non-Lead Party ”), unless (1) Schedules 1.3, 1.5 or 1.10 provide otherwise, or (2) the Non-Performing Party (or a member of its Group) is the owner of the property impacted by the Environmental Liability in which case such property owner shall be the Performing Party. With respect to any Environmental Liability, the Performing Party

 

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shall be required to perform all Remediation Work and other remediation and compliance activities required by applicable Environmental Laws or the requirements of any Governmental Authority with jurisdiction over such Environmental Liability and/or Remediation Work or to comply with any obligations of either Party to indemnify any Third Party with respect to Environmental Liabilities or avoid Liability to any Third Party under applicable Environmental Law.

(ii) With regard to any Remediation Work that could result in Environmental Liability to the Non-Performing Party to be performed following the date of this Agreement, (A) all proposals for Remediation Work and all decisions as to Remediation Work shall be made by the Performing Party in reasonable consultation with the Non-Performing Party upon written request by the Non-Performing Party and reasonably taking in account the input of the Non-Performing Party and its consultants, and (B) the Performing Party shall retain only reasonably qualified environmental consultants to assist it in undertaking and completing such Remediation Work. With regard to any Remediation Work performed or to be performed following the date of this Agreement, the Performing Party shall provide to the Non-Performing Party, as promptly as reasonably practicable, a copy of any and all final written correspondence, results, tables, figures, conclusions, reports and other documents (I) generated by any consultant or (II) submitted to, filed with or received from any Governmental Authority, but, in each case, only to the extent the Non-Performing Party submits a written request to the Performing Party to receive such documents.

(iii) With regard to Remediation Work where the Performing Party will bear less than half of the costs under this Agreement, (i) the non-Performing Party will have the right to select the contractors, consultants, and other third parties to perform the Remediation Work, subject to the approval of the Performing Party, which approval shall not be withheld except for good cause, (ii) at non-Performing Party’s request in writing, non-Performing Party will be involved in all significant discussions with Performing Party and any relevant third party regarding all aspects of any Remediation Work, (iii) non-Performing Party will have a meaningful opportunity to provide comment to Performing Party and any relevant third party regarding all material aspects of any Remediation Work to be taken, and (iv) Performing Party shall take into consideration any such comments by non-Performing Party and implement them where reasonably feasible and not otherwise in conflict with this Lease.

(iv) With respect to any Environmental Liability or Remediation Work identified in , if Schedule 1.5 the Non-Performing Party is the property owner, the Performing Party shall not initiate any communication with any Governmental Authority or other Third Party without the prior written consent of the Non-Performing Party, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed.

 

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(b) Substitution .

(i) The Performing Party shall use its reasonable best efforts to obtain any consents, transfers, assignments, assumptions, waivers or other legal instruments necessary to cause the Performing Party or the appropriate subsidiary of the Performing Party to be fully substituted for the Non-Performing Party or any other applicable member of the Non-Performing Party’s Group with respect to any order, decree, judgment, agreement or Action with respect to Environmental Liabilities for which such Performing Party is the Performing Party that are in effect as of the Effective Time. In addition, each Party shall use its reasonable best efforts to obtain any consents, transfers, assignments, assumptions, waivers or other legal instruments necessary to cause such Party or the appropriate subsidiary of such Party to be fully substituted for the other Party or any other applicable member of the other Party’s Group with respect to any order, decree, judgment, agreement or Action with respect to Environmental Permits, financial assurance obligations or instruments, or other environmental approvals or filings associated with the UpstreamCo Assets, in the case of UpstreamCo, or the Parent Assets, in the case of Parent. Each Party shall inform the applicable Governmental Authority about its assumption of the applicable Environmental Liabilities associated with the matters listed on Schedule 1.3 , 1.5 and 1.10 and request that the Governmental Authorities direct all communications, requirements, notifications and/or official letters related to such matters to such Party. Each Party shall use its reasonable best efforts to provide necessary assistance or signatures to the other Party to achieve the purposes of this Section 4.11(b) .

(ii) Until such time as UpstreamCo and Parent complete the substitutions outlined in this Section 4.11(b) , each Party shall comply with all applicable Environmental Laws, including all reporting obligations, and the terms and conditions of all orders, decrees, judgments, agreements, actions, Environmental Permits, financial assurances, obligations, instruments or other environmental approvals or filings that remain in the other Party’s name but for which substitutions are to be made pursuant to this Section 4.11(b) .

(iii) Notwithstanding anything in this Section 4.11(b) to the contrary, nothing in this Section 4.11(b) shall require either Party to take any actions that would reasonably be expected to increase the overall collective Liabilities of Parent and UpstreamCo, in the aggregate, to any Third Party.

 

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(c) Standards for Remediation .

(i) The Performing Party shall perform all Remediation Work and other remediation and compliance activities contemplated by this Section 4.11 , at a minimum, up to but not beyond the standards applicable to commercial/industrial uses.

(ii) The Parties shall implement deed restrictions, engineering and other institutional controls, and risk-based corrective action to manage or close out any Remediation Work or other remediation and compliance activities contemplated by this Section 4.11 , provided that such deed restrictions, engineering and other institutional controls do not materially limit or materially increase the cost of the Non-Performing Party’s ongoing and future operations or the Performing Party’s ability to expand industrial or commercial operations or sell such any applicable property for industrial or commercial use in the future.

(iii) Where feasible and commercially advantageous with respect to the cost for Remediation Work, waste from either Performing Party or non-Performing Party should be consolidated into existing on-site disposal areas.

(iv) The Performing Party may take additional measures beyond the minimum required by this Section 4.11 , but at the sole expense of Performing Party, regardless of non-Performing Party’s share of liability for the Remediation Work unless required by the Governmental Authorities in which case the non-Performing Party will continue to pay its full share.

ARTICLE V

CERTAIN OTHER MATTERS

5.1 Tail Policies: Directors and Officers Insurance, Fiduciary Liability Insurance, and Employment Practice Liability Insurance .

(a) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall obtain and fully pay for “tail” directors and officers liability insurance policies having a policy period of six years from and after the Effective Time and providing prior acts coverage for claims made after the Effective Time with respect to wrongful acts that were committed prior to the Effective Time. Such directors and officers liability insurance policies, being referred to as the “ Combined Tail D&O Program ,” shall be consistent in all material respects with the directors and officers liability insurance policies maintained by Parent as of the Effective Time (except for policy period and provisions excluding coverage for wrongful acts committed after the Effective Time).

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with respect to wrongful acts that were committed prior to the Effective Time. Such fiduciary liability insurance policies, being referred to as the “ Combined Tail Fiduciary Program ,” shall be consistent in all material respects with the fiduciary liability insurance policies maintained by Parent as of the Effective Time (except for policy period and provisions excluding coverage for wrongful acts committed after the Effective Time).

(c) Prior to the Effective Time, Parent shall obtain and fully pay for employment practices liability insurance policies having a policy period of six years from and after the Effective Time and providing prior acts coverage for claims made after the Effective Time with respect to wrongful acts that were committed prior to the Effective Time. Such employment practices liability insurance policies, being referred to as the “ Combined Tail Employment Practices Program ,” shall be consistent in all material respects with the employment practices liability insurance policies maintained by Parent as of the Effective Time (except for policy period and provisions excluding coverage for wrongful acts committed after the Effective Time).

(d) Parent shall timely provide to UpstreamCo copies of all policies comprising the Combined Tail D&O Program, the Combined Tail Fiduciary Program and the Combined Tail Employment Practices Program as well as copies of all binders.

(e) With respect to any claims that potentially implicate coverage provided under the Combined Tail D&O Program, the Combined Tail Fiduciary Program or the Combined Tail Employment Practices Program, on the one hand, and other insurance policies such as directors and officers liabilities insurance policies, fiduciary liability policies and employment practices liability insurance policies obtained by a Parent or UpstreamCo for wrongful acts committed after the Effective Time, on the other hand, UpstreamCo and Parent agree to cooperate and to act in good faith to ensure that an appropriate allocation of loss, if any, and an insurance contribution and Self-Insurance contribution, in accordance with the terms and provisions of the respective policies and the law, are effectuated.

5.2 Insurance Matters Generally .

(a) From and after the Effective Time, Parent and any members of the Parent Group insured under the Parent Policies on or before the Effective Date shall continue to be insured under the Parent Policies and shall retain all of rights under the their Parent Policies to the same extent, including their rights to recover for, without limitation, any Parent Liabilities under the Parent Policies. From and after the Effective Time, UpstreamCo and any members of the UpstreamCo Group insured under UpstreamCo Policies on or before the Effective Date shall continue to be insured under the UpstreamCo Policies and shall retain all of their rights under the UpstreamCo Policies, including rights to recover for, without limitation, any UpstreamCo Liabilities under the UpstreamCo Policies.

 

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(b) Subject only to Sections 5.1 , 5.2(g) and 5.2(k) , in no event shall Parent, any other member of the Parent Group or any Parent Indemnitee have Liability or obligation whatsoever to any member of the UpstreamCo Group in the event that any insurance policy or other contract or policy of insurance shall be terminated or otherwise cease to be in effect for any reason, shall be unavailable or inadequate to cover any Liability of any member of the UpstreamCo Group for any reason whatsoever or shall not be renewed or extended beyond the current expiration date. Subject only to Sections 5.1 , 5.2(g) and 5.2(l) , in no event shall UpstreamCo, any other member of the UpstreamCo Group or any UpstreamCo Indemnitee have Liability or obligation whatsoever to any member of the Parent Group in the event that any insurance policy or other contract or policy of insurance shall be terminated or otherwise cease to be in effect for any reason, shall be unavailable or inadequate to cover any Liability of any member of the Parent Group for any reason whatsoever or shall not be renewed or extended beyond the current expiration date.

(c) From and after the Effective Time, with respect to any UpstreamCo Liability, (i) UpstreamCo and each member of the UpstreamCo Group, to the extent permitted by law, will have and will be fully entitled to exercise all rights that any of them may have as of the Effective Time, including the right to make claims, under the Parent Policies, it being the intent that this Agreement shall not operate to reduce any insurance recovery that otherwise would be available in the absence of the Separation; and (ii) to the extent permitted by law and necessary to effectuate the purpose of this Section 5.2(c) , Parent assigns, transfers and conveys to UpstreamCo all rights to, proceeds from, and all claims and choses in action for coverage, defense, indemnity, payment and reimbursement provided under the Parent Policies to such members of the UpstreamCo Group with respect to UpstreamCo Liabilities, but solely to the extent that such policies provided coverage for such members of the UpstreamCo Group prior to the Effective Time with respect to such UpstreamCo Liabilities; provided that such access to, and such right to make claims under, Parent Policies, shall be subject to the terms, conditions and exclusions of such insurance policies, including any limits on coverage or scope, and any Self-Insurance, and shall be subject to the following additional conditions:

(i) Subject to Section 5.2(o) , UpstreamCo will be solely responsible for notifying, tendering and submitting any claim for insurance coverage of any UpstreamCo Liability under the Parent Policies and for communicating with the issuers of the Parent Policies with respect to such claims for coverage. With respect to such UpstreamCo claim for coverage of an UpstreamCo Liability under the Parent Policies, (A) UpstreamCo shall provide to Parent contemporaneous copies of any such notifications, tenders, submissions and communications and (B) UpstreamCo shall have the right to notify, tender to, submit to, communicate with, and receive Insurance Proceeds from the issuers of the Parent Policies. Parent and UpstreamCo agree to consent to reasonable modifications, additions or deletions to such procedures before or after the Effective Time to effectuate the purpose of this Section and to furnish reasonable cooperation to each other to ensure that the purposes of Section 5.2(c) are effectuated;

(ii) UpstreamCo and the members of the UpstreamCo Group shall timely indemnify, hold harmless and reimburse Parent and the members of the Parent Group for any Self-Insurance incurred by Parent or any members of the Parent Group to the extent attributable to any claims (or portions of claims) made by UpstreamCo or any

 

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other members of the UpstreamCo Group attributable to any UpstreamCo Liability under any Parent Policies, including any indemnity payments, settlements, judgments, legal fees and allocated claims expenses and claim handling fees, whether such claims are made by UpstreamCo, any other member of the UpstreamCo Group, their employees or Third Parties;

(iii) With respect to any UpstreamCo Liability, the members of the UpstreamCo Group shall exclusively bear and be liable for (and neither Parent nor any members of the Parent Group shall have any obligation to repay or reimburse UpstreamCo or any member of the UpstreamCo Group for) all uninsured, uncovered, unavailable or uncollectible amounts of all claims (or portions of claims) attributable to such UpstreamCo Liability made by UpstreamCo or any member of the UpstreamCo Group under the Parent Policies; and

(iv) For avoidance of doubt, with respect to any Parent Liability, the members of the Parent Group shall exclusively bear and be liable for (and neither UpstreamCo nor any members of the UpstreamCo Group shall have any obligation to repay or reimburse Parent or any member of the Parent Group for) all uninsured, uncovered, unavailable or uncollectible amounts of all claims (or portions of claims) attributable to such Parent Liability made by Parent or any member of the Parent Group under the Parent Policies.

(d) In the event an insurance policy aggregate limit of a Parent Policy under which any member of the UpstreamCo Group was covered prior to the Effective Time is exhausted, or is believed likely to be exhausted, due to noticed claims, the members of the UpstreamCo Group, on the one hand, and the members of the Parent Group, on the other hand, shall be responsible for their pro rata portion of the reinstatement premium, based upon the losses of such Group paid or payable by the issuers of the Parent Policies (including any submissions prior to the Effective Time) to the extent any such reinstatement of the policy is available; provided , that Parent and UpstreamCo may instead mutually agree not to reinstate the policy, in which event each Group shall bear its own future costs without regard to any insurance coverage that would have been otherwise provided such reinstatement. To the extent that the Parent Group or the UpstreamCo Group is allocated more than its pro rata portion of such reinstatement premium due to the timing of losses submitted to and paid by the issuers of the Parent Policies, UpstreamCo or Parent, respectively, shall promptly pay the other party an amount so that each Group has been properly allocated its pro rata portion of the reinstatement premium. Further, (i) in the event Parent wishes to reinstate the Parent Policy, but UpstreamCo does not, Parent, in its sole discretion, shall have the right to pay the entire reinstatement premium, in which event Parent and the other members of the Parent Group shall have the exclusive right to recover Insurance Proceeds resulting from the reinstatement of the Parent Policy, and UpstreamCo shall cooperate with Parent in allowing Parent to exercise this right; and (ii) in the event UpstreamCo wishes to reinstate the Parent Policy, but Parent does not, UpstreamCo, in its sole discretion, shall have the right to pay the entire reinstatement premium, in which event UpstreamCo and the other members of the UpstreamCo Group shall have the exclusive right to recover Insurance Proceeds resulting from the reinstatement of the Parent Policy, and Parent shall cooperate with UpstreamCo in allowing UpstreamCo to exercise this right.

 

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(e) From and after the Effective Time, with respect to any Parent Liability, (i) Parent and each member of the Parent Group, to the extent permitted by law, will have and will be fully entitled to exercise all rights that any of these may have as of the Effective Time, including the right to make claims, under the UpstreamCo Policies, it being the intent that this Agreement shall not operate to reduce any insurance recovery that otherwise would be available in the absence of the Separation; and (ii) to the extent permitted by law and necessary to effectuate the purpose of this Section 5.2(e) , UpstreamCo assigns, transfers, and conveys to Parent all rights to, proceeds from, and all claims and choses in action for coverage, defense, indemnitees, payment and reimbursement provided under the UpstreamCo Policies to such members of the Parent Group with respect to Parent Liabilities, but solely to the extent that such policies provided coverage for such members of the Parent Group prior to the Effective Time with respect to such Parent Liabilities; provided that such access to, and such right to make claims under, UpstreamCo Policies, shall be subject to the terms, conditions and exclusions of such insurance policies, including any limits on coverage or scope, any Self-Insurance, and shall be subject to the following additional conditions:

(i) Subject to Section 5.2(o) , Parent will be solely responsible for notifying, tendering and submitting any claim for insurance coverage of any Parent Liability under the UpstreamCo Policies and for communicating with the issuers of the UpstreamCo Policies with respect to such claims for coverage. With respect to a Parent claim for coverage of a Parent Liability under the UpstreamCo Policies, (i) Parent shall provide to UpstreamCo contemporaneous copies of any such notifications, tenders, submissions and communications and (ii) Parent shall have the right to notify, tender to, submit to, communicate with, and receive Insurance Proceeds from the issuers of the UpstreamCo Policies. UpstreamCo and Parent agree to consent to reasonable modifications, additions or deletions to such procedures before or after the Effective Time to effectuate the purposes of this Section and to furnish reasonable cooperation to each other to ensure that the purpose of this Section 5.2(e) is effectuated;

(ii) Parent and the members of the Parent Group shall timely indemnify, hold harmless and reimburse UpstreamCo and the members of the UpstreamCo Group for any Self-Insurance incurred by UpstreamCo or any members of the UpstreamCo Group to the extent resulting from any claims (or portions of claims) made by Parent or any other members of the Parent Group attributable to any Parent Liability under any UpstreamCo Policies, including any indemnity payments, settlements, judgments, legal fees and allocated claims expenses and claim handling fees, whether such claims are made by Parent, any other member of the Parent Group, their employees or Third Parties;

 

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(iii) With respect to any Parent Liability, the members of the Parent Group shall exclusively bear and be liable for (and neither UpstreamCo nor any members of the UpstreamCo Group shall have any obligation to repay or reimburse Parent or any member of the Parent Group for) all uninsured, uncovered, unavailable or uncollectible amounts of all claims (or portions of claims) attributable to such Parent Liability made by Parent or any member of the Parent Group under the UpstreamCo Policies; and

(iv) For avoidance of doubt, with respect to UpstreamCo Liability, the members of the UpstreamCo Group shall exclusively bear and be liable for (and neither Parent nor any members of the Parent Group shall have any obligation to repay or reimburse UpstreamCo or any member of the UpstreamCo Group for) all uninsured, uncovered, unavailable or uncollectible amounts of all claims (or portions of claims) attributable to such UpstreamCo Liability made by UpstreamCo or any member of the UpstreamCo Group under the UpstreamCo Policies.

(f) In the event an insurance policy aggregate limit of a UpstreamCo Policy under which any member of the Parent Group was covered prior to the Effective Time is exhausted, or is believed likely to be exhausted, due to noticed claims, the members of the Parent Group, on the one hand, and the members of the UpstreamCo Group, on the other hand, shall be responsible for their pro rata portion of the reinstatement premium, based upon the losses of such Group paid or payable by issuers of the UpstreamCo Policies (including any submissions prior to the Effective Time) to the extent any such reinstatement of the policy is available; provided , that UpstreamCo and Parent may instead mutually agree not to reinstate the policy, in which event the members of each Group shall bear their own future costs without regard to any insurance coverage that would have been otherwise provided such reinstatement. To the extent that the UpstreamCo Group or the Parent Group is allocated more than its pro rata portion of such reinstatement premium due to the timing of losses submitted to or paid by issuers of the UpstreamCo Policies, Parent or UpstreamCo, respectively, shall promptly pay the first party an amount so that each Group has been properly allocated its pro rata portion of the reinstatement premium. Further, (i) in the event UpstreamCo wishes to reinstate the UpstreamCo Policies, but Parent does not, UpstreamCo, in its sole discretion, shall have the right to pay the entire reinstatement premium, in which event UpstreamCo and the other members of the UpstreamCo Group shall have the exclusive right to recover Insurance Proceeds resulting from the reinstatement of the UpstreamCo Policies, and Parent shall cooperate with UpstreamCo in allowing UpstreamCo to exercise this right; and (ii) in the event Parent wishes to reinstate the UpstreamCo Policies, but UpstreamCo does not, Parent, in its sole discretion, shall have the right to pay the entire reinstatement premium, in which event Parent and the other members of the Parent Group shall have the exclusive right to recover Insurance Proceeds resulting from the reinstatement of the UpstreamCo Policies, and UpstreamCo shall cooperate with Parent in allowing Parent to exercise this right.

 

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(g) The limits of the Parent Policies and UpstreamCo Policies shall be paid and payable, and the Self-Insurance pertaining thereto shall be applicable and applied, on a first-come first-served basis, absent any agreement between Parent and UpstreamCo to modify this first come-first served method of payment; provided , however , no member of the UpstreamCo Group or the Parent Group shall, or shall seek to, accelerate or delay either the notification and submission of claims, on the one hand, or the demand for coverage for and receipt of insurance payments, on the other hand, in a manner that would differ from that which each would follow in the ordinary course when acting without regard to sufficiency of limits or the terms of Self-Insurance. Further, in the event that either UpstreamCo or Parent becomes aware of information that would lead it reasonably to expect that the policy limits or the Self-Insurance limits of a Parent Policy or UpstreamCo Policy (in either case, under which members of the Parent Group and UpstreamCo Group are both insured) are likely to be exhausted based on existing insurance claims, it shall promptly notify the other in writing of that expectation, the basis therefor, and the parties shall cooperate to ensure that the purposes and intent of the second sentence of this Section 5.2(g) are properly effectuated.

(h) Except as provided in Section 5.1 , at the Effective Time, UpstreamCo and Parent shall have in effect all insurance programs required to comply with their respective contractual obligations and such other insurance policies required by law or as reasonably necessary or appropriate for companies operating a business similar to UpstreamCo’s or Parent’s, respectively. Such insurance programs may include general liability, commercial auto liability, workers’ compensation, employer’s liability, product liability, professional services liability, property, cargo, employment practices liability, employee dishonesty/crime, directors’ and officers’ liability and fiduciary liability. Except as provided in Section 5.1 , neither Parent nor any of the members of the Parent Group shall have any obligation to secure extended reporting for any claims under any Liability policies of Parent or any member of the Parent Group for any acts or omissions by any member of the UpstreamCo Group committed prior to the Effective Time.

(i) All payments and reimbursements owed by Parent to UpstreamCo pursuant to Section 5.1 and this Section 5.2 shall be made within 60 days after Parent’s receipt of an invoice therefor from UpstreamCo.

(j) All payments and reimbursements owed by UpstreamCo to Parent pursuant to Section 5.1 and this Section 5.2 shall be made within 60 days after UpstreamCo’s receipt of an invoice therefor from Parent.

(k) In the event that after the Effective Time, Parent proposes to amend, commute, terminate, buy-out, extinguish liability under or otherwise modify any Parent Policies under which a member of the UpstreamCo Group has or may in the future have rights to assert claims pursuant to this Section 5.2 in a manner that would reasonably be expected to adversely affect any such rights of a member of the UpstreamCo in any material respect, (i) Parent will give UpstreamCo 30 days prior written notice thereof and consult with UpstreamCo with respect to such action, (ii) Parent will not take such action without the prior written consent of UpstreamCo, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, and (iii) Parent will pay to UpstreamCo its equitable

 

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share (which shall be mutually agreed upon by Parent and UpstreamCo, acting in all cases reasonably and without unreasonable delay), if any, of any net proceeds actually received by Parent (or any member of the Parent Group) from the insurer under the applicable Parent Policy as a result of such action by Parent (after deducting Parent’s out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with such action).

(l) In the event that after the Effective Time, UpstreamCo proposes to amend, commute, terminate, buy-out, extinguish liability under or otherwise modify any UpstreamCo Policies under which a member of the Parent Group has or may in the future have rights to assert claims pursuant to this Section 5.2 in a manner that would reasonably be expected to adversely affect any such rights of a member of the Parent in any material respect, (i) UpstreamCo will give Parent 30 days prior written notice thereof and consult with Parent with respect to such action, (ii) UpstreamCo will not take such action without the prior written consent of Parent, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld, conditioned or delayed, and (iii) UpstreamCo will pay to Parent its equitable share (which shall be mutually agreed upon by UpstreamCo and Parent, acting in all cases reasonably and without unreasonable delay), if any, of any net proceeds actually received by UpstreamCo (or any member of the UpstreamCo Group) from the insurer under the applicable UpstreamCo Policy as a result of such action by UpstreamCo (after deducting UpstreamCo’s out-of-pocket expenses incurred in connection with such action).

(m) This Agreement shall not be considered as an attempted assignment of any policy of insurance or as a contract of insurance and shall not be construed to waive any right or remedy of any member of the Parent Group or the UpstreamCo Group in respect of any insurance policy or any other contract or policy of insurance.

(n) An insurance carrier that would otherwise be obligated to pay any claim shall not be relieved of the responsibility with respect thereto, or, solely by virtue of the provisions of this Section 5.2 , have any subrogation rights against any member of the Parent Group or UpstreamCo Group with respect thereto, it being expressly understood and agreed that no insurance carrier or any Third Party shall be entitled to a benefit ( i.e. , a benefit such Person would not be entitled to receive in the absence of the Separation) by virtue of the provisions hereof. No provision of this Agreement is intended to relieve any insurer of any Liability under any policy.

(o) Parent and UpstreamCo intend that with respect to UpstreamCo Liabilities and Parent Liabilities, recoveries under Parent Policies and UpstreamCo Policies shall be available to no lesser extent than would have been the case in the absence of the Separation. Parent and UpstreamCo and the members of Parent Group and UpstreamCo Group agree to provide all reasonable and timely cooperation necessary to ensure that the provisions of Section 5.1 and this Section 5.2 are effectuated, including but not limited to:

(i) providing for an orderly transition of insurance coverage from and after the Effective Time;

 

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(ii) timely exchanging information regarding depletion or exhaustion of insurance policy limits, including loss runs;

(iii) providing any consents, not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed, necessary to allow for recovery of Insurance Proceeds, including communicating with the issuers of the Parent Policies and the UpstreamCo Policies (A) the consent, as necessary, of Parent to allow UpstreamCo to effectively make claims for and to pursue insurance recoveries in accordance with the terms of this Section 5.2 , and (B) the consent of UpstreamCo to allow Parent to effectively make claims for and to pursue insurance recoveries in accordance with the terms of this Section 5.2 ;

(iv) allowing Parent or other member of the Parent Group to make claims for an insurance recovery and communicate and negotiate with insurers in the name of UpstreamCo (or other member of the UpstreamCo Group), including the initiation of litigation or arbitration, subject to the consent of UpstreamCo or other member of the UpstreamCo Group, not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed, and to provide reasonable cooperation to such members of the Parent Group with respect to such claims. The out-of-pocket costs of making such claims shall be borne by Parent;

(v) allowing UpstreamCo or other member of the UpstreamCo Group to make claims for an insurance recovery and communicate and negotiate with insurers in the name of Parent or other member of the Parent Group, including the initiation of litigation or arbitration, subject to the consent of Parent or other member of the Parent Group, not to be unreasonably withheld or delayed, and to provide reasonable cooperation to such member(s) of the UpstreamCo Group with response to such claims. The out-of-pocket costs of making such claims shall be borne by UpstreamCo;

(vi) timely providing to UpstreamCo copies in the possession of Parent of communications to and from insurers regarding coverage for any UpstreamCo Liability;

(vii) timely providing to Parent copies in the possession of UpstreamCo of communications to and from insurers regarding any Parent Liability;

(viii) timely providing to UpstreamCo copies of any Parent Policies under which on or prior to the Effective Time any member of the UpstreamCo Group was an insured as well as any documentation relating to the procurement of such policies; and

 

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(ix) timely providing to Parent copies of UpstreamCo Policies under which on or prior to the Effective Time any member of the Parent Group was an insured as well as any documentation relating to the procurement of such policies.

Parent and the other members of the Parent Group shall notify and make claims for coverage under a Parent Policy of an UpstreamCo Liability but only if all of the following are applicable: (a) UpstreamCo requests that Parent or other member of the Parent Group notify and make such claims for coverage; (b) it is impractical for UpstreamCo and other members of the UpstreamCo Group themselves to notify and make such claims for coverage of an UpstreamCo Liability under the Parent Policies; and (c) Parent consents to make and notify such claims for coverage of a UpstreamCo Liability under the Parent Policies, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld. The non de minimis out-of-pocket costs of making such claims shall be borne by UpstreamCo. UpstreamCo and the other members of the UpstreamCo Group shall notify and make claims for coverage under an UpstreamCo Policy of a Parent Liability but only if all of the following are applicable: (a) Parent requests that UpstreamCo or other member of the UpstreamCo Group notify and make such claims for coverage; (b) it is impractical for Parent and other members of the Parent Group themselves to notify and make such claims for coverage of an Parent Liability under the UpstreamCo Policies; and (c) UpstreamCo consents to make and notify such claims for coverage of a Parent Liability under the UpstreamCo Policies, such consent not to be unreasonably withheld. The non de minimis out-of-pocket costs of making such claims shall be borne by Parent.

(p) To the extent that any member of the Parent Group incurs out of pocket expenses in cooperating with any member of the UpstreamCo Group as required in this Section 5.2 , UpstreamCo shall reimburse Parent for such reasonable non de minimis out-of-pocket expenses provided that: (i) Parent shall have given UpstreamCo advance written notice of its intent to recover such out-of-pocket expenses from UpstreamCo and a reasonable estimate of the amount and nature of such expenses; and (ii) Parent shall reasonably cooperate with UpstreamCo in managing the out-of-pocket expenses in an efficient manner.

(q) To the extent that any member of the UpstreamCo Group incurs out of pocket expenses in cooperating with any member of the Parent Group as required in this Section 5.2 , Parent shall reimburse UpstreamCo for such reasonable non de minimis out-of-pocket expenses provided that: (i) UpstreamCo shall have given Parent advance written notice of its intent to recover such out-of-pocket expenses from Parent and a reasonable estimate of the amount and nature of such expenses; and (ii) UpstreamCo shall reasonably cooperate with Parent in managing the out-of-pocket expenses in an efficient manner.

5.3 Late Payments . Except as expressly provided to the contrary in this Agreement or in any Ancillary Agreement, any amount not paid when due pursuant to this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement (and any amounts billed or otherwise invoiced or demanded and properly payable that are not paid within thirty (30) days of such bill, invoice or other demand) shall accrue interest at a rate per annum equal to Prime Rate plus two (2%) percent.

 

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5.4 Treatment of Payments for Tax Purposes . For all tax purposes, the Parties agree to treat (i) any payment required by this Agreement (other than payments with respect to interest accruing after the Effective Time) as either a contribution by Parent to UpstreamCo or a distribution by UpstreamCo to Parent, as the case may be, occurring immediately prior to the Effective Time or as a payment of an assumed or retained Liability; and (ii) any payment of interest as taxable or deductible, as the case may be, to the Party entitled under this Agreement to retain such payment or required under this Agreement to make such payment, in either case except as otherwise required by applicable Law.

5.5 Inducement . Each of UpstreamCo and Parent acknowledges and agrees that the other’s willingness to cause, effect and consummate the Separation and the Distribution has been conditioned upon and induced by its covenants and agreements in this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements, including its assumption and/or retention of the UpstreamCo Liabilities or the Parent Liabilities, as applicable, pursuant to the Separation and the provisions of this Agreement and its covenants and agreements contained in Article IV .

5.6 Post-Effective Time Conduct . The Parties acknowledge that, after the Effective Time, each Party shall be independent of the other Party, with responsibility for its own actions and inactions and its own Liabilities relating to, arising out of or resulting from the conduct of its business, operations and activities following the Effective Time, except as may otherwise be provided in any Ancillary Agreement, and each Party shall (except as otherwise provided in Article IV ) use commercially reasonable efforts to prevent such Liabilities from being inappropriately borne by the other Party.

5.7 Certain Businesses .

(a) Parent’s and UpstreamCo’s rolling businesses have operated as a unified part of Parent and management, assets, intellectual property and know-how, customers, suppliers, and systems are shared between such businesses. As a result, the provisions of this Section 5.7 are necessary to (i) allow each Party to operate its respective rolling businesses effectively and competitively and (ii) protect each Party, in light of the substantial investment of time and financial resources in such businesses and each Party’s knowledge of the other Party’s customers, markets, strategy, technology, intellectual property and know-how, suppliers and personnel, against potential damage from the wrongful use of such knowledge.

(b) The Parties hereby acknowledge the following:

(i) pursuant to this Agreement, Parent’s Warrick rolling mill (“ Warrick ”) and 25.1% interest in the Ma’aden Rolling Company (“ MRC ”) are UpstreamCo Assets and Parent’s Tennessee rolling mill (“ Tennessee ”) is a Parent Asset, in each case as a result of the Parties’ intent for Parent’s North American can body stock and certain other businesses to be allocated to UpstreamCo and Parent’s Automotive Sheet business and certain other businesses to be retained by Parent; and

 

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(ii) Warrick currently produces the Warrick Current Product Lines, MRC currently produces the MRC Current Product Lines and Tennessee currently produces the Tennessee Current Product Lines.

(c) The Parties hereby agree that from and after the Effective Time until the fourth anniversary thereof:

(i) neither the UpstreamCo Group nor UpstreamCo’s Affiliates shall, directly or indirectly, produce, design, develop (including without limitation customer trials or qualifications), manufacture or sell (including without limitation negotiations with customers related to sales to be made after expiration of this Section 5.7 ) any Excluded UpstreamCo Product Lines; provided that the foregoing restriction in this Section 5.7(c)(i) does not apply to MRC;

(ii) neither the Parent Group nor the Parent’s Affiliates shall, directly or indirectly, produce, design, develop, manufacture or sell any Excluded Parent Product Lines, provided that:

(A) Parent’s Affiliate in Samara, Russia, may produce, design, develop (including without limitation customer trials or qualifications), manufacture and sell (including without limitation negotiations with customers related to sales to be made after expiration of this Section 5.7 ) Excluded Parent Product Lines (A) through (F) to end-use customers located in the Russian Federation, the Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Belorussia, Finland, or Poland;

(B) Parent’s Affiliate in Bohai (“ Bohai ”) of the People’s Republic of China (“ PRC ”) may produce, design, develop (including without limitation customer trials or qualifications), manufacture and sell (including without limitation negotiations with customers related to sales to be made after expiration of this Section 5.7 ) Excluded Parent Product Lines (A) through (F) to: (I) end-use customers in the PRC, (II) fulfill contractual supply commitments made by Bohai to its customers in all countries outside of the PRC in effect as of the date of this Agreement until such contractual supply commitments expire, terminate or are otherwise satisfied or voided, without further amendment or extension, and (III) end customers in Southeast Asian countries outside of the PRC, even if not under a current contractual commitment, until such time as UpstreamCo informs Parent in writing that MRC is ready to supply such products to the Southeast Asian customers under this subsection (III) and Bohai is able to transition such production to MRC;

 

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(C) Parent’s Affiliate in Lancaster, Pennsylvania may produce, design, develop (including without limitation customer trials or qualifications), manufacture and sell (including without limitation negotiations with customers related to sales to be made after expiration of this Section 5.7) Excluded Parent Product Line (G) to the extent it produces, designs, develops, manufactures and sells such products as of the Effective Date; and

(D) Tennessee may produce, manufacture and supply to UpstreamCo any of the Excluded Parent Product Lines to the extent permitted under the Toll Processing and Services Agreement.

Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, but subject to the terms of Section 5.7(e), (A)  Section 5.7(c)(ii) shall survive any acquisition or Change of Control of Parent and, for the avoidance of doubt, Parent’s Affiliates for purposes thereof shall include, without limitation, any Person (and its Affiliates) that directly or indirectly owns a majority of the capital stock or assets of Parent as a result of such Change of Control, and (B)  Sections 5.7(c)(i) shall survive any acquisition or Change of Control of UpstreamCo and, for the avoidance of doubt, UpstreamCo’s Affiliates for purposes thereof shall include, without limitation, any Person (and its Affiliates) that directly or indirectly owns a majority of the capital stock or assets of UpStreamCo as a result of such Change of Control.

(d) For purposes of this Section 5.7 , the definitions of Warrick Current Product Lines, MRC Current Product Lines, Excluded UpstreamCo Product Lines, Tennessee Current Product Lines, Excluded Parent Product Lines, Automotive Sheet, UpstreamCo Restricted Business and Parent Restricted Business are set forth on Schedule 5.7 .

(e) Notwithstanding the foregoing, none of the following shall constitute a breach of Section 5.7(c) (except to the extent set forth in the provisos to this Section 5.7(e) ):

(i) the purchase or ownership by the UpstreamCo Group or the Parent Group of a Person or business that derives less than 10% of its total annual revenues from an UpstreamCo Restricted Business or the Parent Restricted Business, respectively, in each case measured for the fiscal year ended immediately prior to the date of purchase or commencement of ownership;

(ii) the purchase or ownership by the UpstreamCo Group or the Parent Group of a Person or business that derives an amount greater than 10% of its total annual revenues from an Upstream Restricted Business or a Parent Restricted Business, respectively, in each case measured for the fiscal year ended immediately prior to the date of purchase or commencement of ownership, provided that such Group shall divest, to an unaffiliated third party, the UpstreamCo Restricted Business

 

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or the Parent Restricted Business, as applicable, operated by such acquired Person or business or otherwise reduce the UpstreamCo Restricted Business or Parent Restricted Business, as applicable, operated by such acquired Person or business in size to constitute less than the greater of 10% of its total annual revenues, measured for the fiscal year ended immediately prior to the date of such purchase, by the date that is one year following the date of such purchase; provided , that such one-year period shall be extended to the date on which all approvals from any Governmental Authority required to complete the divestiture are received (but no later than the 18-month anniversary following the acquisition of such Person or business) if such approvals are not received by the first anniversary following the acquisition;

(iii) the direct or indirect ownership by the UpstreamCo Group or the Parent Group of publicly traded interests in or securities of any Person engaged in an UpstreamCo Restricted Business or Parent Restricted Business, respectively, to the extent that such investment does not, directly or indirectly, confer on such Group more than 10% of the voting power of such Person, or the investment in any fund in which the UpstreamCo Group or the Parent Group has no discretion with respect to the investment strategy of such fund; and

(iv) the design, development, manufacture or sale of products or applications that do not comprise the UpstreamCo Restricted Business or Parent Restricted Business but that incorporate such restricted products or applications as components.

(f) If the final judgment of a court of competent jurisdiction declares any term or provision of this Section 5.7 invalid or unenforceable, the Parties hereto agree that the court making the determination of invalidity or unenforceability shall have the power to and shall reform this Section 5.7 to reduce the time, geographic area and/or scope of activity, to delete specific words or phrases, and/or to replace any invalid or unenforceable term or provision with a term or provision that is valid and enforceable and that comes closest to expressing the intention of the invalid or unenforceable term or provision, and this Agreement shall be enforceable as so modified.

(g) Each Party acknowledges and agrees that the agreements and covenants set forth in this Section 5.7 are (i) necessary to protect the legitimate business interests of the other Party, (ii) reasonable as to time, geographic area and scope of activity and do not impose a greater restraint on the activities of such Party than is reasonable necessary to protect such legitimate interests the other Party, and (iii) reasonable in light of the consideration and other value provided, directly or indirectly, to such Party by the other Party pursuant to this Agreement and the Separation. Each Party hereby waives any and all rights to contest the validity of the agreements and covenants set forth in this Section 5.7 on the ground of the reasonableness of the length of their term or the breadth of their geographic area or scope of activity.

 

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ARTICLE VI

EXCHANGE OF INFORMATION; CONFIDENTIALITY

6.1 Agreement for Exchange of Information and Cooperation .

(a) Subject to Section 6.9 and any other applicable confidentiality obligations, each of Parent and UpstreamCo, on behalf of itself and each member of its Group, agrees to use commercially reasonable efforts to provide or make available, or cause to be provided or made available, to the other Party and the members of such other Party’s Group, at any time before, on or after the Effective Time, as soon as reasonably practicable after request therefor, any information and documents or other materials (or a copy thereof) in the possession or under the control of such Party or its Group that the requesting Party or its Group requests to the extent that (i) such information relates to the UpstreamCo Business, or any UpstreamCo Asset or UpstreamCo Liability, if UpstreamCo is the requesting Party, or to the Parent Business, or any Parent Asset or Parent Liability, if Parent is the requesting Party; (ii) such information is reasonably requested in connection with the requesting Party’s compliance with its obligations under this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement, or under any contract, agreement, obligation, indenture, instrument, lease, promise, arrangement, release, warranty, commitment or undertaking to which it or any member of its Group is a party or by which any of their respective properties or assets are bound; or (iii) such information is reasonably requested in connection with the requesting Party’s compliance with any obligation imposed by any Governmental Authority or under any applicable Law or securities exchange rule; provided , however , that, in the event that the Party to whom the request has been made determines that any such provision of information could be commercially detrimental to the Party providing the information, violate any Law or agreement, or waive any privilege available under applicable Law, including any attorney-client privilege, then the Parties shall use commercially reasonable efforts to permit compliance with such obligations to the extent and in a manner that avoids any such harm or consequence. The Party providing information pursuant to this Section 6.1 shall only be obligated to provide such information in the form, condition and format in which it then exists, and in no event shall such Party be required to perform any improvement, modification, conversion, updating or reformatting of any such information, and nothing in this Section 6.1 shall expand the obligations of a Party under Section 6.4 .

(b) Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, following the Effective Time, each Party shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to cooperate with the other Party in its information requests and other reasonable requests to enable (i) the other Party to meet its applicable financial reporting and related obligations under applicable Laws and securities exchange rules and timetable for dissemination of its earnings releases, financial statements, and management’s assessment of the effectiveness of its disclosure controls and procedures and its internal control over financial reporting in accordance with Items 307 and 308, respectively, of Regulation S-K promulgated under the Exchange Act; (ii) the other Party’s accountants to timely complete their review of the quarterly financial statements and audit of the annual financial statements, including, to the extent applicable to such Party, its auditor’s audit of its internal control over financial

 

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reporting and management’s assessment thereof in accordance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, the SEC’s and Public Company Accounting Oversight Board’s rules and auditing standards thereunder and any other applicable Laws; (iii) the other Party to meet its other applicable obligations imposed by any Governmental Authority or under any applicable Law or securities exchange rule; and (iv) the other Party to meet its applicable obligations under any contract, agreement, obligation, indenture, instrument, lease, promise, arrangement, release, warranty, commitment or undertaking to which it or any member of its Group is a party or by which any of their respective properties or assets are bound.

6.2 Ownership of Information . The provision of any information pursuant to Section 6.1 or 6.7 shall not affect the ownership of such information (which shall be determined solely in accordance with the terms of this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements), or constitute a grant of rights in or to any such information.

6.3 Compensation for Providing Information . A Party requesting information shall reimburse the other Party for any non-de minimis, reasonable costs, if any, of creating, gathering, copying, transporting and otherwise complying with the request with respect to such information (including any reasonable costs and expenses incurred in any review of information for purposes of protecting the Privileged Information of the providing Party or in connection with the restoration of backup media for purposes of providing the requested information). Except as may be otherwise specifically provided elsewhere in this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement or any other agreement between the Parties, such costs shall be computed in accordance with the providing Party’s standard methodology and procedures.

6.4 Record Retention . To facilitate the possible exchange of information pursuant to this Article VI and other provisions of this Agreement after the Effective Time, each Party agrees to use reasonable best efforts, which shall be no less rigorous than those used for retention of such Party’s own information, to retain all information in its possession or control at the Effective Time in accordance with the policies of Parent as in effect at the Effective Time or such other policies as may be adopted by Parent after the Effective Time ( provided that Parent notifies UpstreamCo in writing of any such change); provided , however , that in the case of any information relating to Taxes, employee benefits or Environmental Liabilities, such retention period shall be extended to the expiration of the applicable statute of limitations (giving effect to any extensions thereof). Notwithstanding the foregoing, Section [            ] of the Tax Matters Agreement shall govern the retention of Tax Records (as defined in the Tax Matters Agreement) and Section [            ] of the Employee Matters Agreement shall govern the retention of employment and benefits related records.

6.5 Limitations of Liability . Neither Party shall have any Liability to the other Party in the event that any information exchanged or provided pursuant to this Agreement is found to be inaccurate in the absence of gross negligence, bad faith or willful misconduct by the Party providing such information. Neither Party shall have any Liability to any other Party if any information is destroyed after commercially reasonable efforts by such Party to comply with the provisions of Section 6.4 .

 

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6.6 Other Agreements Providing for Exchange of Information .

(a) The rights and obligations granted under this Article VI are subject to any specific limitations, qualifications or additional provisions on the sharing, exchange, retention or confidential treatment of information set forth in any Ancillary Agreement.

(b) Any party that receives, pursuant to a request for information in accordance with this Article VI , Tangible Information that is not relevant to its request shall, at the request of the providing Party, (i) return it to the providing Party or destroy it, at the providing Party’s election; and (ii) deliver to the providing Party a written confirmation that such Tangible Information was returned or destroyed, as the case may be, which confirmation shall be signed by an authorized representative of the requesting Party.

6.7 Production of Witnesses; Records; Cooperation .

(a) After the Effective Time, except in the case of an adversarial Action or Dispute between Parent and UpstreamCo, or any members of their respective Groups, each Party shall use commercially reasonable efforts to make available to the other Party, upon written request, the former, current and future directors, officers, employees, other personnel and agents of the members of its Group as witnesses and any books, records or other documents within its control or which it otherwise has the ability to make available without unreasonable burden, to the extent that any such person (giving consideration to business demands of such directors, officers, employees, other personnel and agents) or books, records or other documents may reasonably be required in connection with any Action in which the requesting Party (or member of its Group) may from time to time be involved, regardless of whether such Action is a matter with respect to which indemnification may be sought hereunder. The requesting Party shall bear all costs and expenses in connection therewith.

(b) If an Indemnifying Party elects to defend any Third-Party Claim, the other Party shall make available to such Indemnifying Party, upon written request, the former, current and future directors, officers, employees, other personnel and agents of the members of its respective Group as witnesses and any books, records or other documents within its control or which it otherwise has the ability to make available without unreasonable burden, to the extent that any such person (giving consideration to business demands of such directors, officers, employees, other personnel and agents) or books, records or other documents may reasonably be required in connection with such defense or any related settlement or compromise, and shall otherwise cooperate in such defense or any related settlement or compromise.

(c) Without limiting the foregoing, the Parties shall cooperate and consult to the extent reasonably necessary with respect to any Actions.

 

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(d) Without limiting any provision of this Section 6.7 and subject to the terms of the Intellectual Property Agreements, each Party agrees to cooperate, and to cause the members of its Group to cooperate, with the other Party and the members of its Group in the defense of any infringement or similar claim with respect to any Intellectual Property, and each Party agrees not to, and not to permit any member of its respective Group to, claim to acknowledge, the validity or infringing use of any Intellectual Property of a Third Parties in a manner that would hamper or undermine the defense of such infringement or similar claim.

(e) The obligation of the Parties to provide witnesses pursuant to this Section 6.7 is intended to be interpreted in a manner so as to facilitate cooperation and shall include the obligation to provide as witnesses directors, officers, employees, other personnel and agents without regard to whether such person could assert a possible business conflict (subject to the exception set forth in the first sentence of Section 6.7(a) ).

6.8 Privileged Matters .

(a) The Parties recognize that legal and other professional services that have been and will be provided prior to the Effective Time have been and will be rendered for the collective benefit of each of the members of the Parent Group and the UpstreamCo Group, and that each of the members of the Parent Group and the UpstreamCo Group should be deemed to be the client with respect to such services for the purposes of asserting all privileges and immunities that may be asserted under applicable Law in connection therewith. The Parties recognize that legal and other professional services will be provided following the Effective Time, which services shall be rendered solely for the benefit of the Parent Group or the UpstreamCo Group, as the case may be.

(b) The Parties agree as follows:

(i) Parent shall be entitled, in perpetuity, to control the assertion or waiver of all privileges and immunities in connection with any Privileged Information that relates solely to the Parent Business and not to the UpstreamCo Business, whether or not the Privileged Information is in the possession or under the control of any member of the Parent Group or any member of the UpstreamCo Group. Parent shall also be entitled, in perpetuity, to control the assertion or waiver of all privileges and immunities in connection with any Privileged Information that relates solely to any Parent Liabilities resulting from any Actions that are now pending or may be asserted in the future, whether or not the Privileged Information is in the possession or under the control of any member of the Parent Group or any member of the UpstreamCo Group.

(ii) UpstreamCo shall be entitled, in perpetuity, to control the assertion or waiver of all privileges and immunities in connection with any Privileged Information that relates solely to the UpstreamCo Business and not to the Parent Business, whether or not the Privileged Information is in the possession or under the control of any member of the UpstreamCo Group or any member of the Parent Group. UpstreamCo shall also be entitled, in perpetuity, to control the assertion or waiver of all privileges and immunities in connection with any Privileged Information that relates solely to any UpstreamCo Liabilities resulting from any Actions that are now pending or may be asserted in the future, whether or not the privileged Information is in the possession or under the control of any member of the UpstreamCo Group or any member of the Parent Group.

 

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(iii) If the Parties do not agree as to whether certain information is Privileged Information, then such information shall be treated as Privileged Information, and the Party that believes that such information is Privileged Information shall be entitled to control the assertion or waiver of all privileges and immunities in connection with any such information unless the Parties otherwise agree. The Parties shall use the procedures set forth in Article VII to resolve any disputes as to whether any information relates solely to the Parent Business, solely to the UpstreamCo Business, or to both the Parent Business and the UpstreamCo Business.

(c) Subject to the remaining provisions of this Section 6.8 , the Parties agree that they shall have a shared privilege or immunity with respect to all privileges and immunities not allocated pursuant to Section 6.8(b) and all privileges and immunities relating to any Actions or other matters that involve both Parties (or one or more members of their respective Groups) and in respect of which both Parties have Liabilities under this Agreement, and that no such shared privilege or immunity may be waived by either Party without the consent of the other Party.

(d) If any dispute arises between the Parties or any members of their respective Groups regarding whether a privilege or immunity should be waived to protect or advance the interests of either Party and/or any member of its Group, each Party agrees that it shall (i) negotiate with the other Party in good faith; (ii) endeavor to minimize any prejudice to the rights of the other Party; and (iii) not unreasonably withhold consent to any request for waiver by the other Party. In addition, each Party specifically agrees that it shall not withhold its consent to the waiver of a privilege or immunity for any purpose except to protect its own legitimate interests.

(e) In the event of any adversarial Action between Parent and UpstreamCo, or any members of their respective Groups, either Party may waive a privilege in which the other Party or member of such other Party’s Group has a shared privilege, without obtaining consent pursuant to Section 6.8(c) ; provided that such waiver of a shared privilege shall be effective only as to the use of information with respect to the Action between the Parties and/or the applicable members of their respective Groups, and shall not operate as a waiver of the shared privilege with respect to any Third Party.

(f) Upon receipt by either Party, or by any member of its Group, of any subpoena, discovery or other request that may reasonably be expected to result in the production or disclosure of Privileged Information subject to a shared privilege or immunity or as to which the other Party has the sole right hereunder to assert a privilege or immunity, or if either Party obtains knowledge that any of its, or any member of its respective Group’s, current or former directors, officers, agents or employees has received any subpoena, discovery or other request that may reasonably be expected to result in the production or disclosure of such Privileged Information, such Party shall promptly notify the other Party of the existence of the request (which notice shall be delivered to such other Party no later than five (5) business days following the receipt of any such subpoena,

 

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discovery or other request) and shall provide the other Party a reasonable opportunity to review the Privileged Information and to assert any rights it or they may have under this Section 6.8 or otherwise to prevent the production or disclosure of such Privileged Information.

(g) Any furnishing of, or access or transfer of, any information pursuant to this Agreement is made in reliance on the agreement of Parent and UpstreamCo set forth in this Section 6.8 and in Section 6.9 to maintain the confidentiality of Privileged Information and to assert and maintain all applicable privileges and immunities. The Parties agree that (i) their respective rights to any access to information, witnesses and other Persons, the furnishing of notices and documents and other cooperative efforts between the Parties contemplated by this Agreement, and the transfer of Privileged Information between the Parties and members of their respective Groups pursuant to this Agreement, shall not be deemed a waiver of any privilege or immunity that has been or may be asserted under this Agreement or otherwise, and (ii) in the event of any exchange by one Party to the other Party of any Privileged Information that should not have been transferred pursuant to the terms of this Article VI , the Party receiving such Privileged Information shall promptly return such Privileged Information to and at the request of the Party that has the right to assert the privilege or immunity.

(h) In connection with any matter contemplated by Section 6.7 or this Section 6.8 , the Parties agree to, and to cause the applicable members of their Group to, use reasonable efforts to maintain their respective separate and joint privileges and immunities, including by executing joint defense and/or common interest agreements to implement and/or supersede the provisions of Section 6.7 or this Section 6.8 where necessary or useful for this purpose.

6.9 Confidentiality .

(a) Confidentiality . Subject to Section 6.10 and, and without prejudice to any longer period that may be provided for in any of the Ancillary Agreements, from and after the Effective Time until the five-year anniversary of the Effective Time, each of Parent and UpstreamCo, on behalf of itself and each member of its Group, agrees to hold, and to cause its respective Representatives to hold, in strict confidence, with at least the same degree of care that applies to Parent’s confidential and proprietary information pursuant to policies in effect as of the Effective Time, all confidential and proprietary information concerning the other Party or any member of the other Party’s Group or their respective businesses that is either in its possession (including confidential and proprietary information in its possession prior to the date hereof) or furnished by any such other Party or any member of such other Party’s Group or their respective Representatives at any time pursuant to this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement or otherwise, and shall not use such confidential and proprietary information other than for such purposes as shall be expressly permitted hereunder or thereunder, except, in each case, to the extent that such confidential and proprietary information has been (i) in the public domain or generally available to the public, other than as a result of a disclosure by such Party or any member of such Party’s Group or any of their respective Representatives in violation of this Agreement, (ii) later lawfully acquired from other sources by such Party (or any member

 

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of such Party’s Group) which sources are not themselves bound by a confidentiality obligation or other contractual, legal or fiduciary obligation of confidentiality with respect to such confidential and proprietary information, or (iii) independently developed or generated without reference to or use of any proprietary or confidential information of such other Party or any member of such other Party’s Group. If any confidential and proprietary information of one Party or any member of its Group is disclosed to the other Party or any member of such other Party’s Group in connection with providing services to such first Party or any member of its Group under this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement, then such disclosed confidential and proprietary information shall be used only as required to perform such services.

(b) No Release; Return or Destruction . Each Party agrees not to release or disclose, or permit to be released or disclosed, any information addressed in Section 6.9(a) to any other Person, except its Representatives who need to know such information in their capacities as such (who shall be advised of their obligations hereunder with respect to such information), and except in compliance with Section 6.10 . Without limiting the foregoing, when any such information is no longer needed for the purposes contemplated by this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement, and is no longer subject to any legal hold or other document preservation obligation, each Party shall promptly, at the request of the other Party, either return to the other Party all such information in a tangible form (including all copies thereof and all notes, extracts or summaries based thereon) or notify the other Party in writing that it has destroyed such information (and such copies thereof and such notes, extracts or summaries based thereon); provided , that the Parties may retain electronic back-up versions of such information maintained on routine computer system backup tapes, disks or other backup storage devices; provided further , that any such information so retained shall remain subject to the confidentiality provisions of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement.

(c) Third-Party Information; Privacy or Data Protection Laws . Each Party acknowledges that it and the members of its Group may presently have and, following the Effective Time, may gain access to or possession of confidential or proprietary information of, or legally-protected personal information relating to, Third Parties (i) that was received under privacy policies and/or confidentiality or non-disclosure agreements entered into between such Third Parties, on the one hand, and the other Party or members of such other Party’s Group, on the other hand, prior to the Effective Time; or (ii) that, as between the two Parties, was originally collected by the other Party or members of such other Party’s Group and that may be subject to and protected by privacy policies, as well as privacy, data protection or other applicable Laws. Each Party agrees that it shall hold, protect and use, and shall cause the members of its Group and its and their respective Representatives to hold, protect and use, in strict confidence the confidential and proprietary information of, or legally-protected personal information relating to, Third Parties in accordance with privacy policies and privacy, data protection or other applicable Laws and the terms of any agreements that were either entered into before the Effective Time or affirmative commitments or representations that were made before the Effective Time by, between or among the other Party or members of the other Party’s Group, on the one hand, and such Third Parties, on the other hand.

 

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6.10 Protective Arrangements . In the event that a Party or any member of its Group either determines on the advice of its counsel that it is required to disclose any information pursuant to applicable Law or receives any request or demand under lawful process or from any Governmental Authority to disclose or provide information of the other Party (or any member of the other Party’s Group) that is subject to the confidentiality provisions hereof, such Party shall notify the other Party (to the extent legally permitted) as promptly as practicable under the circumstances prior to disclosing or providing such information and shall cooperate, at the expense of the other Party, in seeking any appropriate protective order requested by the other Party. In the event that such other Party fails to receive such appropriate protective order in a timely manner and the Party receiving the request or demand reasonably determines that its failure to disclose or provide such information shall actually prejudice the Party receiving the request or demand, then the Party that received such request or demand may thereafter disclose or provide information to the extent required by such Law (as so advised by its counsel) or by lawful process or such Governmental Authority, and the disclosing Party shall promptly provide the other Party with a copy of the information so disclosed, in the same form and format so disclosed, together with a list of all Persons to whom such information was disclosed, in each case to the extent legally permitted.

ARTICLE VII

DISPUTE RESOLUTION

7.1 Good-Faith Negotiation . Subject to Section 7.4 and except as otherwise provided in any Ancillary Agreement, either Party seeking resolution of any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement (including regarding whether any Assets are UpstreamCo Assets, any Liabilities are UpstreamCo Liabilities or the validity, interpretation, breach or termination of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement) (a “ Dispute ”), shall provide written notice thereof to the other Party (the “ Initial Notice ”), and within thirty (30) days of the delivery of the Initial Notice, the Parties shall attempt in good faith to negotiate a resolution of the Dispute. The negotiations shall be conducted by executives who hold, at a minimum, the title of vice president and who have authority to settle the Dispute. All such negotiations shall be confidential and shall be treated as compromise and settlement negotiations for purposes of applicable rules of evidence. If the Parties are unable for any reason to resolve a Dispute within thirty (30) days after the delivery of such notice or if a Party reasonably concludes that the other Party is not willing to negotiate as contemplated by this Section 7.1 , the Dispute shall be submitted to mediation in accordance with Section 7.2 .

7.2 Mediation . Any Dispute not resolved pursuant to Section 7.1 shall, at the written request of a Party (a “ Mediation Request ”), be submitted to nonbinding mediation in accordance with the then current International Institute for Conflict Prevention and Resolution (“ CPR ”) Mediation Procedure, except as modified herein. The mediation shall be held in (i) New York, New York, if the Parties each maintain corporate headquarters in such city at the time a Mediation Request is submitted, (ii) Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, if one or both of the Parties does not maintain corporate headquarters in New York, New York at the time a Mediation Request is submitted, or (iii) such other place as the Parties may mutually agree in writing. The Parties shall have twenty (20) days from receipt by a Party of a Mediation Request to agree on a mediator. If no mediator has been agreed upon by the Parties within twenty (20) days of receipt by a party of a Mediation Request, then a Party may request (on written notice to the other

 

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Party), that CPR appoint a mediator in accordance with the CPR Mediation Procedure. All mediation pursuant to this clause shall be confidential and shall be treated as compromise and settlement negotiations for purposes of applicable rules of evidence, and no oral or documentary representations made by the Parties during such mediation shall be admissible for any purpose in any subsequent proceedings. No Party shall disclose or permit the disclosure of any information about the evidence adduced or the documents produced by the other Party in the mediation proceedings or about the existence, contents or results of the mediation without the prior written consent of such other Party, except in the course of a judicial or regulatory proceeding or as may be required by Law or requested by a Governmental Authority or securities exchange. Before making any disclosure permitted by the preceding sentence, the Party intending to make such disclosure shall, to the extent reasonably practicable, give the other Party reasonable written notice of the intended disclosure and afford the other Party a reasonable opportunity to protect its interests. If the Dispute has not been resolved within sixty (60) days of the appointment of a mediator, or within ninety (90) days after receipt by a Party of a Mediation Request (whichever occurs sooner), or within such longer period as the Parties may agree to in writing, then the Dispute shall be submitted to binding arbitration in accordance with Section 7.3 .

7.3 Arbitration .

(a) In the event that a Dispute has not been resolved within sixty (60) days of the appointment of a mediator in accordance with Section 7.2 , or within ninety (90) days after receipt by a Party of a Mediation Request (whichever occurs sooner), or within such longer period as the Parties may agree to in writing, then such Dispute shall, upon the written request of a Party (the “ Arbitration Request ”) be submitted to be finally resolved by binding arbitration pursuant to the CPR arbitration procedure. The arbitration shall be held in the same location as the mediation pursuant to Section 7.2 . Unless otherwise agreed by the Parties in writing, any Dispute to be decided pursuant to this Section 7.3 shall be decided (i) before a sole arbitrator if the amount in dispute, inclusive of all claims and counterclaims, totals less than $10 million; or (ii) by a panel of three (3) arbitrators if the amount in dispute, inclusive of all claims and counterclaims, totals $10 million or more.

(b) The panel of three (3) arbitrators will be chosen as follows: (i) within fifteen (15) days from the date of the receipt of the Arbitration Request, each Party shall name an arbitrator; and (ii) the two (2) Party-appointed arbitrators shall thereafter, within thirty (30) days from the date on which the second of the two (2) arbitrators was named, name a third, independent arbitrator who shall act as chairperson of the arbitral tribunal. In the event that either Party fails to name an arbitrator within fifteen (15) days from the date of receipt of the Arbitration Request, then upon written application by either Party, that arbitrator shall be appointed pursuant to the CPR arbitration procedure. In the event that the two (2) Party-appointed arbitrators fail to appoint the third, then the third, independent arbitrator shall be appointed pursuant to the CPR arbitration procedure. If the arbitration shall be before a sole independent arbitrator, then the sole independent arbitrator shall be appointed by agreement of the Parties within fifteen (15) days of the date of receipt of the Arbitration Request. If the Parties cannot agree to a sole independent arbitrator during such fifteen (15)-day period, then upon written application by either Party, the sole independent arbitrator shall be appointed pursuant to the CPR arbitration procedure.

 

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(c) The arbitrator(s) shall have the right to award, on an interim basis, or include in the final award, any relief which it deems proper in the circumstances, including money damages (with interest on unpaid amounts from the due date), injunctive relief (including specific performance) and attorneys’ fees and costs; provided that the arbitrator(s) shall not award any relief not specifically requested by the Parties and, in any event, shall not award any indirect, punitive, exemplary, remote, speculative or similar damages in excess of compensatory damages of the other arising in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby (other than any such Liability with respect to a Third-Party Claim). Upon selection of the arbitrator(s) following any grant of interim relief by a special arbitrator or court pursuant to Section 7.4 , the arbitrator(s) may affirm or disaffirm that relief, and the parties shall seek modification or rescission of the order entered by the court as necessary to accord with the decision of the arbitrator(s). The award of the arbitrator(s) shall be final and binding on the Parties, and may be enforced in any court of competent jurisdiction. The initiation of mediation or arbitration pursuant to this Article VII shall toll the applicable statute of limitations for the duration of any such proceedings.

7.4 Litigation and Unilateral Commencement of Arbitration . Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Article VII , (a) a Party may seek preliminary provisional or injunctive judicial relief with respect to a Dispute without first complying with the procedures set forth in Sections 7.1 , 7.2 and 7.3 if such action is reasonably necessary to avoid irreparable damage and (b) either Party may initiate arbitration before the expiration of the periods specified in Sections 7.2 and 7.3 if (i) such Party has submitted a Mediation Request or Arbitration Request, as applicable, and the other Party has failed, within the applicable periods set forth in Section 7.3 , to agree upon a date for the first mediation session to take place within thirty (30) days after the appointment of such mediator or such longer period as the Parties may agree to in writing or (ii) such Party has failed to comply with Section 7.3 in good faith with respect to commencement and engagement in arbitration. In such event, the other Party may commence and prosecute such arbitration unilaterally in accordance with the CPR arbitration procedure.

7.5 Conduct During Dispute Resolution Process

. Unless otherwise agreed in writing, the Parties shall, and shall cause the respective members of their Groups to, continue to honor all commitments under this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement to the extent required by hereby and thereby during the course of dispute resolution pursuant to the provisions of this Article VII unless such commitments are the specific subject of the Dispute at issue.

ARTICLE VIII

FURTHER ASSURANCES AND ADDITIONAL COVENANTS

8.1 Further Assurances .

(a) In addition to the actions specifically provided for elsewhere in this Agreement, each of the Parties shall use its reasonable best efforts, prior to, on and after the Effective Time, to take, or cause to be taken, all actions, and to do, or cause to be done, all things, reasonably necessary, proper or advisable under applicable Laws, regulations and agreements to consummate and make effective the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements.

 

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(b) Without limiting the foregoing, prior to, on and after the Effective Time, each Party shall cooperate with the other Party, and without any further consideration, but at the expense of the requesting Party, to execute and deliver, or use its reasonable best efforts to cause to be executed and delivered, all instruments, including instruments of conveyance, assignment and transfer, and to make all filings with, and to obtain all Approvals or Notifications of, any Governmental Authority or any other Person under any permit, license, agreement, indenture or other instrument (including any consents or Governmental Approvals), and to take all such other actions as such Party may reasonably be requested to take by the other Party from time to time, consistent with the terms of this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements, in order to effectuate the provisions and purposes of this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements and the transfers of the UpstreamCo Assets and the Parent Assets and the assignment and assumption of the UpstreamCo Liabilities and the Parent Liabilities and the other transactions contemplated hereby and thereby. Without limiting the foregoing, each Party shall, at the reasonable request, cost and expense of the other Party, take such other actions as may be reasonably necessary to vest in such other Party good and marketable title to the Assets allocated to such Party under this Agreement or any of the Ancillary Agreements, free and clear of any Security Interest, if and to the extent it is practicable to do so.

(c) On or prior to the Effective Time, Parent and UpstreamCo in their respective capacities as direct and indirect shareholders of the members of their Groups, shall each ratify any actions that are reasonably necessary or desirable to be taken by Parent, UpstreamCo or any of the members of their respective Groups, as the case may be, to effectuate the transactions contemplated by this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements.

(d) Parent and UpstreamCo, and each of the members of their respective Groups, waive (and agree not to assert against any of the others) any claim or demand that any of them may have against any of the others for any Liabilities or other claims relating to or arising out of: (i) the failure of UpstreamCo or any other member of the UpstreamCo Group, on the one hand, or of Parent or any other member of the Parent Group, on the other hand, to provide any notification or disclosure required under any state Environmental Law in connection with the Separation or the other transactions contemplated by this Agreement, including the transfer by any member of any Group to any member of the other Group of ownership or operational control of any Assets not previously owned or operated by such transferee; or (ii) any inadequate, incorrect or incomplete notification or disclosure under any such state Environmental Law by the applicable transferor. To the extent any Liability to any Governmental Authority or any Third Party arises out of any action or inaction described in clause (i) or (ii) of the preceding sentence, the transferee of the applicable Asset hereby assumes and agrees to pay any such Liability.

 

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8.2 Continued Use of Alcoa Name . Except as otherwise provided in the Intellectual Property Agreements or the Transition Services Agreement, Parent undertakes to (and to cause the members of the Parent Group to) discontinue the use of the name “Alcoa” and the related trademark symbol as soon as reasonably practicable after the Effective Time, but in any case not longer than the period set forth in the Intellectual Property Agreements or the Transition Services Agreement (the “ Transition Period ”). Notwithstanding the foregoing, effective as of the Effective Time, UpstreamCo, on behalf of itself and its Affiliates, hereby grants to the members of the Parent Group a non-exclusive, sublicenseable, worldwide and royalty-free license to use and have used the name “Alcoa” and the related trademark symbol for the sale of inventory containing the such name or trademark applied to such products created: (a) prior to the Effective Time and (b) during the Transition Period; provided, that Parent shall (and shall cause the members of the Parent Group and its sublicensees to) use such name or trademark at a level of quality equivalent to that in effect as of the Effective Time. In addition, the UpstreamCo to Parent Trademark License Agreement grants to the Parent Group the exclusive right to use the name “Alcoa” and related trademarks with respect to product types sold by the Parent Group in connection with the Parent Business in order to protect against their use in competition with the Parent Group by UpstreamCo, Third Parties or acquirers of UpstreamCo; the Parent Group will not, however, use such name or trademarks except in connection with those products licensed to the Parent Group in the UpstreamCo to Parent Trademark License Agreement.

ARTICLE IX

TERMINATION

9.1 Termination . This Agreement and all Ancillary Agreements may be terminated and the Distribution may be amended, modified or abandoned at any time prior to the Effective Time by Parent, in its sole and absolute discretion, without the approval or consent of any other Person, including UpstreamCo. After the Effective Time, this Agreement may not be terminated except by an agreement in writing signed by a duly authorized officer of each of the Parties.

9.2 Effect of Termination . In the event of any termination of this Agreement prior to the Effective Time, no Party (nor any of its directors, officers or employees) shall have any Liability or further obligation to the other Party by reason of this Agreement.

ARTICLE X

MISCELLANEOUS

10.1 Counterparts; Entire Agreement; Corporate Power .

(a) This Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, all of which shall be considered one and the same agreement, and shall become effective when one or more counterparts have been signed by each of the Parties hereto or the parties thereto, respectively, and delivered to the other Party hereto or parties thereto, respectively.

(b) This Agreement, the Ancillary Agreements and the Exhibits, Schedules and appendices hereto and thereto contain the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and supersede all previous agreements, negotiations, discussions, writings, understandings, commitments and conversations with respect to such subject matter, and there are no agreements or understandings between the Parties other than those set forth or referred to herein or therein.

 

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(c) Parent represents on behalf of itself and each other member of the Parent Group, and UpstreamCo represents on behalf of itself and each other member of the UpstreamCo Group, as follows:

(i) each such Person has the requisite corporate or other power and authority and has taken all corporate or other action necessary in order to execute, deliver and perform this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement to which it is a party and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby; and

(ii) this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement to which it is a party has been duly executed and delivered by it and constitutes a valid and binding agreement of it enforceable in accordance with the terms thereof.

(d) Each Party acknowledges that it and each other Party is executing certain of the Ancillary Agreements by facsimile, stamp or mechanical signature, and that delivery of an executed counterpart of a signature page to this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement (whether executed by manual, stamp or mechanical signature) by facsimile or by email in portable document format (PDF) shall be effective as delivery of such executed counterpart of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement. Each Party expressly adopts and confirms each such facsimile, stamp or mechanical signature (regardless of whether delivered in person, by mail, by courier, by facsimile or by email in portable document format (PDF)) made in its respective name as if it were a manual signature delivered in person, agrees that it shall not assert that any such signature or delivery is not adequate to bind such Party to the same extent as if it were signed manually and delivered in person and agrees that, at the reasonable request of the other Party at any time, it shall as promptly as reasonably practicable cause each such Ancillary Agreement to be manually executed (any such execution to be as of the date of the initial date thereof) and delivered in person, by mail or by courier.

10.2 Governing Law .

(a) This Agreement and, unless expressly provided therein, each Ancillary Agreement (and any claims or disputes arising out of or related hereto or thereto or to the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby or to the inducement of any party to enter herein and therein, whether for breach of contract, tortious conduct or otherwise and whether predicated on common law, statute or otherwise) shall be governed by and construed and interpreted in accordance with the Laws of the State of Delaware irrespective of the choice of laws principles of the State of Delaware including all matters of validity, construction, effect, enforceability, performance and remedies.

(b) Subject to the provisions of Article VII , each of the Parties hereto hereby irrevocably and unconditionally submits, for itself and its property, to the exclusive jurisdiction of the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, or, if (and only if) such

 

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court finds it lacks subject matter jurisdiction, the Federal court of the United States of America sitting in Delaware, and appellate courts thereof, in any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement for recognition or enforcement of any judgment relating hereto, and each of the Parties hereby irrevocably and unconditionally (i) agrees not to commence any such action or proceeding except in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, or, if (and only if) such court finds it lacks subject matter jurisdiction, the Federal court of the United States of America sitting in Delaware, and appellate courts thereof, (ii) agrees that any claim in respect of any such action or proceeding may be heard and determined in the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware, or, if (and only if) such court finds it lacks subject matter jurisdiction, the Federal court of the United States of America sitting in Delaware, and appellate courts thereof, (iii) waives, to the fullest extent it may legally and effectively do so, any objection that it may now or hereafter have to the laying of venue of any such action or proceeding in such courts and (iv) waives, to the fullest extent permitted by Law, the defense of an inconvenient forum to the maintenance of such action or proceeding in such courts.

10.3 Assignability . Except as set forth in any Ancillary Agreement, this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties hereto and the parties thereto, respectively, and their respective successors and permitted assigns; provided , however , that neither Party nor any such party thereto may assign its rights or delegate its obligations under this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement without the express prior written consent of the other Party hereto or other parties thereto, as applicable. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no such consent shall be required for the assignment of a party’s rights and obligations under this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements (except as may be otherwise provided in any such Ancillary Agreement) in whole ( i.e. , the assignment of a party’s rights and obligations under this Agreement and all Ancillary Agreements all at the same time) in connection with a Change of Control of a Party so long as the resulting, surviving or transferee Person assumes all the obligations of the relevant party thereto by operation of Law or pursuant to an agreement in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the other Party. Nothing herein is intended to, or shall be construed to, prohibit either Party or any member of its Group from being party to or undertaking a Change of Control, provided that nothing in this Section 10.3 shall limit the terms of Section 5.7(b) .

10.4 Third-Party Beneficiaries . Except for any Parent Indemnitee or UpstreamCo Indemnitee (in their respective capacities as such) expressly entitled to indemnification rights under this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement, (a) the provisions of this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement are solely for the benefit of the Parties hereto and parties thereto, respectively, and are not intended to confer upon any other Person any rights or remedies hereunder, and (b) there are no third-party beneficiaries of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement and neither this Agreement nor any Ancillary Agreement shall provide any Third Party with any remedy, claim, Liability, reimbursement, claim of action or other right in excess of those existing without reference to this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement.

10.5 Notices . All notices, requests, claims, demands or other communications under this Agreement and, to the extent, applicable and unless otherwise provided therein, under each of the Ancillary Agreements shall be in writing and shall be given or made (and shall be deemed to have been duly given or made upon receipt) by delivery in person, by overnight

 

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courier service, by facsimile or electronic transmission with receipt confirmed (followed by delivery of an original via overnight courier service or by registered or certified mail postage prepaid, return receipt requested) to the respective Parties at the following addresses (or at such other address for a Party as shall be specified in a notice given in accordance with this Section 10.5 ):

If to Parent, to:

Alcoa Inc.

390 Park Avenue

New York, New York 10022

Attention: Chief Legal Officer

Facsimile: [            ]

and

Alcoa Inc.

390 Park Avenue

New York, New York 10022

Attention: Chief Financial Officer

Facsimile: [            ]

If to UpstreamCo, to:

Alcoa Upstream Corporation

390 Park Avenue

New York, New York 10022

Attn: Chief Legal Officer

Facsimile: [            ]

and

Alcoa Upstream Corporation

390 Park Avenue

New York, New York 10022

Attn: Chief Financial Officer

Facsimile: [            ]

A Party may, by notice to the other Party, change the address to which such notices are to be given.

10.6 Severability . If any provision of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement or the application thereof to any Person or circumstance is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions hereof or thereof, or the application of such provision to Persons or circumstances or in jurisdictions other than those as to which it has been held invalid or unenforceable, shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired or invalidated thereby. Upon such determination, the Parties shall negotiate in good faith in an effort to agree upon such a suitable and equitable provision to effect the original intent of the Parties.

 

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10.7 Force Majeure . No Party shall be deemed in default of this Agreement or, unless otherwise expressly provided therein, any Ancillary Agreement for any delay or failure to fulfill any obligation (other than a payment obligation) hereunder or thereunder so long as and to the extent any delay or failure in the fulfillment of such obligation is prevented, frustrated, hindered or delayed as a consequence of circumstances of Force Majeure. In the event of any such excused delay, the time for performance of such obligations (other than a payment obligation) shall be extended for a period equal to the time lost by reason of the delay unless this Agreement has previously been terminated under Article IX . A Party claiming the benefit of this provision shall, as soon as reasonably practicable after the occurrence of any such event, (a) provide written notice to the other Party of the nature and extent of any such Force Majeure condition; and (b) use commercially reasonable efforts to remove any such causes and resume performance under this Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements, as applicable, as soon as reasonably practicable.

10.8 No Set-Off . Except as expressly set forth in any Ancillary Agreement or as otherwise mutually agreed to in writing by the Parties, neither Party nor any member of such Party’s Group shall have any right of set-off or other similar rights with respect to (a) any amounts received pursuant to this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement; or (b) any other amounts claimed to be owed to the other Party or any member of its Group arising out of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement.

10.9 Publicity . Prior to the Effective Time, each of UpstreamCo and Parent shall consult with each other prior to issuing any press releases or otherwise making public statements with respect to the Separation, the Distribution or any of the other transactions contemplated hereby or under any Ancillary Agreement and prior to making any filings with any Governmental Authority with respect thereto.

10.10 Expenses . Except as otherwise expressly set forth in this Agreement (including Section 2.14(b) ) or any Ancillary Agreement, or as otherwise agreed to in writing by the Parties, all costs and expenses incurred (a) on or prior to the Effective Time in connection with the preparation, execution, delivery and implementation of this Agreement and any Ancillary Agreement, the Separation, the Registration Statement, the Separation and the Distribution and the consummation of the transactions contemplated hereby and thereby shall be charged to and paid by Parent and (b) after the Effective Time shall be borne by the Party or its applicable Subsidiary incurring such costs or expenses; provided , that the costs and expenses set forth on Schedule 10.10 shall be allocated between the Parties as set forth therein.

10.11 Headings . The article, section and paragraph headings contained in this Agreement and in the Ancillary Agreements are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement.

10.12 Survival of Covenants . Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement, the covenants, representations and warranties contained in this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement, and Liability for the breach of any obligations contained herein, shall survive the Separation and the Distribution and shall remain in full force and effect.

 

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10.13 Waivers of Default . Waiver by a Party of any default by the other Party of any provision of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement must be in writing and shall not be deemed a waiver by the waiving Party of any subsequent or other default, nor shall it prejudice the rights of the other Party. No failure or delay by a Party in exercising any right, power or privilege under this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall a single or partial exercise thereof prejudice any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power or privilege.

10.14 Specific Performance . Subject to the provisions of Article VII , in the event of any actual or threatened default in, or breach of, any of the terms, conditions and provisions of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement, the Party hereto or parties thereto, respectively, who are, or are to be, thereby aggrieved shall have the right to specific performance and injunctive or other equitable relief in respect of their respective rights under this Agreement or such Ancillary Agreement, as applicable, in addition to any and all other rights and remedies at law or in equity, and all such rights and remedies shall be cumulative. The Parties agree that the remedies at law for any breach or threatened breach, including monetary damages, are inadequate compensation for any loss and that any defense in any action for specific performance that a remedy at law would be adequate is waived. Any requirements for the securing or posting of any bond with such remedy are waived by each of the Parties.

10.15 Amendments . No provisions of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement shall be deemed waived, amended, supplemented or modified by a Party, unless such waiver, amendment, supplement or modification is in writing and signed by the authorized representative of the Party against whom it is sought to enforce such waiver, amendment, supplement or modification.

10.16 Interpretation . In this Agreement and any Ancillary Agreement, (a) words in the singular shall be deemed to include the plural and vice versa and words of one gender shall be deemed to include the other genders as the context requires; (b) the terms “hereof,” “herein,” and “herewith” and words of similar import shall, unless otherwise stated, be construed to refer to this Agreement (or the applicable Ancillary Agreement) as a whole (including all of the Schedules, Exhibits and Appendices hereto and thereto) and not to any particular provision of this Agreement (or such Ancillary Agreement); (c) Article, Section, Schedule, Exhibit and Appendix references are to the Articles, Sections, Schedules, Exhibits and Appendices to this Agreement (or the applicable Ancillary Agreement) unless otherwise specified; (d) unless otherwise stated, all references to any agreement (including this Agreement and each Ancillary Agreement) shall be deemed to include the exhibits, schedules and annexes to such agreement; (e) the word “including” and words of similar import when used in this Agreement (or the applicable Ancillary Agreement) shall mean “including, without limitation,” unless otherwise specified; (f) the word “or” shall not be exclusive; (g) unless otherwise specified in a particular case, the word “days” refers to calendar days; (h) references to “business day” shall mean any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a day on which banking institutions are generally authorized or required by law to close in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania or New York, New York; (i) references herein to this Agreement or any other agreement contemplated herein shall be deemed

 

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to refer to this Agreement or such other agreement as of the date on which it is executed and as it may be amended, modified or supplemented thereafter, unless otherwise specified; the word “extent” in the phrase “to the extent” shall mean the degree to which a subject or other thing extends, and such phrase shall not mean simply “if”; and (k) unless expressly stated to the contrary in this Agreement or in any Ancillary Agreement, all references to “the date hereof,” “the date of this Agreement,” “hereby” and “hereupon” and words of similar import shall all be references to [            ], 2016.

10.17 Limitations of Liability . Notwithstanding anything in this Agreement to the contrary, neither UpstreamCo or any member of the UpstreamCo Group, on the one hand, nor Parent or any member of the Parent Group, on the other hand, shall be liable under this Agreement to the other for any indirect, punitive, exemplary, remote, speculative or similar damages in excess of compensatory damages of the other arising in connection with the transactions contemplated hereby (other than any such Liability with respect to a Third-Party Claim).

10.18 Performance . Parent shall cause to be performed, and hereby guarantees the performance of, all actions, agreements and obligations set forth in this Agreement or in any Ancillary Agreement to be performed by any member of the Parent Group. UpstreamCo shall cause to be performed, and hereby guarantees the performance of, all actions, agreements and obligations set forth in this Agreement or in any Ancillary Agreement to be performed by any member of the UpstreamCo Group. Each Party (including its permitted successors and assigns) further agrees that it shall (a) give timely notice of the terms, conditions and continuing obligations contained in this Agreement and any applicable Ancillary Agreement to all of the other members of its Group and (b) cause all of the other members of its Group not to take any action or fail to take any such action inconsistent with such Party’s obligations under this Agreement, any Ancillary Agreement or the transactions contemplated hereby or thereby.

10.19 Mutual Drafting . This Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements shall be deemed to be the joint work product of the Parties and any rule of construction that a document shall be interpreted or construed against a drafter of such document shall not be applicable.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties have caused this Separation and Distribution Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives as of the date first written above.

 

ALCOA INC.
By:  

 

  Name:
  Title:
ALCOA UPSTREAM CORPORATION
By:  

 

  Name:
  Title:

[Signature Page to Separation and Distribution Agreement]

Exhibit 2.2

FORM OF

TRANSITION SERVICES AGREEMENT

BY AND BETWEEN

ALCOA INC.

AND

ALCOA UPSTREAM CORPORATION

DATED AS OF [            ], 2016


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

         Page  

ARTICLE I DEFINITIONS

     1   

Section 1.01.    Definitions

     1   

ARTICLE II SERVICES

     5   

Section 2.01.    Services

     5   

Section 2.02.    Performance of Services

     6   

Section 2.03.    Charges for Services

     7   

Section 2.04.    Reimbursement for Out-of-Pocket Costs and Expenses

     7   

Section 2.05.    Changes in the Performance of Services

     8   

Section 2.06.    Transitional Nature of Services

     8   

Section 2.07.    Subcontracting

     8   

ARTICLE III OTHER ARRANGEMENTS

     8   

Section 3.01.    Access

     8   

ARTICLE IV BILLING; TAXES

     9   

Section 4.01.    Billing Procedure

     9   

Section 4.02.    Late Payments

     10   

Section 4.03.    Taxes

     10   

Section 4.04.    No Set-Off

     10   

Section 4.05.    Audit Rights

     10   

ARTICLE V TERM AND TERMINATION

     10   

Section 5.01.    Term; Termination of this Agreement

     10   

Section 5.02.    Extension of a Service Period.

     11   

Section 5.03.    Early Termination of any Service

     11   

Section 5.04.    Interdependencies

     12   

Section 5.05.    Effect of Termination

     12   

Section 5.06.    Information Transmission

     13   

ARTICLE VI CONFIDENTIALITY; PROTECTIVE ARRANGEMENTS

     13   

Section 6.01.    Parent and UpstreamCo Obligations

     13   

Section 6.02.    No Release; Return or Destruction

     13   

Section 6.03.    Privacy and Data Protection Laws

     14   

Section 6.04.    Protective Arrangements

     14   

 

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ARTICLE VII LIMITED LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION

     14   

Section 7.01.    Limitations on Liability

     14   

Section 7.02.    Obligation to Re-Perform; Liabilities

     15   

Section 7.03.    Third-Party Claims

     15   

Section 7.04.    Provider Indemnity

     15   

Section 7.05.    Indemnification Procedures

     16   

ARTICLE VIII TRANSITION COMMITTEE

     16   

Section 8.01.    Establishment

     16   

ARTICLE IX MISCELLANEOUS

     16   

Section 9.01.    Mutual Cooperation

     16   

Section 9.02.    Further Assurances

     16   

Section 9.03.    Audit Assistance

     16   

Section 9.04.    Title to Intellectual Property

     16   

Section 9.05.    Independent Contractors

     17   

Section 9.06.    Counterparts; Entire Agreement; Corporate Power

     17   

Section 9.07.    Governing Law

     18   

Section 9.08.    Assignability

     18   

Section 9.09.    Third-Party Beneficiaries

     18   

Section 9.10.    Notices

     18   

Section 9.11.    Severability

     19   

Section 9.12.    Force Majeure

     19   

Section 9.13.    Headings

     20   

Section 9.14.    Survival of Covenants

     20   

Section 9.15.    Waivers of Default

     20   

Section 9.16.    Dispute Resolution

     20   

Section 9.17.    Amendments

     21   

Section 9.18.    Precedence of Schedules

     21   

Section 9.19.    Interpretation

     21   

Section 9.20.    Mutual Drafting

     21   

 

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FORM OF TRANSITION SERVICES AGREEMENT

This TRANSITION SERVICES AGREEMENT, dated as of [            ], 2016 (this “ Agreement ”), is by and between Alcoa Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation (“ Parent ”), and Alcoa Upstream Corporation, a Delaware corporation (“ UpstreamCo ”).

R E C I T A L S:

WHEREAS, the board of directors of Parent (the “ Parent Board ”) has determined that it is in the best interests of Parent and its shareholders to create a new publicly traded company that will operate the UpstreamCo Business;

WHEREAS, in furtherance of the foregoing, the Parent Board has determined that it is appropriate and desirable to separate the UpstreamCo Business from the Parent Business (the “ Separation ”) and, following the Separation, make a distribution, on a pro rata basis, to holders of Parent Shares on the Record Date of eighty and one tenth of a percent (80.1%) of the outstanding UpstreamCo Shares owned by Parent (the “ Distribution ”);

WHEREAS, in order to effectuate the Separation and the Distribution, Parent and UpstreamCo have entered into a Separation and Distribution Agreement, dated as of [            ], 2016 (the “ Separation and Distribution Agreement ”);

WHEREAS, in order to facilitate and provide for an orderly transition in connection with the Separation and the Distribution, the Parties desire to enter into this Agreement to set forth the terms and conditions pursuant to which each of the Parties shall provide Services to the other Party for a transitional period; and

WHEREAS, the Parties acknowledge that this Agreement, the Separation and Distribution Agreement, and the Ancillary Agreements represent the integrated agreement of Parent and UpstreamCo relating to the Separation and Distribution, are being entered into together, and would not have been entered independently.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual agreements, provisions and covenants contained in this Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:

ARTICLE I

DEFINITIONS

Section 1.01. Definitions . For purposes of this Agreement, the following terms shall have the following meanings:

Action ” has the meaning set forth in the Separation and Distribution Agreement.

Additional Services ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.01(b) .


Affiliate ” has the meaning set forth in the Separation and Distribution Agreement.

Agreement ” has the meaning set forth in the Preamble.

Ancillary Agreements ” has the meaning set forth in the Separation and Distribution Agreement.

Charge ” and “ Charges ” have the meanings set forth in Section 2.03 .

Confidential Information ” means all Information that is either confidential or proprietary.

Dispute ” has the meaning set forth in Section 9.16(a) .

Distribution ” has the meaning set forth in the Recitals.

Distribution Date ” has the meaning set forth in the Separation and Distribution Agreement.

Effective Time ” has the meaning set forth in the Separation and Distribution Agreement.

Force Majeure ” has the meaning set forth in the Separation and Distribution Agreement.

Governmental Authority ” has the meaning set forth in the Separation and Distribution Agreement.

Information ” shall mean information, whether or not patentable or copyrightable, in written, oral, electronic or other tangible or intangible forms, stored in any medium, including studies, reports, records, books, contracts, instruments, surveys, discoveries, ideas, concepts, know-how, techniques, designs, specifications, drawings, blueprints, diagrams, models, prototypes, samples, flow charts, data, computer data, disks, diskettes, tapes, computer programs or other software, marketing plans, customer names, communications by or to attorneys (including attorney-client privileged communications), memos and other materials prepared by attorneys or under their direction (including attorney work product), and other technical, financial, employee or business information or data.

Intellectual Property Agreements ” has the meaning set forth in the Separation and Distribution Agreement.

Interest Payment ” has the meaning set forth in Section 4.02 .

Law ” has the meaning set forth in the Separation and Distribution Agreement.

Level of Service ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.02(d) .

 

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Liabilities ” has the meaning set forth in the Separation and Distribution Agreement.

Minimum Service Period ” means the period commencing on the Distribution Date and ending thirty (30) days after the Distribution Date, unless otherwise specified with respect to a particular service on the Schedules hereto.

Parent ” has the meaning set forth in the Preamble.

Parent Board ” has the meaning set forth in the Recitals.

Parent Business ” has the meaning set forth in the Separation and Distribution Agreement.

Parent Shares ” has the meaning set forth in the Separation and Distribution Agreement.

Parties ” means the parties to this Agreement.

Person ” has the meaning set forth in the Separation and Distribution Agreement.

Prime Rate ” has the meaning set forth in the Separation and Distribution Agreement.

Provider ” means, with respect to any Service, the Party identified on each Schedule hereto as the “Provider” of such Service hereunder.

Provider Indemnitees ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.03 .

Recipient ” means, with respect to any Service, the Party identified on each Schedule hereto as the “Recipient” of such Service hereunder.

Recipient Indemnitees ” has the meaning set forth in Section 7.04 .

Record Date ” has the meaning set forth in the Separation and Distribution Agreement.

Representatives ” has the meaning set forth in the Separation and Distribution Agreement.

Schedules ” shall mean the schedules attached to this Agreement, which specify, inter alia , the Services to be provided by Provider to Recipient pursuant to this Agreement.

Separation ” has the meaning set forth in the Recitals.

Separation and Distribution Agreement ” has the meaning set forth in the Recitals.

Service Baseline Period ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.02(d) .

 

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Service Period ” means, with respect to any Service, the period commencing on the Distribution Date and ending on the earliest of (a) the date that a Party terminates the provision of such Service pursuant to Section 5.03 , (b) the date that is the twenty-fourth (24) month anniversary of the Distribution Date, and (c) the date specified for termination of such Service in the Schedules hereto, as such date may be extended pursuant to Section 5.02.

Services ” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.01(a) .

Subsidiary ” has the meaning set forth in the Separation and Distribution Agreement.

Tax ” has the meaning set forth in the Tax Matters Agreement.

Tax Matters Agreement ” has the meaning set forth in the Separation and Distribution Agreement.

Taxing Authority ” has the meaning set forth in the Tax Matters Agreement.

Termination Charges ” shall mean, with respect to the termination of any Service pursuant to Section 5.03(a)(i) or Section 5.03(b) , the sum of (a) any and all costs, fees and expenses (other than any severance or retention costs) incurred by the Provider of such Service principally as a result of the early termination of such Service; provided , however , that the Provider shall use commercially reasonable efforts to minimize any costs, fees or expenses in connection with such early termination of such Service and credit any such reductions against the Termination Charges payable by the Recipient; and (b) any additional severance and retention costs, if any, that the Provider of such terminated Service incurs to employees who had been retained primarily to provide such terminated Service (it being agreed that the costs set forth in this clause (b) shall only be the amount, if any, in excess of the severance and retention costs that such Provider would have paid to such employees if the Service had been provided for the full period during which such Service would have been provided hereunder but for such early termination).

Third Party ” shall mean any Person other than the Parties or any of their Affiliates.

Third-Party Claim ” shall mean any Action commenced by any Third Party against any Party or any of its Affiliates.

Transition Committee ” has the meaning set forth in the Separation and Distribution Agreement.

UpstreamCo ” has the meaning set forth in the Preamble.

UpstreamCo Business ” has the meaning set forth in the Separation and Distribution Agreement.

UpstreamCo Shares ” has the meaning set forth in the Separation and Distribution Agreement.

 

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ARTICLE II

SERVICES

Section 2.01. Services .

(a) Commencing as of the Effective Time, the Provider agrees to provide, or to cause one or more of its Subsidiaries to provide, to the Recipient, or any Subsidiary of the Recipient, the applicable services (the “ Services ”) set forth on, and in accordance with, the Schedules hereto.

(b) After the date of this Agreement, if UpstreamCo or Parent (i) identifies a service that (x) Parent provided to UpstreamCo prior to the Distribution Date that UpstreamCo reasonably needs in order for the UpstreamCo Business to continue to operate in substantially the same manner in which the UpstreamCo Business operated prior to the Distribution Date, and such service was not included on the Schedules hereto (other than because the Parties agreed such service shall not be provided), or (y) UpstreamCo provided to Parent prior to the Distribution Date that Parent reasonably needs in order for the Parent Business to continue to operate in substantially the same manner in which the Parent Business operated prior to the Distribution Date, and such service was not included on the Schedules hereto (other than because the Parties agreed such service shall not be provided), and (ii) provides written notice to the other Party within ninety (90) days after the Distribution Date requesting such additional services, then such other Party shall use commercially reasonable efforts to provide such requested additional services (the “ Additional Services ”); provided , however , that no Party shall be obligated to provide any Additional Service if it does not, in its reasonable judgment, have adequate resources to provide such Additional Service or if the provision of such Additional Service would significantly disrupt the operation of its or its Subsidiaries’ businesses; and provided , further , that the Provider shall not be required to provide any Additional Services if the Parties are unable to reach agreement on the terms thereof (including with respect to Charges therefor). In connection with any request for Additional Services in accordance with this Section 2.01(b) , the Parties shall in good faith negotiate the terms of a supplementary Schedule, including Charges and the Service Period, which terms shall be consistent with the terms of, and the pricing methodology used for, Services provided under this Agreement. Upon the mutual written agreement of the Parties, the supplementary Schedule shall describe in reasonable detail the nature, scope, service period(s), termination provisions and other terms applicable to such Additional Services in a manner similar to that in which the Services are described in the existing Schedules. Each supplementary Schedule, as agreed to in writing by the Parties, shall be deemed part of this Agreement as of the date of such agreement and the Additional Services set forth therein shall be deemed “Services” provided under this Agreement, in each case subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

(c) Notwithstanding the foregoing, no Services or Additional Services may be provided under this Agreement after the date that is the twenty-fourth (24th) month anniversary of the Distribution Date.

 

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Section 2.02. Performance of Services .

(a) The Provider shall perform, or shall cause one or more of its Subsidiaries to perform, all Services to be provided by the Provider under this Agreement in a manner consistent with the Provider’s (or its Subsidiary’s) past practice and substantially similar in all material respects to the analogous services provided by or on behalf of Parent or any of its Subsidiaries to Parent or such Subsidiary prior to the Effective Time, and, in any event, in a manner that conforms in all material respects with the terms of the Schedules hereto including any service level specified in any of the Schedules.

(b) Nothing in this Agreement shall require the Provider to perform or cause to be performed any Service to the extent that the manner of such performance would constitute a violation of any applicable Law or any existing contract or agreement with a Third Party. If the Provider is or becomes aware of any potential violation on the part of the Provider due to providing Services hereunder, the Provider shall promptly advise the Recipient of such potential violation, and the Provider and the Recipient will mutually seek an alternative that addresses such potential violation. If, with the performance of any Service by the Provider would constitute a violation of any applicable Law, the Provider shall have no obligation whatsoever to perform or cause to be performed such Service.

(c) The Parties agree to cooperate in good faith and use commercially reasonable efforts to obtain any necessary Third Party consents required under any existing contract or agreement with a Third Party to allow the Provider to perform, or cause to be performed, all Services to be provided by the Provider hereunder in accordance with this Section 2.02 . Unless otherwise agreed in writing by the Parties, all reasonable out-of-pocket costs and expenses (if any) incurred by any Party or any of its Subsidiaries in connection with obtaining any such Third Party consent that is required to allow the Provider to perform or cause to be performed such Services shall be divided proportionately between the Provider and the Recipient in accordance with such Parties’ respective utilization of such Services at such time. If, with respect to a Service, the Parties, despite the use of such commercially reasonable efforts, are unable to obtain a required Third Party consent, the Provider shall have no obligation whatsoever to perform or cause to be performed such Service.

(d) Unless otherwise provided with respect to a specific Service on the Schedules hereto, the Provider shall not be obligated to perform or to cause to be performed any Service in a manner that is materially more burdensome (with respect to service quality or quantity) than analogous services provided by Parent or its applicable functional group or Subsidiary (collectively referred to as the “ Level of Service ”) during the one year period ending on the last day of Parent’s last fiscal quarter completed on or prior to the Distribution Date (the “ Service Baseline Period ”). If the Recipient requests that the Provider perform or cause to be performed any Service that exceeds the Level of Service provided during the Service Baseline Period, then the Parties shall cooperate and act in good faith to determine whether the Provider will be required to provide such requested higher Level of Service. If the Parties determine that the Provider shall provide the requested higher Level of Service, then such higher Level of Service shall be documented in a written agreement signed by the Parties. Each amended section of the Schedules hereto, as agreed to in writing by the Parties, shall be deemed part of this Agreement as of the date of such written agreement and the Level of Service increases set forth in such written agreement shall be deemed a part of the “Services” provided under this Agreement, in each case subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

 

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(e) Neither the Provider nor any of its Subsidiaries shall be required to perform or to cause to be performed any of the Services for the benefit of any Third Party or any other Person other than the Recipient and its Subsidiaries, subject to Section 9.08. Each Party recognizes that the Provider is not a professional services provider and is providing Services in the context of the Separation. EXCEPT AS EXPRESSLY PROVIDED IN THIS SECTION 2.02 OR SECTION 7.04 , EACH PARTY ACKNOWLEDGES AND AGREES THAT ALL SERVICES ARE PROVIDED ON AN “AS-IS” BASIS, THAT THE RECIPIENT ASSUMES ALL RISK AND LIABILITY ARISING FROM OR RELATING TO ITS USE OF AND RELIANCE UPON THE SERVICES, AND THAT THE PROVIDER MAKES NO OTHER REPRESENTATIONS OR GRANTS ANY WARRANTIES, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, EITHER IN FACT OR BY OPERATION OF LAW, BY STATUTE OR OTHERWISE, WITH RESPECT TO THE SERVICES. EACH PARTY SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS ANY OTHER WARRANTIES, WHETHER WRITTEN OR ORAL, OR EXPRESS OR IMPLIED, INCLUDING ANY WARRANTY OF QUALITY, MERCHANTABILITY, OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR USE OR PURPOSE OR THE NON-INFRINGEMENT OF ANY INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY RIGHTS OF THIRD PARTIES.

(f) Each Party shall be responsible for its own compliance with any and all Laws applicable to its performance under this Agreement. No Party shall knowingly take any action in violation of any such applicable Law that results in Liability being imposed on the other Party.

Section 2.03. Charges for Services . The Recipient shall pay the Provider of the Services a fee (either one-time or recurring) for such Services (or category of Services, as applicable) (each fee constituting a “ Charge ” and, collectively, “ Charges ”), which Charges are set forth on each applicable Schedule hereto. During the Term of this Agreement, the amount of a Charge for any Service may be modified to the extent of (a) any adjustments mutually agreed by the Parties, (b) any adjustments due to a change in Level of Service requested by the Recipient and agreed upon by the Provider, and (c) any adjustment in the rates or charges imposed by any Third Party provider that is providing Services (with such adjustment proportional to the respective use of such Services by each Party), provided that the Provider will notify the Recipient in writing of any such change in rates at least thirty (30) days prior to the effective date of such rate change. Together with any invoice for Charges, the Provider shall provide the Recipient with reasonable documentation, including any additional documentation reasonably requested by the Recipient to the extent that such documentation is in the Provider’s or its Subsidiaries’ possession or control, to support the calculation of such Charges.

Section 2.04. Reimbursement for Out-of-Pocket Costs and Expenses . The Recipient shall reimburse the Provider for reasonable out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred by the Provider or any of its Subsidiaries in connection with providing the Services (including reasonable travel-related expenses) to the extent that such costs and expenses are not reflected in the Charges for such Services; provided , however , that any such cost or expense in excess of $[            ] for any Service (including business travel and related expenses) shall require advance written approval of the Recipient.

 

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Section 2.05. Changes in the Performance of Services . Subject to the performance standard for Services set forth in Sections 2.02(a) and any higher Level of Service agreed to pursuant to Section 2.02(d) (both as limited by Sections 2.02(b) and 2.02(c)) , the Provider may make changes from time to time in the manner of performing the Services if the Provider is making similar changes in performing analogous services for itself and if the Provider furnishes to the Recipient reasonable prior written notice (in content and timing) of such changes. No such change shall materially adversely affect the timeliness or quality of, or the Charges for, the applicable Service. If any such change by the Provider reasonably requires the Recipient to incur an increase in costs and expenses of at least five percent (5%), in the aggregate, in order to continue to receive and utilize the applicable Services in the same manner as the Recipient was receiving and utilizing such Service prior to such change, the Provider shall be required to reimburse the Recipient for all such reasonable increases in costs and expenses. Upon request, the Recipient shall provide the Provider with reasonable documentation, including any additional documentation reasonably requested by the Provider to the extent such documentation is in the Recipient’s or its Subsidiaries’ possession or control, to support the calculation of such increase in costs and expenses. If such change will materially adversely affect the timeliness or quality of, or the Charges for, the applicable Service, the Recipient shall be permitted to terminate the provision of such Service without being required to pay any Termination Charges with respect thereto pursuant to Section 5.05 or comply with clauses (x), (y) and (z) of Section 5.03(a)(i) .

Section 2.06. Transitional Nature of Services . The Parties acknowledge the transitional nature of the Services and agree to cooperate in good faith and to use commercially reasonable efforts to effectuate a smooth transition of the Services from the Provider to the Recipient (or its designee). Unless otherwise agreed with respect to a specific Service, each Party agrees to use its commercially reasonable efforts to reduce or eliminate its and its Affiliates’ dependency on each Service to the extent and as soon as is reasonably practicable.

Section 2.07. Subcontracting . With the prior written consent of Recipient, a Provider may hire or engage one or more Third Parties to perform any or all of its obligations under this Agreement; provided , however , that (a) such Provider shall use the same degree of care (but at least reasonable care) in selecting each such Third Party as it would if such Third Party was being retained to provide similar services to the Provider, and (b) such Provider shall in all cases remain primarily responsible for all of its obligations under this Agreement with respect to the scope of the Services, the performance standard for Services set forth in Sections 2.02(a) and any higher Level of Service agreed to pursuant to Section 2.02(d) (both as limited by Sections 2.02(b) and 2.02(c)) and the content of the Services provided to the Recipient. Such Provider shall be liable for any breach of its obligations under this Agreement by any Third Party service provider engaged by such Provider.

ARTICLE III

OTHER ARRANGEMENTS

Section 3.01. Access .

(a) UpstreamCo shall, and shall cause its Subsidiaries to, provide Parent and its Subsidiaries and their respective Representatives reasonable access to the facilities of UpstreamCo and its Subsidiaries to the extent necessary for Parent and its Subsidiaries to fulfill their obligations under this Agreement. In addition to the foregoing right of access, UpstreamCo shall, and shall cause its Subsidiaries to, afford Parent, its Subsidiaries and their respective

 

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Representatives, upon reasonable advance written notice, reasonable access during normal business hours to the facilities, Information, systems, infrastructure and personnel of UpstreamCo and its Subsidiaries as reasonably necessary for Parent to verify the adequacy of internal controls over information technology, reporting of financial data and related processes employed in connection with the Services being provided by UpstreamCo or its Subsidiaries, including in connection with verifying compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002; provided that (i) such access shall not unreasonably interfere with any of the business or operations of UpstreamCo or any of its Subsidiaries and (ii) in the event that UpstreamCo determines that providing such access could be commercially detrimental, violate any applicable Law or agreement or waive any attorney-client privilege, then the Parties shall use commercially reasonable efforts to permit such access in a manner that avoids such harm and consequence. Parent agrees that all of its and its Subsidiaries’ employees shall, and that it shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause its Representatives’ employees to, when on the property of UpstreamCo or its Subsidiaries, or when given access to any facilities, Information, systems, infrastructure or personnel of UpstreamCo or its Subsidiaries, conform to the policies and procedures of UpstreamCo and its Subsidiaries, as applicable, concerning health, safety, conduct and security which are made known or provided to Parent from time to time.

(b) Parent shall, and shall cause its Subsidiaries to, provide UpstreamCo and its Subsidiaries and their respective Representatives reasonable access to the facilities of Parent and its Subsidiaries to the extent necessary for UpstreamCo and its Subsidiaries to fulfill their obligations under this Agreement. In addition to the foregoing right of access, Parent shall, and shall cause its Subsidiaries to, afford UpstreamCo, its Subsidiaries and their respective Representatives, upon reasonable advance written notice, reasonable access during normal business hours to the facilities, Information, systems, infrastructure and personnel of Parent and its Subsidiaries as reasonably necessary for UpstreamCo to verify the adequacy of internal controls over information technology, reporting of financial data and related processes employed in connection with the Services being provided by Parent or its Subsidiaries, including in connection with verifying compliance with Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002. In all cases of access (i) such access shall not unreasonably interfere with any of the business or operations of Parent or any of its Subsidiaries and (ii) in the event that Parent determines that providing such access could be commercially detrimental, violate any applicable Law or agreement or waive any attorney-client privilege, then the Parties shall use commercially reasonable efforts to permit such access in a manner that avoids such harm and consequence. UpstreamCo agrees that all of its and its Subsidiaries’ employees shall, and that it shall use commercially reasonable efforts to cause its Representatives’ employees to, when on the property of Parent or its Subsidiaries, or when given access to any facilities, Information, systems, infrastructure or personnel of Parent or its Subsidiaries, conform to the policies and procedures of Parent and its Subsidiaries, as applicable, concerning health, safety, conduct and security which are made known or provided to UpstreamCo from time to time.

ARTICLE IV

BILLING; TAXES

Section 4.01. Billing Procedure . The Provider will prepare and send an invoice (including reasonable documentation pursuant to Section 2.03 ) to the Recipient by the 5 th day of each month reflecting the Charges for the Services provided and reimbursable out-of-pocket costs incurred (but not included in the Charges) by the Provider in the prior month during the Term of this Agreement. The Recipient will pay each such invoice by wire transfer (or such other method of payment as may be agreed between the Parties from time to time) to the Provider (as directed by the Provider) within thirty (30) days of date of each such invoice. All amounts due and payable hereunder shall be invoiced and paid in U.S. dollars.

 

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Section 4.02. Late Payments . Charges not paid when due pursuant to this Agreement (and any amounts billed or otherwise invoiced or demanded and properly payable that are not paid within thirty (3) days of the receipt of such bill, invoice or other demand) shall accrue interest at a rate per annum equal to the Prime Rate plus two percent (2%) or the maximum rate under applicable Law, whichever is lower (the “ Interest Payment ”).

Section 4.03. Taxes . Without limiting any provisions of this Agreement, the Recipient shall bear any and all Taxes and other similar charges (and any related interest and penalties) imposed on, or payable with respect to, any fees or charges, including any Charges, payable by it pursuant to this Agreement, including all sales, use, value-added, and similar Taxes, but excluding Taxes based on the Provider’s net income and any excise taxes imposed under Section 4981 of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the previous sentence or elsewhere in this Agreement, the Recipient shall be entitled to withhold from any payments to the Provider any such Taxes that the Recipient is required by applicable Law to withhold and shall pay such Taxes to the applicable Taxing Authority.

Section 4.04. No Set-Off . Except as mutually agreed to in writing by Parent and UpstreamCo, no Party or any of its Affiliates shall have any right of set-off or other similar rights with respect to (a) any amounts received pursuant to this Agreement or (b) any other amounts claimed to be owed to the other Party or any of its Subsidiaries arising out of this Agreement.

Section 4.05. Audit Rights . Subject to the confidentiality provisions of this Agreement, each Party shall, and shall cause their respective Affiliates to, provide, upon ten (10) business days’ prior written notice from the other Party, any information within such Party’s or its Affiliates’ possession that the requesting Party reasonably requests in connection with any Services being provided to such requesting Party by the other Party or by such other Party’s designated Third Party service provider, including any applicable invoices or other supporting documentation, or in the case of a Third Party service provider, agreements documenting the arrangements between such Third Party service provider and the Provider; provided , however , that (i) each Party shall make no more than one such request during any calendar month, and (ii) in the event that the providing Party determines that providing such information could be commercially detrimental, violate any applicable Law or agreement or waive any attorney-client privilege, then the Parties shall use commercially reasonable efforts to facilitate the provision of such information in a manner that avoids such harm and consequence.

ARTICLE V

TERM AND TERMINATION

Section 5.01. Term; Termination of this Agreement . This Agreement shall commence at the Effective Time and shall terminate in its entirety upon the earliest to occur of (a) the last date on which either Party is obligated to provide any Service to the other Party in accordance

 

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with the terms of this Agreement; (b) the mutual written agreement of the Parties to terminate this Agreement in its entirety; and (c) the date that is the twenty-fourth (24 th ) month anniversary of the Distribution Date (the “ Term ”). The Service Period of each Service to be provided under this Agreement is specified on the applicable Schedule. Unless extended pursuant to Section 5.02 or otherwise terminated pursuant to Section 5.03 , this Agreement shall terminate with respect to each Service as of the close of business on the last day of the Service Period for such Service.

Section 5.02. Extension of a Service Period . After the date of this Agreement, if UpstreamCo or Parent, in each of their capacity as a Recipient hereunder (a) desires to extend the Service Period for any Service, as reflected on a Schedule to this Agreement, and (b) provides written notice to the other Party at least ninety (90) days prior to expiration of the applicable Service Period for such Service, then such other Party as a Provider shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to continue to provide such Service for the extended Service Period; provided , however , that no Party shall be obligated to extend a Service Period for any Service if it does not, in its reasonable judgment, have adequate resources to provide such Service for the extended Service Period or if the provision of such Service for the extended Service Period would significantly disrupt the operation of its or its Subsidiaries’ businesses; and provided , further , that under no circumstances will any Service Period be extended beyond the date that is the twenty-fourth (24 th ) month anniversary of the Distribution Date. If the extended Service Period will extend beyond the date that is the eighteenth (18 th ) month anniversary of the Distribution Date, the Charge for such Service will be subject to a ten percent (10%) increase from the original Charge specified in the Schedule during that portion of the extension of the Service Period that extends beyond the date that is the eighteenth (18 th ) month anniversary of the Distribution Date. The Parties will amend the relevant Schedule to reflect such extended Service Period and any increased Charge applicable to the Service. Such amended Schedule, as agreed to in writing by the Parties, shall be deemed part of this Agreement as of the date of such agreement, in each case subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement.

Section 5.03. Early Termination of Any Service .

(a) Without prejudice to the Recipient’s rights with respect to Force Majeure, the Recipient may from time to time terminate this Agreement with respect to the entirety of any individual Service or portion of any Service (for the avoidance of doubt, the Recipient may terminate any Service (or portion thereof) set forth on any part of the Schedules hereto without terminating all or any other Services set forth on the same Schedule as such terminated Service (or portion thereof)):

(i) for any reason or no reason, upon the giving of at least thirty (30) days’ prior written notice (or such other number of days specified in the Schedules hereto) to the Provider of such Service; provided , however , that any such termination (x) may not be effective prior to the end of the Minimum Service Period, (y) may only be effective as of the last day of a month and (z) shall be subject to the obligation of Recipient to pay any applicable Termination Charges pursuant to Section 5.05 ; or

 

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(ii) if the Provider of such Service has failed to perform any of its material obligations under this Agreement with respect to such Service, and such failure shall continue to be uncured by the Provider for a period of at least thirty (30) days after receipt by the Provider of written notice of such failure from the Recipient; provided , however , that any such termination may only be effective as of the last day of a month; and provided , further , that the Recipient shall not be entitled to terminate this Agreement with respect to the applicable Service if, as of the end of such period, there remains a good-faith Dispute between the Parties (undertaken in accordance with the terms of Section 9.16 ) as to whether the Provider has cured the applicable breach.

(b) The Provider may terminate this Agreement with respect to any individual Service at any time upon prior written notice to the Recipient if the Recipient has failed to perform any of its material obligations under this Agreement relating to such Service, including making payment of Charges for such Service when due, and such failure shall continue to be uncured by the Recipient for a period of at least thirty (30) days after receipt by the Recipient of a written notice of such failure from the Provider; provided , however , that any such termination (x) may only be effective as of the last day of a month, and (y) Recipient must pay any applicable Termination Charges pursuant to Section 5.05 ; and provided , further , that the Provider shall not be entitled to terminate this Agreement with respect to the applicable Service if, as of the end of such period, there remains a good-faith Dispute between the Parties (undertaken in accordance with the terms of Section 9.16 ) as to whether the Recipient has cured the applicable breach. The Schedules hereto shall be updated to reflect any terminated Service.

Section 5.04. Interdependencies . The Parties acknowledge and agree that (a) there may be interdependencies among the Services being provided under this Agreement; (b) upon the request of either Party, the Parties shall cooperate and act in good faith to determine whether (i) any such interdependencies exist with respect to the particular Service that a Party is seeking to terminate pursuant to Section 5.03 and (ii) in the case of such termination, the Provider’s ability to provide a particular Service in accordance with this Agreement would be materially and adversely affected by such termination of another Service; and (c) in the event that the Parties have determined that such interdependencies exist and such termination would materially and adversely affect the Provider’s ability to provide a particular Service in accordance with this Agreement, the Parties shall (i) negotiate in good faith to amend the Schedules hereto with respect to such impacted Service prior to such termination, which amendment shall be consistent with the terms of comparable Services and (ii) if after such negotiation, the Parties are unable to agree on such amendment, the Provider’s obligation to provide such Service shall terminate automatically with such termination.

Section 5.05. Effect of Termination . Upon the termination of any Service pursuant to this Agreement, the Provider of the terminated Service shall have no further obligation to provide the terminated Service, and the Recipient of such Service shall have no obligation to pay any future Charges relating to such Service; provided , however , that the Recipient shall remain obligated to the Provider for (a) the Charges owed and payable in respect of Services provided prior to the effective date of termination for such Service, and (b) any applicable Termination Charges as provided in Section 5.03(a)(i) and Section 5.03(b) . In connection with the termination of any Service, the provisions of this Agreement not relating solely to such terminated Service shall survive any such termination. In connection with a termination of this Agreement in its entirety, Article I , this Article V , Article VII , Article IX , and Liability for all due and unpaid Charges and Termination Charges shall continue to survive indefinitely.

 

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Section 5.06. Information Transmission . The Provider, on behalf of itself and its Subsidiaries, shall use commercially reasonable efforts to provide or make available, or cause to be provided or made available, to the Recipient, in accordance with Section 6.1 of the Separation and Distribution Agreement, any Information received or computed by the Provider for the benefit of the Recipient concerning the relevant Service during the Service Period; provided , however , that, except as otherwise agreed to in writing by the Parties (a) the Provider shall not have any obligation to provide, or cause to be provided, Information in any non-standard format, (b) the Provider and its Subsidiaries shall be reimbursed for their reasonable costs in accordance with Section 6.3 of the Separation and Distribution Agreement for creating, gathering, copying, transporting and otherwise providing such Information, and (c) the Provider shall use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain any such Information in accordance with Section 6.4 of the Separation and Distribution Agreement.

ARTICLE VI

CONFIDENTIALITY; PROTECTIVE ARRANGEMENTS

Section 6.01. Parent and UpstreamCo Obligations . Subject to Section 6.04 , until the five (5)-year anniversary of the date of the termination of this Agreement in its entirety, each of Parent and UpstreamCo, on behalf of itself and each of its Subsidiaries, agrees to (a) hold, and to cause its Representatives to hold, in strict confidence, with at least the same degree of care that applies to Parent’s Confidential Information pursuant to policies in effect as of the Effective Time, all Confidential Information concerning the other Party, its Subsidiaries, and their respective businesses furnished by such other Party or such other Party’s Subsidiaries or their respective Representatives at any time in connection with this Agreement, and (b) not use any such Confidential Information other than for purposes of providing the Services under this Agreement, except , in each case, to the extent that such Confidential Information (a) is or becomes generally available to the public, other than as a result of a disclosure by such Party or any of its Subsidiaries or any of their respective Representatives in violation of this Agreement; (b) is lawfully acquired from other sources by such Party or any of its Subsidiaries, which sources are not themselves bound by a confidentiality obligation or other contractual, legal or fiduciary obligation of confidentiality with respect to such Confidential Information known to such Party or its Subsidiary; or (c) is independently developed or generated without reference to or use of the Confidential Information of the other Party or any of its Subsidiaries.

Section 6.02. No Release; Return or Destruction . Each Party agrees (a) not to release or disclose, or permit to be released or disclosed, any Confidential Information of the other Party addressed in Section 6.01 to any other Person, except its Representatives who need to know such Confidential Information in their capacities as such (whom shall be advised of their obligations hereunder with respect to such Confidential Information) and except in compliance with Section 6.04 , and (b) to use commercially reasonable efforts to maintain such Confidential Information in accordance with this Agreement. Without limiting the foregoing, when any such Confidential Information is no longer needed for the purposes contemplated by this Agreement, each Party will promptly after request of the other Party either return to the other Party all such Confidential Information in a tangible form (including all copies thereof and all notes, extracts or

 

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summaries based thereon) or notify the other Party in writing that it has destroyed such information (and such copies thereof and such notes, extracts or summaries based thereon); provided , that the Parties may retain electronic back-up versions of such Confidential Information maintained on routine computer system backup tapes, disks or other backup storage devices.

Section 6.03. Privacy and Data Protection Laws . Each Party shall comply with all applicable state, federal and foreign privacy and data protection Laws that are or that may in the future be applicable to the provision of the Services under this Agreement.

Section 6.04. Protective Arrangements . In the event that a Party or any of its Subsidiaries either determines on the advice of its counsel that it is required to disclose any information pursuant to applicable Law or receives any request or demand under lawful process or from any Governmental Authority to disclose or provide information of the other Party (or any of its Subsidiaries) that is subject to the confidentiality provisions hereof, such Party shall notify the other Party (to the extent legally permitted) as promptly as practicable under the circumstances prior to disclosing or providing such information and shall cooperate, at the expense of the other Party, in seeking any appropriate protective order requested by the other Party. In the event that such other Party fails to receive such appropriate protective order in a timely manner and the Party receiving the request or demand reasonably determines that its failure to disclose or provide such information shall actually prejudice the Party receiving the request or demand, then the Party that received such request or demand may thereafter disclose or provide information to the extent required by such Law (as so advised by its counsel) or by lawful process or such Governmental Authority, and the disclosing Party shall promptly provide the other Party with a copy of the information so disclosed, in the same form and format so disclosed, together with a list of all Persons to whom such information was disclosed, in each case to the extent legally permitted.

ARTICLE VII

LIMITED LIABILITY AND INDEMNIFICATION

Section 7.01. Limitations on Liability.

(a) Subject to Section 7.02 , the Liabilities of the Provider and its Subsidiaries and their respective Representatives, collectively, under this Agreement for any act or failure to act in connection herewith (including the performance or breach of this Agreement), or from the sale, delivery, provision or use of any Services provided under or contemplated by this Agreement, whether in contract, tort (including negligence and strict liability) or otherwise, shall not exceed (x) if the Services were performed by such Provider for one year or less, the aggregate Charges paid and payable to such Provider by the Recipient pursuant to this Agreement or (y) if the Services were performed by such Provider for more than one year, the aggregate Charges paid and payable to such Provider by the Recipient pursuant to this Agreement during the twelve (12)-month period immediately preceding the event giving rise to such Liabilities (in either case, other than any such Liability as may arise in connection with a Third-Party Claim).

 

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(b) In no event shall either Party, its Subsidiaries or their respective Representatives be liable to the other Party for any indirect, punitive, exemplary, remote, speculative or similar damages in excess of compensatory damages, including lost profits or lost revenues, of the other Party in connection with the performance of this Agreement (other than any such Liability as may arise in connection with a Third-Party Claim), and each Party hereby waives on behalf of itself, its Subsidiaries and its Representatives any claim for such damages, whether arising in contract, tort or otherwise.

(c) The limitations in Section 7.01(a) and Section 7.01(b) shall not apply in respect of any Liability arising out of or in connection with (i) either Party’s Liability for breaches of confidentiality under Article VI , (ii) either Party’s obligations under Section 7.03 or 7.04 or (iii) the gross negligence, willful misconduct or fraud of or by the Party to be charged.

Section 7.02. Obligation to Re-Perform; Liabilities . In the event of any material breach of this Agreement by the Provider with respect to the provision of any Services that the Provider can reasonably be expected to re-perform in a commercially reasonable manner, the Provider shall promptly correct in all material respects such error, defect or breach or re-perform in all material respects such Services at the request of the Recipient and at the sole cost and expense of the Provider. The remedy set forth in this Section 7.02 shall be the sole and exclusive remedy of the Recipient for any such breach of this Agreement; provided , however , that the foregoing shall not prohibit the Recipient from exercising its right to terminate this Agreement in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.03(a)(ii) or, if applicable, seeking indemnification under Section 7.04 . Any request for re-performance in accordance with this Section 7.02 by the Recipient must be in writing and specify in reasonable detail the particular error, defect or breach, and such request must be made no more than three months from the later of (x) the date on which such breach occurred and (y) the date on which such breach was discovered by the Recipient (or should have been discovered by the Recipient acting reasonably).

Section 7.03. Third-Party Claims . In addition to (but not in duplication of) its other indemnification obligations (if any) under the Separation and Distribution Agreement, this Agreement or any other Ancillary Agreement, the Recipient shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Provider, its Subsidiaries and each of their respective Representatives, and each of the successors and assigns of any of the foregoing (collectively, the “ Provider Indemnitees ”), from and against any and all claims of Third Parties relating to, arising out of or resulting from the Recipient’s use or receipt of the Services provided by the Provider hereunder, other than (a) Third Party Claims arising out of the gross negligence, willful misconduct or fraud of any Provider Indemnitee and (b) as set forth in Section 2.02(b) and Section 2.02(c) .

Section 7.04. Provider Indemnity . In addition to (but not in duplication of) its other indemnification obligations (if any) under the Separation and Distribution Agreement, this Agreement or any other Ancillary Agreement, the Provider shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Recipient, its Subsidiaries and each of their respective Representatives, and each of the successors and assigns of any of the foregoing (collectively, the “ Recipient Indemnitees ”), from and against any and all Liabilities relating to, arising out of or resulting from the sale, delivery, provision or use of any Services provided by such Provider hereunder, but only to the extent that such Liability relates to, arises out of or results from the Provider’s breach of the confidentiality obligations under Article VI, gross negligence, willful misconduct or fraud.

 

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Section 7.05. Indemnification Procedures . The procedures for indemnification set forth in Sections 4.4 and 4.5 of the Separation and Distribution Agreement shall govern claims for indemnification under this Agreement.

ARTICLE VIII

TRANSITION COMMITTEE

Section 8.01. Establishment . Pursuant to the Separation and Distribution Agreement, a Transition Committee is to be established by Parent and UpstreamCo to, among other things, monitor and manage matters arising out of or resulting from this Agreement. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing, each Party shall cause each member of the Transition Committee who is an employee, agent or other Representative of such Party to work in good faith to resolve any Dispute arising out of or relating in any way to this Agreement.

ARTICLE IX

MISCELLANEOUS

Section 9.01. Mutual Cooperation . Each Party shall, and shall cause its Subsidiaries to, cooperate with the other Party and its Subsidiaries in connection with the performance of the Services hereunder; provided , however , that such cooperation shall not unreasonably disrupt the normal operations of such Party or its Subsidiaries; and, provided , further , that this Section 9.01 shall not require such Party to incur any out-of-pocket costs or expenses unless and except as expressly provided in this Agreement or otherwise agreed to in writing by the Parties.

Section 9.02. Further Assurances . Subject to the terms of this Agreement, each Party shall take, or cause to be taken, any and all reasonable actions, including the execution, acknowledgment, filing and delivery of any and all documents and instruments that any other Party may reasonably request in order to effect the intent and purpose of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby.

Section 9.03. Audit Assistance . Each of the Parties and their respective Subsidiaries are or may be subject to regulation and audit by a Governmental Authority (including a Taxing Authority), standards organizations, customers or other parties to contracts with such Parties or their respective Subsidiaries under applicable Law, standards or contract provisions. If a Governmental Authority, standards organization, customer or other party to a contract with a Party or its Subsidiary exercises its right to examine or audit such Party’s or its Subsidiary’s books, records, documents or accounting practices and procedures pursuant to such applicable Law, standards or contract provisions, and such examination or audit relates to the Services, then the other Party shall provide, at the sole cost and expense of the requesting Party, all assistance reasonably requested by the Party that is subject to the examination or audit in responding to such examination or audits or requests for Information, to the extent that such assistance or Information is within the reasonable control of the cooperating Party and is related to the Services.

Section 9.04. Title to Intellectual Property . Except as expressly provided for under the terms of this Agreement, the Separation and Distribution Agreement or the Intellectual Property Agreements, the Recipient acknowledges that it shall acquire no right, title or interest (including

 

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any license rights or rights of use) in any intellectual property which is owned or licensed by the Provider, by reason of the provision of the Services hereunder. The Recipient shall not remove or alter any copyright, trademark, confidentiality or other proprietary notices that appear on any intellectual property owned or licensed by the Provider, and the Recipient shall reproduce any such notices on any and all copies thereof. The Recipient shall not attempt to decompile, translate, reverse engineer or make excessive copies of any intellectual property owned or licensed by the Provider, and the Recipient shall promptly notify the Provider of any such attempt, regardless of whether by the Recipient or any Third Party, of which the Recipient becomes aware.

Section 9.05. Independent Contractors . The Parties each acknowledge and agree that they are separate entities, each of which has entered into this Agreement for independent business reasons. The relationships of the Parties hereunder are those of independent contractors and nothing contained herein shall be deemed to create a joint venture, partnership or any other relationship between the Parties. Employees performing Services hereunder do so on behalf of, under the direction of, and as employees of, the Provider, and the Recipient shall have no right, power or authority to direct such employees, unless otherwise specified with respect to a particular Service on the Schedules hereto.

Section 9.06. Counterparts; Entire Agreement; Corporate Power .

(a) This Agreement may be executed in one or more counterparts, all of which shall be considered one and the same agreement, and shall become effective when one or more counterparts have been signed by each of the Parties and delivered to the other Party.

(b) This Agreement, the Separation and Distribution Agreement and the Ancillary Agreements and the Exhibits, Schedules and appendices hereto and thereto contain the entire agreement between the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, supersede all previous agreements, negotiations, discussions, writings, understandings, commitments and conversations with respect to such subject matter, and there are no agreements or understandings between the Parties other than those set forth or referred to herein or therein.

(c) Parent represents on behalf of itself and, to the extent applicable, each of its Subsidiaries, and UpstreamCo represents on behalf of itself and, to the extent applicable, each of its Subsidiaries, as follows:

(i) each such Person has the requisite corporate or other power and authority and has taken all corporate or other action necessary in order to execute, deliver and perform this Agreement and to consummate the transactions contemplated hereby; and

(ii) this Agreement has been duly executed and delivered by it and constitutes a valid and binding agreement of it and is enforceable in accordance with the terms hereof.

 

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Section 9.07. Governing Law . This Agreement (and any claims or disputes arising out of or related hereto or to the transactions contemplated hereby or to the inducement of any Party to enter herein, whether for breach of contract, tortious conduct or otherwise and whether predicated on common law, statute or otherwise) shall be governed by and construed and interpreted in accordance with the Laws of the State of Delaware, irrespective of the choice of Laws principles of the State of Delaware, including all matters of validity, construction, effect, enforceability, performance and remedies.

Section 9.08. Assignability . This Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the Parties and their respective successors and permitted assigns; provided , however , that neither Party may assign its rights or delegate its obligations under this Agreement without the express prior written consent of the other Party. Notwithstanding the foregoing, no such consent shall be required for the assignment of a Party’s rights and obligations under this Agreement in whole or in part in connection with a merger, consolidation or other business combination of a Party (or a Subsidiary of a Party) with or into any other Person or a sale of all or substantially all of the assets of a Party (or a Subsidiary of a Party) to another Person, in each case so long as the resulting, surviving or acquiring Person assumes all the obligations of the relevant Party under this Agreement with respect to such merged, consolidated or divested business by operation of Law or pursuant to an agreement in form and substance reasonably satisfactory to the other Party. Nothing herein is intended to, or shall be construed to, prohibit either Party or any of its Subsidiaries from being party to or undertaking a change of control. The Parties agree and acknowledge that consent is required to assign its rights or delegate its obligations under this Agreement to a business acquired (whether by acquisition of stock or assets) by a Party (or a Subsidiary of a Party) after the Effective Time of this Agreement.

Section 9.09. Third-Party Beneficiaries . Except for the indemnification rights under Article VII of any Provider Indemnitee or Recipient Indemnitee in their respective capacities as such, (a) the provisions of this Agreement are solely for the benefit of the Parties and are not intended to confer upon any other Person except the Parties any rights or remedies hereunder; and (b) there are no other third-party beneficiaries of this Agreement and this Agreement shall not provide any other Third Party with any remedy, claim, Liability, reimbursement, claim of action or other right in excess of those existing without reference to this Agreement.

Section 9.10. Notices . All notices, requests, claims, demands or other communications under this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be given or made (and shall be deemed to have been duly given or made upon receipt) by delivery in person, by overnight courier service, to the respective Parties at the following addresses (or at such other address for a Party as shall be specified in a notice given in accordance with this Section 9.10 ):

If to Parent, to:

Alcoa Inc.

390 Park Avenue

New York, NY 10022

Attention: Chief Legal Officer

and

Alcoa Inc.

390 Park Avenue

New York, NY 10022

Attention: Chief Financial Officer

 

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If to UpstreamCo, to:

Alcoa Upstream Corporation

[            ]

Attention: Chief Legal Officer

and

Alcoa Upstream Corporation

[            ]

Attention: Chief Financial Officer

Any Party may, by notice to the other Party, change the address to which such notices are to be given.

Section 9.11. Severability . If any provision of this Agreement or the application thereof to any Person or circumstance is determined by a court of competent jurisdiction to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remaining provisions hereof, or the application of such provision to Persons or circumstances or in jurisdictions other than those as to which it has been held invalid or unenforceable, shall remain in full force and effect and shall in no way be affected, impaired or invalidated thereby. Upon such determination, the Parties shall negotiate in good faith in an effort to agree upon such a suitable and equitable provision to effect the original intent of the Parties.

Section 9.12. Force Majeure . No Party shall be deemed in default of this Agreement for any delay or failure to fulfill any obligation hereunder (other than the obligation to pay money) so long as and to the extent to which any delay or failure in the fulfillment of such obligations is prevented, frustrated, hindered or delayed as a consequence of circumstances of Force Majeure. In the event of any such excused delay, the time for performance (other than the obligation to pay money) shall be extended for a period equal to the time lost by reason of the delay unless this Agreement has previously been terminated under Article V or under this Section 9.12 , provided that no Service Period may be extended to a date that is the twenty-fourth (24 th ) month anniversary of the Distribution Date. A Party claiming the benefit of this provision shall, as soon as reasonably practicable after the occurrence of any such Force Majeure, (a) provide written notice to the other Party of the nature and extent of such Force Majeure; and (b) use commercially reasonable efforts to remove any such causes and resume performance under this Agreement as soon as reasonably practicable (and in no event later than the date that the affected Party resumes providing analogous services to, or otherwise resumes analogous performance under any other agreement for, itself, its Affiliates or any Third Party) unless this Agreement has previously been terminated under Article V or this Section 9.12 . The Recipient shall be (i)

 

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relieved of the obligation to pay Charges for the affected Service(s) throughout the duration of such Force Majeure and (ii) entitled to permanently terminate such Service(s) without incurring Termination Charges if the delay or failure in providing such Services because of a Force Majeure shall continue to exist for more than thirty (30) consecutive days (it being understood that the Recipient shall not be required to provide any advance notice of such termination to the Provider).

Section 9.13. Headings . The Article, Section and Paragraph headings contained in this Agreement are for reference purposes only and shall not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

Section 9.14. Survival of Covenants . Except as expressly set forth in this Agreement, the covenants, representations and warranties and other agreements contained in this Agreement, and Liability for the breach of any obligations contained herein, shall survive the Effective Time and shall remain in full force and effect thereafter.

Section 9.15. Waivers of Default . Waiver by any Party of any default by the other Party of any provision of this Agreement shall not be deemed a waiver by the waiving Party of any subsequent or other default, nor shall it prejudice the rights of the waiving Party. No failure or delay by any Party in exercising any right, power or privilege under this Agreement shall operate as a waiver thereof, nor shall a single or partial exercise thereof prejudice any other or further exercise thereof or the exercise of any other right, power or privilege.

Section 9.16 Dispute Resolution .

(a) In the event of any controversy, dispute or claim (a “ Dispute ”) arising out of or relating to any Party’s rights or obligations under this Agreement (whether arising in contract, tort or otherwise), calculation or allocation of the costs of any Service or otherwise arising out of or relating in any way to this Agreement (including the interpretation or validity of this Agreement), the Parties will negotiate in good faith for a reasonable period of time (not less than 30 days) to resolve the Dispute. If the Parties are unable to resolve the Dispute, then such Dispute will be referred to the Transition Committee for resolution. Any Dispute that is not resolved by the Transition Committee after a reasonable period of time shall be resolved in accordance with the dispute resolution process referred to in Article VII of the Separation and Distribution Agreement.

(b) In any Dispute regarding the amount of a Charge or a Termination Charge, if such Dispute is finally resolved by the Transition Committee or pursuant to the dispute resolution process set forth or referred to in Section 9.16(a) and it is determined that the Charge or the Termination Charge, as applicable, that the Provider has invoiced the Recipient, and that the Recipient has paid to the Provider, is greater or less than the amount that the Charge or the Termination Charge, as applicable, should have been, then (i) if it is determined that the Recipient has overpaid the Charge or the Termination Charge, as applicable, the Provider shall within five (5) business days after such determination reimburse the Recipient an amount of cash equal to such overpayment; and (ii) if it is determined that the Recipient has underpaid the Charge or the Termination Charge, as applicable, the Recipient shall within five (5) business days after such determination reimburse the Provider an amount of cash equal to such underpayment. No Interest Payment will be applied to any payment pursuant to this Section 9.16 arising from to a good faith Dispute.

 

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Section 9.17. Amendments . No provisions of this Agreement or any Ancillary Agreement shall be deemed waived, amended, supplemented or modified by a Party, unless such waiver, amendment, supplement or modification is in writing and signed by the authorized representative of the Party against whom it is sought to enforce such waiver, amendment, supplement or modification.

Section 9.18. Precedence of Schedules . Each Schedule attached to or referenced in this Agreement is hereby incorporated into and shall form a part of this Agreement; provided , however , that the terms contained in such Schedule shall only apply with respect to the Services provided under that Schedule. In the event of a conflict between the terms contained in an individual Schedule and the terms in the body of this Agreement, the terms in the Schedule shall take precedence with respect to the Services under such Schedule only. No terms contained in individual Schedules shall otherwise modify the terms of this Agreement.

Section 9.19. Interpretation . In this Agreement, (a) words in the singular shall be deemed to include the plural and vice versa and words of one gender shall be deemed to include the other genders as the context requires; (b) the terms “hereof,” “herein,” and “herewith” and words of similar import shall, unless otherwise stated, be construed to refer to this Agreement as a whole (including all of the Schedules, Annexes and Exhibits hereto) and not to any particular provision of this Agreement; (c) Article, Section, Exhibit, Annex and Schedule references are to the Articles, Sections, Exhibits, Annexes and Schedules to this Agreement unless otherwise specified; (d) unless otherwise stated, all references to any agreement shall be deemed to include the exhibits, schedules and annexes to such agreement; (e) the word “including” and words of similar import when used in this Agreement shall mean “including, without limitation,” unless otherwise specified; (f) the word “or” shall not be exclusive; (g) unless otherwise specified in a particular case, the word “days” refers to calendar days; (h) references to “business day” shall mean any day other than a Saturday, a Sunday or a day on which banking institutions are generally authorized or required by law to close in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania or New York, New York; (i) references herein to this Agreement or any other agreement contemplated herein shall be deemed to refer to this Agreement or such other agreement as of the date on which it is executed and as it may be amended, modified or supplemented thereafter, unless otherwise specified; and (j) unless expressly stated to the contrary in this Agreement, all references to “the date hereof,” “the date of this Agreement,” “hereby” and “hereupon” and words of similar import shall all be references to [            ], 2016.

Section 9.20. Mutual Drafting . This Agreement shall be deemed to be the joint work product of the Parties and any rule of construction that a document shall be interpreted or construed against a drafter of such document shall not be applicable to this Agreement.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the Parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives as of the date first written above.

 

ALCOA INC.
By:    
  Name:
  Title:

 

ALCOA UPSTREAM CORPORATION
By:    
  Name:
  Title:

[ Signature Page to Transition Services Agreement ]

Exhibit 2.5

Form of

PATENT, KNOW-HOW, AND TRADE SECRET LICENSE AGREEMENT

This Patent, Know-How, and Trade Secret License Agreement (the “ Agreement ”) made and entered into as of this             day of             2016 (the “ Effective Date ”), by and between ALCOA USA CORP. , a corporation organized under the laws of Delaware (“ Licensor ”) and ARCONIC INC., a corporation organized under the laws of Pennsylvania (“ Licensee ”).

WHEREAS , Alcoa Upstream Corporation, the parent of Licensor, and Alcoa Inc. entered into a Separation and Distribution Agreement having an effective date of             (“Separation and Distribution Agreement”); unless specifically defined in this Agreement, any capitalized term in this Agreement shall have the meaning set forth in the Separation and Distribution Agreement.

WHEREAS , Licensor’s and Licensee’s businesses formerly operated as business units of Alcoa Inc.;

WHEREAS , as part of the Separation and Distribution Agreement, Licensor and Licensee are now two separate publicly traded companies;

WHEREAS , Licensee wishes to license from Licensor the right to use Licensor’s Technology as hereinafter defined below;

NOW THEREFORE , in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained in this Agreement and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, and intending to be legally bound hereby, Licensor and Licensee agree as follows:

Article 1. Definitions. As used in this Agreement, the following terms, whether used in the singular or plural, shall have the following meanings:

1.1 [Reserved]

1.2 “Confidential Information” means all materials, trade secrets, or other Intellectual Property and information, including, without limitation, proprietary information and materials (whether or not patentable) regarding the Technology which is disclosed at any time by Licensor to Licensee under this Agreement, including without limitation the Know-How and Trade Secrets.

1.3 “EVERCAST” means the alloy covered by patents/applications identified with matter no. 2014000304.

 

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1.4 “Heat Exchanger Patents” means those patents identified with matter nos. IP2001000592 and IP200003333.

1.5 “Improvement” has the meaning set forth in Section 2.2.

1.6 “Intellectual Property” means all works, including literary works, pictorial, graphic and sculptural works, architectural works, works of visual art, and any other work that may be the subject matter of copyright protection; advertising and marketing concepts; trademarks; information; data; formulas; designs; models; drawings; computer programs; including all documentation, related listings, design specifications, and flowcharts, trade secrets, and any inventions including all business processes, manufactures and compositions of matter and any other invention that may be the subject matter of patent protection; and all statutory protection obtained or obtainable thereon.

1.7 “Know-How and Trade Secrets” means proprietary know-how and trade secrets relating to the Licensed Products including, without limitation, the “R Nos.” and “C Alloys” set forth in Schedule 5.

1.8 “Licensed Products” means: (i) Foundry Products as defined in Schedule 1; (ii) Advanced Ceramic Products as defined in Schedule 2; (iii) C Alloys as defined in Schedule 3; (iv) Miscellaneous Products as defined in Schedule 4; (v) Heat Exchanger Products as defined in Schedule 6; and (vi) Soft Alloy Products as defined in Schedule 7.

1.9 “Licensor Patent Rights” means the United States and foreign patent applications (including provisional patent applications and PCT patent applications) and patents listed on Schedule 5 hereto, as well as the inventions described therein, all divisional applications and continuation applications, or continuations-in-part applications of such patent applications, all patents issuing from such applications, divisional applications and continuation applications, or continuations-in-part applications, and any reexamination or reissue patents of any such patents.

1.10 “Soft Alloy Patents” means those patents identified with matter nos. IP1998000030, IP2000000516 and IP2000003036.

1.11 “Technology” means, with respect to Licensed Products, the Licensor Patent Rights and the Know-How and Trade Secrets and, subject to clause 2.2, any Improvements thereto.

1.12 “Valid Claim” means a claim of any unexpired patent which shall not have been withdrawn or canceled, nor held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction in an unappealed decision.

 

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Article 2. Grant of Rights.

2.1 License Grants. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Licensor hereby grants to Licensee and Licensee hereby accepts the licenses for the Licensed Products as described in Schedules 1 through 4 and 6 through 7. To the extent the licenses granted to the Technology for the Licensed Products inadvertently omit or misallocate ownership of such Technology as between Licensor and Licensee, and further licenses to the Technology are reasonably necessary to give effect to the intent of the parties in entering into this Agreement, Licensor hereby grants to Licensee such further licenses to the Technology as are consistent with the terms of this Agreement and reasonably necessary to give effect to the intent of the parties.

2.2 Improvements. Other than non-de minimis Improvements (as hereinafter defined) for Advanced Ceramics Products as set out in Schedule 2 for which there shall be an obligation to share Improvements, there will be no requirement by either party to share or disclose to the other party Improvements that a party makes to the Technology in connection with the Licensed Products (each, an “ Improvement ”) All disclosure of Improvements shall be treated as Confidential Information pursuant to the provisions of Article 6 of this Agreement. With respect to such Improvements for Advanced Ceramics, the obligation to disclose Improvements shall end four (4) years after the Effective Date.

Article 3. Maintenance and Support. Licensee is solely responsible for providing all maintenance and support to its customers of the Licensed Products. Licensor has, and shall have, no obligation to provide any maintenance or support to Licensee or any of Licensee’s customers with respect to any Technology and/or Licensed Products.

Article 4. Patent Prosecution. The filing, prosecution, and maintenance of all Licensor Patent Rights shall be the primary responsibility of Licensor. In the event that Licensor elects to abandon any Licensor Patent Rights applicable to the Licensed Products, Licensor shall notify Licensee in writing and shall assign such Licensor Patent Rights to Licensee upon request without further consideration.

Article 5. RESERVED

Article 6. Confidential Information.

6.1 Treatment of Confidential Information. Licensee shall maintain the Confidential Information in confidence, using appropriate access control and physical security measures (including without limitation a “vault” system as currently utilized by Alcoa Inc.) to safeguard the confidentiality thereof, and shall not disclose, divulge or otherwise communicate such Confidential Information to others, except to exploit the Confidential Information for its

 

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own internal use, or use it for any purpose, except pursuant to, and in order to carry out, the terms and objectives of this Agreement, and hereby agrees to exercise commercially reasonable precautions to prevent and restrain the unauthorized disclosure of such Confidential Information by any of its directors, officers, employees, consultants, subcontractors, sublicensees, or agents. Prior to disclosure of Confidential Information to Licensee’s directors, officers, employees, consultants, subcontractors, sublicensees, or agents, Licensee will enter into written agreements with such parties that contain restrictions on the disclosure of confidential information that are at least as restrictive as the terms and conditions of this Agreement. With respect to Know-How and Trade Secrets, the obligations of confidentiality and nondisclosure imposed on the Licensee by this Agreement shall continue until the occurrence of one of the conditions set forth in Section 6.2. With respect to other forms of Confidential Information, the obligations of confidentiality and nondisclosure imposed on the Licensee by this Agreement shall extend for the longer of (a) two (2) years from the date of termination of this Agreement or (b) until the occurrence of one of the conditions set forth in Section 6.2. Licensor and Licensee also agree to maintain the terms and conditions of the Agreement in confidence in accordance with this Section 6.1 for so long as this Agreement remains in full force and effect.

6.2 Release of Obligations. The obligations of Licensee, and of its Affiliates’ directors, officers, employees and agents, with respect to any Confidential Information disclosed thereto by Licensor pursuant to this Agreement shall cease if Licensee can establish to the satisfaction of Licensor or, failing agreement by Licensor, of a court of competent jurisdiction (provided it is a court of last resort, the Parties have agreed to abandon all appeals or the time for filing an appeal has expired) that the Confidential Information (a) was legally known to or in the possession of Licensee, without obligation of confidentiality or non-use, at the time of disclosure to Licensee by Licensor; (b) legally is or has become part of the public domain through no fault of Licensee; (c) has been disclosed to Licensee by a third party on a non-confidential basis and without breaching any contractual, confidential or fiduciary obligation to Licensor or any law; or (d) is required to be disclosed pursuant to law or valid court order, provided that Licensee promptly notifies Licensor of such required disclosure and reasonably cooperates in any action by Licensor to limit the scope of the required disclosure. A general disclosure in the public domain, or possession by Licensee of general information, will not cause more specific (but related) information to be excluded as Confidential Information under one of the above exceptions; similarly, a combination of several pieces of information, where each piece of information individually is in the public domain or in the possession of Licensee, will not operate to exempt the combination as Confidential Information unless the combination itself is in the public domain.

6.3 Ownership and Return of Confidential Information. All Confidential Information disclosed pursuant to this Agreement, together with all copies, reproductions, summaries, evaluations, analyses, notes, reports or other records created by Licensee in respect of the Confidential Information and all other information, know-how, data and materials generated by the use of the Confidential Information shall be treated as Confidential Information of Licensor, shall be the sole and exclusive property of Licensor and shall be returned to Licensor by Licensee forthwith upon written request. Notwithstanding the above, one copy of such material may be retained in the legal files of Licensee solely for compliance purposes.

 

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Article 7. Acknowledgement and Obligations.

7.1 Ownership. Licensor will retain and own all right, title, and interest in and to the Licensor Patent Rights Know-How and Trade Secrets, including, for the avoidance of doubt, any Improvements made by Licensor. Licensee acknowledges the validity and ownership by Licensor of the Technology. This Agreement shall in no way be construed to grant Licensee any ownership rights in any of the Technology.

7.2 Assignment of Inventions. All rights to the Licensor Patent Rights Know-How and Trade Secrets and other Intellectual Property rights and materials now existing or to be obtained in the future, including Improvements, which are based on the Licensor Patent Rights and/or Know-How and Trade Secrets and which are made available to Licensee by Licensor in connection with this Agreement, and any derivative work thereof shall be the sole property of Licensor and its licensors, regardless of which party created the derivative works and Licensee acknowledges that any such materials are Confidential Information of, and proprietary to, Licensor. All inventions conceived and first actually reduced to practice solely by Licensor that are Improvements to Licensor Patent Rights Know-How and Trade Secrets, and all inventions to Licensor Patent Rights Know-How and Trade Secrets conceived and first actually reduced to practice by Licensor in collaboration with, or with the assistance of, Licensee and/or Licensee’s sublicensees as recognized under the U.S. law of inventorship shall be the property of Licensor and shall be disposed of by Licensor. Licensee hereby assigns and transfers, and shall cause any sublicensee, as the case may be, to assign and transfer, to Licensor, its successors and assigns, the entire right, title and interest it may have in and to any above-referenced materials and any inventions referenced in the immediately preceding sentence, including the right to apply for any letters patent thereon in the United States of America and in all other countries, including the right to claim the priority of the date of filing of any applications in the United States of America and in all other countries and including all continuation applications, continuation-in-part applications, divisional applications, extensions, invention registrations, inventors’ certificates, re-examinations, registrations, reissues, renewals, revalidations, substitutes, utility models and the like corresponding thereto, to the full end of the term or terms of such letters patent. At Licensor’s cost, Licensee shall execute or cause to be executed all documents and perform such acts as may be necessary, useful or convenient to secure or enforce for Licensor’s statutory protection including patent, trademark, trade secret or copyright protection throughout the world for all materials assigned to Licensor pursuant to this Section 7.2.

7.3 Third Party Infringement. Licensee shall promptly report in writing to Licensor during the term of this Agreement any: (a) known infringement or suspected infringement of any of the Licensor Patent Rights; or (b) unauthorized use or misappropriation of the Know-How and Trade Secrets by a third party of which it becomes aware, and shall provide Licensor with all available evidence supporting the infringement, suspected infringement or unauthorized use or

 

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misappropriation. Subject to the provisions of the final sentence of this Section 7.3 as to Licensor Patent Rights pertaining to Advanced Ceramics, Licensor shall have the sole and exclusive right to bring an infringement action or proceeding against any infringing third party, and, in the event that Licensor brings such an action or proceeding, Licensee shall cooperate and provide full information and reasonable assistance to Licensor and its counsel, at Licensor’s expense, in connection with any such action or proceeding. With respect to Licensor Patent Rights pertaining to Advanced Ceramics for non-smelting applications, in the event that Licensor declines to pursue a claim for third-party infringement of said Licensor Patent Rights, Licensee shall have the independent right to pursue such third-party infringement claim at Licensee’s sole expense.

Article 8. Representations and Warranties, Limitations of Liability and Disclaimers.

8.1 Mutual Representations. Each party hereto represents and warrants to the other that: (a) it has the full right and power to enter into and fully perform this Agreement in accordance with its terms; (b) this Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding agreement of such party, enforceable against such party in accordance with its terms; (c) it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations in the exercise and performance of its rights and obligations under this Agreement; and (d) its execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement throughout its duration: (i) does not require consent from any third party; (ii) will not violate (with the lapse of time or giving of notice or both) rights granted by such party to any third party or violate or otherwise interfere with the provisions of any agreement to which such party is a party or otherwise bound; (iii) will not preclude such party from complying with the provisions hereof; and (iv) will not violate any applicable law or regulation or judicial order.

8.2 No Warranty. Licensor, by this Agreement, makes no warranties or guarantees, either express or implied, arising by law or otherwise with regard to the Technology, the Licensor Patent Rights, the Know-How and Trade Secrets or Licensed Products. In particular, Licensor assumes no obligation and makes no representations or warranties hereunder, express or implied, in law or in fact, with respect to the utility, quality or characteristics of the Technology or any use or embodiment thereof or with respect to the use of any Licensed Product or method within the Licensor Patent Rights, or with respect to whether such Licensed Products or methods or any embodiments or modifications thereof would be in compliance with any federal, state or local laws, regulations, standards or criteria with respect to any claim which may arise in connection with the sale or use of Licensed Products pursuant to this Agreement, or with respect to the practice of any methods within the Licensor Patent Rights. LICENSOR SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS, AND WILL HAVE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY FROM THIS AGREEMENT WITH REGARD TO THE LICENSOR PATENT RIGHTS, KNOW-HOW OR LICENSED PRODUCTS FOR ANY (1) IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY; (2) IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE; (3) IMPLIED WARRANTY OF NONINFRINGEMENT; AND (4) IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY OTHER TYPE.

 

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8.3 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, LICENSOR DISCLAIMS AND SHALL HAVE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY TO LICENSEE FOR ANY TYPE OF INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR OTHERWISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT (WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR BREACH OF STATUTORY DUTY) OR OTHERWISE) EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, WHETHER ARISING UNDER THEORY OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE.

Article 9. Indemnification.

9.1 Indemnification by Licensee . Licensee will indemnify and hold Licensor harmless from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, losses, costs and expenses, including, without limitation, legal expenses and reasonable counsel fees, arising out of or incidental to or in any way resulting from: (a) Licensee’s commercialization, and any customer’s use, of Licensed Products; (b) Licensee’s unauthorized use and/or commercialization of the Technology and Licensed Products, and (c) any personal injury, death or property damage that arises out of or relates to the sale of Licensed Products.

9.2 Indemnification Procedure . Promptly after receipt by Licensor of a notice of commencement of any action involving the subject matter of the foregoing indemnity provisions under Section 9.1, Licensor will promptly notify Licensee of the commencement thereof. Failure promptly to so notify Licensee of any such claim shall not relieve Licensee of any such duty so to indemnify. Upon proper notification, Licensee shall have the right, but not the obligation, to control the defense of Licensor against any such third-party claims, utilizing counsel chosen in Licensee’s discretion, provided that Licensor may participate in any such defense, at its own expense, by separate counsel of its choice, and further provided that any such participation shall not limit Licensee’s right to control such defense. Notwithstanding anything contained in the foregoing sentence to the contrary, Licensee (a) shall not be entitled to have sole control over any third party claim that seeks an order, injunction or other equitable relief against Licensor; or any action that is the subject of such third party indemnification claim in which both Licensee and Licensor are named as parties and either Licensor or Licensee determines with advice of counsel that there may be one or more legal defenses available to it that are different from or additional to those available to the other party or that a conflict of interest between such parties may exist in respect of such action, and (b) shall obtain the prior written approval of Licensor before ceasing to defend against any third party indemnification claim or entering into any settlement, adjustment or compromise of such claim involving injunctive or similar equitable relief being asserted against Licensor. Licensor shall cooperate with Licensee in the provision of any such defense by providing to Licensee all such information, assistance and authority as may reasonably be requested by Licensee.

 

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Article 10. Term and Termination.

10.1 Term. This Agreement shall commence upon the Effective Date and continue until terminated as set forth in this Article 10.

10.2 Termination for Breach. Licensor and Licensee will be entitled to terminate this Agreement by written notice to the other party in the event the other party is in breach of any of its obligations hereunder and shall fail to remedy any such default within sixty (60) days after notice thereof by the non-breaching party.

10.3 Termination for Patent Expiration. The licenses granted under this Agreement shall terminate with respect to the Licensor Patent Rights upon the expiration of the last issued patent of the Licensor Patent Rights, including without limitation any issued patent for Improvements applicable to the Licensed Products. The licenses granted under this Agreement with respect to Know-How and Trade Secrets shall continue notwithstanding the expiration of the Licensor Patent Rights.

10.4 Termination Upon Bankruptcy. Either party may terminate this Agreement by written notice to the other in the event of: (a) the other party’s making assignment for the benefit of its creditors or filing a voluntary petition under any bankruptcy or insolvency law, under the reorganization or arrangement provisions of the United States Bankruptcy Code, or under the provisions of any law of like import; or (b) the filing of an involuntary petition against the other party under any bankruptcy or insolvency law, under the reorganization or arrangement provisions of the United States Bankruptcy Code, or under any law of like import; or (c) the appointment of a trustee or receiver for the party or its property.

10.5 Survival of Obligations; Return of Confidential Information . Notwithstanding any expiration or termination of this Agreement, Articles 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, this Section 10.5 and Article 11 shall survive and continue to be enforceable as set forth herein. No termination of this Agreement, in whole or in part, shall affect Licensor’s rights to reports and examination of Licensee’s books until all required reports have been made. Upon any expiration or termination of this Agreement, Licensee shall promptly return to Licensor all Confidential Information, and all copies thereof.

Article 11. Miscellaneous.

11.1 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of New York without regard to its conflicts of law principles.

 

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11.2 Jurisdiction and Venue . Each of the parties (a) submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of any state or federal court sitting in the State of New York, county of New York for any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement, (b) agrees that all claims in respect of the action or proceeding may be heard and determined in any such court, and (c) agrees not to bring any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement in any other court. Each of the parties hereto waives any defense of inconvenient forum to the maintenance of any action or proceeding so brought and waives any bond, surety or other security that might be required of any other party with respect thereto. Each party agrees that a final judgment in any action or proceeding so brought will be conclusive and may be enforced by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by law or at equity.

11.3 Waiver. The waiver by any party of a breach or a default of any provision of this Agreement by any other party shall not be construed as a waiver of any succeeding breach of the same or any other provision, nor shall any delay or omission on the part of a party to exercise or avail itself of any right, power or privilege that it has or may have hereunder operate as a waiver of any right, power or privilege by such party.

11.4 Waiver of Jury Trial. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW EACH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ALL RIGHT OF TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY MATTER ARISING HEREUNDER.

11.5 Notices. Any notice or other communication under this Agreement shall be effective when delivered in person or, if mailed, when deposited in the mail by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested or, if transmitted by facsimile, when faxed by means confirming receipt, addressed to the other party as follows:

 

If to Licensor:    If to Licensee:
Alcoa USA Corp.    Arconic Inc.
201 Isabella Street    201 Isabella Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212    Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Attn.: General Counsel    Attn: General Counsel

11.6 No Agency. Nothing herein shall be deemed to constitute Licensor, on the one hand, or Licensee, on the other hand, as the agent or representative of the other, or as joint venturers or partners for any purpose. Neither Licensor, on the one hand, nor Licensee, on the other hand, shall be responsible for the acts or omissions of the other. No party will have authority to speak for, represent or obligate the other party in any way without prior written authority from such other party.

 

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11.7 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the full understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior understandings and writings relating thereto. No waiver, alteration or modification of any of the provisions hereof shall be binding unless made in writing and signed by the parties.

11.8 Headings. The headings contained in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not be considered in construing this Agreement.

11.9 Severability. In the event that any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable because it is invalid or in conflict with any law of any relevant jurisdiction, the validity of the remaining provisions shall not be affected and the invalid provision shall be severed herefrom.

11.10 Assignment. This Agreement may not be assigned or transferred by operation of law, a change of control or otherwise by Licensee without the consent of Licensor which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.

11.11 Export Control and Requirements. Licensee agrees to comply with all applicable U.S. export control laws and regulations, specifically including, but not limited to, the requirements of the Arms Export Control Act, 22 U.S.C. 2751-2794, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. 120 et seq.; and the Export Administration Act, 50 U.S.C. 2401-2420, including the Export Administration Regulations, 15 C.F.R. 730-774; including the requirement for obtaining any export license or agreement, if applicable. Without limiting the foregoing, Licensee agrees that it will not transfer or disclose any information it receives from Licensor that constitutes an export controlled item, data, or service to foreign persons employed by or associated with, or under contract to Licensee or Licensee’s suppliers, without the authority of an export license, agreement, or applicable exemption or exception. Licensee shall immediately notify Licensor if it is, or becomes, listed in any Denied Parties List or if Licensee’s export privileges are otherwise denied, suspended or revoked in whole or in part by any U.S. Government entity or agency. Licensee, whether U.S. or foreign, engaged in the business of brokering, exporting or manufacturing (whether exporting or not) defense articles or furnishing defense services, or related technical data as defined on the United States Munitions List 22 C.F.R. Part 121, represents that it is registered with the Office of Defense Trade Controls as required by the ITAR.

11.12 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of such together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF , Licensee has caused this Agreement to be executed in its name by its properly and duly authorized officer or representative and Licensor has executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

 

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ALCOA USA CORP.    ARCONIC INC.

By:                                                                                                                             

(Signature)

  

By:                                                                                                                        

(Signature)

Name:                                                                                                                        

(Printed)

  

Name:                                                                                                                  

(Printed)

Title:                                                                                                                             Title:                                                                                                                   

 

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SCHEDULE 1:

FOUNDRY PRODUCTS

“Foundry Products” means products made using certain proprietary foundry alloys and processes, including without limitation SUPRACAST, VERSACAST, EZCAST, and EVERCAST SERIES packaging and heat exchanger products.

The license grant with respect to Technology pertaining to Foundry Products is a worldwide and non-exclusive (except as set forth below), royalty-free right and license (including a limited right to sublicense, as set forth below) to make and have made, to use and have used, to sell and have sold, to offer for sale and have offered for sale, to export and have exported, and to import and have imported the Foundry Products and to practice and use the Technology applicable to the Foundry Products.

With respect to Technology relating to Licensed Products pertaining to “commercial truck wheel applications” (defined as commercial truck wheels and commercial wheel hubs having carrying capacity greater than five tons) for EVERCAST alloy flow path variants, the license granted herein shall be exclusive, but the exclusivity shall terminate automatically on March 31, 2021 in the event that Licensee fails to achieve sales of such Licensed Products resulting in manufacturing of such Licensed Products at a minimum “run rate” of 500,000 pounds per year for such Licensed Products by December 31, 2020.

The license granted herein relating to Foundry Products shall not include any right to sublicense in any geographic area in which Licensor has a physical place of business. In any such country, Licensor will offer Licensee the first opportunity to purchase these alloys at competitive market terms. In the event that Licensee wishes to sublicense any Technology applicable to Foundry Products to a third party in a geographic area in which Licensor has no physical place of business as of the Effective Date, Licensee must obtain the prior written approval of Licensor, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld.

The Parties will not share any Improvements to the Foundry Products.

 

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SCHEDULE 2:

ADVANCED CERAMICS PRODUCTS

“Advanced Ceramics Products” means products made using certain proprietary advanced ceramic processes but excluding Technology pertaining to Boron Nitride.

The license granted with respect to Technology pertaining to Advanced Ceramics Products is a worldwide, exclusive, royalty-free right and license (with the right to sublicense) to make and have made, to use and have used, to sell and have sold, to offer for sale and have offered for sale, to export and have exported, and to import and have imported Advance Ceramics Products outside of smelting, refining, smelting molten metal processing, ceramic armor, TiB2 applications in electronics tooling and TiB2 applications in semi-conductor tooling applications.

The Licensor and Licensee shall each have nonexclusive rights with respect to production of non-smelting, molten metal products.

For a period of four (4) years following the Effective Date, subject to obligations of confidentiality, each party will provide the other with details of Improvements relating to the vertical reactor only. Each party agrees to license and hereby licenses to the other party any such Improvements on a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free and perpetual basis.

The Licensor will provide the Licensee with access to complete engineering and electrical drawings for all vertical reactor equipment and copies of all laboratory reports relating to the vertical reactor generated prior to the Effective Date. All such drawings and laboratory reports will be considered “Confidential Information” for the purposes of Articles 1.1 and 6.

The Licensor will grant access to the vertical reactor to the Licensee to produce powders for the Licensee’s commercialization efforts. The Licensee will pay the Licensor’s then current overhead rate to the Licensor for such access to the vertical reactor. The Licensee’s access to the vertical reactor during 2017 will be limited to approximately 50% of the vertical reactor’s available time and approximately 25% of the vertical reactor’s available time in 2018. The Licensee will not have access to the vertical reactor after 2018. The Licensee acknowledges that the vertical reactor is subject to three-months’ downtime each year due to the need to change tubes. If the Licensee does not utilize its access to the vertical reactor as granted in this Schedule 2 then the Licensor is free to use this time. The Licensee will provide the Licensor with a rolling two-month forward looking schedule of its desired access time to the vertical reactor.

 

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SCHEDULE 3:

C ALLOYS

C Alloys means certain proprietary alloys described in Schedule 5.

The license grant with respect to Technology pertaining to C Alloys is a worldwide and non-exclusive (except as set forth below), royalty-free right and license (including a limited right to sublicense, as set forth below) to make and have made, to use and have used, to sell and have sold, to offer for sale and have offered for sale, to export and have exported, and to import and have imported the C Alloys and to practice and use the Technology applicable to the C Alloys.

With respect to those Licensor Patent Rights relating to “commercial truck wheel applications” (as that term is defined in Schedule 1) wheel applications for EVERCAST alloy flow path variants, the license granted herein shall be exclusive, but the exclusivity shall terminate automatically on March 31, 2021 in the event that Licensee fails to achieve sales of such Licensed Products resulting in manufacturing of such Licensed Products at a minimum “run rate” of 500,000 pounds per year for such Licensed Products by December 31, 2020.

The license granted herein relating to C Alloys shall not include any right to sublicense in any geographic area in which Licensor has a physical place of business. In any such country, Licensor will offer Licensee the first opportunity to purchase these alloys at competitive market terms. In the event that Licensee wishes to sublicense any Technology applicable to C Alloys to a third party in a geographic area in which Licensor has no physical place of business as of the Effective Date, Licensee must obtain the prior written approval of Licensor, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld. In the event that Licensor approves a proposed sublicense, such sublicenses shall be subject to a royalty equivalent to             % of             .

 

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SCHEDULE 4:

MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCTS

Miscellaneous Products means products made using miscellaneous proprietary methods and/or processes, including but not limited to R nos. and any and all material, product, service, procedure, or kit (including work-in process) whose manufacture, use, or sale practices any Valid Claim or pending claim within the Licensor Patent Rights or is based on or otherwise uses any of the Technology, including without limitation, any product made using the methods claimed in any issued or pending claim within the Licensor Patent Rights.

The license grant with respect to Technology pertaining to Miscellaneous Products is a worldwide, non-exclusive, royalty-free right and license (with no right to sublicense) to make and have made, to use and have used, to sell and have sold, to offer for sale and have offered for sale, to export and have exported, and to import and have imported Miscellaneous Products and to practice and use the Technology applicable to Miscellaneous Products.

To the extent any Miscellaneous Products are comprised of rolling mill technology, Licensor will not engage in customer trials or qualifications or customer negotiations for aerospace, automotive, or brazing sheet, with the exception of Automotive Sheet (as defined below) at the Ma’aden Saudi Arabia facility currently operated by Licensor and its joint venturer.

“Automotive Sheet” means materials used in a variety of components and assemblies that are utilized to construct a completed vehicle. Applications include parts of the Body-in-White (BIW) structure, the closure panels (doors, hoods, fenders, deck lids, roofs), the engine compartment, the passenger compartment, the exhaust and supporting heat management systems and miscellaneous bracketry/ reinforcements. Typical alloys used for Automotive Sheet purposes include the 5XXX (non-heat treatable) and 6XXX (heat treatable) alloy families. Structural applications (and some closure panels) of Automotive Sheet also typically include the requirement for the sheet surface to be chemically treated prior to the vehicle assembly process. Automotive Sheet includes automotive sheet material manufactured using both the direct chill ingot manufacturing process as well using the Micromill™ alloys and process.

 

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SCHEDULE 5:

Licensor Patent Rights; Know-How and Trade Secrets

[See attached]

 

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SCHEDULE 6:

Heat Exchanger Patents

“Heat Exchanger Products” means those products falling within the scope of at least claim of the Heat Exchanger Patents.

The license grant to Heat Exchanger Patents is a worldwide and exclusive (as between the Parties), royalty-free right and license — with no right to sublicense — to make and have made, to use and have used, to sell and have sold and to import and have imported products reliant on Technology pertaining to Heat Exchanger Products and to practice and use the Technology applicable to Heat Exchanger Products . In addition, with respect to those Licensor Patent Rights relating to Heat Exchanger Patents, the license granted herein excludes extruded heat exchanger tubing products reliant upon the Heat Exchanger Patents or covered by an active claim within the Heat Exchanger Patents.

 

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SCHEDULE 7:

Soft Alloy Patents

“Soft Alloy Products” means those products falling within the scope of at least claim of the Soft Alloy Patents.

The license grant to Soft Alloy Patents is a worldwide and exclusive (as between the Parties), royalty-free right and license — with no right to sublicense — to make and have made, to use and have used, to sell and have sold and to import and have imported products reliant on Technology pertaining to Soft Alloy Products and to practice and use the Technology applicable to Soft Alloy Products .

 

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Exhibit 2.6

FORM OF

PATENT, KNOW-HOW, AND TRADE SECRET LICENSE AGREEMENT

This Patent, Know-How, and Trade Secret License Agreement (the “ Agreement ”) made and entered into as of this             day of             2016 (the “ Effective Date ”), by and between ARCONIC INC., a corporation organized under the laws of Pennsylvania (“ Licensor ”) and ALCOA USA CORP. , a corporation organized under the laws of Delaware (“ Licensee ”).

WHEREAS , Alcoa Upstream Corporation, the parent of Licensee, and Alcoa Inc. a Separation and Distribution Agreement having an effective date of             (“Separation and Distribution Agreement”); unless specifically defined in this Agreement, any capitalized term in this Agreement shall have the meaning set forth in the Separation and Distribution Agreement.

WHEREAS , Licensor’s and Licensee’s businesses formerly operated as business units of Alcoa Inc.;

WHEREAS , as part of the Separation and Distribution Agreement, Licensor and Licensee are now two separate publicly traded companies;

WHEREAS , Licensee wishes to license from Licensor the right to use Licensor’s Technology as hereinafter defined below;

NOW THEREFORE , in consideration of the mutual covenants and promises contained in this Agreement and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, and intending to be legally bound hereby, Licensor and Licensee agree as follows:

Article 1. Definitions. As used in this Agreement, the following terms, whether used in the singular or plural, shall have the following meanings:

1.1 “Confidential Information” means all materials, trade secrets, or other Intellectual Property and information, including, without limitation, proprietary information and materials (whether or not patentable) regarding the Technology which is disclosed at any time by Licensor to Licensee under this Agreement, including without limitation the Know-How and Trade Secrets.

1.2 “Improvement” means non-de-minimis improvements made to a Technology.

1.3 “Intellectual Property” means all works, including literary works, pictorial, graphic and sculptural works, architectural works, works of visual art, and any other work that may be the subject matter of copyright protection; advertising and marketing concepts; trademarks; information; data; formulas; designs; models; drawings; computer programs; including all documentation, related listings, design specifications, and flowcharts, trade secrets, and any inventions including all business processes, manufactures and compositions of matter and any other invention that may be the subject matter of patent protection; and all statutory protection obtained or obtainable thereon.

 

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1.4 “Know-How and Trade Secrets” means proprietary know-how and trade secrets relating to the Licensed Products including, without limitation, the “R Nos.” and set forth in Schedule 4 and “C Alloys” set forth in Schedule 5.

1.5 “Licensed Products” shall mean: (i) IDS and IDDA Products (as defined in Schedule 1), (ii) NEWT Processes and Products (as defined in Schedule 2), and (iii) Miscellaneous Products (as defined in Schedule 3).

1.6 “Licensor Patent Rights” means the United States and foreign patent applications (including provisional patent applications and PCT patent applications) and patents listed on Schedule 4 hereto, as well as the inventions described therein, all divisional applications and continuation applications, or continuations-in-part applications of such patent applications, all patents issuing from such applications, divisional applications and continuation applications, or continuations-in-part applications, and any reexamination or reissue patents of any such patents.

1.7 “Technology” means, with respect to Licensed Products, the Licensor Patent Rights and the Know-How and Trade Secrets and, subject to clause 2.2, any Improvements thereto.

1.8 “Valid Claim” means a claim of any unexpired patent which shall not have been withdrawn or canceled, nor held invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction in an unappealed decision.

Article 2. Grant of Rights.

2.1 License Grants. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Licensor hereby grants to Licensee and Licensee hereby accepts the licenses for the Licensed Products as described in Schedules 1, 2, 3, and 5. To the extent the licenses granted to the Technology for the Licensed Products inadvertently omit or misallocate ownership of such Technology as between Licensor and Licensee, and further licenses to the Technology are reasonably necessary to give effect to the intent of the parties in entering into this Agreement, Licensor hereby grants to Licensee such further licenses to the Technology as are consistent with the terms of this Agreement and reasonably necessary to give effect to the intent of the parties.

2.2 Improvements. There is no requirement by either party to share or disclose to the other party Improvements that a party makes to the Technology in connection with the Licensed Products. Licensee shall have the right during the term of this Agreement and always subject to the terms herein, including, without limitation, the terms of Article 7, to modify, improve and otherwise create derivative works of the Technology applicable to Miscellaneous Products. For the purpose of this Agreement any such Licensee modification, improvement or creation of derivative work using the Technology shall be considered an Improvement.

 

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Article 3. Maintenance and Support . Licensee is solely responsible for providing all maintenance and support to its customers of the Licensed Products. Licensor has, and shall have, no obligation to provide any maintenance or support to Licensee or any of Licensee’s customers with respect to any Technology and/or Licensed Products.

Article 4. Patent Prosecution. The filing, prosecution, and maintenance of all Licensor Patent Rights shall be the primary responsibility of Licensor. In the event that Licensor elects to abandon any Licensor Patent Rights applicable to the Licensed Products, Licensor shall notify Licensee in writing and shall assign such Licensor Patent Rights to Licensee upon request without further consideration.

Article 5. [Reserved].

Article 6. Confidential Information.

6.1 Treatment of Confidential Information. Licensee shall maintain the Confidential Information in confidence, using appropriate access control and physical security measures (including without limitation a “vault” system as currently utilized by Alcoa Inc.) to safeguard the confidentiality thereof and shall not disclose, divulge or otherwise communicate such Confidential Information to others, except to exploit the Confidential Information for its own internal use, or use it for any purpose, except pursuant to, and in order to carry out, the terms and objectives of this Agreement, and hereby agrees to exercise commercially reasonable precautions to prevent and restrain the unauthorized disclosure of such Confidential Information by any of its directors, officers, employees, consultants, subcontractors, sublicensees, or agents. Prior to disclosure of Confidential Information to Licensee’s directors, officers, employees, consultants, subcontractors, sublicensees, or agents, Licensee will enter into written agreements with such parties that contain restrictions on the disclosure of confidential information that are at least as restrictive as the terms and conditions of this Agreement. With respect to Know-How and Trade Secrets, the obligations of confidentiality and nondisclosure imposed on the Licensee by this Agreement shall continue until the occurrence of one of the conditions set forth in Section 6.2. With respect to other forms of Confidential Information, the obligations of confidentiality and nondisclosure imposed on the Licensee by this Agreement shall extend for the longer of (a) two (2) years from the date of termination of this Agreement or (b) until the occurrence of one of the conditions set forth in Section 6.2. Licensor and Licensee also agree to maintain the terms and conditions of the Agreement in confidence in accordance with this Section 6.1 for so long as this Agreement remains in full force and effect.

6.2 Release of Obligations. The obligations of Licensee, and of its Affiliates’ directors, officers, employees and agents, with respect to any Confidential Information disclosed thereto by Licensor pursuant to this Agreement shall cease if Licensee can establish to the satisfaction of Licensor or, failing agreement by Licensor, of a court of competent jurisdiction (provided it is a court of last resort, the Parties have agreed to abandon all appeals or the time for filing an appeal has expired) that the Confidential Information (a) was legally known to or in the possession of Licensee, without obligation of confidentiality or non-use, at the time of disclosure to Licensee by Licensor; (b) legally is or has become part of the public domain through no fault of Licensee; (c) has been disclosed to Licensee by a third party on a non-confidential basis and

 

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without breaching any contractual, confidential or fiduciary obligation to Licensor or any law; or (d) is required to be disclosed pursuant to law or valid court order, provided that Licensee promptly notifies Licensor of such required disclosure and reasonably cooperates in any action by Licensor to limit the scope of the required disclosure. A general disclosure in the public domain, or possession by Licensee of general information, will not cause more specific (but related) information to be excluded as Confidential Information under one of the above exceptions; similarly, a combination of several pieces of information, where each piece of information individually is in the public domain or in the possession of Licensee, will not operate to exempt the combination as Confidential Information unless the combination itself is in the public domain.

6.3 Ownership and Return of Confidential Information. All Confidential Information disclosed pursuant to this Agreement, together with all copies, reproductions, summaries, evaluations, analyses, notes, reports or other records created by Licensee in respect of the Confidential Information and all other information, know-how, data and materials generated by the use of the Confidential Information shall be treated as Confidential Information of Licensor, shall be the sole and exclusive property of Licensor and shall be returned to Licensor by Licensee forthwith upon written request. Notwithstanding the above, one copy of such material may be retained in the legal files of Licensee solely for compliance purposes.

Article 7. Acknowledgement and Obligations.

7.1 Ownership. Licensor will retain and own all right, title, and interest in and to the Licensor Patent Rights Know-How and Trade Secrets, including, for the avoidance of doubt, any Improvements made by Licensor. Licensee acknowledges the validity and ownership by Licensor of the Technology. This Agreement shall in no way be construed to grant Licensee any ownership rights in any of the Technology.

7.2 Assignment of Inventions. All rights to the Licensor Patent Rights Know-How and Trade Secrets and other Intellectual Property rights and materials now existing or to be obtained in the future, including Improvements, which are based on the Licensor Patent Rights and/or Know-How and Trade Secrets and which are made available to Licensee by Licensor in connection with this Agreement, and any derivative work thereof shall be the sole property of Licensor and its licensors, regardless of which party created the derivative works and Licensee acknowledges that any such materials are Confidential Information of, and proprietary to, Licensor. All inventions conceived and first actually reduced to practice solely by Licensor that are Improvements to Licensor Patent Rights Know-How and Trade Secrets, and all inventions to Licensor Patent Rights Know-How and Trade Secrets conceived and first actually reduced to practice by Licensor in collaboration with, or with the assistance of, Licensee and/or Licensee’s sublicensees as recognized under the U.S. law of inventorship shall be the property of Licensor and shall be disposed of by Licensor. Licensee hereby assigns and transfers, and shall cause any sublicensee, as the case may be, to assign and transfer, to Licensor, its successors and assigns, the entire right, title and interest it may have in and to any above-referenced materials and any inventions referenced in the immediately preceding sentence, including the right to apply for any letters patent thereon in the United States of America and in all other countries, including the

 

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right to claim the priority of the date of filing of any applications in the United States of America and in all other countries and including all continuation applications, continuation-in-part applications, divisional applications, extensions, invention registrations, inventors’ certificates, re-examinations, registrations, reissues, renewals, revalidations, substitutes, utility models and the like corresponding thereto, to the full end of the term or terms of such letters patent. At Licensor’s cost, Licensee shall execute or cause to be executed all documents and perform such acts as may be necessary, useful or convenient to secure or enforce for Licensor’s statutory protection including patent, trademark, trade secret or copyright protection throughout the world for all materials assigned to Licensor pursuant to this Section 7.2.

7.3 Third Party Infringement. Licensee shall promptly report in writing to Licensor during the term of this Agreement any: (a) known infringement or suspected infringement of any of the Licensor Patent Rights; or (b) unauthorized use or misappropriation of the Know-How and Trade Secrets by a third party of which it becomes aware, and shall provide Licensor with all available evidence supporting the infringement, suspected infringement or unauthorized use or misappropriation. Licensor shall have the sole and exclusive right to bring an infringement action or proceeding against any infringing third party, and, in the event that Licensor brings such an action or proceeding, Licensee shall cooperate and provide full information and reasonable assistance to Licensor and its counsel, at Licensor’s expense, in connection with any such action or proceeding.

Article 8. Representations and Warranties, Limitations of Liability and Disclaimers.

8.1 Mutual Representations. Each party hereto represents and warrants to the other that: (a) it has the full right and power to enter into and fully perform this Agreement in accordance with its terms; (b) this Agreement constitutes a legal, valid and binding agreement of such party, enforceable against such party in accordance with its terms; (c) it will comply with all applicable laws and regulations in the exercise and performance of its rights and obligations under this Agreement; and (d) its execution, delivery and performance of this Agreement throughout its duration: (i) does not require consent from any third party; (ii) will not violate (with the lapse of time or giving of notice or both) rights granted by such party to any third party or violate or otherwise interfere with the provisions of any agreement to which such party is a party or otherwise bound; (iii) will not preclude such party from complying with the provisions hereof; and (iv) will not violate any applicable law or regulation or judicial order.

8.2 No Warranty. Licensor, by this Agreement, makes no warranties or guarantees, either express or implied, arising by law or otherwise with regard to the Technology, the Licensor Patent Rights, the Know-How and Trade Secrets or Licensed Products. In particular, Licensor assumes no obligation and makes no representations or warranties hereunder, express or implied, in law or in fact, with respect to the utility, quality or characteristics of the Technology or any use or embodiment thereof or with respect to the use of any Licensed Product or method within the Licensor Patent Rights, or with respect to whether such Licensed Products or methods or any embodiments or modifications thereof would be in compliance with any federal, state or local laws, regulations, standards or criteria with respect to any claim which may arise in connection with the sale or use of Licensed Products pursuant to this Agreement, or with

 

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respect to the practice of any methods within the Licensor Patent Rights. LICENSOR SPECIFICALLY DISCLAIMS, AND WILL HAVE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY FROM THIS AGREEMENT WITH REGARD TO THE LICENSOR PATENT RIGHTS, KNOW-HOW OR LICENSED PRODUCTS FOR ANY (1) IMPLIED WARRANTY OF MERCHANTABILITY; (2) IMPLIED WARRANTY OF FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE; (3) IMPLIED WARRANTY OF NONINFRINGEMENT; AND (4) IMPLIED WARRANTY OF ANY OTHER TYPE.

8.3 LIMITATION OF LIABILITY. TO THE MAXIMUM EXTENT PERMITTED BY LAW, LICENSOR DISCLAIMS AND SHALL HAVE NO OBLIGATION OR LIABILITY TO LICENSEE FOR ANY TYPE OF INDIRECT, INCIDENTAL, SPECIAL, EXEMPLARY, PUNITIVE OR CONSEQUENTIAL DAMAGES ARISING OUT OF ANY BREACH OF WARRANTY OR OTHERWISE UNDER THIS AGREEMENT (WHETHER IN CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE OR BREACH OF STATUTORY DUTY) OR OTHERWISE) EVEN IF ADVISED OF THE POSSIBILITY OF SUCH DAMAGES, WHETHER ARISING UNDER THEORY OF CONTRACT, TORT (INCLUDING NEGLIGENCE), STRICT LIABILITY OR OTHERWISE.

Article 9. Indemnification.

9.1 Indemnification by Licensee . Licensee will indemnify and hold Licensor harmless from and against any and all claims, damages, liabilities, losses, costs and expenses, including, without limitation, legal expenses and reasonable counsel fees, arising out of or incidental to or in any way resulting from: (a) Licensee’s commercialization, and any customer’s use, of Licensed Products; (b) Licensee’s unauthorized use and/or commercialization of the Technology and Licensed Products; and (c) any personal injury, death or property damage that arises out of or relates to the sale of Licensed Products.

9.2 Indemnification Procedure . Promptly after receipt by Licensor of a notice of commencement of any action involving the subject matter of the foregoing indemnity provisions under Section 9.1, Licensor will promptly notify Licensee of the commencement thereof. Failure promptly to so notify Licensee of any such claim shall not relieve Licensee of any such duty so to indemnify. Upon proper notification, Licensee shall have the right, but not the obligation, to control the defense of Licensor against any such third-party claims, utilizing counsel chosen in Licensee’s discretion, provided that Licensor may participate in any such defense, at its own expense, by separate counsel of its choice, and further provided that any such participation shall not limit Licensee’s right to control such defense. Notwithstanding anything contained in the foregoing sentence to the contrary, Licensee (a) shall not be entitled to have sole control over any third party claim that seeks an order, injunction or other equitable relief against Licensor; or any action that is the subject of such third party indemnification claim in which both Licensee and Licensor are named as parties and either Licensor or Licensee determines with advice of counsel that there may be one or more legal defenses available to it that are different from or additional to those available to the other party or that a conflict of interest between such parties may exist in respect of such action, and (b) shall obtain the prior written approval of Licensor before ceasing to defend against any third party indemnification claim or entering into any settlement, adjustment or compromise of such claim involving injunctive or similar equitable relief being asserted against Licensor. Licensor shall cooperate with Licensee in the provision of any such defense by providing to Licensee all such information, assistance and authority as may reasonably be requested by Licensee.

 

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Article 10. Term and Termination.

10.1 Term. This Agreement shall commence upon the Effective Date and continue until terminated as set forth in this Article 10.

10.2 Termination for Breach. Licensor and Licensee will be entitled to terminate this Agreement by written notice to the other party in the event the other party is in breach of any of its obligations hereunder and shall fail to remedy any such default within sixty (60) days after notice thereof by the non-breaching party.

10.3 Termination for Patent Expiration. The licenses granted under this Agreement shall terminate with respect to the Licensor Patent Rights upon the expiration of the last issued patent of the Licensor Patent Rights, including without limitation any issued patent for Improvements applicable to the Licensed Products. The licenses granted under this Agreement with respect to Know-How and Trade Secrets shall continue notwithstanding the expiration of the Licensor Patent Rights.

10.4 Termination Upon Bankruptcy. Either party may terminate this Agreement by written notice to the other in the event of: (a) the other party’s making assignment for the benefit of its creditors or filing a voluntary petition under any bankruptcy or insolvency law, under the reorganization or arrangement provisions of the United States Bankruptcy Code, or under the provisions of any law of like import; or (b) the filing of an involuntary petition against the other party under any bankruptcy or insolvency law, under the reorganization or arrangement provisions of the United States Bankruptcy Code, or under any law of like import; or (c) the appointment of a trustee or receiver for the party or its property.

10.5 Survival of Obligations; Return of Confidential Information. Notwithstanding any expiration or termination of this Agreement, Articles 1, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, this Section 10.5 and Article 11 shall survive and continue to be enforceable as set forth herein. No termination of this Agreement, in whole or in part, shall affect Licensor’s rights to reports and examination of Licensee’s books until all required reports have been made. Upon any expiration or termination of this Agreement, Licensee shall promptly return to Licensor all Confidential Information, and all copies thereof.

Article 11. Miscellaneous.

11.1 Governing Law. This Agreement shall be governed by and interpreted in accordance with the laws of the State of New York without regard to its conflicts of law principles.

 

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11.2 Jurisdiction and Venue . Each of the parties (a) submits to the exclusive jurisdiction of any state or federal court sitting in the State of New York, county of New York for any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement, (b) agrees that all claims in respect of the action or proceeding may be heard and determined in any such court, and (c) agrees not to bring any action or proceeding arising out of or relating to this Agreement in any other court. Each of the parties hereto waives any defense of inconvenient forum to the maintenance of any action or proceeding so brought and waives any bond, surety or other security that might be required of any other party with respect thereto. Each party agrees that a final judgment in any action or proceeding so brought will be conclusive and may be enforced by suit on the judgment or in any other manner provided by law or at equity.

11.3 Waiver. The waiver by any party of a breach or a default of any provision of this Agreement by any other party shall not be construed as a waiver of any succeeding breach of the same or any other provision, nor shall any delay or omission on the part of a party to exercise or avail itself of any right, power or privilege that it has or may have hereunder operate as a waiver of any right, power or privilege by such party.

11.4 Waiver of Jury Trial. TO THE FULLEST EXTENT PERMITTED BY APPLICABLE LAW EACH PARTY HEREBY IRREVOCABLY WAIVES ALL RIGHT OF TRIAL BY JURY IN ANY ACTION, PROCEEDING OR COUNTERCLAIM ARISING OUT OF OR IN CONNECTION WITH THIS AGREEMENT OR ANY MATTER ARISING HEREUNDER.

11.5 Notices. Any notice or other communication under this Agreement shall be effective when delivered in person or, if mailed, when deposited in the mail by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested or, if transmitted by facsimile, when faxed by means confirming receipt, addressed to the other party as follows:

 

If to Licensor:    If to Licensee:
Arconic Inc.    Alcoa USA Corp.
201 Isabella Street    201 Isabella Street
Pittsburgh, PA 15212    Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Attn.: General Counsel    Attn.: General Counsel

11.6 No Agency. Nothing herein shall be deemed to constitute Licensor, on the one hand, or Licensee, on the other hand, as the agent or representative of the other, or as joint venturers or partners for any purpose. Neither Licensor, on the one hand, nor Licensee, on the other hand, shall be responsible for the acts or omissions of the other. No party will have authority to speak for, represent or obligate the other party in any way without prior written authority from such other party.

11.7 Entire Agreement. This Agreement contains the full understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior understandings and writings relating thereto. No waiver, alteration or modification of any of the provisions hereof shall be binding unless made in writing and signed by the parties.

 

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11.8 Headings. The headings contained in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not be considered in construing this Agreement.

11.9 Severability. In the event that any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable because it is invalid or in conflict with any law of any relevant jurisdiction, the validity of the remaining provisions shall not be affected and the invalid provision shall be severed herefrom.

11.10 Assignment. This Agreement may not be assigned or transferred by operation of law, a change of control or otherwise by Licensee without the consent of Licensor which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld.

11.11 Export Control and Requirements. Licensee agrees to comply with all applicable U.S. export control laws and regulations, specifically including, but not limited to, the requirements of the Arms Export Control Act, 22 U.S.C. 2751-2794, including the International Traffic in Arms Regulation (ITAR), 22 C.F.R. 120 et seq.; and the Export Administration Act, 50 U.S.C. 2401-2420, including the Export Administration Regulations, 15 C.F.R. 730-774; including the requirement for obtaining any export license or agreement, if applicable. Without limiting the foregoing, Licensee agrees that it will not transfer or disclose any information it receives from Licensor that constitutes an export controlled item, data, or service to foreign persons employed by or associated with, or under contract to Licensee or Licensee’s suppliers, without the authority of an export license, agreement, or applicable exemption or exception. Licensee shall immediately notify Licensor if it is, or becomes, listed in any Denied Parties List or if Licensee’s export privileges are otherwise denied, suspended or revoked in whole or in part by any U.S. Government entity or agency. Licensee, whether U.S. or foreign, engaged in the business of brokering, exporting or manufacturing (whether exporting or not) defense articles or furnishing defense services, or related technical data as defined on the United States Munitions List 22 C.F.R. Part 121, represents that it is registered with the Office of Defense Trade Controls as required by the ITAR.

11.12 Counterparts. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of such together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF , Licensee has caused this Agreement to be executed in its name by its properly and duly authorized officer or representative and Licensor has executed this Agreement as of the date first above written.

 

ARCONIC INC.     ALCOA USA CORP.
By:  

 

(Signature)

    By:  

 

(Signature)

Name:  

 

(Printed)

    Name:  

 

(Printed)

Title:  

 

    Title:  

 

 

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SCHEDULE 1

IDS AND IDDA PRODUCTS

“IDS and IDDA Products” shall mean certain proprietary in-duct scrubber and Improved Dilute Dual Alkaline (“IDDA”) products embodying the IDS and IDDA Technology.

The license grant with respect to Technology pertaining to the IDS and IDDA Products is a worldwide, non-exclusive, and royalty-free right and license (with no right to sublicense) to make and have made, to use and have used, to export and have exported, and to import and have imported the IDS and IDDA Products and to practice and use the Technology applicable to the IDS and IDDA Products, as necessary to install the IDS and IDDA Products at any current or future Licensee facility, including any joint ventures of which Licensee becomes a part.

At Licensee’s request, if Licensee requires construction, start-up or ongoing maintenance assistance at a new or existing Licensee site (including a joint venture site), Licensee and Licensor will use commercially reasonable efforts to enter into a commercial, arm’s-length agreement for Licensor to provide these services to Licensee. Licensee and Licensor will act in good faith in negotiating such an agreement and the agreement will provide (in addition to other terms and conditions normal for a contract of such type): (a) that the fee payable by Licensee to Licensor for the services will be at Licensor’s cost plus a reasonable margin; (b) Licensor will ensure that appropriate resources are available to assist in the provision of any such services per the commercial agreement; and (c) Licensee will have access to design and test data files subject to the confidentiality provisions in the agreement; for clarity such design and test data files shall be deemed to be Licensor’s Confidential Information.

 

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SCHEDULE 2

NEWT PROCESSES AND PRODUCTS

“NEWT Processes and Products” shall mean certain proprietary natural engineered wastewater treatment processes and products embodying the NEWT Technology.

The license grant with respect to Technology pertaining to NEWT Processes and Products is a worldwide, non-exclusive, and royalty-free right and license (with no right to sublicense) to make and have made, to use and have used, to export and have exported, and to import and have imported NEWT Processes and Products and to practice and use the Technology applicable to NEWT Processes and Products, as necessary to install the NEWT Products at any current or future Licensee facility, including any joint ventures of which Licensee becomes a part.

At Licensee’s request, if Licensee requires construction, start-up or ongoing maintenance assistance at a new or existing Licensee site (including a joint venture site), Licensee and Licensor will use commercially reasonable efforts to enter into a commercial, arm’s-length agreement for Licensor to provide these services to Licensee. Licensee and Licensor will act in good faith in negotiating such an agreement and the agreement will provide (in addition to other terms and conditions normal for a contract of such type): (a) that the fee payable by Licensee to Licensor for the services will be at Licensor’s cost plus a reasonable margin; (b) Licensor will ensure that appropriate resources are available to assist in the provision of any such services per the commercial agreement; and (c) Licensee will have access to design and test data files subject to the confidentiality provisions in the agreement; for clarity such design and test data files shall be deemed to be Licensor’s Confidential Information.

Licensor may purchase bauxite residue from Licensee at cost for non- Licensee projects.

 

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SCHEDULE 3:

MISCELLANEOUS PRODUCTS

“Miscellaneous Products” means products made using miscellaneous proprietary methods and/or processes, including but not limited to R nos. and any and all material, product, service, procedure, or kit (including work-in process) whose manufacture, use, or sale practices any Valid Claim or pending claim within the Licensor Patent Rights or is based on or otherwise uses any of the Technology, including without limitation, any product made using the methods claimed in any issued or pending claim within the Licensor Patent Rights.

The license grant with respect to Technology pertaining to Miscellaneous Products is a worldwide, non-exclusive, and royalty-free right and license (with no right to sublicense) to make and have made, to use and have used, to sell and have sold, to offer for sale and have offered for sale, to export and have exported, and to import and have imported Miscellaneous Products and to practice and use the Technology applicable to Miscellaneous Products, unless otherwise set forth herein.

For purposes of this Schedule 3, “Automotive Sheet” means materials used in a variety of components and assemblies that are utilized to construct a completed vehicle. Applications include parts of the Body-in-White (BIW) structure, the closure panels (doors, hoods, fenders, deck lids, roofs), the engine compartment, the passenger compartment, the exhaust and supporting heat management systems and miscellaneous bracketry/ reinforcements. Typical alloys used for Automotive Sheet purposes include are the 5XXX (non-heat treatable) and 6XXX (heat treatable) alloy families. Structural applications (and some closure panels) of Automotive Sheet also typically include the requirement for the sheet surface to be chemically treated prior to the vehicle assembly process. Automotive Sheet includes automotive sheet material manufactured using both the direct chill ingot manufacturing process as well using the Micromill™ alloys and process.

For clarity, Licensee may produce and/or sell at the Warrick facility any rolled aluminum products with the exception of the following: (1) Automotive Sheet; and (2) hot strip for supply and further production into Automotive Sheet and (3) brazing sheet; and (4) 5182 alloy Industrial/CT sheet products above .025 gauge, and (5) 1xxx, 3003 and 5052 alloys Industrial/CT sheet products above .050 gauge, with the exception off 1xxx, 3003 and 5052 alloys Industrial/CT sheet products in 0-temper (which has no restriction), or intermediate products intended to be used to produce the foregoing products; and (5) products used for aerospace applications.

Licensee agrees not to engage in customer trials or qualifications or customer negotiations for aerospace, automotive, or brazing sheet, with the exception of Automotive Sheet at the Ma’aden, Saudi Arabia facility.

 

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For clarity, Licensor may produce and/or sell at its current facility located in Tennessee any rolled aluminum products with the exception of the following: (1) end and tab stock; and (2) can bottle stock; and (3) food can stock; and (4) lithographic sheet; and (5) can body stock; and (6) any re-roll or rolling ingot intended for the products listed in (1) through (5) unless such products listed in (1) through (5) are being produced for supply to Licensee; and (7) Industrial/CT sheet products in alloys 1xxx, 3003, 5052 less than or equal to .050 gauge and less than 63” wide; and (8) Industrial/CT sheet products in alloy 5182 less than or equal to .025 gauge and less than 63” wide; and (9) intermediate products intended to be used to produce the products set forth in the foregoing subsections (1) through (8).

Licensor agrees to limit its production and sale of the following products solely to end-use customers in the Russian Federation, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Belorussia, Finland, Poland, and the People’s Republic of China or in support of existing contractual commitments to supply customers from Licensor’s Bohai, China location in countries other than the foregoing countries, unless such products are being produced for supply to Licensee: (1) end and tab stock; and (2) can bottle stock; and (3) food can stock; and (4) lithographic sheet; and (5) can body stock; and (6) any re-roll or rolling ingot intended for the products listed in subsections (1) through (5) of this paragraph; with the exception of (i) certain closure products that Licensor’s Lancaster, Pennsylvania location currently produces and sells, and (ii) current export products from the Bohai, China facility to customers located in Southeast Asia, which may continue until Licensee informs Licensor that the Ma’aden Saudi Arabia facility is ready to supply these products.

For the term of this Agreement, Licensor will not engage in customer trials or qualifications or customer negotiations with regards to end and tab stock, food can stock, bottle stock, lithographic sheet, or can body stock products with the exception of production from Licensor’s Samara and Bohai locations in the support of their customers in the Russian Federation, Ukraine, Kazakhstan, Belorussia, Finland, Poland, and the People’s Republic of China (the “PRC”).

The Restricted R Nos. (defined below) are limited to use in Licensee’s facilities in existence as of the Effective Date, i.e., the Technology associated with those R Nos. may not be used at any other facility by Licensee or any successor in interest.

“Restricted R Nos.” means 1104 through 1115; 1117; and 1120 through 1122.

 

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SCHEDULE 4:

LICENSOR PATENT RIGHTS; KNOW-HOW AND TRADE SECRETS

[See attached]

SCHEDULE 5:

C ALLOYS

C Alloys means certain proprietary alloys described in Schedule 4.

The license grant with respect to Technology pertaining to C Alloys is a worldwide and non-exclusive, royalty-free right and license (including the right to sublicense) to make and have made, to use and have used, to sell and have sold, to offer for sale and have offered for sale, to export and have exported, and to import and have imported the C Alloys and to practice and use the Technology applicable to the C Alloys for all purposes other than commercial truck wheels and commercial wheel hubs having carrying capacity greater than five tons and using EVERCAST alloy flow path variants.

 

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Exhibit 2.7

FORM OF TRADEMARK LICENSE AGREEMENT

THIS TRADEMARK LICENSE AGREEMENT (this “ Agreement ”), made and entered into as of this             day of             2016 (the “ Effective Date ”), by and between ALCOA USA CORP. a corporation organized under the laws of Delaware (“ Licensor ”) and ARCONIC INC., a corporation organized under the laws of Pennsylvania (“ Licensee ”).

WHEREAS , Licensor owns all right, title, and interest to the trademarks “ALCOA” and LOGO and certain other trademarks identified and set forth in Schedule 1 annexed hereto and made a part hereof (collectively, the “Licensed Marks ”);

WHEREAS , Licensor, Licensee, and Licensee’s Spectrochemical Standards, Wheels and other businesses formerly operated as, or as businesses of, Alcoa Inc.;

WHEREAS , Licensor and Licensee are now two, separate, publically traded companies;

WHEREAS , Alcoa Upstream Corporation, the parent of Licensor, and Alcoa Inc. entered into a Separation and Distribution Agreement having an effective date of [                    ] (“Separation and Distribution Agreement”); unless specifically defined in this Agreement, any capitalized term in this Agreement shall have the meaning set forth in the Separation and Distribution Agreement.

WHEREAS , Licensee’s Spectrochemical Standards business continues to sell, and offer for sale spectrochemical standards in existence and bearing the Licensed Marks as of the Effective Date (“ Spectrochemical Standards Products ”) (the license terms of which are set forth in Schedule 2);

WHEREAS , Licensee’s wheels and related businesses continue to manufacture, sell, and offer for sale Wheel Products as defined in Schedule 4 (“ Wheel Products ”), and other products (“ Downstream Products ”) as set forth in Schedule 3;

Spectrochemical Standards Products, Wheel Products, and Downstream Products are collectively referred to herein as “ Licensed Products ”;

WHEREAS , Licensee wishes to obtain from Licensor, subject to the terms and conditions set forth in this Agreement, the right and license to use, have used, manufacture, have manufactured, sell, have sold, advertise, have advertised, import, have imported, export, have exported, offer for sale, and have offered for sale the Licensed Products using the Licensed Marks (the “ Licensed Purpose ”);

WHEREAS , Licensor is willing to grant such rights, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in this Agreement.

 

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NOW, THEREFORE , in consideration of the mutual agreements, provisions and covenants contained in this Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the parties, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:

1. G RANT AND S COPE OF L ICENSE .

1.1 Grant of License . Licensor hereby grants to Licensee the limited licenses to use and have used the Licensed Marks: (i) for the Licensed Products as set forth on Schedules 2 through 4; and (ii) as set forth on Schedule 5, concerning agreements entered into by Alcoa Inc. prior to the Effective Date (“ Existing Agreements ”) for a transitional period set forth in Schedule 5. For the avoidance of doubt, Licensor also grants to Licensee and its subsidiaries and affiliates a non-exclusive, worldwide royalty-free license for continued use of the Licensed Marks for the production and sale of inventory containing the Licensed Marks applied to such products during the [            ] period following the Effective Time as set forth in section 8.2 of the Separation and Distribution Agreement. Such license is separate and apart from the licenses granted herein. Licensee will not, however, use the Licensed Marks except: (i) in connection with those products identified in Schedules 2 and 4; and (ii) and for the production and sale of inventory as provided in this Section 1.1 and in Section 8.2 of the Separation and Distribution Agreement.

1.2 Goodwill. Licensee expressly recognizes and acknowledges that its use of the Licensed Marks shall inure solely to the benefit of Licensor, and shall not confer on Licensee any ownership rights to the Licensed Marks. Licensee agrees and covenants that it shall not challenge, contest, or take any actions inconsistent with Licensor’s exclusive rights of ownership of the Licensed Marks.

1.3 Trademark Notices. All print and electronic displays of the Licensed Marks by Licensee shall include at Licensor’s option, a notice to the effect that the Licensed Marks is owned by Licensor and used by Licensee under license from Licensor.

1.4 Licensee Cooperation. Licensee agrees to reasonably cooperate with Licensor in achieving registration of the Licensed Marks worldwide, and in maintaining and protecting existing registrations therefor at Licensor’s sole expense. Licensee shall execute any and all documents which Licensor may reasonably request in support of such registrations, and, at Licensor’s request, Licensee shall provide use evidence, testimony, and documentation that may be required in any ex parte or inter partes administrative proceedings and prosecutions, maintenance and renewals involving registrations of the Licensed Marks, at Licensee’s sole expense.

1.5 Quality Control, Licensor Approvals. Licensor as owner of the Licensed Marks shall have the right at all times to control and approve the nature and quality of the Licensed Products, and to inspect Licensee’s business operations upon reasonable prior notice for the purpose of ensuring that a high level of quality of the Licensed Products is being maintained by Licensee. At Licensor’s reasonable request during each calendar year, Licensee shall submit samples to Licensor, at no cost to Licensor, and shall not materially depart

 

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therefrom without Licensor’s prior express written consent. The Licensed Products, as well as all promotional, packaging and advertising material relative thereto, shall include all appropriate legal notices as required by Licensor. No more frequently than once per year, a third party auditor chosen by Licensor and approved by Licensee, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld, shall be entitled at any time on reasonable notice to the Licensee to enter, during regular business hours, any premises used by the Licensee or its manufacturers for the manufacture, packaging or storage of the Licensed Products, to inspect such premises, all plant, workforce and machinery used for manufacture, packaging or storage of Licensed Products and all other aspects of the manufacture, packaging and storage of Licensed Products (“Access Rights”). Prior to exercising such Access Rights, the third party auditor shall enter into a nondisclosure agreement with Licensee that, among other terms deemed acceptable by Licensee and such third party auditor, shall: (a) limit the content of any report made by the third party auditor to Licensor to a description of the manner in which, and the conditions under which, the Licensed Marks is used by Licensee or its manufacturers; and (b) prevent the disclosure of any of Licensee’s trade secrets and/or Confidential Information. To the extent reasonably practicable, all Licensed Products shall include notices on labeling and packaging for the Licensed Products stating that the Licensed Marks is owned by Licensor and used by Licensee under license from Licensor. The Licensed Products shall be of a quality commensurate with previous production or the samples approved by Licensor. If the quality of a class of the Licensed Products falls below such standards, Licensee shall use commercially reasonable efforts to restore such quality. In the event that Licensee has not taken appropriate steps to restore such quality within one-hundred twenty (120) days after notification by Licensor, Licensor shall have the right to terminate this Agreement.

1.6 Compliance with Trademark Usage Guidelines. Licensee agrees to comply with Licensor’s trademark usage guidelines and any other policies and requirements applicable to the Licensed Marks.

2. E NFORCEMENT OF I NTELLECTUAL P ROPERTY .

2.1 Third Party Infringement. In the event that Licensee becomes aware that any third party is infringing the Licensed Marks, Licensee shall promptly notify Licensor and provide pertinent details. Licensor shall have the right in its sole discretion to bring a legal action for infringement against the third party, together with the right to enforce and collect any judgment thereon. If Licensor elects to exercise such right, Licensee shall, at Licensor’s request, provide reasonable assistance to Licensor, at the sole expense of Licensor. In the event that Licensor declines to bring a legal action for infringement against a third party identified by Licensee, Licensee shall have the right to bring a legal action for infringement against the third party upon receiving the prior written approval of Licensor, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld.

 

3. I NDEMNIFICATION .

3.1 Licensee shall defend, indemnify and hold harmless Licensor and its officers, directors, employees, agents, corporate subsidiaries, parents, and affiliates ( “Licensor Indemnitees” ) from and against any and all demands, claims, actions or causes of action, assessments, deficiencies, damages, losses, liabilities and expenses (including, without limitation, reasonable expenses of investigation and attorneys’ fees and expenses), incurred in

 

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conjunction with or arising out of or relating to any third-party claim concerning the Licensed Products and any acts or omissions of Licensee, including without limitation Licensee’s performance of its obligations under this Agreement. The Licensor Indemnitees agree to cooperate with Licensee, at Licensee’s expense, to provide copies of any documents or materials reasonably requested by Licensee in support of its defense of the Licensor Indemnitees.

 

4. T ERM AND T ERMINATION .

4.1 Term. The Term of this Agreement will commence on the Effective Date and shall continue for the time periods set forth in Schedules 2 through 4 and Schedule 5 unless sooner terminated in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.

4.2 Termination for Breach. Licensor and Licensee will be entitled to terminate this Agreement by written notice to the other party in the event the other party is in material breach of any of its obligations hereunder and shall fail to remedy any such default within one hundred twenty (120) days after notice thereof by the non-breaching party.

4.3 Termination Upon Bankruptcy. Either party may terminate this Agreement by written notice to the other in the event of: (a) the other party’s making assignment for the benefit of its creditors or filing a voluntary petition under any bankruptcy or insolvency law, under the reorganization or arrangement provisions of the United States Bankruptcy Code, or under the provisions of any law of like import; or (b) the filing of an involuntary petition against the other party under any bankruptcy or insolvency law, under the reorganization or arrangement provisions of the United States Bankruptcy Code, or under any law of like import; or (c) the appointment of a trustee or receiver for the party or its property.

4.4 Survival of Obligations; Return of Confidential Information. Notwithstanding any expiration or termination of this Agreement, Sections 1.4, 3.1, 4.4, 5.1, 5.2, and 6.1 through 6.10 shall survive and continue to be enforceable as set forth herein. Upon any expiration or termination of this Agreement, Licensee shall promptly return to Licensor, or at Licensor’s direction, destroy all confidential information and all copies thereof in Licensee’s possession.

 

5. R EPRESENTATIONS AND W ARRANTIES .

5.1 Licensor represents and warrants to Licensee that Licensor’s performance of its obligations under this Agreement is not in conflict with, and will not result in a breach of or constitute a default under, any other contract, instrument, rule of law or order of any court or governmental agency to which Licensor is a party or by which Licensor is bound.

5.2 Licensee represents and warrants to Licensor that Licensee’s performance of its obligations under this Agreement are not in conflict with, and will not result in a breach of or constitute a default under, any other contract, instrument, rule of law or order of any court or governmental agency to which Licensee is a party or by which Licensee is bound.

 

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6. M ISCELLANEOUS .

6.1 Governing Law. This Agreement will be governed by and construed in accordance with the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania without regard to its conflicts of law principles.

6.2 Waive r. The waiver by any party of a breach or a default of any provision of this Agreement by any other party shall not be construed as a waiver of any succeeding breach of the same or any other provision, nor shall any delay or omission on the part of a party to exercise or avail itself of any right, power or privilege that it has or may have hereunder operate as a waiver of any right, power or privilege by such party.

6.3 Waiver of Jury Trial. To the fullest extent permitted by applicable law each party hereby irrevocably waives all right of trial by jury in any action, proceeding, claim, or counterclaim arising out of or in connection with this Agreement or any matter arising hereunder.

6.4 No Agency. Nothing herein shall be deemed to constitute Licensor, on the one hand, or Licensee, on the other hand, as the agent or representative of the other, or as joint venturers or partners for any purpose. Neither Licensor, on the one hand, nor Licensee, on the other hand, shall be responsible for the acts or omissions of the other. No party will have authority to speak for, represent or obligate the other party in any way without prior written authority from such other party.

6.5 Entire Agreement. This Agreement and the Separation and Distribution Agreement together contain the full understanding of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes all prior understandings and writings relating thereto. No waiver, alteration or modification of any of the provisions hereof shall be binding unless made in writing and signed by the parties.

6.6 Headings. The headings contained in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and shall not be considered in construing this Agreement.

6.7 Notices. All notices required or permitted hereunder will be in writing and will be deemed effectively given: (a) upon personal delivery to the party to be notified, (b) when sent by confirmed facsimile transmission if sent during normal business hours of the recipient; if not, then on the next business day, (c) five (5) days after having been sent by registered or certified mail, return receipt requested, postage prepaid, or (d) one (1) day after deposit with a nationally recognized overnight courier, specifying next day delivery, with written verification of receipt. All communications will be sent to the party to be notified at the address as set forth below or at such other address as such party may designate by written notice to the other parties hereto. Notices shall be provided to the addresses set forth below:

 

If to Licensor:    If to Licensee:

Arconic Inc.

201 Isabella Street

  

Alcoa USA Corp.

201 Isabella Street

Pittsburgh, PA 15212    Pittsburgh, PA 15212
Attn.: General Counsel    Attn.: General Counsel

 

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6.8 Severability. In the event that any provision of this Agreement is held by a court of competent jurisdiction to be unenforceable because it is invalid or in conflict with any law of any relevant jurisdiction, the validity of the remaining provisions shall not be affected and the invalid provision shall be severed herefrom.

6.9 Assignment. This Agreement may not be assigned or otherwise transferred by Licensee in any manner without the prior written consent of Licensor in its sole discretion, including without limitation by operation of law, a change of control, merger, acquisition, or otherwise. Licensor may freely assign any or all of its rights or obligations under this Agreement. Subject to the foregoing, this Agreement will inure to the benefit of and will be binding on the parties hereto and their respective permitted assigns.

6.10 Counterparts ; Images Signatures. This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be deemed an original but all of such together shall constitute one and the same instrument. Scanned PDF copies of signatures and facsimile copies of signatures may be deemed original signatures.

IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their respective authorized officers as of the Effective Date.

 

ALCOA USA CORP.

By

 

 

Name:

 

 

Title:

 

 

ARCONIC INC.

By

 

 

Name:

 

 

Title:

 

 

 

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SCHEDULE 1:

LICENSED MARKS

ALCOA

 

LOGO

[See spreadsheet for registration particulars]

 

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SCHEDULE 2

SPECTROCHEMICAL STANDARDS PRODUCTS

The license granted to use the Licensed Marks in conjunction with the sale of inventory of Spectrochemical Standards Products existing as of the Effective Date and is exclusive, worldwide, and royalty-free and includes no right to sublicense.

The term of the license granted for Spectrochemical Standards Products is five (5) years from the Effective Date, subject to Licensee’s right to one additional renewal term of five (5) years, exercisable upon written notice by Licensee.

For the avoidance of doubt, the license granted herein shall not include any right for Licensee to use any corporate name, fictitious name, or other corporate identifier that includes or comprises the Licensed Marks. Nothing herein shall be construed as prohibiting Licensee from making factually accurate statements concerning its contractual relationship with Licensor, provided that the wording of such statements shall be subject to Licensor’s prior written approval, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld.

 

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SCHEDULE 3

DOWNSTREAM PRODUCTS

“Downstream Products” shall mean all product types sold by the Parent Group in connection with the Parent Business (as those terms are defined in the Separation and Distribution Agreement) before the Effective Date.

The license granted to use and have used the Licensed Marks with respect to, and in conjunction with the manufacture, offer for sale, sale, importation, and exportation of, Downstream Products is exclusive, worldwide, and royalty-free and includes the right to sublicense to Licensee’s subsidiaries and affiliates in order to protect against the use of the Licensed Marks by third parties, by Licensor, or by acquirers of Licensor or the Licensed Marks in competition with Licensee.

The term of the license granted for Downstream Products is twenty (20) years from the Effective Date.

Licensor will not itself use, nor permit or license others to use, the Licensed Marks or similar names or trademarks for products sold in competition with Licensee’s Downstream Products, except in connection with MRC Products and Warrick Products as defined below.

The license granted herein shall not include any right for Licensee to use any corporate name, fictitious name, or other corporate identifier that includes or comprises the Licensed Marks. Nothing herein shall be construed as prohibiting Licensee from making factually accurate statements concerning its contractual relationship with Licensor, provided that the wording of such statements shall be subject to Licensor’s prior written approval, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld.

“MRC Products” means can body stock, can end and tab stock, and hot-rolled strip for finishing into automotive sheet on adjacent Ma’aden and Licensor owned automotive assets.

“Warrick Products” means can body stock (narrow width), can end and tab stock, can bottle stock, food can stock, industrial sheet, lithographic sheet, and any other rolled aluminum products with the exceptions of (1) Automotive Sheet; and (2) hot strip for supply and further production into Automotive Sheet; and (3) brazing sheet; and (4) 5182 alloy Industrial/CT sheet products above .025 gauge; and (5) 1xxx, 3003 and 5052 alloys Industrial/CT sheet products above .050 gauge, with the exception off 1xxx, 3003 and 5052 alloys Industrial/CT sheet products in 0-temper, which has no restriction, or intermediate products intended to be used to produce these products.

 

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SCHEDULE 4

WHEEL PRODUCTS

“Wheel Products” means wheels, hubs, related accessories, and fifth wheel products for commercial transportation.

The license to use and have used the Licensed Marks with respect to, and in conjunction with the manufacture, offer for sale, sale, importation, and exportation of, Wheel Products is an exclusive, worldwide, royalty-free right and license, including the right to sublicense.

The Term of the license for Wheel Products shall be twenty-five (25) years from the Effective Date, subject to Licensee’s right to renew for subsequent terms of twenty-five (25) years each, with renewal being conditioned upon Licensee’s wheels business making continued investment in the Alcoa brand in the amount of a minimum average percentage of one-half percent (  1 2 %) of Wheel Products business total revenue spent on marketing/sales related to the brand, for the five (5) years prior to each renewal. Marketing and sales expense includes all spending on advertising, trade shows, product displays, signage, customer event support, sales tools (e.g., wheel slice samples), sponsorships, memberships (e.g., American Trucking Associations, National Trailer Dealers Association), sales literature, apparel, promotional items (pens, flash-lights, key-chains, etc.) and sales/marketing labor and travel and entertainment costs. This includes spending on all traditional and social media, hard copy, electronic and virtual (e.g., websites). Licensor’s third party auditor shall have Access Rights under Section 1.5 to confirm the calculation of marketing/sales spending related to the brand.

If Licensee ceases use of the Licensed Marks for Wheel Products, or if a business using the Licensed Marks for Wheel Products is sold to a third party detrimental to Licensor (such as a direct competitor of Licensor), the right to use the Licensed Marks for such divested business will terminate fifteen (15) years after cessation of use or sale of the business, unless an extension is mutually agreed between Licensor and Licensee or the acquiring party. Licensee will retain the license for the Licensed Marks for its non-divested businesses that continue to use the Licensed Marks.

If Licensee’s business that makes fifth wheel products is not under joint control or ownership with the business that makes other Wheel Products, the license with respect to use of the Licensed Marks on fifth wheel products shall be extinguished, unless mutually agreed between Licensor and Licensee.

 

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If Licensor abandons the Alcoa name or the Licensed Marks, the license will immediately become perpetual or ownership of the rights will immediately transfer to Licensee for use in connection with its Wheel Products.

The license granted with respect to Wheel Products shall include the right: (i) to advertise and sell Wheel Products on the website identified by the domain name alcoawheels.com; (ii) to continue using ALCOA WHEELS branding on Wheel Products consistent with past uses of the Licensed Marks by Licensor, including without limitation via the advertising and sale of existing inventory of Wheel Products without the need to affix new labeling to such existing inventory of Wheel Products.

The license granted herein shall not include any right for Licensee, nor any sublicensee, to use any corporate name, fictitious name, or other corporate identifier that includes or comprises the Licensed Marks. Nothing herein shall be construed as prohibiting Licensee from making factually accurate statements concerning its contractual relationship with Licensor, provided that the wording of such statements shall be subject to Licensor’s prior written approval, such approval not to be unreasonably withheld.

 

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SCHEDULE 5:

EXISTING TRADEMARK LICENSES

Licensor licenses Licensee rights under the Licensed Marks for the sole purposes of sublicensing any third party which currently is licensed to use the Licensed Marks in connection with any Licensee related business. The term of this license will be one (1) year.

 

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Exhibit 2.8

FORM OF ARCONIC INC./ALCOA WARRICK LLC

TOLL PROCESSING AND SERVICES AGREEMENT

FOR CAN SHEET PRODUCTS

THIS TOLL PROCESSING AND SERVICES AGREEMENT (“Agreement”) is entered into this             day of             , 2016 (“Effective Date”) by and between ARCONIC INC ., a Pennsylvania corporation, formerly known as Alcoa Inc. (“Arconic”) and ALCOA WARRICK LLC , a Delaware corporation (“Alcoa”). Arconic or Alcoa can be referred to as “Party” individually or “Parties” together.

RECITALS:

WHEREAS, Arconic owns and operates manufacturing facilities in Alcoa, Tennessee (“Tennessee Operations”) which are capable of producing can sheet coiled products; and

WHEREAS, Alcoa desires to purchase and Arconic desires to provide toll processing services to produce can sheet products on the terms and conditions set forth herein.

NOW, THEREFORE , in consideration of the mutual agreements, provisions and covenants contained in this Agreement, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and sufficiency of which are hereby acknowledged, the Parties, intending to be legally bound, hereby agree as follows:

ARTICLE 1

DEFINITIONS AND SCHEDULES

Section 1.1 Definitions . When used in this Agreement, the capitalized terms shall have the meanings set forth on Schedule A.

Section 1.2 Schedules . Schedules [A through J] are attached hereto, made part hereof, and incorporated by reference herein.

ARTICLE 2

OBLIGATIONS OF THE PARTIES - TOLL PROCESSING SERVICES

Section 2.1 Obligations of the Parties - Toll Processing Services . Arconic agrees to provide, and Alcoa agrees to purchase, Toll Processing Services to produce Can Sheet Products, and Alcoa agrees to supply all Raw Materials, all in accordance with the terms of this Agreement.


ARTICLE 3

TERM

Section 3.1 Term of Agreement . The term of this Agreement (the “Term”) will commence on the Effective Date and continue through a date no later than [December 31, 2019], unless sooner terminated as agreed to by the Parties in writing or as provided in this Agreement (the “Term”).

ARTICLE 4

QUANTITIES OF CAN SHEET PRODUCTS; ORDERS; LEAD TIMES

Section 4.1 Can Sheet Product Quantities . Each year during the Term, Arconic will Toll Process for Alcoa, and Alcoa will have Toll Processed by Arconic, in conformance with (i) the Specifications set forth in Schedule [B] attached hereto and otherwise as designated by Alcoa as provide herein, and (ii) the other provisions of this Agreement, the quantity of Can Sheet Products set forth on Schedule [C] (“Purchase Quantity”). Alcoa’s obligation to take, and Arconic’s obligation to supply, Can Sheet Products in the Purchase Quantity is subject to the Tolerance.

Section 4.2 Forecasting . Alcoa agrees to provide annual and monthly forecasts to Arconic as provided on Schedule [D].

Section 4.3 Firm Releases and Lead Times . During the Term, Alcoa will issue specific and firm releases to Arconic for shipment requests and delivery of Can Sheet Products, specifying the quantities and Specifications of Can Sheet Products ordered, the destination (Alcoa Delivery Locations or Alcoa Facility) and the requested Shipment Dates, all in accordance with Schedule [D].

Section 4.4 Shortfalls . If at any time during the Term of this Agreement either Party reasonably anticipates any Shortfalls, then regardless of cause that Party shall notify the other Party as soon as practicable and the Parties will work together reasonably and in good faith to minimize the impact of any such anticipated Shortfalls, as further provided in Schedule [D].

Section 4.5 Inventory Record . During the Term and as agreed to by the Parties, Arconic will keep and maintain accurate records of all Raw Materials, WIP, Scrap and finished Can Sheet Products at Tennessee Operations and the Maryville Facility.

ARTICLE 5

TOLL PROCESSING FEES AND PAYMENT TERMS

Section 5.1 Toll Processing Fees . As compensation for Arconic’s Toll Processing Services, Alcoa will pay to Arconic in USD the Toll Processing Fees and other provisions set forth on Schedule [F] (“Toll Processing Fees”).


ARTICLE 6

RAW MATERIALS - DELIVERY, INSPECTION, WEIGHTS AND STORAGE

Section 6.1 Supply and Delivery of Raw Materials . Alcoa shall transport and deliver (or arrange to have transported and delivered), at Alcoa’s sole cost and expense, all Raw Materials to Tennessee Operations and the Maryville Facility needed by Arconic to perform the Toll Processing Services requested by Alcoa hereunder in accordance with the forecasts referenced in Schedule [H]. All Raw Materials (including Prime, RSI, Class Scrap, UBC and Molten Metal) shall conform in all material respects with the Raw Material Specifications for each permitted Raw Material.

Section 6.2 Process for Arconic receiving Raw Materials delivered by New Alcoa . Arconic will receive, weigh and test the Raw Materials in accordance with the Raw Materials Specifications and the receiving and test practices attached as Schedule [G]. Arconic will perform visual inspections and required testing of all Raw Materials received from Alcoa as provided on Schedule [G].

Section 6.3 Storage and Commingling of Raw Materials . Arconic shall offer, for Alcoa’s review and approval, storage space at Tennessee Operations in accordance with this Section 6.3 and Schedule [H]. This storage space shall be reasonably suitable for the safe, secure and proper storage of the Raw Materials and consistent with generally accepted industry practices for the storage of such materials (“Raw Material Store”). Arconic will also provide reasonable access and ingress and egress to Alcoa and its agents and contractors, and in connection therewith, Alcoa agrees on behalf of itself and its agents and contractors that any persons who enter Tennessee Operations or the Maryville Facility will comply with the facility’s health and safety requirements and other applicable Arconic policies which are communicated by Arconic to such persons. Arconic shall keep all Raw Materials segregated from its other materials and readily identifiable as the property of Alcoa until the Raw Materials are removed from the Raw Material Store.

ARTICLE 7

MANUFACTURING PROCESS AND CAN SHEET PRODUCTS

Section 7.1 Product Specifications . Arconic shall produce Can Sheet Products meeting the Product Specifications. Changes to Product Specifications will be handled as provided on Schedule [I].

Section 7.2 Product Quality . At all times during the Term, Arconic agrees to maintain and abide by the quality practices for Can Sheet Products in effect as of the Effective Date and included on Schedules [B and I].

Section 7.3 Outbound Transportation of Can Sheet Products . Alcoa will source and pay for all outbound transportation of Can Sheet Products from Tennessee Operations to the designated Alcoa Delivery Location, including selection of carrier (rail or truck), contracts with the carriers, shipping paperwork, monitoring and status and transportation claims. Arconic will provide labor and the sufficient dock schedules to handle all scheduling and logistics for all daily volumes of Can Sheet Products to be shipped from Tennessee Operations to the designated Alcoa Delivery Location.


ARTICLE 8

TITLE; RISK OF LOSS; POSSESSION; INSURANCE

Section 8.1 Risk of Loss and Title.

(a) Title . The legal title to all Raw Materials, WIP, Scrap and Can Sheet Products shall at all times remain with Alcoa. Arconic shall execute such documents as may be reasonably requested by Alcoa confirming that Alcoa has legal title to, and subject to the provisions of this Agreement, the exclusive right to possession of, the Raw Materials, WIP, Scrap and Can Sheet Products.

(b) Risk of Loss . Risk of loss or damage of Raw Materials shall remain with Alcoa until such time as Arconic begins to move the particular unit of Raw Materials for processing or such Raw Materials are received by Arconic into Arconic’s production system, whichever occurs first, at which time risk of loss or damage shall shift to Arconic. Thereafter, Arconic will have the risk of loss, and be responsible, for the custody, care, and control of Raw Materials delivered to it for Toll Processing until the finished coils of Can Sheet Products are loaded by Arconic for shipment to the Alcoa Delivery Locations.

Section 8.2 Insurance .

(a)  Property Insurance . At all times during the term of this Agreement, Arconic shall carry property insurance, and Arconic shall cause endorsements to be made to its insurance policies to provide such rights to Alcoa. Arconic shall also maintain adequate property and casualty insurance coverage in an amount that is sufficient to repair or replace Arconic’s production capabilities used to perform Toll Processing Services in the event of loss or damage resulting from an insurable event.

(b)  Liability Insurance . At all times during the term of this Agreement, Arconic shall carry occurrence-based Comprehensive General Liability insurance, including products liability and contractual liability insurance, in the amounts commensurate with its business and risks associated therewith, for bodily injury and property damage. Alcoa shall be named as an additional insured in connection with such insurance. Such insurance shall be primary insurance, and any insurance which Alcoa may carry shall be excess insurance.

(c) Written Certification . Upon Alcoa’s request, Arconic will timely provide written certification, reasonably acceptable to Alcoa, certifying the material terms of its policies of insurance.


ARTICLE 9

WARRANTY AND LIABILITY

Section 9.1 . Warranties, Liabilities and Indemnification . The warranties, liabilities and indemnification of the Parties are as provided on Schedule [J].

ARTICLE 10

TERMINATION

Section 10.1 . Termination . Notwithstanding the provisions of Section 3.1 above, this Agreement may be terminated, in whole or in part, in accordance with Schedule [J].

ARTICLE 11

INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY; USE OF TRADEMARKS

Section 11.1 . Trademark and Copyright Intellectual Property License. Subject to the terms and conditions of this Agreement, Alcoa grants to Arconic a non-exclusive and non-transferable, royalty-free license to use the Alcoa Trademark solely for the purpose of marking finished Can Sheet Products with the “Alcoa” Trademark prior to shipment to Alcoa Customers.

Section 11.2 Arconic’s Use of Product Specifications and Related Intellectual Property . For the sole purpose of Arconic being able to perform its obligations under this Agreement, Alcoa grants Arconic the right to use the Product Specifications and any related intellectual property required to supply Can Sheet Products to Alcoa for the Term of the Agreement.

Section 11.3 No License . Except as expressly provided for under the terms of this Agreement, the Separation and Distribution Agreement or the Intellectual Property Agreement, Arconic acknowledges that it shall acquire no right, title or interest (including any license rights or rights of use) in any intellectual property which is owned or licensed by Alcoa, by reason of this Agreement.

ARTICLE 12

PROPRIETARY INFORMATION; CONFIDENTIALITY

Section 12.1 O bligations of Confidentiality . Any and all Proprietary Information disclosed by either Party to the other pursuant to the terms of this Agreement, will:

(a) at all times remain the property of the disclosing Party; and

(b) be retained in confidence by the receiving Party, revealed only on a confidential basis to its employees who have a need to know, and not disclosed to any other party without the disclosing Party’s prior approval unless otherwise agreed herein; and


(c) be used by the receiving Party only for the purpose of performing its obligations under this Agreement; and

(d) to the extent contained in documented form, be maintained in secure files while in the receiving Party’s possession and, unless otherwise agreed to herein, be returned to the disclosing Party or destroyed by the receiving Party at any time so requested.

Section 12.2 Level of Care . Each Party commits to use all reasonable efforts to ensure that both it and its employees comply with the obligations of Section 12.1, but under no circumstances less care than each Party uses with respect to its own proprietary information.

ARTICLE 13

MISCELLANEOUS

Section 13.1 Notices . All notices required or permitted to be given under or pursuant to this Agreement shall be in writing and shall be deemed to have been properly delivered when sent by registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, or by facsimile or other similar electronic transmission device or email, addressed to the Party to whom it was sent at the address of such Party set forth below or at such other address as the Party shall subsequently designate to the other in writing by notice given in accordance with this Section 13.1:

If to Arconic : Arconic Inc.

If to Alcoa : Alcoa Warrick LLC

Section 13.2 Force Majeure . If the performance of this Agreement by either Party is delayed, curtailed, interrupted or prevented due to an event of Force Majeure, said Party shall be excused from performance under this Agreement (other than the payment of monies owing or becoming due hereunder) for as long as such circumstances shall continue to cause such delays, curtailment, interruption or prevention of performance, whether for one or more of the above causes, and thereafter such performance shall be resumed as soon as practicable after such event or events are remedied, and as further provided on Exhibit [J]. The Party invoking this remedy shall give written notice to the other Party within ten days after the occurrence of an event of Force Majeure, stating, insofar as known, the impact of the Force Majeure event on its facilities and on its ability to perform hereunder. The Party giving such notice shall exercise due diligence to eliminate or remedy the event of Force Majeure and shall notify the other Party when the disability is remedied or removed.


Section 13.3 Further Assurances . Subject to the terms of this Agreement, each Party shall take, or cause to be taken, any and all reasonable actions, including the execution, acknowledgment, filing and delivery of any and all documents and instruments that any other Party may reasonably request in order to effect the intent and purpose of this Agreement and the transactions contemplated hereby.

Section 13.4 Integration . The Agreement and the Schedules hereto constitute the entire agreement and understanding of the Parties with respect to the subject matter hereof. This Agreement may not be released, discharged, abandoned, changed, modified, amended or altered in any manner except by an instrument in writing signed by a duly authorized officer or agent of each of the Parties hereto.

Section 13.5 Independent Contractor . In the performance of Toll Processing Services under this Agreement, Arconic shall be an independent contractor, acting in its own name and on its own behalf. This Agreement does not create the relationship of agent, employer or employee, partnership or a joint venture as between the Parties. Each Party is solely responsible for its personnel, and will hold the other Party harmless from any liability arising in connection therewith. Payment of salaries, indemnities, occupational hazards, or any other obligation or benefit based on the local labour laws or the local social or welfare laws with respect to the employees of a Party, are for the sole account of such Party, and no other Party may be considered for any reason whatsoever as a direct or substitute employer.

Section 13.6 Waivers . The failure of either Party to enforce at any time any or all of the provisions of this Agreement or to exercise any right which is herein provided shall in no way be construed to be a waiver of such provision or provisions nor in any way to affect the validity of this Agreement or any part hereof or the right of either Party to enforce thereafter each and every such provision and to exercise each and every such right. No waiver of any breach of this Agreement shall be held to be a waiver of any other or subsequent breach. Nothing shall constitute, or have the effect of, a waiver except an instrument in writing signed by a duly authorized officer or agent of the Party against whom such waiver is sought to be enforced and which expressly, and not impliedly, waives a right or rights hereunder.

Section 13.7 Counterparts . This Agreement may be signed in counterparts, each of which will be deemed an original but all of which together will constitute one and the same instrument.

Section 13.8 Headings . The section headings contained in this Agreement are for convenience of reference only and will not affect in any way the meaning or interpretation of this Agreement.

Section 13.9 Successors and Assigns and Assignment . Except as otherwise expressly provided herein, this Agreement shall inure to the benefit of the Parties hereto and their respective successors and permitted assigns. Neither this Agreement, nor the rights and obligations of the Parties herein contained may be assigned without the prior written consent of the non-assigning Party. This Agreement will be binding on the successors and permitted assigns of the Parties.

Section 13.10 Amendments . This Agreement may be amended or modified only by an instrument in writing duly executed by an authorized signatory of each of the Parties hereto.


Section 13.11 S everability of Provisions . Any provision of this Agreement which is prohibited or unenforceable in any jurisdiction and which is not material to implementing the intentions of the Parties will, as to such jurisdiction, be ineffective only to the extent of such prohibition or unenforceability, without invalidating the remaining provisions or affecting the validity or enforceability of any provision in any other jurisdiction.

Section 13.12 Compliance with Applicable Laws . The Parties agree to comply, in all material respects, with all laws and regulations applicable to the performance of this Agreement, including without limitation laws related to health and safety matters.

Section 13.13 Governing Law . This Agreement will be governed and construed in accordance with the laws of the [State of Delaware], without giving effect to the principles of conflicts of law thereof.

Section 13.14 Dispute Resolution . In the event of any controversy, dispute or claim (a “ Dispute ”) arising out of or relating to any Party’s rights or obligations under this Agreement (whether arising in contract, tort or otherwise), calculation of the Toll Processing Fees or otherwise arising out of or relating in any way to this Agreement (including the interpretation or validity of this Agreement), the Parties will negotiate in good faith for a reasonable period of time (not less than 30 days) to resolve the Dispute. If the Parties are unable to resolve the Dispute, then such Dispute will be handled in accordance with the procedures in Schedule [J].

[Signature page to follow]


IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the Parties have caused this Toll Processing Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives as of the date and year first above written.

 

ARCONIC INC.
By:  

 

Title:  

 

ALCOA WARRICK LLC
By:  

 

Title:  

 

Exhibit 2.9

FORM OF

MASTER AGREEMENT FOR THE SUPPLY OF PRIMARY ALUMINUM

This MASTER AGREEMENT FOR THE SUPPLY OF PRIMARY ALUMINUM (“Agreement”), dated this            day of            , 2016, is made by and between Alcoa Upstream Corporation, a Delaware corporation, and its Affiliates (“Seller”) and Arconic Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation and its Affiliates (“Buyer”).

WHEREAS, Seller wishes to sell primary aluminum products to Buyer and Buyer wishes to purchase such products from Seller; and

WHEREAS, the parties wish that the terms of this Agreement be utilized by Seller Affiliates (as defined below) and Buyer Affiliates if such Affiliates choose to participate in this Agreement by executing one or more Statements of Work (as defined below) which reference this Agreement.

NOW THEREFORE , in consideration of the mutual covenants and agreements set forth herein, and for other good and valuable consideration, the receipt and adequacy of which is hereby acknowledged, Buyer and Seller, intending to be legally bound, agree as follows:

1. AGREEMENT . Seller agrees to sell and Buyer agrees to purchase Products (as defined below) pursuant to the terms set forth in this Agreement.

2. TERM . This Agreement shall commence on the [            ] day of [            ], 2016 and terminate on the [            ] day of [            ], 2019. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the duration of any commitment of the Seller to sell Products or of the Buyer to purchase Products shall be specifically set forth in one or more Statements of Work (as defined below) and no commitment of any duration is deemed to be created by virtue of this Agreement alone.

3. STATEMENTS OF WORK. Seller and Buyer have negotiated this Agreement pursuant to which Buyer and Buyer Affiliates may purchase Products from Seller and Seller Affiliates pursuant to one or more statements of work referencing this Agreement, in the form of Exhibit A attached hereto, to be entered into between them setting forth the specific aluminum products to be purchased and sold (the “Products”), quantity, price and other commercial terms of their agreement (each a “Statement of Work” or “SOW”). For purposes of clarity, any commitment of the Seller to sell Products or of the Buyer to purchase Products shall be contained in one or more SOWs entered into between them and no such commitment is deemed to be created by virtue of this Agreement alone.

4. PARTIES . Buyer and Buyer Affiliates may purchase Products from Seller and Seller Affiliates in the United States and any other countries where such parties may wish to transact business. The term “Affiliates” is defined as those subsidiaries or affiliates of Buyer or Seller that enter into this Agreement by executing one or more SOWs which reference this Agreement. Each executed SOW will apply solely to the performance of this Agreement by the entities that execute the relevant SOW. The terms of this Agreement and the applicable SOW will apply between Seller (or the applicable Seller Affiliate which executes the SOW) and Buyer (or the applicable Buyer Affiliate which executes the SOW) and in the case of Affiliates, all references to “Seller” or “Buyer” contained this Agreement shall be deemed to refer to the Seller Affiliate or Buyer Affiliate that has executed such SOW.


5. TERMS AND CONDITION . The terms and conditions governing each sale of Products in North America pursuant to this Agreement are set forth in Exhibit B . The terms and conditions governing each sale of Products in Europe pursuant to this Agreement are set forth in Exhibit C , Except as such terms and conditions may be expressly modified by an SOW (for application to such SOW only), the terms and conditions set forth in Exhibit B shall be deemed to apply to each SOW for the sale of Products in North America and the terms and conditions set forth in Exhibit C shall be deemed to apply to each SOW for the sale of Products in Europe.

6. INCORPORATION BY REFERENCE . Exhibit A , Exhibit B , and Exhibit C are attached hereto, made part hereof, and incorporated by reference herein. Furthermore, each executed SOW is deemed a part hereof and is incorporated by reference herein.

7. ENTIRE AGREEMENT . This Agreement, together with the exhibits hereto and each executed SOW, sets forth the entire agreement between Buyer and Seller with respect to the subject matter hereof and supersedes and overrides all prior negotiations, commitments and writings, including but not limited to terms and conditions contained in any documents provided by Seller or Buyer in connection with its obligations hereunder. Seller and Buyer acknowledge that purchase orders, sales acknowledgment forms and other standard documents may be utilized by the parties for purposes of convenience in the administration of this Agreement, however any terms and conditions contained therein are for informational purposes only and shall not vary the terms of this Agreement.

8. PRECEDENCE OF DOCUMENTS . In the event of any conflict between the documents comprising this Agreement, the order of precedence will be as follows:

A. This Agreement

B. The applicable SOW

C. The applicable Terms and Conditions

9 . NOTICES . All notices required or permitted to be given pursuant to this Agreement, an SOW or any of the exhibits hereto shall be in writing and shall be valid and sufficient if dispatched by a) registered or certified mail, postage prepaid, in any post office in the United States; b) hand delivery; or c) overnight courier.

If to BUYER:

Insert Buyer Contact Information

Insert Buyer Contact Information

Insert Buyer City , Insert Buyer State Insert Buyer Zip

Attn: Insert Buyer Contact Name

If to SELLER:

Insert Seller Contact Information

Insert Seller Contact Information

Insert Seller City, Insert Seller State Insert Seller Zip

Attn: Insert Supplier Contact Name

Each party may change its address or other notice information in any respect, by giving written notice to the other party.

10. COUNTERPARTS . This Agreement may be executed in any number of counterparts, which together shall constitute one and the same document.

 

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF , the parties have caused this Agreement to be executed by their duly authorized representatives as of the date first above written.

 

SELLER     BUYER
Alcoa Upstream Corporation     Arconic Inc.
By:         By:    
Name:   _____     Name:   _____
Title:   _____     Title:   _____
Date:       Date:  

 

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EXHIBIT A

FORM OF SOW

STATEMENT OF WORK

MASTER AGREEMENT FOR THE SUPPLY OF PRIMARY ALUMINUM

This SOW is made as of              , 2016 by and between                  , a                  corporation with an office at                  (for purposes of this SOW, “Seller”) and                  , a                  corporation with an office at                  (for purposes of this SOW, “Buyer”), pursuant to the terms of the Master Agreement for Supply of Primary Aluminum (“Master Agreement”) dated                  , 2016 by and between Alcoa Upstream Corporation and Arconic Inc. Except to the extent expressly provided otherwise in this SOW, all the terms of the Master Agreement are incorporated by reference into this SOW. Any capitalized terms used but not defined in this SOW shall have the meaning ascribed to such terms in the Master Agreement.

 

AGREEMENT :    Pursuant to the terms set forth herein and in the Master Agreement and intending to be legally bound, Seller agrees to sell and Buyer agrees to purchase Products (as defined below).
PRODUCTS :   

Primary aluminum, in grades and in the forms listed below (the “Products”) [which meet the specifications set forth at Attachment 1 attached hereto]:

 

QUANTITY :    Monthly quantity is                  metric tonnes (mt). Any additional volumes shall be subject to mutual agreement as to quantity and price.
DELIVERY PERIOD :    [                  ], 2016 – [                  ].
DECLARATIONS :    The monthly delivery volumes set forth above shall be fixed for each month during the contract delivery period, subject to any volume variances agreed in advance by Seller. Notwithstanding the foregoing, monthly delivery volumes shall be declared by Buyer to Seller in writing not later than the last working day of the month which is two months prior to the month of contractual delivery. For example, March 2018 delivery volumes must be declared not later than the last working day of January 2018.
PRICING :    The price for the Products shall be [the Platts Metals Week Midwest Transaction Price (MWTP) average for the month prior to the contractual month of delivery, plus                  ].
PAYMENT TERMS :    Net [          ] days from the invoice date. The invoice date shall be the date upon which the relevant Products leave the Seller source facility and not the date of delivery to Buyer.
DELIVERY TERM :    Deliveries shall be made [INSERT INCOTERM] at                  (Incoterms 2010).

 

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EXHIBIT B

NORTH AMERICA

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE

1. SHIPMENTS : Seller shall use reasonable efforts to meet Buyer’s requested shipping dates, but time shall not be of the essence for purposes of Seller’s deliveries under this Agreement. The quantity tolerance applicable to each shipment made by Seller hereunder shall be +/- 3%. Seller may make partial shipments and may invoice for each such partial shipment separately. Should Buyer dispute Seller’s shipping weight for any shipment, Buyer will promptly notify Seller in writing of the reasons for such dispute and provide to Seller all necessary documents to substantiate the difference and Buyer and Seller shall then promptly enter into good faith discussions to resolve such dispute in a timely manner.

2. PAYMENT TERMS : Payment must be received by Seller in full via electronic funds transfer (ACH or wire transfer), without set-off or other deduction, in accordance with the payment terms specified on the applicable SOW. If the payment due date falls on a day which is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, then payment shall be due on the last business day immediately prior to such Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. All pricing and payments hereunder shall be in USD and shall be made to the Seller bank account specified in the relevant invoice.

If reasonable grounds for insecurity arise with respect to due payment from Buyer or with respect to Buyer’s financial condition generally, Seller may demand different terms of payment from those specified above, and may demand additional assurance of Buyer’s due payment. If within the period stated in such demand, Buyer fails or refuses to agree to such different terms of payment or fails or refuses to give adequate assurance of due payment, Seller may, at its option, treat such failure or refusal as a repudiation of the portion of this Agreement which has not been fully performed or may resume production and may make shipment under reservation of possession or of a security interest and may demand payment against tender of documents of title.

3. WARRANTY : At the time of delivery to Buyer, Seller warrants (A) that the Products delivered pursuant to this Agreement shall conform to any mutually agreed specifications for such Products as set forth in the applicable SOW, (B) that Products described by recognized Aluminum Association designation will comply with ingot standards promulgated by the Aluminum Association and (C) that Seller will convey good title thereto. All warranty claims must be made in writing by Buyer to Seller within ninety (90) days following shipment of the Products to which such warranty claim relates. SELLER MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE), EXCEPT SUCH AS IS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN.

 

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4. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY : Seller’s liability and Buyer’s exclusive remedy for any tender of nonconforming or defective Products or breach of warranty, is expressly limited to Seller’s choice of (A) the replacement of nonconforming or defective Products with conforming Products at the delivery point, or (B) the repayment of that portion of the purchase price represented by nonconforming or defective Products. Such replacement or refund will be made upon return of the nonconforming or defective Products, which may be returned at Seller’s cost only after inspection by Seller and receipt by Buyer of shipping instructions from Seller. Seller will not be liable for any incidental, consequential, indirect special, contingent, or punitive damages related to this Agreement, whether for (i) any breach of contract or warranty, whether based on theories of breach of warranty, breach of contract, tort, strict liability or otherwise; (ii) the tender of defective or nonconforming Products; or (iii) breach of any other provision of this Agreement; or (iv) any claim of any kind arising out of or relating to this Agreement or Seller’s performance therewith. In any event, Seller’s liability to Buyer will not exceed the purchase price for the Product on which such liability is based.

5. FORCE MAJEURE : Neither party shall be liable for any delay in performing or failure to perform its obligations (except for delay or failure to pay money when due) due to events of Force Majeure (as defined below). Failure to deliver or to accept delivery in whole or in part because of the occurrence of an event of Force Majeure shall not constitute a default hereunder or subject either party to liability for any resulting loss or damage. Both parties agree to use their respective reasonable efforts to cure any event of Force Majeure to the extent that it is reasonably possible to do so, it being understood that neither party shall be required to make any concession or grant any demand or request in order to bring to an end any strike, lockout or other industrial disturbance where such course is deemed inadvisable in its sole discretion. Upon the occurrence of an event of Force Majeure, the party affected by the event of Force Majeure shall promptly notify the other party hereto of such events and shall specify in reasonable detail the facts constituting such events of Force Majeure. “Force Majeure” means accidents to or breakdown or mechanical failure of machinery or equipment, however caused; strikes or other labor troubles; inability to obtain labor, transportation, raw materials, or energy, or failure of usual means of supply; fire; flood; war, declared or undeclared; insurrection; riots, acts of God or the public enemy; river conditions; and priorities, allocations, or limitations or other acts; required or requested by government or any subdivisions, bureaus or agencies thereof, or any other cause whatsoever whether or not of any nature of character mentioned above which is beyond the reasonable control of the affected party and which affects the performance by the affected party of the whole or part of its obligations under this agreement.

 

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6. TERMINATION : Either party may terminate this Agreement by giving written notice to the other party if any of the following events occurs:

(i) the other party commits a material breach of this Agreement which has not been remedied within 30 days (10 days in the case of non-payment of monies due) of the receipt by such party of a notice specifying the breach and requiring its remedy; or

(ii) the other party ceases or suspends payment of, or is unable to pay, its debts as they come due, or any arrangement, compromise or composition in satisfaction of debts is proposed or entered into with respect to the other party, including but not limited to: (a) a winding-up order or bankruptcy order is made against such party, (b) such party passes a resolution or makes a determination for it to be wound up, (c) such party has appointed to it an administrator or an administrative receiver, or (d) an incumbrancer takes possession, or a receiver, manager or administrative receiver is appointed, of the whole or any part of such party’s assets.

Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, it is understood that any of the provisions of this Agreement that are expressed to take effect in whole or in part on or after termination, or are capable of having effect after termination, shall remain in full force and effect despite termination.

7. INSPECTION : Inspection, acceptance or rightful rejection of Products shall be made promptly by Buyer within ten (10) days after Buyer’s receipt of Products. Buyer shall promptly notify Seller in writing if Buyer believes that any Products delivered hereunder are properly rejectable and hold such Products pending Seller’s inspection.

8. TAXES : The prices do not include state or federal excise, sales or use, VAT or other taxes (if any) now in effect or hereafter levied by reason of this transaction. Any such taxes shall be for the Buyer’s account.

9. TITLE/RISK OF LOSS : Risk of loss or damage to Products shall pass from Seller to Buyer at the time of delivery in accordance with the delivery term specified in the applicable SOW, and title transfer shall occur at the same time as risk of loss.

 

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10. PATENTS : Seller agrees to indemnify Buyer against all court assessed damages (excluding consequential damages) and costs resulting from infringement of any United States Letters Patent covering (A) standard commercial compositions offered for sale generally by Seller during the term of this Agreement; or (B) standard commercial forms, shapes or constructions offered for sale generally by Seller during the term of this Agreement, to the extent that such compositions, forms, shapes or constructions are supplied hereunder. Buyer agrees, for the Products delivered under this Agreement, to indemnify Seller against all court assessed damages (excluding consequential damages) and costs resulting from infringement of any United States Letters Patent to the extent that such infringement arises from designs, specifications or instructions furnished or required by Buyer and different from the matters embraced by (A) and (B) of the preceding sentence. Neither party shall be entitled to indemnification under this clause as to any claim of infringement concerning which it does not give the other party prompt notice in writing upon learning thereof and full opportunity, at the expense of such other party, to defend and dispose of such claim.

11. INTERPRETATION : This Agreement may not be waived, modified or supplemented in any manner whatsoever (including a course of dealing or of performance or usage of trade) except by a written document signed by the parties’ authorized representatives. No single or multiple failure or delay in exercising any right or remedy under this Agreement will waive that party’s subsequent right to require strict performance.

12. SUCCESSORS/ASSIGNS : The provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties to this Agreement and their respective successors and permitted assigns. Neither party may sell, assign, transfer, convey or delegate any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other.

13. DRAFTING : No provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in favor of, or against, any of the parties to this Agreement by reason of the extent to which that party or its counsel participated in the drafting thereof.

14. GOVERNING LAW : This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the internal substantive law of the State of New York regardless of the laws that might otherwise govern under principles of conflict of laws applicable thereto. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods will not apply.

15. SEVERABILITY : If any provision of this Agreement is determined by a governmental entity to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remainder of the provisions of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect and will in no way be affected, impaired or invalidated.

 

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16. MISCELLANEOUS : Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, nothing in this Agreement is intended to confer on any person other than the parties to this Agreement or their respective successors and permitted assigns, any rights, remedies, obligations or liabilities under or by reason of this Agreement.

Buyer and Seller shall comply with all applicable laws in the performance of this Agreement, including national and international export and control regulations. Further, Buyer shall comply with all laws and regulations applicable to the use, sale, distribution, transfer, export, or re-export, directly or indirectly, of any Product, including the laws of the United States (“U.S.”) and any other country in which Buyer or Seller undertakes any of the foregoing. Buyer will not transfer, export, or re-export, directly or indirectly, any Product to U.S. embargoed countries, or any nationals thereof, or to any other country subject to restriction under applicable laws and regulations, (including but not limited to those indicated by the U.S. Treasury Department and Buyer hereby warrants that it is not located in, under the control of, or a national or resident of any such country). Buyer will not transfer, export, or re-export, directly or indirectly any Product to any party listed by any applicable government or law as prohibited from receiving such products, and Buyer hereby represents that it is not on, or under control of any person or entity which is on any such list.

All Products supplied by Seller to Buyer that contain conflict minerals as defined by Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Act) and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission regulations implementing the Act will only come from sources that are not known by Seller, after due inquiry, to directly or indirectly finance or benefit armed groups or conflict, including in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or any adjoining country.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, neither party will disclose the pricing or other terms of this Agreement to any third party (other than its subsidiaries or affiliates or as required by law or regulatory or judicial process).

If any index used to determine the price of products under this Agreement ceases to be available, the parties agree to promptly negotiate on a good faith basis a mutually satisfactory alternate price or reference.

 

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EXHIBIT C

EUROPE

TERMS AND CONDITIONS OF SALE

1. SHIPMENTS : Seller shall use reasonable efforts to meet Buyer’s requested shipping dates, but time shall not be of the essence for purposes of Seller’s deliveries under this Agreement. The quantity tolerance applicable to each shipment made by Seller hereunder shall be +/- 3%. Seller may make partial shipments and may invoice for each such partial shipment separately. Absent manifest error, Seller’s shipping weights will govern. Should Buyer dispute Seller’s shipping weight for any shipment, Buyer will promptly notify Seller in writing of the reasons for such dispute and provide to Seller all necessary documents to substantiate the difference and Buyer and Seller shall then promptly enter into good faith discussions to resolve such dispute in a timely manner.

2. PAYMENT TERMS : Payment must be received by Seller in full via electronic funds transfer (ACH or wire transfer), without set-off or other deduction, in accordance with the payment terms specified on the applicable SOW. If the payment due date falls on a day which is a Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday in Madrid, Spain, then payment shall be due on the last business day immediately prior to such Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday. All pricing and payments hereunder shall be in Euros and shall be made to the Seller bank account specified in the relevant invoice.

If reasonable grounds for insecurity arise with respect to due payment from Buyer or with respect to Buyer’s financial condition generally, Seller may demand different terms of payment from those specified above, and may demand additional assurance of Buyer’s due payment. If within the period stated in such demand, Buyer fails or refuses to agree to such different terms of payment or fails or refuses to give adequate assurance of due payment, Seller may, at its option, treat such failure or refusal as a repudiation of the portion of this Agreement which has not been fully performed or may resume production and may make shipment under reservation of possession or of a security interest and may demand payment against tender of documents of title.

3. WARRANTY : At the time of delivery to Buyer, Seller warrants (A) that the Products delivered pursuant to this Agreement shall conform to any mutually agreed specifications for such Products as set forth in the applicable SOW, (B) that Products described by recognized Aluminum Association designation will comply with ingot standards promulgated by the Aluminum Association and (C) that Seller will convey good title thereto. All warranty claims must be made in writing by Buyer to Seller within ninety (90) days following shipment of the Products to which such warranty claim relates. SELLER MAKES NO WARRANTY, EXPRESS OR IMPLIED (INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO WARRANTIES OF MERCHANTABILITY OR FITNESS FOR A PARTICULAR PURPOSE), EXCEPT SUCH AS IS EXPRESSLY SET FORTH HEREIN.

 

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4. LIMITATION OF LIABILITY : Seller’s liability and Buyer’s exclusive remedy for any tender of nonconforming or defective Products or breach of warranty, is expressly limited to Seller’s choice of (A) the replacement of nonconforming or defective Products with conforming Products at the delivery point, or (B) the repayment of that portion of the purchase price represented by nonconforming or defective Products. Such replacement or refund will be made upon return of the nonconforming or defective Products, which may be returned at Seller’s cost only after inspection by Seller and receipt by Buyer of shipping instructions from Seller. Seller will not be liable for any incidental, consequential, indirect special, contingent, or punitive damages related to this Agreement, whether for (i) any breach of contract or warranty, whether based on theories of breach of warranty, breach of contract, tort, strict liability or otherwise; (ii) the tender of defective or nonconforming Products; or (iii) breach of any other provision of this Agreement; or (iv) any claim of any kind arising out of or relating to this Agreement or Seller’s performance therewith. In any event, Seller’s liability to Buyer will not exceed the purchase price for the Product on which such liability is based.

5. FORCE MAJEURE : Neither party shall be liable for any delay in performing or failure to perform its obligations (except for delay or failure to pay money when due) due to events of Force Majeure (as defined below). Failure to deliver or to accept delivery in whole or in part because of the occurrence of an event of Force Majeure shall not constitute a default hereunder or subject either party to liability for any resulting loss or damage. Both parties agree to use their respective reasonable efforts to cure any event of Force Majeure to the extent that it is reasonably possible to do so, it being understood that neither party shall be required to make any concession or grant any demand or request in order to bring to an end any strike, lockout or other industrial disturbance where such course is deemed inadvisable in its sole discretion. Upon the occurrence of an event of Force Majeure, the party affected by the event of Force Majeure shall promptly notify the other party hereto of such events and shall specify in reasonable detail the facts constituting such events of Force Majeure. “Force Majeure” includes, but is not limited to, weather conditions, labor disputes, strike, lockout, accident, fire, Acts of God, or the Sovereign’s enemies, epidemics, blockade, civil commotion, riots, crime, or any other unforeseeable event or if foreseeable, unavoidable (whether of a similar or dissimilar nature), rendering either of the parties unable to comply with the terms of this Agreement.

 

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6. TERMINATION : Either party may terminate this Agreement by giving written notice to the other party if any of the following events occurs:

(i) the other party commits a material breach of this Agreement which has not been remedied within 30 days (10 days in the case of non-payment of monies due) of the receipt by such party of a notice specifying the breach and requiring its remedy; or

(ii) the other party files a bankruptcy or insolvency procedure without giving at least 15 days advance written notice of such filing to the non-affected Party, or knowing that a bankruptcy or insolvency procedure against the other party is being filed by a third-party, such other party does not give written notice to the non-affected party of such filing within three days maximum of this occurrence; or

(iii) the other party is in liquidation or a windup situation.

Upon termination of this Agreement for any reason, it is understood that any of the provisions of this Agreement that are expressed to take effect in whole or in part on or after termination, or are capable of having effect after termination, shall remain in full force and effect despite termination.

7. INSPECTION : Inspection, acceptance or rightful rejection of Products shall be made promptly by Buyer within ten (10) days after Buyer’s receipt of Products. Buyer shall promptly notify Seller in writing if Buyer believes that any Products delivered hereunder are properly rejectable and hold such Products pending Seller’s inspection.

8. TAXES : Each party shall be responsible to pay the taxes levied on it in accordance with the applicable legislation. Any applicable VAT shall be stated on Seller’s invoice and shall be for the account of the Buyer.

9. TITLE/RISK OF LOSS : Risk of loss or damage to Products shall pass from Seller to Buyer at the time of delivery in accordance with the delivery term specified in the applicable SOW, and title transfer shall occur at the same time as risk of loss.

10. INTERPRETATION : This Agreement may not be waived, modified or supplemented in any manner whatsoever (including a course of dealing or of performance or usage of trade) except by a written document signed by the parties’ authorized representatives. No single or multiple failure or delay in exercising any right or remedy under this Agreement will waive that party’s subsequent right to require strict performance.

 

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11. SUCCESSORS/ASSIGNS : The provisions of this Agreement shall be binding upon and inure to the benefit of the parties to this Agreement and their respective successors and permitted assigns. Neither party may sell, assign, transfer, convey or delegate any of its rights or obligations under this Agreement without the prior written consent of the other.

12. DRAFTING : No provision of this Agreement shall be interpreted in favor of, or against, any of the parties to this Agreement by reason of the extent to which that party or its counsel participated in the drafting thereof.

13. GOVERNING LAW : This Agreement shall be construed in accordance with and governed by the laws of Madrid, Spain regardless of the laws that might otherwise govern under principles of conflict of laws applicable thereto. The United Nations Convention on Contracts for the International Sale of Goods will not apply.

14. SEVERABILITY : If any provision of this Agreement is determined by a governmental entity to be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remainder of the provisions of this Agreement will remain in full force and effect and will in no way be affected, impaired or invalidated.

15. MISCELLANEOUS : Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Agreement, nothing in this Agreement is intended to confer on any person other than the parties to this Agreement or their respective successors and permitted assigns, any rights, remedies, obligations or liabilities under or by reason of this Agreement.

Buyer and Seller shall comply with all applicable laws in the performance of this Agreement, including national and international export and control regulations. Further, Buyer shall comply with all laws and regulations applicable to the use, sale, distribution, transfer, export, or re-export, directly or indirectly, of any Product, including the laws of the United States (“U.S.”) and any other country in which Buyer or Seller undertakes any of the foregoing. Buyer will not transfer, export, or re-export, directly or indirectly, any Product to U.S. embargoed countries, or any nationals thereof, or to any other country subject to restriction under applicable laws and regulations, (including but not limited to those indicated by the U.S. Treasury Department and Buyer hereby warrants that it is not located in, under the control of, or a national or resident of any such country). Buyer will not transfer, export, or re-export, directly or indirectly any Product to any party listed by any applicable government or law as prohibited from receiving such products, and Buyer hereby represents that it is not on, or under control of any person or entity which is on any such list.

 

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All Products supplied by Seller to Buyer that contain conflict minerals as defined by Section 1502 of the Dodd-Frank Wall Street Reform and Consumer Protection Act (Act) and U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission regulations implementing the Act will only come from sources that are not known by Seller, after due inquiry, to directly or indirectly finance or benefit armed groups or conflict, including in the Democratic Republic of the Congo or any adjoining country.

Unless otherwise agreed in writing, neither party will disclose the pricing or other terms of this Agreement to any third party (other than its subsidiaries or affiliates or as required by law or regulatory or judicial process).

If any index used to determine the price of products under this Agreement ceases to be available, the parties agree to promptly negotiate on a good faith basis a mutually satisfactory alternate price or reference.

 

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Exhibit 2.10

[THIS LEASE IS NOT TO BE RECORDED]

FORM OF

MASSENA LAND LEASE AGREEMENT

by and between

Alcoa Inc., Lessor

and

Alcoa USA Corp., Lessee

Dated [            ], 2016


TABLE OF CONTENTS

 

         Page  
ARTICLE 1   
DEFINITIONS AND EXHIBITS   
1.1      

Definitions

     2   
1.2  

Exhibits

     19   
ARTICLE 2   
LEASED PREMISES   
2.1  

Grant of Lease

     20   
ARTICLE 3   
TERM   
3.1  

Term

     20   
3.2  

Holding Over

     21   
3.3  

Survival of Obligations

     22   
ARTICLE 4   
FIXED RENT; ADDITIONAL RENT; PASS THROUGH COSTS   
4.1  

Fixed Rent

     22   
4.2  

Additional Rent and Rent Adjustments

     24   
4.3  

Method of Payment

     25   
4.4  

Late Charges; Interest

     25   
4.5  

Sales Tax

     25   
4.6  

No Accord and Satisfaction

     25   
ARTICLE 5   
CONDITION OF PREMISES   
5.1  

As-Is, Where-Is, With All Faults Condition

     26   
5.2  

Site Removal, Remediation and Restoration; Surrender of Leased Premises

     26   
ARTICLE 6   
USE OF PREMISES   
6.1  

Permitted Use

     29   

 

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6.2      

Security

     30   
6.3  

Rules and Regulations

     32   
6.4  

Utilities, Shared Services and Facilities

     32   
6.5  

Compliance with Laws and Insurance Requirements

     34   
6.6  

Permits

     34   
6.7  

Parking

     36   
[6.8  

Site Amenities

     36   
6.9  

Access Roads

     36   
6.10  

Common Areas

     37   
6.11  

Access to the Leased Premises

     38   
6.12  

Mechanics’ Liens

     38   
6.13  

Mutual Cooperation and Non-Interference

     39   
6.14  

NYPA Agreement

     39   
ARTICLE 7   

REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE; LESSOR SERVICES; COMMON AREAS AND SHARED

SERVICES AND FACILITIES

  

  

7.1  

Maintenance and Repair of the Leased Premises

     40   
7.2  

Annual Budget

     41   
7.3  

Lessee’s Responsibility

     42   
7.4  

Discontinuance and Interruption of Services

     43   
7.5  

Damage Caused by Lessee

     43   

ARTICLE 8

  

ALTERATIONS

  

8.1  

Lessee Alterations

     43   
8.2  

Alterations Required by Law

     45   
8.3  

Signs

     45   
ARTICLE 9   
ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS   
9.1  

Regulated Substances

     45   
9.2  

Releases, Environmental Conditions and Remedial Actions

     46   
9.3  

Actions and Agreements Relating to Regulated Substances and Environmental Conditions

     49   
9.4  

Lead Party

     49   
9.5  

Communication and Control

     50   
9.6  

Radon Gas Disclosure

     51   
9.7  

Environmental Indemnities

     51   
9.8  

Environmental Inspections

     52   
9.9  

Site Removal, Remediation and Restoration Work.

     53   

 

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9.10  

Grasse River Remediation Program

     53   
9.11  

NYDEC Consent Order

     53   
ARTICLE 10   
INSURANCE   
10.1  

Lessee’s Insurance

     54   
10.2  

Waiver of Subrogation

     54   
10.3  

Lessor’s Insurance

     54   
ARTICLE 11   
INDEMNITY   
11.1  

Lessee’s Indemnity

     55   
11.2  

Lessor’s Indemnity

     56   
11.3  

Limitations on Indemnitor’s Liability

     56   
11.4  

No Consequential Damages

     58   
ARTICLE 12   
CASUALTY/DAMAGE TO LEASED PREMISES   
12.1  

Lessor and Lessee’s Duty to Restore

     58   
ARTICLE 13   
CONDEMNATION   
13.1  

Taking of Leased Premises

     58   
13.2  

Apportionment of Award

     59   
ARTICLE 14   
ASSIGNMENT   
14.1  

Assignment by Lessee or Lessor

     59   
14.2  

Subleases and Sublicenses

     61   
14.3  

Right of First Offer

     62   
ARTICLE 15   
DEFAULT AND REMEDIES   
15.1  

Events of Default; Lessor Default

     64   
15.2  

Remedies

     66   
15.3  

Remedies Not Exclusive

     68   

 

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15.4  

Performance by Lessor

     68   
15.5  

Lessor Default

     68   
15.6  

Dispute Resolution

     69   
ARTICLE 16   
FINANCIAL TEST; FINANCIAL TRIGGER; FINANCIAL ASSURANCES   
16.1  

Financial Test

     70   
16.2  

Financial Trigger; LOC and Other Financial Assurances

     70   
ARTICLE 17   
GENERAL PROVISIONS   
17.1  

Authority to Enter into Lease

     71   
17.2  

Notices

     71   
17.3  

Lessor’s Access to Leased Premises

     73   
17.4  

Quiet Enjoyment

     73   
17.5  

Subordination

     74   
17.6  

Attorneys’ Fees

     74   
17.7  

Estoppel Certificates

     74   
17.8  

Successors and Assigns

     75   
17.9  

No Merger

     75   
17.10  

Amendments

     75   
17.11  

Captions

     75   
17.12  

References; Consents and Approvals

     75   
17.13  

Provisions Severable

     75   
17.14  

Conveyance by Lessor

     76   
17.15  

Governing Law

     76   
17.16  

Waiver of Counterclaim

     76   
17.17  

Brokerage Fees and Commission

     76   
17.18  

Consent to Jurisdiction; Waiver of Trial by Jury

     76   
17.19  

Memorandum of Lease

     77   
17.20  

Survival

     77   
17.21  

Entire Agreement

     78   
17.22  

Headings; Definitions

     78   
17.23  

Counterparts

     78   
17.24  

Time of Essence

     78   
17.25  

Further Assurances

     79   
17.26  

Confidentiality and Media Releases

     79   
17.27  

Delivery of Information

     79   
17.28  

Mutual Drafting

     79   

 

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MASSENA LAND LEASE AGREEMENT

This MASSENA LAND LEASE AGREEMENT (“ Land Lease ”) is made as of             , 2016, by and between Alcoa Inc. , a Pennsylvania corporation, (“ Lessor ”), and Alcoa USA Corp. , a Delaware corporation (“ Lessee ,” each of the Lessor and Lessee, and their respective successors and permitted assigns of this Land Lease being referred to herein as a “ Party ,” and collectively, the “ Parties ”).

RECITALS

WHEREAS, Lessor is the owner of the real property more particularly described on Exhibit 2.1(a) attached (“ Property ”), including the premises shown thereon as the Leased Premises (“ Leased Premises ”);

WHEREAS, prior to that certain Separation and Distribution Agreement dated [ as of [ ] , 2016 ] by and between Alcoa Inc. and Alcoa USA Corp. (“ Separation Agreement ”), each Party or its predecessor in interest operated their separate business operations on a portion of the Property, including Lessee’s business on the Leased Premises;

WHEREAS, pursuant to the Separation Agreement [and except for a certain office building (Building 60) and the fixtures and building systems therein, and for certain wells, as acknowledged in writing between the parties], Lessor has conveyed to Lessee all of its right, title and interest in and to, and Lessee, acquired and is the owner of, all of (a) the surface and subsurface buildings, structures, fixtures and improvements (including aboveground and underground storage tanks), pipelines, pumps, conduits, wells, cisterns, drainage ditches, detention ponds, roadways, driveways, walkways, sidewalks, parking lots and asphalt areas, and all other installations and improvements (or portions thereof) on, over, under or above the Leased Premises (collectively, “ Initial Improvements ” (the major Initial Improvements being generally as described and/or shown on Exhibit 2.1(b) attached), together with all other or additional buildings, structures, fixtures and improvements which may hereafter be installed, constructed, or created by or on behalf of Lessee, and all additions, alterations, modifications and substitutions and replacements of or in connection with any of the foregoing, collectively, “ Improvements ”), and (b) all Initial Equipment (as hereinafter defined), and together with all additions, alterations, modifications, substitutions and replacements thereof which may hereafter be installed, constructed or created by or on behalf of Lessee, collectively, “ Equipment ”), including, without limitation, all those buildings, improvements, facilities and equipment described on Exhibit 2.1(b) , but expressly excluding and subject to the provisions hereof with respect to the Shared Facilities (as hereinafter defined); and

WHEREAS, Lessor has agreed to lease the Leased Premises to Lessee and Lessee has agreed to take and hire the Leased Premises from Lessor on all of the terms, covenants, provisions and conditions as are more fully set out below.

NOW, THEREFORE, in consideration of the mutual covenants hereinafter set forth and other good and valuable consideration, the receipt whereof is hereby acknowledged by each of the Parties, the Parties hereto agree as follows:


ARTICLE 1

DEFINITIONS AND EXHIBITS

1.1 Definitions .

Access Roads ” means those roads and driveways (or portions thereof) within the Property that provide access to and from the Leased Premises, and any Lessor Remaining Property or any public roads or highways the Shared Facilities and any other Common Areas or portions of the Property used or leased by Lessee in accordance with this Land Lease. The designation in this Lease of a road or driveway as an “Access Road” shall not ipso facto create any rights to widen any such road or driveway which is located wholly within the boundaries of the Leased Premises and does not create any rights to physically connect to any roads or driveways which are located on the Lessor Remaining Property.

Action ” means any claim, action, suit, arbitration, litigation or proceeding.

Actual Fully Loaded Cost ” means all direct, indirect, fixed and variable costs associated with providing or producing any goods, services, products and facilities, including, without limitation, (a) with respect to all labor costs, hourly wages or salaries, bonuses, state and federal taxes (including payroll taxes), health and dental insurance, workmen’s compensation, paid leave and other fringe benefits, and (b) with respect to goods and products, unit costs, packaging, transportation and insurance, but (c) excluding any general administrative or overhead costs.

Actual Site Work Completion Date ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.2(c)(ii) .

Actual Smelter Closure Date ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.2(b)(ii) .

Additional Rent ” shall mean all costs, fees, expenses, charges and other amounts, in addition to Fixed Rent and Pass Through Costs, now or hereafter required to be paid by Lessee pursuant to this Land Lease, including, without limitation, by reason of all of Lessee’s indemnities in favor of Lessor herein.

Affiliate ” means, when used with respect to any corporation, limited liability company, or partnership, any person which, directly or indirectly, controls or is controlled by or is under common control with such corporation, limited liability company or partnership. For the purposes of this definition, “ control ” (including the correlative meanings of the terms “ controlled by ” and “ under common control with ”), as used with respect to any Person, shall mean the possession, directly or indirectly, of the power to direct or cause the direction of the management and policies of such Person through the ownership of voting securities, partnership interests or other equity interests.

Agent ” means, with respect to either Lessor or Lessee, their respective authorized agents, representatives, attorneys, contractors, and vendors, together with the Parties’ respective lessees (other than Lessee), sublessees and licensees.

Agreed Adjustment ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1(c)(ii) .

 

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Alterations ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 8.1(a) .

Annual Budget ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.2(a) .

Annual Summary Statement ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1(c)(ii) .

Anticipated Site Work Completion Date ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.2(c)(i) .

Anticipated Smelter Closure Date ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.2(b)(i) .

Applicable Laws and Other Requirements ” means (a) any Laws, including, without limitation, any Environmental Laws; (b) all terms and conditions of any insurance policy covering the Leased Premises, whether maintained by Lessor or Lessee; (c) all applicable requirements of a Party’s casualty insurance policy (or ISO provisions applicable thereto)which are binding upon the Leased Premises or upon Lessor or Lessee with respect to the Leased Premises or the Property; and (d) all future amendments, additions, supplements, replacements and/or substitutions for any item described in the preceding subdivisions (a) through (c), and all future Laws which, when effective, fall within this definition of Applicable Laws and Other Requirements.

Applicable Remediation Standards ” means the standards allowed consistent with a cost-effective remedy with respect to any Environmental Condition which satisfy the publicly promulgated requirements of Environmental Law and as promulgated or negotiated with the applicable Governmental Authorities with respect to the satisfactory completion of Remedial Action with respect to such Environmental Condition. The Lead Party shall ensure that all Remedial Action and other remediation and compliance activities are performed up to but not beyond general standards applicable to industrial uses and applicable law, making full use, where appropriate, of engineering, institutional, or other controls and risk-based corrective action. Although the Lead Party may elect to take additional Remedial Action, if it elects to do so, it shall be at the sole expense of the Lead Party. The Lead Party shall propose, and the Non-Lead Party shall cooperate so as to implement deed restrictions, engineering and other institutional controls, and risk-based corrective action to satisfy the respective Parties’ obligations regarding any Environmental Conditions or Remedial Action, provided that such deed restrictions, engineering and other institutional controls do not materially limit or materially increase the cost of the Non-Lead Party’s ongoing and future operations or materially limit the Non-Lead Party’s ability to expand industrial or commercial operations or sell such the Leased Premises or the Property for industrial or commercial use in the future.

Auditor ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1(d) .

Business Day ” means a day other than Saturday, Sunday or any day on which banks located in the State of New York are authorized or obligated to close.

Cap ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.2(d)(iv) .

 

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Change of Control ” means, with respect to a Party, (i) the direct or indirect sale, conveyance, assignment, transfer or other disposition, voluntarily or involuntarily, including by Operation of Law (as hereinafter defined), to one or more third parties, in a single transaction or series of related transactions, of more than fifty percent (50%) (in the aggregate) of such Party’s voting stock or other beneficial interests in such Party or the voting stock or other beneficial interests of such Party’s direct or indirect shareholders, or (ii) a direct or indirect, including by Operation of Law change in the Control over such Party.

Combined Environmental Conditions ” means those Environmental Conditions that require Remedial Action and are listed on Exhibit 9.2(b) attached, or are otherwise agreed by the Parties or identified after the Effective Date, which were, or may, subsequent to the Effective Date, be, jointly caused or contributed to by a Lessee Environmental Condition and a Lessor Environmental Condition. The status of a Combined Environmental Condition listed on Exhibit 9.2(b) or hereafter agreed by the Parties or Lessee Identified as a Combined Environmental Condition is solely a matter between the Parties and not for the benefit of any third party (including any Governmental Entity). The non-Lead Party shall pay its reasonably allocable share of Combined Environmental Liabilities whether incurred or imposed during or after the expiration or termination of the Term, within thirty (30) days of the Lead Party’s invoice therefor in reasonable detail if not separately billed as Pass Through Costs or otherwise paid by the non-Lead Party. No third party shall be entitled to the benefits of or to enforce any of the provisions with respect to the Combined Environmental Conditions or Combined Environmental Liabilities. Without limiting any other provision in this Land Lease, the Parties acknowledge and agree that it is the express intention and agreement of the Parties that this Land Lease, and all agreements, covenants, terms, conditions and obligations of the Parties under this Land Lease (and the performance or observance of each and all of the same) with respect to any Combined Environmental Conditions, Combined Environmental Liabilities and/or all Combined Environmental Conditions Remediation, are and shall remain subject at all times to the terms and conditions of any and all Joint Environmental Defense Agreements, including, without limitation, all privileges and protections of joint defense and communications to the greatest extent remitted under applicable Laws.

Combined Environmental Conditions Remediation ” means any program, action plan or other agreement, understanding or undertaking by or between Lessor and Lessee (and any third party, including any Governmental Entity) for the purpose of remediating or addressing any Combined Environmental Conditions or any Combined Environmental Liabilities, including, without limitation, any Joint Environmental Defense Agreement in connection therewith.

Combined Environmental Liabilities ” means all Environmental Liabilities with respect to any Combined Environmental Conditions.

Common Area Costs ” means all costs, expenses and other expenditures of any nature whatsoever, foreseen or unforeseen, ordinary or extraordinary, (including capital expenditures) incurred in connection with the administration, supervision, management, enforcement, billing, construction supervision, records management, repair, maintenance, alteration, improvement, replacement, insurance, design, building and zoning code compliance, control and security for or with respect to the Common Areas.

Common Areas ” means collectively, (a) the Access Roads, (b) the Site Amenities and (c) such other areas within the Property that are identified as “Common Areas” on Exhibit 2.1(a) and on Exhibit 6.10 annexed hereto or which may be designated as “Common Areas” by mutual agreement of the Parties from time to time.

 

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Control ” means the direct or indirect right, power or authority (whether or not implemented or exercised) to exercise control over or determine or direct, or cause the direction of (including both affirmative action and power of veto) the management or policies of Lessee on a day-to-day basis or on a general or strategic level.

Controlling Person ” means any (i) Person(s) which, directly or indirectly (including through one or more agents or intermediaries), Controls Lessee, including any partners, shareholders, principals, members, managers, directors, trustees and/or beneficiaries of any such Person(s) to the extent the same Control Lessee, and (ii) Person(s) which Control(s), directly or indirectly, voluntary or involuntary, including by Operation of Law (including through one or more agents, representatives or intermediaries), any other Controlling Person(s) of Lessee.

CPI ” means, as of any date, the current United States Department of Labor, Bureau of Labor Statistics Consumer Price Index, United States Average, “All Items” (1982-84=100); provided , however , that if compilation of the CPI is discontinued or transferred to any other governmental department or bureau, then the index most nearly the same as the CPI shall be used as reasonably chosen by Lessor.

CPI Escalation ” means an increase in Fixed Rent by an amount equal to the product of (A) the Fixed Rent for the immediately preceding twelve (12)-month period (as increased by all prior increases in the CPI), and (B) the increase in CPI during such immediately preceding twelve (12)-month period; provided , however , that the CPI Escalation shall never be less than zero.

Credit Rating Agency ” means Moody’s Investors Services, Inc., Standard & Poor’s or Fitch Ratings, or any national credit rating agency which is the successor to any of the foregoing and which is generally recognized for purposes of public rating of the issuances or offerings of major financial institutions.

Default Rate ” means a fluctuating interest rate equal at all times to the prime rate of interest announced publicly from time to time by Citibank, N.A. (or its successor or another major money center commercial bank agreed to by the parties), plus three percent (3%), but in no case higher than the maximum rate of interest permitted by applicable Laws (“ Permissible Rate ”). If either Party shall ever receive any payment (whether demanded as interest, fees, charges or any other designation) in an amount greater than the Permissible Rate, such payment and the receipt by such Party shall be deemed to be an advance payment on account of all other costs, expenses, fees and charges payable by another Party under this Land Lease, and such Party shall hold such payment in excess of the Permissible Rate and apply the same to all such other costs, fees, expenses and charges which next become due and payable under this Land Lease.

Dispute ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 15.6 .

Effective Date ” means the date of this Land Lease.

Environment ” means soil, land, surface or subsurface strata, surface waters, groundwaters, sediments, and indoor and outdoor air.

 

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Environmental Condition ” means the existence of a “Recognized Environmental Condition” or any condition which requires Remedial Action as now or hereafter recognized or provided under Environmental Laws, including, without limitation, the Release of a Regulated Substance or the presence of a Regulated Substance as the result of a Release on, in, under, above or within any property.

Environmental Laws ” means any Laws relating to the pollution, preservation or protection of the Environment, health and safety (including under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, or natural resources (including, without limitation, soil, water or outdoor or indoor air)), including, without limitation, the generation, manufacture, use, handling, transportation, treatment, storage, disposal, or Release of any Regulated Substance.

Environmental Liabilities ” shall mean any and all Losses or Liabilities under or arising out of or in connection with any Environmental Laws or arising out of any Environmental Condition, including, without limitation, those consisting of or arising out of any: (a) duty imposed by, breach of or noncompliance with any Environmental Law; (b) Remedial Action; (c) bodily injury or death, property damage or other Liabilities of any other Person arising from any Environmental Condition; (d) injury to, destruction of or loss of natural resources, or costs of any natural resource damage assessments, penalties, fines or damages arising from any Environmental Condition; (e) production, management, use, generation, manufacture, labeling, registration, storage, treatment, transporting, disposal, discharge, spilling, leaking, emitting, injecting, escaping, abandoning, dumping, release or other handling or disposition generation of Regulated Substances.

Environmental Permit ” shall mean any Permit required or issued to operate the Lessor Business or the Lessee Business or occupy or use the Leased Premises or the Property or any portion thereof under any applicable Environmental Laws.

Equipment ” shall mean (except as any such items are expressly reserved to the Lessor), all equipment, machinery, vehicles, fixtures and other items of property of whatsoever nature, including all components thereof, that are now or hereafter located in, on, under, above or used in connection with and installed on or affixed or incorporated into the Leased Premises or the Improvements, together with all replacements, substitutions, modifications, alterations and additions thereto, and other items of real and/or personal property, including all components thereof, now and hereafter located in, on or used in connection with, and installed on or affixed to or incorporated into the Improvements, including but not limited to all Smelter Equipment, furnaces, boilers, heaters, ovens, smokestacks, all electrical, heating, plumbing, lighting, ventilating, and refrigerating equipment and all other air-cooling and air-conditioning and HVAC equipment, all incineration, air- and water-pollution-control, waste-disposal equipment, systems and apparatus, and all security systems, sprinkler systems and fire- and theft-protection equipment, pneumatic tubes, conveyor belts, hoists, cranes, elevators, escalators and lifts.

Event of Default ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 15.1 .

Excluded Costs ” shall mean costs for (i) repair, replacements and general maintenance to the extent fully paid by proceeds of insurance or by Lessee or other third parties without cost or expense to Lessor (net of Lessor’s cost and expenses of negotiation, adjustment, settlement and

 

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recovery, including reasonable attorneys’ fees); (ii) interest, amortization or other payments on loans to Lessor; (iii) commissions; (iv) any amount paid to an Affiliate of Lessor which exceeds the amount which would be paid for similar goods or services on an arm’s-length basis between unrelated parties; and (v) any cost incurred by Lessor (exceeding costs or claims asserted by third parties) as a result of the sole negligence of Lessor, its employees, or agents.

Excluded Shared Facilities ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.2(b)(A) .

Existing Landfill ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.2(a)(A) .

Final Smelter Closure Date ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.2(b)(ii) .

Financial Assurance ” means a surety bond, bank guarantee or other third-party financial guarantee or credit enhancement, cash deposit, LOC or any other form of financial security which is reasonably acceptable to the Security Party and is issued by an Approved Financial Institution to secure the Secured Obligations of the Security Party.

Financial Statements ” means (i) for a Fiscal Year, consolidated statements of each Party and each Party’s parent (if any) and its consolidated subsidiaries of income, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for such period and the related consolidated balance sheet as at the end of such period, together with the notes thereto, all in reasonable detail and setting forth in comparative form the corresponding figures for the preceding Fiscal Year and prepared in accordance with GAAP and audited by an Independent Accountant, and (ii) for a fiscal quarter, consolidated statements of each Party’s (and each Party’s parent, if any) income, stockholders’ equity and cash flows for such period and for the period from the beginning of the Fiscal Year to the end of such period and the related consolidated balance sheet as at the end of such period, together with the notes thereto, all in reasonable detail and setting forth in comparative form the corresponding figures for the corresponding period in the preceding Fiscal Year and prepared in accordance with GAAP; provided , however , that no Financial Statements shall contain any material nonpublic information.

Financial Test ” means, with respect to any Transferee, Guarantor or Controlling Person which is required to meet such test, that such Transferee, Guarantor or Controlling Person, as the case may be, has (calculated as of the date immediately following the consummation of any Transfer, after giving effect to all actual, committed or anticipated bridge or permanent financing or debt transactions in connection with the Transfer or reasonably contemplated within either (i) a credit rating of not less than BBB issued by a Credit Rating Agency.

Financial Trigger ” shall mean any of the following events or occurrences in respect of any Party or Guarantor, as the case may be, as applicable:

 

  (a) Any Change of Control;

 

  (b) Any Transfer (other than a Change of Control or a Permitted Sublease) of this Land Lease, the Improvements, Equipment or the Common Areas or Shared Facilities, or of a material portion of the Lessor Remaining Property (excluding the Common Areas or Shared Facilities);

 

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  (c) A material breach or default of any monetary obligation under this Land Lease (whether or not cured) exceeding (i) the amount of $ 10,000.00 in any one instance or (ii) the aggregate amount of $ 100,000.00 during the Term; and

 

  (d) Any material breach or default (whether or not cured) in the performance of any obligations in connection with (A) any Lessee Environmental Conditions, or (B) any Lessor Environmental Conditions which materially adversely affect the Leased Premises or the ability of Lessor to continue to provide all Common Areas or all Shared Services and Facilities for Lessee’s use under this Land Lease.

Fiscal Year ” means the fiscal year of either Party and either Party’s parent (if any) for public or other reporting purposes.

Fixed Rent ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 4.1 .

Force Majeure ” means accidents, emergencies, acts of the public enemy, riot, strikes, insurrection, war, court order, requisition or order of governmental body or authority, general shortages or inability to obtain labor or materials at commercially reasonable rates, acts of God, fire, hurricanes, drought, flood or other severe weather conditions or other natural disasters, and other events, occurrences or causes outside of the reasonable control of any Party; provided , however , that the lack or insufficiency of or the inability to procure funds, financing or financial resources shall not be deemed to be an event of Force Majeure.

General Construction Requirements and Conditions ” shall mean those provisions as set forth on Exhibit 8.1(d) attached.

Governmental Entity ” shall mean any foreign, domestic, supranational, federal, territorial, state or local governmental entity, quasi-governmental entity, court, tribunal, judicial or arbitral body, commission, board, bureau, agency or instrumentality, or any regulatory, administrative or other department, agency, or any political or other subdivision, department or branch of any of the foregoing.

Grasse River Remediation Program ” means the current environmental remediation plans being negotiated between applicable governmental authorities and the Lessor, as the same may be modified or amended from time to time.

Guarantor ” means each guarantor from time to time of either Lessee’s or Lessor’s obligations under this Land Lease.

Improvements ” shall have the meaning set forth in the Recitals .

Initial Improvements ” shall have the meaning set forth in the Recitals .

Initial Term ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.1 .

Inspecting Party ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.8(a) .

Inspections ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.8(a) .

 

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Interruption ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.4(ii) .

Joint Environmental Defense Agreement(s) ” means any and all agreements, undertakings or arrangements now or hereafter entered into by and between Lessor and Lessee (together with all amendments, modifications and supplements thereof) with respect to the joint or cooperative discussion, communication, discovery, collaboration, preparation, defense, negotiation, participation, implementation and all other matters of, involving or relating to any Combined Environmental Conditions, Combined Environmental Liabilities and/or Combined Environmental Conditions Remediation, including all protections and provisions for the Parties or with respect to all joint privilege, confidentiality and matters relating to the production or disclosure of attorney work product, attorney-client privilege or other documents or communications.

Land Lease ” shall have the meaning set forth in the Preamble .

Land Leased Premises ” shall have the meaning set forth in the Recitals, and as outlined as such in Exhibit 2.1(a) herein.

Law(s) ” means any law, statute, regulation, ordinance, rule, written and legally binding agency policy or guideline, civil or common law, judgment, order, decree, award, approval, concession, grant, franchise, license, agreement, directive, guideline, policy, requirement, or governmental restriction or any similar form of decision or approval of any Governmental Entity, and all amendments, modifications, supplements or additions thereto, whether in effect as of the date hereof or thereafter.

Lead Party ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.4 .

Lease Year ” means each calendar year (or portion thereof) during the Term.

Leased Premises ” shall mean the Land Leased Premises and the Office Leased Premises.

Lessee ” shall have the meaning set forth in the Preamble .

Lessee Alterations ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 8.1(a)(ii) .

Lessee Business ” means the operation of a primary aluminum smelter and casthouse and all directly related activities to support that operation.

Lessee Continuing Employees ” means the Lessee Employees who (a) were employees of Lessee or Lessee’s Agents prior to the Effective Date and (b) worked on a full-time or part-time basis at the Leased Premises prior to the Effective Date.

Lessee Employees ” means the employees of Lessee and Lessee’s Agents.

Lessee Environmental Condition ” means any Environmental Condition on or at the Leased Premises or Improvements, Lessor Remaining Property or Common Areas or migrating therefrom to the extent caused by Lessee, Lessee’s Agents or the operation of the Lessee Business; or the acts or omissions of Lessor’s predecessor in interest in connection with the operation of the forerunner of the Lessor Business or the operation of the forerunner of the Lessee Business, whether prior to or subsequent to the Effective Date, except for Lessee Environmental Conditions.

 

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Lessee Indemnified Parties ” means Lessee, its successors and assigns, their members, managers, partners, shareholders, officers, directors, Agents, attorneys and representatives.

Lessee New Employees ” means the Lessee Employees who either (a) were not employees of Lessee or Lessee’s Agents prior to the Effective Date, or (b) did not work on a full-time or part-time basis at the Leased Premises prior to the Effective Date.

Lessee’s Indemnified Matters ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 11.1(g)(B) .

Lessee’s Share ” means, with respect to any and all Pass Through Costs, Combined Environmental Liabilities and any and all other costs, fees, expenses and charges which are incurred, paid or provided by Lessor but for which Lessee is obligated to pay or reimburse to Lessor all or a portion thereof as provided in this Land Lease, the specific share payable by Lessee with respect to each of the categories or items of costs, fees, expenses and charges as calculated or determined in accordance with Exhibit 4.1(b) ; provided , however , that where the Lessee’s Share for any particular category or classification of costs, fees, expenses and charges is not otherwise specified or provided on Exhibit 4.1(b) , the Lessee’s Share shall be determined by Lessor in an equitable manner in good faith in accordance with the general principles set forth on Exhibit 4.1(b) .

Lessor ” shall have the meaning set forth in the Preamble .

Lessor Business ” means the operation of an aluminum extrusion and rod plant facility and all directly related activities to support those operations

Lessor Default ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 15.5 .

Lessor Employees ” means persons employed by Lessor or any of its subsidiaries or affiliated entities at the Property.

Lessor Environmental Condition ” means any Environmental Condition on or at the Leased Premises or on the Lessor Remaining Property or Common Areas or migrating therefrom to the extent caused by Lessor, Lessor’s Agents or the operation of the Lessor Business or the acts or omissions of Lessor’s predecessor in interest in connection with the operation of the forerunner of the Lessor Business or the operations of Lessor on the Property whether prior to or subsequent to the Effective Date, except for Lessee Environmental Conditions.

Lessor Indemnified Parties ” means Lessor and any Lessor’s mortgagee or holder of any Lessor’s deed of trust, and each of their respective successors and assignees, their members, managers, partners, shareholders, officers, directors, Agents, attorneys and representatives.

Lessor Inspection Notice ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.2(c)(ii) .

 

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Lessor Non-Objection Permit ” means any Permit which requires Lessor to be a party to, to consents to, or to sign or join in the application therefor, for the sole and limited purpose of acknowledging that Lessor has no objection to the requested application of Lessee to construct Lessee Alterations which are otherwise in accordance with the requirements of this Land Lease, without any warranty, representation, covenant or liability of Lessor.

Lessor Remaining Property ” means the Property, excluding the Leased Premises.

Lessor’s Screening Process ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.2(a) .

Liability ” or “ Liabilities ” means all indebtedness, obligations, responsibilities, and other liabilities (or claims or contingencies that have not yet become liabilities), losses, claims or demands, including by Operation of Law or with respect to or arising under any Applicable Laws and Other Requirements, absolute, accrued, matured, or contingent (or based upon any contingency), known or unknown, fixed or otherwise, or whether due or to become due, including any fines, penalties, judgments, awards or settlements respecting any judicial, administrative or arbitration proceedings or other Actions or any damages (including all actual, compensatory, liquidated, and punitive, damages, but subject to any limitations on punitive, speculative or consequential damages, losses of use and losses or diminution of economic benefit as hereinafter provided).

Licenses ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.10(c) .

LOC ” means an irrevocable, clean letter of credit issued to Lessor or Lessee, as beneficiary, by a recognized financial institution reasonably acceptable to Lessor or Lessee as beneficiary (“ Security Beneficiary ”), as the case may be, which shall: (i) be in an amount equal to the Indemnity Amount, (ii) be for a term of not less than three (3) years and automatically renewed for successive periods of not less than one (1) year unless the issuing bank gives written notice of non-renewal to the beneficiary not less than sixty (60) days prior to expiration, (iii) permit partial draws, and (iv) otherwise substantially be in the form of Exhibit 16.2(b) attached, with such other terms and conditions as are reasonably satisfactory to the Beneficiary. Unless the Beneficiary shall otherwise agree, the LOC shall be issued by any of the institutions specified by name or meeting the requirements as listed on Exhibit 16.2(a) (“ Approved Financial Institutions ”). The “ Indemnity Amount ” means an amount (“ Base Environmental Amount ”) reasonably estimated to be sufficient to secure all remaining obligations (including all indemnities under this Land Lease) with respect to all Environmental Liabilities of the Party providing the LOC for the remainder of the Term from and after the occurrence of any Financial Trigger (collectively, “ Secured Obligations ”). As of the Effective Date, the Parties have agreed that the Indemnity Amount for each Party is the amount as set forth in a separate agreement between them, subject to increase or decrease in the Base Environmental Amount from time to time as may be mutually agreed by the Parties, or if the Parties do not agree, as may be otherwise reasonably estimated by the Security Party based upon reasonably detailed supporting documentation provided by the Security Party at the time of the issuance of any LOC or any other Financial Assurance.

Losses ” means all damages, losses, Liabilities, fees, interest, claims, costs and expenses, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and expenses and reasonable amounts paid in investigation, determining, evaluating, defense or settlement of the foregoing, whether incurred or suffered directly by Lessor or Lessee or suffered by Lessor or Lessee pursuant to its respective Liability to a third party (including any Governmental Entity) therefor.

 

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Material Unreimbursed Implementation Cost ” means any unreimbursed out-of-pocket cost or expense incurred by a Party in connection with any institutional or engineering control (for example, the cost of inspecting and maintaining a cap above contaminated soil, or of maintaining a monitoring well system), in excess of the otherwise expected cost or expense of operating and maintaining the facilities for which such Party is responsible and operating such Party’s Business at the Property, where such unreimbursed out-of-pocket cost exceeds $10,000 per year in the aggregate. Material Unreimbursed Implementation Cost does not include (1) any cost or expense that would have been incurred by the Lessee or Lessor for normal operation and maintenance of their respective Business or facilities; (2) any cost that would have been incurred to satisfy a Party’s other obligations under this Land Lease or the Separation Agreement; or (3) any costs or expenses that are the responsibility of the Lessee under Section 5.2 .

Most Dependent User ” means, in respect to any shared utility or service, the party that relies on said utility or service to a larger extent than the other party, and therefore is most dependent on the utility or service being adequately maintained and operated.

New Environmental Conditions ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.2(a) .

New Improvements ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 8.1(a) .

Non-Monetary Defaults ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 15.1(i)(ii) .

NYDEC Consent Order ” means that certain 1990 Consent Order (Index #A6-0234-90-05) between Alcoa Inc. and New York Department of Environment Conservation (“ NYDEC ”) and all ancillary documents and reports therein or in connection therewith, as the same may be modified or amended from time to time.

NYPA Agreements ” means those certain agreements between Alcoa Inc. and New York Power Authority (“ NYPA ”), as amended June 22, 2016, as the same may be modified or amended from time to time.

Offer ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 14.3(c)(i) .

Offer Notice ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 14.3(c)(i) .

Offer Period ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 14.3(c)(i) .

Offered Interest ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 14.3(c) .

Offering Party ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 14.3(c) .

 

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Office Leased Premises ” means Building 60 (Main Office) consisting of approximately 18,575 s.f. of space as shown on the attached Exhibit 2.1(a) , as well as 1,200 s.f. of space located in Building 1 (clockhouse).

Operation of Law ” means and includes assignments or other transfers of rights, interests or property by court order, bankruptcy-related transfers, and transfers in connection with corporate mergers, reorganizations and consolidations.

Parties ” shall have the meaning set forth in the Preamble .

Party ” shall have the meaning set forth in the Preamble .

Party Confidential Information ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 17.27(b) .

Pass Through Costs ” shall mean those actual or estimated costs, expenses, fees and charges expended or incurred by Lessor with respect to the Leased Premises (in whole or in part) or under or in connection with this Land Lease in the applicable calendar year for or in respect of Utilities, insurance, maintenance and repairs, Real Property Taxes, Shared Services and Facilities Costs, Common Area Costs, Combined Environmental Liabilities which are not separately billed to Lessee, and all other applicable costs, expenses, fees (including, but not limited to, legal, administration, and accounting fees) and charges to the extent provided under this Land Lease, as to which costs, expenses, fees and charges Lessee shall pay the Lessee’s Share; provided , however , that to the extent the actual amount of any Pass Through Costs are not available or have not been determined as of the date of any billing therefor, the same shall be reasonably estimated by Lessor and designated by Lessor on all statements to Lessee as “ Estimated Pass Through Costs .” For the avoidance of doubt, Pass Through Costs shall neither include Excluded Costs, nor items excluded in this Lease from other components of the above costs (e.g., income taxes are excluded from the definition of “Real Estate Taxes”).

Permits ” means all licenses, permits, franchises, approvals, registrations, certificates, authorizations, consents or orders of, or filings with, any Governmental Entity, including Zoning Permits, necessary for the conduct by Lessee of the Lessee Business at the Leased Premises or necessary for Lessee Alterations in accordance with Article 8 herein, in each case, in compliance with Applicable Laws and Other Requirements, including, without limitation, Environmental Laws.

Permitted Sublease ” shall have the meaning as set forth in Section 14.1(b)(iii) .

Person ” shall mean an individual, partnership (general or limited), corporation, limited liability company, joint venture, association or other form of business organization (whether or not regarded as a legal entity under applicable Law), trust or other entity or organization, including a Governmental Entity or works council.

Petroleum Product ” means gasoline, diesel fuel, motor oil, waste or used oil, heating oil, kerosene and any other product or material containing any function or component of or derived from petroleum.

 

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Phase I ” and “ Phase II Reports mean with respect to the Property, the Leased Premises or any Environmental Conditions, all (a) noninvasive and nonintrusive preliminary environmental assessments or reports (“ Phase I Reports ”), and (b) all invasive or intrusive environmental investigations, assessments or reports (including all invasive tests and laboratory analyses) of all Environmental Conditions disclosed in or as recommended in any Phase I Reports or which are otherwise disclosed by or to any Party (“ Phase II Reports ”). All Phase I and Phase II Reports shall be performed and certified by environmental engineers (and all laboratory tests and analyses shall be performed by recognized environmental testing laboratories) duly licensed in the State of New York (and, where applicable, under Environmental Laws), and shall be certified to both Parties.

Post-Lease Termination Remediation ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.2(b)(B) .

Pre-Existing Environmental Conditions ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 9.2(a) .

Property ” means all of the real property owned by Lessor as set forth in Exhibit 2.1(a) and located at “Alcoa West”, County Route 42, Massena, New York, (and to the extent hereafter mutually designated by the parties in writing, certain additional land that Lessor may acquire in the future that is currently owned by APGI), and all buildings, structures and other improvements thereon owned by Lessor (including all Shared Facilities), together with all future improvements constructed by Lessor on the Property after the date of this Land Lease, subject to this Land Lease and excluding the Equipment and Improvements and other improvements constructed by Lessee or its predecessor business on the Leased Premises.

Proposed Annual Budget ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 7.2(a) .

Proposing Party ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 14.3(c) .

Real Property Taxes ” means all taxes, assessments, levies, payments in lieu of taxes, and other charges of any kind or nature whatsoever, general and special, foreseen and unforeseen (including all installments of principal and interest required to pay any existing or future general or special assessments for public improvements, services or benefits, and any increases resulting from reassessments resulting from a change in ownership, new construction, or any other cause), now or hereafter imposed by any governmental or quasi-governmental authority or special district having the direct or indirect power to tax or levy assessments, which are levied or assessed against, or with respect to the value, occupancy or use of all or any portion of the Property (as now constructed or as may at any time hereafter be constructed, altered or otherwise changed) or Lessor’s interest therein, the fixtures, equipment and other property deemed by the local Governmental Entity to be part of the real property for real estate tax purposes, the gross receipts, income, or rentals from the Property, or the use of Shared Facilities, Common Areas, parking areas, public utilities, or energy within the Property, or Lessor’s business of leasing the Property. If at any time during the Term the method of taxation or assessment of the Property prevailing as of the Effective Date shall be altered so that in lieu of or in addition to any Real Property Taxes described above there shall be levied, assessed or imposed (whether by reason of a change in the method of taxation or assessment, creation of a new tax or charge, or any other cause) an alternate or additional tax or charge (i) on the value, use or occupancy of the Property or Lessor’s interest therein, or (ii) on or measured by the gross receipts, income or rentals from

 

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the Property, on Lessor’s business of leasing the Property, or computed in any manner with respect to the operation of the Property, then any such tax or charge, however designated, shall be included within the meaning of the term “Real Property Taxes” for purposes of this Land Lease. If any Real Property Tax is based upon property or rents unrelated to the Property, then only that part of such Real Property Taxes that is fairly allocable to the Property shall be included within the meaning of the term “Real Property Taxes.” For the avoidance of doubt, “Real Property Taxes” shall include all increases in real property taxes or assessments attributable to alterations, improvements, and additions to all Shared Facilities and Common Areas. Notwithstanding the foregoing, the term “Real Property Taxes” shall not include excess profits taxes, doing business taxes, franchise taxes, gift taxes, capital stock taxes, inheritance and succession taxes, transfer taxes, mortgage or intangible taxes or fees, estate taxes, federal, state or local income taxes, fines, penalties and interest due to the delinquent payment of Lessor of any tax or assessment and other taxes to the extent applicable to Lessor’s general or net income from all sources. “Real Property Taxes” shall also include any costs and expenses incurred by Lessor in connection with appealing and/or contesting any Real Property Taxes, but shall not include any real property taxes or assessments which are separately assessed and billed to Lessee for or on account of the Improvements and Equipment.

Regulated Asbestos Containing Material ” means regulated asbestos containing material as defined by 40 C.F.R. Section 61.141.

Regulated Substance ” means any (a) “hazardous substance” or “hazardous material” as defined by any Environmental Laws; (b) any petroleum or Petroleum Product, oil or waste oil; (c) any asbestos or polychlorinated biphenyls; (d) any hazardous material, toxic substance, toxic pollutant, solid waste, municipal waste, industrial waste, hazardous waste, explosive, ignitable, corrosive, flammable or radioactive material, or any other pollutant or contaminant or words of similar meaning and regulatory effect under any applicable Environmental Laws; and (e) any other chemical, material, waste or substance (whether solid, liquid or gaseous or a combination thereof) exposure to which or whose generation, manufacture, storage, discharge, emission, disposal, transportation or Release is prohibited, limited, or regulated, or for which Liability or standards of conduct may be imposed, under any applicable Law. “Regulated Substance” includes any mixture or solution of the foregoing, and all derivatives or synthetic substitutes of the foregoing.

Release ” means any release, spill, emission, discharge, leaking, pumping, pouring, dumping, injection, deposit, disposal, dispersal, leaching, percolation or migration of a Regulated Substance into the Environment, including without limitation the abandonment or discarding of barrels, containers and other receptacles containing (or which at any time contained) any Regulated Substance, or human exposure to, a Regulated Substance.

Remedial Action ” means any and all actions to (a) investigate, evaluate, monitor, test, clean up, remediate, remove, dispose of, treat, contain or in any other way address or ameliorate any Regulated Substance in the Environment, (b) prevent the Release or threat of Release or minimize the further Release of a Regulated Substance, including so it does not migrate or endanger public health or welfare or the Environment, and (c) perform pre-remedial studies, tests and investigations and post-remedial monitoring, testing, evaluation, maintenance and care. The term “Remedial Action” includes, without limitation, any action which constitutes a “removal”, “remedial action” or “response” as defined by Section 101 of CERCLA, 42 U.S.C. Section 9601(23), (24), and (25); and a “corrective action” as defined in RCRA, 42 U.S.C. Section 6901 et seq .

 

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Remedial Action Required by Law ” means (1) any Remedial Action required by an injunction, order, consent order, consent decree, consent to any action plan, settlement or agreement with any Governmental Entity, condition in a Permit, demand, directive, notice of responsibility or notice of violation issued by a Governmental Entity having jurisdiction, or otherwise required by any applicable Environmental Law; or (2) any Remedial Action which is otherwise required to achieve compliance with any Applicable Remediation Standards.

Removal and Remediation Termination Date ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.2(c) .

Rendering ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 14.3(c)(i) .

Renewal Term(s) ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.1 .

Rent ” means, collectively, Fixed Rent, Pass Through Costs, Additional Rent, and all other fees, interest, costs, expenses, charges and amounts of whatsoever nature payable by Lessee to Lessor pursuant to this Land Lease, including all Losses for which Lessee is responsible.

Required Regulated Substance Records ” means the following records for Regulated Substances used, stored, produced, released, or present at the Leased Premises:

(i) Material Safety Data Sheets (“ MSDS ”) for all materials where the employer is required to obtain and maintain such MSDS information under the Occupational Safety and Health Act, 29 U.S.C. § 651-678;

(ii) Emergency and Hazardous Chemical Inventory data to the extent required under the Emergency Planning and Community Right to Know Act (including regulations promulgated thereunder, “ EPCRA ”) § 312, 42 U.S.C. § 11022;

(iii) Toxic Chemical Release Inventory data to the extent required under EPCRA § 313, 42 U.S.C. § 11023;

(iv) Air emission inventory data as required under the federal Clean Air Act or equivalent state laws, and applicable regulations and permit conditions;

(v) Discharge monitoring reports and wastewater monitoring data, as required pursuant to the federal Clean Water Act, state water quality and water pollution control laws, and applicable regulations and permit conditions;

(vi) Manifests for all hazardous or other special wastes requiring such manifests under applicable laws and regulations, shipped from or received at the Leased Premises;

(vii) Hazardous waste biennial reports as required under 40 C.F.R. § 262.41, and any more frequent similar reports required under state regulations (e.g., 25 Pa. Code § 262.41); and

 

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(viii) Waste determinations rendered pursuant to 40 C.F.R. § 262.11 and similar state regulations;

(ix) Chemical analyses of wastes as required under federal or state waste management rules;

(x) Non-hazardous industrial or other solid waste reports and records as required under applicable Environmental Laws; and

(xi) Any other record concerning Regulated Substances that must be maintained by a site owner or operator under applicable Environmental Law.

Review Criteria ” shall mean factors that have or may reasonably have a detrimental impact on or cause physical interference with (i) in the case of review by Lessor, the Property, the operations of the Property, or the community surrounding the Property, and (ii) in the case of review by Lessee, the Leased Premises or the operations of the Leased Premises. Review Criteria shall include, but not be limited to, for example, traffic, excess burden on Utilities, Access Roads and infrastructure, zoning compliance, public safety, environmental controls and remediation, and ongoing compliance with Applicable Laws and Other Requirements.

Rules and Regulations ” means the rules and regulations for the Leased Premises and/or the Property set forth on Exhibit 6.3 hereto, as amended or modified by Lessor from time to time, subject to and in accordance with the terms of this Land Lease.

Secured Party ” means any ground lessor, mortgagee, trustee, lender or other holder or beneficiary of a Security Instrument.

Security Instrument ” means (a) all ground leases or underlying leases that may now exist or hereafter be executed affecting the Property or any portion thereof, (b) the lien of any mortgage, deed of trust or other security instrument that may now exist or hereafter be executed in any amount for which the Property or any portion thereof, any ground leases or underlying leases, or Lessor’s interest or estate therein is specified as security, and (c) all modifications, renewals, supplements, consolidations and replacements thereof.

Security Notice ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 16.2(a) .

Security Party ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 16.2(a) .

Security Protocols ” means the security protocols for the Leased Premises and/or the Property set forth on Exhibit 6.2 hereto, as amended or modified by Lessor from time to time, subject to and in accordance with the terms of this Land Lease.

Shared Facilities ” means all equipment, machinery, fixtures, improvements, structures, facilities, all Common Areas, Access Roads and Amenities, installations, pipelines, pumps, wastewater, waste treatment, sewage and other systems, electrical transformers and systems, cable and fiber optic systems, drainage systems, and all other real or planned property and facilities which are located wholly or partially on the Lessor Remaining Property and/or partly on the Leased Premises, which are provided or made available by Lessor or Lessee and are used or useful in both the Lessor or Lessee Business, as more particularly described on Exhibit 7.2 .

 

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Shared Permits ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.6(b) .

Shared Services ” means all goods and services which are provided by Lessor to Lessee, by Lessee to Lessor, or to the Leased Premises (or the Leased Premises and the Property), as more particularly described on Exhibit 7.2 .

Shared Services and Facilities ” means the Shared Facilities and the Shared Services.

Shared Services and Facilities Costs ” means all costs, expenses, fees and charges of whatsoever nature for or in connection with the providing, contracting, securing, issuing, establishing, servicing, maintaining, repairing, improving, managing and/or administering all Shared Services and Facilities.

Significant Change ” means any significant change in Lessee’s or Lessor’s manner of use of the Leased Premises (by Lessee) or the Lessor Remaining Property (by Lessor) and/or the conduct thereon of the Lessee Business or the Lessor Business, respectively, that is reasonably likely to have a material adverse impact based on the Review Criteria of any Party.

Site Amenities ” means Building 1, the guard house facility located at the Lessor’s main entrance gate, which shall be utilized by a third party security firm which provides services to both Lessor and Lessee.

Site Plan ” means the plan attached as Exhibit 2.1(a) hereto.

Site Remediation ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.2(b)(A) .

Site Removal ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.2(b)(A) .

Site Removal, Remediation and Restoration Work ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.2(b)(A) .

Site Restoration ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.2(b)(A) .

Smelter ” means the existing smelter building and the primary and ancillary Improvements necessary to the operation of the smelter, all building, improvements, equipment and related assets, liabilities, and infrastructure related to the operation of the aluminum smelting process that operates on the Leased Premises.

Smelter Closure Notice(s) ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 5.2(b)(ii) .

Taking ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 13.1 .

Term ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 3.1 .

Termination Date ” means the date of expiration or earlier termination of the Term for whatsoever reason in accordance with this Land Lease.

 

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Transmission Lines ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 6.4(f) .

Transfer ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 14.1(a)(ii)(c) .

Transferee ” shall have the meaning set forth in Section 14.1(a) .

Utilities ” shall mean electricity, natural gas, water, heat, light, power, sewer, telephone, and other data and telecommunications services, sprinkler services, snow and ice removal, refuse and trash collection, storm and sanitary sewers, radios(?) and other utilities from time to time provided to, and/or used or consumed at, the Leased Premises.

Wastewater ” means all industrial wastewaters (other than storm water runoff and domestic sewage) generated within the Leased Premises.

Zoning Permit ” shall mean any approval, variance, conditional use permit, exception or other approval or consent from, or development agreement with, the Town of Massena department of planning and zoning, or, if applicable, similar departments of the Village of Massena, the County of St. Lawrence, or any other Governmental Entity having jurisdiction over zoning matters.

1.2 Exhibits .

The following Exhibits are attached to and made a part of this Land Lease:

Exhibit 2.1(a) – Site Plan of the Property showing the location of the Leased Premises (inclusive of the Office Leased Premises) and Common Areas including the Access Roads

Exhibit 2.1(c) – General description and/or location of the major Initial Improvements

[ Exhibit 4.1(b) ] – Lessee’s Share

Exhibit 5.2(b)(A) – Excluded Shared Facilities

Exhibit 6.2 – Security/Fire Protocols

Exhibit 6.3 – Rules and Regulations

Exhibit 6.6(b)(i) – Shared Permit Allocations

Exhibit 6.6(b)(iii) – Air Exclusion Zone

[ Exhibit 6.8 – Site Amenities ]

[ Exhibit 6.9 – Access Roads ]

[ Exhibit 6.10 – Common Areas ]

Exhibit 7.2 – Description of Shared Services and Facilities to be provided by Lessor or Lessee

 

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Exhibit 7.2(a) – Annual Budget (1 st Year)

[ Exhibit 8.1(d) ] – General Construction Requirements and Conditions

[ Exhibit 9.2(b) ] – Lessee Environmental Conditions

[ Exhibit 9.2(b) ] – Lessor Environmental Conditions

[ Exhibit 9.2(b) ] – Combined Environmental Conditions

Exhibit 10.1 –Lessee’s Insurance Requirements

[ Exhibit 16.2(a) ] – Approved Financial Institutions

ARTICLE 2

LEASED PREMISES

2.1 Grant of Lease .

(a) Lessor hereby leases and demises to Lessee, and Lessee hereby leases, takes and hires from Lessor, the Leased Premises, on all of the terms, conditions, covenants and provisions contained herein.

(b) Lessor and Lessee hereby acknowledge and agree that the Improvements and Equipment are owned by Lessee and not by Lessor; provided , however , that at the expiration or sooner termination of the Term, all Improvements and Equipment then remaining on the Leased Premises shall at the sole option of the Lessor exercised in writing and on reasonable prior notice to Lessee, which may be applicable (at Lessor’s sole option) to some, all, or more of the Improvements, be demolished and/or removed and all of the same, together with all other property owned, leased or used by Lessee on the Leased Premises, shall be demolished and/or removed by Lessee as hereinafter provided.

ARTICLE 3

TERM

3.1 Term .

The term of this Land Lease (“ Term ”) shall consist of (a) an initial term (“ Initial Term ”) of twenty (20) years commencing on the Effective Date and expiring at 11:59 PM on the [ last day of the calendar month or after ] in which the twentieth (20th) anniversary of the Effective Date occurs, plus (b) the Renewal Terms (as hereinafter defined), unless sooner terminated or further extended as hereinafter provided. So long as (a) at the commencement of each such Renewal Term this Land Lease is in full force and effect, (b) Lessee is not in breach or default of any of its payment obligations, and is not otherwise in material breach or default of any of its other obligations, under this Land Lease, (c) either (i) existing Improvements, or (ii) contemplated improvements for which the Lessee has either received a currently effective building permit or

 

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site plan approval from any applicable Governmental Entity, which said improvements will have a useful life (determined according to GAAP) exceeding the length of the Term as renewed; then in such event, the Term of this Land Lease may, at Lessee’s option, exercised in each instance by written notice delivered to Lessor at least one hundred eighty (180) days prior to the expiration of the then-current Term, be automatically extended and renewed for three (3) successive renewal terms of ten (10) years each (each, a “ Renewal Term ,” and, collectively, “ Renewal Terms ”), the first Renewal Term to commence at the time of the expiration of the immediately preceding Initial Term and each succeeding Renewal Term to commence on the tenth (10th) anniversary of the preceding Renewal Term and to end at 11:59 PM on the date immediately preceding the tenth (10th) anniversary of the then-current Renewal Term; provided , however , that Lessee is entitled to up the Additional Renewal Term, but no Renewal Term shall exceed the maximum useful life of any material Improvements then located on the Leased Premises, such useful life to be measured in accordance with GAAP as of the commencement of the respective Renewal Term. Provided , further , however , that if any Smelter Closure Notice has been given prior to the commencement of any Renewal Term but the Site Removal, Remediation, and Restoration has not been completed, the immediately succeeding Renewal Term shall be only for such duration sufficient to complete the Site, Removal, Remediation and Restoration Work in accordance with the provisions of Section 5.2(b)(B) hereof, not to exceed 3 years plus any extensions as provided under this Lease. If Lessee desires to further extend or renew the Term after the expiration of the last Renewal Term, the Parties agree to negotiate in good faith on mutually acceptable terms and conditions for any such further extension or renewal.

3.2 Holding Over .

If Lessee fails to vacate and surrender the Leased Premises in accordance with this Land Lease after the expiration or sooner termination of the Term (including the completion of all Site Removal, Remediation and Restoration Work, other than Post-Lease Termination Remediation), Lessee shall be a lessee at will or at sufferance, and Lessee shall pay, in addition to all other Rent and other sums then due Lessor, a daily base rental equal to two hundred percent (200%) of the Fixed Rent in effect for the Leased Premises on the Termination Date, computed on a monthly basis for each month or part thereof during such holdover, even if Lessor consents to such holdover (which consent shall be effective only if in writing). All other payments to Lessor of all costs, expenses, fees and charges payable by Lessee shall continue under the same terms and conditions of this Land Lease. In addition, Lessee shall be liable for all Losses (which shall include without limitation all of the same) arising with respect to or in connection with any delay, suspension, inability to perform or breach or default by or on behalf of Lessor with respect to any releasing or development plans or obligations of Lessor in anticipation of Lessee’s timely vacating and surrender of the Leased Premises) incurred by Lessor as a result of such holding over. No holding over by Lessee, whether with or without consent of Lessor, shall operate to extend this Land Lease or modify Lessee’s obligations hereunder except as otherwise expressly provided, and this Section 3.2 shall not be construed as consent for Lessee to retain possession of the Leased Premises or to otherwise vary any obligations of Lessee under this Land Lease.

 

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3.3 Survival of Obligations .

All obligations and liabilities of Lessee that are not fully performed, determined or liquidated as of the Termination Date shall survive expiration or sooner termination of this Land Lease so long as necessary to fully effectuate their purpose.

ARTICLE 4

FIXED RENT; ADDITIONAL RENT; PASS THROUGH COSTS

4.1 Fixed Rent .

(a) From and after the Effective Date through the last day of the tenth (10 th ) Lease Year, the annual Fixed Rent for (i) the Land Leased Premises shall be calculated based on the market value of Six Hundred Eighty Five Dollars ($685.00) per acre of Leased Premises, per annum, fixed for ten (10) years, as such acreage is determined by Lessor, and (ii) the Office Leased Premises shall be calculated based on a rate of $5.00 per square foot per year, or $92,875 per year, as well as $3,000 per year related to the use of Building 1 (clockhouse), (together, the “ Fixed Rent ”), payable in advance in annual installments on the first day of each January during the Term in accordance with Section 4.3 hereof. From and after the tenth (10 th ) Lease Year through the end of the Term, the Fixed Rent during each Lease Year (as previously increased by all prior CPI Escalation) shall be increased by the CPI Escalation. Fixed Rent (and all other monthly or other periodic fixed costs, expenses or charges payable under this Land Lease) shall be prorated for partial calendar months or years. In the event that Lessee disagrees with Lessor’s calculation of acreage for the Leased Premises, Lessee may, at its sole cost and expense, obtain a certified survey prepared in accordance with ALTA standards, and a title insurance policy issued by a reputable national title insurance company certifying such acreage of the Leased Premises. If the amount of acreage determined as set forth herein, differs from Lessor’s calculations, the Fixed Rent will be adjusted for future Lease Years, but there will be no retroactive adjustment of Fixed Rent.

(b) In addition to Fixed Rent, on the first (1st) day of each calendar month during the Term, Lessee shall pay Additional Rent in the amount of Lessee’s Share of the Pass Through Costs, as such “Lessee’s Share” is calculated or set forth on Exhibit 4.1(b) attached. Lessee’s Share of the Pass Through Costs due on the first (1st) day of each calendar month are paid in arrears and reflect the Pass Through Costs incurred (or estimated) with respect to the Leased Premises in the prior month.

(c) Pass Through Costs shall be billed as follows:

(i) Each month, Lessor shall invoice Lessee for Lessee’s Share of the actual amount incurred with respect to the Pass Through Costs which are then-known to Lessor and/or for costs, expenses, fees and charges for which Lessor has estimated any Estimated Pass Through Costs for the immediately prior month (and for all previous

 

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months in which costs, expenses, fees and charges were incurred and for which actual amounts (including revisions or corrections of previous estimates) have since been determined by Lessor). In addition to providing the above monthly invoices, Lessor shall make itself or an authorized representative of Lessor reasonably available to answer questions by Lessee and to provide reasonable backup documentation upon Lessee’s reasonable request concerning individual items of Pass Through Costs or Lessee’s Share thereof as shown on Lessor’s monthly invoices.

(ii) Pursuant to the applicable Exhibits, Pass Through Cost estimates on a rolling three year basis, as well as expected capital and major expense work will be delivered to the other Party by the applicable Most Dependent User as applicable by each June 1 st , during the Lease Term. Lessor shall make itself or an authorized representative of Lessor reasonably available for a period of thirty (30) days after delivery to answer questions by Lessee and to provide reasonable backup documentation upon Lessee’s/Lessor reasonable request concerning individual items of Pass Through Costs and Lessee’s Share thereof. Subject to Lessee’s audit rights in Section 4.1(d) below, within thirty (30) days following delivery by Lessor to Lessee (or vice versa depending on the applicable “Most Dependent User”) for any calendar year, either Party shall inform the other if such Party believes an adjustment is necessary. The Parties shall make any agreed adjustment (“ Agreed Adjustment ”), with by (A) Lessee promptly paying to Lessor the amount of any deficiency in Lessee’s Share of Pass Through Costs for such calendar year, or (B) Lessor applying any excess amount of Pass Through Costs paid by Lessee for such calendar year against Lessee’s Share of Pass Through Costs next becoming due; provided , however , if the Term will expire before any such credit can be fully utilized or if the Term has already expired, Lessor shall first deduct from any such excess any other amounts owed by Lessee to Lessor under this Land Lease (including all Losses by reason of any default or Event of Default by Lessee under this Land Lease and all reasonable reserves for any unperformed or contingent obligations of Lessee, including without limitation all Post-Lease Termination Environmental Costs) and Lessor shall promptly reimburse Lessee for any such remaining excess amount; provided , further , however , that any Agreed Adjustment shall not be subject to Lessee’s audit rights in Section 4.1(d) below. Lessee’s rights in Section 4.2(b) shall survive the expiration or other termination of this Land Lease, and if the Term shall expire or shall otherwise terminate on a day other than the last day of a calendar year, Lessee’s Share of the actual Pass Through Costs shall be prorated in the proportion which the number of days in such calendar year preceding such expiration or termination bears to 365.

(d) Within thirty (30) days following Lessee’s receipt of an Annual Summary Statement for any calendar year during the Term, Lessee may give notice to Lessor that it wishes to exercise its audit rights, as follows: Lessee may cause its Auditor (as defined below), at Lessee’s sole cost and expense, to audit such books and records of Lessor relating to the Pass Through Costs paid by Lessee with respect to such applicable calendar year (other than any Agreed Adjustment). Any such audit will be conducted during normal business hours, upon not less than twenty (20) days’ prior written notice to Lessor, and Lessor shall have the right to have its personnel or representatives present at all times during such audit. If Lessee fails to object to the calculation of Pass Through Costs on an Annual Summary Statement by providing such notice to Lessor within such 30-day period, then Lessee shall have irrevocably waived its right to

 

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object to the calculation or payment of any Pass Through Costs and Lessee’s Share thereof for the calendar year in question and the calculation of Pass Through Costs and Lessee’s Share thereof set forth on such Annual Summary Statement shall be final and binding on Lessee for any and all purposes. Subject to the foregoing and the execution of a customary confidentiality agreement with Lessor by Lessee and any Auditor, Lessor will (i) give an Independent Accountant and retained by Lessee at its sole cost and expense (“ Auditor ”) reasonable access to the books and records of Lessor and its Affiliates at its offices to the extent relating to the computation of Pass Through Costs and Lessee’s Share thereof in the Annual Summary Statement for such calendar year, (ii) furnish to the Auditor such financial information and data to the extent relating to the calculation of such amounts as the Auditor may reasonably request and (iii) subject to the provisions of Section 4.1(c) , instruct the appropriate officers and employees of Lessor and its Affiliates to reasonably cooperate with the Auditor in connection with its investigation of any such amounts. Any such audit of the books and records of Lessor or its Affiliates pursuant to this Section 4.1 shall be performed only by such Auditor (and not by Lessee), which Auditor shall not be engaged on a contingency basis. For the avoidance of doubt, Lessor and Lessee agree that if such audit reveals that an error was made in Pass Through Costs previously paid by Lessee, then Lessor shall refund to or reimburse by credit to Lessee any overpayment thereof, or Lessee shall pay to Lessor any underpayment of Pass Through Costs, as the case may be, in the same manner as provided in Section 4.1(b) .

(e) Lessee agrees that any permitted audit undertaken by Lessee pursuant to this Section 4.1 shall be conducted in such a manner as not to interfere with the business operations of Lessor and its Affiliates. Lessee and its representatives shall not communicate with any employees of Lessor and its Affiliates, without the prior written consent (including via email) of an authorized employee of Lessor (not to be unreasonably withheld); provided , however , that subject to Applicable Laws or Other Requirements, Lessor and Lessee shall establish reasonable protocols for communications with Lessor’s employees to facilitate the provision of the audit rights of Lessee set forth in this Section 4.1 . Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Land Lease, neither Lessor and its Affiliates, nor any of their officers, directors or employees, shall be required to discuss, provide access to or disclose (1) personnel records relating to individual performance or evaluation records or medical histories (other than occupational histories), (2) information where, upon the reasonable advice of counsel, such access or disclosure would jeopardize the attorney-client privilege of such party or contravene any Applicable Laws or Other Requirements or obligation of confidentiality to a third party, (3) proprietary information of Lessor or its affiliates, (4) information of a classified, secret or other protected and restricted nature, or (5) material non-public information. Lessor and Lessee shall endeavor in good faith to make appropriate substitute disclosure arrangements, if practicable and without cost or liability to Lessor, in a manner that does not give rise to any of the circumstances referred to in the preceding sentence.

4.2 Additional Rent and Rent Adjustments .

Lessee shall pay all Additional Rent due under this Land Lease at such times and in such amounts as are required pursuant to this Land Lease.

 

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4.3 Method of Payment .

All Fixed Rent shall be due and payable on the first day of each January during the Term. All Additional Rent shall be due and payable on the first day of each calendar month during the Term without prior demand and (unless otherwise provided herein) shall be prorated for interim months and partial months (as the case may be) at the beginning or end of the Term, and all other payments (including Additional Rent) shall be due and payable within thirty (30) days after Lessee’s receipt of Lessor’s invoice. All payments of Rent shall be made, except as otherwise expressly provided in this Land Lease, without offset, deduction, credit, abatement, reduction or counterclaim of any kind, in lawful money of the United States of America. Without limiting the foregoing, to the fullest extent now or hereafter permitted by applicable Laws, Lessee shall not have, and hereby unconditionally waives and relinquishes, any right to deposit any disputed Rent in court or pursuant to any court-ordered escrow or with any court-appointed receiver, master or trustee. All payments of Rent shall be made at Lessor’s address or precedent to wire transfer instructions as Lessor shall designate by notice to Lessee from time to time.

4.4 Late Charges; Interest .

If any amount due under this Land Lease is not paid within five (5) days after the date it becomes due, late charges shall be assessed on the delinquent amount, as follows: (a) the late fee for the month in which the delinquent payment becomes due shall be three percent (3%) of the delinquent amount; and (b) if the delinquent payment is not paid in full within five (5) days after the date on which it became due, then beginning on the next day, interest shall accrue at the Default Rate on all delinquent amounts (including late fees) until the date that all delinquent amounts have been paid in full. The parties agree that such late charge and interest represent a fair and reasonable estimate of the costs and expenses that Lessor will incur by reason of such late payment by Lessee. The late charge and interest shall be deemed to be Rent, and the right to require it shall be in addition to all of Lessor’s other rights and remedies for a payment failure of Lessee.

4.5 Sales Tax .

In addition to all other amounts payable by Lessee to Lessor pursuant to this Land Lease or otherwise, Lessee shall be responsible for and shall pay any sales, use, rent, consumption or similar taxes or assessments (including any penalties, interest or additional amounts imposed with respect thereto), imposed on or with respect to Rent, any other fees, charges and amounts payable by Lessee to or on behalf of Lessor pursuant to this Land Lease and any other fees, charges and amounts payable by Lessee to Lessor for any separately stated services that are provided under this Land Lease (including, but not limited to, any payments for Shared Facilities, facilities or services, described in Section 6.6(b) , 6.8 , 6.9 , 6.10 or 7.2 ).

4.6 No Accord and Satisfaction .

All payments made by Lessee to Lessor hereunder shall be treated as payments on account. Lessor may accept Lessee’s late payment or any partial payment of any amount Lessor claims is due under this Land Lease without prejudice to Lessor’s rights to exercise all rights and remedies for late payment or partial payment and/or to pursue and collect the balance due. No

 

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endorsement or other statement on any check or accompanying notice (including such words as “under protest” or “with full reservation of rights” or words with similar import) shall be construed to create an accord and satisfaction or otherwise compromise the amount Lessor claims is due or any other right or remedy of Lessor hereunder. Lessor’s acceptance of any payment after it has become due and payable shall not discharge any liability of Lessee for any Losses suffered or incurred by Lessor or excuse any delays with respect to future payments or constitute a waiver of any of Lessor’s rights or remedies under this Land Lease. Lessee’s covenants and agreements to lease the Leased Premises and pay Rent and all other sums payable under this Land Lease are independent of any other covenant, agreement or term of this Land Lease to be performed by Lessor.

ARTICLE 5

CONDITION OF PREMISES

5.1 As-Is, Where-Is, With All Faults Condition .

By reason of the operation of the forerunner of the Lessee Business on the Leased Premises prior to the Effective Date, Lessee is fully familiar with all physical and environmental conditions affecting the Leased Premises, Improvements and Equipment, as well as the Shared Facilities and Common Areas. The Leased Premises, as well as the Shared Facilities and Common Areas, shall be delivered or made available by Lessor and accepted by Lessee on the Effective Date in an “AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH ALL FAULTS” condition subject to Lessor’s express obligations hereunder, and the taking of possession of the Leased Premises by Lessee shall be conclusive evidence thereof. Lessee acknowledges and agrees that (a) it has inspected and accepts the Leased Premises, Shared Facilities and Common Areas in an “AS-IS, WHERE-IS, WITH ALL FAULTS” condition, and (b) except as expressly provided herein, Lessor has made no warranty, representation, promise, covenant, or agreement, expressed or implied, under content or applicable Laws, with respect to Environmental Conditions or any other physical conditions at the Property or the Leased Premises or the merchantability or fitness for any particular purpose of the Leased Premises, (c) except as expressly provided herein, no representations as to the state of repair of the Leased Premises, Shared Facilities and Common Areas nor promises to alter, remodel or improve the Leased Premises, Shared Facilities or Common Areas, have been made by Lessor, and (d) in no event shall Lessor have any obligation for any defects, patent or latent, in the Leased Premises or any Shared Facilities or Common Areas or any limitation on their use, except as expressly provided herein.

5.2 Site Removal, Remediation and Restoration; Surrender of Leased Premises .

(a) Prior to the expiration or sooner termination of this Land Lease (including by reason of default or breach of this Land Lease as provided hereunder), subject to the further provisions hereof, Lessee shall perform and pay for at its sole cost and expense all Site Removal, Remediation and Restoration Work (as hereinafter defined), and surrender and deliver the Leased Premises to Lessor in such condition as is in accordance with generally accepted industry standards for industrial users; provided , however , that if this Land Lease shall be terminated by

 

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Lessor in accordance with Section 15.2(a) of this Lease prior to completion of the Site Removal, Remediation and Restoration Work, Lessee shall continue to remain liable for the performance and payment of all costs and expenses of the Site Removal, Remediation and Restoration Work, and Lessor shall have the option in its sole discretion to perform any or all Site Removal, Remediation and Restoration Work at Lessee’s sole cost and expense and Lessee shall reimburse Lessor on demand for all such costs and expenses.

(b) Lessee shall give Lessor prompt written notice of (i) the date Lessee intends to permanently cease active operations of the Smelter (“ Anticipated Smelter Closure Date ”), which notice shall be given not less than one (1) year prior to the actual date of permanent cessation of such active operations where feasible, and (ii) the actual date of permanent cessation of such active operations (“ Actual Smelter Closure Date ,” such notices being referred to, collectively, as the “ Smelter Closure Notices ,” and individually, a “ Smelter Closure Notice ”). For purpose of this Land Lease, notwithstanding the absence of a Smelter Closure Notice, the Actual Smelter Closure Date shall be deemed to have occurred on the date which is five (5) years after Lessee’s operations have ceased at the Leased Premises (“ Final Smelter Closure Date ”), unless Lessee elects in writing to accelerate the Final Smelter Closure Date, subject to the further provision hereof. The Termination Date of this Lease shall occur on the date which is the earlier of (1) three (3) years after the Final Smelter Closure Date, plus any extensions as provided in this Lease, as the same may be accelerated by Lessee , and (2) the Removal and Remediation Termination Date (as hereinafter defined).

(A) On or before the Final Smelter Closure Date (whether or not Lessee has given either or both Smelter Closure Notices), Lessee shall, in accordance with all applicable Laws, including Environmental Laws, and all the General Construction Requirements and Conditions, proceed with diligence and dispatch (and in any event complete prior to the Termination Date) at its sole cost and expense to: (x) dismantle, demolish, raze, remove the Smelter and all Equipment and Improvements relating thereto and all other Equipment and Improvements and all other real or personal property owned, leased, installed, used by Lessee or located on the Leased Premises (specifically excluding any Shared Facilities or portion thereof located on the Leased Premises from time to time unless directed in writing to do so by Lessor, collectively, “ Excluded Shared Facilities ”), together with (1) all equipment, raw materials, intermediate product, final product, and maintenance chemicals, including oils (2) any and all other Regulated Substances or materials contained in any tanks, piles, packages, containers or other accumulations, and (3) all waste, waste materials, rubbish, and debris, including construction debris (collectively, “ Site Removal ”); (y) take all Remedial Actions and otherwise remediate all Recognized Environmental Conditions as disclosed by all Phase I and Phase II Reports in connection with the Smelter or otherwise constituting obligations of Lessee under the Lease, including closure and removal of all underground and above-ground storage tanks and ancillary pipelines, dispensers and other related equipment (“ Site Remediation ”); and (z) restore the entire Leased Premises, both surface and subsurface, to a vacant condition as agreed to and approved by Lessor in such condition as is in accordance with generally accepted industry standards for industrial users and that is consistent with applicable Environmental Laws and Applicable Remedial Standards, and with the Leased Premises as a whole in condition reasonably suitable for further industrial use, including sale, use or development by Lessor (but expressly excluding all Excluded Shared Facilities (unless otherwise directed by Lessor) and any of the foregoing items (if any) that may be required to remain by applicable Laws), collectively,

 

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Site Restoration ,” and together with Site Removal and Site Remediation, collectively, “ Site Removal, Remediation and Restoration Work ”). If requested in writing by Lessee, Lessee may use the existing landfill site on the Lessor Remaining Property (“ Existing Landfill ”) for disposal of hazardous and PCB wastes, subject to all Environmental Laws and all then-existing rules, regulations and procedures adopted by Lessor and governing Lessor’s use of such landfill site.

(B) Prior to the commencement of any Site Removal, Remediation and Restoration Work, Lessee shall submit plans and specifications (including all current Phase I Reports and Phase II Reports, dated not earlier than six (6) months prior to such commencement where feasible and all Remedial Action plans and procedures with respect to all Site Remediation, including Post-Lease Termination Remediation, as hereinafter defined), and the names of all professionals, consultants, contractors and vendors intended to be used by Lessee, for the prior approval of Lessor, which approval shall not be unreasonably delayed or withheld. All Site Removal, Remediation and Restoration Work shall be completed as soon as reasonably practical but in no event later than three (3) years after the Actual Smelter Closure Date; provided , however , that if any Site Removal, Remediation and Restoration Work (other than ongoing monitoring and testing) is not capable of being completed within such three (3)-year period despite all Lessee’s reasonable best efforts (including delays in approvals of any Governmental Entity), Lessor shall agree to extend the Termination Date for such portion of the Leased Premises, for such reasonable purposes and for such reasonable time, as shall be necessary to complete the Site Removal, Remediation and Restoration Work with diligence and dispatch. Thereafter, if and to the extent required by any Governmental Entity) Lessor shall grant Lessee a nonexclusive easement on terms and conditions reasonably satisfactory to Lessor (including full indemnity and insurance protections for Lessor for all Losses, including any loss, liability or injury to any person or property or any Governmental Authority, and reasonable financial assurances for the performance, completion and indemnification with respect to all such Site Removal and Remediation), for the limited purpose to install, maintain, monitor and test, and to perform additional attenuation and remediation activities that are necessary to complete such Site Remediation in accordance with the Site Remediation plans previously approved by Lessor as soon as reasonably practicable after the expiration such three (3)-year period (as extended). Any Site Remediation which is required after the Termination Date (as so extended) is referred to as “ Post-Lease Termination Remediation .”

(c) Lessee shall give Lessor prompt written notice of (i) the date Lessee anticipates completing all Site Removal, Remediation and Restoration Work (“ Anticipated Site Work Completion Date ”) and the reasonably projected time frame for the completion of any Post-Lease Termination Remediation and (ii) the actual date of completion thereof (excluding any Post-Lease Termination Remediation, which shall be identified in such notice in reasonable detail together with an anticipated time frame for completion thereof), together with all current Phase I and Phase II Reports dated not earlier than two (2) months prior to submission, confirming the absence of any Environmental Conditions and confirming all approvals as required by Environmental or other Regulatory Agencies (“ Actual Site Work Completion Date ”). Within thirty (30) Business Days after receipt of the notice of Actual Site Work Completion Date, Lessor shall inspect the Site Removal, Remediation and Restoration Work and shall give Lessee written notice (“ Lessor Inspection Notice ”) whether Lessor accepts the Work, or whether it rejects the Work and/or requires any further or supplemental Phase I or Phase II

 

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Reports or confirmatory sampling (and if so, specifying in reasonable detail the reasons therefor). If Lessor fails to give Lessee a Lessor Inspection Notice, Lessor shall be deemed to have accepted the completion of the Site Removal, Remediation and Restoration Work. If Lessor accepts (or is deemed to have accepted) the Site Removal, Remediation and Restoration Work, the Land Lease shall terminate on the date set forth in Lessor’s notice of acceptance (“ Removal and Remediation Termination Date ”), which shall be not less than sixty (60)  days nor more than one hundred twenty (120)  Business Days after the date of Lessor’s notice, and shall surrender the Leased Premises as provided herein If Lessor rejects the Site Removal, Remediation and Restoration Work, Lessor shall notify Lessee in writing of the specific deficiencies giving grounds for the rejection. Lessee shall promptly correct and complete all legitimate deficiencies specified in the Lessor Inspection Notice, and the same procedure shall apply as set forth with respect to Lessee’s initial notification of completion of the Site Removal, Remediation and Restoration Work. If Lessor is required to and fails to provide to Lessee any of the foregoing notices, Lessor shall be deemed to have accepted the Smelter Removal and Remediation Work.

(d) Notwithstanding the foregoing, if at any time within one (1) year prior to the Final Smelter Closure Date Lessee provides Lessor with a written plan in reasonable detail for the resumption of active production of operations of the Smelter, together with financial projections for the costs thereof and reasonable assurances of the financial capability of Lessee to resume active production operations, Lessee shall have the right with Lessor’s reasonable approval to re-open the Smelter for the remainder of the Term on or before the expiration of said one (1)-year period. Notwithstanding the foregoing, following any permanent cessation of active operations of the Smelter, Lessee shall remain obligated to comply with all maintenance and repair obligations and with all Applicable Laws and Other Requirements, and all other terms and conditions of this Land Lease, including all Site Removal, Remediation and Restoration Work.

ARTICLE 6

USE OF PREMISES

6.1 Permitted Use .

(a) Lessee shall use the Leased Premises solely for the operation of the Lessee Business and all industrial uses in connection therewith, and all other lawful uses in accordance with Applicable Laws and Other Requirements, subject to the further provisions hereof; provided , however , that as long as Lessor or its Affiliates are operating all or a portion of the Lessor Business on the Lessor Remaining Property, Lessee shall not materially change or alter the overall industrial use of the Leased Premises or any portion thereof if said change in use would (i) result in a Significant Change in Lessee’s Operations of the Leased Premises, (ii) materially adversely impact the Lessor Business as conducted on the Lessor Remaining Property, including, without limitation, adding to or increasing any costs, expenses, fees or charges of Lessor’s use or operation of the Lessor Remaining Property, including any increased Environmental Liabilities (whether or not subject to reimbursement according to any Lessee’s Share), or (iii) materially increase the cost of compliance with Lessee’s obligations under this Land Lease, including the Site Removal, Remediation and Restoration Work and Lessee’s Indemnity or any Lessee Environmental Condition.

 

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(b) Neither Lessor (so long as Lessee or its Affiliates are operating all or a portion of the Lessee Business on the Leased Premises) nor Lessee shall undertake a Significant Change in their respective operations at the Lessor Remaining Property or the Leased Premises, as the case may be, without the prior written approval of the other Party, which approval shall be granted or withheld in the other Party’s reasonable discretion and without unreasonable delay, based on Review Criteria; provided that, in granting or denying approval or setting any conditions for its approval, the approving Party’s reasonable discretion shall include consideration of commercially reasonable measures that can be implemented, either at the requesting Party’s cost or without undue burden or expense, to mitigate or address any objections or concerns of the approving Party with respect to such Significant Change; provided further , that, for the avoidance of doubt, nothing in this Section 6.1(b) shall obligate the approving Party to incur any significant cost or expense in connection with such mitigation measures.

(c) Lessee shall not (i) violate the terms of any certificate of occupancy or other Permit for or relating to the Leased Premises or the Improvements or Equipment; (ii) cause injury or damage to or impair the proper utilization of, all or any portion of the Leased Premises or any Common Areas or Shared Facilities; (iii) take any action or refrain from taking any action that constitutes a violation of Applicable Laws and Other Requirements (including any covenant, condition or restriction of record or that affects the Leased Premises or the Property); (iv) exceed the load bearing capacity of the floors of the Leased Premises; (v) take any action or refrain from taking any action that would impair the character, reputation or appearance of the Leased Premises or the Property, or disrupt the operations of Lessor or other lessees or users of Lessor’s Remainder of the Property; (vi) subject to Section 6.12 , permit a lien to attach to the Leased Premises or the Improvements or Equipment or Property or take any action that results in, or to refrain from taking any action that does not prevent, the Leased Premises or the Property or the Improvements or Equipment being or becoming subject to any encumbrance; or (vii) except as expressly permitted under this Land Lease, store waste on the Leased Premises in excess of the time period required under Applicable Laws and Other Requirements or the Rules and Regulations. Lessee shall use the Leased Premises at its own risk and Lessor shall have no responsibility or liability for any loss of or damage to any Improvements, Equipment or any other Lessee’s property or with respect to any Lessee Employees, Lessee’s Agents or invitees, except to the extent such loss or damage is caused by Lessor’s or any Lessor Agent’s willful misconduct or gross negligence or a violation of Lessor’s obligations under this Land Lease, subject to Sections 6.4(a)(ii) and 7.4 .

(d) Neither Lessee nor Lessee’s Agents shall dig, excavate or otherwise penetrate the ground at, under or around the Leased Premises or at any other location on the Property without the approval of Lessor, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, based on Lessor’s Review Criteria.

6.2 Security .

(a) Lessee shall give prior written notice to Lessor setting forth the full and accurate name of each Lessee New Employee, stating that such employee is a citizen or permanent resident of the United States, and other identifying information customarily required by Lessor from third-party contractors at the Property and verifying that such Lessee New Employee has satisfied the screening and other standards issued from time to time by Lessor (“ Lessor’s

 

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Screening Process ”), which standards have been provided to Lessee. Each Lessee Employee shall have their own active and valid security badges to be permitted onto the Property or any part thereof, or otherwise shall be processed as a visitor and escorted at all times on the Leased Premises by a Lessee Employee with an active and valid security badge. No individual without an active and valid security badge shall be permitted onto the Property or any part thereof at any time without being processed as a visitor by Lessor’s security staff. Lessee, Lessee’s Agents and Lessee Employees shall only have access to the Leased Premises and the Common Areas and to no other locations on the Property.

(b) Lessor has established Security Protocols with respect to the Property, including, without limitation, those set forth on Exhibit 6.2 hereto to: (A) protect its personnel and assets, including confidential or proprietary business information; (B) maintain security on the Property; and (C) implement emergency preparedness and management protocols for the Property (including fire protection, health, safety and environmental, and electrical and technical safety standards). Lessee shall cause all of Lessee’s Agents and Lessee Employees to comply with such Security Protocols throughout the Term. Lessor shall have the right to amend, modify and supplement such Security Protocols in Lessor’s good-faith judgment; provided that (x) Lessor shall promptly provide Lessee with any such amended, modified or supplemented Security Protocols, and (y) except to the extent Lessor deems such changes necessary to respond to a security threat with respect to the Property (including the threat of terrorism, which does not have to be specific to the Property), or to comply with Applicable Laws and Other Requirements, such changes do not materially and unreasonably interfere with access to the Leased Premises or the use thereof for the Lessee Business, or materially and unreasonably either increase Lessee’s obligations or decrease Lessee’s rights under this Land Lease, without Lessee’s consent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned). Lessee and Lessee’s Agents and Lessee Employees shall comply therewith once Lessee has been provided with such amended, modified or supplemented Security Protocols.

(c) Lessee shall provide security for the safety of Lessee’s Property and Lessee Employees, visitors, guests and invitees within the Leased Premises. Lessee may, at its sole cost and expense, install its own security systems and equipment within, or at the entrances to, the Leased Premises, including card readers, surveillance cameras and other systems; provided that Lessee’s security systems and procedures do not conflict with Lessor’s security requirements and procedures or interfere with Lessor’s right of access under Section 17.3 or otherwise provided in this Land Lease.

(d) Each time that Lessor sends written notice to Lessee of Lessee’s breach of Section 6.2(a) or (b) , Lessee shall within five (5) Business Days meet with a representative of Lessor, and Lessor and Lessee shall work together in good faith to create a plan to avoid further breaches of this Section 6.2 .

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6.3 Rules and Regulations .

Lessee shall observe and comply in all material respects with the Rules and Regulations set forth on Exhibit 6.3 hereto and any other future Rules and Regulations adopted from time to time by Lessor. Upon any amendment, modification or supplement to the Rules and Regulations after the Effective Date, Lessor shall promptly provide Lessee with such updated Rules and Regulations, and Lessee shall observe and comply (and cause Lessee’s Agents, Lessee Employees and Lessee’s guests and invitees to comply) with such updated Rules and Regulations following receipt thereof; provided that except to the extent such changes to the Rules and Regulations are in Lessor’s good-faith judgment necessary to respond to a material security threat with respect to the Property (including the threat of terrorism, which does not have to be specific to the Property) or to comply with Applicable Laws and Other Requirements, no amendment, modification or supplement to the initial Rules and Regulations shall unreasonably interfere with access to the Leased Premises or the use thereof for the Lessee Business, or unreasonably increase Lessee’s obligations or decrease Lessee’s rights under this Land Lease, without Lessee’s consent (which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld, delayed or conditioned). Lessee and Lessee’s Agents and Lessee Employees shall comply therewith once Lessee has been provided with such amended, modified or supplemented Rules and Regulations.

6.4 Utilities, Shared Services and Facilities .

(a) To the extent the same are separately metered as of the Effective Date or thereafter, Lessee shall timely pay for all Utilities used on or at the Leased Premises, all maintenance or repair charges for Utilities, and any storm sewer charges or other similar charges for Utilities imposed by any governmental Utility provider, together with any taxes, penalties, surcharges or the like pertaining to Lessee’s use of such Utilities. To the extent any Utilities for the Leased Premises are separately metered (or if not separately metered, if any account is in the name of Lessor), all said utilities shall be charged through the Pass Through Costs.

(b) So long as no Event of Default shall be continuing, Lessor shall provide all Shared Services and Facilities as described on Exhibit 7.2 attached, subject to the provisions of Section 7.1(b) .

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary:

(i) Either party (the “ Non-Defaulting Party ”) shall have the option to terminate this Land Lease for the interruption or failure of Utilities or the material disruption or failure to provide Shared Services and Facilities to the Premises of the Non-Defaulting Party, only if (x) caused solely by the gross negligence or willful misconduct of the other party or its Agents, (y) it lasts for more than sixty (60) consecutive days, and (z) it materially prevents its Non-Defaulting Party’s ability to conduct the Business of the Non-Defaulting Party and the Non-Defaulting Party does not actually conduct such Business on its Premises for more than sixty (60) consecutive days.

 

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(ii) To the extent a Non-Defaulting Party is unable to reasonably conduct its Business in its Premises during an interruption or failure of Utilities or Shared Services or Facilities that lasts for more than fifteen (15) consecutive Business Days due to the other party’s gross negligence, willful misconduct or violation of its obligations under this Land Lease, there shall be an equitable adjustment of financial liability with respect to that portion of the Premises that the Non-Defaulting Party is reasonably unable to use, and which the Non-Defaulting Party actually does not use, due to the other party’s such acts or violation, until Utilities service or Shared Services and Facilities is materially restored.

(iii) Except as expressly provided in this Section 6.4(a) , in no event shall any failure, suspension, delay or curtailment of any Utilities or Shared Services or Facilities (whether or not with the fault of Lessor or from any other cause) constitute a contractive or actual eviction of Lessee from the Leased Premises or give Lessee any right to terminate the Land Lease or offset against the Rent.

(c) Lessee shall not at any time overburden or exceed the capacity of the mains, feeders, ducts, conduits, sewers, pipelines, drainage or wastewater facilities or other facilities or Shared Services and Facilities by which Utilities or Shared Services and Facilities are supplied to, distributed in or serve the Leased Premises, and Lessee shall use all such equipment and facilities only in accordance with the specifications of any Utility provider or Lessor’s property managers or engineers, as the case may be. If Lessee desires to install any equipment which requires additional Utility facilities or Utility facilities of a greater capacity than the facilities servicing the Leased Premises, Lessor’s prior written approval shall be required. Lessee shall make any such request in writing to Lessor and Lessor shall reasonably review such request under Lessor’s Review Criteria.

(d) During the Term, Lessee shall have the nonexclusive right to receive (at Lessee’s sole cost and expense) Utility service through existing Utility pipes, conduits, wires, drainage culverts, and support and other related structures located on the Property and providing Utility service to or drainage from the Leased Premises subject to the right of Lessor to relocate or alter such facilities without substantially interrupting or diminishing Utility service or drainage to Lessee. Likewise, Lessor shall have the right during the Term, to receive (at Lessor’s sole cost and expense) Utility service through any existing Utility pipes, conduits, wires, drainage culverts, and support and other related structures located on the date of this Land Lease on the Leased Premises and providing Utility service to or drainage from the Property. Lessee shall cooperate with and assist Lessor in investigating utility and infrastructure problems.

(e) Lessor may, at its discretion, take all necessary steps to enable any Utility provider to provide service directly to the Leased Premises in the name of Lessee. If any Utility service is separately available to and separately metered for the Leased Premises, Lessee shall pay such cost directly to the Utility provider. Lessee agrees to make all reasonable effort to cause all Utilities to be separately metered, at Lessee’s sole cost and expense, and billed directly to Lessee. Unless Lessee is entitled to receive invoices directly from the Utility provider for the amount of its separately metered use, Lessee’s share of nonseparately metered Utilities shall be invoiced in the Pass Through Costs.

 

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(f) Lessee shall be responsible at its sole cost and expense for the separation, installation, repair and maintenance of all telephone, cable, fiber optical and all other connections or transmission lines ( Transmission Lines ) for voice or data transmission purposes throughout the Leased Premises. Subject to Section 6.1(e) , any installation, repair and maintenance of such Transmission Lines wherever located in or above the ground on the Leased Premises or anywhere on, through or across the rest of Property shall be subject to Lessor’s reasonable review of such request under Review Criteria without unreasonable delay, and if approved, Lessor shall grant reasonable access to Lessee and Lessee’s Agents for such approved work on the Property.

6.5 Compliance with Laws and Insurance Requirements .

(a) Lessee shall, at its sole expense (regardless of the cost thereof), comply with all Applicable Laws and Other Requirements (including, without limitation, Environmental Laws) pertaining to the Leased Premises or the Improvements or Equipment and Lessee’s use and occupancy thereof. Lessee and Lessor shall each give prompt notice to the other party of any written notice it receives from any Governmental Entity of any alleged violation of any Applicable Laws and Other Requirements with respect to the Leased Premises or the Improvements or Equipment and the use or occupancy thereof. Lessee’s obligations under this Section 6.5 apply whether or not any Governmental Entity has initiated or threatened action or litigation to enforce any Applicable Laws and Other Requirements. Lessee shall not do and, to the extent reasonably possible, with the exercise of all reasonable best efforts, shall not permit or condone any act or omission on the Leased Premises or the Improvements or Equipment, which subjects Lessor to any liability or responsibility for injury to persons, damage to property or to any other liability by reason of the violation of Applicable Laws and Other Requirements.

(b) Lessee will not use or permit the Leased Premises or the Improvements or Equipment to be used for any purpose or in any manner that would void or make voidable any Lessee’s or Lessor’s insurance, violate any applicable insurance company regulations or requirements, increase the insurance risk with respect to the Leased Premises or the Property, or cause the disallowance of any sprinkler credits. Following the Effective Date, if any increase in the cost of Lessor’s insurance on the Leased Premises or the Property is caused by Lessee’s change in use or occupancy of the Leased Premises, or failure to comply with the foregoing provisions of this Section 6.5(b) , then Lessee shall pay the entire amount of such increase to Lessor as Additional Rent.

6.6 Permits .

(a) Except as provided in Section 6.6(b) , Lessee shall be responsible for obtaining and maintaining in full force and effect any Permits necessary for its use of, activities at, or the conduct of the Lessee Business at, the Leased Premises, and otherwise in connection with Lessee’s use and occupation of the Leased Premises or its leasehold interest in this Land Lease. On default of Lessee in obtaining and preserving any such necessary Permits in a timely manner, Lessor may, but shall not be required to, obtain and maintain such Permits on Lessee’s behalf, and the documented out-of-pocket costs, fees, expenses and changes thereof shall constitute Additional Rent.

 

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(b) Each of Lessor and Lessee acknowledge that certain Permits for Lessor’s current facilities and operations at the Property (including without limitation, the Site Petroleum Storage License and the Site SPEDES Permit) are Permits that apply to operations at the entire Property or to operations on the Leased Premises and certain other portions of the Property. If and to the extent that such Permits are not divided between Lessor and Lessee, Lessor will continue to hold and maintain, and allow Lessee to reasonably participate in any future renewals or modifications of, such Permits (“ Shared Permits ”), and Lessee may conduct its uses, operations and activities on the Leased Premises under the authority of such Shared Permits, subject to the following terms and conditions:

(i) Responsibility for the operation and maintenance of related facilities, sampling, monitoring, reporting and other actions required under such Shared Permits shall be allocated as between Lessor and Lessee in the manner set forth on Exhibit 6.6(b)(i) hereto, and Lessee shall pay Lessor for the actual and reasonable costs of providing such services to be provided by Lessor.

(ii) Lessee shall be solely responsible for compliance with the emission or effluent limitations or other requirements set forth in the Shared Permits or under other Environmental Laws applicable to both Lessee’s predecessor in interest’s uses, activities and operations, and Lessee’s uses, activities and operations, at the Leased Premises, including in respect of all applicable Pre-Existing Environmental Conditions. Lessee shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Lessor Indemnified Parties from and against all Losses arising from any violation of the Shared Permits or of any other Environmental Laws arising from or related to Lessee’s uses, activities and operations at the Leased Premises or on any other portion of the Property (including the Common Areas and licensed access areas).

(iii) Lessor shall be solely responsible for compliance with the emission or effluent limitations or other requirements set forth in the Shared Permits or under other Environmental Laws applicable to both Lessor’s predecessor in interest’s uses, activities and operations, and Lessor’s uses, activities and operations, at the Leased Premises or any other portion of the Property, including in respect of all applicable Pre-Existing Environmental Conditions. Lessor shall indemnify, defend and hold harmless the Lessee Indemnified Parties from and against all Losses arising from any violation of the Shared Permits or of any other Environmental Laws arising from or related to Lessor’s uses, activities and operations at the Leased Premises or on any other portion of the Property (including the Common Areas and licensed access areas)

(iv) Neither Party shall operate their respective Business nor conduct or permit operations or activities on their respective properties that would be reasonably likely to jeopardize or impair any air exclusive zone or any other Permits of the other Party. Without limiting the foregoing, Lessor shall control all public access to the Leased Premises within the air exclusion zone as detailed on Exhibit 6.6(b)(iii) for purposes of maintaining the air exclusion zone in the Leased Premises thereafter. ]

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and until the issuing Governmental Entity transfers or reissues to Lessee any such Permit, Lessor agrees to continue to maintain such Permits to the maximum extent permissible under Applicable Laws and Other Requirements or otherwise allowed by the applicable Governmental Entity; provided that Lessee shall (A) promptly satisfy the corresponding obligations and liabilities for enjoyment of such Permit by Lessee after the Effective Date; (B) promptly pay all reasonable out-of-pocket costs and expenses incurred by Lessor or Lessor’s Affiliates in providing such arrangements and taking such actions; and (C) Lessee shall indemnify Lessor in full from and against all Losses arising from any violation of the Permits or of any other Environmental Laws to the extent arising from or related to Lessee’s utilization of any such Permit.

(d) Lessee acknowledges that any Permit for fuel tanks servicing the Leased Premises are not transferrable by Lessor.

6.7 Parking .

Lessee shall use parking areas and spaces located within the Improvements on the Leased Premises for its use and the use by Lessee Employees and Lessee’s Agents for the Lessee Business. Lessee or Lessee’s Agents shall not park their vehicles in any portion of the Property outside the Leased Premises, including any Access Roads or Common Areas. Lessor reserves the right to remove from the Property any vehicles that are on any part of the Property in violation of the Rules and Regulations. If Lessor elects or is required by any Applicable Laws and Other Requirements to limit or control parking in the Property outside the Leased Premises, whether by validation of parking tickets or any other method of assessment, Lessee agrees to participate in such validation or assessment program under such Rules and Regulations as are from time to time established by Lessor, and to promptly reimburse Lessor for all costs and expenses hereof.

6.8 Site Amenities .

Subject to Lessor’s rights to close or modify the Site Amenities and the Common Areas in accordance with Section 6.10 , and further subject to Section 7.1(b) , Lessor grants to Lessee the nonexclusive, shared right to use the Site Amenities [ as described on Exhibit 6.8 attached ] available at the Property during such times as the Site Amenities are open and available to Lessor Employees, so long as: (a) the Site Amenities continue to be made available by Lessor to Lessor Employees at the Property or to other occupants at the Property in Lessor’s sole discretion, and (b) Lessee or Lessee Employees and Lessee’s Agents shall pay, at the time of use or at such other time as shall be specified by Lessor, the costs of such Site Amenities at the same rates charged to Lessor Employees or to other occupants at the Property for use of the Site Amenities (e.g., costs of food and purchases in the cafeteria and the club store, fees for use of the fitness center, charges of the credit union and reprographics print shop, etc.).

6.9 Access Roads .

(a) During the Term, subject to the further provisions hereof, Lessee shall have a nonexclusive ingress and egress easement over and across the Access Roads at all times (i.e., twenty-four (24) hours a day/seven (7) days a week). Lessee shall use the Access Roads as described on Exhibit 6.9 attached for the purpose of vehicular and pedestrian ingress from and

 

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egress (including, without limitation, the transportation of raw materials and other products related to the Lessee Business and Lessee’s trucks, service vehicles and other related equipment) to and from the Leased Premises and the Common Areas. Nothing in the immediately preceding sentence or elsewhere in this Land Lease shall limit or restrict Lessor’s activities or rights to build or install improvements and other structures on or along the Access Roads or to alter or improve Access Roads. Lessor shall provide alternative access, pursuant to Section 6.9(c) , if such activities of Lessor should restrict Lessee’s and Lessee’s Agents’ use of the Access Roads in more than a de minimis manner.

(b) Notwithstanding any provision hereof to the contrary, nothing herein shall restrict or limit Lessor’s right to use the Access Roads jointly with Lessee, including, without limitation, Lessor’s improvement thereof, increased use thereof or construction of new Access Roads. Lessor shall provide alternative access, pursuant to Section 6.9(c) , if such activities materially restrict Lessee’s and Lessee’s Agents use of the Access Roads in more than a de minimis manner.

(c) Lessor shall have the right, from time to time, during the Term, in consultation with Lessee, but at Lessor’s reasonable discretion, to relocate the Access Roads in whole or in part to any other location on the Property so long as (i) the new location of the Access Roads provides reasonable access to reach the Leased Premises, (ii) the new locations of the Access Roads allow them to reasonably serve their intended functions, and (iii) the new Access Roads are of similar quality to the original Access Roads (as existing as of the Effective Date). Upon any such relocation, the rights of Lessee pursuant to this Section 6.9 shall transfer, immediately, to the new locations, and Lessee shall have no further license, use, access or easement rights with respect to the old Access Road locations without the prior written approval of Lessor.

(d) Lessee shall not alter or perform any work of construction or improvement on, nor create any obstruction of, any Access Roads. Lessee shall not build or construct any new or additional roadways or driveways which connect to any Access Roads without Lessor’s reasonable approval, which shall take into consideration the Review Criteria.

6.10 Common Areas .

(a) Subject to the provisions of Sections 6.8 and 6.9 , Lessee shall have the nonexclusive, shared right to the reasonable use of all Common Areas as described on Exhibit 6.10 attached for the purposes intended, which use shall be in compliance with all Applicable Laws and Other Requirements and shall be subject to the terms of this Land Lease and to the Rules and Regulations. Lessee shall not interfere with the rights of any or all of Lessor, Lessor’s Agents, other lessees or licensees, or any other person entitled to use the Common Areas, including any excessive use thereof by Lessee or Lessee’s Agents.

(b) Lessor shall at all times have exclusive control of the Common Areas. Lessor shall have the right, exercisable in its sole and absolute discretion and without the same constituting an actual or constructive eviction and without entitling Lessee to any abatement of Rent or other right or remedy, so long as none of the following prevents or unreasonably restricts Lessee from operating the Lessee Business on the Leased Premises, to: (i) close any part of the Common Areas to whatever extent required in the opinion of Lessor to prevent a dedication

 

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thereof or the accrual of any prescriptive rights therein or to permit the holding of events or permit the temporary use thereof for charitable or commercial purposes; (ii) temporarily close the Common Areas to perform repairs or maintenance or for any other reason deemed sufficient by Lessor; (iii) change the shape, size, location and extent or hours of operation of the Common Areas; (iv) eliminate from or add to the Property any land or improvement; (v) make changes to the Common Areas (except for the location of Access Roads which is governed by Section 6.9 ), including, without limitation, changes in the location of Site Amenities, entrances, passageways, doors and doorways, elevators, stairs, restrooms, exits, parking spaces, parking areas, sidewalks or the direction of the flow of traffic and the site of the Common Areas; (vi) remove unauthorized persons from the Common Areas, the Leased Premises and the Property; and/or (vii) change the name or address of the Property. Lessee shall keep the Common Areas clear of all obstructions, debris or rubbish created or permitted by Lessee. If, in the reasonable opinion of Lessor, unauthorized persons are using any of the Common Areas by reason of the presence of Lessee at the Property, Lessee, upon demand of Lessor, shall restrain such unauthorized use by appropriate proceedings. In exercising any such rights regarding the Common Areas, Lessor shall make a reasonable effort to minimize any disruption to the Lessee Business.

(c) The easements, licenses and rights of use granted to Lessee pursuant to Sections 6.7 , 6.8 , 6.9 and this Section 6.10 and otherwise pursuant to this Land Lease (collectively, “ Licenses ”) shall expire and completely and automatically terminate (without any further action or instrument) upon the expiration or sooner termination of the Term. In Lessee’s use of the Licenses, Lessee shall cooperate with Lessor to create as little interference as practicable with Lessor’s operations on, and Lessor’s use and enjoyment of, the Property. Lessee shall not cause or permit any damage or injury to occur to the portion of the Property that is subject to the Licenses, or any part thereof or person or property located thereon. Lessee shall be solely responsible for any damage caused by Lessee (or any officer, director or employee, agent, licensee or invitee thereof) to any of the Common Areas and, upon Lessor’s request, shall promptly repair any such damage or promptly pay the cost of such repair to Lessor, as elected by Lessor.

6.11 Access to the Leased Premises .

Subject to Sections 6.2 and 6.9 , and the Security Protocols, Lessee shall have access to the Leased Premises and the Access Roads at all times (i.e., twenty-four (24) hours a day/seven (7) days a week) and shall have access to the Common Areas (other than the Access Roads) at such times as are set forth in the Rules and Regulations, and Exhibits subject to Section 6.10 , and Lessee shall not have access to any other portion or area of the Property. In amplification of, and not in limitation of the foregoing, Lessee shall use, and direct Lessee Employees, Lessee’s Agents and invitees to use, only the Access Roads to reach the Leased Premises.

6.12 Mechanics’ Liens .

If any mechanics’ or materialmen’s liens are filed against the Leased Premises, the Property or the Improvements or Equipment for work, labor, services claimed to be performed or materials furnished to or on behalf of Lessee, Lessee shall cause the same to be discharged of record or bonded within thirty (30) days after Lessee receives notice of the filing; provided , however , that Lessee shall have sixty (60) days to discharge or bond liens filed against the Improvements or

 

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Equipment. If Lessee fails to comply with this requirement, Lessor may, but shall not be obligated to, discharge the same by paying the amount claimed to be due; and the amount so paid by Lessor, and all costs and expenses, including reasonable attorney’s fees incurred by Lessor in procuring the discharge of any such lien, shall be due and payable by Lessee to Lessor, upon demand.

6.13 Mutual Cooperation and Non-Interference .

(a) Lessee will use the Leased Premises in a careful, safe and proper manner and will not commit waste, nor overload the plumbing, electrical systems or other building system or structure of the Leased Premises or any Shared Facilities or damage the Leased Premises or any Shared Facilities. Lessee shall not (i) permit odors, smoke, dust, gas, fumes, noise, or vibrations to emanate from the Leased Premises at levels in excess of those permitted by Applicable Laws and Other Requirements, the Rules and Regulations, or Permits, or (ii) take any other action that would materially disturb or interfere with, or which would endanger, Lessor or the operation of the Lessor Business or the Property or any other lessees or occupants of the Property (it being acknowledged that Lessee’s continued use of the Leased Premises consistent with Lessee’s operations as of the date hereof shall not violate this Section 6.13(a)(ii) ).

(b) Except as to matters expressly covered elsewhere in this Land Lease, Lessor shall not take any action, and shall use reasonable efforts to prevent other occupants at the Property from taking actions, that would materially disturb or interfere with, or which would endanger, Lessee or the operation of the Business (it being acknowledged that Lessor’s continued use of the Property consistent with Lessor’s operations as of the date hereof shall not violate this Section 6.13(b) ).

(c) Lessor and Lessee hereby agree to act at all times in good faith and use commercially reasonable efforts to coordinate their respective uses of the Property and the respective operation of the Lessor Business and the Lessee Business. Each Party further agrees that in exercising its rights hereunder it will do so in a manner so as to minimize the effect or interference with the rights of the other Party in and to its Business. Each Party, before exercising any rights hereunder in the Common Area or otherwise, shall first attempt to use its premises to accomplish the intended purpose, provided such Party can do so in a reasonable and financially practical manner.

6.14 NYPA Agreement .

The Parties covenant and agree to cooperate fully and in good faith and to take all actions capable of being performed by the respective Party to comply with and implement the employment and other requirements and conditions in the NYPA Agreement, and to take all actions to prevent, and to refrain from taking all actions which would constitute, a breach or default thereunder. Pursuant to the NYPA Agreement, the number of employees to be retained by each Party has been approved by both Parties as of the Effective Date and consist of a minimum of four hundred sixty (460) full-time employees of Lessee and one hundred forty (140) full-time employees of Lessor, which may not be modified or amended except by mutual agreement of the Parties. Any violation of such separate agreement by Lessee shall constitute a breach and default of Lessee under this Land Lease.

 

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ARTICLE 7

REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE; LESSOR SERVICES; COMMON AREAS AND

SHARED SERVICES AND FACILITIES

7.1 Maintenance and Repair of the Leased Premises .

(a) At all times during the Term, Lessee shall be solely responsible for all costs, expenses, fees and charges incurred or required to be incurred in connection with the use, operation, maintenance and repair and occupancy of the Leased Premises and the Improvements and Equipment thereon, including, but not limited to, Real Property Taxes, insurance and all other operating costs, expenses, fees and charges except for and subject to payment of Lessee’s Share with respect to all Pass Through Costs and all costs, expenses, fees and charges in respect of Combined Environmental Conditions. Lessee, at its sole cost and expense, shall at all times keep, maintain and repair (including making capital repairs to) all Improvements and Equipment in a safe condition in compliance with all Applicable Laws and Other Requirements. This may include capital repairs where the Lessee would pay for such capital as a leasehold improvement. Subject to Lessee’s obligations for all Site Removal, Remediation and Restoration, Lessee agrees that at all times during the Term when there are any Improvements or Equipment located on the Leased Premises, Lessee shall maintain the Improvements and Equipment in good and safe condition and repair, reasonable wear and tear excepted, in compliance with all Applicable Laws and Other Requirements. During any temporary closure or suspension of the Smelter or any other operations, Lessee shall provide suitable security and protection for all affected facilities.

(b) Lessor shall provide and perform such Shared Services and Facilities with respect to the Leased Premises as are set forth on Exhibit 7.2 hereto, as the same may be amended, modified, supplemented, abolished, suspended or curtailed by the written agreement of the Parties from time to time. Lessor is not required to provide any services or facilities to support Lessee’s use and occupancy of the Leased Premises, except as expressly provided in this Land Lease. With respect to any Shared Services and Facilities or any other services or facilities to be provided by Lessor hereunder, Lessor shall have the right in its sole discretion, to retain third-party contractors, subcontractors, consultants, providers and vendors to perform or provide such services or facilities on behalf of Lessor. All such services and facilities, including all Shared Facilities and Services, provided by Lessor shall be included in Pass Through Costs. Subject to the foregoing, Lessor shall keep, repair and maintain the Shared Facilities (or shall cause the Shared Facilities to be kept, repaired and maintained) in good and safe order and condition; provided , however , that notwithstanding any provision contained in this Land Lease, in the event Lessor ceases all or substantially all operations of Lessor Business, Lessee (and not Lessor) shall be responsible for all Shared Permits, Site Amenities, Utilities and Shared Services and Facilities servicing or affecting the Leased Premises, and Lessor shall have no liability or responsibility therefor until and unless Lessor resumes operations of Lessor Business, or until Lessor sells or transfers the Lessor Remaining Property (in which case the new owner (and not Lessor) shall reassume and assume Lessor’s obligations therefor).

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(d) All materials for repairs and maintenance performed by Lessor and Lessee shall be of good quality such that original design loads and other performance specifications with respect to the subject property or premises are preserved in all material respects unless the Parties mutually agree, in writing, to deviate from such quality, class or specifications.

(e) The minimum standard to which both Lessor and Lessee shall adhere under this Land Lease for maintenance and repairs shall be the level to which similar repair and maintenance is performed by Lessor elsewhere on the Property.

(f) Any dispute regarding the allocation of repair and maintenance obligations or the provision of Shared Services and Facilities as between Lessee and Lessor with respect to any component of the Leased Premises, Improvements or Equipment or for which the Parties are not in agreement as to the interpretation therefor, shall be resolved in accordance with the procedures set forth in Article 15 (other than Lessee’s audit rights with respect to Pass Through Costs); provided , however , that until such resolution is final the maintenance and repair obligations with respect thereto shall be performed by whichever Party can undertake and complete the repair and maintenance work in the shortest time frame and at the lowest overall cost, with direct out-of-pocket expenses related thereto incurred by the performing Party divided equally between Lessee and Lessor and paid with reasonable promptness by the nonperforming Party, and with direct out-of-pocket expenses of the prevailing Party in the dispute subject further to reimbursement from the nonprevailing Party within a reasonable period, not to exceed thirty (30) days, after final determination of responsibility.

(g) Lessor shall use all reasonable best efforts to schedule all repair and maintenance of the Lessor Remaining Property, including Shared Facilities, so as to minimize interference with Lessee Business. Lessee shall use all reasonable best efforts to schedule all repair and maintenance of the Leased Premises so as to minimize interference with Lessor Business.

7.2 Annual Budget .

(a) For first calendar year (or portion thereof) during the Initial Term, and for each calendar year thereafter during the Term, there shall be an annual budget for the Pass Through Costs (“ Annual Budget ”), which sets forth the Parties’ best estimate of the costs and expenses for the Shared Services and Facilities, including all repairs, maintenance and improvement of all Common Areas and all capital expenditures, all Combined Environmental Conditions, and all other costs and expenses which comprise Pass Through Costs for such calendar year of the Initial Term. The Annual Budget for such first calendar year (or portion thereof) is attached as Exhibit 7.2(a) . By May 1 Lessee will present Lessor with suggested items to include in the Proposed Annual Budget, including but not limited to, proposed capital improvements on any sites where the Lessee is the Most Depandant User. By May 1 Lessor will present Lessee with suggested items to include in the Proposed Annual Budget, including but not limited to, proposed capital improvements on any sites where the Lessee is the Most Depandant User. By June 1 and each calendar year thereafter during the Term, Lessor shall provide Lessee with Lessor’s (and vice versa based on Most Dependant User) reasonable best estimate of the projected Pass Through Costs (“ Proposed Annual Budget ”) for the next succeeding calendar year. The Proposed Annual Budget shall include, in reasonable detail: (a) the scope of maintenance and ordinary repair work; (b) proposed capital improvements; (c) the standards, expressed as both

 

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performance specifications and the frequency, extent and quality of services for maintenance and ordinary repairs, such standards to be not less than the level to which similar repair and maintenance is performed by Lessor elsewhere on the Property; and (d) the cost budget, including, but not limited to, Actual Fully Loaded Cost of labor, materials, goods, products, supplies and services, equipment, third-party contracted work, supervision and other line items as would typically be included in a maintenance and ordinary repair cost budget, including contingency of all other items of Pass Through Costs. Lessor agrees that for each Proposed Annual Budget the cost budget and all elements thereof shall be fair and reasonable and prepared in good faith. Budgeted capital improvements in excess of $50,000 will upon expenditure by a Party, and for purposes of Pass Through Costs billing, be generally amortized over the useful life of the improvements (not to exceed 10 years) at prevailing market interest rates.

(b) During the period between June 1 st and December 1 st during each calendar year during the Term after delivery of the Proposed Annual Budget for the next succeeding calendar year, as and to the extent requested by either Lessee or Lessor, the Parties will meet as often as reasonably necessary, exchange information upon request, and otherwise work together in good faith to try to agree upon the Annual Budget for such succeeding calendar year. If the Parties do not agree, the determination of the Annual Budget shall be subject to resolution pursuant to Article 15 . Until final agreement or resolution, the Annual Budget shall be in the form and amount of the immediately preceding Annual Budget, increased by 5% per annum, cumulative and compounded, with such additions as may be required due to emergencies or events of Force Majeure.

(c) Lessor shall be required to make periodic inspections of the Lessor Remaining Property, the Common Areas and Shared Facilities, using a qualified third-party professional, and make such reports available to Lessee promptly after receipt thereof. Lessee shall have a corresponding obligation for the Leased Premises, Improvements and Equipment. In each such case, such inspections shall be conducted no less frequently than is necessary to be in compliance with time periods established by general industry standards. Each Party shall be required to reasonably address findings in the report related to its components, within a period of time specified in such report (or within such other period that is reasonable and practical under the circumstances), with respect to repairs and replacements that are reasonably necessary to prevent deterioration to the premises involved that are severe, conditions which may cause material damage to such premises, conditions which may adversely affect the functionality of the Premises, or conditions which may constitute a threat to public safety. All expenses incurred by Lessor in this Section 7.2 shall be included in the Pass Through Costs.

7.3 Lessee’s Responsibility .

(a) Lessee shall, at its sole cost and expense, occupy and use the Leased Premises and the Improvements and Equipment in a lawful manner in compliance with Applicable Laws and Other Requirements and except for responsibilities specifically assigned to and undertaken by Lessor under this Land Lease, Lessee shall be responsible for all actions, services and other work necessary to lawfully conduct Lessee Business at the Leased Premises. As a part of this obligation, Lessee shall be responsible for (i) participating in any Lessor’s site emergency response training for first responders and other similar measures, if any, and (ii) complying with Lessor’s health, safety and environmental standards and fire protection standards applicable to the Property.

 

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(b) Notwithstanding the provision by Lessor of certain services, including emergency response services and the Shared Facilities as provided in Exhibit 7.2 , Lessee shall be solely responsible for, and Lessor shall have no responsibility for, any Environmental Liabilities arising from any Environmental Conditions on, at or migrating from the Leased Premises or other portions of the Property that constitute Lessee Environmental Conditions.

7.4 Discontinuance and Interruption of Services .

Except as expressly set forth in Section 6.4(a) , (i) to the extent of Lessor’s or any Lessor’s Agent’s gross negligence or willful misconduct, and (ii) to the extent that any violation of Lessor’s obligations under this Land Lease is a material cause of any of the occurrences enumerated in this Section 7.4 , Lessor shall not be liable to Lessee in damages or otherwise for any stoppage, interruption, reduction or discontinuation (“ Interruption ”) in any (1) Utility service, (2) use of a Permit or (3) any services to be provided by Lessor under this Land Lease, or (4) any Shared Services and Facilities, including, without limitation, any electricity, heating, ventilation, air-conditioning, water, wastewater, sewage or other services, caused by: (a) any events of Force Majeure; (b) the fact that service becomes unavailable from any public Utility company, public authority or any other person or entity supplying or distributing such Utility; (c) action of Governmental Authorities (including the denial, suspension, modification or conditioning of any Permit), (d) necessary Interruptions to service due to the performance of repairs, maintenance or other improvements, or (e) any other circumstance or event beyond Lessor’s reasonable control; and no such Interruption shall constitute a breach or default by Lessor or a termination of this Land Lease or an actual or constructive eviction of Lessee, or cause any abatement of the Rent or otherwise relieve Lessee from any of its obligations under this Land Lease.

7.5 Damage Caused by Lessee .

Lessee shall reimburse Lessor after written demand for the cost of any repairs to the Leased Premises or the Property (including any Shared Facilities) that are necessitated by the negligence of Lessee or Lessee’s Agents or by Lessee’s violation of any of its obligations under this Land Lease. The cost of these repairs shall be charged to Lessee as Additional Rent for the month following delivery of written demand for reimbursement or if such demand is made during the final month of the Term, within thirty (30) days after Lessee’s receipt of such written demand.

ARTICLE 8

ALTERATIONS

8.1 Lessee Alterations .

(a) Except as otherwise expressly provided and subject to the terms and conditions in this Article 8 and Section 6.13(b) , and further subject to all of Lessee’s obligations for all Site Removal, Remediation and Restoration, Lessee may, at Lessee’s sole cost and expense elect to (i) construct new buildings, structures and improvements (collectively, “ New Improvements ”)

 

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on the Leased Premises, and upon completion, such New Improvements shall constitute Improvements, and (ii) make and construct any alterations, modifications, expansions or improvements to any existing Improvements (collectively, “ Alterations ”). In no event shall the construction of New Improvements, or the modification and alteration of existing Improvements, increase the Fixed Rent payable under this Land Lease); provided , however , Lessee shall be responsible for one hundred percent (100%) of any new or increased costs, fees or expenses imposed on the Leased Premises or the Property as a result of any New Improvements or Alterations, including, but not limited to, any increase in Real Property Taxes attributable thereto together with any new Improvements (all such New Improvements and Alterations, collectively, “ Lessee Alterations ”).

(b) Lessee shall not make or construct any material Lessee Alterations without Lessor’s prior written approval based only on the Review Criteria, which approval shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed, subject to the following:

(i) subject to clause (ii) below, if any Lessee Alterations require a Permit (other than a Zoning Permit) that would require Lessor to be a signatory thereto, Lessor shall exercise its reasonable discretion in consenting to such Permit; provided that Lessor shall consent to and execute for Lessee’s benefit any Lessor Non-Objection Permit; and

(ii) if any Lessee Alterations (whether material or not) would (A) require a Zoning Permit, (B) require Lessor to be a signatory or party to an agreement in connection therewith, or (C) be likely to adversely affect the health or safety of any person or property, or any then-existing Shared Permit, Lessor shall have the right to consent or withhold consent to such Lessee Alterations in its sole discretion.

(c) Lessee shall request in writing Lessor’s consent for any Lessee Alterations that require approval and shall provide Lessor copies of signed and sealed plans and specifications therefor.

(d) All Lessee Alterations constructed by Lessee shall be constructed in accordance with all Applicable Laws and Other Requirements, and all General Construction Requirements and Conditions set forth on Exhibit 8.1(d) attached using materials of first-class quality and subject to all of the terms and conditions of this Land Lease.

(e) Lessee shall not commence construction of any Lessee Alterations until (i) all required Permits have been obtained, (ii) all requirements regarding insurance imposed by this Land Lease have been satisfied, and (iii) Lessee has obtained reasonable and customary general liability and broad form builders’ risk insurance if there are any perils relating to the proposed construction not covered by insurance carried by Lessee pursuant to Article 10 .

(f) Lessee shall ensure that all general contractors and all other major contractors or trades performing Lessee Alterations carry commercial general liability (including completed operations coverage for a period of one (1) year following completion of the work), contractual liability, pollution liability, business automobile liability, umbrella/excess liability, worker’s compensation and employers’ liability coverages in amounts commensurate with the work being performed and insurance customarily carried by prudent owners or operators of improvements similar to the Improvements and Lessee Alterations. Such contractor shall name Lessor, its officers, directors, and employees, Lessor’s mortgagees and Lessor’s representatives as additional insureds on the liability policies required hereunder.

 

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(g) All policies required to be carried by any such contractors or trades shall be issued by and binding upon an insurance company licensed to do business in the State with a rating of at least “A-, VII” or better as set forth in the most current issue of Best’s Insurance Reports, unless otherwise approved by Lessor. Certificates of insurance, acceptable to Lessor, evidencing the existence and amount of each insurance policy required hereunder shall be delivered by Lessee to Lessor prior to the commencement of any work in the Leased Premises. The above requirements shall apply equally to any subcontractor engaged by Lessee’s contractors.

8.2 Alterations Required by Law .

Lessee shall, at its sole cost and expense, but subject to Lessor’s prior written reasonable consent, make any alteration, addition or change to the Leased Premises that is required by any Applicable Laws and Other Requirements, including, but not limited to, the Americans With Disabilities Act of 1990, as amended. Any such alterations, additions or changes shall be made by Lessee in accordance with and subject to the provisions of Section 8.1 .

8.3 Signs .

Lessee shall not erect any signs, decorations, advertising media, exterior lights or other improvements or installations visible from outside of the Leased Premises without Lessor’s prior written consent, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed. If Lessor consents to any such signage, such consent shall be conditioned on the requirement that Lessee comply with all Applicable Laws and Other Requirements, remove all signs at the end of the Term and make and perform all necessary repairs and restoration in connection with such removal, pay all other costs and expenses related to the erection and removal of any such signs, and comply with all other similar requirements as may be reasonably imposed by Lessor.

ARTICLE 9

ENVIRONMENTAL MATTERS

9.1 Regulated Substances .

(a) Lessee shall not Release or dispose of any Regulated Substances on or at the Leased Premises, in any manner, except in compliance with all applicable Permits and Environmental Laws.

(b) Lessee shall not treat, dispose of, store or otherwise manage any Regulated Substances used or generated at or emitted or emanating from or passing through the surface or subsurface of the Leased Premises in any manner that would require a hazardous waste storage, treatment or disposal Permit under RCRA or any other Environmental Law. Without limiting the foregoing, if Lessee generates hazardous waste at the Leased Premises, Lessee shall establish and maintain in the Leased Premises accumulation areas for such hazardous waste generated by

 

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Lessee in compliance with all applicable Environmental Laws and shall manage such accumulation areas in a manner that will not require a hazardous waste storage, treatment or disposal Permit under RCRA or any other Environmental Law, and, in any event, shall completely remove and dispose of all such hazardous waste as part of the Remedial Actions.

(c) If Lessee generates, treats, disposes of, discharges, uses or stores Regulated Substances at, from or on the Leased Premises, Lessee shall: (i) at its own cost and expense, comply in all material respects with all Environmental Laws and maintain all Permits and other approvals from any Governmental Entity required in connection therewith; (ii) upon written request by Lessor, promptly provide Lessor with copies of all MSDS sheets and any other Required Regulated Substance Records that Lessor may reasonably request relating to the Regulated Substances; (iii) allow Lessor and its representatives to enter the Leased Premises at reasonable times and conduct appropriate environmental testing; and (iv) upon written request by Lessor, promptly provide Lessor with the results of any environmental testing conducted at the Leased Premises by Lessee.

(d) Lessee may store or utilize at or on the Leased Premises, in accordance with Environmental Laws, those Regulated Substances that were being utilized by the Lessee Business as of the Effective Date. Lessee may not bring onto the Leased Premises, store or utilize any other Regulated Substances without the prior written approval of Lessor, which approval shall be in Lessor’s reasonable discretion.

(e) Lessee shall keep and maintain accurate records of all Regulated Substances used, stored, treated, disposed, discharged or Released by Lessee at the Leased Premises, including all Required Regulated Substance Records. Lessee shall maintain such records for a period of at least ten (10) years (including after the expiration or termination of this Lease), and Lessee shall provide a copy of such records to Lessor to the extent reasonably requested in writing by Lessor.

9.2 Releases, Environmental Conditions and Remedial Actions .

(a) Lessor and Lessee acknowledge that they are each familiar with the Environmental Conditions that exist on the Leased Premises and the remainder of the Property as of the Effective Date (“ Pre-Existing Environmental Conditions ”). Lessee shall promptly notify Lessor of the discovery of any Environmental Condition on the Leased Premises, the Common Areas, the Shared Facilities, or other portions of the Property that constitute any new Environmental Condition or any exacerbation of any Pre-Existing Environmental Conditions (“ New Environmental Conditions ”). Lessor shall promptly notify Lessee of the discovery of any Environmental Condition on the Leased Premises or the Common Areas or Shared Facilities, or any Environmental Condition on any other portion of the Property if and to the extent that such Environmental Condition is a New Environmental Condition and is reasonably likely to migrate to the Leased Premises.

(b) Except for the Combined Environmental Conditions, (i) Lessee shall be solely responsible for Remedial Actions Required by Law to address any Lessee Environmental Condition and (ii) Lessor shall be solely responsible for Remedial Actions Required by Law to address any Lessor Environmental Condition. Each known Lessor Environmental Condition and each known Lessee Environmental Condition and each Combined Environmental Condition

 

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existing as of the Effective Date is listed on Exhibit 9.2(b) attached. If an Environmental Condition that requires Remedial Action was jointly caused or contributed to by a Lessee Environmental Condition and a Lessor Environmental Condition and liability is not allocated in Exhibit 9.2(b), whether prior to or subsequent to the Effective Date, whether or not it is listed on Exhibit 9.2(b) as a Combined Environmental Condition, such Environmental Condition shall be deemed to be a Combined Environmental Condition, and liability for such Remedial Action therefor shall be allocated equitably between the Lessee and Lessor based on consideration of the following factors:

(i) whether, but for the Environmental Condition for which one of the Parties is solely responsible, an Environmental Condition or Remedial Action obligation would have arisen for the other Party;

(ii) the relative quantity, toxicity and area affected by the Regulated Substances for which the respective Parties are responsible;

(iii) the degree to which the Regulated Substance for which a Party is responsible affects the selection of the Remedial Action, the cost of the Remedial Action, and the period of time over which the Remedial Action must be implemented; and

(iv) other relevant considerations relating to each Party’s role or obligations with respect to the applicable Environmental Condition.

(c) There shall be a rebuttable presumption that any Environmental Condition found on the Leased Premises after the Effective Date is a Lessee Environmental Condition, unless a preponderance of the evidence shows that the Environmental Condition is a Lessor Environmental Condition.

(d) There shall be a rebuttable presumption that any Environmental Condition found on the Property other than the Leased Premises after the Effective Date is a Lessor Environmental Condition, unless a preponderance of the evidence shows that the Environmental Condition is a Lessee Environmental Condition or a Combined Environmental Condition.

(e) Remedial Actions with respect to Environmental Conditions on the Leased Premises or other portions of the Property shall be subject to the following:

(i) Lead Party shall be responsible for undertaking Remedial Actions Required by Law to address any Environmental Condition. If, after written notice from the non-Lead Party of an Environmental Condition, such Lead Party fails to timely and adequately undertake and diligently prosecute any Remedial Actions Required by Law, the non-Lead Party may assume Lead Party status upon notice to the Lead Party and proceed to undertake such Remedial Actions Required by Law, in which case the Lead Party shall promptly reimburse the non-Lead Party for all related costs and expenses in accordance with the indemnification obligations under Article 11 .

(ii) Remedial Actions Required by Law to address an Environmental Condition shall be performed in accordance with all Environmental Laws to achieve the Applicable Remediation Standards utilizing reasonably cost-effective methods for remediation, subject to the provisions with respect to the Site Removal, Remediation and Restoration.

 

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(iii) Lessor (and Lessee, with the reasonable approval of Lessor) may propose the utilization of institutional controls restricting future use of all or portions of the Leased Premises to industrial or commercial purposes and prohibiting withdrawal of groundwater.

 

  (A) Lessee may propose the utilization of engineering controls ( e.g. , capping or covering areas) on the Leased Premises or the Property, as the case may be, subject to approval by the Lessor, which approval shall not be withheld or conditioned unless Lessor reasonably determines that such engineering controls would (x) unreasonably interfere with the current and future utilization of the Property for commercial and industrial purposes or operation of Lessor’s Business on the Property; or (y) impose on Lessor Material Unreimbursed Implementation Costs.

 

  (B) Lessor may utilize engineering controls ( e.g. , capping or covering areas) on the Leased Promises, subject to approval by Lessee, which approval shall not be withheld or conditioned unless Lessee reasonably determines that such engineering controls would (x) unreasonably interfere with Lessee’s current and future operation of the Lessee Business on the Leased Premises; or (y) impose on Lessee Material Unreimbursed Implementation Costs.

(iv) Without limiting Lessee’s obligations with respect to Site Removal, Remediation and Restoration, if Lessee undertakes any construction, expansion, demolition or renovation activities on the Leased Premises (to the extent otherwise permitted under this Land Lease) that are not required by applicable Environmental Law or ordered, directed or otherwise formally requested by a Governmental Entity, and that involve the demolition or renovation of any structures, the removal of any slab, paved area, parking lot or engineering control cap (collectively, “ Cap ”) or the excavation of soils beneath any such Cap, Lessee shall be solely responsible for all costs and expenses associated with such work (and all fines, penalties or other Liability resulting therefrom), including, without limitation, (A) any costs of construction, expansion, demolition, renovation and excavation; (B) any costs of identification, management and removal of Regulated Asbestos Containing Materials; (C) any costs of the management and disposition of waste materials related to the construction, demolition or renovation of such structures; or (D) any costs of excavation or disposal of disturbed or excavated soils in the process of conducting such work; provided that this provision shall not make the Lessor the undertaking party with respect to Lessee’s failure to perform its obligations under Section 5.2 (relating to surrender of the Leased Premises) or Lessee’s obligation to reimburse Lessor for any cost incurred by Lessor pursuant to Section 5.2(c) . All of the foregoing costs shall be added to the Base Environmental Amount in the calculation of the Indemnity Amount for the benefit of Lessor as the Security Party.

 

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9.3 Actions and Agreements Relating to Regulated Substances and Environmental Conditions .

(a) Upon their receipt of any written notice therefore or otherwise upon learning thereof, Lessee and Lessor shall promptly notify the other party of any claim asserted or threatened by any Governmental Entity or other person relating to any Regulated Substances or Environmental Conditions in any way connected to the Leased Premises or the Property, and each party shall promptly provide the other with any communications or documents relating to such claims. Communications and control in connection with responding to any such claims shall be as set forth in Section 9.5 .

(b) Lessee is prohibited from entering into any compromise, settlement agreement, consent order, consent decree or other agreement (or any discussions or negotiations therefor) with respect to any claims relating to any Regulated Substances or Environmental Conditions in any way connected to the Leased Premises or the Property without first obtaining Lessor’s written consent, which consent shall be in Lessor’s reasonable discretion.

(c) Lessor shall not enter into any settlement agreement, consent order, consent decree or other agreement with respect to any claims relating to any Regulated Substances or Environmental Conditions connected to the Leased Premises or the Improvements and that could materially adversely affect Lessee’s occupancy of the Leased Premises and Improvements, or the operations of the Lessee Business, without first obtaining Lessee’s written consent, which consent shall not be withheld unless Lessee reasonably determines that the terms of such settlement agreement will (i) materially adversely affect Lessee’s use of the Leased Premises and Improvements for the Lessee Business; (ii) materially adversely affect operation of the Lessee Business; or (iii) impose on Lessee a Material Unreimbursed Implementation Cost.

9.4 Lead Party .

(a) The Lessor shall be the “Lead Party” with respect to any Environmental Condition requiring Remedial Action. Nevertheless, Lessee shall remain liable and shall promptly reimburse Lessor for Lessee’s Share of all Combined Environmental Liabilities and Lessee Environmental Liabilities (including all of Lessor’s expenditures incurred on behalf of Lessee). At Lessor’s option, Lessor can designate Lessee to act as the Lead Party for any Lessee Environmental Condition or Combined Environmental Condition where Lessee will bear a majority of costs, in which case Lessee will become the Lead Party and Lessor will become the non-Lead Party for the particular condition(s). The Lead Party shall contract with any contractors, consultants, or other third parties.

(b) For Lessee Environmental Conditions and Combined Environmental Conditions where Lessee will bear a majority of costs, (i) Lessee will have the right to select the contractors, consultants, and other third parties to address Environmental Liabilities, subject to the approval of Lessor, which approval shall not be withheld except for good cause, (ii) at Lessee’s request in writing, Lessee will be involved in all significant discussions with Lessor and any relevant third party regarding all aspects of any Remedial Action, (iii) Lessee will have a meaningful opportunity to provide comment to Lessor and any relevant third party regarding all material aspects of any Remedial Action to be taken, and (iv) Lessor shall take into consideration any such comments by Lessee and implement them where reasonably feasible and not otherwise in conflict with this Lease.

 

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9.5 Communication and Control .

In conducting any Remedial Action Required by Law with respect to Environmental Conditions on the Leased Premises, Lessor and Lessee shall adhere to the following procedures:

(a) The Lead Party shall provide the non-Lead Party for review and comment drafts of any proposed work plans, reports or other submissions that the Lead Party intends to deliver or submit to a Governmental Entity prior to said submission. The non-Lead Party shall have fifteen (15) days or such shorter time as is reasonable to provide comments to the Lead Party regarding any such draft submissions. Such review shall be at the sole expense of the non-Lead Party. The Lead Party shall consider and respond to the non-Lead Party’s comments.

(b) The Lead Party shall promptly provide copies to the non-Lead Party of all written notices, final submissions, final work plans and final reports and any other documents or communications to or from any Governmental Entity, concerning the Remedial Action.

(c) The non-Lead Party may, at its own expense, hire its own consultants, attorneys or other professionals to monitor the Remedial Action, including any field work, and the Lead Party shall provide the non-Lead Party with the results of all such field work. During the performance of the field work, the Lead Party shall afford the non-Lead Party the opportunity to collect split samples of any samples collected by the Lead Party or its representatives.

(d) The Lead Party shall provide the non-Lead Party with notice of any meetings with any Governmental Entity concerning the Remedial Action, and the non-Lead Party shall have the right to have its representatives or consultants attend such meeting at the sole expense of the non-Lead Party.

(e) The non-Lead Party shall not engage in any ex parte communications with any involved Governmental Entity or other Person regarding any Remedial Action being undertaken by the Lead Party or the Environmental Conditions giving rise to such Remedial Action, without notice to and the opportunity by the Lead Party to participate in such communication; provided that the non-Lead Party may engage in a communication with an involved Governmental Entity without notice to the Lead Party if:

(i) the non-Lead Party is required by Law to make a notification to the Governmental Entity within a time period that does not practicably allow an opportunity to first notify the Lead Party; provided that the non-Lead Party shall notify the Lead Party as soon as practicable following the provision of such notice; or

(ii) a Governmental Entity conducts an inspection or otherwise initiates a communication with the non-Lead Party; provided that the non-Lead Party shall notify the Lead Party as soon as practicable following such communication.

(f) In communications with any Governmental Entity or other Person, the non-Lead Party or any representatives of the non-Lead Party shall not advocate or take any action that would hinder, render more difficult, or render more expensive the Remedial Action to be undertaken by the Lead Party.

 

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(g) If the non-Lead Party is in possession of the site where Remedial Actions are being implemented, the Lead Party shall provide reasonable advance notice to and reasonably consult with the non-Lead Party concerning the scheduling and methods for implementing any Remedial Action with the objective of minimizing to the extent reasonably practicable interference with the non-Lead Party’s business operations at the site in question.

(h) Lessee shall cooperate with all reasonable requests of Lessor and its Representatives, including providing reasonable access to the Leased Premises, Lessee’s employees, business and personal records, data and information (excluding proprietary information), and by providing reasonable access to Lessor and Lessor’s contractors to conduct any investigation of Environmental Conditions or any Remedial Action on or at any of the Leased Premises.

(i) Lessor shall cooperate with all reasonable requests of Lessee and its Representatives, including providing reasonable access to the Property, Lessor’s employees, business and personal records, data and information (excluding proprietary information), and by providing reasonable access to Lessee and Lessee’s contractors to conduct any investigation of Environmental Conditions or any Remedial Action on or at the Leased Premises or Property for which Lessee is the Lead Party.

(j) All information and records provided by either Party to the other shall be held strictly confidential and shall not be disclosed to any other Person (other than professionals or consultants engaged by either Party with a “need to know,” who agree to keep all of the same strictly confidential), except as may be required under Applicable Laws and Other Requirements.

9.6 Radon Gas Disclosure .

Radon is a naturally occurring radioactive gas that, when it has accumulated in a building in sufficient quantities, may present health risks to persons who are exposed to it over time. Levels of radon that exceed federal and state guidelines have been found in buildings in New York. Additional information regarding radon and radon testing may be obtained from your county health department.

9.7 Environmental Indemnities .

(a) Lessee shall indemnify, defend, protect, save, hold harmless, and reimburse Lessor and all other Lessor Indemnified Parties for, from and against any and all Environmental Liabilities whether or not arising out of third-party claims and regardless of whether liability without fault is imposed, or sought to be imposed, on Lessee, or on the Leased Premises, incurred in connection with, arising out of, resulting from or incident to, directly or indirectly, any and all (i) Lessee Environmental Conditions, and (ii) Lessee’s Share of all Environmental Liabilities with respect to all Combined Environmental Conditions.

 

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(b) Lessor shall indemnify, defend, protect, solely hold harmless, and reimburse Lessee and all other Lessee Indemnified Parties for, from and against any and all Environmental Liabilities whether or not arising out of third-party claims and regardless of whether liability without fault is imposed, or sought to be imposed, on Lessee, or on the Leased Premises, incurred in connection with, arising out of, resulting from or incident to, directly or indirectly, any and all (i) Lessor Environmental Conditions, and (ii) Lessor’s share of all Environmental Liabilities with respect to all Combined Environmental Conditions.

9.8 Environmental Inspections .

(a) If either Party (“ Inspecting Party ”) has a reasonable basis to believe that the other Party is in breach of its obligations under this Article 9 , or that there may exist any violation of Environmental Laws that would require investigation, remediation or other corrective action pursuant to Environmental Laws in, on, from, under or about any Leased Premises or the Lessor Remaining Property, or if the Inspecting Party desires to do so in connection with the prospective sale, leasing, financing, development or development of any portion of the Property (including the Leased Premises), the Inspecting Party shall have the right, from time to time, during normal business hours and upon not less than fifteen (15) days’ Notice to the other Party, except in the case of an emergency, in which event no notice shall be required, to conduct (or cause to be conducted) an inspection of the Leased Premises or the Property to determine the existence of such violation of Environmental Laws. During said fifteen (15)-day period, at the other Party’s request the Inspecting Party’s environmental representatives shall meet and confer in good faith with Lessee’s environmental representatives, in an attempt to agree on a potential plan of action for any such inspection, including testing, sampling and monitoring, in a commercially reasonable and cost-effective manner. At the expiration of such fifteen (15)-day period (except in the case of an emergency), the Inspecting Party shall have the right to enter and inspect the Leased Premises or the Property, as the case may be, conduct any testing, monitoring, sampling and analyses (collectively, “ Inspections ”) it deems reasonably necessary and shall have the right to inspect materials brought into the Leased Premises or the Property, subject to any agreed plan of action with the other Party (if any). The Inspecting Party may, in its reasonable discretion, retain such experts to conduct the Inspections and to prepare a written report in connection therewith. If any Inspections reveal any violation of Environmental Laws, all reasonable costs and expenses incurred by the Inspecting Party under this Section 9.8 shall be paid on demand by the other Party, and any failure to pay the same shall bear interest and be subject to terms of conduct by the other Party as provided with respect to Environmental Liabilities in Section 9.7 . Failure to conduct an environmental inspection or to detect unfavorable conditions if such inspection is conducted shall in no fashion be intended as a release of any liability for any Lessor or Lessee Environmental Condition. The obligations set forth in this Article 9 shall survive the expiration or earlier termination of this Land Lease.

(b) All Inspections shall be conducted during normal business hours (except in an emergency) and a representative of the other Party shall have the right to be present (except in an emergency if no notice is practicable). The Inspecting Party and its representatives shall take reasonable care (i) to minimize disturbance of the operations of the Leased Premises or the Lessor Remaining Property, in the course of any Inspections, except in the case of an emergency, and (ii) not to cause any damage or injury to the Leased Premises or the Property, and the Inspecting Party shall be responsible for all negligent acts and omissions for all representatives it brings upon the Leased Premises or Property; provided that the Inspecting Party shall not be responsible for any claims, costs, expenses, loss or damages for any existing environmental

 

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conditions or matters except to the extent that the same may be exacerbated by the Inspecting Party or its representatives by such negligence. The Inspecting Party shall maintain (or cause its contractors and experts to maintain) customary insurance coverage with customary limits with respect to all Inspections.

9.9 Site Removal, Remediation and Restoration Work .

All provisions of this Article 9 are intended to be supplemental to and shall govern all obligations of Lessee with respect to the Site Removal, Remediation and Restoration Work, to the extent the provisions of this Article 9 provide for any greater obligations of Lessee or any greater rights of Lessor with respect to the subject matter thereof. In no event shall any provisions of this Article 9 limit or reduce the obligations of Lessee with respect to the Site Removal, Remediation and Restoration Work.

9.10 Grasse River Remediation Program .

Lessee acknowledges receipt and review of a true and complete copy of all Remedial Action and all other documents, agreements and materials in connection with the Grasse River Remediation Program, and acknowledges Lessor’s participation therein. Until such time as implementation begins thereunder, Lessee covenants and agrees with Lessor to work cooperatively with Lessor in good faith (a) at Lessor’s request, to facilitate Lessor’s obligations under the Grasse River Remediation Program (at Lessor’s cost and expense) and (b) to ensure that any operation of Lessee Business or any other of Lessee’s use of the Leased Premises do not adversely affect the Grasse River Remediation Program.

9.11 NYDEC Consent Order .

Lessee acknowledges receipt and review of a true and complete copy of the NYDEC Court Order in existence on the Effective Date. Lessee shall not operate the Leased Business nor otherwise use the Leased Premises in violation of the NYDEC Consent Order. The costs and expenses of compliance under the NYDEC Consent Order shall be equitably apportioned between Lessor and Lessee in relation to the historical use and operation of the respective Lessor and Lessee Business and otherwise in accordance with this Lease. Lessee acknowledges and agrees that Lessor, as the signatory to the NYDEC Consent Order, shall lead all negotiations with NYDEC and the State of New York with respect to all matters relating to or arising out of the NYDEC Consent Order; provided , however , where such amendments or modifications are solely attributed to the action or inaction of the Lessor, Lessor agrees to reasonably consult with Lessee with respect thereto; provided , further , however , Lessee shall not be obligated to comply with any material amendments or modifications of the NYDEC Consent Order made after the Effective Date without Lessee’s written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed provided the same do not materially increase Lessee’s financial obligations under this Land Lease.

 

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ARTICLE 10

INSURANCE

10.1 Lessee’s Insurance .

Lessee shall maintain, at Lessee’s sole cost, and expense, insurance policies with respect to the Leased Premises and operations therein of the type and in the amounts set forth on Exhibit 10.1 hereto. Lessee shall not do or permit anything to be done that would invalidate the insurance policies required herein. With the exception of all risk property insurance, all such insurance policies shall be issued by companies authorized to do business under the laws of the jurisdiction in which the Leased Premises is located, and all insurers must have an AM Best financial rating of A-VII or better or an S&P rating of “BBB” or better. All such insurance policies shall be primary in the event of a loss arising out of Lessee’s obligations or liabilities under this Land Lease, and shall include a severability of interests clause. Certificates evidencing such insurance shall be filed with Lessor upon execution of this Land Lease and within ten (10) Business Days after any renewals to such policies are issued. Certificates of insurance shall include a statement showing that Lessor, its officers, directors, employees, Lessor’s mortgagees, and Lessor’s representatives are included as additional insureds on liability policies as shown on Exhibit 10.1 , and that Lessor is included as loss payee on Lessee’s property insurance. The limits of insurance required by this Land Lease, or as carried by Lessee, shall not limit the liability of Lessee or relieve Lessee of any obligation thereunder. Any deductibles selected by Lessee shall be commercially reasonable and consistent with those maintained prudent operators of facilities similar to the Improvements and Equipment and shall be the sole responsibility of Lessee.

10.2 Waiver of Subrogation .

Notwithstanding any other provision of this Land Lease to the contrary, whenever (a) any loss, cost, damage, or expense resulting from fire, explosion or any other casualty or occurrence is incurred by either Lessor or Lessee or by anyone claiming by, through, or under Lessor or Lessee in connection with the Leased Premises, and (b) such Party is then covered in whole or in part by insurance with respect to which such loss, cost, damage or expense is required under this Land Lease to be so insured, then the Party so insured (or so required to be) hereby waives any claims against and releases the other Party from any liability such other Party may have on account of such loss, cost, damage or expense to the extent of any net amount recovered (after deduction of all costs of adjustment and collection, including attorneys’ fees) by reason of such insurance (or which could have been recovered had such insurance been carried as so required). The all-risk property insurance obtained by Lessor and Lessee shall include a waiver of subrogation by the insurers and all rights based upon an assignment from its insured, against Lessor or Lessee, their officers, directors, employees, managers, agents, invitees and contractors, in connection with any loss or damage thereby insured against. The failure of a Party to insure its property shall not void this waiver.

10.3 Lessor’s Insurance .

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ARTICLE 11

INDEMNITY

11.1 Lessee’s Indemnity .

Subject to the limitations set forth in Section 11.3 , Lessee hereby indemnifies, defends, and holds harmless Lessor and all other Lessor Indemnified Parties from and against any and all Losses to the extent arising from or in connection with (a) the use or occupancy by Lessee or Lessee’s Agents at or of the Property, the Common Areas, the Shared Facilities or the Leased Premises or the conduct of Lessee Business or any other business therein, or any Lessee Alterations, Site Removal, Remediation and Restoration Work or any other work done, or any condition created by, any or all of Lessee and Lessee’s Agents in, on, under or about the Leased Premises; (b) any act, omission or negligence of any or all of Lessee and Lessee’s Agents; (c) any accident, injury or damage whatsoever (except to the extent caused by the negligence or intentional misconduct by any Lessor Indemnified Party) occurring in, at or upon the Property, the Common Areas, the Shared Facilities or the Leased Premises relating to Lessee’s rights and activities under this Lease; (d) any breach by Lessee of any of its warranties, representations, covenants or obligations under this Land Lease; (e) any violation by any or all of Lessee and Lessee’s Agents of any Applicable Laws and Other Requirements including, without limitation, any Environmental Laws or Environmental Permit or other Permits (other than any obligation of Lessor for such compliance under the terms of this Land Lease); (f) any claims for work, labor, services performed or materials or supplies furnished (or alleged to be furnished) to or at the request of any or all of Lessee and Lessee’s Agents; (g) any Environmental Liability to the extent arising from any Lessee Environmental Conditions and Lessee’s Share and Lessee’s obligations or responsibilities of or for all Combined Environmental Conditions, including as Lead Party; (h) any and all other Environmental Liabilities for which Lessee is responsible under this Land Lease; or (i) any delay by Lessee in vacating or surrendering the Leased Premises in accordance with the terms of this Land Lease, including, without limitation, any claims made or asserted against Lessor by any (A) succeeding buyer or transferee, or (B) succeeding lessee or tenant (including any lessee or intended occupant which may be an Affiliate or subsidiary of Lessor) or Losses incurred by Lessor due to lost opportunities to sell, transfer or lease to succeeding buyers, transferees, lessees or tenants (collectively, “ Lessee’s Indemnified Matters ”). In case any action or proceeding is brought against any Lessor Indemnified Party by reason of any of Lessee’s Indemnified Matters, Lessee, upon written notice from Lessor, shall resist and defend such action or proceeding by counsel reasonably satisfactory to, or selected by, Lessor. Lessor shall have the right to fully participate in such defense with counsel retained by Lessor at its sole cost and expense. Lessee shall not settle or compromise, or admit any liability in, any such action or proceeding without Lessor’s prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld (subject to the provisions of Article 9 ). Without limiting the foregoing, Lessor hereby irrevocably, absolutely and unconditionally releases, remises and discharges Lessee and all Lessee Indemnified Parties from all Lessee Environmental Conditions. The provisions of this Section 11.1 shall survive the expiration or termination of this Land Lease.

 

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11.2 Lessor’s Indemnity .

Subject to the limitations set forth in Sections 9.2 , 11.3 , 11.4 and 11.5 , Lessor hereby indemnifies, defends and holds Lessee and all other Lessee Indemnified Parties harmless from and against any and all Losses to the extent arising from (a) any act, omission, negligence or willful misconduct of any or all of Lessor or Lessor’s Agents; (b) any accident, injury or damage whatsoever (except to the extent caused by Lessee’s negligence or intentional misconduct) occurring in, at or upon the Lessor Remaining Property, the Common Areas, the Shared Facilities or the Leased Premises; (c) any breach by Lessor of any of its warranties, representations, covenants or obligations under this Land Lease; (d) any violation by any or all of Lessor and Lessor’s Agents of any Applicable Law and Other Requirements including, without limitation, any Environmental Laws or Environmental Permit or other Permits (other than any obligation of Lessee for such compliance under the terms of this Land Lease); and (e) any Environmental Liability to the extent arising from any Lessor Environmental Condition and Lessor’s obligations or responsibilities of or for all Combined Environmental Conditions, including as Lead Party; (f) any and all other Environmental Liabilities for which Lessor is responsible under this Land Lease; and Lessor’s share of all Combined Environmental Conditions; subject, however, to the limitations and exclusions set forth in Section 11.3 (the “ Lessor Indemnified Matters ”). If any action or proceeding is brought against Lessee, and the foregoing indemnity is applicable to such action or proceeding, then Lessor, upon notice from Lessee, shall resist and defend such action or proceeding by counsel reasonably satisfactory to, or selected by, Lessee. Lessor shall have the right to fully participate in such defense with counsel retained by Lessor at its sole cost and expense. Lessee shall not settle or compromise, or admit any liability in, any such action or proceeding without Lessor’s prior written consent, which shall not be unreasonably withheld (subject to the provisions of Article 9 ). Without limiting the foregoing, Lessee hereby irrevocably, absolutely and unconditionally releases, remises and discharges Lessor and all Lessor Indemnified Parties from all prior disclosed Lessor Environmental Conditions disclosed in writing to Lessee prior to the Effective Date. The provisions of this Section 11.2 shall survive the expiration or termination of this Land Lease.

11.3 Limitations on Indemnitor’s Liability .

(a) Indemnitee shall not be entitled to indemnity or defense under this Land Lease with respect to any Losses to the extent such Losses result from:

(i) the gross negligence or willful misconduct of Indemnitee or Indemnitee’s Agents;

(ii) the negligence of Indemnitee or any of Indemnitee’s Agents, including (A) the failure of Indemnitee to promptly notify Indemnitor of the discovery of any Environmental Condition; (B) the failure by Indemnitee to exercise reasonable diligence in the supervision, inspection and operation of the Leased Premises; and (C) the failure by Indemnitee to exercise reasonable diligence to abate and remediate any Environmental Condition or any violation by Indemnitee of Environmental Law or to contain any Release discovered by Indemnitee; but, in each case, not including (1) inaction by Indemnitee in failing to perform any Remedial Action with respect to any Environmental

 

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Condition for which Indemnitor is responsible where (x) Indemnitee has notified Indemnitor of such Environmental Condition for which Indemnitor is responsible, and (y) during the period until Indemnitor is reasonably able to expeditiously respond to the Environmental Condition for which Indemnitor is liable, Indemnitee took reasonable steps to stop or contain any such Release to the extent that it was continuing and to prevent or limit any human or environmental exposure to such Release; or (2) an action by Indemnitee in performing Remedial Action, which action complies in all material respects with all applicable Environmental Laws or any order, direction or formal request by a Governmental Entity;

(iii) any change in use by Indemnitee or any Indemnitee’s Agent of the Leased Premises industrial and/or commercial use to nonindustrial and/or noncommercial use; or

(iv) exposure to a Regulated Substance in building materials (including building improvements, appurtenances, coatings, decorations, fixtures and equipment), unless such exposure resulted from the failure by Indemnitor to manage such building materials in compliance with all applicable Environmental Laws.

(b) Except to the extent caused by Indemnitor’s or any Indemnitor’s Agents’ gross negligence or willful misconduct under this Land Lease, further subject to the limitations and restrictions set forth in Sections 6.4, 9.2 , 11.3(a) and 11.4 , or any other provisions of this Land Lease, Indemnitor shall not be liable to Indemnitee for any injury to Indemnitee or Indemnitee’s Agents, or any guests, visitors or invitees of Indemnitee, damage to the property of Indemnitee or Indemnitee’s Agents, or loss or damage to Indemnitee’s business resulting from any cause, including, without limitation, any of the following: (i) any Interruption, subject to the limitations contained in Section 7.4 ; (ii) vandalism or forcible entry by unauthorized persons or the criminal act of any person; (iii) any latent or patent defect to the Leased Premises or Property; (iv) any loss or damage caused by other Lessees or persons in, upon or about the Property, or caused by operations in construction of any public or quasi-public work; (v) fire, theft, or the operation of heating or air conditioning or lighting apparatus, steam, gas, electricity, water, rain, snow, ice, or dampness, that may leak or flow from any part of the Leased Premises or the Property, or from the pipes, appliances or plumbing work of the same; and (vi) any events of Force Majeure; it being agreed that Indemnitee shall be responsible for obtaining appropriate insurance to protect its interests. Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in this Land Lease, Indemnitee shall not be entitled to terminate this Land Lease or to any abatement of rent, except as expressly provided otherwise herein in this Land Lease.

(c) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Article 11 or elsewhere in this Land Lease, this Land Lease only governs the relationship, rights and remedies of Lessee and Lessor with respect to the subject matter herein, and each of Lessee and Lessor expressly retains and reserves all rights and remedies either may have against the other or against all other persons under applicable law as co-lessees, co-occupants or operators of any portion of the Property, or pursuant to any other contracts or agreements between the Parties and/or their Affiliates; provided , however , that nothing in this Section 11.3(c) shall affect the responsibility of the Parties for Environmental Liabilities as set forth in this Land Lease. For the avoidance of doubt, this Land Lease does not, and shall not be deemed or interpreted to, create any contractual or other rights or remedies in favor of either Lessee or Lessor as co-Lessees or co-operators of any portion of the Property and shall not confer any rights or benefits on any unrelated third parties.

 

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11.4 No Consequential Damages .

Notwithstanding anything in this Land Lease to the contrary, neither Party shall be liable under this Land Lease to the other Party for any indirect, punitive, exemplary, remote, speculative or similar damages (including without limitation lost profits or loss or diminution of economic benefit) in excess of compensatory damages of the other Party arising in connection with this Land Lease (including the indemnities in favor of the other Party), other than (a) any Liability or Loss suffered or incurred with respect to any claim, demand, action or proceeding by any third-party which is unrelated to the other Party, or (b) any Liability to the extent caused by the willful misconduct of a Party.

ARTICLE 12

CASUALTY/DAMAGE TO LEASED PREMISES

12.1 Lessor and Lessee’s Duty to Restore .

Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained herein, if the Leased Premises or any of the Improvements or Equipment are damaged by fire or other casualty after the Effective Date, neither Lessor nor Lessee shall have any duty or obligation to restore or otherwise with respect to such Improvements or Equipment on the Leased Premises, except that (a) Lessee shall give Lessor written notice within sixty (60) days of such damage and destruction whether or not Lessee intends to rebuild and restore the Improvements or Equipment, and (b) in the event of a total destruction of the Smelter or its material damage or destruction, (i) if Lessee elects not to repair and restore, such notice shall constitute an Actual Smelter Closure Notice and the date of such damage and destruction shall constitute the Actual Smelter Closure Date, and (ii) Lessee shall promptly raze all such damaged Improvements and Equipment and otherwise proceed with all Site Removal, Remediation and Restoration.

ARTICLE 13

CONDEMNATION

13.1 T aking of Leased Premises .

If the whole of the Leased Premises shall be taken or condemned by any competent authority for any public use or purpose under any statute or by right of eminent domain, or by a private purchase in lieu thereof under threat of such eminent domain proceedings (any such matter being hereinafter referred to as a “ Taking ”), then in either of such events, this Land Lease shall expire on the date Lessee is required to vacate the Leased Premises either by the condemning authority or by Operation of Law and the Rent shall be prorated as of that date (subject to all obligations of Lessee which survive the termination of the Lease). If part of the Leased Premises shall be taken or condemned and the part so taken includes or any material portions of the Leased Premises or Improvements or as a result of such partial taking, the Leased Premises are not suitable for the operation of the Lessee Business, then, and in any such event, Lessee may elect to terminate this

 

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Land Lease as of the date possession shall be taken by such condemning authority (subject to all obligations of Lessee which survive the termination of the Lease). Such notice of election to terminate shall be given in writing to Lessor within sixty (60) days of notice to Lessee of such Taking. If Lessee shall not terminate this Land Lease, or if such partial Taking does not provide Lessee with such option, the Fixed Rent for the balance of the term of this Land Lease and Lessee’s Share of Pass Through Costs shall be reduced in an equitable manner and Lessee shall be entitled to reimbursement for the costs required to restore the Leased Premises and Improvements and Equipment only from Lessee’s portion of the condemnation award as provided under Section 13.2 below; provided , however , any insufficiency of such reimbursement shall not limit or affect any of Lessee’s obligations under the Land Lease.

13.2 Apportionment of Award .

(a) If there is a Taking, Lessor and Lessee shall each have the right to appear and participate in any related condemnation action or proceedings in person and by counsel for the purpose of protecting such party’s interests in respect of the Leased Premises. In such proceeding, Lessor shall be entitled to receive and recover all damages and moneys awarded for, the taking of the land, valued as unencumbered by this Land Lease (and Lessee expressly waives and relinquishes any right to claim or participate in any award for the value of any unexpired Term of this Land Lease), and Lessee shall be entitled to receive and recover all damages and moneys awarded for, the taking of the Improvements and Equipment.

(b) If the whole or any part of the Leased Premises or Improvements or Equipment is taken for temporary use or occupancy of the condemning authority, then Lessee shall be entitled to receive and recover all damages or moneys paid for such temporary use and occupancy, but there shall be no reduction of any Rent payable under this Land Lease.

ARTICLE 14

ASSIGNMENT

14.1 Assignment by Lessee or Lessor .

(a) Lessee and Lessor acknowledge that (i) this Land Lease and the Rent due under this Land Lease have been agreed to by Lessor in reliance upon Lessee’s reputation and creditworthiness and upon the continued operation of the Leased Premises by Lessee for the particular use set forth in Article 6 above, subject to the provisions of this Land Lease; and (ii) this Land Lease and the obligations of Lessee have been agreed by Lessee in reliance on Lessor’s reputation and creditworthiness and upon Lessor’s continued operation of the Lessor Business on the Lessor Remaining Property; therefore, neither Lessee nor Lessor shall, whether voluntarily, involuntarily or by Operation of Law, or otherwise: (A) directly or indirectly assign, convey, dispose of or otherwise transfer this Land Lease; (B) sublet or license the Leased Premises or any part thereof, or allow the same to be used or occupied by anyone other than Lessee (other than a Permitted Sublease); or (C) mortgage, pledge, encumber, or otherwise hypothecate this Land Lease or the Leased Premises, or any part thereof, in any manner whatsoever (collectively, “ Transfer ,” and the proposed transferee (which shall include the surviving entity in any merger or corporate reorganization, or any Controlling Person, or other

 

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recipient of any transferred interest, a “ Transferee ”), without in each instance obtaining the prior written consent of the other Party, Lessor, which consent shall not be unreasonably withheld or delayed; provided that all the conditions precedent in Section 14.1(b) are met and if any of such conditions are not met, then such consent shall be in the requested Party’s sole and absolute discretion. Notwithstanding any provision in this Land Lease to the contrary, if Lessor’s or Lessee’s consent is required, any purported Transfer shall be absolutely null and void ab initio if made either without (1) the prior written consent of the other Party, as provided in this Section 14.1 , and (2) the prior written consent (if any) of any Governmental Entity to the extent required by Applicable Laws and Other Requirements. No assignment of this Land Lease which requires consent of either Party shall be effective and valid unless and until prior written consent of the other Party is obtained and the assignee executes and delivers to the other Party any and all documentation reasonably required by the other Party to evidence assignee’s assumption of all obligations of the other Party hereunder. Any consent by the other Party to a particular Transfer shall not constitute consent or approval of any subsequent Transfer and the other Party’s written approval shall be required in all such instances. No consent by Lessor or Lessee to any Transfer (or any Transfer which does not require the other Party’s consent) shall be deemed to release the other Party from its obligations hereunder as a primary obligor, and the other Party shall remain fully liable for performance of all obligations under this Land Lease. A Change of Control of the other Party shall be deemed to be a Transfer of this Land Lease by the other Party and shall be subject to the provisions of this Article 14 . The transferring Party shall reimburse the other Party for all of the other Party’s reasonable out-of-pocket expenses in connection with reviewing any proposed Transfer.

(b) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Article 14 , the other Party’s consent shall not be required for: (x) any assignment, sublet or transfer of this Land Lease to any parent, subsidiary or controlled affiliate of the transferring Party, (y) any assignment of this Land Lease to any entity that purchases all or substantially all of the assets of the transferring Party or a Controlling Person of the transferring Party, or (z) a Change of Control of the transferring Party in conjunction with any merger, consolidation or public offering of stock involving Lessee or any Controlling Person of the transferring Party, so long as in each of the foregoing cases all of the following conditions are met:

(i) as a result of any such Transfer, no Applicable Laws or Other Requirements applicable to the Leased Premises or the property of the transferring Party or its Affiliates occupying or using the Property would be violated;

(ii) there would be no revocation, termination, modification or other material adverse effect on (A) any Permit affecting the Property or the Leased Premises, including any Environmental Permit, (B) the NYPA Program, (C) the Grasse River Remediation Program, (D) the NYDEC Consent Order, (E) any Combined Environmental Conditions Remediation Program, or (F) any Remedial Action program for any Lessee or Lessor Environmental Condition;

(iii) the Transferee meets the Financial Test (except for any sublease or license of less than 5% of the leasable square feet of the Improvements or $5,000.00 of the leasable square feet of either the Leased Premises or Lessor Remaining Property, as the case may be, a “ Permitted Sublease ”);

 

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(iv) if there shall be a Significant Change as a result of, or which shall occur after, any such assignment, sublet or transfer, the other Party shall have approved of such Significant Change in the other Party’s reasonable discretion, and without unreasonable delay, based on Review Criteria; and

(v) no Event of Default or Lessor Default, as applicable, shall have occurred and be continuing hereunder; provided , however , any Permitted Sublease shall contain an express waiver and agreement by the sublessee or licensee for the benefit of Lessor, its successors and assigns, that upon the expiration or earlier termination of the Land Lease for any cause (including by reason of Operation of Law, including rejection of the Land Lease and/or Permitted Sublease in bankruptcy), unless otherwise agreed by Lessor in writing in its sole discretion, the sublessee or licensee (A) shall have no right to remain in possession or occupancy of any portion of the Leased Premises, and (B) shall immediately vacate and surrender to Lessor all occupied portions of the Leased Premises in good order and condition, vacant and in accordance with generally accepted industrial site conditions.

(c) Upon any Party’s request for the other Party’s approval of a proposed assignment or other transfer of this Land Lease as described in Section 14.1(a) , such Party shall provide to the other Party such information about the proposed transaction and the new Transferee as the other Party may reasonably request, including, but not limited to, the name of and financial information concerning the proposed Transferee or the new Controlling Person. The other Party may, as a condition to granting its consent to any such Change of Control or assignment, and to the extent reasonable under the applicable circumstances at the time of the Change of Control transaction, require that the obligations of such Party under this Land Lease be guaranteed by its parent or Controlling Person or that such Party provide additional security for its obligations hereunder.

(d) Upon the occurrence of an event described in Section 14.1(b) , the requesting Party shall provide to the other Party such information about the proposed transaction and the new Controlling Person in advance of and as a condition precedent to such proposed transaction to confirm the other Party’s compliance with the conditions set forth in Section 14.1(b) and otherwise as the other Party may reasonably request.

14.2 Subleases and Sublicenses .

If this Land Lease is assigned, or if the Leased Premises (or any part thereof) are sublet or licensed, used or occupied by anyone other than Lessee, whether or not in violation of this Land Lease, Lessor may (without prejudice to, or waiver of its rights), collect rent from the assignee, but not from any permitted sublessee, licensee or occupant. Lessor may apply the net amount collected to the Rent herein reserved, but no such assignment (or consent to assignment), subletting, occupancy or collection shall be deemed a waiver of any of the provisions of this Article 14 or a release of Lessee. With respect to any portion of the Leased Premises which may be sublet or licensed as permitted hereunder, if the total Fixed Rent and any other considerations received under any sublease or license by Lessee is greater than the total Fixed Rent required to be paid, from time to time, under this Land Lease, Lessee shall pay to Lessor fifty percent (50%) of such excess as received from any sublessee or licensee and such amount shall be deemed Additional Rent.

 

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14.3 Right of First Offer .

If Lessor desires to engage in a Transfer of all or a majority of Lessor Remaining Property or any physical assets located thereon (in each case, expressly excluding any Transfer with respect to Lessor Business or Lessee Business or any Change of Control), then the Lessor shall give the other Party (“ Offering Party ”) the right to make an offer to purchase the interest proposed to be the subject of the Transfer (“ Offered Interest ”) on the following terms and conditions:

(i) the Lessor shall give the Lessee written Notice of such Offered Interest, together with a site plan and offer materials reasonably necessary to define the physical scope and nature of the Offered Interest in reasonable detail showing the square footage, entrances and exits and all other material elements and features of the offered interest including parking and other common areas (“ Rendering ”), and together with such Notice, collectively, “ Offer Notice ”), in which event the Lessee shall have the option for a period of thirty (30) days following the Notice (“ Offer Period ”) to submit a written offer to acquire the offered interest (“ Offer ”). Any Offer shall entitle the Lessee to an exclusive negotiating period of thirty (30) days, during which the Lessor shall not solicit or consider any other third-party offer for the subject space, so long as the Offer is made in good faith and generally consistent with market rents or fair market values at the time of the Offer. If the Parties do not reach an agreement on, and execute a written request for, the Offered Interest, or agree on all material terms and conditions therefore, and execute a binding and enforceable term sheet (after using reasonable good-faith efforts to do so), within the Offer Period, the Lessor shall be free to offer and/or lease the Offered Interest or any part thereof on such terms as the Lessor may determine, and the Lessee shall not have any other rights in or to the Offered Interest. The foregoing procedure shall apply to any new or succeeding Offered Interest, which is materially different from the Transfer and/or Offered Interest (including the Rendering) previously offered to any Party; provided , however , it shall not apply to any Permitted Subleases, provided , further , however , it shall not apply to any transaction with any Governmental Entity. Notwithstanding the foregoing, if Lessor and Lessee do not consummate any Offer made by Lessee, Lessee or Lessor, as the case may be, shall be required to comply with all provisions of this Article 14 with respect to the Transfer which constitutes or is the subject of the Offered Interest.

14.4 Right of First Refusal. If Lessor receives a bona fide offer to purchase the Premises, it will only sell its interest in the Premises, or a portion thereof, after such interest has first been offered to the Lessee in the manner provided in this Land Lease.

If Lessor wishes to sell its interest in the Premises, or a portion thereof, pursuant to such bona fide offer Lessor shall give written notice to the Lessee, and Lessor will annex to this notice the written offer of the prospective purchaser, which written offer shall contain all of the material terms of the proposed sale. The Lessor will covenant and represent that to the best of Lessor’s knowledge such offer is valid and genuine, and true in all respects.

 

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Lessee will then have fifteen (15) business days after receipt of Lessor’s notice, with its accompanying papers, to notify Lessor of Lessee’s intention to exercise its option to purchase the Premises, or the portion offered for sale, at the same price and on the same terms as contained in the offer submitted by Lessor to Lessee. Within forty five (45) days after Lessee gives such notice of exercise, the parties shall enter into a written contract of sale with the usual covenants and conditions and setting forth the price and other terms as contained in the offer received by the Lessor and submitted to the Lessee. If, as part of the bona fide offer, Lessor also submits to Lessee a contract acceptable to Lessor which the offeror has executed or is prepared to execute, Lessee shall execute a contract in a form identical to the contract executed or to be executed by offeror.

If this option to purchase the premises, or portion thereof, is not exercised by the Lessee within the prescribed time, Lessor will be free to sell its interest in the Premises to the person who made the original offer, under the terms and conditions and for the price stated in that original offer, under the terms and conditions and for the price stated in that original offer which had been submitted to the Lessee along with Lessor’s notice of intention to sell. If Lessor wishes to sell to such offeror on terms materially more beneficial to the offeror, Lessor shall be required to renotify Lessee of such changed terms pursuant to subparagraph (b) above and Lessee will be entitled to exercise its right of first refusal as to such amended terms.

This right of first refusal, and all rights and privileges resulting therefrom, are not assignable or transferable by the Lessee, either by operation of law, or voluntarily. These rights and privileges are deemed to run personally to the Lessee, and may not be pledged or hypothecated by it in any way. This right is to be only exercisable by the Lessee during the Term, and only providing that the Lessee is not in default of any of the terms, conditions, or covenants contained in this Land Lease. If Lessor notifies Lessee of a default, or breach by Lessee of any term, condition, or covenant contained in this Land Lease and Lessee fails to cure such default or breach within any applicable grace period granted herein, then this right of first refusal will immediately terminate as of the expiration of any applicable grace period, regardless of any action Lessor takes or Lessor’s failure to act pursuant to Lessee’s option hereunder.

Nothing contained in this Land Lease shall be deemed to limit Lessor’s right to transfer the Premises, or any portion thereof, or any interest therein to an affiliate provided that this right of first refusal shall continue to be a part of this lease.

If Lessee elects not to purchase based on the bona fide offer and Lessor sells the interest in Premises to the offeror then this right of first refusal shall terminate and Lessee shall not be entitled to any further rights under this Article as to any future sales of the Premises, but this Land Lease shall otherwise continue in full force and effect.

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ARTICLE 15

DEFAULT AND REMEDIES

15.1 Events of Default; Lessor Default .

Each of the following shall constitute an “ Event of Default ” by Lessee under this Land Lease:

(a) the failure of Lessee to pay any Rent, or any other monetary obligation due under the terms of this Land Lease, within five (5) days after written notice of such delinquent obligation;

(b) the failure of Lessee to furnish or maintain the insurance policies and certificates that Lessee is required to maintain pursuant to this Land Lease, within ten (10) days after written notice of such delinquent obligation;

(c) the failure of Lessee to vacate the Leased Premises on the Termination Date or surrender the Leased Premises in the condition required herein, including the completion of all Site Removal, Remediation or Restoration Work;

(d) the making by Lessee of a general assignment for the benefit of creditors; or an admission in writing of its inability to pay its debts as they become due; or the filing of a petition in bankruptcy, or adjudication as a bankrupt or insolvent; or its filing of a petition seeking any reorganization, arrangement, composition, readjustment, liquidation, dissolution or similar relief under any present or future statute, law or regulation; or its filing of an answer admitting or not contesting the material allegations of the petition against it in any such proceeding; or its seeking or consenting to or its acquiescence in the appointment of any trustee, receiver or liquidator of Lessee or any material part of its properties;

(e) the failure of Lessee within ninety (90) days after the commencement of any proceeding against it seeking its adjudication as a bankrupt or insolvent, or any reorganization, arrangement, composition, readjustment, liquidation, dissolution or similar relief under any present or future statute, law or regulation, to have such proceeding dismissed, or within one hundred twenty (120) days after the appointment without the consent or acquiescence of Lessee of a trustee, receiver or liquidator of Lessee or of any material part of its properties, to have such appointment vacated;

(f) the filing of a lien or other encumbrance against the Property as a result of Lessee’s or Lessee’s Agents’ act or omission, including, but not limited to, a tax lien or a mechanics’ lien, which is not discharged or “bonded over” within sixty (60) days after the date Lessee receives notice that such lien has been filed;

(g) with respect to Lessee’s continuing violation of Section 6.2(a) or (b) , if Lessor shall have delivered three (3) written notices to Lessee of such violations pursuant to Section 6.2(d) within any three hundred and sixty-five (365)-day period, unless such noncompliance is cured within five (5) Business Days after written notice from Lessor; except that if the failure to perform cannot reasonably be corrected within such five (5)-Business Day period, and Lessee begins corrective action during such period, then Lessee shall not be deemed in default if it diligently and expeditiously pursues and completes the actions necessary to cure the failure to perform within thirty (30) days thereafter;

 

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(h) any Transfer or other act or failure to act by Lessee in violation of the provisions of Article 14 ; or

(i) the failure of Lessee to perform or observe any other term, covenant, agreement, condition or obligation of Lessee under this Land Lease, within thirty (30) days after written notice from Lessor; except that if the failure to perform is capable of being corrected but cannot reasonably be corrected within such thirty (30)-day period, and Lessee begins corrective action during such period, then Lessee shall not be deemed in default if it diligently, continuously and expeditiously pursues and completes the actions necessary to cure the failure to perform within no more than ninety (90) days from the date of Lessor’s original written notice with respect to such default, provided , further , that such ninety (90)-day cure period may be extended to one hundred eighty (180) days in the aggregate from the date of the notice of such default, provided that all the following conditions are met:

(i) There shall be no violation of the Financial Test by Lessee or its Guarantor;

(ii) No default shall exist in the payment of Rent or Additional Rent at any time during the ninety (90)-day or one hundred and eighty (180)-day period, and the default cannot be cured by a monetary payment (“ Non-Monetary Defaults ”);

(iii) Lessee has written to Lessor specifying in reasonable detail Lessee’s plans and estimated schedule and estimated budget for the prosecution and completion of such cure, and shall demonstrate to Lessor’s reasonable satisfaction that Lessee has the financial ability to complete such cure;

(iv) Lessee shall proceed diligently, continuously and expeditiously to prosecute such cure to completion;

(v) Lessee shall continue to indemnify and hold harmless Lessor with respect to all Losses with respect to all Non-Monetary Defaults and the curing thereof; and

(vi) the occurrence or the continued existence of such Non-Monetary Default shall not nor would it be reasonably be likely to:

 

  (A) subject the Leased Premises or the Property to any imminent danger of forfeiture or loss, including by reason of foreclosure of any mechanics, tax or other lien, or

 

  (B) create or perpetuate a condition or circumstance (including any violation of Applicable Laws and Other Requirements) which would be actually or imminently dangerous or hazardous to any person or property, or

 

  (C) create or perpetuate any violation of any Applicable Laws and Other Requirements which would subject Lessor, Leased Premises or the Property to any civil or criminal penalty, fine or other liability (other than the actual cost of curing such violation of law).

 

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15.2 Remedies .

During the continuance of an Event of Default, Lessor shall have the following rights and remedies, in addition to all others allowed by law or in equity, any one or more of which may be exercised or not exercised without precluding Lessor from exercising any other remedy, serially or concurrently, provided in this Land Lease or otherwise allowed by law or in equity:

(a) Lessor may terminate this Land Lease and Lessee’s right to possession of the Leased Premises. If Lessee has abandoned and vacated the Leased Premises, the mere entry of the Leased Premises by Lessor to perform acts of maintenance, cure defaults, remediate Environmental Conditions, perform Site Removal, Remediation and Restoration, preserve the Leased Premises or to attempt to relet the Leased Premises, or the appointment of a receiver to protect Lessor’s interest under this Land Lease, shall not be deemed a termination of Lessee’s right to possession or a termination of this Land Lease, unless Lessor has notified Lessee in writing that this Land Lease is terminated. Notification of any default described in Section 15.1 of this Land Lease shall be in lieu of, and not in addition to, any notice required under Applicable Law. If Lessor terminates this Land Lease and Lessee’s right to possession of the Leased Premises, Lessor may recover from Lessee:

(i) The amount of unpaid Rent that had been earned at the time of termination; plus

(ii) An amount equal to the present value (calculated using the discount rate of the Federal Reserve Bank, New York, New York, plus one percent (1%))  of the aggregate Rent (including reasonable estimates for Additional Rent and all Environmental Liabilities (including all costs of Site Removal, Remediation and Restoration), payable for the period from the termination date stated in Lessor’s notice terminating this Land Lease until the date which would have been the end of the Term but for such termination, less the present value (calculated using the discount rate of the Federal Reserve Bank, New York, New York plus one percent (1%)) of the fair rental value of the Leased Premises for the same period; plus

(iii) Any other costs, expenses, fees and charges incurred by Lessor in the enforcement of its rights and remedies hereunder, including any reasonable legal expenses, brokers’ commissions or finders fees in connection with sale, transfer or reletting the Leased Premises, the costs of repairs, cleanup, refurbishing, removal and storage or disposal of Lessee’s personal property, equipment, fixtures and anything else that Lessee is required under this Land Lease to remove but does not remove (including without duplication of the amounts in clause (ii) above, those Improvements and alterations which Lessee is required to remove pursuant to an election by Lessor and Lessor actually removes whether notice to remove shall be delivered to Lessee), and any costs for alterations, additions and renovations, tenant improvement allowances or rent concessions incurred by Lessor in regaining possession of and reletting (or attempting to relet) the Leased Premises.

 

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Upon termination of this Land Lease, whether by lapse of time or otherwise, Lessee shall immediately vacate the Leased Premises and deliver possession to Lessor, in the condition required upon termination of this Lease, and Lessor shall have the right to reenter the Leased Premises.

(b) Notwithstanding Lessor’s right to terminate this Land Lease, Lessor may, at its option, even though Lessee has breached this Land Lease and abandoned the Leased Premises, continue this Land Lease in full force and effect and terminate Lessee’s right to possession, and enforce all of Lessor’s rights and remedies under this Land Lease. In such event, Lessor may continue this Land Lease in effect after Lessee’s breach and abandonment and recover Rent as it becomes due, less any amounts actually received by Lessor from reletting of the Leased Premises, it being agreed that Lessor has no obligation to relet the Leased Premises. Further, in such event Lessor shall be entitled to recover from Lessee all costs of maintenance and preservation of the Leased Premises, and all costs, including reasonable attorneys’ fees and receivers’ fees, incurred in connection with appointment of and performance by a receiver to protect the Leased Premises and Lessor’s interest under this Land Lease. Neither re-entry or taking possession of the Leased Premises by Lessor nor service of any notice permitted or required under Applicable Law shall be construed as an election to terminate this Land Lease unless a notice (signed by a duly authorized representative of Lessor) of intention to terminate this Land Lease is given to Lessee.

(c) All sums due and owing to Lessor by Lessee under this Land Lease shall be collectible by Lessor as Rent.

(d) No act or omission by Lessor or its agents during the Term shall be an acceptance of a surrender of the Leased Premises, and no agreement to accept a surrender of the Leased Premises shall be valid unless made in writing and signed by a duly authorized representative of Lessor. Lessor shall be entitled to a restraining order or injunction (to the extent permitted under Applicable Laws) to prevent Lessee from defaulting under any of its obligations other than the payment of rent or other sums due hereunder.

(e) Neither the termination of this Land Lease nor the exercise of any remedy under this Land Lease or otherwise available at law or in equity shall affect Lessor’s rights of indemnification set forth in this Land Lease or otherwise available at law or in equity for any act or omission of Lessee, and all rights to indemnification and other obligations of Lessee intended to be performed after termination of this Land Lease shall survive termination of this Land Lease.

(f) If Lessee breaches this Land Lease and abandons the Leased Premises, this Land Lease shall not terminate unless Lessor gives Lessee written notice of its election to so terminate this Land Lease. No act by or on behalf of Lessor intended to mitigate the adverse effect of such breach, including those described by Section 15.2(b) , shall constitute a termination of Lessee’s right to possession unless Lessor gives Lessee written notice of termination. Should Lessor not terminate this Land Lease by giving Lessee written notice, Lessor may enforce all its rights and remedies under this Land Lease and/or any Applicable Laws and Other Requirements.

 

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15.3 Remedies Not Exclusive .

Except as otherwise provided in this Land Lease, no remedy herein conferred upon or reserved to Lessor or Lessee is intended to be exclusive of any other remedy, and every remedy shall be cumulative and in addition to every other remedy herein or now or hereafter existing at law, in equity or by statute. No delay or failure to exercise any right or power accruing upon a default hereunder shall impair any such right or power or shall be construed to be a waiver thereof, but any such right or power may be exercised from time to time and as often as may be deemed expedient.

15.4 Performance by Lessor .

If Lessee shall at any time fail to perform timely any act on its part to be performed under this Land Lease, Lessor may, at its sole option (but shall not be obliged to) after first giving at least thirty (30) days’ prior written notice to Lessee (except that no such prior notice shall be required for an entry in the case of an emergency or for procurement of insurance as provided for in Article 10 hereof) perform such act, including, without limitation, by obtaining or maintaining any insurance, discharging any lien or performing any other act, all without further notice or demand upon Lessee and without thereby waiving or releasing any obligations of Lessee or rights of Lessor hereunder (including all indemnities by Lessee). Lessor shall not be required to inquire into the validity or correctness of amount of any such lien and shall have full authority to settle or compromise any such lien without Lessee’s approval. Any costs incurred by Lessor pursuant to this Section 15.4 or otherwise incurred by Lessor on behalf of Lessee or to cure an omission by Lessee as expressly provided for herein shall be reimbursed to Lessor by Lessee on demand, together with all costs incurred by Lessor and interest at the Default Rate from the date such costs were incurred.

15.5 Lessor Default .

A “ Lessor Default ” shall occur upon the (a) failure of Lessor to perform any of its material obligations under this Land Lease which materially adversely affects, (x) the operation of the Lessee Business or (y) the Environment as it materially affects the Leased Premises, within thirty (30) days after written notice from Lessee, except that if the failure to perform is capable of being corrected but cannot reasonably be corrected within such thirty (30)-day period, and Lessor begins corrective action during such period, then Lessor shall not be deemed in default if it diligently, continuously and expeditiously pursues and completes the actions necessary to cure the failure to perform within no more than ninety (90) days from the date of Lessee’s original written notice with respect to such default, provided , further , that such ninety (90)-day cure period may be extended to one hundred eighty (180) days in the aggregate from the date of the notice of such default; provided that all the following conditions are met: (a) any Transfer or other act or failure to act by Lessor in violation of the provisions of Article 14 ; (b) an insolvency or bankruptcy default similar in nature to those in Section 15.1(d) or (e)  as applicable to Lessor; or (c) the filing of a lien or encumbrance against the Leased Premises as a result of Lessor’s or Lessor’s Agents’ act or omission, which is not discharged or “handed over” within sixty (60) days after the date Lessor receives notice that such lien has been filed, provided that all of the following conditions are met:

 

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(i) There shall be no violation of the Financial Test by Lessor or its Guarantor;

(ii) Lessor has written to Lessee specifying in reasonable detail Lessor’s plans and estimated schedule and estimated budget for the prosecution and completion of such cure, and shall demonstrate to Lessee’s reasonable satisfaction that Lessor has the financial ability to complete such cure;

(iii) Lessor shall proceed diligently, continuously and expeditiously to prosecute such cure to completion;

(iv) Lessee shall continue to indemnify and hold harmless Lessor with respect to all Losses with respect to all such failures to perform and the curing thereof; and

(v) the occurrence or the continued existence of such failure to perform shall not nor would it be reasonably be likely to:

 

  (A) subject the Leased Premises or any Shared Services and Facilities or Common Areas to any imminent danger of forfeiture or loss, including by reason of foreclosure of any mechanics, tax or other lien, or

 

  (B) create or perpetuate a condition or circumstance (including any violation of Applicable Laws and Other Requirements) which would be actually or imminently dangerous or hazardous to any person or property on the Leased Premises, or

 

  (C) create or perpetuate any violation of any Applicable Laws and Other Requirements which would subject Lessee, Leased Premises or the Shared Services and Facilities or Common Areas to any civil or criminal penalty, fine or other liability (other than the actual cost of curing such violation of law).

15.6 Dispute Resolution . 3

Any dispute, controversy or claim arising out of or relating to this Land Lease shall be deemed a “ Dispute ”, as defined in Article VII of the Separation Agreement and shall be resolved by the Parties in accordance with the provisions of Article VII of the Separation Agreement.

 

 

3   The Separation Agreement (Article VII) provides a process for negotiation, mediation and arbitration of all disputes arising thereunder (including under all “Ancillary Agreements,” which appears to include the Land Lease). This would, in the ordinary landlord-tenant context, be unusual for all Events of Default by Lessee, since it would severely restrict the right of Lessor to exercise customary lease termination remedies, including the right to recover the Leased Premises by summary eviction of Lessee. The time-frame for the dispute resolution process under the Separation Agreement is fairly lengthy as well. Consider whether any different approach is appropriate in the case of general or specific Events of Default, or otherwise.

 

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ARTICLE 16

FINANCIAL TEST; FINANCIAL TRIGGER; FINANCIAL ASSURANCES

16.1 Financial Test . Upon discovery by any Party that it or its Guarantor does not meet the requirements of any Financial Test, such Party shall give prompt written notice thereof and the reasons therefor to the other Party. At any time after receipt of such notice, or if any Party shall otherwise receive information that the other Party or its Guarantor may not meet any Financial Test, the Party receiving such notice or information may make reasonable request to the other Party for such additional information as is readily available to such other Party, which shall be provided to the requesting Party reasonably promptly after such request.

16.2 Financial Trigger; LOC and Other Financial Assurances .

(a) If any Party reasonably determines in good faith that a Financial Trigger exists in respect of the other Party or its Guarantor, such Party, as the Security Beneficiary, shall give the other Party (“ Security Party ”) notice (“ Security Notice ”) that the Security Beneficiary has determined that the applicable Financial Trigger exists and requires the delivery of a LOC or other Financial Assurance to be selected by the Security Party with the Security Beneficiary’s reasonable approval, issued by an Approved Financial Institution listed on Exhibit 16.2(a) attached, in the Indemnified Amount as specified by the Security Beneficiary (as calculated in reasonable detail in the Security Notice) within thirty (30) days of the Security Notice. A draft of the LOC or other Financial Assurance shall be delivered by the Security Party to the Security Beneficiary for its review and reasonable approval not later than fifteen (15) days after the delivery of the Security Notice.

(b) The LOC shall be in form substantially similar to the form in Exhibit 16.2(b) , or other Financial Assurance shall be subject to the following:

(i) Upon any Event of Default by Lessee, or upon any Lessor Default, as the case may be, or on the date thirty (30) days prior to the expiration of any LOC or other Financial Assurance as to which the issuer has given a notice of nonrenewal, the Security Beneficiary may draw any or all of the Indemnity Amount under the LOC or other Financial Assurance for application to payment or implementing performance on account of all Secured Obligations, and any amounts not so applied shall be held by the Security Beneficiary to be applied against any future Secured Obligations with respect to Event of Default, or Lessor Default; as the case may be.

(ii) If the Security Beneficiary draws against the LOC or draws down or otherwise converts or claims against any other Financial Assurance, the Security Party shall promptly cause the amount of the LOC or other Financial Assurance to be amended to reflect the full Indemnity Amount (as the same may be increased from time to time at the reasonable request of the Security Beneficiary to reflect any reasonably determined or estimated increase in the Environmental Liabilities of the Security Party.

(iii) Within thirty (30) days after the later of (A) the Termination Date and (B) the complete payment and satisfaction of all Secured Obligations of the Security Party, Security Beneficiary shall surrender the original LOC or other Financial Assurance to the Security Party, together with any remaining proceeds from any draws under the LOC or other Financial Assurance.

 

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ARTICLE 17

GENERAL PROVISIONS

17.1 Authority to Enter into Lease .

Each Party represents and warrants to the other that it has full power and authority and the legal right to enter into and perform each and every provision of this Land Lease.

17.2 Notices .

All notices, demands and requests required under this Land Lease shall be in writing and shall be delivered to the notice addresses set out below, or to any other addresses modified by written notice delivered as required by this Section 17.2 . A notice shall be deemed to have been duly given and received if it is: (a) delivered in person; (b) delivered by any generally available overnight commercial delivery service; or (c) delivered by e-mail or facsimile so long as a duplicate notice is sent via one of the methods described in subclause (a) or (b). All properly delivered notices shall be effective upon receipt (or in the case of e-mail or facsimile, on confirmation of receipt), or on the date that delivery is refused.

Lessor’s Address:

Alcoa Inc.

Attn: Plant Manager

PO Box 150

Alcoa West Plant

Massena, NY 13662

Email: Steve.Rombough@Arconic.com

 

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With a copy to (which shall not

constitute notice):

Alcoa Inc.

Attn: Director Real Estate

201 Isabella Street

Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Email: Monica.Trott@Arconic.com

and:

Alcoa Inc.

Attn: Counsel

201 Isabella Street

Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Email: Richard.Dworek@Arconic.com

Lessee’s Address:

Alcoa USA Corp.

Attn: Plant Manager

PO Box 150

Alcoa West Plant

Massena, NY 13662

Email: Robert.Lenney@Alcoa.com

With a copy to (which shall not

constitute notice):

Alcoa USA Corp.

Attn: Real Estate Manager

201 Isabella Street

Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Email: Maureen.Ford@Alcoa.com

and:

Alcoa USA Corp.

Attn: Counsel

201 Isabella Street

Pittsburgh, PA 15212

Email: Gregory.Pfeifer@Alcoa.com

 

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17.3 Lessor’s Access to Leased Premises .

Lessor reserves for itself and Lessor’s Agents the right to enter the Leased Premises to inspect the Leased Premises (escorted by Lessee Employees whenever possible), to supply any service to be provided by Lessor to Lessee, to show the Leased Premises to prospective purchasers, mortgagees beneficiaries or lessees, to post notices of nonresponsibility, to determine whether Lessee is complying with its obligations under this Land Lease, to conduct tests and surveys (including testing of materials for the presence of Regulated Asbestos Containing Materials), and to alter, improve or repair the Leased Premises or any other portion of the Property; provided that, except in the event of an emergency or as required to maintain any Utilities, (a) Lessor shall give Lessee at least twenty-four (24) hours’ advance notice of Lessor’s (or Lessor’s Agents) intent to enter the Leased Premises; and (b) Lessor shall attempt to minimize interference with the conduct of the Lessee Business. Lessor’s right to enter the Leased Premises shall include the right to grant access to the Leased Premises to utility employees. Lessor may erect, use and maintain scaffolding, pipes, conduits and other necessary structures in and through the Leased Premises or any other portion of the Property where reasonably required by the character of the work to be performed in making repairs or improvements or in conducting tests and surveys; provided that the entrance to the Leased Premises shall not be blocked thereby, and that there is no unreasonable interference with the Lessee Business. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event of an emergency or as required to maintain any Utilities, monitor the wastewater systems pursuant to Section 6.4 , or assure compliance with Applicable Laws and Other Requirements, Lessor shall have the right to enter the Leased Premises at any time without notice, but shall be escorted by Lessee whenever possible. Lessee acknowledges that Lessor may be required by contract or law to respond to certain emergency circumstances within five (5) minutes of becoming aware of such circumstances and Lessee agrees to coordinate and cooperate with Lessor to permit such expedited response. Except to the extent caused by Lessor’s or Lessor’s Agents’ gross negligence or willful misconduct, Lessee waives any claim for damages for any injury or inconvenience to or interference with the Lessee Business, any loss of occupancy or quiet enjoyment of the Leased Premises, any right to abatement of Rent, or any other loss occasioned by Lessor’s exercise of any of its access rights under this Section 17.3 in violation of the requirements of this Section 17.3 , subject to and in accordance with the terms hereof. Any entry to the Leased Premises or portions thereof obtained by Lessor in accordance with this Section 17.3 shall not be construed or deemed to be a forcible or unlawful entry into, or a detainer of, the Leased Premises, or an eviction, actual or constructive, of Lessee from the Leased Premises or any portion thereof. Lessor shall exercise its access rights under this Section 17.3 in a manner designed to cause as little interference with Lessee’s use of the Leased Premises as is reasonably practicable; provided , however , that Lessor shall not be obligated to perform work during other than normal business hours.

17.4 Quiet Enjoyment .

Lessor covenants and agrees that upon Lessee’s paying all Rent due hereunder and performing all of the other obligations of Lessee under this Land Lease, Lessee shall peaceably and quietly have, hold and enjoy the Leased Premises hereby demised, subject to the terms and conditions of this Land Lease, as against all persons or entities claiming by or through Lessor, subject to all matters of record as the Effective Date and all Pre-Existing Environmental Conditions.

 

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17.5 Subordination .

The following provisions shall govern the relationship of this Land Lease to any Security Instrument:

(a) This Land Lease shall become subject and subordinate to any Security Instrument existing or created after the Effective Date; provided that such subordination is conditioned on Lessee’s receipt of a subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreement between any Secured Party and Lessee substantially in such Secured Party’s usual and customary form and that provides, without limitation, that this Land Lease and the rights of Lessee hereunder shall survive any enforcement proceeding brought under such Security Instrument, provided Lessee is not in default of its obligations under this Land Lease beyond any applicable cure periods provided herein. Lessee shall use reasonable and good-faith efforts to negotiate, execute and deliver such reasonable subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreement. For the avoidance of doubt, Lessee’s right to quiet possession of the Leased Premises shall not be disturbed so long as no Event of Default has occurred and is continuing and performs all of its obligations under this Land Lease, unless this Land Lease is otherwise terminated pursuant to its terms.

(b) In no event shall Lessee be required to execute any subordination, non-disturbance and attornment agreement, or other instrument that materially increases Lessee’s obligations or decreases Lessee’s rights under this Land Lease, other than the usual and customary limitations on the Secured Party’s obligations to cure Lessor Default that occur prior to Secured Party’s obtaining possession of the Leased Premises.

17.6 Attorneys’ Fees .

If either Lessor or Lessee shall bring any action or legal proceeding or any appeal therefrom, for an alleged breach of any provision of this Land Lease, to recover rent, to terminate this Land Lease or otherwise to enforce, protect or establish any term or covenant of this Land Lease, the prevailing party shall be entitled to recover as a part of such action or proceeding, or in a separate action brought for that purpose, reasonable attorneys’ fees, court costs, and experts’ fees as may be fixed by the court.

17.7 Estoppel Certificates .

Lessee or Lessor shall, from time to time, within fifteen (15) days after receipt of a request from the other Party, deliver to the requesting Party a written statement concerning whether or not, to such Party’s actual knowledge: (a) this Land Lease has been modified, (b) this Land Lease is in full force and effect, (c) Rent has been paid to date, and (d) such Party is aware of any defaults by such Party or the requesting Party under the terms of this Land Lease. Lessor and Lessee intend that any statement delivered pursuant to this Section 17.7 may be relied upon by any prospective purchaser or mortgagee of the Property or the Leased Premises or of any interest therein or any other Lessor or Lessee designee or any Transferee.

 

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17.8 Successors and Assigns .

This Land Lease and the covenants and conditions in this Land Lease shall inure to the benefit of and be binding upon Lessor or Lessee and their successors and permitted assigns.

17.9 No Merger .

There shall be no merger of this Land Lease or of the leasehold estate created hereby by reason of the fact that the same Person may acquire, own or hold, directly or indirectly, (i) this Land Lease or the leasehold estate created hereby or any interest in this Land Lease or such leasehold estate, and (ii) the fee estate in the Leased Premises or the Property.

 

17.10 Amendments .

A written amendment signed by both parties shall be the exclusive method for modifying this Land Lease, and no oral agreement or course of dealing shall be construed to suffice to amend, modify, or supplement any term of this Land Lease.

 

17.11 Captions .

The captions contained in this Land Lease are for convenience and reference only and shall not be deemed to be part of this Land Lease or construed in any manner as limiting or amplifying, nor shall they be used in interpreting any of the terms and provisions of this Land Lease to which they relate.

 

17.12 References; Consents and Approvals .

All personal pronouns used in this Land Lease, whether used in the masculine, feminine or neuter gender, shall include all other genders; the singular shall include the plural, and vice versa. The use herein of the word “including” or “include” when following any general statement, term or matter shall not be construed to limit such statement, term or matter to the specific items or matters set forth immediately following such word or to similar items or matters, whether or not non-limiting language (such as “without limitation,” or “but not limited to,” or words of similar import) is used with reference thereto. All references to “mortgage” and “mortgagee” shall include deeds of trust and beneficiaries under deeds of trust, respectively. All Exhibits referenced and attached to this Land Lease are incorporated in this Land Lease by this reference as if fully set forth herein. Unless otherwise expressly provided herein, any consents or approvals requested or (as a condition to Lessee’s taking certain actions) required of Lessor hereunder may be granted or withheld in Lessor’s sole and absolute discretion.

17.13 Provisions Severable .

If any term or provision of this Land Lease or the application thereof to any person or circumstance shall, to any extent, be invalid, void or unenforceable, the remainder of this Land Lease, or the application of such term or provision to persons or circumstances other than those as to which it is held invalid, void or unenforceable, shall not be affected thereby and each term and provision of this Land Lease shall be valid and shall be enforced to the fullest extent permitted by Applicable Laws and Other Requirements.

 

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17.14 Conveyance by Lessor .

Without limiting any provisions herein with respect to any successor to the Lessor as the Lessor hereinafter, then Lessee, if Lessor or any successor owner of the Property or the Leased Premises shall convey the Property or the Leased Premises as an entirety Premises, other than as security for a debt, and the grantee or transferee expressly assumes all obligations of Lessor arising after the date of the conveyance, provided that such event does not result in a Financial Trigger nor that the grantee or transferee fails to meet the Financial Test, the Lessor or such successor owner, as the case may be, shall thereupon be released absolutely and unconditionally from all future liabilities and obligations of Lessor under this Land Lease arising or accruing from and after the date of such conveyance or other transfer and all such future liabilities and obligations shall thereupon be binding upon the new owner.

17.15 Governing Law .

THIS LAND LEASE WAS NEGOTIATED IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK, WHICH STATE THE PARTIES AGREE HAS A SUBSTANTIAL JURISDICTIONAL RELATIONSHIP TO THE PARTIES AND TO THE UNDERLYING TRANSACTION EMBODIED HEREBY. ACCORDINGLY, IN ALL RESPECTS THIS LAND LEASE (AND ANY AGREEMENT FORMED PURSUANT TO THE TERMS HEREOF) SHALL BE GOVERNED BY, AND CONSTRUED AND ENFORCED IN ACCORDANCE WITH, THE INTERNAL LAWS OF THE STATE OF NEW YORK (WITHOUT REGARD TO PRINCIPLES OR CONFLICTS OF LAW) AND ANY APPLICABLE LAWS OF THE UNITED STATES OF AMERICA.

 

17.16 Waiver of Counterclaim .

If Lessor commences any summary proceeding for possession of the Leased Premises, Lessee hereby expressly waives the right to interpose any counterclaim in any such proceeding.

 

17.17 Brokerage Fees and Commission .

Lessor and Lessee each represent to each other that no person or entity is entitled to any brokerage or finders’ fees, commission or other similar fees in connection with the transactions covered by this Land Lease. Lessee shall indemnify, defend by counsel reasonably acceptable to Lessor and hold Lessor harmless of, from and against any and all Losses arising from any claims or demands of any other broker or brokers or finders for any commission alleged to be due such other broker or brokers or finders claiming to have dealt with Lessee in connection with this Land Lease. Lessor shall indemnify, defend by counsel reasonably acceptable to Lessee and hold Lessee harmless of, from and against any and all Losses arising from any claims or demands of any other broker or brokers or finders for any commission alleged to be due such other broker or brokers or finders claiming to have dealt with Lessor in connection with this Land Lease.

17.18 Consent to Jurisdiction; Waiver of Trial by Jury .

EACH PARTY HERETO IRREVOCABLY SUBMITS TO THE EXCLUSIVE JURISDICTION OF ANY STATE OR FEDERAL COURT LOCATED WITHIN THE COUNTY OF ST. LAWRENCE IN THE STATE OF NEW YORK FOR THE PURPOSES OF ANY SUIT,

 

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ACTION OR OTHER PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF THIS LAND LEASE (INCLUDING ANY BREACH HEREOF) OR ANY TRANSACTION CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY, AND AGREES TO COMMENCE ANY SUCH ACTION, SUIT OR PROCEEDING ONLY IN SUCH COURTS. EACH PARTY FURTHER AGREES THAT SERVICE OF ANY PROCESS, SUMMONS, NOTICE OR DOCUMENT BY UNITED STATES REGISTERED MAIL TO SUCH PARTY’S RESPECTIVE ADDRESS SET FORTH HEREIN SHALL BE EFFECTIVE SERVICE OF PROCESS FOR ANY SUCH ACTION, SUIT OR PROCEEDING. EACH PARTY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES ANY OBJECTION TO THE LAYING OF VENUE OF ANY ACTION, SUIT OR PROCEEDING ARISING OUT OF THIS AGREEMENT OR THE TRANSACTIONS CONTEMPLATED HEREBY OR THEREBY IN SUCH COURTS, AND HEREBY IRREVOCABLY AND UNCONDITIONALLY WAIVES AND AGREES NOT TO PLEAD OR CLAIM IN ANY SUCH COURT THAT ANY SUCH ACTION, SUIT OR PROCEEDING BROUGHT IN ANY SUCH COURT HAS BEEN BROUGHT IN AN INCONVENIENT FORUM. EACH OF LESSOR AND LESSEE ACKNOWLEDGES THAT IT HAS HAD THE ADVICE OF COUNSEL OF ITS CHOICE WITH RESPECT TO ITS RIGHTS TO TRIAL BY JURY UNDER THE CONSTITUTION OF THE UNITED STATES AND THE STATE. EACH OF LESSOR AND LESSEE HEREBY EXPRESSLY WAIVES ANY RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY OF ANY CLAIM, DEMAND, ACTION OR CAUSE OF ACTION (i) ARISING UNDER THIS LAND LEASE (OR ANY AGREEMENT FORMED PURSUANT TO THE TERMS HEREOF) OR (ii) IN ANY MANNER CONNECTED WITH OR RELATED OR INCIDENTAL TO THE DEALINGS OF LESSOR AND LESSEE WITH RESPECT TO THIS LAND LEASE (OR ANY AGREEMENT FORMED PURSUANT TO THE TERMS HEREOF) OR ANY OTHER INSTRUMENT, DOCUMENT OR AGREEMENT EXECUTED OR DELIVERED IN CONNECTION HEREWITH, OR THE TRANSACTIONS RELATED HERETO OR THERETO, IN EACH CASE WHETHER NOW EXISTING OR HEREINAFTER ARISING, AND WHETHER SOUNDING IN CONTRACT OR TORT OR OTHERWISE; EACH OF LESSOR AND LESSEE HEREBY AGREES AND CONSENTS THAT ANY SUCH CLAIM, DEMAND, ACTION OR CAUSE OF ACTION SHALL BE DECIDED BY A COURT TRIAL WITHOUT A JURY, AND THAT EITHER PARTY MAY FILE A COPY OF THIS SECTION 17.18 WITH ANY COURT AS CONCLUSIVE EVIDENCE OF THE CONSENT OF EACH SUCH PARTY TO THE WAIVER OF ITS RIGHT TO TRIAL BY JURY.

 

17.19 Memorandum of Lease .

The parties shall execute a Memorandum of Lease in form reasonably acceptable to both Lessor and Lessee. Such Memorandum of Lease may recorded against the Property, provided that Lessee shall execute a termination of such Memorandum of Lease in recordable form upon the expiration or termination of this Land Lease.

17.20 Survival .

(a) Notwithstanding anything to the contrary contained in this Land Lease, but subject to Section 17.14 , all terms, conditions, covenants and provisions with respect to either Party’s obligations hereunder (including, without limitation, all claims against, and liabilities and indemnities of, either Party) arising or accruing prior to or on the expiration or earlier termination of Term (however caused) shall survive such expiration or termination of this Land Lease until the complete satisfaction thereof.

 

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(b) Without limiting the foregoing, if Lessee exercises any right or option to terminate this Lease, such termination shall not limit, modify or affect any (i) indemnity by Lessee of Lessor, (ii) any obligation to pay all amounts and perform all obligations which have accrued prior to the date of termination, (iii) any obligation to remediate all Lessee Environmental Conditions and to pay its full share of all Joint Environmental Liabilities, or (iv) any obligation to perform and complete all Site Removal, Remediation and Restoration Work.

17.21 Entire Agreement .

This Land Lease and the Exhibits and Schedules hereto, the Separation Agreement, the NYPA Agreement and all Joint Defense Agreements and all separate agreements with respect to any Indemnified Amounts as of the Effective Date [                                 ] constitute the entire and final agreement of the parties with respect to the subject matter hereof, and may not be changed or modified except by an agreement in writing signed by the parties, and no such change or modification to any specific provision of this Land Lease shall be effective without the explicit reference to the applicable Section by number and paragraph (if any). Except as set forth in the first sentence of this Section 17.21 , Lessor and Lessee hereby agree that all prior or contemporaneous oral or written understandings, agreements or negotiations relative to the leasing of the Leased Premises or the execution of this Land Lease are merged and integrated into, and revoked and superseded, by this Land Lease. Notwithstanding the foregoing, this Land Lease shall govern and supersede the Separation Agreement in all respects with regard to the matters referred to in [                                                                  ] .

17.22 Headings; Definitions .

All titles and headings to sections, subsections, paragraphs or other divisions of this Land Lease are only for the convenience of the parties and shall not be construed to have any effect or meaning with respect to the other contents of such sections, subsections, paragraphs or other divisions, such other content being controlling as to the agreement among the parties hereto. All definitions in Section 1.1 (including all substantive or prescriptive terms, covenants, conditions and provisions thereof) shall constitute an integral part of this Land Lease, and the determination of the rights, remedies, obligations and liabilities of the Parties for any and all purposes.

17.23 Counterparts .

This Land Lease may be executed in any number of counterparts, each of which shall be a valid and binding original, but all of which together shall constitute one and the same instrument.

17.24 Time of Essence .

TIME IS OF THE ESSENCE OF THIS LAND LEASE AND EACH PROVISION HEREOF IN WHICH TIME OF PERFORMANCE IS ESTABLISHED.

 

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17.25 Further Assurances .

The Parties agree to execute, acknowledge and deliver to each other Party and/or such other Persons as a Party may request, all documents reasonably requested by any Party to give effect to the provisions and intent of this Land Lease.

17.26 Confidentiality and Media Releases .

The Parties hereby agree not to disclose any of the terms of this Land Lease to any person or entity not a party to this Land Lease, nor shall either Party, without the prior written consent of the other, issue any press or other media releases or make any public statements relating to the terms or provisions of this Land Lease; provided , however , that either Party may make necessary disclosures to (a) potential lenders, investors, purchasers, subtenants, assignees, attorneys, advisors, consultants, accountants and economic development authorities and/or as may be required by applicable laws or court order, so long as such Parties agree to keep all of the terms of this Land Lease strictly confidential to the extent practicable, and except as may be required pursuant to applicable law, or (b) any lender, investor or prospective investor, rating agency, counsel, advisor, consultant or accountant in connection with a securitization and/or sale of a loan.

17.27 Delivery of Information .

(a) Within one hundred twenty (120) days after the end of each Fiscal Year and within forty (40) days after the end of each fiscal quarter of each Party’s Parent during the Term, each Party shall deliver to the other Lessor Financial Statements for such Party for the Fiscal Year or quarter, as the case may be, then ended.

(b) Subject to the next succeeding sentence, all such Financial Statements and any additional financial information, and information derivative therefrom (collectively, “ Party Confidential Information ,” shall be held strictly confidential by the receiving Party and shall not be shared or disclosed by such Party (except to its members, employees, representatives, agents, accountants and attorneys and such Party shall cause its members, employees, representatives, agents, accountants and attorneys to not disclose the same) until and unless the providing Party has made such information public and except pursuant to Legal Requirements or legal process. Notwithstanding the foregoing, either Party may disclose Party Confidential Information to (i) any lender, investor or prospective investor, rating agency, counsel, advisor, consultant or accountant in connection with a securitization and/or sale of any loan, and (ii) actual or prospective equity investors in or purchasers of equity interests in any Party or any Guarantor or this Land Lease or any interests therein who have executed with the providing Party a customary confidentiality agreement in a form that has been reasonably approved by Lessee for this purpose.

17.28 Mutual Drafting .

This Land Lease shall be deemed to be the joint work product of the Parties and any rule of construction that a document shall be interpreted or construed against a drafter of such document shall not be applicable.

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IN WITNESS WHEREOF, each of the parties has caused this Land Lease to be executed on its behalf by its officers hereunto duly authorized on the day and year first above written.

 

LESSOR:
Alcoa Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation
By:    
  Name:
  Title:

 

LESSEE:
Alcoa USA Corp. , a Delaware corporation
By:    
  Name:
  Title:


EXHIBIT

[ SUBJECT TO REVIEW AND COMMENT BY COMPANY CONSTRUCTION AND

ENGINEERING PERSONNEL ]

GENERAL CONSTRUCTION REQUIREMENTS AND CONDITIONS

All provisions of this Exhibit              are intended to supplement the provisions in the Land Lease above governing any general construction work performed by Lessor or by Lessee under the terms and conditions of the Land Lease, including without limitation all Site Removal, Remediation and Restoration Work, or any casualty or condemnation restoration, or any Lessee Alterations. In the event of any conflict between the express provisions of the Land Lease and this Exhibit 8.2(d) , the former shall control. All of the foregoing performed by either Party shall be referred to as “ Lessor’s Work ” or “ Lessee’s Work ,” respectively.

Lessee’s Work will be performed by Lessee in accordance with final plans and specifications approved by Lessor (as and to the extent such plans and specifications and/or approval is provided for in the Land Lease). Lessee’s contractor(s) shall secure and pay for all necessary permits, inspections, certificates, legal approvals, Certificate of Occupancy and/or fees required by public authorities and/or utility companies with respect to Lessee’s Work.

Notwithstanding the foregoing, the provisions of this Exhibit 8.2(d) shall not apply to any contracts, agreements or arrangements (including with any Governmental Entity) for or with respect to any Pre-Existing Environmental Conditions, Combined Environmental Conditions, Lessor Environmental Conditions or Lessee Environmental Conditions,(collectively, “ Environmental Contracts ”), (a) which were entered into by Lessor or Lessee prior to the Effective Date or (b) which may be entered into after the Effective Date and which may conflict with any Environmental Contracts previously entered into or which may be limited, modified or prohibited by any Governmental Entity.

 

A. General Requirements

1. All Lessor’s Work or Lessee’s Work installed by Lessee or Lessor shall be coordinated with, completed in harmony with and performed so as not to unreasonably interfere with, Lessor’s or Lessee’s construction schedule, business operations, nor any activities of other lessees, sublessees, licensees or other occupants of the Leased Premises or the Lessor’s Remaining Property of which the Party performing such Work has actual prior notice (“ Other Occupants ”).

2. All contractors employed by either Lessor or Lessee shall allow other contractors, even of the same trade, to work on the Leased Premises without interference and in accordance with the spirit and intent of Paragraph 1 above.

3. Lessee and Lessee’s contractors shall provide all insurance required by Lessor as set forth in this Lease, or as is otherwise maintained in the ordinary course by prudent and reputable contractors and/or property owners, or as otherwise reasonably required by Lessor, prior to the start of any construction work within the Leased Premises. Lessor and any Lessor mortgagee shall each be named as an additional insured in all such insurance.


4. Lessee shall, at all times, keep or cause to be kept the Leased Premises and the surrounding area free from accumulations of waste or excess materials and/or rubbish caused by it or its contractors’ employees or workers and shall not place or permit to be placed any waste materials and/or rubbish on the Common Areas or other areas of Lessor’s Remaining Property. Lessee and/or its contractors shall provide dumpsters and maintenance of said dumpsters during the construction period in a secure, neat and orderly condition and shall remove and empty the same on a regular basis to avoid unsightly, obstructive or hazardous accumulations or conditions, in accordance with all Applicable Laws and Other Requirements.

5. Lessee shall provide Lessor prior written notice (except in case of an emergency) of the proposed commencement date of (a) any Lessee Alterations to be done within or to the Leased Premises as provided in the Land Lease, and of (b) other Lessee’s Work with a cost in excess of $100,000 in any one (1) instance.

6. Lessee shall coordinate the parking of contractor vehicles, the placement of dumpsters and the staging area for construction materials, furniture, fixtures and other equipment, with Lessor’s or any of Lessor’s Other Occupants’ construction representatives and construction coordinators so as not to disrupt Lessor’s or Lessees’ operations (including use of Access Roads) or interfere with customer parking. All construction materials, furniture, fixtures and other equipment shall be kept within the Leased Premises or within areas of the parking areas designated by Lessor following proposal from and consultation with the Lessee, both Parties acting reasonably and in good faith.

 

B. Construction Procedures

1. When submitting construction plans and specifications (preliminary, completed or final), Lessee or the Lessee’s appointed representative shall issue Lessee’s plans, specifications and supporting documents electronically via emails to Lessor’s designated construction coordinator or other representative.

2. Lessee can elect to contract with architects, engineers and other construction professionals of good repute, which are experienced, financially responsible and duly licensed in the jurisdiction in which the Leased Premises is located (“ Construction Professionals ”) of its choosing for the preparation of the construction plans and specifications. The architect (and other Construction Professionals, as appropriate) shall prepare detailed construction drawings for the work to be performed at the Leased Premises, incorporating the improvements to comply with all of Lessee’s obligations under this Land Lease or as determined by Lessor in consultation with Lessee with respect to work (if any) to be done on behalf of Lessor. Such drawings will be forwarded to Lessor for its review and comment to the extent Lessor’s approval of same is required under the Land Lease.

3. All contractors engaged by Lessee shall be bondable contractors, possessing good labor relations, capable of performing quality workmanship and working in harmony with any contractor hired by Lessor or Lessor’s Other Occupants. Lessee shall permit union licensed

 

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contractors to bid on Lessee’s Work, but Lessee shall not be obligated to engage such contractors unless union labor is required in the area where the Leased Premises is located, or is specifically required by any contractual agreements by which Lessee, Lessor, the Leased Premises and/or Lessor’s Remaining Property is or may be bound or by any Applicable Laws and other Requirements. Lessee shall retain sufficient documentation evidencing union contractor bidding and shall provide such documentation to Lessor upon fifteen (15) days’ prior written request. In the event Lessee does not permit union licensed contractors to bid on Lessee’s Work (“ Union Bidding ”) and Lessor is picketed or involved in a dispute with the unions due to Lessee’s failure to permit Union Bidding, then Lessee shall indemnify, defend and hold Lessor and all Lessor Indemnified Parties from all Losses due to or arising out of Lessee’s failure to permit Union Bidding. All work shall be coordinated with the general project work. Lessee shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause its contractors to maintain harmony and avoid any and all disputes with labor unions in which Lessee’s contractors or any person or entity performing work on behalf of Lessee may become involved. Lessee shall be responsible for any delay, disruption, obstruction or hindrance in the completion of Lessee’s Work and any damages and extra costs resulting from such disputes, except with respect to work for which Lessor is financially responsible under the Land Lease, but expressly excluding all of Lessee’s Acts. Lessee shall use its commercially reasonable efforts to cause its contractors to take all action including, but not limited to, filing charges with the N.L.R.B. and pursuing litigation to prevent or end any stoppage or slowdown of Lessee’s Work.

4. All Lessor’s Work and Lessee’s Work shall comply in all respects with all Applicable Laws and Other Requirements.

5. Upon Lessor’s request from time to time upon the occurrence of any Event of Default or any Termination of the Land Lease for any cause, Lessee shall assign to Lessor any or all contracts or agreements with contractors, vendors, suppliers and/or Construction Professionals as designated by Lessor in connection with any Lessee Work.

6. All contractors and contracts with respect to all Site Remediation, Removal and Restoration (hereinafter, “ Project ”): shall comply with the following:

(a) Each contract (“ Contract ”) with a general or major contractor or trade ( “Contractor ”) for any component or phase of the Project (“ Project Component ”) shall (i) provide for either a guaranteed maximum price or a stipulated sum, which amount shall be broken down by trade; (ii) include a requirement that such Project Component shall be completed in accordance with a schedule (“ Project Component Schedule ”) which shall provide for completion of the entire Project prior to the Termination Date, and (iii) otherwise be in a form mutually and reasonably acceptable to Lessor and Lessee, which form shall be agreed upon by both Lessor and Lessee Lessor in advance of the relevant procurement, and in any event shall contain the terms set forth in this Exhibit 8.2(d) .

(b) The Project Component shall establish the substantial completion date of the particular Project Component, and shall set forth the projected dates for the completion of the construction milestones and other milestones in connection with certain significant aspects of the construction of the Project. The Project Component Schedules shall be subject to review and written approval of each Party.

 

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(c) In addition to any other requirements of this this Exhibit 8.2(d) or this Land Lease, all contracts entered into by Lessee or Lessor and their contractors and materialmen under this Land Lease shall include the following terms and conditions, and shall provide that such terms will survive the expiration or earlier termination of such contracts:

(i) Notwithstanding that the contractor or materialman may have performed work or furnished materials for the property interest of the other Party (or any part thereof), such other Party shall not be liable in any manner for payment or otherwise to the contractor or materialman in connection with such work performed or materials furnished, and such contractor or materialman expressly waives and relinquishes any right to look to such other Party for any such payment or to hold such other Party liable in any respect thereto.

(ii) The contractor or materialman shall make its books and records relating to any work performed or acquisition or furnishing of any Improvements or Equipment or any other improvements or equipment available for inspection by the other Party during reasonable business hours.

(iii) The other Party is not a party to the contractor’s or materialman’s contract with Lessee or Lessor, as the case may be, and that such other Party will not in any way be responsible to any Person for any claims of any nature whatsoever arising or which may arise from such contract.

(iv) At the sole discretion of the other Party, the contractor’s or materialman’s contract with Lessee or Lessor, as the case may be, with respect to the Leased Premises shall be assignable to such other Party upon such Party’s assignment of such contract to, and the assumption of the obligations of such Party under the contract by, the other Party, provided , however , that no such assignment and assumption shall be deemed a release of any Loss or Liability for which the assignor Party is required to indemnify the assignee Party under this Land Lease, including all amounts which may be payable by the assignee Party to the contractor or materialman by reason of (A) any breach or default by the assignor Party under such contract or (B) any amounts payable under the contract which would otherwise be obligations of the assignor Party under this Land Lease, including without limitation all Site Removal, Remediation and Restoration Work.

(v) The contractor or materialman shall defend, indemnify and hold Lessor and Lessee and each of their subsidiaries, Affiliates, heirs or assigns, successors, agents, officers, directors, shareholders, partners, members and employees, and such other Persons as may be reasonably required by Lessor or Lessee, harmless from and against any and all claims, lawsuits, damages, expenses, liens, penalties, costs and liabilities (including reasonable attorneys’ fees) caused by or arising out of the acts or omissions of, or breach of the contract by, the on tractor or materialman.

 

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(vi) Lessor and Lessee and each of their subsidiaries, Affiliates, heirs or assigns, successors, agents, officers, directors, shareholders, partners, members and employees, and such other Persons as may be reasonably required by Lessor or Lessee, shall be named as additional insureds under all policies of insurance required to be maintained by the contractor or materialman under the contract.

(vii) Lessor and Lessee and each of their heirs or assigns and successors, and such other Persons as may be reasonably required by Lessor or Lessee, shall be named as obligees under any payment and performance bonds or other guaranties required to secure performance of the contractor or materialman under the contract.

(viii) Lessor and Lessee and each of their heirs or assigns and successors, and such other parties as may be reasonably required by Lessor or Lessee shall be beneficiaries of any warranties required by the Contract.

(ix) Lessor and Lessee and each of their heirs or assigns and successors, and such other Persons as may be reasonably required by Lessor or Lessee, shall be intended third-party beneficiaries of the Contract.

(d) Any supplement or revision to any contract that conflicts with the specific requirements of this Exhibit 8.2(d) that governs such contract shall be subject to the written mutual approval of the Parties.

 

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EXHIBIT A

Potable Water

Provided by:             Alcoa

Frequency Provided:         Continuously 24/7

Cost: $350,000/yr all in; 3 year average 2013-2016

2017     Alcoa (74%) $266,000

            Arconic (26%) $84,000

Payment Calculation:

Metered via Town meter. Subtract Extrusion Plant meter and Area 1 meter for % Alcoa usage. Add Extrusion Plant meter and Area 1 meter for % Arconic usage.

2017 Estimate based on headcount (460, 140) 76%, 24%

2018 Use metered flows from prior year.

2019 Use metered flows from prior year.

New Alcoa is to own, receive and pay the bill for potable water from Village of Massena. All costs eligible for cost sharing (see below) are combined and then split using the annual percentages calculated above.

Calculated Annually

Billing Monthly

Description/Process/Procedure:

New Alcoa will furnish all materials, labor, supervision, employee training, licenses, notifications, tools, unloading, loading, hauling, taxes, insurance, and all other things necessary (unless otherwise noted) to operate and maintain the West Plant Potable Water System as described herein.

The West Plant receives potable water potable from the Village of Massena through a new distribution system that was installed in the 1990’s. This water system supplies the plant needs (sinks, showers, toilets). The average volume is approximately 40,000 GPD.

The potable system is comprised of the following:

 

    Pump station(s) and Town meter.

 

    Piping supported by the rail bridge over the canal.

 

    Pump station off Wetzel Blvd.

 

    Meters at Wetzel Pump Station and Extrusion B226

 

    Elevated water tank near the Casthouse.

 

    Respective Arconic and New Alcoa owned piping to points of use.

New Alcoa is determined to be the “Most Dependent User” (MDU) and as such is responsible for the most critical aspects of operation of the potable water distribution system, namely

 

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distribution of water bills by the Village of Massena, operation and maintenance (O&M) of the meters, pump station, potable water tower, and any other critical feature. Alcoa is responsible for O&M of their distribution piping upstream of and including the meters in Extrusion Plant and Area 3(?).

Arconic is responsible for O&M of their distribution piping downstream of the meters in Extrusion Plant and Area 1. See sketch PS-203426-JM.

Duties and Responsibilities of Each Party:

Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Cleaning & Repairs – New Alcoa will be responsible for maintenance, troubleshooting, cleaning and repairs from the Village of Massena water meter, through to and including the Arconic meters at the Extrusion Plant and Area 1.

System Monitoring – New Alcoa will be responsible for monitoring the overall system including feed water supply, and distribution to plant. New Alcoa will notify Arconic of any suspected feed water or distribution piping problems. Alcoa personnel or their designee will assume responsibility for repairs to the plant feed water system up to and including the water meters at the Extrusion Plant and Area 3. Arconic will be responsible for the distribution piping downstream of the water meters at the Extrusion Plant and Area 1.

Notification, Sampling and Reporting – New Alcoa will be responsible for all notification, sampling and reporting as per the requirements of the NYSDOH for all parts of the system including feed water, storage, distribution and end use facilities. All results and reports related to such shall be provided to Arconic within a reasonable time frame.

Other Work – New Alcoa will be responsible for other work, not specifically identified, as required to operate and maintain the West Plant potable system in compliance with the NY State Sanitary Code, and other internal and external standards.

Failure to Perform —As MDU, if Alcoa needs to conduct any work on the potable water system, it may do so and bill back Arconic.

Safety – New Alcoa will present Arconic with a Safe Work Plan with approval required prior to the execution of any work outside their lease boundary.

Capital or Expense Cost Share

 

    Project expenses or capital eligible for cost sharing by Alcoa < $50,000 will be rolled into the rolling 3 year cost averaging when this is re-calculated every June 30. Expenses or capital that are eligible for cost sharing spent by Alcoa > $50,000 will be shared based on the % split determined by the measurement method above. Timing of payment is to be worked out between Alcoa and Arconic, limited to no longer than 3 years.

 

    Alcoa assets eligible for cost sharing only include equipment that serves both companies and may include but not be limited to:

 

    Costs to own, operate and maintain the pump station(s)

 

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    Piping over rail bridge crossing canal

 

    Costs to own, operate and maintain the meters

 

    Costs to own operate and maintain the potable water tower

Other Alcoa assets that are for Alcoa use only such as piping to Alcoa points of use are not eligible for cost share. O&M including capital for these must be a lease-hold.

 

    Arconic expense and capital for their potable piping on their side of lease line are not eligible for cost share.

 

    Alcoa shall present a three (3) year expense and capital budget to Arconic by June 30 each year. The Parties will work together to approve the 3 year budgets by September 1 of each year. Failure of Alcoa to perform these duties such that it results in a non-compliance or fine to Arconic will result in pass through of fine to Alcoa, and possibly additional damages related to non-compliance or degraded public image.

 

    For emergency or unplanned capital or expenses greater than $50,000, Alcoa is to present the proposal to Arconic for mutual agreement on scope, payment and timing. If proposal cannot be agreed, Alcoa may proceed with needed expense or capital project and submit cost to Arconic for reimbursement.

 

    As MDU, Alcoa reserves the right to conduct emergency repairs on any Alcoa outfall asset at any time and bill back Alcoa.

Triggers for termination by each party: As long as either party requires the system in order to continue to have potable water at the site and to their operations, any party that wishes to terminate the agreement shall provide at least six (6) months prior notice to the other party if they wish to terminate the agreement.

Special Terms: Should Alcoa’s operations at the location cease (as defined under the Lease), all assets required to continue operation of the system and to provide water to Arconic’s operations shall be transferred to Arconic at no cost and will not be demolished by Alcoa.

Access Rights:

 

    Alcoa shall have access rights to all of their potable water appurtenances related to their assets as shown on drawing PS-203426-JM. Should the need arise to access a system appurtenance that is not covered by existing easement or lease line, Alcoa shall have the right to access upon contact with Arconic.

 

    Arconic shall have access rights to all of their potable water appurtenances related to their assets as shown on drawing PS-203426-JM. Should the need arise to access a system appurtenance that is not covered by existing easement or lease line, Arconic shall have the right to access upon contact with Alcoa.

 

    Contact – Arconic:

 

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    Contact – Alcoa:

Supporting Information

 

  1. Drawing PS-203426-JM

 

  2. Potable Project Cost Worksheet

 

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Exhibit B

Process Water

8/4/2016

Provided by: New Alcoa / Long Sault Division (APGI) – referred to jointly as “Alcoa”

Frequency Provided:         Continuously 24/7

Cost:

Based on the last 3 years - 2013-2015 – 3 yr average—this number is approximately $540k/yr and includes only Long Sault operating costs of the Intake Pipes, Screens, Pumps, and Control Systems – and will (future) include Million Gallon (MG) Tank, main valves and piping as shared costs for O&M of the Process Water System. (Does not include Alcoa & Arconic Distribution Systems – O&M costs.). Includes all Operational / Maintenance & Repairs / Regulatory / Compliance and Engineering.

2015     Alcoa (74%) $399,600

             Arconic (26%) $140,400

2017     Alcoa (74%) $399,600

             Arconic (26%) $140,400

Measurement method:

Outfall measurements will be used to determine process water usage as follows:

 

    New Alcoa = 01E (Casthouse discharge) + B362 flowmeter (Smelting discharge)

 

    Arconic = 01H (Extrusion discharge) + 01G (WRB discharge) + 004 backwash usage

 

    Intake water measurement = Measured at Intake (pump operational hours / flow meter verified)

 

    Intake water measurement = New Alcoa + Arconic + evaporation and losses

Billing Method:

 

    Calculated annually by June 30, effective January 1.

 

    Billed Monthly

Description/Process/Procedure:

Process Water System is defined as the Piping, Pumps, Valves, Storage Tanks & Control Systems required to deliver Process Water to the Alcoa and Arconic Process Water Distribution Systems. The Arconic System starts at but does not include the Arconic valves at the Extrusion Plant FM143 and [new valve] and Area 1 FM479 and Fm480 (Detail Y). - See drawing PS-203427-JM. The Alcoa Distribution System starts at Valve Boxes “Y” and “X” reference dwg PS-203426-JM.

Alcoa will furnish all materials, labor, supervision, employee training, licenses, notifications, tools, unloading, loading, hauling, taxes, insurance, and all other things necessary (unless otherwise noted) to operate and maintain the West Plant Process Water System as described herein.

 

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Arconic is responsible for O&M of their distribution piping downstream of and including their owned valves. See attached figure.

Background:

The West Plant receives process water from the Massena Intake (Dam and Water Intake Structure owned by New York Power Authority (NYPA) Piping and Pump Systems owned by Long Sault division of APGI – Alcoa Power Generating Inc.) The Village of Massena also gets their water supply from the Massena Intake – via a gravity feed through the Long Sault Intake Pipes.

The Process Water Distribution System is owned by new Alcoa starting at Valve box “X” at the Long Sault owned Valves FM470 and FM471 continuing to the Smelting Plant Distribution System and Million Gallon Tank (MG Tank). This system ranges in age with no significant area being less than 50 years old.

An emergency tie-in to the Potable Water 200,000 gallon Tank (EWST – Elevated Water Storage Tower) allows the MG Tank to be taken out of service for painting and maintenance. (As this emergency tie-in is an approved double check reduced pressure control valve system – the Potable System cannot be fed from this emergency process water connection. It utilizes its own VSD – Variable Speed Drive Pump Systems for its own tank maintenance.)

The average process water usage is approximately 2 MGD. Reporting of these daily/ weekly usage numbers are under an important reporting requirement to the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers.

The process water system is comprised of the following:

 

    Pump station (Long Sault Ownership) located at the Massena Intake

 

    Piping – underground system – along the canal to the Alcoa Plant System (with Emergency Supply Connection – to the Village of Massena)

 

    Million Gallon Tank (MG Tank) station and metering system off Wetzel Blvd.

 

    Dual isolatable systems to all 3 areas of the plant.

Duties and Responsibilities of Each Party

Most Dependent User —Alcoa is determined to be the “Most Dependent User” (MDU) and as such is responsible for the most critical aspects of operation of the process water pumping / metering and distribution system, namely metering / monitoring and providing process water to new Alcoa and Arconic distribution systems. This includes the operation and maintenance (O&M) of the Intake pump station (controls, monitoring and metering), Million Gallon Tank, and any other critical feature.

Alcoa will be responsible for the entire system from the Massena Intake to the Distribution Systems (for Smelting and Casthouse) and MG Tank—through to but not including the Arconic valves at the Extrusion Plant FM143 and [new valve] and Area 1 FM479 and Fm480 (Detail Y) . See drawing PS-203427-JM.

Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Cleaning & Repairs – Alcoa will be responsible for maintenance, troubleshooting, cleaning and repairs from the Massena Intake to the Distribution system and MG Tank. Arconic will operate and maintain their own systems starting with and including valves FM143, FM479, FM480, and [new valve], for the Extrusion Plant and Area 1.

 

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System Monitoring – Alcoa will be responsible for monitoring the overall system including feed water supply, and distribution to plant. Alcoa will notify Arconic of any suspected feed water or distribution piping problems as soon as reasonable after detection of any issues. Alcoa personnel or their designee will assume responsibility for repairs to the plant feed water system up to but not including the Arconic valves noted above. Arconic will be responsible for the distribution piping downstream of valves FM143, FM479, FM480, and [new valve] to the Extrusion Plant and Area 1.

Notification, Sampling and Reporting – Alcoa will be responsible for all notification, sampling and reporting as per the requirements of the NYSDOH for all parts of the system including feed water, storage, distribution and end use facilities. Copies of all such sampling and reports shall be provided to Arconic as soon as is reasonably possible.

Other Work – Alcoa will be responsible for other work, not specifically identified, as required to operate and maintain the West Plant process water system in compliance with the NY State PSC, NY State Sanitary Code, and other internal and external standards.

Safety – Alcoa will present Arconic with a Scope of work, tentative schedule and a Safe Work Plan with approval required prior to the execution of any work outside their lease boundary.

Capital or Expense Cost Share –

 

    Expenses or capital eligible for cost sharing by Alcoa < $50,000 will be rolled into the 3 year O&M cost averaging when this is re-calculated June 30. Expenses or capital that are eligible for cost sharing spent by Alcoa > $50,000 will be shared based on the % split determined by the Measurement Method above. Timing of this payment is to be worked out between Alcoa and Arconic and must be completed within 3 years of work completion.

 

    Alcoa assets eligible for cost sharing include pump, intake pipe, storage and treatment assets that serve both Arconic and Alcoa process water and may include but not be limited to piping from dam to Arconic valves, pumps, and MGal water tank.

 

    Arconic assets eligible for cost sharing might include feedwater systems from the Extrusion plant, including the 18” line from Area 1, if these are used for a significant amount of time by the Casthouse.

 

    Alcoa expense and capital for their process water equipment on their side of lease that serves only Alcoa are not eligible for cost share and must be paid as a lease-hold item

 

    Alcoa shall present a three (3) year expense and capital budget to Arconic by June 30 each year. The Parties will work together to approve the 3 year budgets by September 1 of each year.

 

    For emergency or unplanned capital or expenses greater than $50,000, Alcoa is to present the proposal to Arconic for mutual agreement on scope, payment and timing. If proposal cannot be agreed, Alcoa may proceed with needed expense or capital project and submit cost for reimbursement.

 

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    As MDU if Alcoa needs to conduct any emergency repairs on Arconic water equipment, it may do so and bill back Arconic.

Triggers for termination by each party: )As long as either party requires the system in order to continue to have potable water at the site and to their operations, any party that wishes to terminate the agreement shall provide at least six (6) months prior notice to the other party if they wish to terminate the agreement.

Special Terms: Should Alcoa’s operations at the location cease (as defined under the Lease), all assets required to continue operation of the system and to provide water to Arconic’s operations shall be transferred to Arconic at no cost and will not be demolished by Alcoa.

Access Rights:

 

    Alcoa shall have access rights to all of their process water appurtenances related to their assets as shown on drawing 203427. Access requires an up to date Safe Work Plan. As long as Safe Work Plan is up to date and followed, and that asset is covered by easement (if on Arconic property not leased to Alcoa), then no further notification is required. Should the need arise to access a system appurtenance that is not covered by existing easement or lease line, Alcoa shall have the right to access upon contact with Arconic and that access shall not be unreasonably denied.

 

    Arconic shall have access rights to all of their process water appurtenances related to their assets as shown on drawing 203427. Access requires an up to date Safe Work Plan. As long as Safe Work Plan is up to date and followed then no further notification is required. Should the need arise to access a system appurtenance that is not covered by an up to date Safe Work Plan. Arconic shall have the right to access upon contact with New Alcoa.

 

    Contact – Arconic:

 

    Contact – Alcoa:

Supporting Information

 

  3. 3 year average water usage

 

  4. Process Water worksheet

 

  5. Drawing PS-203427-JM

 

  6. Current water balance

 

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EXHIBIT C

Natural Gas

Provided by:             St. Lawrence Gas

Frequency Provided:             Continuously 24/7

Cost: Direct Billed by St. Lawrence Gas

Measurement method: St Lawrence Gas commercial meters located on their substation County Route 42

Billing method: Billed Monthly

Description/Process/Procedure: Bills submitted to each companies accounting dept.

Location of Services Provided: Commercial meters located on County Route 42

Duties and Responsibilities of Each Party

Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Cleaning & Repairs – Each company will be responsible for operation and maintenance, (includes troubleshooting, cleaning and repairs) of their gas lines and internal metering downstream of the St. Lawrence Gas Commercial meters.

Emergencies – there exists a valve connecting extrusion and casthouse whereby if either entity loses gas pressure due to failure onsite, they can open this valve. This will probably not provide enough pressure for normal operation of casthouse. In the event this occurs or is tried, St. Lawrence gas must be notified immediately.

Triggers for termination by each party: (NA)

Special Terms:

Access Rights:

Alcoa personnel have access to all gas equipment on their side of the lease line, and their remaining piping on Arconic piping per easement (see attached sketch). Access to the easement requires an up to date Safe Work Plan. As long as Safe Work Plan is up to date and followed, no other notification is required. Access to other areas requires contacting Alcoa personnel below. Access to other areas for purposes shall not be unreasonably denied by Alcoa.

Contact – Arconic:

Contact – Alcoa:

Supporting Information:

 

  1. Sketch PS-203685-JM

 

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EXHIBIT D

Waste Water Treatment Services

Provided by:             Arconic

Frequency Provided:             Continuously 24/7

Cost:

2015     Alcoa (61%) $1,220,000

             Arconic (49%) $780,000

2017     Alcoa (61%) 1,220,000

             Arconic (49%) 780,000

Measurement method:

Via meter. Cost of waters treated through various Systems and internal outfalls, storm waters, Sanitary and process waters. Includes waters treated in the 01B system, sanitary treatment 01D, Central impoundment storm waters 01A and closed O&M sites through 01F. See spreadsheet attachment.

Billing method:

 

    Billed Monthly

 

    Cost per month re-calculated annually on June 30 based on appropriate methods including but not limited to rolling average of previous 36 months actual charges. Can take into account external changes that might impact cost (e.g. change in regulations). Detail of charges must be provided by Arconic to Alcoa to verify included costs. New billing cycle begins January 1.

Description/Process/Procedure:

Arconic will furnish all materials, labor, supervision, employee training, licenses, notifications, tools, unloading, loading, hauling, taxes, insurance, and all other things necessary (unless otherwise noted) to operate and maintain the Waste Water Treatment systems that serve the Site unless otherwise noted.

Alcoa is responsible for all discharges which originate from their boundary site and shall adhere to the requirements cited in the pre-treatment permit and included in the lease agreement

Location of Services Provided

The Outfall Summary Table below identifies the types of waters discharged and receiving waters for each outfall.

 

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Duties and Responsibilities of Each Party

Most Dependent User —Arconic is determined to be the “Most Dependent User” (MDU) and as such is responsible for the most critical aspects of the wastewater system. As contributer to this system, Alcoa is subject to the terms of the lease and this exhibit with the goal of overall site compliance.

Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Cleaning & Repairs

 

    New Alcoa will be responsible for operation and maintenance, (includes troubleshooting, cleaning and repairs) on all wastewater (sanitary, process, etc.) piping and pump stations on their side of the lease boundary.

 

    In addition, New Alcoa will be required to fund and allowed to conduct maintenance, troubleshooting, cleaning & repairs, with oversight and concurrence from Arconic on the following wastewater collection and treatment assets (see attached Drawing PS-203564-JM): PPI Collection, PPI Groundwater Pump Station, Area III Impoundment Pump Station and 008 Diverter Box.

 

    Alcoa will operate and maintain the Ingot Treatment System. Arconic will conduct tests that require laboratory analysis.

System Monitoring – Arconic will be responsible for monitoring the overall systems. Alcoa will be responsible for monitoring in accordance with the Pre-Treatment Permit. New Alcoa will notify Arconic of any suspected problems with Outfalls, water quality, or anything affecting compliance with Arconic SPDES permit.

Notification, Sampling and Reporting – Arconic will be responsible for all notification, sampling and reporting as per the requirements of the NYSDEC for all parts of the SPDES process.

Other Work – Alcoa will be responsible for other work, not specifically identified, as required to maintain their wastewater systems in compliance with regulations and pre-Treatment agreement. Arconic will be responsible for other work, not specifically identified, as required to maintain compliance with regulations and SPDES permit.

Failure to Perform —As landlord, SPDES permit holder and wastewater MDU, if Arconic needs to conduct any work on Alcoa equipment, it may do so and bill back Alcoa.

Safety –Arconic will present New Alcoa with a Safe Work Plan with approval required prior to the execution of any work inside their lease boundary

Capital or Expense Cost Share – Arconic

 

    Project Expenses or capital eligible for cost sharing by Arconic < $50,000 will be rolled into the rolling 3 year cost averaging when this is re-calculated June 30 each year. Project expenses or capital that are eligible for cost sharing spent by Arconic > $50,000 will be shared based on the % split determined by the measurement method above. These payments will be paid back within 3 years as agreed by the two parties. If proposal cannot be agreed, Arconic may proceed with needed expense or capital project and submit cost for reimbursement.

 

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    Arconic assets eligible for cost sharing include pump, pipe and treatment assets that serve both Arconic and Alcoa wastewaters and may include but not be limited to Sanitary pump stations with comingled Alcoa wastewaters, central impoundment, central impoundment treatment system, 004/005 impoundment, 004/005 treatment system, Oily WWTS (01B), General Refuse Landfill treatment system, Sanitary Treatment System (01D), Cyanide & Fluoride Treatment System (01F), 60 Acre Lagoon leachate treatment system.

 

    For emergency or unplanned capital or expenses greater than $50,000, Arconic is to present the proposal to Alcoa for mutual agreement on scope, payment and timing. If proposal cannot be agreed, Arconic may proceed with needed expense or capital project and submit cost for reimbursement.

Capital or Expense Cost Share – Alcoa

 

    Alcoa expense and capital for their wastewater equipment on their side of lease line are not eligible for cost share and must be paid as a lease-hold item. This includes but is not limited to Alcoa sanitary pump stations, PPI collection and pump station, and Area III impoundment pump station and ingot wastewater treatment system. As landlord and SPDES permit holder, if Arconic needs to conduct any repairs on Alcoa wastewater equipment, it may do so and bill back Alcoa.

 

    Alcoa shall present a three (3) year expense and capital budget to Arconic by June 30 each year. Failure of Alcoa to perform these duties such that it results in a non-compliance or fine will result in pass through of fine to Alcoa, and possibly additional damages related to non-compliance.

 

    Arconic reserves the right to conduct any reasonable and necessary emergency repairs on any Alcoa wastewater treatment asset at any time and bill back Alcoa.

Triggers for termination by each party: (NA)

Special Terms:

Access Rights:

 

    Arconic personnel have access to the following equipment on Alcoa side of lease line: PPI collection and pump station, area III impoundment pump station, and ingot treatment facility. Access requires an up to date Safe Work Plan. As long as Safe Work Plan is up to date and followed, no other notification is required. Access to other areas requires contacting Alcoa personnel below. Access to other areas for purposes of operating and maintaining the wastewater treatment program shall not be unreasonably denied by Alcoa.

Contact for Arconic:

Contact for Alcoa:

 

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OUTFALL SUMMARY TABLE

 

Outfall    Description of Effluents   

Receiving

Water

001    Non-Contact Cooling Water, Storm Water Runoff and effluents from outfalls 01D-CITF-Area III Impoundment    Grasse River
01B    Oily Wastewater Treatment System Effluent    Outfall 01D
GRL    General Refuse Landfill Wastewater Treatment System Effluent and 01D effluent    Outfall 01D
01D    Sewage, Sanitary lagoon, Non-Contact Cooling Water, Storm Water Runoff and 01F, 01B    Outfall 001
01E    Direct Chill and Rod Casting Contact Cooling Water    Outfall 001
01F    Cyanide/Fluoride Treatment System Effluent    Outfall 01D
01G    Rolling with Emulsions Solution Heat Treat Wastewater    Outfall 001
01H    Extrusion: Core and Solution Heat Treat Wastewater    Outfall 001
01I    60 Acre Lagoon    Outfall 001
003    Storm Water Ru8noff and 03A Effluent    Power Canal
03A    Area III Contaminated Groundwater    Outfall 003
004    Non-Contact Cooling Water and Storm Water Runoff    Grasse River
007    Storm Water Runoff    Grasse River
008    Storm Water Runoff    Robinson Creek

Area III

Impoundment

   Non-Contact Cooling Water, Storm Water Runoff    CITF-001

 

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SUMMARY OF WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS

 

Treatment
System
   Description
Outfall01D
Treatment
System
   Treats the effluent from outfalls 01F and 01B, leachate from the General Refuse Landfill/Landfill Annex leachate collection systems and sanitary wastewater from all three production areas of the facility. The system components include an oxidation tank, gravity separator, two sand filters, four carbon columns, aeration tanks, clarifiers, a filter press, and ancillary equipment. Effluent from this system is discharged from the site via outfall 001.
Cyanide
Pretreatment
System
   Collects and treats wastewaters from cyanide-contaminated remediation sites. These sites include Potlining Pile A, Potlining Pile I, and the Secure Landfill. The system consists of an equalization tank, two reaction tanks, a flash mix/flocculation tank, a thickener, and ancillary equipment. Effluent from this system is discharged to the 01D Treatment System.
Outfall 01B
Treatment
System
   Used intermittently to treat oily waters from plant sites The 01B ultrafiltration/carbon effluent is routed through two mixed media filters and two 10,000 pound granular, activated carbon absorbers for final polishing prior to discharge to the Grasse River via Outfall 001.
Outfall 004
Treatment
System
   Treats the storm water collected by the roof drains and catch basins in Area I plus water from the 005 Impoundment. The system consists of an oil/water separator preceding five dual media filters and four granular activated carbon units. The effluent from this system is discharged to the Grasse River via Outfall 004. Massena has developed an Outfalls 004 and 005 Treatment System Operations and Maintenance Manual that includes the information necessary to operate and maintain the system.
Ingot
Treatment
System
   Collects and treats direct chill casting process waters from ingot casting and continuous casting operations. The system consists of two settling tanks, two API oil/water separators, chemical feed systems and a clarifier. Effluent from this system discharges to Outfall 001 (Grasse River).
Central
Impoundment
Treatment
System
   Collects and treats Non-contact cooling waters, storm water runoff, boiler blowdown, demineralized regeneration, ground water, and internal outfalls 01G and 01H. The system consists of settling basins, Dual media sand filtration and carbon adsorption.

 

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EXHIBIT E

Rail

Provided by:             Alcoa

Frequency Provided:         As requested

Cost: Arconic to pay a fixed use rate of $100/mile/car to travel over Alcoa rails to get to Arconic rails.

Measurement method: Car per mile from end of MTRR to start of Arconic managed rail – see attached sketch.

Billing method: Manual invoice

Description/Process/Procedure:

Alcoa owns, operates and maintains the plant rail system, except they will not maintain the section serving B79c shown on the attached sketch. In the rare case that Arconic desires access to 79C, or any other Arconic facility, they will need to cross rails that Alcoa owns and maintains. To ensure arm’s length dealings, Arconic will pay industry rate for travel over Alcoa rail on a $/car/mile basis from the end of MTRR rails to the start of rails that Arconic desires use of. Should Arconic travel over rails that Alcoa has abandoned or not maintained, or that Arconic must hire a third party to fix or maintain, then the $/car/mile fee is not applicable for that section. Fee is only applicable for operational rails that Alcoa is actively using and maintaining.

Location of Services Provided: See attached sketch.

Duties and Responsibilities of Each Party

Most Dependent User – Alcoa is determined to be “Most Dependent User” (MDU) and as such is responsible for the rail system.

Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Cleaning & Repairs – New Alcoa will be responsible for operation and maintenance, (includes troubleshooting, cleaning and repairs) on their rails (all rail assets belong to Alcoa). Alcoa may choose to not maintain and/or abandon certain sections.

System Monitoring – Alcoa is responsible for monitoring the overall rail systems.

Other Work – Alcoa will be responsible for other work, not specifically identified, as required to maintain rail system at the Massena West Plant site.

Failure to Perform – Arconic may conduct repairs on any Alcoa owned rail as needed for their operations. If it is a rail system that is not being maintained by Alcoa, then the cost is Arconic. If it is a rail system that is used by Alcoa, then Arconic may bill full price of repair and pay the $/car/mile fee for use of that section, or not bill the repair and not pay the fee, whichever is less.

 

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Safety –Arconic and Alcoa will utilize third parties for maintenance of the rail system.

Capital or Expense Cost Share – No costs for maintaining the rail system are eligible for cost share by Alcoa. The $/car/mile is an all-in industry fee that includes all maintenance costs. Any repair or capital on the rails is a lease-hold item by Alcoa.

Triggers for termination by each party: (NA)

Special Terms:

Access Rights:

Arconic personnel have access to rails serving any of their facilities (e.g. building 79c). Access requires contacting Alcoa personnel below.

Contact – Arconic:

Contact – Alcoa:

Supporting Information:

 

  1. Sketch PS-203429-JM

 

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Exhibit F

Electrical Service

8/4/2016

Provided by:             Long Sault Division of APGI (Subsidiary of new Alcoa).

Frequency Provided:         C ontinuously 24/7

Costs

 

  1.) NYPA Bill – as per NYPA – Alcoa Massena Operations Contract – Demand and MWhrs – as a metered % of NYPA revenue metering – billed monthly by NYPA – Long Sault to release individual invoicing – Arconic & Alcoa (One Check by Alcoa to NYPA, Arconic to pay Alcoa – monthly)

 

  2.) T&D FERC registered Tariff based history of expenses– OATT Charges – invoicing – Long Sault to Alcoa, Long Sault to Arconic – as per FERC Schedule.

 

  3.) O&M for Arconic owned High Voltage Equipment (Bldg Transformers) / Utility Services – reference O&M Agreement.

Measurement method:

 

  1.) Metered both by customer metering, via Long Sault, Arconic and Alcoa electrical meters – and by Revenue – MV 90 Metering by NYPA revenue meters on MAL 4, 5 & 6, MED 4 and 5 and N-Grid – R8105. Customer metering will provide Long Sault a usage / metered percentage of the NYPA bill that will be passed onto (both) Massena West customers (Arconic and Alcoa Corp)

 

  2.) Transmission Service as metered by NYPA, Long Sault and Customer meters, prepared and invoiced by Long Sault Division of APGI will be billed to both Arconic and Alcoa Corp by the applicable FERC rate schedule and FERC “Common Service Provisions” – billing and payment agreement.

 

  3.) O&M Agreements for Bldg – Customer owned Transformers and Electrical Service Cables / Switchgear and other miscellaneous utility services – will be billed at actual hours / equipment usage, as per separate agreement for O&M monthly and annual contracted services.

Billing method:

 

  1.) Monthly – NYPA bill – split by % of total bill as metered by individual customer electrical meters – NYPA bill paid by New Alcoa – as prepared by Long Sault, Arconic to pay Alcoa Corp for its portion of bill as metered / calculated by Long Sault.

 

  2.) Transmission Service—prepared and invoiced by Long Sault Division of APGI will be billed to both Arconic and Alcoa Corp by the applicable FERC rate schedule and FERC “Common Service Provisions” – billing and payment agreement.

 

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  3.) Monthly – Schedule O&M Billing – to be paid via actual hours / equipment usage – or at fixed costs at agreed upon rates / frequency). Reference O&M Attachment… (example – glove testing every 6 months – costs not to exceed competitive rates – provided gloves are provided on-time in a clean condition). 24/7 emergency response also provided at agreed upon actual costs – for personnel and equipment. (OT hours etc…)

Description/Process/Procedure:

Long Sault will own, operate and maintain its FERC regulated transmission and distribution (T&D) system; providing internal customer metering between the 2 Massena based businesses which purchase electrical power from the New York Power Authority (NYPA) on a joint Massena operations contract.

In addition it will furnish all materials, labor, supervision, employee training, licenses, notifications, tools, unloading, loading, hauling, taxes, insurance, and all other things necessary (unless otherwise noted) to operate and maintain the Arconic 13.8kV service cables and 13.8kV/ 480V building service transformers as described herein.

Arconic takes responsibility for O&M of their electrical system at their main 480 Volt disconnect(s). Long Sault under the customer O&M for Arconic owned 13.8kV / 480 Volt transformer and 13.8kV service cables fed from Long Sault owned 13.8kV switchgear, will provide regularly schedule maintenance and normal and emergency response for 24/7 electrical service to operations.

Background:

The West Plant receives electrical power through the Long Sault Transmission and Distribution (T&D) System via a joint Electrical Supply Contract with New York Power Authority (NYPA). This Electrical Service is from the NYPA St. Lawrence Hydro Generation Dam located approximately 7 miles North East of the Arconic / New Alcoa Plants. In addition to NYPA the Long Sault T&D System connects to National Grid, Massena Electric Dept (MED) and also has a remote connection to Cedars Rapids Transmission (CRT) across the St. Lawrence River to Canada.

Long Sault already provides T&D Services to CRT and MED and will provide a similar service to Arconic and New Alcoa. This Service from the NYPA St. Lawrence Dam – is provided on 3—115kV Transmission Lines, plant loads are easily handled on 2 of the 3 lines. Connections to neighboring utilities provides additional 115kV grid stability for a robust / reliable electrical power system.

Long Sault owns, operates and maintains the plants 13.8kV Auxillary Power System – with redundancy provided between its Area 2—Substation 25 and Area 1—Substation 2. Through design it has the ability to provide continuous service while isolating and maintaining each of these substations – minimizing electrical power interruptions to its customers.

The Long Sault System is shown geographically on attached sketch PS-203441-JM. Redundancy of Service is provided to Area 1 and Area 2 via a redundant 115kV loop and backfeed / loop service at the 13.8kV distribution system voltages. The Smelting Plant also has 13.8V redundancy between process areas.

 

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Scope of Work—Detail

Long Sault will be responsible for providing the plant with electrical service and has right of way (ROW) easement access to its entire electrical system. Costs are covered through the T&D Service Agreement – regulated by the FERC Open Access Transmission Tariff.

Long Sault will provide distribution service at 13.8kV and O&M service to Customer owned 13.8kV Service feeds and building transformers (13.8kV / 480V). O&M Service will be provided at a T&M / fixed cost per Substation (Transformer & Service Cable) at a customer agreed upon periodic maintenance interval.

Operations and Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Cleaning & Repairs – Long Sault will be responsible for regularly scheduled maintenance, troubleshooting, cleaning and repairs for Arconic High Voltage Systems, including 13.8kV electrical service cable to and including the 13.8kV/480V building transformers.

Arconic will operate and maintain their own systems starting with and including the main 480V disconnects – joint outages for Safety and access to bus systems between the main disconnects and the transformer bushings will be necessary for complete maintenance and cleaning services. Long Sault will require the necessary periodic maintenance outages, LTV points and assurances from the process owners of main disconnects – open locked and tagged.

System Monitoring – Long Sault will be responsible for monitoring the overall electrical system including transmission and distribution voltages and from customer supplied metering – 480 volt system health and fault diagnostics—(data provided by the meter – will have to be transferred to Long Sault – as no internet access is allowed to these meters.)

Other Work – New Alcoa / Long Sault will be responsible for other work, not specifically identified, as required to operate and maintain the West Plant Electrical System in compliance with FERC, NERC, NPCC and the NY State PSC and other internal and external standards. (including by not limited to…IR scans, substation ground system testing and maintenance, substation fence maintenance, low and high voltage glove semi-annual(6 month) testing,)

Safety – Long Sault will present Arconic with a Scope of work, tentative schedule and a Safe Work Plan with approval required prior to the execution of any work outside their O&M Agreement on Customers equipment.

Capital or Expense Cost Share

 

    Expenses or capital eligible for cost sharing by APGI/Alcoa < $50,000 will be rolled into the 3 year O&M cost averaging when this is re-calculated June 30. Expenses or capital that are eligible for cost sharing spent by APGI/Alcoa > $50,000 will be shared based on the % split determined by the % service to each company (estimated and agreed beforehand). Timing of this payment is to be worked out between Alcoa and Arconic and must be completed within 3 years of work completion.

 

    APGI/Alcoa assets eligible for cost sharing are only those assets which serve both Alcoa and Arconic.

 

    Arconic assets eligible for cost sharing – None.

 

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    APGI/Alcoa expense and capital for their equipment that serves only Alcoa are not eligible for cost share and must be paid as a lease-hold item

 

    APGI/Alcoa shall present a three (3) year expense and capital budget to Arconic by June 30 each year.

 

    For emergency or unplanned capital or expenses greater than $50,000, APGI/Alcoa is to present the proposal to Arconic for mutual agreement on scope, payment and timing. If proposal cannot be agreed, Alcoa may proceed with needed expense or capital project and submit cost for reimbursement.

 

    APGI/Alcoa assets eligible for cost sharing include those high voltage assets identified on drawing PS-203441-JM and owned by Long Sault and serve Arconic. These include but are not limited to power lines, towers/poles and service transformers up to but not including Arconics 480V disconnect switch. Substation yard maintenance (fence, stone, grounding grid, etc.) is included as APGI assets.

 

    As MDU if APGI/Alcoa needs to conduct any repairs on Arconic equipment, it may do so and bill back Arconic.

 

    Arconic reserves the right to conduct emergency repairs on any electrical asset at any time and bill back APGI/Alcoa.

Location of services provided:

Reference Plant Electrical Single Line Electrical Diagrams – for dual / multiple or single service supplies (feeds / drops). All interruption of electrical service to be coordinated with Owner – to meet the separate O&M – monthly / periodically scheduled PMs and 24/7 service.

Reference attached – Long Sault T&D Ownership Drawing = A-203441 – Power Distribution Sketch

Duties and Responsibilities of Each Party:

 

    T&D – 115kV and 13.8kV Central Service Loops / Supply – owned, operated and maintained by Long Sault – and included in FERC registered OATT (Open Access Transmission Tariff).

 

    Customer owned – electrical service, bldg. transformers and associated switchgear under – Long Sault O&M Agreement – to be operated and maintained by Long Sault

 

    Long Sault to present – T&M rates and shall present a three (3) year expense and capital budget to Arconic by June 30 each year.

Triggers for termination by each party:

After 3 years, Arconic will be able to bid the O&M Service on its high voltage equipment.

 

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Special Terms:

 

    Any capital improvement to the asset that becomes necessary will be presented by Long Sault to Arconic for approval.

 

    Improvements to Long Sault Distribution Equipment that benefit Arconic (i.e. Arc Flash hazard reductions) – will be a mutually agreed upon shared expenditure.

Access Rights:

 

    Access to all Long Sault equipment by Electrical T&D right of way Easements. Prior notification to site owner for normally scheduled or emergency access by contact.

 

    Normally Scheduled or emergency access to Long Sault Customer / Arconic owned equipment via O&M Agreement and also by contacting.

 

    Otherwise process to obtain consent as follows:

 

    Contact:

Contact – Arconic:

Contact – Long Sault:

Supporting Information

 

  1. Sketch PS-203441-JM

 

  2. O&M Agreement

 

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EXHIBIT G

NYSDEC SPDES Permit Administration

Provided by:             Arconic

Frequency Provided:         Work days M-F

Cost:

2015     Alcoa (79%) $414,354

             Arconic (21%) $110,145

2017     Alcoa (79%) $355,500

             Arconic (21%) $94,500

Measurement method:

See attached Calculation Sheet. Includes all costs to administer the SPDES program including but not limited to sampling, analytical, outside fees, and Arconic administration of the monthly Discharge Monitoring Reports (DMRs).

Billing method:

 

    Calculated annually by June 30, effective January 1

 

    Billed Monthly

 

    Reset annually based on techniques to include but limited to issues such as (a) rolling average of previous 36 months actual charges or (b) known significant increase cost e.g. new SPDES Permit. Detail of charges must be provided by Arconic to Alcoa to verify included costs.

Description/Process/Procedure:

Arconic will furnish all materials, labor, supervision, employee training, licenses, notifications, tools, unloading, loading, hauling, taxes, insurance, and all other things necessary (unless otherwise noted) to sample, analyze and complete DMR’s for the site unless otherwise noted.

This SPDES Exhibit begins where the outfall infrastructure starts, and the wastewater pipe or conveyance ends. Wastewater piping, conveyance and treatment is covered in Exhibit D- Wastewater Treatment

Alcoa is responsible for all discharges which originate from their boundary site and shall adhere to the requirements sighted in the Pre-Treatment Permit attached to this Exhibit and thereby included in the Lease Agreement.

Location of Services Provided

Water is discharged from the site, via seven external outfalls, pursuant to SPDES Permit #NY-0001732, which was issued by the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC) on February 14, 2006 and expires on February 28, 2012. Permitted outfall locations are depicted on the SPDES monitoring map. The Outfall Summary Table below identifies the types of waters discharged and receiving waters for each outfall. See also Dwg PS-203564-JM.

 

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Duties and Responsibilities of Each Party

Most Dependent User – Arconic is determined to be the “Most Dependent User” (MDU) and as such is responsible for the most critical aspects of SPDES program. As contributer to this system, Alcoa is subject to the terms of the lease and this exhibit with the goal of overall site compliance.

Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Cleaning & Repairs – New Alcoa will be responsible for operation and maintenance, (includes troubleshooting, cleaning and repairs) on all outfalls on their side of the lease boundary. This includes Outfalls 003, 03A, 008 and 01E. Arconic will be responsible for the remaining outfalls. See attached sketch PS-203685-JM.

System Monitoring – Arconic will be responsible for monitoring the overall systems. Alcoa will be responsible for monitoring in accordance with the Pre-Treatment Permit (attached). New Alcoa will notify Arconic of any suspected problems with Outfalls, water quality, or anything affecting compliance with Arconic SPDES permit.

Notification, Sampling and Reporting – Arconic will be responsible for all notification, sampling and reporting as per the requirements of the NYSDEC for all parts of the SPDES process.

Other Work – Alcoa will be responsible for other work, not specifically identified, as required to maintain their outfalls in compliance with the NYSDEC SPDES permit and pre-Treatment agreement. Arconic will be responsible for other work, not specifically identified, as required to maintain compliance with the NYSDEC SPDES permit.

Failure to Perform – As landlord, SPDES permit holder and SPDES MDU, if Arconic needs to conduct any work on Alcoa outfall equipment, it may do so and bill back Alcoa.

Safety – Arconic will present New Alcoa with a Safe Work Plan with approval required prior to the execution of any work inside their lease boundary

Capital or Expense Cost Share

 

    Project expenses or capital eligible for cost sharing by Arconic < $50,000 will be rolled into the rolling 3 year cost averaging when this is re-calculated every June 30. Expenses or capital that are eligible for cost sharing spent by Arconic > $50,000 will be shared based on the % split determined by the measurement method above. Timing of payment is to be worked out between Alcoa and Arconic, limited to no longer than 3 years.

 

    Arconic assets eligible for cost sharing include outfall equipment (outfall, flume, sampling equipment, measurement devices, etc.) that serve both Arconic and Alcoa wastewaters, and may include but not be limited to all outfalls EXCEPT Outfall 01G and 01H.

 

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    Alcoa expense and capital for their outfall equipment on their side of lease line are not eligible for cost share and must be paid as a lease-hold item. This includes but is not limited to Outfall 003, 03A, 008 and 01E.

 

    Alcoa shall present a three (3) year expense and capital budget to Arconic by June 30 each year. Failure of Alcoa to perform these duties such that it results in a non-compliance or fine to Arconic will result in pass through of fine to Alcoa, and possibly additional damages related to non-compliance or degraded public image.

 

    Arconic shall present a three (3) year expense and capital budget to Alcoa by June 30 each year in accordance with Billing Method noted above such that billing rates can be verified.

 

    For emergency or unplanned capital or expenses greater than $50,000, Arconic is to present the proposal to Alcoa for mutual agreement on scope, payment and timing. If proposal cannot be agreed, Arconic may proceed with needed expense or capital project and submit cost to Alcoa for reimbursement

 

    As MDU, Arconic reserves the right to conduct emergency repairs on any Alcoa outfall asset at any time and bill back Alcoa.

Triggers for termination by each party: (NA)

Special Terms:

Access Rights:

Arconic personnel have access to the following equipment on Alcoa side of lease line: Outfall 003, 03A, conveyance from 03A to 003, Outfall 008, Outfall 01E. Access requires an up to date Safe Work Plan. As long as Safe Work Plan is up to date and followed, no other notification is required. Access to other areas requires contacting Alcoa personnel below. Access to other areas for purposes of administrating the SPDES program shall not be unreasonably denied by Alcoa.

Contact – Arconic:

Contact – Alcoa:

Supporting Information:

 

  2. Calculation Sheet

 

  3. Sketch PS-203685-JM

 

  4. Pre-Treatment Permit

 

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OUTFALL SUMMARY TABLE

 

Outfall    Description of Effluents   

Receiving

Water

001    Non-Contact Cooling Water, Storm Water Runoff and effluents from outfalls 01D-CITF-Area III Impoundment    Grasse River
01B    Oily Wastewater Treatment System Effluent    Outfall 01D
GRL    General Refuse Landfill Wastewater Treatment System Effluent and 01D effluent    Outfall 01D
01D    Sewage, Sanitary lagoon, Non-Contact Cooling Water, Storm Water Runoff and 01F, 01B    Outfall 001
01E    Direct Chill and Rod Casting Contact Cooling Water    Outfall 001
01F    Cyanide/Fluoride Treatment System Effluent    Outfall 01D
01G    Rolling with Emulsions Solution Heat Treat Wastewater    Outfall 001
01H    Extrusion: Core and Solution Heat Treat Wastewater    Outfall 001
01I    60 Acre Lagoon    Outfall 001
003    Storm Water Ru8noff and 03A Effluent    Power Canal
03A    Area III Contaminated Groundwater    Outfall 003
004    Non-Contact Cooling Water and Storm Water Runoff    Grasse River
007    Storm Water Runoff    Grasse River
008    Storm Water Runoff    Robinson Creek

Area III

Impoundment

   Non-Contact Cooling Water, Storm Water Runoff    CITF-001

 

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SUMMARY OF WATER TREATMENT SYSTEMS

 

Treatment
System
   Description
Outfall01D
Treatment
System
   Treats the effluent from outfalls 01F and 01B, leachate from the General Refuse Landfill/Landfill Annex leachate collection systems and sanitary wastewater from all three production areas of the facility. The system components include an oxidation tank, gravity separator, two sand filters, four carbon columns, aeration tanks, clarifiers, a filter press, and ancillary equipment. Effluent from this system is discharged from the site via outfall 001.
Cyanide
Pretreatment
System
   Collects and treats wastewaters from cyanide-contaminated remediation sites. These sites include Potlining Pile A, Potlining Pile I, and the Secure Landfill. The system consists of an equalization tank, two reaction tanks, a flash mix/flocculation tank, a thickener, and ancillary equipment. Effluent from this system is discharged to the 01D Treatment System.
Outfall 01B
Treatment
System
   Used intermittently to treat oily waters from plant sites The 01B ultrafiltration/carbon effluent is routed through two mixed media filters and two 10,000 pound granular, activated carbon absorbers for final polishing prior to discharge to the Grasse River via Outfall 001.
Outfall 004
Treatment
System
   Treats the storm water collected by the roof drains and catch basins in Area I plus water from the 005 Impoundment. The system consists of an oil/water separator preceding five dual media filters and four granular activated carbon units. The effluent from this system is discharged to the Grasse River via Outfall 004. Massena has developed an Outfalls 004 and 005 Treatment System Operations and Maintenance Manual that includes the information necessary to operate and maintain the system.
Ingot
Treatment
System
   Collects and treats direct chill casting process waters from ingot casting and continuous casting operations. The system consists of two settling tanks, two API oil/water separators, chemical feed systems and a clarifier. Effluent from this system discharges to Outfall 001 (Grasse River).
Central
Impoundment
Treatment
System
   Collects and treats Non-contact cooling waters, storm water runoff, boiler blowdown, demineralized regeneration, ground water, and internal outfalls 01G and 01H. The system consists of settling basins, Dual media sand filtration and carbon adsorption.

 

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EXHIBIT H

Waste Services

Provided by:             Arconic

Frequency Provided:         Days

Cost:

2015     Alcoa (60%) $256,095

             Arconic (30%) $170,730

2017     Alcoa (60%) $225,524

             Arconic (30%) $150,350

Measurement method:

Distribution of costs comes from an accurate accounting of vac truck, drum and roll-off services. See attached Calculation Sheet.

Billing method:

 

    Calculated annually by June 30, effective January 1

 

    Billed Monthly

 

    Reset annually based on method(s) including but not limited to a rolling average of previous 36 months actual charges. Future costs may also be considered such as changes in regulations. Detail of charges must be provided by Arconic to Alcoa to verify included costs.

Description/Process/Procedure:

Arconic will furnish all materials, labor, supervision, employee training, licenses, notifications, tools, unloading, loading, hauling, taxes, insurance, and all other things necessary (unless otherwise noted) to pick up (as required), handle and load waste onsite.

Location of Services Provided

There are several agreed upon pickup locations across the plant site. Waste is brought to B79c where is processed for loading and shipment.

Duties and Responsibilities of Each Party

Most Dependent User —Arconic is determined to be the “Most Dependent User” (MDU) and as such is responsible for the most critical aspects of the waste management program. As contributer to this system, Alcoa is subject to the terms of the lease and this exhibit with the goal of overall site compliance.

Maintenance, Troubleshooting, Cleaning & Repairs – Arconic will be responsible for mobile equipment associated with waste pickup (e.g. vac truck) and overall maintenance and operation of the Bldg 79c waste handling building. New Alcoa will be responsible for operation and maintenance, (includes troubleshooting, cleaning and repairs) on all pickup points their side of the lease boundary.

 

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Except for limited cases as agreed to by Arconic, Alcoa will furnish their own hazardous waste drums, PPE, and expertise for management of containers.

Notification, Sampling and Reporting – Arconic will be responsible for compliance on their operations including container management, manifesting, etc. Alcoa will be responsible for compliance on their operations including container management, manifesting, etc.

Other Work – Arconic will be responsible for other work, not specifically identified, as required to maintain compliance with hazardous and solid waste regulations on their waste, including any waste that may become inadvertently comingled with Alcoa waste. Alcoa will be responsible for other work, not specifically identified, as required to maintain compliance with hazardous and solid waste regulations on their waste, including any waste that may become inadvertently comingled with Arconic waste.

Failure to Perform —As landlord, and entity responsible for waste compliance in Building 79c, should Arconic spot any problems with Alcoa waste handling it may correct the issue and bill back Alcoa.

Safety –Arconic will present New Alcoa with a Safe Work Plan or SSOP with approval required prior pickup of any Alcoa waste.

Capital or Expense Cost Share

 

    Project expenses or capital eligible for cost sharing by Arconic < $50,000 will be rolled into the rolling 3 year cost averaging when this is re-calculated every June 30. Expenses or capital that are eligible for cost sharing spent by Arconic > $50,000 will be shared based on the % split determined by the measurement method above. Timing of payment is to be worked out between Alcoa and Arconic, limited to no longer than 3 years.

 

    Arconic assets eligible for cost sharing include any waste assets that serve both Alcoa and Arconic waste including but not limited to mobile equipment, loading docks, common floor space in B79c, etc. Percentage of split will depend on split in service. For example if an Alcoa designated tank must be replaced, that capital cost would go 100% to Alcoa. A loading dock that serves both companies may be proportioned by the number of drums shipped by each company from that dock.

 

    Alcoa expenses and capital for their equipment on their side of lease line that exclusively serves them are not eligible for cost share and must be paid as a lease-hold item.

 

    Arconic shall present a three (3) year expense and capital budget to Alcoa by June 30 each year. Failure of Arconic to perform these duties such that it results in a non-compliance or fine to Alcoa will result in pass through of fine to Arconic, and possibly additional damages related to non-compliance or degraded public image.

 

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    For emergency or unplanned capital or expenses greater than $50,000, Arconic is to present the proposal to Alcoa for mutual agreement on scope, payment and timing. If proposal cannot be agreed, Arconic may proceed with needed expense or capital project and submit cost to Alcoa for reimbursement

 

    As MDU, Arconic reserves the right to conduct emergency repairs on any Alcoa waste asset at any time and bill back Alcoa.

Triggers for termination by each party: (NA)

Special Terms:

Access Rights:

To ensure separation of companies, Alcoa personnel will not have a desk and permanent space in Bldg 79c. Instead they will manage their wastes there via a third party. Alcoa salaried personnel may access B79c frequently, including daily, to monitor their waste management. An approved Safe Work Plan or SSOP must be completed before access. Whether Alcoa salaried personnel need to contact someone prior to entering 79c is by mutual agreement of Alcoa and Arconic. Access to Bldg 79c for purposes of managing any aspect of the Alcoa waste program shall not be unreasonably denied by Arconic.

Contact – Arconic:

Contact – Alcoa:

Supporting Information:

 

  5. Calculation Sheet

 

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EXHIBIT I

Property Tax

Provided by:             Arconic

Frequency Provided:         Annually

Cost 2015-2016:         $1,790,500

2016     Alcoa (72%) $1,288,800

             Arconic (28%) $501,700

2017     Alcoa (72%) Arconic (28%)

Measurement method:

2017 taxes will be based on the same proportion as in 2016, with 72% of invoiced property taxes to be paid by Alcoa and 28% of invoiced property taxes to be paid by Arconic.

See attached apportionment of properties. Easement fee for power transmission and unnamed tributary (UNT) utility based on industry standards.

Billing method:

 

    Calculated annually based on invoices from the Town of Massena, Village of Massena, and St. Lawrence County, effective January 1

 

    Reset annually based on prior years tax rate, changes in assessment, and any changes to property ownership or use.

Description/Process/Procedure:

Within 12 months from the Effective Date of the Lease, Alcoa and Arconic will work together to prepare for, file, and process a Property Tax Reassessment request to the taxing bodies, based on a current appraisal of the value of land and improvements on the Land Leased Premises and the Lessor’s Remaining Property. The process will have as its goal to correct the current assessed values to today’s actual values as well as to identify those assets and values specifically related to each party, so that separate and accurate tax bills can be issued.

If, at the date that is 12 months after the Effective Date, this reassessment process has not been diligently pursued by Arconic, it shall become responsible for 50% of the total taxes invoiced by the taxing bodies.

Tax bills currently paid by Arconic corporate office. In 2017 total tax bill will come to same Arconic Corp. office, 100 Isabella St. Arconic to bill Alcoa as a net Pass Through Cost.

Location of Services Provided

See associated tax parcel apportionment map.

Triggers for termination by each party: (NA)

 

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Special Terms: (NA)

Access Rights: N/A

Contact – Arconic: Kevin Kitzman

Contact – Alcoa: Maureen Ford

Supporting Information:

 

  6. Tax Apportionment Map

 

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EXHIBIT L

Petroleum & Chemical Bulk Storage (PBS, CBS) Licenses and Spills

Provided by:             Arconic and/or Alcoa

Frequency Provided :     24/7

Cost: No shared costs. Minor administrative cost for Arconic to maintain the Petroleum and Chemical Bulk Storage licenses as landowner is covered by land lease payment.

Measurement method: NA

Billing method: NA

Description/Process/Procedure:

PBS & CBS Licenses

By regulation, the owner of the property – Arconic—must hold the license to store petroleum and chemical products. As such, Arconic is responsible for regulatory requirements associated with the landowner. However the asset owner – Alcoa—is listed on the permit as the operator (for their tanks). As required by this lease, the operator of the asset must operate and maintain those assets (e.g. tanks, piping, etc) in compliance with said license and all regulations and Lessor (Arconic) Rules and Regulations. Additionally, the asset owner is responsible for all costs associated with operation and maintenance of their petroleum and chemical bulk storage assets.

Spills

Reporting to Outside Agencies

Each company reports to the regulatory agencies their own spills based on the lease line . This includes new spills (e.g. a truck spill) or and old spill (e.g. oil in soil uncovered during excavation). If the truck/mobile equipment is destined for Alcoa, and spills on Arconic property, then Arconic reports. If the mobile equipment is destined for Arconic and spills on Alcoa property, then Alcoa reports. Thus spills from mobile equipment is reported based on the lease line, even if the mobile equipment is serving one or both companies. Same, for example, if an Alcoa owned truck is on the Arconic side (e.g. accessing their natural gas line via separate easement and access agreement). If the spill occurs on the Arconic side, then Arconic reports.

Current Site Rules and Regulations require individuals report all spills to the Guards. Thus third party guards may be the ones determining which side of the least line the spill is. Guards take the information and contact the applicable company environmental representative for outside reporting to regulatory agencies.

 

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Cleanup and Payment

After the obligation to report a spill to outside regulatory agency is complete, environmental representatives from each company must agree on which company cleans up and which pays. Generally the same company that cleans should pay, and generally the location of the spill in relation to the lease line will dictate which company cleans and pays. There may be some exceptions, as agreed to by the environmental representatives, including but not limited to, for example, a truck headed for Alcoa that spills on the Arconic side should be cleaned up and paid for by Alcoa. Another example is oil in soil is found on the Alcoa side of the lease line, but the preponderance of evidence points to past downstream activities being the cause, then the designated environmental representatives may decide that Arconic should lead cleanup and pay.

Completion of Cleanup and Recordkeeping.

As landlord, if spill is not cleaned up properly or at all, then Arconic must step in and complete cleanup. Arconic may charge Alcoa based on the principles expressed in the Lease and this exhibit. Finally, a copy of all records for all spills MUST be given to Arconic for historical purposes.

Location of Services Provided —varies

Triggers for termination by each party: (NA)

Special Terms:

Access Rights:

Access rights are allowed as agreed by the environmental representatives. Access must conform to the master Lease.

Contact – Arconic:

Contact – Alcoa:

Supporting Information:

 

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EXHIBIT M

Shared Roads

Provided by:             Arconic and/or Alcoa

Frequency Provided:     Work days M-F

Cost: As Required

Measurement method:

As required, either Alcoa or Arconic may present to the other company a proposal to split the cost of a shared access road. This only applies to costs over $50,000.

Billing method:

 

    Calculated annually by June 30, effective January 1

 

    Billed as agreed

Description/Process/Procedure:

Either Alcoa or Arconic may present to the other company a proposal to split the cost of a shared access road. This proposal must come during the budgeting process. This only applies to costs over $50,000.

Location of Services Provided—varies

Triggers for termination by each party: (NA)

Special Terms:

Access Rights:

Access rights are as agreed to during negotiations on scope of work, timing and costs. Access must conform to the master Lease.

Contact – Arconic:

Contact – Alcoa:

Supporting Information:

 

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EXHIBIT N

Truck Scale

Provided by:             Arconic and/or Alcoa

Frequency Provided:         Work days M-F

Cost: NA

Measurement method: NA

Billing method: NA

Description/Process/Procedure:

During the separation summits of April 2016 it was decided that based on low overall utilization rate, it did make sense to duplicate the truck scale. The truck scale is located on the Arconic side of the lease line. The most frequent and hence Most Dependent User (MDU) is New Alcoa and they own the scale. It is operated by a third party (currently Fastenal) and maintained by a third party (currently Precision Scale). All costs (including all capital costs) associated with the Truck Scale are paid by Alcoa.

For logistical reasons Arconic supplies a small amount of power and small amount of compressed air (for vortex cooling in the summer). Arconic will also plow the area in the winter. For these services Alcoa agrees that Arconic trucks may use the scale, at no charge, at a ratio not to exceed 1 per 10 trucks over a quarterly period. If that ratio is exceeded then both parties may negotiate in good faith an alternative cost arrangement.

Location of Services Provided—varies

Triggers for termination by each party: Should the ratio of truck usage increase to over 1:10 Arconic:Alcoa on a quarterly basis, then either party may request a change in this agreement.

Special Terms:

Access Rights:

From time to time Alcoa personnel may need to access the scale including but not limited to clearing ice and snow missed by the Arconic trucks. Access requires an up to date Safe Work Plan/SSOP. As long as Safe Work Plan/SSOP is up to date and followed, no other notification is required. Access to the truck scale shall not be unreasonably denied by Alcoa.

 

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Contact – Arconic:

Contact – Alcoa:

Supporting Information:

 

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Exhibit 2.11

English Translation of Lease Agreement

Fusina Lease and Operations Agreement

Lease Agreement

BETWEEN

“Alcoa Servizi S.r.l.”, with its registered office in Milan, piazza Giuseppe Missori n. 2, share capital 5,000,000 Euros, entirely paid-up, registration number in the Company Register of Milan and taxpayer identification number: 00859860157, registered in the Economic Administrative Register of Milan under No. 744688, in the person indicated in the authentication (hereinafter, for the sake of brevity, referred to as the “Lessor”)

- on the one hand -

AND

“Fusina Rolling S.r.l.”, with its registered office in Milan, piazza Giuseppe Missori n.2, share capital 1,000,000.00 Euros, entirely paid-up, registration number in the Company Register of Milan and taxpayer identification number: 09391220960, registered in the Economic Administrative Register of Milan under No. 2087178, in the person indicated in the authentication (hereinafter, for the sake of brevity, referred to as the “Lessee”)

- on the other hand -

 

Art. 1)   By way of this agreement the Lessor leases to The Lessee, that accepts, the following portions of properties in the Municipality of Venice, City Malcontenta , Via Elettronica n . 31 , consisting in the rolling mill plant (for the production of rolled aluminum products) and foundry—primary ( for the secondary aluminum production ), with the exclusion of the command area on Fg.193 mapp.19 sub.2—as well as of the specified portions in the maps, as well as buildings and equipment accessories and related pertaining areas (the “Building”) all identified the Cadastre of the City of Venice as follows :

[Translation Note – the rest of this Art 1 is the property description in Italian that describes the parcels that make up the approximately 288,400 square meters of leased land for the rolling operation.]

Laminatoio ** Foglio 193 (centonovantatre), mappale 29 (ventinove) graffato con Foglio 193 (centonovantatre), mappale 38 (trentotto) e con Foglio 193 (centonovantatre), mappale 144 (centoquarantaquattro) subalterno 1 (uno) e con Foglio 193 (centonovantatre), mappale 160


(centosessanta) e con Foglio 193 (centonovantatre), mappale 499 (quattrocentonovantanove) e con Foglio 193 (centonovantatre), mappale 501 (cinquecentouno), subalterno 1 (uno) e con Foglio 193 (centonovantatre), mappale 848 (ottocentoquarantotto), via Elettronica n.31, Piano: S1-T-1, Zona censuaria 9, Categoria D/1, Rendita catastale euro 295.724,00 (Classamento e rendita proposti ex D.M.701/94); ** Foglio 193 (centonovantatre), mappale 501 (cinquecentouno), subalterno 2 (due), Categoria F/1 (area urbana), mq.1568, via Elettronica n. 31, piano T. Fonderia-Primario ** Foglio 193 (centonovantatre), mappale 19 (diciannove), subalterno 2 (due) graffato con 1 mappale 39 (trentanove) subalterno 1 (uno) e con Foglio 193 (centonovantatre), mappale 206 (duecentosei), via Elettronica n.33, piano: S1-T-1-2-3-4, Zona censuaria 9, Categoria D/1, Rendita catastale euro 499.172,00, ** Foglio 193 (centonovantatre), mappale 39 (trentanove), subalterno 2 (due), Zona censuaria 9, via Elettronica n.33, piano T, Categoria D/1, Rendita catastale euro 1.370,00, ed al Catasto Terreni come segue: * Foglio 193 (centonovantatre), mappale 501 (cinquecentouno), ente urbano, ha 9.36.15, in partita 1, * Foglio 193 (centonovantatre), mappale 19 (diciannove), ente urbano, ha 42.64.12, in partita 1, * Foglio 193 (centonovantatre), mappale 39 (trentanove), ente urbano, ha 1.03.40, in partita 1, * Foglio 193 (centonovantatre), mappale 206 (duecentosei), ente urbano, ha 0.77.90, in partita 1, * Foglio 193 (centonovantatre), mappale 29 (ventinove), ente urbano, ha 0.07.10, in partita 1, * Foglio 193 (centonovantatre), mappale 38 (trentotto), ente urbano, ha 0.49.90, in partita 1, * Foglio 193 (centonovantatre), mappale 144 (centoquarantaquattro), ente urbano, ha 1.62.10, in partita 1, * Foglio 193 (centonovantatre), mappale 160 (centosessanta), ente urbano, ha 0.11.70, in partita 1, * Foglio 193 (centonovantatre), mappale 499 (quattrocentonovantanove), ente urbano, ha 6.88.75, in partita 1, * Foglio 193 (centonovantatre), mappale 848 (ottocentoquarantotto), ente urbano, ha 0.72.30, in partita 1. Confini dell’intero compendio immobiliare (laminatoio, primario e accessorio) da nord verso sud in senso orario: altro foglio—mappali 233, 322, 317, 307, 312, 294, 346, 341, 282, 303, 280, 300, 339, 351, 337, 361, 332, 330, 328, 887, 890, 1108, 1107, 1106, 1112, 1111, 1110, 1109, 1001, 1100, 1099, 951, 1097, 1096, 1095, 1094, 1093, 1092, 1091, 1090, 1089, 1088, 1087, 1086, 1085, 1084, 1083, 1082, 1081, 1080, 1079, 1078, 1077, 1076, 879, 891, 892, 548, 550, 357, 546, 297, 274, 293, 553,551 e 552—altro foglio. L’Immobile è rappresentato: * quanto al Laminatoio in una planimetria composta da 16 schede , * quanto alla Fonderia-Primario in due planimetrie composte quanto al mapp.39/sub.2 da scheda unica e quanto al mapp.19/sub.2 da 42 schede delle quali le schede n.1-2-5-8-15 e da 20 a 40 ambo incluse rappresentano porzioni non oggetto della presente locazione così come è esclusa dalla locazione la zona comandi della pesa insistente sul Fg.193 mapp.19 sub.2 (piccola porzione rappresentata nella scheda 3) , planimetrie al presente

 

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allegate quale Allegato “A” in unico fascicolo per formare integrante del presente contratto unitamente alla Planimetria Generale Individuazione Fabbricati ed alle visure catastali.

represented in the plans annexed hereto under letter “A” that form an integral part of this act.

 

Art. 2)   The lease has a duration of 20 (twenty) years from August 1 st , 2016 to July 31 st , 2036. The agreement may be renewed for an additional ten years on request from the Lessee, provided that the renewal request is received by the Lessor at least 12 months prior to the original expiry and/or the subsequent renewal. It is understood that the Lessee may in no event modify the type of use of the property, as the lease is stipulated solely to allow the Lessee, who commits on this, to carry out mill and casthouse activities. The parties agree that the present agreement supersedes the previous lease agreement signed on October 1 st , 2001, n. 3485 Agenzia delle Entrate di Monza 1 on May 16, 2002, between the Lessor and Alcoa Trasformazioni s.r.l. that has been replaced by Fusina Rolling s.r.l. according to article 36 of law 392/78.

 

Art. 3)   The annual rental fee for the lease is set at 720.000 Euros, to be paid, at the domicile of the Lessor, in deferred monthly installments of 60.000 Euros plus VAT, as indicated in more detail in Art. 12 below. The rental fee will be subject to annual adjustment according to the inflation index published by ISTAT (the Italian Statistical Institute), at the rate of 75% of that index as provided for by Art. 32 of Law 392/1978.

 

Art. 4)   The buildings described above are leased with the structures, appurtenances and technical systems located in the same and in the areas connected to the building and that are also covered by this agreement, as well as all of the structures, facilities, infrastructures and subservices indicated in Annex B that are located on the property of the Lessor including outside of the leased areas but that serve the area subject to the lease. As a consequence the Lessor undertakes to maintain in function for the entire duration of this lease those structures, facilities, infrastructures and subservices located on areas it owns outside the areas covered by the lease without obligation of maintenance. The Lessor is also granted the right to use the objects indicated in Annex C .

The Lessor shall also carry out, at its own responsibility and expense, the works indicated in Annex D , and the Lessee shall carry out, at its own responsibility and expense, the works and activities indicated in Annex E . In relation to the works indicated in Annex E , the Lessor may carry out in favor of the Lessee activities of EPCM (Engineering, Procurement and Construction Management) if requested by the latter. Any such additional activities to be carried out by the Lessor shall be governed by a separate agreement. The right to lease the areas and the buildings and the related

 

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appurtenances is granted to the Lessee with the only purpose to allow the latter to conduct its business in the Plant where it exercises its productive activities (mill and casthouse). The Lessee commits himself to continue to run the mentioned productive activities for the entire duration of this agreement. The renewal of the lease shall be granted provided that a) the productive activities on the site (operation of mill and casthouse) are still operating at the time of application for renewal, and b) the latter is in full compliance with this agreement.

 

Art. 5)   For the duration of the lease, all costs related to ordinary and extraordinary management and maintenance of buildings, appurtenances, roads, structures and all infrastructure transferred, or used in whole or in part by Lessee, shall be borne entirely by the Lessee. With reference to structures and infrastructures used in part by the Lessee and in part by the Lessor, the related expenses shall be borne by the parties proportionate to the percentage of use, as will be better defined in a separate agreement.

 

Art. 6)   The lease will automatically terminate as per art. 1456 of the Civil Code even before the expiry of the agreement in the case of Total Closure of the activities as defined in Art. 7, even if the demolition and reclamation works of buildings, structures and existing systems, and the soil and subsoil below the buildings as provided for by Art. 8 below, have not been concluded yet. In this case, the Lessee shall continue to occupy the area for an additional period (the so called “ Extension Period ”), save a contrary decision of the Lessor, as necessary for the completion of the cited demolition and reclamation works, save the obligation to continue to pay the rent pursuant to Art. 1591 of the Civil Code and the right of the Lessor to request damages due to the delay in return. In any case, during the Extension Period, the Lessor shall have the right to demand immediate return of the subject of the lease at any time. In that case, the Lessor shall have the right to complete the demolition and reclamation works, charging the Lessee for the related costs, except for the right to claim for any additional damage. The foregoing shall apply also in the case in which the closure regards only some of the parts of the Plant (and therefore is limited to the mill or to the casthouse, the so-called “ Partial Closure ”), limited to buildings and areas subject to termination of the activity. In that case the lease will continue only for the part of the property not affected by the Partial Closing, upon stipulation of a new lease agreement. The intention to undertake the Total Closure or the Partial Closure must be communicated by the Lessee to the Lessor one year in advance.

 

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Art. 7)   The Closure and/or Partial Closure shall be considered causes for the termination of the agreement as per art. 1456 of the Civil Code to be enforced by the Lessor. Total Closure and/or Partial Closure shall be deemed as intervened in the case of: i) failure to request renewal of concessions, such as regarding state property, that are indispensible for the exercise of the activity; ii) expiry not followed by renewal of the authorizations necessary for the exercise of the activity; iii) after five years from the effective termination of production of the mill and/or casthouse, securely and seamlessly intervened. In case of Total Closure not attributable to the Lessee, Lessor shall be entitled to terminate this agreement. In case of Partial Closure not attributable to the Lessee the Lessor shall be entitled to terminate this agreement with reference to the part of the plant where the activity is ceased, and the parties shall modify this agreement accordingly or shall stipulate a new agreement for the part of the plant still operated.

 

Art. 8)   By the deadline provided above for the termination of the lease, or in the three years following the Total Closure or Partial Closure of the activity, and in any event prior to the return of leased assets, the Lessee shall, unless otherwise decided by the Lessor and/or their successors in title, i) Reclaim and demolish , at its own expense, the buildings, systems and structures located on the leased areas and the subsoil, at its own responsibility and expense, according to a plan that must be approved in advance by the Lessor and the competent bodies. The demolition shall affect the parts both elevated and in contact with the ground and shall include the removal from the site of any material and waste; ii) Carry out, at its own expense, the reclamation as defined by article 240 of Legislative Decree No. 152/2006, of the soil and subsoil below the buildings and the leased areas according to the laws which are applicable at the time of termination of the lease and regardless of any supervening changes in law. Reclamation shall be deemed completed upon release of the certification of completed reclamation. The reclamation shall be carried out according to the industrial and commercial use of the site. The leased areas, unless otherwise prescribed by the Lessor and/or its successors in title, shall be returned to the Lessor at the end of reclamation of the soil and subsoil and after the anticipated demolitions, free of structures, waste, people or objects related to the mill and the casthouse and in general to the Lessee’s activities. The above shall apply also in the case of Partial Closure, limited to buildings and areas subject to the cessation of the activities.

 

Art. 9)   For the period necessary to build the new buildings and plants as listed below, to substitute those currently used, currently estimated as no more than 9 months following the execution of this agreement, the Lessee shall maintain the temporary right to use under gratuitous loan the following structures, with the obligation to perform ordinary and extraordinary maintenance and cover operating expenses, subject to prior written authorization from the Lessor which shall consent to the possible interventions:

 

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    Canteen based in the primary sector

 

    Changing room based in the primary sector

 

    Office rooms (to be agreed) based in the primary sector

 

    Vehicle weighing based in the primary sector

 

    Outdoor Parking based in the primary sector

 

    Pedestrian access and lodge based in the primary sector

 

    Building located in the primary area, east of the casthouse

 

Art. 10)   The lease may not be sublet or assigned; therefore the lease may be transferred to third parties only together with the current production (business or business unit) carried out in the areas subject to this lease, provided that the third party gives adequate an financial guarantee, as approved by the Lessor, with respect to the payment of the rental fees and with respect to coverage of the costs for the demolition of buildings and reclamation of the soil and subsoil as of the entire or partial termination of the lease. The violation of this clause shall give the Lessor the right to terminate the lease pursuant to Art. 1456 of the Civil Code.

 

Art. 11)   The Parties undertake not to introduce any changes in usage or modification of the approved use of the properties that may have a negative impact on the activities of the other party and on the enjoyment of their properties.

 

Art. 12)   In the case that the Lessor intends to dispose of the property of the soil and subsoil before the expiry of the lease for any reason, the Lessee shall be informed in advance in order that it can also formulate a purchase offer, without however having any right of first refusal. The parties mutually undertake not to eliminate services, facilities or infrastructure of common use without a prior agreement. The Lessee can execute on all the leased assets all the improvements and additions which it considers useful or appropriate, provided they do not create additional burdens or costs for the Lessor and do not have an adverse environmental impact. All the improvements and additions made by the Lessee, authorized or not by the Lessor, shall remain definitively acquired by the Lessor without the payment of any compensation and/or reimbursement to the Lessee, in derogation of the provisions of Arts. 1592 and 1593 of the Civil Code, without prejudice to the Lessor’s right to request restoration of the previous condition of the premises at the responsibility and expense of the Lessee.

 

Art. 13)

  The parties shall negotiate in good faith a separate agreement that will govern in more detail the use of the common services, facilities and infrastructure, the definition of an annual budget for the same, the ways in which the parties themselves will have to deal with the Authorities and the competent bodies. Notwithstanding the fact that each party is solely responsible for

 

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  obtaining authorizations and permits related to its activities, the parties undertake to provide mutual cooperation for obtaining permits, licenses and authorizations for the obtaining of which the involvement of the other party becomes necessary. The Lessor shall always have right of access at any time to the leased areas, even in order to verify their condition, upon request with reasonable notice.

 

Art. 14)   The Lessee undertakes to construct at its own responsibility and expense a sewer system complying with legislation and regulations and local rules for the collection of rain water and water from the casthouse process so as to become independent with respect to the current sewer system for rainwater serving principally the areas not leased. The Lessee undertakes to initiate and complete the works in the shortest time technically possible after the communication from the competent bodies of the new point where those works are to discharge the water collected.

 

Art. 15)   The Lessee shall allow the Lessor and any future owners of the area facing the leased area to draw industrial water from its own distribution network according to the quantities and methods that shall be agreed in a separate and specific agreement, stated that the Lessor’s drawing rights shall not be denied. The works that will be necessary to draw the industrial water shall be under the responsibility and burden of the Lessor or the future owners. The costs of operation and maintenance of the works and systems for drawing and distributing industrial water that are specifically for the use of the Lessor or of potential new owners shall be under the responsibility and expense of the same.

 

Art. 16)   If the Lessee intends to use the currently existing railway infrastructure within the leased areas, it shall carry out at its own responsibility and expense every action and the works for adaptation, upgrading and maintenance. Where necessary, the Lessee shall sign at its own expense and responsibility appropriate service contracts with the Authority competent for railway interchange (the so called “Ente Raccordo Ferroviario”) or with other competent bodies. The Lessee shall allow the Lessor and any future owners of the area owned by the Lessor and not covered by this agreement, to use said infrastructure in accordance with arrangements to be agreed on in a specific separate agreement, stated that the right of use of the Lessor or any future owners shall not be denied. It is in any case agreed that the Lessee shall provide the Lessor with electricity and drinking water until the latter has its own autonomous supply and distribution systems. It is in any case agreed that the Lessee shall provide for free the Lessor’s contractors with drinking and industrial water. The supplies will be provided based on the methods and quantities that shall be agreed in a separate and specific agreement.

 

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Art 17)   Without prejudice to the reclamation obligation for the Lessee under Article 8 above, the Lessee acknowledges and agrees that the Lessor may carry out on the leased areas the environmental interventions authorized by the attached Directorial decree of June 5, 2014—Ref. n. 5036/TRI/DI/B of the General Manager of the General Management for the Protection of Land and Water Resources of the Ministry of Environment regarding the site of National Interest (aka SIN) of Venice Porto Marghera, with which the “Remediation Operating Process unitary document” was approved pursuant to the meeting of regional authorities of the June 17, 2013 (the “Reclamation Operating Process”) that the parties declare to know and copy of which was previously delivered to the Lessee,, and waives any actions, claims or complaints connected to any inconvenience and usage restrictions it could incur because of the execution of these interventions. In no case shall the Lessee object to the execution of the aforementioned works, nor any actions that could result in delays in the completion of the same. Access to the areas and their temporary use for the implementation of environmental measures mentioned by the cited decree shall be regulated in a separate agreement. Upon completion of the soil reclamation works, the Lessee shall guarantee access to the Lessor and to contractors appointed by the latter to perform any maintenance and/or monitoring activities in accordance with any orders of the competent bodies.

 

Art. 18)    The Lessee also agrees and acknowledges that the leased areas shall be used by the Lessor, without any prejudice to the Lessee, for ancillary and instrumental activities to those for the demolishing of the buildings owned by the Lessor and not covered by this agreement.

 

Art. 19)   Any excavation work that the Lessee should conduct on the leased areas shall be carried out in compliance with local and national regulations (e.g. the Marghera Protocol) as well with the conditions imposed in the Site Specific Risk Analysis that the parties declare to know and copy of which was previously delivered to the Lessee. In any case, any excavation works shall be previously agreed on between the parties and authorized by the Lessor, although any costs of excavation and the disposal of the excavated materials shall be borne by the Lessee.

 

Art. 20)   Costs relating to pumping and treating of groundwater arising from the realization of the containment works shall be borne by both parties in their remit and according to any administrative provisions and/or private agreements that may apply in the future to Fusina area. Each party, at their own responsibility and expense, shall realize, manage and maintain controlling and management works of the ground water level located in the relevant area.

 

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Art. 21)   The Lessee shall strictly adhere to all applicable environmental rules, including those relating to the management of discharges of waste water, emissions into the atmosphere, of waste management and the protection and reclamation of the soil, subsoil, ground and surface waters, and avoid any pollution of the environmental matrices, including surface water and seawaters. The Lessee shall indemnify and hold harmless the Lessor from any damages, costs, responsibility and sanctions related to or otherwise resulting from spills, emissions, pollution, contamination, fumes and environmental harm typically caused or brought about and/or otherwise related by the performance of the Lessee’s activities. The Lessee shall promptly notify the Lessor of any phenomena that could entail the risk of pollution and/or the potential contamination of environmental matrices. The Lessee shall also promptly notify the competent authorities and adopt all necessary precautionary, securing and reclamation measures that may be necessary. The Lessee shall also strictly abstain from any activities that might result in the increase of the current values of the contamination of soil, subsoil and groundwater, as indicated in the results of the characterization plan based on which the “Reclamation Operating Process” has been drafted and approved by the competent authorities. The Lessee shall be solely responsible in this respect, also for the prevention, securing and reclamation that may be required.

 

Art. 22)   The Lessee, following the visit to the property and the inspections carried out, states that the leased premises are in good condition, including the existing systems, and are suitable for the use indicated in the agreement.

 

Art. 23)   The Lessee is appointed the custodian of the leased property, and must maintain the same with the diligence of a prudent person.

 

Art. 24)   The Lessee may make only those alterations, innovations and improvements to the leased property, without the prior written consent of the Lessor, including those necessary for the existing systems, that are necessary for the proper and efficient conduct of the activity carried out in the property itself, and/or that become necessary for workplace safety and hygiene and/or to adapt the property, the objects and the systems to current or future legislation. Any other modifications must be agreed upon with the Lessor, that undertakes not to deny consent without serious, grounded reasons.

For any improvements and additions present as of the date of return of the premises covered by this agreement nothing shall be due to the Lessee, pursuant to Art. 12 above.

 

Art. 25)   The Lessee must in any event allow the Lessor and its representatives to access the leased property unit in order to verify compliance by the Lessee with the obligations under its responsibility pursuant to this agreement, relating to the type of use and the state of repair.

 

Art. 26)   The costs for stamp duties and receipts and registration costs shall be borne by the Lessee.

 

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For this agreement concerning buildings that are commercial by nature, the Lessor declares, pursuant to Art. 35, paragraph 8 of Law 248/2006 converted by Decree Law 223/2006, that it exercises the option to subject the rental fee to VAT in accordance with Art. 10, paragraph 1, number 8 of Presidential Decree 633/72; therefore this agreement, pursuant to Art. 5, paragraph 1, letter a- bis ) of the Rate Schedule, first part, of Presidential Decree No. 131 of April 26, 1986, is also subject to the proportional registry fee at the rate of one per cent (1%) to be applied to the fee for each year of the lease.

 

Art. 27)   Any matters not covered by this Agreement shall be governed by the provisions of Law 392/1978 to the extent applicable, and by the provisions of the Civil Code. Any amendments to Law 392/1978 shall entail the respective adaptation of the understandings in this agreement.

 

Art. 28)   No amendments may be made to this agreement unless they are made and can be proven by a written document. This agreement annuls and substitutes any previous agreements between the parties on the same subject matter.

 

Art. 29)   The parties undertake to stipulate, as soon as the necessary land registry, urban planning and construction documentation is prepared, a contract establishing a surface right, that will regard the same properties covered by this lease, that contains the provisions indicated in Annex F . The cited contract shall substitute this agreement and enter into effect on the date of its stipulation in the forms provided for by law.

 

Art. 30)   Any disputes shall be under the exclusive jurisdiction of the Courts of Milan, without prejudice to any mandatory provisions of law.

 

Art. 31)   The parties acknowledge that they have discussed and negotiated all of the clauses of this agreement, one by one and jointly, excluding none, and thus the regulations of Arts. 1341 and 1342 of the Civil Code shall not apply.

 

Art. 32)   Assessment of energy performance of the buildings. With reference to current regulation, the originals of seven Attestati di Prestazione Energetica are attached in Annex G for buildings part of this agreement that were entered in the regional energetic database: on July 15, 2016 ID n. 74085/2016; on July 15, 2016 ID n. 74090/2016; on July 15, 2016 ID n. 74050/2016; on July 15, 2016 ID n. 74132/2016; on July 16, 2016 ID n. 74185/2016; on July 16, 2016 ID n. 74195/2016; on July 19, 2016 ID n. 74902/2016. The Lessor declares that there are no reasons for which the attached assessments may not be valid at present. The Lessee recognizes that has received the information and the documentation, including the attachments, regarding the energy efficiency.

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The parties require filing in the database of the notary who is verifying the signatures. The present agreement, because its duration is longer than 9 years, according to art. 2643 of the Civil Code, will be recorded at the competent Agency of the Territory.

Annexes

A – Map of the lease area and relevant cadastral maps

B - Structures, appurtenances and technical systems

C - Structures, appurtenances and technical systems with right of use

D – Works and activities to be carried out by Alcoa Servizi s.r.l.

E - Works and activities to be carried out by Fusina Rolling s.r.l.

F – Draft text of the surface right agreement

G – Attestati di prestazione energetica (assessment of energy efficiency)

H – Proxy of Alcoa Servizi s.r.l.

Milan,                               

FUSINA ROLLING S.R.L.

Alessandra Nodari

ALCOA SERVIZI S.R.L.

Francesco Michelon

 

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Exhibit 10.2

ALCOA USA CORP. DEFERRED COMPENSATION PLAN

(EFFECTIVE AUGUST 1, 2016)

Effective August 1, 2016, in anticipation of its separation into two separate publicly-traded companies, Alcoa Inc. spun off certain assets and liabilities from the Alcoa Deferred Compensation Plan (now referred to as the Arconic Deferred Compensation Plan) (the “Predecessor Plan”) to form this Plan. This Plan is intended as a continuation of the Predecessor Plan for the Participants covered by this Plan and recognizes elections and Retirements under the Predecessor Plan. No person is entitled to a benefit under both this Plan and the Predecessor Plan. References in this Plan to dates and actions prior to August 1, 2016, refer to the Predecessor Plan.

The Predecessor Plan and this Plan were adopted for the exclusive benefit of select management and highly compensated employees (1) who are actively at work for the Company (as defined below) or a subsidiary on or after June 1, 1990, (2) who meet the requirements for participation hereunder, and (3) who are not in a collective bargaining unit.

The purposes of this Plan are to promote the growth and profitability of the Company, to attract and retain employees and to provide eligible employees with certain benefits under the terms and conditions as set forth herein. In order to enhance the benefits provided under this Plan, the Predecessor Plan was amended and restated effective October 30, 1992. All Credits in Participants’ accounts under the Predecessor Plan as of December 31, 2004, including any Earnings Credits thereon after December 31, 2004, shall continue to be subject to all Plan provisions in effect as of that date.

Effective January 1, 2009, the AFL Deferred Compensation and Excess Plan, (which was created by the merger of the Alcoa Fujikura Ltd. Telecommunications Division Deferred Compensation Plan and Alcoa Fujikura Ltd. Deferred Compensation Plan effective January 1, 1993) (“AFL Plan”) was merged into the Predecessor Plan and the Predecessor Plan was the surviving plan. All Pre-2005 Credits from the AFL Plan and earnings thereon continued to be treated as Pre-2005 Credits under the Predecessor Plan. All Post-2004 Credits from the AFL Plan and earnings thereon, including all account balances of any Participant with less than three (3) years of Continuous Service as of January 1, 2005, are treated as Post-2004 Credits under this Plan.


ARTICLE I - DEFINITIONS

1.1 The following terms have the specified meanings.

“Additional Salary Reduction Credits” means any amounts deemed to be credited to a Participant’s account equivalent to the dollar amount by which a Participant elected to reduce his or her salary up to a whole percentage of not more than 14%. Effective June 1, 1995, a Participant who is authorized by the Committee may elect to reduce his or her salary up to a whole percentage of not more than 20%. Effective January 1, 2011, a Participant who is authorized by the Committee may elect to reduce his or her salary up to a whole percentage of not more than 25%; provided however that a Participant who has elected and is contributing a portion of his or her Salary under the Savings Plan, may not elect to defer any percentage of said Salary as an Additional Salary Reduction Credit under this Plan, except as otherwise provided in Section 3.2 but only up to the foregoing limitation. In no circumstance shall any portion of an Employee’s sales incentive payments be included for the preceding purposes.

“Affiliate” means any corporate or non-corporate business entity which the Company and/or one or more Subsidiaries, or Alcoa Upstream Corporation (anticipated in the second half of 2016 to be renamed Alcoa Corporation) (the parent of the Company) or one of its subsidiaries, controls in fact.

“Award Year” means the calendar year for which awards are made under the provisions of the Incentive Compensation Plan.

“Award Date” means February of the calendar year following the Award Year except as may be otherwise designated in accordance with the provisions of the Incentive Compensation Plan.

“Beneficiary” means the person or persons designated in writing by a Participant, in accordance with Article VIII of this Plan, to receive benefits in the event of the Participant’s death. Beneficiary also includes any person or persons designated in writing by a Participant’s Beneficiary, to receive benefits in the event of the Participant’s Beneficiary’s death. Beneficiary designations made under the Predecessor Plan will be honored under this Plan.

“Board” means the Board of Directors of the Company or any duly authorized committee thereof.

“Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended and the regulations promulgated thereunder.

“Committee” means the Benefits Management Committee of the Company, administrative committee that has complete authority to control and manage the operation and administration of this Plan.

“Company” means Alcoa USA Corp. Prior to August 1, 2016, references to the Company shall mean Alcoa Inc.

“Company Stock” means the Company Stock of the Company’s publicly traded parent corporation, as defined in the Savings Plan.

 

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“Continuous Service” means, except as modified by the balance of this definition, the period of continuous employment with the Company, Subsidiary or Affiliate, either as a salaried employee or as an hourly-rated employee, subject to such rules as may be adopted from time to time by the Committee. Continuous Service shall terminate upon any quit, dismissal, discharge or any other termination of employment with the Company, Subsidiary or Affiliate; any determination by the Committee that employment with these entities has terminated shall be conclusive. Continuous Service upon reemployment does not include any Continuous Service accrued prior to a termination of Continuous Service, except that if a Participant’s Continuous Service is terminated by reason of Retirement, Continuous Service at the time of such termination shall be reinstated upon the date of his or her reemployment with the Company, a Subsidiary or Affiliate. Effective January 1, 2009, absences from such employment due to inactive status, sick leave, leave of absence or layoff shall constitute a termination of Continuous Service after such status has continued for 6 months, except to the extent the Participant has the legal right to be reemployed either through contract or statute. Effective as of July 1, 1998 all years of service accrued with Alumax, Inc. or any of its subsidiaries (“Alumax”) on and after June 16, 1998, by any Participant who was actively employed with Alumax on June 16, 1998, will be taken into account to determine Continuous Service.

“Credits” means the Salary Reduction Credits, Additional Salary Reduction Credits, Incentive Compensation Deferral Credits, Employer Contribution Credits, Excess D Deferral Credits and Matching Company Credits credited to a Participant’s account with a deemed value equivalent to the unit value of the Investment Option in which each Credit is deemed to be invested. In no circumstance shall any portion of an Employee’s sales incentive payments be included for the preceding purposes.

“Earnings Credits” mean:

(a) the interest deemed to be credited to the accounts of Participants in the Equivalent Fixed Income Investment Fund,

(b) the amount of the increase or decrease in the deemed value of Participant’s investments in the Equivalent Equity Investment Fund, and

(c) the deemed amount of dividends received, and gain or loss realized on, Equivalent Company Stock.

“Eligible Employee” means any employee who is a member of the group of select management and highly compensated employees, who on or after June 1, 1990 is actively at work for the Company, a Subsidiary or Affiliate, has a job grade of 19 or higher, as determined by the Company, is not in a collective bargaining unit, and (a) who is eligible for participation in the Savings Plan, or (b) who on or after January 1, 1999 is eligible to participate in the Alumax Inc. Thrift Plan for Salaried Employees and is named as an Eligible Employee by the Executive Vice President—Human Resources, as previously identified, or (c) who on or after May 3, 2000 is a Reynolds Metals Company employee and is eligible for Incentive Compensation. Such Alumax eligible employees will be eligible to make Salary Reduction Credits and/or Incentive

 

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Compensation Deferral Credits, in accordance with this plan, as previously identified, or (d) who is a participant in the Howmet Deferred Compensation Plan, and has elected to transfer their account balance in that plan to this Plan prior to December 1, 2007. Effective January 1, 2013, only employees, who are in a job grade 21 or higher or effective August 11, 2014, employees who are in a job band of 40 or higher (or under a comparable level of compensation band), as determined by the Company, are eligible to participate in the Plan. All Credits, including Earnings Credits in the accounts of former Eligible Employees who are not in a job grade of 21 or higher or effective August 11, 2014, a job band of 40 or higher (or under a comparable level of compensation band) will continue to be maintained under all Plan provisions.

“Employer Contribution Credits” means an amount deemed to be equivalent to the dollar amount that otherwise would have been contributed by the Company to the Participant’s account under the Savings Plan as either a Discretionary Contribution, Restricted Discretionary Contribution or an Employer Retirement Income Contribution, had the contribution under the Savings Plan not been limited by the Code’s limits on contributions to the Savings Plan. In no circumstance shall any portion of an Employee’s sales incentive payments be included for the preceding purposes.

“Equivalent Company Stock” means the number of shares of Company Stock deemed to be credited to a Participant’s account.

“Equivalent Equity Investment Fund” means the phantom investment vehicle which is deemed to be equivalent in all respects, including value, to the Equity Investment Fund established under the Savings Plan.

“Equivalent Fixed Income Fund” means the phantom investment vehicle which is deemed to be equivalent in all respects, including value, to the Fixed Income Fund established under the Savings Plan.

“Excess D Deferral Credits” means any amounts on and after January 1, 1993 deemed to be credited to a Participant’s account equivalent to the dollar amount which the Participant will have automatically credited to the Plan in accordance with the Company’s Employees’ Excess Benefits Plan D.

“Incentive Compensation Plan” means the Incentive Compensation Plan of the Company, and effective January 1, 1997 the Management Incentive Program of Alcoa Building Products for employees in Job Grades 19 and above.

“Incentive Compensation Deferral Credits” means any amounts deemed to be credited to a Participant’s account on the applicable Award Date equivalent to the percentage that the Participant has elected to defer from an award which he or she is eligible to receive under the Company’s Incentive Compensation Plan for the 1991 Award Year or any later Award Year. Any such deferrals must be in an amount equal to 25%, 50%, 75%, or 100% of such award.

 

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“Investment Options” means the phantom investment vehicles established hereunder for either Salary Reduction Credits, Additional Salary Reduction Credits, Matching Company Credits, Incentive Compensation Deferral Credits, Employer Contribution Credits, and/or Excess D Deferral Credits with reference to the equivalent investment options under the Savings Plan, or any other such equivalent investment option added to the Savings Plan after January 1, 1993 unless otherwise determined by the Committee.

“Matching Company Credits” means an amount deemed to be equivalent to the dollar amount that otherwise would have been contributed by the Company to the Participant’s account under the Savings Plan, had the Participant elected to contribute to the Savings Plan an amount equivalent to the Participant’s elected Salary Reduction Credits under this Plan and the Participant’s contribution under the Savings Plan had not been limited by the Code’s limits on contributions to the Savings Plan. In no circumstance shall any portion of an Employee’s sales incentive payments be included for the preceding purposes.

“Other Plan” means any cash or deferred arrangements established under Section 401(k) of the Code, other than the Savings Plan, under which a Participant may elect to have a portion of his or her Salary reduced.

“Participant” means any Eligible Employee who commences participation in this Plan as provided in Article II. Effective August 1, 2016, “Participant” shall not include any person who is a participant in the Arconic Deferred Compensation Plan.

“Plan” means the Alcoa USA Corp. Deferred Compensation Plan, adopted by the Company as described herein or as from time to time hereafter amended. References to the Plan prior to August 1, 2016, shall be references to the Predecessor Plan.

“Post-2004 Credits” means Salary Reduction Credits, Additional Salary Reduction Credits, Incentive Compensation Deferral Credits, and Matching Company Credits credited to a Participant’s account on and after January 1, 2005, including any Earnings Credits on such amounts. Notwithstanding anything herein to the contrary, Post-2004 Credits also include all Credits of any Participant with less than three (3) years of Continuous Service as of January 1, 2005. In no circumstance shall any portion of an Employee’s sales incentive payments be included for the preceding purposes.

“Predecessor Plan” means Arconic Deferred Compensation Plan (prior to August 1, 2016, referred to as the Alcoa Deferred Compensation Plan).

“Retirement” means termination of employment after either:

 

  (a) becoming eligible for a normal or early Retirement type under a qualified pension plan of the Company, a Subsidiary or Affiliate; or

 

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  (b) if not eligible to participate in a qualified pension plan pursuant to the above subsection (a) , attaining either:

 

  (i) age 55 and completing 10 or more years of Continuous Service; or

 

  (ii) age 65 and completing three or more years of Continuous Service.

“Salary” means “Eligible Compensation” as defined in the Savings Plan or “Compensation” as defined in the Alumax Inc. Thrift Plan for Salaried Employees, as applicable, without regard to the limitations imposed by Section 401(a)(17) of the Code. In no circumstance shall any portion of an Employee’s sales incentive payments be included for the preceding purposes.

“Salary Reduction Credits” means any amounts deemed to be credited to a Participant’s account equivalent to the dollar amount by which a Participant elected to reduce his or her Salary by a whole percentage of not more than 6%; provided, however, a Participant who has elected and is contributing a portion of his or her Salary under the Savings Plan, may not elect to defer any percentage of said Salary as a Salary Reduction Credit under this Plan except as otherwise provided in Section 3.2 but only up to the foregoing limitation. In no circumstance shall any portion of an Employee’s sales incentive payments be included for the preceding purposes.

“Savings Plan” means, effective August 1, 2016, the Retirement Savings Plan for Salaried Employees of Alcoa USA Corp., as now in existence or hereinafter amended. Prior to August 1, 2016, “Savings Plan” refers to the Arconic Salaried Retirement Savings Plan, the Arconic Hourly Non-Bargaining Retirement Savings Plan, and/or the Arconic Fastener Systems and Rings Retirement Savings Plan.

“Specified Employee” means a “specified employee” as defined under written guidelines adopted by the Company, which comply with Section 409A of the Code and any regulations promulgated thereunder.

“Subsidiary” means a corporation at least 50% of whose outstanding voting stock is owned or controlled by the Company and/or one or more other Subsidiaries, and any non-corporate business entity in which the Company and/or one or more other Subsidiaries have at least a 50% interest in capital or profits.

“Year of Plan Participation” means any 12-month period extending from the first day of the month a Participant begins participation in the Savings Plan and/or this Plan if the Participant has maintained an account in the Savings Plan and/or this Plan for such 12-month period.

ARTICLE II - PARTICIPATION

2.1 An Eligible Employee shall commence participation in this Plan upon the first day of his or her first full payroll period following the receipt of his or her application or request for participation by the Company or its designee. Such Eligible Employee may only become a Participant after executing the appropriate form for authorizing payroll deductions from his or her Salary and for selecting investment options. An Eligible Employee shall also commence

 

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participation on the Award Date applicable to the portion of any award which he or she is eligible to receive under the provisions of the Incentive Compensation Plan and has deferred for the 1991 Award Year or any later Award Year, or on such date that his or her account would have been credited with Excess D Deferral Credits. If a Participant ceases to participate in this Plan as a result of the transfer of such Participant’s employment to a company whose employees participate in the Arconic Deferred Compensation Plan (“Arconic Plan”) after August 1, 2016, but before the date of the legal separation of Alcoa Inc. into two separate publicly-traded companies (Arconic Inc. and Alcoa Corporation) (the “Separation Date”), the account balance of such Participant shall automatically be transferred from this Plan to the Arconic Plan and such person shall cease to be a Participant. If a participant in the Arconic Plan transfers employment to the Company (or an Affiliate or Subsidiary) after August 1, 2016, but before the Separation Date, the Arconic Plan account balance of such Participant shall be accepted by this Plan.

ARTICLE III - PARTICIPANT DEFERRALS

3.1    Commencing January 1, 1993 a Participant may by proper election reduce his or her Salary each month in an amount up to, but not more than 6% of his or her Salary, which shall be deemed to be credited to his or her account as Salary Reduction Credits. Whether or not the Participant elects any Salary Reduction Credits, Participant may by proper election reduce his or her Salary each month in an amount up to, but not more than 14% of said Salary, which shall be credited to his or her account as Additional Salary Reduction Credits. Effective June 1, 1995, the figure 14% in the foregoing sentence is revised to read 20% for Participants whose Additional Salary Reduction Credit limitation has been increased to 20% by the Committee.

A Participant may change a previously elected percentage of Salary reduction or terminate further deferrals in this Plan effective for the first full payroll period following the date the Company or its designee is advised of such request either orally or in writing in accordance with uniform rules established by the Committee. Effective January 1, 2005, elections for salary reductions must be received by the Plan in the year before such salary is earned, and such election is irrevocable. Effective January 1, 2011, the figure 20% in the foregoing sentence is revised to read 25% for Participants whose Additional Salary Reduction Credit limitation has been increased to 25% by the Committee. Elections made under the Predecessor Plan as of August 1, 2016, are recognized under the Plan, and Participants do not have the ability to change such elections unless they otherwise would have had such right under the Predecessor Plan.

3.2    In accordance with uniform rules established by the Committee, Salary Reduction Credits and Additional Salary Reduction Credits shall be deemed to be credited to the Participant’s account equivalent to the amount by which the Participant’s Salary is reduced in each category.

Effective January 1, 2013, only Eligible Employees, including any promotions, new hires or rehires on or after that date, who are in a job band of 60 or above (or under a comparable level of compensation band and formerly job grade 25) at the time of election may elect or remove a “spill over” election. From that date forward, an Eligible Employee who is in a job band 60 or above (or under a comparable level of compensation band and formerly job grade 25), who has

 

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elected and is contributing a portion of his or her Salary under the Savings Plan, but has been limited by Code limits on their contributions to the Savings Plan, and who has elected to make a “spill-over” election to this Plan will be credited with Salary Reduction Credits or Additional Salary Reduction Credits, as applicable, up to the amount that their election to the Savings Plan was limited. An Eligible Employee, who is in a job band 50 (or under a comparable level of compensation band and formerly job grade 24) on or after January 1, 2013 will not be eligible to elect a “spill-over” election. Notwithstanding the forgoing, any Participant who was in a job band 50 (formerly job grade 24), and who was eligible to make a “spill-over” election to this Plan, on December 31, 2012, will remain eligible to do so in the future as long as they have not incurred a severance from service.

3.3     Commencing for the 1991 Award Year and later Award Years a Participant who by proper election has deferred under the Incentive Compensation Plan all or a portion of an award which he or she is eligible to receive under said Plan, shall have his or her account deemed to be credited with Incentive Compensation Deferred Credits in an amount equal to the amount of such deferral. Effective January 1, 2005, such Incentive Compensation Deferral Credit elections must be received by the Plan at least 6 months before the end of the year in which they are earned, and such election is irrevocable.

3.4     Excess D Deferral Credits shall be credited to Participants’ accounts as applicable.

3.5     A Participant who is authorized by the Committee and who by proper election has deferred the receipt of any “special payments” (as determined by the Company), shall have his or her account credited in an amount equal to the amount of such deferral. Such special payment credits shall be treated as Incentive Compensation Deferral Credits. Participant elections related to the deferrals of “special payments,” which were elected prior to the Participant’s termination of Continuous Service, will be credited to the Participant’s Plan account at the time payment would otherwise have been made. Payments in 2001 under the Performance Enhancement Reward Program will be treated as “special payments” under this plan.

3.6     Effective as of May 1, 2008, to the extent the Company agrees to contribute an amount(s) to a Participant’s account pursuant to an employment agreement approved by the Compensation Committee of the Board, the Participant shall have his or her account credited with such amount(s). Any vesting contingencies related to such amount(s) that are provided for in such employment agreement will continue to apply to any such amount(s) pursuant to the terms of such employment agreement. Except for the vesting contingencies, which will continue to apply, any such contributed amount(s) will be treated the same as an Employer Contribution Credit.

ARTICLE IV - MATCHING COMPANY CREDIT

4.1     A Participant who has elected to reduce his or her Salary under this Plan shall have his or her account deemed to be credited with Matching Company Credits for which he or she is eligible.

 

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Effective April 1, 2009, no Matching Company Credits will be deemed to be credited to any Participant account under this Plan. Effective February 1, 2010, Matching Company Credits equivalent to the dollar amount that otherwise would have been contributed by the Company to the Participant’s account under the Savings Plan on or after February 1, 2010 will again be deemed to be credited to Participant accounts under this Plan.

ARTICLE V - INVESTMENTS

5.1 (a) Employer Contribution Credits, Salary Reduction Credits, Additional Salary Reduction Credits, Excess D Deferral Credits and Incentive Compensation Deferral Credits shall be deemed to be invested in 1% increments, at the election of the Participant, in one or more of the Investment Options. A Participant may change his or her investment election, effective for the first full payroll period following the date the appropriate direction has been properly received by the Company or its designee, in accordance with uniform rules established by the Committee.

(b) Matching Company Credits shall be deemed to be invested in the phantom investment vehicle which is equivalent to the investment vehicle under the Savings Plan in which the Company’s matching contributions to Participants’ accounts are invested.

ARTICLE VI - CREDIT CONVERSION

All Credits and Earnings Credits in a Participant’s account on October 30, 1992 shall be converted to the applicable Investment Option in accordance with the conversion of investments in the Savings Plan as in effect on October 30, 1992, and shall thereafter be contingently credited by reference to the unit value of the Investment Options.

ARTICLE VII - TRANSFER OF CREDITS

7.1 (a) A Participant may, by appropriate direction which is properly received by the Company or its designee, in accordance with uniform rules established by the Company, elect to transfer in increments of 1% or $1.00 all or part of the deemed value of his or her Salary Reduction Credits, Additional Salary Reduction Credits, Incentive Compensation Deferral Credits, Matching Company Credits, Excess D Deferral Credits, except as may be limited by the Committee, from any one or more investment Options to any one or more other such Investment Options. Such a transfer may be made daily.

(b) Effective Date of Transfer. The effective date of any transfer under paragraph (a) above shall be the date for which the Appropriate Direction to the Company or its designee has been properly received in accordance with uniform rules established by the Company.

(c) Notwithstanding the foregoing, upon a Participant’s termination of employment, for any reason other than Retirement, he or she may not elect to transfer any part of his or her Salary Reduction Credits, Additional Salary Reduction Credits, Matching Company Credits, Incentive Compensation Deferral Credits, Excess D Deferral Credits and Earnings Credits from the investment vehicle in which such Credits were deemed to be invested on the date employment was terminated, to any other investment vehicle.

 

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(d) The Company reserves the right to refuse to honor any Participant direction related to investments or withdrawals, including transfers among investment options, where necessary or desirable to assure compliance with applicable law including U.S. and other Securities laws. However, the Company does not assume any responsibility for compliance by officers or others with any such laws, and any failure by the Company to delay or dishonor any such direction shall not be deemed to increase the Company’s legal exposure to the Participant or third parties.

ARTICLE VIII - DISTRIBUTIONS

8.1     Except as otherwise specified in this Article VIII, the amount of Credits in a Participant’s account shall be distributed to the Participant upon his or her termination of Continuous Service, unless the Participant has the legal right to be reemployed either through contract or statute.

Effective September 1, 2000, any transfer of employment to a subsidiary or affiliate in which the Company and/or any one or more Subsidiaries have at least a 20% ownership interest will not be considered a termination in Continuous Service for purposes of this Article VIII–Distributions.

Effective June 1, 2007, Participants, whose employment is with such a subsidiary or affiliate of the Company in which the Company and/or any one or more Subsidiaries have at least a 20% ownership interest but less than a majority ownership interest, must notify the Company upon his or her termination of Continuous Service with such subsidiary or affiliate. Notwithstanding the foregoing, any contributions made pursuant to Section 3.6 will be subject to the vesting contingencies related thereto.

8.2     All distributions made pursuant to the termination of the Participant’s Continuous Service by reason other than death or Retirement shall be paid to the Participant as soon as administratively practical in a lump sum. All distributions of Post-2004 Credits made pursuant to the termination of the Participant’s Continuous Service by reason other than Retirement, or to the extent such Post-2004 Credits are valued equal or less than $50,000, shall be paid to the Participant as soon as administratively practical in a lump sum. The term “as soon as administratively practical” for purposes of this paragraph means within the later of: (a) 90 days of Retirement or termination or (b) 2  1 2 months after the year of Retirement or termination.

8.3     For Pre-2005 Credits, prior to his or her Retirement date, a Participant may elect that the value of his or her account be distributed either in a lump sum at Retirement or in annual installments of any number designated by the Participant up to, but not more than ten (10) following his or her Retirement, commencing the January 31 of the first calendar year following such Retirement and each January 31 thereafter until he or she has received all installments. A Participant’s election to receive installments must be made at least 6 months prior to his or her

 

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Retirement date. The Participant’s election to receive either a lump sum or annual installments shall become irrevocable 6 months prior to the Participant’s Retirement date, or at such other time as may be approved by the Committee. In the event the Participant fails to make such an election, all amounts in his or her account shall be distributed as a lump sum distribution as soon as administratively practical after his or her Retirement. All distributions of Post-2004 Credits made pursuant to the termination of the Participant’s Continuous Service by reason of Retirement and to the extent such Post-2004 Credits are valued more than $50,000, shall be paid to the Participant in ten (10) annual installments, unless the Participant made an irrevocable election for a different distribution option as of the later of: i. June 30, 2005 or ii. within 30 days after becoming a Eligible Participant. The term “as soon as administratively practical” for purposes of this paragraph means within the later of: (a) 90 days of Retirement or (b) 2  1 2 months after the year of Retirement.

If a Participant has irrevocably elected to receive annual installments following Retirement or is receiving annual installments, for either Pre-2005 or Post-2004 Credits, and is subsequently reemployed by the Company on or after January 1, 2009, such annual installments shall continue regardless of reemployment or reinstatement of Continuous Service. Credits and Earnings Credits thereon accrued during the term of reemployment will be distributed separately upon subsequent termination.

8.4     The Beneficiary under this Plan shall be the Participant’s spouse unless otherwise designated in writing by the Participant and such other designated Beneficiary has been agreed to in writing by the Participant’s spouse on a form approved by the Committee.

Distributions from this Plan to a Beneficiary shall be in a lump sum or in annual installments of any number designated by the Participant up to, but not more than ten (10) following his or her death commencing the first January 31 after the Participant’s death and each January 31 thereafter until all installments have been distributed.

In the event a Beneficiary dies prior to receiving all the annual installments which he or she is entitled to receive from this Plan, any remaining installments will be distributed as soon as administratively practical in a lump sum to the Beneficiary’s designated Beneficiary, or if there is no designated Beneficiary, then to the Beneficiary’s estate, The term “as soon as administratively practical” for purposes of this paragraph means within the later of: (a) 90 days of death or (b) 2  1 2 months after the year of death.

8.5     This Plan shall not be construed as conferring any rights upon any Participant for continuation of employment with the Company, Subsidiary or Affiliate, nor shall it interfere with the rights of the Company, Subsidiary or Affiliate to terminate the employment of any Participant and/or to take any personnel action affecting any Participant without regard to the effect which such action may have upon such Participant as to recipient of benefits under this Plan.

8.6     No benefit under this Plan may be assigned, transferred, pledged or encumbered or be subject in any manner to alienation or anticipation except as provided in a qualified domestic relations order.

 

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8.7     (a) Benefits payable hereunder shall be payable out of the general assets of the Company or a participating Subsidiary, and no segregation of assets for such benefits shall be made. The right of a Participant or any Beneficiary to receive benefits under this Plan shall be an unsecured claim against said assets and shall be no greater than the rights of an unsecured general creditor to the Company. Notwithstanding the foregoing, in the event the Company establishes a trust, to which it may, but shall not be required to contribute money or other property of the Company in contemplation of paying benefits under this Plan, such money or other property shall remain subject to the claims of creditors of the Company.

(b) Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Plan, if any amounts held in a trust of the above described nature are found, due to the creation or operation of said trust, in a final decision by a court of competent jurisdiction, or under a “determination” by the Internal Revenue Service in a closing agreement in audit or a final refund disposition (within the meaning of Section 1313(a) of the Code), to have been includable in the gross income of a Participant or Beneficiary prior to payment of such amounts from said trust, the trustee for the trust shall, as soon as administratively practicable, pay to such Participant or Beneficiary an amount equal to the amount determined to have been includable in gross income in such determination, and shall accordingly reduce the Participant’s or Beneficiary’s future benefits payable under this Plan. The trustee shall not make any distribution to a Participant or Beneficiary pursuant to this paragraph 8.7(b) unless it has received a copy of the written determination described above together with any legal opinion which it may request as to the applicability thereof. The term “as soon as administratively practical” in this Section means within the later of: (a) 90 days of the trustee’s determination or (b) 2  1 2 months after the year of the trustee’s determination.

8.8     To the extent a Participant is a Specified Employee, any distribution to the Participant, will be delayed until the first day of the seventh month following the date that the distribution would otherwise have begun. Other than Earnings Credits, no other Credits will be applied to the Participant’s account during that time.

ARTICLE IX - ADMINISTRATION AND EXPENSES OF THE PLAN

9.1     The general administration of this Plan shall be by the Committee. The Committee’s discretion with respect to this Plan includes the authority to determine eligibility under all provisions, correct all defects, supply all omissions, reconcile all inconsistencies in the Plan, ensure all benefits are paid in accordance to the Plan, interpret Plan provisions for all Participants or Beneficiaries, and decide all issues of credibility necessary to carry out and operate the Plan. Benefits under this Plan will be paid only if the Committee in its sole and absolute discretion decides that the applicant is entitled to them. All actions, decisions, or interpretations of the Committee are conclusive, final, and binding.

 

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All costs and expenses incurred in administering the Plan, including the expenses of the Committee, the fees and expenses of the Trustee, the fees and charges payable under the investment arrangements, and other legal and administrative expenses, shall be paid by the Plan. Notwithstanding, for any Affiliate of which the Company owns less than an 80% interest as defined under Code Section 1504, the obligation of and liability for the deferred compensation benefits accrued under this Plan for Participants employed by such an Affiliate, shall remain the sole obligation and liability of the Affiliate by express resolution of its board or other governing body.

ARTICLE X - AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION

10.1     This Plan may be amended, suspended or terminated at any time by the Board or any other entity approved by the Board, including the Committee, provided that no such amendment, suspension or termination shall reduce or in any manner adversely affect any Participant’s or Board’s rights with respect to benefits that are payable or may become payable under this Plan based upon said Participant’s Credits as of the date of such amendment, suspension or termination.

ARTICLE XI - CONSTRUCTION

11.1     This Plan shall be construed, regulated and administered under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, including its choice of law provisions and applicable statute of limitations.

ARTICLE XII - CLAIMS AND APPEALS

12.1     If a claim by a Participant or Beneficiary is denied, in whole or in part the Participant or Beneficiary, or their representative will receive written notice from the plan administrator. This notice will include the reasons for denial, the specific plan provision involved, an explanation of how claims are reviewed, the procedure for requesting a review of the denied claim, and a description of the information that must be submitted with the appeal. The Participant or Beneficiary, or their representative, may file a written appeal for review of a denied claim to the Committee or its delegate. The process and the time frames for the determination claims and appeals are as follows:

(a) The plan administrator reviews initial claim and makes determination within 90 days of the date the claim is received.

(b) The plan administrator may extend the above 90-day period an additional 90 days if required due to special circumstances beyond control of plan administrator.

(c) The Participant or Beneficiary, or their representative, may submit an appeal of a denied claim within 60 days of receipt of the denial.

(d) The plan administrator reviews and makes a determination on the appeal within 60 days of the date the appeal was received.

 

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(e) The plan administrator may extend the above 60-day period an additional 60 days if required by special circumstances beyond the control of the plan administrator.

12.2     In the case where the plan administrator requires an extension of the period to provide a determination on an initial claim or an appeal, the Plan will notify the Participant or Beneficiary, or their representative, prior to the expiration of the initial determination period. The notification will describe the circumstances requiring the extension and the date a determination is expected to be made. If additional information is required from the Participant or Beneficiary, the determination period will be suspended until the earlier of i) the date the information is received by the plan administrator or ii) 45 days from the date the information was requested.

12.3     Participants or Beneficiaries, or their representative, who having received an adverse appeal determination and thereby exhausted the remedies provided under the this Plan, proceed to file suit in state or federal court, must file such suit within 180 days from the date of the adverse appeal determination notice or any right to file such suit will be permanently foreclosed.

 

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Exhibit 10.3

ALCOA USA CORP.

NONQUALIFIED SUPPLEMENTAL RETIREMENT PLAN C

(as adopted effective August 1, 2016)

Alcoa USA Corp. has adopted the following Alcoa USA Corp. Nonqualified Supplemental Retirement Plan C (this “Excess Plan”) effective August 1, 2016. Effective August 1, 2016, in anticipation of its separation into two separate publicly-traded companies, Alcoa Inc. separated the Alcoa Inc. Employees’ Excess Benefits Plan C (the “Predecessor Plan”) into two separate plans: this Excess Plan and the Predecessor Plan (renamed Arconic Employees’ Excess Benefits Plan C). No person is entitled to a benefit under both plans. This Excess Plan is intended as a continuation of the Predecessor Plan for the Participants covered by this Excess Plan and recognizes Retirements and service accrued under the Predecessor Plan.

This Excess Plan is for the exclusive benefit of selected management and highly compensated employees, whose pension benefits calculated under certain qualified and non-qualified plans does not take into account certain deferred compensation amounts.

ARTICLE I - DEFINITIONS

1.1 The following terms have the specified meanings:

“Additional Compensation” means any amount which the Participant has irrevocably elected to defer under one or more of the following: (1) the Incentive Compensation Plan of the Company, not including any gain or loss thereon, (2) the Alcoa USA Corp. Deferred Compensation Plan, not including any gain or loss thereon, or (3) the Performance Pay Plan of the Company, not including any gain or loss thereon.

“Annual Compensation” means the total payments made by the Company and by any Subsidiaries during a calendar year for services rendered as an employee, except as otherwise provided by contractual agreement, other than living and similar allowances and premium pay and payments made for specific purposes as determined under supplemental rules adopted by the Company. Annual Compensation will include any amounts by which the Participant has elected to reduce his or her salary under the Retirement Savings Plan for Salaried Employees of Alcoa USA Corp. (or any predecessor plan) or under any cash or deferred arrangement established under Section 401(k) of the Code, and will include any Additional Compensation. “Special Payments” within the meaning of the Alcoa USA Corp. Deferred Compensation Plan are not treated as Annual Compensation.

“Average Final Compensation” means the average Annual Compensation as determined under the Rule of the Salaried Pension Plan in which the Participant participates.

“Board of Directors” means the Board of Directors of the Company.

 

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“Code” means the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended.

“Committee” means the Benefits Management Committee of the Company, which has been delegated by the Board of Directors to have the discretionary authority to interpret and administer this Excess Plan.

“Company” means Alcoa USA Corp., a subsidiary of Alcoa Inc., which is anticipated to be spun off from the Alcoa Inc. controlled group of corporations as part of Alcoa Corporation in the second half of 2016.

“Excess Plan” means the Alcoa USA Corp. Nonqualified Supplemental Retirement Plan C, adopted by the Company as described herein or as from time to time hereafter amended.

“Other Plans” means the Salaried Pension Plan, any defined benefit retirement plan of any affiliate or subsidiary of the Company, Alcoa Corporation, the Alcoa USA Corp. Excess Benefit Plan and Alcoa USA Corp. Nonqualified Supplemental Retirement Plan B (“Excess B”), or such similar plan of any affiliate or subsidiary of the Company, as any presently exist or may exist in the future.

“Participant” means, on or after August 1, 2016, any employee of the Company or any participating affiliate or subsidiary of the Company who meets one or more of the following requirements:

(1) retires or dies while covered under Excess B, or

(2) has Additional Compensation and is a participant in the Salaried Pension Plan, or

(3) on or after January 1, 1989, and before August 11, 2014, retired, died or terminated employment while covered under the Salaried Pension Plan, and immediately prior to retirement, death or termination was in a job grade of 19 or above, or

(4) on or after August 11, 2014, retires, dies or terminates while covered under the Salaried Pension Plan, and immediately prior to retirement, death or termination is in a job band of 35 or above, or an equivalent of such job bands as determined by the Company.

Effective January 1, 2008, any employee who as of December 31, 2007 was a participant in Rule IC of the Salaried Pension Plan and is in a job grade of 27 or above, or an equivalent of such job grade as determined by the Company, is excluded from participation in this Excess Plan but will be eligible under the Alcoa USA Supplemental Pension Plan for Senior Executives (prior to August 1, 2016 named the Alcoa Supplemental Pension Plan for Senior Executives). “Participant” shall not include any person who is a participant in the Arconic Employees’ Excess Benefits Plan C.

 

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“Pension Service” means the service used to calculate the Participant’s monthly retirement benefit under the Salaried Pension Plan.

“Predecessor Plan” means Alcoa Inc. Employees’ Excess Benefits Plan C, as amended and restated effective as of December 31, 2007, as amended, and renamed effective August 1, 2016, as Arconic Employees’ Excess Benefits Plan C.

“Reduced Average Final Compensation” means Average Final Compensation which is calculated by reducing each year’s Annual Compensation used by one-half of the amount, if any, received by a Participant from the Incentive Compensation Plan and the Performance Pay Plan of the Company.

“Retirement” or “Retires” means the termination of employment after attainment of a specified age and specified service as determined under Normal or Early Retirement type under the Salaried Pension Plan Rules or Excess B. Notwithstanding the foregoing, “Retirement” also includes termination of active employment under a Disability Retirement under the Salaried Pension Plan Rules, and such disability must also comply with Section 409A of the Code and the regulations promulgated thereunder for purposes of this Excess Plan. “Retirement” shall also mean any retirement as may be defined under any executive severance agreement entered into between the Company and a Participant to the extent it otherwise complies with termination of employment for purposes of Section 409(A) of the Code.

“Salaried Pension Plan” means the Pension Plan for Certain Salaried Employees of Alcoa USA Corp. as now in effect and as from time to time hereafter amended. References to the Salaried Pension Plan prior to August 1, 2016, shall be references to Alcoa Retirement Plan I.

“Short Term Applicable Rate of Interest” shall mean the rate prescribed for January of the year of retirement under Section 1274(d) of the Code.

“Specified Employee” means an employee as defined under written guidelines adopted by the Company, which comply with Section 409A of the Code and any regulations promulgated thereunder.

“Surviving Spouse” means a deceased Participant’s spouse who is entitled to receive surviving spouse benefits under the Salaried Pension Plan or Excess B. For any Participant retiring with a benefit under this Excess Plan or the Predecessor Plan on or after January 1, 2012, the term Surviving Spouse in the Plan and the Predecessor Plan includes a Surviving Domestic Partner as defined in the Salaried Pension Plan who is designated as a beneficiary under Alcoa Retirement the Salaried Pension Plan.

ARTICLE II - BENEFITS

2.1 Effective January 1, 2008, the benefit payable under this Excess Plan or the Prior Plan to a Participant who retires or terminates with a vested benefit on or after January 1, 2008 under the Salaried Pension Plan – Rules IC, ID, IE, IF, IG, IH, IJ, IM, IN, IP or Excess B as it relates to the

 

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foregoing Rules, is equal to the portion of pension benefits in pay status that would have been payable had the Salaried Pension Plan used Annual Compensation in determining the pension benefit, without regard to Section 401(a)(17) of the Code. The pension otherwise payable under this Excess Plan will be subject to offsets for payments made from Other Plans.

Effective at the close of business on December 31, 2011, the Salaried Pension Plan, Rule IC was amended to stop future accruals of age and service for purposes of calculating the amount of a 70/80 Retirement or a Rule of 65 Retirement for any Participant in a job grade 19 or above on October 1, 2012. Effective January 1, 2012, the Predecessor Plan was amended to provide a 70/80 Retirement for age and service accrued on or after January 1, 2012, including any applicable Supplemental Pension (as such terms are described under the Salaried Pension Plan, Rule IC), for any such impacted Participant who meets the age, service and other contingent eligibility requirements for such Retirement and Supplement on or after that date under this nonqualified Plan; subject to any offset for 70/80 Retirement made under Rule IC (including an offset for any 70/80 Retirement provided due to a Change in Control).

2.2 Notwithstanding the foregoing Section 2.1, the following formulas will also continue to apply through December 31, 2012, for anyone who is a Participant as of December 31, 2007. Effective December 31, 2012, the formulas will be frozen as to any additional accruals. Anyone who becomes a Participant after December 31, 2007, will only receive accruals under Section 2.1, and will be ineligible for the following formulas:

A. FORMULA 1

(1) for participants who retire on or after January 1, 1989 and are eligible under the Salaried Pension Plan – Rules IC, ID, IE, IF, IG, IH, or IJ, or Excess B as it relates to the foregoing Rules, the portion of pension benefits in pay status that would have been payable for that month to a Participant under the Salaried Pension Plan at the time Pension Service terminates, had the Salaried Pension Plan used Annual Compensation in determining the pension benefit; however, Annual Compensation is subject to the limits provided for in Section 401(a)(17) of the Code, through 1993, and $250,000 thereafter, or

(2) for participants who retire under the Salaried Pension Plan – Rules IM, IN, or IP, or Excess B as it relates to Rules IM, IN, or IP, the portion of pension benefits in pay status that would have been payable for that month to a Participant under the Salaried Pension Plan at the time Pension Service terminates, had the Salaried Pension Plan used Annual Compensation in determining the pension benefit, without regard to Section 401(a)(17) of the Code.

B. FORMULA 2 - for participants who retire on or after January 1, 1989, and are eligible under the Salaried Pension Plan, Rule IC, or Excess B as it relates to Rule IC, the amount of pension benefits which would have been payable to the Participant using the formula contained in the Salaried Pension Plan, Rule IC, effective December 31, 1988, had the Salaried Pension Plan, Rule IC used Annual Compensation in determining the pension benefit, or

 

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C. FORMULA 3 - for participants who retire on or after January 1, 1989 under the Salaried Pension Plan, Rule IC, or Excess B as it relates to Rule IC, one-twelfth of the following:

(1)    a. 1.7% of Reduced Average Final Compensation for each year of Pension Service up to 30 years, plus

b. 1.3% of Reduced Average Final Compensation for each year of Pension Service in excess of 30, less

c. the projected earnings Social Security offset as defined in the Salaried Pension Plan, Rule IC as of December 31, 1988,

less the amount determined in the following paragraph (2) a. and b, or (3) a. and b., as applicable.

(2)    a. for Participants who retire prior to attaining age 62 on any type of pension provided under the Salaried Pension Plan, Rule IC, or pension equivalent under Excess B as it relates to Rule IC (other than a 55/10 pension or deferred vested pension), a reduction which equals one percent (1%) for each year, and prorated monthly for a partial year, said retirement precedes age 62, times the amount calculated in the foregoing paragraph (1), plus

b. any and all applicable reductions and offsets in accordance with the provisions of the Salaried Pension Plan, Rule IC, or of Excess B as it relates to Rule IC, (i.e., actuarial reductions and any other percentage reduction made in order to create a joint and survivor annuity).

(3)    a. for Participants who retire prior to attaining age 62 on a 55/10 pension or deferred vested pension, the Salaried Pension Plan, Rule IC, actuarial reduction to provide for payment prior to age 62, times the amount calculated in the foregoing paragraph (1), plus

b. any and all applicable reductions and offsets in accordance with the provisions of the Salaried Pension Plan, Rule IC, or Excess B as it relates to Rule IC (i.e., actuarial reductions and any other percentage reduction made in order to create a joint and survivor annuity).

D. The pension otherwise payable under Formulas 1, 2 or 3 will be subject to offsets for payments made from Other Plans.

2.3 A benefit payable under this Excess Plan to the Surviving Spouse:

A. of a deceased retiree, will be 50% of the pension payable to the retiree on the retiree’s date of death, subject to offset for payments made from Other Plans.

 

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B. of an employee who dies while accruing Pension Service, will be 50% of the pension calculated under paragraph 2.1, (or if applicable, the greater of: Formula 1, Formula 2 or Formula 3 (excluding paragraphs 2.2 C. (2), as applicable) on the employee’s date of death, subject to the offset for payments made under Other Plans.

C. of an employee who terminates with only rights to a deferred vested pension, will be 50% of the pension calculated under paragraph 2.1, (or if applicable, the greater of Formula 1, Formula 2 or Formula 3, as applicable) on the date that the employee’s Pension Service is terminated, subject to the offset of payments made under Other Plans.

2.4 Where the benefits under the Other Plans are not payable solely in the form of monthly pension benefits over the same time period, the Committee will, if necessary, adjust the benefits payable under this Excess Plan so that the Participant or Surviving Spouse is neither advantaged nor disadvantaged for pension purposes.

2.5 Benefits payable to a Participant who retires or to a Surviving Spouse under this Excess Plan in conjunction with benefits payable under any specific Other Plans will commence concurrently with benefits payable to said Participant or Surviving Spouse under such Other Plans. Upon the cessation of payment of benefits to a Participant or Surviving Spouse under any Other Plans, benefits payable under this Excess Plan in conjunction with benefits payable under said Other Plans will concurrently cease.

2.6 This Excess Plan will not be construed as conferring any rights upon any Participant for continuation of employment with the Company or any affiliate or subsidiary of the Company, nor will it interfere with the rights of the Company or an affiliate or subsidiary of the Company to terminate the employment of any Participant and/or to take any personnel action affecting any Participant without regard to the effect which such action might have upon such Participant as a prospective recipient of benefits under this Excess Plan.

2.7 No benefit under this Excess Plan may be assigned, transferred, pledged or encumbered or be subject in any manner to alienation or anticipation, except that any exceptions to the non-alienation provisions in the Salaried Pension Plan, will also apply to benefits hereunder

2.8 Notwithstanding the foregoing provisions of this Article II, all Benefits not in pay status as of January 1, 2009, under the Predecessor Plan, will be payable under this Excess Plan in monthly installments as provided below:

a. Benefits will be payable commencing on the last day of the month of

i) a Participant’s Retirement, or

ii) to the extent the Participant is not eligible for Retirement, but is otherwise vested in the Salaried Pension Plan, the later of:

 

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x) termination of vesting service as provided in the Salaried Pension Plan, or

y) attainment of age 55, or

z) such other date as irrevocably elected in writing by the Participant under the Predecessor Plan prior to December 31, 2008.

b. Notwithstanding the foregoing, to the extent the Participant is a Specified Employee, such monthly installment will commence on the last day of the seventh month following the date determined in a. above, and will be paid retroactively to the date determined in a. above, and will include interest accrued on the missed payments. “Interest” means the interest calculated using the Short Term Applicable Rate of Interest in effect as of January of the year of retirement.

c. The determination of any Benefit payable with respect to Participant who Retires pursuant to the terms of an executive severance agreement, will include any service credit provided by such agreement for purposes of determining vesting and eligibility, but not benefit accrual.

d. i) The form of payment of Benefit paid to a Participant who has a Surviving Spouse as defined under the Salaried Pension Plan, is a joint and survivor annuity, in which the Participant’s Benefit paid during his or her lifetime is reduced, and an amount equal to 50% of the Benefit amount received by the Participant is paid to the Surviving Spouse. There are no optional forms of payment or Qualified Optional Survivor Annuities (as that term is described in the Salaried Pension Plan) under this Excess Plan.

To the extent a Participant dies before his or her payments have begun, payments to the Surviving Spouse will be as follows:

1) If the Participant was a Participant in Rule IM of the Salaried Pension Plan, and dies while accruing pension service, the survivor annuity under this Excess Plan will begin the later of: a) the month following the Participant’s death or b) the month after the Participant would have turned age 55.

2) If the Participant was a Participant in Rule IC or Rule IN of the Salaried Pension Plan, and dies while accruing pension service, the survivor annuity under this Excess Plan will begin the month following the Participant’s death.

3) If the Participant dies after pension service has terminated, the survivor annuity under this Excess Plan will begin the later of: the month following the Participant’s death or the month after the Participant would have turned age 55.

 

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ii) The form of payment of Benefits paid to a Participant who has no Surviving Spouse on the date payment of Benefits commence is a single life annuity as described in the Salaried Pension Plan.

e. If a Participant is receiving payments under this Excess Plan and is subsequently reemployed by the Company, payments under this Excess Plan shall continue regardless of the cessation of the Participant’s monthly Pension payments due to such reemployment under the Salaried Pension Plan.

2.9 Notwithstanding any provision to the contrary in this Excess Plan, if at any time the present value of a Participant’s nonqualified benefits under all nonqualified defined benefit plans of the Company, not otherwise payable under the provisions of the Plan, shall be equal to or less than the Code Section 402(g) limit in effect at the time of any payment event (for 2016, $18,000 or less and as adjusted from time to time by the Internal Revenue Service), the Company may, in the sole and absolute discretion of the Company, elect to distribute the entire benefit to the Participant in the form of a lump sum payment, in lieu of any other benefit payable under the Plan. The present value shall be determined by the Company, in the Company’s sole and absolute discretion, using reasonable actuarial assumptions. The distribution of the lump sum shall be made as soon as reasonably practicable, but no later than ninety (90) days after a payment event or two and one-half (2  1 2 ) months after the year of the payment event, whichever is later. This payment shall extinguish any and all liability under this Excess Plan and any and all the plans from which the lump sum is provided.

ARTICLE III - CONTRIBUTIONS

3.1 Benefits payable hereunder will be payable out of general assets of Alcoa Corporation, the Company or another subsidiary of Alcoa Corporation that is a participating employer in this Excess Plan, and no segregation of assets for such benefits will be made. The right of a Participant or a Surviving Spouse to receive benefits under this Excess Plan will be an unsecured claim against said assets.

ARTICLE IV - ADMINISTRATION OF EXCESS PLAN

4.1 The general administration of this Excess Plan will be by the Committee. The Committee’s discretion with respect to this Excess Plan includes the authority to determine eligibility under all provisions, correct all defects, supply all omissions, reconcile all inconsistencies in this Excess Plan, ensure all benefits are paid in accordance to this Excess Plan, interpret plan provisions for all Participants or Surviving Spouses, and decide all issues of credibility necessary to carry out and operate this Excess Plan. Benefits under this Excess Plan will be paid only if the Committee in its sole and absolute discretion decides that the applicant is entitled to them. All actions, decisions, or interpretations of the Committee are conclusive, final, and binding.

 

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ARTICLE V - AMENDMENT AND TERMINATION

5.1 This Excess Plan may be amended, suspended or terminated at any time by the Board of Directors or any other entity approved by the Board of Directors, including the Committee, provided, however, that no amendment, suspension or termination will reduce or in any manner adversely affect any Participant’s rights with respect to benefits that are payable or may become payable under Article II hereof based upon said Participant’s Additional Compensation as of the date of such amendment, suspension termination.

ARTICLE VI - CONSTRUCTION

6.1 This Excess Plan will be construed, regulated and administered under the laws of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania except as modified by any applicable law.

ARTICLE VII- CHANGE IN CONTROL

7.1 Provisions Upon Change in Control . Notwithstanding any other provision of the Plan, in the event of a Change in Control, as that term is defined in the Salaried Pension Plan, neither the Company, the Board of Directors, the Committee, or other designee of the Board of Directors, may, during the three-year period commencing on the date that the Change in Control occurs:

a. Amend, modify, or terminate this Excess Plan, except to the extent as may be legally required by any law or regulations prescribed thereunder, or any provision of the Code or any regulation prescribed thereunder; or

b. Reduce future Excess Plan benefits of any Participant.

ARTICLE VIII – CLAIMS AND APPEALS

8.1 If a claim by a Participant or Surviving Spouse is denied in whole or in part, the Participant or Surviving Spouse, or their representative will receive written notice from the plan administrator. This notice will include the reasons for denial, the specific Plan provision involved, an explanation of how claims are reviewed, the procedure for requesting a review of the denied claim, and a description of the information that must be submitted with the appeal. The Participant or Surviving Spouse, or their representative, may file a written appeal for review of a denied claim to the Committee or its delegate. The process and the time frames for the determination claims and appeals are as follows:

a. The plan administrator reviews initial claim and makes determination within 90 days of the date the claim is received.

b. The plan administrator may extend the above 90-day period an additional 90 days if required due to special circumstances beyond control of plan administrator.

 

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c. The Participant or Surviving Spouse, or their representative, may submit an appeal of a denied claim within 60 days of receipt of the denial.

d. The plan administrator reviews and makes a determination on the appeal within 60 days of the date the appeal was received.

e. The plan administrator may extend the above 60-day period an additional 60 days if required by special circumstances beyond the control of the plan administrator.

8.2 In the case where the plan administrator requires an extension of the period to provide a determination on an initial claim or an appeal, the plan will notify the Participant or Surviving Spouse, or their representative, prior to the expiration of the initial determination period. The notification will describe the circumstances requiring the extension and the date a determination is expected to be made. If additional information is required from the Participant or Surviving Spouse, the determination period will be suspended until the earlier of i) the date the information is received by the plan administrator or ii) 45 days from the date the information was requested.

8.3 Participants or Surviving Spouses, or their representative, who having received an adverse appeal determination and thereby exhausted the remedies provided under the Excess Plan, proceed to file suit in state or federal court, must file such suit within 180 days from the date of the adverse appeal determination notice or any right to file such suit will be permanently foreclosed.

 

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Exhibit 99.1

 

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[                    ], 2016

Dear Alcoa Inc. Shareholder:

In September 2015, we announced our plan to separate into two independent, publicly traded companies: a globally cost-competitive upstream company and an innovation and technology-driven value-add company. The upstream company will include the five business units that today make up Global Primary Products—Bauxite, Alumina, Aluminum, Cast Products and Energy—and a Rolled Products business unit consisting of the rolling mill operations in Warrick, Indiana and Saudi Arabia (the “Warrick and Ma’aden Rolling Mills”) (collectively, the “Upstream Businesses”). The value-add company will include the Engineered Products and Solutions, Global Rolled Products (other than the Warrick and Ma’aden Rolling Mills), and Transportation and Construction Solutions business segments (collectively, the “Value-Add Businesses”).

The separation will create two industry-leading, independent public companies with distinct product portfolios and corporate strategies. We believe that the upstream company will be a cost-competitive industry leader in bauxite mining, alumina refining, aluminum production, and aluminum can packaging for the North America market, positioned for success throughout the market cycle. The value-add company will be a premier provider of high-performance multi-material products and solutions. The companies will have distinct value profiles, and the separation will allow each company to effectively allocate resources and deploy capital in line with each company’s growth priorities and cash-flow profiles. As independent entities, each company will be positioned to capture opportunities in increasingly competitive and rapidly evolving markets, and to pursue their own independent strategies, positioning each to push the performance envelope within distinct operating environments.

The separation will occur by means of a pro rata distribution by Alcoa Inc. (“ParentCo”) of at least 80.1% of the outstanding shares of a newly formed upstream company named Alcoa Upstream Corporation (“Alcoa Corporation”), which will own the Upstream Businesses. ParentCo, the existing publicly traded company, will continue to own the Value-Add Businesses, and will become the value-add company. In conjunction with the separation, ParentCo will change its name to “Arconic Inc.” (“Arconic”) and will change its stock symbol from “AA” to “ARNC”, and “Alcoa Upstream Corporation” will change its name to “Alcoa Corporation” and will apply for authorization to list its common stock on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “AA.”

Upon completion of the separation, each ParentCo shareholder as of the record date will continue to own shares of ParentCo (which, as a result of ParentCo’s name change to Arconic, will be Arconic shares) and will own a pro rata share of the outstanding common stock of Alcoa Corporation to be distributed. Each ParentCo shareholder will receive [            ] shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock for every share of ParentCo common stock held as of the close of business on [                    ], 2016, the record date for the distribution. The Alcoa Corporation common stock will be issued in book-entry form only, which means that no physical share certificates will be issued. It is intended that, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, the distribution generally will be tax-free to ParentCo shareholders. No vote of ParentCo shareholders is required for the distribution. You do not need to take any action to receive shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock to which you are entitled as a ParentCo shareholder, and you do not need to pay any consideration or surrender or exchange your ParentCo common stock.

We encourage you to read the attached information statement, which is being provided to all ParentCo shareholders that held shares on the record date for the distribution. The information statement describes the separation in detail and contains important business and financial information about Alcoa Corporation.


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We believe the separation provides tremendous opportunities for our businesses and our shareholders, as we work to continue to build long-term shareholder value. We appreciate your continuing support of Alcoa Inc., and look forward to your future support of Arconic Inc. and Alcoa Corporation.

Sincerely,

Klaus Kleinfeld

Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

Alcoa Inc.


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LOGO

[                    ], 2016

Dear Future Alcoa Upstream Corporation Stockholder:

I am excited to welcome you as a future stockholder of Alcoa Upstream Corporation (“Alcoa Corporation”). Alcoa Corporation is a cost-competitive large scale industry leader in global aluminum production. Our operations will comprise business units focused on Bauxite, Alumina, Aluminum, Cast Products, Rolled Products and Energy, which together will encompass all major production activities along the primary aluminum industry value chain, providing Alcoa Corporation an important position in each critical segment of the supply chain.

At the time of its separation from Alcoa Inc. (“ParentCo”), Alcoa Corporation’s first-class asset base will include the world’s largest bauxite mining portfolio and what we believe is the most attractive global alumina refining system, both with first quartile cost curve positions. Our leading bauxite and refining operations supply a strategic global aluminum smelting portfolio with a highly competitive second quartile cost curve position. Our smelter footprint is enhanced by a strategic network of co-located casthouse facilities producing value-added aluminum products for customers in key global markets, and rolling mill operations in Warrick, Indiana and Saudi Arabia that will serve the North American aluminum can packaging market. Alcoa Corporation’s metal operations are complemented by a substantial portfolio of global energy assets offering third-party sales opportunities, and in some cases, the operational flexibility to consume electricity for metal production or capture earnings from power sales. Alcoa Corporation’s global footprint will include 27 facilities worldwide and approximately 16,000 employees.

Over the past few years, ParentCo has implemented a comprehensive strategy to secure our company as a cost-competitive industry leader in bauxite mining, alumina refining, aluminum production and value-added casting and rolling, positioned for success throughout the market cycle. We have accomplished this by strengthening each of our businesses for greater efficiency, profitability and value-creation. By reshaping our portfolio, we have made our company more resilient against market down-swings, while remaining prepared to capitalize on the upswings. We have developed new opportunities in establishing our bauxite and cast products businesses and our diverse sites offer close proximity to major markets, well situated to capture robust aluminum demand. We continue to enhance our competitiveness through rigorous portfolio management and strong cost controls and are committed to a philosophy of disciplined capital allocation and prudent return of capital to shareholders.

Upon completion of the separation, “Alcoa Upstream Corporation” will be renamed “Alcoa Corporation,” and we intend to list Alcoa Corporation’s common stock on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol “AA.” ParentCo, to be renamed “Arconic Inc.,” will change its stock symbol from “AA” to “ARNC” in connection with the separation.

At Alcoa Corporation, our vision for the future is clear. We intend to deliver unparalleled value for our customers, working faster and smarter, enabling us to succeed in partnership with them. We will strive to ensure operational excellence within our strong foundation of assets, drive continuous improvement, harness innovation and creativity and maintain profitability through market troughs and peaks. We will adhere to a philosophy advocating prudent use of capital, and intend to carefully consider opportunities to generate superior outcomes for our investors. As an industry leader, we intend to attract and retain the best talent in metals and mining, treat our people with respect and dignity and embrace best-in-class ethical and sustainability standards. As we prepare to become a standalone company, we look to build upon our rich heritage, ready to seize the future and excel.

Sincerely,

Roy Harvey

Chief Executive Officer

Alcoa Upstream Corporation


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Information contained herein is subject to completion or amendment. A Registration Statement on Form 10 relating to these securities has been filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission under the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

 

Preliminary and Subject to Completion, Dated August 12, 2016

INFORMATION STATEMENT

Alcoa Upstream Corporation

 

 

This information statement is being furnished in connection with the distribution by Alcoa Inc. (“ParentCo”) to its shareholders of outstanding shares of common stock of Alcoa Upstream Corporation (“Alcoa Corporation”), a wholly owned subsidiary of ParentCo that will hold the assets and liabilities associated with ParentCo’s Bauxite, Alumina, Aluminum, Cast Products and Energy businesses, as well as a Rolled Products business consisting of ParentCo’s rolling mill operations in Warrick, Indiana, and ParentCo’s 25.1% interest in the Ma’aden Rolling Company in Saudi Arabia (collectively, the “Alcoa Corporation Business”). To implement the separation, ParentCo currently plans to distribute at least 80.1% of the outstanding shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock on a pro rata basis to ParentCo shareholders in a distribution that is intended to qualify as generally tax-free to the ParentCo shareholders for United States (“U.S.”) federal income tax purposes. Immediately after the distribution becomes effective, ParentCo will own no more than 19.9% of the outstanding shares of common stock of Alcoa Corporation. Prior to completing the separation, ParentCo may adjust the percentage of Alcoa Corporation shares to be distributed to ParentCo shareholders and retained by ParentCo in response to market and other factors, and it will amend this information statement to reflect any such adjustment.

For every share of common stock of ParentCo held of record by you as of the close of business on [                    ], 2016, which is the record date for the distribution, you will receive [            ] shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock. You will receive cash in lieu of any fractional shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock that you would have received after application of the above ratio. As discussed under “The Separation and Distribution—Trading Between the Record Date and Distribution Date,” if you sell your shares of ParentCo common stock in the “regular-way” market after the record date and before the distribution date, you also will be selling your right to receive shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock in connection with the separation and distribution. We expect the shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock to be distributed by ParentCo to you at [            ], Eastern Time, on [                    ], 2016. We refer to the date of the distribution of the Alcoa Corporation common stock as the “distribution date.”

Until the separation occurs, Alcoa Corporation will be a wholly owned subsidiary of ParentCo and consequently, ParentCo will have the sole and absolute discretion to determine and change the terms of the separation, including the establishment of the record date for the distribution and the distribution date, as well as to reduce the amount of outstanding shares of common stock of Alcoa Corporation that it will retain, if any, following the distribution.

No vote of ParentCo shareholders is required for the distribution. Therefore, you are not being asked for a proxy, and you are requested not to send ParentCo a proxy, in connection with the distribution. You do not need to pay any consideration, exchange or surrender your existing shares of ParentCo common stock or take any other action to receive your shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock.

There is no current trading market for Alcoa Corporation common stock, although we expect that a limited market, commonly known as a “when-issued” trading market, will develop on or shortly before the record date for the distribution, and we expect “regular-way” trading of Alcoa Corporation common stock to begin on the first trading day following the completion of the distribution. “Alcoa Upstream Corporation” will change its name to “Alcoa Corporation” and intends to have its common stock authorized for listing on the New York Stock Exchange (the “NYSE”) under the symbol “AA.” ParentCo will be renamed “Arconic Inc.” (“Arconic”) and will change its stock symbol from “AA” to “ARNC” in connection with the separation.

 

 

In reviewing this information statement, you should carefully consider the matters described under the caption “ Risk Factors ” beginning on page 23.

Neither the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission nor any state securities commission has approved or disapproved these securities or determined if this information statement is truthful or complete. Any representation to the contrary is a criminal offense.

This information statement does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities.

 

 

The date of this information statement is [                    ], 2016.

This information statement was first mailed to ParentCo shareholders on or about [                    ], 2016.


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Questions and Answers About The Separation and Distribution

     1   

Information Statement Summary

     9   

Summary of Risk Factors

     16   

Summary Historical and Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Data

     22   

Risk Factors

     23   

Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements

     44   

The Separation and Distribution

     46   

Dividend Policy

     55   

Capitalization

     56   

Selected Historical Combined Financial Data of Alcoa Corporation

     57   

Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Condensed Financial Statements

     58   

Business

     63   

Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition And Results Of Operations

     103   

Management

     146   

Directors

     147   

Compensation Discussion and Analysis

     152   

Executive Compensation

     167   

Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions

     176   

Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences

     185   

Description of Material Indebtedness

     189   

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners and Management

     190   

Description of Alcoa Corporation Capital Stock

     191   

Where You Can Find More Information

     195   

Index to Financial Statements

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Presentation of Information

Unless the context otherwise requires:

 

  The information included in this information statement about Alcoa Corporation, including the Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation, which primarily comprise the assets and liabilities of ParentCo’s Bauxite, Alumina, Aluminum, Cast Products and Energy businesses, as well as ParentCo’s rolling mill operations in Warrick, Indiana, and ParentCo’s 25.1% interest in the Ma’aden Rolling Company in Saudi Arabia, assumes the completion of all of the transactions referred to in this information statement in connection with the separation and distribution.

 

  References in this information statement to “Alcoa Corporation,” “we,” “us,” “our,” “our company” and “the company” refer to Alcoa Upstream Corporation, a Delaware corporation, and its subsidiaries.

 

  References in this information statement to “ParentCo” refer to Alcoa Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation, and its consolidated subsidiaries, including the Alcoa Corporation Business prior to completion of the separation.

 

  References in this information statement to the “Alcoa Corporation Business” refer to ParentCo’s Bauxite, Alumina, Aluminum, Cast Products and Energy businesses, as well as a Rolled Products business consisting of ParentCo’s rolling mill operations in Warrick, Indiana, and ParentCo’s 25.1% interest in the Ma’aden Rolling Company in Saudi Arabia.

 

  References in this information statement to “Arconic” refer to ParentCo after the completion of the separation and the distribution, following which ParentCo will change its name to “Arconic Inc.” and its business will comprise the Engineered Products and Solutions, Global Rolled Products (other than the rolling mill operations in Warrick, Indiana, and the 25.1% interest in the Ma’aden Rolling Company in Saudi Arabia) and Transportation and Construction Solutions businesses.

 

  References in this information statement to the “Arconic Business” refer to ParentCo’s Engineered Products and Solutions, Global Rolled Products (other than the rolling mill operations in Warrick, Indiana, and the 25.1% interest in the Ma’aden Rolling Company in Saudi Arabia) and Transportation and Construction Solutions businesses, collectively.

 

  References in this information statement to the “separation” refer to the separation of the Alcoa Corporation Business from ParentCo’s other businesses and the creation, as a result of the distribution, of an independent, publicly traded company, Alcoa Corporation, to hold the assets and liabilities associated with the Alcoa Corporation Business after the distribution.

 

  References in this information statement to the “distribution” refer to the distribution of at least 80.1% of Alcoa Corporation’s issued and outstanding shares of common stock to ParentCo shareholders as of the close of business on the record date for the distribution.

 

  References in this information statement to Alcoa Corporation’s per share data assume a distribution ratio of [            ] share of Alcoa Corporation common stock for every share of ParentCo common stock and a distribution of approximately 80.1% of the outstanding shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock.

 

  References in this information statement to Alcoa Corporation’s historical assets, liabilities, products, businesses or activities generally refer to the historical assets, liabilities, products, businesses or activities of the Alcoa Corporation Business as the business was conducted as part of ParentCo prior to the completion of the separation.

Trademarks and Trade Names

Alcoa Corporation owns or has rights to use the trademarks and trade names that we use in conjunction with the operation of our business. Among the trademarks that Alcoa Corporation owns or has rights to use that appear in this information statement are the name “Alcoa” and the Alcoa symbol for aluminum products. Solely for

 

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convenience, we only use the TM or ® symbols the first time any trademark or trade name is mentioned. Each trademark or trade name of any other company appearing in this information statement is, to our knowledge, owned by such other company.

Industry Information

Unless indicated otherwise, the information concerning our industry contained in this information statement is based on Alcoa Corporation’s general knowledge of and expectations concerning the industry. Alcoa Corporation’s market position, market share and industry market size are based on estimates using Alcoa Corporation’s internal data and estimates, based on data from various industry analyses, our internal research and adjustments and assumptions that we believe to be reasonable. Alcoa Corporation has not independently verified data from industry analyses and cannot guarantee their accuracy or completeness. In addition, Alcoa Corporation believes that data regarding the industry, market size and its market position and market share within such industry provide general guidance but are inherently imprecise. Further, Alcoa Corporation’s estimates and assumptions involve risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on various factors, including those discussed in the “Risk Factors” section. These and other factors could cause results to differ materially from those expressed in the estimates and assumptions.

 

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QUESTIONS AND ANSWERS ABOUT THE SEPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION

 

What is Alcoa Corporation and why is ParentCo separating Alcoa Corporation’s business and distributing Alcoa Corporation stock?   

Alcoa Corporation, which is currently a wholly owned subsidiary of ParentCo, was formed to own and operate ParentCo’s Alcoa Corporation Business. The separation of Alcoa Corporation from ParentCo and the distribution of Alcoa Corporation common stock are intended, among other things, to enable the management of both companies to pursue opportunities for long-term growth and profitability unique to each company’s business and allow each business to more effectively implement its own distinct capital structure and capital allocation strategies. ParentCo expects that the separation will result in enhanced long-term performance of each business for the reasons discussed in the sections entitled “The Separation and Distribution—Reasons for the Separation.”

 

Why am I receiving this document?   

ParentCo is delivering this document to you because you are a holder of shares of ParentCo common stock. If you are a holder of shares of ParentCo common stock as of the close of business on [                    ], 2016, the record date of the distribution, you will be entitled to receive [            ] shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock for every share of ParentCo common stock that you hold at the close of business on such date, assuming a distribution of approximately 80.1% of the outstanding shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock and applying the distribution ratio (without accounting for cash to be issued in lieu of fractional shares). This document will help you understand how the separation and distribution will affect your post-separation ownership in Arconic and Alcoa Corporation.

 

How will the separation of Alcoa Corporation from ParentCo work?   

As part of the separation, and prior to the distribution, ParentCo and its subsidiaries expect to complete an internal restructuring in order to transfer to Alcoa Corporation the Alcoa Corporation Business that Alcoa Corporation will own following the separation. To accomplish the separation, ParentCo will distribute at least 80.1% of the outstanding shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock to ParentCo shareholders on a pro rata basis in a distribution intended to be generally tax-free to ParentCo shareholders for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Following the distribution, ParentCo shareholders will own directly at least 80.1% of the outstanding shares of common stock of Alcoa Corporation, and Alcoa Corporation will be a separate company from ParentCo. ParentCo will retain no more than 19.9% of the outstanding shares of common stock of Alcoa Corporation following the distribution. Following the separation, the number of shares of ParentCo common stock (which, as a result of ParentCo’s name change to Arconic, will be Arconic shares) you own will not change as a result of the separation.

 

What is the record date for the distribution?   

The record date for the distribution will be [                    ], 2016.

 

 

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When will the distribution occur?   

We expect that at least 80.1% of the outstanding shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock will be distributed by ParentCo at [        ], Eastern Time, on [                    ], 2016, to holders of record of shares of ParentCo common stock at the close of business on [                    ], 2016, the record date for the distribution.

 

What do shareholders need to do to participate in the distribution?   

Shareholders of ParentCo as of the record date for the distribution will not be required to take any action to receive Alcoa Corporation common stock in the distribution, but you are urged to read this entire information statement carefully. No shareholder approval of the distribution is required. You are not being asked for a proxy. You do not need to pay any consideration, exchange or surrender your existing shares of ParentCo common stock, or take any other action to receive your shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock. Please do not send in your ParentCo stock certificates. The distribution will not affect the number of outstanding shares of ParentCo common stock or any rights of ParentCo shareholders, although it will affect the market value of each outstanding share of ParentCo common stock (which, as a result of ParentCo’s name change to Arconic, will be Arconic common stock after the separation).

 

How will shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock be issued?   

You will receive shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock through the same channels that you currently use to hold or trade shares of ParentCo common stock, whether through a brokerage account, 401(k) plan or other channel. Receipt of Alcoa Corporation shares will be documented for you in the same manner that you typically receive shareholder updates, such as monthly broker statements and 401(k) statements.

 

  

If you own shares of ParentCo common stock as of the close of business on the record date for the distribution, including shares owned in certificate form, ParentCo, with the assistance of Computershare Trust Company, N.A. (“Computershare”), the distribution agent, will electronically distribute shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock to you or to your brokerage firm on your behalf in book-entry form. Computershare will mail you a book-entry account statement that reflects your shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock, or your bank or brokerage firm will credit your account for the shares.

 

How many shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock will I receive in the distribution?    ParentCo will distribute to you [        ] shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock for every share of ParentCo common stock held by you as of close of business on the record date for the distribution. Based on approximately [        ] shares of ParentCo common stock outstanding as of [                    ], 2016, and assuming a distribution of approximately 80.1% of the outstanding shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock and applying the distribution ratio (without accounting for cash to be issued in lieu of fractional shares), a total of approximately [        ] million shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock will be distributed to ParentCo’s shareholders and approximately [        ] million shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock will continue to be owned by ParentCo. For additional information on the distribution, see “The Separation and Distribution.”

 

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Will Alcoa Corporation issue fractional shares of its common stock in the distribution?   

No. Alcoa Corporation will not issue fractional shares of its common stock in the distribution. Fractional shares that ParentCo shareholders would otherwise have been entitled to receive will be aggregated and sold in the public market by the distribution agent. The net cash proceeds of these sales will be distributed pro rata (based on the fractional share such holder would otherwise be entitled to receive) to those shareholders who would otherwise have been entitled to receive fractional shares. Recipients of cash in lieu of fractional shares will not be entitled to any interest on the amounts of payment made in lieu of fractional shares.

 

What are the conditions to the distribution?   

The distribution is subject to the satisfaction (or waiver by ParentCo in its sole discretion) of the following conditions:

 

•       the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) declaring effective the registration statement of which this information statement forms a part; there being no order suspending the effectiveness of the registration statement in effect; and no proceedings for such purposes having been instituted or threatened by the SEC;

 

•       the mailing of this information statement to ParentCo shareholders;

 

•       the receipt by ParentCo and continuing validity of (i) a private letter ruling from the Internal Revenue Service (the “IRS”), satisfactory to the ParentCo Board of Directors, regarding certain U.S. federal income tax matters relating to the separation and distribution and (ii) an opinion of its outside counsel, satisfactory to the ParentCo Board of Directors, regarding the qualification of the distribution, together with certain related transactions, as a transaction that is generally tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes under Sections 355 and 368(a)(1)(D) of the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended (the “Code”);

 

•       the internal reorganization having been completed and the transfer of assets and liabilities of the Alcoa Corporation Business from ParentCo to Alcoa Corporation, and the transfer of assets and liabilities of the Arconic Business from Alcoa Corporation to ParentCo, having been completed in accordance with the separation and distribution agreement;

 

•       the receipt of one or more opinions from an independent appraisal firm to the ParentCo Board of Directors as to the solvency of ParentCo and Alcoa Corporation after the completion of the distribution, in each case in a form and substance acceptable to the ParentCo Board of Directors in its sole and absolute discretion;

 

•       all actions necessary or appropriate under applicable U.S. federal, state or other securities or blue sky laws and the rule and regulations thereunder having been taken or made and, where applicable, having become effective or been accepted;

 

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•       no order, injunction or decree issued by any government authority of competent jurisdiction or other legal restraint or prohibition preventing the consummation of the separation, the distribution or any of the related transactions being in effect;

 

•       the shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock to be distributed having been accepted for listing on the NYSE, subject to official notice of distribution;

 

•       ParentCo having received certain proceeds from the financing arrangements described under “Description of Material Indebtedness” and being satisfied in its sole and absolute discretion that, as of the effective time of the distribution, it will have no further liability under such arrangements; and

 

•       no other event or development existing or having occurred that, in the judgment of ParentCo’s Board of Directors, in its sole and absolute discretion, makes it inadvisable to effect the separation, the distribution and the other related transactions.

 

ParentCo and Alcoa Corporation cannot assure you that any or all of these conditions will be met, or that the separation will be consummated even if all of the conditions are met. ParentCo can decline at any time to go forward with the separation. In addition, ParentCo may waive any of the conditions to the distribution. For a complete discussion of all of the conditions to the distribution, see “The Separation and Distribution—Conditions to the Distribution.”

 

What is the expected date of completion of the separation?   

The completion and timing of the separation are dependent upon a number of conditions. We expect that the shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock will be distributed by ParentCo at [        ], Eastern Time, on [                    ], 2016, to the holders of record of shares of ParentCo common stock at the close of business on [                    ], 2016, the record date for the distribution. However, no assurance can be provided as to the timing of the separation or that all conditions to the distribution will be met, by [                    ], 2016 or at all.

 

Will ParentCo and Alcoa Corporation be renamed in conjunction with the Separation?   

Yes. In conjunction with the separation, ParentCo will change its name to “Arconic Inc.” and will change its stock symbol from “AA” to “ARNC,” and “Alcoa Upstream Corporation” will change its name to “Alcoa Corporation” and will apply for authorization to list its common stock on the NYSE under the symbol “AA.”

 

Can ParentCo decide to cancel the distribution of Alcoa Corporation common stock even if all the conditions have been met?   

Yes. Until the distribution has occurred, ParentCo has the right to terminate the distribution, even if all of the conditions are satisfied.

 

What if I want to sell my ParentCo common stock or my Alcoa Corporation common stock?   

You should consult with your financial advisors, such as your stock broker, bank or tax advisor.

 

 

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What is “regular-way” and “ex-distribution” trading of ParentCo common stock?   

Beginning on or shortly before the record date for the distribution and continuing up to and through the distribution date, we expect that there will be two markets in ParentCo common stock: a “regular-way” market and an “ex-distribution” market. ParentCo common stock that trades in the “regular-way” market will trade with an entitlement to shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock distributed pursuant to the distribution. Shares that trade in the “ex-distribution” market will trade without an entitlement to Alcoa Corporation common stock distributed pursuant to the distribution. If you decide to sell any shares of ParentCo common stock before the distribution date, you should make sure your stockbroker, bank or other nominee understands whether you want to sell your ParentCo common stock with or without your entitlement to Alcoa Corporation common stock pursuant to the distribution.

 

Where will I be able to trade shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock?   

Alcoa Corporation intends to apply for authorization to list its common stock on the NYSE under the symbol “AA.” ParentCo will change its name to Arconic and will change its stock symbol from “AA” to “ARNC” upon completion of the separation. Alcoa Corporation anticipates that trading in shares of its common stock will begin on a “when-issued” basis on or shortly before the record date for the distribution and will continue up to and through the distribution date, and that “regular-way” trading in Alcoa Corporation common stock will begin on the first trading day following the completion of the distribution. If trading begins on a “when-issued” basis, you may purchase or sell Alcoa Corporation common stock up to and through the distribution date, but your transaction will not settle until after the distribution date. Alcoa Corporation cannot predict the trading prices for its common stock before, on or after the distribution date.

 

What will happen to the listing of ParentCo common stock?   

ParentCo common stock will continue to trade on the NYSE after the distribution but will be traded as Arconic common stock due to ParentCo’s name change to Arconic and under the stock symbol “ARNC” instead of “AA.”

 

Will the number of shares of ParentCo common stock that I own change as a result of the distribution?   

No. The number of shares of ParentCo common stock that you own will not change as a result of the distribution. Following the separation, ParentCo common stock will be referred to as Arconic common stock as a result of ParentCo’s name change to Arconic.

 

Will the distribution affect the market price of my ParentCo common stock?    Yes. As a result of the distribution, ParentCo expects the trading price of shares of ParentCo common stock (which, as a result of ParentCo’s name change to Arconic, will be referred to as Arconic common stock) immediately following the distribution to be different from the “regular-way” trading price of such shares immediately prior to the distribution because the trading price will no longer reflect the value of the Alcoa Corporation Business. There can be no assurance whether the aggregate market value of the Arconic common stock and the Alcoa Corporation common stock following the separation will be higher or lower than the market value of ParentCo common stock if the separation did

 

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not occur. This means, for example, that the combined trading prices of a share of Arconic common stock and [            ] shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock after the distribution may be equal to, greater than or less than the trading price of a share of ParentCo common stock before the distribution.

 

What are the material U.S. federal income tax consequences of the separation and the distribution?   

It is a condition to the distribution that ParentCo receive (i) a private letter ruling from the IRS, satisfactory to the ParentCo Board of Directors, regarding certain U.S. federal income tax matters relating to the separation and distribution, and (ii) an opinion of its outside counsel, satisfactory to the ParentCo Board of Directors, regarding the qualification of the distribution, together with certain related transactions, as transactions that are generally tax-free under Sections 355 and 368(a)(1)(D) of the Code. Assuming the distribution, together with certain related transactions, so qualifies, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, you will not recognize any gain or loss, and no amount will be included in your income, upon your receipt of Alcoa Corporation common stock pursuant to the distribution. You will, however, recognize gain or loss for U.S. federal income tax purposes with respect to cash received in lieu of a fractional share of Alcoa Corporation common stock.

 

You should consult your own tax advisor as to the particular consequences of the distribution to you, including the applicability and effect of any U.S. federal, state and local tax laws, as well as any foreign tax laws. For more information regarding the material U.S. federal income tax consequences of the distribution, see the section entitled “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences.”

 

What will Alcoa Corporation’s relationship be with Arconic following the separation?    Following the distribution, ParentCo shareholders (or Arconic shareholders after ParentCo’s name change to Arconic) will own directly at least 80.1% of the outstanding shares of common stock of Alcoa Corporation, and Alcoa Corporation will be a separate company from ParentCo. ParentCo will retain no more than 19.9% of the outstanding shares of Alcoa Corporation following the distribution. Alcoa Corporation will enter into a separation and distribution agreement with ParentCo to effect the separation and to provide a framework for Alcoa Corporation’s relationship with Arconic after the separation and will enter into certain other agreements, including a transition services agreement, a tax matters agreement, an employee matters agreement, a stockholder and registration rights agreement with respect to Arconic’s continuing ownership of Alcoa Corporation common stock, intellectual property license agreements, a metal supply agreement, real estate and office leases, a spare parts loan agreement and an agreement relating to the North American packaging business. These agreements will provide for the allocation between Alcoa Corporation and Arconic of the assets, employees, liabilities and obligations (including investments, property and employee benefits and tax-related assets and liabilities) of ParentCo and its subsidiaries attributable to periods prior to, at and after Alcoa

 

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Corporation’s separation from ParentCo and will govern the relationship between Alcoa Corporation and Arconic subsequent to the completion of the separation. For additional information regarding the separation and distribution agreement and other transaction agreements, see the sections entitled “Risk Factors—Risks Related to the Separation” and “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions.”

 

How will Arconic vote any shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock it retains?   

Arconic will agree to vote any shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock that it retains in proportion to the votes cast by Alcoa Corporation’s other stockholders and is expected to grant Alcoa Corporation a proxy to vote its shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock in such proportion. For additional information on these voting arrangements, see “Certain Relationships and Related Person Transactions—Stockholder and Registration Rights Agreement.”

 

What does Arconic intend to do with any shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock it retains?   

Arconic currently plans to dispose of all of the Alcoa Corporation common stock that it retains after the distribution, which may include dispositions through one or more subsequent exchanges for debt or equity or a sale of its shares for cash, within the 18-month period following the distribution, subject to market conditions. Any shares not disposed of by Arconic during such 18-month period will be sold or otherwise disposed of by Arconic consistent with the business reasons for the retention of those shares, but in no event later than five years after the distribution.

 

Who will manage Alcoa Corporation after the separation?   

Alcoa Corporation will benefit from a management team with an extensive background in the Alcoa Corporation Business. Led by Roy C. Harvey, who will be Alcoa Corporation’s President and Chief Executive Officer, and William F. Oplinger, who will be Alcoa Corporation’s Chief Financial Officer, Alcoa Corporation’s management team will possess deep knowledge of, and extensive experience in, its industry. For more information regarding Alcoa Corporation’s directors and management, see “Management” and “Directors.”

 

Are there risks associated with owning Alcoa Corporation common stock?   

Yes. Ownership of Alcoa Corporation common stock is subject to both general and specific risks relating to Alcoa Corporation’s business, the industry in which it operates, its ongoing contractual relationships with Arconic and its status as a separate, publicly traded company. Ownership of Alcoa Corporation common stock is also subject to risks relating to the separation. Certain of these risks are described in the “Risk Factors” section of this information statement, beginning on page 23. We encourage you to read that section carefully.

 

Does Alcoa Corporation plan to pay dividends?   

The declaration and payment of any dividends in the future by Alcoa Corporation will be subject to the sole discretion of its Board of Directors and will depend upon many factors. See “Dividend Policy.”

 

 

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Will Alcoa Corporation incur any indebtedness prior to or at the time of the distribution?   

Subject to market conditions and other factors, prior to or concurrent with the separation, Alcoa Corporation intends to (i) provide for up to $1.5 billion of liquidity facilities through a senior secured revolving credit facility, (ii) issue approximately $1 billion of funded debt through the issuance of term loans, secured notes and/or unsecured notes, and (iii) pay a substantial portion of the proceeds of the funded debt to Arconic. ParentCo’s existing senior notes are expected to remain an obligation of Arconic after the separation, except to the extent that Arconic uses funds received by it from Alcoa Corporation to repay such existing indebtedness.

 

See “Description of Material Indebtedness” and “Risk Factors—Risks Related to Our Business.”

 

Who will be the distribution agent for the distribution and transfer agent and registrar for Alcoa Corporation common stock?   

The distribution agent, transfer agent and registrar for the Alcoa Corporation common stock will be Computershare Trust Company, N.A. For questions relating to the transfer or mechanics of the stock distribution, you should contact [            ] toll free at [            ] or non-toll free at [            ].

 

Where can I find more information about ParentCo and Alcoa Corporation?   

Before the distribution, if you have any questions relating to ParentCo’s business performance, you should contact:

 

Alcoa Inc.

390 Park Avenue

New York, New York 10022-4608

Attention: Investor Relations

 

After the distribution, Alcoa Corporation shareholders who have any questions relating to Alcoa Corporation’s business performance should contact Alcoa Corporation at:

 

Alcoa Corporation

390 Park Avenue

New York, New York 10022-4608

Attention: Investor Relations

 

The Alcoa Corporation investor website ( www.[                    ].com ) will be operational on or around [                    ], 2016.  The Alcoa Corporation website and the information contained therein or connected thereto are not incorporated into this information statement or the registration statement of which this information statement forms a part, or in any other filings with, or any information furnished or submitted to, the SEC.

 

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INFORMATION STATEMENT SUMMARY

The following is a summary of selected information discussed in this information statement. This summary may not contain all of the details concerning the separation or other information that may be important to you. To better understand the separation and our business and financial position, you should carefully review this entire information statement. Unless the context otherwise requires, the information included in this information statement about Alcoa Corporation, including the Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation, assumes the completion of all of the transactions referred to in this information statement in connection with the separation and distribution. Unless the context otherwise requires, references in this information statement to “Alcoa Corporation,” “we,” “us,” “our,” “our company” and “the company” refer to Alcoa Upstream Corporation, a Delaware corporation, and its subsidiaries. Unless the context otherwise requires, references in this information statement to “ParentCo” refer to Alcoa Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation, and its consolidated subsidiaries, including the Alcoa Corporation Business prior to completion of the separation.

Unless the context otherwise requires, references in this information statement to our historical assets, liabilities, products, businesses or activities of our businesses are generally intended to refer to the historical assets, liabilities, products, businesses or activities of ParentCo’s Bauxite, Alumina, Aluminum, Cast Products and Energy businesses, ParentCo’s rolling mill operations in Warrick, Indiana, and ParentCo’s 25.1% interest in the Ma’aden Rolling Company in Saudi Arabia, as such operations were conducted as part of ParentCo prior to completion of the separation.

Our Company

Alcoa Corporation is a global industry leader in the production of bauxite, alumina and aluminum, enhanced by a strong portfolio of value-added cast and rolled products and substantial energy assets. Alcoa Corporation draws on the innovation culture, customer relationships and strong brand of ParentCo. Previously known as the Aluminum Company of America, ParentCo pioneered the aluminum industry 128 years ago with the discovery of the first commercial process for the affordable production of aluminum. Since the discovery, Alcoa aluminum was used in the Wright brothers’ first flight (1903), and ParentCo helped produce the first aluminum-sheathed skyscraper (1952), the first all-aluminum vehicle frame (1994) and the first aluminum beer bottle (2004). Today, Alcoa Corporation extends this heritage of product and process innovation as it strives to continuously redefine world-class operational performance at its locations, while partnering with its customers across its range of global products. We believe that the lightweight capabilities and enhanced performance attributes that aluminum offers across a number of end markets are in increasingly high demand and underpin strong growth prospects for Alcoa Corporation.

 



 

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Alcoa Corporation’s operations encompass all major production processes in the primary aluminum industry value chain, which we believe provides Alcoa Corporation with a strong platform from which to serve our customers in each critical segment. Our portfolio is well-positioned to take advantage of a projected 5% growth in global aluminum demand in 2016 and to be globally cost competitive throughout all phases of the aluminum commodity price cycle.

 

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Our Strengths

Alcoa Corporation’s significant competitive advantages distinguish us from our peers.

World-class aluminum assets. Alcoa Corporation has an industry-leading, cost-competitive portfolio comprising six businesses—Bauxite, Alumina, Aluminum, Cast Products, Rolled Products and Energy. These assets include the largest bauxite mining portfolio in the world; a first quartile low cost, globally diverse alumina refining system; and a newly optimized aluminum smelting portfolio. With our innovative network of casthouses, we can customize the majority of our primary aluminum production to the precise specifications of our customers and we believe that our rolling mills provide us with a cost competitive and efficient platform to serve the North American packaging market. Our portfolio of energy assets provides third-party sales opportunities, and in some cases, has the operational flexibility to either support metal production or capture earnings through third-party power sales. In addition, the expertise within each business supports the next step in our value chain by providing optimized products and process knowledge.

Our fully integrated Saudi Arabian joint venture, formed in 2009 with the Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden), showcases those synergies. Through our Ma’aden joint venture, we have developed the lowest cost aluminum production complex within the worldwide Alcoa Corporation system. The complex includes a bauxite mine, an alumina refinery, an aluminum smelter and a rolling mill. The complex, which relies on low-cost and clean power generation, is an integral part of Alcoa Corporation’s strategy to lower its overall production cost base. By establishing a strong footprint in the growing Middle East region, Alcoa Corporation is also well-positioned to capitalize on growth and new market opportunities in the region. Ma’aden owns a 74.9% interest in the joint venture. Alcoa Corporation owns a 25.1% interest in the smelter and rolling mill; and Alcoa World Alumina and Chemicals (which is owned 60% by Alcoa Corporation) holds a 25.1% interest in the mine and refinery.

Customer relationships across the industry spectrum and around the world. As a well-established world leader in the production of bauxite, alumina and aluminum products, Alcoa Corporation has the scale, global reach and proximity to major markets to deliver our products to our customers and their supply chains all over the world. We believe Alcoa Corporation’s global network, broad product portfolio and extensive technical expertise position us to be the supplier of choice for a range of customers across the entire aluminum value chain. Our global reach also provides portfolio diversity that can enable us to benefit from local or regional economic cycles. Every Alcoa Corporation business segment operates in multiple countries and both hemispheres.

 



 

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Alcoa Corporation Global Footprint

 

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Access to key strategic markets. As illustrated by our bauxite mining operations in the Brazilian Amazon rainforest, and our participation in the first fully integrated aluminum complex in Saudi Arabia, our ability to operate successfully and sustainably has allowed us to forge partnerships in new markets, enter markets more efficiently, gain local knowledge, develop local capacity and reduce risk. We believe that these attributes also make us a preferred strategic partner of our current host countries and of those looking to evaluate and build future opportunities in our industry.

Experienced management team with substantial industry expertise. Our management team has a strong track record of performance and execution. Roy C. Harvey, who has served as President of ParentCo’s Global Primary Products business, will be Alcoa Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Harvey has served more than 14 years in various capacities at ParentCo, including as ParentCo’s Executive Vice President of Human Resources and Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability and Vice President of Investor Relations. In addition, William F. Oplinger, ParentCo’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will become Alcoa Corporation’s Chief Financial Officer. Tómas Már Sigurdsson, the Chief Operating Officer of ParentCo’s Global Primary Products business, will become Alcoa Corporation’s Chief Operating Officer. Our senior management team collectively has more than 110 years of experience in the metals and mining, commodities and aluminum industries.

History of operational excellence and continuous productivity improvements. Alcoa Corporation’s dedication to operational excellence has enabled us to withstand unfavorable market conditions. In addition, our productivity program has allowed us to capture cost savings and, by focusing on continuously improving our manufacturing and procurement processes, we seek to produce ongoing cost benefits through the efficient use of raw materials, resources and other inputs. In 2016, the Bauxite, Alumina, Aluminum, Cast Products and Energy segments have been executing a $550 million productivity plan to counteract continuing market headwinds, and had achieved $175 million (32%) of the target as of March 31, 2016. We believe that Alcoa Corporation is positioned to be resilient against market down-swings and to capitalize on the upswings throughout the market cycle.

 



 

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Positioned for future market scenarios. Since 2010, we have reshaped our portfolio and implemented other changes to our business model in order to make Alcoa Corporation more resilient in times of market volatility. We believe these changes will continue to drive value-creation opportunities in years ahead. Among other disciplined actions, we have:

 

    closed, divested or curtailed 35% of total smelting operating capacity and 25% of total operating refining capacity, enabling us to become more cost competitive;

 

    enhanced our portfolio through our 25.1% investment in the Alcoa Corporation-Ma’aden joint venture in Saudi Arabia, the lowest-cost integrated aluminum complex within the worldwide Alcoa Corporation system, which is now fully operational;

 

    revolutionized the way we sell smelter-grade alumina by shifting our pricing model to an Alumina Price Index (API) or spot pricing, which reflects alumina supply and demand fundamentals;

 

    grown our portfolio of value-added cast product offerings, and increased the percentage of value-added products we sell;

 

    transitioned our non-rolling assets from a regional operating structure to five separate business units focused on Bauxite, Alumina, Aluminum, Cast Products and Energy, and taken significant steps to position each business unit for greater efficiency, profitability and value-creation at each stage of the value chain; and

 

    reduced costs in our Rolled Products operations, and intensified our focus on innovation and value-added products, including aluminum bottle and specialty coatings.

Through our actions, we have improved the position of our alumina refining system on the global alumina cost curve from the 30 th percentile in 2010, to a first quartile 23 rd percentile in 2015, with a target to reach the 21 st percentile by the end of 2016. We have also improved eight points on the global aluminum cost curve since 2010, to the 43 rd percentile in 2015, while targeting the 38 th percentile by the end of 2016. In addition, we have maintained a first quartile 19 th percentile position on the global bauxite cost curve.

The combined effect of these actions has been to enhance our business position in a recovering macroeconomic environment for bauxite, alumina, aluminum and aluminum products, which we believe will allow us to weather the market downturns today while preparing to capitalize on upswings in the future.

Dedication to environmental excellence and safety . We regularly review our strategy and performance with a view toward maximizing our efficient use of resources and our effective control of emissions, waste and land use, and to improve our environmental performance. For example, in order to lessen the impact of our mining activities, we have targeted minimum environmental footprints for each mine to achieve by 2020. Three of our mines that were active in 2015 have already achieved their minimum environmental footprint. During 2015, we disturbed a total of 2,988 acres of mine lands worldwide and rehabilitated 3,233 acres. Alcoa Corporation’s business lowered its CO2 intensity by more than 12% between 2010 and 2015, achieving its target of 30% reduction in CO2 intensity from a 2005 baseline, a full five years ahead of target. Alcoa Corporation is also committed to a world-class health and safety culture that has consistently delivered incident rates below industry averages. As part of ParentCo, the Alcoa Corporation business improved its Days Away, Restricted, and Transfer (DART) rate—a measure of days away from work or job transfer due to injury or illnesses—by 62% between 2010 and 2015. Alcoa Corporation intends to continue to intensify our fatality prevention efforts and the safety and well-being of our employees will remain the top priority for Alcoa Corporation.

Our Strategies

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profitability, while also seeking to develop operational and commercial innovations that will sharpen our competitive edge. Our management team has considerable experience in managing through tough market cycles, which we believe will enable us to profit through commodity down-swings. In upswings, we believe our low cost assets will be well positioned to deliver strong returns.

Alcoa Corporation will also remain focused on our core values. We will continue to hold ourselves to the highest standards of environmental and ethical practices, support our communities through Alcoa Foundation grants and employee volunteerism, and maintain transparency in our actions and ongoing dialogue with local stakeholders. We believe that this is essential to support our license to operate in the unique communities in which we do business, ensuring sustainability, and making us the partner of choice. Combined with our continued focus on operational excellence and rigorous management of our assets, we expect to create value for our shareholders and customers and attract and retain highly-qualified talent.

We intend to remain true to our heritage by focusing on the following core principles:

Solution-Oriented Customer Relationships and Programs.   We aim to succeed by helping our customers innovate and win in their markets. We will work to provide new and improved products and technical expertise that support our customers’ innovation, which we believe will help to strengthen the demand and consumption of aluminum across the globe for all segments of the value chain. We intend to continue prudently investing in our technical resources to both drive our own efficiencies and to help our customers develop solutions to their challenges.

Establishment of a Strong, Operator-Focused Culture.   We are proud of the 128 year history of the Alcoa Corporation business and the culture of innovation and operational excellence upon which we are built. We intend to build a culture for Alcoa Corporation that is true to this heritage and focuses our management, operational processes and decision-making on the critical success of our mines and facilities. To support this effort, we will work to have an overhead structure that is appropriately scaled for our business, and will use our deep industry and operational expertise to navigate an ever-changing and volatile industry.

Operational reliability and excellence . We are committed to the development, maintenance and use of our reliability excellence program, which is designed to optimize the operational availability and integrity of our assets, while driving lower costs. We will also continue to build on our “Center of Excellence (COE)” model, which leverages central research and development and technical expertise within each business to facilitate the transfer of best practices, while also providing rapid response to plant level disruptions.

Aggressive asset portfolio management . Alcoa Corporation will continue to review our portfolio of assets and opportunities to maximize value creation. Having delinked the aluminum value chain by restructuring our upstream businesses into standalone units (Bauxite, Alumina, Aluminum, Cast Products, Rolled Products and Energy), we believe we are well-positioned to pursue opportunities to reduce costs and grow revenue and margins across our portfolio. Examples of these opportunities include the growth of our third party bauxite sales, the ability, in some cases, to flex energy between aluminum production and power sales, the increase in our value-added cast products as a percentage of aluminum sales and the combination of the state-of-the-art rolling mill in Saudi Arabia and our Warrick rolling mill’s current products and customer relationships. We will also continue to monitor our assets relative to market conditions, industry trends and the position of those assets in their life cycle, and we will curtail, sell or close assets that do not meet our value-generation standards.

Efficient use of available capital . In seeking to allocate our capital efficiently, we expect that our near-term priorities will be to sustain valuable assets in the most cost-effective manner while de-levering our balance sheet by managing debt and long term liabilities. We intend to effectively deploy excess cash to maximize long-term shareholder value, with incremental growth opportunities and other value-creating uses of capital evaluated against return of capital to shareholders. We expect that return on capital (ROC) will be the primary metric we use to drive capital allocation decisions.

 



 

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Disciplined Execution of High-Return Growth Projects . We expect to continue to look for and implement incremental growth projects that meet our rigorous ROC standards, while working to ensure that those projects are completed on time and within budget.

Continuous pursuit of improvements in productivity . A strong focus on productivity will remain a critical component of Alcoa Corporation’s continued success. We believe that our multi-phased approach, consisting of reliability excellence programs, strong procurement strategies across our businesses, and a continuous focus on technical efficiencies, will allow us to continue to drive productivity improvements.

Attracting and Retaining the Best Employees Globally . Our people-processes and career development programs are designed to attract and retain the best employees, whether it be as operators from the local communities in which we work, or senior management with experiences that can strengthen our ability to execute. We will strive to harness the collective creativity and diversity of thought of our workforce to drive better outcomes and to design, build and implement improvements to our processes and products.

Each of Alcoa Corporation’s six businesses provides a solid foundation upon which to grow.

Premier bauxite position . Alcoa Corporation is the world’s largest bauxite miner, with 45.3 million bone dry metric tons (bdmt) of production in 2015, enjoying a first-quartile cost curve position. We have access to large bauxite deposit areas with mining rights that extend in most cases more than 20 years. We have ownership in seven active bauxite mines globally, four of which we operate, that are strategically located near key Atlantic and Pacific markets, including the Huntly mine in Australia, the second largest bauxite mine in the world. In addition to supplying bauxite to our own alumina refining system, we are seeking to grow our newly developed third-party bauxite sales business. For example, during the third quarter of 2015, Alcoa Corporation’s affiliate, Alcoa of Australia Limited, received permission from the Government of Western Australia to export trial shipments from its Western Australia mines. In addition, we have secured multiple bauxite supply contracts valued at more than $350 million of revenue over 2016 and 2017. We intend to selectively grow our industry-leading assets, continue to build upon our solid operational strengths and develop new ore reserves. We intend to maintain our focus on mine reclamation and rehabilitation, which we believe not only benefits our current operations, but can facilitate access to new projects in diverse communities and ecosystems globally.

Attractive alumina portfolio . We are also the world’s largest alumina producer, with a highly competitive first-quartile cost curve position. Alcoa Corporation has nine refineries on five continents, including one of the world’s largest alumina production facilities, the Pinjarra refinery in Western Australia. In addition to supplying our aluminum smelters with high quality feedstock, we also have significant alumina sales to third parties, with almost 70% of 2015 production being sold externally. Our operations are strategically located for access to growing markets in Asia, the Middle East and Latin America. We are improving our alumina margins by continuing to shift the pricing of our third party smelter-grade alumina sales from the historical London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminum-based pricing to API pricing which better reflects alumina production cost and market fundamentals. In 2015, we grew the percentage of third-party smelter grade alumina shipments that were API or spot-priced to 75%, up from 68% in 2014 and up from 5% in 2010. In 2016, we expect that approximately 85% of our third-party alumina shipments will be based on API or spot pricing. We have also steadily increased our system-wide capacity over the past decade through a combination of operational improvements and incremental capacity projects, effectively adding capacity equivalent to a new refinery. We intend to maintain our first quartile global cost position for Alcoa Corporation’s Alumina business while incrementally growing capacity and continuously striving for sustained operational excellence.

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tons, up 5% over 2015. Global aluminum demand was expected to double between 2010 and 2020 and, through the first half of the decade, demand growth tracked ahead of the projection. We expect that our proximity to major markets—with over 50% of our capacity located in Canada, Iceland and Norway, close to the large North American and European markets—will give us a strategic advantage in capitalizing on growth in aluminum demand. In addition, our 25.1% ownership stake in the low-cost aluminum complex in Saudi Arabia, as well as our proven track record of taking actions to optimize our operations, makes us well-positioned to benefit from improved market conditions in the future. Furthermore, with approximately 75% of our smelter power needs contractually secured through 2022, we believe that Alcoa Corporation is well positioned to manage that important dimension of our cost base. Our Aluminum business intends to continue its pursuit of operating efficiencies and incremental capacity expansion projects. We intend to react quickly to market cycles to curtail unprofitable facilities, if necessary, but also maintain optionality to profit from higher metal price environments through the restart of idled capacity.

Global network of casthouses . Alcoa Corporation currently operates 15 casthouses providing value-added products to customers in growing markets. We also have three casthouses that are currently curtailed. In our Cast Products business, our aim is to partner with our customers to develop solutions that support their success by providing them with superior quality products, customer service and technical support. Our network of casthouses has enabled us to steadily grow our cast products business by offering differentiated, value-added aluminum products that are cast into specific shapes to meet customer demand. We intend to continue to improve the value of our installed capacity through productivity and technology gains, and will look for opportunities to add new capacity and develop new product lines in markets where we believe superior returns can be realized. Value-added products grew to 67% of total Cast Products shipments in 2015, compared to 65% in 2014 and 57% in 2010. Our value-added product portfolio has been profitable throughout the primary aluminum market cycle and, from 2010 to 2015, our casting business realized $1.5 billion in incremental margins through value-added sales when compared to selling unalloyed commodity grade ignot. We have also introduced EZCAST™, VERSACAST™, SUPRACAST™ and EVERCAST™ advanced alloys with improved thermal performance and corrosion resistance that have already been qualified with top-tier original equipment manufacturers. Additional trials are underway and more are planned in 2016.

 

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Efficient and focused rolling mills . Alcoa Corporation has rolling operations in Warrick, Indiana and Saudi Arabia which, together, serve the North American aluminum can sheet market. The Warrick Rolling Mill is focused on packaging, producing can body stock, can end and tab stock, bottle stock and food can stock, and industrial sheet and lithographic sheet. The Ma’aden Rolling Mill currently produces can body stock, can end and tab stock, and hot-rolled strip for finishing into automotive sheet. Following the separation, it is anticipated that the facilities manufacturing products for the North American can packaging market will be located only at the Warrick and Ma’aden Rolling Mills, and that the Arconic rolling mills will not compete in this market. As the packaging market in North America has become highly commoditized, we believe that our experience in, and

 



 

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focus on, operational excellence and continuous productivity improvements will be key competitive advantages. We intend to lower costs through productivity improvements, improved capacity utilization and targeted capital deployment.

Substantial energy assets . Our Energy portfolio will continue to be focused on value creation by seeking to lower overall operational costs and maintaining flexibility to sell power or consume it internally. Alcoa Corporation has a valuable portfolio of energy assets with power production capacity of approximately 1,685 megawatts, of which approximately 61% is low-cost hydroelectric power. We believe that our energy assets provide us with operational flexibility to profit from market cyclicality. In continuously assessing the energy market environment, we strive to meet in-house energy requirements at the lowest possible cost and also sell power to external customers at attractive profit margins. With approximately 55% of Alcoa Corporation-generated power being sold externally in 2015, we achieved significant earnings from power sales globally. In addition, our team of Energy employees has considerable expertise in managing our external sourcing of energy for our operations, which has enabled us to achieve favorable commercial outcomes. For example, in 2015, we secured an attractive 12-year gas supply agreement (starting in 2020) to power our extensive alumina refinery operations in Western Australia.

Summary of Risk Factors

An investment in our company is subject to a number of risks, including risks relating to our business, risks related to the separation and risks related to our common stock. Set forth below is a high-level summary of some, but not all, of these risks. Please read the information in the section captioned “Risk Factors,” beginning on page 23 of this information statement, for a more thorough description of these and other risks.

Risks Related to Our Business

 

    The aluminum industry and aluminum end-use markets are highly cyclical and are influenced by a number of factors, including global economic conditions.

 

    We could be materially adversely affected by declines in aluminum prices, including global, regional and product-specific prices.

 

    We may not be able to realize the expected benefits from our strategy of creating a lower cost, competitive commodity business by optimizing our portfolio.

 

    Our operations consume substantial amounts of energy; profitability may decline if energy costs rise or if energy supplies are interrupted.

 

    Our business is capital intensive, and if there are downturns in the industries that we serve, we may be forced to significantly curtail or suspend operations with respect to those industries, which could result in our recording asset impairment charges or taking other measures that may adversely affect our results of operations and profitability.

 

    Deterioration in our credit profile could increase our costs of borrowing money and limit our access to the capital markets and commercial credit.

 

    Our profitability could be adversely affected by increases in the cost of raw materials or by significant lag effects of decreases in commodity or LME-linked costs.

 

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Risks Related to the Separation

 

    We have no recent history of operating as an independent company, and our historical and pro forma financial information is not necessarily representative of the results that we would have achieved as a separate, publicly traded company and may not be a reliable indicator of our future results.

 

    We may not achieve some or all of the expected benefits of the separation, and the separation may materially adversely affect our business.

 

    Our plan to separate into two independent publicly traded companies is subject to various risks and uncertainties and may not be completed in accordance with the expected plans or anticipated timeline, or at all, and will involve significant time and expense, which could disrupt or adversely affect our business.

 

    The combined post-separation value of one share of Arconic common stock and [            ] shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock may not equal or exceed the pre-distribution value of one share of ParentCo common stock.

 

    In connection with our separation from ParentCo, ParentCo will indemnify us for certain liabilities and we will indemnify ParentCo for certain liabilities. If we are required to pay under these indemnities to ParentCo, our financial results could be negatively impacted. The ParentCo indemnity may not be sufficient to hold us harmless from the full amount of liabilities for which ParentCo will be allocated responsibility, and ParentCo may not be able to satisfy its indemnification obligations in the future.

 

    If the distribution, together with certain related transactions, does not qualify as a transaction that is generally tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes, ParentCo, Alcoa Corporation and ParentCo shareholders could be subject to significant tax liabilities and, in certain circumstances, Alcoa Corporation could be required to indemnify ParentCo for material taxes and other related amounts pursuant to indemnification obligations under the tax matters agreement.

 

    Alumina Limited, our partner in the Alcoa World Alumina and Chemicals (AWAC) joint venture, is asserting that it has certain consent and other rights under the AWAC agreements in connection with the separation and distribution. ParentCo has filed a declaratory judgment action seeking a judgment that Alumina has no such rights, but if Alumina Limited is successful in asserting such claims, we may be unable to complete the separation on the expected terms or at all.

 

    The transfer to us of certain contracts and other assets may require the consents of, or provide other rights to, third parties. If such consents are not obtained, we may not be entitled to the benefit of such contracts and other assets, which could increase our expenses or otherwise harm our business and financial performance.

Risks Related to Our Common Stock

 

    We cannot be certain that an active trading market for our common stock will develop or be sustained after the separation and, following the separation, our stock price may fluctuate significantly.

 

    A significant number of shares of our common stock may be sold following the distribution, including the sale by Arconic of the shares of our common stock that it may retain after the distribution, which may cause our stock price to decline.

 

    We cannot guarantee the timing, amount or payment of dividends on our common stock.

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at least 80.1% of the outstanding shares of common stock of Alcoa Corporation. Alcoa Corporation was formed to hold ParentCo’s Bauxite, Alumina, Aluminum, Cast Products and Energy businesses, ParentCo’s rolling mill operations in Warrick, Indiana, and ParentCo’s 25.1% interest in the Ma’aden Rolling Company in Saudi Arabia. Following the separation, Alcoa Corporation will hold the assets and liabilities of ParentCo relating to those businesses and the direct and indirect subsidiary entities that currently operate the Alcoa Corporation Business, subject to certain exceptions. After the separation, Arconic will hold ParentCo’s Engineered Products and Solutions, Global Rolled Products (other than the rolling mill operations in Warrick, Indiana, and the 25.1% interest in the Ma’aden Rolling Company in Saudi Arabia) and Transportation And Construction Solutions businesses, including those assets and liabilities of ParentCo and its direct and indirect subsidiary entities that currently operate the Arconic Business, subject to certain exceptions.

Following the distribution, ParentCo shareholders will own directly at least 80.1% of the outstanding shares of common stock of Alcoa Corporation, and Alcoa Corporation will be a separate company from Arconic. Arconic will retain no more than 19.9% of the outstanding shares of common stock of Alcoa Corporation following the distribution. Arconic intends to dispose of any Alcoa Corporation common stock that it retains after the distribution, which may include dispositions through one or more subsequent exchanges for debt or equity or a sale of its shares for cash, within the 18-month period following the distribution, subject to market conditions. Any shares not disposed of by Arconic during such 18-month period will be sold or otherwise disposed of by Arconic consistent with the business reasons for the retention of those shares, but in no event later than five years after the distribution.

On [                    ], 2016, the ParentCo Board of Directors approved the distribution of Alcoa Corporation’s issued and outstanding shares of common stock on the basis of [            ] shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock for every share of ParentCo common stock held as of the close of business on [                    ], 2016, the record date for the distribution.

Alcoa Corporation’s Post-Separation Relationship with Arconic

Alcoa Corporation will enter into a separation and distribution agreement with ParentCo (the “separation agreement”). In connection with the separation, we will also enter into various other agreements to effect the separation and provide a framework for our relationship with Arconic after the separation, including a transition services agreement, a tax matters agreement, an employee matters agreement, a stockholder and registration rights agreement with respect to Arconic’s continuing ownership of Alcoa Corporation common stock, intellectual property license agreements, a metal supply agreement, real estate and office leases, a spare parts loan agreement and an agreement relating to North American packaging business. These agreements will provide for the allocation between Alcoa Corporation and Arconic of ParentCo’s assets, employees, liabilities and obligations (including investments, property and employee benefits and tax-related assets and liabilities) attributable to periods prior to, at and after our separation from ParentCo and will govern certain relationships between us and Arconic after the separation. For additional information regarding the separation agreement and other transaction agreements, see the sections entitled “Risk Factors—Risks Related to the Separation” and “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions.” For additional information regarding the internal reorganization, see the section entitled, “The Separation and Distribution—Internal Reorganization.”

Reasons for the Separation

The ParentCo Board of Directors believes that separating its Alcoa Corporation Business from its Arconic Business is in the best interests of ParentCo and its shareholders for a number of reasons, including:

 

    Management Focus on Core Business and Distinct Opportunities . The separation will permit each company to more effectively pursue its own distinct operating priorities and strategies, and will enable the management teams of each company to focus on strengthening its core business, unique operating and other needs, and pursue distinct and targeted opportunities for long-term growth and profitability.

 



 

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    Allocation of Financial Resources and Separate Capital Structures.  The separation will permit each company to allocate its financial resources to meet the unique needs of its own business, which will allow each company to intensify its focus on its distinct strategic priorities. The separation will also allow each business to more effectively pursue its own distinct capital structures and capital allocation strategies.

 

    Targeted Investment Opportunity.  The separation will allow each company to more effectively articulate a clear investment thesis to attract a long-term investor base suited to its business, and will facilitate each company’s access to capital by providing investors with two distinct and targeted investment opportunities.

 

    Creation of Independent Equity Currencies.   The separation will create two independent equity securities, affording Alcoa Corporation and Arconic direct access to the capital markets and enabling each company to use its own industry-focused stock to consummate future acquisitions or other restructuring transactions. As a result, each company will have more flexibility to capitalize on its unique strategic opportunities.

 

    Employee Incentives, Recruitment and Retention.  The separation will allow each company to more effectively recruit, retain and motivate employees through the use of stock-based compensation that more closely reflects and aligns management and employee incentives with specific growth objectives, financial goals and business performance. In addition, the separation will allow incentive structures and targets at each company to be better aligned with each underlying business. Similarly, recruitment and retention will be enhanced by more consistent talent requirements across the businesses, allowing both recruiters and applicants greater clarity and understanding of talent needs and opportunities associated with the core business activities, principles and risks of each company.

 

    Other Business Rationale.  The separation will separate and simplify the structures currently required to manage two distinct and differing underlying businesses. These differences include exposure to industry cycles, manufacturing and procurement methods, customer base, research and development activities, and overhead structures.

The ParentCo Board of Directors also considered a number of potentially negative factors in evaluating the separation, including:

 

    Risk of Failure to Achieve Anticipated Benefits of the Separation. We may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the separation for a variety of reasons, including, among others: the separation will require significant amounts of management’s time and effort, which may divert management’s attention from operating our business; and following the separation, we may be more susceptible to market fluctuations, including fluctuations in commodities prices, and other adverse events than if we were still a part of ParentCo because our business will be less diversified than ParentCo’s business prior to the completion of the separation.

 

    Loss of Scale and Increased Administrative Costs. As a current part of ParentCo, Alcoa Corporation takes advantage of ParentCo’s size and purchasing power in procuring certain goods and services. After the separation, as a standalone company, we may be unable to obtain these goods, services and technologies at prices or on terms as favorable as those ParentCo obtained prior to completion of the separation. In addition, as a part of ParentCo, Alcoa Corporation benefits from certain functions performed by ParentCo, such as accounting, tax, legal, human resources and other general and administrative functions. After the separation, Arconic will not perform these functions for us, other than certain functions that will be provided for a limited time pursuant to the transition services agreement, and, because of our smaller scale as a standalone company, our cost of performing such functions could be higher than the amounts reflected in our historical financial statements, which would cause our profitability to decrease.

 



 

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    Disruptions and Costs Related to the Separation. The actions required to separate Arconic’s and Alcoa Corporation’s respective businesses could disrupt our operations.   In addition, we will incur substantial costs in connection with the separation and the transition to being a standalone public company, which may include accounting, tax, legal and other professional services costs, recruiting and relocation costs associated with hiring key senior management personnel who are new to Alcoa Corporation, tax costs and costs to separate information systems.

 

    Limitations on Strategic Transactions.  Under the terms of the tax matters agreement that we will enter into with ParentCo, we will be restricted from taking certain actions that could cause the distribution or certain related transactions to fail to qualify as tax-free transactions under applicable law. These restrictions may limit for a period of time our ability to pursue certain strategic transactions and equity issuances or engage in other transactions that might increase the value of our business.

 

    Uncertainty Regarding Stock Prices.   We cannot predict the effect of the separation on the trading prices of Alcoa Corporation or Arconic common stock or know with certainty whether the combined market value of [            ] shares of our common stock and one share of Arconic common stock will be less than, equal to or greater than the market value of one share of ParentCo common stock prior to the distribution.

In determining to pursue the separation, the ParentCo Board of Directors concluded the potential benefits of the separation outweighed the foregoing factors. See the sections entitled “The Separation and Distribution—Reasons for the Separation” and “Risk Factors” included elsewhere in this information statement.

Reasons for Arconic’s Retention of Up to 19.9% of Alcoa Corporation Shares

In considering the appropriate structure for the separation, ParentCo determined that, immediately after the distribution becomes effective, Arconic will own no more than 19.9% of the outstanding shares of common stock of Alcoa Corporation. In light of recent volatile commodity market conditions and conditions in the high-yield debt market, Arconic’s retention of Alcoa Corporation shares positions both companies with appropriate capital structures, liquidity, and financial flexibility and resources that support their individual business strategies. The retention enables Alcoa Corporation to be separated with low leverage, and thus significant flexibility to manage through future market cycles. At the same time, the retention reduces Arconic’s reliance on Alcoa Corporation raising debt in the current high-yield market environment to fund payments to Arconic to optimize its own capital structure. The retention of Alcoa Corporation shares strengthens Arconic’s balance sheet by providing Arconic a liquid security that can be monetized or exchanged to accelerate debt reduction and/or fund future growth initiatives, thereby facilitating an appropriate capital structure and financial flexibility necessary for Arconic to execute its growth strategy. Arconic’s retained interest shows confidence in the future of Alcoa Corporation and will allow Arconic’s balance sheet to benefit from any near-term improvements in commodity markets. Arconic intends to responsibly dispose of any Alcoa Corporation common stock that it retains after the distribution, which may include dispositions through one or more subsequent exchanges for debt or equity or a sale of its shares for cash, within the 18-month period following the distribution, subject to market conditions. Any shares not disposed of by Arconic during such 18-month period will be sold or otherwise disposed of by Arconic consistent with the business reasons for the retention of those shares, but in no event later than five years after the distribution. ParentCo intends to continue to monitor market conditions in the commodity and high-yield debt market, and to assess the impact of each on the ultimate structure of the separation.

Corporate Information

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operations. The address of our principal executive offices will be 390 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10022-4608. Our telephone number after the distribution will be [            ]. We will maintain an Internet site at www.[              ].com Our website and the information contained therein or connected thereto are not incorporated into this information statement or the registration statement of which this information statement forms a part, or in any other filings with, or any information furnished or submitted to, the SEC.

Reason for Furnishing this Information Statement

This information statement is being furnished solely to provide information to ParentCo shareholders who will receive shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock in the distribution. It is not and is not to be construed as an inducement or encouragement to buy or sell any of Alcoa Corporation’s securities. The information contained in this information statement is believed by Alcoa Corporation to be accurate as of the date set forth on its cover. Changes may occur after that date and neither ParentCo nor Alcoa Corporation will update the information except as may be required in the normal course of their respective disclosure obligations and practices.

 



 

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SUMMARY HISTORICAL AND UNAUDITED PRO FORMA

COMBINED FINANCIAL DATA

The following summary financial data reflects the combined operations of Alcoa Corporation. We derived the summary combined income statement data for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, and summary combined balance sheet data as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, as set forth below, from our audited Combined Financial Statements, which are included in the “Index to Financial Statements” section of this information statement. We derived the summary combined income statement data for the quarters ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, and summary combined balance sheet data as of March 31, 2016, as set forth below, from our unaudited Combined Financial Statements, included elsewhere in this information statement. The historical results do not necessarily indicate the results expected for any future period.

The summary unaudited pro forma combined financial data for the year ended December 31, 2015 and for the quarter ended March 31, 2016 has been prepared to reflect the separation, including the incurrence of indebtedness of approximately $[        ] million. The outstanding indebtedness is expected to consist of [        ]. The Unaudited Pro Forma Statement of Combined Operations Data presented for the year ended December 31, 2015 and the quarter ended March 31, 2015, assumes the separation occurred on January 1, 2015. The Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2016 assumes the separation occurred on March 31, 2016. The assumptions used and pro forma adjustments derived from such assumptions are based on currently available information and we believe such assumptions are reasonable under the circumstances.

The Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Condensed Financial Statements are not necessarily indicative of our results of operations or financial condition had the distribution and its anticipated post-separation capital structure been completed on the dates assumed. They may not reflect the results of operations or financial condition that would have resulted had we been operating as an independent, publicly traded company during such periods. In addition, they are not necessarily indicative of our future results of operations or financial condition.

You should read this summary financial data together with “Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Condensed Financial Statements,” “Capitalization,” “Selected Historical Combined Financial Data of Alcoa Corporation,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the Combined Financial Statements and accompanying notes included elsewhere in this information statement.

 

    As of and for the three months
ended March 31
    As of and for the year ended December 31  
    Pro forma
2016
    2016     2015     Pro forma
2015
    2015     2014     2013  
(dollars in millions, except realized prices;
shipments in thousands of metric tons (kmt))
                                         

Sales

    $ 2,129      $ 3,105        $ 11,199      $ 13,147      $ 12,573   

Amounts attributable to Alcoa Corporation:

             

Net (loss) income

    $ (203   $ 166          (863     (256     (2,909

Shipments of alumina (kmt)

      2,168        2,538          10,755        10,652        9,966   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shipments of aluminum (kmt)

      764        804          3,227        3,518        3,742   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Alcoa Corporation’s average realized price per metric ton of primary aluminum

    $ 1,815      $ 2,442        $ 2,092      $ 2,396      $ 2,280   

Total assets

    $ 16,403      $ 17,578        $ 16,413      $ 18,680      $ 21,126   

Total debt

    $ 236      $ 278        $ 225      $ 342      $ 420   
 

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 



 

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RISK FACTORS

You should carefully consider the following risks and other information in this information statement in evaluating Alcoa Corporation and its common stock. Any of the following risks and uncertainties could materially adversely affect our business, financial condition or results of operations. The risk factors generally have been separated into three groups: risks related to our business, risks related to the separation and risks related to our common stock.

Risks Related to Our Business

The aluminum industry and aluminum end-use markets are highly cyclical and are influenced by a number of factors, including global economic conditions.

The aluminum industry generally is highly cyclical, and we are subject to cyclical fluctuations in global economic conditions and aluminum end-use markets. The demand for aluminum is sensitive to, and quickly impacted by, demand for the finished goods manufactured by our customers in industries that are cyclical, such as the commercial construction and transportation, automotive, and aerospace industries, which may change as a result of changes in the global economy, currency exchange rates, energy prices or other factors beyond our control. The demand for aluminum is highly correlated to economic growth. For example, the European sovereign debt crisis that began in late 2009 had an adverse effect on European demand for aluminum and aluminum products. The Chinese market is a significant source of global demand for, and supply of, commodities, including aluminum. A sustained slowdown in China’s economic growth and aluminum demand, or a significant slowdown in other markets, that is not offset by decreases in supply for or increased aluminum demand in emerging economies, such as India, Brazil, and several South East Asian countries, would have an adverse effect on the global supply and demand for aluminum and aluminum prices.

While we believe the long-term prospects for aluminum and aluminum products are positive, we are unable to predict the future course of industry variables or the strength of the global economy and the effects of government intervention. Negative economic conditions, such as a major economic downturn, a prolonged recovery period, a downturn in the commodity sector, or disruptions in the financial markets, could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition or results of operations.

While the aluminum market is often the leading cause of changes in the alumina and bauxite markets, those markets also have industry-specific risks including, but not limited to, global freight markets, energy markets, and regional supply-demand imbalances. The aluminum industry specific risks can have a material effect on profitability for the alumina and bauxite markets.

We could be materially adversely affected by declines in aluminum prices, including global, regional and product-specific prices.

The overall price of primary aluminum consists of several components: (i) the underlying base metal component, which is typically based on quoted prices from the London Metal Exchange (the “LME”); (ii) the regional premium, which comprises the incremental price over the base LME component that is associated with the physical delivery of metal to a particular region (e.g., the Midwest premium for metal sold in the United States); and (iii) the product premium, which represents the incremental price for receiving physical metal in a particular shape (e.g., coil, billet, slab, rod, etc.) or alloy. Each of the above three components has its own drivers of variability. The LME price is typically driven by macroeconomic factors, global supply and demand of aluminum (including expectations for growth and contraction and the level of global inventories), and trading activity of financial investors. An imbalance in global supply and demand of aluminum, such as decreasing demand without corresponding supply declines, could have a negative impact on aluminum pricing. Speculative trading in aluminum and the influence of hedge funds and other financial institutions participating in commodity markets have also increased in recent years, contributing to higher levels of price volatility. In 2015, the cash

 

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LME price of aluminum reached a high of $1,919 per metric ton and a low of $1,424 per metric ton. High LME inventories, or the release of substantial inventories into the market, could lead to a reduction in the price of aluminum. Declines in the LME price have had a negative impact on our results of operations. Additionally, our results could be adversely affected by decreases in regional premiums that participants in the physical metal market pay for immediate delivery of aluminum. Regional premiums tend to vary based on the supply of and demand for metal in a particular region and associated transportation costs. LME warehousing rules and surpluses have caused regional premiums to decrease, which would have a negative impact on our results of operations. Product premiums generally are a function of supply and demand for a given primary aluminum shape and alloy combination in a particular region. A sustained weak LME aluminum pricing environment, deterioration in LME aluminum prices, or a decrease in regional premiums or product premiums could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations or cash flow.

Most of our alumina contracts contain two pricing components: (1) the API price basis and (2) a negotiated adjustment basis that takes into account various factors, including freight, quality, customer location and market conditions. Because the API component can exhibit significant volatility due to market exposure, revenue associated with our alumina operations are exposed to market pricing. Our bauxite-related contracts are typically one to two-year contracts with very little, if any, market exposure; however, we intend to enter into long-term bauxite contracts and therefore, our revenue associated with our bauxite operations may become further exposed to market pricing.

Changes to LME warehousing rules could cause aluminum prices to decrease.

Since 2013, the LME has been engaged in a program aimed at reforming the rules under which registered warehouses in its global network operate. The initial rule changes took effect on February 1, 2015, and the LME has announced additional changes that will be implemented in 2016. These rule changes, and any subsequent changes the exchange chooses to make, could impact the supply/demand balance in the primary aluminum physical market and may impact regional delivery premiums and LME aluminum prices. Decreases in regional delivery premiums and/or decreases in LME aluminum prices could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations or cash flow.

We may not be able to realize the expected benefits from our strategy of creating a lower cost, competitive commodity business by optimizing our portfolio.

We are continuing to execute a strategy of creating a lower cost, competitive integrated aluminum production business by optimizing our portfolio. We are creating a competitive standalone business by taking decisive actions to lower the cost base of our upstream operations, including closing, selling or curtailing high-cost global smelting capacity, optimizing alumina refining capacity, and pursuing the sale of our interest in certain other operations.

We have made, and may continue to plan and execute, acquisitions and divestitures and take other actions to grow or streamline our portfolio. There is no assurance that anticipated benefits of our strategic actions will be realized. With respect to portfolio optimization actions such as divestitures, curtailments and closures, we may face barriers to exit from unprofitable businesses or operations, including high exit costs or objections from various stakeholders. In addition, we may incur unforeseen liabilities for divested entities if a buyer fails to honor all commitments. Our business operations are capital intensive, and curtailment or closure of operations or facilities may include significant charges, including employee separation costs, asset impairment charges and other measures. There can be no assurance that divestitures or closures will be undertaken or completed in their entirety as planned or that they will be beneficial to the company.

Market-driven balancing of global aluminum supply and demand may be disrupted by non-market forces or other impediments to production closures.

In response to market-driven factors relating to the global supply and demand of aluminum and alumina, we have curtailed or closed portions of our aluminum and alumina production capacity. Certain other industry producers have independently undertaken to reduce production as well. Reductions in production may be delayed or impaired by the terms of long-term contracts to buy power or raw materials.

 

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The existence of non-market forces on global aluminum industry capacity, such as political pressures in certain countries to keep jobs or to maintain or further develop industry self-sufficiency, may prevent or delay the closure or curtailment of certain producers’ smelters, irrespective of their position on the industry cost curve. For example, continued Chinese excess capacity overhanging the market and increased exports from China of heavily subsidized aluminum products may continue to materially disrupt world aluminum markets causing continued pricing deterioration.

If industry overcapacity persists due to the disruption by such non-market forces on the market-driven balancing of the global supply and demand of aluminum, the resulting weak pricing environment and margin compression may adversely affect the operating results of the company.

Our operations consume substantial amounts of energy; profitability may decline if energy costs rise or if energy supplies are interrupted.

Our operations consume substantial amounts of energy. Although we generally expect to meet the energy requirements for our alumina refineries and primary aluminum smelters from internal sources or from long-term contracts, certain conditions could negatively affect our results of operations, including the following:

 

    significant increases in electricity costs rendering smelter operations uneconomic;

 

    significant increases in fuel oil or natural gas prices;

 

    unavailability of electrical power or other energy sources due to droughts, hurricanes or other natural causes;

 

    unavailability of energy due to local or regional energy shortages resulting in insufficient supplies to serve consumers;

 

    interruptions in energy supply or unplanned outages due to equipment failure or other causes;

 

    curtailment of one or more refineries or smelters due to the inability to extend energy contracts upon expiration or to negotiate new arrangements on cost-effective terms or due to the unavailability of energy at competitive rates; or

 

    curtailment of one or more smelters due to discontinuation of power supply interruptibility rights granted to us under an interruptibility regime in place under the laws of the country in which the smelter is located, or due to a determination that such arrangements do not comply with applicable laws, thus rendering the smelter operations that had been relying on such country’s interruptibility regime uneconomic.

If events such as those listed above were to occur, the resulting high energy costs or the disruption of an energy source or the requirement to repay all or a portion of the benefit we received under a power supply interruptibility regime could have a material adverse effect on our business and results of operations.

Our global operations expose us to risks that could adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating results or cash flows.

We have operations or activities in numerous countries and regions outside the United States, including Australia, Brazil, Canada, Europe, Guinea, and the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The company’s global operations are subject to a number of risks, including:

 

    economic and commercial instability risks, including those caused by sovereign and private debt default, corruption, and changes in local government laws, regulations and policies, such as those related to tariffs and trade barriers, taxation, exchange controls, employment regulations and repatriation of earnings;

 

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    geopolitical risks, such as political instability, civil unrest, expropriation, nationalization of properties by a government, imposition of sanctions, changes to import or export regulations and fees, renegotiation or nullification of existing agreements, mining leases and permits;

 

    war or terrorist activities;

 

    major public health issues, such as an outbreak of a pandemic or epidemic (such as Sudden Acute Respiratory Syndrome, Avian Influenza, H7N9 virus, the Ebola virus or the Zika virus), which could cause disruptions in our operations or workforce;

 

    difficulties enforcing intellectual property and contractual rights in certain jurisdictions; and

 

    unexpected events, including fires or explosions at facilities, and natural disasters.

While the impact of any of the foregoing factors is difficult to predict, any one or more of them could adversely affect our business, financial condition, operating results or cash flows. Existing insurance arrangements may not provide protection for the costs that may arise from such events.

Our global operations expose us to various legal and regulatory systems, and changes in conditions beyond our control in foreign countries.

In addition to the business risks inherent in operating outside the United States, legal and regulatory systems may be less developed and predictable and the possibility of various types of adverse governmental action more pronounced. For example, we have several state agreements with the government of Western Australia that establish and govern our alumina refining activities in Western Australia. Unexpected or uncontrollable events or circumstances in any of these foreign markets, including actions by foreign governments such as changes in fiscal regimes, termination of our agreements with foreign governments or increased government regulation could materially and adversely affect our business, financial condition, results of operations or cash flows.

We face significant competition, which may have an adverse effect on profitability.

Alcoa Corporation competes with a variety of both U.S. and non-U.S. aluminum industry competitors. Alcoa Corporation’s metals also compete with other materials, such as steel, titanium, plastics, composites, ceramics, and glass, among others. Technological advancements or other developments by or affecting Alcoa Corporation’s competitors or customers could affect Alcoa Corporation’s results of operations. In addition, Alcoa Corporation’s competitive position depends, in part, on its ability to leverage its innovation expertise across its businesses and key end markets and having access to an economical power supply to sustain its operations in various countries. See “Business—Competition.”

Our business is capital intensive, and if there are downturns in the industries that we serve, we may be forced to significantly curtail or suspend operations with respect to those industries, which could result in our recording asset impairment charges or taking other measures that may adversely affect our results of operations and profitability.

Our business operations are capital intensive, and we devote a significant amount of capital to certain industries. If there are downturns in the industries that we serve, we may be forced to significantly curtail or suspend our operations with respect to those industries, including laying-off employees, recording asset impairment charges and other measures. In addition, we may not realize the benefits or expected returns from announced plans, programs, initiatives and capital investments. Any of these events could adversely affect our results of operations and profitability.

 

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Our business and growth prospects may be negatively impacted by limits in our capital expenditures.

We require substantial capital to invest in growth opportunities and to maintain and prolong the life and capacity of our existing facilities. Insufficient cash generation or capital project overruns may negatively impact our ability to fund as planned our sustaining and return-seeking capital projects. We may also need to address commercial and political issues in relation to reductions in capital expenditures in certain of the jurisdictions in which we operate. If our interest in our joint ventures is diluted or we lose key concessions, our growth could be constrained. Any of the foregoing could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations, financial condition and prospects.

Our capital resources may not be adequate to provide for all of our cash requirements, and we are exposed to risks associated with financial, credit, capital and banking markets.

In the ordinary course of business, we expect to seek to access competitive financial, credit, capital and/or banking markets. Currently, we believe we have adequate access to these markets to meet our reasonably anticipated business needs based on our historic financial performance, as well as our expected continued strong financial position. To the extent our access to competitive financial, credit, capital and/or banking markets was to be impaired, our operations, financial results and cash flows could be adversely impacted.

Deterioration in our credit profile could increase our costs of borrowing money and limit our access to the capital markets and commercial credit.

We expect to request that the major credit rating agencies evaluate our creditworthiness and give us specified credit ratings. These ratings would be based on a number of factors, including our financial strength and financial policies as well as our strategies, operations and execution. These credit ratings are limited in scope, and do not address all material risks related to investment in us, but rather reflect only the view of each rating agency at the time the rating is issued. Nonetheless, the credit ratings we receive will impact our borrowing costs as well as our access to sources of capital on terms that will be advantageous to our business. Failure to obtain sufficiently high credit ratings could adversely affect the interest rate in future financings, our liquidity or our competitive position and could also restrict our access to capital markets. In addition, our credit ratings could be lowered or withdrawn entirely by a rating agency if, in its judgment, the circumstances warrant. If a rating agency were to downgrade our rating, our borrowing costs would increase, and our funding sources could decrease. As a result of these factors, a downgrade of our credit ratings could have a materially adverse impact on our future operations and financial position.

We may not realize expected benefits from our productivity and cost-reduction initiatives.

We have undertaken, and may continue to undertake, productivity and cost-reduction initiatives to improve performance and conserve cash, including procurement strategies for raw materials, labor productivity, improving operating performance, deployment of company-wide business process models, such as our degrees of implementation process in which ideas are executed in a disciplined manner to generate savings, and overhead cost reductions. There is no assurance that these initiatives will be successful or beneficial to us or that estimated cost savings from such activities will be realized.

Cyber attacks and security breaches may threaten the integrity of our intellectual property and other sensitive information, disrupt our business operations, and result in reputational harm and other negative consequences that could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations.

We face global cybersecurity threats, which may range from uncoordinated individual attempts to sophisticated and targeted measures, known as advanced persistent threats, directed at the company. Cyber attacks and security breaches may include, but are not limited to, attempts to access information, computer viruses, denial of service and other electronic security breaches.

 

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We believe that we face a heightened threat of cyber attacks due to the industries we serve and the locations of our operations. We have experienced cybersecurity attacks in the past, including breaches of our information technology systems in which information was taken, and may experience them in the future, potentially with more frequency or sophistication. Based on information known to date, past attacks have not had a material impact on our financial condition or results of operations. However, due to the evolving nature of cybersecurity threats, the scope and impact of any future incident cannot be predicted. While the company continually works to safeguard our systems and mitigate potential risks, there is no assurance that such actions will be sufficient to prevent cyber attacks or security breaches that manipulate or improperly use our systems or networks, compromise confidential or otherwise protected information, destroy or corrupt data, or otherwise disrupt our operations. The occurrence of such events could negatively impact our reputation and our competitive position and could result in litigation with third parties, regulatory action, loss of business, potential liability and increased remediation costs, any of which could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition and results of operations. In addition, such attacks or breaches could require significant management attention and resources, and result in the diminution of the value of our investment in research and development.

Our profitability could be adversely affected by increases in the cost of raw materials, by significant lag effects of decreases in commodity or LME-linked costs or by large or sudden shifts in the global inventory of aluminum and the resulting market price impacts.

Our results of operations are affected by changes in the cost of raw materials, including energy, carbon products, caustic soda and other key inputs, as well as freight costs associated with transportation of raw materials to refining and smelting locations. We may not be able to fully offset the effects of higher raw material costs or energy costs through price increases, productivity improvements or cost reduction programs. Similarly, our operating results are affected by significant lag effects of declines in key costs of production that are commodity or LME-linked. For example, declines in the costs of alumina and power during a particular period may not be adequate to offset sharp declines in metal price in that period. We could also be adversely affected by large or sudden shifts in the global inventory of aluminum and the resulting market price impacts. Increases in the cost of raw materials or decreases in input costs that are disproportionate to concurrent sharper decreases in the price of aluminum, or shifts in global inventory of aluminum that result in changes to market prices, could have a material adverse effect on our operating results.

Joint ventures and other strategic alliances may not be successful.

We participate in joint ventures and have formed strategic alliances and may enter into other similar arrangements in the future. For example, Alcoa World Alumina and Chemicals (AWAC) is an unincorporated global joint venture between Alcoa Corporation and Alumina Limited. AWAC consists of a number of affiliated operating entities, which own, operate or have an interest in, bauxite mines and alumina refineries, as well as certain aluminum smelters, in seven countries. In addition, Alcoa Corporation is party to a joint venture with Ma’aden, the Saudi Arabian Mining Company, to develop a fully integrated aluminum complex (including a bauxite mine, alumina refinery, aluminum smelter and rolling mill) in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Although the company has, in connection with these and our other existing joint ventures and strategic alliances, sought to protect our interests, joint ventures and strategic alliances inherently involve special risks. Whether or not the company holds majority interests or maintains operational control in such arrangements, our partners may:

 

    have economic or business interests or goals that are inconsistent with or opposed to those of the company;

 

    exercise veto rights so as to block actions that we believe to be in our or the joint venture’s or strategic alliance’s best interests;

 

    take action contrary to our policies or objectives with respect to our investments; or

 

    as a result of financial or other difficulties, be unable or unwilling to fulfill their obligations under the joint venture, strategic alliance or other agreements, such as contributing capital to expansion or maintenance projects.

 

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There can be no assurance that our joint ventures or strategic alliances will be beneficial to us, whether due to the above-described risks, unfavorable global economic conditions, increases in construction costs, currency fluctuations, political risks, or other factors.

We could be adversely affected by changes in the business or financial condition of a significant customer or joint venture partner.

A significant downturn or deterioration in the business or financial condition of a key customer or joint venture partner could affect our results of operations in a particular period. Our customers may experience delays in the launch of new products, labor strikes, diminished liquidity or credit unavailability, weak demand for their products or other difficulties in their businesses. If we are not successful in replacing business lost from such customers, profitability may be adversely affected. Our joint venture partners could be rendered unable to contribute their share of operating or capital costs, having an adverse impact on our business.

Customer concentration and supplier capacity in the Rolled Products segment could adversely impact margins.

Our Rolled Products segment primarily serves the North American aluminum food and beverage can and bottle markets. Four aluminum can and bottle manufacturers comprise over 90% of the aluminum beverage can and bottle market; Rolled Products competes with both domestic and foreign sheet rolling mills to supply these manufacturers. In this segment, customers tend to sign multiple year supply contracts for the vast majority of their requirements. Our customer mix reflects industry concentrations and norms; loss of existing customers or renegotiated pricing on new contracts could adversely affect both operating levels and profitability.

An adverse decline in the liability discount rate, lower-than-expected investment return on pension assets and other factors could affect our results of operations or amount of pension funding contributions in future periods.

Our results of operations may be negatively affected by the amount of expense we record for our pension and other post-retirement benefit plans, reductions in the fair value of plan assets and other factors. U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (“GAAP”) require that we calculate income or expense for our plans using actuarial valuations.

These valuations reflect assumptions about financial market and other economic conditions, which may change based on changes in key economic indicators. The most significant year-end assumptions used by the company to estimate pension or other postretirement benefit income or expense for the following year are the discount rate applied to plan liabilities and the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets. In addition, the company is required to make an annual measurement of plan assets and liabilities, which may result in a significant charge to shareholders’ equity. See “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates—Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits” and Note W to the Combined Financial Statements under the caption “Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits.” Although GAAP expense and pension funding contributions are impacted by different regulations and requirements, the key economic factors that affect GAAP expense would also likely affect the amount of cash or securities we would contribute to the pension plans.

Potential pension contributions include both mandatory amounts required under federal law and discretionary contributions to improve the plans’ funded status. The Moving Ahead for Progress in the 21st Century Act (“MAP-21”), enacted in 2012, provided temporary relief for employers like the company who sponsor defined benefit pension plans related to funding contributions under the Employee Retirement Income Security Act of 1974 by allowing the use of a 25-year average discount rate within an upper and lower range for purposes of determining minimum funding obligations. In 2014, the Highway and Transportation Funding Act (“HATFA”) was signed into law. HATFA extended the relief provided by MAP-21 and modified the interest

 

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rates that had been set by MAP-21. In 2015, the Bipartisan Budget Act of 2015 (BBA 2015) was enacted, which extends the relief period provided by HAFTA. We believe that the relief provided by BBA 2015 will moderately reduce the cash flow sensitivity of the company’s U.S. pension plans’ funded status to potential declines in discount rates over the next several years. However, higher than expected pension contributions due to a decline in the plans’ funded status as a result of declines in the discount rate or lower-than-expected investment returns on plan assets could have a material negative effect on our cash flows. Adverse capital market conditions could result in reductions in the fair value of plan assets and increase our liabilities related to such plans, adversely affecting our liquidity and results of operations.

We are exposed to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates, as well as inflation, and other economic factors in the countries in which we operate.

Economic factors, including inflation and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates, competitive factors in the countries in which we operate, and continued volatility or deterioration in the global economic and financial environment could affect our revenues, expenses and results of operations. Changes in the valuation of the U.S. dollar against other currencies, particularly the Australian dollar, Brazilian real, Canadian dollar, Euro and Norwegian kroner, may affect our profitability as some important inputs are purchased in other currencies, while our products are generally sold in U.S. dollars. In addition, although a strong U.S. dollar generally has a positive impact on our near-term profitability, over a longer term, a strong U.S. dollar may have an unfavorable impact to our position on the global aluminum cost curve due to the company’s U.S. smelting portfolio. As the U.S. dollar strengthens, the cost curve shifts down for smelters outside the U.S. but costs for our U.S. smelting portfolio may not decline.

Weakness in global economic conditions or in any of the industries or geographic regions in which we or our customers operate, as well as the cyclical nature of our customers’ businesses generally or sustained uncertainty in financial markets, could adversely impact our revenues and profitability by reducing demand and margins.

Our results of operations may be materially affected by the conditions in the global economy generally and in global capital markets. There has been extreme volatility in the capital markets and in the end markets and geographic regions in which we or our customers operate, which has negatively affected our revenues. Many of the markets in which our customers participate are also cyclical in nature and experience significant fluctuations in demand for our products based on economic conditions, consumer demand, raw material and energy costs, and government actions. Many of these factors are beyond our control.

A decline in consumer and business confidence and spending, together with severe reductions in the availability and cost of credit, as well as volatility in the capital and credit markets, could adversely affect the business and economic environment in which we operate and the profitability of our business. We are also exposed to risks associated with the creditworthiness of our suppliers and customers. If the availability of credit to fund or support the continuation and expansion of our customers’ business operations is curtailed or if the cost of that credit is increased, the resulting inability of our customers or of their customers to either access credit or absorb the increased cost of that credit could adversely affect our business by reducing our sales or by increasing our exposure to losses from uncollectible customer accounts. These conditions and a disruption of the credit markets could also result in financial instability of some of our suppliers and customers. The consequences of such adverse effects could include the interruption of production at the facilities of our customers, the reduction, delay or cancellation of customer orders, delays or interruptions of the supply of raw materials we purchase, and bankruptcy of customers, suppliers or other creditors. Any of these events could adversely affect our profitability, cash flow and financial condition.

 

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Unanticipated changes in our tax provisions or exposure to additional tax liabilities could affect our future profitability.

We are subject to income taxes in both the United States and various non-U.S. jurisdictions. Our domestic and international tax liabilities are dependent upon the distribution of income among these different jurisdictions. Changes in applicable domestic or foreign tax laws and regulations, or their interpretation and application, including the possibility of retroactive effect, could affect the company’s tax expense and profitability. Our tax expense includes estimates of additional tax that may be incurred for tax exposures and reflects various estimates and assumptions. The assumptions include assessments of future earnings of the company that could impact the valuation of our deferred tax assets. Our future results of operations could be adversely affected by changes in the effective tax rate as a result of a change in the mix of earnings in countries with differing statutory tax rates, changes in the overall profitability of the company, changes in tax legislation and rates, changes in generally accepted accounting principles, changes in the valuation of deferred tax assets and liabilities, the results of tax audits and examinations of previously filed tax returns or related litigation and continuing assessments of our tax exposures. Corporate tax reform and tax law changes continue to be analyzed in the United States and in many other jurisdictions. Significant changes to the U.S. corporate tax system in particular could have a substantial impact, positive or negative, on our effective tax rate, cash tax expenditures and deferred tax assets and liabilities.

We may be exposed to significant legal proceedings, investigations or changes in U.S. federal, state or foreign law, regulation or policy.

Our results of operations or liquidity in a particular period could be affected by new or increasingly stringent laws, regulatory requirements or interpretations, or outcomes of significant legal proceedings or investigations adverse to the company. We may experience a change in effective tax rates or become subject to unexpected or rising costs associated with business operations or provision of health or welfare benefits to employees due to changes in laws, regulations or policies. We are also subject to a variety of legal compliance risks. These risks include, among other things, potential claims relating to product liability, health and safety, environmental matters, intellectual property rights, government contracts, taxes and compliance with U.S. and foreign export laws, anti-bribery laws, competition laws and sales and trading practices. We could be subject to fines, penalties, damages (in certain cases, treble damages), or suspension or debarment from government contracts. In addition, if we violate the terms of our agreements with governmental authorities, we may face additional monetary sanctions and such other remedies as a court deems appropriate.

While we believe we have adopted appropriate risk management and compliance programs to address and reduce these risks, the global and diverse nature of our operations means that these risks will continue to exist, and additional legal proceedings and contingencies may arise from time to time. In addition, various factors or developments can lead the company to change current estimates of liabilities or make such estimates for matters previously not susceptible of reasonable estimates, such as a significant judicial ruling or judgment, a significant settlement, significant regulatory developments or changes in applicable law. A future adverse ruling or settlement or unfavorable changes in laws, regulations or policies, or other contingencies that the company cannot predict with certainty could have a material adverse effect on our results of operations or cash flows in a particular period. See “Business—Legal Proceedings” and Note A under the caption “Litigation Matters” and Note N under the caption “Contingencies and Commitments—Contingencies—Litigation” to the Combined Financial Statements.

We are subject to a broad range of health, safety and environmental laws and regulations in the jurisdictions in which we operate and may be exposed to substantial costs and liabilities associated with such laws and regulations.

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participation in assessments and cleanups of sites, as well as internal voluntary programs, are significant and will continue to be so for the foreseeable future. Environmental laws may impose cleanup liability on owners and occupiers of contaminated property, including past or divested properties, regardless of whether the owners and occupiers caused the contamination or whether the activity that caused the contamination was lawful at the time it was conducted. Environmental matters for which we may be liable may arise in the future at our present sites, where no problem is currently known, at previously owned sites, sites previously operated by the company, sites owned by our predecessors or sites that we may acquire in the future. Compliance with environmental, health and safety legislation and regulatory requirements may prove to be more limiting and costly than we anticipate. Our results of operations or liquidity in a particular period could be affected by certain health, safety or environmental matters, including remediation costs and damages related to certain sites. Additionally, evolving regulatory standards and expectations can result in increased litigation and/or increased costs, all of which can have a material and adverse effect on earnings and cash flows.

Climate change, climate change legislation or regulations and greenhouse effects may adversely impact our operations and markets.

Energy is a significant input in a number of our operations. There is growing recognition that consumption of energy derived from fossil fuels is a contributor to global warming.

A number of governments or governmental bodies have introduced or are contemplating legislative and regulatory change in response to the potential impacts of climate change. There is also current and emerging regulation, such as the mandatory renewable energy target in Australia, Québec’s transition to a “cap and trade” system, the European Union Emissions Trading Scheme and the United States’ clean power plan, which became effective on December 22, 2015. We will likely see changes in the margins of greenhouse gas-intensive assets and energy-intensive assets as a result of regulatory impacts in the countries in which we operate. These regulatory mechanisms may be either voluntary or legislated and may impact our operations directly or indirectly through customers or our supply chain. Inconsistency of regulations may also change the attractiveness of the locations of some of the company’s assets. Assessments of the potential impact of future climate change legislation, regulation and international treaties and accords are uncertain, given the wide scope of potential regulatory change in countries in which we operate. We may realize increased capital expenditures resulting from required compliance with revised or new legislation or regulations, costs to purchase or profits from sales of, allowances or credits under a “cap and trade” system, increased insurance premiums and deductibles as new actuarial tables are developed to reshape coverage, a change in competitive position relative to industry peers and changes to profit or loss arising from increased or decreased demand for goods produced by the company and, indirectly, from changes in costs of goods sold.

The potential physical impacts of climate change on the company’s operations are highly uncertain, and will be particular to the geographic circumstances. These may include changes in rainfall patterns, shortages of water or other natural resources, changing sea levels, changing storm patterns and intensities, and changing temperature levels. These effects may adversely impact the cost, production and financial performance of our operations.

Our operations may impact the environment or cause exposure to hazardous substances, and our properties may have environmental contamination, which could result in material liabilities to us.

We may be subject to claims under federal and state statutes and/or common law doctrines for toxic torts and other damages as well as for natural resource damages and the investigation and clean-up of soil, surface water, groundwater, and other media under laws such as the federal Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liabilities Act (CERCLA, commonly known as Superfund). Such claims may arise, for example, out of current or former conditions at sites that we own or operate currently, as well as at sites that we and companies we acquired owned or operated in the past, and at contaminated sites that have always been owned or operated by third parties. Liability may be without regard to fault and may be joint and several, so that we may be held responsible for more than our share of the contamination or other damages, or even for the entire share.

 

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These and other similar unforeseen impacts that our operations may have on the environment, as well as exposures to hazardous substances or wastes associated with our operations, could result in costs and liabilities that could materially and adversely affect us.

Loss of key personnel may adversely affect our business.

Our success greatly depends on the performance of our executive management team. The loss of the services of any member of our executive management team or other key persons could have a material adverse effect on our business, results of operations and financial condition.

Union disputes and other employee relations issues could adversely affect our financial results.

A significant portion of our employees are represented by labor unions in a number of countries under various collective bargaining agreements with varying durations and expiration dates. See “Business—Employees.” We may not be able to satisfactorily renegotiate collective bargaining agreements when they expire. In addition, existing collective bargaining agreements may not prevent a strike or work stoppage at our facilities in the future. We may also be subject to general country strikes or work stoppages unrelated to our business or collective bargaining agreements. Any such work stoppages (or potential work stoppages) could have a material adverse effect on our financial results.

Risks Related to the Separation

We have no recent history of operating as an independent company, and our historical and pro forma financial information is not necessarily representative of the results that we would have achieved as a separate, publicly traded company and may not be a reliable indicator of our future results.

The historical information about Alcoa Corporation in this information statement refers to Alcoa Corporation’s businesses as operated by and integrated with ParentCo. Our historical and pro forma financial information included in this information statement is derived from the consolidated financial statements and accounting records of ParentCo. Accordingly, the historical and pro forma financial information included in this information statement does not necessarily reflect the financial condition, results of operations or cash flows that we would have achieved as a separate, publicly traded company during the periods presented or those that we will achieve in the future primarily as a result of the factors described below:

 

    Generally, our working capital requirements and capital for our general corporate purposes, including capital expenditures and acquisitions, have historically been satisfied as part of the corporate-wide cash management policies of ParentCo. Following the completion of the separation, our results of operations and cash flows are likely to be more volatile and we may need to obtain additional financing from banks, through public offerings or private placements of debt or equity securities, strategic relationships or other arrangements, which may or may not be available and may be more costly.

 

    Prior to the separation, our business has been operated by ParentCo as part of its broader corporate organization, rather than as an independent company. ParentCo or one of its affiliates performed various corporate functions for us, such as legal, treasury, accounting, auditing, human resources, investor relations, and finance. Our historical and pro forma financial results reflect allocations of corporate expenses from ParentCo for such functions, which are likely to be less than the expenses we would have incurred had we operated as a separate publicly traded company.

 

    Currently, our business is integrated with the other businesses of ParentCo. Historically, we have shared economies of scope and scale in costs, employees, vendor relationships and customer relationships. While we have sought to separate these arrangements with minimal impact on Alcoa Corporation, there is no guarantee these arrangements will continue to capture these benefits in the future.

 

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    As a current part of ParentCo, we take advantage of ParentCo’s overall size and scope to procure more advantageous distribution arrangements, including shipping costs and arrangements. After the separation, as a standalone company, we may be unable to obtain similar arrangements to the same extent as ParentCo did, or on terms as favorable as those ParentCo obtained, prior to completion of the separation.

 

    After the completion of the separation, the cost of capital for our business may be higher than ParentCo’s cost of capital prior to the separation.

 

    Our historical financial information does not reflect the debt that we will incur as part of the separation and distribution.

Other significant changes may occur in our cost structure, management, financing and business operations as a result of operating as a company separate from ParentCo. For additional information about the past financial performance of our business and the basis of presentation of the historical combined financial statements and the Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Condensed Financial Statements of our business, see “Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Condensed Financial Statements,” “Selected Historical Combined Financial Data of Alcoa Corporation,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the historical financial statements and accompanying notes included elsewhere in this information statement.

We may not achieve some or all of the expected benefits of the separation, and the separation may materially adversely affect our business.

We may not be able to achieve the full strategic and financial benefits expected to result from the separation, or such benefits may be delayed or not occur at all. The separation is expected to provide the following benefits, among others: (i) enabling the management of each company to more effectively pursue its own distinct operating priorities and strategies, and enable the management of each company to focus on strengthening its core business and its unique needs, and pursue distinct and targeted opportunities for long-term growth and profitability; (ii) permitting each company to allocate its financial resources to meet the unique needs of its own business, which will allow each company to intensify its focus on its distinct strategic priorities and to more effectively pursue its own distinct capital structures and capital allocation strategies; (iii) allowing each company to more effectively articulate a clear investment thesis to attract a long-term investor base suited to its business and providing investors with two distinct and targeted investment opportunities; (iv) creating an independent equity currency tracking each company’s underlying business, affording Alcoa Corporation and Arconic direct access to the capital markets and facilitating each company’s ability to consummate future acquisitions or other restructuring transactions utilizing its common stock; (v) allowing each company more consistent application of incentive structures and targets, due to the common nature of the underlying businesses; and (vi) separating and simplifying the structures currently required to manage two distinct and differing underlying businesses.

We may not achieve these and other anticipated benefits for a variety of reasons, including, among others: (i) the separation will require significant amounts of management’s time and effort, which may divert management’s attention from operating and growing our business; (ii) following the separation, we may be more susceptible to market fluctuations, including fluctuations in commodities prices, and other adverse events than if we were still a part of ParentCo because our business will be less diversified than ParentCo’s business prior to the completion of the separation; (iii) after the separation, as a standalone company, we may be unable to obtain certain goods, services and technologies at prices or on terms as favorable as those ParentCo obtained prior to completion of the separation; (iv) the separation may require Alcoa Corporation to pay costs that could be substantial and material to our financial resources, including accounting, tax, legal, and other professional services costs, recruiting and relocation costs associated with hiring key senior management and personnel new to Alcoa Corporation, and tax costs; and (v) the separation will entail changes to our information technology systems, reporting systems, supply chain and other operations that may require significant expense and may not be implemented in an as timely and effective fashion as we expect. If we fail to achieve some or all of the

 

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benefits expected to result from the separation, or if such benefits are delayed, it could have a material adverse effect on our competitive position, business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

Our plan to separate into two independent publicly traded companies is subject to various risks and uncertainties and may not be completed in accordance with the expected plans or anticipated timeline, or at all, and will involve significant time and expense, which could disrupt or adversely affect our business.

On September 28, 2015, ParentCo announced plans to separate into two independent publicly traded companies. The separation is subject to approval by the ParentCo Board of Directors of the final terms of the separation and market and certain other conditions. Unanticipated developments, including changes in the competitive conditions of ParentCo’s markets, regulatory approvals or clearances, the uncertainty of the financial markets and challenges in executing the separation, could delay or prevent the completion of the proposed separation, or cause the separation to occur on terms or conditions that are different or less favorable than expected.

The process of completing the proposed separation has been and is expected to continue to be time-consuming and involves significant costs and expenses. For example, during the three months ended March 31, 2016, we recorded nonrecurring separation costs of $18 million, which were primarily related to third-party consulting, contractor fees and other incremental costs directly associated with the separation process. The separation costs may be significantly higher than what we currently anticipate and may not yield a discernible benefit if the separation is not completed or is not well executed, or the expected benefits of the separation are not realized. Executing the proposed separation will also require significant amounts of management’s time and effort, which may divert management’s attention from operating and growing our business. Other challenges associated with effectively executing the separation include attracting, retaining and motivating employees during the pendency of the separation and following its completion; addressing disruptions to our supply chain, manufacturing and other operations resulting from separating ParentCo into two large but independent companies; separating ParentCo’s information systems; and establishing a new brand identity in the marketplace.

The combined post-separation value of one share of Arconic common stock and [            ] shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock may not equal or exceed the pre-distribution value of one share of ParentCo common stock.

As a result of the distribution, ParentCo expects the trading price of shares of Arconic common stock immediately following the distribution to be different from the “regular-way” trading price of such shares immediately prior to the distribution because the trading price will no longer reflect the value of the Alcoa Corporation Business held by Alcoa Corporation. There can be no assurance that the aggregate market value of a share of Arconic common stock and [            ] shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock following the separation will be higher or lower than the market value of a share of ParentCo common stock if the separation did not occur.

Challenges in the commercial and credit environment may adversely affect our ability to complete the separation and our future access to capital.

Our ability to issue debt or enter into other financing arrangements on acceptable terms could be adversely affected if there is a material decline in the demand for our products or in the solvency of our customers or suppliers or other significantly unfavorable changes in economic conditions. Volatility in the world financial markets could increase borrowing costs or affect our ability to access the capital markets. These conditions may adversely affect our ability to obtain and maintain investment grade credit ratings prior to and following the separation.

 

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We expect to incur both one-time and ongoing material costs and expenses as a result of our separation from ParentCo, which could adversely affect our profitability.

We expect to incur, as a result of our separation from ParentCo, both one-time and ongoing costs and expenses that are greater than those we currently incur. These increased costs and expenses may arise from various factors, including financial reporting, costs associated with complying with federal securities laws (including compliance with the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002, as amended (“Sarbanes-Oxley”)), tax administration, and legal and human resources related functions, and it is possible that these costs will be material to our business.

We could experience temporary interruptions in business operations and incur additional costs as we build our information technology infrastructure and transition our data to our own systems.

We are in the process of creating our own, or engaging third parties to provide, information technology infrastructure and systems to support our critical business functions, including accounting and reporting, in order to replace many of the systems ParentCo currently provides to us. We may incur temporary interruptions in business operations if we cannot transition effectively from ParentCo’s existing operating systems, databases and programming languages that support these functions to our own systems. Our failure to implement the new systems and transition our data successfully and cost-effectively could disrupt our business operations and have a material adverse effect on our profitability. In addition, our costs for the operation of these systems may be higher than the amounts reflected in our historical combined financial statements.

Our accounting and other management systems and resources may not be adequately prepared to meet the financial reporting and other requirements to which we will be subject as a standalone publicly traded company following the distribution.

Our financial results previously were included within the consolidated results of ParentCo, and we believe that our reporting and control systems were appropriate for those of subsidiaries of a public company. However, we were not directly subject to the reporting and other requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the “Exchange Act”). As a result of the distribution, we will be directly subject to reporting and other obligations under the Exchange Act, including the requirements of Section 404 of Sarbanes-Oxley, which will require annual management assessments of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting and a report by our independent registered public accounting firm addressing these assessments. These reporting and other obligations will place significant demands on our management and administrative and operational resources, including accounting resources. We may not have sufficient time following the separation to meet these obligations by the applicable deadlines.

Moreover, to comply with these requirements, we anticipate that we will need to migrate our systems, including information technology systems, implement additional financial and management controls, reporting systems and procedures and hire additional accounting and finance staff. We expect to incur additional annual expenses related to these steps, and those expenses may be significant. If we are unable to upgrade our financial and management controls, reporting systems, information technology and procedures in a timely and effective fashion, our ability to comply with our financial reporting requirements and other rules that apply to reporting companies under the Exchange Act could be impaired. Any failure to achieve and maintain effective internal controls could have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

In connection with our separation from ParentCo, ParentCo will indemnify us for certain liabilities and we will indemnify ParentCo for certain liabilities. If we are required to pay under these indemnities to ParentCo, our financial results could be negatively impacted. The ParentCo indemnity may not be sufficient to hold us harmless from the full amount of liabilities for which ParentCo will be allocated responsibility, and ParentCo may not be able to satisfy its indemnification obligations in the future.

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for uncapped amounts, as discussed further in “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions.” Indemnities that we may be required to provide ParentCo are not subject to any cap, may be significant and could negatively impact our business. Third parties could also seek to hold us responsible for any of the liabilities that ParentCo has agreed to retain. Any amounts we are required to pay pursuant to these indemnification obligations and other liabilities could require us to divert cash that would otherwise have been used in furtherance of our operating business. Further, the indemnity from ParentCo may not be sufficient to protect us against the full amount of such liabilities, and ParentCo may not be able to fully satisfy its indemnification obligations. Moreover, even if we ultimately succeed in recovering from ParentCo any amounts for which we are held liable, we may be temporarily required to bear these losses ourselves. Each of these risks could negatively affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.

We may be held liable to ParentCo if we fail to perform certain services under the transition services agreement, and the performance of such services may negatively impact our business and operations.

Alcoa Corporation and ParentCo will enter into a transition services agreement in connection with the separation pursuant to which Alcoa Corporation and ParentCo will provide each other, on an interim, transitional basis, various services, including, but not limited to, employee benefits administration, specialized technical and training services and access to certain industrial equipment, information technology services, regulatory services, continued industrial site remediation and closure services on discrete projects, project management services for certain equipment installation and decommissioning projects, general administrative services and other support services. If we do not satisfactorily perform our obligations under the agreement, we may be held liable for any resulting losses suffered by ParentCo, subject to certain limits. In addition, during the transition services periods, our management and employees may be required to divert their attention away from our business in order to provide services to ParentCo, which could adversely affect our business.

ParentCo may fail to perform under various transaction agreements that will be executed as part of the separation or we may fail to have necessary systems and services in place when certain of the transaction agreements expire.

In connection with the separation, Alcoa Corporation and ParentCo will enter into a separation and distribution agreement and will also enter into various other agreements, including a transition services agreement, a tax matters agreement, an employee matters agreement, a stockholder and registration rights agreement with respect to Arconic’s continuing ownership of Alcoa Corporation common stock, intellectual property license agreements, a metal supply agreement, real estate and office leases, a spare parts loan agreement and an agreement relating to the North American packaging business. The separation agreement, the tax matters agreement and the employee matters agreement, together with the documents and agreements by which the internal reorganization will be effected, will determine the allocation of assets and liabilities between the companies following the separation for those respective areas and will include any necessary indemnifications related to liabilities and obligations. The transition services agreement will provide for the performance of certain services by each company for the benefit of the other for a period of time after the separation. Alcoa Corporation will rely on ParentCo to satisfy its performance and payment obligations under these agreements. If ParentCo is unable or unwilling to satisfy its obligations under these agreements, including its indemnification obligations, we could incur operational difficulties and/or losses. If we do not have in place our own systems and services, or if we do not have agreements with other providers of these services once certain transaction agreements expire, we may not be able to operate our business effectively and our profitability may decline. We are in the process of creating our own, or engaging third parties to provide, systems and services to replace many of the systems and services that ParentCo currently provides to us. However, we may not be successful in implementing these systems and services, we may incur additional costs in connection with, or following, the implementation of these systems and services, and we may not be successful in transitioning data from ParentCo’s systems to ours.

 

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We may not be able to engage in desirable capital-raising or strategic transactions following the separation.

Under current U.S. federal income tax law, a spin-off that otherwise qualifies for tax-free treatment can be rendered taxable to the parent corporation and its shareholders as a result of certain post-spin-off transactions, including certain acquisitions of shares or assets of the spun-off corporation. To preserve the tax-free treatment of the separation and the distribution, and in addition to Alcoa Corporation’s indemnity obligation described above, the tax matters agreement will restrict Alcoa Corporation, for the two-year period following the distribution, except in specific circumstances, from: (i) entering into any transaction pursuant to which all or a portion of Alcoa Corporation stock would be acquired, whether by merger or otherwise, (ii) issuing equity securities beyond certain thresholds, (iii) repurchasing shares of Alcoa Corporation stock other than in certain open-market transactions, (iv) ceasing to actively conduct certain of its businesses or (v) taking or failing to take any other action that prevents the distribution and certain related transactions from qualifying as a transaction that is generally tax-free, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, under Sections 355 and 368(a)(1)(D) of the Code. These restrictions may limit Alcoa Corporation’s ability to pursue certain equity issuances, strategic transactions or other transactions that may maximize the value of Alcoa Corporation’s business. For more information, see “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions—Tax Matters Agreement” and “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences.”

The terms we will receive in our agreements with ParentCo could be less beneficial than the terms we may have otherwise received from unaffiliated third parties.

The agreements we will enter into with ParentCo in connection with the separation, including a separation and distribution agreement, a transition services agreement, a tax matters agreement, an employee matters agreement, a stockholder and registration rights agreement with respect to ParentCo’s continuing ownership of Alcoa Corporation common stock, intellectual property license agreements, a metal supply agreement, real estate and office leases, a spare parts loan agreement and an agreement relating to the North American packaging business were prepared in the context of the separation while Alcoa Corporation was still a wholly owned subsidiary of ParentCo. Accordingly, during the period in which the terms of those agreements were prepared, Alcoa Corporation did not have an independent Board of Directors or a management team that was independent of ParentCo. As a result, the terms of those agreements may not reflect terms that would have resulted from arm’s-length negotiations between unaffiliated third parties. See “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions.”

If the distribution, together with certain related transactions, does not qualify as a transaction that is generally tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes, ParentCo, Alcoa Corporation, and ParentCo shareholders could be subject to significant tax liabilities and, in certain circumstances, Alcoa Corporation could be required to indemnify ParentCo for material taxes and other related amounts pursuant to indemnification obligations under the tax matters agreement.

It is a condition to the distribution that ParentCo receives (i) a private letter ruling from the IRS, satisfactory to the ParentCo Board of Directors, regarding certain U.S. federal income tax matters relating to the separation and the distribution and (ii) an opinion of its outside counsel, satisfactory to the ParentCo Board of Directors, regarding the qualification of the distribution, together with certain related transactions, as a transaction that is generally tax-free, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, under Sections 355 and 368(a)(1)(D) of the Code. The IRS private letter ruling and the opinion of counsel will be based upon and rely on, among other things, various facts and assumptions, as well as certain representations, statements and undertakings of ParentCo and Alcoa Corporation, including those relating to the past and future conduct of ParentCo and Alcoa Corporation. If any of these representations, statements or undertakings is, or becomes, inaccurate or incomplete, or if ParentCo or Alcoa Corporation breaches any of its representations or covenants contained in any of the separation–related agreements and documents or in any documents relating to the IRS private letter ruling and/or the opinion of counsel, the IRS private letter ruling and/or the opinion of counsel may be invalid and the conclusions reached therein could be jeopardized.

 

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Notwithstanding receipt of the IRS private letter ruling and the opinion of counsel, the IRS could determine that the distribution and/or certain related transactions should be treated as taxable transactions for U.S. federal income tax purposes if it determines that any of the representations, assumptions or undertakings upon which the IRS private letter ruling or the opinion of counsel was based are false or have been violated. In addition, the IRS private letter ruling will not address all of the issues that are relevant to determining whether the distribution, together with certain related transactions, qualifies as a transaction that is generally tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and the opinion of counsel represents the judgment of such counsel and is not binding on the IRS or any court and the IRS or a court may disagree with the conclusions in the opinion of counsel. Accordingly, notwithstanding receipt by ParentCo of the IRS private letter ruling and the opinion of counsel, there can be no assurance that the IRS will not assert that the distribution and/or certain related transactions do not qualify for tax-free treatment for U.S. federal income tax purposes or that a court would not sustain such a challenge. In the event the IRS were to prevail with such challenge, ParentCo, Alcoa Corporation and ParentCo shareholders could be subject to significant U.S. federal income tax liability.

If the distribution, together with certain related transactions, fails to qualify as a transaction that is generally tax-free, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, under Sections 355 and 368(a)(1)(D) of the Code, in general, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, ParentCo would recognize taxable gain as if it had sold the Alcoa Corporation common stock in a taxable sale for its fair market value and ParentCo shareholders who receive Alcoa Corporation shares in the distribution would be subject to tax as if they had received a taxable distribution equal to the fair market value of such shares. For more information, see “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences.”

Under the tax matters agreement that ParentCo will enter into with Alcoa Corporation, Alcoa Corporation may be required to indemnify ParentCo against any additional taxes and related amounts resulting from (i) an acquisition of all or a portion of the equity securities or assets of Alcoa Corporation, whether by merger or otherwise (and regardless of whether Alcoa Corporation participated in or otherwise facilitated the acquisition), (ii) other actions or failures to act by Alcoa Corporation or (iii) any of Alcoa Corporation’s representations, covenants or undertakings contained in any of the separation—related agreements and documents or in any documents relating to the IRS private letter ruling and/or the opinion of counsel being incorrect or violated. Any such indemnity obligations could be material. For a more detailed discussion, see “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions—Tax Matters Agreement.” In addition, ParentCo, Alcoa Corporation and their respective subsidiaries may incur certain tax costs in connection with the separation, including non-U.S. tax costs resulting from separations in non-U.S. jurisdictions, which may be material.

Certain contingent liabilities allocated to Alcoa Corporation following the separation may mature, resulting in material adverse impacts to our business.

After the separation, there will be several significant areas where the liabilities of ParentCo may become our obligations. For example, under the Code and the related rules and regulations, each corporation that was a member of the ParentCo consolidated U.S. federal income tax return group during a taxable period or portion of a taxable period ending on or before the effective date of the distribution is severally liable for the U.S. federal income tax liability of the ParentCo consolidated U.S. federal income tax return group for that taxable period. Consequently, if ParentCo is unable to pay the consolidated U.S. federal income tax liability for a pre-separation period, we could be required to pay the amount of such tax, which could be substantial and in excess of the amount allocated to us under the tax matters agreement. For a discussion of the tax matters agreement, see “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions—Tax Matters Agreement.” Other provisions of federal law establish similar liability for other matters, including laws governing tax-qualified pension plans, as well as other contingent liabilities.

 

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The transfer to us of certain contracts, permits and other assets and rights may require the consents or approvals of, or provide other rights to, third parties and governmental authorities. If such consents or approvals are not obtained, we may not be entitled to the benefit of such contracts, permits and other assets and rights, which could increase our expenses or otherwise harm our business and financial performance.

The separation agreement will provide that certain contracts, permits and other assets and rights are to be transferred from ParentCo or its subsidiaries to Alcoa Corporation or its subsidiaries in connection with the separation. The transfer of certain of these contracts, permits and other assets and rights may require consents or approvals of third parties or governmental authorities or provide other rights to third parties. In addition, in some circumstances, we and ParentCo are joint beneficiaries of contracts, and we and ParentCo may need the consents of third parties in order to split or bifurcate the existing contracts or the relevant portion of the existing contracts to us or ParentCo.

Some parties may use consent requirements or other rights to seek to terminate contracts or obtain more favorable contractual terms from us, which, for example, could take the form of price increases, require us to expend additional resources in order to obtain the services or assets previously provided under the contract, or require us to seek arrangements with new third parties or obtain letters of credit or other forms of credit support. If we are unable to obtain required consents or approvals, we may be unable to obtain the benefits, permits, assets and contractual commitments that are intended to be allocated to us as part of our separation from ParentCo, and we may be required to seek alternative arrangements to obtain services and assets which may be more costly and/or of lower quality. The termination or modification of these contracts or permits or the failure to timely complete the transfer or bifurcation of these contracts or permits could negatively impact our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

Alumina Limited, our partner in the Alcoa World Alumina and Chemicals (AWAC) joint venture, is asserting that it has certain consent and other rights under the AWAC agreements in connection with the separation and distribution. ParentCo has filed a declaratory judgment action seeking a judgment that Alumina has no such rights, but if Alumina Limited is successful in asserting such claims, we may be unable to complete the separation on the expected terms or at all.

ParentCo owns 60%, and Alumina Limited owns 40%, of a series of affiliated operating entities referred to as Alcoa World Alumina and Chemicals (AWAC). The separation agreement will provide that, following the separation, ParentCo’s interests in the AWAC entities will be held by Alcoa Corporation. Alumina Limited has claimed that it has consent and “first offer” and certain other rights under certain agreements governing the AWAC joint venture in connection with the separation and distribution. On May 27, 2016, ParentCo filed a complaint in the Delaware Court of Chancery seeking a declaratory judgment that Alumina Limited and certain related parties do not have such rights. On June 17, 2016, Alumina Limited filed its answer and counterclaims. Among other things, Alumina Limited asserts that it has rights of consent regarding the separation and distribution, that the separation and distribution triggers various first option rights, and that it is entitled to a proportionate share of offtake or marketing rights as a result of the separation and distribution. If Alumina Limited is successful in asserting that it has such rights in connection with the separation and distribution, we may be unable to complete the separation on the expected terms or at all. In addition, the pending litigation between ParentCo and Alumina Limited, and any additional litigation or disputes relating to AWAC that may occur in the future, as well as the terms of any settlement that may be entered into between ParentCo and Alumina Limited, may increase our expenses associated with the separation, impair our ability to obtain the benefits of the AWAC joint venture and the expected benefits of the separation, and adversely impact our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.

Until the separation occurs, ParentCo has sole discretion to change the terms of the separation in ways which may be unfavorable to us.

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the amount of outstanding shares of common stock of Alcoa Corporation that it will retain, if any, following the distribution. These changes could be unfavorable to us. In addition, ParentCo may decide at any time not to proceed with the separation and distribution.

No vote of ParentCo shareholders is required in connection with the distribution. As a result, if the distribution occurs and you do not want to receive Alcoa Corporation common stock in the distribution, your sole recourse will be to divest yourself of your ParentCo common stock prior to the record date.

No vote of ParentCo shareholders is required in connection with the distribution. Accordingly, if the distribution occurs and you do not want to receive Alcoa Corporation common stock in the distribution, your only recourse will be to divest yourself of your ParentCo common stock prior to the record date for the distribution.

Risks Related to Our Common Stock

We cannot be certain that an active trading market for our common stock will develop or be sustained after the separation and, following the separation, our stock price may fluctuate significantly.

A public market for our common stock does not currently exist. We anticipate that on or prior to the record date for the distribution, trading of shares of our common stock will begin on a “when-issued” basis and will continue through the distribution date. However, we cannot guarantee that an active trading market will develop or be sustained for our common stock after the separation, nor can we predict the prices at which shares of our common stock may trade after the separation. Similarly, we cannot predict the effect of the separation on the trading prices of our common stock or whether the combined market value of [            ] shares of our common stock and one share of Arconic common stock will be less than, equal to or greater than the market value of one share of ParentCo common stock prior to the distribution.

The market price of our common stock may fluctuate significantly due to a number of factors, some of which may be beyond our control, including:

 

    actual or anticipated fluctuations in our operating results;

 

    changes in earnings estimated by securities analysts or our ability to meet those estimates;

 

    the operating and stock price performance of comparable companies;

 

    actual or anticipated fluctuations in commodities prices;

 

    changes to the regulatory and legal environment under which we operate; and

 

    domestic and worldwide economic conditions.

A significant number of shares of our common stock may be sold following the distribution, including the sale by Arconic of the shares of our common stock that it may retain after the distribution, which may cause our stock price to decline.

Any sales of substantial amounts of our common stock in the public market or the perception that such sales might occur, in connection with the distribution or otherwise, may cause the market price of our common stock to decline. Upon completion of the distribution, we expect that we will have an aggregate of approximately [            ] shares of our common stock issued and outstanding. Shares distributed to ParentCo shareholders in the separation will generally be freely tradeable without restriction or further registration under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the “Securities Act”), except for shares owned by one of our “affiliates,” as that term is defined in Rule 405 under the Securities Act.

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of such shares of our common stock that it owns as soon as practicable and consistent with its reasons for retaining such shares, but in no event later than five years after the distribution. We will agree that, upon the request of Arconic, we will use our reasonable best efforts to effect a registration under applicable federal and state securities laws of any shares of our common stock retained by Arconic. See “Certain Relationships and Related Person Transactions—Stockholder and Registration Rights Agreement.” Any disposition by Arconic, or any significant stockholder, of our common stock in the public market, or the perception that such dispositions could occur, could adversely affect prevailing market prices for our common stock.

We are unable to predict whether large amounts of our common stock will be sold in the open market following the distribution. We are also unable to predict whether a sufficient number of buyers of our common stock to meet the demand to sell shares of our common stock at attractive prices would exist at that time.

Your percentage of ownership in Alcoa Corporation may be diluted in the future.

In the future, your percentage ownership in Alcoa Corporation may be diluted because of equity issuances for acquisitions, capital market transactions or otherwise, including any equity awards that we will grant to our directors, officers and employees. Our employees will have stock-based awards that correspond to shares of our common stock after the distribution as a result of conversion of their ParentCo stock-based awards. We anticipate that our compensation committee will grant additional stock-based awards to our employees after the distribution. Such awards will have a dilutive effect on our earnings per share, which could adversely affect the market price of our common stock. From time to time, we will issue additional stock-based awards to our employees under our employee benefits plans.

Anti-takeover provisions could enable our management to resist a takeover attempt by a third party and limit the power of our stockholders.

Alcoa Corporation’s amended and restated certificate of incorporation and by-laws will contain, and Delaware law contains, provisions that are intended to deter coercive takeover practices and inadequate takeover bids by making such practices or bids unacceptably expensive to the bidder and to encourage prospective acquirers to negotiate with Alcoa Corporation’s Board of Directors rather than to attempt a hostile takeover. These provisions are expected to include, among others:

 

    the inability of our stockholders to act by written consent unless such written consent is unanimous;

 

    the ability of our remaining directors to fill vacancies on our Board of Directors;

 

    limitations on stockholders’ ability to call a special stockholder meeting;

 

    rules regarding how stockholders may present proposals or nominate directors for election at stockholder meetings; and

 

    the right of our Board of Directors to issue preferred stock without stockholder approval.

In addition, we expect to be subject to Section 203 of the DGCL, which could have the effect of delaying or preventing a change of control that you may favor. Section 203 provides that, subject to limited exceptions, persons that acquire, or are affiliated with persons that acquire, more than 15% of the outstanding voting stock of a Delaware corporation may not engage in a business combination with that corporation, including by merger, consolidation or acquisitions of additional shares, for a three-year period following the date on which that person or any of its affiliates becomes the holder of more than 15% of the corporation’s outstanding voting stock.

We believe these provisions will protect our stockholders from coercive or otherwise unfair takeover tactics by requiring potential acquirers to negotiate with our Board of Directors and by providing our Board of Directors with more time to assess any acquisition proposal. These provisions are not intended to make Alcoa Corporation immune from takeovers; however, these provisions will apply even if the offer may be considered beneficial by some stockholders and could delay or prevent an acquisition that our Board of Directors determines is not in the

 

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best interests of Alcoa Corporation’s and our stockholders. These provisions may also prevent or discourage attempts to remove and replace incumbent directors. See “Description of Alcoa Corporation Capital Stock—Anti-Takeover Effects of Various Provisions of Delaware Law and our Certificate of Incorporation and By-laws.”

In addition, an acquisition or further issuance of our stock could trigger the application of Section 355(e) of the Code. For a discussion of Section 355(e), see “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences.” Under the tax matters agreement, Alcoa Corporation would be required to indemnify ParentCo for the resulting tax, and this indemnity obligation might discourage, delay or prevent a change of control that our stockholders may consider favorable.

We cannot guarantee the timing, amount or payment of dividends on our common stock.

The timing, declaration, amount and payment of future dividends to our stockholders will fall within the discretion of our Board of Directors. The Board of Directors’ decisions regarding the payment of dividends will depend on many factors, such as our financial condition, earnings, capital requirements, debt service obligations, covenants associated with certain of our debt service obligations, industry practice, legal requirements, regulatory constraints and other factors that our Board of Directors deems relevant. For more information, see “Dividend Policy.” Our ability to pay dividends will depend on our ongoing ability to generate cash from operations and on our access to the capital markets. We cannot guarantee that we will pay a dividend in the future or continue to pay any dividend at the same rate or at all if we commence paying dividends.

Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation will designate the state courts within the State of Delaware as the sole and exclusive forum for certain types of actions and proceedings that may be initiated by our stockholders, which could discourage lawsuits against Alcoa Corporation and our directors and officers.

Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation will provide that unless the Board of Directors otherwise determines, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware will be the sole and exclusive forum for any derivative action or proceeding brought on behalf of Alcoa Corporation, any action asserting a claim for or based on a breach of a fiduciary duty owed by any current or former director or officer of Alcoa Corporation to Alcoa Corporation or to Alcoa Corporation stockholders, including a claim alleging the aiding and abetting of such a breach of fiduciary duty, any action asserting a claim against Alcoa Corporation or any current or former director or officer of Alcoa Corporation arising pursuant to any provision of the DGCL or our amended and restated certificate of incorporation or by-laws, any action asserting a claim relating to or involving Alcoa Corporation governed by the internal affairs doctrine, or any action asserting an “internal corporate claim” as that term is defined in Section 115 of the DGCL. However, if the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware dismisses any such action for lack of subject matter jurisdiction, the action may be brought in the federal court for the District of Delaware.

Although our amended and restated certificate of incorporation will include this exclusive forum provision, it is possible that a court could rule that this provision is inapplicable or unenforceable. This exclusive forum provision may limit the ability of our stockholders to bring a claim in a judicial forum that such stockholders find favorable for disputes with Alcoa Corporation or our directors or officers, which may discourage such lawsuits against Alcoa Corporation and our directors and officers. Alternatively, if a court were to find this exclusive forum provision inapplicable to, or unenforceable in respect of, one or more of the specified types of actions or proceedings described above, we may incur additional costs associated with resolving such matters in other jurisdictions, which could negatively affect our business, results of operations and financial condition.

 

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CAUTIONARY STATEMENT CONCERNING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS

This information statement and other materials ParentCo and Alcoa Corporation have filed or will file with the SEC contain or incorporate by reference “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act and Section 21E of the Exchange Act. Forward-looking statements include those containing such words as “anticipates,” “believes,” “could,” “estimates,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “intends,” “may,” “outlook,” “plans,” “projects,” “seeks,” “sees,” “should,” “targets,” “will,” or other words of similar meaning. All statements that reflect Alcoa Corporation’s expectations, assumptions, or projections about the future other than statements of historical fact are forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding the separation and distribution, including the timing and expected benefits thereof; forecasts concerning global demand growth for aluminum, end market conditions, supply/demand balances, and growth opportunities for aluminum in automotive, aerospace, and other applications; targeted financial results or operating performance; and statements about Alcoa Corporation’s strategies, outlook, and business and financial prospects. These statements reflect beliefs and assumptions that are based on Alcoa Corporation’s perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors management believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors and are not guarantees of future performance. Actual results, performance, or outcomes may differ materially from those expressed in or implied by those forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include, among others:

 

    whether the separation is completed, as expected or at all, and the timing of the separation and the distribution;

 

    whether the conditions to the distribution are satisfied;

 

    whether the operational, strategic and other benefits of the separation can be achieved;

 

    whether the costs and expenses of the separation can be controlled within expectations;

 

    material adverse changes in aluminum industry conditions, including global supply and demand conditions and fluctuations in LME-based prices, and premiums, as applicable, for primary aluminum, alumina, and other products, and fluctuations in index-based and spot prices for alumina;

 

    deterioration in global economic and financial market conditions generally;

 

    unfavorable changes in the markets served by Alcoa Corporation or ParentCo, including aerospace, automotive, commercial transportation, building and construction, packaging, defense, and industrial gas turbine;

 

    the impact on costs and results of changes in foreign currency exchange rates, particularly the Australian dollar, Brazilian real, Canadian dollar, Euro, and Norwegian kroner;

 

    increases in energy costs or the unavailability or interruption of energy supplies;

 

    increases in the costs of other raw materials;

 

    Alcoa Corporation’s inability to achieve the level of revenue growth, cash generation, cost savings, improvement in profitability and margins, fiscal discipline, or strengthening of competitiveness and operations (including moving its alumina refining and aluminum smelting businesses down on the industry cost curves) anticipated from its restructuring programs and productivity improvement, cash sustainability, technology, and other initiatives;

 

    Alcoa Corporation’s inability to realize expected benefits, in each case as planned and by targeted completion dates, from sales of assets, closures or curtailments of facilities, newly constructed, expanded, or acquired facilities, or international joint ventures, including the joint venture in Saudi Arabia;

 

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    risks relating to operating globally, including geopolitical, economic, and regulatory risks and unexpected events beyond Alcoa Corporation’s control, such as unfavorable changes in laws and governmental policies, civil unrest, imposition of sanctions, expropriation of assets, major public health issues, and terrorism;

 

    the outcome of contingencies, including legal proceedings, government or regulatory investigations, and environmental remediation;

 

    adverse changes in discount rates or investment returns on pension assets;

 

    the impact of cyber attacks and potential information technology or data security breaches;

 

    unexpected events, unplanned outages, supply disruptions or failure of equipment or processes to meet specifications;

 

    the loss of customers, suppliers and other business relationships as a result of competitive developments, or other factors;

 

    the potential failure to retain key employees of Alcoa Corporation; and

 

    compliance with debt covenants and maintenance of credit ratings as well as the impact of interest and principal repayment of our existing and any future debt.

The above list of factors is not exhaustive or necessarily in order of importance. Additional information concerning factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include those discussed under “Risk Factors” in this information statement and in our publicly filed documents referred to in “Where You Can Find More Information.” Alcoa Corporation disclaims any intention or obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether in response to new information, future events, or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.

 

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THE SEPARATION AND DISTRIBUTION

Overview

On September 28, 2015, ParentCo announced its intention to separate its Alcoa Corporation Business from its Arconic Business. The separation will occur by means of a pro rata distribution to ParentCo shareholders of at least 80.1% of the outstanding shares of common stock of Alcoa Corporation, which was formed to hold ParentCo’s Bauxite, Alumina, Aluminum, Cast Products and Energy businesses ParentCo’s rolling mill operations in Warrick, Indiana, and ParentCo’s 25.1% interest in the Ma’aden Rolling Company in Saudi Arabia. Following the distribution, ParentCo shareholders will own directly at least 80.1% of the outstanding shares of common stock of Alcoa Corporation, and Alcoa Corporation will be a separate company from ParentCo. ParentCo will retain no more than 19.9% of the outstanding shares of common stock of Alcoa Corporation following the distribution. Prior to completing the separation, ParentCo may adjust the percentage of Alcoa Corporation shares to be distributed to ParentCo shareholders and retained by ParentCo in response to market and other factors, and it will amend this information statement to reflect any such adjustment. The number of shares of ParentCo common stock you own will not change as a result of the separation.

In connection with such distribution, we expect that:

 

    ParentCo will complete an internal reorganization, which we refer to as the “internal reorganization,” as a result of which Alcoa Corporation will become the parent company of the ParentCo operations comprising, and the entities that will conduct, the Alcoa Corporation Business;

 

    ParentCo will change its name to “Arconic Inc.”;

 

    “Alcoa Upstream Corporation” will change its name to “Alcoa Corporation”; and

 

    Alcoa Corporation will incur approximately $[            ] million of indebtedness, which will be described in an amendment to this information statement.

On [                    ], 2016, the ParentCo Board of Directors approved the distribution of at least 80.1% of Alcoa Corporation’s issued and outstanding shares of common stock on the basis of [            ] shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock for every share of ParentCo common stock held as of the close of business on [                    ], 2016, the record date for the distribution. Arconic currently plans to dispose of all of the Alcoa Corporation common stock that it retains after the distribution, which may include dispositions through one or more subsequent exchanges for debt or equity or a sale of its shares for cash, within the 18-month period following the distribution, subject to market conditions. Any shares not disposed of by Arconic during such 18-month period will be sold or otherwise disposed of by Arconic consistent with the business reasons for the retention of those shares, but in no event later than five years after the distribution.

At [            ], Eastern Time, on [                    ], 2016, the distribution date, each ParentCo shareholder will receive [            ] shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock for every share of ParentCo common stock held at the close of business on the record date for the distribution, as described below. ParentCo shareholders will receive cash in lieu of any fractional shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock that they would have received after application of this ratio. Upon completion of the separation, each ParentCo shareholder as of the record date will continue to own shares of ParentCo (which, as a result of ParentCo’s name change to Arconic, will be Arconic shares) and will own a proportionate share of the outstanding common stock of Alcoa Corporation to be distributed. You will not be required to make any payment, surrender or exchange your ParentCo common stock or take any other action to receive your shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock in the distribution. The distribution of Alcoa Corporation common stock as described in this information statement is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions. For a more detailed description of these conditions, see “—Conditions to the Distribution.”

 

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Reasons for the Separation

The ParentCo Board of Directors believes that separating its Alcoa Corporation Business from its Arconic Business is in the best interests of ParentCo and its shareholders for a number of reasons, including:

 

    Management Focus on Core Business and Distinct Opportunities . The separation will permit each company to more effectively pursue its own distinct operating priorities and strategies, and will enable the management teams of each company to focus on strengthening its core business, unique operating and other needs, and pursue distinct and targeted opportunities for long-term growth and profitability.

 

    Allocation of Financial Resources and Separate Capital Structures.  The separation will permit each company to allocate its financial resources to meet the unique needs of its own business, which will allow each company to intensify its focus on its distinct strategic priorities. The separation will also allow each business to more effectively pursue its own distinct capital structures and capital allocation strategies.

 

    Targeted Investment Opportunity.  The separation will allow each company to more effectively articulate a clear investment thesis to attract a long-term investor base suited to its business, and will facilitate each company’s access to capital by providing investors with two distinct and targeted investment opportunities.

 

    Creation of Independent Equity Currencies.   The separation will create two independent equity securities, affording Alcoa Corporation and Arconic direct access to the capital markets and enabling each company to use its own industry-focused stock to consummate future acquisitions or other restructuring transactions. As a result, each company will have more flexibility to capitalize on its unique strategic opportunities.

 

    Employee Incentives, Recruitment and Retention.  The separation will allow each company to more effectively recruit, retain and motivate employees through the use of stock-based compensation that more closely reflects and aligns management and employee incentives with specific growth objectives, financial goals and business performance. In addition, the separation will allow incentive structures and targets at each company to be better aligned with each underlying business. Similarly, recruitment and retention will be enhanced by more consistent talent requirements across the businesses, allowing both recruiters and applicants greater clarity and understanding of talent needs and opportunities associated with the core business activities, principles and risks of each company.

 

    Other Business Rationale.  The separation will separate and simplify the structures currently required to manage two distinct and differing underlying businesses. These differences include exposure to industry cycles, manufacturing and procurement methods, customer base, research and development activities, and overhead structures.

The ParentCo Board of Directors also considered a number of potentially negative factors in evaluating the separation, including:

 

    Risk of Failure to Achieve Anticipated Benefits of the Separation. We may not achieve the anticipated benefits of the separation for a variety of reasons, including, among others: the separation will require significant amounts of management’s time and effort, which may divert management’s attention from operating our business; and following the separation, we may be more susceptible to market fluctuations, including fluctuations in commodities prices, and other adverse events than if we were still a part of ParentCo because our business will be less diversified than ParentCo’s business prior to the completion of the separation.

 

   

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separation. In addition, as a part of ParentCo, Alcoa Corporation benefits from certain functions performed by ParentCo, such as accounting, tax, legal, human resources and other general and administrative functions. After the separation, Arconic will not perform these functions for us, other than certain functions that will be provided for a limited time pursuant to the transition services agreement, and, because of our smaller scale as a standalone company, our cost of performing such functions could be higher than the amounts reflected in our historical financial statements, which would cause our profitability to decrease.

 

    Disruptions and Costs Related to the Separation. The actions required to separate Arconic’s and Alcoa Corporation’s respective businesses could disrupt our operations.   In addition, we will incur substantial costs in connection with the separation and the transition to being a standalone public company, which may include accounting, tax, legal and other professional services costs, recruiting and relocation costs associated with hiring key senior management personnel who are new to Alcoa Corporation, tax costs and costs to separate information systems.

 

    Limitations on Strategic Transactions.  Under the terms of the tax matters agreement that we will enter into with ParentCo, we will be restricted from taking certain actions that could cause the distribution or certain related transactions to fail to qualify as tax-free transactions under applicable law. These restrictions may limit for a period of time our ability to pursue certain strategic transactions and equity issuances or engage in other transactions that might increase the value of our business.

 

    Uncertainty Regarding Stock Prices.   We cannot predict the effect of the separation on the trading prices of Alcoa Corporation or Arconic common stock or know with certainty whether the combined market value of [            ] shares of our common stock and one share of Arconic common stock will be less than, equal to or greater than the market value of one share of ParentCo common stock prior to the distribution.

In determining to pursue the separation, the ParentCo Board of Directors concluded the potential benefits of the separation outweighed the foregoing factors. See the sections entitled “The Separation and Distribution—Reasons for the Separation” and “Risk Factors” included elsewhere in this information statement.

Reasons for Arconic’s Retention of Up to 19.9% of Alcoa Corporation Shares

In considering the appropriate structure for the separation, ParentCo determined that, immediately after the distribution becomes effective, Arconic will own no more than 19.9% of the outstanding shares of common stock of Alcoa Corporation. In light of recent volatile commodity market conditions and conditions in the high-yield debt market, Arconic’s retention of Alcoa Corporation shares positions both companies with appropriate capital structures, liquidity, and financial flexibility and resources that support their individual business strategies. The retention enables Alcoa Corporation to be separated with low leverage, and thus significant flexibility to manage through future market cycles. At the same time, the retention reduces Arconic’s reliance on Alcoa Corporation raising debt in the current high-yield market environment to fund payments to Arconic to optimize its own capital structure. The retention of Alcoa Corporation shares strengthens Arconic’s balance sheet by providing Arconic a liquid security that can be monetized or exchanged to accelerate debt reduction and/or fund future growth initiatives, thereby facilitating an appropriate capital structure and financial flexibility necessary for Arconic to execute its growth strategy. Arconic’s retained interest shows confidence in the future of Alcoa Corporation and will allow Arconic’s balance sheet to benefit from any near-term improvements in commodity markets. Arconic intends to responsibly dispose of any Alcoa Corporation common stock that it retains after the distribution, which may include dispositions through one or more subsequent exchanges for debt or equity or a sale of its shares for cash, within the 18-month period following the distribution, subject to market conditions. Any shares not disposed of by Arconic during such 18-month period will be sold or otherwise disposed of by Arconic consistent with the business reasons for the retention of those shares, but in no event later than five years after the distribution. ParentCo intends to continue to monitor market conditions in the commodity and high-yield debt market, and to assess the impact of each on the ultimate structure of the separation.

 

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Formation of Alcoa Corporation

Alcoa Corporation was formed in Delaware on March 10, 2016 for the purpose of holding ParentCo’s Alcoa Corporation Business. As part of the plan to separate the Alcoa Corporation Business from the remainder of its businesses, in connection with the internal reorganization, ParentCo plans to transfer, or otherwise ensure the transfer of, the equity interests of certain entities that are expected to operate the Alcoa Corporation Business and the assets and liabilities of the Alcoa Corporation Business to Alcoa Corporation prior to the distribution.

When and How You Will Receive the Distribution

With the assistance of Computershare Trust Company, N.A., the distribution agent for the distribution, (the “distribution agent” or “Computershare”), ParentCo expects to distribute Alcoa Corporation common stock at [            ], Eastern Time, on [                    ], 2016, the distribution date, to all holders of outstanding ParentCo common stock as of the close of business on [                    ], 2016, the record date for the distribution. Computershare, which currently serves as the transfer agent and registrar for ParentCo common stock, will serve as the settlement and distribution agent in connection with the distribution and the transfer agent and registrar for Alcoa Corporation common stock.

If you own ParentCo common stock as of the close of business on the record date for the distribution, Alcoa Corporation common stock that you are entitled to receive in the distribution will be issued electronically, as of the distribution date, to you in direct registration form or to your bank or brokerage firm on your behalf. If you are a registered holder, Computershare will then mail you a direct registration account statement that reflects your shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock. If you hold your ParentCo shares through a bank or brokerage firm, your bank or brokerage firm will credit your account for the Alcoa Corporation shares. Direct registration form refers to a method of recording share ownership when no physical share certificates are issued to shareholders, as is the case in this distribution. If you sell ParentCo common stock in the “regular-way” market up to and including the distribution date, you will be selling your right to receive shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock in the distribution.

Commencing on or shortly after the distribution date, if you hold physical share certificates that represent your ParentCo common stock and you are the registered holder of the shares represented by those certificates, the distribution agent will mail to you an account statement that indicates the number of shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock that have been registered in book-entry form in your name.

Most ParentCo shareholders hold their common stock through a bank or brokerage firm. In such cases, the bank or brokerage firm is said to hold the shares in “street name” and ownership would be recorded on the bank or brokerage firm’s books. If you hold your ParentCo common stock through a bank or brokerage firm, your bank or brokerage firm will credit your account for the Alcoa Corporation common stock that you are entitled to receive in the distribution. If you have any questions concerning the mechanics of having shares held in “street name,” please contact your bank or brokerage firm.

Transferability of Shares You Receive

Shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock distributed to holders in connection with the distribution will be transferable without registration under the Securities Act, except for shares received by persons who may be deemed to be our affiliates. Persons who may be deemed to be our affiliates after the distribution generally include individuals or entities that control, are controlled by or are under common control with us, which may include certain of our executive officers, directors or principal shareholders. Securities held by our affiliates will be subject to resale restrictions under the Securities Act. Our affiliates will be permitted to sell shares of our common stock only pursuant to an effective registration statement or an exemption from the registration requirements of the Securities Act, such as the exemption afforded by Rule 144 under the Securities Act. We will agree that, upon the request of Arconic, we will use our reasonable best efforts to effect a registration under applicable federal and state securities laws of any shares of our common stock retained by Arconic.

 

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Number of Shares of Alcoa Corporation Common Stock You Will Receive

For every share of ParentCo common stock that you own at the close of business on [                    ], 2016, the record date for the distribution, you will receive [            ] shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock on the distribution date. ParentCo will not distribute any fractional shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock to its shareholders. Instead, if you are a registered holder, Computershare will aggregate fractional shares into whole shares, sell the whole shares in the open market at prevailing market prices and distribute the aggregate cash proceeds (net of discounts and commissions) of the sales pro rata (based on the fractional share such holder would otherwise be entitled to receive) to each holder who otherwise would have been entitled to receive a fractional share in the distribution. The distribution agent, in its sole discretion, without any influence by ParentCo or Alcoa Corporation, will determine when, how, and through which broker-dealer and at what price to sell the whole shares. Any broker-dealer used by the distribution agent will not be an affiliate of either ParentCo or Alcoa Corporation and the distribution agent is not an affiliate of either ParentCo or Alcoa Corporation. Neither Alcoa Corporation nor ParentCo will be able to guarantee any minimum sale price in connection with the sale of these shares. Recipients of cash in lieu of fractional shares will not be entitled to any interest on the amounts of payment made in lieu of fractional shares.

The net cash proceeds of these sales of fractional shares will be taxable for U.S. federal income tax purposes. See “Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences” for an explanation of the material U.S. federal income tax consequences of the distribution. If you hold physical certificates for shares of ParentCo common stock and are the registered holder, you will receive a check from the distribution agent in an amount equal to your pro rata share of the net cash proceeds of the sales. We estimate that it will take approximately two weeks from the distribution date for the distribution agent to complete the distributions of the net cash proceeds. If you hold your shares of ParentCo common stock through a bank or brokerage firm, your bank or brokerage firm will receive, on your behalf, your pro rata share of the net cash proceeds of the sales and will electronically credit your account for your share of such proceeds.

Treatment of Equity-Based Compensation

In connection with the separation, equity-based awards granted by ParentCo prior to the separation are expected to be treated as described below. As of the separation, these awards will be held by (i) current and former employees of Alcoa Corporation and its subsidiaries and certain other former employees classified as former employees of Alcoa Corporation for purposes of post-separation compensation and benefits matters (collectively, the “Alcoa Corporation Employees and Alcoa Corporation Former Employees”) and (ii) current and former employees of Arconic and its subsidiaries and certain other former employees classified as former employees of Arconic for purposes of post-separation compensation and benefits matters (collectively, the “Arconic Employees and Arconic Former Employees”).

Stock Options

Stock Options Held by Alcoa Corporation Employees and Alcoa Corporation Former Employees. Each award of ParentCo stock options held by an Alcoa Corporation Employee or Alcoa Corporation Former Employee will be converted into an award of stock options with respect to Alcoa Corporation common stock. The exercise price of, and number of shares subject to, each such award will be adjusted in a manner intended to preserve the aggregate intrinsic value of the original ParentCo award as measured immediately before and immediately after the separation, subject to rounding. Such adjusted award will otherwise continue to have the same terms and conditions that applied to the original ParentCo award immediately prior to the separation.

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in a manner intended to preserve the aggregate intrinsic value of the original ParentCo award as measured immediately before and immediately after the separation, subject to rounding. Such adjusted award will otherwise continue to have the same terms and conditions that applied to the original ParentCo award immediately prior to the separation.

Restricted Share Units

Restricted ShareStock Units Held by Alcoa Corporation Employees and Alcoa Corporation Former Employees.   Each award of ParentCo restricted share units held by an Alcoa Corporation Employee or Alcoa Corporation Former Employee will be converted into an award of restricted share units with respect to Alcoa Corporation common stock. The number of shares subject to each such award will be adjusted in a manner intended to preserve the aggregate intrinsic value of the original ParentCo award as measured immediately before and immediately after the separation, subject to rounding. Such adjusted award will otherwise continue to have the same terms and conditions that applied to the original ParentCo award immediately prior to the separation.

Restricted Stock Units Held by Arconic Employees and Former Arconic Employees.   Each award of ParentCo restricted share units held by an Arconic Employee or Former Arconic Employee will continue to relate to ParentCo common stock (which, as a result of ParentCo’s name change to Arconic, will be Arconic common stock after the separation), provided that the number of shares subject to each such award will be adjusted in a manner intended to preserve the aggregate intrinsic value of the original ParentCo award as measured immediately before and immediately after the separation, subject to rounding. Such adjusted award will otherwise continue to have the same terms and conditions that applied to the original ParentCo award immediately prior to the separation.

Performance-Based Restricted Share Units

Performance-Based Restricted Share Units Held by Alcoa Corporation Employees and Alcoa Corporation Former Employees.   Each award of ParentCo performance-based restricted share units held by an Alcoa Corporation Employee or Alcoa Corporation Former Employee will be converted into an award of performance-based restricted share units with respect to Alcoa Corporation common stock. The number of shares subject to each such award will be adjusted in a manner intended to preserve the aggregate intrinsic value of the original ParentCo award as measured immediately before and immediately after the separation, subject to rounding. Such adjusted award will otherwise continue to have the same terms and conditions that applied to the original ParentCo award immediately prior to the separation.

Performance-Based Restricted Share Units Held by Arconic Employees and Former Arconic Employees. Each award of ParentCo performance-based restricted share units held by an Arconic Employee or Former Arconic Employee will continue to relate to ParentCo common stock (which, as a result of ParentCo’s name change to Arconic, will be Arconic common stock after the separation), provided that the number of shares subject to each such award will be adjusted in a manner intended to preserve the aggregate intrinsic value of the original ParentCo award as measured immediately before and immediately after the separation, subject to rounding. Such adjusted award will otherwise continue to have the same terms and conditions that applied to the original ParentCo award immediately prior to the separation.

Internal Reorganization

As part of the separation, and prior to the distribution, ParentCo and its subsidiaries expect to complete an internal reorganization in order to transfer to Alcoa Corporation the Alcoa Corporation Business that it will hold following the separation. Among other things and subject to limited exceptions, the internal reorganization is expected to result in Alcoa Corporation owning, directly or indirectly, the operations comprising, and the entities that conduct, the Alcoa Corporation Business.

 

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The internal reorganization is expected to include various restructuring transactions pursuant to which (i) the operations, assets and liabilities of ParentCo and its subsidiaries used to conduct the Alcoa Corporation Business will be separated from the operations, assets and liabilities of ParentCo and its subsidiaries used to conduct the Arconic Business and (ii) such Alcoa Corporation Business operations, assets and liabilities and investments will be contributed, transferred, allocated through the Pennsylvania division statute (Section 361 et seq. of the Pennsylvania Business Corporation Law) or otherwise allocated to Alcoa Corporation or one of its direct or indirect subsidiaries. Such restructuring transactions may take the form of asset transfers, mergers, demergers, divisions, dividends, contributions and similar transactions, and may involve the formation of new subsidiaries in U.S. and non-U.S. jurisdictions to own and operate the Alcoa Corporation Business or the Arconic Business in such jurisdictions.

As part of this internal reorganization, ParentCo will contribute to Alcoa Corporation certain assets, including equity interests in entities that are expected to conduct the Alcoa Corporation Business.

Following the completion of the internal reorganization and immediately prior to the distribution, Alcoa Corporation will be the parent company of the entities that will conduct the Alcoa Corporation Business, and ParentCo (through subsidiaries other than Alcoa Corporation and its subsidiaries) will remain the parent company of the entities that are expected to conduct the Arconic Business.

Results of the Distribution

After the distribution, Alcoa Corporation will be an independent, publicly traded company. The actual number of shares to be distributed will be determined at the close of business on [                    ], 2016, the record date for the distribution, and will reflect any exercise of ParentCo options between the date the ParentCo Board of Directors declares the distribution and the record date for the distribution. The distribution will not affect the number of outstanding shares of ParentCo common stock or any rights of ParentCo shareholders. ParentCo will not distribute any fractional shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock.

We will enter into a separation agreement and other related agreements with ParentCo before the distribution to effect the separation and provide a framework for our relationship with Arconic after the separation. These agreements will provide for the allocation between Arconic and Alcoa Corporation of ParentCo’s assets, liabilities and obligations (including employee benefits, intellectual property, equipment sharing, and tax-related assets and liabilities) attributable to periods prior to Alcoa Corporation’s separation from ParentCo and will govern the relationship between Arconic and Alcoa Corporation after the separation. For a more detailed description of these agreements, see “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions.”

Market for Alcoa Corporation Common Stock

There is currently no public trading market for Alcoa Corporation common stock. Alcoa Corporation intends to apply to list its common stock on the NYSE under the symbol “AA.” Alcoa Corporation has not and will not set the initial price of its common stock. The initial price will be established by the public markets.

We cannot predict the price at which Alcoa Corporation common stock will trade after the distribution. In fact, the combined trading prices, after the distribution, of the shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock that each ParentCo shareholder will receive in the distribution and the ParentCo common stock held at the record date for the distribution may not equal the “regular-way” trading price of the ParentCo common stock immediately prior to the distribution. The price at which Alcoa Corporation common stock trades may fluctuate significantly, particularly until an orderly public market develops. Trading prices for Alcoa Corporation common stock will be determined in the public markets and may be influenced by many factors. See “Risk Factors—Risks Related to Our Common Stock.”

 

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Incurrence of Debt

Alcoa Corporation intends to incur certain indebtedness prior to or concurrent with the separation. Subject to market conditions and other factors, prior to or concurrent with the separation, Alcoa Corporation intends to (i) provide for up to $1.5 billion of liquidity facilities through a senior secured revolving credit facility, (ii) issue approximately $1 billion of funded debt through the issuance of term loans, secured notes and/or unsecured notes, and (iii) pay a substantial portion of the proceeds of the funded debt to Arconic. ParentCo’s existing senior notes are expected to remain an obligation of Arconic after the separation, except to the extent that Arconic uses funds received by it from Alcoa Corporation to repay existing indebtedness. For more information, see “Description of Material Indebtedness.”

Trading Between the Record Date and Distribution Date

Beginning on or shortly before the record date for the distribution and continuing up to and including through the distribution date, ParentCo expects that there will be two markets in ParentCo common stock: a “regular-way” market and an “ex-distribution” market. ParentCo common stock that trades on the “regular-way” market will trade with an entitlement to Alcoa Corporation common stock distributed in the distribution. ParentCo common stock that trades on the “ex-distribution” market will trade without an entitlement to Alcoa Corporation common stock distributed in the distribution. Therefore, if you sell shares of ParentCo common stock in the “regular-way” market up to and including through the distribution date, you will be selling your right to receive shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock in the distribution. If you own ParentCo common stock at the close of business on the record date and sell those shares on the “ex-distribution” market up to and including through the distribution date, you will receive the shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock that you are entitled to receive pursuant to your ownership of shares of ParentCo common stock as of the record date.

Furthermore, beginning on or shortly before the record date for the distribution and continuing up to and including the distribution date, Alcoa Corporation expects that there will be a “when-issued” market in its common stock. “When-issued” trading refers to a sale or purchase made conditionally because the security has been authorized but not yet issued. The “when-issued” trading market will be a market for Alcoa Corporation common stock that will be distributed to holders of ParentCo common stock on the distribution date. If you owned ParentCo common stock at the close of business on the record date for the distribution, you would be entitled to Alcoa Corporation common stock distributed pursuant to the distribution. You may trade this entitlement to shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock, without trading the ParentCo common stock you own, on the “when-issued” market. On the first trading day following the distribution date, “when-issued” trading with respect to Alcoa Corporation common stock will end, and “regular-way” trading will begin.

Conditions to the Distribution

The distribution will be effective at [            ], Eastern Time, on [                    ], 2016, which is the distribution date, provided that the conditions set forth in the separation agreement have been satisfied (or waived by ParentCo in its sole and absolute discretion), including, among others:

 

    the SEC declaring effective the registration statement of which this information statement forms a part; there being no order suspending the effectiveness of the registration statement in effect; and no proceedings for such purposes having been instituted or threatened by the SEC;

 

    the mailing of this information statement to ParentCo shareholders;

 

    the receipt by ParentCo of (i) a private letter ruling from the IRS, satisfactory to the ParentCo Board of Directors, regarding certain U.S. federal income tax matters relating to the separation and distribution and (ii) an opinion of its outside counsel, satisfactory to the ParentCo Board of Directors, regarding the qualification of the distribution, together with certain related transactions, as a transaction that is generally tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes under Sections 355 and 368(a)(1)(D) of the Code;

 

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    the internal reorganization having been completed and the transfer of assets and liabilities of the Alcoa Corporation Business from ParentCo to Alcoa Corporation, and the transfer of assets and liabilities of the Arconic Business from Alcoa Corporation to ParentCo, having been completed in accordance with the separation and distribution agreement;

 

    the receipt of one or more opinions from an independent appraisal firm to the ParentCo Board of Directors as to the solvency of ParentCo and Alcoa Corporation after the completion of the distribution, in each case in a form and substance acceptable to the ParentCo Board of Directors in its sole and absolute discretion;

 

    all actions necessary or appropriate under applicable U.S. federal, state or other securities or blue sky laws and the rule and regulations thereunder having been taken or made and, where applicable, having become effective or been accepted;

 

    the execution of certain agreements contemplated by the separation and distribution agreement;

 

    no order, injunction or decree issued by any government authority of competent jurisdiction or other legal restraint or prohibition preventing the consummation of the separation, the distribution or any of the related transactions being in effect;

 

    the shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock to be distributed having been accepted for listing on the NYSE, subject to official notice of distribution;

 

    ParentCo having received certain proceeds from the financing arrangements described under “Description of Material Indebtedness” and being satisfied in its sole and absolute discretion that, as of the effective time of the distribution, it will have no further liability under such arrangements; and

 

    no other event or development existing or having occurred that, in the judgment of ParentCo’s Board of Directors, in its sole and absolute discretion, makes it inadvisable to effect the separation, the distribution and the other related transactions.

ParentCo will have the sole and absolute discretion to determine (and change) the terms of, and whether to proceed with, the distribution and, to the extent it determines to so proceed, to determine the record date for the distribution and the distribution date, and the distribution ratio, as well as to reduce the amount of outstanding shares of common stock of Alcoa Corporation that it will retain, if any, following the distribution. ParentCo will also have sole and absolute discretion to waive any of the conditions to the distribution. ParentCo does not intend to notify its shareholders of any modifications to the terms of the separation or distribution that, in the judgment of its Board of Directors, are not material. For example, the ParentCo Board of Directors might consider material such matters as significant changes to the distribution ratio and the assets to be contributed or the liabilities to be assumed in the separation. To the extent that the ParentCo Board of Directors determines that any modifications by ParentCo materially change the material terms of the distribution, ParentCo will notify ParentCo shareholders in a manner reasonably calculated to inform them about the modification as may be required by law, by, for example, publishing a press release, filing a current report on Form 8-K or circulating a supplement to this information statement.

 

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DIVIDEND POLICY

The payment of any dividends in the future, and the timing and amount thereof, is within the discretion of Alcoa Corporation’s Board of Directors. The Board of Directors’ decisions regarding the payment of dividends will depend on many factors, such as our financial condition, earnings, capital requirements, debt service obligations, restrictive covenants in our debt, industry practice, legal requirements, regulatory constraints and other factors that our Board of Directors deems relevant. Our ability to pay dividends will depend on our ongoing ability to generate cash from operations and on our access to the capital markets. We cannot guarantee that we will pay a dividend in the future or continue to pay any dividends if and when we commence paying dividends.

 

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CAPITALIZATION

The following table sets forth our capitalization as of March 31, 2016 on a historical basis and on a pro forma basis to give effect to the pro forma adjustments included in our unaudited pro forma financial information. The information below is not necessarily indicative of what our capitalization would have been had the separation, distribution and related financing transactions been completed as of March 31, 2016. In addition, it is not indicative of our future capitalization. This table should be read in conjunction with “Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Condensed Financial Statements,” “Selected Historical Combined Financial Data of Alcoa Corporation,” “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations,” and our combined financial statements and notes included in the “Index to Financial Statements” section of this information statement.

 

     March 31, 2016  
(dollar amounts in millions)    Actual      Pro Forma  
     (Unaudited)  

Cash

     

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 359       $ [    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Capitalization:

     

Debt Outstanding

     

Long-term debt, including amount due within one year

   $ 236       $ [    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Equity

     

Common stock, par value

   $ —         $ [    

Additional paid-in capital

     —           [    

Net parent investment

     11,155         [    

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (1,457      [    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total net parent investment and other comprehensive loss

     9,698      
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Noncontrolling interest

     2,122      
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total equity

     11,820         [    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total capitalization

   $ 12,056       $ [    
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Alcoa Corporation has not yet finalized its post-distribution capitalization. Pro forma financial information reflecting Alcoa Corporation’s post-distribution capitalization will be included in an amendment to this information statement.

 

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SELECTED HISTORICAL COMBINED FINANCIAL DATA OF ALCOA CORPORATION

All amounts discussed are in millions of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated.

The following table presents the selected historical combined financial data for Alcoa Corporation. We derived the selected statement of combined operations data for the three months ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 and the selected combined balance sheet data as of March 31, 2016 from our unaudited Combined Financial Statements included in this information statement. We derived the selected statement of combined operations data for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, and the selected combined balance sheet data as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, as set forth below, from our audited Combined Financial Statements, which are included in the “Index to Financial Statements” section of this information statement. We derived the selected statement of combined operations data for the years ended December 31, 2012 and 2011 and the selected combined balance sheet data as of December 31, 2013, 2012 and 2011 from Alcoa Corporation’s unaudited underlying financial records, which were derived from the financial records of ParentCo and are not included in this information statement.

The historical results do not necessarily indicate the results expected for any future period. To ensure a full understanding, you should read the selected historical combined financial data presented below in conjunction with “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” and the combined financial statements and accompanying notes included elsewhere in this information statement.

 

     As of and for the
three months ended
March 31
     As of and for the year ended December 31  
     2016     2015      2015     2014     2013     2012     2011  

Sales

   $ 2,129      $ 3,105       $ 11,199      $ 13,147      $ 12,573      $ 13,060      $ 14,709   

Amounts attributable to Alcoa Corporation:

               

Net (loss) income

   $ (203   $ 166         (863     (256     (2,909     (219     129   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Shipments of alumina (kmt)

     2,168        2,538         10,755        10,652        9,966        9,295        9,218   

Shipments of aluminum (kmt)

     764        804         3,227        3,518        3,742        3,933        3,932   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Alcoa Corporation’s average realized price per metric ton of primary aluminum

   $ 1,815      $ 2,442       $ 2,092      $ 2,396      $ 2,280      $ 2,353      $ 2,669   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

   $ 16,403      $ 17,578       $ 16,413      $ 18,680      $ 21,126      $ 24,777      $ 24,772   

Total debt

   $ 236      $ 278       $ 225      $ 342      $ 420      $ 507      $ 759   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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UNAUDITED PRO FORMA COMBINED CONDENSED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Condensed Financial Statements presented below have been derived from Alcoa Corporation’s historical combined financial statements included in this information statement. While the historical combined financial statements reflect the past financial results of the Alcoa Corporation Business, these pro forma statements give effect to the separation of that business into an independent, publicly traded company. The pro forma adjustments to reflect the separation include:

 

    the effect of our anticipated post-separation capital structure, which includes the issuance of $[            ] million of additional indebtedness as described in this information statement;

 

    the expected transfer to Alcoa Corporation, upon completion of the separation transaction, of certain pension and postretirement benefit plan liabilities that were not included in the historical combined balance sheet;

 

    the distribution of at least 80.1% of our issued and outstanding common stock by ParentCo in connection with the separation; and

 

    the impact of, and transactions contemplated by, the separation and distribution agreement, including the transition services agreement and tax matters agreement, between us and ParentCo and the provisions contained therein.

The pro forma adjustments are based on available information and assumptions our management believes are reasonable; however, such adjustments are subject to change as the costs of operating as a standalone company are determined. In addition, such adjustments are estimates and may not prove to be accurate. The Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Condensed Financial Statements have been derived from our historical combined financial statements included in this information statement and include certain adjustments to give effect to events that are (i) directly attributable to the distribution and related transaction agreements, (ii) factually supportable, and (iii) with respect to the statement of operations, expected to have a continuing impact on Alcoa Corporation. Any change in costs or expenses associated with operating as a standalone company would constitute projected amounts based on estimates and, therefore, are not factually supportable; as such, the Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Condensed Financial Statements have not been adjusted for any such estimated changes.

The Unaudited Pro Forma Statement of Combined Operations for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2015 and the quarter ended March 31, 2016 has been prepared as though the separation occurred on January 1, 2015. The Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Balance Sheet at March 31, 2016 has been prepared as though the separation occurred on March 31, 2016. The Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Condensed Financial Statements are for illustrative purposes only, and do not reflect what our financial position and results of operations would have been had the separation occurred on the dates indicated and are not necessarily indicative of our future financial position and future results of operations.

The Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Condensed Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with our historical combined financial statements, “Capitalization” and “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations” included elsewhere in this information statement. The Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Condensed Financial Statements constitute forward-looking information and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated. See “Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements” included elsewhere in this information statement.

 

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Alcoa Corporation

Unaudited Pro Forma Statement of Combined Operations

(in millions)

 

For the quarter ended March 31, 2016

   As Reported     Pro Forma
Adjustments
          Pro Forma  

Total sales

     2,129           
  

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

 

 

Cost of goods sold (exclusive of expenses below)

     1,859           

Selling, general administrative, and other expenses

     85           

Research and development expenses

     11           

Provision for depreciation, depletion, and amortization

     177           

Restructuring and other charges

     84           

Interest expense

     64         (a)   

Other expenses, net

     39           
  

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

 

 

Total costs and expenses

     2,319           
  

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

 

 

Loss before income taxes

     (190        

Provision for income taxes

     18         (b)   
  

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

 

 

Net loss

     (208        

Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests

     (5        
  

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

 

 

Net loss attributable to Alcoa Corporation

     (203        

Unaudited pro forma earnings per share:

          

Basic

        (c)   

Diluted

        (d)   

Weighted-average shares outstanding:

          

Basic

        (c)   

Diluted

        (d)   

 

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Alcoa Corporation

Unaudited Pro Forma Statement of Combined Operations

(in millions)

 

For the year ended December 31, 2015 

   As Reported     Pro Forma
Adjustments
            Pro Forma  

Total sales

     11,199           
  

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

 

 

Cost of goods sold (exclusive of expenses below)

     9,039           

Selling, general administrative, and other expenses

     353           

Research and development expenses

     69           

Provision for depreciation, depletion, and amortization

     780           

Restructuring and other charges

     983           

Interest expense

     270           (a)      

Other expenses, net

     42           
  

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

 

 

Total costs and expenses

     11,536           
  

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

 

 

Loss before income taxes

     (337        

Provision for income taxes

     402           (b)      
  

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

 

 

Net loss

     (739        

Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interests

     124           
  

 

 

   

 

 

       

 

 

 

Net loss attributable to Alcoa Corporation

     (863        

Unaudited pro forma earnings per share:

          

Basic

          (c)      

Diluted

          (d)      

Weighted-average shares outstanding:

          

Basic

          (c)      

Diluted

          (d)      

 

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Alcoa Corporation

Unaudited Pro Forma Condensed Combined Balance Sheet

(in millions)

 

March 31, 2016

   As Reported     Pro Forma
Adjustments
           Pro Forma  

Assets

         

Current assets:

         

Cash and cash equivalents

     359          

Receivables from customers

     434          

Inventories

     1,203          

Other current assets

     485          
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total current assets

     2,481          

Properties, plants, and equipment, net

     9,519          

Other noncurrent assets

     4,403          
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total Assets

     16,403          
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Liabilities

         

Current liabilities:

         

Accounts payable, trade

     1,261          

Other current liabilities

     913        125        (e)      

Long-term debt due within one year

     20          (f)      
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

     2,194          

Long-term debt, less amount due within one year

     216          (f)      

Accrued pension and postretirement benefits

     442        2,064        (e)      

Environmental remediation

     208          

Asset retirement obligations

     564          

Other noncurrent liabilities

     959          
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total liabilities

     4,583          
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Contingencies and commitments

         

Equity

         

Common stock

     —            (g)      

Additional paid-in capital

     —            (g)      

Net parent investment

     11,155        108        (e)      

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     (1,457     (2,297     (e)      
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total net parent investment and other comprehensive loss

     9,698          
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Noncontrolling interest

     2,122          
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total equity

     11,820          
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Equity

     16,403          
  

 

 

   

 

 

      

 

 

 

 

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Alcoa Corporation

Note to Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Financial Statements

 

(a) Reflects adjustments to interest expense resulting from the issuance of additional third-party indebtedness as part of the capital structure to be established at the time of separation.

 

(b) Reflects the tax effects of the pro forma adjustments at the applicable statutory income tax rates.

 

(c) The number of Alcoa Corporation shares used to compute basic earnings per share is based on the number of shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock assumed to be outstanding on the record date, based on the number of ParentCo common shares outstanding on [            ], 2016 and assuming a distribution ratio of [            ] shares of Alcoa Corporation stock for every outstanding share of ParentCo common stock.

 

(d) The number of shares used to compute diluted earnings per shares is based on the number of basic shares of Alcoa Corporation as described in note (c) above, plus incremental shares assuming the impact of dilutive outstanding stock options and awards.

 

(e) Reflects the addition of estimated net benefit plan liabilities that will be transferred to Alcoa Corporation in connection with the planned separation. These net benefit plan liabilities have not been included in the historical combined balance sheet of Alcoa Corporation.

 

(f) Reflects the incurrence of approximately $[            ] in third-party indebtedness as part of the capital structure to be established at the time of separation.

 

(g) On the distribution date, ParentCo’s net investment in Alcoa Corporation will be re-designated as Alcoa Corporation’s shareholders’ equity and will be allocated between common stock and additional paid in capital based on the number of shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock outstanding at the distribution date.

 

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BUSINESS

All amounts discussed in this section are in millions of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated. This section discusses Alcoa Corporation’s business assuming the completion of all of the transactions described in this information statement, including the separation.

Our Company

Alcoa Corporation is a global industry leader in the production of bauxite, alumina and aluminum, enhanced by a strong portfolio of value-added cast and rolled products and substantial energy assets. Alcoa Corporation draws on the innovation culture, customer relationships and strong brand of ParentCo. Previously known as the Aluminum Company of America, ParentCo pioneered the aluminum industry 128 years ago with the discovery of the first commercial process for the affordable production of aluminum. Since the discovery, Alcoa aluminum was used in the Wright brothers’ first flight (1903), ParentCo helped produce the first aluminum-sheathed skyscraper (1952), the first all-aluminum vehicle frame (1994) and the first aluminum beer bottle (2004). Today, Alcoa Corporation extends this heritage of product and process innovation as it strives to continuously redefine world-class operational performance at its locations, while partnering with its customers across its range of global products. We believe that the lightweight capabilities and enhanced performance attributes that aluminum offers across a number of end markets are in increasingly high demand and underpin strong growth prospects for Alcoa Corporation.

Alcoa Corporation’s operations encompass all major production processes in the primary aluminum industry value chain, which we believe provides Alcoa Corporation with a strong platform from which to serve our customers in each critical segment. Our portfolio is well-positioned to take advantage of a projected 5% growth in global aluminum demand in 2016 and to be globally cost competitive throughout all phases of the aluminum commodity price cycle.

 

LOGO

Our Strengths

Alcoa Corporation’s significant competitive advantages distinguish us from our peers.

World-class aluminum assets. Alcoa Corporation has an industry-leading, cost-competitive portfolio comprising six businesses—Bauxite, Alumina, Aluminum, Cast Products, Rolled Products and Energy. These assets include the largest bauxite mining portfolio in the world; a first quartile low cost, globally diverse alumina refining system; and a newly optimized aluminum smelting portfolio. With our innovative network of casthouses, we can customize the majority of our primary aluminum production to the precise specifications of our customers and we believe that our rolling mills provide us with a cost competitive and efficient platform to serve the North American packaging market. Our portfolio of energy assets provides third-party sales opportunities, and in some cases, the operational flexibility to either support metal production or capture earnings through third-party power sales. In

 

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addition, the expertise within each business supports the next step in our value chain by providing optimized products and process knowledge.

Our fully integrated Saudi Arabian joint venture, formed in 2009 with the Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden), showcases those synergies. Through our Ma’aden joint venture, we have developed the lowest cost aluminum production complex within the worldwide Alcoa Corporation system. The complex includes a bauxite mine, an alumina refinery, an aluminum smelter and a rolling mill. The complex, which relies on low-cost and clean power generation, is an integral part of Alcoa Corporation’s strategy to lower its overall production cost base. By establishing a strong footprint in the growing Middle East region, Alcoa Corporation is also well-positioned to capitalize on growth and new market opportunities in the region. Ma’aden owns a 74.9% interest in the joint venture. Alcoa Corporation owns a 25.1% interest in the smelter and rolling mill; and Alcoa World Alumina and Chemicals (which is owned 60% by Alcoa Corporation) holds a 25.1% interest in the mine and refinery.

Customer relationships across the industry spectrum and around the world. As a well-established world leader in the production of bauxite, alumina and aluminum products, Alcoa Corporation has the scale, global reach and proximity to major markets to deliver our products to our customers and their supply chains all over the world. We believe Alcoa Corporation’s global network, broad product portfolio and extensive technical expertise position us to be the supplier of choice for a range of customers across the entire aluminum value chain. Our global reach also provides portfolio diversity that can enable us to benefit from local or regional economic cycles. Every Alcoa Corporation business segment operates in multiple countries and both hemispheres.

Alcoa Corporation Global Footprint

 

LOGO

Access to key strategic markets. As illustrated by our bauxite mining operations in the Brazilian Amazon rainforest, and our participation in the first fully integrated aluminum complex in Saudi Arabia, our ability to operate successfully and sustainably has allowed us to forge partnerships in new markets, enter markets more efficiently, gain local knowledge, develop local capacity and reduce risk. We believe that these attributes also make us a preferred strategic partner of our current host countries and of those looking to evaluate and build future opportunities in our industry.

Experienced management team with substantial industry expertise. Our management team has a strong track record of performance and execution. Roy C. Harvey, who has served as President of ParentCo’s Global

 

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Primary Products business, will be Alcoa Corporation’s Chief Executive Officer. Mr. Harvey has served more than 14 years in various capacities at ParentCo, including as ParentCo’s Executive Vice President of Human Resources and Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability and Vice President of Investor Relations. In addition, William F. Oplinger, ParentCo’s Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, will become Alcoa Corporation’s Chief Financial Officer. Tómas Már Sigurdsson, the Chief Operating Officer of ParentCo’s Global Primary Products business, will become Alcoa Corporation’s Chief Operating Officer. Our senior management team collectively has more than 110 years of experience in the metals and mining, commodities and aluminum industries.

History of operational excellence and continuous productivity improvements. Alcoa Corporation’s dedication to operational excellence has enabled us to withstand unfavorable market conditions. In addition, our productivity program has allowed us to capture cost savings and, by focusing on continuously improving our manufacturing and procurement processes, we seek to produce ongoing cost benefits through the efficient use of raw materials, resources and other inputs. In 2016, the Bauxite, Alumina, Aluminum, Cast Products and Energy segment have been executing a $550 million productivity plan to counteract continuing market headwinds, and had achieved $175 million (32%) of the target as of March 31, 2016. We believe that Alcoa Corporation is positioned to be resilient against market down-swings and to capitalize on the upswings throughout the market cycle.

Positioned for future market scenarios. Since 2010, we have reshaped our portfolio and implemented other changes to our business model in order to make Alcoa Corporation more resilient in times of market volatility. We believe these changes will continue to drive value-creation opportunities in years ahead. Among other disciplined actions, we have:

 

    closed, divested or curtailed 35% of total smelting operating capacity and 25% of total operating refining capacity, enabling us to become more cost competitive;

 

    enhanced our portfolio through our 25.1% investment in the Alcoa Corporation-Ma’aden joint venture in Saudi Arabia, the lowest-cost integrated aluminum complex within the worldwide Alcoa Corporation system, which is now fully operational;

 

    revolutionized the way we sell smelter-grade alumina by shifting our pricing model to an Alumina Price Index (API) or spot pricing, which reflects alumina supply and demand fundamentals;

 

    grown our portfolio of value-added cast product offerings, and increased the percentage of value-added products we sell;

 

    transitioned our non-rolling assets from a regional operating structure to five separate business units focused on Bauxite, Alumina, Aluminum, Cast Products and Energy, and taken significant steps to position each business unit for greater efficiency, profitability and value-creation at each stage of the value chain; and

 

    reduced costs in our Rolled Products operations, and intensified our focus on innovation and value-added products, including aluminum bottle and specialty coatings.

Through our actions, we have improved the position of our alumina refining system on the global alumina cost curve from the 30 th percentile in 2010, to a first quartile 23 rd percentile in 2015, with a target to reach the 21 st percentile by the end of 2016. We have also improved eight points on the global aluminum cost curve since 2010, to the 43 rd percentile in 2015, while targeting the 38 th percentile by the end of 2016. In addition, we have maintained a first quartile 19 th percentile position on the global bauxite cost curve.

The combined effect of these actions has been to enhance our business position in a recovering macroeconomic environment for bauxite, alumina, aluminum and aluminum products, which we believe will allow us to weather the market downturns today while preparing to capitalize on upswings in the future.

 

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Dedication to environmental excellence and safety . We regularly review our strategy and performance with a view toward maximizing our efficient use of resources and our effective control of emissions, waste and land use, and to improve our environmental performance. For example, in order to lessen the impact of our mining activities, we have targeted minimum environmental footprints for each mine to achieve by 2020. Three of our mines that were active in 2015 have already achieved their minimum environmental footprint. During 2015, we disturbed a total of 2,988 acres of mine lands worldwide and rehabilitated 3,233 acres. Alcoa Corporation’s business lowered its CO2 intensity by more than 12% between 2010 and 2015, achieving its target of 30% reduction in CO2 intensity from a 2005 baseline, a full five years ahead of target. Alcoa Corporation is also committed to a world-class health and safety culture that has consistently delivered incident rates below industry averages. As part of ParentCo, the Alcoa Corporation business improved its Days Away, Restricted, and Transfer (DART) rate—a measure of days away from work or job transfer due to injury or illnesses—by 62% between 2010 and 2015. Alcoa Corporation intends to continue to intensify our fatality prevention efforts and the safety and well-being of our employees will remain the top priority for Alcoa Corporation.

Our Strategies

As Alcoa Corporation, we intend to continue to be an industry leader in the production of bauxite, alumina, primary aluminum and aluminum cast and rolled products. We will remain focused on cost efficiency and profitability, while also seeking to develop operational and commercial innovations that will sharpen our competitive edge. Our management team has considerable experience in managing through tough market cycles, which we believe will enable us to profit through commodity down-swings. In upswings, we believe our low cost assets will be well positioned to deliver strong returns.

Alcoa Corporation will also remain focused on our core values. We will continue to hold ourselves to the highest standards of environmental and ethical practices, support our communities through Alcoa Foundation grants and employee volunteerism, and maintain transparency in our actions and ongoing dialogue with local stakeholders. We believe that this is essential to support our license to operate in the unique communities in which we do business, ensuring sustainability, and making us the partner of choice. Combined with our continued focus on operational excellence and rigorous management of our assets, we expect to create value for our shareholders and customers and attract and retain highly-qualified talent.

We intend to remain true to our heritage by focusing on the following core principles:

Solution-Oriented Customer Relationships and Programs.   We aim to succeed by helping our customers innovate and win in their markets. We will work to provide new and improved products and technical expertise that support our customers’ innovation, which we believe will help to strengthen the demand and consumption of aluminum across the globe for all segments of the value chain. We intend to continue prudently investing in our technical resources to both drive our own efficiencies and to help our customers develop solutions to their challenges.

Establishment of a Strong, Operator-Focused Culture.   We are proud of the 128 year history of the Alcoa Corporation business and the culture of innovation and operational excellence upon which we are built. We intend to build a culture for Alcoa Corporation that is true to this heritage and focuses our management, operational processes and decision-making on the critical success of our mines and facilities. To support this effort, we will work to have an overhead structure that is appropriately scaled for our business, and will use our deep industry and operational expertise to navigate an ever-changing and volatile industry.

Operational reliability and excellence . We are committed to the development, maintenance and use of our reliability excellence program, which is designed to optimize the operational availability and integrity of our assets, while driving lower costs. We will also continue to build on our “Center of Excellence (COE)” model, which leverages central research and development and technical expertise within each business to facilitate the transfer of best practices, while also providing rapid response to plant level disruptions.

 

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Aggressive asset portfolio management . Alcoa Corporation will continue to review our portfolio of assets and opportunities to maximize value creation. Having delinked the aluminum value chain by restructuring our upstream businesses into standalone units (Bauxite, Alumina, Aluminum, Cast Products, Rolled Products and Energy), we believe we are well-positioned to pursue opportunities to reduce costs and grow revenue and margins across our portfolio. Examples of these opportunities include the growth of our third party bauxite sales, the ability, in some cases, to flex energy between aluminum production and power sales, the increase in our value-added cast products as a percentage of aluminum sales and the combination of the state-of-the-art rolling mill in Saudi Arabia and our Warrick rolling mill’s current products and customer relationships. We will also continue to monitor our assets relative to market conditions, industry trends and the position of those assets in their life cycle, and we will curtail, sell or close assets that do not meet our value-generation standards.

Efficient use of available capital . In seeking to allocate our capital efficiently, we expect that our near-term priorities will be to sustain valuable assets in the most cost-effective manner while de-levering our balance sheet by managing debt and long term liabilities. We intend to effectively deploy excess cash to maximize long-term shareholder value, with incremental growth opportunities and other value-creating uses of capital evaluated against return of capital to shareholders. We expect that return on capital (ROC) will be the primary metric we use to drive capital allocation decisions.

Disciplined Execution of High-Return Growth Projects . We expect to continue to look for and implement incremental growth projects that meet our rigorous ROC standards, while working to ensure that those projects are completed on time and within budget.

Continuous pursuit of improvements in productivity . A strong focus on productivity will remain a critical component of Alcoa Corporation’s continued success. We believe that our multi-phased approach, consisting of reliability excellence programs, strong procurement strategies across our businesses, and a continuous focus on technical efficiencies, will allow us to continue to drive productivity improvements.

Attracting and Retaining the Best Employees Globally . Our people-processes and career development programs are designed to attract and retain the best employees, whether it be as operators from the local communities in which we work, or senior management with experiences that can strengthen our ability to execute. We will strive to harness the collective creativity and diversity of thought of our workforce to drive better outcomes and to design, build and implement improvements to our processes and products.

Each of Alcoa Corporation’s six businesses provides a solid foundation upon which to grow.

Premier bauxite position . Alcoa Corporation is the world’s largest bauxite miner, with 45.3 million bone dry metric tons of production in 2015, enjoying a first-quartile cost curve position. We have access to large bauxite deposit areas with mining rights that extend in most cases more than 20 years. We have ownership in seven active bauxite mines globally, four of which we operate, that are strategically located near key Atlantic and Pacific markets, including the Huntly mine in Australia, the second largest bauxite mine in the world. In addition to supplying bauxite to our own alumina refining system, we are seeking to grow our newly developed third-party bauxite sales business. For example, during the third quarter of 2015, Alcoa Corporation’s affiliate, Alcoa of Australia Limited, received permission from the Government of Western Australia to export trial shipments from its Western Australia mines. In addition, we have secured multiple bauxite supply contracts valued at more than $350 million of revenue over 2016 and 2017. We intend to selectively grow our industry-leading assets, continue to build upon our solid operational strengths and develop new ore reserves. We intend to maintain our focus on mine reclamation and rehabilitation, which we believe not only benefits our current operations, but can facilitate access to new projects in diverse communities and ecosystems globally.

Attractive alumina portfolio . We are also the world’s largest alumina producer, with a highly competitive first-quartile cost curve position. Alcoa Corporation has nine refineries on five continents, including one of the world’s largest alumina production facilities, the Pinjarra refinery in Western Australia. In addition to supplying

 

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our aluminum smelters with high quality feedstock, we also have significant alumina sales to third parties, with almost 70% of 2015 production being sold externally. Our operations are strategically located for access to growing markets in Asia, the Middle East and Latin America. We are improving our alumina margins by continuing to shift the pricing of our third party smelter-grade alumina sales from the historical London Metal Exchange (LME) aluminum-based pricing to API pricing which better reflects alumina production cost and market fundamentals. In 2015, we grew the percentage of third-party smelter grade alumina shipments that were API or spot-priced to 75%, up from 68% in 2014 and up from 5% in 2010. In 2016, we expect that approximately 85% of our third-party alumina shipments will be based on API or spot pricing. We have also steadily increased our system-wide capacity over the past decade through a combination of operational improvements and incremental capacity projects, effectively adding capacity equivalent to a new refinery. We intend to maintain our first quartile global cost position for Alcoa Corporation’s Alumina business while incrementally growing capacity and continuously striving for sustained operational excellence.

Smelting portfolio positioned to benefit as aluminum demand increases . As a global aluminum producer with a second-quartile cost curve portfolio, we believe that Alcoa Corporation is well positioned to benefit from robust growth in aluminum demand. We estimate record global aluminum demand in 2016 of 59.7 million metric tons, up 5% over 2015. Global aluminum demand was expected to double between 2010 and 2020 and, through the first half of the decade, demand growth tracked ahead of the projection. We expect that our proximity to major markets—with over 50% of our capacity located in Canada, Iceland and Norway, close to the large North American and European markets—will give us a strategic advantage in capitalizing on growth in aluminum demand. In addition, our 25.1% ownership stake in the low-cost aluminum complex in Saudi Arabia, as well as our proven track record of taking actions to optimize our operations, makes us well-positioned to benefit from improved market conditions in the future. Furthermore, with approximately 75% of our smelter power needs contractually secured through 2022, we believe that Alcoa Corporation is well positioned to manage that important dimension of our cost base. Our Aluminum business intends to continue its pursuit of operating efficiencies and incremental capacity expansion projects. We intend to react quickly to market cycles to curtail unprofitable facilities, if necessary, but also maintain optionality to profit from higher metal price environments through the restart of idled capacity.

 

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Global network of casthouses . Alcoa Corporation currently operates 15 casthouses providing value-added products to customers in growing markets. We also have three casthouses that are currently curtailed. In our Cast Products business, our aim is to partner with our customers to develop solutions that support their success by providing them with superior quality products, customer service and technical support. Our network of casthouses has enabled us to steadily grow our cast products business by offering differentiated, value-added aluminum products that are cast into specific shapes to meet customer demand. We intend to continue to improve the value of our installed capacity through productivity and technology gains, and will look for opportunities to add new capacity and develop new product lines in markets where we believe superior returns can be realized. Value-added products grew to 67% of total Cast Products shipments in 2015, compared to 65% in 2014 and 57% in 2010. Our value-added product portfolio has been profitable throughout the primary aluminum market cycle and, from 2010 to 2015, our casting business realized $1.5 billion in incremental margins through value-added sales when compared to selling unalloyed commodity grade ignot. We have also introduced EZCAST™, VERSACAST™, SUPRACAST™ and EVERCAST™ advanced alloys with improved thermal performance and corrosion resistance that have already been qualified with top-tier original equipment manufacturers. Additional trials are underway and more are planned in 2016.

 

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Efficient and focused rolling mills . Alcoa Corporation has rolling operations in Warrick, Indiana and Saudi Arabia which, together, serve the North American aluminum can sheet market. The Warrick Rolling Mill is focused on packaging, producing can body stock, can end and tab stock, bottle stock and food can stock, and industrial sheet and lithographic sheet. The Ma’aden Rolling Mill currently produces can body stock, can end and tab stock, and hot-rolled strip for finishing into automotive sheet. Following the separation, it is anticipated that the facilities manufacturing products for the North American can packaging market will be located only at the Warrick and Ma’aden Rolling Mills, and that the Arconic rolling mills will not compete in this market. As the packaging market in North America has become highly commoditized, we believe that our experience in, and focus on, operational excellence and continuous productivity improvements will be key competitive advantages. We intend to lower costs through productivity improvements, improved capacity utilization and targeted capital deployment.

Substantial energy assets . Our Energy portfolio will continue to be focused on value creation by seeking to lower overall operational costs and maintaining flexibility to sell power or consume it internally. Alcoa Corporation has a valuable portfolio of energy assets with power production capacity of approximately 1,685 megawatts, of which approximately 61% is low-cost hydroelectric power. We believe that our energy assets provide us with operational flexibility to profit from market cyclicality. In continuously assessing the energy market environment, we strive to meet in-house energy requirements at the lowest possible cost and also sell power to external customers at attractive profit margins. With approximately 55% of Alcoa Corporation-generated power being sold externally in 2015, we achieved significant earnings from power sales globally. In addition, our team of Energy employees has considerable expertise in managing our external sourcing of energy for our operations, which has enabled us to achieve favorable commercial outcomes. For example, in 2015, we secured an attractive 12-year gas supply agreement (starting in 2020) to power our extensive alumina refinery operations in Western Australia.

 

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Certain Joint Ventures

AWAC

Alcoa World Alumina and Chemicals (AWAC) is an unincorporated global joint venture between Alcoa Corporation and Alumina Limited, a company incorporated under the laws of the Commonwealth of Australia and listed on the Australian Securities Exchange. AWAC consists of a number of affiliated operating entities that own, operate or have an interest in, bauxite mines and alumina refineries, as well as certain aluminum smelters, in seven countries. Alcoa Corporation owns 60% and Alumina Limited owns 40% of these entities, directly or indirectly, with such entities being consolidated by Alcoa Corporation for financial reporting purposes.

The scope of AWAC generally includes:

 

    Bauxite and Alumina : The mining of bauxite and other aluminous ores as well as the refining and other processing of these ores into alumina and other ancillary operations;

 

    Industrial Chemicals : The production and sale of industrial chemicals and other mineral-based chemicals; and

 

    Integrated Operations : Ownership and operation of certain primary aluminum smelting, aluminum fabricating and other ancillary facilities.

The Strategic Council of AWAC is the principal forum for Alcoa Corporation and Alumina Limited to provide direction and counsel to the AWAC companies regarding strategic and policy matters. The Strategic Council consists of five members, three of whom are appointed by Alcoa Corporation (of which one is the Chairman of the Strategic Council), and two of whom are appointed by Alumina Limited (of which one is the Deputy Chairman of the Strategic Council). The Strategic Council meets as frequently as the Chairman, after consultation with the Deputy Chairman, determines, but meetings must be held at least twice per year.

All matters before the Strategic Council are decided by a majority vote of the members, except for certain matters which require approval by at least 80% of the members, including changes to the scope of AWAC, changes in the dividend policy, equity calls on behalf of AWAC totaling in any one year in excess of $1 billion, sale of all or a majority of the assets of AWAC, and loans to Alcoa Corporation or Alumina Limited by AWAC.

AWAC Operations

AWAC entities’ assets include the following interests:

 

    100% of the bauxite mining, alumina refining, and aluminium smelting operations of AofA;

 

    100% of the refinery assets at Point Comfort, Texas, United States (“Point Comfort”);

 

    100% interest in various mining and refining assets and the Hydro-electric facilities in Suriname;

 

    a 39% interest in the São Luis refinery in Brazil;

 

    a 8.58% interest in the bauxite mining operations of Mineraçāo Rio Do Norte, an international mining consortium;

 

    100% of the Juruti bauxite deposit and mine in Brazil;

 

    100% of the refinery and alumina-based chemicals assets at San Ciprian, Spain;

 

    a 45% interest in Halco (Mining) Inc., a bauxite consortium that owns a 51% interest in Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinée, a bauxite mine in Guinea;

 

    100% of Alcoa Steamship Company Inc.; and

 

    a 25.1% interest in the mine and refinery in Saudi Arabia.

 

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AWAC also has a 55% interest in the Portland smelter as part of a joint venture with CITIC Nominees Pty Limited (22.5%) and Marubeni Aluminium Australia Pty Ltd (22.5%). AWAC manages the smelter on behalf of the joint venture partners.

Other Joint Ventures

In December 2009, ParentCo and Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden), which was formed by the government of Saudi Arabia to develop its mineral resources and is listed on the Saudi Stock Exchange (Tadawul), entered into a joint venture to develop a fully integrated aluminum complex in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. This project is the lowest-cost aluminum production complex within the worldwide Alcoa Corporation system. In its initial phases, the complex includes a bauxite mine with an initial capacity of 4 million bone dry metric tons per year; an alumina refinery with an initial capacity of 1.8 million metric tons per year (mtpy); an aluminum smelter with an initial capacity of ingot, slab and billet of 740,000 mtpy; and a rolling mill with initial capacity of 380,000 mtpy. The smelter and refinery are fully operational. The mine construction was completed in the second quarter of 2015 and ramp up of operations is proceeding as planned. Ma’aden owns a 74.9% interest in the joint venture. Alcoa Corporation owns a 25.1% interest in the smelter and in the rolling mill; and AWAC holds a 25.1% interest in the mine and refinery.

The ABI smelter is a joint venture between Alcoa Corporation and Rio Tinto. Alcoa Corporation is the operating partner and owns 74.95% of the joint venture.

The Machadinho Hydro Power Plant (HPP): Machadinho HPP is a consortium between Alcoa Alumínio (25.8%), Votorantim Energia (33.1%), Tractebel (19.,3%), Vale (8.3%) and other partners (CEEE, InterCement and DME Energetica) located in the Pelotas river, southern Brazil.

Barra Grande Hydro Power Plant (HPP): Barra Grande HPP is a joint venture between Alcoa Alumínio (42.2%), CPFL Energia (25%), Votorantim Energia (15%), InterCement (9%) and DME Energetica (8.8%) located in the Pelotas river, southern Brazil.

Estreito Hydro Power Plant (HPP): Estreito HPP is a consortium between Alcoa Alumínio (25.5%), Tractebel (40.1%), Vale (30%) and InterCement (4.4%) located in the Tocantins river, northern Brazil.

Serra do Facão Hydro Power Plant (HPP): Serra do Facão HPP is a consortium between Alcoa Alumínio (34.9%), Furnas (49.4%), Dme Energetica (10%) and Camargo Correa Energia (5.4%) located in the Sao Marcos river, central-Brazil.

Manicouagan Power Limited Partnership (Manicouagan) is a joint venture between Alcoa Corporation and Hydro Quebec. Manicouagan owns and operates the 335 megawatt McCormick hydroelectric project, which is located on the Manicouagan River in the Province of Quebec. Manicouagan supplies approximately 27% of the electricity requirements of Alcoa Corporation’s Baie-Comeau, Quebec, smelter. Alcoa Corporation owns 40% of the joint venture.

The Strathcona calciner is a joint venture between Alcoa Corporation and Rio Tinto. The calciner purchases green coke from the petroleum industry and converts it into calcined coke. The calcined coke is then used as a raw material in an aluminum smelter. Alcoa Corporation owns 39% of the joint venture.

The Alcoa Corporation Business

Bauxite

Bauxite is one of Alcoa Corporation’s basic raw materials and is also a product sold into the third-party marketplace. Aluminum is one of the most abundant elements in the earth’s crust. Aluminum metal is produced by smelting alumina. Alumina is produced primarily from refining bauxite. Bauxite contains various aluminum

 

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hydroxide minerals, the most important of which are gibbsite and boehmite. Alcoa Corporation processes most of the bauxite that it mines into alumina and sells the remainder to third parties. The company obtains bauxite from its own resources and from those belonging to the AWAC enterprise, located in the countries listed in the table below, as well as pursuant to both long-term and short-term contracts and mining leases. Tons of bauxite are reported as bone dry metric tons (“bdmt”) unless otherwise stated. See the glossary of bauxite mining-related terms at the end of this section.

During 2015, mines operated by Alcoa Corporation (owned by Alcoa Corporation and AWAC) produced 38.3 million bdmt and separately mines operated by third parties (with Alcoa Corporation and AWAC equity interests) produced 7.0 million bdmt on a proportional equity basis for a total bauxite production of 45.3 million bdmt.

Based on the terms of its bauxite supply contracts, AWAC bauxite purchases from Mineração Rio do Norte S.A. (“MRN”) and Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinée (“CBG”) differ from its proportional equity in those mines. Therefore during 2015, including those purchases, AWAC had access to 47.8 million bdmt of production from its portfolio of mines.

During 2015, AWAC sold 1.5 million bdmt of bauxite to third parties and purchased 0.2 million bdmt from third parties. The bauxite delivered to Alcoa Corporation and AWAC refineries amounted to 46.8 million bdmt during 2015.

The company is growing its third-party bauxite sales business. For example, during the third quarter of 2015, ParentCo received permission from the Government of Western Australia to export trial shipments from its Western Australia mines.

The company has access to large bauxite deposit areas with mining rights that extend in most cases more than 20 years from the date of this information statement. For purposes of evaluating the amount of bauxite that will be available to supply as feedstock to its refineries, the company considers both estimates of bauxite resources as well as calculated bauxite reserves. Bauxite resources represent deposits for which tonnage, densities, shape, physical characteristics, grade and mineral content can be estimated with a reasonable level of confidence based on the amount of exploration sampling and testing information gathered through appropriate techniques from locations such as outcrops, trenches, pits, workings and drill holes. Bauxite reserves represent the economically mineable part of resource deposits, and include diluting materials and allowances for losses, which may occur when the material is mined. Appropriate assessments and studies have been carried out to define the reserves, and include consideration of and modification by realistically assumed mining, metallurgical, economic, marketing, legal, environmental, social and governmental factors. Alcoa Corporation employs a conventional approach (including additional drilling with successive tightening of the drilling grid) with customized techniques to define and characterize its various bauxite deposit types allowing Alcoa Corporation to confidently establish the extent of its bauxite resources and their ultimate conversion to reserves.

The following table only includes the amount of proven and probable reserves controlled by the company. While the level of reserves may appear low in relation to annual production levels, they are consistent with historical levels of reserves for the company’s mining locations and consistent with the company reserves strategy. Given the company’s extensive bauxite resources, the abundant supply of bauxite globally and the length of the company’s rights to bauxite, it is not cost-effective to invest the significant funds and efforts necessary to establish bauxite reserves that reflect the total size of the bauxite resources available to the company. Rather, bauxite resources are upgraded annually to reserves as needed by the location. Detailed assessments are progressively undertaken within a proposed mining area and mine activity is then planned to achieve a uniform quality in the supply of blended feedstock to the relevant refinery. Alcoa Corporation believes its present sources of bauxite on a global basis are sufficient to meet the forecasted requirements of its alumina refining operations for the foreseeable future.

 

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Bauxite Resource Development Guidelines

Alcoa Corporation has adopted best practice guidelines for bauxite reserve and resource classification at its operating bauxite mines. Alcoa Corporation’s reserves are declared in accordance with Alcoa Corporation’s internal guidelines as administered by the Alcoa Ore Reserves Committee (“AORC”). The reported ore reserves set forth in the table below are those that Alcoa Corporation estimates could be extracted economically with current technology and in current market conditions. Alcoa Corporation does not use a price for bauxite, alumina or aluminum to determine its bauxite reserves. The primary criteria for determining bauxite reserves are the feed specifications required by the customer alumina refinery. More specifically, reserves are set based on the chemical specifications of the bauxite in order to minimize bauxite processing cost and maximize refinery economics for each individual refinery. The primary specifications that are important to this analysis are the “available alumina” and “reactive silica” content of the bauxite. Each alumina refinery will have a target specification for these parameters, but may receive bauxite within a range that allows blending in stockpiles to achieve the refinery target.

In addition to these chemical specifications, a number of other ore reserve design factors have been applied to differentiate bauxite reserves from other mineralized material. The contours of the bauxite reserves are designed using additional parameters such as available alumina content cutoff grade, reactive silica cutoff grade, ore density, overburden thickness, ore thickness and mine access considerations. These parameters are generally determined by using infill drilling or geological modeling.

Further, Alcoa Corporation mining locations utilize annual in-fill drilling or geological modeling programs designed to progressively upgrade the reserve and resource classification of their bauxite based on the above-described factors.

 

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Alcoa Corporation Bauxite Interests, Share of Reserves and Annual Production 1

 

Country

  Project   Owners’
Mining Rights
(% Entitlement)
  Expiration
Date of
Mining
Rights
  Probable
Reserves
(million
bdmt)
  Proven
Reserves
(million
bdmt)
  Available
Alumina
Content
(%)
AvA1 2 0 3
  Reactive
Silica
Content
(%)
RxSi0 2
  2015
Annual
Production
(million
bdmt)
  Ore Reserve Design
Factors

Australia

  Darling

Range

Mines

ML1SA

  Alcoa of
Australia
Limited
(AofA) 2
(100%)
  2024   28.5   150.0   33.0
Range:
31.0-
34.0
  0.9
Max:
1.4
  31.7   •AvA1 2 0 3   ³ 27.5%

•RxSi0 2   £  3.5%

•Minimum mineable
  thickness 2m

•Minimum bench
  widths of 45m

Brazil

  Poços de
Caldas
  Alcoa
Alumínio S.A.
(Alumínio) 3
(100%)
  2020 4   0.9   1.3   39.6
Range:
39.5-
41.5
  4.4
Range:
3.5-4.5
  0.3   •AvA1 2 0 3   ³  30%

•RxSi0 2   £  7%

  Juruti 4
RN101,
RN102,
RN103,
RN104, #34
  Alcoa World
Alumina
Brasil Ltda.
(AWA Brasil) 2
(100%)
  2100 4   8.7   26.5   47.7
Range:
46.5-
48.5
  4.1
Range:
3.3-4.3
  4.7   •AvA1 2 0 3   ³  35%

•RxSi0 2   £  10%

•Wash Recovery:
   ³  30%

•Overburden/Ore
  (m/m) = 10/1

Suriname

  Coermotibo and
Onverdacht
  Suriname
Aluminum
Company,
L.L.C.
(Suralco) 2
(55%) N.V.
Alcoa
Minerals of
Suriname
(AMS) 5  (45%)
  2033 6   0.0   0.0   N/A   N/A   1.6   N/A

Equity Interests :

 

Brazil

  Trombetas   Mineração Rio
do Norte S.A.
(MRN) 7
(18.2%)
  2046 4   3.7   10.4   49.5

Range:

49.0-

50.5

  4.5

Range:

4.0-

4.8

  3.0   •AvA1 2 0 3   ³  46%

•RxSi02 £ 7%

•Wash Recovery:

   ³ 30%

Guinea

  Boké   Compagnie
des Bauxites
de Guinée
(CBG) 8
(22.95%)
  2038 9   59.5   23.2   TAl 2 O 3 10

48.5

Range:

48.5-

52.4

  TSiO 2 10

1.7

Range:

1.2-

2.1

  3.4   •AvA1 2 0 3 ³  44%

•RxSi0 2 £ 10%

•Minimum mineable
  thickness 2m

•Smallest Mining
  Unit size (SMU)

  50m x 50m

Kingdom
of Saudi Arabia

  Al Ba’itha   Ma’aden
Bauxite &
Alumina
Company
(25.1%) 11
  2037   33.8   19.3   TAA 12

49.4

  TSiO2 12

8.6

  0.6   •AvA1 2 0 3 ³  40%

•Mining dilution
  modelled as a
  skin of 12.5cm
  around the ore

•Mining recovery
  applied as a skin
  loss of 7.5 cm on
  each side of the
  mineralisation

•Mineralisation
  less than 1m thick
  excluded

 

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2 This entity is part of the AWAC group of companies and is owned 60% by Alcoa Corporation and 40% by Alumina Limited.
3 Alumínio is owned 100% by Alcoa Corporation.
4 Brazilian mineral legislation does not establish the duration of mining concessions. The concession remains in force until the exhaustion of the deposit. The company estimates that (i) the concessions at Poços de Caldas will last at least until 2020, (ii) the concessions at Trombetas will last until 2046 and (iii) the concessions at Juruti will last until 2100. Depending, however, on actual and future needs, the rate at which the deposits are exploited and government approval is obtained, the concessions may be extended to (or expire at) a later (or an earlier) date.
5 Alcoa World Alumina LLC (“AWA LLC”) owns 100% of N.V. Alcoa Minerals of Suriname (“AMS”). Suralco and AMS are parts of the AWAC group of companies which are owned 60% by Alcoa Corporation and 40% by Alumina Limited.
6 At the end of 2015, AWAC’s bauxite mineral and mining rights remained valid until 2033. The AWAC mines in Suriname were curtailed in the fourth quarter of 2015. There are no plans for AWAC to restart these mines and there are no reserves to declare.
7 Alumínio holds an 8.58% total interest, AWA Brasil holds a 4.62% total interest and AWA LLC holds a 5% total interest in MRN. MRN is jointly owned with affiliates of Rio Tinto Alcan Inc., Companhia Brasileira de Alumínio, Companhia Vale do Rio Doce, BHP Billiton Plc (“BHP Billiton”) and Norsk Hydro. Alumínio, AWA Brasil, and AWA LLC purchase bauxite from MRN under long-term supply contracts.
8 AWA LLC owns a 45% interest in Halco (Mining), Inc. (“Halco”). Halco owns 100% of Boké Investment Company, a Delaware company, which owns 51% of CBG. The Guinean Government owns 49% of CBG, which has the exclusive right through 2038 to develop and mine bauxite in certain areas within an approximately 2939 square-kilometer concession in northwestern Guinea.
9 AWA LLC and Alũmina Española, S.A. have bauxite purchase contracts with CBG that expire in 2033. Before that expiration date, AWA LLC and Alũmina Española, S.A expect to negotiate extensions of their contracts as CBG will have concession rights until 2038. The CBG concession can be renewed beyond 2038 by agreement of the Government of Guinea and CBG should more time be required to commercialize the remaining economic bauxite within the concession.
10 Guinea—Boké: CBG prices bauxite and plans the mine based on the bauxite qualities of total alumina (TAl2O3) and total silica (TSiO2).
11 Ma’aden Bauxite & Alumina Company is a joint venture owned by Saudi Arabian Mining Company (“Ma’aden”) (74.9%) and AWA Saudi Limited (25.1%). AWA Saudi Limited is part of the AWAC group of companies and is owned 60% by Alcoa Corporation and 40% by Alumina Limited.
12 Kingdom of Saudi Arabia—Al Ba’itha: Bauxite reserves and mine plans are based on the bauxite qualities of total available alumina (TAA) and total silica (TSiO2).

Qualifying statements relating to the table above:

Australia—Darling Range Mines: Huntly and Willowdale are the two AWAC active mines in the Darling Range of Western Australia. The mineral lease issued by the State of Western Australia to Alcoa Corporation’s majority owned subsidiary, Alcoa of Australia Limited (AofA) is known as ML1SA and encompasses a gross area of 712,881 hectares (including private land holdings, state forests, national parks and conservation areas) in the Darling Range and extends from east of Perth to east of Bunbury (the “ML1SA Area”). The ML1SA provides AofA with various rights, including certain exclusivity rights to explore for and mine bauxite, rights to deny third party mining tenements in limited circumstances, rights to mining leases for other minerals in the ML1SA Area, and the right to prevent certain governmental actions from interfering with or prejudicially affecting Alcoa Corporation’s rights. The ML1SA term extends to 2024, however it can be renewed for an additional 21 year period to 2045. The declared reserves are as for December 31, 2015. The amount of reserves reflects the total AWAC share. Additional resources are routinely upgraded by additional exploration and development drilling to reserve status. The Huntly and Willowdale mines supply bauxite to three local AWAC alumina refineries.

Brazil—Poços de Caldas: Declared reserves are as for December 31, 2015. Tonnage is total Alcoa share. Additional resources are being upgraded to reserves as needed.

Brazil—Juruti RN101, RN102, RN103, RN104, #34: Declared reserves are as for December 31, 2015. All reserves are on Capiranga Plateau. Declared reserves are total AWAC share. Declared reserve tonnages and the annual production tonnage are washed product tonnages. The Juruti mine’s operating license is periodically renewed.

 

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Suriname—Suralco: The AWAC mines in Suriname were curtailed in the fourth quarter of 2015. AWAC has no plans to restart these mines and there are no reserves to declare.

Brazil—Trombetas-MRN: Declared reserves are as for December 31, 2015. The CP Report for December 31, 2015 was issued on February 25, 2016. Declared and annual production tonnages reflect the total for Alumínio and AWAC shares (18.2%). Declared tonnages are washed product tonnages.

Guinea—Boké-CBG: Declared reserves are based on export quality bauxite reserves and are as for December 31, 2015. The CP Report for December 31, 2015 reserves was issued on February 29, 2016. Declared tonnages reflect only the AWAC share of CBG’s reserves. Annual production tonnage is reported based on AWAC’s 22.95% share. Declared reserves quality is reported based on total alumina (TAl 2 O 3 ) and total silica (TSiO 2 ) because CBG export bauxite is sold on this basis. Additional resources are being routinely drilled and modeled to upgrade to reserves as needed.

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia—Al Ba’itha: The Al Ba’itha Mine began production during 2014 and production was increased in 2015. Declared reserves are as for December 31, 2015. The CP Report for December 31, 2015 reserves was issued on January 17, 2016. The proven reserves have been decremented for 2015 mine production. The declared reserves are located in the South Zone of the Az Zabirah Bauxite Deposit. The reserve tonnage in this declaration is AWAC share only (25.1%).

The following table provides additional information regarding the company’s bauxite mines:

 

Mine & Location

 

Means of Access

 

Operator

 

Title, Lease or
Options

 

History

 

Type of Mine
Mineralization Style

 

Power Source

 

Facilities, Use &
Condition

Australia—Darling Range; Huntly and Willowdale.  

Mine locations accessed by roads.

 

Ore is transported to refineries by long distance conveyor and rail.

  Alcoa Corporation   Mining lease from the Western Australia Government. ML1SA. Expires in 2024.   Mining began in 1963.  

Open-cut mines.

 

Bauxite is derived from the weathering of Archean granites and gneisses and Precambrian dolerite.

  Electrical energy from natural gas is supplied by the refinery.  

Infrastructure includes buildings for administration and services; workshops; power distribution; water supply; crushers; long distance conveyors.

 

Mines and facilities are operating.

Brazil—Poços de Caldas. Closest town is Poços de Caldas, MG, Brazil.  

Mine locations are accessed by road.

 

Ore transport to the refinery is by road.

  Alcoa Corporation   Mining licenses from the Government of Brazil and Minas Gerais. Company claims and third-party leases. Expires in 2020.   Mining began in 1965.  

Open-cut mines.

 

Bauxite derived from the weathering of nepheline syenite and phonolite.

  Commercial grid power.  

Mining offices and services are located at the refinery.

 

Numerous small deposits are mined by contract miners and the ore is trucked to either the refinery stockpile or intermediate stockpile area.

 

Mines and facilities are operating.

 

Mine production has been reduced to align with the reduced production of the Poços refinery which is now producing specialty alumina.

 

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Mine & Location

 

Means of Access

 

Operator

 

Title, Lease or
Options

 

History

 

Type of Mine
Mineralization Style

 

Power Source

 

Facilities, Use &
Condition

Brazil—Juruti Closest town is Juruti located on the Amazon River.  

The mine’s port at Juruti is located on the Amazon River and accessed by ship.

 

Ore is transported from the mine site to the port by company owned rail.

  Alcoa Corporation  

Mining licenses from the Government of Brazil and Pará. Mining rights do not have a legal expiration date. See footnote 4 to the table above.

 

Operating licenses for the mine, washing plant and RR have been renewed with validity until 2018.

 

Operating license for the port remains valid until the government agency formalizes the renewal.

 

The Juruti deposit was systematically evaluated by Reynolds Metals Company beginning in 1974.

 

ParentCo merged Reynolds into the Company in 2000. ParentCo then executed a due diligence program and expanded the exploration area. Mining began in 2009.

 

Open-cut mines.

 

Bauxite derived from weathering during the Tertiary of Cretaceous fine to medium grained feldspathic sandstones.

 

The deposits are covered by the Belterra clays.

  Electrical energy from fuel oil is generated at the mine site. Commercial grid power at the port.  

At the mine site: Fixed plant facilities for crushing and washing the ore; mine services offices and workshops; power generation; water supply; stockpiles; rail sidings.

 

At the port: Mine and rail administrative offices and services; port control facilities with stockpiles and ship loader.

 

Mine and port facilities are operating.

Suriname— Coermotibo and Onverdacht. Mines are located in the districts of Para and Marowijne.   The mines are accessed by road. Ore is delivered to the refinery by road from the Onverdacht area and by river barge from the Coermotibo area.   Alcoa Corporation  

Brokopondo Concession from the Government of Suriname.

 

Concessions formerly owned by a BHP Billiton (BHP) subsidiary that was a 45% joint venture partner in the Surinamese bauxite mining and alumina refining joint ventures. AWA LLC acquired that subsidiary in 2009.

 

After the acquisition of the subsidiary, its name was changed to N.V. Alcoa Minerals of Suriname.

Expires in 2033.

 

ParentCo became active in Suriname in 1916 with the founding of the Suriname Bauxite Company.

 

Bauxite was first exported in 1922.

 

The Brokopondo Agreement was signed in 1958.

 

As noted, Suralco bought the bauxite and alumina interests of a BHP subsidiary from BHP in 2009.

 

Open-cut mines.

 

At one of the mines, the overburden is dredged and mining progresses with conventional open-cut methods.

 

The protoliths of the bauxite have been completely weathered. The bauxite deposits are mostly derived from the weathering of Tertiary Paleogene arkosic sediments. In some places, the bauxite overlies Precambrian granitic and gneissic rocks which have been deeply weathered to saprolite. Bauxitization likely occurred during the middle to late Eocene Epoch.

  Commercial grid power.  

In the Onverdacht mining areas, the bauxite is mined and transported to the refinery by truck. In the Coermotibo mining areas, the bauxite is mined, stockpiled and then transported to the refinery by barge. Some of the ore is washed in a small beneficiation plant located in the Coermotibo area. The main mining administrative offices, services, workshops and laboratory are located at the refinery in Paranam. The ore is crushed at Paranam and fed into the refining process.

 

The Suralco mines were curtailed in the fourth quarter of 2015. There are no plans for AWAC to restart these mines.

 

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Mine & Location

 

Means of Access

 

Operator

 

Title, Lease or
Options

 

History

 

Type of Mine
Mineralization Style

 

Power Source

 

Facilities, Use &
Condition

Brazil—MRN Closest town is Trombetas in the State of Pará, Brazil.  

The mine and port areas are connected by sealed road and company owned rail.

 

Washed ore is transported to Porto Trombetas by rail.

 

Trombetas is accessed by river and by air at the airport.

  MRN  

Mining rights and licenses from the Government of Brazil.

 

Concession rights expire in 2046.

 

Mining began in 1979.

 

Major expansion in 2003.

 

Open-cut mines.

 

Bauxite derived from weathering during the Tertiary of Cretaceous fine to medium grained feldspathic sandstones.

 

The deposits are covered by the Belterra clays.

  MRN generates its own electricity from fuel oil.  

Ore mined from several plateaus is crushed and transported to the washing plant by long-distance conveyors.

 

The washing plant is located in the mining zone.

 

Washed ore is transported to the port area by company-owned and operated rail.

 

At Porto Trombetas the ore is loaded onto customer ships berthed in the Trombetas River. Some ore is dried and the drying facilities are located in the port area.

 

Mine planning and services and mining equipment workshops are located in the mine zone.

 

The main administrative, rail and port control offices and various workshops are located in the port area.

 

MRN’s main housing facilities, “the city”, are located near the port.

 

The mines, port and all facilities are operating.

 

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Mine & Location

 

Means of Access

 

Operator

 

Title, Lease or
Options

 

History

 

Type of Mine
Mineralization Style

 

Power Source

 

Facilities, Use &
Condition

Guinea—CBG Closest town to the mine is Sangaredi.

 

Closest town to the port is Kamsar. The CBG Lease is located within the Boké, Telimele and Gaoual administrative regions.

  The mine and port areas are connected by sealed road and company-operated rail. Ore is transported to the port at Kamsar by rail. There are air strips near both the mine and port. These are not operated by the company.   CBG   CBG Lease expires in 2038. The lease is renewable in 25-year increments. CBG’s rights are specified within the Basic Agreement and Amendment 1 to the Basic Agreement with the Government of Guinea.  

Construction began in 1969.

 

First export ore shipment was in 1973.

 

Open-cut mines.

 

The bauxite deposits within the CBG lease are of two general types.

 

TYPE 1: In-situ laterization of Ordovician and Devonian plateau sediments locally intruded by dolerite dikes and sills.

 

TYPE 2: Sangaredi type deposits are derived from clastic deposition of material eroded from the Type 1 laterite deposits and possibly some of the proliths from the TYPE 1 plateaus deposits.

  The company generates its own electricity from fuel oil at both Kamsar and Sangaredi.  

Mine offices, workshops, power generation and water supply for the mine and company mine city are located at Sangaredi.

 

The main administrative offices, port control, railroad control, workshops, power generation and water supply are located in Kamsar. Ore is crushed, dried and exported from Kamsar. CBG has company cities within both Kamsar and Sangaredi.

 

The mines, railroad, driers, port and other facilities are operating.

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia—Al Ba’itha Mine. Qibah is the closest regional centre to the mine, located in the Qassim province.   The mine and refinery are connected by road and rail. Ore is transported to the refinery at Ras Al Khair by rail.   Ma’aden Bauxite & Alumina Company   The current mining lease will expire in 2037.  

The initial discovery and delineation of bauxite resources was carried out between 1979 and 1984.

 

The southern zone of the Az Zabirah deposit was granted to Ma’aden in 1999.

 

Mine construction was completed in the second quarter of 2015, and the mining operations continued at planned levels.

 

Open-cut mine.

 

Bauxite occurs as a paleolaterite profile developed at an angular unconformity between underlying late Triassic to early Cretaceous sediments (parent rock sequence Biyadh Formation) and the overlying late Cretaceous Wasia Formation (overburden sequence).

  The company generates electricity at the mine site from fuel oil.  

The mine includes fixed plants for crushing and train loading; workshops and ancillary services; power plant; and water supply.

 

There is a company village with supporting facilities. Mining operations commenced in 2014.

 

Mine construction was completed in the second quarter of 2015 and the mining operations continued at planned levels.

 

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Glossary of Bauxite Mining Related Terms

 

Term

  

Abbreviation

  

Definition

Alcoa Ore Reserves Committee    AORC    The ParentCo group that will be within Alcoa Corporation following the completion of the separation, which is comprised of Alcoa Corporation geologists and engineers, that specifies the guidelines by which bauxite reserves and resources are classified. These guidelines are used by ParentCo managed mines and will be used by Alcoa Corporation managed mines.
Alumina    Al 2 O 3    A compound of aluminum and oxygen. Alumina is extracted from bauxite using the Bayer Process. Alumina is a raw material for smelters to produce aluminum metal.
AORC Guidelines       The ParentCo guidelines that are used by ParentCo managed mines, and will be used by Alcoa Corporation managed mines, to classify reserves and resources. These guidelines are issued by the Alcoa Ore Reserves Committee.
Available alumina content    AvAl 2 O 3    The amount of alumina extractable from bauxite using the Bayer Process.
Bauxite       The principal raw material (rock) used to produce alumina. Bauxite is refined using the Bayer Process to extract alumina.
Bayer Process       The principal industrial means of refining bauxite to produce alumina.
Bone dry metric ton    bdmt    Tonnage reported on a zero moisture basis.
Coermotibo       The mining area in Suriname containing the deposits of Bushman Hill, CBO Explo, Lost Hill and Remnant. These mines have been curtailed.
Competent Persons Report    CP Report    Joiny Ore Reserves Committee (JORC) Code compliant Reserves and Resources Report.

Juruti RN101, RN102, RN103, RN104, #34

     

 

Mineral claim areas in Brazil associated with the Juruti mine, within which Alcoa Corporation will have mining operating licenses issued by the state.

ML1SA       The Mineral lease issued by the State of Western Australia to ParentCo’s majority owned subsidiary (which will become Alcoa Corporation’s majority owned subsidiary in connection with the separation), Alcoa of Australia (AofA). AofA mines located at Huntly and Willowdale operate within ML1SA.
Onverdacht       The mining area in Suriname containing the deposits of Kaaimangrasi, Klaverblad, Lelydorp1 and Sumau 1. These mines have been curtailed.
Open-cut mine       The type of mine in which an excavation is made at the surface to extract mineral ore (bauxite). The mine is not underground and the sky is viewable from the mine floor.

 

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Term

  

Abbreviation

  

Definition

Probable reserve       That portion of a reserve, i.e. bauxite reserve, where the physical and chemical characteristics and limits are known with sufficient confidence for mining and to which various mining modifying factors have been applied. Probable reserves are at a lower confidence level than proven reserves.
Proven reserve       That portion of a reserve, i. e. bauxite reserve, where the physical and chemical characteristics and limits are known with high confidence and to which various mining modifying factors have been applied.
Reactive silica    RxSiO 2    The amount of silica contained in the bauxite that is reactive within the Bayer Process.
Reserve       That portion of mineralized material, i.e. bauxite, that Alcoa Corporation has determined to be economically feasible to mine and supply to an alumina refinery.
Resources       Resources are bauxite occurrences and/or concentrations of economic interest that are in such form, quality and quantity that are reasonable prospects for economic extraction.
Silica    SiO 2    A compound of silicon and oxygen.
Total alumina content    TAl 2 O 3    The total amount of alumina in bauxite. Not all of this alumina is extractable or available in the Bayer Process.
Total available alumina    TAA    The total amount of alumina extractable from bauxite by the Bayer Process. This term is commonly used when there is a hybrid or variant Bayer Process that will refine the bauxite.
Total silica    TSiO 2    The total amount of silica contained in the bauxite.

 

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Alumina

Alcoa Corporation is the world’s leading producer of alumina. Alcoa Corporation’s alumina refining facilities and its worldwide alumina capacity are shown in the following table:

 

Country

 

Facility

 

Owners

(% of Ownership)

  Nameplate
Capacity 1
(000 MTPY)
    Alcoa
Corporation
Consolidated
Capacity 2

(000 MTPY)
 

Australia

  Kwinana   AofA 3 (100%)     2,190        2,190   
  Pinjarra   AofA (100%)     4,234        4,234   
  Wagerup   AofA (100%)     2,555        2,555   

Brazil

  Poços de Caldas   Alumínio 4 (100%)     390 5       390   
  São Luís (Alumar)  

AWA Brasil 3 (39%)

Rio Tinto Alcan Inc. 6 (10%)

Alumínio (15%)

BHP Billiton 6 (36%)

    3,500        1,890   

Spain

  San Ciprián   Alúmina Española, S.A. 3 (100%)     1,500 7       1,500   

Suriname

  Suralco   Suralco 3 (55%) AMS 8 (45%)     2,207 9       2,207   

United States

  Point Comfort, TX   AWA LLC 3 (100%)     2,305 10       2,305   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

TOTAL

        18,881        17,271   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Equity Interests:

  

Country

 

Facility

 

Owners

(% of Ownership)

  Nameplate
Capacity 1
(000 MTPY)
       

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

  Ras Al Khair   Ma’aden Bauxite & Alumina Company (100%) 11     1,800     

 

 

1 Nameplate Capacity is an estimate based on design capacity and normal operating efficiencies and does not necessarily represent maximum possible production.

 

2 The figures in this column reflect Alcoa Corporation’s share of production from these facilities. For facilities wholly-owned by AWAC entities, Alcoa Corporation takes 100% of the production.
3 This entity is part of the AWAC group of companies and is owned 60% by Alcoa Corporation and 40% by Alumina Limited.
4 This entity is owned 100% by Alcoa Corporation.
5 As a result of the decision to fully curtail the Poços de Caldas smelter, management initiated a reduction in alumina production at this refinery. The capacity that is operating at this refinery is producing at an approximately 45% output level.
6 The named company or an affiliate holds this interest.
7 The capacity that is operating at this refinery is producing at an approximately 95% output level.
8 AWA LLC owns 100% of N.V. Alcoa Minerals of Suriname (“AMS”). AWA LLC is part of the AWAC group of companies and is owned 60% by Alcoa Corporation and 40% by Alumina Limited.
9 The Suralco alumina refinery has been fully curtailed (see below).
10 The Point Comfort alumina refinery will be fully curtailed (see below).
11. Ma’aden Bauxite & Alumina Company is a joint venture owned by Saudi Arabian Mining Company (“Ma’aden”) (74.9%) and AWA Saudi Limited (25.1%). AWA Saudi Limited is part of the AWAC group of companies and is owned 60% by Alcoa Corporation and 40% by Alumina Limited.

As of December 31, 2015, Alcoa Corporation had approximately 2,801,000 mtpy of idle capacity against total Alcoa Corporation Consolidated Capacity of 17,271,000 mtpy. As noted above, Alcoa Corporation and

 

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Ma’aden developed an alumina refinery in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Initial capacity of the refinery is 1.8 million mtpy, and it produced approximately 1.0 million mt in 2015. For additional information regarding the joint venture, see See Note I to the Combined Financial Statements under the caption “Investments.”

In March 2015, the company initiated a 12-month review of 2,800,000 mtpy in refining capacity for possible curtailment (partial or full), permanent closure or divestiture. This review is part of the company’s target to lower Alcoa Corporation’s refining operations on the global alumina cost curve to the 21st percentile (currently 23rd) by the end of 2016. The review resulted in the curtailment of the remaining capacity at the Suriname refinery (1,330,000 mtpy) in 2015 and the commencement of the curtailment of the remaining capacity of the Point Comfort, TX refinery (2,010,000 mtpy), of which 1,635,000 mtpy is expected to be completed by the end of June 2016. For additional information regarding the curtailments, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Segment Information—Alumina.”

Aluminum

Alcoa Corporation’s primary aluminum smelters and their respective capacities are shown in the following table:

 

Country

  

Facility

 

Owners

(% Of Ownership)

  Nameplate
Capacity (000
MTPY)
    Alcoa
Corporation
Consolidated
Capacity 2
(000 MTPY)
 

Australia

   Portland  

AofA (55%)

CITIC 3 (22.5%)

Marubeni 3 (22.5%)

    358        197 4,5  

Brazil

   São Luís (Alumar)  

Alumínio (60%)

BHP Billiton 3 (40%)

    447        268 6  

Canada

   Baie Comeau, Québec   Alcoa Corporation (100%)     280        280   
   Bécancour, Québec  

Alcoa Corporation (74.95%)

Rio Tinto Alcan Inc. 7  (25.05%)

    413        310   
   Deschambault, Québec   Alcoa Corporation (100%)     260        260   

Iceland

   Fjarðaál   Alcoa Corporation (100%)     344        344   

Norway

   Lista   Alcoa Corporation (100%)     94        94   
   Mosjøen   Alcoa Corporation (100%)     188        188   

Spain

   Avilés   Alcoa Corporation (100%)     93 8       93   
   La Coruña   Alcoa Corporation (100%)     87 8       87   
   San Ciprián   Alcoa Corporation (100%)     228        228   

United States

   Evansville, IN (Warrick)   Alcoa Corporation (100%)     269 9       269   
   Massena West, NY   Alcoa Corporation (100%)     130        130   
   Rockdale, TX   Alcoa Corporation (100%)     191 10       191   
   Ferndale, WA (Intalco)   Alcoa Corporation (100%)     279 11       279   
   Wenatchee, WA   Alcoa Corporation (100%)     184 12       184   

TOTAL

         3,845        3,401   

Equity Interests:

        

Country

  

Facility

 

Owners

(% of Ownership)

  Nameplate
Capacity 1
(000 MTPY)
       

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

  

Ras Al Khair

 

Alcoa Corporation (25.1%)

    740     

 

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1 Nameplate Capacity is an estimate based on design capacity and normal operating efficiencies and does not necessarily represent maximum possible production.
2 The figures in this column reflect Alcoa Corporation’s share of production from these facilities.
3 The named company or an affiliate holds this interest.
4 This figure includes the minority interest of Alumina Limited in the Portland facility, which is owned by AofA. From this facility, Alcoa Corporation takes 100% of the production allocated to AofA.
5 The Portland smelter has approximately 30,000 mtpy of idle capacity.
6 The Alumar smelter has been fully curtailed since April 2015 (see below).
7 Owned through Rio Tinto Alcan Inc.’s interest in Pechiney Reynolds Québec, Inc., which is owned by Rio Tinto Alcan Inc. and Alcoa Corporation.
8 The Avilés and La Coruña smelters have approximately 56,000 mtpy of idle capacity combined.
9 On March 24, 2016, ParentCo permanently stopped production at the Warrick smelter.
10 The Rockdale smelter has been fully curtailed since the end of 2008.
11 The Intalco smelter has had approximately 49,000 mtpy of idle capacity. In November 2015, ParentCo announced that it would idle the remaining 230,000 mtpy capacity by the end of the first quarter of 2016. In January 2016, ParentCo announced that it will delay this further curtailment of the smelter until the end of the second quarter of 2016. On May 2, 2016, ParentCo announced that it would not curtail the Intalco smelter at the end of the second quarter as previously announced, as a result of an agreement with the Bonneville Power Administration.
12 The Wenatchee smelter has had approximately 41,000 mtpy of idle capacity. Alcoa Corporation idled the remaining 143,000 mtpy of capacity by the end of December 2015.

As of December 31, 2015, Alcoa Corporation had approximately 778,000 mtpy of idle capacity against total Alcoa Corporation Consolidated Capacity of 3,401,000 mtpy. As noted above, Alcoa Corporation and Ma’aden have developed an aluminum smelter in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. The smelter has an initial nameplate capacity of 740,000 mtpy. Since mid-2014, the smelter has been operating at full capacity, and it produced 757,833 mt in 2015.

In March 2015, ParentCo initiated a 12-month review of 500,000 mtpy of smelting capacity for possible curtailment (partial or full), permanent closure or divestiture. This review is part of ParentCo’s target to lower Alcoa Corporation’s smelting operations on the global aluminum cost curve to the 38th percentile (currently 43 rd ) by 2016. As a result of this review, the decision was made to curtail the remaining capacity (74,000 mtpy) at the São Luís smelter in Brazil and the Wenatchee, WA smelter (143,000 mtpy); and undertake permanent closures of the capacity at the Warrick, IN smelter (269,000 mtpy) (includes the closure of a related coal mine) and the infrastructure of the Massena East, NY smelter (potlines were previously shut down in both 2013 and 2014). On March 24, 2016, the Warrick smelter was permanently closed.

Separate from the smelting capacity review described above, in June 2015, ParentCo decided to permanently close the Poços de Caldas smelter (96,000 mtpy) in Brazil, which had been temporarily idle since May 2014 due to challenging global market conditions for primary aluminum and higher operating costs, which made the smelter uncompetitive. The decision to permanently close the Poços de Caldas smelter was based on the fact that these underlying conditions had not improved.

For additional information regarding the curtailments and closures, see “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Our Business—2015 Actions.”

 

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Cast Products

Our cast products business offer differentiated, value-added aluminum products that are cast into specific shapes to meet customer demand. Alcoa Corporation has 18 casthouses capable of providing value-added products to customers in growing markets, with 15 currently operating, as shown in the following table:

 

Country

  

Facility

  

Owners

(% Of Ownership)

Australia

   Portland   

AofA (55%)

CITIC 1 (22.5%)

Marubeni 1 (22.5%)

Brazil

   Poços de Caldas    Alcoa Alumínio S.A. (Alumínio) 1 (100%)
   São Luís (Alumar) 2   

Alumínio (60%)

BHP Billiton 1 (40%)

Canada

   Baie Comeau, Québec    Alcoa Corporation (100%)
   Bécancour, Québec   

Alcoa Corporation (74.95%)

Rio Tinto Alcan Inc. 3 (25.05%)

   Deschambault, Québec    Alcoa Corporation (100%)

Iceland

   Fjarðaál    Alcoa Corporation (100%)

Norway

   Lista    Alcoa Corporation (100%)
   Mosjøen    Alcoa Corporation (100%)

Spain

   Avilés    Alcoa Corporation (100%)
   La Coruña    Alcoa Corporation (100%)
   San Ciprián    Alcoa Corporation (100%)

United States

   Massena, NY    Alcoa Corporation (100%)
   Ferndale, WA (Intalco)    Alcoa Corporation (100%)
   Warrick, IN    Alcoa Corporation (100%)
   Rockdale, TX 4    Alcoa Corporation (100%)
   Wenatchee, WA 5    Alcoa Corporation (100%)
EQUITY INTERESTS:      

Country

  

Facility

  

Owners

(% of Ownership)

Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

  

Ras Al Khair

  

Alcoa Corporation (25.1%)

 

1 The named company or an affiliate holds this interest.
2 The Alumar casthouse has been fully curtailed since April 2015.
3 Owned through Rio Tinto Alcan Inc.’s interest in Pechiney Reynolds Québec, Inc., which is owned by Rio Tinto Alcan Inc. and Alcoa Corporation.
4 The Rockdale casthouse has been fully curtailed since the end of 2008.
5 The Wenatchee casthouse has been fully idled since the end of December 2015.

Energy

Employing the Bayer Process, Alcoa Corporation refines alumina from bauxite ore. Alcoa Corporation then produces aluminum from the alumina by an electrolytic process requiring substantial amounts of electric power. Energy accounts for approximately 19% of the company’s total alumina refining production costs. Electric power accounts for approximately 23% of the company’s primary aluminum production costs. In 2015, Alcoa Corporation generated approximately 14% of the power used at its smelters worldwide and generally purchased the remainder under long-term arrangements. The sections below provide an overview of Alcoa Corporation’s energy facilities and summarize the sources of power and natural gas for Alcoa Corporation’s smelters and refineries.

 

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Energy Facilities

The following table sets forth the electricity generation capacity and 2015 generation of facilities in which Alcoa Corporation has an ownership interest (other than the Anglesea facility, which was permanently closed on August 31, 2015):

 

Country

  

Facility

   Alcoa
Corporation
Consolidated
Capacity
(MW) 1
     2015
Generation
(MWh)
 

Brazil

   Barra Grande      156         1,562,663   
   Estreito      157         1,088,018   
   Machadinho      119         1,780,924   
   Serra do Facão      60         171,294   

Canada

   Manicouagan      132         1,161,994   

Suriname

   Afobaka      189         673,950   

United States

   Warrick 2      657         4,538,257   
   Yadkin      215         661,214   

TOTAL

        1,685         11,638,314   

 

1 The Consolidated Capacity of the Brazilian energy facilities is the assured energy that is approximately 55% of hydropower plant nominal capacity.
2 On March 24, 2016, ParentCo permanently stopped production at the Warrick smelter.

In 2015, AofA permanently closed the Anglesea power station and associated coal mine in Victoria. The power station had previously provided electricity to the Point Henry smelter which closed in 2014. Since the Point Henry smelter closure, electricity was sold into the National Electricity Market (“NEM”); however a combination of low electricity prices and significant future capital expenditure meant the facility was no longer viable.

Alumínio owns a 25.74% stake in Consórcio Machadinho, which is the owner of the Machadinho hydroelectric power plant located in southern Brazil. Alumínio also has a 42.18% interest in Energética Barra Grande S.A. (“BAESA”), which built the Barra Grande hydroelectric power plant in southern Brazil. In addition, Alumínio also has a 34.97% share in Serra do Facão Energia S.A., which built the Serra do Facão hydroelectric power plant in the southeast of Brazil. Alumínio is also participating in the Estreito hydropower project in northern Brazil, through Estreito Energia S.A. (an Alumínio wholly owned company) holding a 25.49% stake in Consórcio Estreito Energia, which is the owner of the hydroelectric power plant. A consortium in which Alumínio participates and that had received concessions for the Pai Querê hydropower project in southern Brazil (Alumínio’s share is 35%) decided not to pursue the development of this concession which will be returned to the Federal Government.

Since May 2015 (after full curtailment of Poços de Caldas and São Luís (Alumar) smelters), the excess generation capacity from the above Brazil hydroelectric projects of around 480MW has been sold into the market.

Power generated from Afobaka is primarily sold to the Government of Suriname under a bilateral contract.

Alcoa Corporation’s wholly-owned subsidiary, Alcoa Power Generating Inc. (“APGI”) owns and operates the Yadkin hydroelectric project, consisting of four dams in North Carolina, and the Warrick coal-fired power plant located in Indiana. Power generated from APGI’s Yadkin system is largely being sold to an affiliate, Alcoa Power Marketing LLC, and then to the wholesale market. After the March 2016 closure of the Warrick smelter, approximately 36% of the capacity from the Warrick coal-fired power plant can be sold into the market under its current operating permits. APGI also owns certain FERC-regulated transmission assets in Indiana, North Carolina, Tennessee, New York, and Washington.

 

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Energy Sources

North America—Electricity

The Deschambault, Baie Comeau, and Bécancour smelters in Québec purchase all or a majority of their electricity under contracts with Hydro-Québec that expire on December 31, 2029. Upon expiration, Alcoa Corporation will have the option of extending the term of the Baie Comeau contract to February 23, 2036. The smelter located in Baie Comeau, Québec purchases approximately 73% of its power needs under the Hydro-Québec contract, and the remainder from a 40% owned hydroelectric generating company, Manicouagan Power Limited Partnership.

In the State of Washington, Alcoa Corporation’s Wenatchee smelter is served by a contract with Chelan County Public Utility District No. 1 (“Chelan PUD”) under which Alcoa Corporation receives approximately 26% of the hydropower output of Chelan PUD’s Rocky Reach and Rock Island dams. In November 2015, ParentCo announced the curtailment of the Wenatchee smelter which was completed by the end of December 2015.

Starting on January 1, 2013, the Intalco smelter began receiving physical power from the Bonneville Power Administration (“BPA”), under which the company receives physical power at the Northwest Power Act mandated industrial firm power (“IP”) rate through September 30, 2022. In May 2015, the contract was amended to reduce the amount of physical power received from BPA and allow for additional purchases of market power. In February and April 2016, the contract was amended again to reduce the contractual amount through February 2018.

Luminant Generation Company LLC (formerly TXU Generation Company LP) (“Luminant”) supplies all of the Rockdale smelter’s electricity requirements under a long-term power contract that does not expire until at least the end of 2038, with the parties having the right to terminate the contract after 2013 if there has been an unfavorable change in law or after 2025 if the cost of the electricity exceeds the market price. On April 29, 2014, Luminant Generation LLC, Luminant Mining Company LLC, Sandow Power Company LLC and their affiliated debtors filed petitions under Chapter 11 of the U.S. Bankruptcy Code. The Bankruptcy Court has confirmed the debtors’ amended plan of reorganization and has entered an order approving the debtor’s assumption of the Sandow Unit 4 agreement and certain other related agreements with Alcoa Corporation.

In the Northeast, the Massena West smelter in New York receives physical power from the New York Power Authority (“NYPA”) pursuant to a contract between Alcoa and NYPA that will expire in 2019.

Australia—Electricity

The Portland smelter continues to purchase electricity from the State Electricity Commission of Victoria (“SECV”) under a contract with Alcoa Portland Aluminium Pty Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of AofA, that extends to October 2016. Upon the expiration of this contract, the Portland smelter will purchase power from the NEM variable spot market. In March 2010, AofA and Eastern Aluminium (Portland) Pty Ltd separately entered into fixed for floating swap contracts with Loy Yang (now AGL) in order to manage their exposure to the variable energy rates from the NEM. The fixed for floating swap contract with AGL for the Point Henry smelter was terminated in 2013. The fixed for floating swap contract with AGL for the Portland smelter operates from the date of expiration of the current contract with the SECV and continues until December 2036.

Europe—Electricity

Alcoa Corporation’s smelters at San Ciprián, La Coruña and Avilés, Spain purchase electricity under bilateral power contracts that expire December 31, 2016.

A competitive bidding mechanism to allocate interruptibility rights in Spain was settled during 2014 to be applied starting from January 1, 2015. The first auction process to allocate rights took place in November 2014,

 

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where ParentCo secured 275MW of interruptibility rights for the 2015 period for the San Ciprián smelter. A second auction process took place in December 2014, where ParentCo secured an additional 100MW of interruptibility rights for the 2015 period for the San Ciprián smelter (20x5MW), 120MW for the La Coruña smelter (24x5MW) and 110MW for the Avilés smelter (22x5MW). The auction process to allocate the rights for the following period took place in the first week of September 2015, where ParentCo secured interruptibility rights for 2016 in the amount of 375MW for San Ciprián Smelter (3x90MW + 21x5MW), 115MW for Avilés Smelter (23x5MW) and 120MW for La Coruña smelter (24x5MW).

Alcoa Corporation owns two smelters in Norway, Lista and Mosjøen, which have long-term power arrangements in place that continue until the end of 2019. Financial compensation of the indirect carbon emissions costs passed through in the electricity bill is received in accordance with EU Commission Guidelines and Norwegian compensation regime.

Iceland—Electricity

Landsvirkjun, the Icelandic national power company, supplies competitively priced electricity to Alcoa Corporation’s Fjarðaál smelter in eastern Iceland under a 40-year power contract.

Spain—Natural Gas

In order to facilitate the full conversion of the San Ciprian, Spain alumina refinery from fuel oil to natural gas, in October 2013, Alumina Española SA (AE) and Gas Natural Transporte SDG SL (GN) signed a take or pay gas pipeline utilization agreement. Pursuant to that agreement, the ultimate shareholders of AE, ParentCo and Alumina Limited, agreed to guarantee the payment of AE’s contracted gas pipeline utilization over the four years of the commitment period; in the event AE fails to do so, each shareholder being responsible for its respective proportionate share (i.e., 60/40). Such commitment came into force six months after the gas pipeline was put into operation by GN. The gas pipeline was completed in January 2015 and the refinery has switched to natural gas consumption for 100% of its needs.

Natural gas is supplied to the San Ciprián, Spain alumina refinery pursuant to supply contracts with Endesa, BP, Gas Natural Fenosa, expiring in June 2017, December 2016 and December 2016, respectively. Pursuant to those agreements, Alcoa Inversiones España, S.L. and Alumina Limited agreed to guarantee the payment of AE’s obligations under the Endesa contract, each shareholder being responsible for its respective proportionate share (i.e., 60/40). Similarly, Alcoa Inespal S.A. and Alumina Limited have agreed to guarantee the payment of AE’s obligations under the Gas Natural Fenosa contract over its respective length, with each entity being responsible for its proportionate share (i.e., 60/40).

North America—Natural Gas

In order to supply its refinery and smelters in the U.S. and Canada, Alcoa Corporation generally procures natural gas on a competitive bid basis from a variety of sources including producers in the gas production areas and independent gas marketers. For Alcoa Corporation’s larger consuming locations in Canada and the U.S., the gas commodity and the interstate pipeline transportation are procured (directly or via the local distribution companies) to provide increased flexibility and reliability. Contract pricing for gas is typically based on a published industry index or New York Mercantile Exchange (“NYMEX”) price. The company may choose to reduce its exposure to NYMEX pricing by hedging a portion of required natural gas consumption.

Australia—Natural Gas

AofA uses gas to co-generate steam and electricity for its alumina refining processes at the Kwinana, Pinjarra and Wagerup refineries. More than 90% of AofA’s gas requirements for the remainder of the decade are secured under long-term contracts. In 2015, AofA entered into a number of long-term gas supply agreements

 

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which secured a significant portion of AofA’s gas supplies to 2030. AofA is actively involved with projects aimed at developing cost-based gas supply opportunities. In April 2016, Alcoa Energy Holdings Australia Pty Ltd (a wholly owned subsidiary of AofA) sold its 20% equity interest in the Dampier-to-Bunbury natural gas pipeline, which transports gas from the northwest gas fields to AofA’s alumina refineries and other users in the Southwest of Western Australia, to DUET Investment Holdings Limited. Our alumina refining activities in Western Australia are provided pursuant to agreements between AofA and the State of Western Australia. These agreements govern AofA’s Western Australian operations and permitted AofA to establish the Kwinana, Pinjarra and Wagerup refineries and associated facilities.

Warrick and Ma’aden Rolling Mills

Alcoa Corporation’s 100%-owned Warrick rolling mill is located near Evansville, Indiana and has the capacity to produce more than 360,000 mtpy of aluminum sheet. In addition, Alcoa Corporation owns a 25.1% interest in the Ma’aden Rolling Company. As noted above, ParentCo and Ma’aden entered into a joint venture in December 2009 to develop a fully integrated aluminum complex in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. It includes, in addition to a bauxite mine, smelter and refinery, the Ma’aden Rolling Company, which owns a rolling mill with capacity to produce 380,000 mtpy and is 74 acres under roof.

The Warrick rolling mill operations are focused almost exclusively on packaging, producing narrow width can body stock, can end and tab stock, can bottle stock and food can stock, and to a lesser extent, industrial sheet and lithographic sheet. The Ma’aden rolling mill currently produces can body stock, can end and tab stock, and hot-rolled strip for finishing into automotive sheet. ParentCo’s rolling mill operations in Tennessee currently produce wide can body sheet for the packaging business, but also products for automotive applications. ParentCo plans to shift the production of the wide can body sheet for packaging applications from its Tennessee operations to the Ma’aden Rolling Mill. Accordingly, following the separation, it is expected that the Warrick and Ma’aden Rolling Mills will only be manufacturing products for the North American aluminum can packaging market. However, before the Ma’aden facilities can begin production of the wide can body sheet, product from the facilities must be qualified by existing customers as an acceptable source of supply. During a transition period expected to take approximately 18 months following the separation, pursuant to a transition supply agreement, Arconic will continue producing the wide can body sheet at Tennessee to permit Alcoa Corporation to continue supplying its customers without interruption. Arconic will also provide technical services and support with respect to rolling mill operations to Alcoa Corporation for a transitional period not to exceed 24 months. See “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions—Agreements with Arconic—Can Body Sheet Supply Agreement.”

Sources and Availability of Raw Materials

Generally, materials are purchased from third-party suppliers under competitively priced supply contracts or bidding arrangements. The company believes that the raw materials necessary to its business are and will continue to be available.

For each metric ton of alumina produced, Alcoa Corporation consumes the following amounts of the identified raw material inputs (approximate range across relevant facilities):

 

Raw Material

  

Units

   

Consumption per MT of Alumina

Bauxite

     mt      2.2 – 3.7

Caustic soda

     kg      60 – 150

Electricity

     kWh      200 – 260 total consumed (0 to
210 imported)

Fuel oil and natural gas

     GJ      6.3 – 11.9

Lime (CaO)

     kg      6 – 58

 

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For each metric ton of aluminum produced, Alcoa Corporation consumes the following amounts of the identified raw material inputs (approximate range across relevant facilities):

 

Raw Material

  

Units

  

Consumption per MT of Aluminum

Alumina

   mt    1.92 ± 0.02

Aluminum fluoride

   kg    16.5 ± 6.5

Calcined petroleum coke

   mt    0.37 ± 0.02

Cathode blocks

   mt    0.006 ± 0.002

Electricity

   kWh    12900 – 17000

Liquid pitch

   mt    0.10 ± 0.03

Natural gas

   mcf    3.5 ± 1.5

Certain aluminum produced by Alcoa Corporation also includes alloying materials. Because of the number of different types of elements that can be used to produce Alcoa Corporation’s various alloys, providing a range of such elements would not be meaningful. With the exception of a very small number of internally used products, Alcoa Corporation produces its alloys in adherence to an Aluminum Association standard. The Aluminum Association, of which ParentCo is an active member and Alcoa Corporation expects to be an active member, uses a specific designation system to identify alloy types. In general, each alloy type has a major alloying element other than aluminum but will also have other constituents as well, but of lesser amounts.

Patents, Trade Secrets and Trademarks

The company believes that its domestic and international patent, trade secret and trademark assets provide it with a significant competitive advantage. The company’s rights under its patents, as well as the products made and sold under them, are important to the company as a whole and, to varying degrees, important to each business segment. Alcoa Corporation’s business as a whole is not, however, materially dependent on any single patent, trade secret or trademark. As a result of product development and technological advancement, the company continues to pursue patent protection in jurisdictions throughout the world. As of August 2016, Alcoa Corporation’s worldwide patent portfolio consisted of approximately 570 granted patents and 325 pending patent applications.

The company also has a number of domestic and international registered trademarks that have significant recognition within the markets that are served, including the name “Alcoa” and the Alcoa symbol for aluminum products. Alcoa Corporation’s rights under its trademarks are important to the company as a whole and, to varying degrees, important to each business segment.

Alcoa Corporation and ParentCo will enter into an agreement in connection with the separation, pursuant to which Alcoa Corporation will permit Arconic to use and display certain Alcoa Corporation trademarks (including the Alcoa name) in connection with, among other things, entity names, inventory for sale, facilities, buildings, signage, documents and other identifiers, for a transitional period following the separation. In addition, two Arconic businesses, Alcoa Wheels and Spectrochemical Standards, will have ongoing rights to use the Alcoa name following the separation. See “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions—Agreements with Arconic—Intellectual Property License Agreements.”

Competition

Bauxite:

The third-party market for metallurgical grade bauxite is relatively new and growing quickly as global demand for bauxite increases—particularly in China. The majority of bauxite mined globally is converted to alumina for the production of aluminum metal. While Alcoa Corporation has historically mined bauxite for internal consumption by our alumina refineries, we are focused on building our third-party bauxite business to

 

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meet growing demand. We sold two million tons of bauxite to a diverse third-party customer base in 2015 and also sent trial quantities to numerous alumina refineries worldwide for purposes of metallurgical testing.

Competitors in the third-party bauxite market include Rio Tinto Alcan, Norsk Hydro and multiple suppliers from Malaysia, India and other countries. We compete largely based on bauxite quality, price and proximity to end markets. Alcoa Corporation has a strong competitive position in this market for the following reasons:

 

    Low Cost Production: Alcoa Corporation is the world’s largest bauxite miner, holding a strong first quartile global cost curve position, with best practices in efficient mining operations and sustainability.

 

    Reliable, Long-Term Bauxite Resources: Alcoa Corporation’s strategic bauxite mine locations include Australia and Brazil as well as Guinea, which is home to the world’s largest reserves of high-quality metallurgical grade bauxite. Alcoa Corporation has a long history of stable operations in these countries and has access to large bauxite deposits with mining rights that extend in most cases more than 20 years from the date of this information statement.

 

    Access to Markets: Alcoa Corporation’s Australian bauxite mines are located in close proximity to the largest third-party customer base in China and our facilities are also accessible to a significant and growing alumina refining base in the Middle East.

Contracts for bauxite have generally been short-term contracts (two years or less in duration) with spot pricing and adjustments for quality and logistics, although Alcoa Corporation is currently pursuing long-term contracts with potential customers. The primary customer base for third-party bauxite is located in Asia—particularly China—as well as the Middle East.

Alumina:

The alumina market is global and highly competitive, with many active suppliers including producers as well as commodity traders. Alcoa Corporation faces competition from a number of companies in all of the regions in which we operate, including Aluminum Corporation of China Limited, China Hongqiao Group Limited, China Power Investment Corporation, Hindalco Industries Ltd., Hangzhou Jinjiang Group, National Aluminium Company Limited (NALCO), Noranda Aluminum Holding Corporation, Norsk Hydro ASA, Rio Tinto Alcan Inc., Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC, South32 Limited, United Company RUSAL Plc, and Chiping Xinfa Alumina Product Co., Ltd. In recent years, there has been significant growth in alumina refining in China and India. The majority of Alcoa Corporation’s product is sold in the form of smelter grade alumina, with 5% to 10% of total global alumina production being produced for non-metallurgical applications.

Key factors influencing competition in the alumina market include: cost position, price, reliability of bauxite supply, quality and proximity to customers and end markets. While we face competition from many industry players, we have several competitive advantages:

 

    Proximity to Bauxite: Alcoa Corporation’s refineries are strategically located next to low cost, upstream bauxite mines, and our alumina refineries are tuned to maximize efficiency with the exact bauxite qualities from these internal mines. In addition to refining efficiencies, vertical integration affords a stable and consistent long-term supply of bauxite to our refining portfolio.

 

    Low Cost Production: As the world’s largest alumina producer, Alcoa Corporation has competitive, efficient assets across its refining portfolio, with a 2015 average cost position in the first quartile of global alumina production. Contributing to this cost position is our experienced workforce and sophistication in refining technology and process automation.

 

    Access to Markets: Alcoa Corporation is a global supplier of alumina with refining operations in the key markets of North America, South America, Europe, the Middle East, and Australia, enabling us to meet customer demand in the Atlantic and Pacific basins, including China.

 

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Contracts for smelter grade alumina are often multi-year, although contract structures have evolved from primarily long-term contracts with fixed or LME-based pricing to shorter-term contracts with more frequent pricing adjustment. A significant development occurred in the pricing structure for alumina beginning in 2010. Traditionally, most alumina outside of China had been sold to third party smelters with the price calculated as a percentage of the LME aluminum price. In recent years however there has been a low correlation between LME aluminum prices and alumina input costs (principally energy, caustic soda and bauxite/freight). This disparity led to alumina prices becoming disconnected from the underlying economics of producing and selling alumina.

In 2010, a number of key commodity information service providers began publishing daily and weekly alumina (spot) pricing assessments or indices. Since that time, Alcoa Corporation has been systematically moving its third-party alumina sales contracts away from LME aluminum-based pricing to published alumina spot or index pricing, thus de-linking the price for alumina from the aluminum price to better reflect alumina’s distinct fundamentals. In 2015, approximately 75% of Alcoa Corporation’s smelter grade alumina shipments to third parties were sold at published spot/index prices, compared to 54% in 2013 and 35% in 2012. In 2016, we forecast that approximately 85% of our third-party alumina shipments will be based on API or spot pricing.

Alcoa Corporation’s largest customer for smelter grade alumina is its own aluminum smelters, which in 2015 accounted for approximately 33% of its total alumina sales. Remaining sales are made to customers all over the world and are typically priced by reference to published spot market prices.

Primary Aluminum / Cast Products

The market for primary aluminum is global, and demand for aluminum varies widely from region to region. We compete with commodity traders and aluminum producers such as Aluminum Corporation of China Limited, China Hongqiao Group Limited, East Hope Group Co. Ltd., Emirates Global Aluminum, Norsk Hydro, Rio Tinto Alcan Inc., Shandong Xinfa Aluminum & Power Group, State Power Investment Co. (SPIC), United Company RUSAL Plc as well as with alternative materials such as steel, titanium, copper, carbon fiber, composites, plastic and glass, each of which may be substituted for aluminum in certain applications.

The aluminum industry itself is highly competitive; some of the most critical competitive factors in our industry are product quality, production costs (including source and cost of energy), price, proximity to customers and end markets, timeliness of delivery, customer service (including technical support), and product innovation and breadth of offerings. Where aluminum products compete with other materials, the diverse characteristics of aluminum are also a significant factor, particularly its light weight and recyclability.

In addition, in some end-use markets, competition is also affected by customer requirements that suppliers complete a qualification process to supply their plants. This process can be rigorous and may take many months to complete. However, the ability to obtain and maintain these qualifications can represent a competitive advantage.

In recent years, we have seen increasing trade flows between regions despite shipping costs, import duties and the lack of localized customer support. There is a growing trade in higher value-added products, with recent trade patterns seeing more flow toward the deficit regions. However, suppliers in emerging markets may export lower value-added or even commodity aluminum products to larger, more mature markets, as we have seen recently with China.

The strength of our position in the primary aluminum market is largely attributable to the following factors:

 

    Value-Added Product Portfolio: Alcoa Corporation has 15 casthouses supplying global customers with a diverse product portfolio, both in terms of shapes and alloys. We have steadily grown our cast products business by offering differentiated, value-added aluminum products that are cast into specific shapes to meet customer demand, with 67% of 2015 smelter shipments representing value-added products, compared to 57% in 2010.

 

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    Low Cost Production: As the world’s fourth largest aluminum producer, Alcoa Corporation leverages significant economies of scale in order to continuously reduce costs. As a result, Alcoa operates competitive, efficient assets across its aluminum smelting and casting portfolios, with its 2015 average smelting cost position in the second quartile of global aluminum smelters. This cost position is supported by long-term energy arrangements at many locations; Alcoa Corporation has secured approximately 75% of its smelter power needs through 2022.

 

    Access to Markets: Alcoa Corporation is a global supplier of aluminum with smelting and casting operations in the key markets of North America, Europe, the Middle East, and Australia, enabling us to access a broad customer base with competitive logistics costs.

 

    Sustainability: As of March 31, 2016, 71% of our aluminum smelting portfolio runs on clean hydroelectric power, lessening our demand for fossil fuels and potentially mitigating the risk to the company from future carbon tax legislation.

Contracts for primary aluminum vary widely in duration, from multi-year supply contracts to monthly or weekly spot purchases. Pricing for primary aluminum products is typically comprised of three components: (i) the published LME aluminum price for commodity grade P1020 aluminum, (ii) the published regional premium applicable to the delivery locale and (iii) a negotiated product premium which accounts for factors such as shape and alloy.

Alcoa Corporation’s largest customer for primary aluminum has historically been internal ParentCo downstream fabricating facilities, which in 2015 accounted for approximately 28% of total primary aluminum sales. Remaining sales were made to customers all over the world under contracts with varying terms and duration.

Rolled Products

The Warrick Rolling Mill leads our participation in several segments, including beverage can sheet, food can sheet, lithographic sheet, aluminum bottle sheet, and industrial products. The term “RCS” or Rigid Container Sheet is commonly used for both beverage and food can sheet. This includes the material used to produce the body of beverage containers (bodystock), the lid of beverage containers (endstock and tabstock), the material to produce food can body and lids (food stock) and the material to produce aluminum bottles (bottlestock) and bottle closures (closure sheet). The U.S. aluminum can business comprises approximately 96% beverage can sheet and approximately 4% food can sheet. Alcoa Corporation is the largest food can sheet producer.

The Warrick Rolling Mill competes with other North American producers of RCS products, namely Novelis Corp, Tri-Arrows Aluminum, and Constellium NV.

Buyers of RCS products in North America are large and concentrated and have significant market power. There are essentially five buyers of all the U.S. can sheet sold in the beverage industry (three can makers and the two beverage companies). In 2016, we estimate the North American (Canada/U.S./Mexico) aluminum can buyers and their share of the industry are: AB-Inbev (>35%), Coke (>20%), Ball (>15%), Crown (>15%), Rexam (>5%) and others (2%). The expected purchase of Rexam by Ball by June 30, 2016, including the divestitures of several U.S. plants to Ardagh Group will change these shares. Buyers traditionally buy RCS in proportions that represent the full aluminum can (80% body stock, 20% end and tab stock). In addition, as the aluminum can sheet represents approximately 60% of their manufacturing costs, there is a heavy focus on cost.

In 2015, our Warrick facility produced and sold 295 kMT of RCS and industrial products, of which 81% was sold to customers in North America. The majority of its sales were coated RCS products (food stock, beverage end and tab stock). Following the separation, both Warrick and Ma’aden will supply body stock material, temporarily supplemented by Arconic’s Tennessee Operations under a transition supply agreement.

Can sheet demand is a function of consumer demand for beverages in aluminum packaging. Aluminum cans have a number of functional advantages for beverage companies, including product shelf life, carbonation retention, and logistics/distribution efficiency. Demand is mostly affected by overall demand for carbonated soft

 

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drinks (CSDs) and beer. CSDs and beer compose approximately 60% and 40%, respectively, of overall aluminum can demand. In recent years, CSDs sales have been declining 1% to 4% year over year. At the same time, the aluminum can’s share of the beer segment has grown, nearly offsetting the drop in CSDs sales. In 2015, the U.S./Canada aluminum can shipments reached 93.2 billion cans, a 0.1% decline over 2014. Alcoholic can shipments reached 36.9 billion cans, growing 2.3% year over year, while non-alcoholic can shipments reached 56.3 billion, declining 1.7% year over year.

We also compete with competitive package types including PET bottles, glass bottles, steel tin plate and other materials. In the U.S., aluminum cans, PET bottles and glass bottles represent approximately 69%, 29% and 2%, respectively, of the CSDs segment. In the beer segment, glass bottles, aluminum cans and aluminum bottles represent approximately 73-74%, 21-22% and 5%, respectively, of the business. In the food can segment, steel tin plate cans and aluminum food cans represent approximately 83% and 17%, respectively, with aluminum cans representing approximately 52% of the pet food segment.

We compete on cost, quality, and service. Alcoa Corporation intends to continue to improve our cost position by increasing recycled aluminum content in our metal feedstock as well as continuing to focus on capacity utilization. We believe our team of technical and operational resources provides distinctive quality and customer service. The Warrick Rolling Mill will also be the sole domestic supplier of lithographic sheet, focusing on quality, reduced lead-times and delivery performance.

Energy

Unlike bauxite, alumina and aluminum, electricity markets are regional. They are limited in size by physical and regulatory constraints, including the physical inability to transport electricity efficiently over long distances, the design of the electric grid, including interconnections, and by the regulatory structure imposed by various federal and state entities. Alcoa Corporation owns generation and transmission assets that produce and sell electric energy and ancillary services in the United States and Brazilian wholesale energy markets. Our competitors include integrated electric utilities that may be owned by governments (either fully or partially), cooperatives or investors, independent power producers and energy brokers and traders.

Competition factors in open power markets include fuel supply, production costs, operational reliability, access to the power grid, and environmental attributes (e.g., green power and renewable energy credits). As electricity is difficult and cost prohibitive to store, there are no electricity inventories to cushion the impact of supply and demand factors and the resultant pricing in electricity markets may be volatile. Demand for power varies greatly both seasonally and by time of day. Supply may be impacted in the short term by unplanned generator outages or transmission congestion and longer term by planned generator outages, droughts, high precipitation levels and fuel pricing (coal and/or natural gas).

Electricity contracts may be very short term (real-time), short term (day ahead) or years in duration, and contracts can be executed for immediate delivery or years in advance. Pricing may be fixed, indexed to an underlying fuel source or other index such as LME, cost-based or based on regional market pricing. Pricing may be all inclusive on a per energy unit delivered basis (e.g., dollars per megawatt hour) or the components may be separated and include a demand or capacity charge, an energy charge, an ancillary services charge and a transmission charge to make the delivered energy conform to customer requirements.

Alcoa Corporation’s energy assets enjoy several competitive advantages, when compared to other power suppliers:

 

    Reliability: In the United States, we have operated our thermal energy assets for over 50 years and our hydro energy assets for over 95 years with a high degree of reliability and expect to continue this level of performance. In Brazil, our ownership provides for assured energy from hydroelectric operations through 2032 to 2037.

 

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    Low cost production: Our thermal energy assets’ cost advantages include a captive fuel supply and efficiently managed capital and maintenance programs conducted by a highly skilled and experienced work force.

 

    Access and proximity to markets: Our U.S. assets are positioned to take advantage of sales into some of the more liquid power markets, including sales of both energy and capacity.

 

    Sustainable (green) energy sources: A majority of our generating assets use renewable (hydroelectric) sources of fuel for generation. In addition, our U.S. assets have been upgraded to allow for sales of renewable energy credits.

Research and Development

Expenditures for research and development (“R&D”) activities were $69 million in 2015, $95 million in 2014 and $86 million in 2013.

Environmental Matters

Alcoa Corporation is subject to extensive federal, state and local environmental laws and regulations, including those relating to the release or discharge of materials into the air, water and soil, waste management, pollution prevention measures, the generation, storage, handling, use, transportation and disposal of hazardous materials, the exposure of persons to hazardous materials, greenhouse gas emissions, and the health and safety of our employees. Alcoa Corporation participates in environmental assessments and cleanups at 39 locations. These include owned or operating facilities and adjoining properties, previously owned or operating facilities and adjoining properties, and waste sites, including Superfund (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (“CERCLA”)) sites. Approved capital expenditures for new or expanded facilities for environmental control are approximately $80 million for 2016 and approximately $130 million for 2017. Additional information relating to environmental matters is included in Note N to the Combined Financial Statements under the caption “Contingencies and Commitments—Environmental Matters.”

Employees

Alcoa Corporation’s total worldwide employment at the end of 2015 was approximately 16,000 employees in 15 countries. Approximately 11,000 of these employees are represented by labor unions. The company believes that relations with its employees and any applicable union representatives generally are good.

In the U.S., approximately 2,500 employees are represented by various labor unions. The largest collective bargaining agreement is the master collective bargaining agreement with the United Steelworkers (“USW”). The USW master agreement covers approximately 1,800 employees at eight U.S. locations. There are three other collective bargaining agreements in the U.S. with varying expiration dates. On a regional basis, collective bargaining agreements with varying expiration dates cover approximately 2,400 employees in Europe and Russia, 2,100 employees in Canada, 1,200 employees in Central and South America, and 2,900 employees in Australia.

Legal Proceedings

Italian Energy Matter

Before 2002, ParentCo purchased power in Italy in the regulated energy market and received a drawback of a portion of the price of power under a special tariff in an amount calculated in accordance with a published resolution of the Italian Energy Authority, Energy Authority Resolution n. 204/1999 (“204/1999”). In 2001, the Energy Authority published another resolution, which clarified that the drawback would be calculated in the same manner, and in the same amount, in either the regulated or unregulated market. At the beginning of 2002,

 

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ParentCo left the regulated energy market to purchase energy in the unregulated market. Subsequently, in 2004, the Energy Authority introduced regulation no. 148/2004 which set forth a different method for calculating the special tariff that would result in a different drawback for the regulated and unregulated markets. ParentCo challenged the new regulation in the Administrative Court of Milan and received a favorable judgment in 2006. Following this ruling, ParentCo continued to receive the power price drawback in accordance with the original calculation method, through 2009, when the European Commission declared all such special tariffs to be impermissible “state aid.” In 2010, the Energy Authority appealed the 2006 ruling to the Consiglio di Stato (final court of appeal). On December 2, 2011, the Consiglio di Stato ruled in favor of the Energy Authority and against ParentCo, thus presenting the opportunity for the energy regulators to seek reimbursement from ParentCo of an amount equal to the difference between the actual drawback amounts received over the relevant time period, and the drawback as it would have been calculated in accordance with regulation 148/2004. On February 23, 2012, ParentCo filed its appeal of the decision of the Consiglio di Stato (this appeal was subsequently withdrawn in March 2013). On March 26, 2012, ParentCo received a letter from the agency (Cassa Conguaglio per il Settore Eletrico (CCSE)) responsible for making and collecting payments on behalf of the Energy Authority demanding payment in the amount of approximately $110 million (€85 million), including interest. By letter dated April 5, 2012, ParentCo informed CCSE that it disputes the payment demand of CCSE since (i) CCSE was not authorized by the Consiglio di Stato decisions to seek payment of any amount, (ii) the decision of the Consiglio di Stato has been appealed (see above), and (iii) in any event, no interest should be payable. On April 29, 2012, Law No. 44 of 2012 (“44/2012”) came into effect, changing the method to calculate the drawback. On February 21, 2013, ParentCo received a revised request letter from CCSE demanding ParentCo’s subsidiary, Alcoa Trasformazioni S.r.l., make a payment in the amount of $97 million (€76 million), including interest, which reflects a revised calculation methodology by CCSE and represents the high end of the range of reasonably possible loss associated with this matter of $0 to $97 million (€76 million). ParentCo rejected that demand and formally challenged it through an appeal before the Administrative Court on April 5, 2013. The Administrative Court scheduled a hearing for December 19, 2013, which was subsequently postponed until April 17, 2014, and further postponed until June 19, 2014. On that date, the Administrative Court listened to ParentCo’s oral argument, and on September 2, 2014, rendered its decision. The Administrative Court declared the payment request of CCSE and the Energy Authority to ParentCo to be unsubstantiated based on the 148/2004 resolution with respect to the January 19, 2007 through November 19, 2009 timeframe. On December 18, 2014, the CCSE and the Energy Authority appealed the Administrative Court’s September 2, 2014 decision; however, a date for the hearing has not been scheduled. ParentCo management recorded a partial reserve for this matter of $37 million (€34 million) during the quarter ended December 31, 2015 (see Note N to the Combined Financial Statements under the caption “Contingencies and Commitments—Agreement with Alumina Limited”). At this time, we are unable to reasonably predict an outcome for this matter.

Environmental Matters

ParentCo is involved in proceedings under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act, also known as Superfund (CERCLA) or analogous state provisions regarding the usage, disposal, storage or treatment of hazardous substances at a number of sites in the U.S. ParentCo has committed to participate, or is engaged in negotiations with federal or state authorities relative to its alleged liability for participation, in clean-up efforts at several such sites. The most significant of these matters are discussed in the Environmental Matters section of Note N to the Combined Financial Statements under the caption “Contingencies and Commitments—Environmental Matters.”

In August 2005, Dany Lavoie, a resident of Baie Comeau in the Canadian Province of Québec, filed a Motion for Authorization to Institute a Class Action and for Designation of a Class Representative against Alcoa Canada Ltd., Alcoa Limitée, Societe Canadienne de Metaux Reynolds Limitée and Canadian British Aluminum in the Superior Court of Québec in the District of Baie Comeau. Plaintiff seeks to institute the class action on behalf of a putative class consisting of all past, present and future owners, tenants and residents of Baie Comeau’s St. Georges neighborhood. He alleges that defendants, as the present and past owners and operators of an aluminum smelter in Baie Comeau, have negligently allowed the emission of certain contaminants from the smelter,

 

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specifically Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons or “PAHs,” that have been deposited on the lands and houses of the St. Georges neighborhood and its environs causing damage to the property of the putative class and causing health concerns for those who inhabit that neighborhood. Plaintiff originally moved to certify a class action, sought to compel additional remediation to be conducted by the defendants beyond that already undertaken by them voluntarily, sought an injunction against further emissions in excess of a limit to be determined by the court in consultation with an independent expert, and sought money damages on behalf of all class members. In May 2007, the court authorized a class action suit to include only people who suffered property damage or personal injury damages caused by the emission of PAHs from the smelter. In September 2007, plaintiffs filed the claim against the original defendants, which the court had authorized in May. ParentCo filed its Statement of Defense and plaintiffs filed an Answer to that Statement. ParentCo also filed a Motion for Particulars with respect to certain paragraphs of plaintiffs’ Answer and a Motion to Strike with respect to certain paragraphs of plaintiffs’ Answer. In late 2010, the court denied these motions. The Soderberg smelting process that plaintiffs allege to be the source of emissions of concern has ceased operations and has been dismantled. Plaintiffs filed a motion seeking appointment of an expert to advise the court on matters of sampling of homes and standards for interior home remediation. ParentCo opposed the motion. After a March 25, 2016 hearing on the motion, the court granted, in a ruling dated April 8, 2016, the motion and directed the parties to confer on potential experts and protocols for sampling of residences. The parties are discussing the candidates for the sampling, and ParentCo has advised the court of ParentCo’s recommended sampling protocol. The further progress of the case depends on the selection of the court’s independent expert and determination of the expert’s protocol. Further proceedings in the case will await the independent expert’s report. At this stage of the proceeding, we are unable to reasonably predict an outcome or to estimate a range of reasonably possible loss.

In October 2006, in Barnett, et al. v. Alcoa and Alcoa Fuels, Inc., Warrick Circuit Court, County of Warrick, Indiana; 87-C01-0601-PL-499, forty-one plaintiffs sued ParentCo and one of its subsidiary, asserting claims similar to those asserted in Musgrave v. Alcoa, et al., Warrick Circuit Court, County of Warrick, Indiana; 87-C01-0601-CT-006. In November 2007, ParentCo and its subsidiary filed a motion to dismiss the Barnett cases. In October 2008, the Warrick County Circuit Court granted ParentCo’s motions to dismiss, dismissing all claims arising out of alleged occupational exposure to wastes at the Squaw Creek Mine, but in November 2008, the trial court clarified its ruling, indicating that the order does not dispose of plaintiffs’ personal injury claims based upon alleged “recreational” or non-occupational exposure. Plaintiffs also filed a “second amended complaint” in response to the court’s orders granting ParentCo’s motion to dismiss. On July 7, 2010, the court granted the parties’ joint motions for a general continuance of trial settings. Discovery in this matter remains stayed. We are unable to reasonably predict an outcome or to estimate a range of reasonably possible loss because plaintiffs have merely alleged that their medical condition is attributable to exposure to materials at the Squaw Creek Mine but no further information is available due to the discovery stay.

In 1996, ParentCo acquired the Fusina, Italy smelter and rolling operations and the Portovesme, Italy smelter (both of which are owned by ParentCo’s subsidiary, Alcoa Trasformazioni S.r.l.) from Alumix, an entity owned by the Italian Government. ParentCo also acquired the extrusion plants located in Feltre and Bolzano, Italy. At the time of the acquisition, Alumix indemnified ParentCo for pre-existing environmental contamination at the sites. In 2004, the Italian Ministry of Environment (MOE) issued orders to Alcoa Trasformazioni S.r.l. and Alumix for the development of a clean-up plan related to soil contamination in excess of allowable limits under legislative decree and to institute emergency actions and pay natural resource damages. On April 5, 2006, Alcoa Trasformazioni S.r.l.’s Fusina site was also sued by the MOE and Minister of Public Works (MOPW) in the Civil Court of Venice for an alleged liability for environmental damages, in parallel with the orders already issued by the MOE. Alcoa Trasformazioni S.r.l. appealed the orders, defended the civil case for environmental damages and filed suit against Alumix, as discussed below. Similar issues also existed with respect to the Bolzano and Feltre plants, based on orders issued by local authorities in 2006. Most, if not all, of the underlying activities occurred during the ownership of Alumix, the governmental entity that sold the Italian plants to ParentCo.

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Court of Rome due to jurisdictional rules. In June 2008, the parties (ParentCo and now Ligestra S.r.l. (Ligestra), the successor to Alumix) signed a preliminary agreement by which they have committed to pursue a settlement. The Court of Rome accepted the request, and postponed the Court’s expert technical assessment, reserving its ability to fix the deadline depending on the development of negotiations. ParentCo and Ligestra agreed to a settlement in December 2008 with respect to the Feltre site. Ligestra paid the sum of 1.08 million Euros and ParentCo committed to clean up the site. Further postponements were granted by the Court of Rome, and the next hearing is fixed for December 20, 2016. In the meantime, Alcoa Trasformazioni S.r.l. and Ligestra reached a preliminary agreement for settlement of the liabilities related to Fusina, allocating 80% and 20% of the remediation costs to Ligestra and ParentCo, respectively. In January 2014, a final agreement with Ligestra was signed, and on February 5, 2014, ParentCo signed a final agreement with the MOE and MOPW settling all environmental issues at the Fusina site. As set out in the agreement between ParentCo and Ligestra, those two parties will share the remediation costs and environmental damages claimed by the MOE and MOPW. The remediation project filed by ParentCo and Ligestra has been approved by the MOE. See Note N to the Combined Financial Statements under the caption “Fusina and Portovesme, Italy.” To provide time for settlement with Ligestra, the MOE and ParentCo jointly requested and the Civil Court of Venice has granted a series of postponements of hearings in the Venice trial, assuming that the case will be closed. Following the settlement, the parties caused the Court to dismiss the proceedings. The proceedings were, however, restarted in April 2015 by the MOE and MOPW because the Ministers had not ratified the settlement of February 5, 2014. The Ministers announced in December 2015 that they will ratify the settlement in the following months.

ParentCo and Ligestra have signed a similar agreement relating to the Portovesme site. However, that agreement is contingent upon final acceptance of the proposed soil remediation project for Portovesme that was rejected by the MOE in the fourth quarter of 2013. ParentCo submitted a revised proposal in May 2014 and a further revised proposal in February 2015, in agreement with Ligestra. The MOE issued a Ministerial Decree approving the final project in October 2015. Work on the soil remediation project will commence in 2016 and is expected to be completed in 2019. ParentCo and Ligestra are now working on a final groundwater remediation project which is expected to be submitted to the MOE for review during 2016. While the issuance of the decree for the soil remediation project has provided reasonable certainty regarding liability for the soil remediation, with respect to the groundwater remediation project ParentCo is unable to reasonably predict an outcome or to estimate a range of reasonably possible loss beyond what is described in Footnote N to the Combined Financial Statements for several reasons. First, certain costs relating to the groundwater remediation are not yet fixed. In connection with any proposed groundwater remediation plan for Portovesme, ParentCo understands that the MOE has substantial discretion in defining what must be managed under Italian law, as well as the extent and duration of that remediation program. As a result, the scope and cost of the final groundwater remediation plan remain uncertain for Portovesme; ParentCo and Ligestra are still negotiating a final settlement for groundwater remediation at Portovesme, for an allocation of the cost based on the new remediation project approved by the MOE. In addition, once a groundwater remediation project is submitted, should a final settlement with Ligestra not be reached, we should be held responsible only for ParentCo’s share of pollution. However, the area is impacted by many sources of pollution, as well as historical pollution. Consequently, the allocation of liabilities would need a very complex technical evaluation by the authorities that has not yet been performed.

On November 30, 2010, Alcoa World Alumina Brasil Ltda. (AWAB) received notice of a lawsuit that had been filed by the public prosecutors of the State of Pará in Brazil in November 2009. The suit names AWAB and the State of Pará, which, through its Environmental Agency, had issued the operating license for ParentCo’s new bauxite mine in Juruti. The suit concerns the impact of the project on the region’s water system and alleges that certain conditions of the original installation license were not met by AWAB. In the lawsuit, plaintiffs requested a preliminary injunction suspending the operating license and ordering payment of compensation. On April 14, 2010, the court denied plaintiffs’ request. AWAB presented its defense in March 2011, on grounds that it was in compliance with the terms and conditions of its operating license, which included plans to mitigate the impact of the project on the region’s water system. In April 2011, the State of Pará defended itself in the case asserting that the operating license contains the necessary plans to mitigate such impact, that the State monitors the performance of AWAB’s obligations arising out of such license, that the licensing process is valid and legal, and

 

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that the suit is meritless. ParentCo’s position is that any impact from the project had been fully repaired when the suit was filed. ParentCo also believes that Jará Lake has not been affected by any project activity and any evidence of pollution from the project would be unreliable. Following the preliminary injunction request, the plaintiffs took no further action until October 2014, when in response to the court’s request and as required by statute, they restated the original allegations in the lawsuit. We are not certain whether or when the action will proceed. Given that this proceeding is in its preliminary stage and the current uncertainty in this case, we are unable to reasonably predict an outcome or to estimate a range of reasonably possible loss.

St. Croix Proceedings

Abednego and Abraham cases. On January 14, 2010, ParentCo was served with a multi-plaintiff action complaint involving several thousand individual persons claiming to be residents of St. Croix who are alleged to have suffered personal injury or property damage from Hurricane Georges or winds blowing material from the St. Croix Alumina, L.L.C. (“SCA”) facility on the island of St. Croix (U.S. Virgin Islands) since the time of the hurricane. This complaint, Abednego, et al. v. Alcoa, et al. was filed in the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands, St. Croix Division. Following an unsuccessful attempt by ParentCo and SCA to remove the case to federal court, the case has been lodged in the Superior Court. The complaint names as defendants the same entities that were sued in a February 1999 action arising out of the impact of Hurricane Georges on the island and added as a defendant the current owner of the alumina facility property.

On March 1, 2012, ParentCo was served with a separate multi-plaintiff action complaint involving approximately 200 individual persons alleging claims essentially identical to those set forth in the Abednego v. Alcoa complaint. This complaint, Abraham, et al. v. Alcoa, et al., was filed on behalf of plaintiffs previously dismissed in the federal court proceeding involving the original litigation over Hurricane Georges impacts. The matter was originally filed in the Superior Court of the Virgin Islands, St. Croix Division, on March 30, 2011.

ParentCo and other defendants in the Abraham and Abednego cases filed or renewed motions to dismiss each case in March 2012 and August 2012 following service of the Abraham complaint on ParentCo and remand of the Abednego complaint to Superior Court, respectively. By order dated August 10, 2015, the Superior Court dismissed plaintiffs’ complaints without prejudice to re-file the complaints individually, rather than as a multi-plaintiff filing. The order also preserves the defendants’ grounds for dismissal if new, individual complaints are filed. As of June 10, 2016, approximately 100 separate complaints had been filed in Superior Court, which alleged claims by about 400 individuals. On June 1, 2016, counsel representing plaintiffs filed a motion seeking additional time to file new complaints. The court has not ruled on that request. No further proceedings have been scheduled, and we are unable to reasonably predict an outcome or to estimate a range of reasonably possible loss.

Glencore Contractual Indemnity Claim. On June 5, 2015, Alcoa World Alumina LLC (“AWA”) and St. Croix Alumina, L.L.C. (“SCA”) filed a complaint in Delaware Chancery Court for a declaratory judgment and injunctive relief to resolve a dispute between ParentCo and Glencore Ltd. (“Glencore”) with respect to claimed obligations under a 1995 asset purchase agreement between ParentCo and Glencore. The dispute arose from Glencore’s demand that ParentCo indemnify it for liabilities it may have to pay to Lockheed Martin (“Lockheed”) related to the St. Croix alumina refinery. Lockheed had earlier filed suit against Glencore in federal court in New York seeking indemnity for liabilities it had incurred and would incur to the U.S. Virgin Islands to remediate certain properties at the refinery property and claimed that Glencore was required by an earlier, 1989 purchase agreement to indemnify it. Glencore had demanded that ParentCo indemnify and defend it in the Lockheed case and threatened to claim against ParentCo in the New York action despite exclusive jurisdiction for resolution of disputes under the 1995 purchase agreement being in Delaware. After Glencore conceded that it was not seeking to add ParentCo to the New York action, AWA and SCA dismissed their complaint in the Chancery Court case and on August 6, 2015 filed a complaint for declaratory judgment in Delaware Superior Court. AWA and SCA filed a motion for judgment on the pleadings on September 16, 2015. Glencore answered AWA’s and SCA’s complaint and asserted counterclaims on August 27, 2015, and on October 2, 2015 filed its own motion for judgment on the pleadings. Argument on the parties’ motions was held by the court on

 

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December 7, 2015, and by order dated February 8, 2016, the court granted ParentCo’s motion and denied Glencore’s motion, resulting in ParentCo not being liable to indemnify Glencore for the Lockheed action. The decision also leaves for pretrial discovery and possible summary judgment or trial Glencore’s claims for costs and fees it incurred in defending and settling an earlier Superfund action brought against Glencore by the Government of the Virgin Islands. On February 17, 2016, Glencore filed notice of its application for interlocutory appeal of the February 8 ruling. AWA and SCA filed an opposition to that application on February 29, 2016. On March 10, 2016, the court denied Glencore’s motion for interlocutory appeal and on the same day entered judgment on claims other than Glencore’s claims for costs and fees it incurred in defending and settling the earlier Superfund action brought against Glencore by the Government of the Virgin Islands. On March 29, 2016, Glencore filed a withdrawal of its notice of interlocutory appeal and also noted its intent to appeal the court’s March 10, 2016 judgment. Glencore filed its opening brief on its appeal on May 23, 2016. ParentCo filed its reply brief on June 22, 2016, with all further briefing to be concluded by July 7, 2016. At this time, we are unable to reasonably predict an outcome for this matter.

Other Matters

Some of ParentCo’s subsidiaries as premises owners are defendants in active lawsuits filed on behalf of persons alleging injury as a result of occupational exposure to asbestos at various facilities. A former affiliate of a ParentCo subsidiary has been named, along with a large common group of industrial companies, in a pattern complaint where ParentCo’s involvement is not evident. Since 1999, several thousand such complaints have been filed. To date, the former affiliate has been dismissed from almost every case that was actually placed in line for trial. ParentCo’s subsidiaries and acquired companies, all have had numerous insurance policies over the years that provide coverage for asbestos based claims. Many of these policies provide layers of coverage for varying periods of time and for varying locations. ParentCo has significant insurance coverage and believes that its reserves are adequate for its known asbestos exposure related liabilities. The costs of defense and settlement have not been and are not expected to be material to the results of operations, cash flows, and financial position of Alcoa Corporation.

On August 2, 2013, the State of North Carolina, by and through its agency, the North Carolina Department of Administration, filed a lawsuit against Alcoa Power Generating Inc. (APGI) in Superior Court, Wake County, North Carolina (Docket No. 13-CVS-10477). The lawsuit asserts ownership of certain submerged lands and hydropower generating structures situated at ParentCo’s Yadkin Hydroelectric Project (the “Yadkin Project”), including the submerged riverbed of the Yadkin River throughout the Yadkin Project and a portion of the hydroelectric dams that APGI owns and operates pursuant to a license from the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. The suit seeks declaratory relief regarding North Carolina’s alleged ownership interests in the riverbed and the dams and further declaration that APGI has no right, license or permission from North Carolina to operate the Yadkin Project. By notice filed on September 3, 2013, APGI removed the matter to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina (Docket No. Civil Action No. 5: 13-cv-633). By motion filed September 3, 2013, the Yadkin Riverkeeper sought permission to intervene in the case. On September 25, 2013, APGI filed its answer in the case and also filed its opposition to the motion to intervene by the Yadkin Riverkeeper. The Court denied the State’s Motion to Remand and initially permitted the Riverkeeper to intervene although the Riverkeeper has now voluntarily withdrawn as an intervening party and will participate as amicus.

On July 21, 2014, the parties each filed a motion for summary judgment. On November 20, 2014, the Court denied APGI’s motion for summary judgment and denied in part and granted in part the State of North Carolina’s motions for summary judgment. The Court held that under North Carolina law, the burden of proof as to title to property is shifted to a private party opposing a state claim of property ownership. The court conducted a trial on navigability on April 21-22, 2015, and, after ruling orally from the bench on April 22, 2015, on May 5, 2015, entered Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law as to Navigability, ruling in APGI’s favor that the state “failed to meet its burden to prove that the Relevant Segment, as stipulated by the parties, was navigable for commerce at statehood.” Subsequently, APGI filed a motion for summary judgment as to title; the state filed opposition papers. On September 28, 2015, the Court granted summary judgment in APGI’s favor and found that the evidence demonstrates that APGI holds title to the riverbed. The Court further directed judgment to be entered in

 

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APGI’s favor and closed the case. On October 13, 2015, the State of North Carolina filed notice of its appeal to the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit. The State of North Carolina filed its opening appellate brief on March 31, 2016. APGI’s brief in response was filed on June 3, 2016 and all further briefing is to be concluded by June 17, 2016.

On October 19, 2015, a subsidiary, Alúmina Española S.A., received a request by the Court of Vivero, Spain to provide the names of the “manager,” as well as those of the “environmental managers,” of the San Ciprián alumina refinery from 2009 to the present date. Upon reviewing the documents filed with the Court, ParentCo learned for the first time that the request is the result of a criminal proceeding that began in 2010 after the filing of a claim by two San Ciprián neighbors alleging that the plant’s activities had adverse effects on vegetation, crops and human health. In 2011 and 2012, some neighbors claimed individually in the criminal court for caustic spill damages to vehicles, and the judge decided to administer all issues in the court proceeding (865/2011). Currently, that court proceeding is in its first phase (preliminary investigation phase) led by the judge. The purpose of that investigation is to determine whether there has been a criminal offense for actions against natural resources and the environment. The Spanish public prosecutor is also involved in the case, having requested technical reports. To date, only “Alcoa-Alúmina Española S.A.” has been identified as a potential defendant and no ParentCo representative has yet been required to appear before the judge. No other material step has been taken during this preliminary investigation phase. Monetary sanctions for an offense in the form of a fine could range from 30 to 5,000 euros per day, for a maximum period of three years. Given that this proceeding is in its preliminary stage and the current uncertainty in the case, we are unable to reasonably predict an outcome or to estimate a range of reasonably possible loss.

Tax

Between 2000 and 2002, Alcoa Alumínio (Alumínio) sold approximately 2,000 metric tons of metal per month from its Poços de Caldas facility, located in the State of Minas Gerais (the “State”), to Alfio, a customer also located in the State. Sales in the State were exempted from value-added tax (VAT) requirements. Alfio subsequently sold metal to customers outside of the State, but did not pay the required VAT on those transactions. In July 2002, Alumínio received an assessment from State auditors on the theory that Alumínio should be jointly and severally liable with Alfio for the unpaid VAT. In June 2003, the administrative tribunal found Alumínio liable, and Alumínio filed a judicial case in the State in February 2004 contesting the finding. In May 2005, the Court of First Instance found Alumínio solely liable, and a panel of a State appeals court confirmed this finding in April 2006. Alumínio filed a special appeal to the Superior Tribunal of Justice (STJ) in Brasilia (the federal capital of Brazil) later in 2006. In 2011, the STJ (through one of its judges) reversed the judgment of the lower courts, finding that Alumínio should neither be solely nor jointly and severally liable with Alfio for the VAT, which ruling was then appealed by the State. In August 2012, the STJ agreed to have the case reheard before a five-judge panel. A decision from this panel is pending, but additional appeals are likely. At December 31, 2015, the assessment totaled $35 million (R$135 million), including penalties and interest. While we believe we have meritorious defenses, we are unable to reasonably predict an outcome.

Alumina Limited Litigation

On May 27, 2016, ParentCo filed a complaint in the Delaware Court of Chancery seeking a declaratory judgment on an expedited basis to forestall what the complaint alleges are continuing threats by Alumina Limited and certain related parties to attempt to interfere with the separation and distribution. Alumina Limited has claimed that it has certain consent and other rights under certain agreements governing Alcoa World Alumina and Chemicals (AWAC), a global joint venture between Alcoa Corporation and Alumina Limited, in connection with the separation and distribution. ParentCo believes Alumina Limited’s claims are without merit and is seeking a declaratory judgment that Alumina Limited and its related parties do not have such consent and other rights. On June 17, 2016, Alumina Limited filed its answer and counterclaims. Among other things, Alumina Limited asserts that it has rights of consent regarding the separation and distribution, that the separation and distribution triggers various first option rights, and that it is entitled to a proportionate share of offtake or marketing rights as a result of the separation and distribution. Trial date has been set for September 20, 2016.

 

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Other Contingencies

In addition to the matters discussed above, various other lawsuits, claims, and proceedings have been or may be instituted or asserted against ParentCo and/or Alcoa Corporation, including those pertaining to environmental, product liability, safety and health, and tax matters. While the amounts claimed in these other matters may be substantial, the ultimate liability cannot now be determined because of the considerable uncertainties that exist. Therefore, it is possible that our liquidity or results of operations in a particular period could be materially affected by one or more of these other matters. However, based on facts currently available, management believes that the disposition of these other matters that are pending or asserted will not have a material adverse effect, individually or in the aggregate, on the financial position of Alcoa Corporation.

 

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MANAGEMENT’S DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS OF FINANCIAL CONDITION AND RESULTS OF OPERATIONS

You should read the following Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations (“MD&A”) in conjunction with the audited Combined Financial Statements and corresponding notes and the Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Condensed Financial Statements and corresponding notes included elsewhere in this information statement. This MD&A contains forward-looking statements. The matters discussed in these forward-looking statements are subject to risk, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those projected or implied in the forward-looking statements. Please see “Risk Factors” and “Cautionary Statement Concerning Forward-Looking Statements” for a discussion of the uncertainties, risks and assumptions associated with these statements.

All amounts discussed are in millions of U.S. dollars, unless otherwise indicated.

Overview

The Separation

The Proposed Separation. On September 28, 2015, ParentCo announced that its Board of Directors approved a plan (the “separation”) to separate into two independent, publicly-traded companies: Alcoa Upstream Corporation (“Alcoa Corporation”), which will primarily comprise the historical bauxite mining, alumina refining, aluminum production and energy operations of ParentCo, as well as the rolling mill at the Warrick, Indiana, operations and ParentCo’s 25.1% stake in the Ma’aden Rolling Company in Saudi Arabia; and a value-add company, that will principally include the Global Rolled Products (other than the Warrick and Ma’aden rolling mills), Engineered Products and Solutions, and Transportation and Construction Solutions segments (collectively, the “Value-Add Businesses”) of ParentCo.

The separation will occur by means of a pro rata distribution by ParentCo of at least 80.1% of the outstanding shares of Alcoa Corporation. ParentCo, the existing publicly traded company, will continue to own the Value-Add Businesses, and will become the value-add company. In conjunction with the Separation, ParentCo will change its name to Arconic Inc. (“Arconic”) and Alcoa Upstream Corporation will change its name to Alcoa Corporation.

The separation transaction, which is expected to be completed in the second half of 2016, is subject to a number of conditions, including, but not limited to: final approval by ParentCo’s Board of Directors; receipt of a private letter ruling from the Internal Revenue Service regarding certain U.S. federal income tax matters relating to the transaction; receipt of an opinion of legal counsel regarding the qualification of the distribution, together with certain related transactions, as a transaction that is generally tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes; and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) declaring effective the registration statement of which this information statement forms a part. Upon completion of the separation, ParentCo shareholders will own at least 80.1% of the outstanding shares of Alcoa Corporation, and Alcoa Corporation will be a separate company from Arconic. Arconic will retain no more than 19.9% of the outstanding shares of common stock of Alcoa Corporation following the distribution.

Alcoa Corporation and Arconic will enter into an agreement (the “Separation Agreement”) that will identify the assets to be transferred, the liabilities to be assumed and the contracts to be transferred to each of Alcoa Corporation and Aronic as part of the separation of ParentCo into two companies, and will provide for when and how these transfers and assumptions will occur.

ParentCo may, at any time and for any reason until the proposed transaction is complete, abandon the separation plan or modify its terms.

For purposes of the following sections of the MD&A, we use the terms “Alcoa Corporation,” “we,” “us,” and “our,” when referring to periods prior to the distribution, to refer to the Alcoa Corporation Business of ParentCo.

 

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Our Business

Alcoa Corporation is the world leader in the production and management of primary aluminum and alumina combined, through its active participation in all major aspects of the industry: technology, mining, refining, smelting, and recycling. Aluminum is a commodity that is traded on the London Metal Exchange (LME) and priced daily. The price of aluminum influences the operating results of Alcoa Corporation.

Alcoa Corporation is a global company operating in ten countries. Based upon the country where the point of sale occurred, the United States and Europe generated 48% and 26%, respectively, of Alcoa Corporation’s sales in 2015. In addition, Alcoa Corporation has investments and operating activities in, among others, Australia, Canada, Brazil, Guinea, and Saudi Arabia. Governmental policies, laws and regulations, and other economic factors, including inflation and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates, affect the results of operations in these countries.

Results of Operations

Earnings Summary

Net loss attributable to Alcoa Corporation for 2015 was $863 compared with Net loss attributable to Alcoa Corporation of $256, in 2014. The increased loss of $607 was primarily due to a lower average realized price for both aluminum and alumina, a charge for legal matters in Italy, discrete income tax charge for valuation allowances on certain deferred tax assets and nondeductible items, lower energy sales, and higher costs. These negative impacts were partially offset by net favorable foreign currency movements, net productivity improvements, and lower charges and expenses related to a number of portfolio actions (such as capacity reductions and divestitures).

Net loss attributable to Alcoa Corporation for 2014 was $256, compared with a Net loss of $2,909, in 2013. The improvement in results of $2,653 was primarily due to the absence of an impairment of goodwill and charges for the resolution of a legal matter. Other significant changes in results included the following: higher energy sales, a higher average realized price for primary aluminum, net productivity improvements, and net favorable foreign currency movements. These other changes were mostly offset by higher charges related to a number of portfolio actions (such as capacity reductions and divestitures), and higher overall input costs.

Sales— Sales for 2015 were $11,199 compared with sales of $13,147 in 2014, a reduction of $1,948, or 14.8%. The decrease was primarily due to the absence of sales related to capacity that was closed, sold or curtailed (see Primary Metals in Segment Information below), a lower average realized price for aluminum and alumina, and lower energy sales (as a result of lower pricing and unfavorable foreign currency movements). These negative impacts were partially offset by higher volumes of alumina and rolled products.

Sales for 2014 were $13,147 compared with sales of $12,573 in 2013, an improvement of $574, or 4.6%. The increase was mainly the result of higher volumes of alumina, higher energy sales resulting from excess power due to curtailed smelter capacity, and a higher average realized price for primary aluminum. These positive impacts were partially offset by lower primary aluminum volumes, including those related to curtailed and shutdown smelter capacity.

Cost of Goods Sold— COGS as a percentage of Sales was 80.7% in 2015 compared with 80.2% in 2014. The percentage was negatively impacted by a lower average realized price for both aluminum and alumina, lower energy sales, higher inventory write-downs related to the decisions to permanently shut down and/or curtail capacity (difference of $35 – see Restructuring and Other Charges below), and higher costs. These negative impacts were mostly offset by net favorable foreign currency movements due to a stronger U.S. dollar, net productivity improvements, a favorable last in, first out (LIFO) adjustment (difference of $103) due to lower prices for aluminum and alumina, and the absence of costs related to a new labor agreement that covers employees at seven locations in the United States (see below).

 

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COGS as a percentage of Sales was 80.2% in 2014 compared with 87.8% in 2013. The percentage was positively impacted by net productivity improvements across all segments, both the previously mentioned higher energy sales and higher average realized price for primary aluminum, net favorable foreign currency movements due to a stronger U.S. dollar, lower costs for caustic and carbon, and the absence of costs related to a planned maintenance outage in 2013 at a power plant in Australia. These positive impacts were partially offset by higher costs for bauxite, energy, and labor; higher inventory write-downs related to the decisions to permanently shut down and/or curtail capacity (difference of $47 – see Restructuring and Other Charges below); less favorable LIFO adjustment (difference of $15); and costs related to a new labor agreement that covers employees at seven locations in the United States (see below).

On June 6, 2014, the United Steelworkers ratified a new five-year labor agreement covering approximately 6,100 employees at 10 U.S. locations of ParentCo (of which seven are part of Alcoa Corporation); the previous labor agreement expired on May 15, 2014. In 2014, as a result of the preparation for and ratification of the new agreement, Alcoa Corporation recognized $7 in COGS for, among other items, business contingency costs and a one-time signing bonus for employees.

Selling, General Administrative, and Other Expenses— SG&A expenses were $353, or 3.2% of Sales, in 2015 compared with $383, or 2.9% of Sales, in 2014. The decline of $30 was principally the result of favorable foreign currency movements due to a stronger U.S. dollar and the absence of SG&A ($15) related to closed and sold locations, partially offset by expenses for professional and consulting services related to the planned separation discussed above ($12).

SG&A expenses were $383, or 2.9% of Sales, in 2014 compared with $406, or 3.2% of Sales, in 2013. The decline of $23 was attributable to favorable foreign currency movements and decreases in various expenses, including legal and consulting fees and contract services, partially offset by higher stock-based compensation expense ($6).

Research and Development Expenses— R&D expenses were $69 in 2015 compared with $95 in 2014 and $86 in 2013. The decrease in 2015 as compared to 2014 primarily resulted from lower spending associated with inert anode and carbothermic technology for the Primary Metals segment. The increase in 2014 as compared to 2013 was primarily caused by additional spending related to inert anode and carbothermic technology for the Primary Metals segment.

Provision for Depreciation, Depletion, and Amortization — The provision for DD&A was $780 in 2015 compared with $954 in 2014. The decrease of $174, or 18.2%, was mostly due to favorable foreign currency movements due to a stronger U.S. dollar, particularly against the Australian dollar and Brazilian real, and the absence of DD&A ($55) related to the divestiture and/or permanent closure of five smelters, one refinery, and one rod mill (see Alumina and Primary Metals in Segment Information below), all of which occurred from March 2014 through June 2015.

The provision for DD&A was $954 in 2014 compared with $1,026 in 2013. The decrease of $72, or 7.0%, was principally the result of favorable foreign currency movements due to a stronger U.S. dollar, particularly against the Australian dollar and Brazilian real, and a reduction in expense ($20) related to the permanent shutdown of smelter capacity in Australia, Canada, the United States, and Italy that occurred at different points during both 2013 and 2014 (see Primary Metals in Segment Information below).

Impairment of Goodwill— In 2013, Alcoa Corporation recognized an impairment of goodwill in the amount of $1,731 ($1,719 after noncontrolling interest) related to the annual impairment review of the Primary Metals reporting unit (see Goodwill in Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates below).

 

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Restructuring and Other Charges —Restructuring and other charges for each year in the three-year period ended December 31, 2015 were comprised of the following:

 

     2015      2014      2013  

Asset impairments

   $ 311       $ 328       $ 100   

Layoff costs

     199         162         152   

Legal matters in Italy

     201         —           —     

Net loss on divestitures of businesses

     25         214         —     

Resolution of a legal matter

     —           —           391   

Other*

     254         181         73   

Reversals of previously recorded layoff and other exit costs

     (7      (22      (4
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Restructuring and other charges

   $ 983       $ 863       $ 712   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

* Includes $32, $23, and $14 in 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively, related to the allocation of restructuring charges to Alcoa Corporation based on segment revenue.

Layoff costs were recorded based on approved detailed action plans submitted by the operating locations that specified positions to be eliminated, benefits to be paid under existing severance plans, union contracts or statutory requirements, and the expected timetable for completion of the plans.

2015 Actions. In 2015, Alcoa Corporation recorded Restructuring and other charges of $983, which were comprised of the following components: $418 for exit costs related to decisions to permanently shut down and demolish three smelters and a power station (see below); $238 for the curtailment of two refineries and two smelters (see below); $201 related to legal matters in Italy (see Note N to the Combined Financial Statements); a $24 net loss primarily related to post-closing adjustments associated with two December 2014 divestitures (see Note F to the Combined Financial Statements); $45 for layoff costs, including the separation of approximately 465 employees; $33 for asset impairments related to prior capitalized costs for an expansion project at a refinery in Australia that is no longer being pursued; a net credit of $1 for other miscellaneous items; $7 for the reversal of a number of small layoff reserves related to prior periods; and $32 related to Corporate restructuring allocated to Alcoa Corporation.

During 2015, management initiated various alumina refining and aluminum smelting capacity curtailments and/or closures. The curtailments were composed of the remaining capacity at all of the following: the São Luís smelter in Brazil (74 kmt-per-year); the Suriname refinery (1,330 kmt-per-year); the Point Comfort, TX refinery (2,010 kmt-per-year); and the Wenatchee, WA smelter (143 kmt-per-year). All of the curtailments were completed in 2015 except for 1,635 kmt-per-year at the Point Comfort refinery, which is expected to be completed by the end of June 2016. The permanent closures were composed of the capacity at the Warrick, IN smelter (269 kmt-per-year) (includes the closure of a related coal mine) and the infrastructure of the Massena East, NY smelter (potlines were previously shut down in both 2013 and 2014 – see 2013 Actions and 2014 Actions below), as the modernization of this smelter is no longer being pursued. The shutdown of the Warrick smelter is expected to be completed by the end of March 2016.

The decisions on the above actions were part of a separate 12-month review in refining (2,800 kmt-per-year) and smelting (500 kmt-per-year) capacity initiated by management in March 2015 for possible curtailment (partial or full), permanent closure or divestiture. While many factors contributed to each decision, in general, these actions were initiated to maintain competitiveness amid prevailing market conditions for both alumina and aluminum. Demolition and remediation activities related to the Warrick smelter and the Massena East location will begin in 2016 and are expected to be completed by the end of 2020.

Separate from the actions initiated under the reviews described above, in mid-2015, management approved the permanent shutdown and demolition of the Poços de Caldas smelter (capacity of 96 kmt-per-year) in Brazil and the Anglesea power station (includes the closure of a related coal mine) in Australia. The entire capacity at

 

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Poços de Caldas had been temporarily idled since May 2014 and the Anglesea power station was shut down at the end of August 2015. Demolition and remediation activities related to the Poços de Caldas smelter and the Anglesea power station began in late 2015 and are expected to be completed by the end of 2026 and 2020, respectively.

The decision on the Poços de Caldas smelter was due to management’s conclusion that the smelter was no longer competitive as a result of challenging global market conditions for primary aluminum, which led to the initial curtailment, that have not dissipated and higher costs. For the Anglesea power station, the decision was made because a sale process did not result in a sale and there would have been imminent operating costs and financial constraints related to this site in the remainder of 2015 and beyond, including significant costs to source coal from available resources, necessary maintenance costs, and a depressed outlook for forward electricity prices. The Anglesea power station previously supplied approximately 40 percent of the power needs for the Point Henry smelter, which was closed in August 2014 (see 2014 Actions below).

In 2015, costs related to the shutdown and curtailment actions included asset impairments of $226, representing the write-off of the remaining book value of all related properties, plants, and equipment; $154 for the layoff of approximately 3,100 employees (1,800 in the Primary Metals segment and 1,300 in the Alumina segment), including $30 in pension costs (see Note W to the Combined Financial Statements); accelerated depreciation of $85 related to certain facilities as they continued to operate during 2015; and $222 in other exit costs. Additionally in 2015, remaining inventories, mostly operating supplies and raw materials, were written down to their net realizable value, resulting in a charge of $90, which was recorded in Cost of goods sold on the accompanying Statement of Combined Operations. The other exit costs of $222 represent $72 in asset retirement obligations and $85 in environmental remediation, both of which were triggered by the decisions to permanently shut down and demolish the aforementioned structures in the United States, Brazil, and Australia (includes the rehabilitation of a related coal mine in each of Australia and the United States), and $65 in supplier and customer contract-related costs.

As of December 31, 2015, approximately 740 of the 3,600 employees were separated. The remaining separations for 2015 restructuring programs are expected to be completed by the end of 2016. In 2015, cash payments of $26 were made against layoff reserves related to 2015 restructuring programs.

2014 Actions. In 2014, Alcoa Corporation recorded Restructuring and other charges of $863, which were comprised of the following components: $526 for exit costs related to decisions to permanently shut down and demolish three smelters (see below); a $216 net loss for the divestitures of three operations (see Note F to the Combined Financial Statements); $61 for the temporary curtailment of two smelters and a related production slowdown at one refinery (see below); $33 for asset impairments related to prior capitalized costs for a modernization project at a smelter in Canada that is no longer being pursued; $9 for layoff costs, including the separation of approximately 60 employees; a net charge of $4 for an environmental charge at a previously shut down refinery; $9 primarily for the reversal of a number of layoff reserves related to prior periods; and $23 related to Corporate restructuring allocated to Alcoa Corporation.

In early 2014, management approved the permanent shutdown and demolition of the remaining capacity (84 kmt-per-year) at the Massena East, NY smelter and the full capacity (190 kmt-per-year) at the Point Henry smelter in Australia. The capacity at Massena East was fully shut down by the end of March 2014 and the Point Henry smelter was fully shut down in August 2014. Demolition and remediation activities related to both the Massena East and Point Henry smelters began in late 2014 and are expected to be completed by the end of 2020 and 2018, respectively.

The decisions on the Massena East and Point Henry smelters were part of a 15-month review of 460 kmt of smelting capacity initiated by management in May 2013 (see 2013 Actions below) for possible curtailment. Through this review, management determined that the remaining capacity of the Massena East smelter was no longer competitive and the Point Henry smelter had no prospect of becoming financially viable. Management

 

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also initiated the temporary curtailment of the remaining capacity (62 kmt-per-year) at the Poços de Caldas smelter and additional capacity (85 kmt-per-year) at the São Luís smelter, both in Brazil. These curtailments were completed by the end of May 2014. As a result of these curtailments, 200 kmt-per-year of production at the Poços de Caldas refinery was reduced by the end of June 2014.

Additionally, in August 2014, management approved the permanent shutdown and demolition of the capacity (150 kmt-per-year) at the Portovesme smelter in Italy, which had been idle since November 2012. This decision was made because the fundamental reasons that made the Portovesme smelter uncompetitive remained unchanged, including the lack of a viable long-term power solution. Demolition and remediation activities related to the Portovesme smelter will begin in 2016 and are expected to be completed by the end of 2020 (delayed due to discussions with the Italian government and other stakeholders).

In 2014, costs related to the shutdown and curtailment actions included $149 for the layoff of approximately 1,290 employees, including $24 in pension costs (see Note W to the Combined Financial Statements); accelerated depreciation of $146 related to the Point Henry smelter in Australia as they continued to operate during 2014; asset impairments of $150 representing the write-off of the remaining book value of all related properties, plants, and equipment; and $152 in other exit costs. Additionally in 2014, remaining inventories, mostly operating supplies and raw materials, were written down to their net realizable value, resulting in a charge of $55, which was recorded in Cost of goods sold on the accompanying Statement of Combined Operations. The other exit costs of $152 represent $87 in asset retirement obligations and $24 in environmental remediation, both of which were triggered by the decisions to permanently shut down and demolish the aforementioned structures in Australia, Italy, and the United States, and $41 in other related costs, including supplier and customer contract-related costs.

As of December 31, 2015, the separations associated with 2014 restructuring programs were essentially complete. In 2015 and 2014, cash payments of $34 and $87, respectively, were made against layoff reserves related to 2014 restructuring programs.

2013 Actions. In 2013, Alcoa Corporation recorded Restructuring and other charges of $712, which were comprised of the following components: $391 related to the resolution of a legal matter (see Government Investigations under Litigation in Note N to the Combined Financial Statements); $244 for exit costs related to the permanent shutdown and demolition of certain structures at three smelter locations (see below); $38 for layoff costs, including the separation of approximately 370 employees, of which 280 relates to a global overhead reduction program; $23 for asset impairments related to the write-off of capitalized costs for projects no longer being pursued due to the market environment; a net charge of $2 for other miscellaneous items; and $14 related to Corporate restructuring allocated to Alcoa Corporation.

In May 2013, management approved the permanent shutdown and demolition of two potlines (capacity of 105 kmt-per-year) that utilize Soderberg technology at the Baie Comeau smelter in Québec, Canada (remaining capacity of 280 kmt-per-year composed of two prebake potlines) and the full capacity (44 kmt-per-year) at the Fusina smelter in Italy. Additionally, in August 2013, management approved the permanent shutdown and demolition of one potline (capacity of 41 kmt-per-year) that utilizes Soderberg technology at the Massena East, NY smelter (remaining capacity of 84 kmt-per-year composed of two Soderberg potlines). The aforementioned Soderberg lines at Baie Comeau and Massena East were fully shut down by the end of September 2013 while the Fusina smelter was previously temporarily idled in 2010. Demolition and remediation activities related to all three facilities began in late 2013 and are expected to be completed by the end of 2016 for Massena East and by the end of 2017 for both Baie Comeau and Fusina.

The decisions on the Soderberg lines for Baie Comeau and Massena East were part of a 15-month review of 460 kmt of smelting capacity initiated by management in May 2013 for possible curtailment, while the decision on the Fusina smelter was in addition to the capacity being reviewed. Factors leading to all three decisions were in general focused on achieving sustained competitiveness and included, among others: lack of an economically viable, long-term power solution (Italy); changed market fundamentals; other existing idle capacity; and restart costs.

 

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In 2013, exit costs related to the shutdown actions included $113 for the layoff of approximately 550 employees (Primary Metals segment), including $78 in pension costs (see Note W to the Combined Financial Statements); accelerated depreciation of $58 (Baie Comeau) and asset impairments of $19 (Fusina and Massena East) representing the write-off of the remaining book value of all related properties, plants, and equipment; and $54 in other exit costs. Additionally in 2013, remaining inventories, mostly operating supplies and raw materials, were written down to their net realizable value resulting in a charge of $8, which was recorded in Cost of goods sold on the accompanying Statement of Combined Operations. The other exit costs of $54 represent $47 in asset retirement obligations and $5 in environmental remediation, both of which were triggered by the decisions to permanently shut down and demolish these structures, and $2 in other related costs.

As of December 31, 2015, the separations associated with 2013 restructuring programs were essentially complete. In 2015, 2014, and 2013, cash payments of $6, $24, and $23, respectively, were made against layoff reserves related to 2013 restructuring programs.

Alcoa Corporation does not include Restructuring and other charges in the results of its reportable segments. The pretax impact of allocating such charges to segment results would have been as follows:

 

     2015      2014      2013  

Bauxite

   $ 16       $ —         $ —     

Alumina

     212         283         10   

Aluminum

     610         559         296   

Cast Products

     2         (2      —     

Energy

     84         —           —     

Rolled Products

     9         —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Segment total

     933         840         306   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Corporate

     50         23         406   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total restructuring and other charges

   $ 983       $ 863       $ 712   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Interest Expense— Interest expense was $270 in 2015 compared with $309 in 2014. The decrease of $39, or 12.6%, was largely due to a lower allocation to Alcoa Corporation of ParentCo’s interest expense, which is primarily a function of the lower ratio in 2015 (as compared to 2014) of capital invested in Alcoa Corporation to the total capital invested by ParentCo in both Alcoa Corporation and Arconic, partially offset by higher interest expense at ParentCo subject to allocation.

Interest expense was $309 in 2014 compared with $305 in 2013. The increase of $4, or 1.3%, was primarily driven by a higher allocation to Alcoa Corporation of ParentCo’s interest expense, due mainly to higher interest expense at ParentCo subject to allocation.

Other Expenses (Income), net— Other expenses, net was $42 in 2015 compared with $58 in 2014. The decrease of $16 was mainly the result of net favorable foreign currency movements ($23) and lower equity losses ($5), partially offset by an unfavorable change in mark-to-market derivative contracts ($13).

Other expenses, net was $58 in 2014 compared with $14 in 2013. The change of $44 was mostly due to an unfavorable change in mark-to-market derivative aluminum contracts ($49) and a higher equity loss related to Alcoa Corporation’s share of the joint venture in Saudi Arabia due to start-up costs of the entire complex, including restart costs for one of the smelter potlines that was previously shut down due to a period of instability. These items were partially offset by a gain on the sale of a mining interest in Suriname ($28).

Income Taxes — Alcoa Corporation’s effective tax rate was 119% (provision on a loss) in 2015 compared with the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35%. The effective tax rate differs from the U.S. federal statutory rate mainly due to U.S. losses and tax credits with no tax benefit realizable in Alcoa Corporation, a $141 discrete

 

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income tax charge ($107 after noncontrolling interest) for valuation allowances on certain deferred tax assets in Iceland and Suriname (see Income Taxes in Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates below) and a $201 charge for legal matters in Italy (see Restructuring and Other Charges above) that are nondeductible for income tax purposes, and restructuring charges related to the curtailment of a refinery in Suriname (see Restructuring and Other Charges above), a portion for which no tax benefit was recognized.

Alcoa Corporation’s effective tax rate was 451% (provision on a loss) in 2014 compared with the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35%. The effective tax rate differs from the U.S. federal statutory rate mainly due to U.S. losses and tax credits with no tax benefit realizable in Alcoa Corporation, restructuring charges related to operations in Italy (no tax benefit) and Australia (benefit at a lower tax rate) (see Restructuring and Other Charges above), a $52 ($31 after noncontrolling interest) discrete income tax charge related to a tax rate change in Brazil (see below), and a $27 ($16 after noncontrolling interest) discrete income tax charge for the remeasurement of certain deferred tax assets of a subsidiary in Spain due to a November 2014 enacted tax rate change (from 30% in 2014 to 28% in 2015, and from 28% to 25% in 2016). These items were somewhat offset by foreign income taxed in lower-rate jurisdictions.

In December 2011, one of Alcoa Corporation’s subsidiaries in Brazil applied for a tax holiday related to its expanded mining and refining operations. During 2013, the application was amended and re-filed and, separately, a similar application was filed for another one of ParentCo’s subsidiaries in Brazil that has significant operations of Alcoa Corporation. The deadline for the Brazilian government to deny the application was July 11, 2014. Since Alcoa Corporation did not receive notice that its applications were denied, the tax holiday took effect automatically on July 12, 2014. As a result, the tax rate for these entities decreased significantly (from 34% to 15.25%), resulting in future cash tax savings over the 10-year holiday period (retroactively effective as of January 1, 2013). Additionally, a portion of the Alcoa Corporation subsidiary’s net deferred tax asset that reverses within the holiday period was remeasured at the new tax rate (the net deferred tax asset of the other entity was not remeasured since it could still be utilized against the subsidiary’s future earnings not subject to the tax holiday). This remeasurement resulted in a decrease to that entity’s net deferred tax asset and a noncash charge to earnings in Alcoa Corporation’s combined statement of operations of $52 ($31 after noncontrolling interest).

Alcoa Corporation’s effective tax rate was 4% in 2013 (provision on a loss) compared with the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35%. The effective tax rate differs from the U.S. federal statutory rate primarily due to a $1,731 impairment of goodwill (see Impairment of Goodwill above), U.S. losses and tax credits with no tax benefit realizable in Alcoa Corporation and a $209 charge for a legal matter (see Restructuring and Other Charges above) that are nondeductible for income tax purposes, a $128 discrete income tax charge for valuation allowances on certain deferred tax assets in Spain (see Income Taxes in Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates below), restructuring charges related to operations in Canada (benefit at a lower tax rate) and Italy (no tax benefit) (see Restructuring and Other Charges above).

Management anticipates that the effective tax rate in 2016 will be approximately 60% (provision on a loss). However, changes in the current economic environment, tax legislation or rate changes, currency fluctuations, ability to realize deferred tax assets, and the results of operations in certain taxing jurisdictions may cause this estimated rate to fluctuate.

Noncontrolling Interests— Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests was $124 in 2015 compared with Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests of $91 in 2014 and Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests of $39 in 2013. These amounts are related to Alumina Limited’s 40% ownership interest in AWAC. In 2015, AWAC generated income compared to a loss in both 2014 and 2013.

In 2015, the change in AWAC’s results was principally due to improved operating results, the absence of restructuring and other charges related to both the permanent shutdown of the Point Henry smelter in Australia (see Restructuring and Other Charges above) and the divestiture of an ownership interest in a mining and refining

 

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joint venture in Jamaica (see Alumina in Segment Information below), and the absence of a combined $79 ($32 was noncontrolling interest’s share) discrete income tax charge related to a respective tax rate change in both Brazil and Spain (see Income Taxes above). These positive impacts were somewhat offset by restructuring charges related to the curtailment of both the refinery in Suriname and in Point Comfort, TX and the permanent closure of the Anglesea power station and coal mine (see Restructuring and Other Charges above), an $85 ($34 was noncontrolling interest’s share) discrete income tax charge for a valuation allowance on certain deferred tax assets (see Income Taxes above), and the absence of a $28 gain ($11 was noncontrolling interest’s share) on the sale of a mining interest in Suriname. The improvement in AWAC’s operating results was largely attributable to net favorable foreign currency movements, net productivity improvements, and lower input costs, slightly offset by a lower average realized price (see Alumina in Segment Information below).

In 2014, AWAC generated a smaller loss compared to 2013 mainly driven by the absence of a $384 charge for a legal matter (see below), improved operating results, and a $28 gain ($11 was noncontrolling interest’s share) on the sale of a mining interest in Suriname. These positive impacts were mostly offset by restructuring and other charges associated with both the decision to permanently shut down the Point Henry smelter in Australia (see Restructuring and Other Charges above) and the divestiture of an ownership interest in a mining and refining joint venture in Jamaica (see Alumina in Segment Information below) and a combined $79 ($32 was noncontrolling interest’s share) discrete income tax charge related to a tax rate change in both Brazil and Spain (see Income Taxes above). The improvement in AWAC’s operating results was principally due to net favorable foreign currency movements and net productivity improvements, partially offset by an increase in input costs. Even though AWAC generated an overall loss in both 2014 and 2013, the noncontrolling interest’s share resulted in income in 2013 due to the manner in which the charges and costs related to a legal matter were allocated, as discussed below.

The noncontrolling interest’s share of AWAC’s charge for a legal matter in 2013 and 2012 was $58 (related to the aforementioned $384) and $34 (an $85 charge related to the civil portion of the same legal matter), respectively. In 2012, the $34 was based on the 40% ownership interest of Alumina Limited, while, in 2013, the $58 was based on 15%. The application of a different percentage was due to the criteria in a 2012 allocation agreement between ParentCo and Alumina Limited related to this legal matter being met. Additionally, the $34 charge, as well as costs related to this legal matter, was retroactively adjusted to reflect the terms of the allocation agreement, resulting in a credit to Noncontrolling interests of $41 in 2013. In summary, Noncontrolling interests included a charge of $17 and $34 related to this legal matter in 2013 and 2012, respectively.

Segment Information

Alcoa Corporation is primarily a producer of bauxite, alumina, aluminum ingot, and aluminum sheet. Alcoa Corporation’s segments are organized by product on a worldwide basis. Segment performance under Alcoa Corporation’s management reporting system is evaluated based on a number of factors; however, the primary measure of performance is the after-tax operating income (ATOI) of each segment. Certain items such as the impact of LIFO inventory accounting; metal price lag; interest expense; non-controlling interests; corporate expense (primarily comprising general administrative and selling expenses of operating the corporate headquarters and other global administrative facilities, along with depreciation and amortization on corporate-owned assets); restructuring and other charges; intersegment profit elimination; the impact of discrete tax items, any deferred tax valuation allowance adjustments and other differences between tax rates applicable to the segments and the combined effective tax rate; and other non-operating items such as foreign currency transaction gains/losses and interest income are excluded from segment ATOI.

Effective January 1, 2015, Alcoa Corporation redefined its operating segments concurrent with an internal reorganization for certain of its businesses. Following this reorganization, Alcoa Corporation’s operations consist of six segments: Bauxite, Alumina, Aluminum, Cast Products, Energy and Rolled Products. Under the applicable reporting guidance, when a Company changes its organizational structure, it should generally prepare its segment information based on the new segments and provide comparative information for related periods. However, in

 

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certain instances, changes to the structure of an internal organization could change the composition of its reportable segments and it may not be practical to retrospectively revise prior periods. In connection with the January 1, 2015 reorganization, Alcoa Corporation fundamentally altered the commercial nature of how certain internal businesses transact with each other, moving from a cost-based transfer pricing model to one based on estimated market pricing. As a result, certain operations (such as bauxite mining, aluminum smelting and casting) that had previously been measured and evaluated primarily based on costs incurred were transformed into separate businesses with full profit and loss information. In addition, this reorganization involved converting regional-based management responsibility to global responsibility for each business, which had a further impact on overall cost structures of the segments.

As a result of the significant changes associated with the reorganization (including substantial information system modifications), which were implemented on a prospective basis only, Alcoa Corporation does not have all of the information that would be necessary to present certain segment data, specifically ATOI, income taxes and total assets, for periods prior to 2015. This information is not available to Alcoa Corporation management for its own internal use, and it is impracticable to obtain or generate this information, as underlying commercial transactions between the segments, which are necessary to determine these income-based and asset-based segment measures, did not take place prior to 2015.

The following discussion includes amounts for 2015 related to Alcoa Corporation’s current six segments. In addition, comparative information for 2015, 2014 and 2013 is provided on a supplemental basis for the segments that were in effect for periods prior to 2015: Alumina, Primary Metals and Rolled Products.

ATOI for all segments under the current segment reporting totaled $1,010 in 2015. The following information provides shipments (where appropriate), sales, and ATOI data for each segment, as well as certain production, realized price, and average cost data, for the period ended December 31, 2015. See Note Q to the Consolidated Financial Statements of this information statement for additional information.

Bauxite

 

     2015  

Bauxite production (bone dry metric tons, or bdmt), in millions

     45.3   

Alcoa Corporation’s average cost per bdmt of bauxite*

   $ 19   

Third-party sales

   $ 71   

Intersegment sales

     1,160   
  

 

 

 

Total sales

   $ 1,231   
  

 

 

 

ATOI

   $ 258   
  

 

 

 

 

* Includes all production-related costs, including conversion costs, such as labor, materials, and utilities; depreciation, depletion, and amortization; and plant administrative expenses.

During 2015, mines operated by Alcoa Corporation (owned by Alcoa Corporation and AWAC) produced 38.3 million bdmt and separately mines operated by third parties (with Alcoa Corporation and AWAC equity interests) produced 7.0 million bdmt on a proportional equity basis for a total bauxite production of 45.3 million bdmt.

Based on the terms of its bauxite supply contracts, AWAC bauxite purchases from Mineração Rio do Norte S.A. (MRN) and Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinée (CBG) differ from its proportional equity in those mines. Therefore during 2015, AWAC had access to 47.8 million bdmt of production from its portfolio of mines.

During 2015, AWAC sold 1.5 million bdmt of bauxite to third parties and purchased 0.2 million bdmt from third parties. The bauxite delivered to Alcoa Corporation and AWAC refineries amounted to 46.8 million bdmt during 2015.

 

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Alcoa Corporation is growing its third-party bauxite sales business. During the third quarter of 2015, Alcoa Corporation received permission from the Government of Western Australia to export trial shipments from its Western Australia mines.

In 2016, management will continue to focus on expanding its third-party bauxite business while also leveraging the strategic advantage of it close proximity to its owned refinery operations.

Alumina

 

     2015  

Alumina production (kmt)

     15,720   

Third-party alumina shipments (kmt)

     10,755   

Alcoa Corporation’s average realized price per metric ton of alumina

   $ 311   

Alcoa Corporation’s average cost per metric ton of alumina*

   $ 266   

Third-party sales

   $ 3,343   

Intersegment sales

     1,687   
  

 

 

 

Total sales

   $ 5,030   
  

 

 

 

ATOI

   $ 476   
  

 

 

 

 

* Includes all production-related costs, including raw materials consumed; conversion costs, such as labor, materials, and utilities; depreciation, depletion, and amortization; and plant administrative expenses.

In March 2015, Alcoa Corporation initiated a 12-month review of 2,800,000 mtpy in refining capacity for possible curtailment (partial or full), permanent closure or divestiture. This review is part of Alcoa Corporation’s target to lower its refining operations on the global alumina cost curve to the 21st percentile (currently 23rd) by the end of 2016. As part of this review, in March 2015, Alcoa Corporation decided to curtail 443,000 mtpy (one digester) of capacity at the Suralco refinery; this action was completed by the end of April 2015.

Additionally, in September, Alcoa Corporation decided to curtail the remaining capacity (887,000 mtpy—two digesters) at Suralco; Alcoa Corporation completed it by the end of November 2015 (877,000 mtpy of capacity at Suralco had previously been curtailed). Alcoa Corporation is currently in discussions with the Suriname government to determine the best long-term solution for Suralco due to limited bauxite reserves and the absence of a long-term energy alternative.

During 2015, Alcoa Corporation undertook curtailment of the remaining 2,010,000 mtpy of capacity at the Point Comfort, Texas refinery (295,000 mtpy had previously been curtailed). This action is expected to be completed by the end of June 2016 (375,000 mtpy was completed by the end of December 2015).

In 2016, alumina production will be approximately 2,500 kmt lower, mostly due to the curtailment of the Point Comfort and Suralco refineries. Also, the continued shift towards alumina index and spot pricing is expected to average 85% of third-party smelter-grade alumina shipments. Additionally, net productivity improvements are anticipated.

Aluminum

 

     2015  

Aluminum production (kmt)

     2,811   

Alcoa Corporation’s average cost per metric ton of aluminum*

   $ 1,828   

Third-party sales

   $ 14   

Intersegment sales

     5,092   
  

 

 

 

Total sales

   $ 5,106   
  

 

 

 

ATOI

   $ 1   
  

 

 

 

 

* Includes all production-related costs, including raw materials consumed; conversion costs, such as labor, materials, and utilities; depreciation, depletion, and amortization; and plant administrative expenses.

 

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In March 2015, Alcoa Corporation initiated a 12-month review of 500,000 mtpy of smelting capacity for possible curtailment (partial or full), permanent closure or divestiture. This review is part of Alcoa Corporation’s target to lower its smelting operations on the global aluminum cost curve to the 38th percentile (currently 43rd) by 2016. As part of this review, in March 2015, Alcoa Corporation decided to curtail the remaining capacity (74,000 mtpy) at the Alumar smelter; this action was completed in April 2015.

Separate from the smelting capacity review described above, in June 2015, Alcoa Corporation decided to permanently close the Poços de Caldas smelter (96,000 mtpy) in Brazil effective immediately. The Poços de Caldas smelter had been temporarily idle since May 2014 due to challenging global market conditions for primary aluminum and higher operating costs, which made the smelter uncompetitive. The decision to permanently close the Poços de Caldas smelter was based on the fact that these underlying conditions had not improved.

In November 2015, Alcoa Corporation announced that it would curtail 503,000 mtpy of aluminum smelting capacity amid prevailing market conditions by idling capacity at the Massena West (130,000 mtpy), Intalco (230,000 mtpy) and Wenatchee (143,000 mtpy) smelters. The curtailment of the remaining capacity at Wenatchee was completed by the end of December 2015. Later in November 2015, Alcoa Corporation announced that it had entered into a three-and-a-half year agreement with New York State to increase the competitiveness of the Massena West smelter. As a result, the Massena West smelter will continue to operate.

In January 2016, Alcoa Corporation announced it would delay the curtailment (230,000 mtpy) of its Intalco smelter in Ferndale, Washington until the end of the second quarter of 2016. Recent decreases in energy and raw material costs had made it more cost effective in the near term to keep the smelter operating. In May 2016, Alcoa Corporation announced that it had entered into a one-and-a-half year agreement with the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) that will help improve the competitiveness of the Intalco smelter. As a result, the smelter will not be curtailed at the end of the second quarter of 2016 as previously announced.

In January 2016, Alcoa Corporation announced that it will permanently close its 269,000 mtpy Warrick Operations smelter in Evansville, Indiana by the end of the first quarter of 2016. The rolling mill and power plant at Warrick Operations will continue to operate.

In 2016, aluminum production and third party sales in the Aluminum segment will be lower reflecting the 2015 curtailment and closure actions.

Cast Products

 

     2015  

Third-party aluminum shipments (kmt)

     2,957   

Alcoa Corporation’s average third party realized price per metric ton of aluminum*

   $ 2,092   

Alcoa Corporation’s average cost per metric ton of aluminum**

   $ 2,019   

Third-party sales

   $ 6,186   

Intersegment sales

     46   
  

 

 

 

Total sales

   $ 6,232   
  

 

 

 

ATOI

   $ 110   
  

 

 

 

 

* Average realized price per metric ton of aluminum includes three elements: a) the underlying base metal component, based on quoted prices from the LME; b) the regional premium, which represents the incremental price over the base LME component that is associated with the physical delivery of metal to a particular region (for example the Midwest premium for metal sold in the United States); and c) the product premium, which represents the incremental price for receiving physical metal in a particular shape (such as billet, slab, rod, etc.) or alloy.

 

** Includes all production-related costs, including raw materials consumed; conversion costs, such as labor, materials, and utilities; depreciation, depletion, and amortization; and plant administrative expenses.

 

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In 2015, casting production was impacted by smelter curtailments (see Aluminum above). The casthouses associated with the 2015 smelter curtailments were also curtailed with the exception of the Massena West casthouse, which will continue to operate.

In 2016, casting production and third party sales will be lower due to the curtailment of the Wenatchee smelter (see Aluminum above) and lower product premiums and mix.

Energy

 

     2015  

Third-party sales (GWh)

     6,604   

Third-party sales

   $ 426   

Intersegment sales

     297   
  

 

 

 

Total sales

   $ 723   
  

 

 

 

ATOI

   $ 145   
  

 

 

 

In 2015, third party sales volume of electricity was principally comprised of the Brazil hydro facilities and the Warrick, IN power plant. During the year, management elected to permanently shut down the Anglesea power station and associated coal mine in Victoria, Australia. The power station previously provided electricity to the Pt. Henry smelter.

In 2016, energy sales in Brazil will be negatively impacted (as compared to 2015) by a decline in energy prices and net unfavorable foreign currency movements due to a stronger U.S. dollar against the Brazilian real. The sales volume at Warrick will decline by approximately 40% as a result of the closure of the Warrick smelter.

Rolled Products

 

     2015  

Third-party aluminum shipments (kmt)

     266   

Alcoa’s average realized price per metric ton of aluminum

   $ 3,728   

Third-party sales

   $ 993   

Intersegment sales

     18   
  

 

 

 

Total sales

   $ 1,011   
  

 

 

 

ATOI

   $ 20   
  

 

 

 

In 2015, third-party sales for the Rolled Products segment were impacted by unfavorable pricing, mostly due to a decrease in metal prices (both LME and regional premium components) as well as pricing pressure in the packaging end market.

In 2016, as a result of the planned closure of the Warrick smelter, additional costs are expected to secure alternative metal supply as the Warrick, IN rolling facility transitions to a cold metal rolling mill. Productivity improvements are anticipated to help offset some of these costs.

 

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Reconciliation of ATOI to Combined Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Alcoa Corporation

Items required to reconcile total segment ATOI to combined net income (loss) attributable to Alcoa Corporation include: the impact of LIFO inventory accounting; metal price lag; interest expense; non-controlling interests; corporate expense (primarily comprising general administrative and selling expenses of operating the corporate headquarters and other global administrative facilities, along with depreciation and amortization on corporate-owned assets); restructuring and other charges; intersegment profit elimination; the impact of any discrete tax items, deferred tax valuation allowance adjustments and other differences between tax rates applicable to the segments and the combined effective tax rate; and other non-operating items such as foreign currency transaction gains/losses and interest income.

The following table reconciles total segment ATOI to combined net (loss) income attributable to Alcoa Corporation:

 

     2015  

Net (loss) income attributable to Alcoa Corporation:

  

Total segment ATOI (1)

   $ 1,010   

Unallocated amounts:

  

Impact of LIFO

     107   

Metal price lag

     (30

Interest expense

     (270

Non-controlling interest (net of tax)

     (124

Corporate expense

     (180

Restructuring and other charges

     (983

Income taxes

     (41

Other

     (352
  

 

 

 

Combined net loss attributable to Alcoa Corporation

   $ (863
  

 

 

 

 

(1) Segment ATOI information is not available for periods prior to 2015 and it is impracticable to obtain.

Segments Prior to 2015

As discussed above, the following information regarding Alcoa Corporation’s segments in effect prior to January 2015 (Alumina, Primary Metals, and Rolled Products) is being provided on a supplemental basis.

ATOI for all segments in effect prior to January 2015 totaled $902 in 2015, $1,018 in 2014, and $275 in 2013. The following information provides shipments (where appropriate), sales, and ATOI data for each segment, as well as certain production, realized price, and average cost data, for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2015. See Note Q to the Consolidated Financial Statements included in this information statement for additional information.

Alumina

 

     2015      2014      2013  

Alumina production (kmt)

     15,720         16,606         16,618   

Third-party alumina shipments (kmt)

     10,755         10,652         9,966   

Alcoa Corporation’s average realized price per metric ton of alumina

   $ 317       $ 324       $ 328   

Alcoa Corporation’s average cost per metric ton of alumina*

   $ 237       $ 282       $ 295   

Third-party sales

   $ 3,455       $ 3,509       $ 3,326   

Intersegment sales

     1,687         1,941         2,235   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total sales

   $ 5,142       $ 5,450       $ 5,561   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

ATOI

   $ 746       $ 370       $ 259   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

* Includes all production-related costs, including raw materials consumed; conversion costs, such as labor, materials, and utilities; depreciation, depletion, and amortization; and plant administrative expenses.

 

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This segment represents a portion of Alcoa Corporation’s upstream operations and consists of its worldwide refining system. Alumina mines bauxite, from which alumina is produced and then sold directly to external smelter customers, as well as to the Primary Metals segment (see Primary Metals below), or to customers who process it into industrial chemical products. More than half of Alumina’s production is sold under supply contracts to third parties worldwide, while the remainder is used internally by the Primary Metals segment. Alumina produced by this segment and used internally is transferred to the Primary Metals segment at prevailing market prices. A portion of this segment’s third-party sales are completed through the use of agents, alumina traders, and distributors. Generally, the sales of this segment are transacted in U.S. dollars while costs and expenses of this segment are transacted in the local currency of the respective operations, which are the Australian dollar, the Brazilian real, the U.S. dollar, and the euro.

AWAC is an unincorporated global joint venture between ParentCo and Alumina Limited and consists of a number of affiliated operating entities, which own, or have an interest in, or operate the bauxite mines and alumina refineries within the Alumina segment (except for the Poços de Caldas refinery in Brazil and a portion of the São Luís refinery in Brazil). ParentCo owns 60% and Alumina Limited owns 40% of these individual entities, which are consolidated for purposes of ParentCo’s and Alcoa Corporation’s financial statements and financial reporting. As such, the results and analysis presented for the Alumina segment are inclusive of Alumina Limited’s 40% interest.

In December 2014, AWAC completed the sale of its ownership stake in Jamalco, a bauxite mine and alumina refinery joint venture in Jamaica, to Noble Group Ltd. Jamalco was 55% owned by a subsidiary of AWAC, and, while owned by AWAC, 55% of both the operating results and assets and liabilities of this joint venture were included in the Alumina segment. As it relates to AWAC’s previous 55% ownership stake, the refinery (AWAC’s share of the capacity was 779 kmt-per-year) generated sales (third-party and intersegment) of approximately $200 in 2013, and the refinery and mine combined, at the time of divestiture, had approximately 500 employees. See Restructuring and Other Charges in Results of Operations above.

In 2015, alumina production decreased by 886 kmt compared to 2014. The decline was mostly the result of the absence of production at the Jamalco refinery (see above) and lower production at the Suralco (Suriname—see below) and Poços de Caldas (Brazil—see below) refineries, slightly offset by higher production at the San Ciprian (Spain) and Point Comfort (Texas) refineries.

In March 2015, management initiated a 12-month review of 2,800 kmt in refining capacity for possible curtailment (partial or full), permanent closure or divestiture. This review is part of management’s target to lower Alcoa Corporation’s refining operations on the global alumina cost curve to the 21 st percentile (currently 23 rd ) by the end of 2016. As part of this review, in 2015, management decided to curtail all of the operating capacity at both the Suralco (1,330 kmt-per-year) and Point Comfort (2,010 kmt-per-year) refineries. The curtailment of the capacity at Suralco was completed by the end of November 2015. Management is currently in discussions with the Suriname government to determine the best long-term solution for Suralco due to limited bauxite reserves and the absence of a long-term energy alternative. The curtailment of the capacity at Point Comfort is expected to be completed by the end of June 2016 (375 kmt-per-year was completed by the end of December 2015). Suralco and Point Comfort have nameplate capacity of 2,207 kmt-per-year and 2,305 kmt-per-year, respectively, of which 877 kmt and 295 kmt, respectively was curtailed prior to the review. See Restructuring and Other Charges in Results of Operations above for a description of the associated charges related to these actions.

In 2014, alumina production decreased by 12 kmt compared to 2013. The decline was mainly driven by lower production at the Poços de Caldas, Jamalco, and San Ciprian refineries, mostly offset by higher production at every other refinery in the global system. The Poços de Caldas refinery started to reduce production in early 2014 in response to management’s decision to fully curtail the Poços de Caldas smelter by the end of May 2014 (see Primary Metals below). As a result, management reduced the alumina production at the Poços de Caldas refinery by approximately 200 kmt-per-year by mid-2014. This reduction was replaced by an increase in

 

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production at lower cost refineries within Alcoa’s global system. Additionally, the decrease at the refinery in Jamaica was due to the absence of production for one month as a result of the sale of the ownership stake in Jamalco (see above).

Third-party sales for the Alumina segment decreased 2% in 2015 compared with 2014, largely attributable to a 2% decline in average realized price, somewhat offset by a 1% increase in volume. The change in average realized price was mostly driven by a decrease in both the average alumina index/spot price and average LME-based price, somewhat offset by a higher percentage (75% compared to 68%) of smelter-grade alumina shipments linked to an alumina index/spot price instead of an LME-based price.

Third-party sales for this segment improved 6% in 2014 compared with 2013, primarily related to a 7% improvement in volume.

Intersegment sales for the Alumina segment declined 13% in both 2015 compared with 2014 and 2014 compared with 2013. The decrease in both periods was mostly the result of lower demand from the Primary Metals segment, as a result of the closure, curtailment or divestiture of a number of smelters (see Primary Metals below), and a lower average realized price.

ATOI for the Alumina segment increased $376 in 2015 compared with 2014, mainly caused by net favorable foreign currency movements due to a stronger U.S. dollar, especially against the Australian dollar and Brazilian real; net productivity improvements; and lower input costs, including natural gas, fuel oil, and transportation, all of which were slightly offset by higher labor and maintenance costs. These positive impacts were slightly offset by the previously mentioned lower average realized price and the absence of a gain on the sale of a mining interest in Suriname ($18).

ATOI for this segment improved $111 in 2014 compared with 2013, mostly due to net favorable foreign currency movements due to a stronger U.S. dollar, especially against the Australian dollar, net productivity improvements, and a gain on the sale of a mining interest in Suriname ($18). These positive impacts were partially offset by higher input costs, including natural gas (particularly higher prices in Australia), bauxite (mainly due to a new mining site in Suriname), and labor and maintenance, all of which were somewhat offset by lower costs for caustic; and a higher equity loss due to start-up costs of the bauxite mine and refinery in Saudi Arabia.

Primary Metals

 

     2015      2014      2013  

Aluminum production (kmt)

     2,811         3,125         3,550   

Third-party aluminum shipments (kmt)

     2,961         3,261         3,481   

Alcoa Corporation’s average realized price per metric ton of aluminum*

   $ 2,092       $ 2,396       $ 2,280   

Alcoa Corporation’s average cost per metric ton of aluminum**

   $ 2,064       $ 2,252       $ 2,201   

Third-party sales

   $ 6,737       $ 8,601       $ 8,191   

Intersegment sales

     532         614         610   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total sales

   $ 7,269       $ 9,215       $ 8,801   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

ATOI

   $ 136       $ 627       $ (36
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

* Average realized price per metric ton of aluminum includes three elements: a) the underlying base metal component, based on quoted prices from the LME; b) the regional premium, which represents the incremental price over the base LME component that is associated with the physical delivery of metal to a particular region (for example the Midwest premium for metal sold in the United States); and c) the product premium, which represents the incremental price for receiving physical metal in a particular shape (such as billet, slab, rod, etc.) or alloy.

 

** Includes all production-related costs, including raw materials consumed; conversion costs, such as labor, materials, and utilities; depreciation and amortization; and plant administrative expenses.

 

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This segment represents a portion of Alcoa Corporation’s upstream operations and consists of its worldwide smelting system. Primary Metals purchases alumina, mostly from the Alumina segment (see Alumina above), from which primary aluminum is produced and then sold directly to external customers and traders, as well as to Arconic. Results from the sale of aluminum powder, scrap, and excess energy are also included in this segment. Primary aluminum produced by Alcoa Corporation and sold to Arconic is sold at prevailing market prices. The sale of primary aluminum represents approximately 90% of this segment’s third-party sales. Generally, the sales of this segment are transacted in U.S. dollars while costs and expenses of this segment are transacted in the local currency of the respective operations, which are the U.S. dollar, the euro, the Norwegian kroner, Icelandic krona, the Canadian dollar, the Brazilian real, and the Australian dollar.

In November 2014, Alcoa Corporation completed the sale of an aluminum rod plant located in Bécancour, Québec, Canada to Sural Laminated Products. This facility takes molten aluminum and shapes it into the form of a rod, which is used by customers primarily for the transportation of electricity. While owned by Alcoa Corporation, the operating results and assets and liabilities of this plant were included in the Primary Metals segment. In conjunction with this transaction, Alcoa Corporation entered into a multi-year agreement with Sural Laminated Products to supply molten aluminum for the rod plant. The aluminum rod plant generated sales of approximately $200 in 2013 and, at the time of divestiture, had approximately 60 employees. See Restructuring and Other Charges in Results of Operations above.

In December 2014, Alcoa Corporation completed the sale of its 50.33% ownership stake in the Mt. Holly smelter located in Goose Creek, South Carolina to Century Aluminum Company. While owned by Alcoa Corporation, 50.33% of both the operating results and assets and liabilities related to the smelter were included in the Primary Metals segment. As it relates to Alcoa Corporation’s previous 50.33% ownership stake, the smelter (Alcoa Corporation’s share of the capacity was 115 kmt-per-year) generated sales of approximately $280 in 2013 and, at the time of divestiture, had approximately 250 employees. See Restructuring and Other Charges in Results of Operations above.

At December 31, 2015, Alcoa Corporation had 778 kmt of idle capacity on a base capacity of 3,401 kmt. In 2015, idle capacity increased 113 kmt compared to 2014, mostly due to the curtailment of 217 kmt combined at a smelter in each the United States and Brazil, partially offset by the permanent closure of the Poços de Caldas smelter in Brazil (96 kmt-per-year). Base capacity declined 96 kmt between December 31, 2015 and 2014 due to the previously mentioned permanent closure of the Poços de Caldas smelter. A detailed description of each of these actions follows below.

At December 31, 2014, Alcoa Corporation had 665 kmt of idle capacity on a base capacity of 3,497 kmt. In 2014, idle capacity increased 10 kmt compared to 2013 due to the curtailment of 159 kmt combined at two smelters in Brazil, mostly offset by the permanent closure of the Portovesme smelter in Italy (150 kmt-per-year). Base capacity declined 540 kmt between December 31, 2014 and 2013 due to the permanent closure of both a smelter in Australia and two remaining potlines at a smelter in the United States (274 kmt combined), the previously mentioned permanent closure of the Portovesme smelter, and the sale of Alcoa Corporation’s ownership stake in the Mt. Holly smelter (see above). A detailed description of each of these actions follows below.

In March 2015, Alcoa Corporation initiated a 12-month review of 500,000 mtpy of smelting capacity for possible curtailment (partial or full), permanent closure or divestiture. This review is part of Alcoa Corporation’s target to lower its smelting operations on the global aluminum cost curve to the 38th percentile (currently 43rd) by 2016. As part of this review, in March 2015, Alcoa Corporation decided to curtail the remaining capacity (74,000 mtpy) at the Alumar smelter; this action was completed in April 2015.

In November 2015, Alcoa Corporation announced that it would curtail 503,000 mtpy of aluminum smelting capacity amid prevailing market conditions by idling capacity at the Massena West (130,000 mtpy), Intalco (230,000 mtpy) and Wenatchee (143,000 mtpy) smelters. The curtailment of the remaining capacity at

 

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Wenatchee was completed by the end of December 2015. Later in November 2015, Alcoa Corporation announced that it had entered into a three-and-a-half year agreement with New York State to increase the competitiveness of the Massena West smelter. As a result, the Massena West smelter will continue to operate.

In January 2016, Alcoa Corporation announced it would delay the curtailment (230,000 mtpy) of its Intalco smelter in Ferndale, Washington until the end of the second quarter of 2016. Recent decreases in energy and raw material costs had made it more cost effective in the near term to keep the smelter operating. In May 2016, Alcoa Corporation announced that it had entered into a one-and-a-half year agreement with the Bonneville Power Administration (BPA) that will help improve the competitiveness of the Intalco smelter. As a result, the smelter will not be curtailed at the end of the second quarter of 2016 as previously announced.

In January 2016, Alcoa Corporation announced that it will permanently close its 269,000 mtpy Warrick Operations smelter in Evansville, Indiana, which was completed by the end of the first quarter of 2016. The rolling mill and power plant at Warrick Operations will continue to operate.

Separate from the 2015 smelting capacity review described above, in June 2015, management approved the permanent closure of the Poços de Caldas smelter effective immediately. The Poços de Caldas smelter had been temporarily idle since May 2014 (see below) due to challenging global market conditions for primary aluminum and higher operating costs, which made the smelter uncompetitive. The decision to permanently close the Poços de Caldas smelter was based on the fact that these underlying conditions had not improved.

In May 2013, management initiated a 15-month review of 460 kmt in smelting capacity for possible curtailment. This review was aimed at maintaining Alcoa Corporation’s competitiveness despite falling aluminum prices and focused on the highest-cost smelting capacity and those plants that have long-term risk due to factors such as energy costs or regulatory uncertainty. In 2014, an additional 250 kmt of smelting capacity was included in the review. In summary, under this review, management approved the closure of 146 kmt-per-year and 274 kmt-per-year and the curtailment of 131 kmt-per-year and 159 kmt-per-year in 2013 and 2014, respectively. The following is a description of each action.

Also in May 2013, management approved the permanent closure of two potlines (105 kmt-per-year) that utilize Soderberg technology at the Baie Comeau smelter in Quebec, Canada. Additionally, in August 2013, management approved the permanent closure of one potline (41 kmt-per-year) that utilizes Soderberg technology at the Massena East, NY smelter. The shutdown of these three lines was completed by the end of September 2013. The Baie Comeau smelter has a remaining capacity of 280 kmt-per-year composed of two prebake potlines and the Massena East smelter had a remaining capacity of 84 kmt-per-year composed of two Soderberg potlines (see below).

Additionally, in August 2013, management decided to curtail 97 kmt-per-year at the São Luís smelter and 31 kmt-per-year at the Poços de Caldas smelter. This action was also completed by the end of September 2013. An additional 3 kmt-per-year was curtailed at the Poços de Caldas smelter by the end of 2013.

In January 2014, management approved the permanent closure of the remaining capacity (84 kmt-per-year) at the Massena East smelter, which represented two Soderberg potlines that were no longer competitive. This shutdown was completed by the end of March 2014. In February 2014, management approved the permanent closure of the Point Henry smelter (190 kmt-per-year) in Australia. This decision was made as management determined that the smelter had no prospect of becoming financially viable. The shutdown of the Point Henry smelter was completed in August 2014.

Also, in March 2014, management decided to curtail the remaining capacity (62 kmt-per-year) at the Poços de Caldas smelter and additional capacity (85 kmt-per-year) at the São Luís smelter. The curtailment of this capacity was completed by the end of May 2014. An additional 12 kmt-per-year was curtailed at the São Luís smelter during the remainder of 2014.

 

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Separate from the 2013-2014 smelting capacity review described above, in June 2013, management approved the permanent closure of the Fusina smelter (44 kmt-per-year) in Italy as the underlying conditions that led to the idling of the smelter in 2010 had not fundamentally changed, including low aluminum prices and the lack of an economically viable, long-term power solution. In August 2014, management approved the permanent closure of the Portovesme smelter, which had been idle since November 2012. This decision was made because the fundamental reasons that made the Portovesme smelter uncompetitive remained unchanged, including the lack of a viable long-term power solution.

See Restructuring and Other Charges in Results of Operations above for a description of the associated charges related to all of the above actions in 2015, 2014, and 2013.

In 2015, aluminum production declined by 314 kmt, mainly the result of the absence of and/or lower production at the combined four smelters (Point Henry, São Luís, Massena East, and Poços de Caldas) impacted by the 2014 and 2015 capacity reviews and at the smelter divested in 2014 (Mt. Holly), all of which is described above.

In 2014, aluminum production decreased by 425 kmt, mostly due to lower production at the five smelters (São Luís, Massena East, Point Henry, Baie Comeau, and Poços de Caldas) impacted by the 2013-2014 capacity review described above.

Third-party sales for the Primary Metals segment declined 22% in 2015 compared with 2014, primarily due to a 13% drop in average realized price; lower sales to Arconic locations (approximately $700) following the divestiture or closure of several rolling mills in December 2014; the absence of sales (approximately $585) from five smelters and a rod mill that were closed, curtailed or divested in 2014; and lower energy sales in Brazil, due to both a decrease in energy prices and a weaker Brazilian real. These negative impacts were slightly offset by higher volume in the remaining smelter portfolio. The change in average realized price was largely attributable to a 10% lower average LME price (on 15-day lag) and lower regional premiums, which dropped by an average of 39% in the United States and Canada and 44% in Europe.

Third-party sales for the Primary Metals segment increased 5% in 2014 compared with 2013, mainly due to higher energy sales in Brazil resulting from excess power due to curtailed smelter capacity, and a 8% increase in average realized price, mostly offset by lower volumes, including from the five smelters impacted by the 2013 and 2014 capacity reductions. The change in average realized price was driven by higher regional premiums, which increased by an average of 84% in the United States and Canada and 56% in Europe.

ATOI for the Primary Metals segment decreased $491 in 2015 compared with 2014, primarily caused by both the previously mentioned lower average realized aluminum price and lower energy sales, higher energy costs (mostly in Spain as the 2014 interruptibility rights were more favorable than the 2015 structure), and an unfavorable impact related to the curtailment of the São Luís smelter. These negative impacts were somewhat offset by net favorable foreign currency movements due to a stronger U.S. dollar against most major currencies, net productivity improvements, the absence of a write-off of inventory related to the permanent closure of the Portovesme, Point Henry, and Massena East smelters ($44), and a lower equity loss related to the joint venture in Saudi Arabia, including the absence of restart costs for one of the potlines that was previously shut down due to a period of instability.

ATOI for this segment climbed $663 in 2014 compared with 2013, principally related to a higher average realized aluminum price; the previously mentioned energy sales in Brazil; net productivity improvements; net favorable foreign currency movements due to a stronger U.S. dollar against all major currencies; lower costs for carbon and alumina; and the absence of costs related to a planned maintenance outage in 2013 at a power plant in Australia. These positive impacts were slightly offset by an unfavorable impact associated with the 2013 and 2014 capacity reductions described above, including a write-off of inventory related to the permanent closure of the Portovesme, Point Henry, and Massena East smelters ($44), and higher energy costs (particularly in Spain), labor, and maintenance.

 

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Rolled Products

 

     2015      2014      2013  

Third-party aluminum shipments (kmt)

     266         257         261   

Alcoa Corporation’s average realized price per metric ton of aluminum

   $ 3,728       $ 4,012       $ 4,043   

Third-party sales

   $ 993       $ 1,033       $ 1,055   

ATOI

   $ 20       $ 21       $ 52   

This segment represents Alcoa Corporations’s rolling operations in Warrick, Indiana and the investment in the Ma’aden rolling mill. Most of the third-party shipments in this segment consist of sheet sold directly to customers in the packaging end market for the production of aluminum cans (beverage, food, and pet food). Seasonal increases in can sheet sales are generally experienced in the second and third quarters of the year, and a significant amount of sales of sheet is to a relatively small number of customers. Generally, the sales and costs and expenses of this segment are transacted in the local currency of the respective operations, which are mostly the U.S. dollar.

Third-party sales for the Rolling segment declined 4% in 2015 compared with 2014, primarily driven by unfavorable pricing, mostly due to a decrease in metal prices (both LME and regional premium components).

Third-party sales for this segment decreased 2% in 2014 compared with 2013, principally by unfavorable price/product mix.

ATOI for the Rolling segment decreased $1 in 2015 compared with 2014, primarily attributable to unfavorable price/product mix, largely the result of overall pricing pressure in the global can sheet packaging end market.

ATOI for this segment declined $31 in 2014 compared with 2013, mainly the result of unfavorable price/product mix and a larger equity loss due to start-up costs related to the rolling mill at the joint venture in Saudi Arabia.

Reconciliation of ATOI to Combined Net Income (Loss) Attributable to Alcoa Corporation

Items required to reconcile total segment ATOI to combined net income (loss) attributable to Alcoa Corporation include: the impact of LIFO inventory accounting; metal price lag; interest expense; non-controlling interests; corporate expense (primarily comprising general administrative and selling expenses of operating the corporate headquarters and other global administrative facilities, along with depreciation and amortization on corporate-owned assets); restructuring and other charges; intersegment profit elimination; the impact of any discrete tax items, deferred tax valuation allowance adjustments and other differences between tax rates applicable to the segments and the combined effective tax rate; and other non-operating items such as foreign currency transaction gains/losses and interest income.

 

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The following table reconciles total segment ATOI to combined net (loss) income attributable to Alcoa Corporation:

 

     2015      2014      2013  

Net (loss) income attributable to Alcoa Corporation:

        

Total segment ATOI

   $ 902       $ 1,018       $ 275   

Unallocated amounts:

        

Impact of LIFO

     107         4         19   

Metal price lag

     (30      15         (5

Interest expense

     (270      (309      (305

Non-controlling interest (net of tax)

     (124      91         (39

Corporate expense

     (180      (208      (204

Impairment of goodwill

     —           —           (1,731

Restructuring and other charges

     (983      (863      (712

Income taxes

     (96      110         (108

Other

     (189      (114      (99
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Combined net loss attributable to Alcoa Corporation

   $ (863    $ (256    $ (2,909
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The significant changes in the reconciling items between total segment ATOI and combined net income (loss) attributable to Alcoa Corporation for 2015 compared with 2014 consisted of:

 

    a change in the Impact of LIFO, mostly due to lower prices for both aluminum, driven by both lower base metal prices (LME) and regional premiums, and alumina (decrease in price at December 31, 2015 indexed to December 31, 2014 compared to an increase in price at December 31, 2014 indexed to December 31, 2013);

 

    a change in Metal price lag, the result of lower prices for aluminum;

 

    a decrease in Interest expense, principally due to a lower allocation to Alcoa Corporation of ParentCo’s interest expense, which is primarily a function of the lower ratio in 2015 (as compared to 2014) of capital invested in Alcoa Corporation to the total capital invested by ParentCo in both Alcoa Corporation and Arconic, partially offset by higher interest expense at ParentCo;

 

    a change in Noncontrolling interests, due to the change in results of AWAC, primarily driven by improved operating results and lower restructuring and other charges related to a number of portfolio actions (e.g. capacity reductions and a divestiture), slightly offset by the absence of a gain on the sale of a mining interest in Suriname ($11 was noncontrolling interest’s share);

 

    a decline in Corporate expense, largely attributable to decreases in various expenses, partially offset by expenses related to the planned Separation ($12);

 

    an increase in Restructuring and other charges, mostly the result of a charge for legal matters in Italy, partially offset by lower restructuring and other charges associated with a number of portfolio actions (e.g. capacity reductions and divestitures);

 

    an unfavorable change in Income taxes, primarily due to the reversal in 2015 of the income tax benefit on U.S. operating losses reflected in ATOI (as compared to the reversal in 2014 of the income tax cost on U.S. operating income reflected in ATOI) and higher discrete tax charges ($62) as compared to 2014, primarily associated with valuation allowance adjustments on certain deferred tax assets in Suriname and Iceland that were higher than 2014’s discrete tax charges associated with tax rate changes in Brazil and Spain; and

 

    a change in Other, primarily due to write-downs of inventories related to various shutdown and curtailment actions ($90).

 

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The significant changes in the reconciling items between total segment ATOI and combined net (loss) income attributable to Alcoa Corporation for 2014 compared with 2013 consisted of:

 

    a change in the Impact of LIFO, mostly due to the absence in 2014 of a partial liquidation of lower-cost LIFO inventory base ($11) that happened in 2013;

 

    a change in Metal price lag, the result of higher prices for aluminum;

 

    a change in Noncontrolling interests, due to the change in results of AWAC, mainly driven by restructuring and other charges associated with both the decision to permanently shut down the Point Henry smelter in Australia and the divestiture of an ownership interest in a mining and refining joint venture in Jamaica and a discrete income tax charge related to a tax rate change in both Brazil and Spain ($32 combined was noncontrolling interest’s share), partially offset by improved operating results, the absence of a charge for a legal matter ($17 was noncontrolling interest’s share) and a gain on the sale of a mining interest in Suriname ($11 was noncontrolling interest’s share);

 

    an increase in Restructuring and other charges, principally caused by higher costs related to decisions to permanently divest, shut down and/or temporarily curtail refinery and smelter capacity, partially offset by the absence of a charge for a legal matter $391; and

 

    a favorable change in Income taxes, primarily due to the reversal in 2014 of the income tax cost on U.S. operating income reflected in ATOI (as compared to the reversal in 2013 of the income tax benefit on U.S. operating losses reflected in ATOI) and lower discrete tax charges ($49), primarily due to 2014 discrete tax charges associated with tax rate changes in Brazil and Spain being lower than the 2013 valuation allowance adjustments on certain deferred tax assets in Spain.

Environmental Matters

See the Environmental Matters section of Note N to the Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation in this information statement.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Historically, ParentCo has provided capital, cash management and other treasury services to Alcoa Corporation. ParentCo will continue to provide these services to Alcoa Corporation until the separation is consummated. Only cash amounts specifically attributable to Alcoa Corporation are reflected in the Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation. Transfers of cash, both to and from ParentCo’s centralized cash management system, are reflected as a component of Net parent investment in the Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation.

Alcoa Corporation’s primary future cash needs will be centered on operating activities, including working capital, as well as recurring and strategic capital expenditures. Following the separation, Alcoa Corporation’s capital structure and sources of liquidity will change significantly from its historical capital structure. Alcoa Corporation will no longer participate in capital management with ParentCo, rather Alcoa Corporation’s ability to fund its cash needs will depend on its ongoing ability to generate and raise cash in the future. Although we believe that our future cash from operations, together with our access to capital markets, will provide adequate resources to fund our operating and investing needs, our access to, and the availability of, financing on acceptable terms in the future will be affected by many factors, including: (i) our credit rating; (ii) the liquidity of the overall capital markets; and (iii) the current state of the economy and commodity markets. There can be no assurances that we will continue to have access to capital markets on terms acceptable to us. See “Risk Factors” for a further discussion.

ParentCo has an arrangement with several financial institutions to sell certain customer receivables without recourse on a revolving basis. The sale of such receivables is completed through the use of a bankruptcy-remote special-purpose entity, which is a consolidated subsidiary of ParentCo. In connection with this arrangement, certain of Alcoa Corporation’s customer receivables are sold on a revolving basis to this bankruptcy-remote subsidiary of ParentCo; these sales are reflected as a component of Net parent investment in the Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation.

 

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In addition, ParentCo participates in several accounts payable settlement arrangements with certain vendors and third-party intermediaries. These arrangements provide that, at the vendor’s request, the third-party intermediary advances the amount of the scheduled payment to the vendor, less an appropriate discount, before the scheduled payment date and ParentCo makes payment to the third-party intermediary on the date stipulated in accordance with the commercial terms negotiated with its vendors. In connection with these arrangements, certain of Alcoa Corporation’s accounts payable are settled, at the vendor’s request, before the scheduled payment date; these settlements are reflected as a component of Net parent investment in the Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation.

Management intends to seek similar arrangements for Alcoa Corporation regarding the potential sale of certain customer receivables and settlement of accounts payable upon separation. However, there can be no assurance that we will be able to establish such arrangements on terms acceptable to it.

Cash from Operations

Cash provided from operations in 2015 was $875 compared with $842 in 2014. The increase of $33 was due to a positive change associated with working capital of $500 and lower pension contributions of $85, mostly offset by a negative change in noncurrent assets of $324 (largely due to a pre-payment in connection with a gas supply agreement—see below) and lower operating results (net loss plus net add-back for noncash transactions in earnings),

The components of the positive change in working capital were as follows:

 

    a favorable change of $221 and $338 in receivables and inventory, respectively, mostly driven by lower alumina and aluminum prices, as well as the impact of closures and curtailments;

 

    a favorable change of $79 in prepaid expenses and other current assets;

 

    a negative change of $266 in accounts payable, trade, principally the result of timing of payments;

 

    a positive change of $93 in accrued expenses; and

 

    a negative change of $35 in taxes, including income taxes.

On April 8, 2015, Alcoa Corporation’s majority-owned subsidiary, Alcoa of Australia Limited (AofA), which is part of AWAC, secured a new 12-year gas supply agreement to power its three alumina refineries in Western Australia beginning in July 2020. This agreement was conditional on the completion of a third-party acquisition of the related energy assets from the then-current owner, which occurred in June 2015. The terms of AofA’s gas supply agreement require a prepayment of $500 to be made in two installments. The first installment of $300 was made at the time of the completion of the third-party acquisition and the second installment of $200 will be made in April 2016 (previously was scheduled in January 2016).

Cash provided from operations in 2014 was $842 compared with $452 in 2013. The increase of $390 was due primarily to higher operating results (net income plus net add-back for noncash transactions in earnings), partially offset by a negative change associated with working capital of $494 and higher pension contributions of $26.

The components of the negative change in working capital were as follows:

 

    an unfavorable change of $29 in receivables, primarily related to higher customer sales;

 

    a negative change of $162 in inventories;

 

    an unfavorable change of $20 in prepaid expenses and other current assets;

 

    a negative change of $109 in accounts payable, trade, principally the result of timing of payments; and

 

   

a negative change of $163 in taxes, including income taxes, mostly driven by higher pre-tax income.

 

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The higher pension contributions of $26 were principally driven by special termination benefits for employees affected by the 2013 shutdown of capacity at a smelter in Canada.

In 2014, Alcoa World Alumina LLC, a majority-owned subsidiary of Alcoa Corporation, paid a combined $88 to the United States government due to the resolution of a legal matter (paid on January 22, 2014). Additionally, another $74 was paid in 2015 and will be paid in each of the three subsequent years, 2016 (paid in January 2016) through 2018.

Financing Activities

Cash used for financing activities was $162 in 2015 compared with $444 in 2014 and cash provided from financing activities of $429 in 2013, primarily reflecting net cash activity between Alcoa Corporation and ParentCo. Other financing activities during 2015, 2014 and 2013, included payments on debt of $24, $36 and $41, respectively, and net cash paid to the noncontrolling interest in AWAC, Alumina Limited, of $104, $77 and $98, respectively.

Investing Activities

Cash used for investing activities was $384 in 2015 compared with $338 in 2014 and $802 in 2013.

The use of cash in 2015 was mainly due to $391 in capital expenditures (includes costs related to environmental control in new and expanded facilities of $122), 7% of which related to growth projects and $63 in additions to investments, including $29 related to the aluminum complex joint venture in Saudi Arabia. These items were somewhat offset by $70 in proceeds from the sale of assets, including a land sale in the United States, plus post-closing adjustments related to an ownership stake in a smelter, and an ownership stake in a bauxite mine/alumina refinery divested in 2014.

The use of cash in 2014 was principally due to $444 capital expenditures (includes costs related to environmental control in new and expanded facilities of $120), 2% of which related to growth projects; and $145 in additions to investments, including equity contributions of $120 related to the aluminum complex joint venture in Saudi Arabia. These items were slightly offset by $223 in proceeds from the sale of assets and businesses, largely attributable to the sale of an ownership stake in a bauxite mine and refinery in Jamaica (see Alumina in Segment Information above), and an ownership stake in a smelter in the United States (see Primary Metals in Segment Information above); and $28 in sales of investments related to the sale of a mining interest in Suriname.

The use of cash in 2013 was primarily due to $567 in capital expenditures (includes costs related to environmental control in new and expanded facilities of $138), 12% of which related to growth projects, and $242 in additions to investments, including equity contributions of $171 related to the aluminum complex joint venture in Saudi Arabia.

Contractual Obligations and Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements

Following the separation, Alcoa Corporation’s capital structure and sources of liquidity will differ from our historical capital structure. Please refer to the “The Separation and Distribution”, “Capitalization” and “Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Condensed Financial Statements” sections included elsewhere in this information statement for additional information regarding the capital structure of Alcoa Corporation following the distribution. Following the separation, Alcoa Corporation will no longer participate in cash management and intercompany funding arrangements with ParentCo. Our ability to fund our operating and capital needs will depend on our ability to generate cash from operations and access capital markets. The following table and discussion summarize our contractual obligations as of December 31, 2015, that may have an impact on liquidity and cash flows in future periods.

 

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Contractual Obligations. Alcoa Corporation is required to make future payments under various contracts, including long-term purchase obligations, financing arrangements, and lease agreements. Alcoa Corporation also has commitments to fund its pension plans, provide payments for other postretirement benefit plans, and fund capital projects. As of December 31, 2015, a summary of Alcoa Corporation’s outstanding contractual obligations is as follows (these contractual obligations are grouped in the same manner as they are classified in the Statement of Combined Cash Flows in order to provide a better understanding of the nature of the obligations and to provide a basis for comparison to historical information):

 

     Total      2016      2017-
2018
     2019-
2020
     Thereafter  

Operating activities:

              

Energy-related purchase obligations

   $ 16,497       $ 1,279       $ 2,105       $ 2,007       $ 11,106   

Raw material purchase obligations

     6,231         1,236         981         654         3,360   

Other purchase obligations

     1,278         159         313         314         492   

Operating leases

     389         107         133         93         56   

Interest related to total debt

     114         15         27         22         50   

Estimated minimum required pension funding

     262         51         105         106           

Other postretirement benefit payments

     47         5         8         10         24   

Layoff and other restructuring payments

     152         138         14                   

Deferred revenue arrangements

     92         8         16         16         52   

Uncertain tax positions

     29                                 29   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Financing activities:

              

Total debt

     225         18         33         30         144   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Investing activities:

              

Capital projects

     394         222         135         37           

Equity contributions

     10         10                           
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Totals

   $ 25,720       $ 3,248       $ 3,870       $ 3,289       $ 15,313   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Obligations for Operating Activities

Energy-related purchase obligations consist primarily of electricity and natural gas contracts with expiration dates ranging from 1 year to 32 years. Raw material obligations consist mostly of bauxite (relates to Alcoa Corporation’s bauxite mine interests in Guinea and Brazil), caustic soda, alumina, aluminum fluoride, calcined petroleum coke, and cathode blocks with expiration dates ranging from less than 1 year to 18 years. Other purchase obligations consist principally of freight for bauxite and alumina with expiration dates ranging from 1 to 16 years. Many of these purchase obligations contain variable pricing components, and, as a result, actual cash payments may differ from the estimates provided in the preceding table. Operating leases represent multi-year obligations for certain land and buildings, alumina refinery process control technology, plant equipment, vehicles, and computer equipment.

Interest related to total debt is based on interest rates in effect as of December 31, 2015 and is calculated on debt with maturities that extend to 2031. As the contractual interest rates for certain debt are variable, actual cash payments may differ from the estimates provided in the preceding table.

Estimated minimum required pension funding and postretirement benefit payments are based on actuarial estimates using current assumptions for discount rates, long-term rate of return on plan assets, rate of compensation increases, and health care cost trend rates, among others. The minimum required contributions for pension funding are estimated to be $51 for 2016, $52 for 2017, and $53 for each of 2018, 2019, and 2020. Other postretirement benefit payments are expected to approximate $5 annually for years 2016 through 2025. Alcoa Corporation has determined that it is not practicable to present pension funding and other postretirement benefit payments beyond 2020 and 2025, respectively.

 

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Layoff and other restructuring payments expected to be paid within one year mostly relate to severance costs. Amounts scheduled to be paid beyond one year are related to ongoing site remediation work and special separation benefit payments.

Deferred revenue arrangements require Alcoa Corporation to deliver alumina to a certain customer over the specified contract period (through 2027). While this obligation is not expected to result in cash payments, it represents a contractual obligation for which Alcoa Corporation would be obligated if the specified product deliveries could not be made.

Uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken on an income tax return may result in additional payments to tax authorities. The amount in the preceding table includes interest and penalties accrued related to such positions as of December 31, 2015. The total amount of uncertain tax positions is included in the “Thereafter” column as ParentCo is not able to reasonably estimate the timing of potential future payments. If a tax authority agrees with the tax position taken or expected to be taken or the applicable statute of limitations expires, then additional payments will not be necessary.

Obligations for Financing Activities

Total debt amounts in the preceding table represent the principal amounts of all outstanding debt, including short-term borrowings and long-term debt. Maturities for long-term debt extend to 2031.

Obligations for Investing Activities

Capital projects in the preceding table only include amounts approved by management as of December 31, 2015. Funding levels may vary in future years based on anticipated construction schedules of the projects. It is expected that significant expansion projects will be funded through various sources, including cash provided from operations. Total capital expenditures are anticipated to be approximately $425 in 2016.

Equity contributions represent Alcoa Corporation’s committed investment related to a joint venture in Saudi Arabia. Alcoa Corporation is a participant in a joint venture to develop a new aluminum complex in Saudi Arabia, comprised of a bauxite mine, alumina refinery, aluminum smelter, and rolling mill, which requires Alcoa Corporation to contribute approximately $1,100. As of December 31, 2015, Alcoa Corporation has made equity contributions of $981. Based on changes to both the project’s capital investment and equity and debt structure from the initial plans, the estimated $1,100 equity contribution may be reduced. The timing of the amounts included in the preceding table may vary based on changes in anticipated construction schedules of the project.

Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements . At December 31, 2015, Alcoa Corporation has maximum potential future payments for guarantees issued on behalf of a third party of $478. These guarantees expire at various times between 2017 and 2024 and relate to project financing for the aluminum complex in Saudi Arabia. Alcoa Corporation also has outstanding bank guarantees related to environmental obligations, workers compensation, tax matters, outstanding debt, and energy contracts, among others. The total amount committed under these guarantees, which expire at various dates between 2016 and 2017 was $190 at December 31, 2015.

Alcoa Corporation has outstanding letters of credit primarily related to energy contracts (including $200 related to an expected prepayment under a gas supply contract that was made in April 2016). The total amount committed under these letters of credit, which automatically renew or expire at various dates, mostly in 2016, was $363 at December 31, 2015. Alcoa Corporation also has outstanding surety bonds primarily related to contract performance, workers compensation, environmental-related matters, and customs duties. The total amount committed under these bonds, which automatically renew or expire at various dates, mostly in 2016, was $43 at December 31, 2015.

 

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Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates

Basis of Presentation. The preparation of the Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America requires management to make certain judgments, estimates, and assumptions regarding uncertainties that affect the amounts reported in the Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation and disclosed in the accompanying Notes. Areas that require significant judgments, estimates, and assumptions include accounting for derivatives and hedging activities; environmental and litigation matters; asset retirement obligations; the testing of goodwill, equity investments, and properties, plants, and equipment for impairment; estimating fair value of businesses to be divested; pension plans and other postretirement benefits obligations; stock-based compensation; and income taxes. The Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation include the accounts of Alcoa Corporation and companies in which Alcoa Corporation has a controlling interest. Intercompany transactions have been eliminated. The equity method of accounting is used for investments in affiliates and other joint ventures over which Alcoa Corporation has significant influence but does not have effective control. Investments in affiliates in which Alcoa Corporation cannot exercise significant influence are accounted for on the cost method.

Management uses historical experience and all available information to make these judgments, estimates, and assumptions, and actual results may differ from those used to prepare the Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation at any given time. Despite these inherent limitations, management believes that Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations and the Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation and accompanying Notes provide a meaningful and fair perspective of Alcoa Corporation.

A summary of Alcoa Corporation’s significant accounting policies is included in Note A to the Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation in this information statement. Management believes that the application of these policies on a consistent basis enables Alcoa Corporation to provide the users of the Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation with useful and reliable information about Alcoa Corporation’s operating results and financial condition.

Corporate Expense Allocation. The Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation include general corporate expenses of ParentCo that were not historically charged to Alcoa Corporation for certain support functions that are provided on a centralized basis, such as expenses related to finance, audit, legal, information technology, human resources, communications, compliance, facilities, employee benefits and compensation, and research and development (“R&D”) activities. These general corporate expenses are included in the combined statement of operations within Cost of goods sold, Research and development expenses, and Selling, general administrative and other expenses. These expenses have been allocated to Alcoa Corporation on the basis of direct usage when identifiable, with the remainder allocated based on Alcoa Corporation’s segment revenue as a percentage of ParentCo’s total segment revenue for both Alcoa Corporation and Arconic.

All external debt not directly attributable to Alcoa Corporation has been excluded from the combined balance sheet of Alcoa Corporation. Financing costs related to these debt obligations have been allocated to Alcoa Corporation based on the ratio of capital invested in Alcoa Corporation to the total capital invested by ParentCo in both Alcoa Corporation and Arconic, and are included in the Statement of Combined Operations within Interest expense.

 

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The following table reflects the allocations of those detailed above:

 

     Amount allocated to
Alcoa Corporation
 
     2015      2014      2013  

Cost of goods sold (1)

   $ 93       $ 76       $ 109   

Selling, general administrative, and other expenses

     146         158         154   

Research and development expenses

     17         21         16   

Provision for depreciation, depletion, and amortization

     22         37         38   

Restructuring and other charges (2)

     32         23         14   

Interest expense

     245         278         272   

Other expenses (income), net

     12         5         (1

 

(1) Allocation relates to ParentCo’s retained pension and Other postemployment benefits expenses for closed and sold operations.
(2) Allocation primarily relates to layoff programs for ParentCo employees.

Management believes the assumptions regarding the allocation of ParentCo’s general corporate expenses and financing costs are reasonable.

Nevertheless, the Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation may not reflect the actual expenses that would have been incurred and may not reflect Alcoa Corporation’s combined results of operations, financial position and cash flows had it been a standalone company during the periods presented. Actual costs that would have been incurred if Alcoa Corporation had been a standalone company would depend on multiple factors, including organizational structure, capital structure, and strategic decisions made in various areas, including information technology and infrastructure. Transactions between Alcoa Corporation and ParentCo, including sales to Arconic, have been included as related party transactions in these Combined Financial Statements and are considered to be effectively settled for cash at the time the transaction is recorded. The total net effect of the settlement of these transactions is reflected in the Statements of Combined Cash Flows as a financing activity and in the Combined Balance Sheet as Net parent investment.

Derivatives and Hedging. Derivatives are held for purposes other than trading and are part of a formally documented risk management program. For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, Alcoa Corporation measures hedge effectiveness by formally assessing, at least quarterly, the probable high correlation of the expected future cash flows of the hedged item and the derivative hedging instrument. The ineffective portions of both types of hedges are recorded in sales or other income or expense in the current period. If the hedging relationship ceases to be highly effective or it becomes probable that an expected transaction will no longer occur, future gains or losses on the derivative instrument are recorded in other income or expense.

Alcoa Corporation accounts for certain forecasted transactions as cash flow hedges. The fair values of the derivatives are recorded in other current and noncurrent assets and liabilities in the Combined Balance Sheet. The effective portions of the changes in the fair values of these derivatives are recorded in other comprehensive income and are reclassified to sales, cost of goods sold, or other income or expense in the period in which earnings are impacted by the hedged items or in the period that the transaction no longer qualifies as a cash flow hedge. These contracts cover the same periods as known or expected exposures, generally not exceeding five years.

If no hedging relationship is designated, the derivative is marked to market through earnings.

Cash flows from derivatives are recognized in the Statement of Combined Cash Flows in a manner consistent with the underlying transactions.

See the Derivatives section of Note X to the Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation in this information statement.

 

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Environmental Matters. Expenditures and liabilities related to current or past Alcoa Corporation operations are reflected in the Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation. Expenditures for current operations are expensed or capitalized, as appropriate. Expenditures relating to existing conditions caused by past operations, which will not contribute to future revenues, are expensed. Liabilities are recorded when remediation costs are probable and can be reasonably estimated. The liability may include costs such as site investigations, consultant fees, feasibility studies, outside contractors, and monitoring expenses. Estimates are generally not discounted or reduced by potential claims for recovery. Claims for recovery are recognized as agreements are reached with third parties. The estimates also include costs related to other potentially responsible parties to the extent that Alcoa Corporation has reason to believe such parties will not fully pay their proportionate share. The liability is continuously reviewed and adjusted to reflect current remediation progress, prospective estimates of required activity, and other factors that may be relevant, including changes in technology or regulations.

Litigation Matters. For asserted claims and assessments, liabilities are recorded when an unfavorable outcome of a matter is deemed to be probable and the loss is reasonably estimable. Management determines the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome based on many factors such as the nature of the matter, available defenses and case strategy, progress of the matter, views and opinions of legal counsel and other advisors, applicability and success of appeals processes, and the outcome of similar historical matters, among others. Once an unfavorable outcome is deemed probable, management weighs the probability of estimated losses, and the most reasonable loss estimate is recorded. If an unfavorable outcome of a matter is deemed to be reasonably possible, then the matter is disclosed and no liability is recorded. With respect to unasserted claims or assessments, management must first determine that the probability that an assertion will be made is likely, then, a determination as to the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome and the ability to reasonably estimate the potential loss is made. Legal matters are reviewed on a continuous basis to determine if there has been a change in management’s judgment regarding the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome or the estimate of a potential loss.

Asset Retirement Obligations. Alcoa Corporation recognizes asset retirement obligations (AROs) related to legal obligations associated with the normal operation of Alcoa Corporation’s bauxite mining, alumina refining, and aluminum smelting facilities. These AROs consist primarily of costs associated with spent pot lining disposal, closure of bauxite residue areas, mine reclamation, and landfill closure. Alcoa Corporation also recognizes AROs for any significant lease restoration obligation, if required by a lease agreement, and for the disposal of regulated waste materials related to the demolition of certain power facilities. The fair values of these AROs are recorded on a discounted basis, at the time the obligation is incurred, and accreted over time for the change in present value. Additionally, Alcoa Corporation capitalizes asset retirement costs by increasing the carrying amount of the related long-lived assets and depreciating these assets over their remaining useful life.

Certain conditional asset retirement obligations (CAROs) related to alumina refineries, aluminum smelters, power and rolled products facilities have not been recorded in the Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation due to uncertainties surrounding the ultimate settlement date. A CARO is a legal obligation to perform an asset retirement activity in which the timing and/or method of settlement are conditional on a future event that may or may not be within Alcoa Corporation’s control. Such uncertainties exist as a result of the perpetual nature of the structures, maintenance and upgrade programs, and other factors. At the date a reasonable estimate of the ultimate settlement date can be made, Alcoa Corporation would record an ARO for the removal, treatment, transportation, storage and/or disposal of various regulated assets and hazardous materials such as asbestos, underground and aboveground storage tanks, polychlorinated biphenyls, various process residuals, solid wastes, electronic equipment waste, and various other materials. Such amounts may be material to the Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation in the period in which they are recorded. If Alcoa Corporation was required to demolish all such structures immediately, the estimated CARO as of December 31, 2015 ranges from less than $3 to $28 per structure (25 structures) in today’s dollars.

Goodwill. Goodwill is not amortized; instead, it is reviewed for impairment annually (in the fourth quarter) or more frequently if indicators of impairment exist or if a decision is made to sell or exit a business. A significant amount of judgment is involved in determining if an indicator of impairment has occurred. Such

 

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indicators may include deterioration in general economic conditions, negative developments in equity and credit markets, adverse changes in the markets in which an entity operates, increases in input costs that have a negative effect on earnings and cash flows, or a trend of negative or declining cash flows over multiple periods, among others. The fair value that could be realized in an actual transaction may differ from that used to evaluate the impairment of goodwill.

Goodwill is allocated among and evaluated for impairment at the reporting unit level, which is defined as an operating segment or one level below an operating segment. For 2015, Alcoa Corporation has two reporting units that contain goodwill; Bauxite ($51) and Alumina ($101); and four reporting units that contain no goodwill: Aluminum, Cast Products, Energy, and Rolled Products. Prior to 2015, Alcoa Corporation had three reporting units which were Alumina (Bauxite, Alumina and a small portion of Energy) and Primary Metals (Aluminum, Cast Products and the majority of Energy), and Rolled Products. All goodwill related to Primary Metals was impaired in 2013—see below. The previous amounts mentioned related to Bauxite and Alumina include an allocation of corporate goodwill.

In reviewing goodwill for impairment, an entity has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not (greater than 50%) that the estimated fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If an entity elects to perform a qualitative assessment and determines that an impairment is more likely than not, the entity is then required to perform the existing two-step quantitative impairment test (described below); otherwise, no further analysis is required. An entity also may elect not to perform the qualitative assessment and, instead, proceed directly to the two-step quantitative impairment test. The ultimate outcome of the goodwill impairment review for a reporting unit should be the same whether an entity chooses to perform the qualitative assessment or proceeds directly to the two-step quantitative impairment test.

Alcoa Corporation’s policy for its annual review of goodwill is to perform the qualitative assessment for all reporting units not subjected directly to the two-step quantitative impairment test. Generally, management will proceed directly to the two-step quantitative impairment test for each of its two reporting units that contain goodwill at least once during every three-year period.

Under the qualitative assessment, various events and circumstances (or factors) that would affect the estimated fair value of a reporting unit are identified (similar to impairment indicators above). These factors are then classified by the type of impact they would have on the estimated fair value using positive, neutral, and adverse categories based on current business conditions. Additionally, an assessment of the level of impact that a particular factor would have on the estimated fair value is determined using high, medium, and low weighting. Furthermore, management considers the results of the most recent two-step quantitative impairment test completed for a reporting unit and compares the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) between the current and prior years for each reporting unit.

During the 2015 annual review of goodwill, management performed the qualitative assessment for two reporting units, Bauxite and Alumina. Management concluded it was not more likely than not that the estimated fair values of the two reporting units were less than their carrying values. As such, no further analysis was required.

Under the two-step quantitative impairment test, the evaluation of impairment involves comparing the current fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying value, including goodwill. Alcoa Corporation uses a discounted cash flow (DCF) model to estimate the current fair value of its reporting units when testing for impairment, as management believes forecasted cash flows are the best indicator of such fair value. A number of significant assumptions and estimates are involved in the application of the DCF model to forecast operating cash flows, including markets and market share, sales volumes and prices, production costs, tax rates, capital spending, discount rate, and working capital changes. Certain of these assumptions can vary significantly among

 

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the reporting units. Cash flow forecasts are generally based on approved business unit operating plans for the early years and historical relationships in later years. The betas used in calculating the individual reporting units’ WACC rate are estimated for each business with the assistance of valuation experts.

In the event the estimated fair value of a reporting unit per the DCF model is less than the carrying value, additional analysis would be required. The additional analysis would compare the carrying amount of the reporting unit’s goodwill with the implied fair value of that goodwill, which may involve the use of valuation experts. The implied fair value of goodwill is the excess of the fair value of the reporting unit over the fair value amounts assigned to all of the assets and liabilities of that unit as if the reporting unit was acquired in a business combination and the fair value of the reporting unit represented the purchase price. If the carrying value of goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, an impairment loss equal to such excess would be recognized, which could significantly and adversely impact reported results of operations and shareholders’ equity.

Goodwill impairment tests in prior years indicated that goodwill was not impaired for any of Alcoa Corporation’s reporting units, except for the former Primary Metals segment in 2013 (see below), and there were no triggering events since that time that necessitated an impairment test.

In 2013, for the former Primary Metals reporting unit (see above), the estimated fair value as determined by the DCF model was lower than the associated carrying value. As a result, management performed the second step of the impairment analysis in order to determine the implied fair value of Primary Metals’ goodwill. The results of the second-step analysis showed that the implied fair value of goodwill was zero. Therefore, in the fourth quarter of 2013, Alcoa Corporation recorded a goodwill impairment of $1,731 ($1,719 after noncontrolling interest). As a result of the goodwill impairment, there is no goodwill remaining for the Primary Metals reporting unit.

The impairment of the Primary Metals goodwill resulted from several causes: the prolonged economic downturn; a disconnect between industry fundamentals and pricing that has resulted in lower metal prices; and the increased cost of alumina, a key raw material, resulting from expansion of the Alumina Price Index throughout the industry. All of these factors, exacerbated by increases in discount rates, continued to place significant downward pressure on metal prices and operating margins, and the resulting estimated fair value, of the Primary Metals business. As a result, management decreased the near-term and long-term estimates of the operating results and cash flows utilized in assessing Primary Metals’ goodwill for impairment. The valuation of goodwill for the second step of the goodwill impairment analysis is considered a level 3 fair value measurement, which means that the valuation of the assets and liabilities reflect management’s own judgments regarding the assumptions market participants would use in determining the fair value of the assets and liabilities.

Equity Investments. ParentCo invests in a number of privately-held companies, primarily through joint ventures and consortia, which are accounted for purposes of Alcoa Corporation’s combined financial statements on the equity method. The equity method is applied in situations where Alcoa Corporation has the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over the investee. Management reviews equity investments for impairment whenever certain indicators are present suggesting that the carrying value of an investment is not recoverable. This analysis requires a significant amount of judgment from management to identify events or circumstances indicating that an equity investment is impaired. The following items are examples of impairment indicators: significant, sustained declines in an investee’s revenue, earnings, and cash flow trends; adverse market conditions of the investee’s industry or geographic area; the investee’s ability to continue operations measured by several items, including liquidity; and other factors. Once an impairment indicator is identified, management uses considerable judgment to determine if the impairment is other than temporary, in which case the equity investment is written down to its estimated fair value. An impairment that is other than temporary could significantly and adversely impact reported results of operations.

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not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets is determined by comparing the estimated undiscounted net cash flows of the operations related to the assets (asset group) to their carrying amount. An impairment loss would be recognized when the carrying amount of the assets (asset group) exceeds the estimated undiscounted net cash flows. The amount of the impairment loss to be recorded is calculated as the excess of the carrying value of the assets (asset group) over their fair value, with fair value determined using the best information available, which generally is a DCF model. The determination of what constitutes an asset group, the associated estimated undiscounted net cash flows, and the estimated useful lives of assets require significant judgments.

Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits . Certain Alcoa Corporation employees participate in defined benefit plans sponsored by ParentCo, which also includes Arconic participants. For purposes of these standalone financial statements, Alcoa Corporation accounts for these plans as multiemployer benefit plans. Accordingly, Alcoa Corporation does not record an asset or liability to recognize the funded status of these shared plans. However, the related pension expense allocated to Alcoa Corporation are based primarily on pensionable compensation of Alcoa Corporation participants.

Certain plans are specific to Alcoa Corporation employees and are accounted for as defined benefit pension plans for purpose of the Combined Financial Statements. Accordingly, the funded and unfunded position of each of these plans is recorded in the Combined Balance Sheet. Actuarial gains and losses that have not yet been recognized through income are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income net of taxes, until they are amortized as a component of net periodic benefit cost. Liabilities and expenses for these pension and other postretirement benefits are determined using actuarial methodologies and incorporate significant assumptions, including the interest rate used to discount the future estimated liability, the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets, and several assumptions relating to the employee workforce (salary increases, health care cost trend rates, retirement age, and mortality).

The discount rates for the plans are primary determined by using yield curve models developed with the assistance of an external actuary. The cash flows of the plans’ projected benefit obligations are discounted using a single equivalent rate derived from yields on high-quality corporate bonds, which represent a broad diversification of issuers in various sectors. The yield curve model parallels the plans’ projected cash flows, which have an average duration ranging from 11 to 15 years. The underlying cash flows of the bonds included in the models exceed the cash flows needed to satisfy plans’ obligations multiple times. If a deep market of high quality corporate bonds does not exist in a country, then the yield on government bonds plus a corporate bond yield spread is used. In 2015, 2014, and 2013, the discount rate used to determine benefit obligations for pension and other postretirement benefit plans was 4.03%, 4.09%, and 5.14%, respectively. The impact on the liabilities of a change in the discount rate of one-fourth of 1% would be approximately $66 and either a charge or credit of approximately $1 to after-tax earnings in the following year.

In conjunction with the annual measurement of the funded status of Alcoa Corporation’s pension and other postretirement benefit plans at December 31, 2015, management elected to change the manner in which the interest cost component of net periodic benefit cost will be determined in 2016 and beyond. Previously, the interest cost component was determined by multiplying the single equivalent rate described above and the aggregate discounted cash flows of the plans’ projected benefit obligations. Under the new methodology, the interest cost component will be determined by aggregating the product of the discounted cash flows of the plans’ projected benefit obligations for each year and an individual spot rate (referred to as the “spot rate” approach). This change will result in a lower interest cost component of net periodic benefit cost under the new methodology compared to the previous methodology of approximately $11 in 2016. Management believes this new methodology, which represents a change in an accounting estimate, is a better measure of the interest cost as each year’s cash flows are specifically linked to the interest rates of bond payments in the same respective year.

The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets is generally applied to a four-year or five-year average value of plan assets for certain plans, or the fair value at the plan measurement date. The process used by management to develop this assumption is one that relies on forward-looking returns by asset class. Management

 

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incorporates expected future returns on current and planned asset allocations using information from various external investment managers and consultants, as well as management’s own judgment. For 2015, 2014, and 2013, management used 6.91%, 6.91% and 6.98%, respectively, as its expected long-term rate of return. For 2016, management anticipates that 6.92% will be the expected long-term rate of return.

A change in the assumption for the expected long-term rate of return on plan assets of one-fourth of 1% would impact after-tax earnings by approximately $3 for 2015.

Stock-based Compensation. Alcoa Corporation employees have historically participated in ParentCo’s equity-based compensation plans. Until consummation of the distribution, Alcoa Corporation will continue to participate in ParentCo’s stock-based compensation plans and record compensation expense based on the awards granted to Alcoa Corporation employees. ParentCo recognizes compensation expense for employee equity grants using the non-substantive vesting period approach, in which the expense (net of estimated forfeitures) is recognized ratably over the requisite service period based on the grant date fair value. The fair value of new stock options is estimated on the date of grant using a lattice-pricing model. Determining the fair value of stock options at the grant date requires judgment, including estimates for the average risk-free interest rate, dividend yield, volatility, annual forfeiture rate, and exercise behavior. These assumptions may differ significantly between grant dates because of changes in the actual results of these inputs that occur over time.

Equity grants are issued in January each year. As part of ParentCo’s stock-based compensation plan design, individuals who are retirement-eligible have a six-month requisite service period in the year of grant. As a result, a larger portion of expense will be recognized in the first half of each year for these retirement-eligible employees. Compensation expense recorded in 2015, 2014, and 2013 was $35, $39, and $33, respectively. Alcoa Corporation did not recognize any tax benefit associated with this expense. Of this amount, $3, $4, and $4 in 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively, pertains to the acceleration of expense related to retirement-eligible employees. The portion of this expense related to corporate employees, allocated based on segment revenue, was $21, $21, and $16 in 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively

Most plan participants can choose whether to receive their award in the form of stock options, stock awards, or a combination of both. This choice is made before the grant is issued and is irrevocable.

Income Taxes.   The provision for income taxes in Alcoa Corporation’s combined statement of operations is based on a separate return methodology using the asset and liability approach of accounting for income taxes. Under this approach, the provision for income taxes represents income taxes paid or payable (or received or receivable) for the current year plus the change in deferred taxes during the year calculated as if Alcoa Corporation was a standalone taxpayer filing hypothetical income tax returns where applicable. Any additional accrued tax liability or refund arising as a result of this approach is assumed to be immediately settled with ParentCo as a component of Net parent investment. Deferred taxes represent the future tax consequences expected to occur when the reported amounts of assets and liabilities are recovered or paid, and result from differences between the financial and tax bases of Alcoa Corporation’s assets and liabilities and are adjusted for changes in tax rates and tax laws when enacted. Deferred tax assets are reflected in the combined balance sheet for net operating losses, credits or other attributes to the extent that such attributes are expected to transfer to Alcoa Corporation upon the Separation. Any difference from attributes generated in a hypothetical return on a separate return basis is adjusted as a component of Net parent investment.

Valuation allowances are recorded to reduce deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not (greater than 50%) that a tax benefit will not be realized. In evaluating the need for a valuation allowance, management considers all potential sources of taxable income, including income available in carryback periods, future reversals of taxable temporary differences, projections of taxable income, and income from tax planning strategies, as well as all available positive and negative evidence. Positive evidence includes factors such as a history of profitable operations, projections of future profitability within the carryforward period, including from tax planning strategies, and Alcoa Corporation’s experience with similar operations. Existing favorable contracts

 

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and the ability to sell products into established markets are additional positive evidence. Negative evidence includes items such as cumulative losses, projections of future losses, or carryforward periods that are not long enough to allow for the utilization of a deferred tax asset based on existing projections of income. Deferred tax assets for which no valuation allowance is recorded may not be realized upon changes in facts and circumstances, resulting in a future charge to establish a valuation allowance. Existing valuation allowances are re-examined under the same standards of positive and negative evidence. If it is determined that it is more likely than not that a deferred tax asset will be realized, the appropriate amount of the valuation allowance, if any, is released. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are also re-measured to reflect changes in underlying tax rates due to law changes and the granting and lapse of tax holidays.

In 2013, Alcoa Corporation recognized a $128 discrete income tax charge for a valuation allowance on the full value of the deferred tax assets related to a Spanish consolidated tax group. These deferred tax assets have an expiration period ranging from 2016 (for certain credits) to an unlimited life (for operating losses). After weighing all available positive and negative evidence, as described above, management determined that it was no longer more likely than not that Alcoa Corporation will realize the tax benefit of these deferred tax assets. This was mainly driven by a decline in the outlook of the Primary Metals business (2013 realized prices were the lowest since 2009) combined with prior year cumulative losses of the Spanish consolidated tax group. During 2014, the underlying value of the deferred tax assets decreased due to a remeasurement as a result of the enactment of new tax rates in Spain beginning in 2016 (see Income Taxes in Earnings Summary under Results of Operations above), and a change in foreign currency exchange rates. As a result, the valuation allowance decreased by the same amount. At December 31, 2015, the amount of the valuation allowance was $91. This valuation allowance was reevaluated as of December 31, 2015, and no change to the allowance was deemed necessary based on all available evidence. The need for this valuation allowance will be assessed on a continuous basis in future periods and, as a result, a portion or all of the allowance may be reversed based on changes in facts and circumstances.

In 2015, Alcoa Corporation recognized an additional $141 discrete income tax charge for valuation allowances on certain deferred tax assets in Iceland and Suriname. Of this amount, an $85 valuation allowance was established on the full value of the deferred tax assets in Suriname, which were related mostly to employee benefits and tax loss carryforwards. These deferred tax assets have an expiration period ranging from 2016 to 2022. The remaining $56 charge relates to a valuation allowance established on a portion of the deferred tax assets recorded in Iceland. These deferred tax assets have an expiration period ranging from 2017 to 2023. After weighing all available positive and negative evidence, as described above, management determined that it was no longer more likely than not that Alcoa Corporation will realize the tax benefit of either of these deferred tax assets. This was mainly driven by a decline in the outlook of the Primary Metals business, combined with prior year cumulative losses and a short expiration period. The need for this valuation allowance will be assessed on a continuous basis in future periods and, as a result, a portion or all of the allowance may be reversed based on changes in facts and circumstances.

Tax benefits related to uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return are recorded when such benefits meet a more likely than not threshold. Otherwise, these tax benefits are recorded when a tax position has been effectively settled, which means that the statute of limitation has expired or the appropriate taxing authority has completed their examination even though the statute of limitations remains open. Interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions are recognized as part of the provision for income taxes and are accrued beginning in the period that such interest and penalties would be applicable under relevant tax law until such time that the related tax benefits are recognized.

Related Party Transactions

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Transactions between Alcoa Corporation Arconic have been presented as related party transactions in the Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation. See Note T to the Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation in this information statement.

Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance

See the Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance section of Note A to the Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation in this information statement.

Recently Issued Accounting Guidance

See the Recently Issued Accounting Guidance section of Note A to the Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation in this information statement.

Three Months Ended March 31, 2016 and 2015

Results of Operations

Net loss attributable to Alcoa Corporation was $203 in the 2016 first quarter compared with Net income of $166 in the 2015 first quarter. The decrease in results of $369 was primarily the result of a lower volumes and average realized price for aluminum and alumina, partially offset by net productivity improvements.

Sales declined $976, or 31%, in the 2016 first quarter compared to the same period in 2015. The decrease was largely attributable to a lower average realized price for alumina, a lower average realized price for aluminum, the absence of sales related to capacity that was closed or curtailed (see Alumina, Aluminum and Cast Products Segment Information below), and net unfavorable foreign currency movements.

Cost of goods sold (COGS) as a percentage of Sales was 87.3% in the 2016 first quarter compared with 73.8% in the 2015 first quarter. The percentage was negatively impacted by lower volumes and average realized prices for alumina and aluminum, partially offset by favorable foreign currency movements due to a stronger U.S. dollar and net productivity improvements across all segments.

Selling, general administrative, and other expenses (SG&A) increased $1 in the 2016 first quarter compared to the corresponding period in 2015. The increase was primarily driven by expenses for professional and consulting services related to the planned separation (see above) of ParentCo ($9), partially offset by a decrease in corporate overhead expenses and favorable foreign currency movements due to a stronger U.S. dollar.

Depreciation, depletion, and amortization (DD&A) declined $27, or 13%, in the 2016 first quarter compared with the same period in 2015. The decrease was mainly caused by favorable foreign currency movements due to a stronger U.S. dollar and the absence of DD&A ($4) related to capacity reductions at a refinery and smelter in South America that occurred at different points during 2015.

In the first quarter of 2016, Alcoa Corporation recorded Restructuring and other charges of $84, which were comprised of the following components: $60 related to the 2015 announced permanent closure of the Warrick smelter; $18 related to the curtailments of the Point Comfort refinery and Wenatchee smelter; $8 for layoff costs, for the separation of approximately 30 employees in the Aluminum segment; $3 for the reversal of a number of small layoff reserves related to prior periods and other miscellaneous items; and $1 related to the allocation of Corporate restructuring to Alcoa Corporation.

In 2016, costs related to the closure and curtailment actions included $70 for accelerated depreciation as the Warrick smelter continued to operate through March 2016, $27 in other exit costs primarily for contract terminations, and $19 for the reversal of previously accrued severance costs that will not be incurred. Additionally in the first quarter of 2016, inventories were written down to their net realizable value, resulting in a charge of $3, which was recorded in Cost of goods sold on the accompanying unaudited Statement of Combined Operations.

 

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In the first quarter of 2015, Alcoa Corporation recorded Restructuring and other charges of $34 which were comprised of the following components: $16 for the separation of approximately 680 employees (Aluminum segment) and supplier contract-related costs associated with the decision to temporarily curtail the remaining capacity (74 kmt-per-year) at the São Luís smelter in Brazil; $15 related to post-closing adjustments associated with two December 2014 divestitures, primarily the divestiture of the smelter in Mt. Holly; $4 for accelerated depreciation related to the decision to adjust the useful life of the refinery in Suriname; a net charge of $1 for other layoff costs; $4 for the reversal of a prior period layoff reserve at the Portovesme, Italy facility; and $2 related to the allocation of Corporate restructuring to Alcoa Corporation.

Alcoa Corporation does not include Restructuring and other charges in the results of its reportable segments. The pretax impact of allocating such charges to segment results would have been as follows:

 

First quarter ended March 31,

   2016      2015  

Bauxite

   $ —         $ 1   

Alumina

     3         4   

Aluminum

     58         27   

Cast Products

     —           —     

Energy

     22         —     

Rolled Products

     —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total segment

     83         32   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Corporate

     1         2   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total restructuring and other charges

   $ 84       $ 34   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of March 31, 2016, approximately 13 of the 30 employees associated with 2016 restructuring programs and approximately 1,780 of the 3,430 (previously 3,600 – updated to reflect employees accepting other positions within Alcoa Corporation and natural attrition) employees associated with 2015 restructuring programs were separated. As of March 31, 2016 the separations associated with the 2014 restructuring programs were essentially complete. Most of the remaining separations for the 2016 and 2015 restructuring programs are expected to be completed by the end of 2016.

In the 2016 first quarter, cash payments of $1, $32, and $1 respectively, were made against the layoff reserves related to the 2016, 2015, and 2014 restructuring programs, respectively.

Interest expense decreased $6, or 9%, in the 2016 first quarter compared to the corresponding period in 2015. The decrease was largely due to a lower allocation to Alcoa Corporation of ParentCo’s interest expense, which is primarily a function of the lower ratio in the first quarter of 2016 (as compared to the first quarter of 2015) of capital invested in Alcoa Corporation to the total capital invested by ParentCo in both Alcoa Corporation and Arconic.

Other expenses, net was $39 in the 2016 first quarter compared with Other income, net of $11 in the 2015 first quarter. The change of $50 in the first quarter was mainly the result of net unfavorable foreign currency movements ($39) and an unfavorable change in mark-to-market derivative contracts ($5).

The effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2016 and 2015 was 9% (provision on a loss) and 45% (provision on income), respectively.

The rate for the 2016 first quarter differs from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35% primarily due to U.S. losses and tax credits with no tax benefit realizable in Alcoa Corporation, a $5 discrete income tax charge for valuation allowances of certain deferred tax assets in Australia, somewhat offset by foreign income taxed in lower rate jurisdictions.

 

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The rate for the 2015 first quarter differs from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35% primarily due to an $83 discrete income tax charge ($51 after noncontrolling interest) for valuation allowances on certain deferred tax assets in Suriname (related mostly to employee benefits and tax loss carryforwards), partially offset by foreign income taxed in lower rate jurisdictions.

Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interests was $5 in the 2016 first quarter compared with Net income attributable to noncontrolling interests of $60 in the 2015 first quarter. These amounts were related to Alumina Limited’s 40% ownership interest in AWAC.

In the 2016 first quarter, AWAC generated a loss compared to income in the same period in 2015. The change in AWAC’s results was mainly driven by a lower volumes and average realized price for alumina. This negative impact was partially offset by net productivity improvements and net favorable foreign currency movements due to a stronger U.S. dollar, especially against the Australian dollar and Brazilian real.

Segment Information

Bauxite

 

     First quarter ended March 31,  
             2016                      2015          

Bauxite production (bone dry metric tons, or bdmt), in millions

     11.3         11.7   

Alcoa Corporation’s average cost per bdmt of bauxite*

   $ 13       $ 19   

Third-party sales

   $ 44       $ 13   

Intersegment sales

     175         279   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total sales

   $ 219       $ 292   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

ATOI

   $ 44       $ 49   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

* Includes all production-related costs, including conversion costs, such as labor, materials, and utilities; depreciation, depletion, and amortization; and plant administrative expenses.

Bauxite production decreased 3% in the 2016 first quarter compared with the corresponding period in 2015. The decrease was largely attributable to the curtailment of the Suralco mine and refinery (see Alumina below).

Total sales for the Bauxite segment declined 25% in the 2016 first quarter compared to the same period in 2015. The decrease was primarily due to a lower bauxite price and a decrease in internal demand from the Alumina segment due to curtailments (see Alumina below). These negative impacts were partially offset by higher third-party shipments as Alcoa Corporation continues to expand its third-party bauxite business.

ATOI for this segment decreased $5 in the 2016 first quarter compared to the same period in 2015. This decrease was principally driven by the decline in bauxite prices. These negative impacts were partially offset by net favorable foreign currency movements due to a stronger U.S. dollar, especially against the Australian dollar and Brazilian real, net productivity improvements, and higher equity earnings from a jointly-owned mine in Brazil.

In the second quarter of 2016 (comparison with the 2015 second quarter), third-party bauxite shipments are expected to increase with the first third-party vessel being shipped out of Australia and productivity improvements are anticipated to continue.

 

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Alumina

 

     First quarter ended March 31,  
         2016              2015      

Alumina production (kmt)

     3,330         3,933   

Third-party alumina shipments (kmt)

     2,168         2,538   

Alcoa Corporation’s average realized price per metric ton of alumina

   $ 229       $ 339   

Alcoa Corporation’s average cost per metric ton of alumina*

   $ 240       $ 278   

Third-party sales

   $ 496       $ 861   

Intersegment sales

     292         501   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total sales

   $ 788       $ 1,362   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

ATOI

   $ (42    $ 167   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

* Includes all production-related costs, including raw materials consumed; conversion costs, such as labor, materials, and utilities; depreciation, depletion, and amortization; and plant administrative expenses.

Alumina production decreased 15% in the 2016 first quarter compared with the corresponding period in 2015. The decline was largely attributable to lower production from the Point Comfort refinery (see below) and the absence of production at the Suralco refinery (Suriname—see below), slightly offset by higher production at the Australian refineries.

In March 2015, management initiated a 12-month review of 2,800 kmt in refining capacity for possible curtailment (partial or full), permanent closure or divestiture. This review is part of management’s target to lower Alcoa Corporation’s refining operations’ position on the global alumina cost curve to the 21st percentile (currently 23rd) by 2016. As part of this review, management decided to curtail all of the operating capacity at both the Suralco (1,330 kmt-per-year) and Point Comfort (2,010 kmt-per-year) refineries. The curtailment of the capacity at Suralco was completed by the end of November 2015. Management is currently in discussions with the Suriname government to determine the best long-term solution for Suralco due to limited bauxite reserves and the absence of a long-term energy alternative. The curtailment of the capacity at Point Comfort is expected to be completed by the end of June 2016 (1,553 kmt-per-year was completed by the end of March 31, 2016). Suralco and Point Comfort have nameplate capacity of 2,207 kmt-per-year and 2,305 kmt-per-year, respectively, of which 877 kmt and 295 kmt, respectively, was curtailed prior to the review.

Third-party sales for the Alumina segment declined 42% in the 2016 first quarter compared to the same period in 2015. The decrease was primarily due to a 32% decrease in average realized alumina price and a 15% decline in volume. Unfavorable foreign currency movements also contributed to the decline in the 2016 first quarter. The change in average realized alumina price was mostly driven by a lower average alumina index/spot price.

Intersegment sales decreased 42% in the 2016 first quarter compared with the corresponding period in 2015 due to lower demand from the Aluminum segment, as a result of the closure, curtailment or divestiture of a number of smelters (see Aluminum below), and a lower average realized alumina price.

ATOI for this segment decreased $209 in the 2016 first quarter compared to the same period in 2015. This decrease was principally driven by lower average realized alumina prices and lower volumes. These negative impacts were partially offset by lower bauxite costs, net productivity improvements, net favorable foreign currency movements due to a stronger U.S. dollar, especially against the Australian dollar and Brazilian real, and a higher percentage of shipments linked to alumina index/spot price.

In the second quarter of 2016 (comparison with the 2015 second quarter), alumina production is expected to be down 16%, driven by the curtailments of the Suralco and Point Comfort refineries. Also, net productivity improvements are anticipated.

 

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Aluminum

 

     First quarter ended March 31,  
         2016              2015      

Aluminum production (kmt)

     655         711   

Alcoa Corporation’s average cost per metric ton of aluminum*

   $ 1,593       $ 1,943   

Third-party sales

   $ 9       $ 10   

Intersegment sales

     987         1,557   

Total sales

   $ 996       $ 1,567   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

ATOI

   $ (31    $ 143   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

* Includes all production-related costs, including raw materials consumed; conversion costs, such as labor, materials, and utilities; depreciation, depletion, and amortization; and plant administrative expenses.

At March 31, 2016, Alcoa Corporation had 778 kmt of idle capacity on a base capacity of 3,133 kmt. In the 2016 first quarter, base capacity decreased 269 kmt compared to December 31, 2015 due to the permanent closure of the Warrick, IN smelter.

In March 2015, management initiated a 12-month review of 500 kmt in smelting capacity for possible curtailment (partial or full), permanent closure or divestiture. This review is part of management’s target to lower Alcoa Corporation’s smelting operations on the global aluminum cost curve to the 38th percentile (currently 43rd) by 2016. As part of this review, during the fourth quarter of 2015, management decided to curtail the remaining capacity at the Wenatchee smelter (143 kmt-per-year) and approved the permanent closure of the Warrick, IN smelter (269 kmt-per-year).

Also in March 2015, management decided to curtail the remaining capacity (74 kmt-per-year) at the São Luís smelter in Brazil; this action was completed in April 2015. In 2013 and 2014 combined, Alcoa Corporation curtailed capacity of 194 kmt-per-year at the São Luís smelter under a prior management review.

Separate from the smelting capacity review described above, in June 2015, management decided to permanently close the Poços de Caldas smelter (96 kmt-per-year) in Brazil effective immediately. The Poços de Caldas smelter had been temporarily idled since May 2014 due to challenging global market conditions for primary aluminum and higher operating costs, which made the smelter uncompetitive. The decision to permanently close the Poços de Caldas smelter was based on the fact that these underlying conditions had not improved.

Aluminum production decreased 8% in the 2016 first quarter compared with the corresponding period in 2015. The decline in the 2016 first quarter was the result of the absence of production at one smelter each in Brazil and the United States. Furthermore, the production at the Warrick smelter decreased in preparation for the closure of this smelter.

Total sales for the Aluminum segment decreased 36% in the 2016 first quarter compared to the same period in 2015. The decrease was mostly the result of a decrease in aluminum prices and the absence of sales from two smelters that were curtailed in 2015. These negative impacts were slightly offset by higher volume in the remaining smelter portfolio. The change in aluminum price was driven by a 16% lower average LME price (on 15-day lag) and lower regional premiums, which dropped by an average of 61% in the United States and Canada and 66% in Europe.

ATOI for this segment decreased $174 in the 2016 first quarter compared to the same period in 2015. The decline was primarily driven by the previously mentioned lower aluminum price and the permanent closure of the Warrick, IN smelter. These negative price impacts were somewhat offset by net productivity improvements and lower alumina costs.

 

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In the second quarter of 2016 (comparison with the 2015 second quarter), aluminum production will be approximately 100 kmt lower due to the announced curtailments and closure of the Warrick smelter while net productivity improvements are anticipated to continue.

Cast Products

 

     First quarter ended March 31,  
         2016              2015      

Third-party aluminum shipments (kmt)

     700         733   

Alcoa Corporation’s average realized price per metric ton of aluminum*

   $ 1,815       $ 2,442   

Alcoa Corporation’s average cost per metric ton of aluminum**

   $ 1,722       $ 2,360   

Third-party sales

   $ 1,270       $ 1,791   

Intersegment sales

     25         12   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total sales

   $ 1,295       $ 1,803   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

ATOI

   $ 45       $ 22   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

* Average realized price per metric ton of aluminum includes three elements: a) the underlying base metal component, based on quoted prices from the LME; b) the regional premium, which represents the incremental price over the base LME component that is associated with the physical delivery of metal to a particular region (e.g., the Midwest premium for metal sold in the United States); and c) the product premium, which represents the incremental price for receiving physical metal in a particular shape (e.g., billet, slab, rod, etc.) or alloy.
** Includes all production-related costs, including raw materials consumed; conversion costs, such as labor, materials, and utilities; depreciation, depletion, and amortization; and plant administrative expenses.

Third-party sales for the Cast Products segment decreased 29% in the 2016 first quarter compared to the same period in 2015. The decrease was mostly the result of a 26% decrease in average realized aluminum price, lower value-add product shipments due to 2015 smelter curtailments (see Aluminum above), and lower demand from ParentCo’s aluminum fabrication business.

ATOI for this segment increased $23 in the 2016 first quarter compared to the same period in 2015. The increase was primarily driven by net productivity improvements, improved equity results from the Ma’aden casthouse, and net favorable foreign currency movements due to a stronger U.S. dollar. These favorable impacts were partially offset by lower product premiums and mix.

In the second quarter of 2016 (comparison with the 2015 second quarter), price and mix impacts are expected to be offset by continued net productivity improvements.

Energy

 

     First quarter ended
March 31,
 
     2016      2015  

Third-party sales (GWh)

     1,902         1,497   

Third-party sales

   $ 65       $ 106   

Intersegment sales

     55         82   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total sales

   $ 120       $ 188   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

ATOI

   $ 24       $ 44   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Third-party sales (GWh) for the Energy segment increased 27% in the 2016 first quarter compared to the same period in 2015. The increase was the result of more power being available for third-party sales due to the curtailment of the Suralco refinery (see Alumina above) and the Sao Luis smelter (see Aluminum above), higher

 

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water inflows at Yadkin, NC, and an increase in the distribution of assured energy from the Brazil hydro facilities (assured energy is Alcoa Corporation’s share of the facilities’ commercial capacity). These positive impacts were partially offset by the absence of generation at Anglesea, Australia, which closed in August 2015.

Total sales for the Energy segment decreased 36% in the 2016 first quarter compared to the same period in 2015. The decrease was mostly the result of lower energy prices, mainly in Brazil, and lower energy sales to Alcoa Corporation’s refineries and smelters offset by higher energy sales to third parties described above. Sales also declined as the result of unfavorable foreign currency movements due to a stronger U.S. dollar against the Brazilian real.

ATOI for this segment decreased $20 in the 2016 first quarter compared to the same period in 2015. The decline was primarily driven by the previously mentioned change in sales and net unfavorable foreign currency movements due to a stronger U.S. dollar against the Brazilian real, partially offset by the absence of costs at Anglesea.

In the second quarter of 2016 (comparison with the 2015 second quarter), we expect sales volume will decrease by approximately 50% at the Warrick Power Plant as a result of the Warrick smelter closure and energy prices will be lower in Brazil and the United States.

Rolled Products

 

     First quarter ended
March 31,
 
     2016      2015  

Third-party aluminum shipments (kmt)

     64         67   

Alcoa Corporation’s average realized price per metric ton of aluminum

   $ 3,315       $ 4,059   

Third-party sales

   $ 213       $ 272   

Intersegment sales

     —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total sales

   $ 213       $ 272   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

ATOI

   $ (4    $ 5   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Third-party sales for the Rolled Products segment decreased 22% in the 2016 first quarter compared with the corresponding period in 2015. The decline was mostly due to a decrease in metal prices (both LME and regional premium components) and pricing pressure in the packaging end market.

ATOI for this segment decreased $9 in the 2016 first quarter compared to the same period in 2015. The decrease was primarily due to the previously mentioned pricing pressures and additional costs to secure alternative metal supply as Warrick transitions to a cold metal rolling mill. This was partially offset by net productivity improvements.

In the 2016 second quarter (comparison with the 2015 second quarter), additional costs to secure alternative metal supply as well as pricing pressure from the packaging market are expected to continue.

Reconciliation of ATOI to Combined Net Income Attributable to Alcoa Corporation

Items required to reconcile total segment ATOI to combined net income (loss) attributable to Alcoa Corporation include: the impact of LIFO inventory accounting; metal price lag; interest expense; non-controlling interests; corporate expense (primarily comprising general administrative and selling expenses of operating the corporate headquarters and other global administrative facilities, along with depreciation and amortization on corporate-owned assets); restructuring and other charges; intersegment profit elimination; the impact of any

 

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discrete tax items, deferred tax valuation allowance adjustments and other differences between tax rates applicable to the segments and the combined effective tax rate; and other non-operating items such as foreign currency transaction gains/losses and interest income.

The following table reconciles total segment ATOI to combined net income attributable to Alcoa Corporation:

 

First quarter ended March 31,

   2016      2015  

Total segment ATOI

   $ 36       $ 430   

Unallocated amounts:

     

Impact of LIFO

     25         28   

Metal price lag

     2         (5

Interest expense

     (64      (70

Noncontrolling interests (net of tax)

     5         (60

Corporate expense

     (36      (44

Restructuring and other charges

     (84      (34

Income taxes

     (17      (18

Other

     (70      (61
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Combined net (loss) income attributable to Alcoa Corporation

   $ (203    $ 166   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The significant changes in the reconciling items between total segment ATOI and combined net income attributable to Alcoa Corporation for the 2016 first quarter compared with the corresponding period in 2015 (unless otherwise noted) consisted of:

 

    a change in Metal price lag, the result of a metal price decline during the first quarter of 2015 compared to a slight increase during the first quarter of 2016;

 

    a decrease in Interest expense in the 2016 first quarter, principally due to a lower allocation to Alcoa Corporation of ParentCo’s interest expense, which is primarily a function of the lower ratio in the first quarter of 2016 (as compared to the first quarter of 2015) of capital invested in Alcoa Corporation to the total capital invested by ParentCo in both Alcoa Corporation and Arconic;

 

    a change in Noncontrolling interests, due to the change in results of AWAC, principally driven by a decline in operating results due to lower realized prices;

 

    a decline in Corporate expense, largely attributable to decreases in various expenses, partially offset by expenses related to the planned Separation ($9); and

 

    an increase in Restructuring and other charges, in the 2016 first quarter, primarily attributable to higher costs associated with the permanent closure of the Warrick smelter and curtailments at the Pt. Comfort refinery and Wenatchee smelter.

Environmental Matters

See the Environmental Matters section of Note G to the unaudited Combined Financial Statements in this information statement.

Liquidity and Capital Resources

Cash From Operations

Cash used for operations was $359 in the 2016 three-month period compared with cash provided from operations of $262 in the same period of 2015. The increase in cash used for operations of $621 was principally due to lower operating results (net income plus net add-back for noncash transactions in earnings) and a negative change associated with working capital of $132, principally driven by an unfavorable change in taxes, including income taxes, due to the timing of tax payments.

 

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Financing Activities

Cash provided from financing activities was $247 in the 2016 three-month period compared with $19 in the 2015 three-month period, resulting in an increase in cash provided of $228.

Investing Activities

Cash used for investing activities was $103 in the 2016 three-month period compared with $77 in the 2015 three-month period, resulting in an increase in cash used of $26. Cash used for investing principally comprises capital expenditures, which for the 2016 three-month period totaled $86, of which 10% related to growth projects; during the first quarter of 2015, capital expenditures were $69, of which 5% related to growth projects.

Recently Adopted and Recently Issued Accounting Guidance

See Note B to the unaudited Combined Financial Statements in this information statement.

 

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MANAGEMENT

Executive Officers Following the Distribution

The following table sets forth information as of June 1, 2016 regarding the individuals who are expected to serve as executive officers of Alcoa Corporation following the distribution. While some of Alcoa Corporation’s executive officers are currently executive officers and employees of ParentCo, after the distribution, none of these individuals will be employees or executive officers of ParentCo.

 

Name

   Age   

Position

Roy C. Harvey

   41    Chief Executive Officer

William F. Oplinger

   49    Chief Financial Officer

Robert S. Collins

   50    Controller and Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis

Leigh Ann C. Fisher

   49    Chief Administrative Officer

Jeffrey D. Heeter

   51    Chief Legal Officer

Tómas Sigurðsson

   48    Chief Operating Officer

Roy C. Harvey will be the Chief Executive Officer of Alcoa Corporation. Mr. Harvey has served as Executive Vice President of ParentCo and President of ParentCo’s Global Primary Products since October 2015. From June 2014 to October 2015, he was Executive Vice President, Human Resources and Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability at ParentCo. Prior to that, Mr. Harvey was Chief Operating Officer for Global Primary Products at ParentCo from July 2013 to June 2014, and was Chief Financial Officer for Global Primary Products from December 2011 to July 2013. In addition to these roles, Mr. Harvey served as Director of Investor Relations at ParentCo from September 2010 to November 2011 and was Director of Corporate Treasury from January 2010 to September 2010. Mr. Harvey joined ParentCo in 2002 as a business analyst for Global Primary Products in Knoxville, Tennessee.

William F. Oplinger will be the Chief Financial Officer of Alcoa Corporation. Mr. Oplinger has served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of ParentCo since April 1, 2013. Mr. Oplinger joined ParentCo in 2000 and held key corporate positions in financial analysis and planning and as Director of Investor Relations. Mr. Oplinger also held key positions in the ParentCo’s Global Primary Products business, including as Controller, Operational Excellence Director, Chief Financial Officer and Chief Operating Officer.

Robert S. Collins will be the Controller and Vice President, Financial Planning and Analysis, of Alcoa Corporation. Mr. Collins has served as Vice President and Controller of ParentCo since October 2013. He served as Assistant Controller from May 2009 to October 2013. Prior to his role as Assistant Controller, Mr. Collins was Director of Financial Transactions and Policy, providing financial accounting support for ParentCo’s transactions in global mergers, acquisitions and divestitures. Before joining ParentCo in 2005, Mr. Collins worked in the audit and mergers and acquisitions practices at PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP for 14 years.

Leigh Ann Fisher will be the Chief Administrative Officer overseeing Human Resources, Shared Services, Procurement and Information Technology of Alcoa Corporation. Ms. Fisher has served as Chief Financial Officer of ParentCo’s Global Primary Products business since July 2013. Ms. Fisher was Group Controller for Global Primary Products at ParentCo from 2011 to 2013. From 2008 to 2011, Ms. Fisher was Group Controller for ParentCo’s Engineered Products and Solutions business.

Jeffrey D. Heeter will be the Chief Legal Officer of Alcoa Corporation. Mr. Heeter has served as Assistant General Counsel of ParentCo since 2014. Mr. Heeter was Group Counsel for Global Primary Products at ParentCo from 2010 to 2014. From 2008 to 2010, Mr. Heeter was General Counsel of Alcoa of Australia in Perth, Australia.

Tómas Sigurðsson will be the Chief Operating Officer of Alcoa Corporation. Mr. Sigurðsson has served as Chief Operating Officer of ParentCo’s Global Primary Products business since 2014. Mr. Sigurðsson was President of ParentCo’s European Region and Global Primary Products Europe from 2012 to 2014. From 2004 to 2011, Mr. Sigurðsson was Managing Director of Alcoa Iceland.

 

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DIRECTORS

Board of Directors Following the Distribution

The following table sets forth information as of [                    ], 2016 regarding those persons who are expected to serve on Alcoa Corporation’s Board of Directors following completion of the separation and until their respective successors are duly elected and qualified. Alcoa Corporation is in the process of identifying the other persons who are expected to serve on Alcoa Corporation’s Board of Directors following the completion of the separation and will include information concerning those persons in an amendment to this information statement. Alcoa Corporation’s amended and restated certificate of incorporation will provide that directors will be elected annually.

 

Name

   Age   

Position

Roy C. Harvey

   41    Director

Director Independence

In its Corporate Governance Guidelines, the Board of Directors recognizes that independence depends not only on directors’ individual relationships, but also on the directors’ overall attitude. Providing objective, independent judgment is at the core of the Board of Directors’ oversight function. Under the company’s Director Independence Standards, which conform to the corporate governance listing standards of the NYSE, a director is not considered “independent” unless the Board of Directors affirmatively determines that the director has no material relationship with Alcoa Corporation or any subsidiary in its group. The Director Independence Standards comprise a list of all categories of material relationships affecting the determination of a director’s independence. Any relationship that falls below a threshold set forth in the Director Independence Standards, or is not otherwise listed in the Director Independence Standards, and is not required to be disclosed under Item 404(a) of SEC Regulation S-K, is deemed to be an immaterial relationship.

Committees of the Board of Directors

Effective upon the completion of the distribution, our Board of Directors will have the following four standing committees: an Audit Committee, a Compensation and Benefits Committee, a Governance and Nominating Committee, and an Executive Committee. The Board of Directors is expected to adopt written charters for each committee, which will be made available on our website in connection with the separation.

Each of the Audit, Compensation and Benefits, and Governance and Nominating Committees will consist solely of directors who have been determined by the Board of Directors to be independent in accordance with SEC regulations, NYSE listing standards and the company’s Director Independence Standards (including the heightened independence standards for members of the Audit and Compensation and Benefits Committees).

The following table sets forth the committees of the Board of Directors and the expected membership and chairpersons of the committees as of the completion of the distribution:

 

     Audit      Compensation
and Benefits
     Governance and
Nominating
     Executive  

[                     ]

           

[                     ]

           

[                     ]

           

 

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The following table sets forth the expected responsibilities of the committees of the Board of Directors:

 

Committee

  

Responsibilities

Audit Committee

  

•       Oversees the integrity of the financial statements and internal controls, including review of the scope and the results of the audits of the internal and independent auditors

 

•       Appoints the independent auditors and evaluates their independence and performance

 

•       Reviews the organization, performance and adequacy of the internal audit function

 

•       Pre-approves all audit, audit-related, tax and other services to be provided by the independent auditors

 

•       Oversees the company’s compliance with legal, ethical and regulatory requirements

 

•       Discusses with management and the auditors the policies with respect to risk assessment and risk management, including major financial risk exposures

 

Each member of the Audit Committee is expected to be financially literate, and the Board of Directors is expected to determine the committee members who qualify as “audit committee financial experts” under applicable SEC rules.

Compensation and Benefits Committee

  

•       Establishes the Chief Executive Officer’s compensation based upon an evaluation of performance in light of approved goals and objectives

 

•       Reviews and approves the compensation of the company’s officers

 

•       Oversees the implementation and administration of the company’s compensation and benefits plans, including pension, savings, incentive compensation and equity-based plans

 

•       Reviews and approves general compensation and benefit policies

 

•       Approves the Compensation Discussion and Analysis for inclusion in the proxy statement

 

•       Has the sole authority to retain and terminate a compensation consultant, as well as to approve the consultant’s fees and other terms of engagement

 

The Compensation and Benefits Committee may form and delegate its authority to subcommittees when appropriate (including subcommittees of management). Executive officers do not determine the amount or form of executive or director compensation, although the Chief Executive Officer provides recommendations to the Compensation and Benefits Committee regarding compensation changes and incentive compensation for executive officers other than himself. See “Executive Compensation” and “Compensation Discussion and Analysis.”

Executive Committee

  

•       Has the authority to act on behalf of the Board of Directors

Governance and Nominating Committee

  

•       Identifies individuals qualified to become Board of Directors members and recommends them to the full Board of Directors for consideration, including evaluating all potential candidates, whether initially recommended by management, other Board of Directors members or stockholders

 

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•       Makes recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding committee assignments

 

•       Develops and annually reviews corporate governance guidelines for the company, and oversees other corporate governance matters

 

•       Reviews related person transactions

 

•       Oversees an annual performance review of the Board of Directors, committees and individual director nominees

 

•       Periodically reviews and makes recommendations to the Board of Directors regarding director compensation

Compensation Committee Interlocks and Insider Participation

During our fiscal year ended December 31, 2015, Alcoa Corporation was not an independent company, and did not have a compensation committee or any other committee serving a similar function. Decisions as to the compensation of those who currently serve as our executive officers were made by ParentCo, as described in the section of this information statement captioned “Compensation Discussion and Analysis.”

Corporate Governance

Stockholder Recommendations for Director Nominees

Any stockholder wishing to recommend a candidate for director should submit the recommendation in writing to our principal executive offices: Alcoa Corporation, Governance and Nominating Committee, c/o Corporate Secretary’s Office, 390 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10022-4608. The written submission should comply with all requirements that will be set forth in the company’s certificate of incorporation and by-laws. The Governance and Nominating Committee will consider all candidates recommended by stockholders who comply with the foregoing procedures and satisfy the minimum qualifications for director nominees and Board of Directors member attributes.

Alcoa Corporation’s amended and restated by-laws will provide that any stockholder entitled to vote at an annual stockholders’ meeting may nominate one or more director candidates for election at that annual meeting by following certain prescribed procedures.

Director Qualification Standards and Process for Evaluating Director Candidates

The Governance and Nominating Committee is expected to adopt Criteria for Identification, Evaluation and Selection of Directors as follows:

 

  1. Directors must have demonstrated the highest ethical behavior and must be committed to the company’s values.

 

  2. Directors must be committed to seeking and balancing the legitimate long-term interests of all of the company’s stockholders, as well as its other stakeholders, including its customers, employees and the communities where the company has an impact. Directors must not be beholden primarily to any special interest group or constituency.

 

  3. No director should have, or appear to have, a conflict of interest that would impair that director’s ability to make decisions consistently in a fair and balanced manner.

 

  4. Directors must be independent in thought and judgment. They must each have the ability to speak out on difficult subjects; to ask tough questions and demand accurate, honest answers; to constructively challenge management; and at the same time, act as an effective member of the team, engendering by his or her attitude an atmosphere of collegiality and trust.

 

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  5. Each director must have demonstrated excellence in his or her area and must be able to deal effectively with crises and to provide advice and counsel to the Chief Executive Officer and his or her peers.

 

  6. Directors should have proven business acumen, serving or having served as a chief executive officer, chief operating officer or chief financial officer of a significant, complex organization, or other senior leadership role in a significant, complex organization; or serving or having served in a significant policy-making or leadership position in a well-respected, nationally or internationally recognized educational institution, not-for-profit organization or governmental entity; or having achieved a widely recognized position of leadership in the director’s field of endeavor, which adds substantial value to the oversight of material issues related to the company’s business.

 

  7. Directors must be committed to understanding the company and its industry; to regularly preparing for, attending and actively participating in meetings of the Board of Directors and its committees; and to ensuring that existing and future individual commitments will not materially interfere with the director’s obligations to the company. The number of other board memberships, in light of the demands of a director nominee’s principal occupation, should be considered, as well as travel demands for meeting attendance.

 

  8. Directors must understand the legal responsibilities of board service and fiduciary obligations. All members of the Board of Directors should be financially literate and have a sound understanding of business strategy, business environment, corporate governance and board operations. At least one member of the Board must satisfy the requirements of an “audit committee financial expert.”

 

  9. Directors must be self-confident and willing and able to assume leadership and collaborative roles as needed. They need to demonstrate maturity, valuing board and team performance over individual performance and respect for others and their views.

 

  10. New director nominees should be able to and committed to serve as a member of the Board of Directors for an extended period of time.

 

  11. While the diversity, the variety of experiences and viewpoints represented on the Board of Directors should always be considered, a director nominee should not be chosen nor excluded solely or largely because of race, color, gender, national origin or sexual orientation or identity. In selecting a director nominee, the committee will focus on any special skills, expertise or background that would complement the existing Board of Directors, recognizing that the company’s businesses and operations are diverse and global in nature.

 

  12. Directors should have reputations, both personal and professional, consistent with the company’s image and reputation.

The Governance and Nominating Committee will make a preliminary review of a prospective candidate’s background, career experience and qualifications based on available information or information provided by an independent search firm that identifies or provides an assessment of a candidate. If a consensus is reached by the committee that a particular candidate would likely contribute positively to the Board of Directors’ mix of skills and experiences, and a Board of Directors vacancy exists or is likely to occur, the candidate will be contacted to confirm his or her interest and willingness to serve. The committee will conduct interviews and may invite other Board of Directors members or senior executives to interview the candidate to assess the candidate’s overall qualifications. The committee will consider the candidate against the criteria it has adopted in the context of the current composition and needs of the Board of Directors and its committees.

At the conclusion of this process, the committee will reach a conclusion and report the results of its review to the full Board of Directors. The report is expected to include a recommendation whether the candidate should be nominated for election to the Board of Directors. This procedure will be the same for all candidates, including director candidates identified by stockholders.

The Governance and Nominating Committee may retain the services of a search firm that specializes in identifying and evaluating director candidates.

 

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Corporate Governance Principles

Our Board of Directors is expected to adopt a set of Corporate Governance Guidelines in connection with the separation to assist it in guiding our governance practices. These practices will be reviewed annually by the Governance and Nominating Committee in light of changing circumstances in order to continue serving Alcoa Corporation’s best interests and the best interests of our stockholders.

Communicating with our Board of Directors

Stockholders and other interested parties wishing to contact the Lead Director or the non-management directors as a group may do so by sending a written communication to the attention of the Lead Director c/o Alcoa Corporation, Corporate Secretary’s Office, 390 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10022-4608. To communicate issues or complaints regarding questionable accounting, internal accounting controls or auditing matters, send a written communication to the Audit Committee c/o Alcoa Corporation, Corporate Secretary’s Office, 390 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10022-4608. Alternatively, you may place an anonymous, confidential, toll free call in the United States to Alcoa Corporation’s Integrity Line at [                ]. A listing of Integrity Line telephone numbers outside the United States will be available on our website.

Communications addressed to the Board of Directors or to an individual director are distributed to the Board of Directors or to any individual director or directors as appropriate, depending upon the facts and circumstances outlined in the communication. The Board of Directors is expected to ask the Corporate Secretary’s Office to submit to the Board of Directors all communications received, excluding only those items that are not related to its duties and responsibilities, such as junk mail and mass mailings; product complaints and product inquiries; new product or technology suggestions; job inquiries and resumes; advertisements or solicitations; and surveys.

Risk Oversight

The Board of Directors will be actively engaged in overseeing and reviewing the company’s strategic direction and objectives, taking into account (among other considerations) the company’s risk profile and exposures. It will be management’s responsibility to manage risk and bring to the Board of Directors’ attention the most material risks to the company. The Board of Directors will have oversight responsibility of the processes established to report and monitor systems for material risks applicable to the company. The Board of Directors will annually review the company’s enterprise risk management and receive regular updates on risk exposures.

Business Conduct Policies and Code of Ethics

In connection with the separation, we expect to adopt Business Conduct Policies that apply equally to the directors and to all officers and employees of the company, as well as those of our controlled subsidiaries, affiliates and joint ventures. The directors and employees in positions to make discretionary decisions are surveyed annually regarding their compliance with the policies.

The company is also expected to have a Code of Ethics applicable to the Chief Executive Officer, Chief Financial Officer and other financial professionals, including the principal accounting officer, and those subject to it are surveyed annually for compliance with it. Only the Audit Committee will have the authority to amend or grant waivers from the provisions of the company’s Code of Ethics, and any such amendments or waivers will be posted promptly on our website.

 

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COMPENSATION DISCUSSION AND ANALYSIS

As discussed above, Alcoa Corporation is currently part of ParentCo and not an independent company, and its compensation committee has not yet been formed. Decisions regarding the past compensation of Messrs. Harvey, Oplinger, and Collins were made by the Compensation & Benefits Committee of ParentCo (the “ParentCo Compensation Committee”), and decisions regarding the past compensation of Mr. Sigurdsson and Ms. Fisher were made by ParentCo management in accordance with plan results and performance. This Compensation Discussion and Analysis describes the compensation practices of ParentCo as they relate to these executives and also discusses certain aspects of Alcoa Corporation’s anticipated compensation structure following the separation. After separation, Alcoa Corporation’s executive compensation programs, policies, and practices for its executive officers will be subject to the review and approval of Alcoa Corporation’s compensation committee.

For purposes of the following Compensation Discussion and Analysis and executive compensation disclosures, the individuals listed below are collectively referred to as Alcoa Corporation’s “named executive officers.” They are Alcoa Corporation’s chief executive officer, chief financial officer, and, of the other individuals who are expected to be designated as Alcoa Corporation executive officers, the three most highly compensated based on 2015 compensation from ParentCo.

 

    Roy C. Harvey, Alcoa Corporation Chief Executive Officer. Prior to the separation, Mr. Harvey served as Executive Vice President and Group President, Global Primary Products for ParentCo.

 

    William F. Oplinger, Alcoa Corporation Chief Financial Officer. Prior to the separation, Mr. Oplinger served as Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer for ParentCo.

 

    Tomas Sigurdsson, Alcoa Corporation Chief Operating Officer. Prior to the separation, Mr. Sigurdsson served as Vice President and Chief Operating Officer—Global Primary Products for ParentCo.

 

    Robert S. Collins, Alcoa Corporation Controller. Prior to the separation, Mr. Collins served as Vice President and Controller for ParentCo.

 

    Leigh Ann Fisher, Alcoa Corporation Chief Administration Officer. Prior to the separation, Ms. Fisher served as Chief Financial Officer—Global Primary Products for ParentCo.

The following sections of the Compensation Discussion and Analysis describe ParentCo’s compensation philosophy, 2015 compensation targets and results, 2015 pay decisions, and policies and practices as they applied to Alcoa Corporation’s named executive officers in 2015.

Compensation Philosophy

ParentCo’s Executive Compensation Philosophy is based on three guiding principles to drive pay-for-performance and shareholder alignment:

 

  A. Target salary compensation at median, while using incentive compensation (“IC”) and long-term incentive (“LTI”) to reward exceptional performance and to attract and retain exceptional talent.

 

  B. Make equity the most dominant portion of total compensation for senior executives and managers, increasing the portion of performance-based equity with the level of responsibility.

 

  C. Choose IC and LTI metrics that focus management’s actions on achieving the greatest positive impact on ParentCo’s financial performance.

 

A. Target salary compensation at median, while using IC and LTI to reward exceptional performance and to attract and retain exceptional talent

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performance. Given the demanding leadership challenges confronting the aluminum industry in recent years, the prospect of an upside in IC and LTI has proven to be a major retention factor and has had a demonstrable impact on motivating managers to overcome those obstacles and achieve strong operational and financial performance. To dis-incentivize below-target performance, ParentCo sets thresholds that eliminate payouts for missing targets by more than a small margin. While the reduced payout slope from target to minimum is steep, ParentCo establishes payout multiples for overachievement that can be earned only with significant upside performance.

To help determine total direct compensation for the named executive officers in 2015, ParentCo used a peer group consisting of companies who participated in the Towers Watson Executive Compensation survey with revenues between $15 billion and $50 billion (excluding financial companies) to help estimate competitive compensation. This peer group reflected the broad-based group of companies with which ParentCo competes for non-CEO executive talent. The data from this peer group is considered by ParentCo in establishing executive compensation and to ensure that ParentCo provides and maintains compensation levels in line with the market, and to attract, retain and motivate employees. The ParentCo Compensation Committee’s independent compensation consultant has reviewed and endorsed this peer group. For 2015, 137 companies met the revenue and industry criteria and were used to compare compensation for all of the executive level positions; see “Attachment A” below.

For future Alcoa Corporation compensation benchmarking, Alcoa Corporation expects to continue to use a broader based peer group for our non-CEO executive positions and a more narrow industry-focused peer group for the CEO.

 

B. Make equity the most dominant portion of total compensation for senior executives and managers, increasing the portion of performance-based equity with the level of responsibility.

The target pay mix in 2015 for the named executive officers was as follows:

 

     Base Salary     Annual Cash
Incentive
    Performance
Shares
    Stock Options     Time-Vested
RSUs
 

Roy Harvey

     22     18     48     12     0

Bill Oplinger

     18     18     51     13     0

Tomas Sigurdsson

     31     21     24     12     12

Leigh Ann Fisher

     40     22     19     0     19

Robert Collins

     34     19     23     0     24

For Mr. Harvey and Mr. Oplinger, who were executive officers of ParentCo in 2015, 80% of the 2015 equity award was granted in the form of performance-based restricted share units and 20% was granted as stock options. For Mr. Sigurdsson, Mr. Collins and Ms. Fisher, who were in their prior roles for ParentCo in 2015, 50% of the 2015 equity awards was granted in the form of performance-based restricted share units and 50% was granted as either time-vested stock options or restricted share units.

 

C. Choose IC and LTI metrics that focus management’s actions on achieving the greatest positive impact on ParentCo’s financial performance

Supporting the IC and LTI targets that ParentCo sets each year is a comprehensive approach for establishing business plan targets, which are publicly disclosed by ParentCo. The business plan targets have been consistent with ParentCo’s overall strategy to build a globally competitive commodity business while profitably growing ParentCo’s value-add businesses.

In January 2014, ParentCo established three-year targets to be reached by the end of 2016. (ParentCo does not set new three-year targets each year.) Because of the diversity of ParentCo’s businesses, these three-year targets have taken varying forms for the upstream, midstream and downstream businesses. For example, because the Global Primary Products business largely competes in commodity markets, the focus has been on lowering

 

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costs. Targets are set to lower ParentCo’s position on the industry cost curves by the year in which the targets end. The midstream and downstream businesses have targets for profitable growth. The profitability targets for the midstream business are adjusted EBITDA/MT and for the downstream business are adjusted EBITDA Margin Percentage and revenue growth .

The three-year targets are set based on consideration of the following parameters:

 

  1. Market/competitive positioning, both current and projected;

 

  2. Competitor financial benchmarking;

 

  3. Market conditions, both current and projected; and

 

  4. Historical performance.

Annually, ParentCo conducts a rigorous, iterative operational planning process that considers a series of factors:

 

  1. Progress toward attainment of three-year targets;

 

  2. Current and projected market conditions, which are based on assumptions about key financial parameters, such as foreign currency exchange rates (“FX”) and prices of metal, energy and raw materials;

 

  3. Capital and operational projects to be completed during the year that increase ParentCo’s competitiveness, open new markets or drive additional profitability; and

 

  4. Historical performance and each business’ ability to overcome headwinds through ongoing productivity improvements.

Each business plan is evaluated using a number of financial and non-financial metrics, including revenue growth, gross and net productivity, overhead expenditures, capital efficiency (both working capital and capital expenditures), overall profitability, cash generation (both cash from operations and free cash flow (“FCF”)), safety, quality and customer metrics. The summation of these group plans then is compared with the financial position of ParentCo in the aggregate to determine whether the targets meet ParentCo’s financial ratio and cash requirements. The final result is the annual ParentCo Business Plan.

This rigorous process allows ParentCo to establish one-year and three-year business plan goals on which to base its IC and LTI targets. The LTI target is structured so that ParentCo can monitor and incentivize progress each year of the three-year plan, a critical factor given the volatility of the pricing of the aluminum commodity and of overall business conditions.

The consistent progress toward achieving the three-year business plan goals demonstrates that the annual business plans, on which the IC and LTI targets are based, consistently drive long-term value for ParentCo’s shareholders. The tangible evidence of this can be found in the multi-year productivity gains, reductions in days working capital and increases in profitable growth that have facilitated ParentCo’s transformation strategy.

ParentCo’s choice of metrics is directly related to the major priorities of ParentCo’s businesses and is aligned with ParentCo’s shareholders.

 

    Financial metrics represent 80% of the total IC targets. ParentCo has consistently chosen IC metrics that motivate high performance in the current environment and LTI metrics that are aligned with its long-term strategy. Because liquidity became the major concern for ParentCo during the economic downturn, FCF was a major financial IC metric beginning in 2009. Since 2014, ParentCo’s financial IC metrics are 40% for after-tax income to represent the investor priorities for profitable growth; 33% for FCF to maintain a focus on liquidity; and 7% for Average Year-to-Date Days Working Capital (“DWC”) to reduce financing costs by managing inventory, receivables and payables.

 

   

Non-financial metrics represent 20% of the IC target. Safety, environmental stewardship and diversity are intrinsic to ParentCo’s values and have an impact on ParentCo’s business performance.

 

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The safety metric focuses on reducing the number of serious injuries. ParentCo’s environmental metric drives reduction of carbon dioxide emissions, strengthening ParentCo’s energy efficiency. ParentCo’s diversity metric tracks representation of women globally and minorities in the United States, reinforcing ParentCo’s goal to draw on every talent pool to attract the best and brightest to ParentCo and to build on diverse viewpoints.

 

    Long term metrics . ParentCo’s LTI metrics consist of 75% for EBITDA margin growth and 25% for revenue growth to reinforce its long-term objective of profitable growth in ParentCo’s value-add businesses.

To drive management behavior that maximizes financial performance and value, ParentCo holds managers accountable for factors they can directly control. Because ParentCo’s compensation philosophy is not to reward or punish management for factors that are outside their control, ParentCo normalizes for those factors. As part of the financial planning process for an upcoming year, ParentCo establishes assumptions for the LME price of aluminum and currency exchange rates, both of which can have significant effects on financial results and neither of which management performance can impact.

LME: Without normalization, in years when the LME rises rapidly relative to plan, such as 2014, IC and LTI would be less effective as a performance incentive because management would receive an unearned benefit. When the LME price of aluminum falls dramatically, as it did in 2015, failure to normalize would demotivate employees by putting any IC and LTI awards out of reach for reasons beyond their control. Instead, ParentCo’s use of normalization enables ParentCo to drive operational and financial performance, particularly in recent years of volatile LME aluminum prices. While normalization reinforces management accountability and pay-for-performance, the significant equity portion of executive compensation reinforces management’s alignment with shareholders’ experience as investors in ParentCo.

Currency Exchange Rates: Since ParentCo’s revenues are largely U.S. dollar-denominated, while costs in non-U.S. locations are largely denominated in local currency, the volatility of currency exchange rates also has had a significant impact on ParentCo’s earnings. As ParentCo’s commodities are traded in U.S. dollars, ParentCo has typically seen an inverse correlation to FX. Therefore, to avoid double counting, the normalization for the commodity price swings needs to be corrected by concurrent normalization of foreign exchange.

Because ParentCo generally does not hedge foreign exchange or LME fluctuations, normalization is a practice that ParentCo has been following for many years. As a result, ParentCo’s management has remained highly focused on achieving and surpassing operational and strategic goals that benefit ParentCo’s top- and bottom-line performance.

Uncontrollable market forces have significant impact on ParentCo’s financial results

 

Market Force

   Benchmark   2015 Sensitivity for
Net Income ($M)
 

LME

   +/- $100/MT   +/- $ 190   

FX

   USD +/- 10%   +/- $ 225   

2015 Target Setting and Results

2015 Annual Cash Incentive Compensation

ParentCo’s corporate annual cash incentive compensation plan for 2015 was designed to achieve operating goals set at the beginning of the year.

 

    80% of the cash incentive formula was based on achieving financial targets for adjusted free cash flow (33%), adjusted net income (40%) and average year-to-date DWC (7%); and

 

    20% of the formula was based on achieving safety, environmental and diversity targets.

 

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After establishing the targets for the financial measures, the payout ranges were set above and below the target as shown in the table below:

 

    The steep curve to achieve 100% performance is intended to drive maximum effort.

 

    The payouts above target are aligned with achievement levels that ensure a strong return on the additional incentive compensation paid.

 

    ParentCo believes the challenging market environment for commodities and unexpected integration challenges adversely impacted ParentCo’s performance in 2015.

2015 ParentCo Annual Cash Incentive Compensation Plan Design, Targets and Results

 

    Defined Corporate Level Payout
Percentage
                         
   

Metric

  0%     50%     100%
(Target)
    150%     200%     Result     IC
Result
    Weighting     Formula
Award
 
($ in millions)        

Financial Measures 1

  Adjusted Free Cash Flow                 
    $ 350      $ 675      $ 1,000      $ 1,330      $ 1,800      $ 625        42     33     14.0
  Net Income                  
    $ 900      $ 1,104      $ 1,307      $ 1,507      $ 1,807      $ 1,135        58     40     23.1
  Average DWC                  
      33.1        32.6        32.1        31.1        30.1        33.3        0     7     0.0
                   

 

 

 
                      37.0
                   

 

 

 

Non-Financial Measures

  Safety 2                  
  DART       0.304        0.296          0.289        0.314        0     2.5     0.0
  FSI Reduction       -1        -4          -7        -28        200     2.5     0.0 % 2  
  Environment 3                  
 

CO 2 Emissions Reduction (tons)

      166,000        307,000          502,000        250,497        80     5.0     4.0
  Diversity 4                  
 

Executive Level Women, Global

      22.0     22.3       23.3     22.8     150     2.5     3.8
 

Executive Level Minorities, U.S.

      16.6     16.9       17.9     16.8     83     2.5     2.1
 

Professional Level Women, Global

      27.6     27.9       28.9     28.3     140     2.5     3.5
 

Professional Level Minorities, U.S.

      18.1     18.4       19.4     19.0     160     2.5     4.0
                   

 

 

 
                      13.3
                 

 

 

   

 

 

 

IC RESULT (CALCULATED)

                    100     54.3
                 

 

 

   

 

 

 

INCREASE IN PAYOUT AS DETERMINED BY COMMITTEE

                      34.2
             

 

 

 

FINAL IC TOTAL

                      88.5
                 

 

 

 

Foreign currency exchange rates and the price of aluminum on the LME were normalized to plan rates and prices to eliminate the effects of fluctuation in such rates and prices, both of which are factors outside management’s control. See “Attachment C—Calculation of Financial Measures” to the ParentCo’s Annual Proxy Statement on Definitive Schedule 14A for ParentCo’s 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders for calculation of financial measures and for the definition of Adjusted Free Cash Flow and Adjusted Net Income. The threshold payout is 0% for the financial metrics and 50% for the non-financial metrics. The maximum payout for each metric is 200%. For performance between defined levels, the payout is interpolated.

 

  1. 80% of the cash incentive formula was based on achieving financial targets for adjusted free cash flow, adjusted net income and average year-to-date DWC. We achieved a payout of 37.0% for financial metrics in 2015.

 

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  2. Safety targets included reductions in (A) the DART (Days Away, Restricted and Transfer) rate, which measures injuries and illnesses that involve one or more days away from work per 100 full-time workers and days in which work is restricted or employees are transferred to another job due to injury per 100 full-time workers and (B) the number of FSI (Fatality and Serious Injury) incidents. Performance against the FSI metric exceeded the maximum, but the payout was reduced to 0% because of work-related fatalities during the year.

 

  3. The environmental target highlights ParentCo’s commitment to reduce CO2 emissions in 2015 and make progress against ParentCo’s 2030 environmental goals. Performance against this metric was below target at 80% in 2015.

 

  4. Diversity targets were established to increase the representation of executive and professional women on a global basis and to increase the representation of minority executives and professionals in the United States. In 2015, ParentCo exceeded three of the four representation targets, falling short at the executive level for minorities.

2015 Equity Awards: Stock Options, Restricted Share Units and Performance-Based Restricted Share Units

Long-term stock incentives are performance based . ParentCo grants long-term stock awards to align executives’ interests with those of shareholders, link compensation to stock price appreciation over a multi-year period and support the retention of our management team. In January 2015, stock awards were made to all the named executive officers. The 2015 annual equity awards to the named executive officers were in the form of performance-based restricted share units and either time-vesting stock options or restricted share units.

 

    ParentCo believes that stock options further align management’s interests with those of ParentCo’s shareholders because the options have no value unless the stock price increases. Stock options vest ratably over a three-year period (one-third vests each year on the anniversary of the grant date) and if unexercised, will expire the earlier of ten years from the date of grant or five years after retirement.

 

    Time-vested restricted share units vest on the third anniversary of the grant date, providing a multi-year retention incentive the value of which is linked to the value of ParentCo’s stock.

 

    For performance-based restricted share units, performance is measured as the three-year average achievement against annual targets. Earned performance-based restricted share units will be converted into shares of common stock three years from the date of the grant if the executive is still actively employed. The number of performance-based restricted share units earned at the end of the three-year plan has been and will be determined as follows, based on the average of the annual payout percentages over the three-year period:

 

    1/3 of the award was based on performance against the 2015 targets (see table below)

 

    1/3 of the award will be based on performance against the targets to be established for 2016, and

 

    1/3 of the award will be based on performance against the targets to be established for 2017.

For each year, a minimum performance level will also be established. For performance below that level, the portion of the award subject to performance criteria in that year will be forfeited and will not carry over into any future performance period. As with the annual cash IC plan, ParentCo uses a steep curve to achieve 100% performance, which is intended to drive maximum effort.

Upon separation, outstanding equity awards held by the named executive officers will be converted into equity awards relating to Alcoa Corporation stock with the same terms and conditions, including vesting and exercise periods.

 

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2015-2017 Performance-Based Equity Design and Results for 2015*

 

Performance Measure (%)

   Payout Percentage     2015
Result
    Plan
Result
    Weighting     % of 1/3 of
Target Award
earned in 2015
 
   0%     50%     100%
(Target)
    150%     200%          

Revenue Growth

     10.2     11.2     12.2     13.7     16.2     6.80     0.0     25     0.0

Adjusted EBITDA Margin

     14.2     15.6     16.9     18.8     21.9     16.74     93.8     75     70.4

TOTAL

                   100     70.4
                

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* The figures in the 2015 Result and Plan Result columns were rounded to one decimal place for the purposes of the table presentation. However, the figures in the % of 1/3 of Target Award earned in 2015 column were calculated based on the unrounded figures.

Discussion of 2015 Targets & Results

ParentCo set 2015 financial targets that drive long-term shareholder value. ParentCo has a rigorous process to develop the financial targets on which it bases its IC and LTI targets. Given the impact of a variety of external factors affecting ParentCo’s financial performance, the target-setting process must take into account the complexities of the business and the multiple external factors that impact it. As ParentCo has successfully addressed the challenging situation facing the aluminum industry during the past seven years, its incentive targets have played a major role in driving ParentCo’s year-over-year improvements in underlying operational fundamentals and financial performance. The 2015 IC and LTI financial targets were established to continue that progress. Following the review of ParentCo’s 2015 financial plan by the ParentCo Board of Directors in February 2015, the ParentCo Compensation Committee approved the metrics and targets after assessing the relevancy of the metrics to ParentCo’s strategy and value creation and the difficulty and appropriateness of the targets to drive performance.

Comparison of 2015 incentive targets to 2014 targets and results . As discussed above, in its compensation plan, ParentCo normalizes for the impact of fluctuations in the LME price of aluminum and FX due to the volatility and magnitude of their effect on key metrics. To provide comparability across years of the financial targets and results, underlying LME aluminum price and currency assumptions need to be consistent in the comparison years.

The 2014 targets as reported in the ParentCo 2015 proxy statement were set in January 2014 based on LME and foreign exchange assumptions in the 2014 financial plan. The 2014 results were also normalized to the 2014 plan assumptions. To compare the 2015 targets to the 2014 targets and results, as presented in the table below, the 2014 targets and results have been normalized to the LME and FX assumptions in the 2015 financial plan.

It is important to remember that the plan assumptions for LME and foreign exchange do not make the targets harder or easier because the results are normalized back to the plan assumptions. Whether actual LME or FX exceed or fall short of plan assumptions utilized in setting targets, those impacts are normalized out of the results in the compensation plan. In 2015, when actual LME or FX differed substantially from plan assumptions, that impact was normalized out of the result, raising it for purposes of IC and LTI awards.

 

     Annual Incentive Metrics      Long-Term Incentive Metrics  
     Free Cash Flow
(FCF) 1
     Adjusted
Net Income 2
     Average
YTD DWC
     Revenue
Growth
    Adjusted
EBITDA Margin 2
 

2014 Target

             

As reported in 2015 Proxy

   -$ 210M       $ 317M         28.9         2.7     11.6

Normalized for 2015 Plan LME/Fx

    $ 319M       $ 600M         30.0         2.7     14.5

2014 Result

             

As reported in 2015 Proxy

    $ 21M       $ 627M         30.2         2.7     13.0

Normalized for 2015 Plan LME/Fx

    $ 550M       $ 910M         29.9         2.8     16.0

2015 Target

    $ 1,000M       $ 1,307M         32.1         12.2     16.9

 

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1 Includes Saudi Arabia joint venture investment
2 For definition of Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA, see “Attachment C—Calculation of Financial Measures” to the ParentCo’s Annual Proxy Statement on Definitive Schedule 14A for ParentCo’s 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.

The annual targets for the IC and LTI metrics interact with ParentCo’s 3-year business plan. The targets take into account the three-year targets for the businesses and market conditions.

 

  The 2015 Adjusted Free Cash Flow target was aggressive relative to the 2014 target and result . The target was set as ParentCo was challenged to continue working capital improvements and significant growth in earnings. The FCF target was not hit in 2015, largely due to the decline in earnings.

 

  The 2015 Adjusted Net Income target was higher than both the 2014 target and result despite expectations of lower regional premiums, energy sales and higher energy costs. This challenging target required management to achieve significant improvements in sales volume and productivity in 2015. The target was not achieved as lower than expected regional premiums and alumina prices, along with volume and pricing headwinds, could not be overcome by ParentCo’s substantial pre-tax productivity improvements of $1.2 billion, which exceeded the $900 million target.

 

  The 2015 Average Year-to-Date DWC target was set higher than both the 2014 target and result. When excluding the impact of acquisitions, the 2015 target was set at an improvement of almost one day over 2014. Due to the aggressiveness of the target and previously discussed higher inventory requirements as the portfolio shifted toward high-growth, value-add businesses, ParentCo missed the DWC target, and this metric did not contribute to the 2015 IC payout. Nonetheless, the 2015 result was in line with the prior year result when excluding the impact of acquisitions.

 

  The 2015 Revenue Growth target was set well above the target and achieved result in 2014 . This target was especially challenging given the projected lower revenue associated with expected lower regional premiums as well as the significant growth challenge inherent in the target for ParentCo’s base business and recent acquisition of Firth Rixson. This target was not met in 2015 due to lower than expected regional premiums and revenue misses in ParentCo’s value-add businesses driven by acquisitions, aerospace pricing pressures and adverse conditions in certain markets.

 

  The 2015 Adjusted EBITDA Margin target represents an improvement over both the 2014 target and 2014 result especially in light of the planned headwinds discussed in the adjusted net income section above. This result was just under target at 16.7% as strong productivity could not fully offset the headwinds.

Contribution of Global Primary Products business. The Global Primary Products business, which will primarily constitute the business of Alcoa Corporation upon separation, delivered $901 million in adjusted after-tax operating income, despite substantial headwinds as alumina spot prices fell 43% and metal prices fell 28% in 2015. In face of these headwinds, ParentCo announced actions in 2015 to close or curtail approximately 25% of ParentCo’s operating smelter capacity and approximately 20% of ParentCo’s operating refining capacity, resulting in a decrease of 48% of operating smelter capacity and 36% of operating refinery capacity. ParentCo also delivered significant productivity improvements in ParentCo operations, increased higher margin differentiated products to 67% of total casting product shipments, and successfully converted 75% of ParentCo’s third-party smelter grade alumina shipments to the Alumina Price Index or spot price, delinking from LME based pricing. All these actions further contributed to strengthening the competitiveness of ParentCo’s upstream business. Messrs. Harvey and Sigurdsson and Ms. Fisher were engaged in ParentCo’s Global Primary Products business, and their annual incentive compensation was based, in part or in whole, on its performance, as discussed below.

Determination of final IC and LTI payouts.   In determining the IC and LTI payouts, the ParentCo Compensation Committee applied the principles of normalization, and also approved certain adjustments recommended by ParentCo management for items or assumptions not anticipated in the plan . For 2015, on a net basis, the normalizations and adjustments increased IC awards by 35.7% points and LTI awards by 64.8% points

 

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compared to formula results before the normalizations and adjustments. Following are the normalizations and adjustments to the 2015 financial results for incentive purposes:

 

     Annual Incentive Metrics ($M)     Long-Term Incentive Metrics ($M)  
     Free Cash Flow
(FCF)*
    Adjusted
Net Income**
        Revenue         Adjusted
  EBITDA**  
 

Preliminary Result

    $ 375       $ 787       $ 22,534      $ 3,248   

Normalizations & Adjustments

        

1. LME & Currency 1

   ($ 5    $ 234       $ 1,073      $ 384   

2. Premiums 2

    $ 117       $ 117       $ 209      $ 170   

3. Special items 3

    $ 155      ($ 3   ($ 398   $ 118   

5. Deferred equity contribution 4

   ($ 17     N/A        N/A        N/A   

Final Result

    $ 625       $ 1,135       $ 23,418      $ 3,920   

 

* Includes Saudi Arabia joint venture investment
** For definition of Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted EBITDA, see “Attachment C—Calculation of Financial Measures” to the ParentCo’s Annual Proxy Statement on Definitive Schedule 14A for ParentCo’s 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders.
1. The impact of the LME and currency fluctuations in 2015 against plan was a benefit to ParentCo’s Free Cash Flow and was a detriment to the other metrics. Under the practice described above, there was a negative normalization applied to the Free Cash result and a positive normalization for each of the other three metrics.
2. Because realized aluminum premiums came in well below plan assumptions, ParentCo management recommended, and the ParentCo Compensation Committee approved, a positive adjustment to all four metrics.
3. ParentCo management recommended, and the ParentCo Compensation Committee approved, adjustments for certain special items. For details, see “Attachment C—Calculation of Financial Measures” to the ParentCo’s Annual Proxy Statement on Definitive Schedule 14A for ParentCo’s 2016 Annual Meeting of Shareholders .
4. ParentCo deferred some Saudi Arabia joint venture equity contributions in 2015, which were adjusted out of the FCF results. The deferred contributions had no impact on the results for the other three metrics.

In determining these normalizations and other adjustments, the ParentCo Compensation Committee made every effort to assure that the incentives are designed to motivate management to maximize performance on factors they can control and that IC and LTI payouts are adjusted—up and down—for uncontrolled and unplanned impacts, such as LME and FX changes. In doing so, the ParentCo Compensation Committee maintained its focus on incentivizing and rewarding exceptional performance that delivers value to ParentCo’s shareholders over time.

In determining the final 2015 IC/LTI payouts, the ParentCo Compensation Committee considered significant management performance not captured by the targets. This included the acceleration in late 2014 of ParentCo’s transformation strategy with the acquisitions of Firth Rixson and continued in 2015 with the acquisitions of TITAL and RTI, investments that dramatically expanded ParentCo’s presence in high growth aerospace markets. The culmination of the transformation provided the foundation to announce in the third quarter of 2015 the separation of ParentCo into two public companies.

The ParentCo Compensation Committee recognized that those decisions will have a strong positive impact on ParentCo’s long term financial performance and return to shareholders and that the implementation of those decisions required intense management focus and flexibility, making achievement of ParentCo’s 2015 aggressive financial targets significantly more challenging. The ParentCo Compensation Committee considered that two of the three Groups nonetheless exceeded their aggressive targets and that the EPS management team, which missed

 

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its aggressive financial targets, exceeded its target for synergies from the acquisitions and has been skillfully integrating the three global acquisitions for the long term benefit of shareholders of ParentCo, with the rapid achievement of securing $10 billion in multi-year aerospace contracts.

Therefore, while deciding to provide below target IC and LTI payouts, the ParentCo Compensation Committee acknowledged ParentCo’s solid 2015 financial performance in a year of significant declines in the price of aluminum and the extraordinary circumstances resulting from major strategic decisions and actions that will have a positive impact on ParentCo’s future. Looking to 2016, the ParentCo Compensation Committee recognized the importance of retaining exceptional leaders and motivating the 4000 managers and employees who are entitled to incentive compensation to be fully engaged to capture the many opportunities facing ParentCo as it prepares for the separation and executes on the significant new contracts recently awarded. To address those exceptional circumstances, the ParentCo Compensation Committee approved a 24.8% increase ($16.8 million) to the attained IC pool, resulting in a final below target IC payout of 88.5%. No change was made to the 2015 70.4% below target LTI payout.

2015 Pay Decisions

The ParentCo Compensation Committee uses its business judgment to determine the appropriate compensation targets and awards for the named executive officers, in addition to assessing several factors that include:

 

    Individual, Group, and Corporate performance;

 

    Market positioning based on peer group data (described below);

 

    Complexity and importance of the role and responsibilities;

 

    Aggressiveness of targets;

 

    Signing of contracts that will positively impact future year’s performance;

 

    Unanticipated events impacting target achievement;

 

    Retention of key individuals in a competitive talent market; and

 

    Leadership and growth potential.

Chief Executive Officer—Mr. Harvey. In January 2015, Mr. Harvey was granted performance-based restricted share awards valued at $1,100,318 and stock options valued at $275,039, in his then role at ParentCo as Executive Vice President, Human Resources and Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability. This was above the target award as a result of his strong performance review in 2014. Mr. Harvey’s annual incentive compensation award for 2015 of $454,307 was above target at 109.8%. The award was based 50% on the corporate incentive compensation plan result of 88.5%, 50% on the incentive compensation plan results for the Global Primary Products (GPP) group, which he has led since his appointment to the position of Executive Vice President and Group President—Global Primary Products in October 2015, and an individual multiplier of 120% based on his performance review for 2015. The GPP group’s incentive compensation plan for 2015 had the same design as the corporate plan and similar financial metrics. The GPP group’s incentive compensation plan result for 2015 was 107.3% based on the group’s contribution to the overall corporate results. Mr. Harvey received a 1.4% salary increase effective October 5, 2015 upon his promotion to his new role.

Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer—Mr. Oplinger. In January 2015, in his role as Chief Financial Officer of ParentCo, Mr. Oplinger was granted performance-based restricted share awards valued at $1,600,406 and stock options valued at $400,020, which was above the target award due to his strong performance in 2014. The 24.2% increase in total grant-date value of his January 2015 award was also more commensurate with his increased level of experience in his role and to bring his total direct compensation closer to the median of the peer group. Mr. Oplinger’s annual incentive compensation award for 2015 of $479,375 was below target at 88.5% due to the corporate incentive compensation plan result of 88.5% and an individual

 

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multiplier of 100% based on his performance review for 2015. Mr. Oplinger received a 10% salary increase effective March 1, 2015 based on his 2014 performance as Chief Financial Officer and to bring his salary closer to the median of the peer group.

Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer—Mr. Sigurdsson. In January 2015, in his ParentCo role of Chief Operating Officer—Global Primary Products, Mr. Sigurdsson was granted performance-based restricted share awards valued at $330,282, stock options valued at $166,150, and time-vesting restricted share units valued at $165,141, which was above the target award based on his strong performance review in 2014. The total grant-date value of his January 2015 award was the same as the prior year. Mr. Sigurdsson’s annual incentive compensation award for 2015 of $340,635 was above target at 118% due to the GPP group’s incentive compensation plan result of 107.3% and an individual multiplier of 120% based on his performance review for 2015.

Controller—Mr. Collins. In January 2015, in his role as Controller of ParentCo, Mr. Collins was granted performance stock awards valued at $202,772 and time-vesting restricted share units valued at $222,772, which was above the target award due to his strong performance review in 2014. Mr. Collins’ annual incentive compensation award for 2015 of $189,985 was above target at 110.6% due to the corporate incentive compensation plan result of 88.5% and an individual multiplier of 125% based on his performance review for 2015. Mr. Collins received a 4.0% salary increase effective March 1, 2015 based on his 2014 performance.

Chief Administration Officer—Ms. Fisher. In January 2015, in her ParentCo role as Chief Financial Officer—Global Primary Products, Ms. Fisher was granted performance stock awards valued at $165,452 and time-vesting restricted share units valued at $165,452, which was above the target award based on her strong performance review in 2014. Ms. Fisher’s annual incentive compensation award for 2015 of $230,629 was above target at 122.4%. The award was based 50% on the corporate IC plan result of 88.5%, 50% on the Global Primary Products plan result of 107.3%, and an individual multiplier of 125% based on her performance review for 2015. Ms. Fisher received a 7.5% salary increase effective March 1, 2015 based on her 2014 performance and in order to bring her salary closer to the median of the peer group.

Compensation Policies and Practices

Highlighted below are certain executive compensation practices, both the practices ParentCo has implemented to incentivize performance and certain other practices that ParentCo has not implemented because ParentCo does not believe they would serve shareholders’ long-term interests. These policies and practices apply to ParentCo, and it is currently anticipated that all of them will be adopted by Alcoa Corporation as well.

What ParentCo Does

Pay for Performance. ParentCo links its executives’ compensation to measured performance in key financial and nonfinancial areas. As noted above, performance against rigorous adjusted free cash flow, average year-to-date DWC, adjusted net income, adjusted EBITDA margin, revenue growth, safety, environmental, and workplace diversity targets is measured in determining compensation. These metrics, coupled with the individual performance multipliers, incentivize individual, business group, and corporate performance. ParentCo’s strategic priorities are reflected in these compensation metrics.

Consider Peer Groups in Establishing Compensation. ParentCo’s aluminum industry peers do not provide an adequate basis for compensation comparison purposes because there are too few of them, they are all located outside of the United States and they do not disclose sufficient comparative compensation data. ParentCo uses Towers Watson’s broad-based survey data for companies with revenues between $15 billion and $50 billion (excluding financial companies) to help estimate competitive compensation for executive level positions (other than that of the ParentCo CEO), including the named executive officers. ParentCo targets its compensation structure at the median of this group of companies.

 

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Review Tally Sheets. The ParentCo Compensation Committee reviews tally sheets that summarize various elements of historic and current compensation for each named executive officer of ParentCo in connection with making annual compensation decisions. This information includes compensation opportunity, actual compensation realized and wealth accumulation. ParentCo has found that the tally sheets help to synthesize the various components of ParentCo’s compensation program in making decisions.

Maintain Robust Stock Ownership Guidelines. ParentCo’s stock ownership requirements further align the interests of management with those of shareholders by requiring executives to hold substantial equity in ParentCo until retirement. ParentCo’s stock ownership guidelines require that the ParentCo CEO retain equity equal in value to six times his base salary and that each of the other ParentCo named executive officers retain equity equal in value to three times base salary. These guidelines reinforce management’s focus on long-term shareholder value and commitment to ParentCo. Until the stock ownership requirements are met, each executive is required to retain until retirement 50% of shares acquired upon vesting of restricted share units or upon exercise of stock options that vest after March 1, 2011, after deducting shares used to pay for the option exercise price and taxes. Unvested restricted share units, unexercised stock options and any stock appreciation rights do not count towards meeting the stock ownership requirement.

Schedule and Price Stock Option Grants to Promote Transparency and Consistency. ParentCo grants stock options to its named executive officers at a fixed time every year—generally the date of the ParentCo Board and Committee meetings in January. Such meetings occur after ParentCo releases earnings for the prior year and the performance of ParentCo for that year is publicly disclosed. The exercise price of employee stock options is the closing price of ParentCo stock on the grant date, as reported on the New York Stock Exchange.

Maintain Clawback Policies Incorporated into ParentCo Incentive Plans. The 2009, 2013 and 2016 ParentCo Stock Incentive Plans, the Incentive Compensation Plan for annual cash incentives and the ParentCo Internal Revenue Code Section 162(m) Compliant Annual Cash Incentive Compensation Plan each contain provisions permitting recovery of performance-based compensation.

Apply Double-Trigger Equity Vesting in the Event of a Change in Control. Awards granted under the 2009 ParentCo Stock Incentive Plan after February 15, 2011 and all awards granted under the 2013 ParentCo Stock Incentive Plan and the 2016 ParentCo Stock Incentive Plan do not immediately vest upon a change in control if a replacement award is provided. The replacement award would vest immediately if, within a two-year period following a change in control, a plan participant is terminated without cause or leaves for good reason. Performance-based stock awards will be converted to time-vested stock awards upon a change in control under the following terms: (i) if 50% or more of the performance period has been completed as of the date on which the change in control has occurred, then the number of shares or the value of the award will be based on actual performance completed as of the date of the change in control; or (ii) if less than 50% of the performance period has been completed as of the date on which the change in control has occurred, then the number of shares or the value of the award will be based on the target number or value.

Pay Reasonable Salaries to Senior Executives. Each ParentCo named executive officer receives a salary that is determined after consideration of the median of the peer group for his or her position, performance and other factors. ParentCo pays salaries to its named executive officers to ensure an appropriate level of fixed compensation that enables the attraction and retention of highly skilled executives and mitigates the incentive to assume highly risky business strategies to maximize annual cash incentive compensation.

Provide Appropriate Benefits to Senior Executives. The ParentCo named executive officers participate in the same benefit plans as ParentCo’s salaried employees. ParentCo provides retirement and benefit plans to senior executives for the same reasons ParentCo provides them to employees—to provide a competitive compensation package that offers an opportunity for retirement, savings and health and welfare benefits. Retirement plans for senior executives, including Alcoa Corporation’s named executive officers, generally pay the same formula amount as retirement plans for salaried employees. See discussion relating to “—2015 Pension Benefits.” .

 

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Maintain a Conservative Compensation Risk Profile. The ParentCo Compensation Committee evaluates the risk profile of ParentCo’s compensation programs when establishing policies and approving plan design, and the ParentCo Board of Directors annually considers risks related to compensation in its oversight of enterprise risk management. These evaluations noted numerous ways in which compensation risk is effectively managed or mitigated, including the following factors:

 

    A balance of corporate and business unit weighting in incentive compensation plans;

 

    A balanced mix between short-term and long-term incentives;

 

    Caps on incentives;

 

    Use of multiple performance measures in the annual cash incentive compensation plan and the equity incentive plan, with a focus on operational targets to drive free cash flow and profitability;

 

    Discretion retained by the ParentCo Compensation Committee to adjust awards;

 

    Stock ownership guidelines requiring holding substantial equity in ParentCo until retirement;

 

    Clawback policies applicable to all forms of incentive compensation;

 

    Anti-hedging provisions in the Insider Trading Policy; and

 

    Restricting stock options to 20% of the value of equity awards to senior officers.

In addition, (i) no business unit has a compensation structure significantly different from that of other units or that deviates significantly from ParentCo’s overall risk and reward structure; (ii) unlike financial institutions involved in the financial crisis, where leverage exceeded capital by many multiples, ParentCo has a conservative leverage policy with a target of keeping the debt-to-capital ratio in the range of 30% to 35%; and (iii) compensation incentives are not based on the results of speculative trading. In 1994, the ParentCo Board of Directors adopted resolutions creating the Strategic Risk Management Committee with oversight of hedging and derivative risks and a mandate to use such instruments to manage risk and not for speculative purposes. As a result of these evaluations, ParentCo has determined that it is not reasonably likely that risks arising from ParentCo’s compensation and benefit plans would have a material adverse effect on ParentCo.

Consider Tax Deductibility When Designing and Administering Incentive Compensation. Section 162(m) of the Internal Revenue Code limits deductibility of certain compensation to $1 million per year for ParentCo’s Chief Executive Officer and each of the three other most highly compensated executive officers (other than the Chief Financial Officer) who are employed at year-end. If certain conditions are met, performance-based compensation may be excluded from this limitation. ParentCo’s shareholder-approved incentive compensation plans are designed with the intention that performance-based compensation paid under them may be eligible to qualify for deductibility under Section 162(m) and, in making compensation decisions, the ParentCo Compensation Committee considers the potential deductibility of the proposed compensation. However, the ParentCo Compensation Committee retains flexibility in administering ParentCo’s compensation programs and may exercise discretion to authorize awards or payments that it deems to be in the best interests of ParentCo and its shareholders which may not qualify for tax deductibility.

The ParentCo Compensation Committee Retains an Independent Compensation Consultant. The ParentCo Compensation Committee has authority under its charter to retain its own advisors, including compensation consultants. In 2015, the ParentCo Compensation Committee directly retained an independent consultant that provided advice as requested by the ParentCo Compensation Committee, on the amount and form of certain executive compensation components, including, among other things, executive compensation best practices, insights concerning SEC and say-on-pay policies, analysis and review of ParentCo’s compensation plans for executives and advice on setting the ParentCo CEO’s compensation. The independent consultant did not provide any services to ParentCo other than the services provided directly to the ParentCo Compensation Committee. ParentCo uses comparative compensation survey data from Towers Watson to help evaluate whether its compensation programs are competitive with the market. The latter is not customized based on parameters

 

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developed by Towers Watson. Towers Watson does not provide any advice or recommendations to the ParentCo Compensation Committee on the amount or form of executive or director compensation.

What ParentCo Doesn’t Do

No Dividend Equivalents on Stock Options and Unvested Restricted Share Units. Dividend equivalents are not paid currently on any restricted share units (including performance share units), but are accrued and paid only if the award vests. Dividend equivalents that accrue on restricted share units will be calculated at the same rate as dividends paid on the common stock of ParentCo. Dividend equivalents are not paid on stock options.

No Share Recycling. The 2009, 2013 and 2016 ParentCo Stock Incentive Plans prohibit share recycling. Shares tendered in payment of the purchase price of a stock option award or withheld to pay taxes may not be added back to the available pool of shares.

No Repricing of Underwater Stock Options (including cash-outs). The 2009, 2013 and 2016 ParentCo Stock Incentive Plans prohibit repricing, including cash-outs.

No Hedging or Pledging of Company Stock. Short sales of ParentCo securities (a sale of securities which are not then owned) and derivative or speculative transactions in ParentCo securities by ParentCo’s directors, officers and employees are prohibited. No director, officer or employee or any designee of such director, officer or employee is permitted to purchase or use financial instruments (including prepaid variable forward contracts, equity swaps, collars, and exchange funds) that are designed to hedge or offset any decrease in the market value of ParentCo securities. Directors and officers subject to Section 16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 are prohibited from holding ParentCo securities in margin accounts, pledging ParentCo securities as collateral, or maintaining an automatic rebalance feature in savings plans, deferred compensation or deferred fee plans.

No Excise Tax Gross-Ups for New Participants in ParentCo’s Change in Control Severance Plan. The ParentCo Change in Control Severance Plan provides that no excise or other tax gross-ups will be paid, and that severance benefits will be available only upon termination of employment for “good reason” by an officer or without cause by ParentCo, with regard to any new plan participants after January 1, 2010. For a discussion of the ParentCo Change in Control Severance Plan, see “—Potential Payments upon Termination or Change in Control.”.

No Multi-Year Employment Contracts. It is the policy of the ParentCo Compensation Committee not to enter into multi-year employment contracts with senior executives providing for guaranteed payments of cash or equity compensation.

No Significant Perquisites. Consistent with ParentCo’s executive compensation philosophy and its commitment to emphasize performance-based pay, ParentCo limits the perquisites that it provides to its executive officers, including the ParentCo named executive officers, to perquisites that serve reasonable business purposes.

 

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ATTACHMENT A—Peer Group Companies for Market Information for 2015 Executive Compensation Decisions

 

3M

   DuPont    NextEra Energy Inc.

ABB

   Duke Energy    Nike

ACH Food

   EMC    Nokia

AES Corporation

   EMD Millipore    Northrop Grumman

AbbVie

   Eaton    Occidental Petroleum

Accenture

   Eli Lilly    Office Depot

Adecco

   Emerson Electric    Pacific Gas & Electric

Agrium

   EnLink Midstream    Pfizer

Air Liquide

   Ericsson    Philips Electronics

Altria Group

   Exelon    Qualcomm

American Electric Power

   Faurecia US Holdings    Ricoh Americas

Amgen

   FirstEnergy    Rio Tinto

Anadarko Petroleum

   Freeport-McMoRan    Rolls-Royce North America

Arrow Electronics

   Gap    Sanofi

Arvato Finance Services

   General Dynamics    Sasol USA

AstraZeneca

   General Mills    Schlumberger

Avnet

   Gilead Sciences    Schneider Electric

BAE Systems

   GlaxoSmithKline    Sears

Baxter

   HBO    Sodexo

Beam Suntory

   HCA Healthcare    Southern Company Services

Bechtel Nuclear, Security & Environmental

   HollyFrontier Corporation    Southwest Airlines

Berkshire Hathaway Energy

   Honeywell    Sprint

Best Buy

   Iberdrola Renewables    Starbucks Coffee

Boehringer Ingelheim US

   Iberdrola USA    SuperValu Stores

Bristol-Myers Squibb

   Indianapolis Power & Light Company    Syngenta

C&S Wholesale Grocers

   International Paper    Sysco Corporation

CHS

   Jabil Circuit    T-Mobile USA

CNH Industrial

   Johnson Controls    TRW Automotive

Carnival

   KPMG    Takeda Pharmaceuticals

CenturyLink

   Kimberly-Clark    Tenet Healthcare Corporation

Chesapeake Energy

   Kinder Morgan    Tesoro

Coca-Cola

   L’Oréal    Teva Pharmaceutical

Colgate-Palmolive

   Lafarge North America    Thermo Fisher Scientific

Compass

   Lear    Time Warner

ConAgra Foods

   Lehigh Hanson    Time Warner Cable

Continental Automotive Systems

   Liberty Global    Turbomeca

Cox Enterprises

   Lockheed Martin    Tyson Foods

DENSO International

   LyondellBasell    Union Pacific Corporation

DIRECTV Group

   Medtronic    United States Steel

Danaher

   Merck & Co    United Water

Delhaize America

   Messier Bugatti Dowty    University of California

Delta Air Lines

   Micron Technology    Veolia Environmental Services North America

Devon Energy

   Mondelez    Walt Disney

Diageo North America

   Monroe Energy, LLC    Whirlpool

Dignity Health

   Monsanto    eBay

Direct Energy

   NRG Energy   

 

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EXECUTIVE COMPENSATION

2015 Summary Compensation Table

The following table sets forth information concerning the compensation historically awarded to, earned by, or paid to, our named executive officers by ParentCo. Titles refer to each named executive officer’s accepted position at Alcoa Corporation following the separation.

 

Name and
Principal Position

(a)

   Year
(b)
     Salary
($)
(c)
     Stock
Awards

($)
(e)
     Option
Awards

($)
(f)
     Non-Equity
Incentive Plan
Compensation
($)

(g)
     Change in
Pension Value
and Non-
Qualified
Deferred
Compensation
Earnings

($)
(h)
     All Other
Compensation

($)
(i)
     Total
($)
(j)
 

Roy C. Harvey

     2015       $ 508,068       $ 1,100,318       $ 275,039       $ 454,307       $ 160,233       $ 523,369       $ 3,021,334   

Chief Executive Officer

                       

William F. Oplinger

     2015       $ 541,667       $ 1,600,406       $ 400,020       $ 479,375       $ 327,386       $ 37,500       $ 3,386,354   

Chief Financial Officer

     2014       $ 500,000       $ 1,288,037       $ 322,028       $ 849,375       $ 413,526       $ 30,000       $ 3,402,966   
     2013       $ 436,875       $ 800,088       $ 202,138       $ 650,557       $ 90,220       $ 26,213       $ 2,206,091   

Tómas Sigurðsson

     2015       $ 444,000       $ 495,423       $ 166,150       $ 340,635       $ —         $ 295,103       $ 1,741,311   

Chief Operating Officer

                       

Leigh Ann C. Fisher

     2015       $ 342,657       $ 330,904       $ 0       $ 230,629       $ 258,983       $ 15,900       $ 1,179,073   

Chief Administrative

Officer

                       

Robert S. Collins

     2015       $ 312,250       $ 425,544       $ 0       $ 189,985       $ 76,542       $ 15,900       $ 1,020,221   

Controller and Vice

President, Financial

Planning and Analysis

                       

Notes to 2015 Summary Compensation Table

Column (a)—Named Executive Officers. The named executive officers include the chief executive officer, the chief financial officer, and, of the other individuals who are expected to be designated as Alcoa Corporation executive officers, the three most highly compensated based on 2015 compensation from ParentCo. We have excluded compensation for prior years 2014 and 2013 to the extent permitted by applicable SEC rules. For purposes of determining the most highly compensated executive officers, the amounts shown in column (h) were excluded.

Column (c)—Salary. This column represents each of the named executive officer’s total base salary earnings for 2015 and not their current annual base salaries.

Columns (e)   and (f)—Stock Awards and Option Awards. The value of stock awards in column (e) and stock options in column (f) equals the grant date fair value, which is calculated in accordance with the Financial Accounting Standards Board’s Accounting Standards Codification Topic 718, Compensation—Stock Compensation. Performance share awards granted in January 2015 are shown at 100% of target. The fair value of the performance awards on the date of grant was as follows:

 

Name

   Grant Date Value of
Performance Award
 
   At Target      At Maximum  

Roy C. Harvey

   $ 1,100,318       $ 2,200,636   

William F. Oplinger

   $ 1,600,406       $ 3,200,812   

Tómas Sigurðsson

   $ 330,282       $ 660,564   

Leigh Ann C. Fisher

   $ 165,452       $ 330,904   

Robert S. Collins

   $ 202,772       $ 405,544   

 

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Stock awards are valued at the market price of a share of stock on the date of grant as determined by the closing price of ParentCo common stock. At the date of grant on January 20, 2015, the closing price of ParentCo common stock was $15.55. At December 31, 2015, the closing price of ParentCo common stock was $9.87.

For a discussion of the assumptions used to estimate the fair value of stock awards and stock options, please refer to the following sections in ParentCo’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2015: “Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations—Critical Accounting Policies and Estimates—Stock-based Compensation” on page 87 and the disclosures on “Stock-Based Compensation” in Notes A and R to the Consolidated Financial Statements on pages 101 and 143 to 144, respectively.

Column (g)—Non-Equity Incentive Plan Compensation. Reflects cash payments made under the annual Incentive Compensation Plan for 2015 performance. See the “2015 Annual Cash Incentive Compensation” section.

Column (h)—Change in Pension Value and Nonqualified Deferred Compensation Earnings. The amount shown reflects the aggregate change in the actuarial present value of each named executive officer’s accumulated benefit under all defined benefit and actuarial plans, including supplemental plans, from December 31, 2014 to December 31, 2015. Increases are attributable to changes in the discount rate, mortality and exchange rate assumptions used for measurement of pension obligations from 2014 to 2015. Mr. Sigurðsson does not participate in the defined benefit pension plan for U.S.-based employees.

Earnings on deferred compensation are not reflected in this column because the return on earnings is calculated in the same manner and at the same rate as earnings on externally managed investments of salaried employees participating in the tax-qualified 401(k) plan and dividends on ParentCo stock are paid at the same rate as dividends paid to shareholders.

Column (i)—All Other Compensation.

Company Contributions to Savings Plans. In 2015, the named executive officers were eligible to participate in the Alcoa Retirement Savings Plan, a tax-qualified retirement savings plan maintained by ParentCo, and the Deferred Compensation Plan for U.S. salaried employees, a non-qualified deferred compensation plan maintained by ParentCo. Under ParentCo’s 401(k) tax-qualified retirement savings plan, participating employees may contribute up to 25% of base pay on a pretax basis and up to 10% on an after-tax basis. ParentCo matches 100% of employee pretax contributions up to 6% of base pay. For U.S. salaried employees hired on or after March 1, 2006, including Mr. Sigurdsson, ParentCo makes an Employer Retirement Income Contribution in an amount equal to 3% of salary and annual incentive eligible for contribution to the Alcoa Retirement Savings Plan as a pension contribution in lieu of a defined benefit pension plan, which was available to employees hired before March 1, 2006. If a named executive officer’s contributions to the savings plan exceed the limit on contributions imposed by the Internal Revenue Code, the executive may elect to have the amount over the limit “spill over” into the nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan. In 2015, the ParentCo’s contributions were as follows:

 

Name

   Company
Matching Contribution
     3% Retirement Contribution      Total
Company Contribution
 
   Savings Plan      Def. Comp. Plan      Savings Plan      Def. Comp. Plan     

Roy C. Harvey

   $ 15,900       $ 0       $ 0       $ 0       $ 15,900   

William F. Oplinger

   $ 15,900       $ 16,600       $ 0       $ 0       $ 32,500   

Tómas Sigurðsson

   $ 15,900       $ 8,520       $ 7,950       $ 21,035       $ 53,405   

Leigh Ann C. Fisher

   $ 15,900       $ 0       $ 0       $ 0       $ 15,900   

Robert S. Collins

   $ 15,900       $ 0       $ 0       $ 0       $ 15,900   

 

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Relocation Expenses.   In 2015, ParentCo provided a cash allowance of $265,000 to Mr. Harvey related to his temporary commuting arrangement between his home in Knoxville, TN and ParentCo headquarters in New York, NY, in his prior role as Executive Vice President, Human Resources and Environment, Health, Safety and Sustainability. An additional $242,469 was provided as part of his permanent relocation to New York, NY, in his new current role as Executive Vice President and Group President, Global Primary Products. Also in 2015, Mr. Sigurdsson received $222,000 in connection with his relocation from Switzerland to New York, NY. In addition, he received relocation benefits totaling $19,698 to cover tax, financial and other services related to his move, including $1,703 in gross-ups for relocation assistance fees.

Charitable Contributions. In 2015, the Alcoa Foundation matched $5,000 in contributions made by Mr. Oplinger to an approved charitable organization.

2015 Grants of Plan-Based Awards

The following table provides information on equity and non-equity plan-based awards granted by ParentCo to the named executive officers as part of their fiscal year 2015 equity and cash incentive opportunity.

 

Name

(a)

  Grant
Dates

(b)
   

 

 

Estimated Future Payouts Under
Non-Equity Incentive Plan
Awards
1

   

 

 

Estimated Future Payouts
Under Equity Incentive Plan
Awards
2

    All
Other
Stock
Awards:
Number
of
Shares
of Stock
or Units

(#)
(i)
    All Other
Option
Awards:
Number of
Securities
Underlying
Options
3
(#)
(j)
    Exercise
or Base
Price of
Option
Awards

($/sh)
(k)
    2015 Grant
Date Fair
Value of
Stock and
Option
Awards

($)
(l)
 
    Threshold
($)
(c)
    Target
($)
(d)
    Maximum 4
($)
(e)
    Threshold
(#)
(f)
    Target
(#)
(g)
    Maximum
(#)
(h)
         
                     

Roy C. Harvey

    1/20/2015      $ 206,925      $ 413,849      $ 1,241,548        0        70,760        141,520        —          61,530      $ 15.55      $ 1,375,357   

William F. Oplinger

    1/20/2015      $ 270,833      $ 541,667      $ 1,625,000        0        102,920        205,840        —          89,490      $ 15.55      $ 2,000,426   

Tómas Sigurðsson

    1/20/2015      $ 144,300      $ 288,600      $ 865,800        0        21,240        42,480        10,620        37,170      $ 15.55      $ 661,573   

Leigh Ann C. Fisher

    1/20/2015      $ 94,231      $ 188,461      $ 565,384        0        10,640        21,280        10,640        0        —        $ 330,904   

Robert S. Collins

    1/20/2015      $ 85,869      $ 171,738      $ 515,213        0        13,040        26,080        13,040        0        —        $ 405,544   
    2/19/2015                    1,250        0        —        $ 20,000   

 

1 2015 annual cash incentive awards made under the Incentive Compensation Plan, see “Compensation Discussion and Analysis—2015 Annual Cash Incentive Compensation.”
2 Performance equity awards in the form of restricted share units, granted under the 2013 Alcoa Stock Incentive Plan. See “Compensation Discussion and Analysis—2015 Equity Awards: Stock Options and Performance-Based Restricted Share Units.”
3 Time-vested stock options granted under the 2013 Alcoa Stock Incentive Plan, which vest ratably over a 3-year period and terminate the earlier of 10 years after grant or 5 years after retirement.
4 The maximum award under the 2015 cash incentive compensation plan formula is 200% of target. However, the Compensation and Benefits Committee has retained discretion to reduce the calculated award to zero or increase the calculated award by up to 150% of the calculated amount. The maximum amount of the award shown in this column is 150% of 200% to show the maximum discretionary amount that could possibly be awarded.

 

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Grants of Plan Based Awards (Actual Awards)

The Grants of Plan Based Awards table sets forth the 2015 cash incentive and equity incentive opportunity for the named executive officers. The 2015 awards targets and performance are discussed in “Compensation Discussion and Analysis.”

Mr.   Harvey. On January 20, 2015, Mr. Harvey received an annual grant of 61,530 stock options and a grant of performance equity with a target amount of 70,760 restricted share units. The earned amount of the first third of the performance equity award was 16,606 restricted share units. He was paid cash incentive compensation for 2015 in the amount of $454,307.

Mr.   Oplinger. On January 20, 2015, Mr. Oplinger received an annual grant of 89,490 stock options and a grant of performance equity with a target amount of 102,920 restricted share units. The earned amount of the first third of the performance equity award was 24,153 restricted share units. He was paid cash incentive compensation for 2015 in the amount of $479,375.

Mr.   Sigurðsson. On January 20, 2015, Mr. Sigurðsson received an annual grant of 37,170 stock options, 10,620 time-vested restricted share units and a grant of performance equity with a target amount of 21,240 restricted share units. The earned amount of the first third of the performance equity award was 4,985 restricted share units. He was paid cash incentive compensation for 2015 in the amount of $340,635.

Ms.   Fisher. On January 20, 2015, Ms. Fisher received an annual grant of 10,640 time-vested restricted share units and a grant of performance equity with a target amount of 10,640 restricted share units. The earned amount of the first third of the performance equity award was 2,498 restricted share units. She was paid cash incentive compensation for 2015 in the amount of $230,629.

Mr.   Collins. On January 20, 2015, Mr. Collins received an annual grant of 13,040 time-vested restricted share units and a grant of performance equity with a target amount of 13,040 restricted share units. On February 19, 2015, he received an additional recognition award of 1,250 restricted share units. The earned amount of the first third of the performance equity award was 3,061 restricted share units. He was paid cash incentive compensation for 2015 in the amount of $189,985.

 

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2015 Outstanding Equity Awards at Fiscal Year-End

The following table provides information on outstanding ParentCo equity awards held by the named executive officers as of December 31, 2015.

 

    Option Awards     Stock Awards  

Name

(a)

 

Number of
Securities of
Underlying
Unexercised
Options
(Exercisable)

(#)

   

Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Options
(Unexercisable)

(#)

   

Equity
Incentive
Plan
Awards:
Number of
Securities
Underlying
Unexercised
Unearned
Options

(#)

   

Option
Exercise
Price

($)

    Option
Expiration
Date
   

Number
of
Shares
or Units
of Stock
That
Have
Not
Vested

(#)

   

Market
Value of
Shares or
Units of
Stock That
Have Not
Vested

($)

   

Equity
Incentive
Plan
Awards:
Number
of
Unearned
Shares,
Units or
Other
Rights
That
Have Not
Vested

(#)

   

Plan
Awards:
Market or
Payout
Value of
Unearned
Shares,
Units or
Other
Rights
That Have
Not Vested

($)

 
  (b)     (c)     (d)     (e)     (f)     (g)     (h)     (i)     (j)  

Roy C. Harvey

  

Stock Awards 1

              20,651      $ 203,825     91,626      $ 904,349

Time-Vested Options 2

    —          61,530        —        $ 15.55        1/20/2025           
    34,774        69,546        $ 11.04        1/16/2024           
    13,920        13,920        $ 8.88        1/16/2023           
    10,360        —          —        $ 10.17        1/20/2022           
    24,480        —          —        $ 16.24        1/25/2021           

William F. Oplinger

  

Stock Awards 1

              128,984      $ 1,273,072     210,733      $ 2,079,935

Time-Vested Options 2

    —          89,490        —        $ 15.55        1/20/2025           
    37,797        75,593        —        $ 11.04        1/16/2024           
    60,160        30,080        —        $ 8.88        1/16/2023           
    99,600        —          —        $ 10.17        1/20/2022           
    5,340        —          —        $ 16.24        1/25/2021           
    15,240        —          —        $ 13.54        1/26/2020           

Tómas Sigurðsson

  

Stock Awards 1

              83,431      $ 823,464     37,639      $ 371,497

Time-Vested Options 2

    —          37,170        —        $ 15.55        1/20/2025           
    29,520        —          —        $ 10.17        1/20/2022           

Leigh Ann C. Fisher

  

Stock Awards 1

              31,230      $ 308,240     19,786      $ 195,288

Time-Vested Options 2

    9,147        18,293        —        $ 11.04        1/16/2024           
    20,000        10,000        $ 8.88        1/16/2023           
    17,880        —          $ 10.17        1/20/2022           
    11,220        —          —        $ 16.24        1/25/2021           
    24,960        —          —        $ 13.54        1/26/2020           

Robert S. Collins

  

Stock Awards 1

              51,321      $ 506,538     22,026      $ 217,397
    4,494        8,986        $ 11.04        1/16/2024           
    27,280        13,640        $ 8.88        1/16/2023           
    40,680        —          —        $ 10.17        1/20/2022           
    12,720          $ 16.24        1/25/2021           
    19,260        —          —        $ 13.54        1/26/2020           

 

* The closing price of ParentCo’s common stock on December 31, 2015 was $9.87.
1 Stock awards in column (g) include earned performance share awards and time-vested share awards. Stock awards in column (i) include unearned performance share awards at the target amount. In January 2016, the payout for the second one-third of performance share awards granted in January 2014 and the first one-third of performance share awards granted in January 2015 was determined to be 70.4%. These amounts are shown at target in column (i) above. The full earned amount will be shown in column (g) in next year’s proxy statement. All stock awards are in the form of restricted share units that vest three years from the date of grant and are paid in common stock when they vest.

 

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2 Time-vested and performance options include stock options granted at the regular annual grant date when the ParentCo Compensation and Benefits Committee meets in January. Options granted since 2009 have a term of ten years and vest over three years (1/3 each year).

2015 Option Exercises and Stock Vested

This table sets forth the actual value received by the named executive officers upon exercise of stock options or vesting of stock awards in 2015.

 

Name

(a)

   Option Awards      Stock Awards  
  

Number of Shares
Acquired on Exercise

(#)

    

Value Realized on
Exercise

($)

    

Number of Shares

Acquired on Vesting

(#)

    

Value Realized

on Vesting

($)

 
   (b)      (c)      (d)      (e)  

Roy C. Harvey

     —           —           12,913       $ 200,797   

William F. Oplinger

     16,867       $ 128,021         41,379       $ 643,443   

Tómas Sigurðsson

     —           —           12,266       $ 190,736   

Leigh Ann C. Fisher

     —           —           5,960       $ 92,678   

Robert S. Collins

     —           —           —           —     

2015 Pension Benefits

 

Name 1

  

Plan Name(s)

   Years of
Credited
Service
     Present Value of
Accumulated
Benefits
    

Payments
During Last
Fiscal Year

Roy C. Harvey

  

Alcoa Retirement Plan

     13.87       $ 227,448      
   Excess Benefits Plan C       $ 316,112      
        

 

 

    
   Total       $ 543,560       N/A

William F. Oplinger

   Alcoa Retirement Plan      15.78       $ 348,956      
   Excess Benefits Plan C       $ 911,063      
        

 

 

    
   Total       $ 1,260,019       N/A

Leigh Ann C. Fisher

   Alcoa Retirement Plan      26.61       $ 784,437      
   Excess Benefits Plan C       $ 655,708      
        

 

 

    
   Total       $ 1,440,145       N/A

Robert S. Collins

   Alcoa Retirement Plan      10.92       $ 251,926      
   Excess Benefits Plan C       $ 163,386      
        

 

 

    
   Total       $ 415,312       N/A

Qualified Defined Benefit Plan. In 2015, Messrs. Harvey, Oplinger, and Collins and Ms. Fisher participated in the Alcoa Retirement Plan. The Alcoa Retirement Plan is a funded, tax-qualified, non-contributory defined benefit pension plan maintained by ParentCo in 2015 that covers a majority of U.S. salaried employees. Benefits under the plan are based upon years of service and final average earnings. Final average earnings include salary plus 100% of annual cash incentive compensation, and are calculated using the average of the highest five of the last ten years of earnings in the case of Ms. Fisher and the highest consecutive five for Messrs. Harvey, Oplinger and Collins. The Alcoa Retirement Plan reflects compensation limits imposed by the U.S. tax code, which was $265,000 for 2015. The base benefit payable at age 65 is 1.1% of final average earnings up to the social security covered compensation limit plus 1.475% of final average earnings above the social security covered compensation limit, times years of service. Benefits are payable as a single life annuity, a reduced 50% joint and survivor annuity, or a reduced 75% joint and survivor annuity upon retirement.

Nonqualified Defined Benefit Plans. In 2015, Messrs. Harvey, Oplinger, and Collins and Ms. Fisher participated in ParentCo’s Excess Benefits Plan C. This plan is a nonqualified plan which provides for benefits that exceed the limits on compensation imposed by the U.S. tax code. The benefit formula is identical to the

 

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Alcoa Retirement Plan formula. Benefits under the nonqualified plan are payable as a reduced 50% joint and survivor annuity if the executive is married. Otherwise, the benefit is payable as a single life annuity.

Alcoa Retirement Savings Plan. For U.S. salaried employees hired on or after March 1, 2006, including Mr. Sigurdsson, ParentCo makes an Employer Retirement Income Contribution (ERIC) in an amount equal to 3% of salary and annual incentive eligible for contribution to the Alcoa Retirement Savings Plan as a pension contribution in lieu of a defined benefit pension plan, which was available to employees hired before March 1, 2006. ParentCo contributed $8,520 to the account of Mr. Sigurdsson in 2015. In addition, all U.S. salaried employees, including the named executive officers, are eligible to receive a company matching contribution of 100%, up to the first 6%, of deferred salary. In 2015, the company matching contribution amount was $15,900 each for Messrs. Harvey, Oplinger, Sigurdsson, and Collins and Ms. Fisher. These amounts are included in the column “All Other Compensation” in the “2015 Summary Compensation Table.”

2015 Nonqualified Deferred Compensation

 

Name

(a)

   Executive
Contributions
in 2015

(b)
     Registrant
Contributions

in 2015
(c)
     Aggregate Earnings
in 2015
(d)
     Aggregate
Withdrawals/

Distributions
(e)
     Aggregate
Balance at
12/31/2015 FYE

(f)
 

Roy C. Harvey

     —           —           —              —           —     

William F. Oplinger

   $ 522,538       $ 16,600       -$ 26,528         E         —         $ 816,321   
          $ 324         D         

Tómas Sigurðsson

   $ 8,520       $ 29,555       -$ 495         E         —         $ 37,580   
           —           D         

Leigh Ann C. Fisher

     —           —         -$ 462         E         —         $ 81,948   
           —           D         

Robert S. Collins

     —           —          $ 123         E         —         $ 103,637   
           —           D         

E—Earnings

D—Dividends on Alcoa common stock or share equivalents

The investment options under the ParentCo nonqualified Deferred Compensation Plan are the same choices available to all salaried employees under the Alcoa Retirement Savings Plan and the named executive officers did not receive preferential earnings on their investments. The named executive officers may defer up to 25% of their salaries in total to the Alcoa Retirement Savings Plan and Deferred Compensation Plan and up to 100% of their annual cash incentive compensation to the Deferred Compensation Plan.

To the extent the executive elects, ParentCo contributes matching contributions on employee base salary deferrals that exceed the limits on compensation imposed by the U.S. tax code. In 2015, the ParentCo matching contribution amount was $16,600 for Mr. Oplinger and $8,520 for Mr. Sigurdsson.

In addition, when the U.S. tax code limits on Employer Retirement Income Contributions (ERIC) to the Alcoa Retirement Savings Plan are reached, the ERIC contributions are made into ParentCo’s Deferred Compensation Plan. In 2015, ParentCo contributed $21,035 for Mr. Sigurdsson. Messrs. Harvey and Oplinger and Ms. Fisher do not receive these deferred compensation contributions because they participate in ParentCo’s defined benefit pension plan.

These amounts are included in the column “All Other Compensation” in the “2015 Summary Compensation Table.”

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arrangement because it does not use its cash to pay the salaries or incentive compensation of the individuals who have deferred receipt of these amounts. ParentCo may use this cash for other purposes until the deferred account is paid to the individual upon termination of employment. All nonqualified pension and deferred compensation are general unsecured assets of ParentCo until paid. Upon termination of employment, deferred compensation will be paid in cash as a lump sum or in up to ten annual installments, depending on the individual’s election, account balance and retirement eligibility.

Potential Payments upon Termination or Change in Control

Executive Severance Agreements. ParentCo has entered into severance agreements with certain executives to facilitate transitioning key positions to suit the timing needs of ParentCo. The agreements provide for higher severance benefits than the ParentCo severance plan for salaried employees, but these agreements also require the executives to agree to a two-year non-competition and non-solicitation provision. Mr. Oplinger is the only named executive officer who is party to an executive severance agreement, which agreement provides that, if his employment is terminated without cause, he will receive two years’ salary, continued health care benefits for a two-year period, and two additional years of pension accrual. He will also receive a lump sum severance payment of $50,000 upon execution of a general release of legal claims against ParentCo prior to the scheduled payment date. No severance payments will be made under the agreement unless the general release is signed. If severance payments or benefits are payable to Mr. Oplinger under the Change in Control Severance Plan, described below, no payments would be paid under his executive severance agreement. The following table describes the severance payments and benefits that would be provided to Mr. Oplinger under his executive severance agreement if he had experienced a qualifying termination on December 31, 2015.

 

Name

   Estimated net
present value of cash
severance payments
     Estimated net
present value of
additional

pension credits
     Estimated net
present value of

continued health care
benefits
     Total  

William F. Oplinger

   $ 1,123,314       $ 138,900       $ 37,916       $ 1,300,130   

Severance Plan for Salaried Employees.   Each of the named executive officers, other than Mr. Oplinger, was covered by the ParentCo severance plan for salaried employees in 2015. Such severance plan provides for the following severance benefits:

 

    A basic benefit equal to four weeks of base pay; and

 

    An enhanced benefit equal to two weeks of base pay for each full year of continuous service, contingent upon a signed separation agreement.

The combined basic and enhanced benefit provide a minimum of 10 weeks and a maximum of 56 weeks of pay.

Potential Payments upon a Change in Control. In 2002, ParentCo’s Board of Directors approved a Change in Control Severance Plan for officers and other key executives designated by ParentCo’s Compensation and Benefits Committee. The plan is designed to retain key executives during the period that a transaction is being negotiated or during a period in which a hostile takeover is being attempted and to ensure the impartiality of the key negotiators for ParentCo. The Change in Control Severance Plan provides certain officers with termination compensation if their employment is terminated without cause or if they leave for good reason, in either case within three years after a change in control of ParentCo. Messrs. Harvey and Oplinger participated in this plan in 2015.

Compensation provided by the plan includes: a cash payment equal to three times annual salary plus target annual cash incentive compensation; continuation of health care benefits for three years; growth on pension credits for three years; and six months outplacement. Messrs. Harvey and Oplinger are not eligible for reimbursement of excise taxes.

 

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ParentCo’s Compensation and Benefits Committee periodically reviews market data, which indicate that most companies have such plans or adopt such plans when a change in control is imminent.

The amounts shown in the table below include the estimated net present value of accelerated vesting of stock options and stock awards for all named executive officers. Awards made prior to February 2011 vest immediately upon a change of control. Awards granted since February 2011 do not have such automatic vesting if a replacement award is provided, but such replacement awards would vest upon a qualifying termination following the change in control. Values presented in the table below assume that both a change in control and a qualifying termination occurred for each named executive officer on December 31, 2015.

Change in Control Severance Benefits

 

Name

   Estimated value of
change in control severance
and benefits (other than
equity award acceleration)
     Estimated net present
value of accelerated vesting
of stock options and stock
awards (single and double
trigger)
     Total  

Roy C. Harvey

   $ 3,451,220       $ 208,662       $ 3,659,881   

William F. Oplinger

   $ 4,128,129       $ 411,510       $ 4,539,639   

Tómas Sigurðsson

   $ —         $ 145,116       $ 145,116   

Leigh Ann C. Fisher

   $ —         $ 79,197       $ 79,197   

Robert S. Collins

   $ —         $ 101,182       $ 101,182   

Retirement benefits. If Messrs. Harvey, Oplinger, and Collins and Ms. Fisher had voluntarily terminated employment as of December 31, 2015, it is estimated that their pensions would have paid an annual annuity as follows:

 

     Annuity      Starting at Age  

Roy C. Harvey

   $ 45,560         55   

William F. Oplinger

   $ 78,316         55   

Leigh Ann C. Fisher

   $ 91,302         55   

Robert S. Collins

   $ 24,891         55   

 

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CERTAIN RELATIONSHIPS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Agreements with Arconic

Following the separation and distribution, Alcoa Corporation and Arconic will operate separately, each as an independent public company. In connection with the separation, Alcoa Corporation will enter into the separation agreement with ParentCo, and will also enter into various other agreements to effect the separation and provide a framework for its relationship with Arconic after the separation, including a transition services agreement, a tax matters agreement, an employee matters agreement, a stockholder and registration rights agreement with respect to ParentCo’s continuing ownership of Alcoa Corporation common stock, intellectual property license agreements, a metal supply agreement, real estate and office leases, a spare parts loan agreement and an agreement relating to the North American packaging business. These agreements, together with the documents and agreements by which the internal reorganization will be effected, will provide for the allocation between Alcoa Corporation and Arconic of ParentCo’s assets, employees, liabilities and obligations (including investments, property and employee benefits, and tax-related assets and liabilities) attributable to periods prior to, at and after Alcoa Corporation’s separation from ParentCo and will govern certain relationships between Alcoa Corporation and Arconic after the separation.

The material agreements described below will be filed as exhibits to the registration statement on Form 10 of which this information statement is a part. The summaries of each of these agreements set forth below are qualified in their entireties by reference to the full text of the applicable agreements, which are incorporated by reference into this information statement.

Separation Agreement

Transfer of Assets and Assumption of Liabilities

The separation agreement will identify the assets to be transferred, the liabilities to be assumed and the contracts to be transferred to each of Alcoa Corporation and Arconic as part of the separation of ParentCo into two companies, and will provide for when and how these transfers and assumptions will occur. In particular, the separation agreement will provide that, among other things, subject to the terms and conditions contained therein:

 

    certain assets related to ParentCo’s Alcoa Corporation Business, which we refer to as the “Alcoa Corporation Assets,” will be transferred to Alcoa Corporation or one of its subsidiaries, including:

 

    equity interests in certain ParentCo subsidiaries that hold assets relating to the Alcoa Corporation Business;

 

    the Alcoa brand, certain other trade names and trademarks, and certain other intellectual property (including, patents, know-how and trade secrets), software, information and technology used in the Alcoa Corporation Business or related to the Alcoa Corporation Assets, the Alcoa Corporation Liabilities or Alcoa Corporation’s business;

 

    facilities related to the Alcoa Corporation Business;

 

    contracts (or portions thereof) that relate to the Alcoa Corporation Business;

 

    rights and assets expressly allocated to Alcoa Corporation pursuant to the terms of the separation agreement or certain other agreements entered into in connection with the separation;

 

    permits that primarily relate to the Alcoa Corporation Business; and

 

    other assets that are included in Alcoa Corporation’s pro forma balance sheet, such as the pension assets included in Alcoa Corporation’s Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Condensed Financial Statements, which appear in the section entitled “Unaudited Pro Forma Combined Condensed Financial Statements”;

 

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    certain liabilities related to the Alcoa Corporation Business or the Alcoa Corporation Assets, which we refer to as the “Alcoa Corporation Liabilities,” will be retained by or transferred to Alcoa Corporation, including certain liabilities associated with previously consummated divestitures of assets primarily related to the Alcoa Corporation Business. Subject to limited exceptions, liabilities that relate primarily to the Alcoa Corporation Business, including liabilities of various legal entities that will be subsidiaries of Alcoa Corporation following the separation, will be Alcoa Corporation Liabilities; and

 

    all of the assets and liabilities (including whether accrued, contingent or otherwise) other than the Alcoa Corporation Assets and Alcoa Corporation Liabilities (such assets and liabilities, other than the Alcoa Corporation Assets and the Alcoa Corporation Liabilities, we refer to as the “Arconic Assets” and “Arconic Liabilities,” respectively) will be retained by or transferred to Arconic.

Except as expressly set forth in the separation agreement or any ancillary agreement, neither Alcoa Corporation nor ParentCo will make any representation or warranty as to the assets, business or liabilities transferred or assumed as part of the separation, as to any approvals or notifications required in connection with the transfers, as to the value of or the freedom from any security interests of any of the assets transferred, as to the absence or presence of any defenses or right of setoff or freedom from counterclaim with respect to any claim or other asset of either Alcoa Corporation or ParentCo, or as to the legal sufficiency of any document or instrument delivered to convey title to any asset or thing of value to be transferred in connection with the separation. All assets will be transferred on an “as is,” “where is” basis, and the respective transferees will bear the economic and legal risks that any conveyance will prove to be insufficient to vest in the transferee good and marketable title, free and clear of all security interests, that any necessary consents or governmental approvals are not obtained, or that any requirements of law, agreements, security interests or judgments are not complied with.

Information in this information statement with respect to the assets and liabilities of the parties following the distribution is presented based on the allocation of such assets and liabilities pursuant to the separation agreement, unless the context otherwise requires. The separation agreement will provide that in the event that the transfer of certain assets and liabilities to Alcoa Corporation or Arconic, as applicable, does not occur prior to the separation, then until such assets or liabilities are able to be transferred, Alcoa Corporation or Arconic, as applicable, will hold such assets on behalf and for the benefit of the other party and will pay, perform and discharge such liabilities, for which the other party will reimburse Alcoa Corporation or Arconic, as applicable, for all commercially reasonable payments made in connection with the performance and discharge of such liabilities.

Non-Compete

Arconic and Alcoa Corporation will agree for four years not to compete with respect to certain rolled metal products. Arconic will agree not to produce certain products for the North American packaging business at its Tennessee operations (except for the benefit of Alcoa Corporation) for four years following the separation. Similarly, Alcoa Corporation will agree not to produce certain rolled metal products for automotive applications at Warrick for four years following the Distribution.

The Distribution

The separation agreement will also govern the rights and obligations of the parties regarding the distribution following the completion of the separation. On the distribution date, ParentCo will distribute to its shareholders that hold ParentCo common stock as of the record date for the distribution at least 80.1% of the issued and outstanding shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock on a pro rata basis. Shareholders will receive cash in lieu of any fractional shares. Following the distribution, ParentCo shareholders (which, as a result of ParentCo’s name change to Arconic, will be Arconic shareholders) will own directly at least 80.1% of the outstanding shares of common stock of Alcoa Corporation, and Alcoa Corporation will be a separate company from Arconic. Arconic will retain no more than 19.9% of the outstanding shares of common stock of Alcoa Corporation following the distribution.

 

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Conditions to the Distribution

The separation agreement will provide that the distribution is subject to satisfaction (or waiver by ParentCo) of certain conditions. These conditions are described under “The Separation and Distribution—Conditions to the Distribution.” ParentCo will have the sole and absolute discretion to determine (and change) the terms of, and to determine whether to proceed with, the distribution and, to the extent that it determines to so proceed, to determine the record date for the distribution, the distribution date and the distribution ratio.

Claims

In general, each party to the separation agreement will assume liability for all pending, threatened and unasserted legal matters related to its own business or its assumed or retained liabilities and will indemnify the other party for any liability to the extent arising out of or resulting from such assumed or retained legal matters.

Releases

The separation agreement will provide that Alcoa Corporation and its affiliates will release and discharge Arconic and its affiliates from all liabilities assumed by Alcoa Corporation as part of the separation, from all acts and events occurring or failing to occur, and all conditions existing, on or before the distribution date relating to Alcoa Corporation’s business, and from all liabilities existing or arising in connection with the implementation of the separation, except as expressly set forth in the separation agreement. Arconic and its affiliates will release and discharge Alcoa Corporation and its affiliates from all liabilities retained by Arconic and its affiliates as part of the separation, from all acts and events occurring or failing to occur, and all conditions existing, on or before the distribution date relating to Arconic’s business, and from all liabilities existing or arising in connection with the implementation of the separation, except as expressly set forth in the separation agreement.

These releases will not extend to obligations or liabilities under any agreements between the parties that remain in effect following the separation, which agreements include the separation agreement and the other agreements described under “Certain Relationships and Related Party Transactions.”

Indemnification

In the separation agreement, Alcoa Corporation will agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Arconic, each of Arconic’s affiliates and each of Arconic and its affiliates’ respective directors, officers and employees, from and against all liabilities relating to, arising out of or resulting from:

 

    the Alcoa Corporation Liabilities;

 

    Alcoa Corporation’s failure or the failure of any other person to pay, perform or otherwise promptly discharge any of the Alcoa Corporation Liabilities, in accordance with their respective terms, whether prior to, at or after the distribution;

 

    except to the extent relating to a Arconic Liability, any guarantee, indemnification or contribution obligation for the benefit of Alcoa Corporation by Arconic that survives the distribution;

 

    any breach by Alcoa Corporation of the separation agreement or any of the ancillary agreements; and

 

    any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement or omission or alleged omission of material fact in the Form 10 or in this information statement (as amended or supplemented), except for any such statements or omissions made explicitly in Arconic’s name.

Arconic will agree to indemnify, defend and hold harmless Alcoa Corporation, each of Alcoa Corporation’s affiliates and each of Alcoa Corporation and Alcoa Corporation’s affiliates’ respective directors, officers and employees from and against all liabilities relating to, arising out of or resulting from:

 

    the Arconic Liabilities;

 

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    the failure of Arconic or any other person to pay, perform or otherwise promptly discharge any of the Arconic Liabilities, in accordance with their respective terms whether prior to, at or after the distribution;

 

    except to the extent relating to an Alcoa Corporation Liability, any guarantee, indemnification or contribution obligation for the benefit of Arconic by Alcoa Corporation that survives the distribution;

 

    any breach by Arconic of the separation agreement or any of the ancillary agreements; and

 

    any untrue statement or alleged untrue statement or omission or alleged omission of a material fact made explicitly in Arconic’s name in the Form 10 or in this information statement (as amended or supplemented).

The separation agreement will also establish procedures with respect to claims subject to indemnification and related matters.

Insurance

The separation agreement will provide for the allocation between the parties of rights and obligations under existing insurance policies with respect to occurrences prior to the distribution and set forth procedures for the administration of insured claims and related matters.

Further Assurances

In addition to the actions specifically provided for in the separation agreement, except as otherwise set forth therein or in any ancillary agreement, both Alcoa Corporation and ParentCo will agree in the separation agreement to use reasonable best efforts, prior to, on and after the distribution date, to take, or cause to be taken, all actions, and to do, or cause to be done, all things necessary, proper or advisable under applicable laws, regulations and agreements to consummate and make effective the transactions contemplated by the separation agreement and the ancillary agreements.

Dispute Resolution

The separation agreement will contain provisions that govern, except as otherwise provided in any ancillary agreement, the resolution of disputes, controversies or claims that may arise between Alcoa Corporation and Arconic related to the separation or distribution and that are unable to be resolved through good faith discussions between Alcoa Corporation and Arconic. These provisions will contemplate that efforts will be made to resolve disputes, controversies and claims by escalation of the matter to executives of Alcoa Corporation and Arconic, and that, if such efforts are not successful, either Alcoa Corporation or Arconic may submit the dispute, controversy or claim to nonbinding mediation or, if such nonbinding mediation is not successful, binding alternative dispute resolution, subject to the provisions of the separation agreement.

Expenses

Except as expressly set forth in the separation agreement or in any ancillary agreement, ParentCo will be responsible for all costs and expenses incurred in connection with the separation incurred prior to the distribution date, including costs and expenses relating to legal and tax counsel, financial advisors and accounting advisory work related to the separation. Except as expressly set forth in the separation agreement or in any ancillary agreement, or as otherwise agreed in writing by Arconic and Alcoa Corporation, all costs and expenses incurred in connection with the separation after the distribution will be paid by the party incurring such cost and expense.

Other Matters

Other matters governed by the separation agreement will include Arconic’s right to continue to use the “Alcoa” name and related trademark for limited purposes for a limited period following the distribution, access to financial and other information, confidentiality, access to and provision of records and treatment of outstanding guarantees and similar credit support.

 

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Termination

The separation agreement will provide that it may be terminated, and the separation and distribution may be modified or abandoned, at any time prior to the distribution date in the sole and absolute discretion of ParentCo without the approval of any person, including Alcoa Corporation stockholders or ParentCo shareholders. In the event of a termination of the separation agreement, no party, nor any of its directors, officers or employees, will have any liability of any kind to the other party or any other person. After the distribution date, the separation agreement may not be terminated, except by an agreement in writing signed by both Arconic and Alcoa Corporation.

Transition Services Agreement

Alcoa Corporation and ParentCo will enter into a transition services agreement in connection with the separation pursuant to which Alcoa Corporation and Arconic and their respective affiliates will provide each other, on an interim, transitional basis, various services, including, but not limited to, employee benefits administration, specialized technical and training services and access to certain industrial equipment, information technology services, regulatory services, continued industrial site remediation and closure services on discrete projects, project management services for certain equipment installation and decommissioning projects, general administrative services and other support services. The agreed-upon charges for such services are generally intended to allow the servicing party to charge a price comprised of out-of-pocket costs and expenses and a predetermined profit in the form of a mark-up of such out-of-pocket expenses. The party receiving each transition service will be provided with reasonable information that supports the charges for such transition service by the party providing the service.

The services generally will commence on the distribution date and terminate no later than two years following the distribution date. The receiving party may terminate any services by giving prior written notice to the provider of such services and paying any applicable wind-down charges.

Subject to certain exceptions, the liabilities of each party providing services under the transition services agreement will generally be limited to the aggregate charges actually paid to such party by the other party pursuant to the transition services agreement.

Tax Matters Agreement

In connection with the separation, Alcoa Corporation and ParentCo will enter into a tax matters agreement that will govern the parties’ respective rights, responsibilities and obligations with respect to taxes (including taxes arising in the ordinary course of business and taxes, if any, incurred as a result of any failure of the distribution and certain related transactions to qualify as tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes), tax attributes, the preparation and filing of tax returns, the control of audits and other tax proceedings, and assistance and cooperation in respect of tax matters.

In addition, the tax matters agreement will impose certain restrictions on us and our subsidiaries (including restrictions on share issuances, business combinations, sales of assets and similar transactions) that will be designed to preserve the tax-free status of the distribution and certain related transactions. The tax sharing agreement will provide special rules that allocate tax liabilities in the event the distribution, together with certain related transactions, is not tax-free. In general, under the tax matters agreement, each party is expected to be responsible for any taxes imposed on ParentCo or Alcoa Corporation that arise from the failure of the distribution, together with certain related transactions, to qualify as a transaction that is generally tax-free, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, under Sections 355 and 368(a)(1)(D) and certain other relevant provisions of the Code, to the extent that the failure to so qualify is attributable to actions, events or transactions relating to such party’s respective stock, assets or business, or a breach of the relevant representations or covenants made by that party in the tax matters agreement.

 

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Employee Matters Agreement

Alcoa Corporation and ParentCo will enter into an employee matters agreement in connection with the separation to allocate liabilities and responsibilities relating to employment matters, employee compensation and benefits plans and programs, and other related matters. The employee matters agreement will govern certain compensation and employee benefit obligations with respect to the current and former employees and non-employee directors of each company.

The employee matters agreement will provide that, unless otherwise specified, Arconic will be responsible for liabilities associated with current and former employees of Arconic and its subsidiaries and certain other former employees classified as former employees of Arconic for purposes of post-separation compensation and benefits matters, and Alcoa Corporation will be responsible for liabilities associated with current and former employees of Alcoa Corporation and its subsidiaries and certain other former employees classified as former employees of Alcoa Corporation for purposes of post-separation compensation and benefits matters.

The employee matters agreement will also govern the treatment of equity-based awards granted by ParentCo prior to the separation. See “The Separation and Distribution—Treatment of Equity-Based Compensation.”

Stockholder and Registration Rights Agreement

Alcoa Corporation will enter into a stockholder and registration rights agreement with ParentCo pursuant to which we will agree that, upon the request of Arconic, we will use our reasonable best efforts to effect the registration under applicable federal and state securities laws of any shares of our common stock retained by Arconic. In addition, Arconic will agree to vote any shares of our common stock that it retains immediately after the separation in proportion to the votes cast by our other stockholders. In connection with such agreement, Arconic will grant us a proxy to vote its shares of our common stock in such proportion. This proxy, however, will be automatically revoked as to any particular share upon any sale or transfer of such share from Arconic to a person other than Arconic, and neither the voting agreement nor proxy will limit or prohibit any such sale or transfer.

Intellectual Property License Agreements

In connection with the separation, Alcoa Corporation and ParentCo will enter into an Alcoa Corporation to Aronic Inc. Patent, Know-How, and Trade Secret License Agreement, an Arconic Inc. to Alcoa Corporation Patent, Know-How, and Trade Secret License Agreement, and an Alcoa Corporation to Arconic Inc. Trademark License Agreement, which we refer to, collectively, as the “intellectual property license agreements.”

Under the intellectual property license agreements, two Arconic businesses, Alcoa Wheels and Spectrochemical Standards, will have ongoing rights to use the “Alcoa” name following the separation. Alcoa Wheels will receive a 25 year, evergreen renewable, royalty-free license to use the “Alcoa” name for commercial transportation wheels and hubs. The Spectrochemical Standards business will receive a royalty-free license to use the “Alcoa” name for five years on existing inventory, with the possibility of one five-year extension. Under the intellectual property license agreements, subject to limited exceptions, Alcoa Corporation will not be permitted to use or license others to use the “Alcoa” name for a period of 20 years on Arconic-type products, such as aerospace and automotive parts.

The intellectual property license agreements will also govern patents that were developed jointly and will continued to be used by both Arconic and Alcoa Corporation, as well as shared know-how. The intellectual property license agreements will provide for a license of these patents and know-how from Arconic or Alcoa Corporation, as applicable, to the other on a perpetual, royalty-free, non-exclusive basis, subject to certain exceptions. Namely, Alcoa Corporation will exclusively license to Arconic (i) Advanced Ceramics for non-smelting uses and (ii) the EVERCAST foundry alloy for commercial truck wheel applications, subject to a threshold sales target being met by December 31, 2020.

Either party may terminate the license with respect to any trademark under the intellectual property license agreements upon an uncured material breach of Arconic with respect to such trademark that remains uncured after at least 60 days.

 

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Metal Supply Agreement

In connection with the separation, Alcoa Corporation and ParentCo will enter into a master agreement for the supply of primary aluminum (“metal supply agreement”) pursuant to which Alcoa Corporation will supply Arconic with aluminum for use in its businesses. The metal supply agreement will consist of a master agreement setting forth the general terms and conditions of the overall supply arrangement, with an initial term of three years, as well as individual sub-agreements that set forth terms and conditions with respect to the supply of a particular metal item. The master agreement will be based on the form of agreement currently used by the Alcoa Corporation Business with its third party customers for metal supply arrangements. Each of the sub-agreements will be negotiated individually and contain the main economic terms of the particular supply arrangement, including quantity and pricing. The term of each sub-agreement will typically be one year, but if longer than one year, quantity and pricing will be redetermined and renegotiated on an annual basis in accordance with industry practices. Notwithstanding the metal supply agreement, Arconic will have the right to purchase metal from other suppliers.

Real Estate Arrangements

Alcoa Corporation and ParentCo will enter into a lease agreement pursuant to which ParentCo will lease to Alcoa Corporation the land on which ParentCo’s smelter, cast house and associated facilities located in Massena, New York are located for a term of 20 years with three automatic 10-year extensions, except that if Alcoa Corporation determines to close the smelter, the lease will terminate three years after such closure. If Alcoa Corporation ceases active production by the smelter, the facility will be considered closed five years after such cessation continues uninterrupted, and Alcoa Corporation will then be required to dismantle the smelter, remediate the land and otherwise restore it to industrial standard within three years before the lease is deemed terminated. The rent under the Massena lease agreement will be set at a market rate and fixed for 10 years, after which it will increase annually based on the Consumer Price Index. In connection with the Massena lease agreement, Alcoa Corporation will provide certain power transmission services and process water to Arconic’s fabricating facility at the Massena, New York location.

In addition, subsidiaries of Alcoa Corporation and ParentCo will enter into a lease agreement pursuant to which a subsidiary of Alcoa Corporation, which will own the land and smelter assets at ParentCo’s Fusina, Italy location, will lease the land underlying ParentCo’s rolling mill facilities to a subsidiary of ParentCo for a term of 20 years with three automatic 10-year extensions. The rent under the Fusina lease agreement will be set at a market rate and fixed for 10 years, after which it will increase annually based on the Consumer Price Index.

Alcoa Corporation and ParentCo will enter into a lease agreement pursuant to which ParentCo will lease to Alcoa Corporation a portion of one research and development building in which ParentCo’s research and development facilities also are located, on ParentCo’s research and development campus in New Kensington, Pennsylvania (the “ATC Lease Agreement”). The ATC Lease Agreement will be for a term of 3 years with no automatic extensions and the rent will be set at a market rate and fixed for the term. In connection with the ATC Lease Agreement, ParentCo will also provide certain building utilities to Alcoa Corporation’s research and development facilities via metered rates.

North American Packaging Business Agreement

ParentCo’s operations in Tennessee, which will remain with Arconic following the separation, currently produce wide can body sheet for the North American packaging market. ParentCo plans to shift the production of the wide can body sheet for packaging applications from Tennessee to Alcoa Corporation’s Ma’aden rolling mill. Before the Ma’aden rolling mill can begin production of the wide can body sheet, product from the facilities must be qualified by existing customers as an acceptable source of supply. While it is anticipated that these approvals will be obtained, the process is expected to take approximately 18 months. Alcoa Corporation and Arconic will enter into a toll processing and services agreement (the “North American packaging business

 

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agreement”) pursuant to which Arconic will continue producing the wide can body sheet at Tennessee and provide it to Alcoa Corporation to permit Alcoa Corporation to continue supplying its customers without interruption during this period.

In addition, pursuant to the North American packaging business agreement, Arconic will process used beverage containers (“UBCs”) owned by Alcoa Corporation. Under the North American packaging business agreement, Arconic will cut, clean and melt the UBCs into ingot suitable for use by Alcoa Corporation as a raw material for use in Alcoa Corporation’s North American packaging business. The terms of the agreement will be based on the form of agreement currently used by ParentCo with its third party customers. The pricing terms of the agreement will be negotiated by Alcoa Corporation and Arconic following the separation. In addition to the pricing determination, the other terms and conditions of the agreement will be in line with industry practice. After the term of the North American packaging business agreement, Arconic and Alcoa Corporation may continue this commercial relationship subject to successful renegotiation at that time.

Spare Parts Loan Agreement

In connection with the separation, Alcoa Corporation and ParentCo will enter into a spare parts loan agreement pursuant to which each of Alcoa Corporation and Arconic and their respective affiliates will provide the other party with a loan of a spare equipment in its inventory while the other party has an order in process with its supplier. Upon fulfillment of the equipment order (or, if earlier, the need for the equipment by the loaning party or one year from the loan), the loaned spare equipment will be returned to the loaning party. Transportation costs will be borne by the borrowing party. Terms and conditions of the agreement will be in line with similar agreements to which ParentCo is currently a party with third parties.

Procedures for Approval of Related Party Transactions

Alcoa Corporation will adopt a written Related Person Transaction Approval Policy regarding the review, approval and ratification of transactions between the company and related persons. The policy will apply to any transaction in which the company or a company subsidiary is a participant, the amount involved exceeds $120,000 and a related person has a direct or indirect material interest. A related person means any director or executive officer of the company, any nominee for director, any stockholder known to the company to be the beneficial owner of more than 5% of any class of the company’s voting securities, and any immediate family member of any such person.

Under this policy, reviews will be conducted by management to determine which transactions or relationships should be referred to the Governance and Nominating Committee for consideration. The Governance and Nominating Committee will then review the material facts and circumstances regarding a transaction and determine whether to approve, ratify, revise or reject a related person transaction, or to refer it to the full Board of Directors or another committee of the Board of Directors for consideration. The company’s Related Person Transaction Approval Policy will operate in conjunction with other aspects of the company’s compliance program, including its Business Conduct Policies, which will require that all directors, officers and employees have a duty to be free from the influence of any conflict of interest when they represent the company in negotiations or make recommendations with respect to dealings with third parties, or otherwise carry out their duties with respect to the company.

The Board of Directors is expected to consider the following types of potential related person transactions and pre-approve them under the company’s Related Person Transaction Approval Policy as not presenting material conflicts of interest:

 

    employment of executive officers (except employment of an executive officer that is an immediate family member of another executive officer, director, or nominee for director) as long as the Compensation and Benefits Committee has approved the executive officers’ compensation;

 

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    director compensation that the Board of Directors has approved;

 

    any transaction with another entity in which the aggregate amount involved does not exceed the greater of $1 million or 2% of the other entity’s total annual revenues, if a related person’s interest arises only from:

 

    such person’s position as an employee or executive officer of the other entity; or

 

    such person’s position as a director of the other entity; or

 

    the ownership by such person, together with his or her immediate family members, of less than a 10% equity interest in the aggregate in the other entity (other than a partnership); or

 

    both such position as a director and ownership as described in the foregoing two bullets; or

 

    such person’s position as a limited partner in a partnership in which the person, together with his or her immediate family members, have an interest of less than 10%;

 

    charitable contributions in which a related person’s only relationship is as an employee (other than an executive officer), or a director or trustee, if the aggregate amount involved does not exceed the greater of $250,000 or 2% of the charitable organization’s total annual receipts;

 

    transactions, such as the receipt of dividends, in which all stockholders receive proportional benefits;

 

    transactions involving competitive bids;

 

    transactions involving the rendering of services as a common or contract carrier, or public utility, at rates or charges fixed in conformity with law or governmental authority; and

 

    transactions with a related person involving services as a bank depositary of funds, transfer agent, registrar, trustee under a trust indenture, or similar services.

 

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MATERIAL U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES

The following is a discussion of material U.S. federal income tax consequences of the distribution of Alcoa Corporation common stock to “U.S. holders” (as defined below) of ParentCo common stock. This summary is based on the Code, U.S. Treasury Regulations promulgated thereunder, rulings and other administrative pronouncements issued by the IRS, and judicial decisions, all as in effect on the date of this information statement, and all of which are subject to differing interpretations and change at any time, possibly with retroactive effect. No assurance can be given that the IRS would not assert, or that a court would not sustain, a position contrary to any of the tax consequences described below. This discussion applies only to U.S. holders of shares of ParentCo common stock who hold such shares as a capital asset within the meaning of Section 1221 of the Code (generally, property held for investment). This discussion is based upon the assumption that the distribution, together with certain related transactions, will be consummated in accordance with the separation agreement and the other separation-related agreements and as described in this information statement. This summary is for general information only and is not tax advice. It does not discuss all aspects of U.S. federal income taxation that may be relevant to a particular holder in light of its particular circumstances or to holders subject to special rules under the Code (including, but not limited to, insurance companies, tax-exempt organizations, financial institutions, broker-dealers, partners in partnerships that hold Alcoa Corporation common stock, pass-through entities (or investors therein), traders in securities who elect to apply a mark-to-market method of accounting, holders who hold Alcoa Corporation common stock as part of a “hedge,” “straddle,” “conversion,” “synthetic security,” “integrated investment” or “constructive sale transaction,” individuals who receive Alcoa Corporation common stock upon the exercise of employee stock options or otherwise as compensation, holders who are liable for alternative minimum tax or any holders who actually or constructively own more than 5% of ParentCo common stock). This discussion also does not address any tax consequences arising under the unearned Medicare contribution tax pursuant to the Health Care and Education Reconciliation Act of 2010, nor does it address any tax considerations under state, local or foreign laws or U.S. federal laws other than those pertaining to the U.S. federal income tax. The distribution may be taxable under such other tax laws and all holders should consult their own tax advisors with respect to the applicability and effect of any such tax laws.

If a partnership, including for this purpose any entity or arrangement that is treated as a partnership for U.S. federal income tax purposes, holds ParentCo common stock, the tax treatment of a partner in the partnership will generally depend upon the status of the partner and the activities of the partnership. An investor that is a partnership and the partners in such partnership should consult their tax advisors about the U.S. federal income tax consequences of the distribution.

For purposes of this discussion, a “U.S. holder” is any beneficial owner of ParentCo common stock that is, for U.S. federal income tax purposes:

 

    an individual who is a citizen or a resident of the United States;

 

    a corporation, or other entity taxable as a corporation for U.S. federal income tax purposes, created or organized under the laws of the United States, any state thereof or the District of Columbia;

 

    an estate, the income of which is subject to U.S. federal income taxation regardless of its source; or

 

    a trust, if (i) a court within the United States is able to exercise primary supervision over its administration and one or more United States persons have the authority to control all of its substantial decisions or (ii) it has a valid election in place under applicable Treasury Regulations to be treated as a United States person.

THE FOLLOWING DISCUSSION IS A SUMMARY OF MATERIAL U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE DISTRIBUTION UNDER CURRENT LAW AND IS FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ONLY. ALL HOLDERS SHOULD CONSULT THEIR OWN TAX ADVISORS AS TO THE PARTICULAR TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE DISTRIBUTION TO THEM, INCLUDING THE APPLICATION AND EFFECT OF U.S. FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL AND FOREIGN TAX LAWS.

 

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It is a condition to the distribution that ParentCo receive (i) a private letter ruling from the IRS, satisfactory to the ParentCo Board of Directors, regarding certain U.S. federal income tax matters relating to the separation and the distribution and (ii) an opinion of its outside counsel, satisfactory to the ParentCo Board of Directors, regarding the qualification of the distribution, together with certain related transactions, as a transaction that is generally tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes under Sections 355 and 368(a)(1)(D) of the Code. The IRS private letter ruling and the opinion of counsel will be based upon and rely on, among other things, various facts and assumptions, as well as certain representations, statements and undertakings of Alcoa Corporation and ParentCo (including those relating to the past and future conduct of Alcoa Corporation and ParentCo). If any of these representations, statements or undertakings is, or becomes, inaccurate or incomplete, or if Alcoa Corporation or ParentCo breach any of their respective representations or covenants contained in any of the separation-related agreements and documents or in any documents relating to the IRS private letter ruling and/or the opinion of counsel, such IRS private letter ruling and/or the opinion of counsel may be invalid and the conclusions reached therein could be jeopardized.

Notwithstanding receipt by ParentCo of the IRS private letter ruling and the opinion of counsel, the IRS could determine that the distribution and/or certain related transactions should be treated as taxable transactions for U.S. federal income tax purposes if it determines that any of the representations, assumptions or undertakings upon which the IRS private letter ruling or the opinion of counsel was based are false or have been violated. In addition, the IRS private letter ruling will not address all of the issues that are relevant to determining whether the distribution, together with certain related transactions, qualifies as a transaction that is generally tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes, and opinion of counsel represents the judgment of such counsel and is not binding on the IRS or any court and the IRS or a court may disagree with the conclusions in the opinion of counsel. Accordingly, notwithstanding receipt by ParentCo of the IRS private letter ruling and the opinion of counsel, there can be no assurance that the IRS will not assert that the distribution and/or certain related transactions do not qualify for tax-free treatment for U.S. federal income tax purposes or that a court would not sustain such a challenge. In the event the IRS were to prevail with such challenge, ParentCo, Alcoa Corporation and ParentCo shareholders could be subject to significant U.S. federal income tax liability. Please refer to “—Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences if the Distribution is Taxable” below.

Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences if the Distribution, Together with Certain Related Transactions, Qualifies as a Transaction That is Generally Tax-Free Under Sections 355 and Sections 368(a)(1)(D) of the Code.

Assuming the distribution, together with certain related transactions, qualifies as a transaction that is generally tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes under Sections 355 and 368(a)(1)(D) of the Code, the U.S. federal income tax consequences of the distribution are as follows:

 

    no gain or loss will be recognized by, and no amount will be includible in the income of ParentCo as a result of the distribution, other than gain or income arising in connection with certain internal restructurings undertaken in connection with the separation and distribution (including with respect to any portion of the borrowing proceeds transferred to ParentCo from Alcoa Corporation that is not used for qualifying purposes) and with respect to any “excess loss account” or “intercompany transaction” required to be taken into account by ParentCo under U.S. Treasury regulations relating to consolidated federal income tax returns;

 

    no gain or loss will be recognized by (and no amount will be included in the income of) U.S. holders of ParentCo common stock, upon the receipt of Alcoa Corporation common stock in the distribution, except with respect to any cash received in lieu of fractional shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock (as described below);

 

   

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for which cash is received) in the hands of each U.S. holder of ParentCo common stock immediately after the distribution will equal the aggregate basis of ParentCo common stock held by the U.S. holder immediately before the distribution, allocated between the ParentCo common stock and the Alcoa Corporation common stock (including any fractional share interest in Alcoa Corporation common stock for which cash is received) in proportion to the relative fair market value of each on the date of the distribution; and

 

    the holding period of the Alcoa Corporation common stock received by each U.S. holder of ParentCo common stock in the distribution (including any fractional share interest in Alcoa Corporation common stock for which cash is received) will generally include the holding period at the time of the distribution for the ParentCo common stock with respect to which the distribution is made.

A U.S. holder who receives cash in lieu of a fractional share of Alcoa Corporation common stock in the distribution will be treated as having sold such fractional share for cash, and will recognize capital gain or loss in an amount equal to the difference between the amount of cash received and such U.S. holder’s adjusted tax basis in such fractional share. Such gain or loss will be long-term capital gain or loss if the U.S. holder’s holding period for its ParentCo common stock exceeds one year at the time of distribution.

If a U.S. holder of ParentCo common stock holds different blocks of ParentCo common stock (generally shares of ParentCo common stock purchased or acquired on different dates or at different prices), such holder should consult its tax advisor regarding the determination of the basis and holding period of shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock received in the distribution in respect of particular blocks of ParentCo common stock.

U.S. Treasury regulations require certain U.S. holders who receive shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock in the distribution to attach to such U.S. holder’s federal income tax return for the year in which the distribution occurs a detailed statement setting forth certain information relating to the tax-free nature of the distribution.

Material U.S. Federal Income Tax Consequences if the Distribution is Taxable.

As discussed above, notwithstanding receipt by ParentCo of the IRS private letter ruling and an opinion of counsel, the IRS could assert that the distribution does not qualify for tax-free treatment for U.S. federal income tax purposes. If the IRS were successful in taking this position, the consequences described above would not apply and ParentCo, Alcoa Corporation and ParentCo shareholders could be subject to significant U.S. federal income tax liability. In addition, certain events that may or may not be within the control of ParentCo or Alcoa Corporation could cause the distribution and certain related transactions to not qualify for tax-free treatment for U.S. federal income tax purposes. Depending on the circumstances, Alcoa Corporation may be required to indemnify ParentCo for taxes (and certain related losses) resulting from the distribution and certain related transactions not qualifying as tax-free.

If the distribution fails to qualify as a tax-free transaction for U.S. federal income tax purposes, in general, ParentCo would recognize taxable gain as if it had sold the Alcoa Corporation common stock in a taxable sale for its fair market value (unless ParentCo and Alcoa Corporation jointly make an election under Section 336(e) of the Code with respect to the distribution, in which case, in general, (i) the ParentCo group would recognize taxable gain as if Alcoa Corporation had sold all of its assets in a taxable sale in exchange for an amount equal to the fair market value of the Alcoa Corporation common stock and the assumption of all Alcoa Corporation’s liabilities and (ii) Alcoa Corporation would obtain a related step up in the basis of its assets) and ParentCo shareholders who receive Alcoa Corporation common stock in the distribution would be subject to tax as if they had received a taxable distribution equal to the fair market value of such shares.

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deemed to be part of a plan (or series of related transactions) pursuant to which one or more persons acquire, directly or indirectly, shares representing a 50% or greater interest (by vote or value) in ParentCo or Alcoa Corporation. For this purpose, any acquisitions of ParentCo or Alcoa Corporation shares within the period beginning two years before the separation and ending two years after the separation are presumed to be part of such a plan, although Alcoa Corporation or ParentCo may be able to rebut that presumption.

In connection with the distribution, Alcoa Corporation and ParentCo will enter into a tax matters agreement pursuant to which Alcoa Corporation will be responsible for certain liabilities and obligations following the distribution. In general, under the terms of the tax matters agreement, if the distribution, together with certain related transactions, were to fail to qualify as a transaction that is generally tax-free, for U.S. federal income tax purposes, under Sections 355 and 368(a)(1)(D) of the Code (including as a result of Section 355(e) of the Code) or if certain related transactions were to fail to qualify as tax-free under applicable law and, in each case, such failure were the result of actions taken after the distribution by ParentCo or Alcoa Corporation, the party responsible for such failure will be responsible for all taxes imposed on ParentCo or Alcoa Corporation to the extent such taxes result from such actions. However, if such failure was the result of any acquisition of Alcoa Corporation shares or assets, or of any of Alcoa Corporation’s representations, statements or undertakings being incorrect, incomplete or breached, Alcoa Corporation generally will be responsible for all taxes imposed as a result of such acquisition or breach. For a discussion of the tax matters agreement, see “Certain Relationships and Related Person Transactions—Tax Matters Agreement.” Alcoa Corporation’s indemnification obligations to ParentCo under the tax matters agreement are not expected to be limited in amount or subject to any cap. If Alcoa Corporation is required to pay any taxes or indemnify ParentCo and its subsidiaries and their respective officers and directors under the circumstances set forth in the tax matters agreement, Alcoa Corporation may be subject to substantial liabilities.

Backup Withholding and Information Reporting.

Payments of cash to U.S. holders of ParentCo common stock in lieu of fractional shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock may be subject to information reporting and backup withholding (currently, at a rate of 28%), unless such U.S. holder delivers a properly completed IRS Form W-9 certifying such U.S. holder’s correct taxpayer identification number and certain other information, or otherwise establishing a basis for exemption from backup withholding. Backup withholding is not an additional tax. Any amounts withheld under the backup withholding rules may be refunded or credited against a U.S. holder’s U.S. federal income tax liability provided that the required information is timely furnished to the IRS.

THE FOREGOING DISCUSSION IS A SUMMARY OF MATERIAL U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE DISTRIBUTION UNDER CURRENT LAW AND IS FOR GENERAL INFORMATION ONLY. THE FOREGOING DISCUSSION DOES NOT PURPORT TO ADDRESS ALL U.S. FEDERAL INCOME TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE DISTRIBUTION OR TAX CONSEQUENCES THAT MAY ARISE UNDER THE TAX LAWS OF OTHER JURISDICTIONS OR THAT MAY APPLY TO PARTICULAR CATEGORIES OF SHAREHOLDERS. HOLDERS SHOULD CONSULT THEIR OWN TAX ADVISORS AS TO THE PARTICULAR TAX CONSEQUENCES OF THE DISTRIBUTION TO THEM, INCLUDING THE APPLICATION OF U.S. FEDERAL, STATE, LOCAL AND FOREIGN TAX LAWS, AND THE EFFECT OF POSSIBLE CHANGES IN TAX LAWS THAT MAY AFFECT THE TAX CONSEQUENCES DESCRIBED ABOVE.

 

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DESCRIPTION OF MATERIAL INDEBTEDNESS

Alcoa Corporation intends to incur certain indebtedness prior to or concurrent with the separation. Subject to market conditions and other factors, prior to or concurrent with the separation, Alcoa Corporation intends to (i) provide for up to $1.5 billion of liquidity facilities through a senior secured revolving credit facility, (ii) issue approximately $1 billion of funded debt through the issuance of term loans, secured notes and/or unsecured notes, and (iii) pay a substantial portion of the proceeds of the funded debt to Arconic. ParentCo’s existing senior notes are expected to remain an obligation of Arconic after the separation, except to the extent that Arconic uses funds received by it from Alcoa Corporation to repay existing indebtedness.

Alcoa Corporation has a loan agreement with Brazil’s National Bank for Economic and Social Development (“BNDES”) that provides for a financing commitment of $397 million, which is divided into three subloans and was used to pay for certain expenditures of the Estreito hydroelectric power project. Interest on the three subloans is a Brazil real rate of interest equal to BNDES’ long-term interest rate, 7.00% as of December 31, 2015 plus a weighted-average margin of 1.48%. As of December 31, 2015, Alcoa Corporation’s outstanding borrowings was $136 million and the weighted-average interest rate was 8.49%. This loan may be repaid early without penalty with the approval of BNDES.

Alcoa Corporation has another loan agreement with BNDES that provides for a financing commitment of

$85 million, which was also used to pay for certain expenditures of the Estreito hydroelectric power project. Interest on the loan is a Brazil real rate of interest equal to BNDES’ long-term interest rate plus a margin of 1.55%. As of December 31, 2015, Alcoa Corporation’s outstanding borrowings was $38 million, and the interest rate was 6.55%. This loan may be repaid early without penalty with the approval of BNDES. See Note K to the Combined Financial Statements under the caption “Debt.”

Additional information with respect to Alcoa Corporation’s debt will be included in an amendment to this information statement.

 

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SECURITY OWNERSHIP OF CERTAIN BENEFICIAL OWNERS AND MANAGEMENT

Before the separation and distribution, all of the outstanding shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock will be owned beneficially and of record by ParentCo. Following the separation and distribution, Alcoa Corporation expects to have outstanding an aggregate of approximately [            ] shares of common stock based upon approximately [            ] shares of ParentCo common stock issued and outstanding on [                    ], 2016, excluding treasury shares, assuming no exercise of ParentCo options and applying the distribution ratio.

Security Ownership of Certain Beneficial Owners

The following table reports the number of shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock that Alcoa Corporation expects will be beneficially owned, immediately following the completion of the distribution by each person who is expected to beneficially own more than 5% of Alcoa Corporation common stock at such time. The table is based upon information available as of [                    ], 2016 as to those persons who beneficially own more than 5% of ParentCo common stock and assumes a distribution of approximately 80.1% of the outstanding shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock and that, for every share of ParentCo common stock held by such persons, they will receive [            ] shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock.

 

Name and Address of Beneficial Owner

   Amount and Nature of
Beneficial Ownership
     Percent of Class  

ParentCo

     [                  19.9

[            ]

     [                  [        

Share Ownership of Executive Officers and Directors

The following table sets forth information, immediately following the completion of the distribution calculated as of [                ], 2016, based upon the distribution of [            ] shares of Alcoa Corporation common stock for every share of ParentCo common stock, regarding (i) each expected director, director nominee and executive officer of Alcoa Corporation and (ii) all of Alcoa Corporation’s expected directors and executive officers as a group. The address of each director, director nominee and executive officer shown in the table below is c/o Alcoa Corporation, Corporate Secretary’s Office, 390 Park Avenue, New York, New York 10022-4608.

 

Name of Beneficial Owner

   Shares
Beneficially Owned
  Percent of Class

Roy C. Harvey

   [            ]   [            ]

William F. Oplinger

   [            ]   [            ]

Robert S. Collins

   [            ]   [            ]

Leigh Ann C. Fisher

   [            ]   [            ]

Jeffrey D. Heeter

   [            ]   [            ]

Tómas Sigurðsson

   [            ]   [            ]

All directors and executive officers as a group ([            ] persons)

   [            ]   [            ]

 

* Indicates that the percentage of beneficial ownership does not exceed 1%.

 

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DESCRIPTION OF ALCOA CORPORATION CAPITAL STOCK

Alcoa Corporation’s certificate of incorporation and by-laws will be amended and restated prior to the distribution. The following is a summary of the material terms of our capital stock that will be contained in our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and by-laws. The summaries and descriptions below do not purport to be complete statements of the relevant provisions of our certificate of incorporation or by-laws that will be in effect at the time of the distribution, and are qualified in their entirety by reference to these documents, which you must read (along with the applicable provisions of Delaware law) for complete information on our capital stock as of the time of the distribution. The certificate of incorporation and by-laws, each in a form expected to be in effect at the time of the distribution, will be included as exhibits to Alcoa Corporation’s registration statement on Form 10, of which this information statement forms a part. We will include our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and by-laws, as in effect at the time of the distribution, in a Current Report on Form 8-K filed with the SEC. The following also summarizes certain relevant provisions of the Delaware General Corporation Law (which we refer to as the “DGCL”). Since the terms of the DGCL are more detailed than the general information provided below, you should read the actual provisions of the DGCL for complete information.

General

Alcoa Corporation will be authorized to issue [            ] shares, of which:

 

    [            ] shares will be designated as common stock, par value $[        ] per share; and

 

    [            ] shares will be designated as preferred stock, par value $[        ] per share.

Immediately following the distribution, we expect that approximately [            ] shares of our common stock will be issued and outstanding and that no shares of our preferred stock will be issued and outstanding.

Common Stock

Dividend Rights

Holders of our common stock will be entitled to receive dividends as declared by the Board of Directors. However, no dividend will be declared or paid on our common stock until the company has paid (or declared and set aside funds for payment of) all dividends that have accrued on all classes of Alcoa Corporation’s outstanding preferred stock.

Voting Rights

Holders of our common stock will be entitled to one vote per share.

Liquidation Rights

Upon any liquidation, dissolution or winding up of Alcoa Corporation, whether voluntary or involuntary, after payments to holders of preferred stock of amounts determined by the Board of Directors, plus any accrued dividends, the company’s remaining assets will be divided among holders of our common stock.

Preemptive or Other Subscription Rights

Holders of our common stock will not have any preemptive right to subscribe for any securities of the company.

 

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Conversion and Other Rights

No conversion, redemption or sinking fund provisions will apply to our common stock, and our common stock will not be liable to further call or assessment by the company. All issued and outstanding shares of our common stock will be fully paid and non-assessable.

Preferred Stock

Under the terms of our amended and restated certificate of incorporation, our Board of Directors will be authorized to issue up to [            ] shares of preferred stock in one or more series without further action by the holders of our common stock. Our Board of Directors will have the discretion, subject to limitations prescribed by Delaware law and by our amended and restated certificate of incorporation, to determine the rights, preferences, privileges and restrictions, including voting rights, dividend rights, conversion rights, terms of redemption and liquidation preferences, of each series of preferred stock.

Although our Board of Directors does not currently intend to do so, it could authorize us to issue a class or series of preferred stock that could, depending upon the terms of the particular class or series, delay, defer or prevent a transaction or a change of control of our company, even if such transaction or change of control involves a premium price for our stockholders or our stockholders believe that such transaction or change of control may be in their best interests.

Limitation on Liability of Directors; Indemnification; Insurance

The DGCL authorizes corporations to limit or eliminate the personal liability of directors to corporations and their stockholders for monetary damages for breaches of directors’ fiduciary duties as directors, and our amended and restated certificate of incorporation will include such an exculpation provision. Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and by-laws will include provisions that indemnify, to the fullest extent allowable under the DGCL, the personal liability of directors or officers for monetary damages for actions taken as a director or officer of Alcoa Corporation, or for serving at Alcoa Corporation’s request as a director or officer or another position at another corporation or enterprise, as the case may be. Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and by-laws will also provide that we must indemnify and advance reasonable expenses to our directors and officers, subject to our receipt of an undertaking from the indemnified party as may be required under the DGCL. Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation will expressly authorize us to carry directors’ and officers’ insurance to protect Alcoa Corporation, its directors, officers and certain employees against certain liabilities.

The limitation of liability and indemnification provisions that will be in our amended and restated certificate of incorporation and by-laws may discourage stockholders from bringing a lawsuit against directors for breach of their fiduciary duty. These provisions may also have the effect of reducing the likelihood of derivative litigation against our directors and officers, even though such an action, if successful, might otherwise benefit Alcoa Corporation and its stockholders. Your investment may be adversely affected to the extent that, in a class action or direct suit, Alcoa Corporation pays the costs of settlement and damage awards against directors and officers pursuant to these indemnification provisions. However, these provisions will not limit or eliminate our rights, or those of any stockholder, to seek non-monetary relief such as an injunction or rescission in the event of a breach of a director’s duty of care. The provisions will not alter the liability of directors under the federal securities laws.

Anti-Takeover Effects of Various Provisions of Delaware Law and our Certificate of Incorporation and By-laws

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takeover practices and takeover bids that our Board of Directors may consider inadequate and to encourage persons seeking to acquire control of the company to first negotiate with our Board of Directors. We believe that the benefits of increased protection of our ability to negotiate with the proponent of an unfriendly or unsolicited proposal to acquire or restructure it outweigh the disadvantages of discouraging takeover or acquisition proposals because, among other things, negotiation of these proposals could result in an improvement of their terms.

Delaware Anti-Takeover Provisions

Alcoa Corporation will be subject to Section 203 of the DGCL, an anti-takeover statute. In general, Section 203 of the DGCL prohibits a publicly-held Delaware corporation from engaging in a “business combination” with an “interested stockholder” for a period of three years following the time the person became an interested stockholder, unless the business combination or the acquisition of shares that resulted in a stockholder becoming an interested stockholder is approved in a prescribed manner. Generally, a “business combination” includes a merger, asset or stock sale, or other transaction resulting in a financial benefit to the interested stockholder. Generally, an “interested stockholder” is a person who, together with affiliates and associates, owns (or within three years prior to the determination of interested stockholder status did own) 15% or more of a corporation’s voting stock. The existence of this provision would be expected to have an anti-takeover effect with respect to transactions not approved in advance by our Board of Directors, including discouraging attempts that might result in a premium over the market price for the shares of common stock held by our stockholders.

Size of Board; Vacancies; Removal

Our amended and restated by-laws will provide that the number of directors on our Board of Directors will be fixed exclusively by our Board of Directors. Any vacancies created in our Board of Directors resulting from any increase in the authorized number of directors or the death, resignation, retirement, disqualification, removal from office or other cause will be filled by a majority of the Board of Directors then in office, even if less than a quorum is present, or by a sole remaining director. Any director appointed to fill a vacancy on our Board of Directors will be appointed for a term expiring at the next election of directors and until his or her successor has been elected and qualified.

Our amended and restated by-laws will provide that stockholders may remove our directors with or without cause by holders of a majority of shares entitled to vote at an election of directors.

Stockholder Action by Written Consent

Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation will provide that stockholders may not act by written consent unless such written consent is unanimous. Stockholder action must otherwise take place at the annual or a special meeting of our stockholders.

Special Stockholder Meetings

Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation will provide that the chairman of our Board of Directors, our chief executive officer or our Board of Directors pursuant to a resolution adopted by a majority of the entire Board of Directors may call special meetings of our stockholders. Additionally, stockholders owning not less than 25% of our outstanding shares, who have held those shares for at least one year, may call a special stockholder meeting.

Advance Notice for Stockholder Proposals and Nominations

Our amended and restated by-laws will establish advance notice procedures with respect to stockholder proposals and nomination of candidates for election as directors (other than nominations made by or at the direction of the Board of Directors).

 

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Proxy Access

In addition to advance notice procedures, our amended and restated by-laws will also include provisions permitting, subject to certain terms and conditions, stockholders to use our annual meeting proxy statement to nominate director candidates who would constitute, if elected, up to a certain percentage of the members of our Board of Directors. Additional information on these provisions will be included in an amendment to this information statement.

Certain Effects of Authorized but Unissued Stock

We may issue additional shares of common stock or preferred stock without stockholder approval, subject to applicable rules of the NYSE and Delaware law, for a variety of corporate purposes, including future public or private offerings to raise additional capital, corporate acquisitions, and employee benefit plans and equity grants. The existence of unissued and unreserved common and preferred stock may enable us to issue shares to persons who are friendly to current management, which could discourage an attempt to obtain control of Alcoa Corporation by means of a proxy contest, tender offer, merger or otherwise. We will not solicit approval of our stockholders for issuance of common or preferred stock unless our Board of Directors believes that approval is advisable or is required by applicable stock exchange rules or Delaware law.

No Cumulative Voting

The DGCL provides that stockholders are denied the right to cumulate votes in the election of directors unless the company’s certificate of incorporation provides otherwise. Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation will not provide for cumulative voting.

Exclusive Forum

Our amended and restated certificate of incorporation will provide that unless the Board of Directors otherwise determines, the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware will be the sole and exclusive forum for any derivative action or proceeding brought on behalf of Alcoa Corporation, any action asserting a claim for or based on a breach of a fiduciary duty owed by any current or former director or officer of Alcoa Corporation to Alcoa Corporation or to Alcoa Corporation stockholders, including a claim alleging the aiding and abetting of such a breach of fiduciary duty, any action asserting a claim against Alcoa Corporation or any current or former director or officer of Alcoa Corporation arising pursuant to any provision of the DGCL or our amended and restated certificate of incorporation or by-laws, any action asserting a claim relating to or involving Alcoa Corporation governed by the internal affairs doctrine, or any action asserting an “internal corporate claim” as that term is defined in Section 115 of the DGCL. However, if the Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware dismisses any such action for lack of subject matter jurisdiction, the action may be brought in the federal court for the District of Delaware.

Listing

We intend to apply to have our shares of common stock listed on the NYSE under the symbol “AA.”

Sale of Unregistered Securities

On [                    ], 2016 Alcoa Corporation issued [            ] shares of its common stock to ParentCo pursuant to Section 4(a)(2) of the Securities Act. We did not register the issuance of the issued shares under the Securities Act because such issuance did not constitute a public offering.

Transfer Agent and Registrar

After the distribution, the transfer agent and registrar for our common stock will be Computershare Trust Company, N.A.

 

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WHERE YOU CAN FIND MORE INFORMATION

We have filed a registration statement on Form 10 with the SEC with respect to the shares of our common stock being distributed as contemplated by this information statement. This information statement is a part of, and does not contain all of the information set forth in, the registration statement and the exhibits and schedules to the registration statement. For further information with respect to Alcoa Corporation and Alcoa Corporation common stock, please refer to the registration statement, including its exhibits and schedules. Statements made in this information statement relating to any contract or other document filed as an exhibit to the registration statement include the material terms of such contract or other document. However, such statements are not necessarily complete, and you should refer to the exhibits attached to the registration statement for copies of the actual contract or document. You may review a copy of the registration statement, including its exhibits and schedules, at the SEC’s public reference room, located at 100 F Street, NE, Washington, D.C. 20549, by calling the SEC at 1-800-SEC-0330, as well as on the Internet website maintained by the SEC at www.sec.gov Information contained on or connected to any website referenced in this information statement is not incorporated into this information statement or the registration statement of which this information statement forms a part, or in any other filings with, or any information furnished or submitted to, the SEC .

As a result of the distribution, Alcoa Corporation will become subject to the information and reporting requirements of the Exchange Act and, in accordance with the Exchange Act, will file periodic reports, proxy statements and other information with the SEC.

We intend to furnish holders of our common stock with annual reports containing combined financial statements prepared in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles and audited and reported on, with an opinion expressed, by an independent registered public accounting firm.

You should rely only on the information contained in this information statement or to which this information statement has referred you. We have not authorized any person to provide you with different information or to make any representation not contained in this information statement.

 

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INDEX TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

 

     Page  

Audited Combined Financial Statements

  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     F-2   

Statements of Combined Operations for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013

     F-3   

Statement of Combined Comprehensive Loss for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013

     F-4   

Combined Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2015 and 2014

     F-5   

Statement of Combined Cash Flows for the years ended December 31, 2015 and 2014

     F-6   

Statement of Changes in Combined Equity for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013

     F-7   

Notes to Combined Financial Statements

     F-8   

Unaudited Combined Financial Statements

  

Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

     F-72   

Statements of Combined Operations for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 (Unaudited)

     F-73   

Statement of Combined Comprehensive (Loss) Income for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 (Unaudited)

     F-74   

Combined Balance Sheet as of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (Unaudited)

     F-75   

Statement of Combined Cash Flows for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 (Unaudited)

     F-76   

Statement of Changes in Combined Equity for the first quarter ended March 31, 2016 and 2015 (Unaudited)

     F-77   

Notes to Combined Financial Statements

     F-78   

 

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Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm

To the Shareholders and Board of Directors of Alcoa Inc.

In our opinion, the accompanying combined balance sheets and the related statements of combined operations, combined comprehensive loss, changes in combined equity, and combined cash flows present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of Alcoa Upstream Corporation at December 31, 2015 and December 31, 2014, and the results of its operations and its cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2015 in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’s management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audits. We conducted our audits of these statements in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements, assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, and evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

June 29, 2016

 

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Alcoa Upstream Corporation

Statement of Combined Operations

(in millions)

 

For the year ended December 31,

   Note      2015     2014     2013  

Sales to unrelated parties

      $ 10,121      $ 11,364      $ 11,035   

Sales to related parties

        1,078        1,783        1,538   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total sales

     Q         11,199        13,147        12,573   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cost of goods sold (exclusive of expenses below)

        9,039        10,548        11,040   

Selling, general administrative, and other expenses

        353        383        406   

Research and development expenses

        69        95        86   

Provision for depreciation, depletion, and amortization

        780        954        1,026   

Impairment of goodwill

     A & E         —          —          1,731   

Restructuring and other charges

     D         983        863        712   

Interest expense

     A & V         270        309        305   

Other expenses, net

     O         42        58        14   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total costs and expenses

        11,536        13,210        15,320   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Loss before income taxes

        (337     (63     (2,747

Provision for income taxes

     S         402        284        123   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss

        (739     (347     (2,870

Less: Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest

        124        (91     39   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss attributable to Alcoa Upstream Corporation

      $ (863   $ (256   $ (2,909
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the combined financial statements of

Alcoa Upstream Corporation.

 

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Alcoa Upstream Corporation

Statement of Combined Comprehensive Loss

(in millions)

 

          Alcoa Upstream
Corporation
    Noncontrolling interest     Total  

For the year ended December 31,

  Note     2015     2014     2013     2015     2014     2013     2015     2014     2013  

Net (loss) income

    $ (863   $ (256   $ (2,909   $ 124      $ (91   $ 39      $ (739   $ (347   $ (2,870

Other comprehensive loss, net of tax:

    B                     

Change in unrecognized net actuarial loss/gain and prior service cost/benefit related to pension and other postretirement benefits

      72        (51     181        8        (13     26        80        (64     207   

Foreign currency translation adjustments

      (1,183     (688     (792     (428     (236     (367     (1,611     (924     (1,159

Net change in unrecognized gains/losses on cash flow hedges

      827        80        181        (1     —          3        826        80        184   
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Other comprehensive loss, net of tax

      (284     (659     (430     (421     (249     (338     (705     (908     (768
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive loss

    $ (1,147   $ (915   $ (3,339   $ (297   $ (340   $ (299   $ (1,444   $ (1,255   $ (3,638
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the combined financial statements of Alcoa Upstream Corporation.

 

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Alcoa Upstream Corporation

Combined Balance Sheet

(in millions)

 

December 31,

   Note      2015     2014  

Assets

       

Current assets:

       

Cash and cash equivalents

     X       $ 557      $ 266   

Receivables from customers, less allowances of $0 in 2015 and $1 in 2014

        380        474   

Other receivables

        124        238   

Inventories

     G         1,172        1,501   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

        333        438   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

        2,566        2,917   

Properties, plants, and equipment, net

     H         9,390        11,326   

Goodwill

     A & E         152        160   

Investments

     I         1,472        1,777   

Deferred income taxes

     S         589        1,065   

Fair value of derivative contracts

        997        146   

Other noncurrent assets

     J         1,247        1,289   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Assets

      $ 16,413      $ 18,680   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities

       

Current liabilities:

       

Accounts payable, trade

      $ 1,379      $ 1,740   

Accrued compensation and retirement costs

        313        372   

Taxes, including income taxes

        136        141   

Other current liabilities

        558        453   

Long-term debt due within one year

     K & X         18        29   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

        2,404        2,735   

Long-term debt, less amount due within one year

     K & X         207        313   

Noncurrent income taxes

        508        424   

Accrued pension benefits

     W         359        417   

Accrued other postretirement benefits

     W         78        93   

Environmental remediation

     N         207        125   

Asset retirement obligations

     C         539        572   

Other noncurrent liabilities and deferred credits

     L         598        928   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

        4,900        5,607   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Contingencies and commitments

     N        

Equity

       

Net parent investment

        11,042        11,915   

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

     B         (1,600     (1,316
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net parent investment and other comprehensive loss

        9,442        10,599   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Noncontrolling interest

     M         2,071        2,474   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity

        11,513        13,073   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liabilities and Equity

      $ 16,413      $ 18,680   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the combined financial statements of Alcoa Upstream Corporation.

 

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Alcoa Upstream Corporation

Statement of Combined Cash Flows

(in millions)

 

For the year ended December 31,

   Note      2015     2014     2013  

Cash From Operations

         

Net loss

      $ (739   $ (347   $ (2,870

Adjustments to reconcile net loss to cash from operations:

         

Depreciation, depletion, and amortization

        780        954        1,026   

Deferred income taxes

     S         86        (50     (10

Equity income, net of dividends

        158        97        77   

Impairment of goodwill

     A & E         —          —          1,731   

Restructuring and other charges

     D         983        863        712   

Net gain from investing activities—asset sales

     O         (32     (34     (13

Net period pension benefit cost

     W         67        77        122   

Stock-based compensation

     R         35        39        33   

Other

        41        15        (26

Changes in assets and liabilities, excluding effects of divestitures and foreign currency translation adjustments:

         

Decrease (increase) in receivables

        130        (91     (62

Decrease (increase) in inventories

        212        (126     36   

Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other current assets

        58        (21     (1

(Decrease) increase in accounts payable, trade

        (156     110        219   

(Decrease) in accrued expenses

        (311     (404     (393

(Decrease) increase in taxes, including incomes taxes

        (32     (67     96   

Pension contributions

     W         (69     (154     (128

(Increase) in noncurrent assets

        (356     (32     (185

Increase in noncurrent liabilities

        20        13        88   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash provided from operations

        875        842        452   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financing Activities

         

Net parent investment

        (34     (332     561   

Net change in short-term borrowings (original maturities of three months or less)

        —          —          6   

Additions to debt (original maturities greater than three months)

     K         —          1        1   

Payments on debt (original maturities greater than three months)

     K         (24     (36     (41

Contributions from noncontrolling interest

     M         2        43        9   

Distributions to noncontrolling interest

        (106     (120     (107
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash (used for) provided from financing activities

        (162     (444     429   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investing Activities

         

Capital expenditures

        (391     (444     (567

Proceeds from the sale of assets and businesses

     F         70        223        8   

Additions to investments

     I         (63     (145     (242

Sale of investments

     I         —          28        —     

Other

        —          —          (1
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash used for investing activities

        (384     (338     (802
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

        (38     (7     (14
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

        291        53        65   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

        266        213        148   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of year

      $ 557      $ 266      $ 213   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the combined financial statements of Alcoa Upstream Corporation.

 

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Alcoa Upstream Corporation

Statement of Changes in Combined Equity

(in millions)

 

     Net parent
investment
    Accumulated
other
comprehensive
loss
    Noncontrolling
interest
    Total equity  

Balance at December 31, 2012

   $ 14,934      $ (227   $ 3,295      $ 18,002   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net (loss) income

     (2,909     —          39        (2,870

Other comprehensive loss (B)

     —          (430     (338     (768

Change in Net parent investment

     525        —          —          525   

Distributions

     —          —          (107     (107

Contributions (M)

     —         —          9        9   

Other

     —          —          (2     (2
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2013

     12,550        (657     2,896        14,789   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss

     (256     —          (91     (347

Other comprehensive loss (B)

     —          (659     (249     (908

Change in Net parent investment

     (379     —          —          (379

Distributions

     —          —          (120     (120

Contributions (M)

     —         —          43        43   

Other

     —          —          (5     (5
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2014

     11,915        (1,316     2,474        13,073   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net (loss) income

     (863     —          124        (739

Other comprehensive loss (B)

     —          (284     (421     (705

Change in Net parent investment

     (10     —          —          (10

Distributions

     —         —          (106     (106

Contributions (M)

     —          —          2        2   

Other

     —          —          (2     (2
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2015

   $ 11,042      $ (1,600   $ 2,071      $ 11,513   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the combined financial statements of Alcoa Upstream Corporation.

 

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ALCOA UPSTREAM CORPORATION

NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars in millions)

A. The Proposed Separation and Basis of Presentation

References in these Notes to “ParentCo” refer to Alcoa Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries.

The Proposed Separation. On September 28, 2015, ParentCo announced that its Board of Directors approved a plan (the “separation”) to separate into two independent, publicly-traded companies: Alcoa Upstream Corporation (“Alcoa Corporation” or the “Company”), which will primarily comprise the historical bauxite mining, alumina refining, aluminum production and energy operations of ParentCo, as well as the rolling mill at the Warrick, Indiana, operations and ParentCo’s 25.1% stake in the Ma’aden Rolling Company in Saudi Arabia; and a value-add company, that will principally include the Global Rolled Products (other than the Warrick and Ma’aden rolling mills), Engineered Products and Solutions, and Transportation and Construction Solutions segments (collectively, the “Value-Add Businesses”) of ParentCo.

The separation will occur by means of a pro rata distribution by ParentCo of at least 80.1% of the outstanding shares of Alcoa Corporation. ParentCo, the existing publicly traded company, will continue to own the Value-Add Businesses, and will become the value-add company. In conjunction with the separation, ParentCo will change its name to Arconic Inc. (“Arconic”) and Alcoa Upstream Corporation will change its name to Alcoa Corporation.

The separation transaction, which is expected to be completed in the second half of 2016, is subject to a number of conditions, including, but not limited to: final approval by ParentCo’s Board of Directors; receipt of a private letter ruling from the Internal Revenue Service regarding certain U.S. federal income tax matters relating to the transaction; receipt of an opinion of legal counsel regarding the qualification of the distribution, together with certain related transactions, as a transaction that is generally tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes; and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) declaring effective the registration statement of which this information statement forms a part. Upon completion of the separation, ParentCo shareholders will own at least 80.1% of the outstanding shares of Alcoa Corporation, and Alcoa Corporation will be a separate company from Arconic. Arconic will retain no more than 19.9% of the outstanding shares of common stock of Alcoa Corporation following the distribution.

Alcoa Corporation and Arconic will enter into an agreement (the “Separation Agreement”) that will identify the assets to be transferred, the liabilities to be assumed and the contracts to be transferred to each of Alcoa Corporation and Aronic as part of the separation of ParentCo into two companies, and will provide for when and how these transfers and assumptions will occur.

ParentCo may, at any time and for any reason until the proposed transaction is complete, abandon the separation plan or modify its terms.

Basis of Presentation . The Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) and require management to make certain judgments, estimates, and assumptions. These may affect the reported amounts of assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. They also may affect the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates upon subsequent resolution of identified matters. The Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation include the accounts of Alcoa Corporation and companies in which Alcoa Corporation has a controlling interest. Intercompany transactions have been eliminated. The equity method of accounting is used for investments in affiliates and other joint ventures over which Alcoa Corporation has significant influence but does not have effective control. Investments in affiliates in which Alcoa Corporation cannot exercise significant influence are accounted for on the cost method.

 

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Principles of Combination. The Combined Financial Statements include certain assets and liabilities that have historically been held at ParentCo’s corporate level but are specifically identifiable or otherwise attributable to Alcoa Corporation. All significant transactions and accounts within Alcoa Corporation have been eliminated. All significant intercompany transactions between ParentCo and Alcoa Corporation have been included within Net parent investment in these Combined Financial Statements.

Cost Allocations. The Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation include general corporate expenses of ParentCo that were not historically charged to Alcoa Corporation for certain support functions that are provided on a centralized basis, such as expenses related to finance, audit, legal, information technology, human resources, communications, compliance, facilities, employee benefits and compensation, and research and development (“R&D”) activities. These general corporate expenses are included in the combined statement of operations within Cost of goods sold, Research and development expenses, and Selling, general administrative and other expenses. These expenses have been allocated to Alcoa Corporation on the basis of direct usage when identifiable, with the remainder allocated based on Alcoa Corporation’s segment revenue as a percentage of ParentCo’s total segment revenue for both Alcoa Corporation and Arconic.

All external debt not directly attributable to Alcoa Corporation has been excluded from the combined balance sheet of Alcoa Corporation. Financing costs related to these debt obligations have been allocated to Alcoa Corporation based on the ratio of capital invested in Alcoa Corporation to the total capital invested by ParentCo in both Alcoa Corporation and Arconic, and are included in the Statement of Combined Operations within Interest expense.

The following table reflects the allocations of those detailed above:

 

     Amount allocated to
Alcoa Corporation
 
     2015      2014      2013  

Cost of goods sold (1)

   $ 93       $ 76       $ 109   

Selling, general administrative, and other expenses

     146         158         154   

Research and development expenses

     17         21         16   

Provision for depreciation, depletion, and amortization

     22         37         38   

Restructuring and other charges (2)

     32         23         14   

Interest expense

     245         278         272   

Other expenses (income), net

     12         5         (1

 

(1) Allocation relates to ParentCo’s retained pension and Other postemployment benefits expenses for closed and sold operations.
(2) Allocation primarily relates to layoff programs for ParentCo employees.

Management believes the assumptions regarding the allocation of ParentCo’s general corporate expenses and financing costs are reasonable.

Nevertheless, the Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation may not reflect the actual expenses that would have been incurred and may not reflect Alcoa Corporation’s combined results of operations, financial position and cash flows had it been a standalone company during the periods presented. Actual costs that would have been incurred if Alcoa Corporation had been a standalone company would depend on multiple factors, including organizational structure, capital structure, and strategic decisions made in various areas, including information technology and infrastructure. Transactions between Alcoa Corporation and ParentCo, including sales to Arconic, have been included as related party transactions in these Combined Financial Statements and are considered to be effectively settled for cash at the time the transaction is recorded. The total net effect of the settlement of these transactions is reflected in the Statements of Combined Cash Flows as a financing activity and in the Combined Balance Sheet as Net parent investment.

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ParentCo at the corporate level were not attributed to Alcoa Corporation for any of the periods presented. Only cash amounts specifically attributable to Alcoa Corporation are reflected in the Combined Balance Sheet. Transfers of cash, both to and from ParentCo’s centralized cash management system, are reflected as a component of Net parent investment in Alcoa Corporation’s Combined Balance Sheet and as a financing activity on the accompanying Combined Statement of Cash Flows.

ParentCo has an arrangement with several financial institutions to sell certain customer receivables without recourse on a revolving basis. The sale of such receivables is completed through the use of a bankruptcy-remote special-purpose entity, which is a consolidated subsidiary of ParentCo. In connection with this arrangement, certain of Alcoa Corporation’s customer receivables are sold on a revolving basis to this bankruptcy-remote subsidiary of ParentCo; these sales are reflected as a component of Net parent investment in the Combined Balance Sheet.

ParentCo participates in several accounts payable settlement arrangements with certain vendors and third-party intermediaries. These arrangements provide that, at the vendor’s request, the third-party intermediary advances the amount of the scheduled payment to the vendor, less an appropriate discount, before the scheduled payment date and ParentCo makes payment to the third-party intermediary on the date stipulated in accordance with the commercial terms negotiated with its vendors. In connection with these arrangements, certain of Alcoa Corporation’s accounts payable are settled, at the vendor’s request, before the scheduled payment date; these settlements are reflected as a component of Net parent investment in the Combined Balance Sheet.

Related Party Transactions. Alcoa Corporation buys products from and sells products to various related companies, including entities in which Alcoa Corporation retains a 50% or less equity interest, at negotiated prices between the two parties. These transactions were not material to the financial position or results of operations of Alcoa Corporation for all periods presented. Transactions between Alcoa Corporation and Arconic have been presented as related party transactions in these Combined Financial Statements.

Cash Equivalents . Cash equivalents are highly liquid investments purchased with an original maturity of three months or less. The cash and cash equivalents held by ParentCo at the corporate level were not attributed to Alcoa Corporation for any periods presented. Only cash amounts specifically attributable to Alcoa Corporation (primarily comprising cash held by entities within the Alcoa World Alumina and Chemicals joint venture) are reflected in the Combined Balance Sheet.

Inventory Valuation . Inventories are carried at the lower of cost or market, with cost for a substantial portion of U.S. and Canadian inventories determined under the last-in, first-out (LIFO) method. The cost of other inventories is principally determined under the average-cost method.

Properties, Plants, and Equipment. Properties, plants, and equipment are recorded at cost. Depreciation is recorded principally on the straight-line method at rates based on the estimated useful lives of the assets. For greenfield assets, which refer to the construction of new assets on undeveloped land, the units of production method is used to record depreciation. These assets require a significant period (generally greater than one-year) to ramp-up to full production capacity. As a result, the units of production method is deemed a more systematic and rational method for recognizing depreciation on these assets. Depreciation is recorded on temporarily idled facilities until such time management approves a permanent shutdown. The following table details the weighted-average useful lives of structures and machinery and equipment by reporting segment (numbers in years):

 

Segment

   Structures      Machinery and equipment  

Bauxite

     34         17   

Alumina

     30         27   

Aluminum

     36         22   

Cast Products

     36         22   

Energy

     31         22   

Rolled Products

     31         21   

 

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Gains or losses from the sale of assets are generally recorded in other income or expenses. Repairs and maintenance are charged to expense as incurred. Interest related to the construction of qualifying assets is capitalized as part of the construction costs.

Properties, plants, and equipment are reviewed for impairment whenever events or changes in circumstances indicate that the carrying amount of such assets (asset group) may not be recoverable. Recoverability of assets is determined by comparing the estimated undiscounted net cash flows of the operations related to the assets (asset group) to their carrying amount. An impairment loss would be recognized when the carrying amount of the assets (asset group) exceeds the estimated undiscounted net cash flows. The amount of the impairment loss to be recorded is calculated as the excess of the carrying value of the assets (asset group) over their fair value, with fair value determined using the best information available, which generally is a discounted cash flow (DCF) model. The determination of what constitutes an asset group, the associated estimated undiscounted net cash flows, and the estimated useful lives of assets require significant judgments.

Mineral Rights. Alcoa Corporation recognizes mineral rights upon specific acquisitions of land that include such underlying rights, primarily in Jamaica (in December 2014, Alcoa Corporation divested its ownership stake in the joint venture in Jamaica—see Note F). This land is purchased for the sole purpose of mining bauxite. The underlying bauxite reserves are known at the time of acquisition based on associated drilling and analysis and are considered to be proven reserves. The acquisition cost of the land and mineral rights are amortized as the bauxite is produced based on the level of proven reserves determined at the time of purchase. Mineral rights are included in Properties, plants, and equipment on the accompanying Combined Balance Sheet.

Deferred Mining Costs. Alcoa Corporation recognizes deferred mining costs during the development stage of a mine life cycle. Such costs include the construction of access and haul roads, detailed drilling and geological analysis to further define the grade and quality of the known bauxite, and overburden removal costs. These costs relate to sections of the related mines where Alcoa Corporation is either currently extracting bauxite or is preparing for production in the near term. These sections are outlined and planned incrementally and generally are mined over periods ranging from one to five years, depending on mine specifics. The amount of geological drilling and testing necessary to determine the economic viability of the bauxite deposit being mined is such that the reserves are considered to be proven, and the mining costs are amortized based on this level of reserves. Deferred mining costs are included in Other noncurrent assets on the accompanying Combined Balance Sheet .

Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. Goodwill is not amortized; instead, it is reviewed for impairment annually (in the fourth quarter) or more frequently if indicators of impairment exist or if a decision is made to sell or exit a business. A significant amount of judgment is involved in determining if an indicator of impairment has occurred. Such indicators may include deterioration in general economic conditions, negative developments in equity and credit markets, adverse changes in the markets in which an entity operates, increases in input costs that have a negative effect on earnings and cash flows, or a trend of negative or declining cash flows over multiple periods, among others. The fair value that could be realized in an actual transaction may differ from that used to evaluate the impairment of goodwill.

Goodwill is allocated among and evaluated for impairment at the reporting unit level, which is defined as an operating segment or one level below an operating segment. For 2015, Alcoa Corporation has two reporting units that contain goodwill: Bauxite ($51) and Alumina ($101); and four reporting units that contain no goodwill: Aluminum, Cast Products, Energy, and Rolled Products. Prior to 2015, Alcoa Corporation had three reporting units, which were Alumina (Bauxite, Alumina and a small portion of Energy), Primary Metals (Aluminum, Cast Products and the majority of Energy), and Rolled Products. All goodwill related to Primary Metals was impaired in 2013—see below. The previous amounts mentioned related to Bauxite and Alumina include an allocation of corporate goodwill.

In reviewing goodwill for impairment, an entity has the option to first assess qualitative factors to determine whether the existence of events or circumstances leads to a determination that it is more likely than not (greater

 

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than 50%) that the estimated fair value of a reporting unit is less than its carrying amount. If an entity elects to perform a qualitative assessment and determines that an impairment is more likely than not, the entity is then required to perform the existing two-step quantitative impairment test (described below), otherwise no further analysis is required. An entity also may elect not to perform the qualitative assessment and, instead, proceed directly to the two-step quantitative impairment test. The ultimate outcome of the goodwill impairment review for a reporting unit should be the same whether an entity chooses to perform the qualitative assessment or proceeds directly to the two-step quantitative impairment test.

Alcoa Corporation’s policy for its annual review of goodwill is to perform the qualitative assessment for all reporting units not subjected directly to the two-step quantitative impairment test. Generally, management will proceed directly to the two-step quantitative impairment test for each of its two reporting units that contain goodwill at least once during every three-year period, as part of its annual review of goodwill.

Under the qualitative assessment, various events and circumstances (or factors) that would affect the estimated fair value of a reporting unit are identified (similar to impairment indicators above). These factors are then classified by the type of impact they would have on the estimated fair value using positive, neutral, and adverse categories based on current business conditions. Additionally, an assessment of the level of impact that a particular factor would have on the estimated fair value is determined using high, medium, and low weighting. Furthermore, management considers the results of the most recent two-step quantitative impairment test completed for a reporting unit and compares the weighted average cost of capital (WACC) between the current and prior years for each reporting unit.

During the 2015 annual review of goodwill, management performed the qualitative assessment for two reporting units, Bauxite and Alumina. Management concluded it was not more likely than not that the estimated fair values of the two reporting units were less than their carrying values. As such, no further analysis was required.

Under the two-step quantitative impairment test, the evaluation of impairment involves comparing the current fair value of each reporting unit to its carrying value, including goodwill. Alcoa Corporation uses a DCF model to estimate the current fair value of its reporting units when testing for impairment, as management believes forecasted cash flows are the best indicator of such fair value. A number of significant assumptions and estimates are involved in the application of the DCF model to forecast operating cash flows, including markets and market share, sales volumes and prices, production costs, tax rates, capital spending, discount rate, and working capital changes. Certain of these assumptions can vary significantly among the reporting units. Cash flow forecasts are generally based on approved business unit operating plans for the early years and historical relationships in later years. The betas used in calculating the individual reporting units’ WACC rate are estimated for each business with the assistance of valuation experts.

In the event the estimated fair value of a reporting unit per the DCF model is less than the carrying value, additional analysis would be required. The additional analysis would compare the carrying amount of the reporting unit’s goodwill with the implied fair value of that goodwill, which may involve the use of valuation experts. The implied fair value of goodwill is the excess of the fair value of the reporting unit over the fair value amounts assigned to all of the assets and liabilities of that unit as if the reporting unit was acquired in a business combination and the fair value of the reporting unit represented the purchase price. If the carrying value of goodwill exceeds its implied fair value, an impairment loss equal to such excess would be recognized, which could significantly and adversely impact reported results of operations and shareholders’ equity.

Goodwill impairment tests in prior years indicated that goodwill was not impaired for any of Alcoa Corporation’s reporting units, except for the former Primary Metals segment in 2013 (see below), and there were no triggering events since that time that necessitated an impairment test.

 

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In 2013, for the former Primary Metals reporting unit (see above), the estimated fair value as determined by the DCF model was lower than the associated carrying value. As a result, management performed the second step of the impairment analysis in order to determine the implied fair value of the goodwill. The results of the second-step analysis showed that the implied fair value of goodwill was zero. Therefore, in 2013, Alcoa Corporation recorded a goodwill impairment of $1,731 ($1,719 after noncontrolling interest). As a result of the goodwill impairment, there is no goodwill remaining for the historical Primary Metals reporting unit.

The impairment of the Primary Metals goodwill resulted from several causes: the prolonged economic downturn; a disconnect between industry fundamentals and pricing that has resulted in lower metal prices; and the increased cost of alumina, a key raw material, resulting from expansion of the Alumina Price Index throughout the industry. All of these factors, exacerbated by increases in discount rates, continued to place significant downward pressure on metal prices and operating margins, and the resulting estimated fair value, of the Primary Metals business. As a result, management decreased the near-term and long-term estimates of the operating results and cash flows utilized in assessing the goodwill for impairment. The valuation of goodwill for the second step of the goodwill impairment analysis is considered a level 3 fair value measurement, which means that the valuation of the assets and liabilities reflect management’s own judgments regarding the assumptions market participants would use in determining the fair value of the assets and liabilities.

Intangible assets with finite useful lives are amortized generally on a straight-line basis over the periods benefited. The following table details the weighted average useful lives of software and other intangible assets by reporting segment (numbers in years):

 

Segment

   Software    Other intangible assets

Bauxite

   7    15

Alumina

   7    15

Aluminum

   6    37

Cast Products

   6    37

Energy

   6    37

Rolled Products

   9    14

Equity Investments. Alcoa Corporation invests in a number of privately-held companies, primarily through joint ventures and consortia, which are accounted for on the equity method. The equity method is applied in situations where Alcoa Corporation has the ability to exercise significant influence, but not control, over the investee. Management reviews equity investments for impairment whenever certain indicators are present suggesting that the carrying value of an investment is not recoverable. This analysis requires a significant amount of judgment from management to identify events or circumstances indicating that an equity investment is impaired. The following items are examples of impairment indicators: significant, sustained declines in an investee’s revenue, earnings, and cash flow trends; adverse market conditions of the investee’s industry or geographic area; the investee’s ability to continue operations measured by several items, including liquidity; and other factors. Once an impairment indicator is identified, management uses considerable judgment to determine if the impairment is other than temporary, in which case the equity investment is written down to its estimated fair value. An impairment that is other than temporary could significantly and adversely impact reported results of operations.

Revenue Recognition. Alcoa Corporation recognizes revenue when title, ownership, and risk of loss pass to the customer, all of which occurs upon shipment or delivery of the product and is based on the applicable shipping terms. The shipping terms vary across all businesses and depend on the product, the country of origin, and the type of transportation (truck, train, or vessel). Alcoa Corporation periodically enters into long-term supply contracts with alumina and aluminum customers and receives advance payments for product to be delivered in future periods. These advance payments are recorded as deferred revenue, and revenue is recognized as shipments are made and title, ownership, and risk of loss pass to the customer during the term of the contracts. Deferred revenue is included in Other current liabilities and Other noncurrent liabilities and deferred credits on the accompanying Combined Balance Sheet.

 

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Environmental Matters. Expenditures for current operations are expensed or capitalized, as appropriate. Expenditures relating to existing conditions caused by past operations, which will not contribute to future revenues, are expensed. Liabilities are recorded when remediation costs are probable and can be reasonably estimated. The liability may include costs such as site investigations, consultant fees, feasibility studies, outside contractors, and monitoring expenses. Estimates are generally not discounted or reduced by potential claims for recovery. Claims for recovery are recognized as agreements are reached with third parties. The estimates also include costs related to other potentially responsible parties to the extent that Alcoa Corporation has reason to believe such parties will not fully pay their proportionate share. The liability is continuously reviewed and adjusted to reflect current remediation progress, prospective estimates of required activity, and other factors that may be relevant, including changes in technology or regulations.

Litigation Matters. For asserted claims and assessments, liabilities are recorded when an unfavorable outcome of a matter is deemed to be probable and the loss is reasonably estimable. Management determines the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome based on many factors such as the nature of the matter, available defenses and case strategy, progress of the matter, views and opinions of legal counsel and other advisors, applicability and success of appeals processes, and the outcome of similar historical matters, among others. Once an unfavorable outcome is deemed probable, management weighs the probability of estimated losses, and the most reasonable loss estimate is recorded. If an unfavorable outcome of a matter is deemed to be reasonably possible, then the matter is disclosed and no liability is recorded. With respect to unasserted claims or assessments, management must first determine that the probability that an assertion will be made is likely, then, a determination as to the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome and the ability to reasonably estimate the potential loss is made. Legal matters are reviewed on a continuous basis to determine if there has been a change in management’s judgment regarding the likelihood of an unfavorable outcome or the estimate of a potential loss.

Asset Retirement Obligations. Alcoa Corporation recognizes asset retirement obligations (AROs) related to legal obligations associated with the normal operation of bauxite mining, alumina refining, and aluminum smelting facilities. These AROs consist primarily of costs associated with spent pot lining disposal, closure of bauxite residue areas, mine reclamation, and landfill closure. Alcoa Corporation also recognizes AROs for any significant lease restoration obligation, if required by a lease agreement, and for the disposal of regulated waste materials related to the demolition of certain power facilities. The fair values of these AROs are recorded on a discounted basis, at the time the obligation is incurred, and accreted over time for the change in present value. Additionally, Alcoa Corporation capitalizes asset retirement costs by increasing the carrying amount of the related long-lived assets and depreciating these assets over their remaining useful life.

Certain conditional asset retirement obligations (CAROs) related to alumina refineries, aluminum smelters, power and rolled products facilities have not been recorded in the Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation due to uncertainties surrounding the ultimate settlement date. Such uncertainties exist as a result of the perpetual nature of the structures, maintenance and upgrade programs, and other factors. At the date a reasonable estimate of the ultimate settlement date can be made, Alcoa Corporation would record an ARO for the removal, treatment, transportation, storage, and/or disposal of various regulated assets and hazardous materials such as asbestos, underground and aboveground storage tanks, polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs), various process residuals, solid wastes, electronic equipment waste, and various other materials. Such amounts may be material to the Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation in the period in which they are recorded.

Income Taxes. Alcoa Corporation’s operations have historically been included in the income tax filings of ParentCo. The provision for income taxes in Alcoa Corporation’s combined statement of operations is based on a separate return methodology using the asset and liability approach of accounting for income taxes. Under this approach, the provision for income taxes represents income taxes paid or payable (or received or receivable) for the current year plus the change in deferred taxes during the year calculated as if the Company was a standalone taxpayer filing hypothetical income tax returns where applicable. Any additional accrued tax liability or refund arising as a result of this approach is assumed to be immediately settled with ParentCo as a component of Net parent investment. Deferred taxes represent the future tax consequences expected to occur when the reported

 

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amounts of assets and liabilities are recovered or paid, and result from differences between the financial and tax bases of Alcoa Corporation’s assets and liabilities and are adjusted for changes in tax rates and tax laws when enacted. Deferred tax assets are reflected in the combined balance sheet for net operating losses, credits or other attributes to the extent that such attributes are expected to transfer to Alcoa Corporation upon the separation. Any difference from attributes generated in a hypothetical return on a separate return basis is adjusted as a component of Net parent investment.

Valuation allowances are recorded to reduce deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not (greater than 50%) that a tax benefit will not be realized. In evaluating the need for a valuation allowance, management considers all potential sources of taxable income, including income available in carryback periods, future reversals of taxable temporary differences, projections of taxable income, and income from tax planning strategies, as well as all available positive and negative evidence. Positive evidence includes factors such as a history of profitable operations, projections of future profitability within the carryforward period, including from tax planning strategies, and Alcoa Corporation’s experience with similar operations. Existing favorable contracts and the ability to sell products into established markets are additional positive evidence. Negative evidence includes items such as cumulative losses, projections of future losses, or carryforward periods that are not long enough to allow for the utilization of a deferred tax asset based on existing projections of income. Deferred tax assets for which no valuation allowance is recorded may not be realized upon changes in facts and circumstances, resulting in a future charge to establish a valuation allowance. Existing valuation allowances are re-examined under the same standards of positive and negative evidence. If it is determined that it is more likely than not that a deferred tax asset will be realized, the appropriate amount of the valuation allowance, if any, is released. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are also re-measured to reflect changes in underlying tax rates due to law changes and the granting and lapse of tax holidays.

Tax benefits related to uncertain tax positions taken or expected to be taken on a tax return are recorded when such benefits meet a more likely than not threshold. Otherwise, these tax benefits are recorded when a tax position has been effectively settled, which means that the statute of limitation has expired or the appropriate taxing authority has completed their examination even though the statute of limitations remains open. Interest and penalties related to uncertain tax positions are recognized as part of the provision for income taxes and are accrued beginning in the period that such interest and penalties would be applicable under relevant tax law until such time that the related tax benefits are recognized.

Stock-Based Compensation. Alcoa Corporation employees have historically participated in ParentCo’s equity-based compensation plans. Until consummation of the distribution, Alcoa Corporation will continue to participate in ParentCo’s stock-based compensation plans and record compensation expense based on the awards granted to Alcoa Corporation employees. ParentCo recognizes compensation expense for employee equity grants using the non-substantive vesting period approach, in which the expense (net of estimated forfeitures) is recognized ratably over the requisite service period based on the grant date fair value. The compensation expense recorded by Alcoa Corporation, in all periods presented, includes the expense associated with employees historically attributable to Alcoa Corporation operations, as well as the expense associated with the allocation of stock compensation expense for corporate employees. The fair value of new stock options is estimated on the date of grant using a lattice-pricing model. Determining the fair value of stock options at the grant date requires judgment, including estimates for the average risk-free interest rate, dividend yield, volatility, annual forfeiture rate, and exercise behavior. These assumptions may differ significantly between grant dates because of changes in the actual results of these inputs that occur over time.

Most plan participants can choose whether to receive their award in the form of stock options, stock awards, or a combination of both. This choice is made before the grant is issued and is irrevocable.

Derivatives and Hedging. Derivatives are held for purposes other than trading and are part of a formally documented risk management program. For derivatives designated as cash flow hedges, Alcoa Corporation measures hedge effectiveness by formally assessing, at least quarterly, the probable high correlation of the

 

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expected future cash flows of the hedged item and the derivative hedging instrument. The ineffective portions of both types of hedges are recorded in sales or other income or expense in the current period. If the hedging relationship ceases to be highly effective or it becomes probable that an expected transaction will no longer occur, future gains or losses on the derivative instrument are recorded in other income or expense.

Alcoa Corporation accounts for hedges of certain forecasted transactions as cash flow hedges. The fair values of the derivatives are recorded in other current and noncurrent assets and liabilities in the Combined Balance Sheet. The effective portions of the changes in the fair values of these derivatives are recorded in other comprehensive income and are reclassified to sales, cost of goods sold, or other income or expense in the period in which earnings are impacted by the hedged items or in the period that the transaction no longer qualifies as a cash flow hedge. These contracts cover the same periods as known or expected exposures, generally not exceeding five years.

If no hedging relationship is designated, the derivative is marked to market through earnings.

Cash flows from derivatives are recognized in the Statement of Combined Cash Flows in a manner consistent with the underlying transactions.

Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits. Certain Alcoa Corporation employees participate in defined benefit pension plans (“Shared Plans”) sponsored by ParentCo, which also includes Arconic participants. For purposes of these Combined Financial Statements, Alcoa Corporation accounts for Shared Plans as multiemployer benefit plans. Accordingly, Alcoa Corporation does not record an asset or liability to recognize the funded status of the Shared Plans. However, the related pension expense recorded by Alcoa Corporation is based primarily on pensionable compensation of Alcoa Corporation participants.

Certain plans that are specific to Alcoa Corporation employees (“Direct Plans”) are accounted for as defined benefit pension plans for purposes of the Combined Financial Statements. Accordingly, the funded and unfunded position of each Direct Plan is recorded in the Combined Balance Sheet. Actuarial gains and losses that have not yet been recognized through income are recorded in accumulated other comprehensive income net of taxes, until they are amortized as a component of net periodic benefit cost. The determination of benefit obligations and recognition of expenses related to Direct Plans is dependent on various assumptions. The major assumptions primarily relate to discount rates, long-term expected rates of return on plan assets, and future compensation increases. Management develops each assumption using relevant company experience in conjunction with market-related data for each individual location in which such plans exist.

Foreign Currency. The local currency is the functional currency for Alcoa Corporation’s significant operations outside the United States, except for certain operations in Canada and Iceland, where the U.S. dollar is used as the functional currency. The determination of the functional currency for Alcoa Corporation’s operations is made based on the appropriate economic and management indicators.

Recently Adopted Accounting Guidance. On January 1, 2015, Alcoa Corporation adopted changes issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) to reporting discontinued operations and disclosures of disposals of components of an entity. These changes require a disposal of a component to meet a higher threshold in order to be reported as a discontinued operation in an entity’s financial statements. The threshold is defined as a strategic shift that has, or will have, a major effect on an entity’s operations and financial results such as a disposal of a major geographical area or a major line of business. Additionally, the following two criteria have been removed from consideration of whether a component meets the requirements for discontinued operations presentation: (i) the operations and cash flows of a disposal component have been or will be eliminated from the ongoing operations of an entity as a result of the disposal transaction, and (ii) an entity will not have any significant continuing involvement in the operations of the disposal component after the disposal transaction. Furthermore, equity method investments now may qualify for discontinued operations presentation. These changes also require expanded disclosures for all disposals of components of an entity, whether or not the

 

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threshold for reporting as a discontinued operation is met, related to profit or loss information and/or asset and liability information of the component. The adoption of these changes had no impact on the Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation. This guidance will need to be considered in the event Alcoa Corporation initiates a disposal of a component.

In November 2015, the FASB issued changes to the balance sheet classification of deferred taxes, which Alcoa Corporation immediately adopted. These changes simplify the presentation of deferred income taxes by requiring all deferred income tax assets and liabilities to be classified as noncurrent in a classified balance sheet. The current requirement that deferred tax assets and liabilities of a tax-paying component of an entity be offset and presented as a single amount is not affected by the amendments of this update. As such, all deferred income tax assets and liabilities have been classified in the Deferred income taxes and Other noncurrent liabilities and deferred credits, respectively, line items on the December 31, 2015 Combined Balance Sheet.

Recently Issued Accounting Guidance. In January 2015, the FASB issued changes to the presentation of extraordinary items. Such items are defined as transactions or events that are both unusual in nature and infrequent in occurrence, and, currently, are required to be presented separately in an entity’s income statement, net of income tax, after income from continuing operations. The changes eliminate the concept of an extraordinary item and, therefore, the presentation of such items will no longer be required. Notwithstanding this change, an entity will still be required to present and disclose a transaction or event that is both unusual in nature and infrequent in occurrence in the notes to the financial statements. These changes become effective for Alcoa Corporation on January 1, 2016. Management has determined that the adoption of these changes will not have an impact on the Combined Financial Statements.

In February 2015, the FASB issued changes to the analysis that an entity must perform to determine whether it should consolidate certain types of legal entities. These changes (i) modify the evaluation of whether limited partnerships and similar legal entities are variable interest entities or voting interest entities, (ii) eliminate the presumption that a general partner should consolidate a limited partnership, (iii) affect the consolidation analysis of reporting entities that are involved with variable interest entities, particularly those that have fee arrangements and related party relationships, and (iv) provide a scope exception from consolidation guidance for reporting entities with interests in legal entities that are required to comply with or operate in accordance with requirements that are similar to those in Rule 2a-7 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 for registered money market funds. These changes become effective for Alcoa Corporation on January 1, 2016. Management is currently evaluating the potential impact of these changes on the Combined Financial Statements.

In July 2015, the FASB issued changes to the subsequent measurement of inventory. Currently, an entity is required to measure its inventory at the lower of cost or market, whereby market can be replacement cost, net realizable value, or net realizable value less an approximately normal profit margin. The changes require that inventory be measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value, thereby eliminating the use of the other two market methodologies. Net realizable value is defined as the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. These changes do not apply to inventories measured using LIFO (last-in, first-out) or the retail inventory method. Currently, Alcoa Corporation applies the net realizable value market option to measure non-LIFO inventories at the lower of cost or market. These changes become effective for Alcoa Corporation on January 1, 2017. Management has determined that the adoption of these changes will not have an impact on the Combined Financial Statements.

In May 2014, the FASB issued changes to the recognition of revenue from contracts with customers. These changes created a comprehensive framework for all entities in all industries to apply in the determination of when to recognize revenue, and, therefore, supersede virtually all existing revenue recognition requirements and guidance. This framework is expected to result in less complex guidance in application while providing a consistent and comparable methodology for revenue recognition. The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services to customers in an amount that reflects the consideration to which the entity expects to be entitled in exchange for those goods or services.

 

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To achieve this principle, an entity should apply the following steps: (i) identify the contract(s) with a customer, (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract(s), (iii) determine the transaction price, (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract(s), and (v) recognize revenue when, or as, the entity satisfies a performance obligation. In August 2015, the FASB deferred the effective date by one year, making these changes effective for Alcoa Corporation on January 1, 2018. Management is currently evaluating the potential impact of these changes on the Combined Financial Statements.

In August 2014, the FASB issued changes to the disclosure of uncertainties about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. Under GAAP, continuation of a reporting entity as a going concern is presumed as the basis for preparing financial statements unless and until the entity’s liquidation becomes imminent. Even if an entity’s liquidation is not imminent, there may be conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. Because there is no guidance in GAAP about management’s responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern or to provide related note disclosures, there is diversity in practice whether, when, and how an entity discloses the relevant conditions and events in its financial statements. As a result, these changes require an entity’s management to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that financial statements are issued. Substantial doubt is defined as an indication that it is probable that an entity will be unable to meet its obligations as they become due within one year after the date that financial statements are issued. If management has concluded that substantial doubt exists, then the following disclosures should be made in the financial statements: (i) principal conditions or events that raised the substantial doubt, (ii) management’s evaluation of the significance of those conditions or events in relation to the entity’s ability to meet its obligations, (iii) management’s plans that alleviated the initial substantial doubt or, if substantial doubt was not alleviated, management’s plans that are intended to at least mitigate the conditions or events that raise substantial doubt, and (iv) if the latter in (iii) is disclosed, an explicit statement that there is substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. These changes become effective for Alcoa Corporation for the 2016 annual period. Management has determined that the adoption of these changes will not have an impact on the Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation. Subsequent to adoption, this guidance will need to be applied by management at the end of each annual period and interim period therein to determine what, if any, impact there will be on the Combined Financial Statements in a given reporting period.

In February 2016, the FASB issued changes to the accounting and presentation of leases. These changes require lessees to recognize a right of use asset and lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than 12 months. For leases with a term of 12 months or less, a lessee is permitted to make an accounting policy election by class of underlying asset not to recognize a right of use asset and lease liability. Additionally, when measuring assets and liabilities arising from a lease, optional payments should be included only if the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise an option to extend the lease, exercise a purchase option, or not exercise an option to terminate the lease. These changes become effective for Alcoa Corporation on January 1, 2019. Management is currently evaluating the potential impact of these changes on the Combined Financial Statements.

 

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B. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The following table details the activity of the three components that comprise Accumulated other comprehensive loss for both Alcoa Corporation and noncontrolling interest:

 

          Alcoa Corporation     Noncontrolling interest  
    Note     2015     2014     2013      2015       2014       2013   

Pension and other postretirement benefits

    W               

Balance at beginning of period

      (424     (373     (554     (64     (51     (77

Other comprehensive income (loss):

             

Unrecognized net actuarial loss/gain and prior service cost/benefit

      73        (109     197        5        (22     28   

Tax (expense) benefit

      (18     35        (54     (1     7        (9
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of tax

      55        (74     143        4        (15     19   
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Amortization of net actuarial loss/gain and prior service cost/benefit (1)

      26        35        58        6        3        11   

Tax expense (2)

      (9     (12     (20     (2     (1     (4
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total amount reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax (5)

      17        23        38        4        2        7   
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Other comprehensive income (loss)

      72        (51     181        8        (13     26   
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at end of period

      (352     (424     (373     (56     (64     (51
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation

             

Balance at beginning of period

      (668     20        812        (351     (115     252   

Other comprehensive loss (3)

      (1,183     (688     (792     (428     (236     (367
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at end of period

      (1,851     (668     20        (779     (351     (115
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flow hedges

    X               

Balance at beginning of period

      (224     (304     (485     (2     (2     (5

Other comprehensive income (loss):

             

Net change from periodic revaluations

      1,155        78        197        (1     —          4   

Tax expense

      (344     (20     (40     —          —          (1
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Other comprehensive income (loss) before reclassifications, net of tax

      811        58        157        (1     —          3   
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net amount reclassified to earnings:

             

Aluminum contracts (4)

      21        26        30        —          —          —     

Tax expense (2)

      (5     (4     (6     —          —          —     
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total amount reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax (5)

      16        22        24        —          —          —     
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Other comprehensive income (loss)

      827        80        181        (1     —          3   
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at end of period

      603        (224     (304     (3     (2     (2
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) These amounts were included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost for pension and other postretirement benefits (see Note W).
(2) These amounts were included in Provision for income taxes on the accompanying Statement of Combined Operations.
(3) In all periods presented, there were no tax impacts related to rate changes and no amounts were reclassified to earnings.
(4) These amounts were included in Sales on the accompanying Statement of Combined Operations.
(5) A positive amount indicates a corresponding charge to earnings and a negative amount indicates a corresponding benefit to earnings. These amounts were reflected on the accompanying Statement of Combined Operations in the line items indicated in footnotes 1 through 4.

 

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C. Asset Retirement Obligations

Alcoa Corporation has recorded AROs related to legal obligations associated with the normal operations of bauxite mining, alumina refining, and aluminum smelting facilities. These AROs consist primarily of costs associated with spent pot lining disposal, closure of bauxite residue areas, mine reclamation, and landfill closure. Alcoa Corporation also recognizes AROs for any significant lease restoration obligation, if required by a lease agreement, and for the disposal of regulated waste materials related to the demolition of certain power facilities.

In addition to AROs, certain CAROs related to alumina refineries, aluminum smelters, power and rolled products facilities have not been recorded in the Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation due to uncertainties surrounding the ultimate settlement date. Such uncertainties exist as a result of the perpetual nature of the structures, maintenance and upgrade programs, and other factors. At the date a reasonable estimate of the ultimate settlement date can be made (e.g., planned demolition), Alcoa Corporation would record an ARO for the removal, treatment, transportation, storage, and/or disposal of various regulated assets and hazardous materials such as asbestos, underground and aboveground storage tanks, PCBs, various process residuals, solid wastes, electronic equipment waste, and various other materials. If Alcoa Corporation was required to demolish all such structures immediately, the estimated CARO as of December 31, 2015 ranges from $3 to $28 per structure (25 structures) in today’s dollars.

The following table details the carrying value of recorded AROs by major category (of which $96 and $77 was classified as a current liability as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively):

 

December 31,

   2015      2014  

Spent pot lining disposal

   $ 141       $ 170   

Closure of bauxite residue areas

     165         178   

Mine reclamation

     191         167   

Demolition*

     103         103   

Landfill closure

     29         30   

Other

     6         —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 635       $ 648   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

* In 2015 and 2014, AROs were recorded as a result of management’s decision to permanently shut down and demolish certain structures (See Note D).

The following table details the changes in the total carrying value of recorded AROs:

 

December 31,

   2015      2014  

Balance at beginning of year

   $ 648       $ 620   

Accretion expense

     18         23   

Payments

     (72      (83

Liabilities incurred

     96         137   

Divestitures*

     —           (20

Foreign currency translation and other

     (55      (29
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance at end of year

   $ 635       $ 648   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

* In 2014, this amount relates to the sale of an interest in a bauxite mine and alumina refinery in Jamaica and a smelter in the United States (see Note F).

 

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D. Restructuring and Other Charges

Restructuring and other charges for each year in the three-year period ended December 31, 2015 were comprised of the following:

 

     Note      2015      2014      2013  

Asset impairments

      $ 311       $ 328       $ 100   

Layoff costs

        199         157         152   

Legal matters in Italy

     N         201         —           —     

Net loss on divestitures of businesses

     F         25         214         —     

Resolution of a legal matter

     N         —           —           391   

Other*

        254         181         73   

Reversals of previously recorded layoff and other exit costs

        (7      (17      (4
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total restructuring and other charges

      $ 983       $ 863       $ 712   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

* Includes $32, $23, and $14 in 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively, related to the allocation of restructuring charges to Alcoa Corporation based on segment revenue.

Layoff costs were recorded based on approved detailed action plans submitted by the operating locations that specified positions to be eliminated, benefits to be paid under existing severance plans, union contracts or statutory requirements, and the expected timetable for completion of the plans.

2015 Actions. In 2015, Alcoa Corporation recorded Restructuring and other charges of $983, which were comprised of the following components: $418 for exit costs related to decisions to permanently shut down and demolish three smelters and a power station (see below); $238 for the curtailment of two refineries and two smelters (see below); $201 related to legal matters in Italy (see Note N); a $24 net loss primarily related to post-closing adjustments associated with two December 2014 divestitures (see Note F); $45 for layoff costs, including the separation of approximately 465 employees; $33 for asset impairments related to prior capitalized costs for an expansion project at a refinery in Australia that is no longer being pursued; a net credit of $1 for other miscellaneous items; $7 for the reversal of a number of small layoff reserves related to prior periods; and $32 related to Corporate restructuring allocated to Alcoa Corporation.

During 2015, management initiated various alumina refining and aluminum smelting capacity curtailments and/or closures. The curtailments were composed of the remaining capacity at all of the following: the São Luís smelter in Brazil (74,000 metric-tons-per-year); the Suriname refinery (1,330,000 metric-tons-per-year); the Point Comfort, TX refinery (2,010,000 metric-tons-per-year); and the Wenatchee, WA smelter (143,000 metric-tons-per-year). All of the curtailments were completed in 2015 except for 1,635,000 metric-tons-per-year at the Point Comfort refinery, which is expected to be completed by the end of June 2016. The permanent closures were composed of the capacity at the Warrick, IN smelter (269,000 metric-tons-per-year) (includes the closure of a related coal mine) and the infrastructure of the Massena East, NY smelter (potlines were previously shut down in both 2013 and 2014—see 2013 Actions and 2014 Actions below), as the modernization of this smelter is no longer being pursued. The shutdown of the Warrick smelter was completed by the end of March 2016.

The decisions on the above actions were part of a separate 12-month review in refining (2,800,000 metric-tons-per-year) and smelting (500,000 metric-tons-per-year) capacity initiated by management in March 2015 for possible curtailment (partial or full), permanent closure or divestiture. While many factors contributed to each decision, in general, these actions were initiated to maintain competitiveness amid prevailing market conditions for both alumina and aluminum. Demolition and remediation activities related to the Warrick smelter and the Massena East location will begin in 2016 and are expected to be completed by the end of 2020.

Separate from the actions initiated under the reviews described above, in mid-2015, management approved the permanent shutdown and demolition of the Poços de Caldas smelter (capacity of 96,000 metric-tons-per-year) in Brazil and the Anglesea power station (includes the closure of a related coal mine) in Australia. The entire

 

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capacity at Poços de Caldas had been temporarily idled since May 2014 and the Anglesea power station was shut down at the end of August 2015. Demolition and remediation activities related to the Poços de Caldas smelter and the Anglesea power station began in late 2015 and are expected to be completed by the end of 2026 and 2020, respectively.

The decision on the Poços de Caldas smelter was due to management’s conclusion that the smelter was no longer competitive as a result of challenging global market conditions for primary aluminum, which led to the initial curtailment, that have not dissipated and higher costs. For the Anglesea power station, the decision was made because a sale process did not result in a sale and there would have been imminent operating costs and financial constraints related to this site in the remainder of 2015 and beyond, including significant costs to source coal from available resources, necessary maintenance costs, and a depressed outlook for forward electricity prices. The Anglesea power station previously supplied approximately 40 percent of the power needs for the Point Henry smelter, which was closed in August 2014 (see 2014 Actions below).

In 2015, costs related to the shutdown and curtailment actions included asset impairments of $226, representing the write-off of the remaining book value of all related properties, plants, and equipment; $154 for the layoff of approximately 3,100 employees (1,800 in the Primary Metals segment and 1,300 in the Alumina segment), including $30 in pension costs (see Note W); accelerated depreciation of $85 related to certain facilities as they continued to operate during 2015; and $222 in other exit costs. Additionally in 2015, remaining inventories, mostly operating supplies and raw materials, were written down to their net realizable value, resulting in a charge of $90, which was recorded in Cost of goods sold on the accompanying Statement of Combined Operations. The other exit costs of $222 represent $72 in asset retirement obligations and $85 in environmental remediation, both of which were triggered by the decisions to permanently shut down and demolish the aforementioned structures in the United States, Brazil, and Australia (includes the rehabilitation of a related coal mine in each of Australia and the United States), and $65 in supplier and customer contract-related costs.

As of December 31, 2015, approximately 740 of the 3,600 employees were separated. The remaining separations for 2015 restructuring programs are expected to be completed by the end of 2016. In 2015, cash payments of $26 were made against layoff reserves related to 2015 restructuring programs.

2014 Actions. In 2014, Alcoa Corporation recorded Restructuring and other charges of $863, which were comprised of the following components: $526 for exit costs related to decisions to permanently shut down and demolish three smelters (see below); a $216 net loss for the divestitures of three operations (see Note F); $61 for the temporary curtailment of two smelters and a related production slowdown at one refinery (see below); $33 for asset impairments related to prior capitalized costs for a modernization project at a smelter in Canada that is no longer being pursued; $9 for layoff costs, including the separation of approximately 60 employees; a net charge of $4 for an environmental charge at a previously shut down refinery; $9 primarily for the reversal of a number of layoff reserves related to prior periods; and $23 related to Corporate restructuring allocated to Alcoa Corporation.

In early 2014, management approved the permanent shutdown and demolition of the remaining capacity (84,000 metric-tons-per-year) at the Massena East, NY smelter and the full capacity (190,000 metric-tons-per-year) at the Point Henry smelter in Australia. The capacity at Massena East was fully shut down by the end of March 2014 and the Point Henry smelter was fully shut down in August 2014. Demolition and remediation activities related to both the Massena East and Point Henry smelters began in late 2014 and are expected to be completed by the end of 2020 and 2018, respectively.

The decisions on the Massena East and Point Henry smelters were part of a 15-month review of 460,000 metric tons of smelting capacity initiated by management in May 2013 (see 2013 Actions below) for possible curtailment. Through this review, management determined that the remaining capacity of the Massena East smelter was no longer competitive and the Point Henry smelter had no prospect of becoming financially viable.

 

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Management also initiated the temporary curtailment of the remaining capacity (62,000 metric-tons-per-year) at the Poços de Caldas smelter and additional capacity (85,000 metric-tons-per-year) at the São Luís smelter, both in Brazil. These curtailments were completed by the end of May 2014. As a result of these curtailments, 200,000 metric-tons-per-year of production at the Poços de Caldas refinery was reduced by the end of June 2014.

Additionally, in August 2014, management approved the permanent shutdown and demolition of the capacity (150,000 metric-tons-per-year) at the Portovesme smelter in Italy, which had been idle since November 2012. This decision was made because the fundamental reasons that made the Portovesme smelter uncompetitive remained unchanged, including the lack of a viable long-term power solution. Demolition and remediation activities related to the Portovesme smelter will begin in 2016 and are expected to be completed by the end of 2020 (delayed due to discussions with the Italian government and other stakeholders).

In 2014, costs related to the shutdown and curtailment actions included $149 for the layoff of approximately 1,290 employees, including $24 in pension costs (see Note W); accelerated depreciation of $146 related to the Point Henry smelter in Australia as they continued to operate during 2014; asset impairments of $150 representing the write-off of the remaining book value of all related properties, plants, and equipment; and $152 in other exit costs. Additionally in 2014, remaining inventories, mostly operating supplies and raw materials, were written down to their net realizable value, resulting in a charge of $55, which was recorded in Cost of goods sold on the accompanying Statement of Combined Operations. The other exit costs of $152 represent $87 in asset retirement obligations and $24 in environmental remediation, both of which were triggered by the decisions to permanently shut down and demolish the aforementioned structures in Australia, Italy, and the United States, and $41 in other related costs, including supplier and customer contract-related costs.

As of December 31, 2015, the separations associated with 2014 restructuring programs were essentially complete. In 2015 and 2014, cash payments of $34 and $87, respectively, were made against layoff reserves related to 2014 restructuring programs.

2013 Actions. In 2013, Alcoa Corporation recorded Restructuring and other charges of $712, which were comprised of the following components: $391 related to the resolution of a legal matter (see Government Investigations under Litigation in Note N); $244 for exit costs related to the permanent shutdown and demolition of certain structures at three smelter locations (see below); $38 for layoff costs, including the separation of approximately 370 employees, of which 280 relates to a global overhead reduction program; $23 for asset impairments related to the write-off of capitalized costs for projects no longer being pursued due to the market environment; a net charge of $2 for other miscellaneous items; and $14 related to Corporate restructuring allocated to Alcoa Corporation.

In May 2013, management approved the permanent shutdown and demolition of two potlines (capacity of 105,000 metric-tons-per-year) that utilize Soderberg technology at the Baie Comeau smelter in Québec, Canada (remaining capacity of 280,000 metric-tons-per-year composed of two prebake potlines) and the full capacity (44,000 metric-tons-per-year) at the Fusina smelter in Italy. Additionally, in August 2013, management approved the permanent shutdown and demolition of one potline (capacity of 41,000 metric-tons-per-year) that utilizes Soderberg technology at the Massena East, NY smelter (remaining capacity of 84,000 metric-tons-per-year composed of two Soderberg potlines). The aforementioned Soderberg lines at Baie Comeau and Massena East were fully shut down by the end of September 2013 while the Fusina smelter was previously temporarily idled in 2010. Demolition and remediation activities related to all three facilities began in late 2013 and are expected to be completed by the end of 2016 for Massena East and by the end of 2017 for both Baie Comeau and Fusina.

The decisions on the Soderberg lines for Baie Comeau and Massena East were part of a 15-month review of 460,000 metric tons of smelting capacity initiated by management in May 2013 for possible curtailment, while the decision on the Fusina smelter was in addition to the capacity being reviewed. Factors leading to all three decisions were in general focused on achieving sustained competitiveness and included, among others: lack of an economically viable, long-term power solution (Italy); changed market fundamentals; other existing idle capacity; and restart costs.

 

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In 2013, exit costs related to the shutdown actions included $113 for the layoff of approximately 550 employees (Primary Metals segment), including $78 in pension costs (see Note W); accelerated depreciation of $58 (Baie Comeau) and asset impairments of $19 (Fusina and Massena East) representing the write-off of the remaining book value of all related properties, plants, and equipment; and $54 in other exit costs. Additionally in 2013, remaining inventories, mostly operating supplies and raw materials, were written down to their net realizable value resulting in a charge of $8, which was recorded in Cost of goods sold on the accompanying Statement of Combined Operations. The other exit costs of $54 represent $47 in asset retirement obligations and $5 in environmental remediation, both of which were triggered by the decisions to permanently shut down and demolish these structures, and $2 in other related costs.

As of December 31, 2015, the separations associated with 2013 restructuring programs were essentially complete. In 2015, 2014, and 2013, cash payments of $6, $24, and $23, respectively, were made against layoff reserves related to 2013 restructuring programs.

Alcoa Corporation does not include Restructuring and other charges in the results of its reportable segments. The impact of allocating such charges to segment results would have been as follows:

 

     2015      2014      2013  

Bauxite

   $ 16       $ —         $ —     

Alumina

     212         283         10   

Aluminum

     610         559         296   

Cast Products

     2         (2      —     

Energy

     84         —           —     

Rolled Products

     9         —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Segment total

     933         840         306   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Corporate

     50         23         406   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total restructuring and other charges

   $ 983       $ 863       $ 712   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Activity and reserve balances for restructuring charges were as follows:

 

     Layoff
costs
     Other
exit costs
     Total  

Reserve balances at December 31, 2012

   $ 40       $ 15       $ 55   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

2013:

        

Cash payments

     (41      (1      (42

Restructuring charges

     152         58         210   

Other*

     (93      (58      (151
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Reserve balances at December 31, 2013

     58         14         72   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

2014:

        

Cash payments

     (120      (7      (127

Restructuring charges

     138         158         296   

Other*

     (26      (152      (178
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Reserve balances at December 31, 2014

     50         13         63   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

2015:

        

Cash payments

     (65      (1      (66

Restructuring charges

     199         423         622   

Other*

     (47      (420      (467
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Reserve balances at December 31, 2015

   $ 137       $ 15       $ 152   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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* Other includes reversals of previously recorded restructuring charges and the effects of foreign currency translation. In 2015, 2014, and 2013, Other for layoff costs also included a reclassification of $35, $24, and $83, respectively, in pension and/or other postretirement benefits costs, as these obligations were included in Alcoa Corporation’s separate liability for pension and other postretirement benefits obligations (see Note W). Additionally in 2015, 2014, and 2013, Other for other exit costs also included a reclassification of the following restructuring charges: $76, $87, and $58, respectively, in asset retirement and $86, $28, and $12, respectively, in environmental obligations, as these liabilities were included in Alcoa Corporation’s separate reserves for asset retirement obligations (see Note C) and environmental remediation (see Note N).

The remaining reserves are expected to be paid in cash during 2016, with the exception of approximately $15, which is expected to be paid over the next several years for ongoing site remediation work and special layoff benefit payments.

E. Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets

The following table details the changes in the carrying amount of goodwill under the Bauxite and Alumina segmentation:

 

     Note      Bauxite     Alumina     Corporate*     Total  

Balance at December 31, 2013:

           

Goodwill

      $ 2      $ 7      $ 158      $ 167   

Accumulated impairment losses

        —           
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
        2        7        158        167   

Divestitures

     F         —          (3     —          (3

Translation

        1        1        (6     (4
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2014:

           

Goodwill

        3        5        152        160   

Accumulated impairment losses

        —          —          —          —     
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
        3        5        152        160   

Translation

        (1     (1     (6     (8
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2015:

           

Goodwill

        2        4        146        152   

Accumulated impairment losses

        —          —          —          —     
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 
      $ 2      $ 4      $ 146      $ 152   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* The $146 of goodwill reflected in corporate is allocated to the Bauxite ($49) and Alumina ($97) segments for purposes of impairment testing (see Note A). This goodwill is reflected in Corporate for segment reporting purposes because it is not included in management’s assessment of performance by segments.

In 2013, Alcoa Corporation recognized an impairment of goodwill in the amount of $1,731 ($1,719 after noncontrolling interest) related to the annual impairment review of the historical Primary Metals reporting unit (see Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets policy in Note A). Following this impairment, there is no goodwill associated with these four reporting units of Alcoa Corporation: Aluminum, Cast Products, Rolled Products and Energy.

 

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Other intangible assets, which are included in Other noncurrent assets on the accompanying Combined Balance Sheet, were as follows:

 

December 31, 2015

   Gross
carrying
amount
     Accumulated
amortization
 

Computer software

   $ 176       $ (158

Patents and licenses

     25         (5

Other intangibles

     25         (10
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total other intangible assets

   $ 226       $ (173
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

December 31, 2014

   Gross
carrying
amount
     Accumulated
amortization
 

Computer software

   $ 186       $ (156

Patents and licenses

     25         (5

Other intangibles

     30         (10
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total other intangible assets

   $ 241       $ (171
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Computer software consists primarily of software costs associated with an enterprise business solution (EBS) within Alcoa Corporation to drive common systems among all businesses.

Amortization expense related to the intangible assets in the tables above for the years ended December 31, 2015, 2014, and 2013 was $10, $13, and $15, respectively, and is expected to be in the range of $10 to $15 annually from 2016 to 2020.

F. Acquisitions and Divestitures

2015 Divestitures. In 2015, Alcoa Corporation had post-closing adjustments, as provided for in the respective purchase agreements, related to two divestitures completed in December 2014 (see 2014 Divestitures below). The combined post-closing adjustments resulted in net cash received of $41 and a net loss of $24, which was recorded in Restructuring and other charges (see Note D) on the accompanying Statement of Combined Operations. These two divestitures are no longer subject to post-closing adjustments.

2014 Divestitures. In 2014, Alcoa Corporation completed the divestiture of three operations as described below. Combined, these transactions yielded net cash proceeds of $223 and resulted in a net loss of $216, which was recorded in Restructuring and other charges (see Note D) on the accompanying Statement of Combined Operations. Two of the three transactions were subject to certain post-closing adjustments as defined in the respective purchase agreements as of December 31, 2014 (see 2015 Divestitures above).

In November 2014, Alcoa Corporation completed the sale of an aluminum rod plant located in Bécancour, Québec, Canada to Sural Laminated Products. This facility takes molten aluminum and shapes it into the form of a rod, which is used by customers primarily for the transportation of electricity. While owned by Alcoa Corporation, the operating results and assets and liabilities of this plant were included in the former Primary Metals segment. In conjunction with this transaction, Alcoa Corporation entered into a multi-year agreement with Sural Laminated Products to supply molten aluminum for the rod plant. The aluminum rod plant generated sales of approximately $200 in 2013 and, at the time of divestiture, had approximately 60 employees.

In December 2014, Alcoa Corporation’s majority-owned subsidiary (60%), Alcoa World Alumina and Chemicals (AWAC), completed the sale of its ownership stake in a bauxite mine and alumina refinery joint venture in Jamaica to Noble Group Ltd. The joint venture was 55% owned by a subsidiary of AWAC, which is 40% owned by Alumina Limited. While owned by AWAC, 55% of both the operating results and assets and liabilities of this joint venture were included in the former Alumina segment. As it relates to AWAC’s previous

 

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55% ownership stake, the refinery (AWAC’s share of the capacity was 778,800 metric-tons-per-year) generated sales (third-party and intersegment) of approximately $200 in 2013, and the refinery and mine combined, at the time of divestiture, had approximately 500 employees.

Also in December 2014, Alcoa Corporation completed the sale of its 50.33% ownership stake in the Mt. Holly smelter located in Goose Creek, South Carolina to Century Aluminum Company. While owned by Alcoa Corporation, 50.33% of both the operating results and assets and liabilities related to the smelter were included in the former Primary Metals segment. As it relates to Alcoa Corporation’s previous 50.33% ownership stake, the smelter (Alcoa Corporation’s share of the capacity was 115,000 metric-tons-per-year) generated sales of approximately $280 in 2013 and, at the time of divestiture, had approximately 250 employees.

G. Inventories

 

December 31,

   2015      2014  

Finished goods

   $ 139       $ 231   

Work-in-process

     171         241   

Bauxite and alumina

     445         578   

Purchased raw materials

     295         318   

Operating supplies

     122         133   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 1,172       $ 1,501   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

At December 31, 2015 and 2014, the total amount of inventories valued on a LIFO basis was $361 and $520, respectively. If valued on an average-cost basis, total inventories would have been $172 and $279 higher at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively. During 2013, reductions in LIFO inventory quantities caused partial liquidations of the lower cost LIFO inventory base that resulted in the recognition of income of $11.

H. Properties, Plants, and Equipment, Net

 

December 31,

   2015      2014  

Land and land rights, including mines

   $ 333       $ 383   

Structures:

     

Bauxite

     986         1,335   

Alumina

     2,405         2,768   

Aluminum

     3,345         3,520   

Cast Products

     260         244   

Energy

     530         656   

Rolled Products

     256         255   

Other

     328         381   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     8,110         9,159   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Machinery and equipment:

     

Bauxite

     401         496   

Alumina

     3,717         4,173   

Aluminum

     6,480         6,911   

Cast Products

     435         391   

Energy

     980         1,009   

Rolled Products

     872         865   

Other

     306         321   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     13,191         14,166   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     21,634         23,708   

Less: accumulated depreciation, depletion, and amortization

     12,728         12,942   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     8,906         10,766   

Construction work-in-progress

     484         560   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 9,390       $ 11,326   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the net carrying value of temporarily idled smelting assets was $324 and $419, representing 778 kmt and 665 kmt of idle capacity, respectively. Also, as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the net carrying value of temporarily idled refining assets was $53 and $62, representing 2,801 kmt and 1,216 kmt of idle capacity, respectively.

I. Investments

As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the Combined Financial Statements reflect equity investments of $1,472 and $1,777, respectively. These equity investments included an interest in a project to develop a fully-integrated aluminum complex in Saudi Arabia (see below); bauxite mining interests in Guinea (45% of Halco Mining, Inc.) and Brazil (18.2% of Mineração Rio do Norte S.A.); two hydroelectric power projects in Brazil (see Note N); a natural gas pipeline in Australia (see Note N); a smelter operation in Canada (50% of Pechiney Reynolds Quebec, Inc.); and a hydroelectric power company in Canada (40% of Manicouagan Power Limited Partnership). Pechiney Reynolds Quebec, Inc. owns a 50.1% interest in the Bécancour smelter in Quebec, Canada thereby entitling ParentCo to a 25.05% interest in the smelter. Through two wholly-owned Canadian subsidiaries, Alcoa Corporation also owns 49.9% of the Bécancour smelter. Halco Mining, Inc. owns 100% of Boké Investment Company, which owns 51% of Compagnie des Bauxites de Guinée. The investments in the bauxite mining interests in Guinea and Brazil and the natural gas pipeline in Australia are held by wholly-owned subsidiaries of Alcoa World Alumina and Chemicals (AWAC), which is owned 60% by Alcoa Corporation and 40% by Alumina Limited. In 2015, 2014, and 2013, Alcoa Corporation received $152, $86, and $89, respectively, in dividends from its equity investments.

ParentCo and Saudi Arabian Mining Company (known as “Ma’aden”) have a 30-year (from December 2009) joint venture shareholders’ agreement (automatic extension for an additional 20 years, unless the parties agree otherwise or unless earlier terminated) setting forth the terms for the development, construction, ownership, and operation of an integrated bauxite mine, alumina refinery, and aluminum smelter in Saudi Arabia. Specifically, the project developed by the joint venture consists of: (i) a bauxite mine for the extraction of approximately 4,000 kmt of bauxite from the Al Ba’itha bauxite deposit near Quiba in the northern part of Saudi Arabia; (ii) an alumina refinery with an initial capacity of 1,800 kmt; (iii) a primary aluminum smelter with an initial capacity of 740 kmt, and (iv) a rolling mill with an initial capacity of 380 kmt. The refinery, smelter, and rolling mill have been constructed in an industrial area at Ras Al Khair on the east coast of Saudi Arabia. The facilities use critical infrastructure, including power generation derived from reserves of natural gas, as well as port and rail facilities, developed by the government of Saudi Arabia. First production from the smelter, rolling mill, and mine and refinery occurred in December of 2012, 2013, and 2014, respectively.

In 2012, ParentCo and Ma’aden agreed to expand the capabilities of the rolling mill to include a capacity of 100 kmt dedicated to supplying aluminum automotive, building and construction, and foil stock sheet. First production related to the expanded capacity occurred in 2014. This expansion is not expected to result in additional equity investment (see beow) due to significant savings anticipated from a change in the project execution strategy of the initial 380 kmt capacity of the rolling mill.

The joint venture is owned 74.9% by Ma’aden and 25.1% by ParentCo and consists of three separate companies as follows: one each for the mine and refinery, the smelter, and the rolling mill. Following the signing of the joint venture shareholders’ agreement, ParentCo paid Ma’aden $80 representing the initial investment in the project. In addition, ParentCo paid $56 to Ma’aden, representing ParentCo’s pro rata share of certain agreed upon pre-incorporation costs incurred by Ma’aden prior to formation of the joint venture.

Ma’aden and ParentCo have put and call options, respectively, whereby Ma’aden can require ParentCo to purchase from Ma’aden, or ParentCo can require Ma’aden to sell to ParentCo, a 14.9% interest in the joint venture at the then fair market value. These options may only be exercised in a six-month window that opens five years after the Commercial Production Date (as defined in the joint venture shareholders’ agreement) and, if exercised, must be exercised for the full 14.9% interest. The Commercial Production Date for the smelting company was declared on September 1, 2014. There have not been similar declarations yet for the rolling mill company and the mining and refining company.

 

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The ParentCo affiliate that holds Alcoa Corporation’s interests in the smelting company and the rolling mill company is wholly owned by ParentCo, and the ParentCo affiliate that holds Alcoa Corporation’s interest in the mining and refining company is wholly owned by AWAC. Except in limited circumstances, ParentCo may not sell, transfer or otherwise dispose of or encumber or enter into any agreement in respect of the votes or other rights attached to its interests in the joint venture without Ma’aden’s prior written consent.

A number of ParentCo employees perform various types of services for the smelting, rolling mill, and refining and mining companies as part of the construction of the fully-integrated aluminum complex. At December 31, 2015 and 2014, ParentCo had an outstanding receivable of $19 and $30, respectively, from the smelting, rolling mill, and refining and mining companies for labor and other employee-related expenses.

Capital investment in the project is expected to total approximately $10,800 (SAR 40.5 billion) and has been funded through a combination of equity contributions by the joint venture partners and project financing by the joint venture, which has been guaranteed by both partners (see below). Both the equity contributions and the guarantees of the project financing are based on the joint venture’s partners’ ownership interests. Originally, it was estimated that ParentCo’s total equity investment in the joint venture would be approximately $1,100, of which ParentCo has contributed $981, including $29 and $120 in 2015 and 2014, respectively. Based on changes to both the project’s capital investment and equity and debt structure from the initial plans, the estimated $1,100 equity contribution may be reduced. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the carrying value of Alcoa Corporation’s investment in this project was $928 and $983, respectively.

The smelting and rolling mill companies have project financing totaling $4,311 (reflects principal payments made through December 31, 2015), of which $1,082 represents ParentCo’s share (the equivalent of ParentCo’s 25.1% interest in the smelting and rolling mill companies). In conjunction with the financings, ParentCo issued guarantees on behalf of the smelting and rolling mill companies to the lenders in the event that such companies default on their debt service requirements through 2017 and 2020 for the smelting company and 2018 and 2021 for the rolling mill company (Ma’aden issued similar guarantees for its 74.9% interest). ParentCo’s guarantees for the smelting and rolling mill companies cover total debt service requirements of $142 in principal and up to a maximum of approximately $50 in interest per year (based on projected interest rates). At December 31, 2015 and 2014, the combined fair value of the guarantees was $7 and $8, respectively, which was included in Other noncurrent liabilities and deferred credits on the accompanying Alcoa Corporation Combined Balance Sheet.

The mining and refining company has project financing totaling $2,232, of which $560 represents AWAC’s 25.1% interest in the mining and refining company. In conjunction with the financings, ParentCo, on behalf of AWAC, issued guarantees to the lenders in the event that the mining and refining company defaults on its debt service requirements through 2019 and 2024 (Ma’aden issued similar guarantees for its 74.9% interest). ParentCo’s guarantees for the mining and refining company cover total debt service requirements of $120 in principal an up to a maximum of approximately $30 in interest per year (based on projected interest rates). At December 31, 2015 and 2014, the combined fair value of the guarantees was $3 and $4, respectively, which was included in Other noncurrent liabilities and deferred credits on the accompanying Alcoa Corporation Combined Balance Sheet. In the event ParentCo would be required to make payments under the guarantees, 40% of such amount would be contributed to ParentCo by Alumina Limited, consistent with its ownership interest in AWAC.

In June 2013, all three joint venture companies entered into a 20-year gas supply agreement with Saudi Aramco, replacing the previous authorized gas allocation of the Ministry of Petroleum and Mineral Resources of Saudi Arabia (the “Ministry of Petroleum”). The gas supply agreement provides sufficient fuel to meet manufacturing process requirements as well as fuel to the adjacent combined water and power plant being constructed by Saline Water Conversion Corporation, which is owned by the government of Saudi Arabia and is responsible for desalinating sea water and producing electricity for Saudi Arabia. The combined water and power plant will convert the three joint venture companies’ gas into electricity and water at cost, which will be supplied to the refinery, smelter, and rolling mill. A $60 letter of credit previously provided to the Ministry of Petroleum by Ma’aden (ParentCo is responsible for its pro rata share) under the gas allocation was terminated in June 2015 due to the completion of certain auxiliary rolling facilities.

 

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The parties subject to the joint venture shareholders’ agreement may not sell, transfer, or otherwise dispose of, pledge, or encumber any interests in the joint venture until certain milestones have been met as defined in both agreements. Under the joint venture shareholders’ agreement, upon the occurrence of an unremedied event of default by ParentCo, Ma’aden may purchase, or, upon the occurrence of an unremedied event of default by Ma’aden, ParentCo may sell, its interest for consideration that varies depending on the time of the default.

J. Other Noncurrent Assets

 

December 31,

   Note      2015      2014  

Gas supply prepayment

     N       $ 288       $  —     

Prepaid gas transmission contract

     N         268         295   

Value-added tax receivable

        233         294   

Deferred mining costs, net

        203         209   

Intangibles, net

     E         53         70   

Prepaid pension benefit

     W         35         35   

Advance related to European Commission Matter in Italy

     N         —           111   

Other

        167         275   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 
      $ 1,247       $ 1,289   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

K. Debt

 

December 31,

   2015      2014  

BNDES Loans, due 2016-2029 (see below for weighted average rates)

   $ 174       $ 267   

Chelan County Loan, due 2031 (5.85%)

     14         14   

Other

     37         61   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
     225         342   

Less: amount due within one year

     18         29   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 207       $ 313   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

The principal amount of long-term debt maturing in each of the next five years is $18 in 2016, $17 in 2017, $16 in 2018, $15 in 2019, and $15 in 2020.

BNDES Loans —Alcoa Corporation has a loan agreement with Brazil’s National Bank for Economic and Social Development (BNDES) that provides for a financing commitment of $397 (R$687), which is divided into three subloans and was used to pay for certain expenditures of the Estreito hydroelectric power project. Interest on the three subloans is a Brazil real rate of interest equal to BNDES’ long-term interest rate, 7.00% and 5.00% as of December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively, plus a weighted-average margin of 1.48%. Principal and interest are payable monthly, which began in October 2011 and end in September 2029 for two of the subloans totaling R$667 and began in July 2012 and end in June 2018 for the subloan of R$20. This loan may be repaid early without penalty with the approval of BNDES.

As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, Alcoa Corporation’s outstanding borrowings were $136 (R$522) and $209 (R$560), respectively, and the weighted-average interest rate was 8.49%. During 2015 and 2014, Alcoa Corporation repaid $15 (R$48) and $20 (R$47), respectively, of outstanding borrowings. Additionally, Alcoa Corporation borrowed less than $1 (R$1) and $1 (R$2) under the loan in 2015 and 2014, respectively.

Alcoa Corporation has another loan agreement with BNDES that provides for a financing commitment of $85 (R$177), which also was used to pay for certain expenditures of the Estreito hydroelectric power project. Interest on the loan is a Brazil real rate of interest equal to BNDES’ long-term interest rate plus a margin of 1.55%. Principal and interest are payable monthly, which began in January 2013 and end in September 2029. This loan may be repaid early without penalty with the approval of BNDES. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014,

 

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Alcoa Corporation’s outstanding borrowings were $38 (R146) and $58 (R$156), respectively, and the interest rate was 6.55%. During 2015 and 2014, Alcoa Corporation repaid $3 (R$10) and $5 (R$11), respectively, of outstanding borrowings.

L. Other Noncurrent Liabilities and Deferred Credits

 

December 31,

   Note      2015      2014  

Fair value of derivative contracts

     X       $ 189       $ 368   

Liability related to the resolution of a legal matter

     N         148         222   

Accrued compensation and retirement costs

        92         102   

Deferred alumina sales revenue

        84         93   

Deferred credit related to derivative contract

     X         —           62   

Other

        85         81   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 
      $ 598       $ 928   
     

 

 

    

 

 

 

M. Noncontrolling Interest

As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the amount of the noncontrolling shareholder’s (Alumina Limited) interest in the equity of certain Alcoa Corporation majority-owned entities, collectively known as Alcoa World Alumina and Chemicals, was $2,071 and $2,474, respectively.

In 2015, 2014, and 2013, Alcoa Corporation received $2, $43, and $9, respectively, in contributions from Alumina Limited related to Alcoa World Alumina and Chemicals.

In 2013, Noncontrolling interest included a charge of $17 related to a legal matter (see Settlement with Alumina Limited under Litigation in Note N).

N. Contingencies and Commitments

Contingencies

The matters discussed within this section are those of ParentCo that are associated directly or indirectly with Alcoa Corporation’s operations. For those matters where the outcome remains uncertain, the ultimate allocation of any potential future costs between Alcoa Corporation and Arconic will be addressed in the Separation Agreement.

Litigation.

Alba Matter

Civil Suit. On February 27, 2008, ParentCo received notice that Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. (“Alba”) had filed suit against ParentCo, Alcoa World Alumina LLC (“AWA”), and William Rice (collectively, the “ParentCo Parties”), and others, in the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania (the “Court”), Civil Action number 08-299, styled Aluminium Bahrain B.S.C. v. ParentCo, Alcoa World Alumina LLC, William Rice, and Victor Phillip Dahdaleh. The complaint alleged that certain ParentCo entities and their agents, including Victor Phillip Dahdaleh, had engaged in a conspiracy over a period of 15 years to defraud Alba. The complaint further alleged that ParentCo and its employees or agents (1) illegally bribed officials of the government of Bahrain and/or officers of Alba in order to force Alba to purchase alumina at excessively high prices, (2) illegally bribed officials of the government of Bahrain and/or officers of Alba and issued threats in order to pressure Alba to enter into an agreement by which ParentCo would purchase an equity interest in Alba, and (3) assigned portions of existing supply contracts between ParentCo and Alba for the sole purpose of facilitating alleged bribes and unlawful commissions. The complaint alleged that ParentCo and the other defendants violated the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act (RICO) and committed fraud. Alba claimed damages in excess of $1,000. Alba’s complaint sought treble damages with respect to its RICO claims; compensatory, consequential, exemplary, and punitive damages; rescission of the 2005 alumina supply contract; and attorneys’ fees and costs.

 

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On October 9, 2012, the ParentCo Parties, without admitting any liability, entered into a settlement agreement with Alba. The agreement called for AWA to pay Alba $85 in two equal installments, one-half at time of settlement and one-half one year later, and for the case against the ParentCo Parties to be dismissed with prejudice. Additionally, AWA and Alba entered into a long-term alumina supply agreement. On October 9, 2012, pursuant to the settlement agreement, AWA paid Alba $42.5, and all claims against the ParentCo Parties were dismissed with prejudice. On October 9, 2013 pursuant to the settlement agreement, AWA paid the remaining $42.5. Based on the settlement agreement, in the 2012 third quarter, ParentCo recorded a $40 charge in addition to the $45 charge it recorded in the 2012 second quarter in respect of the suit (see Agreement with Alumina Limited below).

Government Investigations. On February 26, 2008, ParentCo advised the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) and the Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) that it had recently become aware of the claims by Alba as alleged in the Alba civil suit, had already begun an internal investigation and intended to cooperate fully in any investigation that the DOJ or the SEC may commence. On March 17, 2008, the DOJ notified ParentCo that it had opened a formal investigation. The SEC subsequently commenced a concurrent investigation. ParentCo has been cooperating with the government since that time.

In the second quarter of 2013, ParentCo proposed to settle the DOJ matter by offering the DOJ a cash payment of $103. Based on this offer, ParentCo recorded a charge of $103 in the 2013 second quarter. Also in the second quarter of 2013, ParentCo exchanged settlement offers with the SEC. However, the SEC staff rejected ParentCo’s offer of $60 and no charge was recorded. During the remainder of 2013, settlement discussions with both the DOJ and the SEC continued.

On January 9, 2014, ParentCo resolved the investigations by the DOJ and the SEC. The settlement with the DOJ was reached with AWA. Under the terms of a plea agreement entered into with the DOJ, effective January 9, 2014, AWA pled guilty to one count of violating the anti-bribery provisions of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act of 1977, as amended (the “FCPA”). As part of the DOJ resolution, AWA agreed to pay a total of $223, including a fine of $209 payable in five equal installments over four years. The first installment of $41.8, plus a one-time administrative forfeiture of $14, was paid in the first quarter of 2014, the second installment of $41.8 was paid in the first quarter of 2015, and the remaining installments of $41.8 each will be paid in the first quarters of 2016 through 2018 (the third installment was paid on January 8, 2016). The DOJ is bringing no case against ParentCo.

Effective January 9, 2014, ParentCo also settled civil charges filed by the SEC in an administrative proceeding relating to the anti-bribery, internal controls, and books and records provisions of the FCPA. Under the terms of the settlement with the SEC, ParentCo agreed to a settlement amount of $175, but will be given credit for the $14 one-time forfeiture payment, which is part of the DOJ resolution, resulting in a total cash payment to the SEC of $161 payable in five equal installments over four years. The first and second installments of $32.2 each were paid to the SEC in the first quarter of 2014 and 2015, respectively, and the remaining installments of $32.2 each will be paid in the first quarters of 2016 through 2018 (the third installment was paid on January 25, 2016).

There was no allegation in the filings by the DOJ and there was no finding by the SEC that anyone at ParentCo knowingly engaged in the conduct at issue.

Based on the resolutions with both the DOJ and SEC, in the 2013 fourth quarter, ParentCo recorded a $288 charge, which includes legal costs of $7, in addition to the $103 charge it recorded in the 2013 second quarter in respect of the investigations (see Agreement with Alumina Limited below).

Agreement with Alumina Limited. AWA is a U.S.-based Alcoa World Alumina and Chemicals (“AWAC”) company organized under the laws of Delaware that owns, directly or indirectly, alumina refineries and bauxite mines in the Atlantic region. AWAC is an unincorporated global bauxite mining and alumina refining venture between ParentCo and Alumina Limited. AWAC consists of a number of affiliated operating entities, including AWA, which own, or have an interest in, or operate bauxite mines and alumina refineries in

 

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eight countries (seven as of December 31, 2014 due to the divestiture of an ownership interest in a mining and refining joint venture in Jamaica—see Note F). ParentCo owns 60% and Alumina Limited owns 40% of these individual entities, which are consolidated by ParentCo for financial reporting purposes (and are reflected in Alcoa Corporation’s combined financial statements).

In October 2012, ParentCo and Alumina Limited entered into an agreement to allocate the costs of the Alba civil settlement and all legal fees associated with this matter (including the government investigations discussed above) between ParentCo and Alumina Limited on an 85% and 15% basis, respectively, but this would occur only if a settlement is reached with the DOJ and the SEC regarding their investigations. As such, the $85 civil settlement in 2012 and all legal costs associated with the civil suit and government investigations incurred prior to 2013 were allocated on a 60% and 40% basis in the respective periods on ParentCo’s Statement of Consolidated Operations. As a result of the resolutions of the government investigations, the $384 charge and legal costs incurred in 2013 were allocated on an 85% and 15% basis per the allocation agreement with Alumina Limited. Additionally, the $85 civil settlement from 2012 and all legal costs associated with the civil suit and government investigations incurred prior to 2013 were reallocated on the 85% and 15% basis. The following table details the activity related to the Alba matter:

 

     2013      2012  
     Alcoa
Corporation
     Alumina
Limited
    Total      Alcoa
Corporation
     Alumina
Limited
     Total  

Government investigations (1)

   $ 326       $ 58      $ 384       $ —         $ —         $ —     

Civil suit (1)

     —           —          —           51         34         85   

Reallocation of civil suit

     21         (21     —           —           —           —     

Reallocation of legal costs

     20         (20     —           —           —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Loss before income taxes (2)

     367         17        384         51         34         85   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(1) The amount in the Total column was recorded in Restructuring and other charges (see Note D).
(2) In 2013 and 2012, the amount for Alcoa Corporation was included in Net income (loss) attributable to Alcoa Corporation, and the amount for Alumina Limited was included in Net income (loss) attributable to noncontrolling interest.

Other Matters

On June 5, 2015, Alcoa World Alumina LLC (“AWA”) and St. Croix Alumina, L.L.C. (“SCA”) filed a complaint in Delaware Chancery Court for a declaratory judgment and injunctive relief to resolve a dispute between ParentCo and Glencore Ltd. (“Glencore”) with respect to claimed obligations under a 1995 asset purchase agreement between ParentCo and Glencore. The dispute arose from Glencore’s demand that ParentCo indemnify it for liabilities it may have to pay to Lockheed Martin (“Lockheed”) related to the St. Croix alumina refinery. Lockheed had earlier filed suit against Glencore in federal court in New York seeking indemnity for liabilities it had incurred and would incur to the U.S. Virgin Islands to remediate certain properties at the refinery property and claimed that Glencore was required by an earlier, 1989 purchase agreement to indemnify it. Glencore had demanded that ParentCo indemnify and defend it in the Lockheed case and threatened to claim against ParentCo in the New York action despite exclusive jurisdiction for resolution of disputes under the 1995 purchase agreement being in Delaware. After Glencore conceded that it was not seeking to add ParentCo to the New York action, AWA and SCA dismissed their complaint in the Chancery Court case and on August 6, 2015 filed a complaint for declaratory judgment in Delaware Superior Court. AWA and SCA filed a motion for judgment on the pleadings on September 16, 2015. Glencore answered AWA’s and SCA’s complaint and asserted counterclaims on August 27, 2015, and on October 2, 2015 filed its own motion for judgment on the pleadings. Argument on the parties’ motions was held by the court on December 7, 2015, and by order dated February 8, 2016, the court granted ParentCo’s motion and denied Glencore’s motion, resulting in ParentCo not being liable to indemnify Glencore for the Lockheed action. The decision also leaves for pretrial discovery and possible summary judgment or trial Glencore’s claims for costs and fees it incurred in defending and settling an earlier Superfund action brought against Glencore by the Government of the Virgin Islands. On February 17,

 

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2016, Glencore filed notice of its application for interlocutory appeal of the February 8 ruling. AWA and SCA filed an opposition to that application on February 29, 2016. On March 10, 2016, the court denied Glencore’s motion for interlocutory appeal and on the same day entered judgment on claims other than Glencore’s claims for costs and fees it incurred in defending and settling the earlier Superfund action brought against Glencore by the Government of the Virgin Islands. On March 29, 2016, Glencore filed a withdrawal of its notice of interlocutory appeal and also noted its intent to appeal the court’s March 10, 2016 judgment. Glencore filed its opening brief on its appeal on May 23, 2016. ParentCo filed its reply brief on June 22, 2016, with all further briefing to be concluded by July 7, 2016. At this time, the Company is unable to reasonably predict an outcome for this matter.

Before 2002, ParentCo purchased power in Italy in the regulated energy market and received a drawback of a portion of the price of power under a special tariff in an amount calculated in accordance with a published resolution of the Italian Energy Authority, Energy Authority Resolution n. 204/1999 (“204/1999”). In 2001, the Energy Authority published another resolution, which clarified that the drawback would be calculated in the same manner, and in the same amount, in either the regulated or unregulated market. At the beginning of 2002, ParentCo left the regulated energy market to purchase energy in the unregulated market. Subsequently, in 2004, the Energy Authority introduced regulation no. 148/2004, which set forth a different method for calculating the special tariff that would result in a different drawback for the regulated and unregulated markets. ParentCo challenged the new regulation in the Administrative Court of Milan and received a favorable judgment in 2006. Following this ruling, ParentCo continued to receive the power price drawback in accordance with the original calculation method, through 2009, when the European Commission declared all such special tariffs to be impermissible “state aid.” In 2010, the Energy Authority appealed the 2006 ruling to the Consiglio di Stato (final court of appeal). On December 2, 2011, the Consiglio di Stato ruled in favor of the Energy Authority and against ParentCo, thus presenting the opportunity for the energy regulators to seek reimbursement from ParentCo of an amount equal to the difference between the actual drawback amounts received over the relevant time period, and the drawback as it would have been calculated in accordance with regulation 148/2004. On February 23, 2012, ParentCo filed its appeal of the decision of the Consiglio di Stato (this appeal was subsequently withdrawn in March 2013). On March 26, 2012, ParentCo received a letter from the agency (Cassa Conguaglio per il Settore Eletrico (CCSE)) responsible for making and collecting payments on behalf of the Energy Authority demanding payment in the amount of approximately $110 (€85), including interest. By letter dated April 5, 2012, ParentCo informed CCSE that it disputes the payment demand of CCSE since (i) CCSE was not authorized by the Consiglio di Stato decisions to seek payment of any amount, (ii) the decision of the Consiglio di Stato has been appealed (see above), and (iii) in any event, no interest should be payable. On April 29, 2012, Law No. 44 of 2012 (“44/2012”) came into effect, changing the method to calculate the drawback. On February 21, 2013, ParentCo received a revised request letter from CSSE demanding ParentCo’s subsidiary, ParentCo Trasformazioni S.r.l., make a payment in the amount of $97 (€76), including interest, which reflects a revised calculation methodology by CCSE and represents the high end of the range of reasonably possible loss associated with this matter of $0 to $97 (€76). ParentCo has rejected that demand and has formally challenged it through an appeal before the Administrative Court on April 5, 2013. The Administrative Court scheduled a hearing for December 19, 2013, which was subsequently postponed until April 17, 2014, and further postponed until June 19, 2014. On this date, the Administrative Court listened to ParentCo’s oral argument, and on September 2, 2014, rendered its decision. The Administrative Court declared the payment request of CCSE and the Energy Authority to ParentCo to be unsubstantiated based on the 148/2004 resolution with respect to the January 19, 2007 through November 19, 2009 timeframe. On December 18, 2014, the CCSE and the Energy Authority appealed the Administrative Court’s September 2, 2014 decision; however, a date for the hearing has not been scheduled. As a result of the conclusion of the European Commission Matter on January 26, 2016 described below, management has modified its outlook with respect to a portion of the pending legal proceedings related to this matter. As such, a charge of $37 (€34) was recorded in Restructuring and other charges for the year ended December 31, 2015, on Alcoa Corporation’s Statement of Combined Operations to establish a partial reserve for this matter. At this time, Alcoa Corporation is unable to reasonably predict the ultimate outcome for this matter.

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some energy-intensive industries complied with European Union (EU) state aid rules. The Italian power tariff extended the tariff that was in force until December 31, 2005 through November 19, 2009 (ParentCo had been incurring higher power costs at its smelters in Italy subsequent to the tariff end date through the end of 2012). The extension was originally through 2010, but the date was changed by legislation adopted by the Italian Parliament effective on August 15, 2009. Prior to expiration of the tariff in 2005, ParentCo had been operating in Italy for more than 10 years under a power supply structure approved by the EC in 1996. That measure provided a competitive power supply to the primary aluminum industry and was not considered state aid from the Italian Government. The EC’s announcement expressed concerns about whether Italy’s extension of the tariff beyond 2005 was compatible with EU legislation and potentially distorted competition in the European market of primary aluminum, where energy is an important part of the production costs.

On November 19, 2009, the EC announced a decision in this matter stating that the extension of the tariff by Italy constituted unlawful state aid, in part, and, therefore, the Italian Government is to recover a portion of the benefit ParentCo received since January 2006 (including interest). The amount of this recovery was to be based on a calculation prepared by the Italian Government (see below). In late 2009, after discussions with legal counsel and reviewing the bases on which the EC decided, including the different considerations cited in the EC decision regarding ParentCo’s two smelters in Italy, ParentCo recorded a charge of $250 (€173), which included $20 (€14) to write off a receivable from the Italian Government for amounts due under the now expired tariff structure and $230 (€159) to establish a reserve. On April 19, 2010, ParentCo filed an appeal of this decision with the General Court of the EU (see below). Prior to 2012, ParentCo was involved in other legal proceedings related to this matter that separately sought the annulment of the EC’s July 2006 decision to open an investigation alleging that such decision did not follow the applicable procedural rules and requested injunctive relief to suspend the effectiveness of the EC’s November 19, 2009 decision. However, the decisions by the General Court, and subsequent appeals to the European Court of Justice, resulted in the denial of these remedies.

In June 2012, ParentCo received formal notification from the Italian Government with a calculated recovery amount of $375 (€303); this amount was reduced by $65 (€53) for amounts owed by the Italian Government to ParentCo, resulting in a net payment request of $310 (€250). In a notice published in the Official Journal of the European Union on September 22, 2012, the EC announced that it had filed an action against the Italian Government on July 18, 2012 to compel it to collect the recovery amount (on October 17, 2013, the European Court of Justice ordered Italy to so collect). On September 27, 2012, ParentCo received a request for payment in full of the $310 (€250) by October 31, 2012. Following discussions with the Italian Government regarding the timing of such payment, ParentCo paid the requested amount in five quarterly installments of $69 (€50) beginning in October 2012 through December 2013.

On October 16, 2014, ParentCo received notice from the General Court of the EU that its April 19, 2010 appeal of the EC’s November 19, 2009 decision was denied. On December 27, 2014, ParentCo filed an appeal of the General Court’s October 16, 2014 ruling to the European Court of Justice (ECJ). Following submission of the EC’s response to the appeal, on June 10, 2015, ParentCo filed a request for an oral hearing before the ECJ; no decision on that request was received. On January 26, 2016, ParentCo was informed that the ECJ had dismissed ParentCo’s December 27, 2014 appeal of the General Court’s October 16, 2014 ruling. The dismissal of ParentCo’s appeal represents the conclusion of the legal proceedings in this matter. Prior to this dismissal, ParentCo had a noncurrent asset of $100 (€91) reflecting the excess of the total of the five payments made to the Italian Government over the reserve recorded in 2009. As a result, this noncurrent asset, along with the $58 (€53) for amounts owed by the Italian Government to ParentCo mentioned above plus $6 (€6) for interest previously paid, was written-off. A charge of $164 (€150) was recorded in Restructuring and other charges for the year ended December 31, 2015 on Alcoa Corporation’s Statement of Combined Operations (see Note D).

As a result of the EC’s November 19, 2009 decision, management had contemplated ceasing operations at its Italian smelters due to uneconomical power costs. In February 2010, management agreed to continue to operate its smelters in Italy for up to six months while a long-term solution to address increased power costs could be negotiated. Over a portion of this time, a long-term solution was not able to be reached related to the

 

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Fusina smelter, therefore, in May 2010, ParentCo and the Italian Government agreed to a temporary idling of the Fusina smelter. As of September 30, 2010, the Fusina smelter was fully curtailed (44,000 metric-tons-per-year). For the Portovesme smelter, ParentCo executed a new power agreement effective September 1, 2010 through December 31, 2012, replacing the short-term, market-based power contract that was in effect since early 2010. This new agreement along with interruptibility rights (i.e. compensation for power interruptions when grids are overloaded) granted to ParentCo for the Portovesme smelter provided additional time to negotiate a long-term solution (the EC had previously determined that the interruptibility rights were not considered state aid).

At the end of 2011, as part of a restructuring of ParentCo’s global smelting system, management decided to curtail operations at the Portovesme smelter during 2012 due to the uncertain prospects for viable, long-term power, along with rising raw materials costs and falling global aluminum prices (mid-2011 to late 2011). As of December 31, 2012, the Portovesme smelter was fully curtailed (150,000 metric-tons-per-year).

In June 2013 and August 2014, Alcoa Corporation decided to permanently shut down and demolish the Fusina and Portovesme smelters, respectively, due to persistent uneconomical conditions (see Note D).

Environmental Matters. ParentCo participates in environmental assessments and cleanups at more than 100 locations. These include owned or operating facilities and adjoining properties, previously owned or operating facilities and adjoining properties, and waste sites, including Superfund (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA)) sites.

A liability is recorded for environmental remediation when a cleanup program becomes probable and the costs 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. The liability can change substantially due to factors such as the nature and extent of contamination, changes in remedial requirements, and technological changes, among others.

Alcoa Corporation’s remediation reserve balance was $235 and $165 at December 31, 2015 and 2014 (of which $28 and $40 was classified as a current liability), respectively, and reflects the most probable costs to remediate identified environmental conditions for which costs can be reasonably estimated for current and certain former Alcoa Corporation operating locations.

In 2015, the remediation reserve was increased by $107 due to a charge of $52 related to the planned demolition of the remaining structures at the Massena East smelter location (see Note D), a charge of $29 related to the planned demolition of the Poços de Caldas smelter and the Anglesea power station (see Note D), a charge of $12 related to the Mosjøen location (see below), a charge of $7 related to the Portovesme location (see below), and a net charge of $7 associated with a number of other sites. In 2014, the remediation reserve was increased by $37 due to a charge of $24 related to the planned demolition of certain structures at the Massena East, NY, Point Henry, Australia, and Portovesme, Italy locations (see Note D), a charge of $3 related to the Portovesme location (see below), and a net charge of $10 associated with a number of other sites. Of the changes to the remediation reserve in 2015 and 2014, $86 and $28, respectively, was recorded in Restructuring and other charges, while the remainder was recorded in Cost of goods sold on the accompanying Statement of Combined Operations.

Payments related to remediation expenses applied against the reserve were $24 and $26 in 2015 and 2014, respectively. These amounts include expenditures currently mandated, as well as those not required by any regulatory authority or third party. In 2015, the change in the reserve also reflects a decrease of $13 due to the effects of foreign currency translation. In 2014, the change in the reserve also reflects a net increase of $21 due to a reclassification of amounts included in other reserves within Other noncurrent liabilities and deferred credits on Alcoa Corporation’s Combined Balance Sheet as of December 31, 2013, and the effects of foreign currency translation.

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The following discussion provides details regarding the current status of certain significant reserves related to current or former Alcoa Corporation sites.

Fusina and Portovesme, Italy— In 1996, ParentCo acquired the Fusina smelter and rolling operations and the Portovesme smelter, both of which are owned by ParentCo’s subsidiary Alcoa Trasformazioni S.r.l. (“Trasformazioni”), from Alumix, an entity owned by the Italian Government. At the time of the acquisition, Alumix indemnified ParentCo for pre-existing environmental contamination at the sites. In 2004, the Italian Ministry of Environment and Protection of Land and Sea (MOE) issued orders to Trasformazioni and Alumix for the development of a clean-up plan related to soil contamination in excess of allowable limits under legislative decree and to institute emergency actions and pay natural resource damages. Trasformazioni appealed the orders and filed suit against Alumix, among others, seeking indemnification for these liabilities under the provisions of the acquisition agreement. In 2009, Ligestra S.r.l. (“Ligestra”), Alumix’s successor, and Trasformazioni agreed to a stay of the court proceedings while investigations were conducted and negotiations advanced towards a possible settlement.

In December 2009, Trasformazioni and Ligestra reached an initial agreement for settlement of the liabilities related to Fusina while negotiations continued related to Portovesme (see below). The agreement outlined an allocation of payments to the MOE for emergency action and natural resource damages and the scope and costs for a proposed soil remediation project, which was formally presented to the MOE in mid-2010. The agreement was contingent upon final acceptance of the remediation project by the MOE. As a result of entering into this agreement, ParentCo increased the reserve by $12 in 2009 for Fusina. Based on comments received from the MOE and local and regional environmental authorities, Trasformazioni submitted a revised remediation plan in the first half of 2012; however, such revisions did not require any change to the existing reserve. In October 2013, the MOE approved the project submitted by ParentCo, resulting in no adjustment to the reserve.

In January 2014, in anticipation of ParentCo reaching a final administrative agreement with the MOE, ParentCo and Ligestra entered into a final agreement related to Fusina for allocation of payments to the MOE for emergency action and natural resource damages and the costs for the approved soil remediation project. The agreement resulted in Ligestra assuming 50% to 80% of all payments and remediation costs. On February 27, 2014, ParentCo and the MOE reached a final administrative agreement for conduct of work. The agreement includes both a soil and groundwater remediation project estimated to cost $33 (€24) and requires payments of $25 (€18) to the MOE for emergency action and natural resource damages. The remediation projects are slated to begin as soon as ParentCo receives final approval from the Ministry of Infrastructure. Based on the final agreement with Ligestra, ParentCo’s share of all costs and payments is $17 (€12), of which $9 (€6) related to the damages will be paid annually over a 10-year period, which began in April 2014, and was previously fully reserved.

Separately, in 2009, due to additional information derived from the site investigations conducted at Portovesme, ParentCo increased the reserve by $3. In November 2011, Trasformazioni and Ligestra reached an agreement for settlement of the liabilities related to Portovesme, similar to the one for Fusina. A proposed soil remediation project for Portovesme was formally presented to the MOE in June 2012. Neither the agreement with Ligestra nor the proposal to the MOE resulted in a change to the reserve for Portovesme. In November 2013, the MOE rejected the proposed soil remediation project and requested a revised project be submitted. In May 2014, Trasformazioni and Ligestra submitted a revised soil remediation project that addressed certain stakeholders’ concerns. ParentCo increased the reserve by $3 in 2014 to reflect the estimated higher costs associated with the revised soil remediation project, as well as current operating and maintenance costs of the Portovesme site.

In October 2014, the MOE required a further revised project be submitted to reflect the removal of a larger volume of contaminated soil than what had been proposed, as well as design changes for the cap related to the remaining contaminated soil left in place and the expansion of an emergency containment groundwater pump and treatment system that was previously installed. Trasformazioni and Ligestra submitted the further revised soil remediation project in February 2015. As a result, ParentCo increased the reserve by $7 in March 2015 to reflect

 

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the increase in the estimated costs of the project. In October 2015, ParentCo received a final ministerial decree approving the February 2015 revised soil remediation project. Work on the soil remediation project will commence in 2016 and is expected to be completed in 2019. ParentCo and Ligestra are now working on a final groundwater remediation project, which will be submitted to the MOE for review during 2016. The ultimate outcome of this matter may result in a change to the existing reserve for Portovesme.

Baie Comeau, Quebec, Canada— In August 2012, ParentCo presented an analysis of remediation alternatives to the Quebec Ministry of Sustainable Development, Environment, Wildlife and Parks (MDDEP), in response to a previous request, related to known PCBs and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) contained in sediments of the Anse du Moulin bay. As such, ParentCo increased the reserve for Baie Comeau by $25 in 2012 to reflect the estimated cost of ParentCo’s recommended alternative, consisting of both dredging and capping of the contaminated sediments. In July 2013, ParentCo submitted the Environmental Impact Assessment for the project to the MDDEP. The MDDEP notified ParentCo that the project as it was submitted was approved and a final mistrial decree was issued in July 2015. As a result, no further adjustment to the reserve was required in 2015. The decree provides final approval for the project and allows ParentCo to start work on the final project design, which is expected to be completed in 2016 with construction on the project expected to begin in 2017. Completion of the final project design and bidding of the project may result in additional liability in a future period.

Mosjøen, Norway— In September 2012, ParentCo presented an analysis of remediation alternatives to the Norwegian Environmental Agency (NEA) (formerly the Norwegian Climate and Pollution Agency, or “Klif”), in response to a previous request, related to known PAHs in the sediments located in the harbor and extending out into the fjord. As such, ParentCo increased the reserve for Mosjøen by $20 in 2012 to reflect the estimated cost of the baseline alternative for dredging of the contaminated sediments. A proposed project reflecting this alternative was formally presented to the NEA in June 2014, and was resubmitted in late 2014 to reflect changes by the NEA. The revised proposal did not result in a change to the reserve for Mosjøen.

In April 2015, the NEA notified ParentCo that the revised project was approved and required submission of the final project design before issuing a final order. ParentCo completed and submitted the final project design, which identified a need to stabilize the related wharf structure to allow for the sediment dredging in the harbor. As a result, ParentCo increased the reserve for Mosjøen by $11 in June 2015 to reflect the estimated cost of the wharf stabilization. Also in June 2015, the NEA issued a final order approving the project as well as the final project design. In September 2015, ParentCo increased the reserve by $1 to reflect the potential need (based on prior experience with similar projects) to perform additional dredging if the results of sampling, which is required by the order, don’t achieve the required cleanup levels. Project construction will commence in 2016 and is expected to be completed by the end of 2017.

Tax. In September 2010, following a corporate income tax audit covering the 2003 through 2005 tax years, an assessment was received as a result of Spain’s tax authorities disallowing certain interest deductions claimed by a Spanish consolidated tax group owned by ParentCo. An appeal of this assessment in Spain’s Central Tax Administrative Court by ParentCo was denied in October 2013. In December 2013, ParentCo filed an appeal of the assessment in Spain’s National Court.

Additionally, following a corporate income tax audit of the same Spanish tax group for the 2006 through 2009 tax years, Spain’s tax authorities issued an assessment in July 2013 similarly disallowing certain interest deductions. In August 2013, ParentCo filed an appeal of this second assessment in Spain’s Central Tax Administrative Court, which was denied in January 2015. ParentCo filed an appeal of this second assessment in Spain’s National Court in March 2015.

The combined assessments (remeasured for a tax rate change enacted in November 2014—see Note T) total $263 (€241). ParentCo believes it has meritorious arguments to support its tax position and intends to vigorously litigate the assessments through Spain’s court system. However, in the event ParentCo is unsuccessful, a portion

 

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of the assessments may be offset with existing net operating losses available to the Spanish consolidated tax group. Additionally, it is possible that ParentCo may receive similar assessments for tax years subsequent to 2009. At this time, ParentCo is unable to reasonably predict an outcome for this matter.

In March 2013, Alcoa World Alumina Brasil (AWAB), a majority-owned subsidiary that is part of AWAC, was notified by the Brazilian Federal Revenue Office (RFB) that approximately $110 (R$220) of value added tax credits previously claimed are being disallowed and a penalty of 50% assessed. Of this amount, AWAB received $41 (R$82) in cash in May 2012. The value added tax credits were claimed by AWAB for both fixed assets and export sales related to the Juruti bauxite mine and São Luís refinery expansion. The RFB has disallowed credits they allege belong to the consortium in which AWAB owns an interest and should not have been claimed by AWAB. Credits have also been disallowed as a result of challenges to apportionment methods used, questions about the use of the credits, and an alleged lack of documented proof. AWAB presented defense of its claim to the RFB on April 8, 2013. If AWAB is successful in this administrative process, the RFB would have no further recourse. If unsuccessful in this process, AWAB has the option to litigate at a judicial level. Separately from the AWAB’s administrative appeal, in June 2015, new tax law was enacted repealing the provisions in the tax code that were the basis for the RFB assessing a 50% penalty in this matter. As such, the estimated range of reasonably possible loss is $0 to $27 (R$103), whereby the maximum end of this range represents the portion of the disallowed credits applicable to the export sales and excludes the 50% penalty. Additionally, the estimated range of disallowed credits related to AWAB’s fixed assets is $0 to $30 (R$117), which would increase the net carrying value of AWAB’s fixed assets if ultimately disallowed. It is management’s opinion that the allegations have no basis; however, at this time, management is unable to reasonably predict an outcome for this matter.

Between 2000 and 2002, Alcoa Alumínio (Alumínio), a Brazilian subsidiary of ParentCo that includes both Alcoa Corporation and Arconic operations, sold approximately 2,000 metric tons of metal per month from its Poços de Caldas facility, located in the State of Minas Gerais (the “State”), to Alfio, a customer also located in the State. Sales in the State were exempted from value-added tax (VAT) requirements. Alfio subsequently sold metal to customers outside of the State, but did not pay the required VAT on those transactions. In July 2002, Alumínio received an assessment from State auditors on the theory that Alumínio should be jointly and severally liable with Alfio for the unpaid VAT. In June 2003, the administrative tribunal found Alumínio liable, and Alumínio filed a judicial case in the State in February 2004 contesting the finding. In May 2005, the Court of First Instance found Alumínio solely liable, and a panel of a State appeals court confirmed this finding in April 2006. Alumínio filed a special appeal to the Superior Tribunal of Justice (STJ) in Brasilia (the federal capital of Brazil) later in 2006. In 2011, the STJ (through one of its judges) reversed the judgment of the lower courts, finding that Alumínio should neither be solely nor jointly and severally liable with Alfio for the VAT, which ruling was then appealed by the State. In August 2012, the STJ agreed to have the case reheard before a five-judge panel. A decision from this panel is pending, but additional appeals are likely. At December 31, 2015, the assessment totaled $35 (R$135), including penalties and interest. While ParentCo believes it has meritorious defenses, ParentCo is unable to reasonably predict an outcome.

Other. Sherwin Alumina Bankruptcy . In connection with the sale in 2001 of the Reynolds Metals Company (“Reynolds,” which is a subsidiary of ParentCo) alumina refinery in Gregory, Texas, Reynolds assigned an Energy Services Agreement (“ESA”) with Gregory Power Partners (“Gregory Power”) for purchase of steam and electricity by the refinery. On January 11, 2016, Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC (“Sherwin”), the current owner of the refinery, and an affiliate entity, filed bankruptcy petitions in Corpus Christi, Texas for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. On January 26, 2016, Gregory Power delivered notice to Reynolds that Sherwin’s bankruptcy filing constitutes a breach of the ESA; on January 29, 2016, Reynolds responded that the filing does not constitute a breach. Sherwin has indicated that it may cease operations if an acceptable, modified ESA cannot be achieved and it is not able to continue its bauxite supply agreement with Noranda Bauxite Limited. If Sherwin is unable to confirm a revised plan of reorganization to continue operation of the refinery, Reynolds may face claims under the ESA or for environmental remediation at the refinery and associated properties. The outcome of this matter is neither estimable nor probable.

 

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In addition to the matters discussed above, various other lawsuits, claims, and proceedings have been or may be instituted or asserted against ParentCo, or Alcoa Corporation, including those pertaining to environmental, product liability, safety and health, and tax matters. While the amounts claimed in these other matters may be substantial, the ultimate liability cannot now be determined because of the considerable uncertainties that exist. Therefore, it is possible that the Company’s liquidity or results of operations in a particular period could be materially affected by one or more of these other matters. However, based on facts currently available, management believes that the disposition of these other matters that are pending or asserted will not have a material adverse effect, individually or in the aggregate, on the financial position of the Company.

Commitments

Investments. Alcoa Corporation is a participant in four consortia that each owns a hydroelectric power project in Brazil. The purpose of Alcoa Corporation’s participation is to increase its energy self-sufficiency and provide a long-term, low-cost source of power for its two smelters (see below) and one refinery located in Brazil. These projects are known as Machadinho, Barra Grande, Serra do Facão, and Estreito.

Alcoa Corporation committed to taking a share of the output of the Machadinho and Barra Grande projects each for 30 years and the Serra do Facão and Estreito projects each for 26 years at cost (including cost of financing the project). In the event that other participants in any of these projects fail to fulfill their financial responsibilities, Alcoa Corporation may be required to fund a portion of the deficiency. In accordance with the respective agreements, if Alcoa Corporation funds any such deficiency, its participation and share of the output from the respective project will increase proportionately.

The Machadinho project reached full capacity in 2002. Alcoa Corporation’s investment in this project is 30.99%, which entitles Alcoa Corporation to approximately 120 megawatts of assured power. The Machadinho consortium is an unincorporated joint venture, and, therefore, Alcoa Corporation’s share of the assets and liabilities of the consortium are reflected in the respective lines on the accompanying Combined Balance Sheet.

The Barra Grande project reached full capacity in 2006. Alcoa Corporation’s investment in this project is 42.18% and is accounted for under the equity method. This entitles Alcoa Corporation to approximately 160 megawatts of assured power. Alcoa Corporation’s total investment in this project was $94 (R$374) and $132 (R$355) at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

The Serra do Facão project reached full capacity in 2010. Alcoa Corporation’s investment in this project is 34.97% and is accounted for under the equity method. This entitles Alcoa Corporation to approximately 65 megawatts of assured power. Alcoa Corporation’s total investment in this project was $52 (R$208) and $66 (R$178) at December 31, 2015 and 2014, respectively.

The Estreito project reached full capacity in March 2013. Alcoa Corporation’s investment in this project is 25.49%, which entitles Alcoa Corporation to approximately 150 megawatts of assured power. The Estreito consortium is an unincorporated joint venture, and, therefore, Alcoa Corporation’s share of the assets and liabilities of the consortium are reflected in the respective lines on the accompanying Combined Balance Sheet. As of December 31, 2015, construction of the Estreito project is essentially complete.

Prior to October 2013, Alcoa Corporation’s power self-sufficiency in Brazil satisfied approximately 70% of a total energy demand of approximately 690 megawatts from two smelters (São Luís (Alumar) and Poços de Caldas) and one refinery (Poços de Caldas) in Brazil. Since that time, the total energy demand has declined by approximately 675 megawatts due to capacity curtailments of both smelters in both 2013 and 2014, as well as the eventual permanent closure of the Poços de Caldas smelter in 2015.

In 2004, Alcoa Corporation acquired a 20% interest in a consortium, which subsequently purchased the Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline (DBNGP) in Western Australia, in exchange for an initial cash investment of $17 (A$24). The investment in the DBNGP, which is classified as an equity investment, was made

 

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in order to secure a competitively priced long-term supply of natural gas to Alcoa Corporation’s refineries in Western Australia. Alcoa Corporation made additional contributions of $141 (A$176) for its share of the pipeline capacity expansion and other operational purposes of the consortium through September 2011. No further expansion of the pipeline’s capacity is planned at this time. In late 2011, the consortium initiated a three-year equity call plan to improve its capitalization structure. This plan required Alcoa Corporation to contribute $39 (A$40), all of which was made through December 31, 2014. Following the completion of the three-year equity call plan in December 2014, the consortium initiated a new equity call plan to further improve its capitalization structure. This plan requires Alcoa Corporation to contribute $30 (A$36) through mid 2016, of which $17 (A$22) was made through December 31, 2015, including $16 (A$21) in 2015. In addition to its equity ownership, Alcoa Corporation has an agreement to purchase gas transmission services from the DBNGP. At December 31, 2015, Alcoa Corporation has an asset of $268 (A$368) representing prepayments made under the agreement for future gas transmission services. Alcoa Corporation’s maximum exposure to loss on the investment and the related contract is approximately $380 (A$520) as of December 31, 2015. In April 2016, Alcoa Corporation sold its stake in DBP, the owner and operator of the Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline (DBNGP), to DUET Group (DUET) for AU $205 million (US $154 million). As part of the transaction, Alcoa Corporation will maintain its current access to approximately 30% of the DBNGP transmission capacity for gas supply to its three alumina refineries in Western Australia.

On April 8, 2015, Alcoa Corporation’s majority-owned subsidiary, Alcoa of Australia Limited (AofA), which is part of AWAC, secured a new 12-year gas supply agreement to power its three alumina refineries in Western Australia beginning in July 2020. This agreement was conditional on the completion of a third-party acquisition of the related energy assets from the then-current owner, which occurred in June 2015. The terms of AofA’s gas supply agreement require a prepayment of $500 to be made in two installments. The first installment of $300 was made at the time of the completion of the third-party acquisition and was reflected in Other noncurrent assets on the accompanying Combined Balance Sheet. The second installment of $200 was made in April 2016.

Purchase Obligations. Alcoa Corporation is party to unconditional purchase obligations for energy that expire between 2028 and 2036. Commitments related to these contracts total $66 in 2016, $122 in 2017, $124 in 2018, $126 in 2019, $129 in 2020, and $1,711 thereafter. Expenditures under these contracts totaled $125 in 2015, $172 in 2014, and $154 in 2013. Additionally, Alcoa Corporation has entered into other purchase commitments for energy, raw materials, and other goods and services, which total $2,608 in 2016, $1,675 in 2017, $1,478 in 2018, $1,407 in 2019, $1,313 in 2020, and $13,247 thereafter.

Operating Leases. Certain land and buildings, alumina refinery process control technology, plant equipment, vehicles, and computer equipment are under operating lease agreements. Total expense for all leases was $98 in 2015, $115 in 2014, and $120 in 2013. Under long-term operating leases, minimum annual rentals are $107 in 2016, $72 in 2017, $61 in 2018, $50 in 2019, $43 in 2020, and $56 thereafter.

Guarantees. At December 31, 2015, Alcoa Corporation has maximum potential future payments for guarantees issued on behalf of a third party of $478. These guarantees expire at various times between 2017 and 2024 and relate to project financing for the aluminum complex in Saudi Arabia (see Note I). Alcoa Corporation also has outstanding bank guarantees related to environmental obligations, workers compensation, tax matters, outstanding debt and energy contracts, among others. The total amount committed under these guarantees, which expire at various dates between 2016 and 2017 was $190 at December 31, 2015.

Letters of Credit. Alcoa Corporation has outstanding letters of credit primarily related to energy contracts (including $200 related to an expected prepayment under a gas supply contract that was made in April 2016 — see Investments above). The total amount committed under these letters of credit, which automatically renew or expire at various dates, mostly in 2016, was $363 at December 31, 2015.

Surety Bonds. Alcoa Corporation has outstanding surety bonds primarily related to contract performance, workers compensation, environmental-related matters, and customs duties. The total amount committed under these bonds, which automatically renew or expire at various dates, mostly in 2016, was $43 at December 31, 2015.

 

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O. Other Expenses (Income), Net

 

     Note      2015      2014      2013  

Equity loss

      $ 89       $ 94       $ 70   

Foreign currency gains, net

        (39      (16      (14

Net gain from asset sales

        (32      (34      (13

Net loss (gain) on mark-to-market derivative contracts

     X         26         13         (36

Other, net

        (2      1         7   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
      $ 42       $ 58       $ 14   
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

In 2015, Net gain from asset sales included a $29 gain related to the sale of land around the Lake Charles, LA anode facility. In 2014, Net gain from asset sales included a $28 gain related to the sale of a mining interest in Suriname.

P. Cash Flow Information

Cash paid for interest and income taxes was as follows:

 

     2015      2014      2013  

Interest, net of amount capitalized

   $ 270       $ 310       $ 304   

Income taxes, net of amount refunded

   $ 265       $ 184       $ 106   

Q. Segment and Geographic Area Information

Alcoa Corporation is primarily a producer of bauxite, alumina, aluminum ingot, and aluminum sheet. Alcoa Corporation’s segments are organized by product on a worldwide basis. Segment performance under Alcoa Corporation’s management reporting system is evaluated based on a number of factors; however, the primary measure of performance is the after-tax operating income (ATOI) of each segment. Certain items such as the impact of LIFO inventory accounting; metal price lag; interest expense; non-controlling interests; corporate expense (primarily comprising general administrative and selling expenses of operating the corporate headquarters and other global administrative facilities, along with depreciation and amortization on corporate-owned assets); restructuring and other charges; intersegment profit elimination; the impact of any discrete tax items, deferred tax valuation allowance adjustments and other differences between tax rates applicable to the segments and the combined effective tax rate; and other non-operating items such as foreign currency transaction gains/losses and interest income are excluded from segment ATOI. Segment assets exclude, among others, cash and cash equivalents; deferred income taxes; goodwill not allocated to businesses for segment reporting purposes; corporate fixed assets; and LIFO reserves.

The accounting policies of the segments are the same as those described in the Description of Business and Basis of Presentation (see Note A). Transactions among segments are established based on negotiation among the parties. Differences between segment totals and Alcoa Corporation’s combined totals for line items not reconciled are in Corporate.

Effective January 1, 2015, Alcoa Corporation redefined its segments concurrent with an internal reorganization for certain of its businesses. Following this reorganization, Alcoa Corporation’s operations consist of six reportable segments as follows:

Bauxite. This segment represents Alcoa Corporation’s global portfolio of bauxite mining assets. Bauxite is mined and sold primarily to internal customers within the Alumina segment, who then process it into alumina. A portion of this segment’s production is also sold to third parties. Bauxite is transferred to the Alumina segment at negotiated terms that are intended to approximate market prices; sales to third parties are conducted on both a spot and contract basis.

 

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Alumina. This segment represents Alcoa Corporation’s worldwide refining system, which processes bauxite into alumina, which is mainly sold directly to internal and external smelter customers worldwide, or is sold to customers who process it into industrial chemical products. More than half of Alumina’s production is sold under supply contracts to third parties worldwide, while the remainder is used internally by the Aluminum segment. Alumina produced by this segment and used internally is transferred to the Aluminum segment at prevailing market prices. A portion of this segment’s third-party sales are completed through the use of agents, alumina traders, and distributors.

Aluminum. This segment represents Alcoa Corporation’s worldwide smelter system. Aluminum receives alumina, mostly from the Alumina segment, and produces molten primary aluminum. Virtually all of Aluminum’s production is sold internally to the Cast Products or Rolled Products segment, and is transferred at prevailing market prices.

Cast Products. This segment represents Alcoa Corporation’s worldwide cast house system. Cast products are made from molten aluminum, purchased primarily from Alcoa Corporation’s Aluminum segment, which is then formed into various value-add ingot products, including billet and slab, for use in fabrication operations in a variety of industries. Results from the sale of aluminum powder and scrap are also included in this segment. The majority of this segment’s products are sold to third parties; the remaining portion is sold to ParentCo’s aluminum fabrication businesses at prevailing market prices.

Energy. This segment represents Alcoa Corporation’s portfolio of energy assets, with power production capacity of approximately 1,685 megawatts. This power is sold to both internal customers within the Aluminum segment and external customers, and provides operational flexibility to maximize operating results during market cyclicality. During 2015, approximately 55% of this segment’s power was sold to external customers.

Rolled Products.   This segment primarily represents the Alcoa Corporation’s aluminum rolling mill in Warrick, Indiana, which produces aluminum sheet primarily sold directly to customers in the packaging end market for the production of aluminum cans (beverage, food and pet food). Seasonal increases in can sheet sales are generally experienced in the second and third quarters of the year.   This segment also includes Alcoa Corporation’s investment in the Ma’aden rolling mill (see Note I).

Under the applicable accounting guidance, when a Company changes its organizational structure, it should generally prepare its segment information based on the new segments and provide comparative information for related periods. However, in certain instances, changes to the structure of an internal organization could change the composition of its reportable segments and it may not be practical to retrospectively revise prior periods. In connection with the January 1, 2015 reorganization, Alcoa Corporation fundamentally altered the commercial nature of how certain internal businesses transact with each other, moving from a cost-based transfer pricing model to one based on estimated market pricing. As a result, certain operations (e.g., bauxite mining, smelting and casting) that had previously been measured and evaluated primarily based on costs incurred were transformed into separate businesses with full profit and loss information. In addition, this reorganization involved converting regional-based management responsibility to global responsibility for each business, which had a further impact on overall cost structures of the segments.

As a result of the significant changes associated with the reorganization (including substantial information system modifications), which were implemented on a prospective basis only, Alcoa Corporation does not have all of the information that would be necessary to present certain segment data, specifically ATOI, income taxes and total assets, for periods prior to 2015. This information is not available to Alcoa Corporation management for its own internal use, and it is impracticable to obtain or generate this information, as underlying commercial transactions between the segments, which are necessary to determine these income-based and asset-based segment measures, did not take place prior to 2015.

 

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The operating results and assets of Alcoa Corporation’s six reportable segments are as follows:

 

     Bauxite      Alumina     Aluminum     Cast
Products
     Energy      Rolled
Products
    Total  

2015

                 

Sales:

                 

Third-party sales

   $ 71       $ 3,343      $ 13      $ 5,127       $ 416       $ 985      $ 9,955   

Related party sales

     —           —          1        1,059         10         8        1,078   

Intersegment sales

     1,160         1,687        5,092        46         297         18        8,300   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total sales

   $ 1,231       $ 5,030      $ 5,106      $ 6,232       $ 723       $ 1,011      $ 19,333   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit and loss:

                 

Equity loss

     —           (41     (12     —           —           (32     (85

Depreciation, depletion, and amortization

     94         202        311        42         61         23        733   

Income taxes (benefit)

     103         191        (77     49         69         26        361   

ATOI

     258         476        1        110         145         20        1,010   

2014

                 

Sales:

                 

Third-party sales

     41         3,413        21        6,069         682         1,008        11,234   

Related party sales (1)

     —           —          —          1,758         —           25        1,783   

Intersegment sales (1)

     1,106         1,941        6,221        262         663         —          10,193   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total sales

     1,147         5,354        6,242        8,089         1,345         1,033        23,210   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit and loss:

                 

Equity loss

     —           (29     (34     —           —           (27     (90

Depreciation, depletion, and amortization

     120         201        365        47         68         24        825   

Income taxes

     *         *        *        *         *         27        *   

ATOI

     *         *        *        *         *         21        *   

2013

                 

Sales:

                 

Third-party sales

     90         3,237        —          6,174         299         1,040        10,840   

Related party sales (1)

     —           —          —          1,523         —           15        1,538   

Intersegment sales (1)

     1,032         2,235        6,433        287         655         —          10,642   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total sales

     1,122         5,472        6,433        7,984         954         1,055        23,020   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit and loss:

                 

Equity loss

     —           (4     (51     —           —           (13     (68

Depreciation, depletion, and amortization

     131         289        373        67         65         24        949   

Income taxes

     *         *        *        *         *         30        *   

ATOI

     *         *        *        *         *         52        *   

2015

                 

Assets:

                 

Capital expenditures

     30         154        108        32         16         52        392   

Equity investments

     164         503        497        —           137         217        1,518   

Goodwill

     2         4        —          —           —           —          6   

Total assets

     1,443         4,721        5,612        578         1,218         637        14,209   

2014

                 

Assets:

                 

Capital expenditures

     55         188        109        19         35         22        428   

Equity investments

     122         547        705        0         185         227        1,786   

Goodwill

     3         5        —          —           —           —          8   

Total assets

     *         *        *        *         *         677        *   

 

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(1) Amounts were estimated by Alcoa Corporation management in an effort to provide comparable revenue information for 2014 and 2013.
* This information is not available for periods prior to 2015 and it is impracticable to obtain.

The following tables reconcile certain segment information to combined totals for Alcoa Corporation:

 

     2015      2014 (2)      2013 (2)  

Sales:

        

Total segment sales

   $ 19,333       $ 23,210       $ 23,020   

Elimination of intersegment sales

     (8,300      (10,193      (10,642

Corporate and other

     166         130         195   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Combined sales

   $ 11,199       $ 13,147       $ 12,573   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

(2) Amounts were estimated by Alcoa Corporation management in an effort to provide comparable revenue information for 2014 and 2013.

 

     2015  

Net (loss) income attributable to Alcoa Corporation:

  

Total segment ATOI (3)

   $ 1,010   

Unallocated amounts:

  

Impact of LIFO

     107   

Metal price lag

     (30

Interest expense

     (270

Non-controlling interest (net of tax)

     (124

Corporate expense

     (180

Restructuring and other charges

     (983

Income taxes

     (41

Other

     (352
  

 

 

 

Combined net loss attributable to Alcoa Corporation

   $ (863
  

 

 

 

 

(3) Segment ATOI information is not available for periods prior to 2015 and it is impracticable to obtain.

 

December 31,

   2015  

Assets:

  

Total segment assets (4)

   $ 14,209   

Elimination of intersegment receivables

     (709

Unallocated amounts:

  

Cash and cash equivalents

     557   

Deferred income taxes

     589   

Corporate goodwill

     147   

Corporate fixed assets, net

     454   

LIFO reserve

     (172

Fair value of derivative contracts

     1,078   

Other

     260   
  

 

 

 

Combined assets

     16,413   
  

 

 

 

 

(4) Total segment asset information is not available for periods prior to 2015 and it is impracticable to obtain.

 

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Sales by major product grouping were as follows:

 

     2015      2014      2013  

Sales:

        

Alumina

     3,343         3,413         3,237   

Primary aluminum

     6,200         7,848         7,697   

Flat-rolled products

     993         1,033         1,055   

Other

     663         853         584   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 11,199       $ 13,147       $ 12,573   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

As a result of the impracticability of providing all of the required disclosures for Alcoa Corporation’s current six segments, the following information regarding Alcoa Corporation’s historical segments is provided on a supplemental basis. Prior to January 1, 2015, Alcoa Corporation’s operations consisted of three reportable segments, as follows:

Alumina. This segment represented Alcoa Corporation’s worldwide refining system, and primarily comprised the combined Bauxite and Alumina segments described above. This segment encompassed the mining of bauxite, from which alumina is produced and sold directly to external smelter customers, as well as to the previous Primary Metals segment (see below), or to customers who process it into industrial chemical products. More than half of Alumina’s production was sold under supply contracts to third parties worldwide, while the remainder was used internally by the Primary Metals segments. Alumina produced by this segment and used internally was transferred to the Primary Metals segment at prevailing market prices. A portion of this segments third-party sales was completed through the use of agents, alumina traders and distributors.

Primary Metals. This segment represented Alcoa Corporation’s worldwide smelting system and associated cast houses, and primarily comprised the Aluminum and Cast Products segments that were established on January 1, 2015, described above. The majority of the power generation assets in the Energy segment that was established on January 1, 2015, were also included in Primary Metals. The Primary Metals segment purchased alumina, mostly from the former Alumina segment, from which primary aluminum was produced and then sold directly to external customers and traders, as well as to the Rolled Products segment and ParentCo’s aluminum fabrication businesses. Results from the sale of aluminum powder, scrap and excess energy were also included in this segment. Primary aluminum produced by this segment and used by the Rolled Products segment or by ParentCo’s aluminum fabrication businesses was transferred at prevailing market prices. The sale of primary aluminum represented approximately 90% of this segments third-party sales.

Rolled Products. This segment primarily represents Alcoa Corporation’s aluminum rolling mill in Warrick, Indiana, which produces aluminum sheet sold directly to customers in the packaging end market for the production of aluminum cans (beverage, food and pet food). Seasonal increases in can sheet sales are generally experienced in the second and third quarters of the year.   This segment also includes the investment in the Ma’aden rolling mill (see Note I).

 

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The operating results and assets of Alcoa Corporation’s reportable segments under the historical presentation format were as follows:

 

     Alumina      Primary
Metals
     Rolled
Products
     Total  

2015

           

Sales:

           

Sales to unrelated parties

   $ 3,455       $ 5,667       $ 985       $ 10,107   

Sales to related parties

     —           1,070         8         1,078   

Intersegment sales

     1,687         532         —           2,219   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total sales

   $ 5,142       $ 7,269       $ 993       $ 13,404   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Profit and loss:

           

Equity loss

   $ (41    $ (12      (32    $ (85

Depreciation, depletion, and amortization

     296         429         23         748   

Income taxes

     300         (20      26         306   

ATOI

     746         136         20         902   

2014

           

Sales:

           

Sales to unrelated parties

   $ 3,509       $ 6,843       $ 1,008       $ 11,360   

Sales to related parties

     —           1,758         25         1,783   

Intersegment sales

     1,941         614         —           2,555   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total sales

   $ 5,450       $ 9,215       $ 1,033       $ 15,698   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Profit and loss:

           

Equity loss

   $ (29    $ (34      (27    $ (90

Depreciation, depletion, and amortization

     387         494         24         905   

Income taxes

     153         214         27         394   

ATOI

     370         627         21         1,018   

2013

           

Sales:

           

Sales to unrelated parties

   $ 3,326       $ 6,668       $ 1,040       $ 11,034   

Sales to related parties

     —           1,523         15         1,538   

Intersegment sales

     2,235         610         —           2,845   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total sales

   $ 5,561       $ 8,801       $ 1,055       $ 15,417   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Profit and loss:

           

Equity loss

   $ (4    $ (51      (13    $ (68

Depreciation, depletion, and amortization

     426         526         24         976   

Income taxes

     66         (81      30         15   

ATOI

     259         (36      52         275   

2015

           

Assets:

           

Capital expenditures

   $ 184       $ 156         52       $ 392   

Equity investments

     667         634         217         1,518   

Goodwill

     6         —           —           6   

Total assets

     6,165         7,134         637         13,936   

2014

           

Assets:

           

Capital expenditures

   $ 246       $ 176         22       $ 444   

Equity investments

     669         890         227         1,786   

Goodwill

     8         —           —           8   

Total assets

     7,350         9,246         677         17,273   

 

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The following tables reconcile certain historical segment information to combined totals for Alcoa Corporation:

 

     2015      2014      2013  

Sales:

        

Total segment sales

   $ 13,404       $ 15,698       $ 15,417   

Elimination of intersegment sales

     (2,219      (2,555      (2,845

Corporate and other

     14         4         1   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Combined sales

   $ 11,199       $ 13,147       $ 12,573   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

     2015     2014     2013  

Net (loss) income attributable to Alcoa Corporation:

      

Total segment ATOI

   $ 902      $ 1,018      $ 275   

Unallocated amounts:

      

Impact of LIFO

     107        4        19   

Metal price lag

     (30     15        (5

Interest expense

     (270     (309     (305

Non-controlling interest (net of tax)

     (124     91        (39

Corporate expense

     (180     (208     (204

Impairment of goodwill

     —          —          (1,731

Restructuring and other charges

     (983     (863     (712

Income taxes

     (96     110        (108

Other

     (189     (114     (99
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Combined net loss attributable to Alcoa Corporation

   $ (863   $ (256   $ (2,909
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

December 31,

   2015      2014  

Assets:

     

Total segment assets

   $ 13,936       $ 17,273   

Elimination of intersegment receivables

     (306      (471

Unallocated amounts:

     

Cash and cash equivalents

     557         266   

Deferred income taxes

     589         1,061   

Corporate goodwill

     147         153   

Corporate fixed assets, net

     454         544   

LIFO reserve

     (172      (279

Fair value of derivative contracts

     1,078         16   

Other

     130         114   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Combined assets

   $ 16,413       $ 18,677   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Geographic information for sales was as follows (based upon the country where the point of sale occurred):

 

     2015      2014      2013  

Sales:

        

United States (1)

   $ 5,386       $ 6,096       $ 5,851   

Spain (2)(3)

     2,852         3,198         2,098   

Australia

     2,147         2,656         2,887   

Brazil

     562         1,025         897   

Canada

     132         18         —     

Norway (2)

     31         32         284   

Netherlands (3)

     —           —           482   

Other

     89         122         74   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total sales

   $ 11,199       $ 13,147       $ 12,573   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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(1) Sales of a portion of the alumina from Alcoa Corporation’s refineries in Suriname, Brazil, Australia, and Jamaica (prior to divestiture—see Note F) and most of the aluminum from Alcoa Corporation’s smelters in Canada occurred in the United States.
(2) In 2015, 2014, and 2013, sales of the aluminum from Alcoa Corporation’s smelters in Norway and the off-take from the Saudi Arabia joint venture (see Note I) occurred in Spain.
(3) In 2015 and 2014, sales of the aluminum from Alcoa Corporation’s smelter in Iceland occurred in Spain. In 2013, sales of the aluminum from Alcoa Corporation’s smelter in Iceland occurred in both Spain and the Netherlands.

Geographic information for long-lived assets was as follows (based upon the physical location of the assets):

 

December 31,

   2015      2014  

Long-lived assets:

     

Australia

   $ 2,158       $ 2,519   

Brazil

     1,922         2,983   

United States

     1,963         2,133   

Iceland

     1,397         1,459   

Canada

     1,177         1,204   

Norway

     463         588   

Spain

     293         337   

Other

     17         103   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total long-lived assets

   $ 9,390       $ 11,326   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

R. Stock-based Compensation

Until consummation of the separation, Alcoa Corporation’s employees will continue to participate in ParentCo’s stock-based compensation plan. The stock-based compensation expense recorded by Alcoa Corporation, in the periods presented, includes the expenses associated with employees historically attributable to Alcoa Corporation’s operations. Additionally, stock-based compensation expense for corporate employees have been allocated to Alcoa Corporation’s financial statements based on segment revenue (see Note T for further discussion on corporate cost allocations).

ParentCo has a stock-based compensation plan under which stock options and stock awards are granted in January each year to eligible employees. Most plan participants can choose whether to receive their award in the form of stock options, stock awards, or a combination of both. This choice is made before the grant is issued and is irrevocable. Stock options are granted at the closing market price of ParentCo’s common stock on the date of grant and vest over a three-year service period (1/3 each year) with a ten-year contractual term. Stock awards vest at the end of the three-year service period from the date of grant and certain of these awards also include performance conditions. In 2015, 2014, and 2013, the final number of performance stock awards earned will be based on ParentCo’s achievement of sales and profitability targets over the respective three-year period. One-third of the award will be earned each year based on the performance against the pre-established targets for that year. The performance stock awards earned over the three-year period vest at the end of the third year.

In 2015, 2014, and 2013, Alcoa Corporation recognized stock-based compensation expense, associated with employees historically attributable to Alcoa Corporation’s operations as well as a portion of the expense associated with corporate employees, of $35, $39, and $33, respectively, of which approximately 80%, 80%, and 70%, respectively, related to stock awards (there was no stock-based compensation expense capitalized in 2015, 2014, or 2013). The portion of this expense related to corporate employees, allocated based on segment revenue, was $21, $21, and $16 in 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively. Alcoa Corporation did not recognize any tax benefit associated with this expense. At December 31, 2015, there was $11 (pretax) of unrecognized

 

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compensation expense related to non-vested stock option grants and non-vested stock award grants. This expense is expected to be recognized over a weighted average period of 1.6 years. As part of Alcoa Corporation’s stock-based compensation plan design, individuals who are retirement-eligible have a six-month requisite service period in the year of grant. As a result, a larger portion of expense will be recognized in the first half of each year for these retirement-eligible employees. Of the total pretax compensation expense recognized by Alcoa Corporation in 2015, 2014, and 2013, $6, $8, and $8, respectively, pertains to the acceleration of expense related to retirement-eligible employees.

Stock-based compensation expense is based on the grant date fair value of the applicable equity grant. For stock awards, the fair value was equivalent to the closing market price of ParentCo’s common stock on the date of grant. For stock options, the fair value was estimated on the date of grant using a lattice-pricing model, which generated a result of $4.47, $2.84, and $2.24 per option in 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively. The lattice-pricing model uses a number of assumptions to estimate the fair value of a stock option, including an average risk-free interest rate, dividend yield, volatility, annual forfeiture rate, exercise behavior, and contractual life. The following paragraph describes in detail the assumptions used to estimate the fair value of stock options granted in 2015 (the assumptions used to estimate the fair value of stock options granted in 2014 and 2013 were not materially different).

The range of average risk-free interest rates (0.07-1.83%) was based on a yield curve of interest rates at the time of the grant based on the contractual life of the option. The dividend yield (0.8%) was based on a one-year average. Volatility (32-41%) was based on historical and implied volatilities over the term of the option. ParentCo utilized historical option forfeiture data to estimate annual pre- and post-vesting forfeitures (7%). Exercise behavior (50%) was based on a weighted average exercise ratio (exercise patterns for grants issued over the number of years in the contractual option term) of an option’s intrinsic value resulting from historical employee exercise behavior. Based upon the other assumptions used in the determination of the fair value, the life of an option (5.9 years) was an output of the lattice-pricing model. The activity for stock options and stock awards during 2015 was as follows (options and awards in millions):

 

     Stock options      Stock awards  
     Number of
options
     Weighted
average
exercise price
     Number of
awards
     Weighted
average FMV
per award
 

Outstanding, January 1, 2015

     6       $ 11.39         4       $ 9.97   

Granted

     1         15.55         1         15.45   

Exercised

     (1      9.54         —           —     

Converted

     —           —           (1      10.12   

Other

     (1      11.49         —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Outstanding, December 31, 2015

     5         11.99         4         11.41   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

As of December 31, 2015, the number of stock options outstanding had a weighted average remaining contractual life of 5.75 years and a total intrinsic value of $1. Additionally, 4 million of the stock options outstanding were fully vested and exercisable and had a weighted average remaining contractual life of 4.99 years, a weighted average exercise price of $11.94, and a total intrinsic value of $1 as of December 31, 2015. In 2015, 2014, and 2013, the cash received from stock option exercises was $5, $24, and $1, respectively. The total intrinsic value of stock options exercised during 2015 and 2014 was $3 and $13, respectively.

S. Income Taxes

The components of income (loss) before income taxes were as follows:

 

     2015      2014      2013  

United States

   $ (1,053    $ (709    $ (1,002

Foreign

     716         646         (1,745
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ (337    $ (63    $ (2,747
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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The provision for income taxes consisted of the following:

 

     2015      2014      2013  

Current:

        

Federal*

   $ 3       $ 1       $ 6   

Foreign

     313         333         127   

State and local

     —           —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     316         334         133   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Deferred:

        

Federal*

     (85      (5      (2

Foreign

     171         (45      (8

State and local

     —           —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     86         (50      (10
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 402       $ 284       $ 123   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

* Includes U.S. taxes related to foreign income

A reconciliation of the U.S. federal statutory rate to Alcoa Corporation’s effective tax rate was as follows (the effective tax rate for all periods was a provision on a loss):

 

     2015     2014     2013  

U.S. federal statutory rate

     35.0     35.0     35.0

Taxes on foreign operations

     (6.7     (67.5     (1.1

Permanent differences on restructuring and other charges and asset disposals

     —          (19.4     (0.5

Noncontrolling interest (1)

     (8.5     (53.5     (2.0

Statutory tax rate and law changes (2)

     (0.3     (57.0     0.2   

Tax holidays (3)

     6.2        (61.8     —     

Changes in valuation allowances

     (62.6     3.4        (5.8

Impairment of goodwill

     —          —          (22.1

Equity income/loss

     (2.6     (23.0     (0.4

Impact of capitalization of intercompany debt

     3.3        38.1        1.4   

Losses and credits with no tax benefit (4)

     (82.0     (243.0     (9.9

Other

     (1.1     (2.1     0.7   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effective tax rate

     (119.3 )%      (450.8 %)      (4.5 )% 
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) In 2014, the noncontrolling interest’ impact on Alcoa Corporation’s effective tax rate was mostly due to the noncontrolling interest’s share of a loss on the divestiture of an ownership interest in a mining and refining joint venture in Jamaica (see Note F).
(2) In November 2014, Spain enacted corporate tax reform that changed the corporate tax rate from 30% in 2014 to 28% in 2015 and to 25% in 2016. As a result, Alcoa Corporation remeasured certain deferred tax assets related to its Spanish operations.
(3) In 2014, a tax holiday for a Brazilian entity of Alcoa Corporation became effective (see below).
(4) Hypothetical net operating losses and tax credits determined on a separate return basis for which it is more likely than not that a tax benefit will not be realized. The related deferred tax asset and offsetting valuation allowance have been adjusted to Net parent investment and, as such, are not reflected in subsequent deferred tax and valuation allowance tables.

 

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The components of net deferred tax assets and liabilities were as follows:

 

     2015      2014  

December 31,

   Deferred
tax
assets
     Deferred
tax
liabilities
     Deferred
tax
assets
     Deferred
tax
liabilities
 

Depreciation

   $ 264       $ 529       $ 180       $ 591   

Employee benefits

     286         39         364         28   

Loss provisions

     302         7         224         8   

Deferred income/expense

     48         312         41         252   

Tax loss carryforwards

     992         —           1,142         —     

Tax credit carryforwards

     15         —           19         —     

Derivatives and hedging activities

     —           216         3         23   

Other

     420         412         356         278   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
     2,327         1,515         2,329         1,180   

Valuation allowance

     (712      —           (486      —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $  1,615       $ 1,515       $ 1,843       $ 1,180   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The following table details the expiration periods of the deferred tax assets presented above:

 

December 31, 2015

   Expires
within
10 years
    Expires
within
11-20 years
    No
expiration*
    Other*     Total  

Tax loss carryforwards

   $ 240      $ 207      $ 545      $ —        $ 992   

Tax credit carryforwards

     15        —          —          —          15   

Other

     —          —          426        894        1,320   

Valuation allowance

     (229     (101     (282     (100     (712
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

   $ 26      $ 106      $ 689      $ 794      $ 1,615   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

* Deferred tax assets with no expiration may still have annual limitations on utilization. Other represents deferred tax assets whose expiration is dependent upon the reversal of the underlying temporary difference.

Valuation allowances are recorded to reduce deferred tax assets when it is more likely than not (greater than 50%) that a tax benefit will not be realized. In evaluating the need for a valuation allowance, management considers all potential sources of taxable income, including income available in carryback periods, future reversals of taxable temporary differences, projections of taxable income, and income from tax planning strategies, as well as all available positive and negative evidence. Positive evidence includes factors such as a history of profitable operations, projections of future profitability within the carryforward period, including from tax planning strategies, and Alcoa Corporation’s experience with similar operations. Existing favorable contracts and the ability to sell products into established markets are additional positive evidence. Negative evidence includes items such as cumulative losses, projections of future losses, or carryforward periods that are not long enough to allow for the utilization of a deferred tax asset based on existing projections of income. Deferred tax assets for which no valuation allowance is recorded may not be realized upon changes in facts and circumstances, resulting in a future charge to establish a valuation allowance. Existing valuation allowances are re-examined under the same standards of positive and negative evidence. If it is determined that it is more likely than not that a deferred tax asset will be realized, the appropriate amount of the valuation allowance, if any, is

released. Deferred tax assets and liabilities are also re-measured to reflect changes in underlying tax rates due to law changes and the granting and lapse of tax holidays.

In 2013, Alcoa Corporation recognized a $128 discrete income tax charge for a valuation allowance on the full value of the deferred tax assets related to a Spanish consolidated tax group. These deferred tax assets have an expiration period ranging from 2016 (for certain credits) to an unlimited life (for operating losses). After

 

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weighing all available positive and negative evidence, as described above, management determined that it was no longer more likely than not that Alcoa Corporation will realize the tax benefit of these deferred tax assets. This was mainly driven by a decline in the outlook of the Primary Metals business (2013 realized prices were the lowest since 2009) combined with prior year cumulative losses of the Spanish consolidated tax group. During 2014, the underlying value of the deferred tax assets decreased due to a remeasurement as a result of the enactment of new tax rates in Spain beginning in 2016 (see Income Taxes in Earnings Summary under Results of Operations above), and a change in foreign currency exchange rates. As a result, the valuation allowance decreased by the same amount. At December 31, 2015, the amount of the valuation allowance was $91. This valuation allowance was reevaluated as of December 31, 2015, and no change to the allowance was deemed necessary based on all available evidence. The need for this valuation allowance will be assessed on a continuous basis in future periods and, as a result, a portion or all of the allowance may be reversed based on changes in facts and circumstances.

In 2015, Alcoa Corporation recognized an additional $141 discrete income tax charge for valuation allowances on certain deferred tax assets in Iceland and Suriname. Of this amount, an $85 valuation allowance was established on the full value of the deferred tax assets in Suriname, which were related mostly to employee benefits and tax loss carryforwards. These deferred tax assets have an expiration period ranging from 2016 to 2022. The remaining $56 charge relates to a valuation allowance established on a portion of the deferred tax assets recorded in Iceland. These deferred tax assets have an expiration period ranging from 2017 to 2023. After weighing all available positive and negative evidence, as described above, management determined that it was no longer more likely than not that Alcoa Corporation will realize the tax benefit of either of these deferred tax assets. This was mainly driven by a decline in the outlook of the Primary Metals business, combined with prior year cumulative losses and a short expiration period. The need for this valuation allowance will be assessed on a continuous basis in future periods and, as a result, a portion or all of the allowance may be reversed based on changes in facts and circumstances.

In December 2011, one of Alcoa Corporation’s subsidiaries in Brazil applied for a tax holiday related to its expanded mining and refining operations. During 2013, the application was amended and re-filed and, separately, a similar application was filed for another one of ParentCo’s subsidiaries in Brazil that has significant operations of Alcoa Corporation. The deadline for the Brazilian government to deny the application was July 11, 2014. Since Alcoa Corporation did not receive notice that its applications were denied, the tax holiday took effect automatically on July 12, 2014. As a result, the tax rate for these entities decreased significantly (from 34% to 15.25%), resulting in future cash tax savings over the 10-year holiday period (retroactively effective as of January 1, 2013). Additionally, a portion of the Alcoa Corporation subsidiary’s net deferred tax asset that reverses within the holiday period was remeasured at the new tax rate (the net deferred tax asset of the other entity was not remeasured since it could still be utilized against the subsidiary’s future earnings not subject to the tax holiday). This remeasurement resulted in a decrease to that entity’s net deferred tax asset and a noncash charge to earnings in Alcoa Corporation’s combined statement of operations of $52 ($31 after noncontrolling interest).

The following table details the changes in the valuation allowance:

 

December 31,

   Note      2015      2014      2013  

Balance at beginning of year

      $ (486    $ (517      (348

Increase to allowance

        (289      (19      (169

Release of allowance

        —           7         3   

U.S. state tax apportionment and tax rate changes

        30         15         —     

Foreign currency translation

        33         28         (3
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance at end of year

      $ (712    $ (486    $ (517
     

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

The cumulative amount of Alcoa Corporation’s foreign undistributed net earnings for which no deferred taxes have been provided was approximately $2,000 at December 31, 2015. Alcoa Corporation has a number of

 

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commitments and obligations related to the Company’s growth strategy in foreign jurisdictions. As such, management has no plans to distribute such earnings in the foreseeable future, and, therefore, has determined it is not practicable to determine the related deferred tax liability. Alcoa Corporation is currently evaluating its local and global cash needs for future business operations and anticipated debt facilities, which may influence future repatriation decisions.

A reconciliation of the beginning and ending amount of unrecognized tax benefits (excluding interest and penalties) was as follows:

 

December 31,

   2015      2014      2013  

Balance at beginning of year

   $ 25       $ 52       $ 57   

Additions for tax positions of the current year

     2         2         1   

Additions for tax positions of prior years

     1         1         10   

Reductions for tax positions of prior years

     —           (1      (2

Settlements with tax authorities

     (2      (28      (8

Expiration of the statute of limitations

     —           —           (2

Foreign currency translation

     (4      (1      (4
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance at end of year

   $ 22       $ 25       $ 52   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

For all periods presented, a portion of the balance at end of year pertains to state tax liabilities, which are presented before any offset for federal tax benefits. The effect of unrecognized tax benefits, if recorded, that would impact the annual effective tax rate for 2015, 2014, and 2013 would be approximately 4%, 17% and 0%, respectively, of pretax book income (loss). Alcoa Corporation does not anticipate that changes in its unrecognized tax benefits will have a material impact on the Statement of Combined Operations during 2016 (see Other Matters in Note N for a matter for which no reserve has been recognized).

It is Alcoa Corporation’s policy to recognize interest and penalties related to income taxes as a component of the Provision for income taxes on the accompanying Statement of Combined Operations. In 2015, 2014, and 2013, Alcoa Corporation recognized $7, $1, and $2, respectively, in interest and penalties. Due to the expiration of the statute of limitations, settlements with tax authorities, and refunded overpayments, Alcoa also recognized interest income of $1, $5, and $12 in 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively. As of December 31, 2015 and 2014, the amount accrued for the payment of interest and penalties was $7 and $7, respectively.

T. Related Party Transactions

Transactions between Alcoa Corporation and Arconic have been presented as related party transactions in these Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation. In 2015, 2014, and 2013, sales to Arconic from Alcoa Corporation were $1,078, $1,783, and $1,538, respectively.

Cash pooling arrangement

Alcoa Corporation engages in cash pooling arrangements with related parties that are managed centrally by ParentCo.

Corporate allocations and Net parent investment

ParentCo’s operating model includes a combination of standalone and combined business functions between Alcoa Corporation and Arconic, varying by country and region. The Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation include allocations related to these costs applied on a fully allocated cost basis, in which shared business functions are allocated between Alcoa Corporation and Arconic. Such allocations are estimates, and also do not represent the costs of such services if performed on a standalone basis.

 

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The Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation include general corporate expenses of ParentCo that were not historically charged to Alcoa Corporation for certain support functions that are provided on a centralized basis, such as expenses related to finance, audit, legal, information technology, human resources, communications, compliance, facilities, employee benefits and compensation, and research and development (“R&D”) activities. For purposes of the Combined Financial Statements, a portion of these general corporate expenses has been allocated to Alcoa Corporation, and is included in the combined statement of operations within Cost of goods sold, Research and development expenses, and Selling, general administrative and other expenses. These expenses have been allocated to Alcoa Corporation on the basis of direct usage when identifiable, with the remainder allocated based on Alcoa Corporation’s segment revenue as a percentage of ParentCo’s total segment revenue for both Alcoa Corporation and Arconic. The total general corporate expenses allocated to Alcoa Corporation during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, were $268, $260, and $278 respectively.

All external debt not directly attributable to Alcoa Corporation has been excluded from the Combined Balance Sheet of Alcoa Corporation. Financing costs related to these debt obligations have been allocated to Alcoa Corporation based on the ratio of capital invested in Alcoa Corporation to the total capital invested by ParentCo in both Alcoa Corporation and Arconic, and are included in the Statement of Combined Operations within Interest expense. The total financing costs allocated to Alcoa Corporation during the fiscal years ended December 31, 2015, 2014 and 2013, were $245, $278, and $272 respectively.

Management believes the assumptions regarding the allocation of ParentCo’s general corporate expenses and financing costs are reasonable.

Nevertheless, the Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation may not reflect the actual expenses that would have been incurred and may not reflect Alcoa Corporation’s combined results of operations, financial position and cash flows had it been a standalone company during the periods presented. Actual costs that would have been incurred if Alcoa Corporation had been a standalone company would depend on multiple factors, including organizational structure, capital structure, and strategic decisions made in various areas, including information technology and infrastructure. Transactions between Alcoa Corporation and ParentCo, including sales to Arconic, have been included as related party transactions in these Combined Financial Statements and are considered to be effectively settled for cash at the time the transaction is recorded. The total net effect of the settlement of these transactions is reflected in the Combined Statements of Cash Flows as a financing activity and in the Combined Balance Sheets as Net parent investment.

U. Equity Investments

A summary of financial information for all investees accounted for by the equity method of accounting is as follows (amounts represent 100% of investee financial information):

 

(in millions)    2015      2014      2013  

Income data—year ended December 31

        

Sales

   $ 4,119       $ 3,350       $ 2,394   

Cost of goods sold

     3,209         2,503         1,679   

Income (loss) before income taxes

     125         (76      75   

Net income (loss)

     43         (144      (19

Balance Sheet—as of December 31

        

Current assets

   $ 1,555       $ 1,472      

Noncurrent assets

     13,357         14,246      

Current liabilities

     1,661         1,793      

Noncurrent liabilities

     8,972         8,829      

 

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Financial information for equity method investees that were significant to Alcoa Corporation’s results for the years ended December 31 are as follows:

 

(Dollars in millions)   Energetica
Barra
Grande
SA
    Halco
Mining
    Ma’aden
Rolling
Co.
    Ma’aden
Smelting
Co.
    Ma’aden
Bauxite
and
Alumina
Co.
    Manicouagan
Power L.P.
    Pechiney
Reynolds
Quebec
    Others     Total  

Income data—year ended December 31, 2015

                 

Sales

    130        487        286        1,481        258        106        486        885        4,119   

Cost of goods sold

    98        236        352        1,317        401        16        288        501        3,209   

Income before income taxes

    27        86        (125     (52     (185     91        113        170        125   

Net income

    7        80        (125     (56     (185     90        104        128        43   

Alcoa Corporation’s percentage of ownership in equity investees

    42.2     45.0     25.1     25.1     25.1     40.0     49.8    

Equity in net income of affiliated companies, before reconciling adjustments

    3        36        (31     (14     (46     36        52        24        60   

Other

    (1     (2     (1     (1     —          —          4        (6     (7

Alcoa Corporation’s equity in net income of affiliated companies

    2        34        (32     (15     (46     36        56        18        53   

Balance Sheet—as of December 31, 2015

                 

Current assets

    27        40        389        469        305        23        107        195        1,555   

Noncurrent assets

    288        165        1,659        4,696        3,005        62        109        3,373        13,357   

Current liabilities

    50        28        254        909        122        6        54        238        1,661   

Noncurrent liabilities

    43        16        1,329        2,913        2,206        —          (21     2,486        8,972   

Income data—year ended December 31, 2014

                 

Sales

    170        487        42        1,260        3        120        318        950        3,350   

Cost of goods sold

    118        260        102        1,073        4        18        280        648        2,503   

Income before income taxes

    44        76        (109     (149     (135     103        39        55        (76

Net income

    19        72        (109     (149     (135     102        28        28        (144

Alcoa Corporation’s percentage of ownership in equity investees

    42.2     45.0     25.1     25.1     25.1     40.0     49.8    

Equity in net income of affiliated companies, before reconciling adjustments

    8        32        (27     (37     (34     41        14        3        —     

Other

    —          (1     —          —          —          (1     4        —          2   

Alcoa Corporation’s equity in net income of affiliated companies

    8        31        (27     (37     (34     40        18        3        2   

Balance Sheet—as of December 31, 2014

                 

Current assets

    27        38        186        405        182        22        439        173        1,472   

Noncurrent assets

    427        150        1,619        4,841        2,951        72        107        4,079        14,246   

Current liabilities

    50        29        59        683        121        7        50        794        1,793   

Noncurrent liabilities

    92        12        1,191        3,164        1,849        1        16        2,504        8,829   

Income data—year ended December 31, 2013

                 

Sales

    130        493        —          349        —          124        326        972        2,394   

Cost of goods sold

    78        250        —          479        —          19        288        565        1,679   

Income before income taxes

    42        81        (51     (215     (48     105        37        124        75   

Net income

    14        76        (51     (215     (48     105        26        74        (19

Alcoa Corporation’s percentage of ownership in equity investees

    42.2     45.0     25.1     25.1     25.1     40.0     49.8    

Equity in net income of affiliated companies, before reconciling adjustments

    6        34        (13     (54     (12     42        13        16        32   

Other

    (1     (1     —          —          —          —          6        (12     (8

Alcoa Corporation’s equity in net income of affiliated companies

    5        33        (13     (54     (12     42        19        4        24   

 

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Investees accounted for using the equity method include:

 

Investee

   Country    Ownership
Interest 1
 

Consorcio Serra Do Facao

   Brazil      35.0

DBNGP Trust

   Australia      20.0 % 2  

Energetica Barra Grande SA

   Brazil      42.2

Halco Mining

   Guinea      45.0 % 2  

Ma’aden Rolling Company

   Saudi Arabia      25.1

Ma’aden Smelting Company

   Saudi Arabia      25.1

Ma’aden Bauxite and Alumina Company

   Saudi Arabia      25.1 % 2  

Manicouagan Power Limited Partnership

   Canada      40.0

Mineracão Rio Do Norte S.A. (MRN)

   Brazil      18.2

Pechiney Reynolds Quebec

   Canada      49.8

 

1 This table shows the ownership of Alcoa Corporation or AWAC, as appropriate. Ownership percentages have not changed from January 2013 through December 2015.
2 This investment is part of the AWAC group of companies that are owned 60% by Alcoa Corporation and 40% by Alumina Limited

V. Interest Cost Components

 

     2015      2014      2013  

Amount charged to expense

   $ 270       $ 309       $ 305   

Amount capitalized

     30         34         65   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 300       $ 343       $ 370   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

W. Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits

Certain Alcoa Corporation employees participate in defined benefit pension plans (“Shared Plans”) sponsored by ParentCo, which include Arconic and ParentCo corporate participants. Alcoa Corporation accounts for Shared Plans as multiemployer benefit plans. Accordingly, Alcoa Corporation does not record an asset or liability to recognize the funded status of the Shared Plans. However, the related pension expenses allocated to Alcoa Corporation are based primarily on pensionable compensation of active Alcoa Corporation participants. Multiemployer contribution expenses attributable to Alcoa Corporation were $64, $64, and $64 in 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively.

Certain ParentCo plans that are specific to Alcoa Corporation employees (“Direct Plans”) are accounted for as defined benefit pension plans. Accordingly, the funded status of each Direct Plan is recorded in the accompanying Combined Balance Sheet. Actuarial gains and losses that have not yet been recognized in earnings are recorded in Accumulated other comprehensive loss until they are amortized as a component of net periodic benefit cost. The determination of benefit obligations and recognition of expenses related to Direct Plans are dependent on various assumptions. The major assumptions primarily relate to discount rates, long-term expected rates of return on plan assets, and future compensation increases. Management develops each assumption using relevant company experience in conjunction with market-related data for each of the plans.

ParentCo also maintains health care and life insurance postretirement benefit plans covering eligible U.S. retired employees and certain retirees from foreign locations. Generally, the medical plans are unfunded and pay a percentage of medical expenses, reduced by deductibles and other coverages. Life benefits are generally provided by insurance contracts. ParentCo retains the right, subject to existing agreements, to change or eliminate these benefits. All salaried and certain non-bargaining hourly U.S. employees hired after January 1, 2002 and certain bargaining hourly U.S. employees hired after July 1, 2010 are not eligible for postretirement health care

 

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benefits. All salaried and certain hourly U.S. employees that retire on or after April 1, 2008 are not eligible for postretirement life insurance benefits. Other postretirement employee benefits attributable to Alcoa Corporation were $32, $39, and $39 in 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively.

The funded status of all of Alcoa Corporation’s Direct Plans are measured as of December 31 each calendar year. The following information is applicable to only the Direct Plans, all of which are non-U.S. plans.

Obligations and Funded Status

 

            Pension benefits     Other
postretirement benefits
 

December 31,

   Note      2015     2014     2015     2014  

Change in benefit obligation

           

Benefit obligation at beginning of year

      $ 2,508      $ 2,451      $ 98      $ 99   

Service cost

        63        69        —          1   

Interest cost

        95        122        4        5   

Amendments

        16        11        —          (11

Actuarial losses (gains)

        27        269        (7     12   

Divestitures

     F         —          (52     —          (1

Settlements

        (65     (117     —          —     

Curtailments

        (13     —          (5     —     

Benefits paid, net of participants’ contributions

        (66     (65     (5     (5

Foreign currency translation impact

        (319     (181     (3     (2
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Benefit obligation at end of year

      $ 2,246      $ 2,507      $ 82      $ 98   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in plan assets

           

Fair value of plan assets at beginning of year

      $ 2,091      $ 2,086      $ —        $ —     

Actual return on plan assets

        110        215        —          —     

Employer contributions

        76        160        —          —     

Participants’ contributions

        19        24        —          —     

Benefits paid

        (76     (78     —          —     

Administrative expenses

        (6     (8     —          —     

Divestitures

     F         —          (47     —          —     

Settlements

        (65     (117     —          —     

Foreign currency translation impact

        (258     (145     —          —     
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Fair value of plan assets at end of year

      $ 1,891      $ 2,090      $ —        $ —     
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Funded status

      $ (355   $ (417   $ (82   $ (98

Less: Amounts attributed to joint venture partners

        (30     (34     —          —     
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net funded status

      $ (325   $ (383   $ (82   $ (98
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Amounts recognized in the Combined Balance Sheet consist of:

           

Noncurrent assets

      $ 35      $ 35      $ —        $ —     

Current liabilities

        (1     (1     (4     (5

Noncurrent liabilities

        (359     (417     (78     (93
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net amount recognized

      $ (325   $ (383   $ (82   $ (98
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Amounts recognized in Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss consist of:

           

Net actuarial loss

      $ 625      $ 731      $ 1      $ 6   

Prior service cost (benefit)

        35        58        —          (10
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total, before tax effect

        660        789        1        (4

Less: Amounts attributed to joint venture partners

        39        44        —          —     
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net amount recognized, before tax effect

      $ 621      $ 745      $ 1      $ (4
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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            Pension benefits     Other
postretirement benefits
 

December 31,

   Note      2015     2014     2015     2014  

Other Changes in Plan Assets and Benefit Obligations Recognized in Other Comprehensive Loss consist of:

           

Net actuarial (benefit) loss

      $ (64   $ 118      $ (12   $ 13   

Amortization of accumulated net actuarial (loss) benefit

        (42     (34     7        2   

Prior service (benefit) cost

        (17     5        1        (12

Amortization of prior service (cost) benefit

        (6     (8     9        2   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total, before tax effect

        (129     81        5        5   

Less: Amounts attributed to joint venture partners

        (5     7        —          —     
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net amount recognized, before tax effect

      $ (124   $ 74      $ 5      $ 5   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Pension Plan Benefit Obligations

 

     2015      2014  

The projected benefit obligation and accumulated benefit obligation for all defined benefit pension plans was as follows:

     

Projected benefit obligation

   $ 2,246       $ 2,507   

Accumulated benefit obligation

     2,049         2,267   

The aggregate projected benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets for pension plans with projected benefit obligations in excess of plan assets was as follows:

     

Projected benefit obligation

     2,175         2,434   

Fair value of plan assets

     1,789         1,983   

The aggregate accumulated benefit obligation and fair value of plan assets for pension plans with accumulated benefit obligations in excess of plan assets was as follows:

     

Accumulated benefit obligation

     1,467         1,602   

Fair value of plan assets

     1,252         1,357   

Components of Net Periodic Benefit Cost

 

     Pension benefits     Other postretirement benefits  
     2015     2014     2013         2015             2014             2013      

Service cost

   $ 51      $ 55      $ 72      $ —        $ 1      $ 1   

Interest cost

     89        114        111        4        5        4   

Expected return on plan assets

     (121     (134     (131     —          —          —     

Recognized net actuarial loss (benefit)

     42        34        61        (3     (2     (1

Amortization of prior service cost (benefit)

     6        8        9        (9     (2     —     

Settlements (1)

     14        24        —          —          —          —     

Curtailments (2)

     9        —          6        (4     —          —     

Special termination benefits (3)

     16        —          77        —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net periodic benefit cost (4)

   $ 106      $ 101      $ 205      $ (12   $ 2      $ 4   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

(1) In 2015 and 2014, settlements were due to workforce reductions (see Note D) and the payment of lump sum benefits.
(2) In 2015 and 2013, curtailments were due to elimination of benefits or workforce reductions (see Note D).
(3) In 2015 and 2013, special termination benefits were due to workforce reductions (see Note D).
(4) Amounts attributed to joint venture partners are not included.

 

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Amounts Expected to be Recognized in Net Periodic Benefit Cost

 

     Pension benefits      Other postretirement benefits  
     2016      2016  

Net actuarial loss recognition

   $ 37       $ —     

Prior service cost (benefit) recognition

     5         —     

Assumptions

Weighted average assumptions used to determine benefit obligations for Direct Plans were as follows:

 

December 31,

   2015     2014  

Discount rate

     4.03     4.09

Rate of compensation increase

     3.65        3.74   

The discount rates for the plans are primarily determined by using yield curve models developed with the assistance of an external actuary. The cash flows of the plans’ projected benefit obligations are discounted using a single equivalent rate derived from yields on high-quality corporate bonds, which represent a broad diversification of issuers in various sectors. The yield curve model parallels the plans’ projected cash flows, which have an average duration ranging from 11 to 15 years. The underlying cash flows of the bonds included in the models exceed the cash flows needed to satisfy plans’ obligations multiple times. If a deep market of high quality corporate bonds does not exist in a country, then the yield on government bonds plus a corporate bond yield spread is used.

The rate of compensation increase is based upon anticipated salary increases and estimated inflation. For 2016, the rate of compensation increase will be 3.65%.

Weighted average assumptions used to determine net periodic benefit cost for Direct Plans were as follows:

 

     2015     2014     2013  

Discount rate*

     4.09     5.14     4.63

Expected long-term rate of return on plan assets

     6.91     6.91     6.98

Rate of compensation increase

     3.74     3.79     3.81

 

* In all periods presented, the respective discount rates were used to determine net periodic benefit cost for most Direct Plans for the full annual period. However, the discount rates for a limited number of plans were updated during 2015, 2014, and 2013 to reflect the remeasurement of these plans due to settlements, and/or curtailments. The updated discount rates used were not significantly different from the discount rates presented.

The expected long-term rate of return on plan assets is generally applied to a four-year or five-year average value of plan assets for certain plans, or the fair value at the plan measurement date. The process used by management to develop this assumption is one that relies on forward-looking returns by asset class. Management incorporates expected future returns on current and planned asset allocations using information from various external investment managers and consultants, as well as management’s own judgment. For 2015, 2014, and 2013, management used 6.91%, 6.91% and 6.98%, respectively, as its expected long-term rate of return. For 2016, management anticipates that 6.92% will be the expected long-term rate of return.

Assumed health care cost trend rates for other postretirement benefit plans were as follows:

 

     2015     2014     2013  

Health care cost trend rate assumed for next year

     5.5     5.5     5.5

Rate to which the cost trend rate gradually declines

     4.5     4.5     4.5

Year that the rate reaches the rate at which it is assumed to remain

     2019        2018        2017   

 

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The assumed health care cost trend rate is used to measure the expected cost of gross eligible charges covered by Alcoa Corporation’s other postretirement benefit plans. For 2016, a 5.5% trend rate will be used, reflecting management’s best estimate of the change in future health care costs covered by the plans. The plans’ actual annual health care cost trend experience over the past three years has ranged from 4.0% to 9.6% Management does not believe this three-year range is indicative of expected increases for future health care costs over the long-term.

Assumed health care cost trend rates have an effect on the amounts reported for the health care plan. A one-percentage point change in these assumed rates would have the following effects:

 

     1%
increase
     1%
decrease
 

Effect on other postretirement benefit obligations

   $ 12       $ (10

Effect on total of service and interest cost components

     1         (1

Plan Assets

Alcoa Corporation’s pension plans’ investment policy and weighted average asset allocations at December 31, 2015 and 2014, by asset class, were as follows:

 

           Plan assets
at
December 31,
 

Asset class

   Policy range     2015     2014  

Equities

     20–50     39     42

Fixed income

     25–55     37     39

Other investments

     15–40     24     19
    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total

       100     100
    

 

 

   

 

 

 

The principal objectives underlying the investment of the pension plans’ assets are to ensure that Alcoa Corporation can properly fund benefit obligations as they become due under a broad range of potential economic and financial scenarios, maximize the long-term investment return with an acceptable level of risk based on such obligations, and broadly diversify investments across and within various asset classes to protect asset values against adverse movements.

Investment practices comply with the requirements of applicable laws and regulations in the respective jurisdictions. The use of derivative instruments is permitted where appropriate and necessary for achieving overall investment policy objectives. Currently, the use of derivative instruments is not significant when compared to the overall investment portfolio.

The following section describes the valuation methodologies used by the trustees to measure the fair value of pension plan assets, including an indication of the level in the fair value hierarchy in which each type of asset is generally classified (see Note X for the definition of fair value and a description of the fair value hierarchy).

Equities. These securities consist of: (i) direct investments in the stock of publicly traded U.S. and non-U.S. companies and are valued based on the closing price reported in an active market on which the individual securities are traded (generally classified in Level 1); (ii) the plans’ share of commingled funds that are invested in the stock of publicly traded companies and are valued at the net asset value of shares held at December 31 (included in Level 1 if quoted in an active market, otherwise these investments are included in Level 2); and (iii) direct investments in long/short equity hedge funds and private equity (limited partnerships and venture capital partnerships) and are valued by investment managers based on the most recent financial information available, which typically represents significant unobservable data (generally classified as Level 3).

 

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Fixed income. These securities consist of: (i) U.S. government debt and are generally valued using quoted prices (included in Level 1); (ii) publicly traded U.S. and non-U.S. fixed interest obligations (principally corporate bonds and debentures) and are valued through consultation and evaluation with brokers in the institutional market using quoted prices and other observable market data (included in Level 2); and (iii) cash and cash equivalents, which consist of government securities in commingled funds, and are generally valued using observable market data (included in Level 2).

Other investments. These investments include, among others: (i) exchange traded funds, such as gold, and real estate investment trusts and are valued based on the closing price reported in an active market on which the investments are traded (included in Level 1); (ii) the plans’ share of commingled funds that are invested in real estate investment trusts and are valued at the net asset value of shares held at December 31 (generally included in Level 3, however, if fair value is able to be determined through the use of quoted market prices of similar assets or other observable market data, then the investments are classified in Level 2); and (iii) direct investments of discretionary and systematic macro hedge funds and private real estate (includes limited partnerships) and are valued by investment managers based on the most recent financial information available, which typically represents significant unobservable data (generally classified as Level 3, however, if fair value is able to be determined through the use of quoted market prices of similar assets or other observable market data, then the investments are classified in Level 2).

The fair value methods described above may not be indicative of net realizable value or reflective of future fair values. Additionally, while Alcoa Corporation believes the valuation methods used by the plans’ trustees are appropriate and consistent with other market participants, the use of different methodologies or assumptions to determine the fair value of certain financial instruments could result in a different fair value measurement at the reporting date.

The following table presents the fair value of pension plan assets classified under the appropriate level of the fair value hierarchy:

 

December 31, 2015

   Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Equities:

           

Equity securities

   $ 160       $ 475       $ 5       $ 640   

Long/short equity hedge funds

     —           —           26         26   

Private equity

     —           —           64         64   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 160       $ 475       $ 95       $ 730   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Fixed income:

           

Intermediate and long duration government/credit

   $ 152       $ 383       $ —         $ 535   

Other

     —           163         —           163   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 152       $ 546       $ —         $ 698   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other investments:

           

Real estate

   $ 4       $ 16       $ 169       $ 189   

Discretionary and systematic macro hedge funds

     —           —           46         46   

Other

     4         —           224         228   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 8       $ 16       $ 439       $ 463   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 320       $ 1,037       $ 534       $ 1,891   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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December 31, 2014

   Level 1      Level 2      Level 3      Total  

Equities

           

Equity securities

   $ 230       $ 541       $ 5       $ 776   

Long/short equity hedge funds

     —           —           27         27   

Private equity

     —           —           73         73   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 230       $ 541       $ 105       $ 876   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Fixed income:

           

Intermediate and long duration government/credit

   $ 166       $ 445       $ —         $ 611   

Other

     —           200         —           200   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 166       $ 645       $ —         $ 811   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Other investments:

           

Real estate

   $ 4       $ 18       $ 157       $ 179   

Discretionary and systematic macro hedge funds

     —           —           39         39   

Other

     4         —           181         185   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 8       $ 18       $ 377       $ 403   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

   $ 404       $ 1,204       $ 482       $ 2,090   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Pension plan assets classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy represent investments in which the trustees have used significant unobservable inputs in the valuation model. The following table presents a reconciliation of activity for such investments:

 

     2015      2014  

Balance at beginning of year

   $ 482       $ 379   

Realized gains

     7         14   

Unrealized gains

     99         9   

Purchases

     75         143   

Sales

     (19      (39

Issuances

     —           —     

Settlements

     —           —     

Foreign currency translation impact

     (110      (24

Transfers in and/or out of Level 3*

     —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Balance at end of year

   $ 534       $ 482   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

* In 2015 and 2014, there were no transfers of financial instruments into or out of Level 3.

Funding and Cash Flows

It is Alcoa Corporation’s policy to fund amounts for Direct Plans sufficient to meet the minimum requirements set forth in applicable country benefits laws and tax laws. From time to time, Alcoa Corporation (through ParentCo) contributes additional amounts as deemed appropriate. In 2015 and 2014, cash contributions to Alcoa Corporation’s pension plans were $69 and $154. The minimum required contribution to pension plans in 2016 is estimated to be $51.

 

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Benefit payments expected to be paid to pension and other postretirement benefit plans’ participants are as follows:

 

Year ended December 31,

   Pension
benefits
     Other post-
retirement
benefits
 

2016

   $ 116       $ 5   

2017

     117         4   

2018

     122         4   

2019

     125         5   

2020

     131         5   

2021 through 2025

     712         24   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total

     1,323         47   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Defined Contribution Plans

Alcoa Corporation employees participate in ParentCo-sponsored savings and investment plans in several countries, including the United States and Australia. Alcoa Corporation’s expenses related to these plans were $59 in 2015, $68 in 2014, and $73 in 2013. In the United States, Alcoa Corporation’s employees may contribute a portion of their compensation to the plans, and ParentCo matches a portion of these contributions in equivalent form of the investments elected by the employee. Prior to January 1, 2014, ParentCo’s match was mostly in ParentCo stock.

X. Derivatives and Other Financial Instruments

Fair value . Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The fair value hierarchy distinguishes between (i) market participant assumptions developed based on market data obtained from independent sources (observable inputs) and (ii) an entity’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs). The fair value hierarchy consists of three broad levels, which gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:

 

    Level 1—Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities.

 

    Level 2—Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, including quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability; and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means.

 

    Level 3—Inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable.

Derivatives. Alcoa Corporation is exposed to certain risks relating to its ongoing business operations, including financial, market, political, and economic risks. The following discussion provides information regarding Alcoa Corporation’s exposure to the risks of changing commodity prices, and foreign currency exchange rates.

Alcoa Corporation’s commodity and derivative activities are subject to the management, direction, and control of ParentCo’s Strategic Risk Management Committee (SRMC), which is composed of the chief executive officer, the chief financial officer, and other officers and employees that the chief executive officer selects. The SRMC meets on a periodic basis to review derivative positions and strategy and reports to ParentCo’s Board of Directors on the scope of its activities.

 

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Alcoa Corporation has nine derivative instruments classified as Level 3 under the fair value hierarchy. These instruments are composed of seven embedded aluminum derivatives, an energy contract, and an embedded credit derivative, all of which relate to energy supply contracts associated with eight smelters and three refineries. Five of the embedded aluminum derivatives and the energy contract were designated as cash flow hedging instruments and two of the embedded aluminum derivatives and the embedded credit derivative were not designated as hedging instruments.

The following section describes the valuation methodologies used by Alcoa Corporation to measure its Level 3 derivative instruments at fair value. Derivative instruments classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy represent those in which management has used at least one significant unobservable input in the valuation model. Alcoa Corporation uses a discounted cash flow model to fair value all Level 3 derivative instruments. Where appropriate, the description below includes the key inputs to those models and any significant assumptions. These valuation models are reviewed and tested at least on an annual basis.

Inputs in the valuation models for Level 3 derivative instruments are composed of the following: (i) quoted market prices (e.g., aluminum prices on the 10-year London Metal Exchange (LME) forward curve and energy prices), (ii) significant other observable inputs (e.g., information concerning time premiums and volatilities for certain option type embedded derivatives and regional premiums for aluminum contracts), and (iii) unobservable inputs (e.g., aluminum and energy prices beyond those quoted in the market). For periods beyond the term of quoted market prices for aluminum, Alcoa Corporation estimates the price of aluminum by extrapolating the 10-year LME forward curve. Additionally, for periods beyond the term of quoted market prices for energy, management has developed a forward curve based on independent consultant market research. Where appropriate, valuations are adjusted for various factors such as liquidity, bid/offer spreads, and credit considerations. Such adjustments are generally based on available market evidence (Level 2). In the absence of such evidence, management’s best estimate is used (Level 3). If a significant input that is unobservable in one period becomes observable in a subsequent period, the related asset or liability would be transferred to the appropriate classification (Level 1 or 2) in the period of such change (there were no such transfers in the periods presented).

Alcoa Corporation has embedded derivatives in two power contracts that index the price of power to the LME price of aluminum. Additionally, in late 2014, Alcoa Corporation renewed three power contracts, each of which contain an embedded derivative that indexes the price of power to the LME price of aluminum plus the Midwest premium. The embedded derivatives in these five power contracts are primarily valued using observable market prices; however, due to the length of the contracts, the valuation models also require management to estimate the long-term price of aluminum based upon an extrapolation of the 10-year LME forward curve and/or 5-year Midwest premium curve. Significant increases or decreases in the actual LME price beyond 10 years and/or the Midwest premium beyond 5 years would result in a higher or lower fair value measurement. An increase in actual LME price and/or the Midwest premium over the inputs used in the valuation models will result in a higher cost of power and a corresponding decrease to the derivative asset or increase to the derivative liability. The embedded derivatives have been designated as cash flow hedges of forward sales of aluminum. Unrealized gains and losses were included in Other comprehensive loss on the accompanying Combined Balance Sheet while realized gains and losses were included in Sales on the accompanying Statement of Combined Operations.

Also, Alcoa Corporation has a power contract separate from above that contains an LME-linked embedded derivative. The embedded derivative is valued using the probability and interrelationship of future LME prices, Australian dollar to U.S. dollar exchange rates, and the U.S. consumer price index. Significant increases or decreases in the LME price would result in a higher or lower fair value measurement. An increase in actual LME price over the inputs used in the valuation model will result in a higher cost of power and a corresponding decrease to the derivative asset. This embedded derivative did not qualify for hedge accounting treatment. Unrealized gains and losses from the embedded derivative were included in Other expenses, net on the accompanying Statement of Combined Operations while realized gains and losses were included in Cost of goods

 

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sold on the accompanying Statement of Combined Operations as electricity purchases were made under the contract. At the time this derivative asset was recognized, an equivalent amount was recognized as a deferred credit in Other noncurrent liabilities and deferred credits on the accompanying Combined Balance Sheet (see Note L). This deferred credit is recognized in Other expenses, net on the accompanying Statement of Combined Operations as power is received over the life of the contract. Alcoa Corporation had a similar power contract and related embedded derivative associated with another smelter; however, the contract and related derivative instrument matured in July 2014.

Additionally, Alcoa Corporation has a natural gas supply contract, which has an LME-linked ceiling. This embedded derivative is valued using probabilities of future LME aluminum prices and the price of Brent crude oil (priced on Platts), including the interrelationships between the two commodities subject to the ceiling. Any change in the interrelationship would result in a higher or lower fair value measurement. An LME ceiling was embedded into the contract price to protect against an increase in the price of oil without a corresponding increase in the price of LME. An increase in oil prices with no similar increase in the LME price would limit the increase of the price paid for natural gas. This embedded derivative did not qualify for hedge accounting treatment. Unrealized gains and losses from the embedded derivative were included in Other expenses, net on the accompanying Statement of Combined Operations while realized gains and losses were included in Cost of goods sold on the accompanying Statement of Combined Operations as gas purchases were made under the contract.

Furthermore, Alcoa Corporation has an embedded derivative in a power contract that indexes the difference between the long-term debt ratings of Alcoa Corporation and the counterparty from any of the three major credit rating agencies. Management uses market prices, historical relationships, and forecast services to determine fair value. Significant increases or decreases in any of these inputs would result in a lower or higher fair value measurement. A wider credit spread between Alcoa Corporation and the counterparty would result in a higher cost of power and a corresponding increase in the derivative liability. This embedded derivative did not qualify for hedge accounting treatment. Unrealized gains and losses were included in Other expenses, net on the accompanying Statement of Combined Operations while realized gains and losses were included in Cost of goods sold on the accompanying Statement of Combined Operations as electricity purchases were made under the contract.

Finally, Alcoa Corporation has a derivative contract that will hedge the anticipated power requirements at one of its smelters once the existing power contract expires in September 2016. Beyond the term where market information is available, management has developed a forward curve, for valuation purposes, based on independent consultant market research. Significant increases or decreases in the power market may result in a higher or lower fair value measurement. Lower prices in the power market would cause a decrease in the derivative asset. The derivative contract has been designated as a cash flow hedge of future purchases of electricity. Unrealized gains and losses on this contract were recorded in Other comprehensive loss on the accompanying Combined Balance Sheet. Once the designated hedge period begins in September 2016, realized gains and losses will be recorded in Cost of goods sold as electricity purchases are made under the power contract. Alcoa Corporation had a similar contract related to another smelter once the prior existing contract expired in 2014, but elected to terminate the new contract in early 2013. This election was available to Alcoa Corporation under the terms of the contract and was made due to a projection that suggested the contract would be uneconomical. Prior to termination, the new contract was accounted for in the same manner.

 

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The fair values of Level 3 derivative instruments recorded as assets and liabilities in the accompanying Combined Balance Sheet is as follows:

 

     Fair value at
December 31, 2015
    

Unobservable
input

  

Range

($ in full amounts)

Assets:

        

 

Embedded aluminum derivatives

  

 

 

 

 

 

$1,060

 

 

  

  

 

 

Price of aluminum beyond forward curve

  

 

 

Aluminum: $2,060 per metric ton in 2026 to $2,337 per metric ton in 2029 (two contracts) and $2,534 per metric ton in 2036 (one contract)

 

Midwest premium: $0.0940 per pound in 2021 to $0.0940 per pound in 2029 (two contracts) and 2036 (one contract)

 

Embedded aluminum derivative

  

 

 

 

 

 

69

 

 

  

  

 

 

Interrelationship of future aluminum prices, foreign currency exchange rates, and the U.S. consumer price index (CPI)

  

 

 

Aluminum: $1,525 per metric ton in 2016

 

Foreign currency: A$1 = $0.73 in 2016

 

CPI: 1982 base year of 100 and 233 in January 2016 to 236 in September 2016

 

Embedded aluminum derivative

  

 

 

 

 

 

6

 

 

  

  

 

 

Interrelationship of LME price to overall energy price

  

 

 

Aluminum: $1,512 per metric ton in 2016 to $1,686 per metric ton in 2019

 

Embedded aluminum derivative

  

 

 

 

 

 

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Interrelationship of future aluminum and oil prices

  

 

 

Aluminum: $1,525 per metric ton in 2016 to $1,652 per metric ton in 2018

 

Oil: $38 per barrel in 2016 to $53 per barrel in 2018

Liabilities:

        

 

Embedded aluminum derivative

  

 

 

 

 

 

169

 

 

  

  

 

 

Price of aluminum beyond forward curve

  

 

 

Aluminum: $2,060 per metric ton in 2026 to $2,128 per metric ton in 2027

 

Embedded credit
derivative

  

 

 

 

 

 

35

 

 

  

  

 

 

Credit spread between Alcoa Corporation and counterparty

  

 

 

3.41% to 4.29%
(3.85% median)

 

Energy contract

  

 

 

 

2

 

  

  

 

Price of electricity beyond forward curve

  

 

Electricity: $45 per megawatt hour in 2019 to $121 per megawatt hour in 2036

 

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* The fair value of embedded aluminum derivatives reflected as assets and liabilities in this table are both lower by $2 compared to the respective amounts reflected in the Level 3 tables presented below. This is due to the fact that Alcoa Corporation has one derivative that is in a liability position for the current portion but is in an asset position for the noncurrent portion, and is reflected as such on the accompanying Combined Balance Sheet. However, this derivative is reflected as a net liability in the above table for purposes of presenting the assumptions utilized to measure the fair value of the derivative instruments in their entirety.

The fair values of Level 3 derivative instruments recorded as assets and liabilities in the accompanying Combined Balance Sheet were as follows:

 

Asset Derivatives

  December 31,
2015
    December 31,
2014
 

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:

   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets:

   

Embedded aluminum derivatives

  $ 72      $ 24   

Other noncurrent assets:

   

Embedded aluminum derivative

    994        73   

Energy contract

    2        2   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments

  $ 1,068      $ 99   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets:

   

Embedded aluminum derivatives

  $ 69      $ 98   

Other noncurrent assets:

   

Embedded aluminum derivatives

    —          71   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

  $ 69      $ 169   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Asset Derivatives

  $ 1,137      $ 268   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liability Derivatives

   

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:

   

Other current liabilities:

   

Embedded aluminum derivative

  $ 9      $ 24   

Energy contract

    4        —     

Other noncurrent liabilities and deferred credits:

   

Embedded aluminum derivatives

    160        352   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments

  $ 173      $ 376   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

   

Other current liabilities:

   

Embedded credit derivative

  $ 6      $ 2   

Other noncurrent liabilities and deferred credits:

   

Embedded credit derivative

    29        16   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

  $ 35      $ 18   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Liability Derivatives

  $ 208      $ 394   
 

 

 

   

 

 

 

The following table shows the net fair values of the Level 3 derivative instruments at December 31, 2015 and the effect on these amounts of a hypothetical change (increase or decrease of 10%) in the market prices or rates that existed as of December 31, 2015:

 

     Fair value
asset/(liability)
     Index change
of + / - 10%
 

Embedded aluminum derivatives

   $ 966       $ 340   

Embedded credit derivative

     (35      4   

Energy contract

     (2      136   

 

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The following tables present a reconciliation of activity for Level 3 derivative contracts:

 

     Assets     Liabilities  

2015

   Embedded
aluminum
derivatives
    Energy
contract
    Embedded
aluminum
derivatives
    Embedded
credit
derivative
    Energy
contract
 

Opening balance—January 1, 2015

   $ 266      $ 2      $ 376      $ 18      $ —     

Total gains or losses (realized and unrealized) included in:

          

Sales

     5        —          (16     —          —     

Cost of goods sold

     (99     —          —          —          —     

Other expenses, net

     (8     (2     —          17        1   

Other comprehensive loss

     964        1        (191     —          3   

Purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements*

     —          —          —          —          —     

Transfers into and/or out of Level 3*

     —          —          —          —          —     

Foreign currency translation

     7        1        —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Closing balance—December 31, 2015

   $ 1,135      $ 2      $ 169      $ 35      $ 4   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in unrealized gains or losses included in earnings for derivative contracts held at December 31, 2015:

          

Sales

   $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     

Cost of goods sold

     —          —          —          —          —     

Other expenses, net

     (8     (2     —          (17     1   

 

* In 2015, there were no purchases, sales, issuances or settlements of Level 3 derivative instruments. Additionally, there were no transfers of derivative instruments into or out of Level 3.

 

     Assets     Liabilities  

2014

   Embedded
aluminum
derivatives
    Energy
contract
    Embedded
aluminum
derivatives
    Embedded
credit
derivative
 

Opening balance—January 1, 2014

   $ 349      $ 6      $ 410      $ 21   

Total gains or losses (realized and unrealized) included in:

        

Sales

     (1     —          (27     —     

Cost of goods sold

     (163     —          —          (1

Other expenses, net

     (15     —          —          (2

Other comprehensive loss

     71        (4     (7     —     

Purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements*

     —          —          —          —     

Transfers into and/or out of Level 3*

     —          —          —          —     

Foreign currency translation

     25        —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Closing balance—December 31, 2014

   $ 266      $ 2      $ 376      $ 18   
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in unrealized gains or losses included in earnings for derivative contracts held at December 31, 2014:

        

Sales

   $ —        $ —        $ —        $ —     

Cost of goods sold

     —          —          —          —     

Other expenses, net

     (15     —          —          (2

 

* In November 2014, three new embedded derivatives were contained within renewed power contracts; however, there was no amount included for issuances as the fair value on the date of issuance was zero. There were no purchases, sales or settlements of Level 3 derivative instruments. Additionally, there were no transfers of derivative instruments into or out of Level 3.

 

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Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments – Cash Flow Hedges

For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of unrealized gains or losses on the derivative is reported as a component of other comprehensive income (OCI). Realized gains or losses on the derivative are reclassified from OCI into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedge transaction impacts earnings. Gains and losses on the derivative representing either hedge ineffectiveness or hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness are recognized directly in earnings immediately. Alcoa Corporation has five embedded aluminum derivatives and one energy contract (a second one was terminated in early 2013) that have been designated as cash flow hedges, all of which are classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy.

Embedded aluminum derivatives.

Alcoa Corporation has entered into energy supply contracts that contain pricing provisions related to the LME aluminum price. The LME-linked pricing features are considered embedded derivatives. Five of these embedded derivatives have been designated as cash flow hedges of forward sales of aluminum, three of which were new derivatives contained in three power contracts that were renewed in late 2014. At December 31, 2015 and 2014, these embedded aluminum derivatives hedge forecasted aluminum sales of 3,307 kmt and 3,610 kmt, respectively.

In 2015, 2014, and 2013, Alcoa Corporation recognized an unrealized gain of $1,155, $78, and $190, respectively, in Other comprehensive loss related to these five derivative instruments. Additionally, Alcoa Corporation reclassified a realized loss of $21, $28, and $29 from Accumulated other comprehensive loss to Sales in 2015, 2014, and 2013, respectively. There was no ineffectiveness related to these five derivative instruments in 2015, 2014, and 2013. Assuming market rates remain constant with the rates at December 31, 2015, a realized gain of $45 is expected to be recognized in Sales over the next 12 months.

Energy contract.

Alcoa Corporation has a derivative contract that will hedge the anticipated power requirements at one of its smelters once the existing power contract expires in 2016. Alcoa Corporation had a similar contract related to another smelter once the prior existing contract expired in 2014, but elected to terminate the new contract in early 2013 (see additional information in description of Level 3 derivative contracts above). At December 31, 2015 and 2014, this energy contract hedges forecasted electricity purchases of 59,409,328 megawatt hours. In 2015, 2014, and 2013, Alcoa Corporation recognized an unrealized loss of $2, an unrealized loss of $4, and an unrealized gain of $3, respectively, in Other comprehensive loss. Additionally, Alcoa Corporation recognized a loss of $3 in Other expenses, net related to hedge ineffectiveness in 2015. There was no ineffectiveness related to the respective energy contracts outstanding in 2014 and 2013.

Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments

Alcoa Corporation has two Level 3 embedded aluminum derivatives and one Level 3 embedded credit derivative that do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment. As such, gains and losses related to the changes in fair value of these instruments are recorded directly in earnings. In 2015, 2014, and 2013, Alcoa Corporation recognized a loss of $25, a loss of $13, and a gain of $36, respectively, in Other expenses, net, of which a loss of $8, a loss of $15, and a gain of $28, respectively, related to the two embedded aluminum derivatives and a loss of $17, a gain of $2, and a gain of $8, respectively, related to the embedded credit derivative.

Material Limitations

The disclosures with respect to commodity prices and foreign currency 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 Corporation’s control and could vary significantly from those factors disclosed.

 

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Other Financial Instruments. The carrying values and fair values of Alcoa Corporation’s other financial instruments were as follows:

 

December 31,

   2015      2014  
   Carrying
value
     Fair
value
     Carrying
value
     Fair
value
 

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 557       $ 557       $ 266       $ 266   

Long-term debt due within one year

     18         18         29         29   

Long-term debt, less amount due within one year

     207         207         313         313   

The following methods were used to estimate the fair values of other financial instruments:

Cash and cash equivalents . The fair value approximates carrying value because of the short maturity of the instruments and was classified in Level 1 of the fair value hierarchy.

Long-term debt due within one year and Long-term debt, less amount due within one year. The fair value was based on interest rates that are currently available to Alcoa Corporation for issuance of debt with similar terms and maturities. The fair value amounts for all Long-term debt were classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

Y. Separation Costs

ParentCo is incurring costs to evaluate, plan, and execute the separation, and Alcoa Corporation is allocated a pro rata portion of those costs based on segment revenue. In 2015, ParentCo recognized $24 for costs related to the proposed separation transaction, of which $12 was allocated to Alcoa Corporation and was included in Selling, general administrative, and other expenses on the accompanying Statement of Combined Operations.

Z. Subsequent Events

Management evaluated all activity of Alcoa Corporation through June 29, 2016 (the date on which the Combined Financial Statements were issued), and concluded that no subsequent events have occurred that would require recognition in the Combined Financial Statements or disclosure in the Notes to the Combined Financial Statements, except as described below.

On January 26, 2016, the European Court of Justice issued a decision in connection with legal proceedings related to whether the extension of energy tariffs by Italy to Alcoa Corporation constituted unlawful state aid (see European Commission Matters in Note N). In addition, a separate but related matter was also updated as a result of the aforementioned decision (see Other Matters in the Litigation section of Note N).

 

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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 combined balance sheet of Alcoa Upstream Corporation as of March 31, 2016, and the related statements of combined operations, combined comprehensive (loss) income, changes in combined equity, and combined cash flows for the three-month periods ended March 31, 2016 and 2015. These combined interim financial statements are the responsibility of the Company’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 (United States), 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 combined 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 combined balance sheet as of December 31, 2015, and the related statements of combined operations, combined comprehensive loss, changes in combined equity, and combined cash flows for the year then ended (not presented herein), and in our report dated June 29, 2016, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those combined financial statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the accompanying combined balance sheet information as of December 31, 2015, is fairly stated in all material respects in relation to the combined balance sheet from which it has been derived.

/s/ PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP

Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania

June 29, 2016

 

* This report should not be considered a “report” within the meanings of Sections 7 and 11 of the Securities Act of 1933, and the independent registered public accounting firm’s liability under Section 11 does not extend to it.

 

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Alcoa Upstream Corporation

Statement of Combined Operations

(in millions—unaudited)

 

For the first quarter ended March 31,

   Note    2016     2015  

Sales to unrelated parties

      $ 1,892      $ 2,728   

Sales to related parties

        237        377   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total sales

   I      2,129        3,105   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cost of goods sold (exclusive of expenses below)

        1,859        2,291   

Selling, general administrative, and other expenses

        85        84   

Research and development expenses

        11        21   

Provision for depreciation, depletion, and amortization

        177        204   

Restructuring and other charges

   D      84        34   

Interest expense

        64        70   

Other expenses (income), net

   H      39        (11
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total costs and expenses

        2,319        2,693   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

(Loss) income before income taxes

        (190     412   

Provision for income taxes

        18        186   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net (loss) income

        (208     226   

Less: Net (loss) income attributable to noncontrolling interest

        (5     60   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net (loss) income attributable to Alcoa Upstream Corporation

   I    $ (203   $ 166   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the combined financial statements of Alcoa Upstream Corporation.

 

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Alcoa Upstream Corporation

Statement of Combined Comprehensive (Loss) Income

(in millions—unaudited)

 

            Alcoa Upstream
Corporation
    Noncontrolling
interest
    Total  

For the first quarter ended March 31,

   Note      2016     2015     2016     2015     2016     2015  

Net (loss) income

      $ (203   $ 166      $ (5   $ 60      $ (208   $ 226   

Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax:

     C                

Change in unrecognized net actuarial loss and prior service cost/benefit related to pension and other postretirement benefits

        (10     36        1        2        (9     38   

Foreign currency translation adjustments

        248        (728     107        (249     355        (977

Net change in unrecognized gains/losses on cash flow hedges

        (95     (57     (2     —          (97     (57
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Other comprehensive income (loss), net of tax

        143        (749     106        (247     249        (996
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Comprehensive income (loss)

      $ (60   $ (583   $ 101      $ (187   $ 41      $ (770
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the combined financial statements of Alcoa Upstream Corporation.

 

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Alcoa Upstream Corporation

Combined Balance Sheet

(in millions—unaudited)

 

     Note    March 31,
2016
    December 31,
2015
 

Assets

       

Current assets:

       

Cash and cash equivalents

        359        557   

Receivables from customers

        434        380   

Other receivables

        157        124   

Inventories

   F      1,203        1,172   

Prepaid expenses and other current assets

        328        333   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current assets

        2,481        2,566   

Properties, plants, and equipment, net

        9,519        9,390   

Goodwill

        153        152   

Investments

        1,484        1,472   

Deferred income taxes

        628        589   

Fair value of derivative contracts

        874        997   

Other noncurrent assets

   E & G      1,264        1,247   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total assets

        16,403        16,413   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Liabilities

       

Current liabilities:

       

Accounts payable, trade

        1,261        1,379   

Accrued compensation and retirement costs

        287        313   

Taxes, including income taxes

        148        136   

Other current liabilities

        478        558   

Long-term debt due within one year

   L      20        18   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total current liabilities

        2,194        2,404   

Long-term debt, less amount due within one year

   L      216        207   

Noncurrent income taxes

        437        508   

Accrued pension benefits

        364        359   

Accrued other postretirement benefits

        78        78   

Environmental remediation

        208        207   

Asset retirement obligation

        564        539   

Other noncurrent liabilities and deferred credits

        522        598   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities

        4,583        4,900   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Contingencies and commitments

   G     

Equity

       

Net parent investment

        11,155        11,042   

Accumulated other comprehensive loss

   C      (1,457     (1,600
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total net parent investment and other comprehensive loss

        9,698        9,442   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Noncontrolling interest

        2,122        2,071   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total equity

        11,820        11,513   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total liabilities and equity

      $ 16,403      $ 16,413   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the combined financial statements of Alcoa Upstream Corporation.

 

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Alcoa Upstream Corporation

Statement of Combined Cash Flows

(in millions—unaudited)

 

For the three months ended March 31,

   Note      2016     2015  

Cash From Operations

       

Net (loss) income

      $ (208   $ 226   

Adjustments to reconcile net (loss) income to cash from operations:

       

Depreciation, depletion, and amortization

        177        204   

Deferred income taxes

        —          65   

Equity income, net of dividends

        4        24   

Restructuring and other charges

     D         84        34   

Net loss (gain) from investing activities—asset sales

     H         2        (1

Net periodic pension benefit cost

     K         11        18   

Stock-based compensation

        8        11   

Other

        6        1   

Changes in assets and liabilities, excluding effects of acquisitions, divestitures, and foreign currency translation adjustments:

       

(Increase) decrease in receivables

        (23     9   

Decrease (increase) in inventories

        1        (78

Decrease (increase) in prepaid expenses and other current assets

        —          (34

(Decrease) in accounts payable, trade

        (152     (132

(Decrease) in accrued expenses

        (205     (181

(Decrease) increase in taxes, including income taxes

        (60     109   

Pension contributions

        (14     (13

(Increase) decrease in noncurrent assets

        14        (15

(Decrease) in noncurrent liabilities

        (4     15   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash (used for) provided from operations

        (359     262   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Financing Activities

       

Net parent investment

        302        56   

Net change in short-term borrowings (original maturities of three months or less)

        (1     1   

Payments on debt (original maturities greater than three months)

        (4     (9

Distributions to noncontrolling interest

        (50     (29
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash provided from financing activities

        247        19   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Investing Activities

       

Capital expenditures

        (86     (69

Proceeds from the sale of assets and businesses

     E         (13     3   

Additions to investments

        (3     (11

Other

        (1     —     
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash used for investing activities

        (103     (77
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Effect of exchange rate changes on cash and cash equivalents

        17        (24
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net change in cash and cash equivalents

        (198     180   

Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year

        557        266   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash and cash equivalents at end of period

      $ 359      $ 446   
     

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the combined financial statements of Alcoa Upstream Corporation.

 

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Alcoa Upstream Corporation

Statement of Changes in Combined Equity

(in millions—unaudited)

 

     Note      Net parent
investment
    Accumulated
other
comprehensive
loss
    Noncontrolling
interest
    Total
equity
 

Balance at December 31, 2014

      $ 11,915      $ (1,316   $ 2,474      $ 13,073   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net income

        166        —          60        226   

Other comprehensive loss

     C         —          (749     (247     (996

Change in Net parent investment

        55        —          —          55   

Distributions

        —          —          (29     (29

Other

        —          —          (3     (3
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at March 31, 2015

      $ 12,136      $ (2,065   $ 2,255      $ 12,326   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at December 31, 2015

      $ 11,042      $ (1,600   $ 2,071      $ 11,513   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net loss

        (203     —          (5     (208

Other comprehensive income

     C         —          143        106        249   

Change in Net parent investment

        316        —          —          316   

Distributions

        —          —          (50     (50
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at March 31, 2016

      $ 11,155      $ (1,457   $ 2,122      $ 11,820   
     

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

The accompanying notes are an integral part of the combined financial statements of Alcoa Upstream Corporation.

 

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ALCOA UPSTREAM CORPORATION

NOTES TO COMBINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

(Dollars in millions—unaudited)

A. Basis of Presentation

The interim Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Upstream Corporation (“Alcoa Corporation” or the “Company”) are unaudited. These Combined Financial Statements include all adjustments, consisting of only normal recurring adjustments, considered necessary by management to fairly state the Company’s results of operations, financial position, and cash flows. The results reported in these Combined Financial Statements are not necessarily indicative of the results that may be expected for the entire year. The 2015 year-end balance sheet data was derived from audited financial statements but does not include all disclosures required by accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP). These interim Combined Financial Statements should be read in conjunction with the Combined Financial Statements for the three years ended December 31, 2015, included elsewhere in this Form 10.

References in these Notes to “ParentCo” refer to Alcoa Inc., a Pennsylvania corporation and its consolidated subsidiaries.

The Proposed Separation. On September 28, 2015, ParentCo announced that its Board of Directors approved a plan (the “separation”) to separate into two independent, publicly-traded companies: Alcoa Upstream Corporation (“Alcoa Corporation” or the “Company”), which will primarily comprise the historical bauxite mining, alumina refining, aluminum production and energy operations of ParentCo, as well as the rolling mill at the Warrick, IN, operations and ParentCo’s 25.1% stake in the Ma’aden Rolling Company in Saudi Arabia; and a value-add company, that will principally include the Global Rolled Products, Engineered Products and Solutions, and Transportation and Construction Solutions segments (collectively, the “Value-Add Businesses”) of ParentCo.

The separation will occur by means of a pro rata distribution by ParentCo of at least 80.1% of the outstanding shares of Alcoa Corporation. ParentCo, the existing publicly traded company, will continue to own the Value-Add Businesses, and will become the value-add company. In conjunction with the separation, ParentCo will change its name to Arconic Inc. (“Arconic”).

The separation transaction, which is expected to be completed in the second half of 2016, is subject to a number of conditions, including, but not limited to: final approval by ParentCo’s Board of Directors; receipt of a private letter ruling from the Internal Revenue Service regarding certain U.S. federal income tax matters relating to the transaction; receipt of an opinion of legal counsel regarding the qualification of the distribution, together with certain related transactions, as a transaction that is generally tax-free for U.S. federal income tax purposes; and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) declaring effective the registration statement of which this information statement forms a part. Upon completion of the separation, ParentCo shareholders will own at least 80.1% of the outstanding shares of Alcoa Corporation, and Alcoa Corporation will be a separate company from Arconic. Arconic will retain no more than 19.9% of the outstanding shares of common stock of Alcoa Corporation following the distribution.

Alcoa Corporation and Arconic will enter into an agreement (the “Separation Agreement”) that will identify the assets to be transferred, the liabilities to be assumed and the contracts to be transferred to each of Alcoa Corporation and Arconic as part of the separation of ParentCo into two companies, and will provide for when and how these transfers and assumptions will occur.

ParentCo may, at any time and for any reason until the proposed transaction is complete, abandon the separation plan or modify its terms.

Basis of Presentation . The Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation are prepared in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (GAAP) and require management to make certain judgments, estimates, and assumptions. These may affect the reported amounts of

 

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assets and liabilities and the disclosure of contingent assets and liabilities at the date of the financial statements. They also may affect the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reporting periods. Actual results could differ from those estimates upon subsequent resolution of identified matters. The Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation include the accounts of Alcoa Corporation and companies in which Alcoa Corporation has a controlling interest. Intercompany transactions have been eliminated. The equity method of accounting is used for investments in affiliates and other joint ventures over which Alcoa Corporation has significant influence but does not have effective control. Investments in affiliates in which Alcoa Corporation cannot exercise significant influence are accounted for on the cost method.

Principles of Combination. The Combined Financial Statements include certain assets and liabilities that have historically been held at ParentCo’s corporate level but are specifically identifiable or otherwise attributable to Alcoa Corporation. All significant transactions and accounts within Alcoa Corporation have been eliminated. All significant intercompany transactions between ParentCo and Alcoa Corporation have been included within Net parent investment in these Combined Financial Statements.

Cost Allocations. The Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation include general corporate expenses of ParentCo that were not historically charged to Alcoa Corporation for certain support functions that are provided on a centralized basis, such as expenses related to finance, audit, legal, information technology, human resources, communications, compliance, facilities, employee benefits and compensation, and research and development (“R&D”) activities. These general corporate expenses are included in the combined statement of operations within Cost of goods sold, Research and development expenses, and Selling, general administrative and other expenses. These expenses have been allocated to Alcoa Corporation on the basis of direct usage when identifiable, with the remainder allocated based on Alcoa Corporation’s segment revenue as a percentage of ParentCo’s total segment revenue for both Alcoa Corporation and Arconic.

All external debt not directly attributable to Alcoa Corporation has been excluded from the combined balance sheet of Alcoa Corporation. Financing costs related to these debt obligations have been allocated to Alcoa Corporation based on the ratio of capital invested in Alcoa Corporation to the total capital invested by ParentCo in both Alcoa Corporation and Arconic, and are included in the Statement of Combined Operations within Interest expense.

The following table reflects the allocations of those detailed above:

 

    Amount allocated to Alcoa
Corporation
 

For the first quarter ended March 31,

        2016           2015  

Cost of goods sold (1)

  $ 13      $ 24   

Selling, general administrative, and other expenses

    31        35   

Research and development expenses

    2        6   

Provision for depreciation, depletion, and amortization

    5        6   

Restructuring and other charges (2)

    1        2   

Interest expense

    59        64   

Other expenses (income), net

    (7     (4

 

(1) Allocation relates to ParentCo’s retained pension and Other postemployment benefits expenses for closed and sold operations.
(2) Allocation primarily relates to layoff programs for ParentCo employees.

Management believes the assumptions regarding the allocation of ParentCo’s general corporate expenses and financing costs are reasonable.

Nevertheless, the Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation may not include all of the actual expenses that would have been incurred and may not reflect Alcoa Corporation’s combined results of operations, financial position and cash flows had it been a standalone company during the periods presented. Actual costs

 

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that would have been incurred if Alcoa Corporation had been a standalone company would depend on multiple factors, including organizational structure, capital structure, and strategic decisions made in various areas, including information technology and infrastructure. Transactions between Alcoa Corporation and ParentCo, including sales to Arconic, have been included as related party transactions in these Combined Financial Statements and are considered to be effectively settled for cash at the time the transaction is recorded. The total net effect of the settlement of these transactions is reflected in the Statements of Combined Cash Flows as a financing activity and in the Combined Balance Sheet as Net parent investment.

Cash is managed centrally with certain net earnings reinvested locally and working capital requirements met from existing liquid funds. Accordingly, the cash and cash equivalents held by ParentCo at the corporate level were not attributed to Alcoa Corporation for any of the periods presented. Only cash amounts specifically attributable to Alcoa Corporation are reflected in the Combined Balance Sheet. Transfers of cash, both to and from ParentCo’s centralized cash management system, are reflected as a component of Net parent investment in Alcoa Corporation’s Combined Balance Sheet and as a financing activity on the accompanying Combined Statement of Cash Flows.

The income tax provision in the Combined Statement of Operations has been calculated as if Alcoa Corporation was operating on a standalone basis and filed separate tax returns in the jurisdictions in which it operates. Therefore cash tax payments and items of current and deferred taxes may not be reflective of Alcoa Corporation’s actual tax balances prior to or subsequent to the planned separation.

B. Recently Adopted and Recently Issued Accounting Guidance

Adopted

On January 1, 2016, Alcoa Corporation adopted changes issued by the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) to the presentation of extraordinary items. Such items are defined as transactions or events that are both unusual in nature and infrequent in occurrence, and, previously, were required to be presented separately in an entity’s income statement, net of income tax, after income from continuing operations. The changes eliminate the concept of an extraordinary item and, therefore, the presentation of such items is no longer required. Notwithstanding this change, an entity is still required to present and disclose a transaction or event that is both unusual in nature and infrequent in occurrence in the notes to the financial statements. The adoption of these changes had no impact on the Combined Financial Statements.

On January 1, 2016, Alcoa Corporation adopted changes issued by the FASB to the analysis an entity must perform to determine whether it should consolidate certain types of legal entities. These changes (i) modify the evaluation of whether limited partnerships and similar legal entities are variable interest entities or voting interest entities, (ii) eliminate the presumption that a general partner should consolidate a limited partnership, (iii) affect the consolidation analysis of reporting entities that are involved with variable interest entities, particularly those that have fee arrangements and related party relationships, and (iv) provide a scope exception from consolidation guidance for reporting entities with interests in legal entities that are required to comply with or operate in accordance with requirements that are similar to those in Rule 2a-7 of the Investment Company Act of 1940 for registered money market funds. The adoption of these changes had no impact on the Combined Financial Statements.

On January 1, 2016, Alcoa Corporation adopted changes issued by the FASB to the presentation of debt issuance costs. Previously, such costs were required to be presented as a noncurrent asset in an entity’s balance sheet and amortized into interest expense over the term of the related debt instrument. The changes require that debt issuance costs be presented in an entity’s balance sheet as a direct deduction from the carrying value of the related debt liability. The amortization of debt issuance costs remains unchanged. The FASB issued an update to these changes based on an announcement of the staff of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. This update provides an exception to the FASB changes allowing debt issuance costs related to line-of-credit arrangements to continue to be presented as an asset regardless of whether there are any outstanding borrowings under such arrangement. The adoption of these changes had no impact on the Combined Financial Statements.

 

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Issued

In March 2016, the FASB issued changes to employee share-based payment accounting. Currently, an entity must determine for each share-based payment award whether the difference between the deduction for tax purposes and the compensation cost recognized for financial reporting purposes results in either an excess tax benefit or a tax deficiency. Excess tax benefits are recognized in additional paid-in capital; tax deficiencies are recognized either as an offset to accumulated excess tax benefits, if any, or in the income statement. Excess tax benefits are not recognized until the deduction reduces taxes payable. The changes require all excess tax benefits and tax deficiencies related to share-based payment awards to be recognized as income tax expense or benefit in the income statement. The tax effects of exercised or vested awards should be treated as discrete items in the reporting period in which they occur. An entity also should recognize excess tax benefits regardless of whether the benefit reduces taxes payable in the current period. Additionally, the presentation of excess tax benefits related to share-based payment awards in the statement of cash flows is changed. Currently, excess tax benefits must be separated from other income tax cash flows and classified as a financing activity. The changes require excess tax benefits to be classified along with other income tax cash flows as an operating activity. Also, the changes require cash paid by an employer when directly withholding shares for tax-withholding purposes to be classified as a financing activity. Currently, there is no specific guidance on the classification in the statement of cash flows of cash paid by an employer to the tax authorities when directly withholding shares for tax-withholding purposes. Additionally, for a share-based award to qualify for equity classification it cannot partially settle in cash in excess of the employer’s minimum statutory withholding requirements. The changes permit equity classification of share-based awards for withholdings up to the maximum statutory tax rates in applicable jurisdictions. These changes become effective for Alcoa Corporation on January 1, 2017. Management is currently evaluating the potential impact of these changes on the Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation.

In March 2016, the FASB issued changes eliminating the requirement for an investor to adjust an equity method investment, results of operations, and retained earnings retroactively on a step-by-step basis as if the equity method had been in effect during all previous periods that the investment had been held as a result of an increase in the level of ownership interest or degree of influence. Additionally, an entity that has an available-for-sale equity security that becomes qualified for the equity method of accounting must recognize through earnings the unrealized holding gain or loss in accumulated other comprehensive income at the date the investment becomes qualified for use of the equity method. These changes become effective for Alcoa Corporation on January 1, 2017. Management is currently evaluating the potential impact of these changes on the Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation.

In March 2016, the FASB issued changes to derivative instruments designated as hedging instruments. These changes clarify that a change in the counterparty to a derivative instrument that has been designated as a hedging instrument does not, in and of itself, require designation of that hedging relationship provided that all other hedge accounting criteria continue to be met. These changes become effective for Alcoa Corporation on January 1, 2017. Management does not expect these changes to have a material impact on the Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation.

In February 2016, the FASB issued changes to the accounting and presentation of leases. These changes require lessees to recognize a right of use asset and lease liability on the balance sheet for all leases with terms longer than 12 months. For leases with a term of 12 months or less, a lessee is permitted to make an accounting policy election by class of underlying asset not to recognize a right of use asset and lease liability. Additionally, when measuring assets and liabilities arising from a lease, optional payments should be included only if the lessee is reasonably certain to exercise an option to extend the lease, exercise a purchase option, or not exercise an option to terminate the lease. These changes become effective for Alcoa Corporation on January 1, 2019. Management is currently evaluating the potential impact of these changes on the Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation.

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investee) to be measured at fair value with changes in fair value recognized in net income. However, an entity may choose to measure equity investments that do not have readily determinable fair values at cost minus impairment, if any, plus or minus changes resulting from observable price changes in orderly transactions for the identical or similar investment of the same issuer. Additionally, the impairment assessment of equity investments without readily determinable fair values has been simplified by requiring a qualitative assessment to identify impairment. These changes become effective for Alcoa Corporation on January 1, 2018. Management is currently evaluating the potential impact of these changes on the Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation.

In July 2015, the FASB issued changes to the subsequent measurement of inventory. Currently, an entity is required to measure its inventory at the lower of cost or market, whereby market can be replacement cost, net realizable value, or net realizable value less an approximately normal profit margin. The changes require that inventory be measured at the lower of cost and net realizable value, thereby eliminating the use of the other two market methodologies. Net realizable value is defined as the estimated selling prices in the ordinary course of business less reasonably predictable costs of completion, disposal, and transportation. These changes do not apply to inventories measured using LIFO (last-in, first-out) or the retail inventory method. Currently, Alcoa applies the net realizable value market option to measure non-LIFO inventories at the lower of cost or market. These changes become effective for Alcoa Corporation on January 1, 2017. Management has determined that the adoption of these changes will not have an impact on the Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation.

In May 2014, the FASB issued changes to the recognition of revenue from contracts with customers. These changes created a comprehensive framework for all entities in all industries to apply in the determination of when to recognize revenue, and, therefore, supersede virtually all existing revenue recognition requirements and guidance. This framework is expected to result in less complex guidance in application while providing a consistent and comparable methodology for revenue recognition. The core principle of the guidance is that an entity should recognize revenue to depict the transfer of promised goods or services. To achieve this principle, an entity should apply the following steps: (i) identify the contract(s) with a customer, (ii) identify the performance obligations in the contract(s), (iii) determine the transaction price, (iv) allocate the transaction price to the performance obligations in the contract(s), and (v) recognize revenue when, or as, the entity satisfies a performance obligation. In August 2015, the FASB deferred the effective date by one year, making these changes effective for Alcoa Corporation on January 1, 2018. In March 2016, the FASB issued amendments to clarify the implementation guidance on principal versus agent considerations. Management is currently evaluating the potential impact of these changes on the Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation.

In August 2014, the FASB issued changes to the disclosure of uncertainties about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. Under GAAP, continuation of a reporting entity as a going concern is presumed as the basis for preparing financial statements unless and until the entity’s liquidation becomes imminent. Even if an entity’s liquidation is not imminent, there may be conditions or events that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. Because there is no guidance in GAAP about management’s responsibility to evaluate whether there is substantial doubt about an entity’s ability to continue as a going concern or to provide related note disclosures, there is diversity in practice whether, when, and how an entity discloses the relevant conditions and events in its financial statements. As a result, these changes require an entity’s management to evaluate whether there are conditions or events, considered in the aggregate, that raise substantial doubt about the entity’s ability to continue as a going concern within one year after the date that financial statements are issued. Substantial doubt is defined as an indication that it is probable that an entity will be unable to meet its obligations as they become due within one year after the date that financial statements are issued. If management has concluded that substantial doubt exists, then the following disclosures should be made in the financial statements: (i) principal conditions or events that raised the substantial doubt, (ii) management’s evaluation of the significance of those conditions or events in relation to the entity’s ability to meet its obligations, (iii) management’s plans that alleviated the initial substantial doubt or, if substantial doubt was not alleviated, management’s plans that are intended to at least mitigate the conditions or events that raise substantial doubt, and (iv) if the latter in (iii) is disclosed, an explicit statement that there is substantial doubt about the

 

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entity’s ability to continue as a going concern. These changes become effective for Alcoa Corporation for the 2016 annual financial statements. Management has determined that the adoption of these changes will not have an impact on the Combined Financial Statements. Subsequent to adoption, this guidance will need to be applied by management at the end of each annual period and interim period therein to determine what, if any, impact there will be on the Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation in a given reporting period.

C. Accumulated Other Comprehensive Loss

The following table details the activity of the three components that comprise Accumulated other comprehensive loss for both Alcoa Corporation and noncontrolling interest:

 

          Alcoa Corporation     Noncontrolling interest  
          First quarter ended March 31,     First quarter ended March 31,  
    Note         2016             2015             2016             2015      

Pension and other postretirement benefits

    K           

Balance at beginning of period

    $ (352   $ (424   $ (56   $ (64

Other comprehensive (loss) income:

         

Unrecognized net actuarial loss and prior service cost/benefit

      (22     42        —          —     

Tax benefit (expense)

      7        (11     —          —     
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Other comprehensive (loss) income before reclassifications, net of tax

      (15     31        —          —     
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Amortization of net actuarial loss and prior service cost/benefit (1)

      8        7        2        3   

Tax expense (2)

      (3     (2     (1     (1
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total amount reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax (5)

      5        5        1        2   
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Other comprehensive (loss) income

      (10     36        1        2   
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at end of period

    $ (362   $ (388   $ (55   $ (62
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Foreign currency translation

         

Balance at beginning of period

    $ (1,851   $ (668   $ (779   $ (351

Other comprehensive income (loss) (3)

      248        (728     107        (249
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at end of period

    $ (1,603   $ (1,396   $ (672   $ (600
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Cash flow hedges

    L           

Balance at beginning of period

    $ 603      $ (224   $ (3   $ (2

Other comprehensive loss

         

Net change from periodic revaluations

      (120     (96     (3     —     

Tax benefit

      28        29        1        —     
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Other comprehensive loss before reclassifications, net of tax

      (92     (67     (2     —     
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Net amount reclassified to earnings:

         

Aluminum contracts (4)

      (5     12        —          —     

Tax benefit (expense) (2)

      2        (2     —          —     
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total amount reclassified from Accumulated other comprehensive loss, net of tax (5)

      (3     10        —          —     
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total Other comprehensive loss

      (95     (57     (2     —     
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Balance at end of period

    $ 508      $ (281   $ (5   $ (2
   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

 

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(1) These amounts were included in the computation of net periodic benefit cost for pension and other postretirement benefits (see Note K).
(2) These amounts were included in Provision for income taxes on the accompanying Statement of Combined Operations.
(3) In all periods presented, there were no tax impacts related to rate changes and no amounts were reclassified to earnings.
(4) These amounts were included in Sales on the accompanying Statement of Combined Operations.
(5) A positive amount indicates a corresponding charge to earnings and a negative amount indicates a corresponding benefit to earnings. These amounts were reflected on the accompanying Statement of Combined Operations in the line items indicated in footnotes 1 through 4.

D. Restructuring and Other Charges

In the first quarter of 2016, Alcoa Corporation recorded Restructuring and other charges of $84, which were comprised of the following components: $60 related to the 2015 announced permanent closure of the Warrick smelter; $18 related to the curtailments of the Point Comfort refinery and Wenatchee smelter; $8 for layoff costs, for the separation of approximately 30 employees in the Smelting segment; $3 for the reversal of a number of small layoff reserves related to prior periods and other miscellaneous items; and $1 related to the allocation of Corporate restructuring to Alcoa Corporation.

In 2016, costs related to the closure and curtailment actions included $70 for accelerated depreciation as the Warrick facility continued to operate through March 2016, $27 in other exit costs primarily for contract terminations, and $19 for the reversal of previously accrued severance costs that will not be incurred. Additionally in the first quarter of 2016, inventories were written down to their net realizable value, resulting in a charge of $3, which was recorded in Cost of goods sold on the accompanying Statement of Consolidated Operations.

In the first quarter of 2015, Alcoa Corporation recorded Restructuring and other charges of $34 which were comprised of the following components: $16 for the separation of approximately 680 employees (Aluminum segment) and supplier contract-related costs associated with the decision to temporarily curtail the remaining capacity (74,000 metric-tons-per-year) at the São Luís smelter in Brazil; $15 related to post-closing adjustments associated with two December 2014 divestitures, primarily the divestiture of the smelter in Mt. Holly; $4 for accelerated depreciation related to the decision to adjust the useful life of the refinery in Suriname; a net charge of $1 for other layoff costs; $4 for the reversal of a prior period layoff reserve at the Portovesme, Italy facility; and $2 related to the allocation of Corporate restructuring to Alcoa Corporation.

Alcoa Corporation does not include Restructuring and other charges in the results of its reportable segments. The pretax impact of allocating such charges to segment results would have been as follows:

 

     First quarter ended
March 31,
 
     2016      2015  

Bauxite

   $ —         $ 1   

Alumina

     3         4   

Aluminum

     58         27   

Cast Products

     —           —     

Energy

     22         —     

Rolled Products

     —           —     
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Segment total

     83         32   

Corporate

     1         2   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total restructuring and other charges

   $ 84       $ 34   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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As of March 31, 2016, approximately 13 of the 30 employees associated with 2016 restructuring programs and approximately 1,780 of the 3,430 (previously 3,600 – updated to reflect employees accepting other positions within Alcoa and natural attrition) employees associated with 2015 restructuring programs were separated. As of March 31, 2016 the separations associated with the 2014 restructuring programs were essentially complete. Most of the remaining separations for the 2016 and 2015 restructuring programs are expected to be completed by the end of 2016.

In the 2016 first quarter, cash payments of $1, $32, and $1 respectively, were made against the layoff reserves related to the 2016, 2015, and 2014 restructuring programs, respectively.

Activity and reserve balances for restructuring charges were as follows:

 

     Layoff costs      Other exit
costs
     Total  

Reserve balances at December 31, 2014

   $ 50       $ 13       $ 63   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

2015 :

        

Cash payments

     (65      (1      (66

Restructuring charges

     199         423         622   

Other*

     (47      (420      (467
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Reserve balances at December 31, 2015

     137         15         152   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

2016 :

        

Cash payments

     (34      (7      (41

Restructuring charges

     8         26         34   

Other*

     (56      2         (54
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

Reserve balances at March 31, 2016

   $ 55       $ 36       $ 91   
  

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

* Other includes reversals of previously recorded restructuring charges and the effects of foreign currency translation. In the 2016 three-month period, Other for exit costs included a reclassification of $7 in asset retirement obligations, as this liability was included in Alcoa Corporation’s separate reserves for asset retirement obligations. In 2015, Other for layoff costs also included a reclassification of $35 in pension and/or other postretirement benefit costs, as these obligations were included in Alcoa Corporation’s separate liabilities for pension and other postretirement obligations. Additionally, in 2015, Other for exit costs also included a reclassification of $76 and $86 in asset retirement obligations and environmental obligations, respectively, as these liabilities were included in Alcoa Corporation’s separate reserves for asset retirement obligations and environmental remediation.

The remaining reserves are expected to be paid in cash during the remainder of 2016, with the exception of approximately $15, which is expected to be paid over the next several years for special separation benefit payments.

E. Acquisitions and Divestitures

In March 2016, Alcoa Corporation’s majority-owned subsidiary, Alcoa of Australia Limited (AofA), which is part of Alcoa World Alumina and Chemicals (AWAC), reached an agreement to sell its 20% interest in DBP, the owner and operator of the Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline (DBNGP) for $154 (A$205) in cash. As part of the transaction, AofA will maintain its current access to approximately 30% of the DBNGP transmission capacity for gas supply to its three alumina refineries in Western Australia. See Note G for additional information.

 

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F. Inventories

 

     March 31,
2016
     December 31,
2015
 

Finished goods

   $ 152       $ 139   

Work-in-process

     191         171   

Bauxite and alumina

     423         445   

Purchased raw materials

     304         295   

Operating supplies

     133         122   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 
   $ 1,203       $ 1,172   

At March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the total amount of inventories valued on a LIFO basis was $326 and $361, respectively. If valued on an average-cost basis, total inventories would have been $146 and $172 higher at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, respectively.

G. Contingencies and Commitments

Contingencies

The matters discussed within this section are those of ParentCo that are associated directly or indirectly with Alcoa Corporation’s operations. For those matters where the outcome remains uncertain, the ultimate allocation of any potential future costs between Alcoa Corporation and Arconic will be addressed in the Separation Agreement.

Litigation.

On June 5, 2015, Alcoa World Alumina LLC (“AWA”) and St. Croix Alumina, L.L.C. (“SCA”) filed a complaint in Delaware Chancery Court for a declaratory judgment and injunctive relief to resolve a dispute between ParentCo and Glencore Ltd. (“Glencore”) with respect to claimed obligations under a 1995 asset purchase agreement between ParentCo and Glencore. The dispute arose from Glencore’s demand that ParentCo indemnify it for liabilities it may have to pay to Lockheed Martin (“Lockheed”) related to the St. Croix alumina refinery. Lockheed had earlier filed suit against Glencore in federal court in New York seeking indemnity for liabilities it had incurred and would incur to the U.S. Virgin Islands to remediate certain properties at the refinery property and claimed that Glencore was required by an earlier, 1989 purchase agreement to indemnify it. Glencore had demanded that ParentCo indemnify and defend it in the Lockheed case and threatened to claim against ParentCo in the New York action despite exclusive jurisdiction for resolution of disputes under the 1995 purchase agreement being in Delaware. After Glencore conceded that it was not seeking to add ParentCo to the New York action, AWA and SCA dismissed their complaint in the Chancery Court case and on August 6, 2015 filed a complaint for declaratory judgment in Delaware Superior Court. AWA and SCA filed a motion for judgment on the pleadings on September 16, 2015. Glencore answered AWA’s and SCA’s complaint and asserted counterclaims on August 27, 2015, and on October 2, 2015 filed its own motion for judgment on the pleadings. Argument on the parties’ motions was held by the court on December 7, 2015, and by order dated February 8, 2016, the court granted ParentCo’s motion and denied Glencore’s motion, resulting in ParentCo not being liable to indemnify Glencore for the Lockheed action. The decision also leaves for pretrial discovery and possible summary judgment or trial Glencore’s claims for costs and fees it incurred in defending and settling an earlier Superfund action brought against Glencore by the Government of the Virgin Islands. On February 17, 2016, Glencore filed notice of its application for interlocutory appeal of the February 8 ruling. AWA and SCA filed an opposition to that application on February 29, 2016. On March 10, 2016, the court denied Glencore’s motion for interlocutory appeal and on the same day entered judgment on claims other than Glencore’s claims for costs and fees it incurred in defending and settling the earlier Superfund action brought against Glencore by the Government of the Virgin Islands. On March 29, 2016, Glencore filed a withdrawal of its notice of interlocutory appeal and also noted its intent to appeal the court’s March 10, 2016 judgment. Glencore filed its opening brief on its appeal on May 23, 2016. ParentCo’s filed its reply brief on June 22, 2016, with all further briefing to be concluded by July 7, 2016. At this time, the Company is unable to reasonably predict an outcome for this matter.

 

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Before 2002, ParentCo purchased power in Italy in the regulated energy market and received a drawback of a portion of the price of power under a special tariff in an amount calculated in accordance with a published resolution of the Italian Energy Authority, Energy Authority Resolution n. 204/1999 (“204/1999”). In 2001, the Energy Authority published another resolution, which clarified that the drawback would be calculated in the same manner, and in the same amount, in either the regulated or unregulated market. At the beginning of 2002, ParentCo left the regulated energy market to purchase energy in the unregulated market. Subsequently, in 2004, the Energy Authority introduced regulation no. 148/2004 which set forth a different method for calculating the special tariff that would result in a different drawback for the regulated and unregulated markets. ParentCo challenged the new regulation in the Administrative Court of Milan and received a favorable judgment in 2006. Following this ruling, ParentCo continued to receive the power price drawback in accordance with the original calculation method, through 2009, when the European Commission declared all such special tariffs to be impermissible “state aid.” In 2010, the Energy Authority appealed the 2006 ruling to the Consiglio di Stato (final court of appeal). On December 2, 2011, the Consiglio di Stato ruled in favor of the Energy Authority and against ParentCo, thus presenting the opportunity for the energy regulators to seek reimbursement from ParentCo of an amount equal to the difference between the actual drawback amounts received over the relevant time period, and the drawback as it would have been calculated in accordance with regulation 148/2004. On February 23, 2012, ParentCo filed its appeal of the decision of the Consiglio di Stato (this appeal was subsequently withdrawn in March 2013). On March 26, 2012, ParentCo received a letter from the agency (Cassa Conguaglio per il Settore Eletrico (CCSE)) responsible for making and collecting payments on behalf of the Energy Authority demanding payment in the amount of approximately $110 (€85), including interest. By letter dated April 5, 2012, ParentCo informed CCSE that it disputes the payment demand of CCSE since (i) CCSE was not authorized by the Consiglio di Stato decisions to seek payment of any amount, (ii) the decision of the Consiglio di Stato has been appealed (see above), and (iii) in any event, no interest should be payable. On April 29, 2012, Law No. 44 of 2012 (“44/2012”) came into effect, changing the method to calculate the drawback. On February 21, 2013, ParentCo received a revised request letter from CCSE demanding ParentCo’s subsidiary, Alcoa Trasformazioni S.r.l., make a payment in the amount of $97 (€76), including interest, which reflects a revised calculation methodology by CCSE and represents the high end of the range of reasonably possible loss associated with this matter of $0 to $97 (€76). ParentCo rejected that demand and formally challenged it through an appeal before the Administrative Court on April 5, 2013. The Administrative Court scheduled a hearing for December 19, 2013, which was subsequently postponed until April 17, 2014, and further postponed until June 19, 2014. On that date, the Administrative Court listened to ParentCo’s oral argument, and on September 2, 2014, rendered its decision. The Administrative Court declared the payment request of CCSE and the Energy Authority to ParentCo to be unsubstantiated based on the 148/2004 resolution with respect to the January 19, 2007 through November 19, 2009 timeframe. On December 18, 2014, the CCSE and the Energy Authority appealed the Administrative Court’s September 2, 2014 decision; however, a date for the hearing has not been scheduled. Management recorded a partial reserve for this matter of $37 (€34) during the quarter ended December 31, 2015 (see Note N in the Combined Financial Statements for the three years ended December 31, 2015, included elsewhere in this information statement). At this time, the Company is unable to reasonably predict an outcome for this matter.

Environmental Matters. ParentCo participates in environmental assessments and cleanups at more than 100 locations. These include owned or operating facilities and adjoining properties, previously owned or operating facilities and adjoining properties, and waste sites, including Superfund (Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA)) sites.

A liability is recorded for environmental remediation when a cleanup program becomes probable and the costs 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. The liability can change substantially due to factors such as the nature and extent of contamination, changes in remedial requirements, and technological changes, among others.

 

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Alcoa Corporation’s remediation reserve balance was $236 and $235 at March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015 (of which $28 was classified as a current liability for both periods), respectively, and reflects the most probable costs to remediate identified environmental conditions for which costs can be reasonably estimated for current and certain former Alcoa Corporation operating locations.

In the 2016 first quarter, the remediation reserve was increased by $4 associated with a number of sites. The changes to the remediation reserve were recorded in Cost of goods sold on the accompanying Statement of Combined Operations.

Payments related to remediation expenses applied against the reserve were $8 in 2016 the first quarter. This amount includes expenditures currently mandated, as well as those not required by any regulatory authority or third party. In the 2016 first quarter, the change in the reserve also reflects an increase of $5 due to the effects of foreign currency translation.

Included in annual operating expenses are the recurring costs of managing hazardous substances and environmental programs. These costs are estimated to be approximately 2% of cost of goods sold.

The following discussion provides details regarding the current status of certain significant reserves related to current or former Alcoa Corporation sites.

Fusina and Portovesme, Italy— In 1996, ParentCo acquired the Fusina smelter and rolling operations and the Portovesme smelter, both of which are owned by ParentCo’s subsidiary Alcoa Trasformazioni S.r.l. (“Trasformazioni”), from Alumix, an entity owned by the Italian Government. At the time of the acquisition, Alumix indemnified ParentCo for pre-existing environmental contamination at the sites. In 2004, the Italian Ministry of Environment and Protection of Land and Sea (MOE) issued orders to Trasformazioni and Alumix for the development of a clean-up plan related to soil contamination in excess of allowable limits under legislative decree and to institute emergency actions and pay natural resource damages. Trasformazioni appealed the orders and filed suit against Alumix, among others, seeking indemnification for these liabilities under the provisions of the acquisition agreement. In 2009, Ligestra S.r.l. (“Ligestra”), Alumix’s successor, and Trasformazioni agreed to a stay of the court proceedings while investigations were conducted and negotiations advanced towards a possible settlement.

In December 2009, Trasformazioni and Ligestra reached an initial agreement for settlement of the liabilities related to Fusina while negotiations continued related to Portovesme (see below). The agreement outlined an allocation of payments to the MOE for emergency action and natural resource damages and the scope and costs for a proposed soil remediation project, which was formally presented to the MOE in mid-2010. The agreement was contingent upon final acceptance of the remediation project by the MOE. As a result of entering into this agreement, ParentCo increased the reserve by $12 in 2009 for Fusina. Based on comments received from the MOE and local and regional environmental authorities, Trasformazioni submitted a revised remediation plan in the first half of 2012; however, such revisions did not require any change to the existing reserve. In October 2013, the MOE approved the project submitted by ParentCo, resulting in no adjustment to the reserve.

In January 2014, in anticipation of ParentCo reaching a final administrative agreement with the MOE, ParentCo and Ligestra entered into a final agreement related to Fusina for allocation of payments to the MOE for emergency action and natural resource damages and the costs for the approved soil remediation project. The agreement resulted in Ligestra assuming 50% to 80% of all payments and remediation costs. On February 27, 2014, ParentCo and the MOE reached a final administrative agreement for conduct of work. The agreement includes both a soil and groundwater remediation project estimated to cost $33 (€24) and requires payments of $25 (€18) to the MOE for emergency action and natural resource damages. The remediation projects are slated to begin as soon as ParentCo receives final approval from the Ministry of Infrastructure. Based on the final agreement with Ligestra, ParentCo’s share of all costs and payments is $17 (€12), of which $9 (€6) related to the damages will be paid annually over a 10-year period, which began in April 2014, and was previously fully reserved.

 

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Separately, in 2009, due to additional information derived from the site investigations conducted at Portovesme, ParentCo increased the reserve by $3. In November 2011, Trasformazioni and Ligestra reached an agreement for settlement of the liabilities related to Portovesme, similar to the one for Fusina. A proposed soil remediation project for Portovesme was formally presented to the MOE in June 2012. Neither the agreement with Ligestra nor the proposal to the MOE resulted in a change to the reserve for Portovesme. In November 2013, the MOE rejected the proposed soil remediation project and requested a revised project be submitted. In May 2014, Trasformazioni and Ligestra submitted a revised soil remediation project that addressed certain stakeholders’ concerns. ParentCo increased the reserve by $3 in 2014 to reflect the estimated higher costs associated with the revised soil remediation project, as well as current operating and maintenance costs of the Portovesme site.

In October 2014, the MOE required a further revised project be submitted to reflect the removal of a larger volume of contaminated soil than what had been proposed, as well as design changes for the cap related to the remaining contaminated soil left in place and the expansion of an emergency containment groundwater pump and treatment system that was previously installed. Trasformazioni and Ligestra submitted the further revised soil remediation project in February 2015. As a result, ParentCo increased the reserve by $7 in March 2015 to reflect the increase in the estimated costs of the project. In October 2015, ParentCo received a final ministerial decree approving the February 2015 revised soil remediation project. Work on the soil remediation project commenced in the second quarter of 2016 and is expected to be completed in 2019. ParentCo and Ligestra are now working on a final groundwater remediation project, which will be submitted to the MOE for review during the second half of 2016. The ultimate outcome of this matter may result in a change to the existing reserve for Portovesme.

Baie Comeau, Quebec, Canada— In August 2012, ParentCo presented an analysis of remediation alternatives to the Quebec Ministry of Sustainable Development, Environment, Wildlife and Parks (MDDEP), in response to a previous request, related to known PCBs and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) contained in sediments of the Anse du Moulin bay. As such, ParentCo increased the reserve for Baie Comeau by $25 in 2012 to reflect the estimated cost of ParentCo’s recommended alternative, consisting of both dredging and capping of the contaminated sediments. In July 2013, ParentCo submitted the Environmental Impact Assessment for the project to the MDDEP. The MDDEP notified ParentCo that the project as it was submitted was approved and a final ministerial decree was issued in July 2015. As a result, no further adjustment to the reserve was required in 2015. The decree provides final approval for the project and allows ParentCo to start work on the final project design, which is expected to be completed in the second half of 2016 with construction on the project expected to begin in 2017. Completion of the final project design and bidding of the project may result in additional liability in a future period.

Mosjøen, Norway— In September 2012, ParentCo presented an analysis of remediation alternatives to the Norwegian Environmental Agency (NEA) (formerly the Norwegian Climate and Pollution Agency, or “Klif”), in response to a previous request, related to known PAHs in the sediments located in the harbor and extending out into the fjord. As such, ParentCo increase the reserve for Mosjøen by $20 in 2012 to reflect the estimated cost of the baseline alternative for dredging of the contaminated sediments. A proposed project reflecting this alternative was formally presented to the NEA in June 2014, and was resubmitted in late 2014 to reflect changes by the NEA. The revised proposal did not result in a change to the reserve for Mosjøen.

In April 2015, the NEA notified ParentCo that the revised project was approved and required submission of the final project design before issuing a final order. ParentCo completed and submitted the final project design, which identified a need to stabilize the related wharf structure to allow for the sediment dredging in the harbor. As a result, ParentCo increased the reserve for Mosjøen by $11 in June 2015 to reflect the estimated cost of the wharf stabilization. Also in June 2015, the NEA issued a final order approving the project as well as the final project design. In September 2015, ParentCo increased the reserve by $1 to reflect the potential need (based on prior experience with similar projects) to perform additional dredging if the results of sampling, which is required by the order, don’t achieve the required cleanup levels. Project construction commenced in the first quarter of 2016 and is expected to be completed by the end of 2017.

 

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Tax. In September 2010, following a corporate income tax audit covering the 2003 through 2005 tax years, an assessment was received as a result of Spain’s tax authorities disallowing certain interest deductions claimed by a Spanish consolidated tax group owned by ParentCo. An appeal of this assessment in Spain’s Central Tax Administrative Court by ParentCo was denied in October 2013. In December 2013, ParentCo filed an appeal of the assessment in Spain’s National Court.

Additionally, following a corporate income tax audit of the same Spanish tax group for the 2006 through 2009 tax years, Spain’s tax authorities issued an assessment in July 2013 similarly disallowing certain interest deductions. In August 2013, ParentCo filed an appeal of this second assessment in Spain’s Central Tax Administrative Court, which was denied in January 2015. ParentCo filed an appeal of this second assessment in Spain’s National Court in March 2015.

The combined assessments (remeasured for a tax rate change enacted in November 2014) total $273 (€241), including interest. ParentCo believes it has meritorious arguments to support its tax position and intends to vigorously litigate the assessments through Spain’s court system. However, in the event ParentCo is unsuccessful, a portion of the assessments may be offset with existing net operating losses available to the Spanish consolidated tax group. Additionally, it is possible that ParentCo may receive similar assessments for tax years subsequent to 2009. At this time, ParentCo is unable to reasonably predict an outcome for this matter.

In March 2013, Alcoa World Alumina Brasil (AWAB), a majority-owned subsidiary that is part of AWAC, was notified by the Brazilian Federal Revenue Office (RFB) that approximately $110 (R$220) of value added tax credits previously claimed are being disallowed and a penalty of 50% assessed. Of this amount, AWAB received $41 (R$82) in cash in May 2012. The value added tax credits were claimed by AWAB for both fixed assets and export sales related to the Juruti bauxite mine and São Luís refinery expansion. The RFB has disallowed credits they allege belong to the consortium in which AWAB owns an interest and should not have been claimed by AWAB. Credits have also been disallowed as a result of challenges to apportionment methods used, questions about the use of the credits, and an alleged lack of documented proof. AWAB presented defense of its claim to the RFB on April 8, 2013. If AWAB is successful in this administrative process, the RFB would have no further recourse. If unsuccessful in this process, AWAB has the option to litigate at a judicial level. Separately from AWAB’s administrative appeal, in June 2015, new tax law was enacted repealing the provisions in the tax code that were the basis for the RFB assessing a 50% penalty in this matter. As such, the estimated range of reasonably possible loss is $0 to $29 (R$103), whereby the maximum end of the range represents the portion of the disallowed credits applicable to the export sales and excludes the 50% penalty. Additionally, the estimated range of disallowed credits related to AWAB’s fixed assets is $0 to $32 (R$117), which would increase the net carrying value of AWAB’s fixed assets if ultimately disallowed. It is management’s opinion that the allegations have no basis; however, at this time, management is unable to reasonably predict an outcome for this matter.

Between 2000 and 2002, Alcoa Alumínio (Alumínio), a Brazil subsidiary of ParentCo that includes both Alcoa Corporation and Arconic operations, sold approximately 2,000 metric tons of metal per month from its Poços de Caldas facility, located in the State of Minas Gerais (the “State”), to Alfio, a customer also located in the State. Sales in the State were exempted from value-added tax (VAT) requirements. Alfio subsequently sold metal to customers outside of the State, but did not pay the required VAT on those transactions. In July 2002, Alumínio received an assessment from State auditors on the theory that Alumínio should be jointly and severally liable with Alfio for the unpaid VAT. In June 2003, the administrative tribunal found Alumínio liable, and Alumínio filed a judicial case in the State in February 2004 contesting the finding. In May 2005, the Court of First Instance found Alumínio solely liable, and a panel of a State appeals court confirmed this finding in April 2006. Alumínio filed a special appeal to the Superior Tribunal of Justice (STJ) in Brasilia (the federal capital of Brazil) later in 2006. In 2011, the STJ (through one of its judges) reversed the judgment of the lower courts, finding that Alumínio should neither be solely nor jointly and severally liable with Alfio for the VAT, which ruling was then appealed by the State. In August 2012, the STJ agreed to have the case reheard before a five-judge panel. A decision from this panel is pending, but additional appeals are likely. At March 31, 2016, the assessment totaled $38 (R$137), including penalties and interest. While ParentCo believes it has meritorious defenses, ParentCo is unable to reasonably predict an outcome.

 

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Other. Sherwin Alumina Bankruptcy . In connection with the sale in 2001 of the Reynolds Metals (“Reynolds,” which is a subsidiary of ParentCo) alumina refinery in Gregory, Texas, Reynolds assigned an Energy Services Agreement (“ESA”) with Gregory Power Partners (“Gregory Power”) for purchase of steam and electricity by the refinery. On January 11, 2016, Sherwin Alumina Company, LLC (“Sherwin”), the current owner of the refinery, and an affiliate entity, filed bankruptcy petitions in Corpus Christi, Texas for reorganization under Chapter 11 of the Bankruptcy Code. On January 26, 2016, Gregory Power delivered notice to Reynolds that Sherwin’s bankruptcy filing constitutes a breach of the ESA; on January 29, 2016, Reynolds responded that the filing does not constitute a breach. Sherwin has indicated that it may cease operations if an acceptable, modified ESA cannot be achieved and it is not able to continue its bauxite supply agreement with Noranda. If Sherwin is unable to confirm a revised plan of reorganization to continue operation of the refinery, Reynolds may face claims under the ESA or for environmental remediation at the refinery and associated properties. The outcome of this matter is neither estimable nor probable.

In addition to the matters discussed above, various other lawsuits, claims, and proceedings have been or may be instituted or asserted against ParentCo or Alcoa Corporation, including those pertaining to environmental, product liability, safety and health, and tax matters. While the amounts claimed in these other matters may be substantial, the ultimate liability cannot now be determined because of the considerable uncertainties that exist. Therefore, it is possible that the Company’s liquidity or results of operations in a particular period could be materially affected by one or more of these other matters. However, based on facts currently available, management believes that the disposition of these other matters that are pending or asserted will not have a material adverse effect, individually or in the aggregate, on the financial position of the Company.

Commitments

Investments. ParentCo has an investment in a joint venture for the development, construction, ownership, and operation of an integrated aluminum complex (bauxite mine, alumina refinery, aluminum smelter, and rolling mill) in Saudi Arabia. The joint venture is owned 74.9% by the Saudi Arabian Mining Company (known as “Ma’aden”) and 25.1% by ParentCo and consists of three separate companies as follows: one each for the mine and refinery, the smelter, and the rolling mill. ParentCo accounts for its investment in the joint venture under the equity method. Capital investment in the project is expected to total approximately $10,800 (SAR 40.5 billion) and has been funded through a combination of equity contributions by the joint venture partners and project financing by the joint venture, which has been guaranteed by both partners (see below). Both the equity contributions and the guarantees of the project financing are based on the joint venture’s partners’ ownership interests. Originally, it was estimated that ParentCo’s total equity investment in the joint venture would be approximately $1,100, of which ParentCo has contributed $982, including $1 in the 2016 first quarter. Based on changes to both the project’s capital investment and equity and debt structure from the initial plans, the estimated $1,100 equity contribution may be reduced. As of March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the carrying value of the investment in this project was $906 and $928, respectively, which is reflected in the accompanying Combined Balance Sheet of Alcoa Corporation.

The smelting and rolling mill companies have project financing totaling $4,311 (reflects principal repayments made through March 31, 2016), of which $1,082 represents ParentCo’s share (the equivalent of ParentCo’s 25.1% interest in the smelting and rolling mill companies). In conjunction with the financings, ParentCo issued guarantees on behalf of the smelting and rolling mill companies to the lenders in the event that such companies default on their debt service requirements through 2017 and 2020 for the smelting company and 2018 and 2021 for the rolling mill company (Ma’aden issued similar guarantees for its 74.9% interest). ParentCo’s guarantees for the smelting and rolling mill companies cover total debt service requirements of $142 in principal and up to a maximum of approximately $40 in interest per year (based on projected interest rates). At March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the combined fair value of the guarantees was $7 in both periods, which was included in Other noncurrent liabilities and deferred credits on the accompanying Combined Balance Sheet.

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AWAC, issued guarantees to the lenders in the event that the mining and refining company defaults on its debt service requirements through 2019 and 2024 (Ma’aden issued similar guarantees for its 74.9% interest). ParentCo’s guarantees for the mining and refining company cover total debt service requirements of $120 in principal and up to a maximum of approximately $30 in interest per year (based on projected interest rates). At March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, the combined fair value of the guarantees was $3 in both periods, which was included in Other noncurrent liabilities and deferred credits on the accompanying Combined Balance Sheet. In the event ParentCo would be required to make payments under the guarantees, 40% of such amount would be contributed to ParentCo by Alumina Limited, consistent with its ownership interest in AWAC.

In 2004, AofA acquired a 20% interest in a consortium, which subsequently purchased the Dampier to Bunbury Natural Gas Pipeline (DBNGP) in Western Australia, in exchange for an initial cash investment of $17 (A$24). The investment in the DBNGP, which is classified as an equity investment, was made in order to secure a competitively priced long-term supply of natural gas to AofA’s refineries in Western Australia. AofA made additional contributions of $141 (A$176) for its share of the pipeline capacity expansion and other operational purposes of the consortium through September 2011. No further expansion of the pipeline’s capacity is planned at this time. In late 2011, the consortium initiated a three-year equity call plan to improve its capitalization structure. The plan required AofA to contribute $39 (A$40), all of which was made through December

2014. Following the completion of the three-year equity call plan in December 2014, the consortium initiated a new equity call plan to further improve its capitalization structure. This plan requires AofA to contribute $30 (A$36 through mid 2016, of which $20 (A$27) was made through March 31, 2016, including $3 (A$5) in the 2016 first quarter. In addition to its equity ownership, AofA has an agreement to purchase gas transmission services from the DBNGP. At March 31, 2016, Alcoa Corporation has an asset of $284 (A$369) representing prepayments made under the agreement for future gas transmission services. AofA’s maximum exposure to loss on the investment and the related contract is approximately $400 (A$520) as of March 31, 2016.

In April 2016, AofA completed the sale of its 20% interest in DBP, the owner and operator of the DBNGP for $154 (A$205).

In April 2015, AofA secured a new 12-year gas supply agreement to power its three alumina refineries in Western Australia beginning in July 2020. This agreement was conditional on the completion of a third-party acquisition of the related energy assets from the then-current owner, which occurred in June 2015. The terms of AofA’s gas supply agreement require a prepayment of $500 to be made in two installments. The first installment of $300 was made in the second quarter of 2015 and the second installment of $200 was paid in April 2016. At March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, an asset of $304 (A$395) and $288 (A$395), respectively, was included in Other noncurrent assets on the accompanying Combined Balance Sheet.

H. Other Expenses (Income), Net

 

            First quarter ended
March 31,
 
     Note      2016      2015  

Equity loss

      $ 22       $ 21   

Foreign currency (gains) losses, net

        12         (27

Net (gain) loss from asset sales

        2         (1

Net (gain) loss on mark-to-market derivative contracts

     L         3         (2

Other, net

        —           (2
     

 

 

    

 

 

 
      $ 39       $ (11

 

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I. Segment Information

The operating results of Alcoa Corporation’s six reportable segments were as follows (differences between segment totals and combined totals are in Corporate):

 

     Bauxite      Alumina     Aluminum     Cast
Products
     Energy      Rolled
Products
    Total  

First quarter ended March 31, 2016

                 

Sales:

                 

Third-party sales

   $ 44       $ 496      $ 9      $ 1,033       $ 65       $ 213      $ 1,860   

Related party sales

     —           —          —          237         —           —          237   

Intersegment sales

     175         292        987        25         55         —          1,534   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total sales

   $ 219       $ 788      $ 996      $ 1,295       $ 120       $ 213      $ 3,631   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit and loss:

                 

Equity (loss) income

     —           (14     4        —           —           (11     (21

Depreciation, depletion, and amortization

     17         45        76        10         14         6        168   

Income taxes

     16         (15     (26     15         9         2        1   

After-tax operating income (ATOI)

     44         (42     (31     45         24         (4     36   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

First quarter ended March 31, 2015

                 

Sales:

                 

Third-party sales

   $ 13       $ 861      $ 10      $ 1,422       $ 103       $ 267      $ 2,676   

Related party sales

     —           —          —          369         3         5        377   

Intersegment sales

     279         501      $ 1,557        12         82         —          2,431   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Total sales

   $ 292       $ 1,362      $ 1,567      $ 1,803       $ 188       $ 272      $ 5,484   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

Profit and loss:

                 

Equity loss

     —           (7     (3     —           —           (9     (19

Depreciation, depletion, and amortization

     26         54        79        10         15         6        190   

Income taxes

     18         71        36        14         22         7        168   

ATOI

     49         167        143        22         44         5        430   
  

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

 

The following table reconciles total segment ATOI to combined net income attributable to Alcoa Corporation:

 

     First quarter ended
March 31,
 
     2016      2015  

Total segment ATOI

   $ 36       $ 430   

Unallocated amounts:

     

Impact of LIFO

     25         28   

Metal price lag

     2         (5

Interest expense

     (64      (70

Noncontrolling interest (net of tax)

     5         (60

Corporate expense

     (36      (44

Restructuring and other charges

     (84      (34

Income taxes

     (17      (18

Other

     (70      (61
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Combined net (loss) income attributable to Alcoa Corporation

   $ (203    $ 166   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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Items required to reconcile total segment ATOI to consolidated net income attributable to Alcoa include: the impact of LIFO inventory accounting and metal price lag; interest expense; non-controlling interests; corporate expense (primarily comprising general administrative and selling expenses of operating the corporate headquarters and other global administrative facilities, along with depreciation and amortization on corporate-owned assets); restructuring and other charges; intersegment profit elimination; the impact of any discrete tax items, deferred tax valuation allowance adjustments and other differences between tax rates applicable to the segments and the combined effective tax rate; and other non-operating items such as foreign currency transaction gains/losses and interest income.

J. Equity Investments

A summary of financial information for Alcoa Corporation’s equity investments is as follows (amounts represent 100% of investee financial information):

 

For the first quarter ended March 31,

   2016      2015  

Sales

   $ 892       $ 886   

Cost of goods sold

     681         695   

Income before interest expense and income taxes

     142         87   

Net income (loss)

     15         (41

Net income (loss) attributable to significant equity investments

     15         (41

K. Pension and Other Postretirement Benefits

 

     Pension benefits     Other postretirement benefits  

First quarter ended March 31,

   2016     2015     2016      2015  

Service cost

   $ 12        14        —           —     

Interest cost

     18        23        1         1   

Expected return on plan assets

     (29     (32     —           —     

Amortization of prior service cost (benefit)

     1        2        —           (2

Recognized actuarial loss (gain)

     9        11        —           (1

Special termination benefits*

     1        2        —           —     

Settlements*

     —          1        —           —     

Curtailments

     —          —          —           —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

 

Net periodic benefit cost

   $ 12      $ 21      $ 1       $ (2

 

* These amounts were recorded in Restructuring and other charges on the accompanying unaudited Statement of Combined Operations (see Note D).

Effective in the first quarter 2016, Management elected to change the manner in which the interest cost component of net periodic benefit cost is calculated for Pension and Postretirement benefits. This change resulted in a decrease of net periodic benefit cost of $3 and $0, respectively.

L. Derivatives and Other Financial Instruments

Fair Value. Fair value is defined as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. The fair value hierarchy distinguishes between (i) market participant assumptions developed based on market data obtained from independent sources (observable inputs) and (ii) an entity’s own assumptions about market participant assumptions developed based on the best information available in the circumstances (unobservable inputs). The fair value hierarchy consists of three broad levels, which gives the highest priority to unadjusted quoted prices in active markets for identical assets or liabilities (Level 1) and the lowest priority to unobservable inputs (Level 3). The three levels of the fair value hierarchy are described below:

 

    Level 1—Unadjusted quoted prices in active markets that are accessible at the measurement date for identical, unrestricted assets or liabilities.

 

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    Level 2—Inputs other than quoted prices included within Level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability, either directly or indirectly, including quoted prices for similar assets or liabilities in active markets; quoted prices for identical or similar assets or liabilities in markets that are not active; inputs other than quoted prices that are observable for the asset or liability (e.g., interest rates); and inputs that are derived principally from or corroborated by observable market data by correlation or other means.

 

    Level 3—Inputs that are both significant to the fair value measurement and unobservable.

Derivatives. Alcoa Corporation is exposed to certain risks relating to its ongoing business operations, including financial, market, political, and economic risks. The following discussion provides information regarding Alcoa Corporation’s exposure to the risks of changing commodity prices, interest rates, and foreign currency exchange rates.

Alcoa Corporation’s commodity and derivative activities are subject to the management, direction, and control of the Strategic Risk Management Committee (SRMC), which is composed of the chief executive officer, the chief financial officer, and other officers and employees that the chief executive officer selects. The SRMC meets on a periodic basis to review derivative positions and strategy and reports to ParentCo’s Board of Directors on the scope of its activities.

The aluminum, energy, interest rate, and foreign exchange contracts are held for purposes other than trading. They are used primarily to mitigate uncertainty and volatility, and to cover underlying exposures. Alcoa Corporation is not involved in trading activities for energy, weather derivatives, or other nonexchange commodity trading activities.

A number of Alcoa Corporation’s aluminum, energy, and foreign exchange contracts are classified as Level 1 and an interest rate contract is classified as Level 2 under the fair value hierarchy. These energy, foreign exchange, and interest rate contracts are not material to Alcoa Corporation’s Combined Financial Statements for all periods.

Alcoa Corporation has nine derivative instruments classified as Level 3 under the fair value hierarchy. These instruments are composed of seven embedded aluminum derivatives, an energy contract, and an embedded credit derivative, all of which relate to energy supply contracts associated with eight smelters and three refineries. Five of the embedded aluminum derivatives and the energy contract were designated as cash flow hedging instruments and two of the embedded aluminum derivatives and the embedded credit derivative were not designated as hedging instruments.

The following section describes the valuation methodologies used by Alcoa Corporation to measure its Level 3 derivative instruments at fair value. Derivative instruments classified as Level 3 in the fair value hierarchy represent those in which management has used at least one significant unobservable input in the valuation model. Alcoa Corporation uses a discounted cash flow model to fair value all Level 3 derivative instruments. Where appropriate, the description below includes the key inputs to those models and any significant assumptions. These valuation models are reviewed and tested at least on an annual basis.

Inputs in the valuation models for Level 3 derivative instruments are composed of the following: (i) quoted market prices (e.g., aluminum prices on the 10-year London Metal Exchange (LME) forward curve and energy prices), (ii) significant other observable inputs (e.g., information concerning time premiums and volatilities for certain option type embedded derivatives and regional premiums for aluminum contracts), and (iii) unobservable inputs (e.g., aluminum and energy prices beyond those quoted in the market). For periods beyond the term of quoted market prices for aluminum, Alcoa Corporation estimates the price of aluminum by extrapolating the 10-year LME forward curve. Additionally, for periods beyond the term of quoted market prices for energy, management has developed a forward curve based on independent consultant market research. Where appropriate, valuations are adjusted for various factors such as liquidity, bid/offer spreads, and credit

 

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considerations. Such adjustments are generally based on available market evidence (Level 2). In the absence of such evidence, management’s best estimate is used (Level 3). If a significant input that is unobservable in one period becomes observable in a subsequent period, the related asset or liability would be transferred to the appropriate classification (Level 1 or 2) in the period of such change (there were no such transfers in the periods presented).

Alcoa Corporation has embedded derivatives in two power contracts that index the price of power to the LME price of aluminum. Additionally, Alcoa Corporation has embedded derivatives in three power contracts, each of which contain an embedded derivative that indexes the price of power to the LME price of aluminum plus the Midwest premium. The embedded derivatives in these five power contracts are primarily valued using observable market prices; however, due to the length of the contracts, the valuation models also require management to estimate the long-term price of aluminum based upon an extrapolation of the 10-year LME forward curve and/or 5-year Midwest premium curve. Significant increases or decreases in the actual LME price beyond 10 years and/or the Midwest premium beyond 5 years would result in a higher or lower fair value measurement. An increase in actual LME price and/or the Midwest premium over the inputs used in the valuation models will result in a higher cost of power and a corresponding decrease to the derivative asset or increase to the derivative liability. The embedded derivatives have been designated as cash flow hedges of forward sales of aluminum. Unrealized gains and losses were included in Other comprehensive loss on the accompanying Combined Balance Sheet while realized gains and losses were included in Sales on the accompanying unaudited Statement of Combined Operations.

Also, Alcoa Corporation has a power contract separate from above that contains an LME-linked embedded derivative. The embedded derivative is valued using the probability and interrelationship of future LME prices, Australian dollar to U.S. dollar exchange rates, and the U.S. consumer price index. Significant increases or decreases in the LME price would result in a higher or lower fair value measurement. An increase in actual LME price over the inputs used in the valuation model will result in a higher cost of power and a corresponding decrease to the derivative asset. This embedded derivative did not qualify for hedge accounting treatment. Unrealized gains and losses from the embedded derivative were included in Other expenses (income), net on the accompanying unaudited Statement of Combined Operations while realized gains and losses were included in Cost of goods sold on the accompanying unaudited Statement of Combined Operations as electricity purchases were made under the contract. At the time this derivative asset was recognized, an equivalent amount was recognized as a deferred credit in Other noncurrent liabilities and deferred credits on the accompanying Combined Balance Sheet. This deferred credit is recognized in Other expenses (income), net on the accompanying unaudited Statement of Combined Operations as power is received over the life of the contract.

Additionally, Alcoa Corporation has a natural gas supply contract, which has an LME-linked ceiling. This embedded derivative is valued using probabilities of future LME aluminum prices and the price of Brent crude oil (priced on Platts), including the interrelationships between the two commodities subject to the ceiling. Any change in the interrelationship would result in a higher or lower fair value measurement. An LME ceiling was embedded into the contract price to protect against an increase in the price of oil without a corresponding increase in the price of LME. An increase in oil prices with no similar increase in the LME price would limit the increase of the price paid for natural gas. This embedded derivative did not qualify for hedge accounting treatment. Unrealized gains and losses from the embedded derivative were included in Other expenses (income), net on the accompanying unaudited Statement of Combined Operations while realized gains and losses were included in Cost of goods sold on the accompanying unaudited Statement of Combined Operations as gas purchases were made under the contract.

Furthermore, Alcoa Corporation has an embedded derivative in a power contract that indexes the difference between the long-term debt ratings of Alcoa Corporation and the counterparty from any of the three major credit rating agencies. Management uses market prices, historical relationships, and forecast services to determine fair value. Significant increases or decreases in any of these inputs would result in a lower or higher fair value measurement. A wider credit spread between Alcoa Corporation and the counterparty would result in a higher

 

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cost of power and a corresponding increase in the derivative liability. This embedded derivative did not qualify for hedge accounting treatment. Unrealized gains and losses were included in Other expenses (income), net on the accompanying unaudited Statement of Combined Operations while realized gains and losses were included in Cost of goods sold on the accompanying unaudited Statement of Combined Operations as electricity purchases were made under the contract.

Finally, Alcoa Corporation has a derivative contract that will hedge the anticipated power requirements at one of its smelters once the existing power contract expires in September 2016. Beyond the term where market information is available, management has developed a forward curve, for valuation purposes, based on independent consultant market research. Significant increases or decreases in the power market may result in a higher or lower fair value measurement. Lower prices in the power market would cause a decrease in the derivative asset. The derivative contract has been designated as a cash flow hedge of future purchases of electricity. Unrealized gains and losses on this contract were recorded in Other comprehensive loss on the accompanying Combined Balance Sheet. Once the designated hedge period begins in September 2016, realized gains and losses will be recorded in Cost of goods sold as electricity purchases are made under the power contract.

The following table presents quantitative information related to the significant unobservable inputs described above for Level 3 derivative contracts:

 

    Fair value at
March 31, 2016
   

Unobservable
input

 

Range

($ in full amounts)

Assets:

     

Embedded aluminum derivatives

 

$

931

  

 

Price of aluminum beyond forward curve

 

Aluminum: $2,027 per metric ton in 2026 to $2,192 per metric ton in 2029 (two contracts) and $2,489 per metric ton in 2036 (one contract)

Midwest premium: $0.084 per pound in 2021 to $0.084 per pound in 2029 (two contracts) and 2036 (one contract)

Embedded aluminum derivative

 

 

48

  

 

Interrelationship of future aluminum prices, foreign currency exchange rates, and the U.S. consumer price index (CPI)

 

Aluminum: $1,487 per metric ton in April 2016 to $1,507 per metric ton in September 2016

Foreign currency: A$1 = $0.77 in 2016 (April through September)

CPI: 1982 base year of 100 and 232 in April 2016 to 234 in September 2016

Embedded aluminum derivative

 

 

9

  

 

Interrelationship of LME price to overall energy price

 

Aluminum: $1,518 per metric ton in 2016 to $1,681 per metric ton in 2019

Embedded aluminum derivative

 

 

—  

  

 

Interrelationship of future aluminum and oil prices

 

Aluminum: $1,487 per metric ton in 2016 to $1,615 per metric ton in 2018

Oil: $39 per barrel in 2016 to $49 per barrel in 2018

 

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    Fair value at
March 31, 2016
   

Unobservable
input

 

Range

($ in full amounts)

Liabilities:

     

Embedded aluminum derivative

 

 

161

  

 

Price of aluminum beyond forward curve

 

Aluminum: $2,027 per metric ton in 2026 to $2,084 per metric ton in 2027

Embedded credit derivative

    33      Credit spread between Alcoa Corporation and counterparty   3.17% to 4.00%
(3.58% median)

Energy contract

    5      Price of electricity beyond forward curve   Electricity: $47 per megawatt hour in 2019 to $115 per megawatt hour in 2036

 

* The fair value of the energy contract reflected as a liability in this table is lower by $6 compared to the respective amount reflected in the Level 3 tables presented below. This is due to the fact that this contract is in a liability position for the current portion but is in an asset position for the noncurrent portion, and is reflected as such on the accompanying Combined Balance Sheet. However, this derivative is reflected as a net liability in the above table for purposes of presenting the assumptions utilized to measure the fair value of the derivative instrument in its entirety.

The fair value of Level 3 derivative instruments recorded as assets and liabilities in the accompanying Combined Balance Sheet were as follows:

 

Asset Derivatives

   March 31,
2016
     December 31,
2015
 

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:

     

Prepaid expenses and other current assets:

     

Embedded aluminum derivatives

   $ 72       $ 72   

Other noncurrent assets:

     

Embedded aluminum derivative

     868         994   

Energy contract

     6         2   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments

   $ 946       $ 1,068   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

     

Prepaid expenses and other current assets:

     

Embedded aluminum derivatives

   $ 48       $ 69   

Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

   $ 48       $ 69   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Asset Derivatives

   $ 994       $ 1,137   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Liability Derivatives

     

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments:

     

Other current liabilities:

     

Embedded aluminum derivative

   $ 8       $ 9   

Energy contract

     11         4   

Other noncurrent liabilities and deferred credits:

     

Embedded aluminum derivatives

     153         160   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total derivatives designated as hedging instruments

   $ 172       $ 173   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Derivatives not designated as hedging instruments:

     

Other current liabilities:

     

Embedded credit derivative

   $ 5       $ 6   

Other noncurrent liabilities and deferred credits:

     

Embedded credit derivative

     28         29   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total derivatives not designated as hedging instruments

   $ 33       $ 35   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

Total Liability Derivatives

   $ 205       $ 208   
  

 

 

    

 

 

 

 

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The following table presents a reconciliation of activity for Level 3 derivative contracts:

 

     Assets      Liabilities  

First quarter ended

March 31, 2016

   Embedded
aluminum
derivatives
    Energy
contract
     Embedded
aluminum
derivatives
    Embedded credit
derivative
    Energy
contract
 

Opening balance—January 1, 2016

   $ 1,135      $ 2       $ 169      $ 35      $ 4   

Total gains or losses (realized and unrealized) included in:

           

Sales

     (7     —           (2     —          —     

Cost of goods sold

     (31     —           —          (1     —     

Other expenses (income), net

     (4     2         —          (1     (1

Other comprehensive income (loss)

     (121     2         (6     —          8   

Purchases, sales, issuances, and settlements*

     —          —           —          —          —     

Transfers into and/or out of Level 3*

     —          —           —          —          —     

Foreign currency translation

     16        —           —          —          —     
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Closing balance—March 31, 2016

   $ 988      $ 6       $ 161      $ 33      $ 11   
  

 

 

   

 

 

    

 

 

   

 

 

   

 

 

 

Change in unrealized gains or losses included in earnings for derivative contracts held at March 31, 2016:

           

Sales

   $ —        $  —         $ —        $ —        $ —     

Cost of goods sold

     —          —           —          —          —     

Other expenses (income), net

     (4     2         —          (1     (1

 

* There were no purchases, sales, issuances or settlements of Level 3 derivative instruments. Additionally, there were no transfers of derivative instruments into or out of Level 3.

Derivatives Designated As Hedging Instruments—Cash Flow Hedges.

For derivative instruments that are designated and qualify as cash flow hedges, the effective portion of unrealized gains or losses on the derivative is reported as a component of other comprehensive income (OCI). Realized gains or losses on the derivative are reclassified from OCI into earnings in the same period or periods during which the hedged transaction impacts earnings. Gains and losses on the derivative representing either hedge ineffectiveness or hedge components excluded from the assessment of effectiveness are recognized directly in earnings immediately.

Alcoa Corporation has five Level 3 embedded aluminum derivatives and one Level 3 energy contract that have been designated as cash flow hedges as follows.

Embedded aluminum derivatives.

Alcoa Corporation has entered into energy supply contracts that contain pricing provisions related to the LME aluminum price. The LME-linked pricing features are considered embedded derivatives. Five of these embedded derivatives have been designated as cash flow hedges of forward sales of aluminum. At March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, these embedded aluminum derivatives hedge forecasted aluminum sales of 3,246 kmt and 3,307 kmt, respectively.

In the first quarter of 2016 and 2015, Alcoa Corporation recognized an unrealized loss of $115 and $98 in Other comprehensive loss related to these five derivative instruments. Additionally, Alcoa Corporation reclassified a realized loss of $5 and $12 from Accumulated other comprehensive loss to Sales in the first quarter of 2016 and 2015, respectively. Assuming market rates remain constant with the rates at March 31, 2016, a realized gain of $46 is expected to be recognized in Sales over the next 12 months.

 

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In the first quarter of 2016 and 2015, Alcoa Corporation also recognized a gain of less than $1 and $1, respectively, in Other expenses (income), net related to the amount excluded from the assessment of hedge effectiveness. There was no ineffectiveness related to these five derivative instruments in the first quarter of 2016 and 2015.

Energy contract.

Alcoa Corporation has a derivative contract that will hedge the anticipated power requirements at one of its smelters once the existing power contract expires in 2016. At March 31, 2016 and December 31, 2015, this energy contract hedges forecasted electricity purchases of 59,409,328 megawatt hours. In the first quarter of 2016 and 2015, Alcoa Corporation recognized an unrealized gain of $6 and $6, respectively, in Other comprehensive loss. Assuming market rates remain constant with the rates at March 31, 2016, a loss of $5 is expected to be realized in Cost of goods sold over the next 12 months. Alcoa Corporation recognized a gain of $3 in Other expenses (income), net related to hedge ineffectiveness in the first quarter of 2016. There was no ineffectiveness related to the energy contract in the first quarter of 2015.

Derivatives Not Designated As Hedging Instruments.

Alcoa Corporation has two Level 3 embedded aluminum derivatives and one Level 3 embedded credit derivative that do not qualify for hedge accounting treatment. As such, gains and losses related to the changes in fair value of these instruments are recorded directly in earnings. In the first quarter of 2016 and 2015, Alcoa Corporation recognized a loss of $3 and a gain of $3, respectively, in Other expenses (income), net, of which a loss of $4 and gain of $1, respectively, related to the two embedded aluminum derivatives and a gain of $1 and $2, respectively, related to the embedded credit derivative.

Material Limitations.

The disclosures with respect to commodity prices, interest rates, and foreign currency 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 Corporation’s control and could vary significantly from those factors disclosed.

Other Financial Instruments. The carrying values and fair values of Alcoa’s other financial instruments were as follows:

 

     March 31, 2016      December 31, 2015  
     Carrying
value
     Fair
value
     Carrying
value
     Fair
value
 

Cash and cash equivalents

   $ 359       $ 359       $ 557       $ 557   

Restricted cash

     2         2         0         0   

Long-term debt due within one year

     20         20         18         18   

Long-term debt, less amount due within one year

     216         216         207         207   

Cash and cash equivalents, Restricted cash, Short-term borrowings, and Commercial paper. The carrying amounts approximate fair value because of the short maturity of the instruments. The fair value amounts for Cash and cash equivalents and Restricted cash were classified in Level 1.

Long-term debt due within one year and Long-term debt, less amount due within one year. The fair value was based on interest rates that are currently available to Alcoa Corporation for issuance of debt with similar terms and maturities. The fair value amounts for all Long-term debt were classified in Level 2 of the fair value hierarchy.

 

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M. Related Party Transactions

Transactions between Alcoa Corporation and Arconic have been presented as related party transactions in these Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation. In the first quarter of 2016 and 2015, sales to Arconic from Alcoa Corporation were $237 and $377, respectively.

Cash pooling arrangement

Alcoa Corporation engages in cash pooling arrangements with related parties that are managed centrally by ParentCo.

Corporate allocations and Net parent investment

ParentCo’s operating model includes a combination of standalone and combined business functions between Alcoa Corporation and Arconic, varying by country and region. The Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation include allocations related to these costs applied on a fully allocated cost basis, in which shared business functions are allocated between Alcoa Corporation and Arconic. Such allocations are estimates, and also do not represent the costs of such services if performed on a standalone basis.

The Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation include general corporate expenses of ParentCo that were not historically charged to Alcoa Corporation for certain support functions that are provided on a centralized basis, such as expenses related to finance, audit, legal, information technology, human resources, communications, compliance, facilities, employee benefits and compensation, and research and development (“R&D”) activities. For purposes of the Combined Financial Statements, a portion of these general corporate expenses has been allocated to Alcoa Corporation, and is included in the combined statement of operations within Cost of goods sold, Research and development expenses, and Selling, general administrative and other expenses. These expenses have been allocated to Alcoa Corporation on the basis of direct usage when identifiable, with the remainder allocated based on Alcoa Corporation’s segment revenue as a percentage of ParentCo’s total segment revenue for both Alcoa Corporation and Arconic. The total general corporate expenses allocated to Alcoa Corporation during the quarter ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, were $39 and $61, respectively.

All external debt not directly attributable to Alcoa Corporation has been excluded from the Combined Balance Sheet of Alcoa Corporation. Financing costs related to these debt obligations have been allocated to Alcoa Corporation based on the ratio of capital invested in Alcoa Corporation to the total capital invested by ParentCo in both Alcoa Corporation and Arconic, and are included in the Statement of Combined Operations within Interest expense. The total financing costs allocated to Alcoa Corporation during the quarter ended March 31, 2016 and 2015, were $59 and $64, respectively.

Management believes the assumptions regarding the allocation of ParentCo’s general corporate expenses and financing costs are reasonable.

Nevertheless, the Combined Financial Statements of Alcoa Corporation may not reflect the actual expenses that would have been incurred and may not reflect Alcoa Corporation’s combined results of operations, financial position and cash flows had it been a standalone company during the periods presented. Actual costs that would have been incurred if Alcoa Corporation had been a standalone company would depend on multiple factors, including organizational structure, capital structure, and strategic decisions made in various areas, including information technology and infrastructure. Transactions between Alcoa Corporation and ParentCo, including sales to Arconic, have been included as related party transactions in these Combined Financial Statements and are considered to be effectively settled for cash at the time the transaction is recorded. The total net effect of the settlement of these transactions is reflected in the Combined Statements of Cash Flows as a financing activity and in the Combined Balance Sheets as Net parent investment.

 

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N. Income taxes —The effective tax rate for the first quarter of 2016 and 2015 was 9% (provision on a loss) and 45% (provision on income), respectively. The rate for the 2016 first quarter differs from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35% primarily due to U.S. losses and tax credits with no tax benefit realizable in Alcoa Corporation, a $5 discrete income tax charge for valuation allowances of certain deferred tax assets in Australia, somewhat offset by foreign income taxed in lower rate jurisdictions.

The rate for the 2015 first quarter differs from the U.S. federal statutory rate of 35% primarily due to a $83 discrete income tax charge ($51 after noncontrolling interest) for valuation allowances on certain deferred tax assets in Suriname, partially offset by foreign income taxed in lower rate jurisdictions.

O. Separation Costs —ParentCo is incurring costs to evaluate, plan, and execute the separation, and Alcoa Corporation is allocated a pro rata portion of those costs based on segment revenue. In the first quarter of 2016, ParentCo recognized $18 for costs related to the proposed separation transaction, of which $9 was allocated to Alcoa Corporation and was included in Selling, general administrative, and other expenses on the accompanying Statement of Combined Operations.

P. Subsequent Events —Management evaluated all activity of Alcoa Corporation through June 29, 2016 (the date on which the Combined Financial Statements were issued), and concluded that no subsequent events have occurred that would require recognition in the Combined Financial Statements or disclosure in the Notes to the Combined Financial Statements

 

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