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ACCESSION NUMBER:		0001193125-05-130019
CONFORMED SUBMISSION TYPE:	8-K
PUBLIC DOCUMENT COUNT:		2
CONFORMED PERIOD OF REPORT:	20050620
ITEM INFORMATION:		Cost Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities
ITEM INFORMATION:		Material Impairments
ITEM INFORMATION:		Regulation FD Disclosure
ITEM INFORMATION:		Financial Statements and Exhibits
FILED AS OF DATE:		20050623
DATE AS OF CHANGE:		20050623

FILER:

	COMPANY DATA:	
		COMPANY CONFORMED NAME:			ALCOA INC
		CENTRAL INDEX KEY:			0000004281
		STANDARD INDUSTRIAL CLASSIFICATION:	ROLLING DRAWING & EXTRUDING OF NONFERROUS METALS [3350]
		IRS NUMBER:				250317820
		STATE OF INCORPORATION:			PA
		FISCAL YEAR END:			1231

	FILING VALUES:
		FORM TYPE:		8-K
		SEC ACT:		1934 Act
		SEC FILE NUMBER:	001-03610
		FILM NUMBER:		05912668

	BUSINESS ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		201 ISABELLA ST
		STREET 2:		ALCOA CORPORATE CTR
		CITY:			PITTSBURGH
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			15212-5858
		BUSINESS PHONE:		4125532576

	MAIL ADDRESS:	
		STREET 1:		801 ISABELLA ST
		STREET 2:		ALCOA CORPORATE CTR
		CITY:			PITTSBURGH
		STATE:			PA
		ZIP:			15212-5858

	FORMER COMPANY:	
		FORMER CONFORMED NAME:	ALUMINUM CO OF AMERICA
		DATE OF NAME CHANGE:	19920703
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<HR SIZE="3" NOSHADE COLOR="#000000" ALIGN="left"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="5"><B>UNITED STATES </B></FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="5"><B>SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"
SIZE="3"><B>Washington, D.C. 20549 </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><HR WIDTH="17%" SIZE="1" NOSHADE COLOR="#000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="5"><B>FORM 8-K </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><HR WIDTH="17%"
SIZE="1" NOSHADE COLOR="#000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="3"><B>CURRENT REPORT </B></FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="3"><B>PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE </B></FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="3"><B>SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 20, 2005 </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><HR WIDTH="17%" SIZE="1" NOSHADE COLOR="#000000"> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"
SIZE="6"><B>ALCOA INC. </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><B>(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter) </B></FONT></P> <P
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<TD VALIGN="top" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>201 Isabella Street, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania</B></FONT></TD>
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</TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Office of Investor
Relations 212-836-2674 </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Office of the Secretary 412-553-4707 </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"
ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="1"><B>(Registrant&#146;s telephone number, including area code) </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P><HR WIDTH="17%" SIZE="1" NOSHADE
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b)) </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Item 2.05. Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities. </B></FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:-6px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">On June 23, 2005, Alcoa Inc. (&#147;Alcoa&#148; or the &#147;company&#148;)
provided details on its previously announced global restructuring program. The company said that it expects to record second quarter 2005 after-tax restructuring charges of $220 to $250 million, $0.25 to $0.28 per share, as part of its previously
announced plan to streamline operations. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The second quarter
restructuring will lead to the elimination of approximately 6,500 jobs across the company&#146;s global businesses. The charges also encompass plant closings and consolidations, and asset impairments. The company anticipates that the restructuring
will be implemented over the next 12 months, and result in annualized savings of approximately $150 million before taxes. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">In the first quarter of 2005, the company recorded after-tax restructuring charges of $25 million affecting approximately 1,800 positions, resulting in an
anticipated $45 million pre-tax in annualized cost savings. The combined first half restructuring is expected to be between $245 and $275 million, affect approximately 8,300 positions, and save $195 million before taxes on an annualized basis.
</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Included in the second quarter restructuring are the following
major pre-tax components: </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:-6px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Restructuring to improve efficiency across the company&#146;s automotive operations including the previously announced closing of the Hawesville, KY automotive plant (as described
in the company&#146;s Form 8-K filed May 19, 2005); restructuring of its cast auto wheels business, affecting almost 800 worldwide positions with charges of $65-$70 million, approximately half for severance costs with the remainder for asset
impairments; and nearly 2,500 headcount reductions in the AFL automotive wire harness business, costing approximately $8 million. In total, approximately 3,500 automotive positions will be affected. </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE> <P
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Optimization of the company&#146;s global extrusion production operations to increase productivity, resulting in charges of $65-$70 million, comprised of approximately $20 million
for asset disposals at various U.S. and European extrusion plants, with the remainder representing severance costs associated with the elimination of 1,000 positions. </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:-6px"><FONT
SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Consolidation and strengthening of the company&#146;s global packaging and consumer business, resulting in charges of $25-$30 million, approximately three-quarters of which are
severance costs associated with the elimination of more than 1,500 positions, while the remainder is for asset disposals primarily at U.S. plants. </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:-6px"><FONT
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Closure of the Hamburger Aluminium-Werk GmbH aluminum smelter in Hamburg, Germany (the company owns a 33 percent equity interest in the facility), as a result of the partners&#146;
decision on June 20, 2005 to close the plant because of high energy prices, resulting in charges of $85-$95 million. Approximately three-fourths of the charge is an impairment associated with the investment, while the remainder is for layoffs and
other costs as a result of the shutdown. </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:-6px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The remaining charges are comprised of various layoffs including 250 positions in the primary products group, approximately 80 positions in the global mill products business, and
approximately 160 positions in various corporate functions. </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"
SIZE="2">Approximately half of the second quarter charges will be in the form of cash payments, largely for employee severance costs, and the other half are largely non-cash charges associated with plant closings </FONT></P> <P
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 <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">and asset disposals. The charges cover 121 locations in North America, Europe, Latin America and Australia. Further
details involving specific locations and businesses will be announced as appropriate as they are implemented. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Item 2.06. Material Impairments. </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:-6px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The information set forth above in Item 2.05, &#147;Costs Associated with Exit or Disposal Activities&#148; relating to the pre-tax impairment charges expected to be recorded by Alcoa as a result of its second quarter
2005 restructuring activities, including the company&#146;s estimate of the amount of the second quarter charges that will result in future cash expenditures, is incorporated herein by reference. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>Item 7.01. Regulation FD Disclosure. </B></FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:-6px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The following information is furnished pursuant to Item 7.01, &#147;Regulation FD
Disclosure.&#148; </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">On June 23, 2005, Alcoa issued a press
release providing details on its previously announced sale of Elkem shares, global restructuring program, and other second quarter 2005 events. A copy of Alcoa&#146;s press release dated June 23, 2005 is attached hereto as Exhibit 99 and
incorporated herein by reference. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px; text-indent:4%"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Except as disclosed in this
report or other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, there has been no material change in Alcoa&#146;s perspective on business conditions for the 2005 second quarter as stated on May 10, 2005 at the Merrill Lynch Global Metals,
Mining and Steel Conference in the Netherlands (as reported in Alcoa&#146;s Form 8-K furnished to the SEC on May 10, 2005). <U></U> </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><U>Forward-Looking Statements </U></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:-6px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Certain statements in this report and the exhibit attached hereto relate to future, not past, events and expectations, and as such constitute forward-looking statements
within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements also include those containing such words as &#147;anticipates,&#148; &#147;believes,&#148; &#147;estimates,&#148; &#147;expects,&#148;
&#147;targets,&#148; &#147;should,&#148; &#147;will,&#148; &#147;will likely result,&#148; &#147;forecast,&#148; &#147;outlook,&#148; &#147;projects&#148; or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks,
uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, performance or achievements of Alcoa to be different from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Alcoa disclaims any intention or obligation, other than as
required by law, to update or revise any forward-looking statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include: (a) material adverse changes in global economic or
aluminum industry conditions generally, including global supply and demand conditions and prices for primary aluminum, alumina and other products; (b) material adverse changes in the markets served by Alcoa, including the transportation, building,
construction, distribution, packaging, industrial gas turbine and other markets; (c) Alcoa&#146;s inability to achieve the level of cost savings, productivity improvements or earnings growth anticipated by management, whether due to significant
increases in energy, raw materials or employee benefits costs, labor disputes or other factors; (d) Alcoa&#146;s inability to realize the full extent of the expected savings or benefits from its restructuring activities, to complete such activities
in accordance with its planned timetable, or to assure that subsequent refinements or developments in its plans do not cause the actual charges to exceed the estimated charges; (e) changes in laws, governmental regulations or policies, currency
exchange rates or competitive factors in the countries in which Alcoa operates; (f) significant legal proceedings or investigations adverse to Alcoa, including environmental, product liability, safety and health and other claims; and (g) the other
risk factors summarized in Alcoa&#146;s Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004, Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2005 and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. </FONT></P> <P
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ADDITIONAL DETAILS ON </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px" ALIGN="center"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>SIGNIFICANT SECOND QUARTER 2005 EVENTS </B></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT
SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><B>NEW YORK, NY &#150; June 23, 2005</B> &#150; Alcoa today provided details on its previously announced sale of Elkem shares, global
restructuring program, and other second quarter 2005 events. The company will record an after-tax profit of $219 million, or $0.25 per diluted share, on the sale of its shares in Elkem, the Norwegian metals company, in the quarter. The company also
expects to record a $100 to $120 million net tax benefit in the quarter, and after-tax charges of $220 to $250 million, $0.25 to $0.28 per share, as part of its previously announced plan to streamline operations. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;When we created a new global business structure last year, we took a new look at
optimizing our operations in order to better serve our customers,&#148; said Alain Belda, Alcoa Chairman and CEO. &#147;Today&#146;s actions demonstrate the value of that new design by showing that we can accelerate cost savings and put the company
on a solid footing for the long term.&#148; </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The second quarter restructuring
will lead to the elimination of approximately 6,500 jobs across the company&#146;s global businesses. The charges also encompass plant closings and consolidations, and asset impairments. The company anticipates that the restructuring will be
implemented over the next 12 months, and result in annualized savings of approximately $150 million before taxes. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">In the first quarter of 2005, the company recorded after-tax restructuring charges of $25 million affecting approximately 1,800 positions, resulting in an anticipated $45
million pre-tax in annualized cost savings. The combined first half restructuring is expected to be between $245 and $275 million, affect approximately 8,300 positions, and save $195 million before taxes on an annualized basis. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">&#147;In total, the restructuring we have undertaken this year should generate nearly $200
million in annual cost savings, helping put our businesses in a better position to compete globally and serve our customers,&#148; said Belda. &#147;While eliminating jobs is unsettling, we will do our best to minimize the impact on our employees
and the communities where we operate.&#148; </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Included in the second quarter
restructuring are the following major pre-tax components: </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:-6px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Restructuring to improve efficiency across the company&#146;s automotive operations including the previously announced closing of the Hawesville, KY automotive plant; restructuring
of its cast auto wheels business, affecting almost 800 worldwide positions with charges of $65-$70 million, approximately half for severance costs with the remainder for asset impairments; and nearly 2,500 headcount reductions in the AFL automotive
wire harness business, costing approximately $8 million. In total, approximately 3,500 automotive positions will be affected. </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>

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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Optimization of the company&#146;s global extrusion production operations to increase productivity, resulting in charges of $65-$70 million, comprised of approximately $20 million
for asset disposals at various U.S. and European extrusion plants, with the remainder representing severance costs associated with the elimination of 1,000 positions. </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:-6px"><FONT
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severance costs associated with the elimination of more than 1,500 positions, while the remainder is for asset disposals primarily at U.S. plants. </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:-6px"><FONT
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Closure of the Hamburger Aluminium-Werk GmbH aluminum smelter in Hamburg, Germany (the company owns a 33 percent equity interest in the facility), as a result of the partners&#146;
decision to close the plant because of high energy prices, resulting in charges of $85-$95 million. Approximately three-fourths of the charge is an impairment associated with the investment, while the remainder is for layoffs and other costs as a
result of the shutdown. </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:-6px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P>
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<TD ALIGN="left" VALIGN="top"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The remaining charges are comprised of various layoffs including 250 positions in the primary products group, approximately 80 positions in the global mill products business, and
approximately 160 positions in various corporate functions. </FONT></TD></TR></TABLE> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman"
SIZE="2">Approximately half of the second quarter charges will be in the form of cash payments, largely for employee severance costs and the other half are largely non-cash charges associated with plant closings and asset disposals. The charges
cover 121 locations in North America, Europe, Latin America and Australia. Further details involving specific locations and businesses will be announced as appropriate as they are implemented. </FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><U>Elkem Gain </U></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:-6px"><FONT
SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">As previously reported, Alcoa tendered its 46.5 percent stake in Elkem ASA for $869 million in cash, and will record a second quarter 2005
after-tax gain of $219 million, or $0.25 per share, on the transaction. The company&#146;s net gain on the sale was $180 million when a first quarter charge of $39 million related to the tax impact on previously undistributed equity earnings and
related transaction costs is included. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"><U>Additional Second Quarter Items
</U></FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:-6px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">The company will also recognize $100 to $120 million in tax benefits from
the finalization of certain tax reviews and audits which resulted in amounts that were less than originally anticipated. Also in the quarter, the company expects to increase its environmental reserve by approximately $20 million pre-tax, principally
related to a prior operation in East St. Louis, Illinois. Losses for the quarter for Alcoa&#146;s recently acquired Russian facilities are expected to be approximately $25 million after taxes due to integration costs, general market softness,
generally in Europe, and the costs of initiatives to shift to higher value-added products. The company also is exploring options for its Eastalco aluminum smelter in Frederick, Maryland, which is facing closure as a result of escalating power prices
locally. If an acceptable power arrangement can not be reached, the facility could be idled by the end of 2005, resulting in fourth quarter charges. </FONT></P> <P STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT SIZE="1">&nbsp;</FONT></P> <P
STYLE="margin-top:0px;margin-bottom:0px"><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">Alcoa is the world&#146;s leading producer and manager of primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum and alumina facilities, and is active in all major aspects of the
industry. Alcoa serves the aerospace, automotive, packaging, building and construction, commercial transportation and industrial markets, bringing design, engineering, production and other capabilities of Alcoa&#146;s businesses to customers. In
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<FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2">and components, Alcoa also markets consumer brands including Reynolds Wrap<FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000"><SUP>&reg;<FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"></FONT></SUP><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"></FONT></FONT> foils and plastic wraps, Alcoa<FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000"><SUP>&reg;<FONT
FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"></FONT></SUP><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"></FONT></FONT> wheels, and Baco<FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="1" COLOR="#000000"><SUP>&reg;<FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2"
COLOR="#000000"></FONT></SUP><FONT FACE="Times New Roman" SIZE="2" COLOR="#000000"></FONT></FONT> household wraps. Among its other businesses are vinyl siding, closures, fastening systems, precision castings, and electrical distribution systems for
cars and trucks. The company has 131,000 employees in 43 countries and has been a member of the Dow Jones Industrial Average for 45 years and the Dow Jones Sustainability Indexes since 2001. More information can be found at <U>www.alcoa.com</U>
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constitute forward-looking statements involving known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results, performance or achievements of Alcoa to be different from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements.
Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include: (a) material adverse changes in global economic or aluminum industry conditions generally, including global supply and
demand conditions and prices for primary aluminum, alumina and other products; (b) the inability of the company to realize the full extent of the expected savings or benefits from its restructuring activities, to complete such activities in
accordance with its planned timetable, or to assure that subsequent refinements or developments do not cause the actual charges to exceed the estimated charges; and (c) the other risk factors summarized in Alcoa&#146;s Form 10-K for the year ended
December 31, 2004, Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2005 and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. </FONT></P>
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