Alcoa: Invest: Frequently Asked Questions


Frequently Asked Questions 1. When was Alcoa incorporated? 2. When did Alcoa go public? 3. What is Alcoa's ticker symbol? 4. What is Alcoa's CUSIP number for common stock? 5. What stock exchange does Alcoa common stock trade on? 6. Does Alcoa have preferred stock? 7. When will there be a stock split? 8. Does Alcoa issue dividends? 9. When will Alcoa raise its cash dividend? 10. Whom do I contact to change my address for dividend payments? 11. How do I obtain a duplicate 1099-DIV (Dividend Income Statement)? 12. How do I buy Alcoa stock? Does Alcoa have a Dividend Reinvestment Plan? 13. Whom should I contact regarding my stock certificate(s)? 14. How do I find out how many shares of the company I own? 15. When do the fiscal quarters end? 16. When are financial results reported? 17. When is the next earnings release? 18. How do I get a copy of the latest Annual Report? 19. Where can I find Alcoa's historical financial statements? 20. Who are Alcoa's independent accountants? 21. When is the next Annual Shareholders Meeting? 22. How do I get a copy of the latest Proxy Statement? 23. Where can I find Alcoa's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission? 24. I am a potential investor. How do I get an Alcoa investor kit? 25. How can I receive email alerts of Alcoa news releases? 1. When was Alcoa incorporated? The company was formed as a Pennsylvania corporation in 1888 as the Pittsburgh Reduction Company. Its name was changed to Aluminum Company of America in 1907 and to Alcoa Inc. in 1999. Back to top 2. When did Alcoa go public? Alcoa listed stock on the New York Curb Exchange, the forerunner of the American Stock Exchange, in 1925. The company listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) in 1951 and was named to the Dow Jones Industrial Average in 1959. Back to top 3. What is Alcoa's ticker symbol? Alcoa's common stock is traded on the NYSE with the symbol AA. Back to top 4. What is Alcoa's CUSIP number for common stock? 013817101 Back to top 5. What stock exchange does Alcoa common stock trade on? The primary exchange for Alcoa's common stock is the New York Stock Exchange. Alcoa's common shares are also listed and traded on the Australian Stock Exchange. Back to top 6. Does Alcoa have preferred stock? Yes, Alcoa's preferred shares trade on the New York Stock Exchange AMEX, ticker symbol AA.PR. Back to top 7. When will there be a stock split? The Board of Directors makes the decision for any stock split. The most recent split was a 2-for-1 common stock split paid on June 9, 2000. Please see Shareholder Information - Stock Split for a summary of Alcoa stock splits. Back to top 8. Does Alcoa issue dividends? Yes, please see Dividend Information and Dividend History for cash dividend payment information. Back to top 9. When will Alcoa raise its cash dividend? Cash dividend decisions are made by Alcoa's Board of Directors. Dividends are reviewed on a regular basis. Please see Dividend History for a record of past dividend increases. Back to top 10. Whom do I contact to change my address for dividend payments? Cash dividend decisions are made by Alcoa's Board of Directors. Dividends are reviewed on a regular basis. Please see Dividend History for a record of past dividend increases. Back to top 11. How do I obtain a duplicate 1099-DIV (Dividend Income Statement)? If you hold shares with Alcoa's stock transfer agent, registrar and dividend reimbursing agent, Computershare, please contact them for a duplicate 1099-DIV. Alternatively, if you hold shares at a bank or brokerage firm, please contact that firm. On December 31, 2011, The Bank of New York Mellon's Shareowner Services business was acquired by Computershare. Back to top 12. How do I buy Alcoa stock? Does Alcoa have a Dividend Reinvestment Plan? If you hold shares with Alcoa's stock transfer agent, registrar and dividend agent, Computershare, please contact them regarding your stock certificate(s). On December 31, 2011, The Bank of New York Mellon's Shareowner Services business was acquired by Computershare. Back to top 13. Whom should I contact regarding my stock certificate(s)? If you hold shares with Alcoa's stock transfer agent, registrar and dividend agent, Computershare, please contact them regarding your stock certificate(s). On December 31, 2011, The Bank of New York Mellon's Shareowner Services business was acquired by Computershare. Back to top 14. How do I find out how many shares of the company I own? If you hold shares with Alcoa's stock transfer agent, registrar and dividend reimbursing agent, Computershare, please contact them for the details of your holding. Alternatively, if you hold shares at a bank or brokerage firm, please contact that firm. On December 31, 2011, The Bank of New York Mellon's Shareowner Services business was acquired by Computershare. Back to top 15. When do the fiscal quarters end? First March 31 Second June 30 Third September 30 Fourth December 31 Back to top 16. When are financial results reported? Please see the Financial Calendar. Back to top 17. When is the next earnings release? Please see the Financial Calendar. Back to top 18. How do I get a copy of the latest Annual Report? Alcoa's Annual Report can be downloaded from the Annual Report page. A print copy is also available at no charge by sending a request to Alcoa, Corporate Communications, 201 Isabella Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-5858, or by calling 1 412 553 3905. Back to top 19. Where can I find Alcoa's historical financial statements? Please see the Annual Report for historical information. Back to top 20. Who are Alcoa's independent accountants? Alcoa's independent registered accountants are PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP. Back to top 21. When is the next Annual Shareholders Meeting? Please see the Annual Meeting page. Back to top 22. How do I get a copy of the latest Proxy Statement? Alcoa's Proxy Statement can be downloaded from the SEC page on our website. A print copy is also available at no charge by sending a request to Alcoa, Corporate Communications, 201 Isabella Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15212-5858, or by calling 1 412 553 3905. Back to top 23. Where can I find Alcoa's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission? Alcoa's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) can be viewed from the SEC page on our website. The filings can also be obtained directly from the SEC's website at www.sec.gov under Filings and Forms (EDGAR)/Search for Company Filings/Companies and Other Filers and enter Alcoa's ticker symbol, AA. Back to top 24. I am a potential investor. How do I get an Alcoa investor kit? Please Contact Investor Relations to order an investor kit. Back to top 25. How can I receive email alerts of Alcoa news releases? To automatically receive email alerts of Alcoa news releases, you must subscribe. To remove your email address from these alerts, you must unsubscribe. Back to top