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PITTSBURGH--June 20, 2000--
Alcoa Inc. announced today that it completed its acquisition of Howmet
International Inc. As a result of the acquisition, which became
effective today, each outstanding share of Howmet common stock was
converted into the right to receive $21.00 in cash, without interest.
Howmet stock ceased to be traded on the New York Stock Exchange as of
the close of business on Monday, June 19, 2000.
Howmet stockholders who hold their own stock certificates will receive
notice in the mail regarding the process to surrender their shares for
cash. Howmet stockholders whose shares are held through banks or brokers
will receive information about their holdings from those institutions.
Editorial Contact: Joyce A. Saltzman
1 412 553 4462
Investor Relations: Charles D.McLane
Randall J. Killeen
1 412 553 2231