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.
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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 in 1951 and was named to the Dow Jones Industrial Average in 1959.
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3. What is Alcoa's ticker symbol?
Our common stock ticker symbol is AA.
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4. What is Alcoa's CUSIP number for common stock?
013817101
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5. How do I buy Alcoa stock?
If you are not an existing shareholder you must contact a brokerage firm for your first purchase of Alcoa stock. Following the initial investment (which can be as small as one share), a Dividend Reinvestment Plan (DRIP) and Stock Purchase Plan (SPP) is offered to existing Alcoa stockholders. Please see the Request Printed Materials page to request information on this plan.
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6. Does Alcoa have a Dividend Reinvestment Plan?
Yes, please see the Request Printed Materials page to request information on Alcoa's Dividend Reinvestment and Stock Purchase Plan.
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7. 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 on the Australian Stock Exchange.
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8. Does Alcoa issue dividends?
Yes, please see Dividend History for cash dividend payment information.
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9. Who should I contact regarding my stock certificate(s)?
You should contact Computershare Trust Company, N.A., Alcoa's stock transfer agent. Please see Shareholder Information for details.
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10. How do I find out how many shares of the company I own?
Please contact Computershare, Alcoa's stock transfer agent, for the details of your holdings. Alternatively, if you hold shares at a bank or brokerage firm, please contact that firm.
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11. Does Alcoa have preferred stock?
Yes, Alcoa's preferred shares trade on the American Stock Exchange, ticker symbol AA.
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12. 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 Dividends for a record of past dividend increases.
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13. 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.
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14. When has Alcoa's stock split?
Please see Shareholder Information for a summary of Alcoa stock splits.
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15. What percentage of your business is international?
In 2007, approximately 45% of Alcoa's third-party sales were from outside the U.S.
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16. When do the fiscal quarters end?
| Quarter |  | End Date | | First | | March 31 | | Second | | June 30 | | Third | | September 30 | | Fourth | | December 31 |
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17. When are financial results reported?
Please see the Financial Calendar.
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18. When is the next earnings release?
Please see the Financial Calendar.
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19. When is the next Annual Shareholders Meeting?
Please see the Financial Calendar.
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20. Who are Alcoa's independent accountants?
Alcoa's independent registered accountants are PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP.
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21. How do I get a copy of the Annual Report?
Please see the Annual Report section for an on-line edition. If you require a hard copy, you may order from the Request Printed Materials form.
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22. Where can I find Alcoa's historical financial statements?
Please see the Annual Report for historical information
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23. I am a potential investor. How do I get an Alcoa investor kit?
Please see Request Printed Materials to order an investor kit.
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