Alcoa Corporation · NYSE:AA

Alcoa — Q2 2003 Earnings Presentation

32 slides from Alcoa's earnings presentation, Jul 31, 2003

  1. Slide 1: 2nd Quarter 2003 Analyst Conference

    2 nd Quarter 2003 Analyst Conference July 28, 2003 New York, NY

  2. Slide 2: Forward-Looking Statements

    Forward-Looking Statements Today’s discussion may include “forward-looking statements” within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such statements relate to future events and expectations and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. Alcoa’s actual results or

  3. Slide 3: Richard B. Kelson, Executive VP and CFO

    Richard B. Kelson Executive VP and CFO

  4. Slide 4: 2nd Quarter Highlights

    2 nd Quarter Highlights n Continued world-class safety performance n Income from continuing operations $ 0.27 per diluted share up from $0.23 in the first quarter n Revenue growth over both prior- and year-ago quarters n Sequential profitability increases in all downstream segments n Strengthened ba

  5. Slide 5: 2nd Quarter Highlights

    2 nd Quarter Highlights n Disciplined capital spending, a 33% reduction from prior-year period n Working capital reduction with revenue increase n Cost savings of $16 million, remain solidly on track toward the $1.0 billion cost challenge n Divestiture of Assets held for Sale progressing well — Firs

  6. Slide 6: Safety

    Safety n LWD Incident Rate — Continued strong performance in 2Q 2003 [GRAPH] * Reynolds, Howmet/Huck included beginning in 2002 ** IVEX, Fairchild, Kama, and other 2002/2003 new acquisitions

  7. Slide 7: 2nd Quarter 2003 Financial Overview

    2 nd Quarter 2003 Financial Overview In Millions 2Q03 1Q 03 Fav/(Unfav) LME 3-Month Average ($/ton) $1,380 $1,392 ($12) Sales $5,460 $5,112 $348 Cost of Goods Sold $4,347 $4,073 ($274) % of Sales 79.6% 79.7% 0.1% SG&A $343 $294 ($49) % of Sales 6.3% 5.8% (0.5)% Effective Tax Rate 26.0% 30.0% 4.0% Mi

  8. Slide 8: Significant Cash Generation…

    Significant Cash Generation… n Cash from operations of $1.2 billion in the quarter, up sequentially and year-over-year — Strongest cash flow since 4Q 2000, excluding forward metal sale n Working capital reduction of $210 million sequentially, with revenue increase of $348 million n Capital spending

  9. Slide 9: Leading to Debt Reduction

    Leading to Debt Reduction [GRAPH] n Debt-to-capital reduced by 300 basis points to 40.4% from 43.4% at end of 1Q 2003 n Debt paid down by $722 million n Focusing on what is within our control to improve our financial flexibility

  10. Slide 10: 2nd Quarter Market Conditions Global View

    2 nd Quarter Market Conditions Global View n Market Conditions [GRAPH] Change from 2Q02 Change from 1Q03 Realized Prices Alumina % % Primary % -2 % 3rd Party Revenue Commercial Trans % % Automotive % -4 % Industrial Products % -3 % B&C -11 % % Aerospace* % % IGT -42 % -1 % Packaging % % * Excluding

  11. Slide 11: Alumina & Chemicals

    Alumina & Chemicals Alignment: Bauxite mining, alumina refining and chemicals production Markets: ATOI Performance: [GRAPH] [GRAPH] Current Business Conditions: Positives Negatives Spot prices continue high

  12. Slide 12: Primary Metals

    Primary Metals Alignment: 3.9 million mt of smelting capacity, with 585 kmt currently idled Markets: ATOI Performance: [GRAPH] [GRAPH] Current Business Conditions: Positivies Negatives Preparation for Intalco shutdown Electrical outage at Sao Luis

  13. Slide 13: Flat Rolled Products

    Flat Rolled Products Alignment: Aluminum sheet and plate for aerospace applications, rigid container sheet for beverage cans and mill products Markets: ATOI Performance: [GRAPH] [GRAPH] Current Business Conditions: Positives Negatives Seasonal can sheet strength expected to continue in 3Q Seasonal s

  14. Slide 14: Engineered Products

    Engineered Products Alignment: Hard and soft alloy extrusions, aluminum forgings, Alcoa Fasteners & Howmet products Markets: ATOI Performance: [GRAPH] [GRAPH] Current Business Conditions: Positives Negatives Continued cost benefits from recent restructuring Lower aerospace volume Some seasonal stren

  15. Slide 15: Packaging & Consumer

    Packaging & Consumer Alignment: Reynolds consumer products, closures, flexible packaging, and packaging graphics design Markets: ATOI Performance: [GRAPH] [GRAPH] Current Business Conditions: Positives Negatives Seasonal strength in consumer products somewhat offset by weakness in Latin America

  16. Slide 16: Other

    Other Alignment: Alcoa Fujikura, residential building products and automotive structures Markets: ATOI Performance: [GRAPH] [GRAPH] Current Business Conditions: Positives Negatives Some seasonal strengthening in residential building & construction Seasonal automotive OEM shutdowns

  17. Slide 17: 2002 Actions Continue to be Reflected in 2Q

    2002 Actions Continue to be Reflected in 2Q Costs [GRAPH] We expect to surpass the $1 billion Cost Challenge

  18. Slide 18: Return on Capital

    Return on Capital [GRAPH] All indicators are based on the Bloomberg ROC Methodology. 1Q 03 Quarter Annualized ROC excludes $47 million after-tax cumulative effect of accounting change due to adoption of FAS 143.

  19. Slide 19: Summary

    Summary Second quarter accomplishments are indicative of our focus going forward: n Top-line growth and strong cash generation n Cost savings – driven by ABS n Working capital reduction n Disciplined capital expenditures n Balance sheet improvement

  20. Slide 20: Alain Belda, Chairman and CEO

    Alain Belda Chairman and CEO

  21. Slide 21: First Half 2003 Achievements

    First Half 2003 Achievements n We focused on cost, execution & capital discipline — Offsetting geopolitical issues, rising energy, health & welfare costs n We managed the portfolio — Fairchild & Ivex integrations demonstrating significant progress — First announcement of asset divestiture program n

  22. Slide 22: Two Examples of Actions Taken

    Two Examples of Actions Taken US Smelting n 1.4 million mt of capacity, 8 locations n Competitive average power cost, $22/Mwh n Staffing, the critical issue — Roadmap to $120/mt cost takeout progressing well — Achieved $50+/mt as of June 2003, across multiple plants and functions – balance rest of t

  23. Slide 23: Operating in the Current Business Environment

    Operating in the Current Business Environment n We have adjusted to the slow global economy n Offsetting the challenging business conditions with cost controls and the benefits from last year’s restructuring initiatives n Dealing with aluminum industry dynamics

  24. Slide 24: Our Top Priorities

    Our Top Priorities n Long-term value creation — Values are our foundation — Cost control, capital discipline, customers – ABS is how we do business — Profitable growth n Deliver on our short term goals — Manage the portfolio — Improve balance sheet — Successful integration and asset divestitures n E

  25. Slide 25: Profitable Growth Continues

    Profitable Growth Continues n Alcoa Latin America — Camargo Correa Group n Refining — Pinjarra expansion — Jamaica expansion n Smelting — Canada — Iceland — China

  26. Slide 26: The Road Ahead

    The Road Ahead n We don’t expect the business environment to become easier, but we are poised to excel n Focus is on positioning our portfolio and businesses for the long-term while achieving short term goals n Continue to meet our priorities and long-term value creation

  27. Slide 27: For Additional Information, contact:

    For Additional Information, contact: William F. Oplinger Director, Investor Relations Alcoa 390 Park Avenue New York, N.Y. 10022-4608 Telephone: (212) 836-2674 Facsimile: (212) 836-2813 www.alcoa.com

  28. Slide 28: Appendix

    Appendix

  29. Slide 29: Income and EPS Information and Reconciliation

    Income and EPS Information and Reconciliation In Millions 2Q 03 1Q 03 2Q 02 GAAP Net Income $ $ $ Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change — $ — Discontinued Operations—operating (income) loss — $ (3 ) $ Discontinued Operations—Loss on Divestitures $ — — GAAP Income from continuing operations $ $ $ Sp

  30. Slide 30: Income and EPS Information and Reconciliation (Continued)

    Income and EPS Information and Reconciliation (Continued) In Millions 2Q 03 1Q 03 2Q 02 GAAP Earnings per share $ 0.26 $ 0.17 $ 0.27 Cumulative Effect of Accounting Change — $ 0.06 — Discontinued Operations—operating (income) loss — — $ 0.01 Discontinued Operations—Loss on Divestitures $ 0.01 — — GA

  31. Slide 31: Reconciliation of Return on Capital

    Reconciliation of Return on Capital In Millions 2Q 2003 Bloomberg Methodology 2Q 2003 Annualized 1Q 2003 Bloomberg Methodology 1Q 2003 Annualized Ex FAS 143 Net Income $ $ $ $ Minority Interest $ $ $ $ Interest Expense (After-tax) $ $ $ $ Numerator (Sum Total) $ $ 1,403 $ $ 1,274 ST Borrowings $ $ $

  32. Slide 32: Notes to Reconciliation

    Notes to Reconciliation (1) Alcoa believes that income from continuing operations excluding charges for restructurings and divestitures is a measure that should be presented in addition to income from continuing operations determined in accordance with GAAP. The following matters should be considere

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