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Thursday, June 26, 2014

Alcoa: News: News Releases: Alcoa’s Transformation Accelerates, Will Acquire Firth Rixson to Grow Global Aerospace Portfolio

NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Alcoa (NYSE:AA) today announced it is significantly accelerating its portfolio transformation. The Company has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Firth Rixson, a global leader in aerospace jet engine components, from Oak Hill Capital Partners, for $2.85 billion in cash and stock. Under the terms of the deal, Alcoa will purchase Firth Rixson for $2.35 billion in cash, plus $500 million of Company stock and an additional $150 million potential earn-out.

The acquisition further strengthens Alcoa’s robust aerospace business. It positions the Company to capture additional aerospace growth with a broader range of high-growth, value-add jet engine components. The acquisition is strategically aligned with the Company’s objective to continue to build its value-add businesses.




Alcoa: News: News Releases: Alcoa’s Transformation Accelerates, Will Acquire Firth Rixson to Grow Global Aerospace Portfolio

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