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Alcoa Corp

For the period ended Dec 31, 2025. Filed Feb 26, 2026.

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FY2025 · Filed Feb 26, 2026

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Previous report: 10-K

Period ended 2024-12-31; filed 2025-02-20.

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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

Current report: 10-K

Period ended 2025-12-31; filed 2026-02-26.

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Item 7. Management’s Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations

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Current report

During 2025, average alumina prices decreased by 11 percent and average aluminum prices increased 9 percent compared with 2024. After reaching an all-time high in the fourth quarter of 2024 primarily due to supply disruptions, alumina prices decreased largely in response to refinery expansions primarily in China and Indonesia. Aluminum prices were supported by strong market fundamentals and macroeconomic trends, including historically low inventory levels and rising demand. In addition, the average Midwest premium increased 211 percent year over year, largely reflecting U.S. Section 232 tariffs on aluminum imports from Canada, which increased from 25 percent on March 12, 2025 to 50 percent on June 4, 2025. Prior to March 12, 2025, the Section 232 tariff was 10 percent and Canadian metal imported into the U.S. was exempt. At recent Midwest premium pricing, tariff costs on U.S. imports of aluminum from Canada are fully covered by the Midwest premium. Energy costs declined primarily due to higher pricing at the Brazil hydro-electric facilities and carbon dioxide compensation within the Aluminum segment, while raw material costs increased primarily due to higher caustic soda prices in the Alumina segment.

Current report

The Company delivered strong operational performance in 2025. Five aluminum smelters and one alumina refinery set annual production records. Notably, the Deschambault (Canada) smelter achieved its sixteenth consecutive year of increased production, while the Mosjøen (Norway) smelter achieved its eighth consecutive year of record performance.

Current report

Alcoa continued to advance its operational, strategic, and capital allocation priorities during 2025. In March 2025, Alcoa and Trento Equity Holdings, S.L.U. (Trento EQT), formerly known as IGNIS Equity Holdings, SL, entered into a joint venture agreement to support the continued operation of the San Ciprián (Spain) complex. Following the formation of the joint venture, Alcoa resumed the restart of the San Ciprián smelter which had been operating at approximately 6 percent of total pot capacity since March 2024. As of December 31, 2025, the smelter was operating at approximately 65 percent of its annual capacity of 228 kmt, with full restart expected by mid-2026.

Current report

In April 2025, the Administrative Review Tribunal of Australia (ART) issued its decision on disputed tax liabilities included within the Notices of Assessment issued by the Australian Taxation Office (ATO) in July 2020 and related to transfer pricing of certain historic third-party alumina sales. The ART decided that no additional tax is owed, consistent with Alcoa’s long-held position. This matter, with claims totaling more than $800 in tax, interest, and penalties, is now closed in Alcoa’s favor.

Current report

In July 2025, Alcoa completed the sale of its full ownership interest of 25.1% in the Saudi Arabia joint venture, to Saudi Arabian Mining Company (Ma’aden) in exchange for total consideration of $1,350, comprised of 85,977,547 shares of Ma’aden (valued at SAR 52.35 per share at closing, or $1,200) and $150 in cash (related to taxes and transaction costs). The sale generated significant value to Alcoa from a non-core asset and is expected to provide Alcoa with enhanced financial flexibility when monetized in the future.

Current report

In September 2025, Alcoa announced the permanent closure of the Kwinana (Australia) refinery, which had been fully curtailed since June 2024. The decision to permanently close the refinery allows the Company to progress site remediation efforts, enabling the sale or redevelopment of the land in the future. The projected future proceeds are expected to cover the majority of the remediation costs.

Current report

During 2025, the Company strengthened its balance sheet by reducing total debt by $147 and completing the realignment of debt toward Australian operating assets that require significant capital investment for mine relocations and residue storage projects in the coming years. As a result of this debt reduction and a strong cash position, the Company met the high end of its adjusted net debt target as of December 31, 2025.

Current report

In February 2026, Alcoa of Australia agreed with the Australian federal government to further modernize the approvals framework for its Western Australian mining activities under Australia’s federal Environment Protection and Biodiversity Conservation Act (EPBC Act).

Current report

Alcoa had previously initiated an approvals modernization process in 2020 with the referral of its next major mine regions (Myara North and Holyoake) under both Western Australian (WA) state and Australian federal environmental legislation. Managed by the Western Australian Environmental Protection Agency (WA EPA), that assessment is ongoing and is not impacted by the agreement reached in February 2026.

Current report

In 2023, the WA EPA also commenced an environmental assessment of the rolling five-year mine plan (2023-2027) at the Huntly and Willowdale mines under state environmental law, while the WA government granted an exemption that allows Alcoa to continue its mining operations while the assessment is undertaken. That assessment is also ongoing and is not impacted by the agreement reached in February 2026.

Current report

In February 2026, Alcoa agreed with the Australian federal government to undertake a strategic assessment for all current and potential future mine areas (excluding Myara North and Holyoake) through the term of its existing mine lease ending in 2045 under the EPBC Act. The holistic assessment of potential impacts to significant flora and fauna will provide stakeholders with increased clarity about the long-term sustainable future of mining activities. The Australian federal government granted Alcoa a national interest exemption that allows Alcoa to continue its mining operations at the Huntly and Willowdale mines for 18 months while the strategic assessment is completed. The Company is committed to working collaboratively with the Australian federal government to complete the strategic assessment by August 2027.

Current report

In addition, Alcoa entered into two enforceable undertakings with the Department of Climate Change, Energy, the Environment and Water (DCCEEW), related to mining activities for the period from 2019 to 2025 at the Huntly mine. Under the terms of the enforceable undertakings, Alcoa is required to provide a total of $36 (A$55) for investments in environmental offsets to counterbalance impacts caused by mine development and the funding of various conservation programs. A charge of $27 (A$40) was included in Cost of goods sold on the Statement of Consolidated Operations for the year ended December 31, 2025 to increase existing environmental reserves for this matter which is now fully accrued. Associated cash outlays are expected in 2026.

Current report

The Company believed its harvesting and clearing activities at the Huntly mine were permitted under previously established provisions of the EPBC Act, which were amended in November 2025.

Current report

On July 1, 2025, Alcoa completed the sale of its full ownership interest of 25.1% in the Saudi Arabia joint venture, comprised of the Ma’aden Bauxite and Alumina Company (MBAC) and the Ma’aden Aluminium Company (MAC), to Ma’aden in exchange for total consideration of $1,350, comprised of 85,977,547 shares of Ma’aden (valued at SAR 52.35 per share at closing, or $1,200) and $150 in cash (related to taxes and transaction costs). The Company recorded a gain of $786, net of $18 in transaction costs, in Other (income) expenses, net on the Statement of Consolidated Operations in the third quarter of 2025.

Current report

Subsequent to July 1, 2025, the fair value of the shares is based on the unadjusted quoted price on the Saudi Exchange (Tadawul). For the year ended December 31, 2025, the Company recorded a mark-to-market gain of $197 in Other (income) expenses, net on the Statement of Consolidated Operations related to changes in fair value of the shares.

Current report

At December 31, 2025, the shares of Ma’aden were valued at SAR 60.95 per share, or $1,397.

Current report

Following the formation of the joint venture with Trento EQT on March 31, 2025 (described below), Alcoa resumed the restart of the San Ciprián smelter that had been operating approximately 6 percent of total pot capacity since March 2024. The restart was paused in April 2025 following a widespread power outage across Spain and resumed in July 2025. The smelter was operating at approximately 65 percent of its total annual capacity of 228 kmt as of December 31, 2025, and the Company expects that the restart will be completed by mid-2026.

Current report

On March 31, 2025, Alcoa and Trento EQT entered into a joint venture agreement (the Agreement) whereby Alcoa owns 75% and continues as the managing operator and Trento EQT owns 25% of the San Ciprián operations. Under the terms of the Agreement, Alcoa and Trento EQT contributed $81 (€75) and $27 (€25), respectively, to form the joint venture. Subsequent to formation of the joint venture on March 31, 2025, an additional $89 (€76) was funded for operations by Alcoa with a priority position in future cash returns. Further funding requires agreement by both partners, and to maintain their respective ownership in the joint venture, equity funding would be shared 75% by Alcoa and 25% by Trento EQT. In December 2025, Alcoa provided a mandatory convertible note of $153 (€130) to the joint venture that will convert to equity on or before September 1, 2026.

Current report

The formation of the joint venture was accounted for as an equity transaction where Trento EQT’s noncontrolling interest was reflected as a decrease to Additional capital on the accompanying Consolidated Balance Sheet. The Agreement also provides Trento EQT a put option whereby Trento EQT can require Alcoa Corporation to purchase from Trento EQT its 25% interest at the then fair market value upon certain change in control provisions. Alcoa classified the Noncontrolling interest within Mezzanine equity on the Consolidated Balance Sheet, as Trento EQT’s redemption of the put option is not solely within the Company’s control. Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest was $38 for the year ended December 31, 2025.

Current report

In March 2025, Alumina Pty Ltd, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alcoa Corporation, completed Rule 144A (U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended) debt issuances of $500 aggregate principal amount of 6.125% Senior Notes due 2030 (the 2030 Notes) and $500 aggregate principal amount of 6.375% Senior Notes due 2032 (the 2032 Notes, and, collectively with the 2030 Notes, the Notes). The net proceeds of these issuances were $985, reflecting a discount to the initial purchasers of the Notes as well as issuance costs. The Company utilized certain proceeds of these transactions to fund contributions to Alcoa Nederland Holding B.V. (ANHBV), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alcoa Corporation and the issuer of the $750 aggregate principal amount of 5.500% Notes due 2027 (the 2027 Notes) and $500 aggregate principal amount of 6.125% Notes due 2028 (the 2028 Notes). These contributions were funded through a series of intercompany transactions, including the repayment of intercompany indebtedness and the issuance of intercompany dividends. ANHBV used such funds, along with cash on hand, to fund the purchase price pursuant to the cash tender offers announced and settled in March 2025, including premiums and transaction costs. The net proceeds also supported Alcoa’s general corporate purposes.

Current report

In March 2025, ANHBV announced and settled cash tender offers which resulted in the tender and acceptance of $609 of the $750 aggregate principal amount of the 2027 Notes and $281 of the $500 aggregate principal amount of the 2028 Notes for purchase. The issuance of the 2030 Notes and 2032 Notes and the cash tender of the 2027 Notes and the 2028 Notes were determined to be issuances of new debt and extinguishments of existing debt. As a result, the Company incurred $12 of debt settlement expenses in the first quarter of 2025 in Interest expense, which was comprised of the settlement premiums, transaction costs, and the write-off of unamortized discounts and deferred financing costs.

Current report

In December 2025, ANHBV redeemed the remaining $141 aggregate principal amount of the 2027 Notes at a redemption price equal to 100 percent of the principal amount, plus accrued and unpaid interest. As a result, the Company recorded a loss of $1 on the extinguishment of debt in the fourth quarter of 2025 in Interest expense, which was comprised of the write-off of unamortized discounts and deferred financing costs. The redemption was funded using cash on hand.

Current report

During 2025, the Company also fully repaid $74 drawn under an existing term loan and cancelled the agreement and reduced short-term borrowings related to inventory repurchase agreements by $41.

Current report

On April 30, 2025, the ART issued its decision related to the proceedings Alcoa of Australia Limited (AofA) filed against the ATO in April 2022 to contest the Notices of Assessment issued by the ATO in July 2020 related to transfer pricing of certain historic third-party alumina sales. The ART decided that no additional tax is owed, consistent with Alcoa’s long-held position related to this matter.

Current report

In accordance with the ATO’s dispute resolution practices, AofA paid 50 percent of the assessed income tax amount exclusive of interest and any penalties, or $74 (A$107), during the third quarter 2020. Interest on the unpaid tax was accrued through the decision date, which, along with the initial interest assessment, was deductible against taxable income by AofA. AofA applied this deduction beginning in the third quarter of 2020 through the decision date, resulting in reductions in cash tax payments.

Current report

The ATO did not appeal the ART’s decision, and the disputed tax claims (and additional related interest and penalties) were withdrawn. The related prepaid tax asset and interest of $78 (A$120) were refunded to AofA in July 2025, and accrued cash taxes of $225 (A$346) related to the interest deductions were reclassified to Taxes, including income taxes in June 2025 as these amounts are payable by AofA by June 1, 2026. The net cash impact of both the refunded amount and the accrued cash taxes is approximately $152 (A$226). This matter is now closed in Alcoa’s favor.

Current report

On March 12, 2025, the U.S. government imposed a 25 percent tariff on certain aluminum imports from Canada under Section 232 of the Trade Expansion Act of 1962 (Section 232) which increased to a 50 percent tariff on June 4, 2025. Prior to March 12, 2025, the Section 232 tariff was 10 percent, and Canadian metal imported into the U.S. was exempt. At recent Midwest premium pricing, tariff costs on U.S. imports of aluminum from Canada are fully covered by the Midwest premium.

Current report

Management performed a quantitative assessment for the Alumina reporting unit in the fourth quarter of 2025. As a result of the assessment, the Company recorded a charge of $144 in Impairment of goodwill on the Statement of Consolidated Operations for the year ended December 31, 2025, reducing the amount of goodwill for the Alumina reporting unit to zero.

Current report

The goodwill impairment was primarily a result of declining alumina prices, increased capital expenditures primarily related to mine moves and mine reclamation in Australia, and an increase in the discount rate. Following a peak in the fourth quarter of 2024 primarily due to supply disruptions, alumina prices decreased in the first quarter of 2025 and declined further in the fourth quarter of 2025 driven by a global supply surplus, largely due to refinery expansions in China and Indonesia.

Current report

In November 2025, a new three-year collective bargaining agreement was ratified with the Australian Workers Union (AWU) representing approximately 400 hourly employees at the Portland, Australia smelter.

Current report

In September 2025, a new four-year collective bargaining agreement was ratified with the Starfsgreinafélag Islands (AFL) and the Rafiðnaðarsamband Íslands (RSÍ) representing approximately 400 hourly employees at the Fjarðaál, Iceland smelter.

Current report

The Company is actively negotiating three collective bargaining agreements with le Syndicat des Métallos (FTQ) representing about 1,000 employees at the Bécancour (ABI) smelter in Québec, Canada that expired on July 19, 2025. While negotiations continue, the conditions and benefits of the current agreements at ABI remain in effect.

Current report

Additionally, the collective bargaining agreement with workers unions representing approximately 800 employees at the San Ciprián refinery and smelter in Spain expired on December 31, 2025. Negotiations for a new agreement will commence in 2026, and the conditions and benefits of the current agreement at San Ciprián remain in effect.

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Previous report

During 2024, Alcoa experienced strength in alumina and aluminum pricing and made significant progress on its key operational, commercial, financial, and capital allocation objectives, delivering on strategic actions and operational improvements.

Previous report

Average alumina and aluminum prices increased by 37% and 7%, respectively, with the alumina price reaching an all-time high in the fourth quarter of 2024 driven primarily by supply disruptions. The increase in alumina price outweighed the increase in aluminum price. The alumina and aluminum markets ended 2024 in a volume deficit or balanced, respectively. The cost for energy and raw materials, including carbon products, caustic soda, and other key inputs decreased.

Previous report

Nine of the Company's eleven smelters increased annual production, while the Mosjøen (Norway) smelter, the Warrick (Indiana) smelter, and the Company’s smelters in Canada set annual production records. The Company’s mine operations successfully operated under new mine conditions in Western Australia, which included daily observation of its mining and rehabilitation practices by certain regulators.

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Commercially, the Company expanded a number of important customer and supplier relationships and invested in growth capital expenditures to enhance value add products to meet its customer demand.

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The Company delivered changes to improve the financial performance of its operating portfolio. The Alumar (Brazil) smelter steadily improved stability and increased operating capacity to approximately 84 percent at December 31, 2024.

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The Company announced the curtailment of the Kwinana (Australia) refinery in January 2024 and completed the full curtailment in the second quarter of 2024.

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Alcoa completed the acquisition of Alumina Limited on August 1, 2024. The acquisition enhances Alcoa’s position as a leading pure play, upstream aluminum company globally, while simplifying the Company’s corporate structure and governance, resulting in greater financial flexibility and strategic optionality.

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In September 2024, Alcoa announced the sale of its 25.1% interest in the Saudi Arabia joint venture to Ma’aden. This decision aligns with the Company’s ongoing efforts to streamline its operations and is expected to provide Alcoa with enhanced financial flexibility.

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In October 2024, Alcoa announced that it is progressing toward entering into a strategic partnership with IGNIS Equity Holdings, SL (IGNIS EQT), to support the continued operation of the San Ciprián complex. On January 21, 2025, the Company, the Spanish national and Xunta regional governments, and IGNIS EQT signed a memorandum of understanding that outlines a process for the parties to work cooperatively toward the common objective of improving the long-term outlook for the San Ciprián operations.

Previous report

In November 2024, the Company began de-levering and repaid $385 drawn under the Alumina Limited Revolving Credit Facility, which was assumed in connection with acquisition.

Previous report

On August 1, 2024, Alcoa completed the acquisition of all of the ordinary shares of Alumina Limited (Alumina Shares) through a wholly-owned subsidiary, AAC Investments Australia 2 Pty Ltd. At acquisition, Alumina Limited held a 40% ownership interest in the AWAC joint venture.

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Under the Scheme Implementation Deed (the Agreement) entered into in March 2024, as amended in May 2024, holders of Alumina Shares received 0.02854 Alcoa CHESS Depositary Interests (CDIs) for each Alumina Share (the Agreed Ratio), except that i) holders of Alumina Shares represented by American Depositary Shares, each of which represented 4 Alumina Shares, received 0.02854 shares of Alcoa common stock and ii) a certain shareholder received, for certain of their Alumina Shares, 0.02854 shares of Alcoa non-voting convertible preferred stock. The Alcoa CDIs are quoted on the Australian Stock Exchange.

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At closing, Alumina Shares outstanding of 2,760,056,014 and 141,625,403 were exchanged for 78,772,422 and 4,041,989 shares of Alcoa common stock and Alcoa preferred stock, respectively. Based on Alcoa’s closing share price as of July 31, 2024, the Agreed Ratio implied a value of A$1.45 per Alumina Share and aggregate purchase consideration of approximately $2,700 for Alumina Limited.

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For Alcoa stockholders, the transaction enhances Alcoa’s vertical integration along the value chain across bauxite mining, alumina refining, and aluminum smelting, increases Alcoa’s economic interest in its bauxite and alumina assets, simplifies governance, and reaffirms Alcoa’s commitment to Western Australia. In addition to the implied premium over prior share prices, Alumina Limited shareholders’ ownership is diversified to a large-scale, global upstream aluminum portfolio.

Previous report

The transaction consisted in substance of the acquisition of Alumina Limited’s noncontrolling interest in AWAC ($1,472), the assumption of Alumina Limited’s indebtedness ($385), the recognition of deferred tax assets ($216) primarily related to Alumina Limited’s prior net operating losses and the tax allocation of the fixed asset valuation to individual assets, and the acquisition of cash ($9) and other current liabilities ($1). The transaction was accounted for as an equity transaction where net assets acquired ($1,311) and transaction costs ($32) were reflected as an increase to Additional capital. Net income attributable to noncontrolling interest was recognized through July 31, 2024. In November 2024, Alcoa repaid the full amount ($385) of Alumina Limited's indebtedness and cancelled the agreement.

Previous report

On September 15, 2024, Alcoa entered into a share purchase and subscription agreement with Ma’aden, pursuant to which Alcoa agreed to sell its full ownership interest of 25.1% in the Saudi Arabia joint venture, comprised of the Ma’aden Bauxite and Alumina Company and the Ma’aden Aluminium Company, to Ma’aden in exchange for issuance by Ma’aden of approximately 86 million shares and $150 in cash. The implied value of the shares was $950 as of September 12, 2024, based on the volume-weighted average share price of Ma’aden for the previous 30 calendar days. The shares of Ma’aden will be subject to transfer and sale restrictions, including a restriction requiring Alcoa to hold its Ma’aden shares for a minimum of three years, with one-third of the shares becoming transferable after each of the third, fourth, and fifth anniversaries of closing of the transaction (the holding period). During the holding period, Alcoa would be permitted to hedge and borrow against its Ma’aden shares. Under certain circumstances, such minimum holding period would be reduced. The transaction is subject to regulatory approvals, approval by Ma’aden’s shareholders, and other customary closing conditions and is expected to close in the first half of 2025. The carrying value of Alcoa’s investment was $544 as of December 31, 2024.

Previous report

During the third quarter of 2024, the WA EPA set an indicative timeline for the next key step in the approval process, the public comment period, for early 2025.

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The Company continues work to seek annual endorsement from the Western Australian State Government for its rolling five-year mine plan. Separately, in 2023, a third party referred the Company’s current five-year mine plan to the WA EPA for assessment (Third-Party Referral). This Third-Party Referral remains under assessment, and the public comment period is expected to be in early 2025 in accordance with the WA EPA streamlined process.

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The Company is committed to working collaboratively with the WA EPA and other stakeholders to achieve the indicative timelines set by the WA EPA.

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Additionally, the Company is evaluating conditions recommended by the WA EPA in similar accredited assessment processes to address the majority of relevant published conditions in the Company’s Environmental Review Document, which Alcoa will submit as part of the Accredited Assessment prior to the upcoming public comment period.

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In October 2024, the Company completed its five-year strategic portfolio review to improve cost positioning, or curtail, close, or divest 1.5 million and 4 million metric tons of smelting and refining capacity, respectively. The Company reached approximately 93 percent of its target for smelting capacity with the decision to restart capacity at the Warrick smelter completed in the first quarter 2024, and exceeded its target for refining capacity with the decision to curtail the Kwinana refinery in January 2024. The Company continues to evaluate assets for opportunities for improvement to remain profitable throughout business cycles.

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In June 2024, Alcoa completed the full curtailment of the Kwinana refinery, as planned, which was announced in January 2024. The Company’s decision to fully curtail the refinery was made based on a variety of factors, including the refinery’s age, scale, operating costs, and current bauxite grades, in addition to market conditions.

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Prior to the curtailment, the refinery had been operating at approximately 80 percent of its annual nameplate capacity of 2.2 million metric tons since January 2023, when the Company reduced production in response to a domestic natural gas shortage in Western Australia due to production challenges experienced by key gas suppliers.

Previous report

As of March 2024, the refinery had approximately 780 employees and this number was reduced to approximately 250 through the fourth quarter of 2024 to manage certain processes that are expected to continue until about the fourth quarter of 2025. At that time, the employee number will be further reduced to approximately 50.

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On October 16, 2024, Alcoa announced that it is progressing toward entering into a strategic partnership with IGNIS EQT, the majority shareholder in the IGNIS Group of Companies, a vertically integrated energy company based in Spain, to support the continued operation of the San Ciprián complex.

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The proposed agreement is conditional upon delivery of key areas of cooperation with San Ciprián’s stakeholders, including the Spanish national government, the Xunta regional government, and San Ciprián employees and workers’ representatives. Key areas include:

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Permitting of power generation projects, especially those with existing agreements with San Ciprián;

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Support and approval for the bauxite residue area capital project; and,

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Flexibility within the February 2023 updated viability agreement, including access to restricted cash for operating needs and deferral or substitution of capital improvement commitments.

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On January 21, 2025, the Company, the Spanish national and Xunta regional governments, and IGNIS EQT signed a memorandum of understanding that outlines a process for the parties to work cooperatively toward the common objective of improving the long-term outlook for the San Ciprián operations and focuses on the key areas of cooperation (see above).

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Under the proposed agreement, Alcoa would contribute approximately $78 (€75), and IGNIS EQT would make an initial investment of approximately $26 (€25) to fund the operations. Alcoa would continue as the managing operator of the San Ciprián complex, with IGNIS EQT holding 25 percent ownership. Additionally, up to approximately $104 (€100) would be funded by Alcoa as needed for operations with a priority position in future cash returns. Further funding would require agreement by both partners and would be shared 75 percent by Alcoa and 25 percent by IGNIS EQT.

Previous report

Alcoa has operated the San Ciprián complex for a number of years in a challenging economic environment, primarily due to the high cost of energy. In the first quarter of 2024, Alcoa launched a sale process while also working to identify solutions for the long-term viability of the operations.

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Despite sharing information with 60 potential investors, no viable bid was made for 100 percent of the San Ciprián complex. The potential partnership with IGNIS EQT emerged as an alternative for San Ciprián in which Alcoa can leverage its expertise in managing global aluminum operations, combined with IGNIS EQT’s strong knowledge of energy markets, to create value via market access and energy management services.

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The refinery and smelter incurred substantial losses in 2024 and in prior years. As of December 31, 2024, the Spanish entities that own these operations had approximately $25 of available funding with cash on hand (excluding restricted cash to be made available for capital improvements at the site and smelter restart costs). Although aluminum and alumina prices improved during 2024, the San Ciprián complex remains unviable based on current and forward market assumptions for delivered energy in Spain and sales prices. Based on economic conditions as of December 31, 2024, the San Ciprián operations are expected to incur losses in 2025 and barring finalizing a partnership agreement with IGNIS EQT, Alcoa anticipates that available funding will be exhausted near the end of the first quarter of 2025.

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Previous wording

This report contains statements that relate to future events and expectations and as such constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include those containing such words as “aims,” “ambition,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “could,” “develop,” “endeavors,” “estimates,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “goal,” “intends,” “may,” “outlook,” “potential,” “plans,” “projects,” “reach,” “seeks,” “sees,” “should,” “strive,” “targets,” “will,” “working,” “would,” or other words of similar meaning. All statements by Alcoa Corporation that reflect expectations, assumptions or projections about the future, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding forecasts concerning global demand growth for bauxite, alumina, and aluminum, and supply/demand balances; statements, projections or forecasts of future or targeted financial results, or operating performance (including our ability to execute on strategies related to environmental, social and governance matters); statements about strategies, outlook, and business and financial prospects; and statements about capital allocation and return of capital. These statements reflect beliefs and assumptions that are based on Alcoa Corporation’s perception of historical trends, current conditions, and expected future developments, as well as other factors that management believes are appropriate in the circumstances.

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This report contains statements that relate to future events and expectations and as such constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include those containing such words as “aims,” “ambition,” “anticipates,” “believes,” “could,” “develop,” “endeavors,” “estimates,” “expects,” “forecasts,” “goal,” “intends,” “may,” “outlook,” “potential,” “plans,” “projects,” “reach,” “seeks,” “sees,” “should,” “strive,” “targets,” “will,” “working,” “would,” or other words of similar meaning. All statements by Alcoa Corporation that reflect expectations, assumptions or projections about the future, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements, including, without limitation, statements regarding forecasts concerning global demand growth for bauxite, alumina, and aluminum, and supply/demand balances; statements, projections or forecasts of future or targeted financial results, or operating performance (including our ability to execute on strategies related to environmental, social and governance matters); statements about strategies, outlook, and business and financial prospects (including related to production and shipments); and statements about capital allocation and return of capital. These statements reflect beliefs and assumptions that are based on Alcoa Corporation’s perception of historical trends, current conditions, and expected future developments, as well as other factors that management believes are appropriate in the circumstances.

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Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Although Alcoa Corporation believes that the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that these expectations will be attained and it is possible that actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements due to a variety of risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: (a) the impact of global economic conditions on the aluminum industry and aluminum end-use markets; (b) volatility and declines in aluminum and alumina demand and pricing, including global, regional, and product-specific prices, or significant changes in production costs which are linked to LME or other commodities; (c) the disruption of market-driven balancing of global aluminum supply and demand by non-market forces; (d) competitive and complex conditions in global markets; (e) our ability to obtain, maintain, or renew permits or approvals necessary for our mining operations; (f) rising energy costs and interruptions or uncertainty in energy supplies; (g) unfavorable changes in the cost, quality, or availability of raw materials or other key inputs, or by disruptions in the supply chain; (h) economic, political, and social conditions, including the impact of trade policies, tariffs, and adverse industry publicity; (i) legal proceedings, investigations, or changes in foreign and/or U.S. federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or policies; (j) changes in tax laws or exposure to additional tax liabilities; (k) climate change, climate change legislation or regulations, and efforts to reduce emissions and build operational resilience to extreme weather conditions; (l) disruptions in the global economy caused by ongoing regional conflicts; (m) fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates, inflation and other economic factors in the countries in which we operate; (n) global competition within and beyond the aluminum industry; (o) our ability to achieve our strategies or expectations relating to environmental, social, and governance considerations; (p) claims, costs, and liabilities related to health, safety and environmental laws, regulations, and other requirements in the jurisdictions in which we operate; (q) liabilities resulting from impoundment structures, which could impact the environment or cause exposure to hazardous substances or other damage; (r) dilution of the ownership position of the Company’s stockholders, price volatility, and other impacts on the price of Alcoa common stock by the secondary listing of the Alcoa common stock on the Australian Securities Exchange; (s) our ability to obtain or maintain adequate insurance coverage; (t) our ability to execute on our strategy to reduce complexity and optimize…

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Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and changes in circumstances that are difficult to predict. Although Alcoa Corporation believes that the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, it can give no assurance that these expectations will be attained and it is possible that actual results may differ materially from those indicated by these forward-looking statements due to a variety of risks and uncertainties. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: (a) the impact of global economic conditions on the aluminum industry and aluminum end-use markets; (b) volatility and declines in aluminum and alumina demand and pricing, including global, regional, and product-specific prices, or significant changes in production costs which are linked to the London Metal Exchange (LME) or other commodities; (c) the disruption of market-driven balancing of global aluminum supply and demand by non-market forces; (d) competitive and complex conditions in global markets; (e) our ability to obtain, maintain, or renew permits or approvals necessary for our mining operations; (f) rising energy costs and interruptions or uncertainty in energy supplies; (g) unfavorable changes in the cost, quality, or availability of raw materials or other key inputs, or by disruptions in the supply chain; (h) economic, political, and social conditions, including the impact of trade policies, tariffs, and adverse industry publicity; (i) legal proceedings, investigations, or changes in foreign and/or U.S. federal, state, or local laws, regulations, or policies; (j) changes in tax laws or exposure to additional tax liabilities; (k) climate change, climate change legislation or regulations, and efforts to reduce emissions and build operational resilience to extreme weather conditions; (l) disruptions in the global economy caused by ongoing regional conflicts; (m) fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates, inflation and other economic factors in the countries in which we operate; (n) global competition within and beyond the aluminum industry; (o) our ability to achieve our strategies or expectations relating to environmental, social, and governance considerations; (p) claims, costs, and liabilities related to health, safety and environmental laws, regulations, and other requirements in the jurisdictions in which we operate; (q) liabilities resulting from impoundment structures, which could impact the environment or cause exposure to hazardous substances or other damage; (r) dilution of the ownership position of the Company’s stockholders, price volatility, and other impacts on the price of Alcoa common stock by the secondary listing of the Alcoa common stock on the Australian Securities Exchange; (s) our ability to obtain or maintain adequate insurance coverage; (t) our ability to execute on our strategy to re…

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We caution readers not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Alcoa Corporation disclaims any obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether in response to new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Market projections are subject to the risks described above and other risks in the market.

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We caution readers not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Alcoa Corporation disclaims any obligation to update publicly any forward-looking statements, whether in response to new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Neither Alcoa nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness of any of these forward-looking statements.

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Alcoa Corporation (Alcoa or the Company) is a vertically integrated aluminum company comprised of bauxite mining, alumina refining, aluminum production (smelting and casting), and energy generation. Aluminum is a commodity that is traded on the London Metal Exchange (LME) and priced daily. Additionally, alumina is subject to market pricing through the Alumina Price Index (API), which is calculated by the Company based on the weighted average of a prior month’s daily spot prices published by the following three indices: CRU Metallurgical Grade Alumina Price, Platts Metals Daily Alumina PAX Price, and FastMarkets Metal Bulletin Non-Ferrous Metals Alumina Index. As a result, the price of both aluminum and alumina is subject to significant volatility and, therefore, influences the operating results of Alcoa Corporation.

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Alcoa Corporation (Alcoa or the Company) is a vertically integrated aluminum company comprised of bauxite mining, alumina refining, aluminum production (smelting and casting), and energy generation. Aluminum is a commodity that is traded on the LME and priced daily. Additionally, alumina is subject to market pricing through the Alumina Price Index (API), which is calculated by the Company based on the weighted average of a prior month’s daily spot prices published by the following three indices: CRU Metallurgical Grade Alumina Price, Platts Metals Daily Alumina PAX Price, and FastMarkets Metal Bulletin Non-Ferrous Metals Alumina Index. As a result, the prices of both aluminum and alumina are subject to significant volatility and, therefore, influence the operating results of Alcoa.

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Through direct and indirect ownership, Alcoa Corporation has 26 operating locations in nine countries around the world, situated primarily in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Iceland, Norway, Spain, and the United States. Governmental policies, laws and regulations, and other economic factors, including inflation and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates, affect the results of operations in these countries.

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Through direct and indirect ownership, Alcoa Corporation has 25 operating locations in eight countries around the world, situated primarily in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Iceland, Norway, Spain, and the United States. Governmental policies, laws and regulations, and other economic factors, including inflation and fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates, affect the results of operations in these countries.

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During 2024, the Company continued to advance mine approvals for the next major Australian mine regions (Myara North and Holyoake), which were referred for accredited assessment by the WA EPA under the Accredited Assessment. Alcoa began the process in 2020, is focused on receiving approval by the first quarter of 2026, and anticipates mining in new regions will commence no earlier than 2027. Until then, the Company expects bauxite quality will remain similar to recent grades.

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During 2025, the Company continued to advance mine approvals for its next major mine regions (Myara North and Holyoake) and the rolling five-year mine plan (2023-2027) referred to the WA EPA in 2023 by a third party. Alcoa completed a comprehensive review of comments received during the 12-week public comment period which opened in May 2025, and submitted to the WA EPA responses to comments received from government entities in January 2026. The Company is committed to continuing to work collaboratively with stakeholders to achieve Ministerial decisions by the end of 2026, and anticipates mining in new major mine regions will commence no earlier than 2029. Until then, the Company expects bauxite quality will remain similar to recent grades.

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The Company paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share of the Company’s common stock (including common stock underlying CDIs) and Series A convertible preferred stock during 2024, totaling $90.

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The Company paid a quarterly cash dividend of $0.10 per share of the Company’s common stock (including common stock underlying CDIs) and Series A convertible preferred stock during 2025, totaling $105.

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Net income (loss) attributable to Alcoa Corporation increased $711 primarily as a result of:

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Net income attributable to Alcoa Corporation increased $1,097 primarily as a result of:

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Cost of goods sold as a percentage of sales decreased 9% primarily as a result of:

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Cost of goods sold as a percentage of sales decreased 1 percent primarily as a result of:

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The Provision for depreciation, depletion, and amortization increased $10 primarily as a result of:

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The Provision for depreciation, depletion, and amortization decreased $19 primarily as a result of:

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Higher depreciation in Brazil and Australia for mine reclamation and bauxite residue storage asset retirement obligations

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Lower depreciation in Brazil for mine reclamation and bauxite residue storage asset retirement obligations

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Lower depreciation due to the absence of write offs of assets for projects no longer being pursued

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Interest incurred on the $750 7.125% Senior Notes issued in March 2024

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Interest on $750 7.125% Senior Notes due 2031 issued in March 2024

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Interest incurred on the Alumina Limited Facility that was assumed on August 1, 2024, until Alcoa repaid outstanding amounts under the Alumina Limited Facility on November 29, 2024

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Absence of interest on the Alumina Limited revolving credit facility that was assumed on August 1, 2024, until Alcoa repaid outstanding amounts under the facility in November 2024

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Other expenses, net was $91 in 2024, compared with $134 in 2023. The favorable change of $43 was primarily a result of:

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Other (income) expenses, net was ($1,057) in 2025 compared with $91 in 2024. The favorable change of $1,148 was primarily a result of:

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Unfavorable currency revaluation impacts primarily due to the U.S. dollar strengthening against the Brazilian real in the current year, partially offset by the absence of gains recognized in the prior year due to the U.S. dollar weakening against the Brazilian real

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Favorable currency revaluation impacts primarily due to the absence of losses recognized in the prior year due to the U.S. dollar strengthening against the Brazilian real

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Favorable mark-to-market results on derivative instruments primarily due to higher power prices in the current year

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Favorable mark-to-market results on derivative instruments primarily due to changes in the euro foreign exchange rate partially offset by lower power prices in the current year

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Management performed a quantitative assessment for the Alumina reporting unit in the fourth quarter of 2024. As a result of the assessment, the estimated fair value of the Alumina reporting unit was substantially in excess of its carrying value, resulting in no impairment.

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In the fourth quarter of 2024, Management performed its annual review of goodwill in the Alumina reporting unit. The estimated fair value of the Alumina reporting unit was substantially in excess of its carrying value, resulting in no impairment.

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In 2023, Restructuring and other charges, net of $184 primarily related to:

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In 2025, Restructuring and other charges, net of $918 primarily related to:

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$101 for the permanent closure of the previously curtailed Intalco aluminum smelter

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$856 for the permanent closure of the previously curtailed Kwinana alumina refinery

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$53 related to the updated viability agreement for the San Ciprián aluminum smelter

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$11 for certain employee obligations related to the February 2023 updated viability agreement for the San Ciprián aluminum smelter

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$22 for take-or-pay energy contract costs at a previously closed site

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$10 for take-or-pay power contract costs at previously closed sites

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$20 due to lower costs for environmental remediation and asset retirement obligations at the Intalco smelter and a previously closed site

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$20 of reversals related to lower costs for environmental remediation and asset retirement obligations at previously closed sites

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The Provision for income taxes in 2024 was $265 on income before taxes of $289 or 91.7%. In comparison, the 2023 Provision for income taxes was $189 on a loss before taxes of $(584) or (32.4)%.

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The Benefit from income taxes in 2025 was ($55) on income before taxes of $1,064 or (5.2 percent). In comparison, the 2024 Provision for income taxes was $265 on income before taxes of $289 or 91.7 percent.

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The increase in tax expense of $76 is primarily attributable to higher income in the jurisdictions where taxes are paid. Additionally, tax expense in 2023 included a charge of $152 to record a full valuation allowance against the deferred tax assets of Alcoa World Alumina Brasil Ltda. (AWAB), partially offset by the full reversal of the valuation allowance of $58 recorded against the deferred tax assets of the Company’s subsidiaries in Iceland.

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Additionally, the tax benefit in 2025 included the full reversal of the valuation allowance recorded against the deferred tax assets of Alcoa World Alumina Brasil Ltda. (AWAB) of $133, partially offset by a tax charge of $30 to revalue the deferred tax assets of AWAB at the tax holiday rate. The tax benefit in 2025 also included the reversal of the valuation allowance of $119 recorded against the deferred tax assets on loss carryforwards of ANHBV, partially offset by a tax charge of $95 to record a reserve for uncertain tax positions.

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Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in 2024 was driven by restructuring costs partially offset by favorable average realized price of alumina. Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest in 2023 reflects unfavorable production and raw material costs, unfavorable average realized price of alumina and equity losses from the Ma’aden bauxite and alumina joint venture.

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Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest of ($38) in 2025 reflects losses incurred at the San Ciprián smelter and refinery. Net loss attributable to noncontrolling interest of ($36) in 2024 was driven by restructuring costs partially offset by favorable average realized price of alumina.

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Segment Adjusted EBITDA totaled $2,065 in 2024 and $734 in 2023. The following information provides production, shipments, sales, Segment Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted operating costs data for each reportable segment, as well as certain realized price and average cost data, for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2024.

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Segment Adjusted EBITDA totaled $1,940 in 2025 and $2,065 in 2024. The following information provides production, shipments, sales, Segment Adjusted EBITDA, and Adjusted operating costs data for each reportable segment, as well as certain realized price and average cost data, for each of the two years in the period ended December 31, 2025.

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A portion of this segment’s bauxite production represents the offtake from an equity method investment in Guinea, as well as Alcoa’s share of bauxite production related to an equity investment in Saudi Arabia. Bauxite mined is primarily used internally within the Alumina segment; a portion of the bauxite is sold to external customers. Bauxite sales to third-parties are conducted on a contract basis.

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A portion of this segment’s bauxite production represents the offtake from an equity method investment in Guinea, as well as Alcoa’s share of bauxite production related to an equity investment in Saudi Arabia (prior to the sale of Alcoa’s interest in the Saudi Arabia joint venture in July 2025). Bauxite mined is primarily used internally within the Alumina segment; a portion of the bauxite is sold to external customers. Bauxite sales to third-parties are conducted on a contract basis.

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Generally, this segment’s sales are transacted in U.S. dollars while costs and expenses are transacted in the local currency of the respective operations, which are the Australian dollar, the Brazilian real, and the euro. Most of the operations that comprise the Alumina segment are part of AWAC, which is now wholly-owned by Alcoa (see Noncontrolling Interest above).

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Generally, this segment’s sales are transacted in U.S. dollars while costs and expenses are transacted in the local currency of the respective operations, which are the Australian dollar, the Brazilian real, and the euro.

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Business Update. The average API of $471 per metric ton trended favorably compared to 2023 reflecting a 37% year over year increase. The majority of third-party alumina sales are linked to the API and the favorable price trend has resulted in strong results for the segment.

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Business Update. The average API of $420 per metric ton trended unfavorably compared to 2024 reflecting an 11 percent year over year decrease. The majority of third-party alumina sales are linked to the API, and the unfavorable price trend impacted the segment’s results.

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Lower volumes and price from bauxite offtake and supply agreements

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During 2025, the Alumina segment also experienced charges related to asset retirement obligations, primarily at the Poços de Caldas (Brazil) refinery, and unfavorable raw material costs and higher production costs compared to 2024, partially offset by higher volumes and price from bauxite offtake and supply agreements.

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Alumina production decreased 8% in 2024 compared to 2023 primarily due to the full curtailment of the Kwinana refinery in the second quarter of 2024 and reduced production at the Australia refineries due to lower grade bauxite, partially offset by increased production at the Alumar refinery due to the absence of unplanned equipment maintenance and increased operating levels at the San Ciprián refinery in 2024.

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Alumina production decreased 4 percent in 2025 compared to 2024 primarily due to the full curtailment of the Kwinana refinery in the second quarter of 2024.

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Capacity. At December 31, 2024, the Alumina segment had a base refining capacity of 13,843 kmt with 3,204 kmt of curtailed capacity. In the second quarter of 2024, curtailed capacity increased 1,752 kmt due to the full curtailment of the Kwinana refinery (see above).

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Capacity. At December 31, 2025, the Alumina segment had a base capacity of 11,653 kmt with 1,014 kmt of curtailed refining capacity. In the third quarter of 2025, base capacity and curtailed capacity decreased 2,190 kmt due to the closure of the Kwinana refinery (see above).

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Higher average realized price of $114/ton principally driven by a higher average API

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Lower average realized price of $57/ton principally driven by a lower average API

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Higher alumina shipments primarily due to the Alumar smelter and Warrick smelter restarts

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Higher alumina shipments primarily due to the Alumar (Brazil) and San Ciprián smelter restarts

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Favorable raw material costs primarily on lower prices for caustic soda

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Unfavorable raw material costs primarily on higher prices for caustic soda and lime

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Higher average realized price of aluminum

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Lower average realized price of alumina

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$39 to record additional asset retirement obligations and environmental remediation at previously closed sites

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$2 of reversals related to lower costs for environmental remediation at a previously closed site

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Bank Guarantees and Letters of Credit. Alcoa Corporation and its subsidiaries have outstanding bank guarantees and letters of credit related to, among others, energy contracts, environmental obligations, legal and tax matters, leasing obligations, workers compensation, and customs duties. The total amount committed under these instruments, which automatically renew or expire at various dates between 2026 and 2028, was $428 (includes $84 issued under a standby letter of credit agreement —see below) at December 31, 2025.
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Warrick smelter and Alumar smelter restarts

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Increased offtake from a joint venture supply agreement

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On July 20, 2022, Alcoa Corporation announced that its Board of Directors approved an additional common stock repurchase program under which the Company may purchase shares of its outstanding common stock up to an aggregate transactional value of $500, depending on the Company’s continuing analysis of market, financial, and other factors (the July 2022 authorization). Prior to this authorization, $150 remained available for common stock repurchases at the end of the second quarter of 2022 from the prior authorization in October 2021 of $500 which was fully exhausted in 2022 with the Company’s repurchase activity (see below).