SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or
15(d) of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): August 2, 2006
Alcan Inc.
(Exact name of
Registrant as specified in its charter)
Canada
(State or other
jurisdiction of incorporation)
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1-3677 |
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Commission File Number |
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(I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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1188 Sherbrooke Street
West, Montreal, Quebec, Canada H3A 3G2 |
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(514) 848-8000 |
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
[ ] Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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[ ] Pre-commencement communications pursuant to Rule 14d-2(b) under the Exchange Act (17 CFR 240.14d-2(b))
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Item 2.02 RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION.
On August 2, 2006, Alcan Inc. issued a press release announcing its earnings for the second quarter of 2006 and an increase in its quarterly dividend from USD 0.15 to USD 0.20 per Common Share, attached hereto as exhibit 99 and furnished according to this item.
Item 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS.
(c) Exhibits
99. Press release of Alcan Inc., dated August 2, 2006.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
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ALCAN INC. |
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/s/ Roy Millington |
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Roy Millington |
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Corporate Secretary |
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Date: August 2, 2006
EXHIBIT INDEX
Exhibit
Number Description
(99.) Press release of Alcan Inc., dated August 2, 2006.