MONTREAL, CANADA — Alcan Inc. (NYSE, TSX : AL) today declared a quarterly dividend of 15 cents, in U.S. funds, per Common Share, payable on December 20, 2002, to shareholders of record at the close of business on November 20, 2002.
There are currently approximately 321.4 million Common Shares outstanding.
Alcan is a multinational, market-driven company and a global leader in aluminum and specialty packaging with 2001 revenues of US$ 12.6 billion. With world-class operations in primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum as well as flexible and specialty packaging, Alcan is well positioned to meet and exceed its customers' needs for innovative solutions and service. Alcan employs some 48,000 people and has operating facilities in 38 countries.
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