Alcan at a Glance Linked to the Planet At Alcan, we take our link to the planet seriously. We are focused on financial discipline, sustainable growth and delivering long-term value to all stakeholders, including our shareholders, employees, customers, suppliers and surrounding communities. Our corporate values, commitment to sustainability and proven management system (AIMS) enable us to be a responsible partner and employer of choice, as well as a provider of innovative materials and technology everywhere we operate. AIMS: Drivers of Value and Growth The four pillars of the Alcan Integrated Management System (AIMS) continue to be key contributors to our success around the globe: Value-Based Management provides us with the financial rigour to consistently manage for value in today’s increasingly complex and competitive global markets. EHS FIRST is transforming Alcan into a recognized worldwide leader of environment, health and safety excellence. Continuous Improvement trains everyone at Alcan to constantly seek better ways of doing things. The Alcan People Advantage reflects our commitment to be a preferred employer capable of attracting and retaining the very best talent. Innovation and Sustainability Innovation and sustainability go hand in hand. The most sustainable companies are often the best innovators, which explains the growing importance of both innovation and sustainability at Alcan. Our drive to innovate focuses our decisions and actions on creating sustainable value for both our company and our stakeholders. At the same time, sustainability strategy underpins our efforts to act ethically and responsibly around the globe. It increases operational efficiency, customer satisfaction, employee well-being, community support and investor confidence. Key Statistics Founded in 1901 Leading global materials company Corporate head office in Montreal, Canada Global reach with 68,000 employees, including joint ventures, in 61 countries and regions 430 facilities, offices and R&D centres Industries: bauxite and alumina, primary metal, engineered products, packaging Recognized leader in sustainability and environment, health and safety (EHS) 2006 revenues of $23.6 billion NYSE, TSX: AL Four Business Groups Bauxite and Alumina: 4,700 employees 17 production facilities 12 countries and regions Head office in Montreal, Canada One of world’s top three producers of bauxite and alumina Recognized leadership in technology sales and technical assistance for alumina processing Key products and services: Bauxite, smelter-grade alumina, specialty aluminas, engineering and technical assistance Primary Metal: 16,000 employees 55 production facilities 21 countries and regions Head office in Montreal, Canada One of the world’s largest primary aluminum producers with the biggest share of low-cost smelter capacity Alcan’s propriety AP technology: industry’s benchmark technology, delivering lowest full economic cost to world’s aluminum producers Key products and services: Sheet ingot, extrusion billet, rod, foundry and remelt ingot, smelter anodes and cathodes, aluminum fluoride, smelting technology and equipment sales, and engineering services Engineered Products: 15,000 employees 120 production facilities, service centres and international network offices 32 countries and regions Head office in Paris, France No. 1 in value-added aluminum for Europe’s aerospace industry, No. 2 worldwide No. 1 in large profile extrusions for Europe’s transportation industry and No. 1 in beverage can stock in Europe Leader in aluminum cable in North America World leader in composites and in lightweight automotive solutions Key products and services: Rolled, extruded and cast aluminum products, engineered shaped products and structures, cable, wire and rod, as well as composite materials including balsa wood Packaging: 31,000 employees 130 production facilities 35 countries and regions Head office in Paris, France World’s second largest supplier of value-added specialty packaging No. 1 in food flexible, pharmaceutical, beauty and tobacco packaging Key products and services: Advanced multi-material packaging using plastics, engineered film, aluminum, paper, paperboard and glass for the food and beverage, pharmaceutical and medical, beauty and personal care, and tobacco markets

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