Form 425
Filed by Alcoa Inc.
Pursuant to Rule 425
under the Securities Act of 1933
Subject Company: Alcan Inc.
Commission File No:
001-03677
Set
forth
below
are
excerpts
from
a
slide
presentation
presented
by
Alain
J.P.
Belda,
Chairman
and
Chief
Executive
Officer
of
Alcoa
Inc.,
and
Charles D. McLane Jr., Vice President and Chief Financial Officer of Alcoa Inc., on July 9, 2007, which excerpts relate to the potential combination
of
Alcoa
Inc.
and
Alcan
Inc.:


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Alcan Offer Update
Synergies
Growth Opportunities
Commitment to Quebec and Canada
Regulatory Approvals


2
A Winning Strategic Combination
Creates the premier fully integrated aluminum company
Enhanced cash flow and $1 billion in annual synergies
Significant scale to compete in a changing environment
Optimized portfolio of upstream assets
Enhanced capacity for growth
Strong technology, operations and talent
Shared values and commitment to sustainability


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Tony Thene
Director, Investor Relations
Alcoa
390 Park Avenue
New York, N.Y. 10022-4608
Telephone:  (212) 836-2674
Facsimile:  (212) 836-2813
www.alcoa.com
For Additional Information, Contact:


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Forward-Looking Statements
Certain
statements
and
assumptions
in
this
communication
contain
or
are
based
on
"forward-looking"
information
and
involve
risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements may be identified by their use of words like "anticipates," "believes,"
"estimates," "expects," "hopes," "targets," "should," "will," "will likely result," "forecast," "outlook," "projects" or other words of
similar
meaning.
Such
forward-looking
information
includes,
without
limitation,
the
statements
as
to
the
impact
of
the
proposed
acquisition
on
revenues,
costs
and
earnings.
Such
forward-
looking
statements
are
subject
to
numerous
assumptions,
uncertainties and risks, many of which are outside of Alcoa's control.  Accordingly, actual results and developments are likely
to differ, and may differ materially, from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements contained in this
communication. These risks and uncertainties include Alcoa's ability to successfully integrate the operations of Alcan; the
outcome of contingencies including litigation, environmental remediation, divestitures of businesses, and anticipated costs of
capital investments; general business and economic conditions; interest rates; the supply and demand for, deliveries of, and
the prices and price volatility of primary aluminum, fabricated aluminum, and alumina produced by Alcoa and Alcan; the timing
of the receipt of regulatory and governmental approvals necessary to complete the acquisition of Alcan and any undertakings
agreed to in connection with the receipt of such regulatory and governmental approvals; the timing of receipt of regulatory and
governmental approvals for Alcoa's and Alcan's development projects and other operations; the availability of financing to
refinance indebtedness incurred in connection with the acquisition of Alcan on reasonable terms;  the availability of financing
for Alcoa's and Alcan's development projects on reasonable terms; Alcoa's and Alcan's respective costs of production and their
respective production and productivity levels, as well as those of their competitors; energy costs; Alcoa's and Alcan's ability to
secure
adequate
transportation
for
their
respective
products,
to
procure
mining
equipment
and
operating
supplies
in
sufficient
quantities and on a timely basis, and to attract and retain skilled staff; the impact of changes in foreign currency exchange
rates
on
Alcoa's
and
Alcan's
costs
and
results,
particularly
the
Canadian
dollar,
Euro,
and
Australian
dollar,
may
affect
profitability as some important raw materials are purchased in other currencies, while products generally are sold in U.S.
dollars; engineering and construction timetables and capital costs for Alcoa's and Alcan's development and expansion projects;
market competition; tax benefits and tax rates; the outcome of negotiations with key customers; the resolution of environmental
and other proceedings or disputes; and Alcoa's and Alcan's ongoing relations with their respective employees and with their
respective business partners and joint venturers.


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Forward-Looking Statements
Additional risks, uncertainties and other factors affecting forward looking statements include, but are not limited to, the following:
•Alcoa is, and the combined company will be, subject to cyclical fluctuations in London Metal Exchange primary aluminum prices,
economic and business conditions generally, and aluminum end-use markets;
•Alcoa's operations consume, and the combined company's operations will consume, substantial amounts of energy, and
profitability may decline if energy costs rise or if energy supplies are interrupted;
•The profitability of Alcoa and/or the combined company could be adversely affected by increases in the cost of raw materials;
•Union disputes and other employee relations issues could adversely affect Alcoa's and/or the combined company's financial
results;
•Alcoa and/or the combined company may not be able to successfully implement its growth strategy;
•Alcoa's operations are, and the combined company's operations will be, exposed to business and operational risks, changes in
conditions and events beyond its control in the countries in which it operates;
•Alcoa is, and the combined company will be, exposed to fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates and interest rates, as
well as inflation and other economic factors in the countries in
which it operates;
•Alcoa faces, and the combined company will face, significant price competition from other aluminum producers and end-use
markets for Alcoa products that are highly competitive;
•Alcoa
and/or
the
combined
company
could
be
adversely
affected
by
changes
in
the
business
or
financial
condition
of
a
significant
customer or customers;
•Alcoa and/or the combined company may not be able to successfully implement its productivity and cost-reduction initiatives;
•Alcoa and/or the combined company may not be able to successfully develop and implement new technology initiatives;
•Alcoa is, and the combined company will be, subject to a broad range of environmental laws and regulations in the jurisdictions in
which it operates and may be exposed to substantial costs and liabilities associated with such laws;
•Alcoa’s smelting operations are expected to be affected by various regulations concerning greenhouse gas emissions;
•Alcoa and the combined company may be exposed to significant legal proceedings, investigations or changes in law; and
•Unexpected events may increase Alcoa's and/or the combined company's cost of doing business or disrupt Alcoa's and/or the
combined company's operations.
See also the risk factors disclosed in Alcoa's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006 and
Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2007.  Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on
forward-looking statements. Alcoa disclaims any intent or obligation to update these forward-looking statements, whether as a
result
of
new
information,
future
events
or
otherwise,
except
as
may
be
required
by
applicable
law.


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In connection with the offer by Alcoa to purchase all of the issued and outstanding common shares of Alcan (the “Offer”), Alcoa
has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) a registration statement on Form S-4 (the “Registration
Statement”), which contains a prospectus relating to the Offer (the “Prospectus”), and a tender offer statement on Schedule TO
(the “Schedule TO”) each as amended.  This communication is not a substitute for the Prospectus, the Registration Statement
and the Schedule TO.  ALCAN SHAREHOLDERS AND OTHER INTERESTED PARTIES ARE URGED TO READ THESE
DOCUMENTS, ALL OTHER APPLICABLE DOCUMENTS AND ANY AMENDMENTS OR SUPPLEMENTS TO ANY SUCH
DOCUMENTS WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE, BECAUSE EACH CONTAINS OR WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT
INFORMATION ABOUT ALCOA, ALCAN AND THE OFFER.  Materials filed with the SEC are available electronically without
charge at the SEC’s website, www.sec.gov. Materials filed with the Canadian securities regulatory authorities ("CSRA") are
available electronically without charge at www.sedar.com.  Materials filed with the SEC or the CSRA may also be obtained
without charge at Alcoa’s website, www.alcoa.com, or by directing a request to Alcoa’s investor relations department at (212)
836-2674.
In
addition,
Alcan
shareholders
may
obtain
free
copies
of
such
materials
filed
with
the
SEC
or
the
CSRA
by
directing
a written or oral request to the Information Agent for the Offer, MacKenzie Partners, Inc., toll-free at (800) 322-2885 (English) or
(888) 405-1217 (French).
While the Offer is being made to all holders of Alcan Common Shares, this communication does not constitute an offer or a
solicitation in any jurisdiction in which such offer or solicitation is unlawful.  The Offer is not being made in, nor will deposits be
accepted in, any jurisdiction in which the making or acceptance thereof would not be in compliance with the laws of such
jurisdiction.  However, Alcoa may, in its sole discretion, take such action as it may deem necessary to extend the Offer in any
such jurisdiction.
Where to Find Additional Information