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Exhibit 99.5  Slides of Presentation by Cynthia Carroll, Senior Vice President, Alcan Inc., President and Chief Executive Officer, Alcan Primary Metal.

 

 

 



Forward Looking Statements

 
 
 

Statements made in the course of this presentation which describe the Company's intentions, expectations or predictions may be "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of securities laws. The Company cautions that, by their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty, and actual actions or results could differ materially. Reference should be made to the  most recent Form 10-Q and Form 10-K for a summary of major risk factors. In addition, certain non-GAAP measures are used which are reconciled to the comparable GAAP measures herein or on the Company’s website at www.alcan.com in the “Investors” section.

 

 

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Agenda

 
 
 

Market Review

Primary Metal Group Overview

Management Systems and Operations

Value Drivers and Challenges

Growth Opportunities

Summary

 

 

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Primary Aluminum Growth Evolution

 

Growth occurring in regions with available energy at competitive costs and mass market consumers

 

 

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World Primary Aluminum Balance

 

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World Primary Aluminum Balance

 
 
 

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Primary Aluminum Growth

 

China has been responsible for almost 50% of the growth in world primary
aluminium consumption and production over last decade

 

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2004 Total Consumption by End-use
China vs. Western World

 

China’s aluminum consumption has been driven by growth in its overall economic activity and by higher penetration ratios in its main end-use markets

 

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China Primary Production Growth

 

Growth rate of primary metal production in China is slowing down

 

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China Unwrought Aluminum Imports
and Exports

 

China imports are relatively stable but exports are dropping

 

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Alcan Primary Metal  

 

Close to 50% of Alcan’s primary production is based on self-generated power  

 

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 EHS Performance - Safety

 

Safety results improving continuously

 

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 EHS Performance - Environment

 

Successfully addressing GHG emissions while increasing production

 

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Value-Added Products

 

In 2005, APMG will have records sales in billet, small form and remelt ingot

 

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Cost Drivers and Key Challenges

 

     Primary aluminium industry must address several challenges

 

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Competitive Position

 

Close to 90% of Alcan’s production is based on self-generated power and long
term contracts

 

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Drivers for Value Creation

 

Moving simultaneously on all value drivers, through our asset optimization initiatives
and technological solutions, creates a sustainable business for the future

 

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Continuous Improvement System

 

CI deployment delivered substantial value across all Primary Metal Group sectors

 

 

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Alcan’s Smelting Technology
Unsurpassed Offer

 

Alcan’s global leading edge smelting technology package is an unparalleled competitive advantage

 

 

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Growth Through Strategic Initiatives

 

New Strategic Model for Maximizing Value

Initiatives Completed

     Alouette Expansion 

      ■Smelting Technology: AP30
     
Expansion from 243 kt to 550 kt/year
     
Alcan Ownership: 40%

      Others Initiatives

      ■Closure of Arvida Soderberg
      ■Divestiture of ADG and Brazilian operations
     
Divestiture of PEM

Ningxia JV Investment

Smelting Technology: GAMI - Prebake
JV (50% Alcan) owns Line 3 (150 kt/year) and 43,5%
  share interest   of the Daba
Power Plant (1200 MW)
Expansion Potential: L4 = 230 kt , L5 = 250 kt

Sohar JV Project, Oman
Smelting Technology: AP35
Capacity: 330 kt/line
Start-up year: Line 1-2008 and Line 2-2010
Alcan ownership: 20% of Line 1 and 60% of Line2
Power: Long-term dedicated gas-fired power plant

 Coega JV Project, South Africa

Smelting Technology: AP35
Capacity: 330 kt/Line
Start-up year: TBD
Alcan ownership: TBD
Power: connected to the national grid

 

Actively pursuing brownfield expansion
opportunities
in Cameroon,  Canada, Iceland 

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Competitive Position

 

2009 target: 55% of production in first quartile; 80% in lower half

 

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Summary

 
 

 

Competitive Strengths

Key Priorities

APMG’s distinctive position due to significant self generated power EHS - meet / exceed requirements  
APMG’smarket leading position with its AP technology Continuous Improvement full deployment
APMG’s world-class low-cost smelting operations with further AOS opportunities Achievement of AOS and other operating initiatives
APMG’s diversified operational position both from a geographic and market standpoint Full Economic Cost Reduction to improve APMG’s returns on major projects and  maintain global leadership in technology sales
APMG’s growth through low-cost capital initiatives Strong customer focus in line with VAP strategy
A balanced portfolio of R&D activities supporting current assets and developing future options Growth through selective capital deployment
Technology leverage by selling technology licenses, equipment, and services Business model in major projects that is aimed at maximizing value
Synergy and business opportunities resulting from Pechiney integration  

Discipline to apply Alcan Integrated Management Systems

 
   
 
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Primary Metal Group Global Presence

 
 
 

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Innovation and Growth Platform

 

APMG leads the most innovative strategic R&D program in the industry

 

 

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APMG on the Cost Curve

 

Alcan’s competitive cost position is driven by favourable power contract and self-generated energy supply as well as efficient low-cost facilities

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World Primary Aluminum Market

 
 
 

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World Primary Aluminum Operating Rate

 
 

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Alcan Primary Metal Organization