ALCAN

Alcan Inc. declares dividend

Alcan Inc. declares dividend

Montreal - Alcan Inc. (stock symbol: AL) today declared a quarterly dividend of 15 cents, in U.S. funds, per Common Share, payable on March 20, 2002, to shareholders of record at the close of business on February 21, 2002.

There are currently approximately 320.9 million Common Shares outstanding.

Alcan is a multinational, market-driven company and a global leader in aluminium and speciality packaging with annual revenues of US$12.6 billion in 2001. With world-class operations in primary aluminium, fabricated aluminium as well as flexible and speciality packaging, Alcan is well positioned to meet and exceed its customers' needs for innovative solutions and service. Alcan employs 48,000 people and has operating facilities in 38 countries.

Marc Osborne, +1 (514) 848-1342; Investor Contact: Serge Michaud, +1 (514) 848-8545


08 feb 02 08:47