Alcan's

Acquisitions of Alcan's scale, however, are judged over decades, not one summer.

Aluminum Rally Foils Rio Bears Matthew Curtin  2009

Last month Bemis paid US$1. 2 billion for Alcan's Americas food businesses, or an adjusted multiple of about 6.7 times earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization, when taking into account an estimated US$100 million in tax benefits.

Amcor to Buy Rio Units 2009

The commission's statement of objections outlined on Friday -- which means that an investigation has been opened -- charges Alcan with "tying its dominant aluminum smelting technology with handling equipment sold by Alcan's subsidiary ECL."

Alcan rejects EU antitrust charges 2008

The commission's statement of objections -- which means that a formal investigation has been opened -- charges Alcan with having abused its dominant position by "tying its dominant aluminum smelting technology with handling equipment sold by Alcan's subsidiary ECL."

Rio Tinto's Alcan Faces 2008

The hope was to acquire access to Alcan's vast hydropower dam network, which would help Alcoa cut its own overhead.

Alcoa's Stint in the Minor Leagues 2008

Alcan's U.S. rival and former suitor, have tumbled 79% since Rio announced the deal.

BHP Billiton Plays Kick the Can on Rio Tinto 2008

When I took over as managing director of Canadian aluminum company Alcan's Aughinish Alumina business in Ireland, competitors and insiders thought Alcan was out of its mind to appoint a woman who had no alumina expertise, was young and not Irish.

Why Different Is Better 2007

The deal to support Alcan's operations in Saguenay-Lac-Saint-Jean includes a guaranteed price on 225 megawatts of power, to be supplied by projects such as the one begun last week on the Rupert river.

Second economist criticizes government money for Alcan Ed Hollett 2007

The Herald understands that several potential suitors, including Rio and BHP, have expressed interest in opening discussions with Alcan's board.

Rio Tinto sizing up ALCAN Ed Hollett 2007

A few years ago, approximately 80 percent of Alcan's primary metal asset base was in Canada while today the assets are spread across 20 countries.

Why Different Is Better 2007