Alcoa Corporation Announces Proposed Debt Offering

Alcoa Corporation (NYSE:AA) ("Alcoa”) announced today a proposed offering of senior notes (the "notes”) by Alcoa Nederland Holding B.V. (the "issuer”), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Alcoa.

The timing of pricing and terms of the notes are subject to market conditions and other factors. The issuer intends to use the net proceeds from the issuance of the notes being offered for general corporate purposes, including adding cash to the balance sheet. The notes will be guaranteed on a senior unsecured basis by Alcoa and certain of its subsidiaries.

The notes and related guarantees will be sold in a private placement to qualified institutional buyers in accordance with Rule 144A under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, (the "Securities Act”), and to certain non-United States persons in offshore transactions in accordance with Regulation S under the Securities Act.

The notes and related guarantees have not been and will not be registered under the Securities Act or the securities laws of any other jurisdiction and may not be offered or sold in the United States or to, or for the benefit of, U.S. persons absent registration under, or an applicable exemption from, the registration requirements of the Securities Act.

This press release does not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy the notes or any other security and shall not constitute an offer, solicitation or sale in any state or jurisdiction in which, or to any persons to whom, such an offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. Any offers of the notes or related guarantees will be made only by means of a private offering memorandum.

About Alcoa

Alcoa is a global industry leader in bauxite, alumina, and aluminum products, and is built on a foundation of strong values and operating excellence dating back more than 130 years to the world-changing discovery that made aluminum an affordable and vital part of modern life. Since developing the aluminum industry, and throughout our history, our talented Alcoans have followed on with breakthrough innovations and best practices that have led to efficiency, safety, sustainability, and stronger communities wherever we operate.

Forward-Looking Statements

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