10-K/APeriod: FY2012

Howmet Aerospace Inc. Annual Report (Amendment), Year Ended Dec 31, 2012

Filed February 19, 2013For Securities:HWM

Summary

This filing is an amendment to Alcoa Inc.'s 2012 Form 10-K, specifically addressing an inadvertent omission of a conformed signature on the Section 302 certifications. The amendment itself does not introduce new financial data or material business developments. Investors should refer to the original Form 10-K filed on February 15, 2013, for comprehensive financial performance, risk factors, and business operations of Alcoa Inc. for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012. This amendment is purely procedural and does not alter the substance of the previously reported information. For investors seeking an understanding of Alcoa's 2012 performance, the original 10-K is the definitive source. It details the company's financial position, results of operations, and cash flows, along with discussions on its segments, competitive landscape, and strategic initiatives. The filing is marked as from a large accelerated filer, indicating substantial public float and adherence to rigorous reporting standards. Alcoa's common stock is listed on the New York Stock Exchange.

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Key Highlights

  • 1This filing is an amendment (10-K/A) to Alcoa Inc.'s 2012 Annual Report (10-K).
  • 2The amendment's sole purpose is to correct an omission of a conformed signature on Exhibit 31 (Section 302 certifications).
  • 3No new financial data or material business updates are introduced by this amendment.
  • 4Alcoa Inc. was a well-known seasoned issuer and a large accelerated filer as of the reporting period.
  • 5The company's common stock is registered and traded on the New York Stock Exchange.
  • 6The aggregate market value of Alcoa's common stock was approximately $9 billion as of the last business day of the second fiscal quarter of 2012.
  • 7As of February 11, 2013, there were over 1 billion shares of common stock outstanding.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this filing is to amend the previously filed Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2012. Specifically, it corrects an inadvertent omission of a conformed signature on the certifications filed as Exhibit 31, which are required by Section 302 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act.

No, this amendment does not contain any new financial information, operational updates, or material business developments. Its scope is limited to a procedural correction related to the certification exhibits.

You should refer to the original Form 10-K for Alcoa Inc. filed on February 15, 2013. That document contains the complete financial statements, management's discussion and analysis, risk factors, and other pertinent information regarding the company's performance in 2012.

Being a 'large accelerated filer' indicates that Alcoa Inc. meets specific criteria set by the SEC, including a significant public market capitalization (over $700 million as of the reporting date), being subject to SEC filing requirements for at least 12 months, and having filed at least one annual report. This classification implies a higher level of public scrutiny and compliance with stringent reporting standards.