• Gain of 3-cents a share ex-items vs 6-cents expected
  • Loss of 13-cents per share on continuing ops
  • Cuts global aluminum demand growth to 6% from 7% in July
  • Revenue of $5.8B vs $5.54B exp

Not good but it certainly doesn’t throw up a glaring red flag for the global economy. Check back for the comments from management.

Update: shares up 1.1% after hours. Expectations are low for earnings this quarter.