6-K 1 d6k.htm FORM 6-K Form 6-K

 

 

SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION

Washington, D.C. 20549

 

 

FORM 6-K

 

 

REPORT ON FOREIGN ISSUER

PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 OF

THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

Date: Period March 4, 2008

 

 

ALUMINA LIMITED

ACN 004 820 419

 

 

Level 12, IBM Centre

60 City Road

Southbank, Victoria 3006

Australia

 

 

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.

Form 20-F  x        Form 40-F  ¨

Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes  ¨        No  x

If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-

 

 

 


This report on Form 6-K includes press releases of Alumina Limited made during the period January 31, 2008 to March 4, 2008.

SIGNATURES

Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorised.

ALUMINA LIMITED

 

By:  

/s/ Stephen Foster

Name:   Stephen Foster
Title:   Company Secretary
Date:   March 4, 2008


To:   The Manager
  Announcements
  Company Announcements Office
  Australian Stock Exchange

LOGO

Public Announcement 2008 – 5AWC

Please find attached, for immediate release, a public announcement concerning Directors’ interests.

Mr Marlay has disclosed a beneficial interest in shares allocated (long term incentive provisions) and acquired under the Alumina Employee Share Plan. Under the performance testing of the Plan, none of those shares vested for the 2007 year.

 

/s/ Stephen Foster

Stephen Foster
Company Secretary

 

    Alumina Limited
31 January 2008     ABN 85 004 820 419
    GPO Box 5411
    Melbourne Vic 3001
    Australia
    Level 12 IBM Centre
    60 City Road
    Southbank Vic 3006
    Tel +61 (0)3 8699 2600
    Fax +61 (0)3 8699 2699
    Email info@aluminalimited.com


Appendix 3Y

Change of Director’s Interest Notice

Information or documents not available now must be given to ASX as soon as available. Information and documents given to ASX become ASX’s property and may be made public.

Introduced 30/9/2001.

 

Name of entity   Alumina Limited
ABN   85 004 820 419

We (the entity) give ASX the following information under listing rule 3.19A.2 and as agent for the director for the purposes of section 205G of the Corporations Act.

 

Name of Director   John MARLAY
Date of last notice   9 August 2007

Part 1—Change of director’s relevant interests in securities

In the case of a trust, this includes interests in the trust made available by the responsible entity of the trust

Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (i) of the definition of “notifiable interest of a director” should be disclosed in this part.

 

Direct or indirect interest   Indirect
Nature of indirect interest (including registered holder) Note: Provide details of the circumstances giving rise to the relevant interest.   Beneficial entitlements to shares held by the Alumina Employee Share Plan Pty Ltd (trustee of Alumina Employee Share Plan) on behalf of Mr Marlay.
Date of change   24 January 2008
No. of securities held prior to change   48,000 fully paid ordinary shares in Alumina Limited – directly held
  50,338 fully paid ordinary shares under the Alumina Employee Share Plan – vested and indirectly held
  104,274 fully paid ordinary shares under the Alumina Employee Share Plan – not vested and indirectly held


Number acquired   Nil
Number disposed   Nil
Value/Consideration Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and estimated valuation  
No. of securities held after change   48,000 directly held fully paid ordinary shares in Alumina Limited
  50,338 fully paid ordinary shares in Alumina Limited vested and indirectly held via the Alumina Employee Share Plan
  104,274 fully paid ordinary shares in Alumina Limited not vested and indirectly held, subject to future performance testing under the Alumina Employee Share Plan.
Nature of change Example: on-market trade, off-market trade, exercise of options, issue of securities under dividend reinvestment plan, participation in buy-back   70,600 Performance Rights held in respect of Mr Marlay under the Long Term Inventive Plan (Alumina Employee Share Plan), there was nil vesting for the financial year ended 31 December 2007, with 50% of the Performance Rights (35,300 shares) subject to retesting in June 2008. For the Performance Rights to be tested under the Alumina Employee Share Plan for the financial year ended 31 December 2008, Mr Marlay’s allocation is 99,300 Performance Rights. The Trustee of the Alumina Employee Share Plan holds 104,274 ordinary shares in respect of the above Performance Rights.


Part 2—Change of director’s interests in contracts

Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (ii) of the definition of “notifiable interest of a director” should be disclosed in this part.

 

Detail of contract  
Nature of interest  
Name of registered holder (if issued securities)  
Date of change  
No. and class of securities to which interest related prior to change Note: Details are only required for a contract in relation to which the interest has changed  
Interest acquired  
Interest disposed  
Value/Consideration Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and an estimated valuation  
Interest after change  


The Manager

Announcements

Company Announcements Office

Australian Stock Exchange

LOGO

Public Announcement 2008 – 6AWC

Please find attached for immediate release, a public announcement concerning directors’ interests.

 

/s/ Stephen Foster

Stephen Foster
Company Secretary

 

18 February 2008    
    Alumina Limited
    ABN 85 004 820 419
    GPO Box 5411
    Melbourne Vic 3001
    Australia
    Level 12 IBM Centre
    60 City Road
    Southbank Vic 3006
    Australia
    Tel +61 (0)3 8699 2600
    Fax +61 (0)3 8699 2699
    Email info@aluminalimited.com


Appendix 3Y

Change of Director’s Interest Notice

Information or documents not available now must be given to ASX as soon as available. Information and documents given to ASX become ASX’s property and may be made public.

Introduced 30/9/2001.

 

Name of entity   Alumina Limited
ABN   85 004 820 419

We (the entity) give ASX the following information under listing rule 3.19A.2 and as agent for the director for the purposes of section 205G of the Corporations Act.

 

Name of Director   Donald Marshall Morley
Date of last notice   9 August 2007

Part 1—Change of director’s relevant interests in securities

In the case of a trust, this includes interests in the trust made available by the responsible entity of the trust

Note: In the case of a

 

Direct or indirect company, interests which come within paragraph (i) of the definition of “notifiable interest of a director” should be disclosed in this part.   Indirect
Nature of indirect interest (including registered holder) Note: Provide details of the circumstances giving rise to the relevant interest.   Securities held by spouse – Mrs Jane Morley
Date of change   11 February 2008
No. of securities held prior to change   425,183 fully paid ordinary shares in Alumina Limited
Number acquired   3,012 ordinary shares in Alumina Limited under the terms and conditions of the Non-Executive Director Share Plan.
Number disposed  


Value/Consideration Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and estimated valuation   Acquisition - $5.02 per share was paid.
No. of securities held after change   428,195 fully paid ordinary shares in Alumina Limited.
Nature of change Example: on-market trade, off-market trade, exercise of options, issue of securities under dividend reinvestment plan, participation in buy-back   On market trade.

Part 2—Change of director’s interests in contracts

Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (ii) of the definition of “notifiable interest of a director” should be disclosed in this part.

 

Detail of contract   n/a
Nature of interest   n/a
Name of registered holder (if issued securities)   n/a
Date of change   n/a
No. and class of securities to which interest related prior to change Note: Details are only required for a contract in relation to which the interest has changed   n/a
Interest acquired   n/a
Interest disposed   n/a
Value/Consideration Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and an estimated valuation   n/a
Interest after change  


Appendix 3Y

Change of Director’s Interest Notice

Information or documents not available now must be given to ASX as soon as available. Information and documents given to ASX become ASX’s property and may be made public.

Introduced 30/9/2001.

 

Name of entity   Alumina Limited
ABN   85 004 820 419

We (the entity) give ASX the following information under listing rule 3.19A.2 and as agent for the director for the purposes of section 205G of the Corporations Act.

 

Name of Director   Ronald John McNEILLY
Date of last notice   9 August 2007

Part 1—Change of director’s relevant interests in securities

In the case of a trust, this includes interests in the trust made available by the responsible entity of the trust

Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (i) of the definition of “notifiable interest of a director” should be disclosed in this part.

 

Direct or indirect interest   Direct
Nature of indirect interest (including registered holder) Note: Provide details of the circumstances giving rise to the relevant interest.   n/a
Date of change   11 February, 2008
No. of securities held prior to change   35,624 fully paid ordinary shares in Alumina Limited
Number acquired   On 11 February 2008, acquired 3,014 ordinary shares in Alumina Limited under the terms and conditions of the Non-Executive Director Share Plan.
Number disposed   n/a
Value/Consideration Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and estimated valuation   $5.02 per share was paid.


No. of securities held after change   38,638 fully paid ordinary shares in Alumina Limited
Nature of change Example: on-market trade, off-market trade, exercise of options, issue of securities under dividend reinvestment plan, participation in buy-back   On market trade

Part 2—Change of director’s interests in contracts

Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (ii) of the definition of “notifiable interest of a director” should be disclosed in this part.

 

Detail of contract   n/a
Nature of interest   n/a
Name of registered holder (if issued securities)   n/a
Date of change   n/a
No. and class of securities to which interest related prior to change Note: Details are only required for a contract in relation to which the interest has changed   n/a
Interest acquired   n/a
Interest disposed   n/a
Value/Consideration Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and an estimated valuation   n/a
Interest after change  


Appendix 3Y

Change of Director’s Interest Notice

Information or documents not available now must be given to ASX as soon as available. Information and documents given to ASX become ASX’s property and may be made public.

Introduced 30/9/2001.

 

Name of entity   Alumina Limited
ABN   85 004 820 419

We (the entity) give ASX the following information under listing rule 3.19A.2 and as agent for the director for the purposes of section 205G of the Corporations Act.

 

Name of Director   Mark Richard RAYNER
Date of last notice   9 August 2007

Part 1—Change of director’s relevant interests in securities

In the case of a trust, this includes interests in the trust made available by the responsible entity of the trust

Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (i) of the definition of “notifiable interest of a director” should be disclosed in this part.

 

Direct or indirect interest   Direct
Nature of indirect interest (including registered holder) Note: Provide details of the circumstances giving rise to the relevant interest.   n/a
Date of change   11 February 2008
No. of securities held prior to change   32,945 fully paid ordinary shares in Alumina Limited
Number acquired   On 11 February 2008, acquired 2,411 ordinary shares in Alumina Limited under the terms and conditions of the Non-Executive Director Share Plan.
Number disposed   n/a
Value/Consideration Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and estimated valuation   $5.02 per share was paid.


No. of securities held after change   35,356 fully paid ordinary shares in Alumina Limited
Nature of change Example: on-market trade, off-market trade, exercise of options, issue of securities under dividend reinvestment plan, participation in buy-back   On market trade

Part 2—Change of director’s interests in contracts

Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (ii) of the definition of “notifiable interest of a director” should be disclosed in this part.

 

Detail of contract   n/a
Nature of interest   n/a
Name of registered holder (if issued securities)   n/a
Date of change   n/a
No. and class of securities to which interest related prior to change Note: Details are only required for a contract in relation to which the interest has changed   n/a
Interest acquired   n/a
Interest disposed   n/a
Value/Consideration Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and an estimated valuation   n/a
Interest after change  


Appendix 3Y

Change of Director’s Interest Notice

Information or documents not available now must be given to ASX as soon as available. Information and documents given to ASX become ASX’s property and may be made public.

Introduced 30/9/2001.

 

Name of entity   Alumina Limited
ABN   85 004 820 419

We (the entity) give ASX the following information under listing rule 3.19A.2 and as agent for the director for the purposes of section 205G of the Corporations Act.

 

Name of Director   Peter Algernon Franc HAY
Date of last notice   9 August 2007

Part 1—Change of director’s relevant interests in securities

In the case of a trust, this includes interests in the trust made available by the responsible entity of the trust

Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (i) of the definition of “notifiable interest of a director” should be disclosed in this part.

 

Direct or indirect interest   Indirect
Nature of indirect interest (including registered holder) Note: Provide details of the circumstances giving rise to the relevant interest.   Mr. Hay is the sole director of Auxesis Investments Pty Ltd which acquired the shares in Alumina Limited under the terms and conditions of the Non-Executive Director Share Plan.
Date of change   11 February 2008
No. of securities held prior to change   42,890 fully paid ordinary shares in Alumina Limited
Number acquired   On 11 February 2008, acquired 1,205 ordinary shares in Alumina Limited under the terms and conditions of the Non-Executive Director Share Plan.
Number disposed   n/a


Value/Consideration Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and estimated valuation   $5.02 per share was paid.
No. of securities held after change   44,095 fully paid ordinary shares in Alumina Limited
Nature of change Example: on-market trade, off-market trade, exercise of options, issue of securities under dividend reinvestment plan, participation in buy-back   On market trade

Part 2—Change of director’s interests in contracts

Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (ii) of the definition of “notifiable interest of a director” should be disclosed in this part.

 

Detail of contract   n/a
Nature of interest   n/a
Name of registered holder (if issued securities)   n/a
Date of change   n/a
No. and class of securities to which interest related prior to change Note: Details are only required for a contract in relation to which the interest has changed   n/a
Interest acquired   n/a
Interest disposed   n/a
Value/Consideration Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and an estimated valuation   n/a
Interest after change  


Appendix 3Y

Change of Director’s Interest Notice

Information or documents not available now must be given to ASX as soon as available. Information and documents given to ASX become ASX’s property and may be made public.

Introduced 30/9/2001.

 

Name of entity   Alumina Limited
ABN   85 004 820 419

We (the entity) give ASX the following information under listing rule 3.19A.2 and as agent for the director for the purposes of section 205G of the Corporations Act.

 

Name of Director   George John PIZZEY
Date of last notice   9 August 2007

Part 1—Change of director’s relevant interests in securities

In the case of a trust, this includes interests in the trust made available by the responsible entity of the trust

Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (i) of the definition of “notifiable interest of a director” should be disclosed in this part.

 

Direct or indirect interest   Indirect
Nature of indirect interest (including registered holder) Note: Provide details of the circumstances giving rise to the relevant interest.   Securities held by spouse – Mrs Betty Pizzey
Date of change   11 February 2008
No. of securities held prior to change   13,217 fully paid ordinary shares in Alumina Limited
Number acquired   On 11 February 2008, acquired 2,440 ordinary shares in Alumina Limited under the terms and conditions of the Non-Executive Director Share Plan.
Number disposed   n/a
Value/Consideration Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and estimated valuation   $5.02 per share was paid.


No. of securities held after change   15,657 fully paid ordinary shares in Alumina Limited
Nature of change Example: on-market trade, off-market trade, exercise of options, issue of securities under dividend reinvestment plan, participation in buy-back   On market trade

Part 2—Change of director’s interests in contracts

Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (ii) of the definition of “notifiable interest of a director” should be disclosed in this part.

 

Detail of contract   n/a
Nature of interest   n/a
Name of registered holder (if issued securities)   n/a
Date of change   n/a
No. and class of securities to which interest related prior to change Note: Details are only required for a contract in relation to which the interest has changed   n/a
Interest acquired   n/a
Interest disposed   n/a
Value/Consideration Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and an estimated valuation   n/a
Interest after change  


To:    The Manager
   Announcements
   Company Announcements Office
   Australian Stock Exchange

LOGO

Public Announcement 2008 – 7AWC

Please find attached for immediate release, a public announcement concerning directors’ interests.

 

/s/ Stephen Foster

Stephen Foster
Company Secretary

 

        Alumina Limited
    ABN 85 004 820 419
25 February 2008    
    GPO Box 5411
    Melbourne Vic 3001
    Australia
    Level 12 IBM Centre
    60 City Road
    Southbank Vic 3006
    Tel +61 (0)3 8699 2600
    Fax +61 (0)3 8699 2699
    Email info@aluminalimited.com


Appendix 3Y

Change of Director’s Interest Notice

Information or documents not available now must be given to ASX as soon as available. Information and documents given to ASX become ASX’s property and may be made public.

Introduced 30/9/2001.

 

Name of entity   Alumina Limited
ABN   85 004 820 419

We (the entity) give ASX the following information under listing rule 3.19A.2 and as agent for the director for the purposes of section 205G of the Corporations Act.

 

Name of Director   Kenneth Alfred DEAN
Date of last notice   27 February 2007

Part 1—Change of director’s relevant interests in securities

In the case of a trust, this includes interests in the trust made available by the responsible entity of the trust

Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (i) of the definition of “notifiable interest of a director” should be disclosed in this part.

 

Direct or indirect interest   Direct
Nature of indirect interest (including registered holder) Note: Provide details of the circumstances giving rise to the relevant interest.   n/a
Date of change   18 February 2008
No. of securities held prior to change   Fully paid shares – 9,741
Number acquired   7,994 fully paid ordinary shares


Number disposed   n/a
Value/Consideration Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and estimated valuation   $47,962
No. of securities held after change   Fully paid share – 17,735
Nature of change Example: on-market trade, off-market trade, exercise of options, issue of securities under dividend reinvestment plan, participation in buy-back   On market acquisition

Part 2—Change of director’s interests in contracts

Note: In the case of a company, interests which come within paragraph (ii) of the definition of “notifiable interest of a director” should be disclosed in this part.

 

Detail of contract  
Nature of interest  
Name of registered holder (if issued securities)  
Date of change  
No. and class of securities to which interest related prior to change Note: Details are only required for a contract in relation to which the interest has changed  
Interest acquired  
Interest disposed  
Value/Consideration Note: If consideration is non-cash, provide details and an estimated valuation  
Interest after change  


To:   The Manager
  Announcements
  Company Announcements Office
  Australian Stock Exchange

LOGO

Public Announcement 2008 – 8AWC

Aluminium Bahrain BSC (“Alba”) has commenced litigation in the United States federal district court in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, against Alcoa Inc (“Alcoa), Alcoa World Alumina LLC and two individuals. The Complaint alleges that Alcoa and the other defendants engaged in a conspiracy involving fraud, bribery and overcharging with respect to the sale of alumina to Alba.

Alcoa World Alumina LLC is part of the Alcoa World Alumina & Chemicals joint venture between Alcoa and Alumina Limited. Alcoa has stated that it is reviewing the allegations and that it intends to vigorously defend the claim. Alumina Limited and its employees are not defendants to the Complaint.

 

/s/ Stephen Foster

    Alumina Limited
Stephen Foster     ABN 85 004 820 419
Company Secretary    
    GPO Box 5411
    Melbourne Vic 3001
4 March 2008     Australia
    Level 12 IBM Centre
    60 City Road
    Southbank Vic 3006
    Tel +61 (0)3 8699 2600
    Fax +61 (0)3 8699 2699
    Email info@aluminalimited.com