Century Aluminum Company - Form 8-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Century Aluminum Company
Filing Date: February 4, 2009
Reporting Period: Event reported on February 4, 2009
Business Overview: The Company owns primary aluminum capacity in the United States and Iceland, along with ownership interests in alumina and bauxite assets in the United States and Jamaica. Corporate offices are located in Monterey, California.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing is a Current Report (Form 8-K) regarding a specific operational event. It does not contain financial statements, revenue figures, profit data, cash flow, margins, debt levels, or liquidity metrics. The filing text does not provide a clear value for any financial performance indicators.
Material Changes and Operational Events
- Plant Curtailment: Century Aluminum of West Virginia, Inc. (CAWV), an independent operating subsidiary, announced the intention to conclude the orderly curtailment of remaining plant operations at its Ravenswood, WV aluminum smelter.
- Timeline: The curtailment is scheduled to be completed by February 20, 2009.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing forward-looking statements based on current expectations. Management notes that actual results may differ materially due to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions. Specific details regarding guidance, outlook, or contingencies are not provided in the body of this 8-K; investors are directed to the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for detailed risk factors.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the final status of the Ravenswood, WV smelter operations by February 20, 2009.
- Review the attached Press Release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific details on the curtailment rationale and impact.
- Consult the most recent Form 10-K or 10-Q to assess the financial impact of this curtailment on the Company's overall capacity and liquidity.
- Monitor subsequent filings for updates on the Company's primary aluminum capacity in the U.S. and Iceland.