New York-based Alcoa will contribute about $900 million to its defined benefit plans in 2011. The company expects to contribute up to $600 million in Alcoa common stock to the pension plans in the first quarter of 2011. The remaining $300 million will be contributed during the rest of the year. The stock contribution will improve the funded status of the aluminum producer’s pension plans and provide financial flexibility.
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