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Item 8.01. Other Events
On May 12, 2025, John Plant, Executive Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Howmet Aerospace Inc. (the “Company”), sold 800,000 shares of common stock of the Company (“Common Stock”) for estate planning, tax planning and financial diversification purposes.
This is Mr. Plant’s first sale of Common Stock during his extensive tenure at the Company whether serving as a director or officer. Following this sale, Mr. Plant retains significant shares of Common Stock as well as restricted share units that, upon vesting and combined with his 2,816,585 shares of Common Stock held directly or through his family trusts, would provide Mr. Plant with a potential total interest of 3,164,560 shares in the Company. Mr. Plant continues to be among the top 25 largest shareholders of the Company, showcasing his confidence in the Company and his commitment to delivering long-term value to its shareholders.
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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 hereunto duly authorized.
| HOWMET AEROSPACE INC. | ||
| Dated: May 12, 2025 | By: | /s/ Lola F. Lin |
| Name: | Lola F. Lin | |
| Title: | Executive Vice President, Chief Legal and Compliance Officer and Secretary | |