1 SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION WASHINGTON, DC 20549 --------------- FORM 8-K CURRENT REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 Date of report (Date of earliest event reported) May 28, 1996 -------------------- ALUMAX INC. - - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Exact Name of Registrant as Specified in Charter) Delaware 1-12374 13-2762395 - - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- (State or Other Jurisdiction (Commission (IRS Employer Of Incorporation) File Number) Identification No.) 5655 Peachtree Parkway, Norcross, GA 30092 - - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Address of Principal Executive Offices) (Zip Code) Registrant's telephone number, including area code (770) 246-6600 -------------------------- - - ----------------------------------------------------------------------------- (Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report) Page 1 of 2 Total Pages 2 Item 5. Other Events. - - ------------------------ On May 28, 1996, Alumax Inc. announced that it had agreed to sell its Mexican mining interests to its partner, Industrias Penoles, S.A. de C.V., for U.S. $160 million. Completion of the transaction is subject to the preparation of a definitive agreement between the parties. The transaction is expected to close on or before June 30, 1996. 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 hereunto duly authorized. Alumax Inc. By /s/ Helen M. Feeney -------------------- Helen M. Feeney Vice President & Corporate Secretary Date: May 29, 1996 - 2 -