NEW YORK--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Arconic Inc. (NYSE: ARNC) announced that it today granted an award of 1,000,000 restricted stock units to new Chief Executive Officer John C. Plant, pursuant to its letter agreement with Mr. Plant, dated February 13, 2019, as well as an award of 385,000 restricted stock units to new Chief Operating Officer Elmer L. Doty, pursuant to its letter agreement with Mr. Doty, dated February 15, 2019. The restricted stock unit award granted to Mr. Plant will vest on February 6, 2020, contingent on his continued service as Chief Executive Officer, subject to prorated or full accelerated vesting upon the occurrence of certain events, and the restricted stock unit award granted to Mr. Doty will vest ratably over a two-year period, contingent on his continued service as Chief Operating Officer, subject to prorated or full accelerated vesting upon the occurrence of certain events.

The awards were granted in reliance on the employment inducement exemption under the NYSE’s Listed Company Manual Rule 303A.08, which requires public announcement of inducement awards. Pursuant to the requirements of that rule, Arconic is issuing this press release.

About Arconic

Arconic (NYSE: ARNC) creates breakthrough products that shape industries. Working in close partnership with our customers, we solve complex engineering challenges to transform the way we fly, drive, build and power. Through the ingenuity of our people and cutting-edge advanced manufacturing techniques, we deliver these products at a quality and efficiency that ensure customer success and shareholder value. For more information: www.arconic.com. Follow Arconic: Twitter, Instagram, Facebook, LinkedIn and YouTube.

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