UNITED STATES
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): August 4, 2016
ALERIS CORPORATION
(EXACT NAME OF REGISTRANT AS SPECIFIED IN ITS CHARTER)
Delaware 
(State or other jurisdiction
of incorporation)
 
333-185443 
(Commission File Number)
 
27-1539594 
(IRS Employer
Identification No.)
25825 Science Park Drive, Suite 400, Cleveland, Ohio 44122
(Address of Principal Executive Offices, including Zip Code)
(216) 910-3400
(Registrant’s Telephone Number, Including Area Code)
Not Applicable
(Former Name or Former Address, if Changed Since Last Report)
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Item 8.01     Other Events.

On Aleris Corporation’s earnings call held on August 4, 2016, the Company made reference to a research report published by Bank of America Merrill Lynch.  We reiterate our policy of not endorsing, adopting or affirming any research reports published regarding the Company.  Accordingly, we do not endorse, adopt or affirm that report or any other third-party research report regarding the Company.





















SIGNATURES
According 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, thereunto duly authorized.
 
 
 
 
 
  
ALERIS CORPORATION
 
 
Date: August 9, 2016
  
/s/ I. Timothy Trombetta
 
  
By: I. Timothy Trombetta
 
  
Its: Vice President and Controller