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): December 9, 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 5.02    Departure of Directors or Certain Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Certain Officers; Compensatory Arrangements of Certain Officers.

Resignation of Scott Graves as Non-Executive Chairman and Director

On December 9, 2016, the Board of Directors (the “Board”) of Aleris Corporation (the “Company”) accepted the voluntary resignation of Scott Graves from his positions as Director and Non-Executive Chairman of the Board.  His decision to resign did not involve any disagreement with the Company, Company management, or the Board on any matter relating to the Company’s operations, policies, or practices.

Appointment of Sean Stack as Chairman of the Board

On December 9, 2016, the Board elected Sean Stack, a current Director, to serve as Chairman of the Board.  Mr. Stack remains the Company’s Chief Executive Officer.



























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: December 14, 2016
  
/s/ I. Timothy Trombetta
 
  
By: I. Timothy Trombetta
 
  
Its: Vice President and Controller