UPDATE 2-Alcoa 2nd quarter profit slips; extends Alcan offer

(Reuters) - NEW YORK, July 9 - Alcoa Inc reported
second-quarter earnings on Monday that matched Wall Street
expectations, but the aluminum producer's revenue fell short of
forecasts.




Alcoa also extended its $28.6 billion offer to acquire
Canadian rival Alcan Inc by a month. The offer,
which has been rejected by Alcan, was due to expire on
Tuesday.


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