ALUMAX INC

FY: Dec 31 1997

FY: Dec 31 1997

Q: Mar 31 1998

FY: Dec 31 1997

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Q: Sep 30 1997

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Q: Mar 31 1997

FY: Dec 31 1996

FY: Dec 31 1995

Q: Sep 30 1996

Q: Aug 14 1996

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5

5

5,7

5,7

2,5,7

Current report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Current report pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d)

Certification of termination of registration of a class of securities (Section 12(g))

Registration of Securities on Exchange (amendment)

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Registration statement under Securities Act of 1933 to be offered to employees pursuant to certain plans

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