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Filed By Inco Limited
Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933
Subject Company: Falconbridge Limited
Commission File No: 1-11284
Inco Limited Commission File No 1-1143



in touch
A newsletter for Canadian Retirees of Inco Limited


 

S P E C I A L    E D I T I O N
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Inco and Falconbridge to join forces to become Canadian-based global mining powerhouse
On October 11, 2005, Inco announced a friendly take-over offer to Falconbridge. If our offer
to acquire all of the outstanding common shares of Falconbridge Limited is completed as planned, we
will immediately become the world’s largest nickel producer and a leading copper producer with
great opportunities for growth in both metals.
     Combining these two great companies will give us greater global reach, more financial muscle and even stronger growth prospects than we had before — in nickel and now in copper as well.
     Our core belief has always been that nickel enjoys the best prospects of any metal. That remains true. But as Scott Hand has always said, “if we could get into other metals that we know well, we would do it under the right circumstances.”
     Copper is a natural adjunct to our nickel business — we believe that they are the two most attractive metals. Coupled with strong assets in aluminum and zinc, this combination creates tremendous opportunity for the future.
You may be wondering...
Inco has been mentioned as a take-over target itself. Is this our way of preventing that?
This acquisition stands on its own merits. The new Inco will be a stronger, larger and more diversified company with outstanding prospects in Canada and around the world. Together, we will have great projects and great properties to meet growing demand in nickel and copper, as well as the financial firepower to bring them on stream. Additionally, Falconbridge brings very good assets in aluminum and zinc. Given the metals prices that we’re seeing, these operations should provide excellent cash flow to Inco.
What happens next? Are the two companies now officially one?
No, not right away. Falconbridge common shareholders will need to tender their shares so that our minimum bid condition of obtaining 2/3 of these shares will be met. Once made, our offer must remain open for Falconbridge shareholders for at least 60 days. We also require regulatory clearances from the authorities in Canada, the U.S. and the European Union.
Who will run the new company?
Scott Hand will be Chairman and CEO of the new Inco and Derek Pannell will be President. An integration team will look at a host of things related to the acquisition, including the new management structure. There are a number of committed and talented people in both organizations to lead the success of the new Inco going forward.
We’re back to keeping (IN TOUCH LOGO)
We thank you for your patience as we move forward to get back in touch with you.
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(INCO)
Founded: 1902 as the International Nickel Company
Ranking: World’s second largest nickel producer and major producer of value-added specialty nickel products
Operations: 11,000 employees in 18 countries
Sales: $2.3 billion (six months ended June 30, 2005)
Net income: $528 million (six months ended June 30, 2005)
Market capitalization: $9 billion (as at Sept. 30, 2005)
 
(FALCONBRIDGE)
Founded: 1922 (Noranda), 1928 (Falconbridge)
Ranking: World’s fourth largest nickel producer, eighth largest copper producer and third largest zinc producer. Integrated aluminum and zinc operations.
Operations: 14,500 employees in 18 countries
Sales: $4.1 billion (six months ended June 30, 2005)
Net income: $378 million (six months ended June 30, 2005)
Market capitalization: $10 billion (as at Sept. 30, 2005)
A snapshot of
(THE NEW INCO)
Operations: 25,500 employees in 28 countries
Ranking: World’s largest producer of nickel, 8th largest producer of copper, third largest producer of zinc, and a leading cobalt producer
Revenues: $6.4 billion (six months ended June 30, 2005)
Production: It is estimated that the new company will produce 735 million pounds of nickel in 2005 and 1,330 million pounds of copper in 2005
(Please note all figures are in U.S. dollars)


The ‘synergy’ factor
Syn·er·gy (definition): Co-operative interaction among groups that creates an enhanced combined effect.
Inco and Falconbridge have said that combining the companies will produce some $350 million annually in synergies. These synergies and cost savings will come from realizing efficiencies in overlapping operations better use of mining and processing facilities in Canada, improving procurement practices, building a common information technology base, incorporating best practices, and capital expenditure savings.
An example of how this synergy can work for us:
Right now, high-copper content ore from Inco’s McCreedy East Mine in Levack travels many miles to Inco’s mill in Sudbury. Nickel ore from Falconbridge’s Thayer-Lindsley Mine in Sudbury travels the same lengthy route in reverse to the Falconbridge mill in Levack. By swapping the mill feeds, we will save on freight costs, reduce feed variability and improve mill recoveries.
Operations and Development Projects
The new Inco will be more geographically diverse with operations, projects and offices in 28 countries and a marketing network that extends to over 40. The new company will become the world’s leading nickel producer, eighth largest copper producer, third largest zinc producer, a leading cobalt producer, and will have 10 per cent of the United States aluminum market. The new company will also possess an enviable portfolio of growth projects and will be a Canadian-based, global mining leader.
(GLOBAL PROJECTS)
Some employees respond to Scott Hand’s announcement:
Thank you Scott, for keeping me up to speed on this issue. I am proud to be part of the ‘new Inco’ and excited about our future in mining.
Bill SanCartier,
reconditioner, Creighton Mine, Sudbury
Awesome deal. Congratulations.
Dan Labine,
environmental/
decommissioning co-ordinator,
Stobie, Garson and Whistle Mines
This is indeed exciting news and it’s always nice to be associated with the big players.
Raymond Rutherford,
superintendent, warehousing,
PT Inco

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Reserved Scholarship Competition for Children of Canadian Employees and Pensioners 2006 Awards
Up to 22 four-year university admission scholarships will be awarded in the 2006 competition. The awards are valued at $12,000 each ($3,000 annually). Up to five $1,500 finalist scholarships may also be awarded.
Eligibility
Children of full-time Canadian employees, pensioners, expatriates from Canadian locations, and of deceased employees are eligible to enter the competition. Candidates must have a strong academic record and be enrolled in a secondary school program of studies required for university admission. Award winners are expected to enter university in 2006.
Selection
An independent committee of high school officials will select award winners on the basis of the complete academic record, SAT scores and information supplied by the applicant. Award winners will be announced in mid-August, 2006.
Application
Application forms will be available from September 6, 2005 at local schools, your place of work, and at:
Office of the Administrator
Inco Limited Scholarship Program
145 King Street West, Suite 1500
Toronto, Ontario M5H 4B7
The application deadline is April 20, 2006.
SAT Test Deadline
Applicants must register for and write the scholastic aptitude test administered by the universities and schools across Canada. SAT test material is available at the applicant’s school. The next deadline for SAT registration is December 22, 2005. The test date is January 26, 2006.
Forward-Looking Statements
This communication contains forward-looking information about Inco and the combined company after completion of the transactions described herein that are intended to be covered by the safe harbor for “forward-looking statements” provided by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts. Words such as “expect(s)”, “feel(s)”, “believe(s)”, “will”, “may”, “anticipate(s)” and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements include, but are not limited to, financial projections and estimates and their underlying assumptions; statements regarding plans, objectives and expectations with respect to future operations, products and services and projects; statements regarding business and financial prospects; financial multiples and accretion estimates; statements regarding anticipated financial or operating performance and cash flows; statements regarding expected synergies and cost savings, including the timing, from the proposed combination of the two companies; statements concerning possible divestitures; and statements regarding strategies, objectives, goals and targets. Such statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties, many of which are difficult to predict and are generally beyond the control of Inco, that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in, or implied or projected by, the forward-looking information and statements. These risks and uncertainties include those discussed and identified in public filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (“SEC”) made by Inco and include, but are not limited to: the possibility that approvals or clearances required to be obtained by Inco and Falconbridge from regulatory and other agencies and bodies will not be obtained in a timely manner; the possibility that divestitures required by regulatory agencies may not be acceptable or may not be completed in a timely manner; the possibility that the anticipated benefits and synergies and cost savings from the acquisition or related divestitures cannot be fully realized; the possibility that the costs or difficulties related to the integration of Falconbridge’s operations with Inco will be greater than expected; the level of cash payments to shareholders of Falconbridge who exercise their statutory dissenters’ rights in connection with the expected eventual combination of the two companies ; the possible delay in the completion of the steps required to be taken for the eventual combination of the two companies; business and economic conditions in the principal markets for the companies’ products, the supply, demand, and prices for metals to be produced, purchased intermediates and substitutes and competing products for the primary metals and other products produced by the companies, production and other anticipated and unanticipated costs and expenses and other risk factors relating to the metals and mining industry as detailed from time to time in Falconbridge’s and Inco’s reports filed with the SEC. The forward-looking statements included in this communication represent Inco’s views as of the date hereof. While Inco anticipates that subsequent events and developments may cause Inco’s views to change, Inco specifically disclaims any obligation to update these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Inco’s views as of any date subsequent to the date hereof. Readers are also urged to carefully review and consider the various disclosures in Inco’s various SEC filings, including, but not limited to, Inco’s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2004, and Inco’s Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the quarterly periods en ded March 31, 2005 and June 30, 2005.
Important Legal Information
This communication may be deemed to be solicitation material in respect of Inco’s proposed combination with Falconbridge. On October 24, 2005, Inco filed a registration statement on Form F-8 (containing an offer to purchase and a share exchange take-over bid circular) with the SEC in connection with the proposed combination. Inco has also filed, and will file (if required), other documents with the SEC in connection with the proposed combination. Falconbridge has filed a Schedule 14D-9F in connection with Inco’s offer and has filed, and will file (if required), other documents regarding the proposed combination, in each case with the SEC.
INVESTORS AND SECURITYHOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT AND ANY OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS FILED OR THAT WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION. Investors and security holders may obtain copies of the registration statement and Inco’s and Falconbridge’s SEC filings free of charge at the SEC’s website ( www.sec.gov ). In addition, documents filed with the SEC by Inco may be obtained free of charge by contacting Inco’s media or investor relations departments.
in touch wants to hear from you
Inco retirees lead active and exciting lives. At in touch we know because we’ve published your stories. You are volunteers, inventors, world travelers, avid golfers, musicians, photographers, and so the list goes on. In touch wants to continue celebrating your achievements.
     Have you just returned from a dream vacation? Have you just celebrated a huge milestone in your life? Are you the proud relative of a grad who has benefited from the Inco scholarship program? Have you embarked on a second career you’d like other retirees to know about? Ran a marathon lately? We want you to share your stories, your pictures, your memories.
     This publication is more than a notice board about benefits, pension news and developments in the Company. It is what in touch implies, it is your way to share your retirement experiences. For so many years at Inco you had daily contact with colleagues, and ultimately your friends. In retirement that connection is not so immediate but through in touch there is a big opportunity to keep in contact.
     So mail or email us about what you’re doing. It can be as simple as a note or photograph and if you’re so inclined, a full-blown article. We’ll take it from there.
     Drop us an interesting postcard from your next trip. It just might show up in a future issue. We’ll be checking our mailbox.
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It is 1-800-873-2583.
Manitoba Blue Cross also has a toll-free number for Canadian residents living outside of Manitoba.
It is 1-888-596-1032.
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204-778-2595
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705-682-7175
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416-361-7823
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in memoriam friends we will miss
         
DIVISION / NAME   AGE   SERVICE
 
       
Sudbury
       
Ammattil, George
  70   20
Antonioni, Thomas
  73   35
Armitage, Alonzo
  93   40
Arseneau, Alexandre
  77   33
Augustowski, Jan
  89   29
Barry, Leslie
  62   37
Bazinet, Raymond
  82   31
Beauchamp, Edgar
  83   32
Beauchesne, Omer
  79   34
Becks, Donald
  83   33
Bell, Ronald
  70   28
Belter, Raymond
  86   31
Bertrand, Palma
  73   34
Bertrand, Rheal
  75   34
Bertuzzi, Ego
  82   40
Bidochka, Stanley
  74   35
Bielecki, Bronislaw
  88   29
Bissonnette, Cecil
  78   41
Boston, Roger
  62   30
Brokl, Karel
  73   37
Brown, Reginald
  89   28
Byrne, James
  76   31
Byrne, Timothy
  91   37
Caprara, Ermes
  84   15
Cardinal, Clifford
  68   35
Carlson, J Richard
  75   34
Carroll, Luke
  63   30
Carvell, George
  87   34
Casagrande, Dominico
  89   31
Cayer, Aurel
  75   20
Cecile, Weldon
  77   36
Chaloux, Wilfred
  80   38
Chapman, Douglas
  78   28
Charron, Robert
  87   31
Chartrand, Armand
  67   26
Churan, Miroslaw
  76   40
Clarke, Robert
  74   39
Cole, John
  79   37
Cooper, Donald
  78   32
Coulson, David
  59   32
Courchesne, George
  73   35
Cousineau, Edmond
  81   40
Cousineau, Jules
  74   37
Cresswell, Robert
  73   36
Cundari, Romeo
  83   41
Cunningham, Denis
  75   37
Curry, George
  84   28
Darrah, Dale
  65   30
Davidson, Orville
  74   45
Delaire, Lawrence
  88   26
Demonte, Attilio
  88   29
Desbiens, Joseph
  86   34
Desjardins, Rene
  80   15
Dixon, James
  60   33
Donoghue, John
  81   34
Dube, Lucien
  83   31
Duncan, Grant
  75   16
Dupuis, Anthyme
  77   34
Etlinger, Frank
  60   31
Falconer, Frederick
  73   30
Foisy, Felix
  75   34
Fordy, William G
  65   15
Fraser, John
  72   40
Fritzemeier, Hans
  86   27
Gabrenas, Pranas
  87   29
Galipeau, Larry
  64   29
Gauthier, Sylvio
  77   39
Geddes, Gerald
  90   35
Gereghty, Ralph
  77   35
Grenier, George
  57   31
Grier, Joseph
  71   27
Gutjahr, Dale
  64   33
Hache, Benoit
  62   31
Hallett, Harvey
  87   32
Harrison, Honorio
  90   26
Harrison, Mykola
  79   39
Hawkes, William
  64   30
Hayduk, Walter
  78   41
Heino, Eino
  79   40
Henderson, Keith
  88   39
Hilton, Ernest
  86   37
Hitchman, Walter E
  69   17
Hoop, Kenneth
  75   36
Jagiello, Stanislaw
  78   36
Jelly, Roger
  58   30
Jewitt, William
  84   30
Joly, Willie
  90   29
Kaminski, Stanislaw
  81   33
Kangas, Swantie
  85   27
Kankaanpaa, Mauri
  59   34
Kappes, Heinrich
  78   32
Karklins, Vitolds
  84   35
Kennedy, John
  71   41
Kolz, Pawel
  82   34
Kosher, William
  81   37
Kovolchuk, Harry
  82   26
Kozoriz, Roman
  70   19
Labrosse, Yvon
  87   34
Lafreniere, Gerard
  71   31
Lalonde, Roger
  74   37
Landriault, Orval
  80   25
Langevin, Paul
  77   35
Laplante, Maurice
  87   42
Larcher, Gerald
  69   18
Lashbrook, Sterling
  72   27
Leblanc, Gerald
  72   40
Leblanc, Robert
  71   39
Lecompte, Roger
  78   41
Leduc, J Exyst
  70   23
Levesque, Arthur
  69   30
Lidstone, John
  88   30
Liutkus, Poivilas
  92   27
Macdonald, Gordon
  92   39
Macdonald, John
  89   27
Mackintosh, Gerald
  78   37
Maillet, Normand
  78   36
Mainville, Aurele
  84   34
Marcotte, Leo
  77   32
Martel, Rodolph
  81   41
Martin, Cleason
  79   34
Mathew, Theobald
  84   34
Mayer, John
  82   23
Mayer, Ulysse
  83   35
McBride, Gerald
  88   28
McCormack, Walter
  52   31
McCuaig, Dan
  105   28
McDavid, William
  84   27
McDougall, Donald
  72   33
McDougall, Harry
  68   23
McGillivray, Alex
  89   38
McGuire, Wilbert
  75   36
McInall, Richard
  92   34
McLean, Clifford
  81   29
McLennan, George
  82   26
McVey, Blair
  53   3
Meawasige, Clifton
  57   31
Menard, Delphis
  85   40
Miatello, Vittorio
  77   35
Millers, Edgars
  83   20
Mohns, Lloyd
  83   26
Moreau, Charles
  91   29
Morris, Vernon
  77   44
Morrison, James
  86   22
Mullen, Truman
  67   35
Muncaster, W Basil
  92   38
Murphy, Patrick
  73   36
Myronuk, Nicholas
  89   24
Neemre, Gunnar
  78   34
Norton, John
  93   34
Oickle, Floyd
  74   32
Ouellette, Marcel
  81   33
Owens, Patrick
  79   37
Pagnutti, Charles
  90   26
Parisotto, Pasquale
  73   41
Pasquariello, Michele
  82   31
Pauze, Raymond
  66   32
Pawluch, Teodor
  91   27
Pharand, Gedeon
  89   39
Piaskoski, Joe
  91   36
Piette, Leonard
  72   32
Pilon, Laurier
  73   40
Pinette, Walter
  85   27
Polehoykie, Marvin
  56   30
Preston, William
  86   36
Proulx, Fernand
  75   31
Purgalis, Edwards
  87   29
Putigna, Angelo
  76   32
Quesnel, Leopold
  77   44
Rafuse, Keith
  78   32
Ransom, Raymond
  69   35
Raymond, Isadore
  81   38
Remillard, Gilbert
  71   28
Renaud, Ivan
  69   36
Rewega, Fred
  83   29
Ripley, Norman
  87   41
Rivers, Gerald
  94   39
Rochon, Carl
  68   17
Rodrigue, Jean
  79   39
Rondeau, Maurice
  81   37
Roshinka, Sandy
  82   39
Ross, Rene
  83   35
Ross, William
  77   37
Rousseau, Marcel
  74   28
Roy, J Lionel
  90   37
Roy, Leandre
  67   35
Roy, Leo
  72   27
Rozborski, Edward
  68   36
Russell, George
  90   31
Rychlewski, Wiktor
  86   30
Sabourin, Jean
  73   39
Samagalsky, Wasyl
  84   34
Sauve, Denis
  91   22
Sauve, Leo
  92   36
Seguin, Florian
  83   27
Seguin, Roland
  82   40
Shane, Kevin
  76   37
Shyminsky, Joseph
  82   27
Skuro, Nick
  87   36
Soltendieck, Hermann
  71   32
St Amand, Thomas
  91   33
St Onge, Josephat
  84   41
Stanzinger, Josef
  73   38
Stevenson, Harold
  69   31
Syvanen, Mertsi
  78   36
Szewciw, Mychajlo
  81   36
Szpyt, Walter
  77   33
Szymanski, Henryk
  78   29
Tessier, Adrien
  82   24
Tessier, Rene
  79   37
Todd, Earl
  84   32
Tubman, Ervine
  78   35
Tyers, Cecil
  87   32
Udeschini, Adrio
  66   29
Vahenomme, Juhan
  86   32
Vaillancourt, Kenneth
  73   31
Valade, John
  74   38
Vallee, Denis
  53   15
Vesik, Juri
  78   34
Vesterfelt, James
  81   28
Wagg, D Bruce
  74   34
Wallace, Gerald
  88   37
Webster, Thomas
  84   38
Wellings, Edmond
  88   37
Weloski, John
  76   35
Werner, Edward
  76   39
Whittal, Victor
  80   32
Wickenden, William
  87   40
Willis, Edward
  84   31
Wills, Walter
  73   31
Wilson, Walter
  80   36
Wilson, Wilbur
  81   40
Wolf, Liana
  70   22
Wright, Reginald
  68   32
Yallowega, Michail
  76   40
 
       
Port Colborne
       
Champis, Joseph
  87   28
Charlebois, Joseph
  71   20
Ciallella, Carlo
  90   26
Climenhage, Robert
  64   32
Dagenais, Leo
  70   28
Di Matteo, Nunzio
  78   36
Dyet, Johnston
  72   28
Fehervary, James
  76   31
Forte, Antonio
  71   13
French, Donald
  80   37
Giustini, Faurino
  98   20
Haeberle, John
  86   14
Hill, John
  72   24
Kozma, Louis
  78   31
Lange, Egon
  79   35
Macdonald, James
  81   29
Mathews, Sherman
  81   36
Pagliaro, Giuseppe
  85   25
Pilkey, Barbara
  70   22
Plante, Aurele
  81   19
Richardson, Walker
  92   44
Rickard, John
  90   42
Rudyk, Stanley
  76   36
Schwoob, Ivan
  66   19
Seca, Angelo
  68   16
Toth, Julius
  80   35
Young, Ancel
  94   34
 
       
Toronto
       
Brokenshire, William
  81   25
Eerkes, Thijs
  69   33
Paris, Norma
  82   12
Walli, Einar
  72   37
 
       
Manitoba
       
Buckinger, Edward
  74   31
Divirgilio, Antonio
  80   18
Gall, Istvan
  68   31
Guyan, Bruce
  69   26
Lafontaine, John
  81   25
Lefebvre, Jean Paul
  71   18
Mathews, Rickey
  54   30
Monteith, Frank
  69   16
Morrison, J. Kenneth
  80   23
Thompson, James
  65   34
Tomchuk, Walter
  66   33
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in touch is published three times a year by the
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