10-KPeriod: FY2009

FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC Annual Report, Year Ended Dec 31, 2009

Filed February 26, 2010For Securities:FCX

Summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) reported its 2009 annual results, highlighting a recovery in copper prices and improved financial performance compared to the challenging market conditions of late 2008. The company benefited from higher copper volumes, particularly from its Grasberg mine in Indonesia, and implemented cost-saving measures across its North America operations. This led to a strengthened liquidity position, enabling debt reduction and the reinstatement of cash dividends to shareholders. The company is strategically resuming certain deferred development projects to capitalize on its extensive reserve base and future growth opportunities. FCX maintains a diversified portfolio of significant mining assets globally, with substantial copper, gold, and molybdenum reserves. Key operational highlights include the large-scale Grasberg minerals district in Indonesia, significant operations in North and South America, and the emerging Tenke Fungurume minerals district in the Democratic Republic of Congo. While facing operational and market risks inherent in the mining industry, FCX has demonstrated resilience by navigating commodity price volatility and leveraging its operational scale and cost management initiatives.

Financial Highlights

47 data points
Beta

Net Income

$2.53B

EPS (Diluted)

$2.93

Total Assets

$26.00B

Cash & Equivalents

$3.74B

Free Cash Flow

$4.40B

Financial Statements
Beta
Cost of Revenue$8.05B
SG&A Expenses$321.00M
Operating Expenses$8.54B
Operating Income$6.50B
Interest Expense$586.00M
Net Income$2.53B
EPS (Basic)$3.05
EPS (Diluted)$2.93
Shares Outstanding (Basic)829.00M
Shares Outstanding (Diluted)938.00M

Key Highlights

  • 1Improved financial performance in 2009 driven by rising copper prices and higher production volumes, particularly from the Grasberg mine.
  • 2Strengthened liquidity position allowing for debt reduction and the reinstatement of quarterly cash dividends.
  • 3Strategic resumption of deferred development projects to capitalize on growth opportunities and long-term reserve potential.
  • 4Global diversification of assets across North America, South America, Indonesia, and Africa provides operational resilience.
  • 5Significant copper, gold, and molybdenum reserves underscore the company's long-term production capacity.
  • 6Cost management initiatives and operational efficiencies contributed to a more favorable cost structure.
  • 7Despite market volatility, the company maintained a focus on its extensive resource base and future growth prospects.

Frequently Asked Questions

In 2009, Freeport-McMoRan (FCX) showed a marked improvement in financial performance compared to 2008, largely due to recovering copper prices and increased production volumes from key assets like the Grasberg mine. The company successfully reduced its debt and reinstated cash dividends, demonstrating a strengthened financial position.

FCX's primary revenue streams come from copper, which constituted approximately 75% of its mining revenues in 2009. Gold accounted for about 17%, and molybdenum represented approximately 5% of its mining revenues.

FCX operates globally with significant mining assets in Indonesia (Grasberg minerals district), North America (various copper mines in Arizona and New Mexico), South America (copper mines in Peru and Chile), and Africa (Tenke Fungurume minerals district in the Democratic Republic of Congo). The company also operates a molybdenum mine in North America (Henderson mine).

Freeport-McMoRan significantly improved its liquidity in 2009. It repaid $1.0 billion in debt and had no borrowings outstanding under its revolving credit facilities as of year-end, with substantial availability. The company's ability to manage volatile market conditions and reduce debt was a key focus.

FCX projected lower copper and gold sales volumes for 2010 compared to 2009, primarily due to transitioning to lower-grade sections of the Grasberg open pit and the impact of reduced mining activities on leaching operations. Molybdenum sales were projected to remain relatively stable. The company anticipated higher unit net cash costs due to lower volumes and increased input costs, but expected operating cash flows to exceed capital expenditures and other cash requirements.