Summary
Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) is a leading global mining company with substantial copper, gold, and molybdenum reserves and production. As of December 31, 2012, the company reported significant proven and probable reserves across North America, South America, Indonesia, and Africa, highlighting its diversified geographic footprint and resource base. Financially, 2012 saw a decrease in revenues to $18.0 billion from $20.9 billion in 2011, primarily due to lower copper and gold price realizations and sales volumes. Despite the revenue dip, the company maintained profitability, reporting net income attributable to common stockholders of $3.0 billion ($3.19 per diluted share). FCX also reported strong operating cash flows of $3.8 billion, enabling continued investment in major development projects like the Grasberg underground expansion and the Morenci and Cerro Verde expansions. A significant strategic move was the announcement in December 2012 of definitive agreements to acquire Plains Exploration & Production Company (PXP) and McMoRan Exploration Co. (MMR), which were expected to close in the second quarter of 2013. These acquisitions signaled a strategic shift towards expanding into the oil and gas sector. The company also highlighted its commitment to community development and environmental stewardship across its global operations.
Financial Highlights
47 data points| Revenue | $18.01B |
| Cost of Revenue | $11.56B |
| Gross Profit | $6.45B |
| SG&A Expenses | $431.00M |
| Operating Expenses | $12.20B |
| Operating Income | $5.81B |
| Net Income | $3.04B |
| EPS (Basic) | $3.20 |
| EPS (Diluted) | $3.19 |
| Shares Outstanding (Basic) | 949.00M |
| Shares Outstanding (Diluted) | 954.00M |
Key Highlights
- 1Diversified Operations: FCX operates significant mining assets across North America, South America, Indonesia, and Africa, with substantial proven and probable reserves of copper, gold, and molybdenum.
- 2Financial Performance: In 2012, FCX reported revenues of $18.0 billion and net income attributable to common stockholders of $3.0 billion ($3.19 per diluted share), despite a decrease from 2011 driven by lower commodity prices and sales volumes.
- 3Strong Operating Cash Flow: The company generated $3.8 billion in operating cash flows in 2012, supporting significant capital expenditures and dividends.
- 4Major Development Projects: FCX continued investment in key growth projects, including underground development at Grasberg and expansions at Morenci and Cerro Verde, with significant capital allocated for these initiatives.
- 5Strategic Acquisitions: In late 2012, FCX announced plans to acquire Plains Exploration & Production Company (PXP) and McMoRan Exploration Co. (MMR), signaling an expansion into the oil and gas sector.
- 6Significant Reserves: As of December 31, 2012, FCX held consolidated recoverable proven and probable reserves totaling 116.5 billion pounds of copper, 32.5 million ounces of gold, and 3.42 billion pounds of molybdenum.
- 7Community and Environmental Focus: The company emphasized its commitment to community development programs and environmental responsibility across its global operations.