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FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC 8-K Report (Jan 29, 2004)

Filed January 29, 2004For Securities:FCX

Summary

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. (FCX) announced on January 29, 2004, the pricing of $350 million in senior notes due in 2014. This debt issuance is a significant financial event, indicating the company's strategy to raise capital. Investors should note the amount and maturity of the notes, which could impact the company's leverage and future interest expenses. The primary purpose of this filing is to disclose this material event in accordance with SEC regulations. While the filing itself does not provide details on the use of proceeds or the specific terms of the notes beyond the principal amount and maturity date, it signals a proactive capital management approach by FCX. Investors may want to consult the accompanying press release (Exhibit 99) for further details on the offering and its implications.

Key Highlights

  • 1FCX priced $350 million of senior notes.
  • 2The senior notes are due in 2014.
  • 3This filing was made on January 29, 2004.
  • 4The event reported occurred on January 28, 2004.
  • 5The announcement was made via a press release dated January 29, 2004.
  • 6This constitutes a material event requiring an 8-K filing under SEC regulations.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to publicly disclose the pricing of $350 million in senior notes due in 2014 by Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc., as required by SEC regulations for material events.

Freeport-McMoRan is issuing $350 million of senior notes with a maturity date in 2014.

The filing indicates that Exhibit 99 of this 8-K contains the press release detailing the senior notes offering. Investors should refer to this exhibit for more specific information.

Issuing $350 million in senior notes will increase FCX's total debt and leverage. It will also result in future interest payments. The specific impact will depend on the interest rate of the notes and how the proceeds are utilized by the company.