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FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC 8-K Report (Mar 31, 2004)

Filed March 31, 2004For Securities:FCX

Summary

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. (FCX) filed an 8-K on March 30, 2004, reporting the issuance of its 5½% Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock on March 29, 2004. This filing primarily serves as an informational update for investors regarding a new class of preferred stock. The details of this issuance, including the certificate of designations, are filed as an exhibit to this report. This new preferred stock offers a fixed dividend of 5.5% and is perpetual, meaning it does not have a maturity date. The convertible nature of the stock is a key feature, suggesting it can be converted into common stock under certain conditions. Investors should note this as a potential dilutive event or an opportunity to acquire common shares at a future date, depending on the conversion terms and market conditions.

Key Highlights

  • 1FCX issued 5½% Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock on March 29, 2004.
  • 2The issuance is reported via an 8-K filing on March 30, 2004.
  • 3The preferred stock has a fixed dividend rate of 5.5%.
  • 4The preferred stock is perpetual, indicating no maturity date.
  • 5The stock is convertible, meaning it can be exchanged for common stock.
  • 6The certificate of designations for this preferred stock is filed as Exhibit 4.1.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report the issuance of Freeport-McMoRan's 5½% Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock on March 29, 2004, and to provide the associated certificate of designations as an exhibit.

The preferred stock features a fixed dividend of 5.5% per year, it is perpetual (no maturity date), and it is convertible, meaning it can be converted into FCX common stock under specified terms.

For investors, 'convertible' means they may have the option to exchange their preferred shares for a predetermined number of FCX common shares, potentially benefiting from future stock price appreciation. 'Perpetual' means the company is not obligated to redeem the shares at a specific date, providing a stable, long-term source of capital for the company.

More detailed information about the terms and conditions of the 5½% Convertible Perpetual Preferred Stock can be found in the certificate of designations, which is filed as Exhibit 4.1 to this 8-K filing.