8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 16, 2007)

Filed January 16, 2007For Securities:FCX

Summary

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. (FCX) filed a Form 8-K on January 16, 2007, primarily to report its financial results for the fourth quarter and the full twelve months of 2006. The report itself is brief, indicating that the detailed financial performance and operational updates were provided through a press release issued on the same date and accompanying slides presented during an earnings conference call. Investors seeking to understand FCX's performance during this period should refer to the press release (Exhibit 99.1) and the earnings call slides (Exhibit 99.2) referenced in this 8-K. These documents would contain the specific financial metrics, operational highlights, and forward-looking statements that are crucial for evaluating the company's financial condition and results of operations for the period ended December 31, 2006.

Key Highlights

  • 1FCX announced its fourth-quarter and twelve-month 2006 financial results on January 16, 2007.
  • 2The 8-K filing serves as a notification of these results, referencing a press release and accompanying presentation slides.
  • 3Key financial and operational details for Q4 2006 and FY 2006 are expected to be found in the referenced press release (Exhibit 99.1).
  • 4Further context and management commentary on the results are available in the earnings conference call slides (Exhibit 99.2).
  • 5The filing itself does not contain detailed financial tables or performance metrics, directing investors to the exhibits for this information.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing by FCX is to officially report its financial results for the fourth quarter and the full year of 2006. It acts as a notification that these results have been publicly disseminated through a press release and an accompanying earnings call presentation.

The detailed financial results and operational information are not included directly in the 8-K filing itself. Investors should consult Exhibit 99.1, which is the press release dated January 16, 2007, and Exhibit 99.2, the slides from the earnings conference call, as referenced in the 8-K.

This specific 8-K filing (Item 2.02) does not contain the detailed financial performance metrics. It only states that the results were announced via press release and presentation. Investors need to access those exhibits for specifics on revenue, earnings, production volumes, costs, etc.