8-KMaterial Agreements

FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC 8-K Report, Material Agreement (Dec 6, 2007)

Filed December 6, 2007For Securities:FCX

Summary

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. (FCX) has filed an 8-K report detailing a material definitive agreement. Specifically, its wholly owned subsidiary, FM Services Company, has entered into a supplemental consulting agreement with B. M. Rankin, Jr. This agreement effectively renews Mr. Rankin's existing consulting arrangement for an additional year, commencing January 1, 2008, and concluding on December 31, 2008. Importantly, all terms and conditions of the original consulting agreement are to remain unchanged. Mr. Rankin is also a director of FCX. This filing is primarily administrative, confirming the continuation of a consulting relationship with a key executive and board member. Investors should note that this does not appear to represent a new strategic initiative or significant financial event, but rather an extension of an existing agreement that is standard practice for ongoing executive advisory roles. The continuity of services from Mr. Rankin suggests stability in advisory capacity.

Key Highlights

  • 1FCX subsidiary FM Services Company entered into a supplemental consulting agreement with B. M. Rankin, Jr.
  • 2The agreement renews an existing consulting arrangement for one additional year.
  • 3The renewal period is from January 1, 2008, to December 31, 2008.
  • 4All terms and conditions of the original consulting agreement remain unchanged.
  • 5B. M. Rankin, Jr. is a director of Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to report the entry into a material definitive agreement, specifically a supplemental consulting agreement between FCX's subsidiary FM Services Company and director B. M. Rankin, Jr., extending his services for another year.

The supplemental agreement renews the consulting arrangement for one year, from January 1, 2008, to December 31, 2008. All terms and conditions from the original agreement remain unchanged.

Based on the filing, this agreement appears to be an administrative renewal of an existing consulting role for a director. It does not indicate a new strategic initiative or a material change in operations or strategy.

B. M. Rankin, Jr. is a director of Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. and also the individual entering into the supplemental consulting agreement with FCX's subsidiary.