What is the main purpose of this 8-K filing?

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to formally announce and provide access to Freeport-McMoRan's fourth-quarter and full-year 2009 financial and operational results, as disseminated through a press release and accompanying presentation materials.

Where can I find the specific financial results for Q4 and full-year 2009?

The specific financial results are not detailed directly in the 8-K filing itself. Investors need to refer to the attached exhibits, specifically Exhibit 99.1 (supplementary schedules) and Exhibit 99.2 (presentation slides), which were released alongside the press announcement.

What kind of information is likely contained in the referenced exhibits?

The referenced exhibits (supplementary schedules and presentation slides) are expected to contain detailed financial data such as revenue, earnings per share, cost information, production volumes for copper and gold, and potentially forward-looking guidance or management commentary on the company's performance and outlook.

FCX 8-K: Earnings & Results

Summary

Freeport-McMoRan Copper & Gold Inc. (FCX) filed an 8-K on January 21, 2010, to report its fourth-quarter and full-year 2009 financial results. The report primarily references a press release, supplementary schedules, and presentation slides made available on the company's website, which contain the detailed financial performance and operational highlights. Investors should refer to these attached exhibits for specific figures on earnings, revenue, and operational metrics for the period ending December 31, 2009.

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1FCX announced its Q4 and full-year 2009 financial results on January 21, 2010.
2The 8-K filing serves to incorporate by reference a press release detailing these results.
3Supplementary schedules and presentation slides accompanying the earnings call are also referenced as exhibits.
4Investors are directed to Exhibits 99.1 (supplementary schedules) and 99.2 (presentation slides) for detailed financial and operational data.
5The filing itself does not contain the specific numerical results but points to where they can be found.

FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jan 21, 2010)

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