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FREEPORT-MCMORAN INC 8-K Report, Material Agreement (May 16, 2016)

Filed May 16, 2016For Securities:FCX

Summary

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FCX) filed an 8-K on May 16, 2016, announcing a significant distribution agreement. The company entered into an agreement with Noble Drilling (U.S.) LLC and sales agents J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. to potentially offer and sell up to $540 million of FCX common stock. This offering is contingent upon the issuance of shares to Noble Drilling under a separate settlement and termination agreement, related to Freeport-McMoRan Oil & Gas LLC. This filing indicates a strategic move to potentially raise substantial capital through the sale of common stock. Investors should pay close attention to the terms of the distribution agreement and the ongoing settlement with Noble Drilling, as these will influence the timing and volume of shares potentially hitting the market. The involvement of major financial institutions as sales agents suggests an intention to execute this offering efficiently.

Key Highlights

  • 1FCX entered into a Distribution Agreement to potentially sell up to $540 million in common stock.
  • 2The sale of shares is dependent on a settlement and termination agreement with Noble Drilling (U.S.) LLC.
  • 3J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. are acting as sales agents for the offering.
  • 4Shares will be sold on the New York Stock Exchange at market prices or as otherwise agreed.
  • 5The shares being offered are registered under a previously filed shelf registration statement.
  • 6The company's CFO, Kathleen L. Quirk, signed the filing, indicating executive oversight.
  • 7The filing includes legal opinions and the distribution agreement as exhibits.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce that Freeport-McMoRan Inc. has entered into a distribution agreement that allows for the potential sale of up to $540 million of its common stock. This sale is contingent upon the settlement of a separate agreement with Noble Drilling (U.S.) LLC.

The key parties are Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (the registrant), Noble Drilling (U.S.) LLC (the selling stockholder), and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC and HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. (the sales agents).

The agreement allows for the potential sale of shares with an aggregate value of up to $540,000,000.

The shares will be sold through ordinary brokers' transactions or block trades on the New York Stock Exchange at market prices. The sales agents will receive a commission not exceeding 1.50% of the gross sales price. Of this commission, 1% is payable by FCX as per the settlement agreement.