UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Sections 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event
reported): January 10, 2006
Phelps Dodge Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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001-00082
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13-1808503 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of
incorporation)
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(Commission File Number)
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(I.R.S. Employer
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One North Central Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85004-4414
(Address of principal executive offices, including zip code)
Registrant’s telephone number, including area code: (602) 366-8100
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
On January 10, 2006, Phelps Dodge Corporation issued a press release announcing an update of
its 2005 fourth quarter outlook. A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this
report.
ITEM 9.01
FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(c)
Exhibits
Exhibit
99.1: Press release of Phelps Dodge Corporation dated
January 10, 2006, announcing an update of its 2005 fourth
quarter outlook.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly
caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned thereunto duly authorized.
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Phelps Dodge Corporation
(Registrant)
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| Date: January 10, 2006 |
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/s/ Ramiro G. Peru
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Name: |
Ramiro G. Peru |
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Executive Vice President
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Exhibit Index
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Description |
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| 99.1
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Press Release of Phelps Dodge Corporation dated January 10, 2006, announcing an update of its 2005 fourth quarter outlook. |
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