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): July 26, 2006
Phelps Dodge Corporation
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
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| New York
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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
Identification No.) |
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
Check the appropriate box below if the Form 8-K filing is intended to simultaneously satisfy the
filing obligation of the registrant under any of the following provisions:
o Written communications pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act (17 CFR 230.425)
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ITEM 2.02. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
On July 26, 2006, Phelps Dodge Corporation issued a press release announcing financial results
for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2006. A copy of this press release is
furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report.
ITEM
8.01. OTHER EVENTS
Attached
as Exhibit 99.1 is a press release issued by Phelps Dodge
Corporation on July 26, 2006, announcing financial results for
the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2006.
ITEM 9.01. FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS
(d) Exhibits
Exhibit 99.1: Press release of Phelps Dodge Corporation dated July 26, 2006, announcing financial
results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2006.
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