Freeport-McMoRan Reports Second-Quarter and Six-Month 2016 Results

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Published: 26 July 2016 26 July 2016

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PHOENIX--(BUSINESS WIRE)-- Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE: FCX):

Net loss attributable to common stock totaled $479 million, $0.38 per share, for second-quarter 2016. After adjusting for net charges totaling $452 million, $0.36 per share, second-quarter 2016 adjusted net loss attributable to common stock totaled $27 million, $0.02 per share.

Consolidated sales (including volumes from Tenke Fungurume (Tenke), which is being reported as a discontinued operation) totaled 1.1 billion pounds of copper, 156 thousand ounces of gold, 19 million pounds of molybdenum and 12.4 million barrels of oil equivalents (MMBOE) for second-quarter 2016, compared with 964 million pounds of copper, 352 thousand ounces of gold, 23 million pounds of molybdenum and 13.1 MMBOE for second-quarter 2015.

Consolidated sales for the year 2016 (including volumes from Tenke through the anticipated closing date) are expected to approximate 5.0 billion pounds of copper, 1.7 million ounces of gold, 76 million pounds of molybdenum and 47.4 MMBOE, including 1.3 billion pounds of copper, 410 thousand ounces of gold, 20 million pounds of molybdenum and 11.4 MMBOE for third-quarter 2016.

Average realized prices were $2.18 per pound of copper, $1,292 per ounce for gold and $41.10 per barrel for oil for second-quarter 2016.

Average unit net cash costs were $1.33 per pound of copper for mining operations and $15.00 per barrel of oil equivalents (BOE) for oil and gas operations for second-quarter 2016. Unit net cash costs for the year 2016 are expected to average $1.06 per pound of copper for mining operations (including Tenke) and $15.50 per BOE for oil and gas operations.

Operating cash flows totaled $874 million (including $278 million in working capital sources and changes in other tax payments) for second-quarter 2016. Based on current sales volume and cost estimates and assuming average prices of $2.25 per pound for copper, $1,300 per ounce for gold, $6 per pound for molybdenum and $48 per barrel for Brent crude oil for the second half of 2016, operating cash flows for the year 2016 are expected to approximate $4.5 billion (including $0.7 billion in working capital sources and changes in other tax payments).

Capital expenditures totaled $833 million for second-quarter 2016, consisting of $441 million for mining operations (including $350 million for major projects) and $392 million for oil and gas operations. Capital expenditures are expected to approximate $3.1 billion for the year 2016, consisting of $1.7 billion for mining operations (including $1.3 billion for major projects) and $1.4 billion for oil and gas operations.

During second-quarter 2016, FCX completed previously announced asset sales for aggregate cash consideration of $1.3 billion, including the $1.0 billion sale of an additional 13 percent undivided interest in Morenci. In May 2016, FCX entered into a definitive agreement to sell its interest in TF Holdings Limited for $2.65 billion in cash and contingent consideration of up to $120 million. In accordance with accounting guidelines, the results of Tenke are reported as discontinued operations for all periods presented.

During second-quarter 2016, FCX entered into agreements to terminate FM O&G's three drilling rig contracts for a total of $755 million and potential contingent consideration depending on future oil prices. The settlements result in aggregate savings of approximately $350 million, compared to the previously contracted commitments.

Through July 25, 2016, FCX exchanged $369 million in senior notes for approximately 28 million shares of its common stock in a series of privately negotiated transactions, including $268 million exchanged during second-quarter 2016.

At June 30, 2016, consolidated debt totaled $19.3 billion and consolidated cash totaled $352 million. At June 30, 2016, FCX had no borrowings and $3.5 billion available under its $3.5 billion revolving credit facility.

Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE: FCX) reported net losses attributable to common stock of $479 million, $0.38 per share, for second-quarter 2016 and $4.7 billion, $3.70 per share, for the first six months of 2016, compared with $1.85 billion, $1.78 per share, for second-quarter 2015 and $4.3 billion, $4.16 per share, for the first six months of 2015. FCXG

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