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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 29, 2004

Phelps Dodge Corporation

(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
         
New York   001-00082   13-1808503
 
 
(State or other jurisdiction of   (Commission File Number)   (I.R.S. Employer
incorporation)       Identification No.)

One North Central Avenue
Phoenix, Arizona 85004
(Address of principal executive offices)
(Zip Code)

(602) 366-8100
(Registrant’s telephone number, including area code)

 

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ITEM 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION
SIGNATURES
Exhibit Index
EX-99.1

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ITEM 12. RESULTS OF OPERATIONS AND FINANCIAL CONDITION

On January 29, 2004, Phelps Dodge Corporation issued a press release announcing financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2003. A copy of this press release is furnished as Exhibit 99.1 to this report and incorporated herein by reference.

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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.

     
    Phelps Dodge Corporation
   
    (Registrant)
                 
Date: January 29, 2004   By:   /s/   Ramiro G. Peru
     
        Name:   Ramiro G. Peru
        Title:   Senior Vice President
                and Chief Financial Officer

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Exhibit Index

     
Exhibit Number   Description
 
99.1   Press Release by Phelps Dodge Corporation dated January 29, 2004, announcing financial results for the three months and year ended December 31, 2003.

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