SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported): June 27, 2003
McMoRan Exploration Co.
Delaware
001-07791
72-1424200
(State or other
(Commission
(IRS Employer
jurisdiction of
File Number)
Identification
incorporation or
Number)
organization)
1615 Poydras Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (504) 582-4000
Item 5. Other Events and Regulation FD Disclosure
McMoRan Exploration Co. issued a press release dated June 27, 2003 announcing pricing for $100 million of 6% Convertible Notes (Exhibit 99.1).
SIGNATURE
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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.
McMoRan Exploration Co.
By: /s/ Nancy D. Parmelee
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Nancy D. Parmelee
Senior Vice President, Chief Financial Officer
and Secretary
(authorized signatory and
Principal Financial Officer)
Date: June 27, 2003
McMoRan Exploration Co.
Exhibit Index
Exhibit
Number
99.1
Press Release dated June 27, 2003 “McMoRan Exploration Co. Prices $100 million of 6% Convertible Notes due 2008.”
