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): July 22, 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 9. Regulation FD Disclosure
The following information is being furnished under Item 12.
McMoRan Exploration Co. issued a press release dated July 22, 2003 regarding its second-quarter and six-months 2003 results (Exhibit 99.1) and presented slides (Exhibit 99.2) on its web site that accompanied its earnings conference call.
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/ C. Donald Whitmire, Jr.
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C. Donald Whitmire, Jr.
Vice President & Controller –
Financial Reporting
(authorized signatory and
Principal Accounting Officer)
Date: July 23, 2003
McMoRan Exploration Co.
Exhibit Index
Exhibit
Number
99.1
Press Release dated July 22, 2003 “McMoRan Exploration Co. Reports Second Quarter and Six Month 2003 Results.”
99.2
Slides presented in conjunction with July 22, 2003 McMoRan second-quarter 2003 earnings conference call conducted via the internet.
