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): October 21, 2003
McMoRan Exploration Co.
Delaware 001-07791 72-1424200
(State of other (Commission File (IRS Employer
jurisdiction of Number) Identification)
incorporation or
organization)
1615 Poydras Street
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (504) 582-4000
Item 12. Results of Operations and Financial Condition.
McMoRan Exploration Co. issued a press release dated October 21, 2003 regarding its third-quarter and nine 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: October 22, 2003
McMoRan Exploration Co.
Exhibit Index
Exhibit
Number
99.1
Press Release dated October 21, 2003 "McMoRan Exploration Co. Reports Third Quarter and Nine Month 2003 Results and Updates Gulf of Mexico Drilling Activities."
99.2
Slides presented in conjunction with October 21, 2003 McMoRan Third-Quarter 2003 earnings conference call conducted via the internet.
