Freeport-McMoRan shareholders approve new stock plan

Published 12/06/2025, 14:04
Freeport-McMoRan shareholders approve new stock plan

In a recent 8-K filing with the Securities and Exchange Commission, Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (NYSE:FCX), a prominent player in the Metals & Mining industry with a market capitalization of $58.9 billion, disclosed the outcomes of its 2025 Annual Meeting held on June 11, 2025. According to InvestingPro analysis, the company maintains a GOOD financial health score, supported by strong cash flows and moderate debt levels. Among the key developments, shareholders approved the 2025 Stock Incentive Plan, which will replace the 2016 Stock Incentive Plan set to expire in June 2026.

The newly approved Plan authorizes the issuance of up to 43,820,000 shares of Freeport-McMoRan’s common stock, currently trading at $41.01. The Plan allows for various types of awards, including stock options, stock appreciation rights, restricted stock, restricted stock units, other stock-based awards, cash-based performance awards, and incentive stock options for employees under Section 422 of the Internal Revenue Code. InvestingPro’s Fair Value analysis suggests the stock is currently trading slightly above its intrinsic value.

The compensation committee of the Board will administer the Plan, which may be amended or discontinued by the Board at any time, subject to certain conditions, including stockholder approval for specific amendments. The Plan is designed to provide flexibility in granting awards to eligible participants and will remain in effect until June 11, 2035, unless terminated earlier.

In addition to the approval of the Stock Incentive Plan, the meeting saw the election of twelve director nominees who will serve until the next annual meeting, the advisory approval of the compensation of Freeport-McMoRan’s named executive officers, and the ratification of Ernst & Young LLP as the company’s independent registered public accounting firm for 2025.

The filing also indicated that of the 1,436,200,253 shares outstanding as of the record date on April 14, 2025, a total of 1,221,626,740 shares were represented at the meeting. For investors seeking deeper insights, InvestingPro offers comprehensive analysis with over 30 additional financial metrics and exclusive ProTips, including detailed assessments of FCX’s volatility patterns and cash flow strength.

The 8-K filing provides a detailed account of the voting results for each proposal and the number of shares represented. The full details of the 2025 Stock Incentive Plan were included as an exhibit to the filing, which can be referred to for a complete understanding of the Plan’s provisions.

This report is based on a press release statement from the SEC filing by Freeport-McMoRan Inc.

In other recent news, Freeport-McMoRan reported its first-quarter 2025 earnings, surpassing analyst expectations with an earnings per share of $0.24, compared to the forecast of $0.23. The company also exceeded revenue projections, reporting $5.73 billion against the anticipated $5.67 billion. These positive results reflect strong global demand for copper, which supports Freeport-McMoRan’s growth amid trends in electrification and decarbonization. The company continues to innovate with new leaching techniques, which could further bolster its production capabilities. Meanwhile, the CEO of Freeport-McMoRan, Kathleen Quirk, expressed concerns about potential U.S. tariffs on copper imports, which could impact global demand and domestic production costs. Despite these challenges, the company remains focused on expanding U.S. production and reducing unit costs. Additionally, Freeport-McMoRan is advocating for incentives to stimulate domestic copper mining, such as those provided in the Inflation Reduction Act. These recent developments highlight the company’s strategic initiatives and the ongoing challenges it faces in the global market.

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