SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-Q
QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the Quarter Ended March 31, 1998
Commission File Number: 1-13617
Freeport-McMoRan Sulphur Inc.
Incorporated in Delaware 72-1392855
(IRS Employer Identification No.)
1615 Poydras Street, New Orleans, Louisiana 70112
Registrant's telephone number, including area code: (504) 582-4000
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all
reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the
Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or
for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file
such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements
for the past 90 days. Yes [X] No [ ]
On March 31, 1998, there were issued and outstanding 9,835,364
shares of the registrant's Common Stock, par value $0.01 per share.
FREEPORT-McMoRan SULPHUR INC.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Page
Part I. Financial Information
Financial Statements:
Condensed Balance Sheets 3
Statements of Income 4
Statements of Cash Flow 5
Notes to Financial Statements 6
Remarks 7
Report of Independent Public Accountants 7
Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations 8
Part II. Other Information 10
Signature 11
Exhibit Index E-1
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FREEPORT-McMoRan SULPHUR INC.
PART I. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Item 1. Financial Statements.
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FREEPORT-McMoRan SULPHUR INC.
CONDENSED BALANCE SHEETS (Unaudited)
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March 31, December 31,
1998 1997
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(In Thousands)
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ASSETS
Current assets:
Cash and cash equivalents $ 25,663 $ 21,293
Accounts receivable 28,952 33,739
Inventories 30,262 34,421
Prepaid expenses and other 5,203 5,982
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Total current assets 90,080 95,435
Property, plant and equipment, net 109,020 109,833
Deferred tax asset 56,029 56,757
Other assets 11,696 11,008
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Total assets $ 266,825 $ 273,033
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LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS' EQUITY
Current liabilities:
Accounts payable and accrued liabilities $ 26,080 $ 25,175
Current portion of reclamation and mine
shutdown reserves 4,118 4,656
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Total current liabilities 30,198 29,831
Reclamation and mine shutdown reserves 65,869 67,518
Accrued postretirement and pension
benefits 14,982 15,594
Other liabilities 45,897 45,693
Stockholders' equity 109,879 114,397
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Total liabilities and stockholders'
equity $ 266,825 $ 273,033
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements.
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FREEPORT-McMoRan SULPHUR INC.
STATEMENTS OF INCOME (Unaudited)
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Three Months Ended
March 31,
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1998 1997
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(In Thousands, Except Per
Share Amounts)
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Revenues $ 56,990 $ 53,395
Cost of sales:
Production and delivery 49,026 42,664
Depreciation and amortization 1,742 8,275
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Total cost of sales 50,768 50,939
General and administrative expenses 2,700 1,907
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Total costs and expenses 53,468 52,846
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Operating income 3,522 549
Other income, net 274 -
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Net income before income taxes 3,796 549
Provision for income taxes (1,314) -
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Net income $ 2,482 $ 549
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Net income per share of common stock:
Basic $.25 $.05
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Diluted $.24 $.05
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Average common shares outstanding:
Basic 10,120 10,347
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Diluted 10,205 10,347
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PRO FORMA DATA
Net income before income taxes reported above $ 549
Pro forma provision for income taxes (190)
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Pro forma net income $ 359
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Pro forma net income per share $.03
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Pro forma average shares outstanding 10,347
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements.
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FREEPORT-McMoRan SULPHUR INC.
STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW (Unaudited)
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Three Months Ended
March 31,
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1998 1997
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(In Thousands)
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Cash flow from operating activities:
Net income $ 2,482 $ 549
Adjustments to reconcile net income to
net cash provided by operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization 1,742 8,275
Reclamation and mine shutdown
expenditures (1,662) (2,091)
Utilization of deferred tax asset 1,314 -
Other (1,797) (1,421)
(Increase) decrease in working capital:
Accounts receivable 4,786 2,206
Inventories 4,158 (757)
Prepaid expenses and other 195 856
Accounts payable and accrued
liabilities 621 2,218
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Net cash provided by operating activities 11,839 9,835
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Cash flow from investing activities:
Capital expenditures (588) (1,981)
Sale of assets 119 -
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Net cash used in investing activities (469) (1,981)
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Cash flow from financing activities:
Net distributions to PLP - (8,017)
Purchase of FSC common stock (7,075) -
Other 75 -
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Net cash used in financing activities (7,000) (8,017)
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Net increase (decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents 4,370 (163)
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of
year 21,293 1,949
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Cash and cash equivalents at end of
period $ 25,663 $ 1,786
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The accompanying notes are an integral part of these financial
statements.
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FREEPORT-McMoRan SULPHUR INC.
NOTES TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1. BACKGROUND AND BASIS OF PRESENTATION
Background. Freeport-McMoRan Sulphur Inc. (FSC) became an
independent, publicly held company as of December 22, 1997, when
Phosphate Resource Partners Limited Partnership (PLP), formerly
Freeport-McMoRan Resource Partners, Limited Partnership, contributed
to FSC its sulphur business, including its 58.3 percent interest in
Main Pass sulphur and oil operations, together with the 25.0 percent
interest in Main Pass previously owned by IMC Global Inc. (IGL), a
joint venture partner with PLP. PLP distributed 10,346,578 shares
of FSC common stock pro rata to its unitholders (the Distribution)
in connection with the merger of Freeport-McMoRan Inc. (FTX), the
former administrative managing general partner and majority owner of
PLP, into IGL (the Merger). FTX distributed the shares of FSC
common stock that it received from PLP to FTX stockholders on a pro
rata basis in connection with the Merger.
Basis of Presentation. FSC operated as an integral part of PLP
prior to the Distribution. For periods prior to the Distribution,
FSC's financial statements were prepared from the books and records
of PLP. FSC's investment in the Main Pass joint venture is reflected
using the proportionate consolidation method in accordance with
standard industry practice. No interest expense was allocated to
FSC as no interest costs were incurred in the past by FSC and no
debt previously recorded by PLP was assumed by FSC. Intercompany
balances between PLP and FSC have related to various general and
administrative and similar charges which were settled monthly. PLP
is not a taxable entity and historically did not provide income
taxes on the results of operations of FSC. Upon formation of FSC as
a wholly owned taxable subsidiary of PLP prior to being spun-off to
PLP unitholders, a deferred tax asset of $63.8 million was
recognized in 1997 to reflect the excess of tax over book basis in
the related assets. Unaudited pro forma income taxes for the first
quarter of 1997 are included in the statements of income as if FSC
were a separate taxable entity during that period.
2. NEW ACCOUNTING STANDARDS
In February 1997, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB)
issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 128 (SFAS
128), "Earnings Per Share," which simplifies the computation of
earnings per share (EPS). FSC adopted SFAS 128 in the fourth
quarter of 1997 and restated prior periods' EPS data as required by
SFAS 128.
First-quarter 1998 basic net income per share of common stock
was calculated by dividing net income applicable to common stock by
the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding during the
period. From April 1, 1998 through April 20, 1998, FSC purchased
58,300 shares under its share purchase program. First-quarter 1998
diluted net income per share of common stock was calculated by
dividing net income applicable to common stock by the weighted-
average number of common shares outstanding during the period plus
the net effect of dilutive stock options which represented
approximately 85,000 shares.
Options to purchase 16,469 shares of common stock at an average
exercise price of $13.81 per share were outstanding during the first
quarter of 1998 but were not included in the computation of diluted
EPS. These were excluded because the options' exercise price was
greater than the average market price of the common shares during
the period.
First-quarter 1997 basic and diluted net income per share of
common stock were calculated by dividing first-quarter 1997 net
income by the number of shares distributed on December 22, 1997
(10,346,578 shares). FSC had no options outstanding prior to the
fourth quarter of 1997.
In June 1997, the FASB issued SFAS 130, "Reporting
Comprehensive Income," which establishes standards for reporting and
display of comprehensive income in the financial statements.
Comprehensive income is the total of net income and all other
nonowner changes in equity, of which FSC has none. SFAS 130 is
effective for 1998 and adoption of this standard had no effect on
FSC's financial position or results of operations.
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3. FINANCIAL CONTRACTS
FSC has entered into financial contracts to manage certain risks
resulting from fluctuations in natural gas prices by creating
offsetting exposures. FSC views all of its financial contracts as
hedges as it does not engage in speculative activity. Gains or
losses on the contracts are recognized with the hedged transaction.
Also, gains or losses are recognized if the hedged transaction is no
longer expected to occur or if deferral criteria are not met. FSC
monitors its credit risk on an ongoing basis and considers this risk
to be minimal because its contracts are with financially strong
counterparties.
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Remarks
The information furnished herein should be read in conjunction with
FSC's financial statements contained in its 1997 Annual Report on
Form 10-K. The information furnished herein reflects all
adjustments which are, in the opinion of management, necessary for a
fair statement of the results for the periods. All such adjustments
are, in the opinion of management, of a normal recurring nature.
REPORT OF INDEPENDENT PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS
To The Board of Directors and Stockholders of
Freeport-McMoRan Sulphur Inc.:
We have reviewed the accompanying condensed balance sheet of
Freeport-McMoRan Sulphur Inc. (a Delaware corporation) as of March
31, 1998, and the related statements of income and cash flow for
the three-month periods ended March 31, 1998 and 1997 for Freeport-
McMoRan Sulphur Inc. and its predecessor. These financial
statements are the responsibility of the Company's management.
We conducted our reviews in accordance with standards
established by the American Institute of Certified Public
Accountants. A review of interim financial information consists
principally of applying analytical procedures to financial data and
making inquiries of persons responsible for financial and accounting
matters. It is substantially less in scope than an audit conducted
in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, the
objective of which is the expression of an opinion regarding the
financial statements taken as a whole. Accordingly, we do not
express such an opinion.
Based on our reviews, we are not aware of any material
modifications that should be made to the financial statements
referred to above for them to be in conformity with generally
accepted accounting principles.
We have previously audited, in accordance with generally
accepted auditing standards, the balance sheet of Freeport-McMoRan
Sulphur Inc. as of December 31, 1997, and the related statements of
operations, shareholders' equity and cash flow for the year then
ended (not presented herein), and, in our report dated January 20,
1998, we expressed an unqualified opinion on those financial
statements. In our opinion, the information set forth in the
accompanying condensed balance sheet as of December 31, 1997, is
fairly stated, in all material respects, in relation to the balance
sheet from which it has been derived.
/s/ARTHUR ANDERSEN LLP
New Orleans, Louisiana
April 21, 1998
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Item 2. Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial
Condition and Results of Operations.
OVERVIEW
As discussed in Note 1, Freeport-McMoRan Sulphur Inc. (FSC) became
an independent, publicly held company as of December 22, 1997 and
prior to that date operated as an integral part of Phosphate
Resource Partners Limited Partnership (PLP). FSC's 1998 financial
results reflect the operating results of the assets previously owned
by PLP and the 25.0 percent interest in the Main Pass sulphur and
oil joint venture acquired from IMC Global Inc. (IGL). FSC's 1997
financial results reflect only the operating results of the assets
previously owned by PLP.
FSC's sulphur business consists of the sale of sulphur, the
operation of two sulphur mines, and the operation and marketing of a
logistics system consisting of sulphur transportation and
terminaling assets and related services. FSC's sulphur operations
include the Main Pass mine located offshore Louisiana in the Gulf of
Mexico, the Culberson mine located in West Texas, five sulphur
terminals located across the Gulf Coast, and marine and rail
transportation assets. The oil operations consist of FSC's interest
in the Main Pass operations, where crude oil is produced in
conjunction with FSC's sulphur mining operations.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS
Summary comparative results for the first-quarter periods follow (in
thousands, except realized prices):
First Quarter
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1998 1997 (a)
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Revenues $56,990 $53,395
Operating income $3,522 $549
Sulphur sales (long tons) 834 738
Sulphur average realized price per long ton $60.26 $59.35
Oil sales (barrels) 456 424
Oil average realized price per barrel $13.54 $20.11
a. 1997 results represent the operating results of the assets
previously owned by PLP that were transferred to FSC on December 22,
1997. These results do not include the 25.0 percent interest in
Main Pass previously owned by IGL which was contributed to FSC as of
December 22, 1997.
Sulphur operations reported operating income of $0.5 million in
the first quarter of 1998 compared with an operating loss of $2.2
million for the 1997 quarter. Unit depreciation rates were
significantly lower in 1998 following a third-quarter 1997 write-
down of asset values based on an impairment assessment of sulphur
assets. Sulphur average realized prices for the 1998 period were
slightly higher than the 1997 period while sulphur sales volumes
rose because of FSC's additional 25.0 percent interest acquired from
IGL and an increase in recovered sulphur purchases. FSC has a long-
term supply contract with IMC-Agrico (a joint venture partnership
between IGL and PLP) that extends as long as IMC-Agrico's operations
have a requirement for sulphur. As a percentage of total FSC
sulphur sales, sales to IMC-Agrico totaled 71 percent in first-
quarter 1998 and 62 percent in first-quarter 1997.
Average unit production and delivery costs for the 1998 quarter
were 6 percent higher than for the 1997 quarter, primarily because
of lower production volumes. In April 1998, FSC entered into
contracts to purchase 450,000 million british thermal units
(mmbtu's) of natural gas per month (approximately 90 percent of
FSC's expected Main Pass natural gas purchases) for $2.175 per mmbtu
through December 1998 and, at the counterparty's option, $2.175 per
mmbtu from January 1999 through December 1999. FSC is reviewing
alternatives for capping the cost of its expected 1999 Main Pass
natural gas purchases.
During the first quarter of 1998 FSC curtailed annual sulphur
production by approximately 400,000 long tons in response to a
developing near-term imbalance in U.S. sulphur supply and demand.
This reduction is being achieved primarily by production
curtailments at FSC's Culberson, Texas mine, with overall production
continually being reassessed to ensure customer requirements are met
while still being responsive to market conditions.
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Main Pass operating income from oil operations totaled $3.0
million in first-quarter 1998 and $2.7 million in first-quarter 1997
reflecting an 8 percent increase in sales volumes because of FSC's
additional 25.0 percent interest acquired from IGL and lower
depreciation expense, largely offset by a 33 percent decline in
average realized prices and a natural decline in reservoir
production. Production averaged 7,500 barrels per day in the first
quarter of 1998 and 9,900 barrels per day in the first quarter of
1997. Quarterly oil sales volumes are expected to decline as the
reserves continue to deplete over a period expected to extend
through the year 2002. Net of the royalty payments discussed below,
FSC's share of 1998 oil sales is expected to approximate 1.2 million
barrels.
The original oil and gas lease holder of the oil reserves at
Main Pass owns a royalty equal to 25 percent of revenues (less
transportation costs) from oil production, limited to 50 percent of
net profit, after 36 million barrels of oil have been produced at
Main Pass. FSC expects to exceed this amount of cumulative
production late in the second quarter of 1998, at which time the
original lease holder will begin receiving royalty payments.
General and administrative expenses were higher in the 1998
quarter compared with the 1997 quarter primarily because of FSC's
increased interest in Main Pass and certain employee benefit costs.
CAPITAL RESOURCES AND LIQUIDITY
Net cash provided by operating activities totaled $11.8 million for
first-quarter 1998, compared with $9.8 million for first-quarter
1997. Higher net income and a net decrease in working capital
attributable to reductions in receivables and inventories resulted
in higher net cash provided by operating activities in the 1998
period compared with the 1997 period.
Capital expenditures, which primarily relate to maintaining
current levels of production, totaled $0.6 million for first-quarter
1998 and $2.0 million for first-quarter 1997. Capital expenditures
for 1998 are expected to total approximately $6.4 million, slightly
higher than for 1997 because of additional drilling activities
scheduled in 1998 to maintain required levels of water treatment
capacity for sulphur mining operations plus the addition of IGL's
25.0 percent interest.
FSC has an open market share purchase program for up to 1.0
million shares of its common stock, representing approximately 10
percent of the shares outstanding on December 22, 1997. The timing
of the purchases is dependent upon many factors, including the price
of the common shares, FSC's operating results, cash flows and
financial position, and general economic and market conditions. FSC
purchased 520,400 shares in the first quarter of 1998 for $7.1
million (an average of $13.60 per share). From April 1, 1998 through
April 20, 1998, FSC purchased an additional 58,300 shares for $0.8
million (an average of $14.50 per share).
Based on current projections, management believes that FSC will
generate sufficient cash flow from operations to fund its ongoing
working capital requirements, reclamation costs and projected
capital expenditures for the foreseeable future. Additionally, in
December 1997 FSC established a $100 million revolving credit
facility to further enhance its liquidity and financial flexibility.
No amounts were outstanding under this facility as of April 21,
1998.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT
Management's discussion and analysis of financial condition and
results of operations contains forward-looking statements, including
without limitation, FSC's reserve expectations, demand for sulphur,
the availability of financing, the ability to satisfy future cash
obligations and environmental costs. Important factors that may
cause future results to differ from FSC's projections include the
reliance on IMC-Agrico as a continuing customer, the seasonality and
volatility of sulphur markets, competition and environmental issues
as described in more detail under the heading "Cautionary
Statements" in FSC's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31,
1997.
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The results of operations reported and summarized above are not
necessarily indicative of future operating results.
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PART II. OTHER INFORMATION
Item 6. Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K.
(a) The exhibits to this report are listed in the Exhibit
Index beginning on Page E-1 hereof.
(b) During the quarter for which this report is filed,
the registrant filed no Current Reports on Form 8-K.
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SIGNATURE
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 hereunto duly authorized.
FREEPORT-McMoRan SULPHUR INC.
By: /s/ C. Donald Whitmire, Jr,
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C. Donald Whitmire, Jr.
Vice President and
Controller-Financial Reporting
(authorized signatory and
Principal Accounting Officer)
Date: May 8, 1998
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Freeport-McMoRan Sulphur Inc.
EXHIBIT INDEX
Number Description
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2.1 Contribution and Distribution Agreement by and among Freeport-
McMoRan Inc. (the Company), Freeport- McMoRan Inc. (FTX) and
Freeport-McMoRan Resource Partners, Limited Partnership (FRP),
dated as of August 26, 1997(1)
2.2 Assignment and Assumption Agreement by and between IMC Global
Inc. (IGL) and FRP dated as of December 22, 1997(2)
3.1 Certificate of Incorporation of the Company(1)
3.2 By-laws of the Company(1)
4.1 Form of the Company's Common Stock certificate(1)
4.2 Stockholder Protection Rights Agreement between
Freeport-McMoRan Sulphur Inc. and Mellon Securities
Trust Company, as Rights Agent(3)
10.1 Employee Benefits Agreement by and between FTX and the
Company(2)
10.2 Asset Sale Agreement for Main Pass Block 299 between FRP
and Chevron USA, Inc. dated as of May 2, 1990(1)
10.3 Main Pass 299 Sulphur and Salt Lease, effective May 1,
1988(1)
10.4 Joint Operating Agreement by and between FRP,
IMC-Fertilizer, Inc. and Felmont Oil Corporation, dated
June 5, 1990(1)
10.5 Joint Operating Agreement by and between FRP,
IMC-Fertilizer, Inc. and Felmont Oil Corporation, dated
May 1, 1988(1)
10.6 Agreement to Coordinate Operating Agreements by and
between FRP, IMC-Fertilizer and Felmont Oil Corporation,
dated May 1, 1988(1)
10.7 Asset Purchase Agreement between FRP and Pennzoil
Company dated as of October 22, 1994 (the Asset Purchase
Agreement)(1)
10.8 Amendment No. 1 to the Asset Purchase Agreement dated as
of January 3, 1995(1)
10.9 Agreement for Sulphur Supply, as amended, dated as of
July 1, 1993 among FRP, IMC Fertilizer and IMC-Agrico
Company (the Sulphur Supply Agreement)(1)(4)
10.10 Side letter with IGL regarding the Sulphur Supply
Agreement(1)
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10.11 Processing and Marketing Agreement between the Freeport
Sulphur Company (a division of FRP) and Felmont Oil
Corporation dated June 19, 1990 (the Processing
Agreement)(1)
10.12 Amendment Number 1 to the Processing Agreement(1)
10.13 Amendment Number 2 to the Processing Agreement(1)
10.14 Services Agreement dated as of December 23, 1997 between
the Company and FM Services Company (FMS)(2)
10.15 Credit Agreement dated as of December 12, 1997 among the
Company, as borrower, the financial institutions party
thereto, the Chase Manhattan Bank, as administrative
agent and documentary agent, and Hibernia National Bank,
as co-agent(2)
Executive Compensation Plans and Arrangements (Exhibits
10.16 through 10.19)
10.16 1997 Stock Option Plan for Non-Employee Directors(1)
10.17 Company Adjusted Stock Award Plan(1)
10.18 Freeport Sulphur 1997 Stock Option Plan(1)
10.19 Letter Agreement dated December 22, 1997 between FMS and
Rene L. Latiolais(2)
15.1 Letter dated April 21, 1998 from Arthur Andersen LLP
regarding unaudited interim financial statements.
27.1 Financial Data Schedule
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(1) Incorporated by reference from the Company's Registration
Statement on Form S-1 (Registration No. 333-40375) filed with the
Securities and Exchange Commission on November 17, 1997.
(2) Incorporated by reference from the Company's Annual Report on
From 10-K for the year ended December 31, 1997.
(3) Incorporated by reference from the Company's Current Report on
Form 8-K dated December 16, 1997.
(4) Portions of this Exhibit have been omitted pursuant to a
confidentiality request filed with the Securities and Exchange
Commission in connection with the filing of the Registration
Statement on Form S-1.
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Exhibit 15.1
April 21, 1998
Freeport-McMoRan Sulphur Inc.
1615 Poydras St.
New Orleans, LA 70112
Gentlemen,
We are aware that Freeport-McMoRan Sulphur Inc. has
incorporated by reference in its previously filed
Registration Statement on Form S-8 (File No.333-44449) its
Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 1998, which
includes our report dated April 21, 1998 covering the
unaudited interim financial information contained therein.
Pursuant to Regulation C of the Securities Act of 1933 (the
Act), this report is not considered a part of the
registration statement prepared or certified by our firm or
a report prepared or certified by our firm within the
meaning of Sections 7 and 11 of the Act.
Very truly yours,
/s/ Arthur Andersen LLP
Arthur Andersen LLP
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<LEGEND>
This schedule contains summary financial information extracted from
Freeport-McMoRan Sulphur Inc. unaudited financial statements at March 31, 1998
and for the three months then ended, and is qualified in its entirety by
reference to such financial statements. The earnings per share (EPS) data
shown below was prepared in accordance with Statement of Financial Accounting
Standard No. 128, "Earnings Per Share," basic and diluted EPS have been
entered in place of primary and fully-diluted, respectively.
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