Phelps Dodge Corporation - SWOT Analysis

Datamonitor's Phelps Dodge Corporation Company Profile is the essential source for top-level company data and information. The report examines the company's key business structure and operations, history and products, and provides summary analysis of its key revenue lines and strategy.

Phelps Dodge Corporation is one of the world's leading producers of copper and the largest manufacturer of continuous-cast copper rod. The company is also engaged in the production of carbon black, magnet wire, molybdenum and molybdenum products. The company primarily operates in the US and Latin America. It is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona and employs about 13, 500 people.The company recorded revenues of $8,287.1 million during the fiscal year ended December 2005, an increase of 29.2% over 2004. The operating profit of the company during fiscal year 2005 was $1,764.9 million, an increase of 19.7% from 2004. The net profit was $1,556.4 million in fiscal year 2005, an increase of 48.8% over fiscal year 2004.* Effective 1 January 2004, for accounting purposes, El Abra and Candelaria are fully consolidated. Prior to that, El Abra and Candelaria were accounted for on a pro rata basis (51% and 80%, respectively).

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