Business Context and Reporting Period
Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) filed this Form 8-K on October 27, 2021, to report events occurring on October 26, 2021. The filing serves as a conduit for a press release announcing financial results for the quarter ended September 30, 2021.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are contained within the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) but are not detailed in the body of this 8-K document.
Dividend Declaration: The Board of Directors authorized a cash dividend of $1.00 per share.
- Record Date: November 10, 2021
- Payment Date: November 23, 2021
Material Changes
The filing does not contain comparative financial data or analysis of material changes versus prior periods. It solely references the issuance of the Q3 2021 results press release and the new dividend authorization.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The document does not include management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or contingencies. It explicitly states that the information furnished is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and will not be incorporated by reference into other filings unless expressly stated.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for specific Q3 2021 revenue, earnings, and cash flow figures.
- Confirm the ex-dividend date to ensure eligibility for the $1.00 per share payment.
- Verify the company's liquidity position and debt levels in the full quarterly report, as they are not listed in this summary filing.