Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Southern Copper Corporation (SCC)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: January 29, 2010
Reporting Period: The filing announces financial results for the quarter and twelve-month period ended December 31, 2009.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text references a press release (Exhibit 99.1) containing detailed financial results but does not explicitly state the specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity within the body of this 8-K document.
- Dividend Declaration: The Board of Directors authorized a dividend of U.S. $0.43 per share.
- Payment Date: March 3, 2010.
- Record Date: February 15, 2010.
Material Changes
The filing does not provide specific comparative financial data or percentage changes versus prior periods. It serves as a notification that results for the period ended December 31, 2009, have been issued.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The filing notes the issuance of a press release regarding 2009 results and the dividend authorization.
Legal Disclaimer: The information in this report and the attached exhibit is furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934. Consequently, this information will not be incorporated by reference into other registration statements unless expressly stated.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated January 29, 2010) for specific revenue, earnings, and cash flow figures for Q4 and FY 2009.
- Verify the record date (February 15, 2010) to ensure eligibility for the $0.43 per share dividend.
- Confirm the payment date of March 3, 2010, for dividend receipt.
- Note that the 8-K text itself does not contain the detailed financial metrics; they are located in the attached exhibit.