Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 8-K Current Report was filed by Southern Copper Corporation on July 14, 2006. The report discloses a corporate action approved by the Board of Directors on July 13, 2006, regarding a quarterly dividend declaration.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide comprehensive financial statements, revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics. The only specific financial figure disclosed is the dividend amount.
- Quarterly Dividend: U.S.$2.00 per share
- Record Date: August 2, 2006
- Payment Date: August 25, 2006
Material Changes
The material change reported is the declaration of a quarterly dividend. No comparative financial data or changes in operational metrics versus prior periods are included in this filing.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, contingencies, or discussion of unusual items beyond the dividend announcement.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the ex-dividend date to determine eligibility for the U.S.$2.00 per share payment.
- Confirm the record date of August 2, 2006, for shareholder eligibility.
- Review the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) for any additional context not summarized in the 8-K text.