Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Ternium S.A. is dated April 27, 2010. The document serves as a notice regarding the scheduling of the Annual and Extraordinary General Meetings of Shareholders. Ternium is a leading steel manufacturer in Latin America with principal operations in Mexico and Argentina, serving industries such as construction, automotive, and energy with an annual production capacity of approximately nine million tons.
Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific financial values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. It references the Company's 2009 annual report, which contains consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2009, 2008, and 2007, but does not reproduce those figures within this document.
Material Changes
No material financial changes or operational updates are detailed in this filing. The document is strictly procedural, announcing the dates and logistics for shareholder meetings.
Guidance, Outlook, and Management Commentary
- Shareholder Meetings: The Annual General Meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, June 2, 2010, at 2:30 p.m. C.E.T. An Extraordinary General Meeting will follow immediately after.
- Location: Meetings will be held at the Company's registered office in Luxembourg (46A, avenue John F. Kennedy L-1855).
- Voting Rights: Holders of Ternium ADSs as of April 28, 2010, are entitled to instruct The Bank of New York Mellon regarding voting rights.
- Document Availability: The Notice, Agenda, Shareholder Meeting Brochure, Proxy Statement, and 2009 Annual Report will be available starting May 5, 2010, on the company website and at the Luxembourg office.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the record date for voting eligibility (April 28, 2010) to ensure ADS holders can participate.
- Access the 2009 Annual Report on the company website after May 5, 2010, to review actual financial performance data not included in this filing.
- Confirm the specific agenda items for the Extraordinary General Meeting once the Proxy Statement is released.
- Note the meeting location is in Luxembourg, requiring remote participation or travel for shareholders not based there.