Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Ternium S.A., dated April 28, 2009, serves as a notice of the company's Annual General Shareholders' Meeting scheduled for June 3, 2009. Ternium is a leading steel manufacturer in Latin America with principal operations in Mexico and Argentina, serving industries such as construction, automotive, and energy. The filing references the company's 2008 annual report containing consolidated financial statements for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007, and 2006, but does not include the financial data itself within this document.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. It only states that the 2008 annual report, which includes these consolidated financial statements, will be made available on the company's website and at its registered office beginning May 5, 2009.
Material Changes
No material changes in financial performance or operations are detailed in this filing. The document is strictly an announcement regarding corporate governance procedures and the upcoming shareholder meeting.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, or outlook for future periods. It does not disclose specific risks, contingencies, or unusual items. The primary focus is on the logistics of the shareholder meeting, including the record date for ADS holders (April 29, 2009) and the availability of the Notice, Agenda, and Proxy Statement.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the date and time of the Annual General Shareholders' Meeting: June 3, 2009, at 2:30 p.m. C.E.T.
- Confirm the record date for voting rights: April 29, 2009.
- Access the 2008 Annual Report and financial statements via the company website (www.ternium.com) or by contacting Investor Relations starting May 5, 2009.
- Note that Ternium has an annual production capacity of approximately 9 million tons of finished steel products.