Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Ternium S.A. is dated April 30, 2007. The document serves as a press release announcing the company's Annual General Shareholders' Meeting, scheduled for June 6, 2007. Ternium is a leading steel producer in the Americas with operations in Mexico, Argentina, and Venezuela, employing approximately 18,000 people.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing references historical performance for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2006, rather than providing current period financial statements.
- Net Sales (2006): US$6.6 billion
- Production (2006): 9.0 million tons of finished steel products
- Profit, Cash Flow, Margins, Debt, and Liquidity: The filing text does not provide specific values for these metrics. It directs investors to the 2006 annual report for detailed financial statements.
Material Changes
The filing does not disclose material changes in financial performance or operations compared to prior periods. It focuses solely on the administrative announcement of the upcoming shareholders' meeting and the availability of the 2006 annual report.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The document contains no management guidance, future outlook, risk factors, or discussion of contingencies. It notes that the 2006 annual report, which includes the board of directors' and independent auditors' reports, will be available on the company website starting May 4, 2007.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the date and location of the Annual General Shareholders' Meeting: June 6, 2007, in Luxembourg.
- Confirm the record date for voting rights: May 1, 2007.
- Access the 2006 annual report on the company website or via the provided contact numbers to review detailed financial statements, as they are not included in this filing.
- Note that the filing is a translation of the registrant's name and press release, filed pursuant to Rule 13a-16.