Credicorp Ltd. Form 6-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K, dated March 4, 2010, serves as a notice to shareholders of Credicorp Ltd., a Bermuda-based financial holding company. The filing announces the Annual General Meeting (AGM) scheduled for March 26, 2010, to consider the audited consolidated financial statements for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2009.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. It references a summary of the audited consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2009, but the detailed figures are contained in a separate "Full Report" available upon request or via the company website.
Material Changes and Corporate Actions
- Dividend Declaration: The Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of US$ 1.70 per common share on February 24, 2010.
- Payment Details: The dividend is payable on May 11, 2010, to shareholders of record as of the close of business on April 16, 2010.
- Auditor Continuity: The Audit Committee recommended the reappointment of Medina, Zaldívar, Paredes y Asociados (Ernst & Young) as external auditors for the 2010 financial year, following a satisfactory five-year term approved in 2009.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains no forward-looking guidance, management commentary on future performance, or specific risk factors. It notes a procedural contingency: if a quorum is not present within the first 30 minutes of the March 26 meeting, the AGM will be adjourned to April 2, 2010, at the same time and location.
Key Facts for Investor Verification
- Verify the full audited financial results for the year ended December 31, 2009, as they are not included in this filing.
- Confirm the dividend record date (April 16, 2010) and payment date (May 11, 2010) for the US$ 1.70 per share distribution.
- Note the record date for voting rights at the AGM is February 5, 2010.
- Check the company website (www.credicorpnet.com) under "Annual General Meeting Shareholders Information" for the complete financial report.