Credicorp Ltd. Form 6-K Summary
Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Credicorp Ltd., a Bermuda-based foreign private issuer, reports material events for the month of January 2004. The filing serves as a notification to the SEC and CONASEV regarding corporate governance actions and executive personnel changes.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. The document references the upcoming approval of consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2003, but does not disclose the figures within this report.
Material Changes and Corporate Actions
- Annual General Shareholder's Meeting: The Board of Directors scheduled the meeting for March 26, 2004, at 3:00 pm in Lima, Peru. Agenda items include the approval of the 2003 Annual Report, consolidated financial statements, and the appointment of External Auditors for 2004.
- Shareholder Eligibility: Shareholders must be registered on the Record Date of February 10, 2004, to attend and vote. This requires purchasing shares on or before February 5, 2004.
- Executive Leadership Change: Mr. Walter Bayly Llona was designated as the new Chief Financial and Accounting Officer. This appointment fills the vacancy left by the resignation of Mr. Benedicto Cigüeñas. The transition is effective April 30, 2004.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing contains a standard Forward-Looking Statements disclaimer. It notes that statements regarding future economic circumstances, industry conditions, and company performance are based on current management estimates. The document explicitly states there is no guarantee that expected events or trends will occur, citing risks related to general economic conditions and operating factors.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the final approval of the 2003 Annual Report and consolidated financial statements at the March 26, 2004, shareholder meeting.
- Confirm the official appointment of Mr. Walter Bayly Llona as CFO effective April 30, 2004.
- Review the 2003 External Auditors' report once presented to CONASEV following the shareholder meeting.
- Monitor the company's 2004 Form 20-F for the detailed financial metrics referenced but not disclosed in this filing.