Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Date of Report: July 26, 2022
Date of Earliest Event: July 21, 2022
Reporting Period: This filing reports a specific corporate governance event rather than a financial reporting period.
Key Financial Metrics
This filing does not contain financial performance data. There are no disclosures regarding revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity in this document.
Material Changes
The material change reported is an amendment to the Company's Code of Ethics and Business Conduct. On July 21, 2022, the Board of Directors amended the Code to:
- Better conform to the express language and requirements of Item 406 of Regulation S-K.
- Comply with the regulations of the New York Stock Exchange.
- Meet the ethical requirements of governmental authorities in jurisdictions where the Company operates.
The amended Code applies to the Company, its subsidiaries, business units, branches, affiliates, and other entities related to its mining operations.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
This filing contains no management commentary, financial guidance, outlook, or discussion of risks and contingencies. The document is strictly procedural regarding the update of the Code of Ethics.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the full text of the amended Code of Ethics and Business Conduct filed as Exhibit 14.1.
- Confirm the availability of the updated Code on the Corporate Governance section of the Company's website (www.southerncoppercorp.com).
- Note that this filing does not impact financial statements or operational metrics.