Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Report Date: July 27, 2021
Event Date: July 26, 2021
Context: The filing announces the issuance of a press release detailing financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2021, and declares a new quarterly dividend.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text references a press release containing financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2021, but does not explicitly state the specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity within the body of this 8-K document. These metrics are contained in the attached Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release).
Dividend Declaration:
- Amount: $0.90 per share
- Authorization Date: July 22, 2021
- Record Date: August 12, 2021
- Payment Date: August 26, 2021
Material Changes
The filing does not provide comparative financial data or specific material changes versus the prior period. It serves solely as a notification of the Q2 2021 results announcement and the dividend declaration.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, or contingencies. It notes that the information furnished is not deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and will not be incorporated by reference into other filings unless expressly stated.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review the attached Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release) for specific Q2 2021 revenue, earnings, and cash flow figures.
- Verify the dividend payment schedule and eligibility based on the August 12, 2021 record date.
- Check subsequent filings (e.g., 10-Q) for detailed financial statements and management discussion regarding the quarter.