Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Southern Copper Corporation (SCC)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Report Date: July 30, 2012
Event Date: July 27, 2012
Reporting Period: Quarter ended June 30, 2012
This filing announces the issuance of a press release regarding financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2012, and a subsequent Board of Directors action regarding dividends.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing text references a press release containing financial results but does not explicitly state specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity within the body of this 8-K document.
- Dividend Declaration: $0.24 per share of common stock.
- Dividend Authorization Date: July 26, 2012.
- Record Date: August 15, 2012.
- Payment Date: August 28, 2012.
Material Changes
The filing does not provide comparative financial data or specific details on material changes in operations versus the prior period. It serves primarily to notify the market of the dividend declaration and the existence of the quarterly results press release.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The Board of Directors authorized the cash dividend mentioned above.
Legal Disclaimer: The information in this report and the attached exhibit is furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934. It will not be incorporated by reference into other filings unless expressly stated.
Risks/Contingencies: No specific risks or contingencies are detailed in this filing text.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the full financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2012, by reviewing the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1).
- Confirm the dividend payment schedule: Record date of August 15, 2012, and payment date of August 28, 2012.
- Note that this 8-K filing itself does not contain the detailed financial metrics (revenue, earnings, etc.) and refers investors to the press release for those figures.