Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Southern Peru Copper Corporation
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Report Date: March 14, 2005
Reporting Period: Quarter and year ended December 31, 2004
This filing serves as a notification that the company issued a press release on March 14, 2005, announcing financial results for the specified periods. The detailed financial data is contained in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1) and is not embedded within the text of this Form 8-K.
Key Financial Metrics
The text of this Form 8-K does not provide specific values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are referenced as being disclosed in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), which is not included in the provided source text.
Material Changes
The filing does not contain specific data regarding material changes versus prior comparable periods. It solely references the announcement of results for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2004.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The filing text does not contain management commentary, forward-looking guidance, risk factors, contingencies, or details on unusual items. The document explicitly states that the information in the attached press release shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review the attached Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated March 14, 2005) for actual financial figures.
- Verify the specific revenue, net income, and cash flow numbers for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2004.
- Check for any operational updates or copper production volume changes mentioned in the press release.
- Confirm if the press release contains updated guidance for 2005.