Business Context and Reporting Period
Company: Southern Copper Corporation (SCC)
Filing Type: Form 8-K (Current Report)
Report Date: April 27, 2009
Event Date: April 23, 2009
Reporting Period: Quarter ended March 31, 2009
This filing serves to announce the issuance of a press release regarding financial results for the quarter ended March 31, 2009. The detailed financial data is contained in Exhibit 99.1 (the press release) and is not embedded within the text of this 8-K form.
Key Financial Metrics
The text of this Form 8-K does not provide specific numerical values for revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity. These metrics are referenced as being contained in the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), which is not included in the provided source text.
Material Changes
No material changes or comparative financial data versus prior periods are disclosed in the body of this filing. The document solely references the announcement of results for the period ended March 31, 2009.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The filing notes that the information is being furnished and shall not be deemed "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934. Consequently, this information will not be incorporated by reference into other registration statements unless expressly stated.
Guidance and Risks: The provided text does not contain specific guidance, outlook statements, risk factors, or contingencies. These details are presumed to be in the attached press release.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Review Exhibit 99.1 (Press Release dated April 23, 2009) for actual revenue, earnings, and cash flow figures.
- Verify the specific copper and molybdenum production volumes and sales prices for the quarter.
- Check for any updated full-year guidance or operational outlook provided in the press release.
- Confirm the status of the company's liquidity and debt obligations as detailed in the full financial report.