What is the primary purpose of this 10-K/A filing?

This filing is an amendment to the original 2002 Form 10-K and its main purpose is to incorporate the Form 11-K, which contains information about the Southern Peru Copper Corporation's Savings Plan for Salaried Employees. It is a regulatory filing to ensure all required disclosures related to employee benefit plans are complete.

Does this amendment provide updated financial results for Southern Copper Corporation for 2002?

No, this amendment does not contain new or updated financial results for the fiscal year 2002. It primarily serves to add disclosures related to employee benefit plans. Investors seeking the company's 2002 financial performance should refer to the original Form 10-K filing.

What is the significance of Southern Peru Copper Corporation being an 'accelerated filer'?

Being an accelerated filer means that Southern Copper Corporation is a larger company that is required to file its annual and quarterly reports more quickly after the end of the reporting period compared to non-accelerated filers. This indicates a certain level of financial size and reporting maturity.

What does the mention of 'Class A Common Stock' convertible into 'Common Stock' imply?

This indicates a dual-class stock structure. While the 'Common Stock' is the primary focus for exchange trading on the NYSE, the existence of 'Class A Common Stock' which is convertible suggests different voting rights or ownership structures. Investors should investigate the implications of this structure if it significantly impacts control or future share dilution.

SCCO 10-K FY2002 Annual Report — Revenue, Net Income, EPS

Summary

This filing is an amendment to Southern Copper Corporation's (SCCO) 2002 Form 10-K, specifically to incorporate information related to the company's Savings Plan for Salaried Employees, filed as Form 11-K. The amendment does not introduce new financial performance data for the year 2002 but serves to fulfill regulatory requirements concerning employee benefit plans. Investors should note that the primary financial and operational details for the 2002 fiscal year would be found in the original Form 10-K filing.

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1Amendment to the 2002 Form 10-K filing, primarily incorporating details of the Savings Plan for Salaried Employees (Form 11-K).
2No new material financial or operational data for the fiscal year 2002 is presented in this amendment.
3The amendment is filed to comply with Section 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 regarding employee benefit plans.
4Southern Peru Copper Corporation has filed all required reports for the preceding 12 months and has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
5The company is classified as an accelerated filer.
6As of February 28, 2003, SCCO had approximately $217 million in non-affiliate market value for its Common Stock on the NYSE.

SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ Annual Report (Amendment), Year Ended Dec 31, 2002

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