10-K/APeriod: FY2021

SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ Annual Report (Amendment), Year Ended Dec 31, 2021

Filed March 8, 2022For Securities:SCCO

Summary

Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) filed an amendment to its 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K on March 8, 2022, primarily to include exhibits exceeding file size limitations. This amendment does not alter the financial or operational disclosures from the original filing on March 7, 2022. Investors should refer to the original 10-K and subsequent filings for comprehensive information regarding SCCO's performance and strategic positioning. The original filing covers the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021. SCCO, as a large accelerated filer, has management's assessment of internal control over financial reporting attested to by its registered public accounting firm. The company had approximately 773 million shares of common stock outstanding as of March 4, 2022, with a non-affiliate market capitalization of roughly $5.5 billion as of June 30, 2021.

Key Highlights

  • 1The filing is an amendment (10-K/A) to the original 2021 Annual Report, solely for submitting oversized exhibits.
  • 2No changes are made to the financial or operational disclosures within the original Form 10-K filed on March 7, 2022.
  • 3Investors should consult the original 10-K and subsequent SEC filings for complete information.
  • 4Southern Copper Corporation is classified as a large accelerated filer.
  • 5Management's assessment of internal control over financial reporting has been attested to by the registered public accounting firm.
  • 6As of March 4, 2022, SCCO had approximately 773 million shares of common stock outstanding.
  • 7The aggregate market value of non-affiliate shares was approximately $5.5 billion as of June 30, 2021.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this filing (Amendment No. 2 to Form 10-K) is to submit certain exhibits (Exhibits 96.10 to 96.13) that exceeded the SEC's file size limitations for the original submission.

No, this amendment explicitly states that it does not amend, update, or change any other items or disclosures contained in the original Form 10-K filed on March 7, 2022. Investors should refer to the original filing for financial and operational details.

You should refer to the original Form 10-K filed by Southern Copper Corporation on March 7, 2022, and any subsequent filings made with the SEC after that date, as this amendment only addresses exhibit submission.

Being a large accelerated filer indicates that Southern Copper Corporation meets specific size and filing history requirements set by the SEC. It implies the company is of a significant size and has a history of timely reporting, typically requiring more extensive disclosures and compliance measures, including the attestation of internal controls by an independent auditor.