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SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ 8-K Report (Apr 30, 2004)

Filed April 30, 2004For Securities:SCCO

Summary

Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) filed an 8-K on April 30, 2004, reporting on key outcomes from its annual stockholder meeting held on April 29, 2004. The primary focus of this filing is the election of the company's Board of Directors and the ratification of its independent auditors. Investors are provided with the names of the newly elected directors representing both common and Class A shareholders, offering transparency into the company's governance structure. Additionally, the report details significant changes in the company's financial leadership. Jaime Fernando Collazo González has been appointed as the new Vice President, Finance, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer. This appointment follows the resignation of Héctor García de Quevedo, who had been serving in an interim capacity. The filing also notes the ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers as the company's independent accountants, which is a standard but important procedural confirmation for investors regarding financial oversight.

Key Highlights

  • 1Election of 13 directors to the Board of Directors.
  • 2Ratification of PricewaterhouseCoopers as independent accountants.
  • 3Introduction of new directors representing common and Class A shareholders.
  • 4Appointment of Jaime Fernando Collazo González as Vice President, Finance, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer.
  • 5Mr. Héctor García de Quevedo resigned from the Board and his financial officer roles.
  • 6The company expressed gratitude to the departing Mr. García de Quevedo.
  • 7José N. Chirinos elected as Treasurer.

Frequently Asked Questions

The Board of Directors comprises 13 members. Two directors, Luis Miguel Palomino Bonilla and Gilberto Perezalonso Cifuentes, were elected to represent common shareholders. The remaining eleven directors were elected to represent Class A shareholders: Emilio Carrillo Gamboa, Jaime Claro, Jaime Fernando Collazo González, Xavier García de Quevedo Topete, Oscar González Rocha, Harold S. Handelsman, Germán Larrea Mota-Velasco, Genaro Larrea Mota-Velasco, Armando Ortega Gómez, Juan Rebolledo Gout, and Carlos Ruiz Sacristán.

Jaime Fernando Collazo González was appointed as the new Vice President, Finance, Chief Financial Officer, and Treasurer. This follows the resignation of Héctor García de Quevedo, who had been serving in an interim capacity for these roles. Additionally, José N. Chirinos was elected as Treasurer.

Yes, the stockholders ratified PricewaterhouseCoopers as the company's independent accountants at the annual meeting.

According to the filing, Mr. Héctor García de Quevedo confirmed that he had no disagreements with the Company or its management. The Company also expressed gratitude for his contributions.