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SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Mar 28, 2005)

Filed March 28, 2005For Securities:SCCO

Summary

Southern Peru Copper Corporation (SPCC) announced a significant corporate event via an 8-K filing on March 28, 2005. At a special meeting, stockholders overwhelmingly approved the issuance of shares and related actions required for the acquisition of Minera Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (MM). This strategic move is poised to transform SPCC into a global leader in the copper mining industry. Upon the completion of this acquisition and the subsequent issuance of shares, SPCC's total outstanding capital stock will increase to approximately 147.433 million shares. A substantial majority, about 75.1%, will be owned by its parent company, Americas Mining Corporation. This consolidation is expected to position SPCC as the largest publicly traded copper mining company globally based on reserves and the second largest by market capitalization, signaling a major expansion and enhanced market presence.

Key Highlights

  • 1Stockholders approved the acquisition of Minera Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (MM) with over 90% of outstanding shares voting in favor.
  • 2The approval includes the necessary share issuance and related actions for the acquisition.
  • 3Following the acquisition, SPCC's total outstanding shares will be approximately 147.433 million.
  • 4Americas Mining Corporation, SPCC's parent company, will own approximately 75.1% of the outstanding shares post-acquisition.
  • 5The acquisition is expected to make SPCC the largest copper mining company globally by reserves.
  • 6SPCC is projected to become the second-largest copper mining company globally by market capitalization after the transaction.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this filing is to report that Southern Peru Copper Corporation (SPCC) stockholders approved the company's acquisition of Minera Mexico, S.A. de C.V. (MM), including the necessary share issuances and related corporate actions.

The acquisition of Minera Mexico is highly significant as it is expected to make SPCC the largest copper mining company in the world based on reserves and the second largest by market capitalization, substantially increasing its scale and global footprint.

The acquisition will result in the issuance of new shares, increasing the total outstanding capital stock to approximately 147.433 million. Americas Mining Corporation, the parent company, will maintain a controlling interest, owning about 75.1% of the shares.

The special meeting of stockholders where the approval was granted was held on March 28, 2005, which is also the report date for this 8-K filing.