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SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ 8-K Report, Acquisition Completed (Oct 22, 2009)

Filed October 22, 2009For Securities:SCCO

Summary

Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) has filed an 8-K report detailing its financial results for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009. While the full financial details are within the attached press release (Exhibit 99.1), a significant announcement is the authorization of a dividend. Specifically, the Board of Directors approved a dividend of U.S.¢18 per share, scheduled to be paid on November 24, 2009, to shareholders of record as of November 5, 2009. This dividend declaration provides direct returns to shareholders, a key consideration for income-focused investors. Investors should refer to the furnished press release for a comprehensive understanding of the company's operational and financial performance during the reporting period.

Key Highlights

  • 1Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) announced financial results for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009.
  • 2The company's Board of Directors authorized a dividend payment.
  • 3The authorized dividend is U.S.¢18 per share.
  • 4The dividend is payable on November 24, 2009.
  • 5Shareholders of record as of November 5, 2009, are eligible for the dividend.
  • 6The information provided is furnished and not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce Southern Copper Corporation's financial results for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2009, and to disclose the authorization of a shareholder dividend.

The dividend of U.S.¢18 per share is payable on November 24, 2009.

Shareholders of record at the close of business on November 5, 2009, will receive the dividend.

The detailed financial results are provided in the press release dated October 22, 2009, which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this 8-K filing.