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SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ 8-K Report, Corporate Update (Oct 18, 2011)

Filed October 18, 2011For Securities:SCCO

Summary

Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) filed an 8-K on October 17, 2011, reporting on a significant legal development. The Court of Chancery of the State of Delaware issued an opinion on October 14, 2011, concerning the 2005 merger between SCCO and Minera Mexico, S.A. de C.V. The court ruled that SCCO paid its parent company, Americas Mining Company (AMC), excessive stock consideration in that merger. This ruling could have financial implications for SCCO, although the exact impact is not yet quantifiable from this filing. AMC, the parent of SCCO, has stated its intention to appeal the decision. Investors should monitor the outcome of this appeal and any potential financial adjustments or liabilities that may arise from this legal challenge.

Key Highlights

  • 1Delaware Court of Chancery ruled that Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) paid too much stock consideration in its 2005 merger with Minera Mexico, S.A. de C.V.
  • 2The merger involved SCCO and a subsidiary of its parent company, Americas Mining Company (AMC).
  • 3AMC, the parent company, has indicated its intention to appeal the court's decision.
  • 4The court's opinion was issued on October 14, 2011, and reported by SCCO on October 17, 2011.
  • 5The specific financial implications and potential liabilities stemming from this ruling are not detailed in this 8-K.
  • 6An exhibit containing a copy of the court's opinion is being filed with this report.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main event is a ruling by the Delaware Court of Chancery that Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) paid excessive stock consideration in its 2005 merger with Minera Mexico, S.A. de C.V., a subsidiary of its parent company, Americas Mining Company (AMC).

AMC, SCCO's parent company, has indicated that it will appeal the decision made by the Court of Chancery.

The filing does not specify the exact financial implications. However, a ruling that excessive stock was paid could potentially lead to adjustments, liabilities, or further legal proceedings, the outcome of which is uncertain pending AMC's appeal.

A copy of the Delaware Court of Chancery's opinion issued on October 14, 2011, is being filed as an exhibit (Exhibit 99.1) with this Form 8-K.