8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Feb 9, 2012)

Filed February 9, 2012For Securities:SCCO

Summary

Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) announced its fourth quarter and full-year 2011 financial results via a press release filed on February 9, 2012. The key financial highlight from this filing is the announcement of a dividend distribution. The Board of Directors authorized a cash dividend of $0.19 per share and a stock dividend of 0.0107 shares per common share, both payable on February 28, 2012, to shareholders of record on February 15, 2012. This dividend declaration indicates a commitment to returning capital to shareholders. Investors should note that the information provided in this 8-K, specifically the press release content, is furnished and not deemed "filed" with the SEC. Therefore, it will not be automatically incorporated into future SEC filings unless explicitly stated.

Key Highlights

  • 1Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) announced Q4 and full-year 2011 financial results.
  • 2The company's Board of Directors authorized a cash dividend of $0.19 per common share.
  • 3A stock dividend of 0.0107 shares per common share was also authorized.
  • 4Both dividends are scheduled to be paid on February 28, 2012.
  • 5Shareholders of record as of February 15, 2012, will receive the dividends.
  • 6The filing includes a press release dated February 9, 2012, as an exhibit.
  • 7Information furnished under Item 2.02 is not deemed "filed" for SEC purposes, meaning it won't be automatically incorporated into future SEC filings.

Frequently Asked Questions

The primary purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce Southern Copper Corporation's financial results for the quarter and full year ended December 31, 2011, and to provide details on dividend declarations.

Southern Copper Corporation authorized a cash dividend of $0.19 per share of common stock and a stock dividend of 0.0107 shares of common stock per share of common stock.

The dividends are payable on February 28, 2012. Shareholders who are of record at the close of business on February 15, 2012, will be eligible to receive these dividends.

This 8-K filing primarily serves to announce the dividends and the availability of the press release containing the financial results. The detailed financial statements and performance metrics for the full year 2011 would be found within the press release itself (Exhibit 99.1), which is furnished with this report.