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SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 23, 2013)

Filed July 23, 2013For Securities:SCCO

Summary

Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) filed an 8-K on July 23, 2013, primarily to report on its second-quarter 2013 financial results and a subsequent dividend declaration. The company announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2013. While the details of the financial performance itself are not included in this 8-K, the filing serves as a notification for investors regarding these results, which were disseminated through a press release. Key information for investors from this filing is the declaration of a cash dividend. SCCO's Board of Directors authorized a dividend of $0.12 per share of common stock, payable on August 20, 2013, to shareholders of record on August 7, 2013. This indicates a commitment to returning capital to shareholders, a common point of interest for equity investors.

Key Highlights

  • 1Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) announced its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013.
  • 2A cash dividend of $0.12 per share of common stock was authorized by the Board of Directors on July 18, 2013.
  • 3The dividend is scheduled to be paid on August 20, 2013.
  • 4Shareholders of record as of the close of business on August 7, 2013, are eligible to receive the dividend.
  • 5The information is being furnished and not deemed 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934.
  • 6The press release detailing the financial results is attached as Exhibit 99.1.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce Southern Copper Corporation's financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2013, and to report the declaration of a cash dividend to shareholders.

The cash dividend of $0.12 per share will be paid on August 20, 2013. Shareholders of record at the close of business on August 7, 2013, will be eligible to receive this dividend.

The detailed financial results were released in a press release dated July 22, 2013, which is attached to this 8-K filing as Exhibit 99.1.

Yes, the information in this report and its exhibit are being furnished and are not considered 'filed' for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934. This means it won't automatically be incorporated into other SEC filings unless specifically stated.