8-KEarnings & ResultsExhibits & Filings

SOUTHERN COPPER CORP/ 8-K Report, Financial Results (Jul 27, 2017)

Filed July 27, 2017For Securities:SCCO

Summary

Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) announced its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2017, via a press release filed on July 26, 2017. A key takeaway for investors is the Board of Directors' authorization of a cash dividend on July 20, 2017. This dividend of $0.14 per share is scheduled to be paid on August 23, 2017, to shareholders of record as of August 9, 2017. While the filing primarily consists of the press release announcing the dividend and the release itself as an exhibit, it's important to note the standard disclaimer that the information furnished under Item 2.02 and its exhibits are not considered "filed" for purposes of Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. This means it will not be automatically incorporated into future SEC filings unless specifically referenced.

Key Highlights

  • 1Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) reported its Q2 2017 financial results.
  • 2The Board of Directors declared a cash dividend of $0.14 per common share.
  • 3The dividend payment date is August 23, 2017.
  • 4The record date for the dividend is August 9, 2017.
  • 5The press release detailing these results was filed on July 26, 2017.
  • 6The information furnished is not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Frequently Asked Questions

The main purpose of this 8-K filing is to announce Southern Copper Corporation's (SCCO) financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2017, and to formally disclose the declaration of a cash dividend to shareholders.

The Board of Directors authorized a cash dividend of $0.14 per share of common stock. This dividend is payable on August 23, 2017.

Shareholders who are of record at the close of business on August 9, 2017, will be eligible to receive the dividend.

This specific 8-K filing primarily directs investors to a press release (Exhibit 99.1) for the financial results and dividend announcement. While the press release provides the key dividend information, the filing itself does not contain extensive financial statements; investors would typically refer to other SEC filings like the 10-Q for comprehensive financial data.