Summary
Southern Copper Corporation (SCCO) filed an 8-K on February 5, 2018, primarily announcing its fourth quarter and full-year 2017 financial results via a press release filed as an exhibit. While the filing itself does not contain the detailed financial performance metrics, it highlights a key shareholder return event: the authorization of a $0.30 per share dividend. This dividend, payable on February 27, 2018, to shareholders of record on February 13, 2018, signals the company's commitment to returning capital to its investors. Investors should note that the information furnished in this 8-K, including the press release, is not considered "filed" for certain regulatory purposes and will not be automatically incorporated into future SEC filings unless explicitly stated. Therefore, for a comprehensive understanding of SCCO's operational and financial performance, investors should refer to the full press release attached as Exhibit 99.1 and any subsequent detailed financial reports.
Key Highlights
- 1Announcement of fourth quarter and full-year 2017 financial results via press release.
- 2Board of Directors authorized a dividend of $0.30 per share.
- 3Dividend payable on February 27, 2018.
- 4Record date for the dividend is February 13, 2018.
- 5The information furnished is not deemed 'filed' under Section 18 of the Securities Act of 1934.
- 6Press release dated February 2, 2018, is attached as Exhibit 99.1.