e425
Filed by Americas Mining Corporation
Filed by Grupo México, S.A.B. de C.V.
Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933
Subject Company: Southern Copper Corporation
Commission File No.: 001-14066
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION AND WHERE TO FIND IT
Americas Mining Corporation (AMC) and Southern Copper Corporation (Southern Copper) will file an Information Statement/Prospectus with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors and security holders are urged to read carefully the Information Statement/Prospectus regarding the proposed transaction when it becomes available, because it will contain important information. Investors and security holders may obtain a free copy of the Information Statement/Prospectus (when it is available) and other documents containing information about Southern Copper, without charge, at the SEC’s web site at http://www.sec.gov. Free copies of the Information Statement/Prospectus may be obtained by directing a request to Americas Mining Corporation, 1150 North 7th Avenue, Tucson, AZ 85705, USA, Attention: General Counsel. Free copies of Southern Copper Corporation’s filings may be obtained by directing a request to Southern Copper Corporation, 11811 North Tatum Blvd., Suite 2500, Phoenix, AZ 85028, USA, Attention: Investor Relations Department.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
Statements in this transcript that are “forward-looking statements” are based on currently available information, operating plans and projections about future events and trends. They inherently involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those predicted in such forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: AMC’s ability to enter into definitive agreements with respect to the proposed transaction; the results of a due diligence review of Southern Copper; AMC’s ability to achieve the synergies and value creation contemplated by the proposed transaction; AMC’s ability to promptly and effectively integrate the businesses of Southern Copper and ASARCO; the costs associated with the proposed transaction; the timing to consummate the proposed transaction; any necessary actions to obtain required regulatory approvals; the ability to obtain existing lender and other required third-party consents; increased costs; metal prices; unfavorable economic conditions; changes in the legal and regulatory environment; and unstable political conditions, civil unrest or other developments. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. Neither Grupo México nor AMC undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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The following is a press release issued by Grupo México on February 4, 2011.


 

(GRUPO MEXICO LOGO)
Fourth Quarter 2010 Results
 
Mexico City, February 4, 2011 — Grupo México, S.A.B. de C.V. (“Grupo México” — BMV: GMEXICOB) reports its results for the fourth quarter (“4Q10”) and full year 2010.

     Contacto
Inversionistas:
Jorge Pulido
(55) 1103-5320
Correo electrónico
ir@mm.gmexico.com
Portal
www.gmexico.com
(GMEXICO LOGO)
Grupo México
Financial Highlights in Dollars1
  Cumulative consolidated sales for 2010 were US$8.083 billion, a 67% increase over the previous year. Sales for 4Q10 were US$2.251 billion, compared to US$1.484 billion for 4Q09, a 52% increase attributable to additional production by the Mining Division, the incorporation of Asarco, and better metals prices. The Transportation Division reported a significant increase in sales of 28% over 2009 and 19% comparing 4Q10 to 4Q09.
  Cost of sales for 2010 was US$3.904 billion and for 4Q10 was US$928 million, only a 25% increase from 4Q09, despite the incorporation of Asarco and increased energy costs.
  The cumulative EBITDA for 2010 was US$4.016 billion, a 90% increase over the previous year. The EBITDA for 4Q10 was US$1.235 billion, which compares favorably with the US$688 million for 4Q09, representing a 79% increase. 4Q10 improved considerably compared to the first three quarters of the year, posting an increase of 28% over 3Q10. Consequently, the EBITDA margin for 4Q10 increased significantly to reach 55% of sales.
  Net consolidated earnings for 2010 totaled US$1.637 billion, 84% more than in the previous year. Net consolidated earnings for 4Q10 were US$527 million, 53% higher than the US$343 million posted in 4Q09, equivalent to 23% of sales.
  Total consolidated debt as of December 31 was US$3.947 billion, which after taking account of US$3.000 billion in cash and banks balance, represents a net debt of US $947 million. During 2010 US$1.027 billion in debt was paid.
  On January 28, 2011, the Board of Directors approved a dividend payment in cash of $0.30 pesos per outstanding share, to be paid on single exhibition on February 18, 2011.


Financial Highlights for Grupo México
                                                                   
    Fourth Quarter   Variance     January – December   Variance
(Thousand US Dollars)   2010   2009   US$000   %     2010   2009   US$000   %
Sales
    2,250,910       1,484,289       766,621       51.6         8,083,041       4,827,344       3,255,697       67.4  
Cost of Sales
    928,385       744,075       184,310       24.8         3,903,952       2,574,088       1,329,864       51.7  
Operating Income
    1,068,964       586,724       482,240       82.2         3,341,180       1,688,538       1,652,642       97.9  
EBITDA
    1,235,167       688,459       546,708       79.4         4,015,747       2,115,387       1,900,360       89.8  
EBITDA Margin (%)
    54.9 %     46.4 %                       49.7 %     43.8 %                
Net Income
    526,538       343,231       183,307       53.4         1,636,976       887,997       748,979       84.3  
Profit Margin (%)
    23.4 %     23.1 %                       20.3 %     18.4 %                
Investments / Capex
    240,389       161,654       78,735       48.7         604,286       599,563       4,723       0.8  
Employees
    23,931       23,002       929       4.0         23,931       23,002       929       4.0  
Number of Shares Outstanding 7,785,000,000 as of December 31, 2010
 
1   All figures are expressed in US dollars following GAAP accounting principles, unless otherwise stated.

 


 

     
Fourth Quarter 2010 Results   (GRUPO MEXICO LOGO)
Highlights
Mining Division
Americas Mining Corporation
    Combination of Operations of Asarco and Southern Copper Corporation (SCC) under Common Ownership.- The special committee of independent directors, formed August 10, 2010 by SCC, continues to evaluate the AMC proposal to combine on behalf of the public stockholders of SCC and Asarco. The special committee has retained the services of a mining advisor to assist with this transaction and help the special committee with the evaluation of the proposal. GMéxico believes that the combination of SCC and Asarco will provide important synergies, including reductions in operating, transportation, and overhead, and capital expenditure savings, which would benefit all shareholders of the combined entity.
 
    Buenavista del Cobre (formerly Cananea).- During 2010, the Company restarted operations at the Cananea mine. To reflect the start of a new era, and to pursue this asset to its maximum capacity, the company operating Cananea changed its name to Buenavista del Cobre, SA de CV. The SX/EW Plant produced 15,711 tons of copper cathode in 4Q10, for a 2010 total of 20,696 tons of copper cathode. Operations began at the Concentrator Plant in October and maximum capacity is expected to be reached during 1Q11. The current capacity of both plants is 180,000 tons per year. The implementation of community works and infrastructure, health, and education programs continues to benefit the surrounding area.
 
      At year-end 2010, SCC spent US$71 million in the rehabilitation of mine and plants at the Buenavista property and expects to spend US$37 million in 2011.
 
    Record Production of Molybdenum.- During 2010, AMC reached a record production of 20,519 tons of molybdenum, a 9.8% increase over the 18,687 tons produced in 2009.
 
    Cost Reduction.- The consolidated operating cost (cash cost) for AMC was US$ 57 cents in 2010. SCC reduced its cost to US $16.8 cents per pound in 2010, compared to US $35.8 cents in 2009. Asarco continued to reduced its operating cost (cash cost), down from US$1.58 in 2009 to US$1.50 per pound in 2010. This improvement reflects greater productivity and operating efficiency, and also greater contributions from byproducts.
 
    Capital Expenditures.- The Board of Directors reviewed its capital program, approving a capital budget of US$1.907 billion for 2011. The Company intends to allocate US$881 million for projects in Mexico, US$862 million for projects in Peru, and US$164 million for Asarco’s operations in the US. This program considers the potential of the reserves and is an important part of the Company’s five-year capital program, which aims to significantly increase the production capacity of both copper and molybdenum. The capital program for 2011 includes US$524 million for the Buenavista expansion in Mexico, US$324 million for the Tía María project, and US$271 million for the Toquepala expansion in Peru.
 
    Copper Hedging.- Taking advantage of record high copper prices and to reduce revenue volatility, AMC has engaged swaps for 32% of the estimated production for 2011. AMC also acquired zero cost collars for 36% of the estimated production for 2011 and 3% for 2012. For 2011, SCC has hedged 28% of its copper production through swaps at an average price of US $4.00 and 31% of its production through zero-cost collars with an average floor price of US $3.02 per pound and an average cap price of US $4.84 per pound; Asarco has hedged 45% of its copper production through swaps at an average price of US $3.77 and 50% of its production
         
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Fourth Quarter 2010 Results   (GRUPO MEXICO LOGO)
      through zero-cost collars with an average floor price of US $3.00 per pound and an average cap price of US $4.53 per pound.
 
      For 2012, SCC it has hedged 2% of its copper production through zero-cost collars with an average floor price of US $3.50 per pound and an average cap price of US $5.01 per pound; Asarco it has hedged 6% of its copper production through zero-cost collars with an average floor price of US $3.50 per pound and an average cap price of US $5.03 per pound .
 
    Best Corporate Bond 2010 Award.- The financial publication LatinFinance awarded this prize to the bond released in April 2010 for US$1.500 billion. The award recognizes excellence in execution and pricing based on the Company’s risk rating, which is based on its strong ore reserves, high quality of assets, leadership in low cost structures, and conservative financial policies, which led to an oversubscription of more than US$9.000 billion.
 
    Best Syndicated Loan 2010 Award.- LatinFinance also awarded this prize to AMC’s syndicated loan for US $1.500 billion secured for the successful reorganization of Asarco. This award recognizes the amount and complexity of the operation (multi-currency and multi-tranche), given the uncertainty in the markets, lack of liquidity in the financial system, and the complexity of the loan structure.
 
    IMMSA recognized with an “Equal Opportunity Employer” Distinction.- The Secretaria del Trabajo y Previsión Social (STPS) (Department of Labor and Social Welfare) awarded Industrial Minera México’s Nueva Rosita Plant an Inclusive Company Distinction for its outstanding work in hiring marginalized persons.
 
    “OHSAS 18001:2007” Certification.- In 2010, all the Mexican operation units received this certification to its Sistema de Gestión de la Salud y Seguridad Laboral (Medicare and Security Labor.) We expect to obtain Buenavista del Cobre certification in the coming months.
 
    Investor Relation Award.- The Institutional Investor magazine recognize SCC Investor Relations as one of the top-three mining teams in Latin-America.
Transportation Division
    Ferromex.- In 4Q10, Ferromex again reported a historic high for both loaded cars and net tons/km, surpassing the previous record set in 4Q09 by 11%. The Intermodal segment reported the most dynamic growth during the year, with a 30% increase in the number of containers transported, as a result of new record traffic with their origin or destination in Manzanillo (12.5% more than 2009) and the InterPacific service, which posted a growth of 71%.
 
      In terms of Railroad Safety, Ferromex had its best performance in November 2010, while 2010 was also its best year historically, with a rate of 0.73 events per billion gross tons/km, increasing 12.1% from the previously record set in 2009.
 
    Ferrosur.- Railroad service was affected in October by Hurricane Karl and Tropical Storm Matthew. Traffic from Mexico City to Coatzacoalcos was cancelled for over 25 days, including the traffic representing the greatest volume for Ferrosur, this being the traffic from Coatzacoalcos to San Martín Texmelucan, Pue. The comparison for October 2010 against the same month the previous year showed significant reductions in revenue (25%), cars (14%), and net tons/km (38%). Despite this, Ferrosur ended the year with increases of 11.1% in revenue, 5.8% in cars, and maintain the same level of net tons/km as 2009.
         
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Fourth Quarter 2010 Results   (GRUPO MEXICO LOGO)
    Capital Expenditures Railroad.- Capital expenditures in 4Q10 were US$108.2 million, and reached US$174.3 million invested in 2010. The amount reflects investments mainly in expansions, construction of new sidings and growth of locomotive fleet. During 2010 the fleet reached 711 locomotives, allowing to handle increased volumes from new Pemex traffic of fuel and oil. The new locomotives, which will improve efficiency and reliability as they facilitate tracking and improve performance on curves. Pollutant emissions will also be reduced and fuel performance will improve.
 
      Investments of US$400 million are planned for 2011, including the purchase of 59 new locomotives and with this addition fleet increases to 770 locomotives, and the completion of sidings which will increase track capacity and reach a higher speed. This investment amount will be the highest in the history of the railroad division.
Financing
The net financing cost as of December 31, 2010 was US$281.6 million.
Debt Profile
                                           
    As of December 31
    2010     2009    
    Gross   Cash &   Net     Gross   Var.
(US$000)   Debt   Banks   Debt     Debt   Debt
Grupo Mexico
          420,326       (420,326 )              
Americas Mining Corporation
    836,526       109,787       726,739         1,489,740       (43.8 )
Southern Copper Corporation
    2,760,401       2,192,677       567,724         1,280,252       115.6  
Asarco
          38,338       (38,338 )       280,000       (100.0 )
Infraestructura y Transportes Mexico (ITM)
          86,207       (86,207 )              
GFM — Ferromex
    350,269       152,288       197,981         368,118       (4.8 )
Grupo Mexico (Consolidated)
    3,947,196       2,999,623       947,573         3,418,110       15.5  
During 2010, US$1.027 billion in debt was paid. It is worth noting that the prepayments amounted to US$650 million for the US$1.500 billion syndicated loan that AMC entered into on December 9, 2009 in connection with the reorganization of Asarco, and the prepayment on the US$280 million asbestos note, due December 9, 2010.
Ferrosur’s debt was US$139.1 million as of December 31, 2010, which after taking account of US$69.7 million in cash and banks balance, represents a net debt of US$69.3 million.
In December 2010, Fitch Ratings upgrade its rating for Grupo Mexico, Americas Mining Corporation, and Grupo Ferroviario Mexicano (GFM) from BBB- to BBB. In addition, Fitch upgraded its rating for Ferromex from AA(mex) to AA+(mex). The improved rating for GMexico incorporates the favorable decisions for Asarco and Buenavista del Cobre, and also the solid financial position of the mining and transportation subsidiaries.
         
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Fourth Quarter 2010 Results   (GRUPO MEXICO LOGO)
Mining Division
Americas Mining Corporation
Metals Market
Metals prices remain volatile, although there is a clear upward trend, supported by consumption in Asia, which represents 60% of the world’s copper consumption. In addition, a weak dollar against most currencies, and the expectation there will be a copper production deficit this year also push prices up.
We believe the fundamentals are in place to sustain the high copper prices; however, we are not ruling out additional volatility in prices in the short term. We believe that the constrained supply in the mining industry will continue into 2011, along with low inventory levels, declining ore grades, a sustained growth among emerging economies, and the gradual economic recovery of the developed countries.
Average Metals Prices
                                                                         
        3Q   Fourth Quarter     Var.     Var. %   January – December   Var.
        2010   2010   2009     %     4Q10-3Q10   2010   2009   %
Copper
  ($cts/Pound)     328.53       391.75       301.57         29.9         19.2       341.77       233.59       46.3  
Molybdenum
  ($dlls/Pound)     14.86       15.69       11.29         38.9         5.6       15.60       10.91       43.0  
Zinc
  ($cts/Pound)     91.32       105.00       100.41         4.6         15.0       98.01       75.07       30.5  
Silver
  ($dlls/Ounce)     18.98       26.47       17.56         50.7         39.5       20.18       14.67       37.5  
Gold
  ($dlls/Ounce)     1,226.58       1,367.49       1,101.64         24.1         11.5       1,224.66       972.98       25.9  
Lead
  ($cts/Pound)     92.18       108.40       103.99         4.2         17.6       97.45       77.98       25.0  
Sulfuric Acid
  ($dlls/Ton)     56.31       53.41       54.57         (2.1 )       (5.1 )     53.73       50.50       6.4  
 
Source:   Copper, Zinc & Gold — LME; Silver — COMEX; Molybdenum — Metals Week Dealer Oxide Sulfuric Acid — AMC
Mining Production and Sales
Copper production in 4Q10 was 184,266 tons, 46% higher than same period 2009. The reincorporation of Asarco contributed with 53,712 tons, while Southern Copper’s copper production increased 4,466 tons, due mainly to production of 15,711 tons of copper cathode at Buenavista del Cobre (formerly Cananea). Copper production in 2010 was 687,980 tons, a 39% increase over 2009.
Copper production for 2011 is expected to be 830,000 tons, of which 630,000 tons will be produced by SCC mines and 200,000 tons by Asarco mines.
         
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Fourth Quarter 2010 Results   (GRUPO MEXICO LOGO)
                                                                       
      Fourth Quarter   Variance   January – December   Variance
Mining Division       2010   2009   US$000     %   2010   2009   US$000   %
Copper
  (m.t.)                                                                  
Production
        184,266       126,087       58,179         46.1       687,980       496,022       191,958       38.7  
Sales
        186,144       134,428       51,716         38.5       701,708       515,206       186,502       36.2  
Molybdenum*
  (m.t.)                                                                  
Production
        5,246       5,052       194         3.8       20,519       18,687       1,832       9.8  
Sales
        5,183       5,024       159         3.2       20,508       18,589       1,919       10.3  
Zinc*
  (m.t.)                                                                  
Production
        22,444       27,926       (5,482 )       (19.6 )     99,194       110,430       (11,236 )     (10.2 )
Sales
        23,661       25,873       (2,212 )       (8.5 )     93,964       103,840       (9,876 )     (9.5 )
Silver
  (Koz)                                                                  
Production
        3,945       3,363       582         17.3       15,242       13,324       1,918       14.4  
Sales
        4,184       5,251       (1,067 )       (20.3 )     19,584       18,473       1,111       6.0  
Gold*
  (Oz)                                                                  
Production
        4,916       3,966       950         24.0       17,204       15,072       2,132       14.1  
Sales
        13,654       17,663       (4,009 )       (22.7 )     69,690       63,478       6,212       9.8  
 
*   Asarco does not produce this mineral.
Molybdenum production was 5,246 tons in 4Q10 and posted a record high of 20,519 tons cumulative for 2010, compared to the production of 5,052 tons and 18,687 tons for the same periods in 2009. The 10% increase in production is mainly due to improved ore grades and recoveries at the Toquepala and La Caridad mines.
Sales Distribution
The following chart reflects AMC’s cumulative sales share by metal as of December 31, 2010:
(PIE CHART)
         
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Fourth Quarter 2010 Results   (GRUPO MEXICO LOGO)
Southern Copper Corporation
Financial Highlights
                                                                   
    Fourth Quarter   Variance     January – December   Variance
(Thousand US Dollars)   2010   2009   US$000   %     2010   2009   US$000   %
Sales
    1,498,991       1,136,004       362,987       32.0         5,149,500       3,734,280       1,415,220       37.9  
Cost of Sales
    535,439       498,849       36,590       7.3         2,099,438       1,823,673       275,765       15.1  
Operating Income
    852,112       529,093       323,019       61.1         2,604,204       1,485,148       1,119,056       75.3  
EBITDA
    926,778       615,930       310,848       50.5         2,906,707       1,813,815       1,092,892       60.3  
EBITDA Margin (%)
    61.8 %     54.2 %                       56.4 %     48.6 %                
Net Income
    492,249       363,270       128,979       35.5         1,554,051       929,381       624,670       67.2  
Profit Margin (%)
    32.8 %     32.0 %                       30.2 %     24.9 %                
Investments / Capex
    127,561       98,082       29,479       30.1         408,734       414,822       (6,089 )     (1.5 )
SCC sales for 2010 reached US$5.1495 billion, an increase of 37.9% over 2009. Sales for 4Q10 were US$1.4989 billion, compared to US$1.1360 billion for the same period the previous year. This increase is due to improved prices for the metals that SCC produces and the restarting of production at Buenavista del Cobre (formerly Cananea).
Projects and Exploration
Construction continues on the new SX/EW plant and its Quebalix III (conveyor belt crushing and transport system) at Buenavista. The detailed engineering studies started in January 2011, and when completed, equipment will be purchased and the infrastructure construction will begin. The budget for these projects is US$236 million, of which US$37.3 million had been disbursed as of December 31, 2010.
Basic engineering studies are underway for the Molybdenum plant at Buenavista, and are expected to be completed in 1Q11. Subsequently the metallurgic tests will be conducted and the detailed engineering studies will be started, followed by the purchase of equipment.
US $123.1 million has been invested in the expansion of the concentrator at the Toquepala mine in Peru. The approval of the use of high pressure grinding rolls (HPGR) and a wet process for the tertiary grinding stage will reduce capital and operating costs. The milling process is being reevaluated as this may increase the mine’s copper production capacity to 125,000 tons per year. The presentation of the Environmental Impact Study has been rescheduled for 2Q11 because of this reevaluation. The project is now expected to start in 1Q13.
Work continues on the expansion project at Cuajone and US$41.3 million of the US$350 million allotted had been invested as of close 2010. The project includes a variable cut-off grade methodology that will increase copper production by 147,000 tons and molybdenum by 3,000 tons over the next 10 years.
Regarding Tía María, the Company has sent additional information on the project to the government, including the possibility of using seawater. The government is expected to release a decision on the environmental impact study in April 2011, following which construction will begin in 2Q11 and production in 4Q12. The estimated investment is $934.0 million, of which $432.5 million had been disbursed as of December 31, 2010.
         
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Fourth Quarter 2010 Results   (GRUPO MEXICO LOGO)
Asarco2
Financial Highlights
                                                                   
    Fourth Quarter   Variance     January – December   Variance
(Thousand US Dollars)   2010   2009   US$000   %     2010   2009   US$000   %
Sales
    476,317       371,106       105,211       28.4         1,703,690       1,164,942       538,748       46.2  
Cost of Sales
    203,793       239,727       (35,934 )     (15.0 )       953,770       802,135       151,635       18.9  
Operating Income
    174,818       89,736       85,082       94.8         509,324       274,049       235,275       85.9  
EBITDA
    272,906       140,819       132,087       93.8         817,966       362,123       455,843       125.9  
EBITDA Margin (%)
    57.3 %     37.9 %                       48.0 %     31.1 %                
Net Income
    139,892       266,243       (126,351 )     (47.5 )       386,494       267,612       118,882       44.4  
Profit Margin (%)
    29.4 %     71.7 %                       22.7 %     23.0 %                
Investments / Capex
    26,508       8,783       17,725       201.8         45,565       57,328       (11,763 )     (20.5 )
 
2   The Asarco operation consolidated again with GMéxico results as of December 10, 2009. The figures for 4Q09 are provided for comparative purposes only.
Asarco’s copper production in 4Q10 was 53,712 tons, which represents an increase of 16% over 4Q09. Copper production in 2010 was 209,453 tons, 13% more than the 185,894 tons produced in 2009. This increase is mainly stems from an improved ore grade at the Mission and Ray mines, and also improved recovery at Ray.
Asarco sales in 4Q10 were US$476.3 million, compared to US$371.1 million in 4Q09, an increase of 28.4%, attributable to greater copper production and improved metals prices. Cumulative sales for 2010 were US$1.7037 billion, 46.2% more than in 2009.
The cost of sales for 4Q10 was US$203.7 million, 15% less than the US$239.7 million of 4Q09, mainly as there is no effect of the inventory reevaluation conducted after December 10, 2009 when Asarco reincorporated into GMexico.
EBITDA for 4Q10 was US$272.9 million, equivalent to 57.3% of sales, and representing a growth of 93.8% compared to 4Q09. EBITDA for 2010 amounted to US$817.9 million.
Capital expenditures in 4Q10 were US$26.5 million, mainly attributable to the payment of four new 400-ton Liebbher trucks, which were received and put into operation in 3Q10 for the Ray mine.
         
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Fourth Quarter 2010 Results   (GRUPO MEXICO LOGO)
Transportation Division
ITM/Ferromex
Financial Highlights
                                                                   
    Fourth Quarter   Variance     January – December   Variance
(Thousand US Dollars)   2010   2009   US$000   %     2010   2009   US$000   %
Load Volume (MillionTons/Km)
    11,133       10,313       820       8.0         45,277       39,205       6,072       15.5  
Sales
    300,283       251,909       48,374       19.2         1,177,522       920,056       257,466       28.0  
Cost of Sales
    203,870       160,061       43,809       27.4         773,301       608,937       164,364       27.0  
Operating Income
    60,688       58,864       1,824       3.1         269,299       190,130       79,169       41.6  
EBITDA
    79,526       80,205       (679 )     (0.8 )       370,568       272,813       97,755       35.8  
EBITDA Margin (%)
    26.5 %     31.8 %                       31.5 %     29.7 %                
Net Income
    48,165       33,463       14,702       43.9         185,484       121,107       64,377       53.2  
Profit Margin (%)
    16.0 %     13.3 %                       15.8 %     13.2 %                
Investments / Capex
    77,274       47,503       29,771       62.7         131,993       124,233       7,760       6.2  
Note: ITM does not consolidate Ferrosur as the resolution from the CFC is still pending.
The volume transported during 2010 increased 15.5%, moving 45.277 billion net tons/km, compared to 39.205 billion moved in 2009. The sectors that reported the greatest increase were: intermodal 39%, metals 27%, automotive 24%, agriculture 20%, and steel products 15%.
Transportation Division revenue increased 28% to US$1.178 billion in 2010, compared to US$920.0 million in 2009. This increase is explained by the mentioned increase in volume as a result of the economic recovery and a more favorable mix of rates and traffic.
The following chart shows the revenue contribution by segment as of December 31, 2010:
(PIE CHART)
The operating cost for 2010 was US$773.3 million, 27% above that of 2009. This increase is explained by additional freight volume, a 9.8% peso increase in the price of diesel, increases in labor, maintenance, connection and terminal services, locomotive leasing, and exchange rates. These effects were mitigated by better performance by our locomotives.
EBITDA for 2010 was US$370.5 million (equivalent to 31% of sales), increasing 35.8% over 2009.
         
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Fourth Quarter 2010 Results   (GRUPO MEXICO LOGO)
Ferrosur
Financial Highlights
                                                                   
    Fourth Quarter   Variance     January – December   Variance
(Thousand US Dollars)   2010   2009   US$000   %     2010   2009   US$000   %
Load Volume (MilionTons/Km)
    1,513       1,695       (182 )     (10.7 )       6,840       6,833       7       0.1  
Sales
    61,215       58,377       2,838       4.9         265,070       223,433       41,637       18.6  
Cost of Sales
    47,199       42,093       5,106       12.1         187,700       156,912       30,788       19.6  
Operating Income
    5,145       8,022       (2,877 )     (35.9 )       42,175       35,299       6,876       19.5  
EBITDA
    10,900       17,925       (7,025 )     (39.2 )       65,504       62,121       3,383       5.4  
Margin EBITDA (%)
    17.8 %     30.7 %                       24.7 %     27.8 %                
Net Income
    3,119       1,625       1,494       91.9         23,100       18,502       4,598       24.9  
Margin Profit (%)
    5.1 %     2.8 %                       8.7 %     8.3 %                
Investments / Capex
    35,457       29,221       6,236       21.3         47,374       42,205       5,170       12.2  
Ferrosur’s revenue for 2010 was US$265 million, 18.6% higher than that posted in 2009; despite a marginal growth of 0.1%, the net tons/km transported increased from 6.833 billion in 2009 to 6.840 billion in 2010.
EBITDA for Ferrosur in 2010 was US$65.5 million, 5.4% higher than in 2009, representing a margin of 24.7%, due mainly to railroad service being affected during October because of Hurricane Karl and the effect of the exchange rate.
The following chart shows the revenue contribution by segment as of December 31, 2010:
(PIE CHART)
The average exchange rate in 4Q10 was $12.39, compared to $13.07 for the same period in 2009, while for the twelve month period, the average in 2010 was $12.63, compared to $13.50 in 2009, resulting in a positive effect of 6.5%.
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Fourth Quarter 2010 Results   (GRUPO MEXICO LOGO)
Company Profile
Grupo México (“GMéxico”) is a holding company whose main activities are: (i) mining, being one of the world’s largest integrated copper producers; (ii) railroad service with the most extensive network in Mexico; and (iii) drilling, engineering, procurement, and construction services. These lines of business are grouped under the following subsidiaries:
The mining division of GMéxico is represented by its subsidiary Americas Mining Corporation (“AMC”), whose principal subsidiaries are Southern Copper Corporation (“SCC”) in Mexico and Peru, and Asarco in the United States. The sum of both Ccompanies holds the world’s largest copper reserves. SCC trades on the New York and Lima stock exchanges. Its stockholders, directly or through subsidiaries, are: GMéxico (80%) and other stockholders (20%). The Company has mines, metallurgic plants, and exploration projects in Peru, Mexico, and Chile. Asarco, our wholly-owned US subsidiary, was reincorporated into GMéxico on December 9, 2009. Asarco has 3 mines and 1 smelting plant in Arizona and 1 refinery in Texas.
The transportation division of GMéxico is represented by its subsidiary Infraestructura y Transportes México, S.A. de C.V. (“ITM”), whose principal subsidiaries are (i) Grupo Ferroviario Mexicano, S.A. de C.V. (“GFM”), (ii) Ferrocarril Mexicano, S.A. de C.V. (“Ferromex”), (iii) Intermodal México, S.A. de C.V., and (iv) Texas Pacifico, LP, Inc. Ferromex is the largest railroad company with the most extensive coverage in Mexico. Ferromex has a network of 8,111 kilometers of track that cover approximately 71% of Mexico. Ferromex’s lines connect to five border points with the United States, four ports on the Pacific Coast and two on the Gulf of Mexico. Ferromex is controlled by GMéxico, holding 55.5%, with the remaining participation split between Union Pacific(26%) and Grupo Carso-Sinca Inbursa (18.5%). On November 24, 2005, GMéxico incorporated Ferrosur through Infraestructura y Transportes Ferroviarios, S.A. de C.V. (“ITF”); this acquisition is reported in the financial statements under the participation method. Ferrosur has a track network of 1,813 kilometers covering the central and southeastern part of the country, serving principally the states of Tlaxcala, Puebla, Veracruz, and Oaxaca, and has access to the ports of Veracruz and Coatzacoalcos on the Gulf of Mexico. Ferrosur is controlled by GMéxico, holding 74.99%, with Grupo Carso-Sinca Inbursa holding the remaining 25.01%.
The infrastructure and construction division of GMéxico is represented by its subsidiaries (i) México Proyectos y Desarrollos, S.A. de C.V. (“MPD”), (ii) México Constructora Industrial, SA de C.V. (“MCI”), (iii) México Compañía Constructora, S.A. de C.V. (“MCC”), (iv) Servicios de Ingeniería Consutec, S.A. de C.V.(“Consutec”), and (v) Compañía Perforadora México, S.A.P.I de C.V. (“PEMSA”). MPD, PEMSA, MCI, and MCC are wholly-owned by GMéxico. MPD, MCI and MCC are active in engineering, procurement, and infrastructure works construction projects. PEMSA offers oil and water drilling services and related value added services such as cementation engineering and directional or slated drilling. Consutec engages in integral project engineering activities.
     
 
This report includes forward-looking statements. In addition to the risk and uncertainties noted in the report, there are certain factors that could cause results to differ materially from those anticipated by some of the statements made. Many of these risks and uncertainties are related to factors beyond the reasonable control of Grupo México or that cannot be accurately estimated, such as future market conditions, metals prices, the behavior of other market stakeholders and the actions of government regulators, which are described in Grupo México’s annual report. Grupo México does not assume any obligation whatsoever regarding the updating of these projections to reflect events or circumstances occurring after the date of this report
         
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Fourth Quarter 2010 Results   (GRUPO MEXICO LOGO)
GRUPO MEXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. (GM)
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (US GAAP)
                                                 
    Quarters   Accumulated
(Thousands of US Dollars)   Q4-10   Q4-09   Variance   2010   2009   Variance
         
STATEMENT OF EARNINGS
                                               
Net sales
    2,250,910       1,484,289       766,621       8,083,041       4,827,344       3,255,697  
Cost of sales
    928,385       744,075       184,310       3,903,952       2,574,088       1,329,864  
         
Gross profit
    1,322,525       740,214       582,311       4,179,089       2,253,256       1,925,833  
Gross margin
    59 %     50 %             52 %     47 %        
Administrative expenses
    51,654       43,002       8,651       196,026       154,168       41,858  
EBITDA
    1,235,167       688,459       546,708       4,015,747       2,115,387       1,900,360  
Depreciation and amortization
    201,907       110,487       91,419       641,883       410,551       231,332  
         
Operating income
    1,068,964       586,724       482,240       3,341,180       1,688,538       1,652,643  
Operating margin
    47 %     40 %             41 %     35 %        
Interest expense
    71,505       38,214       33,291       300,137       131,380       168,758  
Interest income
    (7,875 )     (22,957 )     15,082       (18,472 )     (97,329 )     78,857  
Financial coverage
    (571 )     (386 )     (185 )     2,886       (4,695 )     7,581  
Other (income) expense, net
    55,125       (10,954 )     66,079       64,606       (38,520 )     103,126  
         
Earnings before Tax
    950,781       582,808       367,974       2,992,023       1,697,702       1,294,321  
Taxes
    292,898       137,979       154,918       935,893       556,502       379,391  
Participation in subsidiary not consolidated and associated
    (4,232 )     1,858       (6,090 )     (27,453 )     (17,326 )     (10,127 )
         
Net Earnings
    662,116       442,971       219,145       2,083,583       1,158,526       925,057  
Net income attributable to the non-controlling interest
    135,577       99,740       35,837       446,607       270,528       176,079  
         
Net income attributable to GM
    526,538       343,231       183,307       1,636,976       887,997       748,978  
         
 
                                               
BALANCE SHEET
                                               
Cash and cash equivalents
    2,999,623       1,160,012       1,839,611       2,999,623       1,160,012       1,839,611  
Marketable securities
    76,209       24,900       51,309       76,209       24,900       51,309  
Restricted cash
    210,483       196,351       14,132       210,483       196,351       14,132  
Notes and accounts receivable
    968,507       629,524       338,983       968,507       629,524       338,983  
Inventories
    903,303       904,320       (1,017 )     903,303       904,320       (1,017 )
Prepaid and others current assets
    335,027       1,289,420       (954,393 )     335,027       1,289,420       (954,393 )
         
Total Current Assets
    5,493,151       4,204,527       1,288,624       5,493,151       4,204,527       1,288,624  
Property, plant and equipment, Net
    6,714,344       6,575,469       138,875       6,714,344       6,575,469       138,875  
Leachable material, net
    149,666       168,698       (19,032 )     149,666       168,698       (19,032 )
Other long term assets
    1,919,583       1,513,245       406,337       1,919,583       1,513,245       406,337  
         
Total Assets
    14,276,743       12,461,939       1,814,804       14,276,743       12,461,939       1,814,804  
         
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
                                               
Current portion of long-term debt
    218,345       570,039       (351,695 )     218,345       570,039       (351,695 )
Accumulated liabilities
    1,811,284       1,090,736       720,547       1,811,284       1,090,736       720,547  
         
Current Liabilities
    2,029,628       1,660,776       368,853       2,029,628       1,660,776       368,853  
Long-term debt
    3,738,852       2,848,071       890,781       3,738,852       2,848,071       890,781  
Other non-current liabilities
    1,069,849       1,379,470       (309,621 )     1,069,849       1,379,470       (309,621 )
         
Total Liabilities
    6,838,330       5,888,317       950,013       6,838,330       5,888,317       950,013  
Stockholders equity
    2,000,446       2,000,448       (2 )     2,000,446       2,000,448       (2 )
Other equity accounts
    (563,445 )     (92,769 )     (470,677 )     (563,445 )     (92,769 )     (470,677 )
Retaining earnings
    4,486,467       3,180,909       1,305,559       4,486,467       3,180,909       1,305,559  
         
Total Stockholders’ equity
    5,923,468       5,088,588       834,880       5,923,468       5,088,588       834,880  
Non-controlling interest
    1,514,946       1,485,035       29,911       1,514,946       1,485,035       29,911  
         
Total Liabilities and Equity
    14,276,743       12,461,939       1,814,804       14,276,743       12,461,939       1,814,804  
         
 
                                               
CASH FLOW
                                               
Net earnings
    662,116       442,971       219,145       2,083,583       1,158,526       925,057  
Depreciation and amortization
    201,907       110,488       91,419       641,883       410,551       231,332  
Deferred income taxes
    (32,187 )     (2,196 )     (29,991 )     (103,577 )     24,086       (127,663 )
Capitalized leachable material
    (25,903 )           (25,903 )     (93,520 )           (93,520 )
Participation in subsidiary not consolidated and associated
    (4,232 )     1,858       (6,090 )     (27,453 )     (17,326 )     (10,127 )
Other Net
    18,443       75,032       (56,589 )     87,662       26,140       61,522  
Changes in assets and liabilities
    (41,391 )     275,334       (316,726 )     550,637       138,703       411,934  
         
Cash generated by operating activities
    778,753       903,487       (124,735 )     3,139,215       1,740,680       1,398,535  
Capital expenditures
    (240,389 )     (161,654 )     (78,735 )     (604,286 )     (599,563 )     (4,723 )
Purchase of marketable securities
    (27,992 )     7,899       (35,891 )     (51,309 )     147,502       (198,811 )
Restricted cash
    13,879       (196,351 )     210,230       (14,132 )     (196,351 )     182,219  
Investment in ASARCO
          (2,152,489 )     2,152,489             (2,152,489 )     2,152,489  
Other — Net
    12,589       (86,518 )     99,107       (258,238 )     (343,904 )     85,666  
Cash used in investing activities
    (241,913 )     (2,589,113 )     2,347,200       (927,965 )     (3,144,805 )     2,216,840  
Debt incurred
    138       1,499,790       (1,499,652 )     1,500,149       1,500,000       149  
Debt amortization
    (66,614 )     (8,932 )     (57,682 )     (1,026,699 )     (57,139 )     (969,560 )
Dividends paid
    (239,089 )     (131,778 )     (107,310 )     (795,048 )     (455,668 )     (339,380 )
Other
                            (124,332 )     124,332  
         
Cash used in financing activities
    (305,565 )     1,359,080       (1,664,644 )     (321,598 )     862,861       (1,184,459 )
Effect of exchance rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    (57,830 )     (50,943 )     (6,887 )     (50,041 )     (84,137 )     34,096  
         
Net increase (decrease) cash & cash equivalents
    173,445       (377,489 )     550,934       1,839,611       (625,401 )     2,465,012  
Cash & cash equivalents at begin yr.
    2,826,178       1,537,501       1,288,677       1,160,012       1,785,413       (625,401 )
         
Cash & cash equivalents at yr. end
    2,999,623       1,160,012       1,839,611       2,999,623       1,160,012       1,839,611  
         
         
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Fourth Quarter 2010 Results   (GRUPO MEXICO LOGO)
     
AMERICAS MINNING CORPORATION (AMC)
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (US GAAP)
                                                 
  Quarters     Accumulated  
(Thousands of US Dollars)   Q4-10     Q4-09     Variance     2010     2009     Variance  
STATEMENT OF EARNINGS
                                               
Net sales
    1,931,658       1,201,582       730,076       6,803,189       3,799,858       3,003,331  
Cost of sales
    693,140       549,506       143,634       2,999,109       1,874,330       1,124,779  
Exploration
    9,327       7,165       2,162       38,240       24,663       13,577  
         
Gross profit
    1,229,192       644,911       584,280       3,765,841       1,900,865       1,864,976  
Gross margin
    64 %     54 %             55 %     50 %        
Administrative expenses
    30,534       22,522       8,012       117,626       86,558       31,068  
EBITDA
    1,184,256       609,318       574,939       3,662,999       1,790,601       1,872,399  
Depreciation and amortization
    177,092       93,344       83,748       547,235       332,546       214,689  
         
Operating income
    1,021,566       529,046       492,520       3,100,979       1,481,761       1,619,218  
Operating margin
    53 %     44 %             46 %     39 %        
Interest expense
    65,798       34,579       31,219       272,751       108,907       163,844  
Interest income
    (3,693 )     (547 )     (3,146 )     (10,458 )     (7,076 )     (3,382 )
Financial coverage
          (92 )     92             (4,236 )     4,236  
Other (income) expense, net
    33,252       13,072       20,180       85,391       23,706       61,685  
         
Earnings before Tax
    926,209       482,033       444,176       2,753,295       1,360,459       1,392,836  
Taxes
    310,600       104,435       206,165       889,073       480,750       408,323  
         
Net Earnings
    615,609       377,598       238,011       1,864,222       879,709       984,513  
Net income attributable to the non-controlling interest
    108,434       75,634       32,801       345,842       192,245       153,597  
         
Net income attributable to AMC
    507,175       301,965       205,210       1,518,380       687,464       830,916  
         
 
                                               
BALANCE SHEET
                                               
Cash and cash equivalents
    2,302,464       888,375       1,414,090       2,302,464       888,375       1,414,090  
Marketable securities
    76,209       24,900       51,309       76,209       24,900       51,309  
Restricted cash
    210,483       196,351       14,132       210,483       196,351       14,132  
Notes and accounts receivable
    796,797       492,315       304,481       796,797       492,315       304,481  
Inventories
    863,034       869,518       (6,484 )     863,034       869,518       (6,484 )
Prepaid and others current assets
    611,652       1,169,059       (557,408 )     611,652       1,169,059       (557,408 )
         
Total Current Assets
    4,860,638       3,640,518       1,220,120       4,860,638       3,640,518       1,220,120  
Property, plant and equipment, Net
    5,500,675       5,475,398       25,277       5,500,675       5,475,398       25,277  
Leachable material, net
    149,666       168,699       (19,033 )     149,666       168,699       (19,033 )
Other long term assets
    1,160,786       918,133       242,653       1,160,786       918,133       242,653  
         
Total Assets
    11,671,765       10,202,748       1,469,017       11,671,765       10,202,748       1,469,017  
         
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
                                   
Long-term debt
    175,473       537,931       (362,458 )     175,473       537,931       (362,458 )
Other non-current liabilities
    1,509,649       1,042,361       467,288       1,509,649       1,042,361       467,288  
         
Current Liabilities
    1,685,123       1,580,292       104,830       1,685,123       1,580,292       104,830  
Long term debt
    3,421,454       2,512,061       909,393       3,421,454       2,512,061       909,393  
Other long term liabilities
    1,063,891       1,401,084       (337,193 )     1,063,891       1,401,084       (337,193 )
         
Total Liabilities
    6,170,467       5,493,437       677,030       6,170,467       5,493,437       677,030  
Stockholders equity
    2,561,499       2,561,499             2,561,499       2,561,499        
Other equity accounts
    (687,615 )     (396,766 )     (290,849 )     (687,615 )     (396,766 )     (290,849 )
Retained earnings
    2,750,158       1,673,685       1,076,472       2,750,158       1,673,685       1,076,472  
         
Total Stockholders’ equity
    4,624,042       3,838,418       785,624       4,624,042       3,838,418       785,624  
Non-controlling interest
    877,256       870,892       6,363       877,256       870,892       6,363  
         
Total Liabilities and Equity
    11,671,765       10,202,748       1,469,017       11,671,765       10,202,748       1,469,017  
         
 
                                               
Cash Flow
                                               
Net earnings
    615,609       377,598       238,011       1,864,222       879,709       984,513  
Depreciation and amortization
    177,091       93,344       83,748       547,235       332,546       214,689  
Deferred income taxes
    (14,216 )     (13,916 )     (300 )     (19,887 )     26,200       (46,087 )
Capitalized leachable material
    (25,903 )           (25,903 )     (93,520 )           (93,520 )
Others Net
    (4,075 )     62,438       (66,513 )     73,497       11,800       61,697  
Changes in assets and liabilities
    (413,814 )     337,663       (751,477 )     (118,859 )     (56,080 )     (62,779 )
         
Cash generated by operating activities
    334,693       857,127       (522,434 )     2,252,689       1,194,175       1,058,514  
Capital expenditures
    (154,069 )     (99,832 )     (54,237 )     (454,299 )     (416,573 )     (37,726 )
Current investments
    (2,183 )     1,986       (4,169 )     (51,909 )     39,428       (91,337 )
Restricted cash
    13,879       (234,680 )     248,559       (14,132 )     (234,680 )     220,548  
Capital reimbursement
    32,212       (2,102,506 )     2,134,718       14,269       (2,168,137 )     2,182,406  
         
Cash used in investing activities
    (110,162 )     (2,435,032 )     2,324,870       (506,071 )     (2,779,962 )     2,273,891  
Debt incurred
    138       1,499,790       (1,499,652 )     1,490,149       1,500,000       (9,851 )
Debt amortization
    (57,382 )     (17,500 )     (39,882 )     (994,163 )     (17,500 )     (976,663 )
Dividends paid
    (86,911 )     (78,745 )     (8,166 )     (765,337 )     (258,047 )     (507,290 )
Capital increase
          717,724       (717,724 )           717,724       (717,724 )
Other
          (5,183 )     5,183             (22,684 )     22,684  
         
Cash used in financing activities
    (144,155 )     2,116,086       (2,260,241 )     (269,351 )     1,847,590       (2,116,941 )
Effect of exchance rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    (60,203 )     (65,047 )     4,844       (63,179 )     (90,303 )     27,124  
         
Net increase (decrease) cash & cash equivalents
    20,174       473,134       (452,960 )     1,414,088       171,500       1,242,588  
Cash & cash equivalents at begin yr.
    2,282,289       415,241       1,867,048       888,375       716,874       171,501  
         
Cash & cash equivalents at yr. end
    2,302,464       888,375       1,414,088       2,302,464       888,375       1,414,089  
         
         
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Fourth Quarter 2010 Results   (GRUPO MEXICO LOGO)
     
SOUTHERN COPPER CORPORATION
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (US GAAP)
                                                 
  Quarters     Accumulated  
(Thousands of US Dollars)   Q4-10     Q4-09     Variance     2010     2009     Variance  
STATEMENT OF EARNINGS
                                               
Net sales
    1,498,991       1,136,004       362,987       5,149,500       3,734,280       1,415,220  
Cost of sales
    535,439       498,849       36,590       2,099,438       1,823,673       275,765  
Exploration
    6,912       7,080       (168 )     34,313       24,578       9,735  
         
Gross profit
    956,640       630,075       326,565       3,015,749       1,886,029       1,129,720  
Gross margin
    64 %     55 %             59 %     51 %        
Administrative expenses
    23,361       17,594       5,767       88,305       78,291       10,014  
EBITDA
    926,779       615,930       310,848       2,906,708       1,813,815       1,092,892  
Depreciation and amortization
    81,167       83,388       (2,221 )     323,240       322,590       650  
         
Operating income
    852,112       529,093       323,019       2,604,204       1,485,148       1,119,056  
Operating margin
    57 %     47 %             51 %     40 %        
Interest expense
    49,295       25,391       23,904       167,949       99,793       68,156  
Interest capitalized
    (7,462 )           (7,462 )     (7,462 )     (2,156 )     (5,306 )
Interest income
    (2,405 )     (592 )     (1,813 )     (7,800 )     (6,610 )     (1,190 )
Financial coverage
          (92 )     92             (4,236 )     4,236  
Other (income) expense, net
    6,501       (3,449 )     9,950       20,737       (6,077 )     26,814  
         
Earnings before tax
    806,183       507,835       298,348       2,430,780       1,404,434       1,026,346  
Taxes
    311,212       142,762       168,450       868,071       469,861       398,210  
         
Net Earnings
    494,971       365,073       129,898       1,562,709       934,573       628,136  
Net income attributable to the non-controlling interest
    2,722       1,803       919       8,658       5,192       3,466  
         
Net income attributable to SCC
    492,249       363,270       128,979       1,554,051       929,381       624,670  
         
 
BALANCE SHEET
                                               
Cash and cash equivalents
    2,192,677       772,306       1,420,371       2,192,677       772,306       1,420,371  
Marketable securities
    76,209       22,948       53,261       76,209       22,948       53,261  
Notes and accounts receivable
    671,745       407,979       263,766       671,745       407,979       263,766  
Inventories
    504,937       456,122       48,815       504,937       456,122       48,815  
Prepaid and others current assets
    243,510       118,774       124,736       243,510       118,774       124,736  
         
Total Current Assets
    3,689,078       1,778,129       1,910,949       3,689,078       1,778,129       1,910,949  
Property, plant and equipment, Net
    4,094,993       3,969,558       125,435       4,094,993       3,969,558       125,435  
Leachable material, net
    65,719       107,262       (41,543 )     65,719       107,262       (41,543 )
Other long term assets
    348,967       207,623       141,344       348,967       207,623       141,344  
         
Total Assets
    8,198,757       6,062,572       2,136,185       8,198,757       6,062,572       2,136,185  
         
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
                                               
Current portion of long-term debt
    10,000       10,000             10,000       10,000        
Accumulated liabilities
    1,088,471       592,425       496,046       1,088,471       592,425       496,046  
         
Current Liabilities
    1,098,471       602,425       496,046       1,098,471       602,425       496,046  
Long-term debt
    2,750,401       1,270,252       1,480,149       2,750,401       1,270,252       1,480,149  
Other non-current liabilities
    443,842       296,241       147,601       443,842       296,241       147,601  
         
Total Liabilities
    4,292,714       2,168,918       2,123,796       4,292,714       2,168,918       2,123,796  
Stockholders equity
    8,846       8,846             8,846       8,846        
Other equity accounts
    412,042       409,913       2,129       412,042       409,913       2,129  
Retaining earnings
    3,465,194       3,456,869       8,325       3,465,194       3,456,869       8,325  
         
Total Stockholders’ equity
    3,886,082       3,875,628       10,454       3,886,082       3,875,628       10,454  
Non-controlling interest
    19,961       18,026       1,935       19,961       18,026       1,935  
         
Total Liabilities and Equity
    8,198,757       6,062,572       2,136,185       8,198,757       6,062,572       2,136,185  
         
 
CASH FLOW
                                               
Net earnings
    494,971       365,073       129,898       1,562,709       934,573       628,136  
Depreciation and amortization
    81,167       83,388       (2,221 )     323,240       322,590       650  
Deferred Income taxes
    6,397       1,115       5,282       -40,426       41,231       (81,657 )
Capitalized leachable material
                      0       0        
Other Net
    -580       1,604       (2,184 )     12,565       -49,034       61,599  
Changes in assets and liabilities
    -51,569       215,269       (266,838 )     41,156       -286,182       327,338  
         
Cash generated by operating activities
    530,386       666,449       (136,063 )     1,899,244       963,178       936,066  
Capital expenditures
    -127,561       -98,082       (29,479 )     -408,734       -414,822       6,088  
Other Net
    (14,464 )     13,118       (27,582 )     -43,570       55,536       (99,106 )
         
Cash used in investing activities
    (142,025 )     (84,964 )     (57,061 )     (452,304 )     (359,286 )     (93,018 )
Debt incurred
                      1,489,674             1,489,674  
Debt amortization
    (5,000 )     (5,000 )           (10,000 )     (10,000 )      
Dividends paid
    -367,335       -152,420       (214,915 )     -1,434,493       -377,118       (1,057,375 )
Purchase of share SCC
    (48 )           (48 )     (271 )     (71,903 )     71,632  
Other
    205       8       197       -8,300       998       (9,298 )
         
Cash used in financing activities
    (372,178 )     (157,412 )     (214,766 )     36,610       (458,023 )     494,633  
Effect of exchance rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    -60,203       -65,047       4,844       -63,179       -90,303       27,124  
         
Net increase (decrease) cash & cash equivalents
    (44,020 )     359,026       (403,046 )     1,420,371       55,566       1,364,805  
Cash & cash equivalents at begin yr.
    2,236,697       413,280       1,823,417       772,306       716,740       55,566  
         
Cash & cash equivalents at yr. end
    2,192,677       772,306       1,420,371       2,192,677       772,306       1,420,371  
         
         
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Fourth Quarter 2010 Results
  (GRUPO MEXICO LOGO)
ASARCO LLC
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (US GAAP)
                                                 
    Quarters   Accumulated
(Thousands of US Dollars)   Q4-10   Q4-09   Variance   2010   2009   Variance
STATEMENT OF EARNINGS
                                               
Net Sales
    476,317       371,106       105,211       1,703,690       1,164,942       538,748  
Cost of sales
    201,378       239,361       (37,983 )     949,842       801,043       148,800  
Exploration
    2,415       366       2,049       3,928       1,092       2,836  
         
Gross profit
    272,524       131,380       141,144       749,920       362,808       387,112  
Gross margin
    57 %     35 %             44 %     31 %        
Administrative expenses
    1,782       7,251       (5,470 )     16,600       20,328       (3,728 )
EBITDA
    272,906       140,819       132,088       817,966       362,123       455,844  
Depreciation and amortization
    95,925       34,393       61,533       223,995       68,431       155,565  
         
Operating Income
    174,817       89,736       85,082       509,324       274,049       235,275  
Operating margin
    37 %     24 %             30 %     24 %        
Interest expense
    286       651       (365 )     4,842       116,914       (112,072 )
Interest income
    (1,648 )     (19,013 )     17,365       (4,148 )     (22,937 )     18,790  
Financial coverage
    18,849       (241,937 )     260,786       19,315       (178,190 )     197,505  
Other (income) expense, net
    (2,163 )     3,964       (6,127 )     (3,786 )     1,012       (4,798 )
         
Earnings before tax
    159,493       346,071       (186,577 )     493,101       357,251       135,851  
Taxes
    12,339       74,748       (62,409 )     80,234       75,632       4,602  
         
Net Earnings
    147,154       271,323       (124,169 )     412,868       281,619       131,249  
Net income attributable to the non-controlling interest
    7,263       5,080       2,183       26,374       14,007       12,367  
         
Net income attributable to ASARCO
    139,891       266,243       (126,351 )     386,494       267,612       118,882  
         
 
                                               
BALANCE SHEET
                                               
Cash and cash equivalents
    38,338       115,905       (77,567 )     38,338       115,905       (77,567 )
Restricted cash
    139,079       193,426       (54,348 )     139,079       193,426       (54,348 )
Notes and accounts receivable
    125,052       84,336       40,716       125,052       84,336       40,716  
Inventories
    358,097       413,397       (55,299 )     358,097       413,397       (55,299 )
Prepaid and others current assets
    562,020       233,820       328,200       562,020       233,820       328,200  
         
Total Current Assets
    1,222,586       1,040,883       181,703       1,222,586       1,040,883       181,703  
Property, plant and equipment, Net
    1,405,682       1,501,634       (95,952 )     1,405,682       1,501,634       (95,952 )
Leachable material, net
    83,946       71,273       12,673       83,946       71,273       12,673  
Other long term assets
    1,003,722       899,165       104,557       1,003,722       899,165       104,557  
         
Total Assets
    3,715,937       3,512,956       202,980       3,715,937       3,512,956       202,980  
         
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
                                   
Long-term debt
          280,000       (280,000 )           280,000       (280,000 )
Other non-current liabilities
    442,506       222,929       219,577       442,506       222,929       219,577  
Environmental remediation obligations-current
    8,123       21,532       (13,409 )     8,123       21,532       (13,409 )
         
Current Liabilities
    450,629       524,461       (73,832 )     450,629       524,461       (73,832 )
Other long term liabilities
    620,050       548,570       71,480       620,050       548,570       71,480  
         
Total Liabilities
    1,070,679       1,073,031       (2,352 )     1,070,679       1,073,031       (2,352 )
Stockholders equity
    2,352,524       2,352,524       (0 )     2,352,524       2,352,524       (0 )
Other equity accounts
    (171,068 )     11,806       (182,874 )     (171,068 )     11,806       (182,874 )
Retained earnings
    383,724       (2,764 )     386,488       383,724       (2,764 )     386,488  
         
Total Stockholders’ equity
    2,565,180       2,361,566       203,614       2,565,180       2,361,566       203,614  
Non-controlling interest
    80,079       78,359       1,720       80,079       78,359       1,720  
         
Total Liabilities and Equity
    3,715,937       3,512,956       202,981       3,715,937       3,512,956       202,981  
         
 
                                               
Cash Flow
                                               
Net earnings
    147,155       271,323       (124,168 )     412,868       281,619       131,249  
Depreciation and amortization
    95,925       34,393       61,533       223,995       68,431       155,565  
Deferred income taxes
    (7,661 )     187,946       (195,607 )     79,771       187,946       (108,175 )
Capitalized leachable material
    (25,903 )           (25,903 )     (93,520 )           (93,520 )
Others Net
    (5,533 )           (5,533 )     (506 )           (506 )
Changes in assets and liabilities
    38,478       (3,221,098 )     3,259,576       107,606       (3,219,470 )     3,327,076  
         
Cash generated by operating activities
    242,461       (2,727,436 )     2,969,897       730,213       (2,681,475 )     3,411,689  
Capital expenditures
    (26,508 )     (8,783 )     (17,726 )     (45,565 )     (57,328 )     11,764  
Current investments
                                   
Restricted cash
    12,066       2,779       9,287       50,471       (911 )     51,382  
Others Net
    (226,011 )     (206,645 )     (19,366 )     (507,182 )     (206,312 )     (300,870 )
         
Cash used in investing activities
    (240,453 )     (212,648 )     (27,805 )     (502,276 )     (264,551 )     (237,724 )
Debt — Net
    (133 )     (447,974 )     447,841       (280,754 )     (449,290 )     168,536  
Debt amortization
                                   
Capital increase
          2,205,100       (2,205,100 )           2,205,100       (2,205,100 )
Dividends paid
    (8,250 )     (8,750 )     500       (24,750 )     (15,000 )     (9,750 )
         
Cash used in financing activities
    (8,383 )     1,748,376       (1,756,759 )     (305,504 )     1,740,810       (2,046,314 )
         
Net increase (decrease) cash & cash equivalents
    (6,375 )     (1,191,708 )     1,185,333       (77,566 )     (1,205,216 )     1,127,650  
Cash & cash equivalents at begin yr.
    44,713       1,307,614       (1,262,901 )     115,905       1,321,121       (1,205,217 )
         
Cash & cash equivalents at yr. end
    38,338       115,905       (77,568 )     38,338       115,905       (77,567 )
         
         
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Fourth Quarter 2010 Results   (GRUPO MEXICO LOGO)
INFRAESTRUCTURA Y TRANSPORTES MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (US GAAP)
                                                 
    Quarters   Accumulated
(Thousands of US Dollars)   Q4-10   Q4-09   Variance   2010   2009   Variance
STATEMENT OF EARNINGS
                                               
Net sales
    300,283       251,909       48,374       1,177,522       920,056       257,466  
Cost of sales
    203,870       160,061       43,809       773,301       608,937       164,364  
         
Gross profit
    96,413       91,848       4,565       404,221       311,119       93,102  
Gross margin
    32 %     36 %             34 %     34 %        
Administrative expenses
    14,171       12,928       1,243       52,333       45,289       7,044  
EBITDA
    79,526       80,205       (679 )     370,568       272,813       97,755  
Depreciation and amortization
    21,554       20,056       1,498       82,589       75,700       6,889  
         
Operating Income
    60,688       58,864       1,824       269,299       190,130       79,169  
Operating margin
    20 %     23 %             23 %     21 %        
Interest expense
    3,196       4,272       (1,076 )     20,756       22,155       (1,399 )
Interest income
    (2,746 )     (2,151 )     (595 )     (11,387 )     (7,956 )     (3,431 )
Financial coverage
    (571 )     (294 )     (277 )     2,886       (459 )     3,345  
Other (income) expense — Net
    1,466       (3,712 )     5,178       (23,769 )     (10,177 )     (13,592 )
         
Earnings before Tax
    59,343       60,750       (1,407 )     280,813       186,567       94,246  
Taxes
    322       12,956       (12,634 )     68,475       47,100       21,375  
Participation in subsidiary not consolidated and associated
    (4,229 )     1,848       (6,077 )     (27,451 )     (17,325 )     (10,126 )
         
Net Earnings
    63,250       45,946       17,304       239,789       156,792       82,997  
Net income attributable to the non-controlling interest
    (15,085 )     (12,482 )     (2,603 )     (54,305 )     (35,685 )     (18,620 )
         
Net income attributable to ITM
    48,165       33,464       14,701       185,484       121,107       64,377  
         
 
                                               
BALANCE SHEET
                                               
Cash and cash equivalents
    238,495       252,621       (14,126 )     238,495       252,621       (14,126 )
Notes and accounts receivable
    140,931       107,890       33,041       140,931       107,890       33,041  
Inventories
    26,984       21,163       5,821       26,984       21,163       5,821  
Prepaid and others current assets
    64,488       48,832       15,656       64,488       48,832       15,656  
         
Total Current Assets
    470,898       430,506       40,392       470,898       430,506       40,392  
Property, plant and equipment — Net
    1,107,229       995,890       111,339       1,107,229       995,890       111,339  
Other long term assets
    620,534       457,203       163,331       620,534       457,203       163,331  
         
Total Assets
    2,198,661       1,883,599       315,062       2,198,661       1,883,599       315,062  
         
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
                                               
Current portion of long-term debt
    32,871       32,108       763       32,871       32,108       763  
Accumulated liabilities
    171,650       150,951       20,699       171,650       150,951       20,699  
         
Current Liabilities
    204,521       183,059       21,462       204,521       183,059       21,462  
Long-term debt
    317,398       336,010       (18,612 )     317,398       336,010       (18,612 )
Other non-current liabilities
    (20,108 )     (18,088 )     (2,020 )     (20,108 )     (18,088 )     (2,020 )
Other liabilities
    5,265       4,295       970       5,265       4,295       970  
         
Total Liabilities
    507,076       505,276       1,800       507,076       505,276       1,800  
Stockholders equity
    89,290       89,290             89,290       89,290        
Other equity accounts
    117,366       36,827       80,539       117,366       36,827       80,539  
Retaining earnings
    1,198,944       1,013,460       185,484       1,198,944       1,013,460       185,484  
         
Total Stockholders’ equity
    1,405,600       1,139,577       266,023       1,405,600       1,139,577       266,023  
Non-controlling interest
    285,985       238,746       47,239       285,985       238,746       47,239  
         
Total Liabilities and Equity
    2,198,661       1,883,599       315,062       2,198,661       1,883,599       315,062  
         
 
                                               
CASH FLOW
                                               
Net earnings
    63,250       45,945       17,305       239,789       156,792       82,997  
Depreciation and amortization
    21,554       20,056       1,498       82,589       75,700       6,889  
Deferred income taxes
    9,491       717       8,774       (973 )     (10,402 )     9,429  
Participation in subsidiary not consolidated and associated
    (4,229 )     1,848       (6,077 )     (27,451 )     (17,325 )     (10,126 )
Other Net
    (1,538 )     10,517       (12,055 )     (2,804 )     12,371       (15,175 )
Changes in assets and liabilities
    (9,695 )     34,058       (43,753 )     (30,917 )     54,199       (85,116 )
         
Cash generated by operating activities
    78,833       113,141       (34,308 )     260,233       271,335       (11,102 )
Capital expenditures
    (77,274 )     (47,503 )     (29,771 )     (131,993 )     (124,233 )     (7,760 )
Purchase shares
    (26,336 )           (26,336 )     (99,007 )     (3,843 )     (95,164 )
         
Other
          812       (812 )           812       (812 )
         
Cash used in investing activities
    (103,610 )     (46,691 )     (56,919 )     (231,000 )     (127,264 )     (103,736 )
Debt incurred
                                   
Debt amortization
    (9,029 )     (8,932 )     (97 )     (32,536 )     (39,639 )     7,103  
Dividends received (paid) — Net
    193       3,282       (3,089 )     (23,961 )     3,282       (27,243 )
         
Cash used in financing activities
    (8,836 )     (5,650 )     (3,186 )     (56,497 )     (36,357 )     (20,140 )
Effect of exchance rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    2,175       5,854       (3,679 )     13,138       6,166       6,972  
         
Net increase (decrease) cash & cash equivalents
    (31,438 )     66,654       (98,092 )     (14,126 )     113,880       (128,006 )
Cash & cash equivalents at begin yr.
    269,933       185,967       83,966       252,621       138,741       113,880  
         
Cash & cash equivalents at yr. end
    238,495       252,621       (14,126 )     238,495       252,621       (14,126 )
         
         
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