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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 April 19, 2011.

 


 

(GRUPO MEXICO LOGO)
First Quarter Results 2011
Mexico City. April 19, 2011 — Grupo México, S.A.B. de C.V. (“Grupo México” — BMV: GMEXICOB) reports its results for the first quarter 2011 (“1Q11”).

Investor
Relations:
Jorge Pulido
(55) 1103-5320
E-Mail
ir@mm.gmexico.com
Website
www.gmexico.com
(GMEXICO LOGO)
Grupo México
Financial Highlights in Dollars1
  Consolidated sales for 1Q11 were US$2.505 billion, compared to US$1.993 billion for 1Q10, a 26% increase attributable to increased production by the Mining Division, the restart of operations at Buenavista, better metals prices, and also an 18% growth in sales by the Transportation Division over 1Q10, due mainly to a increased exports of consumer goods and movement of local freight.
 
  Cost of sales for 1Q11 was US$1.251 billion, a 21% increase over 1Q10. This increase in explained by the reincorporation of Buenavista and increased fuel and energy costs.
 
  EBITDA for 1Q11 was US$1.190 billion, which compared to US$879 million for 1Q10 represents an increase of 35%. Consequently, the EBITDA margin for 1Q11 improved to 48% of sales. EBITDA for SCC reached US$842.5 million, equivalent to 52.6% of sales and representing a 21.8% increase over 1Q10. EBITDA for Asarco reached US$254 million, equivalent to 49.4% of sales and representing a 35.5% growth when compared to 1Q10. EBITDA for the Transportation Division reached US$108 million, equivalent to 28.1% of sales.
 
  Net consolidated earnings for 1Q11 were US$532 million, 47% over the US$362 million for 1Q10, and equivalent to 21% of sales.
 
  On April 15, 2011, the Board of Directors approved a dividend payment in cash of $0.40 pesos per outstanding share, to be paid on single exhibition on May 5, 2011.
Financial Highlights for Grupo México2
                                 
    First Quarter   Variance
(Thousand US Dollars)   2011   2010   US$000   %
Sales
    2,504,913       1,993,941       510,972       25.6  
Cost of Sales
    1,250,566       1,035,729       214,837       20.7  
Operating Income
    1,032,232       740,440       291,792       39.4  
EBITDA
    1,190,359       879,164       311,195       35.4  
EBITDA Margin (%)
    47.5 %     44.1 %                
Net Income
    531,669       361,878       169,792       46.9  
Profit Margin (%)
    21.2 %     18.1 %                
Investments / Capex
    120,764       90,941       29,824       32.8  
Employees
    26,575       24,575       2,000       8.1  
Number of Shares Outstanding 7,785,000,000 as of March 31, 2011


 
1   All figures are expressed in US dollars following GAAP accounting principles, unless otherwise stated.
 
2   The pro-forma figures for GMexico and ITM include Ferrosur after the favorable ruling from the Collegiate Court.

 


 

     
First Quarter 2011 Results   (GRUPO MEXICO LOGO)
Highlights
Mining Division — Americas Mining Corporation (AMC)
    Minera México recognized as a Socially Responsible Company (SRC).- The Mexican Center for Philanthropy (Cemefi) awarded Minera México the SRC distinction, with which the company is committed to continuing to contribute to improving the quality of life and development of the communities where we operate.
 
    Combined Operations of Asarco and Southern Copper Corporation (SCC).- The Special Committee of Independent Directors, formed August 10, 2010 by SCC, continues to evaluate the AMC proposal to combine SCC and Asarco. GMéxico is convinced the combining of SCC and ASARCO will provide important synergies, including reductions in operating costs, transportation, and overhead, and also capital expenditure savings, which would benefit all shareholders of the new combined entity.
 
    Buenavista del Cobre.- During 1Q11, Buenavista produced 27,598 tons of copper: 14,964 tons of copper cathode at the SX/EW Plant and 12,634 tons of copper concentrate at the Concentrator Plant which is now operating at full capacity. Copper production is expected to increase in the remaining three quarters of 2011 when completing its optimization processes and increase the concentrator’s recovery to full copper production during the 2Q11. The current annual capacity of both plants is 180,000 tons.
 
      Construction continues to advance favorably on the two new leaching plans, SX/EW III and SX/EW IV, which will add a total of 88,000 tons of copper per year starting 2013; and also the construction of the crushing and haulage system at these plants. The detailed engineering is almost complete for the new concentrator at Buenavista with an annual production capacity of 188,000 tons of copper contained in concentrates, which will start operating in 2015. Construction also continues on the molybdenum benefit plant, with an annual capacity of 2,000 tons, which will start operating the fourth quarter of 2012.
 
      The implementation of community works and infrastructure, and health and education programs continues to benefit the surrounding area. In 2011, the Company plans to invest US$12 million in the community.
 
    Tía María Project.- Since March 23, 2011, a small group opposing the mine operations held violent demonstrations including blocking roadways, damaging public and private property, and confronting with police. In one specific incident, they blocked the high-traffic Pan-American Highway 50 kilometers away from our mine, which was not related in any manner to the construction of the project, rather it was merely an excuse to stop investment in Peru and cause problems for the state, companies, and the community.
 
      The Company has repeatedly stated that the water to be used for the project will be transported from the ocean through a 30 kilometer pipeline, after its desalinization. All tests have been conducted using sea water, making the falseness of the activists’ argument that water will be taken from farming all the more apparent. Regarding the other alleged pollution argument, the Company has proven that the project complies with the strictest environmental standards. These types of plants have been developed in Peru and other countries, complying to the fullest with environmental regulations and therefore do not pollute the soil, water, or air.
 
      The Peruvian government has suspended the Tía María project in light of the events mentioned. The Company will allow an appropriate amount of time to elapse because of the current political situation in Peru, although in the near future will provide the authorities with any information the Ministry of Energy and Mines (MEM) may request regarding the Environmental Impact
         
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First Quarter 2011 Results   (GRUPO MEXICO LOGO)
      Assessment. The Company is confident that with this information any concerns the authorities might have will be answered in terms of compliance with the strictest environmental standards.
 
      The Tía María project represents an investment of approximately US$1.0 billion, which would generate important contributions to Peru’s economy significantly increasing exports and revenues from taxes, duties, and mining royalties, in addition to generating 4,000 jobs during the construction phase and 4,100 direct and indirect permanent jobs. The estimated annual production of the project is 120,000 tons of copper cathode through a leaching process, technology that is considered worldwide to be the most environmentally-friendly production method. In addition, the company plans to invest in community programs in the Arequipa region similar to those established in the neighboring communities to the current operations at Toquepala, Cuajone, and Ilo in Peru.
 
      The Company is confident the Peruvian government will provide the legal stability that allows for economic development and mining investments in Peru, with the legal certainty needed for growth and development.
 
    Copper Hedging.- Taking advantage of record high copper prices and to reduce revenue volatility, the Mining Division has engaged copper hedging to benefit from the current copper prices for a percentage of its production while protecting against drops for a lesser percentage. For the remainder of 2011, AMC engaged swaps for nearly 36% of its estimated production at an average price of US$3.98 and zero cost collars for nearly 36% with a floor price of US$3.10 and cap of US$4.73, while the remaining production will fluctuate according to market prices. For 2012, AMC has zero cost collars for 5% of its estimated production with a floor price of US$3.50 and cap of US$5.20.
Transportation Division
    The acquisition of Ferrosur received final approval.- Final decision was handed down allowing the Transportation Division to consolidate Ferrosur’s results with ITM, finding there to be no concentration and therefore no monopolistic practices, as the Federal Competition Bureau (CFC) had claimed. With this decision, the Transportation Division will obtain highly significant synergies in operating methods and sales.
 
      On March 25, 2011, the First Collegiate Court found to dismiss the appeal brought by the CFC against the decision of the Federal Court of Justice on Tax and Administrative Matters (TFJFA) in favor of Infraestructura y Transportes México (ITM) and Infraestructura y Transportes Ferroviarios (ITF), subsidiaries of GMéxico. No further recourse may be admitted against the TFJFA decision.
 
    Debt Issued.- On April 15, 2011, Ferromex placed 10 year notes for $1.5 billion pesos at a fixed rate of 8.88%. These resources will be allocated primarily to finance the purchase of 44 new locomotives.
 
    Ferromex.- During el 1Q11, Ferromex continued to report excellent operating performance. Sales increased 16.3% over the previous quarter, to reach US$305 million. The operating profit and EBITDA were US$59 million and US$83 million, respectively, representing an increase over that posted for the previous quarter.
 
      In terms of volume transported, the net tons/km increased 3% and loaded cars 7.6%, when compared to 1Q10, to 10.746 billion net tons/km and 204,000 cars. The main increases were seen in the intermodal segment, reporting a 33% increase in net tons/km and 22% in cars, and also the mineral segment increased net tons/km by 13.5% and cars by 29%.
         
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First Quarter 2011 Results   (GRUPO MEXICO LOGO)
    Ferrosur.- During 1Q11, Ferrosur posted record figures. Sales were US$76.3 million, 20.1% above the US$63.5 million for 1Q10 and 7.5% over its record. The operating profit increased 42.5% when compared to the previous year, reaching US$15.8 million. The EBITDA reflected an increase of 31.3% to US$22.7 million, compared to US$17.3 million for the previous year.
 
      Ferrosur increased its net tons/km by 45% and loaded cars by 34% in the metals segment, and also net tons/km by 39% and loaded cars by 27% in the automotive segment.
 
    Capital Expenditures.- In 1Q11, the Railroad Division invested US$27.2 million to improve the infrastructure throughout its rail line, modernizing operating systems for greater safety and perfecting commercial systems. Capital expenditures for the Railroad Division in 2011 will be US$395.6 million, principally for the purchase of 58 locomotives (44 for Ferromex and 14 for Ferrosur), the construction and expansion of sidings, and infrastructure improvements.
Infrastructure Division
    Infrastructure Projects.- Taking advantage of its experience and human and technical resources, on April 1, the subsidiary México Constructora Industrial S.A. de C.V. was awarded a 30 year tender by the Department of Transport and Communications (SCT) to build, operate, exploit, maintain, and preserve the Salamanca-Leon highway.
 
      The concession title will be delivered June 3 and construction is expected to begin August 1, 2011, to be completed in 2 years. A total of approximately $5.0 billion pesos has been allocated for this project.
 
    Power Plant.- Grupo México and Siemens signed a US$242 million contract for the turnkey construction of a combined cycle power plant that will have a generating capacity of 250 megawatts. The plant will cover 100% of our power needs in the State of Sonora, reducing our energy costs which currently account for 30% of the total cost. To date US$35 million has been spent and the project reports 11% progress.
 
    Grijalva River Tunnels.- Regarding the construction of the tunnels on the Grijalva River that México Constructora Industrial has been working on since 2009, the work volumes have increased due to additional tasks resulting in negotiations with the CFE to increase the contract amount to $850 million pesos. This important project is expected to be completed June 15, 2011.
 
    Hydroelectric Plants.- GMéxico signed an agreement with the state of Puebla to develop micro-hydroelectrics and generate renewable energy.
 
    Sonora Platform.- On March 16, Perforadora México signed a contract with Pemex Exploration and Production to rent its Sonora Platform, which started operations March 23.
         
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First Quarter 2011 Results   (GRUPO MEXICO LOGO)
Financing
The net financing cost as of March 31, 2011 was US$55.7 million, compared to US$24.4 million for the first quarter last year, due mainly to the issue of US$1.5 billion in bonds by SCC last year.
Debt Profile
                                           
    As of March 31
    2011     2010    
    Gross   Cash &   Net     Gross   Var.
(US$000)   Debt   Banks   Debt     Debt   Debt
Grupo Mexico
    10,001       639,847       (629,846 )              
Americas Mining Corporation
    809,753       110,459       699,294         1,233,588       (34.4 )
Southern Copper Corporation
    2,755,293       1,973,297       781,996         1,280,327       115.2  
Asarco
          38,386       (38,386 )       80,000       (100.0 )
Infraestructura y Transportes Mexico (ITM)
          12,030       (12,030 )              
GFM — Ferromex
    351,410       147,724       203,686         373,395       (5.9 )
Ferrosur
    135,146       85,621       49,525         158,642       (14.8 )
Grupo Mexico (Consolidated)
    4,061,603       3,007,364       1,054,239         3,125,952       29.9  
         
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First Quarter 2011 Results   (GRUPO MEXICO LOGO)
Mining Division
Americas Mining Corporation
Financial Highlights
                                 
    First Quarter   Variance
(Thousand US Dollars)   2011   2010   US$000   %
Sales
    2,090,582       1,637,007       453,575       27.7  
Cost of Sales
    963,834       796,763       167,071       21.0  
Operating Income
    958,018       672,859       285,159       42.4  
EBITDA
    1,077,129       831,281       245,848       29.6  
EBITDA Margin (%)
    51.5 %     50.8 %                
Net Income
    492,357       295,694       196,663       66.5  
Profit Margin (%)
    23.6 %     18.1 %                
Investments / Capex
    89,217       78,910       10,307       13.1  
Metals Market
Copper prices continue to strengthen given the expectations for high consumption and the rebound of the construction sector. Prices have also been supported by a weak dollar. The earthquake in Japan has resulted in slightly lower consumption worldwide, which will be compensated by very high consumption once reinitiation of production in plants and reconstruction of housing in Japan starts. We therefore remain confident in the industry fundamentals and believe there will be a deficit in copper production and consumption during 2011. This is due to increased demand from China, despite the efforts of the Chinese government to moderate growth.
We have also seen a recovery in molybdenum prices, which could rise further in the future given the significant demand for steel expected from Japan.
Similarly silver prices have increased significantly as silver, like gold, is now being used for international reserves and there is an increased demand from the jewelry industry, principally in India and China with two digit growths.
The increase in sulfuric acid prices benefits us considerably (i) given the increased production on smelting concentrates from Buenavista, and (ii) on the technical stoppage for maintenance at the smelter in Peru having ended, increasing the capacity of the smelter by 10%.
Average Metals Prices
                                               
        4Q   First Quarter   Var.     Var. %
        2010   2011   2010   %     1Q11-4Q10
Copper
  ($cts/Pound)     391.75       437.78       328.06       33.4         11.8  
Molybdenum
  ($dlls/Pound)     15.69       17.18       15.78       8.9         9.5  
Zinc
  ($cts/Pound)     105.00       108.65       103.82       4.7         3.5  
Silver
  ($dlls/Ounce)     26.47       31.74       16.91       87.7         19.9  
Gold
  ($dlls/Ounce)     1,367.49       1,384.38       1,108.90       24.8         1.2  
Lead
  ($cts/Pound)     108.40       118.12       100.76       17.2         9.0  
Sulfuric Acid
  ($dlls/Ton)     53.41       92.77       47.65       94.7         73.7  
Source: Copper, Zinc, Lead & Gold — LME; Silver — COMEX; Molybdenum - Metals Week Dealer Oxide Sulfuric Acid — AMC
         
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First Quarter 2011 Results   (GRUPO MEXICO LOGO)
Mining Production
Mined copper production in 1Q11 increased 5.2% to 167,091 tons, compared to 158,852 tons in 1Q10. This increase was mainly due to the restart of production at the Buenavista mine, which contributed with 27,598 tons. Greater production is expected in the coming quarters with Buenavista operating at full capacity and the completion of the optimization of the mine’s recovery process.
Asarco’s mined copper production in 1Q11 decreased 13.5% to 42,897 tons, compared to 49,608 tons in 1Q10. This decrease was mainly due to 6,711 tons less production because of lower ore grades at the Mission (4,737 tons) and Ray (2,319 tons) mines.
Copper production for 2011 is estimated at 830,000 tons, of which 630,000 tons will be produced by SCC mines and 200,000 tons by Asarco mines.
                                         
            First Quarter   Variance
Mining Division           2011   2010   US$000   %
Copper
    (m.t. )                                
Production
            167,091       158,852       8,239       5.2  
Sales
            178,730       167,359       11,371       6.8  
Molybdenum*
    (m.t. )                                
Production
            4,274       4,753       (479 )     (10.1 )
Sales
            4,282       4,759       (477 )     (10.0 )
Zinc*
    (m.t. )                                
Production
            19,995       26,824       (6,829 )     (25.5 )
Sales
            24,682       25,596       (914 )     (3.6 )
Silver
  (Koz)                                
Production
            3,332       3,694       (362 )     (9.8 )
Sales
            4,003       5,139       (1,136 )     (22.1 )
Gold*
  (Oz)                                
Production
            6,203       4,035       2,168       53.7  
Sales
            12,756       19,438       (6,682 )     (34.4 )
 
*   Asarco does not produce this mineral.
Molybdenum production decreased 10% to 4,274 tons in 1Q11, compared to 4,753 tons in 1Q10. This decrease was mainly due to lower ore grades at Cuajone. However production was above that estimated and mine planned.
Refined silver production decreased 9.8% in 1Q11 to 3.3 million ounces, down from 3.7 million ounces in 1Q10. This decrease was mainly due to 0.3 million ounces less material processed to third parties at our IMMSA plants in Charcas and Santa Bárbara, as a result of lower grades and no production at the Santa Eulalia mine. The Santa Eulalia mine, as announced previously, suspended production in May 2010 due to flooding in the mine caused by heavy rains. We expect to restore operations at Santa Eulalia mine in October 2011.
Sales and Cost
Sales for 1Q11 were US$2.091 billion, 27.7% higher than the US$1.637 billion reported for 1Q10. This increase is due to improved prices for the metals AMC produces, and the start of operations at Buenavista. Asarco sales for 1Q11 were US$514 million, compared to US$418 million in 1Q10, represents an increase of 23%.
The consolidated AMC operating cash cost per pound of copper (cash cost), net of byproducts, was US$64.2 cents per pound in 1Q11, compared to US$35.6 cents per pound in 1Q10. The increase is principally due to less copper production, increased stripping at the Asarco mines, and higher fuel and energy costs.
         
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First Quarter 2011 Results   (GRUPO MEXICO LOGO)
Sales Distribution
(PIE CHART)
Projects and Exploration
The Molybdenum plant project at Buenavista continues to advance. The review of the basic engineering was completed in March 2011. The detailed engineering started in April 2011 and when completed in 3Q11, the main equipment will be purchased and construction will begin on the plant, which will have a capacity of 2,000 tons of molybdenum concentrate. The plant is expected to start operations in 4Q12.
Work continues on the expansion project at Cuajone and US$43.1 million of the US$301 million allotted had been invested as of close 1Q11. The purchase of mine and support equipment to optimize the plan for the mine is ongoing. The project considers an increase in the milled ore capacity and includes a variable cut-off grade methodology that will increase copper and molybdenum projection in the second half of 2011.
US$124.4 million has been invested in the expansion of the concentrator at the Toquepala mine in Peru. The use of high pressure grinding rolls (HPGR) and a wet process for the tertiary grinding stage will reduce capital and operating costs. The scope of the project is currently under review as we are evaluating an increase in milling capacity to 60,000 tons per day from the 40,000 tons per day originally planned.
Capital expenditures for Asarco in 1Q11 were US$16.2 million, mainly attributable to maintenance projects at the Smelter, and also payments made on four new 400-ton Liebbher trucks for the Ray mine to be delivered during the second half of 2011, which will complete the fleet of 21 new trucks.
Asarco began a pre-feasibility study in February 2011 for the project to restart a molybdenum circuit at the Mission mine. The study is expected to be completed in May 2011. Also, the exploration and drilling program continues and the proven reserves at the different mines are expected to increase by the end of 2011.
         
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First Quarter 2011 Results   (GRUPO MEXICO LOGO)
Transportation Division
ITM2
Financial Highlights
                                 
    First Quarter   Variance
(Thousand US Dollars)   2011   2010   US$000   %
Load Volume (MillionTons/Km)
    12,548       12,146       402       3.3  
Sales
    383,433       325,995       57,438       17.6  
Cost of Sales
    261,737       212,973       48,764       22.9  
Operating Income
    76,137       71,167       4,970       7.0  
EBITDA
    107,695       109,838       (2,143 )     (2.0 )
EBITDA Margin (%)
    28.1 %     33.7 %                
Net Income
    47,535       41,025       6,510       15.9  
Profit Margin (%)
    12.4 %     12.6 %                
Investments / Capex
    27,248       9,330       17,918       192.0  
The volume transported by ITM during 1Q11 increased 3%, moving 12.548 billion net tons/km, compared to 10.426 billion moved during 1Q10. The volume transported by Ferromex during 1Q11 increased 3%, moving 10.746 billion net tons/km. The sectors that reported the greatest increase were: intermodal 33%, minerals 14%, and metals 9%. The volume transported by Ferrosur during 1Q11 increased 5%, moving 1.802 billion net tons/km.
Transportation Division revenue increased 18% to US$383 million in 1Q11, compared to US$326 million in 1Q10. This increase is explained by increased volume as a result of economic recovery and a more favorable mix of rates and traffic.
(PIE CHART)
The operating cost for 1Q11 was US$262 million, 23% above that for 1Q10. This increase is explained by the additional freight volume, a 27% peso increase in the price of diesel, increases in locomotive leasing, labor, maintenance, and connection and terminal services.
EBITDA for 1Q11 was US$108 million (equivalent to 28% of sales), representing a decrease of 2% compared to 1Q10, due mainly to higher operating costs as a result of increased diesel prices.
         
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First Quarter 2011 Results   (GRUPOMEXICO LOGO)
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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 business lines 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 companies 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”). Final decision was handed down allowing the Transportation Division to consolidate Ferrosur’s results with ITM, finding there to be no concentration and therefore no monopolistic practices, as the Federal Competition Bureau (CFC) had claimed. Ferrosur’s financial statements in this report are pro-forma. 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%.
Final decision was handed down allowing the Transportation Division to consolidate Ferrosur’s results with ITM, finding there to be no concentration and therefore no monopolistic practices, as the Federal Competition Bureau (CFC) had claimed.
The Infrastructure Division of GMéxico is represented by its subsidiaries México Proyectos y Desarrollos, S.A. de C.V. (“MPD”), México Constructora Industrial, SA de C.V. (“MCI”), México Compañía Constructora, S.A. de C.V. (“MCC”), Servicios de Ingeniería Consutec, S.A. de C.V.(“Consutec”), and 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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First Quarter 2011 Results   (GRUPOMEXICO LOGO)
GRUPO MEXICO, S.A.B. DE C.V. (GM)
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PRO-FORMA (US GAAP)
                                                   
    Quarters     Accumulated
(Thousands of US Dollars)   Q1-11   Q1-10   Variance     2011   2010   Variance
           
STATEMENT OF EARNINGS
                                                 
Net sales
    2,504,913       1,993,941       510,972         2,504,913       1,993,941       510,972  
Cost of sales
    1,250,566       1,035,729       214,837         1,250,566       1,035,729       214,837  
           
Gross profit
    1,254,347       958,212       296,135         1,254,347       958,212       296,135  
Gross margin
    50 %     48 %               50 %     48 %        
Administrative expenses
    53,131       51,414       1,717         53,131       51,414       1,717  
EBITDA
    1,190,359       879,164       311,195         1,190,359       879,164       311,195  
Depreciation and amortization
    168,984       166,359       2,626         168,984       166,359       2,626  
           
Operating income
    1,032,232       740,440       291,792         1,032,232       740,440       291,792  
Operating margin
    41 %     37 %               41 %     37 %        
Interest expense
    77,171       67,411       9,759         77,171       67,411       9,759  
Interest income
    (21,435 )     (40,773 )     19,339         (21,435 )     (40,773 )     19,339  
Financial coverage
    (32 )     825       (857 )       (32 )     825       (857 )
Other (income) expense, net
    10,890       26,810       (15,920 )       10,890       26,810       (15,920 )
           
Earnings before Tax
    965,638       686,167       279,471         965,638       686,167       279,471  
Taxes
    306,098       217,301       88,797         306,098       217,301       88,797  
Participation in subsidiary not consolidated and associated
    (1,470 )     (290 )     (1,180 )       (1,470 )     (290 )     (1,180 )
           
Net Earnings
    661,010       469,156       191,855         661,010       469,156       191,855  
Net income attributable to the non-controlling interest
    129,341       107,278       22,063         129,341       107,278       22,063  
           
Net income attributable to GM
    531,669       361,878       169,792         531,669       361,878       169,792  
           
 
                                                 
BALANCE SHEET
                                                 
Cash and cash equivalents
    3,007,364       1,201,641       1,805,722         3,007,364       1,201,641       1,805,722  
Marketable securities
    220,710       20,080       200,630         220,710       20,080       200,630  
Restricted cash
    209,411       186,153       23,258         209,411       186,153       23,258  
Notes and accounts receivable
    995,763       791,412       204,351         995,763       791,412       204,351  
Inventories
    986,930       852,940       133,990         986,930       852,940       133,990  
Prepaid and others current assets
    731,922       360,928       370,995         731,922       360,928       370,995  
           
Total Current Assets
    6,152,101       3,413,154       2,738,946         6,152,101       3,413,154       2,738,946  
Property, plant and equipment, Net
    6,961,648       6,764,350       197,298         6,961,648       6,764,350       197,298  
Leachable material, net
    167,753       167,534       219         167,753       167,534       219  
Other long term assets
    1,616,235       1,514,927       101,309         1,616,235       1,514,927       101,309  
           
Total Assets
    14,897,737       11,859,965       3,037,772         14,897,737       11,859,965       3,037,772  
           
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
                                                 
Current portion of long-term debt
    369,413       309,069       60,343         369,413       309,069       60,343  
Accumulated liabilities
    1,575,567       1,061,299       514,268         1,575,567       1,061,299       514,268  
           
Current Liabilities
    1,944,980       1,370,368       574,612         1,944,980       1,370,368       574,612  
Long-term debt
    3,692,190       2,816,883       875,307         3,692,190       2,816,883       875,307  
Other non-current liabilities
    1,231,142       945,001       286,142         1,231,142       945,001       286,142  
           
Total Liabilities
    6,868,312       5,132,252       1,736,060         6,868,312       5,132,252       1,736,060  
Stockholders equity
    2,000,446       2,000,446               2,000,446       2,000,446        
Other equity accounts
    (235,406 )     (204,377 )     (31,029 )       (235,406 )     (204,377 )     (31,029 )
Retaining earnings
    4,685,312       3,506,085       1,179,227         4,685,312       3,506,085       1,179,227  
           
Total Stockholders’ equity
    6,450,352       5,302,154       1,148,198         6,450,352       5,302,154       1,148,198  
Non-controlling interest.
    1,579,073       1,425,559       153,513         1,579,073       1,425,559       153,513  
           
Total Liabilities and Equity
    14,897,737       11,859,965       3,037,772         14,897,737       11,859,965       3,037,772  
           
 
                                                 
CASH FLOW
                                                 
Net earnings
    661,010       469,156       191,855         661,010       469,156       191,855  
Depreciation and amortization
    168,984       160,268       8,716         168,984       160,268       8,716  
Deferred income taxes
    5,371       (11,981 )     17,352         5,371       (11,981 )     17,352  
Capitalized leachable material
    (49,113 )     (21,051 )     (28,062 )       (49,113 )     (21,051 )     (28,062 )
Participation in subsidiary not consolidated and associated
    (1,470 )     (5,172 )     3,702         (1,470 )     (5,172 )     3,702  
Other Net
    30,784       48,922       (18,138 )       30,784       48,922       (18,138 )
Changes in assets and liabilities
    (360,225 )     329,030       (689,255 )       (360,225 )     329,030       (689,255 )
           
Cash generated by operating activities
    455,342       969,172       (513,830 )       455,342       969,172       (513,830 )
Capital expenditures
    (120,764 )     (90,941 )     (29,823 )       (120,764 )     (90,941 )     (29,823 )
Purchase of marketable securities
    (68,770 )     4,820       (73,590 )       (68,770 )     4,820       (73,590 )
Restricted cash
    39,081       10,198       28,883         39,081       10,198       28,883  
Other — Net
    74,853       (236,819 )     311,672         74,853       (236,819 )     311,672  
           
Cash used in investing activities
    (75,600 )     (312,742 )     237,142         (75,600 )     (312,742 )     237,142  
Debt incurred
    142       75       67         142       75       67  
Debt amortization
    (73,786 )     (508,629 )     434,843         (73,786 )     (508,629 )     434,843  
Dividends paid
    (299,755 )     (190,310 )     (109,445 )       (299,755 )     (190,310 )     (109,445 )
Cash used in financing activities
    (373,399 )     (698,864 )     325,465         (373,399 )     (698,864 )     325,465  
Effect of exchance rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    3,110       24,675       (21,565 )       3,110       24,675       (21,565 )
           
Net increase (decrease) cash & cash equivalents
    9,452       (17,759 )     27,212         9,452       (17,759 )     27,212  
Cash & cash equivalents at begin yr.
    2,997,912       1,219,401       1,778,511         2,997,912       1,219,401       1,778,511  
           
Cash & cash equivalents at yr. end
    3,007,364       1,201,641       1,805,723         3,007,364       1,201,641       1,805,723  
           
         
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First Quarter 2011 Results   (GRUPOMEXICO LOGO)
AMERICAS MINNING CORPORATION (AMC)
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (US GAAP)
                                                   
    Quarters     Accumulated
(Thousands of US Dollars)   Q1-11   Q1-10   Variance     2011   2010   Variance
           
STATEMENT OF EARNINGS
                                                 
Net sales
    2,090,582       1,637,007       453,574         2,090,582       1,637,007       453,574  
Cost of sales
    954,087       788,223       165,864         954,087       788,223       165,864  
Exploration
    9,747       8,540       1,207         9,747       8,540       1,207  
           
Gross profit
    1,126,748       840,245       286,503         1,126,748       840,245       286,503  
Gross margin
    54 %     51 %               54 %     51 %        
Administrative expenses
    31,200       30,738       462         31,200       30,738       462  
EBITDA
    1,077,129       831,281       245,848         1,077,129       831,281       245,848  
Depreciation and amortization
    137,530       136,648       882         137,530       136,648       882  
           
Operating income
    958,018       672,859       285,160         958,018       672,859       285,160  
Operating margin
    46 %     41 %               46 %     41 %        
Interest expense
    67,753       58,835       8,917         67,753       58,835       8,917  
Interest income
    (5,492 )     (2,124 )     (3,368 )       (5,492 )     (2,124 )     (3,368 )
Other (income) expense, net
    19,354       44,021       (24,666 )       19,354       44,021       (24,666 )
           
Earnings before Tax
    876,403       572,127       304,276         876,403       572,127       304,276  
Taxes
    277,771       192,270       85,500         277,771       192,270       85,500  
           
Net Earnings
    598,632       379,857       218,776         598,632       379,857       218,776  
Net income attributable to the non-controlling interest
    106,275       84,162       22,113         106,275       84,162       22,113  
           
Net income attributable to AMC
    492,357       295,694       196,663         492,357       295,694       196,663  
           
 
                                                 
BALANCE SHEET
                                                 
Cash and cash equivalents
    2,083,756       711,015       1,372,741         2,083,756       711,015       1,372,741  
Marketable securities
    220,710       20,080       200,630         220,710       20,080       200,630  
Restricted cash
    209,411       186,153       23,258         209,411       186,153       23,258  
Notes and accounts receivable
    752,905       580,123       172,782         752,905       580,123       172,782  
Inventories
    936,626       809,957       126,668         936,626       809,957       126,668  
Prepaid and others current assets
    1,477,194       286,408       1,190,787         1,477,194       286,408       1,190,787  
           
Total Current Assets
    5,680,603       2,593,736       3,086,867         5,680,603       2,593,736       3,086,867  
Property, plant and equipment, Net
    5,483,079       5,441,367       41,712         5,483,079       5,441,367       41,712  
Leachable material, net
    167,753       167,534       219         167,753       167,534       219  
Other long term assets
    784,217       930,942       (146,725 )       784,217       930,942       (146,725 )
           
Total Assets
    12,115,652       9,133,579       2,982,073         12,115,652       9,133,579       2,982,073  
           
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
                                     
Long-term debt
    225,934       249,128       (23,193 )       225,934       249,128       (23,193 )
Other non-current liabilities
    1,291,840       676,717       615,123         1,291,840       676,717       615,123  
           
Current Liabilities
    1,517,774       925,845       591,929         1,517,774       925,845       591,929  
Long term debt
    3,339,112       2,344,787       994,325         3,339,112       2,344,787       994,325  
Other long term liabilities
    1,118,758       920,603       198,155         1,118,758       920,603       198,155  
           
Total Liabilities
    5,975,645       4,191,235       1,784,410         5,975,645       4,191,235       1,784,410  
Stockholders equity
    2,561,499       2,561,499               2,561,499       2,561,499        
Other equity accounts
    (513,204 )     (403,136 )     (110,068 )       (513,204 )     (403,136 )     (110,068 )
Retained earnings
    3,199,838       1,907,403       1,292,435         3,199,838       1,907,403       1,292,435  
           
Total Stockholders’ equity
    5,248,133       4,065,766       1,182,367         5,248,133       4,065,766       1,182,367  
Non-controlling interest.
    891,874       876,578       15,296         891,874       876,578       15,296  
           
Total Liabilities and Equity
    12,115,652       9,133,579       2,982,073         12,115,652       9,133,579       2,982,073  
           
 
                                                 
Cash Flow
                                                 
Net earnings
    598,632       379,857       218,776         598,632       379,857       218,776  
Depreciation and amortization
    137,530       136,648       882         137,530       136,648       882  
Deferred income taxes
    (29,318 )     (15 )     (29,303 )       (29,318 )     (15 )     (29,303 )
Capitalized leachable material
    (49,113 )     (21,051 )     (28,062 )       (49,113 )     (21,051 )     (28,062 )
Others Net
    29,534       48,608       (19,074 )       29,534       48,608       (19,074 )
Changes in assets and liabilities
    (275,394 )     116,452       (391,846 )       (275,394 )     116,452       (391,846 )
           
Cash generated by operating activities
    411,871       660,498       (248,627 )       411,871       660,498       (248,627 )
Capital expenditures
    (89,216 )     (78,912 )     (10,304 )       (89,216 )     (78,912 )     (10,304 )
Current investments
    (68,770 )     2,868       (71,638 )       (68,770 )     2,868       (71,638 )
Restricted cash
    (1,072 )     (133,103 )     132,031         (1,072 )     (133,103 )     132,031  
Capital reimbursement
    (230,697 )     11,585       (242,282 )       (230,697 )     11,585       (242,282 )
           
Cash used in investing activities
    (389,755 )     (197,562 )     (192,193 )       (389,755 )     (197,562 )     (192,193 )
Debt incurred
    142       75       67         142       75       67  
Debt amortization
    (59,350 )     (500,208 )     440,858         (59,350 )     (500,208 )     440,858  
Dividends paid
    (105,598 )     (146,322 )     40,724         (105,598 )     (146,322 )     40,724  
           
Cash used in financing activities
    (164,806 )     (646,455 )     481,649         (164,806 )     (646,455 )     481,649  
Effect of exchance rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    (4,574 )     6,158       (10,732 )       (4,574 )     6,158       (10,732 )
           
Net increase (decrease) cash & cash equivalents
    (147,264 )     (177,361 )     30,097         (147,264 )     (177,361 )     30,097  
Cash & cash equivalents at begin yr.
    2,231,020       888,375       1,342,645         2,231,020       888,375       1,342,645  
           
Cash & cash equivalents at yr. end
    2,083,756       711,015       1,372,741         2,083,756       711,015       1,372,741  
           
         
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First Quarter 2011 Results   (GRUPOMEXICO LOGO)
INFRAESTRUCTURA Y TRANSPORTES MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS PRO-FORMA (US GAAP)
                                                   
    Quarters     Accumulated
(Thousands of US Dollars)   Q1-11   Q1-10   Variance     2011   2010   Variance
           
STATEMENT OF EARNINGS
                                                 
Net sales
    383,433       325,995       57,438         383,433       325,995       57,438  
Cost of sales
    261,737       212,973       48,764         261,737       212,973       48,764  
           
Gross profit
    121,696       113,022       8,674         121,696       113,022       8,674  
Gross margin
    32 %     35 %               32 %     35 %        
Administrative expenses
    17,125       15,396       1,729         17,125       15,396       1,729  
EBITDA
    107,695       109,838       (2,143 )       107,695       109,838       (2,143 )
Depreciation and amortization
    28,434       26,459       1,975         28,434       26,459       1,975  
           
Operating Income
    76,137       71,167       4,970         76,137       71,167       4,970  
Operating margin
    20 %     22 %               20 %     22 %        
Interest expense
    7,812       8,365       (553 )       7,812       8,365       (553 )
Interest income
    (8,986 )     (3,235 )     (5,751 )       (8,986 )     (3,235 )     (5,751 )
Financial coverage
    (32 )     825       (857 )       (32 )     825       (857 )
Other (income) expense — Net
    (5,650 )     (14,231 )     8,581         (5,650 )     (14,231 )     8,581  
           
Earnings before Tax
    82,993       79,443       3,550         82,993       79,443       3,550  
Taxes
    25,797       25,882       (85 )       25,797       25,882       (85 )
Participation in subsidiary not consolidated and associated
    (1,470 )     (294 )     (1,176 )       (1,470 )     (294 )     (1,176 )
           
Net Earnings
    58,666       53,855       4,811         58,666       53,855       4,811  
Net income attributable to the non-controlling interest
    (11,131 )     (12,830 )     1,699         (11,131 )     (12,830 )     1,699  
           
Net income attributable to ITM
    47,535       41,025       6,510         47,535       41,025       6,510  
           
 
                                                 
BALANCE SHEET
                                                 
Cash and cash equivalents
    245,375       325,412       (80,037 )       245,375       325,412       (80,037 )
Notes and accounts receivable
    197,793       167,713       30,080         197,793       167,713       30,080  
Inventories
    35,827       28,449       7,378         35,827       28,449       7,378  
Prepaid and others current assets
    71,519       62,515       9,004         71,519       62,515       9,004  
           
Total Current Assets
    550,514       584,089       (33,575 )       550,514       584,089       (33,575 )
Property, plant and equipment — Net
    1,371,055       1,218,752       152,303         1,371,055       1,218,752       152,303  
Other long term assets
    617,977       398,011       219,966         617,977       398,011       219,966  
           
Total Assets
    2,539,546       2,200,852       338,694         2,539,546       2,200,852       338,694  
           
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
                                                 
Current portion of long-term debt
    133,478       59,941       73,537         133,478       59,941       73,537  
Accumulated liabilities
    197,694       182,951       14,743         197,694       182,951       14,743  
           
Current Liabilities
    331,172       242,892       88,280         331,172       242,892       88,280  
Long-term debt
    353,078       472,096       (119,018 )       353,078       472,096       (119,018 )
Other non-current liabilities
    22,996       395       22,601         22,996       395       22,601  
Other liabilities
    7,597       9,539       (1,942 )       7,597       9,539       (1,942 )
           
Total Liabilities
    714,843       724,922       (10,079 )       714,843       724,922       (10,079 )
Stockholders equity
    89,290       89,290               89,290       89,290        
Other equity accounts
    161,288       93,103       68,185         161,288       93,103       68,185  
Retaining earnings
    1,266,540       1,054,269       212,271         1,266,540       1,054,269       212,271  
           
Total Stockholders’ equity
    1,517,118       1,236,662       280,456         1,517,118       1,236,662       280,456  
Non-controlling interest.
    307,585       239,268       68,317         307,585       239,268       68,317  
           
Total Liabilities and Equity
    2,539,546       2,200,852       338,694         2,539,546       2,200,852       338,694  
           
 
                                                 
CASH FLOW
                                                 
Net earnings
    58,666       53,855       4,811         58,666       53,855       4,811  
Depreciation and amortization
    28,434       26,459       1,975         28,434       26,459       1,975  
Deferred income taxes
    (6,384 )     (14,560 )     8,176         (6,384 )     (14,560 )     8,176  
Participation in subsidiary not consolidated and associated
    (1,470 )     (294 )     (1,176 )       (1,470 )     (294 )     (1,176 )
Other Net
    (2,285 )     (1,091 )     (1,194 )       (2,285 )     (1,091 )     (1,194 )
Changes in assets and liabilities
    (22,086 )     (9,091 )     (12,995 )       (22,086 )     (9,091 )     (12,995 )
           
Cash generated by operating activities
    54,875       55,278       (403 )       54,875       55,278       (403 )
Capital expenditures
    (27,248 )     (9,330 )     (17,918 )       (27,248 )     (9,330 )     (17,918 )
Purchase shares
    (83,962 )     (16,642 )     (67,320 )       (83,962 )     (16,642 )     (67,320 )
Dividends received
    234             234         234             234  
           
Cash used in investing activities
    (110,976 )     (25,972 )     (85,004 )       (110,976 )     (25,972 )     (85,004 )
Debt amortization
    (14,436 )     (8,421 )     (6,015 )       (14,436 )     (8,421 )     (6,015 )
Dividends received (paid) — Net
          (26,000 )     26,000               (26,000 )     26,000  
           
Cash used in financing activities
    (14,436 )     (34,421 )     19,985         (14,436 )     (34,421 )     19,985  
Effect of exchance rate changes on cash and cash equivalents
    7,684       18,517       (10,833 )       7,684       18,517       (10,833 )
           
Net increase (decrease) cash & cash equivalents
    (62,853 )     13,402       (76,255 )       (62,853 )     13,402       (76,255 )
Cash & cash equivalents at begin yr.
    308,228       312,010       (3,782 )       308,228       312,010       (3,782 )
           
Cash & cash equivalents at yr. end
    245,375       325,412       (80,037 )       245,375       325,412       (80,037 )
           
         
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