FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of March, 2007
Commission File Number: 001-14554
Banco Santander Chile
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Santander Chile Bank |
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Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the Registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:
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Santiago, March 28, 2007
Mr.
Gustavo Arriagada Morales
Superintendente de Bancos e
Instituciones Financieras
Ref: Material Event
Mr. Arriagada:
In conformity with Articles 9 and 10 of the Law 18,045, I inform that in an ordinary board meeting held on March 27, 2007, the Board of Directors of Banco Santander Chile, accorded to summons an Ordinary Shareholders’ Meeting on April 24, 2007 and defined the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting agenda. This included a proposal to payout a dividend of Ch$0.98504643 per share, corresponding to 65% of earnings for the year ended December 31, 2006, which if approved will be paid on April 26, 2007 in the Chilean market. At the same time the Board is proposing that the remaining 35% of earnings be destined to increase the Bank’s reserves.
Sincerely,
Oscar von Chrismar Carvajal
General Manager
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
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Banco Santander Chile |
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Date: March 28, 2007 |
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/s/ Gonzalo Romero |
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Gonzalo Romero |
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General Counsel |