Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Banco de Chile (Bank of Chile) covers the period ending March 31, 2009. The report serves as an English translation of a statement released in Chilean newspapers on March 27, 2009, regarding the distribution of dividends following the Ordinary Shareholders Meeting held on March 26, 2009.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing does not provide comprehensive financial statements, revenue, profit, cash flow, margins, debt, or liquidity metrics for the reporting period. The only specific financial figure disclosed is the dividend amount.
- Dividend Per Share: CLP$2.357790 per common share (Dividend No. 197).
- Dividend Source: Charged to the 2008 income of Banco de Chile.
- Record Date: Shareholders registered on or before March 20, 2009.
Material Changes
The filing does not contain comparative financial data or discuss material changes in financial performance versus prior periods. The primary event reported is the approval and declaration of the dividend.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
The document contains no management commentary, future guidance, outlook, risk factors, or discussion of contingencies. It is strictly a notification of the dividend distribution mechanics and eligibility.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the dividend payment date and method (deposited in current or savings accounts upon instruction).
- Confirm shareholder registration status as of the March 20, 2009 record date.
- Review the full 2008 annual report (Form 20-F) for the underlying income statement supporting the dividend charge.
- Check for subsequent filings regarding the actual payment execution.