Business Context and Reporting Period
This Form 6-K filing by Banco de Chile covers the period ending March 19, 2004. The document serves as a report of a foreign issuer pursuant to Rule 13a-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. The primary purpose of this filing is to disclose the distribution of dividends following the Ordinary Shareholders Meeting held on March 18, 2004.
Key Financial Metrics
The filing focuses exclusively on dividend distribution details and does not provide comprehensive financial statements for the period.
- Dividend Per Share: CLP$1.9176 per common share (Dividend N°192).
- Dividend Source: Corresponds to the 2003 income of Banco de Chile.
- Record Date: Shareholders registered on or before March 12, 2004.
- Revenue, Profit, Cash Flow, Margins, Debt, Liquidity: The filing text does not provide clear values for these metrics.
Material Changes
The filing does not contain comparative financial data or discuss material changes in operations, revenue, or profitability versus prior periods. The only reported change is the formal declaration and payment of the 2003 dividend.
Guidance, Outlook, and Risks
Management Commentary: The General Manager, Pablo Granifo Lavín, confirmed the agreement to distribute the dividend at the March 18, 2004 meeting.
Outlook and Risks: The filing text does not provide guidance, future outlook, risk factors, contingencies, or unusual items.
Investor Verification Checklist
- Verify the total number of outstanding shares to calculate the aggregate dividend payout.
- Confirm the exact payment date and method (branch delivery vs. account deposit) for specific shareholder accounts.
- Review the full 2003 Annual Report (Form 20-F) for detailed revenue, profit, and liquidity metrics referenced only as the source of this dividend.
- Check for any subsequent filings regarding the actual disbursement of funds.