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
Commission File Number: 001-14554
Banco Santander Chile
Santander Chile Bank
(Translation of Registrant’s Name into English)
Bandera 140
Santiago, Chile
(Address of principal executive office)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
| Form 20-F | x | Form 40-F | ¨ |
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):
| Yes | ¨ | No | x |
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| Yes | ¨ | No | x |
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| Yes | ¨ | No | x |
If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): N/A
Material Event
In conformity with Articles 9 and 10 of the Law 18,045, Banco Santander Chile informs that in the ordinary board meeting held on March 27, 2012, the Board of Banco Santander Chile agreed to summons an Ordinary Shareholders Meeting on April 24, 2012, the agenda, among other items, will include a proposition to distribute a dividend of Ch$1.38527763 per share, corresponding to 60% of 2011 net income attributable to shareholders. It will also be proposed that the remaining 40% be destined to retained earnings.
| Claudio Melandri Hinojosa | |
| CEO |
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.
| BANCO SANTANDER-CHILE | ||
| By: | /s/ Juan Pedro Santa María | |
| Name: | Juan Pedro Santa María | |
| Title: | General Counsel | |
| Date: March 29, 2012 | ||