Banco Santiago Stock Price, News & Analysis

Banco Santander Chile (NYSE: BSAC) reported its 1Q21 results, showing a 26.2% YoY net income increase to Ch$183,970 million despite a 1.0% QoQ decline. This performance was driven by an 11.0% rise in net interest income and a 42.2% YoY growth in non-interest bearing demand deposits. The bank's ROAE reached 20.4%, and operating expenses increased only 1.5% YoY. However, additional provisions of Ch$24,000 million were made for potential credit quality impacts due to COVID-19.

Banco Santander Chile (BSAC) announced a dividend of Ch$ 1.64751729 per share to be approved at the Annual Shareholders’ Meeting on April 29, 2021. Shareholders will receive the dividend on April 30, 2021, with record dates set for April 23 for ADR holders and April 24 for local shareholders. The net dividend after a 23.9% withholding tax will be Ch$ 1.25369294. Foreign shareholders may have different withholding rates depending on their tax residency status. Banco Santander Chile is the largest bank in Chile, with total assets of US$ 78.3 billion.

Banco Santander Chile (NYSE: BSAC) invites participants to its conference call-webcast on April 30, 2021, at 11:00 AM ET to discuss the 1Q 2021 financial results. Officers, including Emiliano Muratore, CFO, will be involved in the presentation, followed by a Q&A session. The earnings report will be available on the same day before the market opens. The quiet period starts on April 15. Interested parties can join via webcast or by dialing in from various countries. For further inquiries, contact Robert Moreno in Investor Relations.

Banco Santander Chile announced a proposed dividend of Ch$1.64751729 per share, representing 60% of its net income attributable to shareholders, during an extraordinary Board meeting on March 30, 2021. If approved, this dividend will yield 3.6% based on the current share price. The remaining 40% of net income will be allocated to bolster the Bank's capital reserves. As of December 31, 2020, the bank held total assets of US$78.3 billion and a BIS capital ratio of 15.4%, reflecting its solid financial position in the Chilean market.

Getnet has officially launched in Chile after regulatory approval from the Financial Markets Commission (CMF), expanding its payment solutions to the region. The new acquiring network aims to capture a 15% market share over the next three years, enhancing competition in the local payments sector. Getnet will allow businesses to receive funds up to five times a day, significantly faster than competitors, which require up to 72 hours. With partnerships and innovative offerings, Getnet expects to provide high security and agile transactions while benefiting thousands of businesses across Chile.

Banco Santander Chile (NYSE: BSAC) has submitted its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ending December 31, 2020, to the SEC. The report is accessible on the SEC's website and Santander Chile’s corporate site. Shareholders can request a hard copy of the report, which contains audited financial statements, free of charge by contacting their Investor Relations office. For more information, shareholders can reach out to Robert Moreno via phone or email.

On February 16, 2021, Santander Chile issued its first sustainable bond worth US$50 million at a 0.71% interest rate for a three-year term. This bond focuses on financing women-led SMEs, reinforcing the bank's commitment to financial inclusion and supporting the UN Sustainable Development Goals. The bond is part of a larger loan portfolio of approximately US$380 million dedicated to women entrepreneurs. Santander aims to promote growth among women-operated businesses while enhancing its position in global ESG sustainability indexes.

Banco Santander Chile (NYSE: BSAC) reported 4Q20 net income of Ch$183,435 million, up 57.2% YoY and 74.5% QoQ, achieving a ROAE of 20.4%. Full-year 2020 net income reached Ch$517,447 million, a 6.3% decrease vs. 2019. Total deposits rose 7.0% YoY, with non-interest bearing demand deposits increasing 41.4%. The bank's BIS ratio hit a 10-year high of 15.4%, leading to a 60% payout ratio on 2019 earnings. Net interest income also grew 18.0% YoY due to lower funding costs.

Banco Santander Chile (NYSE: BSAC) has announced a conference call-webcast on February 4, 2021, at 10:00 AM ET to discuss its 4Q 2020 financial results. The earnings report will be published before the market opens on the same day. The quiet period will begin on January 21. Key Bank officers including CFO Emiliano Muratore will participate. Interested parties can join via a webcast or by dialing in approximately 10 minutes prior to the start time. For inquiries, contact Investor Relations.