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Banco Santander Chile (BSAC) reported a robust net income of Ch$176,007 million for 3Q21, marking a 67.4% YoY growth. The return on average equity (ROAE) stood at 21.3% amidst a 15.7% rise in net interest income, driven by asset growth and higher inflation. The bank’s client base also expanded by 14.4% YoY, surpassing 4 million clients. However, net income decreased 5.1% QoQ, primarily due to increased operating expenses. Total deposits increased 16.2% YoY, contributing to the bank's strong financial health.

Banco Santander Chile (NYSE: BSAC) has announced a conference call-webcast on October 29, 2021, at 11:00 AM ET, to discuss its 3Q 2021 financial results. The earnings report will be released before the market opens on the same day. A question and answer session will follow the presentation. The quiet period will commence on October 15, 2021. Participants can view the webcast at this link or join via various international dial-in numbers. For inquiries, contact the investor relations team.

Santander Chile (NYSE: BSAC) has successfully issued a bond worth CHF 190 million (approximately US $205 million) in the public market, demonstrating its strong creditworthiness despite local market uncertainties. The five-year bond, with a competitive coupon rate of 0.2975% and a spread of 60 basis points over the reference rate, reflects robust investor interest. With this issuance, Santander's total position in the Swiss franc market has risen to CHF 925 million (around US $1 billion), now comprising 30% of its total foreign debt. This marks the bank's second issuance in 2021.

Banco Santander Chile (NYSE: BSAC) reported a net income of Ch$185,478 million for 2Q21, up 118.6% year-over-year, with a ROAE of 21.6%. The net interest income grew 15.1% YoY, driven by asset growth and improved funding. The bank's total deposits increased 11.0% YoY, while non-interest bearing deposits rose 12.8% YoY. The bank's market share in checking accounts reached 27.8%. Despite a 1.7% YoY drop in total loans, retail loans saw a 4.8% YoY increase. The BIS ratio stands at 14.7%.

Banco Santander Chile (NYSE: BSAC) has scheduled a conference call-webcast for July 29, 2021, at 11:00 AM ET to discuss its 2Q 2021 financial results. The earnings report will be available prior to the market opening on the same day. Participants will include CFO Emiliano Muratore, Investor Relations Manager Robert Moreno, and Chief Economist Claudio Soto. A Q&A session will follow the presentation. The quiet period begins on July 14. For participation details, including a link to the webcast, please refer to the press release.

Santander Chile returns to the international debt market with a successful issuance of CHF 150 million Senior Notes, equivalent to US$167 million, due in 2027. This marks the bank's first operation in this segment since January 2020, reflecting strong investor demand despite market volatility. The issuance carried a competitive coupon of 0.33%, with a spread of 62 basis points above the Mid-Swap. With this issuance, the bank's total position in international markets reaches approximately CHF 737 million (US$822 million), enhancing its funding diversification strategy.

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.