Banco de Chile Places Bonds in Local Market
Ticker: BCH · Form: 6-K · Filed: Sep 15, 2025 · CIK: 1161125
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Bank Of Chile (BCH) |
| Form Type | 6-K |
| Filed Date | Sep 15, 2025 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 1 |
| Reading Time | 1 min |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: debt-issuance, capital-raising, regulatory-filing
Related Tickers: BCH
TL;DR
Banco de Chile just dropped bonds in the local market, raising capital.
AI Summary
On September 15, 2025, Banco de Chile filed a Form 6-K to report the placement of certain bonds in the local market. This filing is an English translation of a letter submitted to the Chilean Financial Market Commission and local stock exchanges, in accordance with Chilean securities regulations.
Why It Matters
This action indicates Banco de Chile is raising capital through debt issuance, which could impact its financial leverage and funding costs.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — The filing is a routine disclosure of a bond placement, not indicating any immediate financial distress or significant new risk.
Key Players & Entities
- Banco de Chile (company) — Registrant and issuer of bonds
- Solange Berstein Jáuregui (person) — President of the Financial Market Commission
- September 15, 2025 (date) — Date of the filing and bond placement report
FAQ
What type of bonds did Banco de Chile place?
The filing states that "certain bonds" were placed, but does not specify the type, denomination, or interest rate.
What was the total amount raised from the bond placement?
The filing does not disclose the total amount raised from the placement of these bonds.
What is the purpose of this bond issuance?
The filing does not specify the purpose for which the bond proceeds will be used.
Which local stock exchanges were informed of this bond placement?
The filing mentions that local stock exchanges were informed, but does not name the specific exchanges.
Under which specific articles and rules was this information filed?
The filing was made pursuant to Articles 9 and 10 of Law No. 18,045, Chapter No. 18-10 of the Restated Regulations for Banks, and General Rule No. 30 of the CMF.
Filing Stats: 373 words · 1 min read · ~1 pages · Grade level 13.9 · Accepted 2025-09-15 16:12:06
Filing Documents
- ea0257420-6k_bankofchile.htm (6-K) — 14KB
- 0001213900-25-087647.txt ( ) — 15KB
From the Filing
OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER FORM 6-K SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the month of September, 2025 Commission File Number 001-15266 BANK OF CHILE (Translation of registrant’s name into English) Ahumada 251 Santiago, Chile (Address of principal executive offices) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F. Form 20-F Form 40-F BANCO DE CHILE REPORT ON FORM 6-K Attached is an English translation of a letter filed by Banco de Chile with the Chilean Financial Market Commission and local stock exchanges, informing as Material Information that Banco de Chile placed certain bonds in the local market. Santiago, September 15, 2025 Mrs. Solange Berstein Jáuregui President Financial Market Commission Present Of our consideration: Pursuant to Articles 9 and 10 of Law No. 18,045, Chapter No. 18-10 of the Restated Regulations for Banks issued by the Financial Market Commission (“CMF”) and General Rule (“NCG”) No. 30 of the CMF, as amended by NCG No. 486 of the CMF, duly authorized for this purpose, I inform you the following as Material Information regarding this institution: Today, September 15, 2025, the placement in the local market of two senior, dematerialized and bearer bonds issued by Banco de Chile was carried out. The specific conditions of this placement were the following: Serie GA Bonds, registered in the CMF’s Securities Registry under number 11/2022, for a total amount of Chilean UF (CLF) 50,000, with a maturity date of May 1, 2034, and an average placement rate of 2.99%. Serie HW Bonds, registered in the CMF’s Securities Registry, with registration number 20240002 dated April 5, 2024, for a total amount of Chilean UF (CLF) 550,000, with a maturity date of June 1, 2044, and an average placement rate of 3.12%. Sincerely, Sergio Karlezi Aboitiz Treasury Division Manager 1 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. Date: September 15, 2025 Banco de Chile /s/ Sergio Karlezi Aboitiz By: Sergio Karlezi Aboitiz Treasury Division Manager 2