Bank of Chile Places Bonds in Local Market
Ticker: BCH · Form: 6-K · Filed: Sep 25, 2025 · CIK: 1161125
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Company | Bank Of Chile (BCH) |
| Form Type | 6-K |
| Filed Date | Sep 25, 2025 |
| Risk Level | low |
| Pages | 1 |
| Reading Time | 1 min |
| Sentiment | neutral |
Sentiment: neutral
Topics: debt-issuance, financing, material-information
Related Tickers: BCH
TL;DR
Chile's Bank of Chile just placed some bonds locally, filing it as material info.
AI Summary
On September 25, 2025, Bank of Chile (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, designating the bond placement as Material Information.
Why It Matters
This action indicates the bank is raising capital through debt issuance, which could impact its financial leverage and funding costs.
Risk Assessment
Risk Level: low — This is a routine disclosure of a financing activity by a financial institution.
Key Players & Entities
- Bank of Chile (company) — Filer
- Banco de Chile (company) — Filer (Spanish name)
- Solange Berstein Jáuregui (person) — President of the Financial Market Commission
- September 25, 2025 (date) — Filing date and reporting period
FAQ
What specific type of bonds did Bank of Chile place?
The filing states that "certain bonds" were placed, but does not specify the type or terms of these bonds.
What is the total amount of the bond placement?
The filing does not disclose the aggregate amount of the bond placement.
What is the purpose of this bond placement?
The filing does not explicitly state the purpose of the bond placement, only that it is considered Material Information.
Who is Solange Berstein Jáuregui?
Solange Berstein Jáuregui is identified as the President of the Financial Market Commission (CMF) in Chile.
Under which regulations was this bond placement disclosed?
The disclosure was made pursuant to Articles 9 and 10 of Law No. 18,045, Chapter No. 18-10 of the Restated Regulations for Banks issued by the CMF, and General Rule (NCG) No. 30 of the CMF.
Filing Stats: 331 words · 1 min read · ~1 pages · Grade level 14.4 · Accepted 2025-09-25 16:16:09
Filing Documents
- ea0258814-6k_bankofchile.htm (6-K) — 12KB
- 0001213900-25-091655.txt ( ) — 13KB
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 25, 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 25, 2025, the placement in the local market of senior, dematerialized and bearer bonds issued by Banco de Chile was carried out. The specific conditions of this placement were the following: Serie FU Bonds, registered in the CMF’s Securities Registry under number 11/2022, for a total amount of Chilean UF (CLF) 150,000, with a maturity date of November 1, 2032, and an average placement rate of 2.90%. 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 25, 2025 Banco de Chile /s/ Sergio Karlezi Aboitiz By: Sergio Karlezi Aboitiz Treasury Division Manager 2