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 December, 2016
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.
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BANCO DE CHILE
REPORT ON FORM 6-K
Attached is an English translation of a letter filed with the Chilean Superintendency of Banks, Chilean Superintendency of Securities and Insurance and local Stock Exchanges, regarding the acquisition by Banco de Chile of 100% Promarket S.A.´s shares, a subsidiary of Banco de Chile.
Santiago, December 30, 2016
Mr. Eric Parrado Herrera
Superintendent of Banks and Financial Institutions
Ref: ESSENTIAL INFORMATION
Mr. Superintendent:
In accordance with Articles 9 and 10 of Law N° 18,045 and Chapter 18-10 of the Compilation of Regulations of the Superintendency of Banks and Financial Institutions, I hereby inform, as Essential Information, that by public deed dated December 19, 2016, signed before the Public Notary Mr. René Benavente, Banco de Chile has acquired all Promarket S.A.´s shares owned by Banchile Asesoría Financiera S.A.. Promarket S.A. was a subsidiary of Banco de Chile.
According to Article 102 number 2 of Law N° 18,046 on Corporations, having elapsed an uninterrupted period of time longer than 10 days, Promarket S.A. has become dissolved, as a result of Banco de Chile having met 100% of Promarket S.A.’s shares, which as of this date is its legal successor.
Sincerely,
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Eduardo Ebensperger Orrego |
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Chief Executive Officer |