Banco de Chile Reports Full Year 2025 Financial Results; Capital Ratios Remain Strong, Regulatory Burden Reduced

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Banco de Chile reported its full 2025 consolidated financial results, showing a slight decrease in net income and EPS, but maintaining strong capital ratios and benefiting from the removal of a Pillar 2 capital requirement. The Board also confirmed a generous dividend proposal.

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• Full Year 2025 Financial Results Released

  Banco de Chile reported a net income of 1,192,262 MCh$ and basic earnings per share of Ch$11.80 for 2025, a slight decrease from 1,207,392 MCh$ and Ch$11.95, respectively, in 2024.

• Strong Capital Adequacy Ratios Maintained

  The bank's CET1 Capital Ratio stands at 14.50%, Tier 1 Capital Ratio at 14.50%, and Regulatory Capital Ratio at 18.28% as of December 31, 2025, all well above minimum regulatory requirements.

• Regulatory Capital Requirement Removed

  The Financial Market Commission (CMF) removed the additional Pillar 2 capital requirement for Banco de Chile, effective January 16, 2026, reducing the bank's regulatory capital burden.

• Generous Dividend Proposal Confirmed

  The Board proposed a dividend distribution of Ch$9.99757030464 per share, representing 84.7% of 2025 net income, an event previously announced on January 29, 2026.

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Banco de Chile has released its full consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2025. While net income and basic earnings per share experienced a slight decrease compared to 2024, the bank demonstrates robust capital adequacy ratios, significantly exceeding regulatory minimums. A key positive development is the removal of the additional Pillar 2 capital requirement by the Financial Market Commission (CMF), effective January 16, 2026, which reduces the bank's regulatory burden. The Board also confirmed its proposal for a substantial dividend distribution of 84.7% of 2025 net income, signaling a strong commitment to shareholder returns, an event that was previously announced. Additionally, there were changes in the Board of Directors, with a new Regular Director and Vice Chairman appointed. Investors should consider the slight dip in earnings in the context of the bank's strong capital position and reduced regulatory capital requirements.