Banco Santander-Chile Proposes Substantial Dividend and Appoints New Chairman

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Banco Santander-Chile announced a significant dividend proposal of $3.35 per share, representing 60% of 2025 profits, and appointed Rodrigo Vergara Montes as its new Chairman following Claudio Melandri Hinojosa's resignation.

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• Significant Dividend Proposal

  The Board proposed a dividend of $3.353346317 per share, corresponding to 60% of the 2025 fiscal year's profits, to be paid to shareholders if approved at the upcoming Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting.

• New Chairman Appointed

  Mr. Claudio Melandri Hinojosa resigned as director and Chairman for personal reasons. The Board immediately appointed Mr. Rodrigo Vergara Montes as the new Chairman, effective today.

• Shareholder Meetings Called

  An Ordinary Shareholders' Meeting and an Extraordinary Shareholders' Meeting are called for April 28, 2026, to approve the 2025 financial statements, decide on profit allocation (including the dividend), elect the Board of Directors, and amend bylaws for gender parity.

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The proposed dividend of $3.35 per share, representing 60% of 2025 profits, is a significant return to shareholders, indicating strong financial performance and a commitment to shareholder value. This substantial payout is likely to be viewed positively by investors. Concurrently, the resignation of long-serving Chairman Claudio Melandri Hinojosa and the immediate appointment of Rodrigo Vergara Montes marks a notable leadership transition. While the departure of a veteran leader can introduce uncertainty, the swift succession ensures continuity. The upcoming shareholder meetings will formalize these decisions and elect a new board, which will be closely watched for further strategic direction.