BANK OF CHILE

Foreign Filer Report • Jul 1, 2019

6-K 1 a19-12366_16k.htm 6-K

*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 July, 2019*

*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 x Form 40-F

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1): o

Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7): o

Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.

Yes o No x

If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82-

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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 the death of Mr. Gonzalo Menéndez Duque, director of Banco de Chile.

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Santiago, July 1 st , 2019

Mr. Joaquín Cortez Huerta President

Financial Market Commission

*Present*

Ref: Essential Information

Mr. Superintendent,

Pursuant to Articles 9 and 10 of Law No. 18,045 and Chapter 18-10 of the Restated Regulations for Banks and Financial Institutions, I inform you as Essential Information that Mr. Gonzalo Menéndez Duque, director of Banco de Chile, has passed away.

Sincerely,

Eduardo Ebensperger Orrego
Chief Executive Officer

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*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: July 1 st , 2019
Banco de Chile
/s/ Eduardo Ebensperger Orrego
By:	Eduardo Ebensperger Orrego
	CEO

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