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 FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
Report of Foreign Issuer
 
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of
the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
 
For the month of Dec. 2007
 
Commission File Number: 001-14554
 
Banco Santander Chile
Santander Chile Bank
(Translation of Registrant’s Name into English)
 
Bandera 140
Santiago, Chile
(Address of principal executive office)
 
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Table of Contents
 
Item
     
       
1.
Quarterly Earnings Report published February 8, 2008 (English)
 
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Banco Santander Chile Announces
Full-year and Fourth Quarter 2007 Earnings

·
In 4Q 2007 net income increased 16.3% YoY, totaling Ch$70,775 million (Ch$0.38 per share and US$0.79/ADR). Compared to 3Q 2007, net income was down 16.9% mainly as a result of lower inflation and trading gains.

·
High quality of earnings. Core revenues up 50.8% YoY in 4Q 2007:

 
·
Net interest income increases 59.9% YoY. Net interest margin reaches 5.9% as the better asset and liability mix and higher inflation enhances margins.
     
 
·
Fee income up 20.7% YoY driven by rise in client base and product usage.

·
Net operating income up 59.7% YoY in 4Q 2007. These results were partially offset by lower non-operating results in the quarter.

·
Solid growth of client base and distribution network. The total number of clients increased 14.1% YoY to 2.8 million. Market share in checking accounts reached 27.9%, increasing 80 basis points in the past 12 months.

·
Total loans increased 5.2% QoQ and 14.3% YoY. Loan growth accelerated to its fastest pace in 2007 in the 4Q 2007.

·
Customer funds increased 5.2% QoQ and 17.2% YoY. Time deposits increased 8.5% QoQ, reflecting the high liquidity of the Chilean deposit market. The balance of non-interest bearing liabilities increased 10.4% QoQ and 18.1% YoY.

·
The Bank’s local and foreign deposit rating were upgraded in 4Q 2007. Standard & Poor’s increased the Bank’s foreign currency rating from A to A+. The Bank’s local peso deposit ratings were increased to AAA by Feller Rate. We are the highest rated company in Latin America.
 
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Net income increased 8.1% in 2007 and totaled Ch$308,647 million (Ch$1.64/share and US$3.43/ADR). Growth was led by a 28.1% increase in core revenues, reflecting the Bank’s effort on increasing its recurring profitability. The Bank’s ROAE in this period reached 23.5%. The efficiency ratio improved to a new record low of 36.5% in 2007.
 
 
Investor Relations Department
Bandera 140 19th Floor, Santiago, Chile, Tel: 562-320-8284, fax: 562-671-6554,
email: rmorenoh@santander.cl
 
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Santiago, Chile, February 7, 2008. Banco Santander Chile (NYSE: SAN; SSE: Bsantander) announced today its unaudited results for the fourth quarter and full-year 2007. These results are reported on a consolidated basis in accordance with Chilean GAAP 1, 2 in nominal Chilean pesos. 

In 4Q 07, net income totaled Ch$70,775 million (Ch$0.38 per share and US$0.79/ADR), increasing 16.3% YoY. Core revenues (net interest income and fees) increased 50.8% YoY and net operating income increased 59.7% YoY as a consequence of strong results in the retail banking business. These solid results reflect the Bank’s continued focus on increasing the quality of its earnings and maximizing recurrent earnings growth. Net interest income (including the results of inflation hedging) increased 0.3% QoQ and 59.9% YoY. In 4Q 2007, the adjusted net interest margin reached 5.9%, increasing 180 basis points YoY driven by the positive evolution of the asset and liability mix and a higher quarterly inflation. Net fee income increased 2.4% QoQ and 20.7% YoY in 4Q 2007. Fee income continues to be driven by the expansion of the Bank’s client base, improvements in cross-selling and greater product usage. Compared to 3Q 2006, net income decreased 16.9% mainly as a result of the fall in quarterly inflation and lower trading gains.

Strong growth of core revenues
(Core revenues*, Ch$ million)
 
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* Core revenues: Net interest income adjusted for inflation hedging + fees

In the quarter, loan growth expanded at its fastest pace in 2007. Total loans increased 5.2% QoQ (+20.8% on an annualized basis) and 14.3% YoY. Consumer loans expanded 4.6% QoQ (18.4% on an annualized basis) and 12.9% YoY. Market share in consumer lending increased 17 basis points between September and December 2007, reaching 26.3%. Residential mortgage lending increased 4.5% QoQ (18.0% on an annualized basis) and 18.5% YoY. Commercial loans increased 7.5% QoQ and 15.1% YoY led by an increase in lending to all company business segments as spreads improved across the board in these business segments.

1  Safe harbor statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: All forward-looking statements made by Banco Santander Chile involve material risks and uncertainties and are subject to change based on various important factors which may be beyond the Bank's control. Accordingly, the Bank's future performance and financial results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in any such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, those described in the Bank's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Bank does not undertake to publicly update or revise the forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that the projected results expressed or implied therein will not be realized.

2  The exchange rate used for translating Ch$ to US$ was Ch$495.82 per US$ dollar. All figures presented are in nominal terms. Historical figures are not adjusted by inflation. 
 
 
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Total customer funds increased 5.2% QoQ and 17.2% YoY. In the quarter, the Bank’s local peso deposit ratings were increased to AAA, the only Bank with this rating in Chile. At the same time, the Bank’s foreign long-term ratings were increased to A+ by Standard & Poor’s in the quarter, along with Chile’s sovereign ratings. We view this as a positive event that reflects the stability of Chile’s economy, the strength of the local financial system and the strong market position of Santander Chile. The Bank has the best risk ratings for any issuer in Latin America.

In 4Q 2007, the Bank’s net provisions expenses increased 19.2% QoQ and 38.8% YoY. This rise was mainly due to an increase in net provision expense in retail banking, in line with loan growth in this business segment. The rise in provision expense was also due, in part, to a one-time provision expense of Ch$3,918 million recognized in the quarter as a result of the implementation of a more conservative credit model for consumer lending. The Bank finished 2007 with a coverage ratio of past due loans of 199.5%.

In 4Q 2007, the efficiency ratio reached 37.7% compared to 46.5% in 4Q 2006. In the same period, operating expenses increased 4.0% QoQ and 5.8% YoY. Personnel expenses increased 8.5% QoQ and 3.3% YoY in the same period. Average headcount increased 16.6% in 2007 YoY. This rise is mainly focused in front office positions as the Bank expands its distribution network. Administrative expense remained controlled in the quarter despite the acceleration of commercial activity in the quarter. Administrative expenses fell 2.1% QoQ and increased 3.4% YoY in 4Q 2007.

Net income increased 8.1% in 2007 and totaled Ch$308,647 million (Ch$1.64/share and US$3.43/ADR). Results were led by a 26.1% YoY increase in net interest income after provision expense and a 18.7% YoY rise in fee income. The efficiency ratio improved to 36.5% in 2007 compared to 39.0% in 2006. Santander has the best efficiency ratio among the top banks in Chile. The Bank’s ROAE in 2007 reached 23.5%.

High quality of results in 2007
(Net income and Core revenues* after Provision expense, Ch$ million)
 
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*Core revenues: Net interest income adjusted for inflation hedge + fee income
 
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Banco Santander Chile: summary of results
 
   
YTD
 
Change %
 
Quarter
 
Change %
 
 
(Ch$ million)
 
12M
2007
 
12M
2006
 
2007 /
2006
 
4Q
2007
 
3Q
2007
 
4Q
2006
 
4Q 2007/2006
 
4Q / 3Q 2007
 
Net interest income
   
825,616
   
612,254
   
34.8
%
 
234,806
   
242,755
   
136,899
   
71.5
%
 
(3.3
%)
Inflation hedge
   
(42,465
)
 
(12,899
)
 
229.2
%
 
(11,020
)
 
(19,620
)
 
3,030
   
(463.7
%)
 
(43.8
%)
Adjusted net interest income
   
783,151
   
599,355
   
30.7
%
 
223,786
   
223,135
   
139,929
   
59.9
%
 
0.3
%
Fees and income from services
   
192,924
   
162,550
   
18.7
%
 
50,946
   
49,762
   
42,205
   
20.7
%
 
2.4
%
Core revenues
   
976,075
   
761,905
   
28.1
%
 
274,732
   
272,897
   
182,134
   
50.8
%
 
0.7
%
Total provisions, net of recoveries
   
(182,411
)
 
(123,022
)
 
48.3
%
 
(54,856
)
 
(46,010
)
 
(39,514
)
 
38.8
%
 
19.2
%
Core revenues net of provisions
   
793,664
   
638,883
   
24.2
%
 
219,876
   
226,887
   
142,620
   
54.2
%
 
(3.1
%)
Net financial transactions (excl. hedge)
   
8,153
   
64,506
   
(87.4
%)
 
(16,115
)
 
(2,326
)
 
15,282
   
(205.5
%)
 
592.8
%
Other operating results
   
(45,413
)
 
(32,960
)
 
37.8
%
 
(11,612
)
 
(11,966
)
 
(7,869
)
 
47.6
%
 
(3.0
%)
Operating expenses
   
(342,685
)
 
(309,284
)
 
10.8
%
 
(93,154
)
 
(89,612
)
 
(88,061
)
 
5.8
%
 
4.0
%
Net operating income
   
413,719
   
361,142
   
14.6
%
 
98,995
   
122,983
   
61,972
   
59.7
%
 
(19.5
%)
Non-operating income, net
   
6,424
   
(3,579
)
 
(279.5
%)
 
194
   
982
   
8,932
   
(97.8
%)
 
(80.2
%)
Net income
   
308,647
   
285,582
   
8.1
%
 
70,775
   
85,196
   
60,868
   
16.3
%
 
(16.9
%)
Net income/share (Ch$)
   
1.64
   
1.52
   
8.1
%
 
0.38
   
0.45
   
0.32
   
16.3
%
 
(16.9
%)
Net income/ADR (US$)1
   
3.43
   
2.95
   
16.5
%
 
0.79
   
0.92
   
0.63
   
25.3
%
 
(14.3
%)
Total loans
   
13,468,981
   
11,788,959
   
14.3
%
 
13,468,981
   
12,800,321
   
11,788,959
   
14.3
%
 
5.2
%
Customer funds
   
13,455,817
   
11,484,525
   
17.2
%
 
13,455,817
   
12,796,548
   
11,484,525
   
17.2
%
 
5.2
%
Shareholders’ equito
   
1,438,042
   
1,245,339
   
15.5
%
 
1,438,042
   
1,348,162
   
1,245,339
   
15.5
%
 
6.7
%
Net interest margin
   
5.7
%
 
4.7
%
       
6.2
%
 
6.8
%
 
4.0
%
Adjusted net interest margin2
   
5.4
%
 
4.6
%
       
5.9
%
 
6.2
%
 
4.1
%
Efficiency ratio
   
36.5
%
 
39.0
%
       
37.7
%
 
34.7
%
 
46.5
%
Return on average equity3
   
23.5
%
 
24.8
%
       
19.9
%
 
26.1
%
 
18.3
%
PDL / Total loans
   
0.87
%
 
0.79
%
       
0.87
%
 
0.88
%
 
0.79
%
Coverage ratio of Pals
   
199.5
%
 
188.1
%
       
199.5
%
 
197.2
%
 
188.1
%
Expected loss4
   
1.73
%
 
1.48
%
       
1.73
%
 
1.73
%
 
1.48
%
BIS ratio
   
12.2
%
 
12.6
%
       
12.2
%
 
12.5
%
 
12.6
%
Branches5
   
467
   
413
   
13.1
%
 
467
   
439
   
413
 
ATMs
   
2,004
   
1,588
   
26.2
%
 
2,004
   
1,808
   
1,588
 
Employees
   
9,174
   
8,184
   
12.1
%
 
9,174
   
9,057
   
8,184
 
 
1. The change in earnings per ADR may differ from the change in earnings per share due to the exchange rate.
 
2. Net interest margin adjusted for the results of inflation hedging.
 
3. Annualized Quarterly Earnings / Average Equity.
 
4. Reserve for loan losses / Total loans on a consolidated basis.
 
5. Includes SuperCaja and mini payment centers.
 
 
 
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DISTRIBUTION NETWORK, CLIENT BASE AND PRODUCTS

Client base expanding at a rapid pace

The total number of clients increased 14.1% YoY to 2.8 million. The amount of retail clients with a checking account increased 13.9% in 2007. However, only 20% of our retail clients have this product. As of November 2007, the latest market data available, market share in checking accounts reached 27.9% compared to 27.1% as of November 2006. In this twelve month period, the Bank opened 35% of all new checking accounts in the Chilean market.

A greater amount of clients with checking accounts coupled with continuous improvements in client service has led to higher cross selling ratios. The amount of middle/upper income individual clients that are cross-sold (a client with a checking account that uses at least three other products) increased 16.2% YoY as of December 2007. In Santander Banefe, the amount of cross-sold clients (clients that uses at least 2 or more products) rose 17.8% in the twelve month period. Despite this improvement, less than 30% of our clients have 2 or more products, reflecting the high cross-selling potential of the Bank’s client base.

More clients and cross-selling
(Number of clients, thousands)

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Another area of strong growth in 2007 was credit cards. According to information published by Transbank, the industry’s credit card processor, as of December 2007 Santander Chile’s market share in bank credit cards reached 36.0% compared to 35.8% as of December 2006. This represents an increase of 16.2% YoY in the Bank’s number of credit card accounts. Purchases with Santander credit cards in monetary terms grew 16.4% in 2007 and market share in terms of purchases reached 35.4% at year-end 2007, 40 basis points higher than in 2006.
 
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Credit cards: more cards and usage
(Accounts in thousands; Value of transactions in Ch$ billion)
 
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Source: Transbank, Dec. 2007

The Bank continues to invest in expanding its distribution network. As of December 2007, the Bank’s distribution network totaled 467 branches and 2,004 ATMs, increasing 13.1% and 26.2% YoY, respectively. 1/3 of the Bank’s branches have been opened in the last three years. Branch opening have been focused on all different customer segments, reflecting the Bank’s segmentation strategy. In 2007, the Bank opened 12 full Santander brand branches, 6 Santander Banefe branches, 20 SuperCaja payment centers and 16 BancoPrime branches. Focus in 4Q 2007 was placed on the new BancoPrime network, an exclusive branch network for upper-income individuals. These new branches are located in the upper floors of wealthy neighborhoods and include wi-fi access to Internet, underground parking, a coffee-shop and personalized customer service. This new segmentation of the branch network should help improve our competitive stance in the upper-income market.

Investing to sustain growth momentum in retail banking
 
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* Including Santander SuperCaja offices
 
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INTEREST EARNING ASSETS

Loan growth accelerated in 4Q 2007

Interest Earning Assets
 
Quarter ended,
 
% Change
 
(Ch$ million)
 
Dec. 31,
2007
 
Sept. 30,
2007
 
Dec. 31,
2006
 
Dec.
2007/2006
 
Dec. / Sept. 2007
 
Consumer loans
   
2,033,125
   
1,944,579
   
1,800,507
   
12.9
%
 
4.6
%
Residential mortgage loans*
   
3,295,411
   
3,154,667
   
2,779,769
   
18.5
%
 
4.5
%
Commercial loans
   
4,657,869
   
4,333,120
   
4,048,221
   
15.1
%
 
7.5
%
Commercial mortgage loans**
   
116,553
   
146,566
   
181,628
   
(35.8
%)
 
(20.5
%)
Foreign trade loans
   
812,697
   
853,479
   
741,776
   
9.6
%
 
(4.8
%)
Leasing
   
879,731
   
836,268
   
764,408
   
15.1
%
 
5.2
%
Factoring
   
265,183
   
208,916
   
168,372
   
57.5
%
 
26.9
%
Contingent loans
   
1,191,280
   
996,156
   
1,022,687
   
16.5
%
 
19.6
%
Other outstanding loans
   
54,517
   
32,389
   
37,541
   
45.2
%
 
68.3
%
Interbank loans
   
45,961
   
182,051
   
151,491
   
(69.7
%)
 
(74.8
%)
Past due loans
   
116,654
   
112,130
   
92,559
   
26.0
%
 
4.0
%
Total loans
   
13,468,981
   
12,800,321
   
11,788,959
   
14.3
%
 
5.2
%
Total financial investments
   
1,819,266
   
1,653,462
   
1,015,376
   
79.2
%
 
10.0
%
Total interest-earning assets
   
15,288,247
   
14,453,783
   
12,804,335
   
19.4
%
 
5.8
%
 
* Includes residential mortgage loans backed by mortgage bonds (letras hipotecarias para la vivienda) and residential mortgage loans not funded with mortgage bonds (mutuos hipotecarios para la vivienda).
 
**  Includes general purpose mortgage loans backed by mortgage bonds (letra de crédito fines generales) and other commercial mortgage loans (préstamos hipotecarios endosables para fines generales).

In 4Q 2007, loan growth accelerated in most of our business segments. Total loans increased 5.2% QoQ (+20.8% on an annualized basis) and 14.3% YoY. Consumer loans expanded 4.6% QoQ (18.4% on an annualized basis) and 12.9% YoY. The Bank’s market share in consumer lending increased 17 basis points between September and December 2007, reaching 26.3%. Residential mortgage lending increased 4.5% QoQ (18.0% on an annualized basis) and 18.5% YoY. Commercial loans increased 7.5% QoQ and 15.1% YoY led by an increase in lending to all company business segments as spreads improved across the board.
 
Loans by Business Segment*
 
Quarter ended,
 
% Change
 
(Ch$ million)
 
Dec. 31,
2007
 
Sept. 30,
2007
 
Dec. 31,
2006
 
Dec.
2007/2006
 
Dec. / Sept. 2007
 
Total loans to individuals
   
5,846,856
   
5,576,602
   
5,087,387
   
14.9
%
 
4.8
%
SMEs
   
2,126,952
   
2,013,521
   
1,784,876
   
19.2
%
 
5.6
%
Total retail lending
   
7,973,808
   
7,590,123
   
6,872,263
   
16.0
%
 
5.1
%
Institutional lending
   
209,916
   
198,446
   
200,173
   
4.9
%
 
5.8
%
Middle-Market & Real estate
   
2,491,702
   
2,355,899
   
2,296,384
   
8.5
%
 
5.8
%
Corporate
   
1,534,098
   
1,452,592
   
1,220,631
   
25.7
%
 
5.6
%
 
* Excludes contingent loans and interbank loans
 
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Retail lending has been showing a positive growth momentum in the second half of 2007. In 4Q 07, retail lending expanded at its fastest pace in the year, growing 5.1% QoQ and 16.0% YoY. The acceleration in loan growth is also being achieved with a better spread profile. Thus, the Bank concluded 2007 with an increase in loan growth to higher yielding retail segments coupled with a positive evolution of margins (See Net Interest Income).

Positive retail lending growth momentum
(Retail loans: QoQ growth, %)
 
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In the same period, loans to individuals increased 4.8% QoQ and 14.9% YoY. Loans to SMEs increased 5.6% QoQ and 19.2% YoY. The retail segment experienced strong growth in high yielding consumer, residential mortgage commercial loans, leasing and factoring operations. Spreads in these segments have also remained strong.

Lending to the middle market and the large corporations was also strong in the quarter. Loans to the middle-market increased 5.8% QoQ and 8.5% YoY. Lending to large corporations increased 5.6% QoQ and 25.7% YoY. The rising international borrowing costs have led many local companies to finance more of their projects locally at attractive spreads, pushing loan growth in these segments. Going forward we expect this loan trend in corporate banking to continue.

CUSTOMER FUNDS

Solid growth of customer deposits reflects a healthy liquidity scenario

Customer Funds
 
Quarter ended,
 
Change %
 
(Ch$ million)
 
Dec. 31,
2007
 
Sept. 30,
2007
 
Dec. 31,
2006
 
Dec.
2007/2006
 
Dec. / Sept. 2007
 
Non-interest bearing deposits
   
2,933,476
   
2,656,047
   
2,482,997
   
18.1
%
 
10.4
%
Time deposits
   
7,887,880
   
7,273,063
   
6,909,335
   
14.2
%
 
8.5
%
Total customer deposits
   
10,821,356
   
9,929,110
   
9,392,332
   
15.2
%
 
9.0
%
Mutual funds
   
2,634,461
   
2,867,438
   
2,092,193
   
25.9
%
 
(8.1
%)
Total customer funds
   
13,455,817
   
12,796,548
   
11,484,525
   
17.2
%
 
5.2
%
 
* Includes savings accounts
 
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In 4Q 07, customer funds increased 5.2% QoQ and 17.2% YoY. In the quarter, the Bank’s local peso deposit ratings were increased to AAA, the only Bank, public or state-owned, with this rating. At the same time, the Bank’s foreign long-term ratings were increased to A+ by Standard & Poor’s in the quarter along with Chile’s sovereign ratings. We view this as a positive sign, especially given the fact that many financial markets were affected by the after shocks of the sub-prime crisis. This reflects the stability of Chile’s economy, the strength of the local financial system and the strong market position of Santander Chile. The Bank has the best risk ratings for any issuer in Latin America.

Time deposits increased 8.5% QoQ, reflecting the healthy liquidity of the Chilean market and the rising short-term rate environment. During the quarter, inflation continued to exceed market expectations fuelling further rises in short-term interest rates. The overnight reference rate set by the Central Bank is currently at 6.25%, 50 basis point higher than at the end of 3Q 2007.

The balance of non-interest bearing liabilities increased 10.4% QoQ and 18.1% YoY. The average balance of non-interest bearing checking accounts increased 1.0% QoQ and 17.5% YoY. The positive performance of checking account balances reflects our strong growth in checking account holders and the Bank’s solid positioning in the cash-management business. This also helps to reduce the negative impact of rising rates on funding costs, as the yield on checking accounts rises with rate hikes.

Average Non-interest bearing Demand Deposits
 
Quarter ended,
 
Change %
 
(Quarterly averages, Ch$ million)
 
Dec. 31,
2007
 
Sept. 30,
2007
 
Dec. 31,
2006
 
Dec.
2007/2006
 
Dec. / Sept. 2007
 
Total average non-interest bearing demand deposits
   
2,226,485
   
2,203,374
   
1,895,592
   
17.5
%
 
1.0
%

Assets under management in the Bank’s mutual fund subsidiary decreased 8.1% QoQ. The depressed equity market environment seen in 4Q 07 lowered stock fund values and this resulted in an outflow of money to other assets, lowering the volume of assets under management. However, funds grew 25.9% YoY in the same period.

The Bank also continued to issue long-term bonds in the market increasing the duration of liabilities. The balance of senior and subordinated bonds increased 21.3% QoQ and 63.2% YoY. Despite international liquidity concerns, the Chilean market remains very liquid, allowing the Bank to issue in the local market at attractive spreads. These bonds were used to increase the duration of liabilities in light of rising short-term rates and falling long-term rates. The Bank also issued subordinated bonds to strengthen its capitalization ratios. This reflects the Bank’s proactive management of its balance sheet in order to maximize margins and profitability.

Long-term Funding
 
Quarter ended,
 
Change %
 
(Ch$ million)
 
Dec. 31,
2007
 
Sept. 30,
2007
 
Dec. 31,
2006
 
Dec.
2007/2006
 
Dec. / Sept. 2007
 
Senior bonds
   
1,225,007
   
980,497
   
565,653
   
116.6
%
 
24.9
%
Subordinated bonds
   
498,216
   
440,598
   
490,416
   
1.6
%
 
13.1
%
Total long-term funding
   
1,723,223
   
1,421,095
   
1,056,069
   
63.2
%
 
21.3
%
 
 
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NET INTEREST INCOME

Positive evolution of NIM driven by improved asset/funding mix and higher inflation

Net Interest Income / Margin
 
Quarter
 
Change %
 
 
(Ch$ million)
 
 
4Q 2007
 
 
3Q 2007
 
 
4Q 2006
 
4Q 07/
4Q 06
 
4Q / 3Q 2007
 
Net interest income
   
234,806
   
242,755
   
136,899
   
71.5
%
 
(3.3
%)
Inflation hedge 1
   
(11,020
)
 
(19,620
)
 
3,030
   
--
%
 
(43.8
%)
Adjusted net interest income1
   
223,786
   
223,135
   
139,929
   
59.9
%
 
0.3
%
Average interest-earning assets
   
15,139,298
   
14,342,826
   
13,783,754
   
9.8
%
 
5.6
%
Average loans
   
12,797,589
   
12,213,946
   
11,357,344
   
12.7
%
 
4.8
%
Net interest margin (NIM) 2
   
6.2
%
 
6.8
%
 
4.0
%
Adjusted Net interest margin 1,2
   
5.9
%
 
6.2
%
 
4.1
%
Avg. equity + non-interest bearing demand deposits / Avg. interest earning assets
   
24.1
%
 
24.5
%
 
23.4
%
Quarterly inflation rate 3
   
2.31
%
 
2.98
%
 
(0.35
%)
Avg. overnight interbank rate (nominal)
   
5.81
%
 
5.45
%
 
5.30
%
Avg. 10 year Central Bank yield (real)
   
2.97
%
 
3.08
%
 
2.78
%
 
1.
The Bank hedges part of its UF gap (UF = Unidad de Fomento, an inflation indexed currency) with derivatives. The result of this hedge is included in the net gain from trading and mark-to-market. The UF gap results from the Bank’s assets denominated in UF funded through deposits denominated in nominal pesos and free funds. The adjusted net interest income and margin is net of the results of this hedge.
   
2.
Annualized.
   
3.
Inflation measured as the variation of the Unidad de Fomento in the quarter.

Net interest income in 4Q 2007 decreased 3.3% QoQ and increased 71.5% YoY. Adjusting for the results of inflation hedging, net interest income increased 0.3% QoQ and 59.9% YoY. The Bank maintains long-term assets (mainly medium and long-term financial investments and mortgage loans) that are denominated in Unidades de Fomento (UF, an inflation linked currency) which are partially funded with peso deposits that usually have a shorter duration. In order to keep interest rate risk in line with internal and regulatory limits, the Bank hedges part of this UF/peso gap with peso/UF derivatives. The results of these derivatives are recognized in the line Net Gains from Financial Transactions. In 4Q 2007, the net interest margin, NIM, adjusted for inflation hedge reached 5.9%, decreasing 30 basis points QoQ and increasing 180 basis YoY. Among the reasons for these movements in net interest margins, the following points are worth mentioning:

·
Improved asset mix and focus on spreads. In 4Q 2007 interest earning assets increased 9.8% YoY, while average loans increased 12.7% in the same period. This reflects the strategic focus on improving the asset and pricing mix of the loan portfolio. In 2007, the Bank remained steadily focused on profitability in order to balance growth and profitability. In 4Q 2007, loan growth accelerated as more loans complied with our risk return targets. Thus, the Bank concluded 2007 with an increase in loan growth coupled with a positive evolution of margins.
 
 
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Higher loan growth at higher spreads
(QoQ total loan growth and Net interest margin*, %)
 
 
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* Net interest margin adjusted for inflation hedging

·
Inflation. The difference in inflation rates in 4Q 2007 and 4Q 2006 partially explains the expansion of NIM between these two periods. Inflation reached 2.31% in 4Q 2007 compared to -0.35% in 4Q 2006. Despite inflation hedging, the Bank maintains a positive gap between assets and liabilities indexed to inflation. Therefore, the rise in inflation had a positive impact on margins on a YoY basis in 4Q 2007. On the other hand, the decline in inflation between 3Q and 4Q 2007 negatively affected margins in 4Q 07, coming from 3Q 07’s record high levels.

The positive effects of higher inflation over the Bank’s results are also partially offset by the loss from price level restatement. Going forward, if inflation decelerates, this should negatively affect net interest margins, but higher loan growth should offset this impact on net interest income.

·
Better funding mix. During the quarter, the rise in inflation expectations pushed short-term rates upward. The average overnight interbank rate increased to 5.81% in 4Q 2007 compared to 5.45% in 3Q 2007 and 5.31% 4Q 2006. This placed pressure on the Bank’s NIM by increasing funding costs. As mentioned above, the Bank issued long-term bonds in the local market to counterbalance the higher funding costs. At the same time, the ratio of average non-interest bearing liabilities to interest earning asset reached 24.1% in 4Q 2007, similar to the same ratio achieved in 3Q 2007 and 70 basis points higher than in 4Q 2006. As short-term rates rise, the yield obtained over non-interest bearing deposits and capital increases.
 
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PROVISION FOR LOAN LOSSES

Coverage of past due loans reaches 199.5%

Provision for loan losses
 
Quarter
 
Change %
 
 
(Ch$ million)
 
 
4Q 2007
 
 
3Q 2007
 
 
4Q 2006
 
4Q 07/
4Q 06
 
4Q / 3Q 2007
 
Gross provisions
   
(11,835
)
 
(11,143
)
 
(13,569
)
 
(12.8
%)
 
6.2
%
Charge-offs
   
(54,784
)
 
(49,465
)
 
(38,572
)
 
42.0
%
 
10.8
%
Gross provisions and charge-offs
   
(66,619
)
 
(60,608
)
 
(52,141
)
 
27.8
%
 
9.9
%
Loan loss recoveries
   
11,763
   
14,598
   
12,627
   
(6.8
%)
 
(19.4
%)
Net provisions for loan losses
   
(54,856
)
 
(46,010
)
 
(39,514
)
 
38.8
%
 
19.2
%
Total loans
   
13,468,982
   
12,800,321
   
11,788,959
   
14.3
%
 
5.2
%
Total reserves (RLL)
   
232,766
   
221,070
   
174,064
   
33.7
%
 
5.3
%
Past due loans* (PDL)
   
116,654
   
112,130
   
92,559
   
26.0
%
 
4.0
%
Gross provision expense / Loans
   
1.98
%
 
1.89
%
 
1.77
%
Cost of credit**
   
1.63
%
 
1.44
%
 
1.34
%
PDL / Total loans
   
0.87
%
 
0.88
%
 
0.79
%
Expected loss (RLL / Total loans)
   
1.73
%
 
1.73
%
 
1.48
%
Coverage of past due loans***
   
199.5
%
 
197.2
%
 
188.1
%
 
* Past due loans: installments or credit lines more than 90 days overdue. ** Net provision expense / loans annualized. *** RLL / Past due loans.
 
In 4Q 2007, the Bank’s net provisions expenses increased 19.2% QoQ and 38.8% YoY. This rise was mainly due to an increase in net provisions in retail banking, in line with loan growth in this business segment. As mentioned in previous releases, provisions are expected to increase due to the growth of lending to higher yielding but relatively riskier retail segments. This is the main explanation for the rise in charge-offs in the period. In 2007, the net interest income after provisions expanded 26.1%, reflecting that despite the rise in provision expense the higher margins of the Bank’s retail activities have positively contributed to its profitability.

Positive net contribution of retail lending activities
(Net interest income* net of Provision expense, Ch$ million; PDL and Coverage ratios, %)
 
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* Net interest income adjusted for inflation hedge
 
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The 6.2% QoQ rise in gross provisions was due higher provisions recognized as a result of the implementation of a more conservative credit model for consumer lending. In 2006, the Bank commenced a process of improving its internal provisioning models by incorporating additional elements in the risk analysis used to determine a client’s risk profile and provision level. Additional innovations were implemented in 2007, the most important being the extension of the back-testing of a client’s credit behavior from 12 to 21 months. As a result, and as of September 2007, the Bank had recognized additional reserves of approximately Ch$10,526 million directly related to this change. In December 2007, this model was fully implemented and required further provisions of Ch$3,918 million. The total impact in 2007 as a result of this modification was Ch$14,444 million.

The growth in gross provisions was also due to the acceleration of loan growth. The Bank’s credit model requires every consumer loan and the majority of commercial loans disbursed by the Bank to be assigned a provision expense at the beginning of the loan term in accordance with the risk profile of the client. Therefore, as the loans book grows more provisions are recognized upfront.

The increase in net provision expense was also due to the 19.4% reduction in loan loss recoveries QoQ. In the quarter, the Bank was negotiating the sale of charged-off loans, therefore, the amounts assigned to collection agents did not include those charged-off loans that were being sold, temporarily reducing recoveries in the quarter. The focus of the collection departments in 2008 will be on incrementing the rate of recoverability in the first six months of non-performance as efforts to collect after this period tend to be less cost efficient.

Net provisions for loan losses by segment
 
Quarter
 
Change %
 
(Ch$ million)
 
 
4Q 2007
 
 
3Q 2007
 
 
4Q 2006
 
4Q 07/
4Q 06
 
4Q / 3Q
2007
 
Retail banking*
   
54,100
   
45,324
   
37,032
   
46.1
%
 
19.4
%
Middle-market
   
663
   
(303
)
 
1,701
   
(61.0
%)
 
%
Corporate banking
   
55
   
(184
)
 
391
   
(85.9
%)
 
%
Leasing subsidiary
   
(100
)
 
(13
)
 
9
   
%
 
669.2
%
Total net provisions for loan losses**
   
54,718
   
44,824
   
39,133
   
39.8
%
 
22.1
%
 
* Includes individuals and SMEs.
 
** Excludes provisions over repossessed assets.

As a result of the proactive management of asset quality and the strengthening of credit policies, the Bank continues to display sound asset quality indicators. Coverage of past due loans (Reserves/Past due loans) reached 199.5% at December 2007 up from 188.1% as of December 2006. The past due loan ratio (Past due loans/Total loans) as of December 31, 2007 was 0.87% compared to 0.88% as of September 2007 and 0.79% as of December 2006. The Expected loss ratio (Reserves for loan losses/total loans) remained steady QoQ at 1.73% and increased 28 basis points compared to 4Q 2006. The cost of credit (Net provision for loan losses/Total loans) reached 1.63% in 4Q 2007 compared to 1.44% as of 3Q 2007 and 1.34% in 4Q 2006. Going forward, the Bank’s expects the cost of credit to rise in line with the shift in asset mix towards retail banking.
 
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NET FEE INCOME

Growth in distribution network, client base and product usage boosts fee income

Net Fee Income
 
Quarter
 
Change %
 
 
(Ch$ million)
 
 
4Q 2007
 
 
3Q 2007
 
 
4Q 2006
 
4Q 07/
4Q 06
 
4Q / 3Q 2007
 
Checking accounts*
   
14,562
   
16,011
   
14,446
   
0.8
%
 
(9.1
%)
Adm. & collection of insurance policies
   
7,910
   
6,492
   
6,249
   
26.6
%
 
21.8
%
Mutual fund services
   
8,202
   
8,162
   
5,710
   
43.6
%
 
0.5
%
Credit cards
   
7,301
   
5,727
   
4,808
   
51.9
%
 
27.5
%
Automatic teller cards
   
4,217
   
4,172
   
3,351
   
25.8
%
 
1.1
%
Insurance brokerage
   
3,158
   
2,891
   
3,597
   
(12.2
%)
 
9.2
%
Stock brokerage
   
1,670
   
1,888
   
416
   
301.4
%
 
(11.5
%)
Other product and services
   
3,926
   
4,419
   
3,628
   
8.2
%
 
(11.2
%)
Total net fee income
   
50,946
   
49,762
   
42,205
   
20.7
%
 
2.4
%
Fees / Operating expense
   
54.7
%
 
55.5
%
 
47.9
%
 
* Includes lines of credit

Net fee income increased 2.4% QoQ and 20.7% YoY in 4Q 2007. As mentioned above, the Bank continues to expand its client base, cross-selling and product usage, especially in retail banking and this is driving fee income growth. Credit card fees increased 27.5% QoQ and 51.9% YoY in 4Q 2007. In the quarter the Bank experienced record usage of its credit cards. ATM fees increased 1.1% QoQ and 25.8% YoY, in line with the expansion of the Bank’s ATM network. The positive evolution of credit card and ATM fees was partially offset by the lower growth of fee income from checking accounts. Despite the expansion in the number of checking account holders, fee income has been hampered by regulatory changes regarding certain collection fees that have been prohibited since the beginning of this year.

Asset management has been an important contributor to fee income in 2007. Fees from mutual fund management increased 0.5% QoQ and 43.6% YoY in 4Q 2007. Assets under management increased 25.9% YoY, but declined 8.1% QoQ as markets declined.

Insurance brokerage fees increased 9.2% QoQ and decreased 12.2% YoY in 4Q 2007. Fees from the administration and collection of insurance policies increased 21.8% QoQ and 26.6% YoY in the same period. The continued strength in distributing insurance products and collecting insurance premiums for third parties has continued to fuel insurance related fees.

Fees from stock brokerage decreased 11.5% QoQ, but increased 301.4% YoY in 4Q 2007. In 1Q 2007, the merger between Santiago Corredores de Bolsa Ltda, a subsidiary of the Bank, and Santander Investment S.A. Corredores de Bolsa was completed. The Bank now owns 50.5% of the merged entity. The stock brokerage business was also negatively affected by the downturn suffered by equity markets.
 
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OPERATING EXPENSES AND EFFICIENCY

Efficiency ratio reaches 37.7% in 4Q 2007

Operating Expenses
 
Quarter
 
Change %
 
 
(Ch$ million)
 
 
4Q 2007
 
 
3Q 2007
 
 
4Q 2006
 
4Q 07/
4Q 06
 
4Q / 3Q 2007
 
Personnel expenses
   
49,721
   
45,831
   
48,118
   
3.3
%
 
8.5
%
Administrative expenses
   
30,956
   
31,633
   
29,943
   
3.4
%
 
(2.1
%)
Depreciation and amortization
   
12,477
   
12,148
   
10,000
   
24.8
%
 
2.7
%
Operating expenses
   
93,154
   
89,612
   
88,061
   
5.8
%
 
4.0
%
Efficiency ratio*
   
37.7
%
 
34.7
%
 
46.5
%
 
* Operating expenses / Operating income. Operating income = Net financial income + Net fee income + Other operating income, net.

Efficiency continues to be a differentiating factor for Santander Chile. The efficiency ratio reached a record low of 36.5% for the full year 2007 compared to 39.0% in 2006.

In 4Q 2007, the efficiency ratio reached 37.7% compared to 46.5% in 4Q 2006. In the same period, operating expenses increased 4.0% QoQ and 5.8% YoY. Personnel expenses increased 8.5% QoQ and 3.3% YoY in the same period. Average headcount increased 16.6% in 2007 YoY. This rise is mainly focused in front office positions as the Bank expands its distribution network. Santander SuperCaja, BancaPrime and the merger of the stock brokerages also added approximately 200 new employees to headcount. Additionally in the quarter, the spurt in inflation boosted wage expenses. It is important to point out that 4Q 2006 personnel expenses included Ch$6,622 million in one time expenses resulting from the payment of an end of negotiation bonus. This was paid upon the signing in 4Q 2006 of the new collective bargaining agreement with unions.

Administrative expense remained controlled in the quarter despite the acceleration of commercial activity in the quarter. Administrative expenses fell 2.1% QoQ and increased 3.4% YoY in 4Q 2007.

The 2.7% QoQ and 24.8% YoY rise in depreciations and amortizations was directly linked to the higher commercial activities and the larger distribution network.
 
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GAINS (LOSSES) ON FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS

Net Result from Financial Transactions
 
Quarter
 
Change %
 
 
(Ch$ million)
 
 
4Q 2007
 
 
3Q 2007
 
 
4Q 2006
 
4Q 07/
4Q 06
 
4Q / 3Q 2007
 
Net gain (loss) from trading and mark-to-market
   
(77,509
)
 
(64,091
)
 
22,772
   
%
 
20.9
%
Foreign exchange transactions, net
   
50,375
   
42,145
   
(4,460
)
 
%
 
19.5
%
Net results from financial transactions3 
   
(27,134
)
 
(21,946
)
 
18,312
   
%
 
23.6
%
Inflation hedge *
   
(11,020
)
 
(19,620
)
 
3,030
   
%
 
(43.8
%)
Adjusted Gains (losses) on financial transactions*
   
(16,114
)
 
(2,326
)
 
15,282
   
%
 
592.8
%
Quarterly inflation rate**
   
2.31
%
 
2.98
%
 
(0.35
%)
Avg. overnight interbank rate (nominal)
   
5.81
%
 
5.45
%
 
5.30
%
Avg. 10 year Central Bank yield (real)
   
2.97
%
 
3.08
%
 
2.78
%
 
*
The Bank hedges part of its UF gap (UF = Unidad de Fomento, an inflation indexed currency) with derivatives. The result of this hedge is included in the net gain from trading and mark-to-market. The UF gap results from the Bank’s assets denominated in UF funded through deposits denominated in nominal pesos and free funds. The adjusted net interest income and margin is net of the results of this hedge.
 
**
Quarterly variation of the Unidad de Fomento (UF).

In 4Q 2007, the Bank’s Net results from Financial Transactions totaled a loss of Ch$27,134 million. Of this loss, Ch$11,020 million are directly related to the results from the Bank’s peso/UF hedging produced by the high inflation rate in 4Q 2007 (+2.31%). The Bank maintains long-term assets (mainly financial investments and mortgage loans) that are denominated in UFs (an inflation linked currency) that are funded with nominal peso deposits that have a shorter duration. In order to keep interest rate risk in line with regulatory limits, the Bank partially hedges this UF gap with peso/UF derivatives. The results produced by this hedge are recognized in this line item and move inversely with inflation. All-in the Bank benefits from a higher inflation scenario due to the positive gap between assets and liabilities denominated in UFs.

Excluding this effect, the adjusted result from gains and losses from financial transactions totaled a one-time loss of Ch$16,114 million. This was mainly due to losses in our fixed income trading and market-making businesses.
 

3 For analysis purposes only, we have created the line item: Net results from financial transactions. This is the sum of the net gain (loss) from trading, the mark-to-market of financial investment and derivatives, and foreign exchange transactions. The results recorded in foreign exchange transactions mainly includes the translation gains or losses of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency, but does not include the mark-to-market of FX derivatives. As Santander Chile limits its foreign exchange gap, the results recorded in foreign exchange transactions are, for the most part, offset by the mark-to-market of foreign currency forwards. For this reason they are added to the net gains (loss) from trading and mark-to-market, which includes the mark-to-market of FX forwards.

 
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OTHER OPERATING INCOME/EXPENSES, OTHER INCOME/EXPENSES, PRICE LEVEL RESTATEMENT AND INCOME TAX

Other Income and Expenses
 
Quarter
 
Change %
 
 
(Ch$ million)
 
 
4Q 2007
 
 
3Q 2007
 
 
4Q 2006
 
4Q 07/
4Q 06
 
4Q / 3Q 2007
 
Sales force expense
   
(5,395
)
 
(7,168
)
 
(3,585
)
 
50.5
%
 
(24.7
%)
Other operating expenses, net
   
(6,217
)
 
(4,798
)
 
(4,284
)
 
45.1
%
 
29.6
%
Total other operating results, net
   
(11,612
)
 
(11,966
)
 
(7,869
)
 
47.6
%
 
(3.0
%)
                                 
Non-operating income, net
   
628
   
2,507
   
9,055
   
(93.1
%)
 
(75.0
%)
Income attributable to investments in other companies
   
(92
)
 
(635
)
 
(82
)
 
12.2
%
 
(85.5
%)
Losses attributable to minority interest
   
(342
)
 
(890
)
 
(41
)
 
734.1
%
 
(61.6
%)
Total non-operating results, net
   
194
   
982
   
8,932
   
(97.8
%)
 
(80.2
%)
Price level restatement
   
(16,641
)
 
(23,902
)
 
2,480
   
%
 
(30.4
%)
Quarterly inflation rate
   
2.31
%
 
2.98
%
 
(0.35
%)
           
Income tax
   
(11,773
)
 
(14,867
)
 
(12,516
)
 
(5.9
%)
 
(20.8
%)

In 4Q 07, Other operating results, net totaled a loss of Ch$11,612 million, increasing 47.6% QoQ and decreasing 3.0% QoQ. Total sales force expenses decreased 24.7% QoQ and increased 50.5% YoY. The YoY growth of sales forces expenses, which are almost entirely variable, reflects the greater amount of clients opening new products in the Bank. Other operating expenses, net increased 29.6% QoQ and 45.1% YoY. This was mainly due to higher customer service expenses, expenses relating to the promotion of our credit card business and higher insurance expenses assumed by the Bank on behalf of clients.

Non-operating income, net totaled a gain of Ch$194 million in 4Q 2007. The lower gain in the line item was mainly due to lower gains from the reversal of non-credit related contingencies. These contingencies are mainly related to non-credit risks, including non-specific contingencies, tax contingencies, legal contingencies and other impairments.

Price level restatement in the quarter totaled a loss of Ch$16,641 million. The Bank must adjust its capital and fixed assets for the variations in price levels. When inflation is positive, the Bank records a loss from price restatement, since the Bank's capital is larger than fixed assets. The inflation rate was 2.31% in 4Q 2007 compared to 2.98% in 3Q 2007 and -0.35% in 4Q 2006.

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SHAREHOLDERS’ EQUITY AND REGULATORY CAPITAL

The Bank’s issues sub bonds in 4Q 2007 to maintain strong capitalization ratios in 2008

Shareholders’ equity
 
Quarter ended
 
Change %
 
(Ch$ million)
 
Dec. 31,
2007
 
Sept. 30,
2007
 
Dec. 31,
2006
 
Dec.
2007/2006
 
Dec. / Sept. 2007
 
Capital
   
1,138,870
   
1,114,163
   
961,661
   
18.4
%
 
2.2
%
Unrealized gain (loss) available for sale portfolio
   
(9,475
)
 
(3,873
)
 
(1,904
)
 
397.6
%
 
144.6
%
Total capital and reserves
   
1,129,395
   
1,110,290
   
959,757
   
17.7
%
 
1.7
%
Net Income
   
308,647
   
237,872
   
285,582
   
8.1
%
 
29.8
%
Total shareholders’ equity
   
1,438,042
   
1,348,162
   
1,245,339
   
15.5
%
 
6.7
%
Return on average equity (ROAE)
   
19.9
%
 
26.1
%
 
18.3
%

Shareholders’ equity totaled Ch$1,438,042 million (US$2,900 million) as of December 31, 2007. ROAE in 4Q 2007 reached 19.9% and 23.5% in 2007. The Bank’s BIS ratio as of December 31, 2007 007 was 12.2%, with a Tier I ratio of 8.6%. In the quarter the Bank issued subordinated bonds in order to maintain strong capitalization ratios, especially considering the positive outlook for loan growth in 2008.

Capital Adequacy
 
Quarter ended
 
Change %
 
(Ch$ million)
 
Dec. 31,
2007
 
Sept. 30,
2007
 
Dec. 31,
2006
 
Dec.
2007/2006
 
Dec. / Sept. 2007
 
Tier I
   
1,129,395
   
1,110,290
   
959,757
   
17.7
%
 
1.7
%
Tier II
   
473,037
   
440,432
   
458,546
   
3.2
%
 
7.4
%
Regulatory capital
   
1,602,432
   
1,550,722
   
1,418,303
   
13.0
%
 
3.3
%
Risk weighted assets
   
13,087,642
   
12,364,773
   
11,222,348
   
16.6
%
 
5.8
%
Tier I ratio
   
8.6
%
 
9.0
%
 
8.6
%
BIS ratio
   
12.2
%
 
12.5
%
 
12.6
%

INSTITUTIONAL BACKGROUND

As per latest public records published by the Superintendency of Banks of Chile for December 2007, Banco Santander Chile was the largest bank in terms of loans and deposits. The Bank has the highest credit ratings among all Latin American companies, with an A+ rating from Standard and Poor’s, A+ by Fitch and A2 by Moody’s, which are the same ratings assigned to the Republic of Chile. The stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: SAN) and the Santiago Stock Exchange (SSE: Bsantander). The Bank’s main shareholder is Santander, which controls 76.71% of Banco Santander Chile.

Santander (SAN.MC, STD.N) is the largest bank in the euro zone by market capitalization and fifth in the world by profit. Founded in 1857, Santander has EUR 912,915 million in assets and EUR 1,063,892 million in managed funds, 65 million customers, 11,178 branches and a presence in 40 countries. It is the largest financial group in Spain and Latin America, and is the sixth largest bank in the United Kingdom, through its Abbey subsidiary, and is the third largest banking group in Portugal. Through Santander Consumer Finance, it also operates a leading in 12 European countries (Germany, Italy and Spain, among others) and the United States. In 2007, Santander registered €9,060 million in net attributable profits, an increase of 19% from the previous year.
 
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 In Latin America, Santander manages over US$200 billion in business volume (loans, deposits, mutual funds, pension funds and managed funds) through 4,498 offices. In 2007, Santander reported $3,648 million in net attributable income in Latin America, 27% higher than the previous year.
 
CONTACT INFORMATION

Robert Moreno
Manager

Investor Relations Department
Banco Santander Chile
Bandera 140 Piso 19,
Santiago,
Chile

Tel: (562) 320-8284
Fax: (562) 671-6554
New Email: rmorenoh@santander.cl
Website: www.santander.cl

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BANCO SANTANDER - CHILE, AND SUBSIDIARIES
UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In millions of nominal Chilean pesos)
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31-Dec
 
31-Dec
 
30-Sep
 
31-Dec
 
% Change
 
% Change
 
 
 
2007
 
2007
 
2007
 
2006
 
Dic. 2007 / 2006
 
Dic. / Sept. 2007
 
 
 
US$ thousands
 
Ch$ millions
 
Ch$ millions
 
Ch$ millions
 
 
 
 
 
ASSETS
                         
                           
Cash and due from banks
                         
Noninterest bearing
   
1,192,201
   
591,117
   
647,437
   
947,741
   
(37.6
%)
 
(8.7
%)
Interbank deposits-interest bearing
   
1,412,845
   
700,517
   
225,446
   
144,666
   
384.2
%
 
210.7
%
Total cash and due from banks
   
2,605,046
   
1,291,634
   
872,883
   
1,092,407
   
18.2
%
 
48.0
%
 
                                     
Financial investments
                                     
Trading
   
2,028,218
   
1,005,631
   
806,778
   
639,461
   
57.3
%
 
24.6
%
Available for sale
   
1,572,415
   
779,635
   
807,492
   
345,108
   
125.9
%
 
(3.4
%)
Held to maturity
   
0
   
0
   
0
   
0
   
--
%
 
--
%
Investment collateral under agreements to repurchase
   
68,573
   
34,000
   
39,192
   
30,807
   
10.4
%
 
(13.2
%)
Total financial investments
   
3,669,206
   
1,819,266
   
1,653,462
   
1,015,376
   
79.2
%
 
10.0
%
 
                                     
Loans, net
                                     
Commercial loans
   
9,394,274
   
4,657,869
   
4,333,120
   
4,048,221
   
15.1
%
 
7.5
%
Consumer loans
   
4,100,530
   
2,033,125
   
1,944,579
   
1,800,507
   
12.9
%
 
4.6
%
Mortgage loans (Financed with mortgage bonds)
   
777,191
   
385,347
   
408,094
   
485,849
   
(20.7
%)
 
(5.6
%)
Foreign trade loans
   
1,639,097
   
812,697
   
853,479
   
741,776
   
9.6
%
 
(4.8
%)
Interbank loans
   
92,697
   
45,961
   
182,051
   
151,491
   
(69.7
%)
 
(74.8
%)
Leasing
   
1,774,295
   
879,731
   
836,268
   
764,408
   
15.1
%
 
5.2
%
Other outstanding loans
   
6,749,056
   
3,346,317
   
3,134,444
   
2,681,461
   
24.8
%
 
6.8
%
Past due loans
   
235,275
   
116,654
   
112,130
   
92,559
   
26.0
%
 
4.0
%
Contingent loans
   
2,402,646
   
1,191,280
   
996,156
   
1,022,687
   
16.5
%
 
19.6
%
Reserves
   
(469,457
)
 
(232,766
)
 
(221,070
)
 
(174,064
)
 
33.7
%
 
5.3
%
Total loans, net
   
26,695,604
   
13,236,215
   
12,579,251
   
11,614,895
   
14.0
%
 
5.2
%
 
                                     
Derivatives
   
1,574,715
   
780,775
   
584,999
   
372,688
   
109.5
%
 
33.5
%
 
                                     
Other assets
                                     
Bank premises and equipment
   
499,310
   
247,568
   
239,049
   
231,360
   
7.0
%
 
3.6
%
Foreclosed assets
   
25,953
   
12,868
   
13,667
   
15,775
   
(18.4
%)
 
(5.8
%)
Investments in other companies
   
13,586
   
6,736
   
5,847
   
6,654
   
1.2
%
 
15.2
%
Assets to be leased
   
117,825
   
58,420
   
49,140
   
30,293
   
92.9
%
 
18.9
%
Other
   
1,551,465
   
769,247
   
757,264
   
463,991
   
65.8
%
 
1.6
%
Total other assets
   
2,208,139
   
1,094,839
   
1,064,967
   
748,072
   
46.4
%
 
2.8
%
 
                                     
TOTAL ASSETS
   
36,752,710
   
18,222,729
   
16,755,562
   
14,843,439
   
22.8
%
 
8.8
%
 
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UNAUDITED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(In millions of nominal Chilean pesos)
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31-Dec
 
31-Dec
 
30-Sep
 
31-Dec
 
% Change
 
% Change
 
 
 
2007
 
2007
 
2007
 
2006
 
Dic. 2007 / 2006
 
Dic. / Sept. 2007
 
 
US$ thousands
 
Ch$ millions
 
Ch$ millions
 
Ch$ millions
         
         
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
       
                           
Deposits
                         
                           
Current accounts
   
4,003,287
   
1,984,910
   
1,717,638
   
1,663,414
   
19.3
%
 
15.6
%
Bankers drafts and other deposits
   
1,913,126
   
948,566
   
938,409
   
819,583
   
15.7
%
 
1.1
%
Total non-interest bearing deposits
   
5,916,413
   
2,933,476
   
2,656,047
   
2,482,997
   
18.1
%
 
10.4
%
 
                                     
Savings accounts and time deposits
   
15,908,757
   
7,887,880
   
7,273,063
   
6,909,335
   
14.2
%
 
8.5
%
Total deposits
   
21,825,170
   
10,821,356
   
9,929,110
   
9,392,332
   
15.2
%
 
9.0
%
                                       
Other interest bearing liabilities
                                     
Banco Central de Chile borrowings
                                     
Credit lines for renegotiation of loans
   
8,011
   
3,972
   
4,151
   
5,080
   
(21.8
%)
 
(4.3
%)
Other Banco Central borrowings
   
287,140
   
142,370
   
269,096
   
134,417
   
5.9
%
 
(47.1
%)
Total Banco Central borrowings
   
295,151
   
146,342
   
273,247
   
139,497
   
4.9
%
 
(46.4
%)
 
                                     
Investments sold under agreements to repurchase
   
335,366
   
166,281
   
123,291
   
19,929
   
734.4
%
 
34.9
%
 
                                     
Mortgage finance bonds
   
875,872
   
434,275
   
473,283
   
530,206
   
(18.1
%)
 
(8.2
%)
 
                                     
Other borrowings
                                     
Bonds
   
2,470,669
   
1,225,007
   
980,497
   
565,653
   
116.6
%
 
24.9
%
Subordinated bonds
   
1,004,832
   
498,216
   
440,598
   
490,416
   
1.6
%
 
13.1
%
Borrowings from domestic financial institutions
   
0
   
0
   
4,822
   
0
   
--
%
 
--
%
Foreign borrowings
   
2,209,413
   
1,095,471
   
1,183,763
   
812,267
   
34.9
%
 
(7.5
%)
Other obligations
   
298,229
   
147,868
   
118,870
   
64,193
   
130.4
%
 
24.4
%
Total other borrowings
   
5,983,143
   
2,966,562
   
2,728,550
   
1,932,529
   
53.5
%
 
8.7
%
Total other interest bearing liabilities
   
7,489,532
   
3,713,460
   
3,598,371
   
2,622,161
   
41.6
%
 
3.2
%
 
                                     
Derivatives
   
1,569,555
   
778,217
   
568,581
   
355,922
   
118.6
%
 
36.9
%
 
                                     
Other liabilities
                                     
Contingent liabilities
   
2,400,776
   
1,190,353
   
997,259
   
1,024,048
   
16.2
%
 
19.4
%
Other
   
526,914
   
261,254
   
294,766
   
202,115
   
29.3
%
 
(11.4
%)
Minority interest
   
40,432
   
20,047
   
19,313
   
1,522
   
1217.1
%
 
3.8
%
Total other liabilities
   
2,968,122
   
1,471,654
   
1,311,338
   
1,227,685
   
19.9
%
 
12.2
%
 
                                     
Shareholders' equity
                                     
Capital and reserves
   
2,277,833
   
1,129,395
   
1,110,290
   
959,757
   
17.7
%
 
1.7
%
Income for the year
   
622,498
   
308,647
   
237,872
   
285,582
   
8.1
%
 
29.8
%
Total shareholders' equity
   
2,900,331
   
1,438,042
   
1,348,162
   
1,245,339
   
15.5
%
 
6.7
%
                                     
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDER'S EQUITY
   
36,752,710
   
18,222,729
   
16,755,562
   
14,843,439
   
22.8
%
 
8.8
%
 
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UNAUDITED QUARTERLY INCOME STATEMENTS
Million of nominal Chilean pesos
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IVQ 2007
 
IVQ 2007
 
IIIQ 2007
 
IVQ 2006
 
% Change
 
% Change
 
 
 
US$ thousands
 
Ch$ millions
 
Ch$ millions
 
Ch$ millions
 
IVQ 2007/2006
 
IVQ / IIIQ 2007
 
Interest income and expense
                         
Interest income
   
993,711
   
492,702
   
504,325
   
253,529
   
94.3
%
 
(2.3
%)
Interest expense
   
(520,140
)
 
(257,896
)
 
(261,570
)
 
(116,630
)
 
121.1
%
 
(1.4
%)
Net interest income
   
473,571
   
234,806
   
242,755
   
136,899
   
71.5
%
 
(3.3
%)
Provision for loan losses
   
(110,637
)
 
(54,856
)
 
(46,010
)
 
(39,514
)
 
38.8
%
 
19.2
%
Fees and income from services
                                     
Fees and other services income
   
129,200
   
64,060
   
60,856
   
51,910
   
23.4
%
 
5.3
%
Other services expense
   
(26,449
)
 
(13,114
)
 
(11,094
)
 
(9,705
)
 
35.1
%
 
18.2
%
Total fee income
   
102,751
   
50,946
   
49,762
   
42,205
   
20.7
%
 
2.4
%
Net results from financial transactions
                                     
Net gain (loss) from trading and mark-to-market
   
(156,327
)
 
(77,510
)
 
(64,091
)
 
22,772
   
(440.4
%)
 
20.9
%
Foreign exchange transactions,net
   
101,599
   
50,375
   
42,145
   
(4,460
)
 
(1229.5
%)
 
19.5
%
Net results from financial transactions
   
(54,728
)
 
(27,135
)
 
(21,946
)
 
18,312
   
(248.2
%)
 
23.6
%
Other operating results
                                     
Other operating income, net
   
(23,420
)
 
(11,612
)
 
(11,966
)
 
(7,869
)
 
47.6
%
 
(3.0
%)
Operating expenses
                                     
Personnel salaries and expenses
   
(100,280
)
 
(49,721
)
 
(45,831
)
 
(48,118
)
 
3.3
%
 
8.5
%
Administrative and other expenses
   
(62,434
)
 
(30,956
)
 
(31,633
)
 
(29,943
)
 
3.4
%
 
(2.1
%)
Depreciation and amortization
   
(25,164
)
 
(12,477
)
 
(12,148
)
 
(10,000
)
 
24.8
%
 
2.7
%
Total operating expenses
   
(187,879
)
 
(93,154
)
 
(89,612
)
 
(88,061
)
 
5.8
%
 
4.0
%
Other income and expenses
                                     
Nonoperating income, net
   
1,267
   
628
   
2,507
   
9,055
   
(93.1
%)
 
(75.0
%)
Income attributable to investments in other companies
   
(186
)
 
(92
)
 
(635
)
 
(82
)
 
12.2
%
 
(85.5
%)
Losses attributable to minority interest
   
(690
)
 
(342
)
 
(890
)
 
(41
)
 
734.1
%
 
(61.6
%)
Total other income and expenses
   
391
   
194
   
982
   
8,932
   
(97.8
%)
 
(80.2
%)
Gain (loss) from price-level restatement
   
(33,563
)
 
(16,641
)
 
(23,902
)
 
2,480
   
(771.0
%)
 
(30.4
%)
Income before income taxes
   
166,488
   
82,548
   
100,063
   
73,384
   
12.5
%
 
(17.5
%)
Income taxes
   
(23,745
)
 
(11,773
)
 
(14,867
)
 
(12,516
)
 
(5.9
%)
 
(20.8
%)
Net income
   
142,743
   
70,775
   
85,196
   
60,868
   
16.3
%
 
(16.9
%)
 
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UNAUDITED YTD INCOME STATEMENT
Million of nominal Chilean pesos
header2

   
12M 2007
 
12M 2007
 
12M 2006
 
% Change
 
   
US$ thousands
 
Ch$ millions
 
Ch$ millions
 
2007/2006
 
Interest income and expense
                 
Interest income
   
3,359,136
   
1,665,527
   
1,168,851
   
42.5
%
Interest expense
   
(1,693,984
)
 
(839,911
)
 
(556,597
)
 
50.9
%
Net interest income
   
1,665,153
   
825,616
   
612,254
   
34.8
%
Provision for loan losses
   
(367,898
)
 
(182,411
)
 
(123,022
)
 
48.3
%
Fees and income from services
                         
Fees and other services income
   
479,866
   
237,927
   
198,326
   
20.0
%
Other services expense
   
(90,765
)
 
(45,003
)
 
(35,776
)
 
25.8
%
Total fee income
   
389,101
   
192,924
   
162,550
   
18.7
%
Net results from financial transactions
                         
Net gain (loss) from trading and mark-to-market
   
(255,611
)
 
(126,737
)
 
100,312
   
(226.3
%)
Foreign exchange transactions,net
   
186,408
   
92,425
   
(48,708
)
 
(289.8
%)
Net result from financial transactions
   
(69,203
)
 
(34,312
)
 
51,604
   
(166.5
%)
Other operating income results
                         
Other operating income, net
   
(91,592
)
 
(45,413
)
 
(32,960
)
 
37.8
%
Operating expenses
                         
Personnel salaries and expenses
   
(355,159
)
 
(176,095
)
 
(159,723
)
 
10.3
%
Administrative and other expenses
   
(245,143
)
 
(121,547
)
 
(110,948
)
 
9.6
%
Depreciation and amortization
   
(90,845
)
 
(45,043
)
 
(38,613
)
 
16.7
%
Total operating expenses
   
(691,148
)
 
(342,685
)
 
(309,284
)
 
10.8
%
Other income and expenses
                         
Nonoperating income, net
   
19,765
   
9,800
   
(4,214
)
 
(332.6
%)
Income attributable to investments in other companies
   
(2,664
)
 
(1,321
)
 
786
   
(268.1
%)
Losses attributable to minority interest
   
(4,145
)
 
(2,055
)
 
(151
)
 
1260.9
%
Total other income and expenses
   
12,956
   
6,424
   
(3,579
)
 
(279.5
%)
Gain (loss) from price-level restatement
   
(113,600
)
 
(56,325
)
 
(13,782
)
 
308.7
%
Income before income taxes
   
733,770
   
363,818
   
343,781
   
5.8
%
Income taxes
   
(111,272
)
 
(55,171
)
 
(58,199
)
 
(5.2
%)
Net income
   
622,498
   
308,647
   
285,582
   
8.1
%
 
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS -2006-2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
Ch$ million nomnal pesos
 
1Q06
 
2Q06
 
3Q06
 
4Q06
 
1Q07
 
2Q07
 
3Q07
 
4Q07
 
 
 
Reclassified
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ASSETS
                                 
                                   
CASH AND DUE FROM BANKS
                                 
Noninterest bearing
   
346,360
   
855,315
   
716,085
   
947,741
   
410,617
   
740,303
   
647,437
   
591,117
 
Interbank deposits-interest bearing
   
969,594
   
731,049
   
307,289
   
144,666
   
605,586
   
291,332
   
225,446
   
700,517
 
Total cash and due from banks
   
1,315,954
   
1,586,364
   
1,023,373
   
1,092,407
   
1,016,203
   
1,031,635
   
872,883
   
1,291,634
 
                                                   
FINANCIAL INVESTMENTS
                                                 
Trading
   
844,288
   
839,973
   
671,975
   
639,461
   
790,234
   
669,060
   
806,778
   
1,005,631
 
Available for sale
   
561,962
   
543,136
   
602,872
   
345,108
   
360,745
   
673,992
   
807,492
   
779,635
 
Held to maturity
   
0
   
0
   
0
   
0
   
0
   
0
   
0
   
0
 
Investment collateral under agreements to repurchase
   
33,036
   
181,925
   
14,422
   
30,807
   
46,692
   
31,112
   
39,192
   
34,000
 
Total financial investments
   
1,439,286
   
1,565,034
   
1,289,269
   
1,015,376
   
1,197,671
   
1,374,164
   
1,653,462
   
1,819,266
 
                                                   
LOANS, NET
                                                 
Commercial loans
   
3,958,263
   
4,006,219
   
4,082,361
   
4,048,221
   
4,172,835
   
4,221,007
   
4,333,120
   
4,657,869
 
Consumer loans
   
1,480,355
   
1,590,374
   
1,692,432
   
1,800,507
   
1,869,318
   
1,889,268
   
1,944,579
   
2,033,125
 
Mortgage loans (Financed with mortgage bonds)
   
585,309
   
555,077
   
525,963
   
485,849
   
456,482
   
429,819
   
408,094
   
385,347
 
Foreign trade loans
   
589,509
   
671,886
   
656,171
   
741,776
   
869,615
   
663,313
   
853,479
   
812,697
 
Interbank loans
   
195,798
   
146,725
   
134,609
   
151,491
   
168,554
   
350,393
   
182,051
   
45,961
 
Leasing
   
694,733
   
720,424
   
754,572
   
764,408
   
787,287
   
810,598
   
836,268
   
879,731
 
Other outstanding loans
   
2,199,034
   
2,343,218
   
2,519,305
   
2,681,461
   
2,775,762
   
2,955,955
   
3,134,444
   
3,346,317
 
Past due loans
   
100,382
   
88,559
   
88,863
   
92,559
   
97,937
   
105,668
   
112,130
   
116,654
 
Contingent loans
   
933,590
   
1,030,589
   
963,463
   
1,022,687
   
1,010,376
   
1,115,134
   
996,156
   
1,191,280
 
Reserves
   
(149,112
)
 
(147,582
)
 
(160,879
)
 
(174,064
)
 
(200,021
)
 
(211,113
)
 
(221,070
)
 
(232,766
)
Total loans, net
   
10,587,861
   
11,005,488
   
11,256,859
   
11,614,895
   
12,008,146
   
12,330,042
   
12,579,251
   
13,236,215
 
                                                   
DERIVATIVES
   
305,712
   
325,163
   
305,641
   
372,688
   
377,628
   
419,417
   
584,999
   
780,775
 
                                                   
OTHER ASSETS
                                                 
Bank premises and equipment
   
219,510
   
221,255
   
222,441
   
231,360
   
222,228
   
226,927
   
239,049
   
247,568
 
Foreclosed assets
   
13,815
   
12,778
   
14,373
   
15,775
   
12,641
   
11,222
   
13,667
   
12,868
 
Investments in other companies
   
6,600
   
6,642
   
6,941
   
6,654
   
7,026
   
5,707
   
49,140
   
6,736
 
Assets to be leased
   
24,263
   
20,754
   
23,619
   
30,293
   
27,572
   
40,271
   
5,847
   
58,420
 
Other
   
557,395
   
463,448
   
483,377
   
463,991
   
664,310
   
773,696
   
757,264
   
769,247
 
Total other assets
   
821,582
   
724,877
   
750,751
   
748,072
   
933,777
   
1,057,823
   
1,064,967
   
1,094,839
 
                                                   
TOTAL ASSETS
   
14,470,395
   
15,206,926
   
14,625,894
   
14,843,439
   
15,533,424
   
16,213,081
   
16,755,562
   
18,222,729
 
 
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS -2006-2007
 
2006
 
2007
 
Ch$ million nomnal pesos
 
1Q06
 
2Q06
 
3Q06
 
4Q06
 
1Q07
 
2Q07
 
3Q07
 
4Q07
 
   
Reclassified
                             
                       
LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
                     
                                   
DEPOSITS
                                 
Noninterest bearing
                                 
Current accounts
   
1,481,426
   
1,572,712
   
1,487,518
   
1,663,414
   
1,676,370
   
1,721,326
   
1,717,638
   
1,984,910
 
Bankers´ drafts and other deposits
   
736,502
   
794,842
   
787,028
   
819,583
   
867,199
   
927,933
   
938,409
   
948,566
 
Total non-interest bearing deposits
   
2,217,928
   
2,367,553
   
2,274,546
   
2,482,997
   
2,543,569
   
2,649,259
   
2,656,047
   
2,933,476
 
 
                                                 
Savings accounts and time deposits
   
6,264,072
   
6,645,164
   
6,816,812
   
6,909,335
   
7,280,989
   
7,343,069
   
7,273,063
   
7,887,880
 
Total deposits
   
8,482,000
   
9,012,717
   
9,091,358
   
9,392,332
   
9,824,557
   
9,992,328
   
9,929,110
   
10,821,356
 
 
                                                 
OTHER INTEREST BEARING LIABILITIES
                                                 
Chilean Central Bank borrowings
                                                 
Credit lines for renegotiations of loans
   
6,120
   
5,752
   
5,487
   
5,080
   
4,605
   
4,307
   
4,151
   
3,972
 
Other Central Bank borrowings
   
124,311
   
166,067
   
184,147
   
134,417
   
237,241
   
102,145
   
269,096
   
142,370
 
Total Central Bank borrowings
   
130,431
   
171,819
   
189,634
   
139,497
   
241,846
   
106,452
   
273,247
   
146,342
 
 
                                                 
Investments sold under agreements to repurchase
   
96,447
   
149,641
   
73,434
   
19,929
   
167,280
   
158,899
   
123,291
   
166,281
 
 
                                                 
Mortgage finance bonds
   
621,469
   
592,837
   
560,334
   
530,206
   
509,697
   
484,368
   
473,283
   
434,275
 
 
                                                 
Other borrowings
                                                 
Bonds
   
448,214
   
562,778
   
559,165
   
565,653
   
562,285
   
747,098
   
980,497
   
1,225,007
 
Subordinated bonds
   
390,756
   
390,984
   
490,974
   
490,416
   
491,133
   
477,041
   
440,598
   
498,216
 
Borrowings from domestic financial institutions
   
0
   
3,590
   
3,777
   
0
   
0
   
0
   
4,822
   
0
 
Foreign borrowings
   
1,547,899
   
1,637,251
   
924,776
   
812,267
   
615,930
   
1,164,200
   
1,183,763
   
1,095,471
 
Other obligations
   
47,421
   
53,338
   
43,235
   
64,193
   
70,047
   
52,409
   
118,870
   
147,868
 
Total other borrowings
   
2,434,290
   
2,647,940
   
2,021,926
   
1,932,529
   
1,739,394
   
2,440,748
   
2,728,550
   
2,966,562
 
Total other interest bearing liabilities
   
3,282,637
   
3,562,237
   
2,845,328
   
2,622,161
   
2,658,217
   
3,190,467
   
3,598,371
   
3,713,460
 
 
                                                 
DERIVATIVES
   
277,760
   
289,098
   
307,621
   
355,922
   
375,290
   
365,167
   
568,581
   
778,217
 
 
                                                 
OTHER LIABILITIES
                                                 
Contingent liabilities
   
934,634
   
1,031,766
   
964,924
   
1,024,048
   
1,012,880
   
1,116,959
   
997,259
   
1,190,353
 
Other
   
340,261
   
224,683
   
228,038
   
202,115
   
327,831
   
302,219
   
294,766
   
261,254
 
Minority interest
   
1,518
   
1,442
   
1,489
   
1,522
   
17,464
   
17,888
   
19,313
   
20,047
 
Total other liabilities
   
1,276,413
   
1,257,890
   
1,194,451
   
1,227,685
   
1,358,175
   
1,437,066
   
1,311,338
   
1,471,654
 
 
                                                 
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
                                                 
Capital and reserves
   
1,087,152
   
940,206
   
962,424
   
959,757
   
1,244,996
   
1,075,377
   
1,110,290
   
1,129,395
 
Income for the period
   
64,434
   
144,779
   
224,713
   
285,582
   
72,189
   
152,676
   
237,872
   
308,647
 
Total shareholders' equity
   
1,151,586
   
1,084,985
   
1,187,137
   
1,245,339
   
1,317,185
   
1,228,053
   
1,348,162
   
1,438,042
 
 
                                                 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY
   
14,470,395
   
15,206,926
   
14,625,894
   
14,843,439
   
15,533,424
   
16,213,081
   
16,755,562
   
18,222,729
 
 
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CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS -2006-2007
         
 
2006
 
2007
 
Ch$ million nomnal pesos
 
1Q06
 
2Q06
 
3Q06
 
4Q06
 
1Q07
 
2Q07
 
3Q07
 
4Q07
 
   
Reclassified
                             
                       
CONSOLIDADTE INCOME STATEMENT
                     
                                   
INTEREST REVENUE AND EXPENSE
                                 
Interest revenue
   
217,595
   
341,190
   
356,538
   
253,529
   
288,317
   
380,183
   
504,325
   
492,702
 
Interest expense
   
(91,706
)
 
(167,941
)
 
(180,320
)
 
(116,630
)
 
(132,425
)
 
(188,020
)
 
(261,570
)
 
(257,896
)
Net interest revenue
   
125,889
   
173,249
   
176,217
   
136,899
   
155,892
   
192,163
   
242,755
   
234,806
 
PROVISIONS FOR LOAN LOSSES
   
(25,471
)
 
(21,760
)
 
(36,277
)
 
(39,514
)
 
(36,331
)
 
(45,214
)
 
(46,010
)
 
(54,856
)
FEES AND INCOME FROM SERVICES
                                                 
Fees and other services income
   
46,540
   
49,418
   
50,458
   
51,910
   
55,370
   
57,641
   
60,856
   
64,060
 
Other services expenses
   
(8,210
)
 
(9,651
)
 
(8,211
)
 
(9,705
)
 
(10,261
)
 
(10,534
)
 
(11,094
)
 
(13,114
)
Total fees and income from services, net.
   
38,330
   
39,767
   
42,247
   
42,205
   
45,109
   
47,107
   
49,762
   
50,946
 
NET RESULTS FROM FINANCIAL TRANSACTIONS
                                                 
Net gains from trading and brokerage activities
   
43,308
   
39,291
   
(5,056
)
 
22,772
   
15,492
   
(628
)
 
(64,091
)
 
(77,510
)
Foreign exchange transactions, net
   
(19,997
)
 
(29,750
)
 
5,499
   
(4,460
)
 
(5,262
)
 
5,167
   
42,145
   
50,375
 
Net results from financial transactions
   
23,311
   
9,541
   
443
   
18,312
   
10,230
   
4,539
   
(21,946
)
 
(27,135
)
OTHER OPERATING RESULTS
                                                 
Other operating income (loss), net
   
(7,770
)
 
(9,133
)
 
(8,188
)
 
(7,869
)
 
(10,537
)
 
(11,298
)
 
(11,966
)
 
(11,612
)
OPERATING EXPENSES
                                                 
Personnel salaries and expenses
   
(34,005
)
 
(39,132
)
 
(38,468
)
 
(48,118
)
 
(37,664
)
 
(42,879
)
 
(45,831
)
 
(49,721
)
Administrative and other expenses
   
(25,836
)
 
(27,607
)
 
(27,563
)
 
(29,943
)
 
(28,604
)
 
(30,354
)
 
(31,633
)
 
(30,956
)
Depreciation and amortization
   
(9,076
)
 
(9,888
)
 
(9,650
)
 
(10,000
)
 
(9,833
)
 
(10,585
)
 
(12,148
)
 
(12,477
)
Total operating expenses
   
(68,917
)
 
(76,626
)
 
(75,680
)
 
(88,061
)
 
(76,101
)
 
(83,818
)
 
(89,612
)
 
(93,154
)
OTHER INCOME AND EXPENSES
                                                 
Non-operating income (loss), net
   
(11,017
)
 
(8,522
)
 
6,270
   
9,055
   
1,052
   
5,613
   
2,507
   
628
 
Income attributable to investments in other companies
   
240
   
409
   
219
   
(82
)
 
134
   
(728
)
 
(635
)
 
(92
)
Losse s atributable to Minority interest
   
(65
)
 
(19
)
 
(28
)
 
(41
)
 
(541
)
 
(282
)
 
(890
)
 
(342
)
Total other income and expenses
   
(10,842
)
 
(8,132
)
 
6,460
   
8,932
   
645
   
4,603
   
982
   
194
 
LOSS FROM PRICE-LEVEL RESTATEMENT
   
2,781
   
(10,247
)
 
(8,796
)
 
2,480
   
(2,149
)
 
(13,633
)
 
(23,902
)
 
(16,641
)
INCOME BEFORE INCOME TAXES
   
77,311
   
96,659
   
96,427
   
73,384
   
86,758
   
94,449
   
100,063
   
82,548
 
Income taxes
   
(12,877
)
 
(16,314
)
 
(16,493
)
 
(12,516
)
 
(14,569
)
 
(13,962
)
 
(14,867
)
 
(11,773
)
NET INCOME
   
64,434
   
80,345
   
79,934
   
60,868
   
72,189
   
80,487
   
85,196
   
70,775
 
 
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2007
 
Appendix
 
1Q06
 
2Q06
 
3Q06
 
4Q06
 
1Q07
 
2Q07
 
3Q07
 
4Q07
 
                                   
Net interest income
   
125,889
   
173,249
   
176,217
   
136,899
   
155,892
   
192,163
   
242,755
   
234,806
 
Inflation hedge
   
1,527
   
(7,488
)
 
(9,968
)
 
3,030
   
(1,445
)
 
(10,380
)
 
(19,620
)
 
(11,020
)
Adjusted net interest income
   
127,416
   
165,761
   
166,249
   
139,929
   
154,447
   
181,783
   
223,135
   
223,786
 
Fee income
   
38,330
   
39,767
   
42,247
   
42,205
   
45,109
   
47,107
   
49,762
   
50,946
 
Core revenues
   
165,746
   
205,528
   
208,496
   
182,134
   
199,556
   
228,890
   
272,897
   
274,732
 
Provisions for loan losses
   
(25,471
)
 
(21,760
)
 
(36,277
)
 
(39,514
)
 
(36,331
)
 
(45,214
)
 
(46,010
)
 
(54,856
)
Core revenues net of provision expense
   
140,275
   
183,768
   
172,220
   
142,620
   
163,225
   
183,676
   
226,887
   
219,876
 
Net financial transactions (excl. hedge)
   
21,784
   
17,029
   
10,411
   
15,282
   
11,675
   
14,919
   
(2,326
)
 
(16,115
)
Other operating results, net
   
(7,770
)
 
(9,133
)
 
(8,188
)
 
(7,869
)
 
(10,537
)
 
(11,298
)
 
(11,966
)
 
(11,612
)
Gross operating income
   
154,289
   
191,664
   
174,443
   
150,033
   
164,363
   
187,297
   
212,595
   
192,149
 
Operating expenses
   
(68,917
)
 
(76,626
)
 
(75,680
)
 
(88,061
)
 
(76,101
)
 
(83,818
)
 
(89,612
)
 
(93,154
)
Net operating income
   
85,373
   
115,038
   
98,763
   
61,972
   
88,262
   
103,479
   
122,983
   
98,995
 
 
                                                 
Loans
                                                 
Total Loans
   
10,736,973
   
11,153,070
   
11,417,738
   
11,788,959
   
12,208,167
   
12,541,155
   
12,800,321
   
13,468,981
 
Individuals
   
4,371,655
   
4,611,707
   
4,866,924
   
5,087,387
   
5,214,822
   
5,376,224
   
5,576,602
   
5,846,856
 
SMEs
   
1,494,802
   
1,604,724
   
1,681,803
   
1,784,876
   
1,864,258
   
1,905,480
   
2,013,521
   
2,126,952
 
Total Retail
   
5,866,457
   
6,216,431
   
6,548,727
   
6,872,263
   
7,079,080
   
7,281,704
   
7,590,123
   
7,973,808
 
Instituional
   
183,052
   
196,268
   
196,322
   
200,173
   
192,168
   
191,410
   
198,446
   
209,916
 
Middle-markets
   
2,125,214
   
2,249,668
   
2,324,796
   
2,296,384
   
2,348,975
   
2,302,678
   
2,355,899
   
2,491,702
 
Corporate
   
1,427,656
   
1,310,135
   
1,237,508
   
1,220,631
   
1,376,704
   
1,280,267
   
1,452,592
   
1,534,098
 
 
                                                 
Customer funds
                                                 
Demand deposits
   
2,217,928
   
2,367,553
   
2,274,546
   
2,482,997
   
2,543,569
   
2,649,259
   
2,656,047
   
2,933,476
 
Time deposits
   
6,264,072
   
6,645,164
   
6,816,812
   
6,909,335
   
7,280,989
   
7,343,069
   
7,273,063
   
7,887,880
 
Total deposits
   
8,482,000
   
9,012,717
   
9,091,358
   
9,392,332
   
9,824,557
   
9,992,328
   
9,929,110
   
10,821,356
 
Mutual funds
   
1,752,278
   
1,813,195
   
1,904,069
   
2,092,193
   
2,283,807
   
2,577,630
   
2,867,438
   
2,634,461
 
Customer funds
   
10,234,278
   
10,825,912
   
10,995,427
   
11,484,525
   
12,108,364
   
12,569,958
   
12,796,548
   
13,455,817
 
 
                                                 
Avg. balances
                                                 
Avg. interest earnings assets
   
12,919,760
   
13,928,060
   
14,162,135
   
13,783,754
   
14,204,463
   
14,001,833
   
14,342,826
   
15,139,298
 
Avg. assets
   
14,590,205
   
16,621,549
   
15,818,726
   
16,392,905
   
15,334,086
   
16,525,206
   
16,862,705
   
17,832,557
 
Avg. non-interest bearing liabilities
   
1,776,033
   
1,856,259
   
1,805,267
   
1,859,557
   
2,077,301
   
2,185,216
   
2,203,374
   
2,226,485
 
Avg. equity
   
1,130,728
   
1,758,693
   
1,162,391
   
1,332,315
   
1,287,034
   
1,246,390
   
1,305,862
   
1,420,607
 
 
                                                 
Capitalization
                                                 
Risk weighted assets
   
10,107,478
   
10,769,595
   
11,068,534
   
11,222,348
   
11,741,425
   
11,851,230
   
12,364,773
   
13,087,642
 
Tier I
   
1,087,152
   
940,206
   
962,424
   
959,757
   
1,244,996
   
1,075,377
   
1,110,290
   
1,129,395
 
Tier II
   
361,713
   
372,999
   
458,466
   
458,546
   
470,099
   
467,469
   
440,432
   
473,037
 
Regulatory capital
   
1,448,865
   
1,313,205
   
1,420,890
   
1,418,303
   
1,715,095
   
1,542,846
   
1,550,722
   
1,602,432
 
BIS ratio
   
14.3
%
 
12.2
%
 
12.8
%
 
12.6
%
 
14.6
%
 
13.0
%
 
12.5
%
 
12.2
%
 
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2006
 
2007
 
Appendix
 
1Q06
 
2Q06
 
3Q06
 
4Q06
 
1Q07
 
2Q07
 
3Q07
 
4Q07
 
                                   
Profitability & Efficiency
                                 
Net interest margin
   
3.9
%
 
5.0
%
 
5.0
%
 
4.0
%
 
4.4
%
 
5.5
%
 
6.8
%
 
6.2
%
Adjusted net interest margin
   
3.9
%
 
4.8
%
 
4.7
%
 
4.1
%
 
4.3
%
 
5.2
%
 
6.2
%
 
5.9
%
Efficiency ratio
   
38.3
%
 
35.9
%
 
35.9
%
 
46.5
%
 
37.9
%
 
36.0
%
 
34.7
%
 
37.7
%
Return on avg. equity
   
22.8
%
 
18.3
%
 
27.5
%
 
18.3
%
 
22.4
%
 
25.8
%
 
26.1
%
 
19.9
%
Return on avg. assets
   
1.8
%
 
1.9
%
 
2.0
%
 
1.5
%
 
1.9
%
 
1.9
%
 
2.0
%
 
1.6
%
 
                                                 
Asset Quality
                                                 
Cost of credit (prov. expense / loans)
   
0.95
%
 
0.78
%
 
1.27
%
 
1.34
%
 
1.19
%
 
1.44
%
 
1.44
%
 
1.63
%
PDL / total loans
   
0.93
%
 
0.79
%
 
0.78
%
 
0.79
%
 
0.80
%
 
0.84
%
 
0.88
%
 
0.87
%
Coverage ratio
   
148.5
%
 
166.6
%
 
181.0
%
 
188.1
%
 
204.2
%
 
199.8
%
 
197.2
%
 
199.5
%
Expected loss (Reserves / Loans)
   
1.39
%
 
1.32
%
 
1.41
%
 
1.48
%
 
1.64
%
 
1.68
%
 
1.73
%
 
1.73
%
 
                                                 
Network
                                                 
Branches
   
361
   
367
   
368
   
397
   
410
   
417
   
425
   
443
 
ATMS
   
1,395
   
1,443
   
1,479
   
1,588
   
1,635
   
1,744
   
1,808
   
2,004
 
Employees
   
7,583
   
7,782
   
8,029
   
8,184
   
8,691
   
8,913
   
9,057
   
9,174
 
 
                                                 
Market information (period-end)
                                                 
Net income per share (Ch$)
   
0.34
   
0.43
   
0.42
   
0.32
   
0.38
   
0.43
   
0.45
   
0.38
 
Net income per ADR (US$)
   
0.67
   
0.81
   
0.82
   
0.63
   
0.74
   
0.84
   
0.92
   
0.79
 
Stock price
   
22.1
   
20.8
   
23.5
   
24.8
   
25.9
   
25.2
   
24.8
   
24.5
 
ADR price
   
43.6
   
40.3
   
45.3
   
48.2
   
49.9
   
49.5
   
50.6
   
51.0
 
Market capitalization (US$mn)
   
7,908
   
7,317
   
8,207
   
8,735
   
9,045
   
8,985
   
9,172
   
9,248
 
Shares outstanding
   
188,446.1
   
188,446.1
   
188,446.1
   
188,446.1
   
188,446.1
   
188,446.1
   
188,446.1
   
188,446.1
 
ADRs (1 ADR = 1,039 shares)
   
181.4
   
181.4
   
181.4
   
181.4
   
181.4
   
181.4
   
181.4
   
181.4
 
 
                                                 
Other Data
                                                 
Quarterly inflation rate**
   
-0.33
%
 
1.00
%
 
1.38
%
 
-0.35
%
 
0.20
%
 
1.00
%
 
2.98
%
 
2.31
%
Exchange rate (Ch/US$) (period-end)
   
527.7
   
547.31
   
538.22
   
534.43
   
539.37
   
527.46
   
511.72
   
495.82
 
 
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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.
     
 
BANCO SANTANDER-CHILE
 
 
 
 
 
 
Date: Feb. 14, 2008
By:  
/s/ Gonzalo Romero A.
 
Name: Gonzalo Romero A.
 
Title: General Counsel
 
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