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

 

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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Banco Santander Chile

 

3Q18 Earnings Report

 

October 31, 2018

 

 

 

 

 

 

  

Contents Page

 

§ Section 1 Key consolidated data 1
§ Section 2 Summary of results 2
§ Section 3  YTD results by reporting segment 6
§ Section 4 Loans, funding and capital 8
§ Section 5 Analysis of quarterly income  statement 12
§ Section 6 Credit risk ratings 22
§ Section 7 Share performance 23
§ Annex 1 New Banking Law 24
§ Annex 2 Balance Sheet 26
§ Annex 3 YTD Income Statements 27
§ Annex 4 Quarterly Income Statements 28
§ Annex 5 Quarterly evolution of main ratios and other information 29

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

CONTACT INFORMATION

Investor Relations Department

Banco Santander Chile

Bandera 140 Floor 19 Santiago, Chile

Tel: (562) 2320-8284

Email: irelations@santander.cl

Website: www.santander.cl

  

 

 

 

 

Section 1: Key consolidated data

 

  Balance Sheet (Ch$mn)  Sept-18   Sept-17   % Change 
Total assets   38,025,656    35,152,715    8.2%
Gross loans (including interbank loans)   29,972,519    27,761,585    8.0%
Customer deposits   20,761,608    19,862,372    4.5%
Customer funds   26,305,356    25,386,680    3.6%
Total shareholders’ equity   3,085,775    2,971,938    3.8%

 

  Income Statement (Ch$mn)  09M18   09M17   % Change 
Net interest income   1,056,767    980,190    7.8%
Net fee and commission income   223,447    212,763    5.0%
Net operating profit before provisions for loan losses   1,378,283    1,372,470    0.4%
Provision for loan losses   (251,802)   (222,400)   13.2%
Op expenses excluding impairment and other op. exp.   (538,510)   (522,249)   3.1%
Operating income   555,666    549,506    1.1%
Income before tax   560,889    552,460    1.5%
Net income attributable to equity holders of the Bank   435,258    430,137    1.2%

 

  Profitability and efficiency  09M18   09M17   Change bp 
Net interest margin (NIM) 1   4.5%   4.4%   11 
Efficiency ratio2   40.0%   40.2%   (17)
Return on avg. equity   19.0%   19.7%   (76)
Return on avg. assets   1.6%   1.6%   (3)
Core Capital ratio   10.2%   10.7%   (47)
BIS ratio   13.0%   13.6%   (58)
Return on RWA   2.0%   2.1%   (12)

 

  Asset quality ratios (%)  Sept-18   Sept-17   Change bp 
NPL ratio3   2.2%   2.1%   8 
Coverage of NPLs  ratio 4   121.7%   137.2%   (1,552)
Cost of credit5   1.2%   1.1%   8 

 

  Structure (#)  Sept-18   Sept-17   Change (%) 
Branches   377    405    (6.9)%
ATMs   769    937    (17.9)%
Employees   11,439    11,052    3.5%

 

  Market capitalization  9M18   9M17   Change (%) 
Net income per share (Ch$)   2.31    2.28    1.2%
Net income per ADR (US$)   1.41    1.43    (1.5)%
Stock price (Ch$/per share)   52.63    47.59    10.6%
ADR price (US$ per share)   31.98    29.71    7.6%
Market capitalization (US$mn)   15,066    13,997    7.6%
Shares outstanding (millions)   188,446.1    188,446.1    %
ADRs (1 ADR = 400 shares) (millions)   471.1    471.1    %

 

1 NIM = Net interest income annualized divided by interest earning assets.

2. Efficiency ratio: Operating expenses excluding impairment and other operating expenses divided by Operating income. Operating income = Net interest income + Net fee and commission income + Total financial transactions, net + Other operating income minus other operating expenses.

3. Capital + future interest of all loans with one installment 90 days or more overdue divided by total loans.

4. Loan loss allowance divided by Capital + future interest of all loans with one installment 90 days or more overdue.

5. Provision expense annualized divided by average loans.

 

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Section 2: Summary of results1

 

Net income attributable to shareholder increased 1.2% YoY. ROAE 9M18 of 19.0%

 

Net income attributable to shareholders accumulated up to September 2018 totaled Ch$435,258 million, increasing 1.2%, with a ROAE of 19.0% year-to-date (YTD). Net income attributable to shareholders in 3Q18 totaled Ch$129,727 million (Ch$0.69 per share and US$0.42 per ADR), decreasing 16.0% compared to 2Q18 (from now on QoQ) and decreasing 5.5% compared to 3Q17. The lower results in 3Q18 was mainly due to the one-time recognition of Ch$20,000 million of additional provisions before tax (See Asset quality and Provisions for loan losses in Section 5).

 

 

(1) Operating income for 9M18 is adjusted to exclude the additional provision of Ch$20,000 million in September 2018.

 

Loan growth accelerating to 2.5% in the quarter and 8.0% YoY

 

Total loans increased 8.0% YoY and 2.5% QoQ in 3Q18, driven by greater economic activity, a higher level of investment and greater business confidence. This has led to strong commercial growth with loans in SCIB2 increasing 4.1% QoQ and loans in the Middle-market growing 3.1% QoQ and 15.1% YoY as these companies increase their activities and need for funding. Loan growth in Retail banking also accelerated in the quarter and increased 2.1% QoQ and 6.9% YoY with growth from Loans to individuals growing 2.4% QoQ and 8.2% YoY.

 

Demand deposits increase 9.8% YoY

 

In 3Q18, the Bank’s total deposits decreased 0.2% QoQ and increased 4.5% YoY. The Bank’s non-interest bearing demand deposits continued to grow strongly, reaching an increase of 9.8% YoY and a slight decrease since June 2018. In 3Q18 time deposits grew 1.5% YoY and 0.8% QoQ, as we focused on controlling the cost of deposits in light of rising short-term interest rates. The Bank’s liquidity levels remained healthy in the quarter. Our LCR ratio reached 131.8% and the NSFR ratio reached 108.4% as of September 30, 2018.3

 

 

1. The information contained in this report is unaudited and is presented in accordance with Chilean Bank GAAP as defined by the Superintendency of Banks of Chile (SBIF).

2. Santander Corporate and Investment Banking formerly GBM.

3. LCR= Liquidity Coverage Ratio under ECB rules. These are not the Chilean models. NSFR= Net Stable Funding Ratio according to internal methodology.

 

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Capital ratio rises 20bp QoQ to 10.2%. New Banking Law approved by Congress

 

The Bank’s capital ratios remained solid with the core capital ratio4 at 10.2% and the total BIS ratio5 at 13.0% as of September 30, 2018.

 

During September 2018 the new banking law reform was approved by Congress and is now awaiting the final presidential approval. The main changes to the banking law are: i) the creation of a new regulatory body for the financial system; and ii) new capital regulation for banks in Chile in line with Basel III standards. For more information please see Annex 1.

 

NIM down to 4.4% in 3Q18. NIM net of risk increased to 3.5% in the quarter

 

The Bank’s net interest margin (NIM)6 in 3Q18 reached 4.4% in 3Q18 compared to 4.5% in 2Q18. Loan growth continues to be driven by SCIB, Middle Market and mortgages that are generally lower yielding than consumer loans, but also less risky. As a result, the Bank’s NIM net of risk (excluding one-time provision charge) increased slightly to 3.5% in 3Q18.

 

Asset quality stable. One-time charge of Ch$20,000 million in additional provisions.

 

Anticipating future changes to our consumer expected loss model, the Bank recognized a one-time charge of Ch$20,000 million as additional provisions for consumer loans. Adjusting the provisions to exclude this one-time charge, the provisions for loan losses increased 6.1% compared to 3Q17 and decreased 4.5% compared to 2Q18 and the adjusted cost of credit7 remained stable at 1.0% of loans. The total NPL ratio remained stable at 2.2% as of September 2018 and the impaired loan ratio decreased 45bp YoY and 18bp QoQ to 6.0%. The slight improvement in both the NPL and impaired loan ratio, along with a lower expected loss ratio, reflects the more positive economic trends in Chile in 2018 and loan growth in lower risk segments. The Total Coverage ratio (including the effect of the additional provisions) reached 124.7% in the quarter.

 

 

(1) Adjusted NIM net of risk= Annualized Net interest income net of provision for loan losses (adjusted to exclude the additional provision of Ch$20,000 million in 3Q18) divided by average interest earning assets.

 

(2) Adjusted cost of credit = Annualized provision for loan losses (adjusted to exclude the additional provision of Ch$20,000 million in 3Q18) / average total loans. Averages are calculated using monthly figures.

 

 

4. Core Capital ratio = Shareholders’ equity divided by Risk-weighted Assets (RWA) according to SBIF BIS I definitions.

5. BIS ratio: Regulatory capital divided by RWA.

6. NIM = net interest margin or net interest income divided by average interest earning assets.

7. Adjusted cost of credit = Annualized provision for loan losses (adjusted to exclude the additional provision of Ch$20,000 million in 3Q18) / YTD average total loans. Averages are calculated using monthly figures.

 

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Positive fee growth from business segments offset by lower collection fees

 

In 3Q18, fee income increased 1.5% compared to 3Q17 and decreased 12.3% compared to 2Q18. The QoQ decrease was mainly due to lower collection of mortgage related fees. On the other hand, Fees in Retail banking increased 7.2% compared to 3Q17 and 1.7% compared to 2Q18. Client loyalty continues to rise in retail banking with loyal individual customers (clients with >4 products plus minimum usage and profitability levels) in the High-income segment grew 6.7% YoY and loyal Mid-income earners grew 7.5% YoY. Fees in the Middle-market increased 2.8% compared to 3Q17 and 1.5% compared to 2Q18. Customer loyalty has also been expanding with Loyal Middle-market and SME clients growing 5.6% YoY. Fees in SCIB increased 62.5% compared to 2Q18 and 10.7% compared to 2Q18. In the quarter, the Bank saw important fee income from various financial advisory projects, as well as a positive quarter in cash management services.

 

Results from financial transactions, net recovering in the quarter

 

In 3Q18, the results from total financial transactions, net was a gain of Ch$27,531 million in 3Q18, an increase of 48.3% compared to 2Q18. The improved QoQ results in 3Q18 was mainly driven by a 65.1% increase in Non-client treasury income in the quarter, as local medium and long-term rates were more stable, resulting in higher result from our ALM liquidity portfolio.

 

Low cost growth driven by improvements in productivity and digitalization

 

In 3Q18, Operating expenses, excluding Impairment and Other operating expenses decreased 2.4% QoQ and increased 1.5% YoY. The efficiency ratio8 in 3Q18 reached 40.8%. In 9M18, the Bank’s efficiency ratio reached 40.0% compared to 40.2% in the same period of last year. The improvement of the efficiency ratio is mainly due to the various initiatives that the Bank has been implementing to improve productivity and efficiency through digitalization.

 

 

8 Efficiency ratio= =(Net interest income+ net fee and commission income +financial transactions net + Other operating income +other operating expenses) divided by (Personnel expenses + administrative expenses + depreciation). Excludes impairment charges

 

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   Summary of Quarterly Results

       (Ch$ Million)

 

   Quarter   Change% 
   3Q18   2Q18   3Q17   3Q18/3Q17   3Q18/2Q18 
Net interest income   356,722    353,330    317,581    12.3%   1.0%
Net fee and commission income   69,129    78,824    68,102    1.5%   (12.3)%
Total financial transactions, net   27,531    18,560    39,441    (30.2)%   48.3%
Provision for loan losses   (96,396)   (80,001)   (72,028)   33.8%   20.5%
Operating expenses (excluding Impairment and Other operating expenses)   (181,628)   (186,031)   (178,958)   1.5%   (2.4)%
Impairment, Other op. income & expenses   (8,221)   8,326    14,903    (155.2)%   (198.7)%
Operating income   167,137    193,008    189,041    (11.6)%   (13.4)%
Net income attributable to shareholders   129,727    154,515    137,326    (5.5)%   (16.0)%
Net income/share (Ch$)   0.69    0.82    0.73    (5.5)%   (16.0)%
Net income/ADR (US$)1   0.42    0.50    0.46    (8.1)%   (16.4)%
Total loans   29,972,519    29,233,928    27,761,585    8.0%   2.5%
Deposits   20,761,608    20,809,352    19,862,372    4.5%   (0.2)%
Shareholders’ equity   3,085,775    2,999,879    2,971,938    3.8%   2.9%
Net interest margin   4.4%   4.5%   4.3%          
Efficiency ratio2   40.8%   40.5%   40.2%          
Return on equity3   17.0%   20.5%   18.8%          
NPL / Total loans4   2.2%   2.2%   2.1%          
Coverage NPLs5   124.7%   123.9%   137.2%          
Cost of credit6   1.3%   1.1%   1.1%          
Core Capital ratio7   10.2%   10.0%   10.7%          
BIS ratio   13.0%   12.8%   13.6%          
Branches   377    376    405           
ATMs   769    1001    937           
Employees   11,439    11,453    11,052           

 

1. The change in earnings per ADR may differ from the change in earnings per share due to exchange rate movements. Earnings per ADR was calculated using the Observed Exchange Rate (Exchange rate for the last trading day of the quarter taken from the Central Bank of Chile) for each period.

2. Efficiency ratio: Operating expenses excluding impairment and other operating expenses divided by Operating income. Operating income = Net interest income + Net fee and commission income + Total financial transactions, net + Other operating income minus other operating expenses.

3. Return on average equity: annualized quarterly net income attributable to shareholders divided by Average equity attributable to shareholders in the quarter. Averages calculated using monthly figures.

4. NPLs: Non-performing loans: total outstanding gross amount of loans with at least one installment 90 days or more overdue.

5. Coverage NPLs: loan loss allowances (3Q18 adjusted to include the additional provision of Ch$20,000 million) divided by NPLs.

6. Cost of credit: annualized provision for loan losses divided by quarterly average total loans. Averages calculated using monthly figures

7. Core capital ratio = Shareholders’ equity divided by risk-weighted assets according to SBIF BIS I definitions.

 

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Section 3: YTD Results by reporting segment

Net contribution from business segments affected by lower rate of return on capital

 

   Year to date results

        (Ch$ Million)

 

   Retail Banking1   Middle market2   SCIB3   Total
segments4
 
Net interest income   708,616    201,095    72,732    982,443 
Change YoY   (3.2)%   2.1%   (2.4)%   (2.1)%
Net fee and commission income   165,375    27,448    27,693    220,516 
Change YoY   6.6%   0.7%   25.3%   7.8%
Core revenues   873,991    228,543    100,425    1,202,959 
Change YoY   (1.5)%   2.0%   3.9%   (0.4)%
Total financial transactions, net   14,826    11,350    35,649    61,825 
Change YoY   0.6%   7.7%   (16.4)%   (9.0)%
Provision for loan losses   (208,663)   (17,998)   226    (226,435)
Change YoY   (1.7)%   30.4%   (90.4)%   1.3%
Net operating profit from business segments5   680,154    221,895    136,300    1,038,349 
Change YoY   (1.4)%   0.5%   (3.8)%   (1.3)%
Operating expenses6   (410,417)   (68,331)   (48,493)   (527,241)
Change YoY   3.0%   (0.5)%   8.6%   3.0%
Net contribution from business segments7   269,737    153,564    87,807    511,108 
Change YoY   (7.3)%   0.9%   (9.4)%   (5.4)%

 

1. Retail consists of individuals and SMEs with annual sales below Ch$1,200 million.

2. Middle-market is made up of companies with annual sales exceeding Ch$1,200 million. It also serves institutions such as universities, government entities, local and regional governments and companies engaged in the real estate industry with annual sales exceeding Ch$800 million.

3. Santander Corporate & Investment Banking: consists of foreign and domestic multinational companies with sales over Ch$10,000 million. Formerly called GBM

4. Excludes the results from Corporate Activities, which includes, among other items, the impact of inflation on results, the impact of movements in the exchange rate in our provision expense and the results from our liquidity portfolio.

5. Net op. profit is defined as Net interest income + Net fee and commission income + Total financial transactions - provision for loan losses.

6. Operating expenses = personnel expenses +administrative expenses + depreciation.

7. The clients included in each business segment are constantly revised and reclassified if a client no longer meets the criteria for the segment they are in. Therefore, variations of loan volumes and profit and loss items reflect business trends as well as client migration effects.

 

Net contribution from our business segments decreased 5.4% YoY in 9M18 compared to the same period of 2017. At the beginning of 2018, the Bank adjusted the profitability of the capital assigned to each segment, in line with the lower interest rates. This lowered net interest income earned by the segments and increased net interest income earned by our Financial Management division.

 

The net contribution from Retail banking decreased 7.3% YoY. Core revenues (net interest income + fees) decreased 1.5% YoY. While there was a 6.6% YoY increase in Commissions, Net interest income decreased even though loan volumes in this segment grew 6.9% YoY and 2.1% QoQ. While the economic recovery has continued, the labor market indicators show mixed signs of improvement, leading to a slower grow in our consumer loans of 4.6% YoY and 0.9% QoQ. Also, the profitability of our consumer loans continues to be affected by the decreasing maximum interest rate, as regulated by the Superintendency of Banks and the lower return on capital assigned to this segment. This was compensated by strong growth in mortgage loans of 3.1% QoQ and 9.9% YoY.

 

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This was also complemented by a decrease in provisions of 1.7% YoY, in line with the improvement in asset quality of our consumer and mortgage loans in this segment. Operating expenses in this segment were controlled, increasing only 3.0%.

 

Net contribution from the Middle-market increased 0.9% YoY in 9M18. Core revenues in this segment grew 2.0%, led by a 2.1% increase in net interest revenue due to increasing loan volumes in this segment. Provision expense increased due to loan growth and higher provisions for various specific loan positions, mainly in 2Q18.

 

Net contribution from SCIB decreased 9.4% YoY in 9M18. Core revenues increased 3.9% YoY driven by a 25.3% YoY increase in commissions from the Bank’s strength in cash management services and financial advisory fees. Income from financial transactions decreased 16.4% due to market-making transactions that were affected by the volatility in the markets during the period. This was compensated by a decrease in provisions.

 

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Section 4: Loans, funding and capital

 

Loans

Loan growth accelerating 2.5% in the quarter

 

Total loans increased 8.0% YoY and 2.5% QoQ in 3Q18, driven by greater economic activity, a higher level of investment and greater business confidence. The translation effect of the depreciation of the Chilean peso over loans denominated in US$ also had an impact on loan growth. This has led to strong commercial growth with Loans in SCIB increasing 4.1% QoQ and Loans in the Middle-market growing 3.1% QoQ and 15.1% YoY, as these companies increased their business activity and need for funding. These loans are generally lower yielding than retail loans, however as these signs of growing investment strengthen, activities in higher yielding segments and non-lending operations should also rise.

 

   Loans by segment

       (Ch$ Million)

 

   Quarter   Change% 
   3Q18   2Q18   3Q17   3Q18/3Q17   3Q18/2Q18 
Total loans to individuals1   16,352,297    15,975,689    15,116,076    8.2%   2.4%
Consumer loans   4,684,343    4,641,646    4,477,196    4.6%   0.9%
Residential mortgage loans   9,817,591    9,523,157    8,935,539    9.9%   3.1%
SMEs   3,835,027    3,796,553    3,772,564    1.7%   1.0%
Retail banking   20,187,324    19,772,242    18,888,640    6.9%   2.1%
Middle-market   7,613,641    7,387,742    6,616,905    15.1%   3.1%
Corporate & Investment banking   2,028,092    1,948,723    2,068,780    (2.0)%   4.1%
Total loans2   29,972,519    29,233,928    27,761,586    8.0%   2.5%

 

1. Includes consumer loans, residential mortgage loans and other commercial loans to individuals.

2. Total loans gross of loan loss allowances. Total loans include other non-segmented loans and includes interbank loans. See Note 3 of the Financial Statements.

3. The clients included in each business segment are constantly revised and reclassified if a client no longer meets the criteria for the segment they are in. Therefore, variations of loan volumes and profit and loss items reflect business trends as well as client migration effects.

 

Retail banking loans increased 2.1% QoQ and 6.9% YoY with growth from Loans to individuals growing 2.4% QoQ and 8.2% YoY. Mortgage loans increased 3.1% QoQ and 9.9% YoY in line with our expectations for the year and Consumer loans increased 0.9% QoQ and 4.6% YoY.

 

Loan growth among high-income earners increased 3.2% QoQ and 13.2% YoY. In the quarter, the Bank launched its new Select/Private Banking model to further enhance loan and investment product growth in this segment. Santander Select will continue to focus on mass wealthy clients, which earn more than Ch$2.5mn million a month. By leveraging on some of the experiences already learned in our WorkCafé branch model and other digital initiatives, we created the new Santander Select/Private banking model, which gives these mass wealthy clients access to a private banking service model.  

 

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Loans to mid-income earners accelerated to 1.3% QoQ. Growth in this segment is being led by our Santander Life product. We expect retail loans, especially consumer lending, to continue to accelerate once economic growth begins to have a more significant effect on the level of employment and wages. Among mid-income earners, active clients increased 4.5% YoY and 1.6% QoQ, with digital clients growing 9.7% YoY and 3.2% QoQ.

 

On the other hand loans to the lower income segment fell 10.8% QoQ and 30.2% YoY as we reduce our exposure to the last credit card product remaining from Banefe.

 

Loans to SMEs increased 1.0% QoQ and 1.7% YoY. The Bank continues to maintain a conservative stance regarding loan growth in this segment by focusing on larger, less risky SMEs that generate higher non-lending revenues as well.

 

Funding and Liquidity

 

Demand deposits increase 9.8% YoY. Focus on controlling funding costs in light of rising short-term rates

 

   Funding

       (Ch$ Million)

 

   Quarter   Change% 
   3Q18   2Q18   3Q17   3Q18/3Q17   3Q18/2Q18 
Demand deposits   7,984,243    8,127,758    7,270,501    9.8%   (1.8)%
Time deposits   12,777,365    12,681,594    12,591,871    1.5%   0.8%
Total Deposits   20,761,608    20,809,352    19,862,372    4.5%   (0.2)%
Mutual Funds brokered1   5,543,748    5,557,028    5,524,308    0.4%   (0.2)%
Bonds   8,186,718    8,020,395    6,900,261    18.6%   2.1%
Adjusted loans to deposit ratio2   101.1%   98.1%   101.0%          
LCR 3   131.8%   122.9%   122.5%          
NSFR 4   108.4%   109.0%   106.0%          

 

1. Banco Santander Chile is the exclusive broker of mutual funds managed by Santander Asset Management S.A. Administradora General de Fondos, a subsidiary of SAM Investment Holdings Limited.

2. Ratio =(Net Loans - portion of mortgages funded with long-term bonds) / (Time deposits + demand deposits). The Bank’s mortgage loans are mainly fixed-rate long-term loans that we mainly finance with matching long-term funding and not with short-term deposits. For this reason, to calculate this ratio, we subtract residential mortgage loans funded with long term bonds in the numerator of our ratio.

3. Liquidity Coverage Ratio calculated according to ECB rules. Chilean ratios to be published commencing in Jan. 2019.

4. Net Stable Funding Ratio calculated using internal methodology. Chilean ratios are still under construction.

 

In 3Q18, the Bank’s total deposits decreased 0.2% QoQ and increased 4.5% YoY. Bank’s non-interest bearing demand deposits continued to grow strongly, reaching an increase of 9.8% YoY and a slight decrease since June 2018 due to mainly seasonal factors. In 3Q18 time deposits grew 1.5% YoY and 0.8% QoQ as speculation grew of an increase in the Central Bank short term interest rate, we focused on controlling the cost of deposits. The Bank’s liquidity levels remain healthy in the quarter. Bonds increased 18.6% YoY and 2.1% QoQ, with growth in absolute amount mirroring the increase in our mortgage portfolio. As almost all of the Bank’s mortgages are fixed real rate loans with an average duration (including the assumption of prepayment) of 7 years, the Bank finances these mortgages with longer term bonds. In the quarter, the Bank also issued the first Floating Rate Note in Chilean pesos in the local market through a Dutch auction in the Santiago Stock Exchange in an amount of Ch$75bn.

 

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As a result of this positive growth in client demand deposits and long-term funding, the Bank’s liquidity ratio remained solid in the quarter. Our LCR ratio reached 131.8% and the NSFR ratio reached 108.4% as of September 30, 2018.

 

The mutual funds brokered reduced in the quarter affected by the volatility experienced in the global and local equity markets.

 

Shareholders’ equity and regulatory capital

 

ROAE9 of 17.0% in 3Q18 and 19.0% in 9M18

 

   Equity

       (Ch$ Million)

 

   YTD   Change% 
   Sep-18   Jun-18   Sep-17   Sep-18/Sep-17   Sep-17/Jun-18 
Capital   891,303    891,303    891,303    %   %
Reserves   1,923,022    1,923,022    1,781,818    7.9%   %
Valuation adjustment   (33,231)   (28,318)   (2,279)   1358.1%   17.3%
Retained Earnings:                         
Retained earnings prior periods   -    -    -    %   %
Income for the period   435,258    305,531    430,137    1.2%   42.5%
Provision for mandatory dividend   (130,577)   (91,659)   (129,041)   1.2%   42.5%
Equity attributable to equity holders of the Bank   3,085,775    2,999,879    2,971,938    3.8%   2.9%
Non-controlling interest   43,706    43,251    46,443    (5.9)%   1.1%
Total Equity   3,129,481    3,043,130    3,018,381    3.7%   2.8%
Quarterly ROAE   17.0%   20.5%   18.8%          
YTD ROAE   19.0%   20.0%   19.7%          

 

Shareholders’ equity totaled Ch$3,085,755 million as of September 30, 2018 and grew 3.8 % YoY. The Bank’s ROAE in 3Q18 reached 17.0% and 19.0% for the nine-month period. The decrease in ROAE for 3Q18 is due to a lower net income after the one-time recognition of Ch$20,000 million of additional provisions before tax (See Asset quality and Provisions for loan losses in Section 5). The Bank’s core capital ratio10 was 10.2% and the total BIS ratio11 to 13.0% as of September 30, 2018.

 

During September 2018, the new banking law reform was approved by Congress and is now awaiting the final presidential approval. The main changes to the banking law are: i) the creation of a new regulatory body for the financial system; ii) new capital regulation for banks in Chile in line with Basel III standards. For more information please see Annex 1.

 

 

9. Return on average equity

10. Core Capital ratio = Shareholders’ equity divided by Risk-weighted Assets (RWA) according to SBIF BIS I definitions.

11. BIS ratio: Regulatory capital divided by RWA.

 

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   Capital Adequacy

       (Ch$ Million)

 

   YTD   Change% 
   Sep-18   Jun-18   Sep-17   Sep-18/Sep-17   Sep-17/Jun-18 
Tier I (Core Capital)   3,085,775    2,999,879    2,971,938    3.8%   2.9%
Tier II   852,690    827,024    814,652    4.7%   3.1%
Regulatory capital   3,938,465    3,826,903    3,786,590    4.0%   2.9%
Risk weighted assets   30,274,657    29,945,320    27,863,424    8.7%   1.1%
Tier I (Core Capital) ratio   10.19%   10.02%   10.67%          
BIS ratio   13.0%   12.8%   13.6%          

 

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Section 5: Analysis of quarterly income statement

 

Net interest income

 

NIM decreases to 4.4% in 3Q18 due to lower yielding, less risky loan mix

 

   Net Interest Income / Margin

       (Ch$ Million)

 

   Quarter   Change% 
   3Q18   2Q18   3Q17   3Q18/3Q17   3Q18/2Q18 
Net interest income   356,722    353,330    317,581    12.3%   1.0%
Average interest-earning assets   32,234,857    31,754,813    29,572,154    9.0%   1.5%
Average loans (including interbank)   29,615,916    28,824,294    27,431,423    8.0%   2.7%
Avg. net gap in inflation indexed (UF) instruments1   4,320,490    3,637,792    3,603,445    19.9%   18.8%
Interest earning asset yield2   7.0%   7.1%   6.2%          
Cost of funds3   2.7%   2.7%   2.0%          
Net interest margin (NIM) 4   4.4%   4.5%   4.3%          
Quarterly inflation rate5   0.7%   0.7%   0.0%          
Central Bank reference rate   2.5%   2.5%   2.5%          

 

1. The average quarterly difference between assets and liabilities indexed to the Unidad de Fomento (UF), an inflation indexed unit.

2. Interest income divided by average interest earning assets.

3. Interest expense divided by sum of average interest bearing liabilities and demand deposits.

4. Annualized Net interest income divided by average interest earning assets.

5. Inflation measured as the variation of the Unidad de Fomento in the quarter.

 

In 3Q18, Net interest income, NII, increased 12.3% compared to 3Q17. The Bank’s NIM reached 4.4% in 3Q18 compared to 4.3% in 3Q17. This higher NIM was mainly due to the higher UF1 inflation rate in 3Q18 compared 3Q17, as the Bank has more assets than liabilities linked to inflation and a rise in inflation positively impacts NIMs. This was partially offset by a YoY rise in funding costs in the quarter. This was due to a rise in market rates in anticipation of the tighter monetary policy on behalf of the Chilean Central Bank as the economy’s growth rate continues to accelerate. In effect, in October the Central Bank rose short-term rates by 25bp to 2.75%

 

Compared to 2Q18 net interest income increased 1.0%. As mentioned in the loan section above, loan growth in the quarter was mainly driven by SCIB, Middle Market and mortgages. These loans are generally lower yielding than consumer loans. On the other hand, the greater demand for loan growth from these segments after a prolonged period of depressed growth is also an indicator of a recovering economy, which should eventually pass on to other higher yielding segments. At the same time, the change in the consumer loan mix accompanied by lower maximum rates, has decreased the average yield earned on consumer loans. For this reason, the average return on interest earning assets fell 10bp compared to 2Q18 to 7.0%, despite similar UF inflation levels. This was compensated by controlled average cost of funds and a lower adjusted cost of credit in the quarter. Loan growth in these commercial segments has also lead to higher growth of non-lending income in these segments such as cash management and checking accounts. The Bank’s NIM, net of the cost credit reached 3.5% in 3Q18 (excluding one-time additional provision) compared to 3.4% in 2Q18 and 3.3% in 2Q17

 

 

1 UF or Unidad de Fomento, an inflation indexed unit used in Chile

 

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(1) Adjusted NIM net of risk= Annualized Net interest income net of provision for loan losses (adjusted to exclude the additional provision of Ch$20,000 million in 3Q18) divided by quarterly average interest earning assets

 

(2) NPL= Non-performing loans, defined as the total outstanding gross amount of loans with at least one installment 90 days or more overdue.

 

(3) Adjusted cost of credit = Annualized provision for loan losses (adjusted to exclude the additional provision of Ch$20,000 million in 3Q18) / quarterly average total loans. Averages are calculated using monthly figures.

 

For the last quarter of the year, we expect margins to remain stable. We expect similar growth trends in commercial lending, accompanied by an acceleration of loan growth in higher yielding retail lending towards the end of the year, a slightly higher inflation rate and higher short-term rates. As a reminder, our liabilities have a shorter duration than our assets, signifying that a 100 basis point average rise in short-term interest rates leads to a 10bp decline in NIMs in a 12M period. On the other hand, we have more assets than liabilities linked to inflation, so for every 100bp rise in inflation our margins rise 15bp.

 

Asset quality and provision for loan losses

 

Asset quality stable. One-time charge of Ch$20,000 million in additional provisions.

 

During the quarter the Bank recognized a one-time charge of Ch$20,000 million for additional provisions in our consumer provisioning model, anticipating future changes to our expected loss model. Therefore, Provision for loan losses increased 33.8% compared to 3Q17 and 20.5% compared to 2Q18 and the cost of credit reached 1.3%.

 

Adjusting the provisions to exclude this one-time charge, the provisions for loan losses increased 6.1% compared to 3Q17 and decreased 4.5% compared to 2Q18 and the adjusted cost of credit remained stable at 1.0% of loans as the Bank expected loans loss ratio (Loan loss allowance over total loans) improved slightly to 2.7% in the quarter, not considering the additional provisions. The total NPL ratio remained stable at 2.2% as of September 2018 and the impaired loan ratio decreased 40bp YoY and 20bp QoQ to 6.0%. The slight improvement in both the NPL and impaired loan ratio, along with a lower expected loss ratio reflects the more positive economic trends in Chile in 2018. The total Coverage ratio (including the effect of the additional provisions) improved to 124.7% in the quarter. By product, provision for loan losses was as follows:

 

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   Provision for loan losses

       (Ch$ Million)

 

   Quarter   Change% 
   3Q18   2Q18   3Q17   3Q18/3Q17   3Q18/2Q18 
Consumer loans1   (46,178)   (49,571)   (19,972)   131.2%   (6.8)%
Commercial loans2   (28,726)   (32,919)   (40,124)   (28.4)%   (12.7)%
Residential mortgage loans   (1,491)   2,488    (11,932)   (87.5)%   %
Provision for loan losses   (76,396)   (80,001)   (72,028)   6.1%   (4.5)%

 

1. Excludes additional provisions of Ch$20,000 million

2. Includes provision for loan losses for contingent loans.

 

Provisions for loan losses for consumer loans decreased 6.8% compared to 2Q18 due to the improvement in the consumer NPL ratio from 2.2% in 2Q18 to 2.0% in 3Q18 and the impaired consumer loan ratio from 6.4% to 6.0%. This improvement in asset quality comes as the economic environment has been expanding and consumer loan growth has been driven by high income earners. Compared to 3Q17, the increase was mainly due to the recalibration of the provisioning model for loans analyzed on a group basis performed in September 2017. Coverage of consumer loans (including the effect of the additional provisions) increased from 263.9% to 311.6% in the quarter.

 

Provisions for loan losses for commercial loans decreased 12.7% compared to 2Q18 and 28.4% compared to 3Q17 despite the commercial loan portfolio growing 2.8% and 9.8%, respectively. On a QoQ basis, the fall in provision expense for commercial loans was mainly due to the fact that in 2Q18 provision expense from commercial loans was negatively affected by the provisioning and charge-off of various specific commercial loan positions in the middle-market. This quarter, asset quality for commercial loans remained stable with NPLs at 2.6% and a decrease in the impaired commercial loan ratio to 6.7%.

 

In the 3Q18, Provisions for loan losses for residential mortgage loans increased compared to 2Q18. In the second quarter we released provisions due to the improving asset quality of this portfolio and in the third quarter, this loan book grew 3.1% QoQ. In the quarter, the NPL ratio of mortgage loans remained stable at 1.7% and the impaired mortgage loan ratio decreased to 4.8%. The variation compared to 3Q17 is explained by the recalibration of the provisioning model for loans analyzed on a group basis performed in September 2017.

 

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   Provision for loan losses

        (Ch$ Million)

 

   Quarter   Change% 
   3Q18   2Q18   3Q17   3Q18/3Q17   3Q18/2Q18 
Gross provisions   (72,056)   (69,228)   (51,746)   39.2%   4.1%
Charge-offs1   (27,030)   (35,211)   (42,816)   (36.9)%   (23.2)%
Gross provisions and charge-offs   (99,086)   (104,439)   (94,562)   4.8%   (5.1)%
Loan loss recoveries   22,690    24,438    22,534    0.7%   (7.2)%
Provision for loan losses excluding additional provisions   (76,396)   (80,001)   (72,028)   6.1%   (4.5)%
Additional provisions   (20,000)   -    -    %   

%
Provision for loan losses   (96,396)   (80,001)   (72,028)   33.8%   20.5%
Cost of credit2   1.30%   1.11%   1.05%          
Adjusted cost of credit3   1.03%   1.11%   1.05%          
Total loans4   29,972,519    29,233,928    27,761,586    8.0%   2.5%
Total Loan loss allowances (LLAs)   (804,885)   (805,071)   (809,021)   (0.5)%   (0.0)%
Non-performing loans5 (NPLs)   661,365    650,090    589,581    12.2%   1.7%
NPLs consumer loans   91,469    101,514    89,189    2.6%   (9.9)%
NPLs commercial loans   404,349    387,289    344,518    17.4%   4.4%
NPLs residential mortgage loans   165,547    161,207    155,873    6.2%   2.7%
Impaired loans6   1,796,005    1,803,077    1,788,049    0.4%   (0.4)%
Impaired consumer loans   281,114    295,043    327,396    (14.1)%   (4.7)%
Impaired commercial loans   1,038,915    1,034,931    1,015,198    2.3%   0.4%
Impaired residential mortgage loans   475,976    473,103    445,455    6.9%   0.6%
Expected loss ratio7 (LLA / Total loans)   2.7%   2.8%   2.9%          
NPL / Total loans   2.2%   2.2%   2.1%          
NPL / consumer loans   2.0%   2.2%   2.0%          
NPL / commercial loans   2.6%   2.6%   2.4%          
NPL / residential mortgage loans   1.7%   1.7%   1.7%          
Impaired loans / total loans   6.0%   6.2%   6.4%          
Impaired consumer loan ratio   6.0%   6.4%   7.3%          
Impaired commercial loan ratio   6.7%   6.9%   7.2%          
Impaired mortgage loan ratio   4.8%   5.0%   5.0%          
Coverage of NPLs8   124.7%   123.9%   137.2%          
Coverage of NPLs non-mortgage9   153.0%   151.2%   170.7%          
Coverage of consumer NPLs10   311.6%   263.9%   315.5%          
Coverage of commercial NPLs   117.1%   121.7%   133.3%          
Coverage of mortgage NPLs   40.1%   40.9%   43.9%          

 

1. Charge-offs corresponds to the direct charge-offs and are net of the reversal of provisions already established on charged-off loans.

2. Annualized provision for loan losses / quarterly average total loans. Averages are calculated using monthly figures.

3. Annualized provision for loan losses (adjusted to exclude the additional provision of Ch$20,000 million in 3Q18) / quarterly average total loans. Averages are calculated using monthly figures.

4. Includes interbank loans.

5. Total outstanding gross amount of loans with at least one installment 90 days or more overdue.

6. Include: (a) for loans individually evaluated for impairment: (i) the carrying amount of all loans to clients that are rated C1 through C6 and, (ii) the carrying amount of all loans to an individual client with at least one NPL (which is not a residential mortgage loan past due less than 90 days), regardless of category; and (b) for loans collectively evaluated for impairment, the carrying amount of all loans to a client, when at least one loan to that client is not performing or has been renegotiated.

7. LLA / Total loans. Measures the percentage of loans that banks must provision for given their internal models and the SBIF’s guidelines.

8. LLA / NPLs. Adjusted to include the additional provision of Ch$20,000 million in 3Q18

9. LLA of commercial and consumer loans / NPLs of commercial and consumer loans. Adjusted to include the additional provision of Ch$20,000 million in 3Q18

10. LLA of consumer loans/consumer NPLs. Adjusted to include the additional provision of Ch$20,000 million in 3Q18

 

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Net fee and commission income

 

Positive fee growth from business segments offset by lower collection fees

 

In 3Q18, fee income increased 1.5% compared to 3Q17 and decreased 12.3% compared to 2Q18. The QoQ decrease was mainly due to lower collection of mortgage related fees. This is reflected in other fee income in the table below. Moreover, during the quarter there was a 26.1% decrease in fees from debit and ATM cards as we continued to optimize our ATM locations, terminating a contract with a particular retailer. Despite these effects, fees income from our business segments continued to expand led by the increase in loyal clients and product usage.

 

   Fee Income by client segment

        (Ch$ Million)

 

   Quarter   Change% 
   3Q18   2Q18   3Q17   3Q18/3Q17   3Q18/2Q18 
Retail banking1   53,537    52,660    49,924    7.2%   1.7%
Middle-market   9,251    9,116    9,003    2.8%   1.5%
Global corporate banking   9,034    8,164    5,560    62.5%   10.7%
Others   (2,693)   8,884    3,615    (174.5)%   (130.3)%
Total   69,129    78,824    68,102    1.5%   (12.3)%

 

1. Includes fees to individuals and SMEs.

 

Fees in the Middle-market increased 2.8% compared to 3Q17 and 1.5% compared to 2Q18. Customer loyalty has been expanding with Loyal Middle-market and SME clients growing 5.6% YoY. Fees in SCIB increased 62.5% compared to 2Q18 and 10.7% compared to 2Q18. Fees in this segment are deal driven and, therefore, tend to vary significantly from quarter to quarter. The strength of the Bank in providing value added non-lending services, such as cash management and financial advisory services should continue to drive fee income in SCIB. Fees in Retail banking increased 7.2% compared to 3Q17 and 1.7% compared to 2Q18. Client loyalty continues to rise in retail banking with loyal individual customers (clients with >4 products plus minimum usage and profitability levels) in the High-income segment growing 6.7% YoY and loyal Mid-income earners growing 7.5% YoY. Commissions from credit cards also increased, as people continued increasing purchases with their cards. We also continue to search for SME clients that generate more fees, as those with higher revenues and headcount look for other transactional and financial services beyond lending services.

 

 

1. Loyal high income and middle income customers with 4 products plus a minimum profitability level and a minimum usage indicator, all differentiated by segment. SME + Middle-market cross-selling differentiated by client size using a point system that depends on number of products, usage of products and income net of risk.

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By products, the evolution of fees was as follows:

 

   Fee Income by product

        (Ch$ Million)

 

   Quarter   Change% 
   3Q18   2Q18   3Q17   3Q18/3Q17   3Q18/2Q18 
Credit card fees   9,419    10,835    6,725    40.1%   (13.1)%
Debit & ATM card fees   2,858    3,868    4,124    (30.7)%   (26.1)%
Asset management   11,811    11,379    11,310    4.4%   3.8%
Insurance brokerage   9,822    9,883    8,530    15.1%   (0.6)%
Guarantees, pledges and other contingent op.   8,684    8,195    8,754    (0.8)%   6.0%
Collection fees   9,040    14,389    12,187    (25.8)%   (37.2)%
Checking accounts   8,623    8,278    7,973    8.2%   4.2%
Brokerage and custody of securities   2,216    2,444    2,283    (2.9)%   (9.3)%
Other   6,656    9,553    6,216    7.1%   (30.3)%
Total fees   69,129    78,824    68,102    1.5%   (12.3)%

 

Total financial transactions, net

 

Results from financial transactions, net recovering in the quarter

 

Results from Total financial transactions, net was a gain of Ch$27,531 million in 3Q18, a decrease of 30.2% compared to 3Q17 and an increase of 48.3% compared to 2Q18. It is important to point out that the Bank does not run a significant foreign currency gap. The Bank’s spot position in foreign currency is hedged with derivatives that are either considered trading derivatives or hedge accounting derivatives. Derivatives that are considered trading are marked-to-market in net income from financial operations. Hedge accounting derivatives are mark-to-market together with the hedged item in net foreign exchange results. This distorts these line items, especially in periods of a strong appreciation or depreciation of the exchange rate.

 

   Total financial transactions, net

         (Ch$ Million)

 

   Quarter   Change% 
   3Q18   2Q18   3Q17   3Q18/3Q17   3Q18/2Q18 
Net income (expense) from financial operations1   24,223    18,321    48,034    (49.6)%   32.2%
Net foreign exchange gain2   3,308    239    (8,593)   (138.5)%   1284.1%
Total financial transactions, net   27,531    18,560    39,441    (30.2)%   48.3%

 

1. These results include the realized gains of the Available for sale investment portfolio, realized and unrealized gains and interest revenue generated by Trading investments, gains or losses from the sale of charged-off loans and the realized gains (loss) or mark-to-market of derivatives.

2. The results recorded as Foreign exchange gain mainly include the translation gains or losses of assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currency as well as from our hedge accounting derivatives.

 

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In order to understand more clearly these line items, we present them by business area in the following table:

 

   Total financial transactions, net by business

         (Ch$ Million)

 

   Quarter   Change% 
   3Q18   2Q18   3Q17   3Q18/3Q17   3Q18/2Q18 
Client treasury services   20,758    23,610    20,021    3.7%   (12.1)%
Non-client treasury income1   6,773    (5,050)   19,420    (65.1)%   %
Total financ. transactions, net   27,531    18,560    39,441    (30.2)%   48.3%

 

1. Non client treasury income. These results includes interest income and the mark-to-market of the Bank’s trading portfolio, realized gains from the Bank’s available for sale portfolio and other results from our Financial Management Division.

 

Client treasury services revenues reached a gain of Ch$ 20,758 million in the quarter, a decrease of 12.1% compared to 2Q18 and an increase of 3.7% YoY. The movement of client treasury revenue, which usually makes up the bulk of our treasury income, reflects the demand on behalf of clients for treasury products, mainly for their hedging needs and market making. The 2Q18 was slightly better for Debt Capital Markets and Market Making, as the third quarter had slower movement in cross currency swaps and spot transactions. This is also influenced by the high volatility the Chilean peso has experienced throughout the year due to external noise in other world economies.

 

Non-client treasury totaled a gain of Ch$6,773 million in the quarter. The Bank’s fixed income liquidity portfolio is mainly comprised of Chilean sovereign risk and U.S. treasuries. For most part of this year, rising long-term local and U.S. rates has dampened non-client treasury results. As local medium and long-term rates were more stable this quarter, this resulted in better results from our ALM liquidity portfolio.

 

Operating expenses and efficiency

 

Continued improvements in productivity and digitalization lead to an efficiency ratio of 40.0% in 9M18

 

The Bank’s efficiency ratio reached 40.0% in 9M18 compared to 40.2% in the same period of last year. The improvement of the efficiency ratio is mainly due to the various initiatives that the Bank has been implementing to improve productivity and efficiency through digitalization. In 3Q18, Operating expenses, excluding Impairment and Other operating expenses decreased 2.4% QoQ and increased 1.5% YoY.

 

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   Operating expenses

        (Ch$ Million)

 

   Quarter   Change% 
   3Q18   2Q18   3Q17   3Q18/3Q17   3Q18/2Q18 
Personnel salaries and expenses   (104,115)   (104,061)   (100,855)   3.2%   0.1%
Administrative expenses   (58,215)   (62,710)   (59,035)   (1.4)%   (7.2)%
Depreciation & amortization   (19,298)   (19,260)   (19,068)   1.2%   0.2%
Operating expenses1   (181,628)   (186,031)   (178,958)   1.5%   (2.4)%
Impairment of property, plant and
Equipment
   -    -    (5,295)   (100.0)%   %
Branches   377    376    405    (6.9)%   0.3%
Standard   294    296    335    (12.2)%   (0.7)%
WorkCafé   28    24    9    211.1%   16.7%
Middle-market centers   8    8    8    %   0.0%
Select   47    48    53    (11.3)%   (2.1)%
ATMs   769    1,001    937    (17.9)%   (23.2)%
Employees   11,439    11,453    11,052    3.5%   (0.1)%
Efficiency ratio2   40.8%   40.5%   40.2%   -61bp   -27bp
YTD Efficiency ratio2   40.0%   39.6%   40.2%   +17bp   -39bp
Volumes per branch (Ch$mn)3   134,573    133,094    117,590    14.4%   1.1%
Volumes per employee (Ch$mn)4   4,435    4,369    4,309    2.9%   1.5%
YTD Cost / Assets5   1.9%   1.9%   1.9%          

 

1. Excluding Impairment and Other operating expenses.

2. Efficiency ratio: Operating expenses excluding impairment and other operating expenses divided by Operating income. Operating income = Net interest income + Net fee and commission income + Total financial transactions, net + Other operating income minus other operating expenses.

3. Loans + deposits over total branches.

4. Loans + deposits over total employees.

5. Operating expenses as defined in footnote 1 above, annualized / Total assets.

 

Personnel expenses increased 0.1% QoQ and 3.2% YoY in 3Q18 compared to the same quarter of last year, in line with inflation. Total headcount rose 3.5% YoY, reflecting an expansion of the IT projects team during the first semester of 2018. Previously the Bank outsourced some IT projects that are now being done in-house, producing cost savings and project efficiencies.

 

Administrative expenses decreased 7.2% QoQ and 1.4% YoY in 3Q18, as the ongoing improvements in processes give way to lower expenses in energy consumption, office materials, and fixed assets. We also continued to improve our branches, opening four more Workcafés during the third quarter. As of September, we have a total of 28 Workcafés, and plan to reach 40 branches of this type by year-end. In total, in the last twelve months, 6.9% of the Bank’s branch network was closed. We plan to start increasing branches throughout the next few years, but rethinking how branches work and what services to give clients. In the third quarter, we closed out a contract with a major retailer, decreasing our ATM network from 1,001 in June 2018 to 769 ATMs as of September 2018. In the last quarter of 2018, we will be launching new initiatives aimed at improving customer experience through technological efficiencies.

 

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Volumes= Loans+ Deposits

 

Amortization expenses increased 1.2% YoY mainly due to the investment in software and digital banking the Bank is carrying out as part of our plan to improve productivity and efficiency.

 

Other operating income, net & corporate tax

 

Other operating income, net, totaled a loss of Ch$8,221 million in 3Q18. Gross other operating income decreased in the quarter due to a one-off income of Ch$20.8 bn in 3Q17 for the sale of repossessed assets by Bansa S.A. In the third quarter of 2018, there was also a higher level of net provisions made for non-credit contingencies. Income of assets received in lieu of payment also decreased 3.2% compared to the quarter before and the same quarter of last year. On the other hand, provisions and expenses of assets received in lieu of payment decreased 33.5%, offsetting the decrease in income.

 

   Other operating income, net and corporate tax

         (Ch$ Million)

 

   Quarter   Change% 
   3Q18   2Q18   3Q17   3Q18/3Q17   3Q18/2Q18 
Other operating income   4,193    18,257    38,871    (89.2)%   (77.0)%
Other operating expenses   (12,414)   (9,931)   (18,673)   (33.5)%   25.0%
Other operating income, net   (8,221)   8,326    20,198    %   %
Income from investments in associates and other companies   2,222    2,176    1,349    64.7%   2.1%
Income tax income (expense)   (39,177)   (40,031)   (37,271)   5.1%   (2.1)%
Effective income tax rate   23.1%   20.5%   19.6%          

 

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Income tax expenses in 3Q18 totaled Ch$39,177 million, a decrease of 2.1% QoQ and an increase of 5.1% YoY. On a QoQ basis, our net income before tax for the 3Q18 was lower, mainly due to the added voluntary provisions during the quarter. The effective tax rate in 9M18 reached 22.1% compared to 19.1% in 9M17. The rise in the effective tax rate was mainly due to the higher statutory tax rate in 2018 of 27%. This was partially offset by the higher inflation rate in 9M18 compared to the same period of last year, which increased the price level restatement of our capital that is charged to taxable income in our tax books. The Bank’s effective tax rate should be approximately 22% in 2018.

 

   YTD income tax1

         (Ch$ Million)

 

       Change% 
   Sep-18   Sep-17   Sep-18/Sep-17 
Net income before tax   560,889    552,460    1.5%
Price level restatement of capital2   (84,701)   (56,613)   49.6%
Net income before tax adjusted for price level restatement   476,188    495,847    (4.0)%
Statutory Tax rate   27.0%   25.5%   +150bp
Income tax expense at Statutory rate   (128,571)   (126,441)   1.7%
Tax benefits3   4,810    20,819    (76.9)%
Income tax   (123,761)   (105,622)   17.2%
Effective tax rate   22.1%   19.1%   +295bp

 

1. This table is for informational purposes only. Please refer to note 13 in our interim financials for more details.

2. For tax purposes, capital is indexed to CPI inflation. The statutory tax rate is applied over net income before tax adjusted for price level restatement.

3. Mainly includes income tax credits from property taxes paid on leased assets as well as the impact from fluctuations in deferred tax assets and liabilities.

 

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Section 6: Credit risk ratings

 

International ratings

 

The Bank has credit ratings from three leading international agencies. In 3Q18 S&P improved our outlook from Negative to Stable.

 

Moody’s   Rating
Bank Deposit   A1/P-1
Baseline Credit Assessment   A3
Adjusted Baseline Credit Assessment   A3
Senior Unsecured   A1
Commercial Paper   P-1
Outlook   Stable

 

Standard and Poor’s   Rating
Long-term Foreign Issuer Credit   A
Long-term Local Issuer Credit   A
Short-term Foreign Issuer Credit   A-1
Short-term Local Issuer Credit   A-1
Outlook   Stable

 

Fitch   Rating
Foreign Currency Long-term Debt   A
Local Currency Long-term Debt   A
Foreign Currency Short-term Debt   F1
Local Currency Short-term Debt   F1
Viability rating   A
Outlook   Stable

 

Local ratings

 

Our local ratings are the following:

 

Local ratings   Fitch Ratings   Feller Rate
Shares   1CN1   1CN1
Short-term deposits   N1+   N1+
Long-term deposits   AAA   AAA
Mortgage finance bonds   AAA   AAA
Senior bonds   AAA   AAA
Subordinated bonds   AA   AA+

 

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Section 7: Share performance

 

As of September 30, 2018

 

Ownership Structure:

 

 

Total Shareholder Return

Santander ADR vs. SP500 (Base 100 = 12/31/2017)

 

 

ADR price (US$) 9M18

09/30/18:   31.98 
Maximum (9M18):   34.94 
Minimum (9M18):   29.60 

 

Market Capitalization: US$15,066 million

P/E 12month trailing*:   17.0 
P/BV (09/30/18)**:   3.2 
Dividend yield***:   4.2%

 

*    Price as of September 30, 2018 / 12mth. earnings

**  Price as of September 30, 2018/Book value as of 09/30/18

***Based on closing price on record date of last dividend payment.

 

Average daily traded volumes 9M18

US$ million

 

 

Total Shareholder Return

Santander vs IPSA Index (Base 100 = 12/31/2017)

 

 

Local share price (Ch$) 9M18

09/30/18:   52.63 
Maximum (9M18):   55.23 
Minimum (9M18):   47.52 

 

Dividends:

 

Year paid  Ch$/share   % of previous year’s
earnings
 
2015:   1.75    60%
2016:   1.79    75%
2017:   1.75    70%
2018:   2.25    75%

  

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Annex 1: New Banking Law

 

In September 2018, the Congress approved the bill to reform the current General Banking Law. The main changes are: i) the creation of a new regulatory body for the financial system; ii) new capital regulation for banks in Chile in line with Basel III standards. The bill also proposes changes in the mechanism to intervene and manage banks under stress or that do not comply with regulation adding to existing options such as Capitalization by the Financial System and Preventive Capitalization. It also increases government guarantees for deposits and sets forth greater demands on bank’s board members.

 

New regulatory entity

 

The proposed bill recognizes as the new regulatory entity the Financial Market Commission (FMC), which was approved in 2017 in Law #21,000 and began functioning the beginning of 2018 when it became the supervisor for the Chilean financial system overseeing insurance companies, companies with publicly traded securities, credit unions, credit card and prepaid card issuers. As included in the reform to the General Banking Law, all current SBIF attributions will be transferred to the FMC.

 

The FMC consists of a five member board, one of which act as a Chairman. The board’s responsibilities include regulation, sanctioning and the definition of general supervision policies. In addition there will be a prosecutor in charge of investigations and the Chairman will be responsible for supervision. The FMC will act in coordination with the Chilean Central Bank (BCCh).

 

Capital regulation

 

Minimum capital requirements will increase in terms of amount and quality. Total Regulatory Capital remains at 8% of risk weighted assets (RWA). Minimum Tier 1 capital increases from 4.5% to 6% of RWA, of which up to 1.5% may be Additional Tier 1 (AT1). The latter can be fulfilled with preferred shares or perpetual bonds, both of which may be convertible to common equity. The FMC will establish the conditions and requirements for the issuance of perpetual bonds and preferred equity. Additional capital demands are incorporated through a Conservation Buffer of up to 2.5% of RWA. As well, the BCCh may set an additional Counter Cyclical Buffer of up to 2.5% of RWA with agreement from the FMC. Both buffers must be comprised of core capital. The FMC, with agreement from the BCCh, may impose additional capital requirements for Systemically Important Banks (SIB) of between 1-3.5% of RWA. The FMC will have to establish the criteria to assess which banks are considered as SIBs. Tier 2 capital will be set at 2% of RWA.

 

The proposed bill also incorporates a Pilar II capital requirement created with the objective of assuring an adequate management of risk. The FMC will have the power to impose an additional regulatory capital demand of up to 4% of RWA, either Tier I or Tier II, if it esteems that the previous capital levels and buffers are not enough for a financial institution.

 

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The following table sets forth the new proposed capital requirements in comparison to Basel III standards and current Chilean regulation:

 

   Capital requirements: Basel III, current GBL and new proposed requirements

         (% over risk weighted assets)

 

Capital categories   Basel III   Current Law   Proposed Bill
(1) Total Tier 1 Capital (2+3)   6   4.5   6
(2) Basic Capital   4.5   4.5   4.5
(3) Additional Tier 1 Capital (AT1)   1.5   -   1.5
(4) Tier 2 Capital   2   3.5   2
(5) Total Regulatory Capital (1+4)   8   8   8
(6) Conservation Buffer   2.5   2% over regulatory capital equity in order to be classified in Category A solvency.   2.5
(7) Total Capital Requirement (5+6)   10.5   8   10.5
(8) Counter Cyclical Buffer   up to 2.5   -   up to 2.5
(9) SIB* Requirement   Between 1 - 3.5   Up to 6% in case of a merger   Between 1 - 3.5
* Systemically Important Banks

 

The FMC will establish weightings for RWA as a separate regulation based on the implementation of standard models, subject to agreement from the BCCh. The FMC will have a maximum of 18 months from when the bill is passed to establish the weightings. However, banks will be allowed to use internal models to define RWA, subject to approval from the FMC with agreement from the BCCh. In this case, calculated requirements will have to be within the limits set by the FMC.

 

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Annex 2: Balance sheet

 

   Unaudited Balance Sheet

 

   Sep-18   Sep-18   Sep-17   Sep-18/Sep-17 
   US$ Ths1   Ch$ Million 4Q15   % Chg. 
Cash and deposits in banks   2,710,478    1,780,079    1,348,865    32.0%
Cash items in process of collection   859,160    564,245    601,685    (6.2)%
Trading investments   596,907    392,013    480,306    (18.4)%
Investments under resale agreements   -    -    -    %
Financial derivative contracts   3,396,242    2,230,448    2,121,297    5.1%
Interbank loans, net   21,785    14,307    278,046    (94.9)%
Loans and account receivables from customers, net   44,390,972    29,153,327    26,674,518    9.3%
Available for sale investments   3,800,017    2,495,623    2,127,922    17.3%
Held-to-maturity investments   -    -    -    %
Investments in associates and other companies   49,484    32,498    26,639    22.0%
Intangible assets   90,977    59,748    59,112    1.1%
Property, plant and equipment   365,444    240,002    226,896    5.8%
Current taxes   27,635    18,149    -    %
Deferred taxes   591,237    388,289    381,520    1.8%
Other assets   1,000,286    656,928    825,909    (20.5)%
Total Assets   57,900,624    38,025,656    35,152,715    8.2%
                     
Deposits and other demand liabilities   12,157,388    7,984,243    7,270,501    9.8%
Cash items in process of being cleared   693,376    455,368    513,719    (11.4)%
Obligations under repurchase agreements   274,083    180,001    147,515    22.0%
Time deposits and other time liabilities   19,455,744    12,777,365    12,591,871    1.5%
Financial derivatives contracts   3,177,105    2,086,532    1,946,743    7.2%
Interbank borrowings   2,730,438    1,793,188    1,401,117    28.0%
Issued debt instruments   12,465,691    8,186,718    6,900,261    18.6%
Other financial liabilities   366,815    240,902    225,820    6.7%
Current taxes   -    -    10,234    %
Deferred taxes   50,305    33,037    6,863    381.4%
Provisions   419,877    275,750    277,098    (0.5)%
Other liabilities   1,344,628    883,071    842,592    4.8%
Total Liabilities   53,135,449    34,896,175    32,134,334    8.6%
                     
Equity                    
Capital   1,357,163    891,303    891,303    0.0%
Reserves   2,928,133    1,923,022    1,781,818    7.9%
Valuation adjustments   (50,600)   (33,231)   (2,279)   1358.1%
Retained Earnings:                    
Retained earnings from prior years   -    -    -    %
Income for the period   662,755    435,258    430,137    1.2%
Minus: Provision for mandatory dividends   (198,826)   (130,577)   (129,041)   1.2%
Total Shareholders' Equity   4,698,625    3,085,775    2,971,938    3.8%
Non-controlling interest   66,550    43,706    46,443    (5.9)%
Total Equity   4,765,175    3,129,481    3,018,381    3.7%
                     
Total Liabilities and Equity   57,900,624    38,025,656    35,152,715    8.2%

 

1. The exchange rate used to calculate the figures in dollars was Ch$656.74 / US$1

 

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Annex 3: YTD income statements

 

   Unaudited YTD Income Statement     

 

   Sep-18   Sep-18   Sep-17   Sep-18/Sep-17 
   US$ Ths1   Ch$ Million   % Chg. 
Interest income   2,522,922    1,656,904    1,534,147    8.0%
Interest expense   (913,812)   (600,137)   (553,957)   8.3%
Net interest income   1,609,110    1,056,767    980,190    7.8%
Fee and commission income   556,010    365,154    343,250    6.4%
Fee and commission expense   (215,773)   (141,707)   (130,487)   8.6%
Net fee and commission income   340,237    223,447    212,763    5.0%
Net income (expense) from financial operations   23,403    15,370    52,933    (71.0)%
Net foreign exchange gain   82,136    53,942    58,645    (8.0)%
Total financial transactions, net   105,539    69,312    111,578    (37.9)%
Other operating income   43,787    28,757    67,939    (57.7)%
Net operating profit before provisions for loan losses   2,098,674    1,378,283    1,372,470    0.4%
Provision for loan losses   (383,412)   (251,802)   (222,400)   13.2%
Net operating profit   1,715,262    1,126,481    1,150,070    (2.1)%
Personnel salaries and expenses   (453,287)   (297,692)   (294,881)   1.0%
Administrative expenses   (278,771)   (183,080)   (171,900)   6.5%
Depreciation and amortization   (87,916)   (57,738)   (55,468)   4.1%
Op. expenses excl. Impairment and Other operating expenses   (819,974)   (538,510)   (522,249)   3.1%
Impairment of property, plant and equipment   (59)   (39)   (5,644)   %
Other operating expenses   (49,131)   (32,266)   (72,671)   (55.6)%
Total operating expenses   (869,164)   (570,815)   (600,564)   (5.0)%
Operating income   846,097    555,666    549,506    1.1%
Income from investments in associates and other companies   7,953    5,223    2,954    76.8%
Income before tax   854,050    560,889    552,460    1.5%
Income tax expense   (188,447)   (123,761)   (105,622)   17.2%
Net income from ordinary activities   665,603    437,128    446,838    (2.2)%
Net income discontinued operations   -    -    -    %
Net income attributable to:                    
Non-controlling interest   2,847    1,870    16,701    (88.8)%
Net income attributable to equity holders of the Bank   662,755    435,258    430,137    1.2%

 

1. The exchange rate used to calculate the figures in dollars was Ch$656.74/ US$1

 

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Annex 4: Quarterly income statements

 

   Unaudited Quarterly Income Statement

 

   3Q18   3Q18   2Q18   3Q17   3Q18/3Q17   3Q18/2Q18 
   US$ Ths1   Ch$ Million 4Q15   % Chg. 
Interest income   865,079    568,132    560,720    459,304    23.7%   1.3%
Interest expense   (321,908)   (211,410)   (207,390)   (141,723)   49.2%   1.9%
Net interest income   543,171    356,722    353,330    317,581    12.3%   1.0%
Fee and commission income   180,598    118,606    122,394    112,388    5.5%   (3.1)%
Fee and commission expense   (75,337)   (49,477)   (43,570)   (44,286)   11.7%   13.6%
Net fee and commission income   105,261    69,129    78,824    68,102    1.5%   (12.3)%
Net income (expense) from financial operations   36,884    24,223    18,321    48,034    (49.6)%   32.2%
Net foreign exchange gain   5,037    3,308    239    (8,593)   (138.5)%   1284.1%
Total financial transactions, net   41,921    27,531    18,560    39,441    (30.2)%   48.3%
Other operating income   6,385    4,193    18,257    38,871    (89.2)%   (77.0)%
Net operating profit before provisions for loan losses   696,737    457,575    468,971    463,995    (1.4)%   (2.4)%
Provision for loan losses   (146,780)   (96,396)   (80,001)   (72,028)   33.8%   20.5%
Net operating profit   549,957    361,179    388,970    391,967    (7.9)%   (7.1)%
Personnel salaries and expenses   (158,533)   (104,115)   (104,061)   (100,855)   3.2%   0.1%
Administrative expenses   (88,642)   (58,215)   (62,710)   (59,035)   (1.4)%   (7.2)%
Depreciation and amortization   (29,385)   (19,298)   (19,260)   (19,068)   1.2%   0.2%
Op. expenses excl. Impairment and Other operating expenses   (276,560)   (181,628)   (186,031)   (178,958)   1.5%   (2.4)%
Impairment of property, plant and equipment   -    -    -    (5,295)   %   %
Other operating expenses   (18,902)   (12,414)   (9,931)   (18,673)   (33.5)%   25.0%
Total operating expenses   (295,462)   (194,042)   (195,962)   (202,926)   (4.4)%   (1.0)%
Operating income   254,495    167,137    193,008    189,041    (11.6)%   (13.4)%
Income from investments in associates and other companies   3,383    2,222    2,176    1,349    64.7%   2.1%
Income before tax   257,878    169,359    195,184    190,390    (11.0)%   (13.2)%
Income tax expense   (59,654)   (39,177)   (40,031)   (37,271)   5.1%   (2.1)%
Net income from ordinary activities   198,225    130,182    155,153    153,119    (15.0)%   (16.1)%
Net income discontinued operations   -    -    -    -    %   %
Net income attributable to:                              
Non-controlling interest   693    455    638    15,793    (97.1)%   (28.7)%
Net income attributable to equity holders of the Bank   197,532    129,727    154,515    137,326    (5.5)%   (16.0)%

 

1. The exchange rate used to calculate the figures in dollars was Ch$656.74 /US$1

 

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Annex 5: Quarterly evolution of main ratios and other information

 

(Ch$ millions)            
Loans  3Q17   4Q17   1Q18   2Q18   3Q18 
                     
Consumer loans   4,477,196    4,557,692    4,595,908    4,641,646    4,684,343 
Residential mortgage loans   8,935,539    9,096,895    9,269,711    9,523,157    9,817,591 
Commercial loans   14,070,635    13,908,642    14,469,530    15,039,330    15,456,250 
Interbank loans   278,215    162,684    9,245    29,795    14,335 
Total loans (including interbank)   27,761,585    27,725,913    28,344,394    29,233,928    29,972,519 
Allowance for loan losses   (809,021)   (815,773)   (810,390)   (805,071)   (804,885)
Total loans, net of allowances   26,952,564    26,910,141    27,534,004    28,428,857    29,167,634 
                          
Deposits                         
Demand deposits   7,270,501    7,768,166    8,175,608    8,127,758    7,984,243 
Time deposits   12,591,871    11,913,945    11,968,775    12,681,594    12,777,365 
Total deposits   19,862,372    19,682,111    20,144,383    20,809,352    20,761,608 
Mutual funds (Off balance sheet)   5,524,308    5,056,892    5,386,644    5,557,028    5,543,748 
Total customer funds   25,386,680    24,739,003    25,531,027    26,366,380    26,305,356 
Loans / Deposits1   101.0%   100.7%   98.0%   98.1%   101.1%
                          
Average balances                         
Avg. interest earning assets   29,572,154    30,028,486    30,708,458    31,754,813    32,234,857 
Avg. loans (including interbank)   27,431,423    27,744,747    27,979,005    28,824,294    29,615,916 
Avg. assets   35,124,476    35,414,483    36,259,035    37,005,082    37,953,289 
Avg. demand deposits   7,224,320    7,447,208    7,833,062    8,295,853    8,042,486 
Avg. equity   2,926,402    3,018,905    3,117,571    3,021,163    3,044,807 
Avg. free funds   10,150,722    10,466,113    10,950,633    11,317,016    11,087,293 
                          
Capitalization                         
Risk weighted assets   27,863,424    27,911,835    28,530,059    29,945,320    30,274,657 
Tier I (Shareholders' equity)   2,971,938    3,066,180    3,169,855    2,999,879    3,085,775 
Tier II   814,652    815,072    820,002    827,024    852,690 
Regulatory capital   3,786,590    3,881,252    3,989,856    3,826,903    3,938,465 
Tier I ratio   10.7%   11.0%   11.1%   10.0%   10.2%
BIS ratio   13.6%   13.9%   14.0%   12.8%   13.0%
                          
Profitability & Efficiency                         
Net interest margin (NIM)2   4.3%   4.6%   4.5%   4.5%   4.4%
Efficiency ratio3   40.2%   42.8%   38.7%   40.5%   40.8%
Costs / assets4   2.0%   2.1%   1.9%   2.0%   1.9%
Avg. Demand deposits / interest earning assets   24.4%   24.8%   25.5%   26.1%   24.9%
Return on avg. equity   18.8%   17.8%   19.4%   20.5%   17.0%
Return on avg. assets   1.6%   1.5%   1.7%   1.7%   1.4%
Return on RWA   2.0%   1.9%   2.1%   2.1%   1.7%

 

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(Ch$ millions)            
Asset quality  Sep-17   Dec-17   Mar-18   Jun-18   Sep-18 
Impaired loans5   1,788,048    1,803,173    1,825,702    1,803,077    1,796,005 
Non-performing loans (NPLs) 6   589,580    633,461    659,347    650,007    661,365 
Past due loans7   335,832    339,562    352,363    363,124    378,280 
Loan loss reserves   (809,021)   (815,773)   (810,390)   (805,071)   (804,885)
Impaired loans / total loans   6.4%   6.5%   6.4%   6.2%   6.0%
NPLs / total loans   2.1%   2.3%   2.3%   2.2%   2.2%
PDL / total loans   1.2%   1.2%   1.2%   1.2%   1.3%
Coverage of NPLs (Loan loss allowance / NPLs)   137.2%   128.8%   122.9%   123.9%   121.7%
Coverage of PDLs (Loan loss allowance / PDLs)   240.9%   240.2%   230.0%   221.7%   212.8%
Risk index (Loan loss allowances /  Loans) 8   2.9%   2.9%   2.9%   2.8%   2.7%
Cost of credit (prov expense annualized / avg. loan)   1.1%   1.1%   1.1%   1.1%   1.3%
                          
Network                         
Branches   405    385    379    376    377 
ATMs   937    926    948    1,001    769 
Employees   11,052    11,068    11,444    11,453    11,439 
                          
Market information (period-end)                         
Net income per share (Ch$)   0.73    0.71    0.80    0.82    0.69 
Net income per ADR (US$)   0.46    0.46    0.53    0.50    0.42 
Stock price   47.59    48.19    50.88    51.27    52.63 
ADR price   29.71    31.27    33.51    31.43    31.98 
Market capitalization (US$mn)   13,997    14,732    15,855    14,435    15,066 
Shares outstanding   188,446    188,446    188,446    188,446    188,446 
ADRs (1 ADR = 400 shares)   471    471    471    471    471 
                          
Other Data                         
Quarterly inflation rate9   0.0%   0.5%   0.6%   0.7%   0.7%
Central Bank monetary policy reference rate (nominal)   2.50%   2.50%   2.50%   2.50%   2.50%
Observed Exchange rate (Ch$/US$)  (period-end)   639.15    616.85    604.67    653.90    656.74 

 

1. Ratio =(Net Loans - portion of mortgages funded with long-term bonds) / (Time deposits + demand deposits)

2. NIM = Net interest income annualized divided by interest earning assets

3. Efficiency ratio =(Net interest income+ net fee and commission income +financial transactions net + Other operating income +other operating expenses) divided by (Personnel expenses + administrative expenses + depreciation). Excludes impairment charges

4. Costs / assets = (Personnel expenses + adm. Expenses + depreciation) / Total assets

5. Impaired loans include: (A) for loans individually evaluated for impairment, (i) the carrying amount of all loans to clients that are rated C1 through C6 and (ii) the carrying amount of loans to an individual client with a loan that is non-performing, regardless of category, excluding residential mortgage loans, if the past-due amount on the mortgage loan is less than 90 days; and (B) for loans collectively evaluated for impairment, (i) the carrying amount of total loans to a client, when a loan to that client is non-performing or has been renegotiated, excluding performing residential mortgage loans, and (ii) if the loan that is non-performing or renegotiated is a residential mortgage loan, all loans to that client.

6. Capital + future interest of all loans with one installment 90 days or more overdue.

7. Total installments plus lines of credit more than 90 days overdue.

8. Based on internal credit models and SBIF guidelines. Banks must have a 100% coverage of risk index.

9. Calculated using the variation of the Unidad de Fomento (UF) in the period.

 

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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  
     
  By: /s/ Cristian Florence  
  Name: Cristian Florence  
  Title: General Counsel  

 

Date: October 31, 2018