Here are five stocks added to the Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) List today:Cool Company Ltd. (CLCO) : This LNG shipping company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 9.1% over the last 60 days.Banco de Chile (BCH): This financial services company has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 10.2% over the last 60 days.Zuora, Inc. (ZUO) : This monetization platform provider has seen the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earni ...

Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, September 10Cool Company Ltd. (CLCO) : This LNG shipping company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 9.1% the last 60 days.This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 14.1%, compared with the industry average of 3.3%.MPLX LP (MPLX) : This midstream energy company has witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 5.9% t ...

Here are three stocks with buy rank and strong income characteristics for investors to consider today, September 5th:Cool Company Ltd. (CLCO) : This operator of LNG carriers has a Zacks Rank #1 and witnessed the Zacks Consensus Estimate for its current year earnings increasing 9.1% over the last 60 days.This Zacks Rank #1 company has a dividend yield of 14%, compared with the industry average of 3.3%.MPLX LP (MPLX) : This midstream energy infrastructure and logistics company has witnessed the Zacks Consensu ...

Investors in Banco De Chile (BCH) need to pay close attention to the stock based on moves in the options market lately. That is because the Oct 18, 2024 $30 Put had some of the highest implied volatility of all equity options today.What is Implied Volatility?Implied volatility shows how much movement the market is expecting in the future. Options with high levels of implied volatility suggest that investors in the underlying stocks are expecting a big move in one direction or the other. It could also mean t ...

Banco de Chile (NYSE:BCH) Q2 2024 Earnings Conference Call August 2, 2024 4:30 AM ET Company Participants Rodrigo Aravena - Chief Economist & Institutional Relations Officer Pablo Mejia - Head of Investor Relations Daniel Galarce - Head of Financial Control & Capital Conference Call Participants Ernesto Gabilondo - Bank of America Daer Labarta - Goldman Sachs Yuri Fernandes - JPMorgan Andres Soto - Santander Operator Good afternoon, everyone, and welcome to Banco de Chile's Second Quarter 2024 Results Confe ...

Economic & Banking Industry Overview - The Chilean economy shows positive trends, with trade balance and monthly GDP growth[3,4] - Inflationary persistence is higher than expected[13] - Banco de Chile forecasts GDP growth of 2.4% for 2024, with CPI at 4.3% and overnight rate at 5.5%[14] - The banking industry shows positive results despite subdued loan growth[18] Strategic Priorities and Advances - Banco de Chile focuses on sustainability, digital banking, and efficiency & productivity[27,28,29] - The bank's Net Promoter Score reached 76.3% in June 2024, exceeding the target of ≥73%[28] Q2 2024 Financial Results - Banco de Chile demonstrates consistent market leadership in profitability[31,33] - The bank's ROAE was 24.6% in 2Q24[37] - Net Interest Margin (NIM) was 5.0% in 2Q24[41] - The bank maintains a strategically balanced loan portfolio across economic sectors[46] - Total loans grew by 5.5% year-over-year[48] - The Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) was 256% in June 2024, above the regulatory limit of 100%[55] - The bank's CET1 ratio was 13.79% in June 2024[65] - Cost of Risk was 1.00% in 2Q24[67] - Net Income for the Period attributable to Equity Holder was 323.6 Billion MCh$[93]

Exhibit 99.1 BANCO DE CHILE AND SUBSIDIARIES (Free translation of Consolidated Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish) INDEX | I. | Interim Consolidated Statements of Financial Position | | | --- | --- | --- | | II. | Interim Consolidated Statements of Income | | | III. | Interim Consolidated Statements of Other Comprehensive Income | | | IV. | Interim Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows | | | V. | Interim Consolidated Statements of Changes in Equity | | | VI. | Notes to the Interim Consolidate ...

Financial Data and Key Metrics Changes - Banco de Chile reported a net income of CLP1,172 billion for Q1 2024, reflecting a 12% year-on-year growth, with a return on equity (ROE) of 14.5% [18] - Operating income increased by 15%, while expected credit losses decreased by 8%, although operating expenses rose by 18% [18] - The industry’s non-performing loans (NPLs) rose to 2.4%, up from 1.9% a year ago, indicating increasing credit risk [18] Business Line Data and Key Metrics Changes - Total loan volumes grew by 4.1% year-on-year, with mortgage loans increasing by 6.9%, while consumer loans expanded by only 2.5% [16] - Commercial loans saw a nominal growth of 3.2% year-on-year, reflecting subdued investment activity [16] - The bank's digital loan applications have significantly increased, with 84% of consumer loans now being processed online, up from 66% a year ago [53] Market Data and Key Metrics Changes - The Chilean economy grew by 2.5% year-on-year in Q1 2024, marking the highest expansion since 2022 [8] - The Central Bank raised its GDP growth forecast for 2024 from 1.75% to 2.5%, indicating a more optimistic economic outlook [9] - Inflation decreased to 3.9% in 2023, but a rise to 1.6% was recorded in Q1 2024, suggesting volatility in price levels [10] Company Strategy and Development Direction - Banco de Chile focuses on customer centricity, productivity, and sustainability, aiming to lead in commercial and consumer loans as well as demand deposits [20] - The bank is enhancing its digital banking capabilities, launching new products like digital savings accounts and improving customer experience through technology [22] - The bank aims to maintain a high efficiency ratio, targeting levels close to 40% in the long term [42] Management's Comments on Operating Environment and Future Outlook - Management expressed confidence in the bank's ability to navigate the current economic environment, emphasizing the importance of credit risk management [18] - The bank anticipates a gradual improvement in the economy and job market, which should positively impact credit quality [38] - The expected credit losses for Q1 2024 were CLP113 billion, reflecting a stable cost of risk at 1.2% [37] Other Important Information - The bank's Basel III capital ratio stood at 16.9%, well above the regulatory requirement, indicating strong capitalization [36] - The liquidity coverage ratio reached 237%, significantly exceeding regulatory limits, showcasing robust liquidity management [35] - The bank's commitment to ESG initiatives includes measuring the carbon footprint of its loan portfolio and engaging in community support activities [24] Q&A Session Summary Question: Reserve coverage ratio and loan growth expectations - Management indicated that the reserve coverage ratio is expected to normalize to pre-pandemic levels around 2x, with current provisions being higher due to economic conditions [46] Question: Market-related revenue volatility - Management clarified that while FCIC payments will impact revenues, this will be offset by lower funding costs and improved net interest margins [48] Question: Digital loan growth with FAN accounts - The bank reported that 84% of consumer loans are now originated online, reflecting a significant shift towards digital channels [53] Question: ROE guidance and inflation impact - Management expects ROE to trend down in the second half of the year due to reduced liquidity and net interest income from FCIC payments [57] Question: Capital ratio and dividend payout - Management expressed comfort with current capital levels and indicated a return to normal payout ratios in the near term [60] Question: Impact of FCIC payments on ROE - Management acknowledged that FCIC payments will have a negative impact on ROE, but this is already factored into their guidance [64] Question: Fee structure adjustments due to regulatory changes - Management is analyzing potential adjustments to loyalty programs and fee structures in response to regulatory changes affecting interchange fees [69] Question: Banco de Chile's digital initiatives compared to peers - Management highlighted the bank's proactive approach in digital banking, launching new products and enhancing customer experience through technology [72]

Exhibit 99.1 Banco de Chile El banco de Banco de Chile and Subsidiaries x KKKK n EX EXPK x EXI x EK K Interim Consolidated Financial Statements 蓝 March 31, 2024 and 2023 as For the perio d December 31, 2023 BANCO DE CHILE AND SUBSIDIARIES (Free translation of Consolidated Financial Statements originally issued in Spanish) INDEX | --- | --- | --- | |----------------|------------------|----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ...

FORM 6-K SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION Washington, D.C. 20549 Report of Foreign Private Issuer Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 For the month of April, 2024 Commission File Number 001-15266 BANK OF CHILE (Translation of registrant's name into English) Ahumada 251 Santiago, Chile (Address of principal executive offices) Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover Form 20-F or Form 40-F. Form 20-F ☒ Form 40-F ☐ BANCO ...