SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM 8-K
CURRENT REPORT
Pursuant to Section 13
or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934
Date of Report (Date of earliest event reported):October 28, 2004
Santander BanCorp
(Exact name of registrant as specified in this charter)
Puerto Rico | 001-15849 | 66-0573723 |
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(State or other jurisdiction of | (Commission File No.) | (IRS Employer |
incorporation) | | Identification No.) |
207 Ponce de León Avenue, San Juan, Puerto Rico | 00917 |
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(Address of principal executive offices) | (Zip Code) |
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Registrant's telephone number, including area code: | (787) 759-7070 |
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ITEM 2.02 Results of Operations and Financial Condition
On October 28, 2004, Santander BanCorp (the "Corporation") issued a press release announcing its unaudited operational results for the quarter ended September 30, 2004, a copy of which is attached as Exhibit 99.1 to this Current Report on Form 8-K and incorporated herein by reference. The information in this Form 8-K, including Item 12 and Exhibit 99.1, shall be deemed to be filed for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
ITEM 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits
(C) Exhibits
The following exhibit shall be deemed to be furnished for purposes of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.
99.1 Press release dated October 28, 2004, announcing Santander BanCorp's consolidated earnings for the quarter and nine months ended September 30, 2004.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant had duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf of the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.
| | SANTANDER BANCORP |
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| | By: | /s/ María Calero Padrón |
| | | María Calero Padrón |
| | | Executive Vice President |
| | | and Corporate Comptroller |
Date: October 28, 2004 | | | |
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EXHIBIT 99.1
PRESS RELEASE
