UNITED STATES
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): August 22, 2005
Santander BanCorp
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
Commonwealth of Puerto Rico | 001-15849 | 66-0573723 |
(State or other jurisdiction of incorporation or organization) | (Commission File No.) | (I.R.S. Employer Identification No.) |
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| 207 Ponce de León Avenue San Juan, Puerto Rico 00917 | |
| Address of Principal Executive Offices, Including Zip Code | |
| (787) 777-4100 | |
| Registrant's telephone number, including area code | |
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
ITEM 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
SIGNATURES
ITEM 5.02 Departure of Directors or Principal Officers; Election of Directors; Appointment of Principal Officers.
On August 22, 2005, Santander BanCorp (the "Corporation") accepted the resignation of Mr. Vicente Gregorio from the Board of Directors of the Corporation effective as of such date. In connection therewith, Mr. Gregorio resigned from his position on the Audit Committee of the Board of Directors. Mr. Gregorio's resignation from the Board of Directors of the Corporation was predicated on his desire to pursue other professional opportunities incompatible with his position as director of the Corporation and President of the Audit Committee.
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/ José R. González |
| | José R. González |
| | President and Chief Executive Officer |
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Date: August 24, 2005 | | |
