UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN PRIVATE ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16 UNDER THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of June, 2004
Commission File Number 1-15250
BANCO BRADESCO S.A.
(Exact name of registrant as specified in its charter)
BANK BRADESCO
(Translation of Registrant's name into English)
Cidade de Deus, s/n, Vila Yara
06029-900 - Osasco - SP
Federative Republic of Brazil
(Address of principal executive office)
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 ___X___ Form 40-F _______
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant by furnishing the information contained in this Form is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yes _______ No ___X____
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Osasco, São Paulo, Brazil, June 30, 2004
To
Securities and Exchange Commission
Office of International Corporate Finance
Division of Corporate Finance
Washington, DC
Ref.: Payment of Intermediary Interest on Own Capital
. Banco Bradesco S.A.
Gentlemen,
The Board of Directors of this Bank, in a meeting held on this date, approved the Board of Executive Officer’s proposal for the payment to the Company’s stockholders, pursuant to the Corporate Bylaws and legal provisions, of intermediary interest on own capital related to the first half of 2004, in the amount of R$0.847080 for common stock and R$0.931788 for preferred stock, which represent six times the amount regular of interests monthly paid, benefiting the stockholders registered in the Company’s records on this date (June 30, 2004).
The payment will be made on July 30, 2004, at the net amount of R$0.720018 for common stock and R$0.792020 for preferred stock, after deduction of Withholding Income Tax of fifteen percent (15%), except for the legal entity stockholders that are exempt from such taxation, which will receive the declared amount.
The respective Interests will be computed, net of withholding Income Tax, in the calculation of the mandatory dividend for the year as provided in the Corporate Bylaws.
The Interests relating to stocks under custody at CBLC - Brazilian Company and Depository Corporation will be paid to CBLC which will be transferred to the stockholders through the depository Brokers.
Cordially,
Banco Bradesco S.A.
José Luiz Acar Pedro
Executive Vice President and
Investor Relations Director
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.
Date: June 30, 2004
| BANCO BRADESCO S.A. |
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| By: | | /S/ José Luiz Acar Pedro
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| | | José Luiz Acar Pedro Executive Vice President and Investor Relations Director |
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
This press release may contain forward-looking statements. These statements are statements that are not historical facts, and are based on management's current view and estimates of future economic circumstances, industry conditions, company performance and financial results. The words "anticipates", "believes", "estimates", "expects", "plans" and similar expressions, as they relate to the company, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Statements regarding the declaration or payment of dividends, the implementation of principal operating and financing strategies and capital expenditure plans, the direction of future operations and the factors or trends affecting financial condition, liquidity or results of operations are examples of forward-looking statements. Such statements reflect the current views of management and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties. There is no guarantee that the expected events, trends or results will actually occur. The statements are based on many assumptions and factors, including general economic and market conditions, industry conditions, and operating factors. Any changes in such assumptions or factors could cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations.
