Santander Bancorp - Current report filing (8-K)

 

 

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 8, 2008

 

Santander BanCorp

(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)

Commonwealth of Puerto Rico		001-15849		66-0573723
(State or other jurisdiction of		(Commission File No.)		(I.R.S. Employer
Incorporation or organization)				Identification No.)

207 Ponce de León Avenue
San Juan, Puerto Rico 00917
Address of Principal Executive Offices,
Including Zip Code

[phone]
Registrant’s telephone
number, including area code

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Santander BanCorp

Current Report on Form 8-K

ITEM 8.01 OTHER EVENTS

On August 8, 2008, Santander BanCorp (the “Corporation”) issued a press release announcing its unaudited operational results for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2008, 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 9.01 and Exhibit 99.1 shall be deemed to be filed for purpose of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

ITEM 9.01 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND EXHIBITS

     (a) Exhibits

The following exhibit shall be deemed to be furnished for purpose of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended.

99.1 Press release dated August 8, 2008 announcing Santander BanCorp’s consolidated earnings for the quarter and six months ended June 30, 2008.

99.2 Financial Statements.

 

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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
	By:
		Carlos M. García
		Senior Executive Vice President and Chief Operating Officer

Date: August 8, 2008