Unassociated Document
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 OF
THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of May, 2011.
Commission File Number 1-14728
Lan Airlines S.A.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
Av. Presidente Riesco 5711, Piso 20
Las Condes
Santiago, Chile
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F.
Form 20-F þ Form 40-F o
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):___
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):___
Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this form, the registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
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If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): 82- .
Santiago, April 29, 2011
Mr. Fernando Coloma Correa
Superintendent
Superintendence of Securities and Insurance
Avda. Libertador Bernardo O’Higgins 1449
Santiago
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MATERIAL FACT
Dividend approved by Regular Shareholders
Meeting of LAN Airlines S.A.
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Dear Superintendent:
Pursuant to articles 9 and 10 of Securities Market Law 18,045 and General Rule 30 of the Commission of 1989, please be advised that the Regular Shareholders Meeting of LAN Airlines S.A. (LAN), held today, April 29, 2011, approved payment of a final dividend of 50% of the profits from the 2010 fiscal year, equal to US$209,852,536.48, which was proposed by the Board of Directors at its meeting held April 27th.
The two interim dividends 41 and 42 disclosed and paid previously by LAN, which total an aggregate of US$ 199,466,241.80, are imputed toward this dividend. Consequently, the actual sum to be paid under the approved dividend is US$10,386,294.68.
In compliance with Circular No. 660 of 1986, I am enclosing Appendix 1 that provides details on this dividend.
Alejandro de la Fuente Goic
Chief Financial Officer
LAN Airlines S.A.
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Santiago Stock Exchange
Valparaíso Brokers Exchange -Securities Exchange
Electronic Exchange of Chile
Risk Rating Commission
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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: May 2, 2011
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/s/ Cristian Toro Cañas |
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Cristian Toro Cañas
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Senior Vice President and General Counsel
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