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SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
FORM 10-C
REPORT BY ISSUER OF SECURITIES QUOTED ON NASDAQ
INTERDEALER QUOTATION SYSTEM
FILED PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE
SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934 AND RULE 13a-17
OR 15d-17 THEREUNDER
Popular, Inc. (Formerly: BanPonce Corporation)
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(Exact name of issuer as specified in charter)
Popular Center Building, 209 Munoz Rivera Avenue,
Hato Rey, Puerto Rico 00918
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(Address of principal executive offices)
Issuer's telephone number, including area code (787) 765-9800
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I. CHANGE IN NUMBER OF SHARES OUTSTANDING
Indicate any change (increase or decrease) of 5% or more in the number
of shares outstanding:
1. Title of security
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2. Number of shares outstanding before the change
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3. Number of shares outstanding after the change
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4. Effective date of change
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5. Method of change: Specify method (such as merger, acquisition, exchange,
distribution, stock split, reverse split, acquisition of stock for
treasury, etc.)
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Give brief description of transaction
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II. CHANGE IN NAME OF ISSUER
1. Name prior to change BanPonce Corporation
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2. Name after change Popular, Inc.
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3. Effective date of charter amendment changing name April 28, 1997
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4. Date of shareholder approval of change, if required April 25, 1997
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Date April 28, 1997 /s/ Jorge A. Junquera
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Jorge A. Junquera, Senior Executive
Vice President
