26. Share premium
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The changes in the balances under this heading in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets are due to the common stock increases carried out in 2014 and 2013 (see Note 25), as set out below:
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Millions of euros |
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Capital Increase | Share premium |
As of January 1, 2013 | 20,968 |
Convertible bonds conversion - July 2013 | 1,143 |
As of December 31, 2013 | 22,111 |
Capital increase - November 2014 | 1,881 |
As of December 31, 2014 | 23,992 |
As of December 31, 2015 | 23,992 |
The amended Spanish Corporation Act expressly permits the use of the share premium balance to increase capital and establishes no specific restrictions as to its use.