28. 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 2012 and 2011 (see Note 27), as set out below:
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(millones de euros) |
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|
Share premium |
As of December 31, 2010 | 17,104 |
Convertible bonds conversion - July 2011 | 1,866 |
As of December 31, 2011 | 18,970 |
Convertible bonds conversion - April 2012 | 878 |
Convertible bonds conversion - July 2012 | 1,120 |
As of December 31, 2012 | 20,968 |
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.