BBVA's President and COO, Ángel Cano, pointed out that "despite the complexity of the backdrop and the regulatory requirements, BBVA earnings continue to grow strongly and generate profits."
The Group has completed the acquisition of 100% of the share capital of Unnim Banc, S.A., marking the beginning of a new project for the future, growth and consolidation of the Group in Catalonia.
On July 16, the quarterly dividend reinvestment plans were purchased.
The reinvestment of dividends was performed with the simple arithmetic mean of the changes weighted on July 10, 11, 12, 13 and 16, 2012. The reinvestment price was €5.0541 per share.
The Board of Directors has approved the distribution of an interim dividend against 2012 for a gross amount of €0.10 per share.
To address the mandatory partial conversion of convertible bonds, 238,682,213 new ordinary BBVA shares were issued.
The independent consulting firms commissioned by the Bank of Spain and the Ministry of Economy to conduct an assessment on the Spanish banking sector confirmed that BBVA will require no additional capital even in the most adverse economic scenario.
Euromoney magazine has distinguished BBVA as the "Best Bank in Latin America." This award, one of the most prestigious in the financial world, recognizes BBVA's leadership in innovation and efficiency, as well as its soundness and performance.
The Chairman and CEO of BBVA inaugurates the new branch and highlights the strategic importance of this market due to its developed and expanding economy.
BBVA Suma offers users the opportunity to donate the amount of money they choose and as often as they like.