Quarterlytics / Financial Services / Banks - Diversified / Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria

bbva · NYSE Financial Services
Claim this profile
Ticker bbva
Exchange NYSE
Sector Financial Services
Industry Banks - Diversified
Employees 10,000+
← All annual reports
FY2016 Annual Report · Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria
Sign in to download
Loading PDF…
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally 
accepted accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-
IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  the  event  of  a 
discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

Annual Report 
Financial Statements, 
Management Report 
and Audit Report 2016 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

Contents 

Financial Statements  

Balance sheets  ........................................................................................................................................ 4 
Income statements ................................................................................................................................... 7 
Statements of recognized income and expenses .......................................................................................... 9 
Statements of changes in equity ............................................................................................................... 10 
Statements of cash flows ......................................................................................................................... 12 

Notes to the Accompanying Financial Statements 

1. 

Introduction, basis for presentation of the financial statements and internal control of financial information 
and other information ...................................................................................................................... 14 

2.  Accounting policies and valuation criteria applied ................................................................................ 16 

3.  System of shareholder remuneration ................................................................................................. 32 

4.  Earnings per share ........................................................................................................................... 34 

5.  Risk management ............................................................................................................................ 35 

6 

Fair value of financial instruments ...................................................................................................... 73 

7  Cash  and  cash  balances  at  centrals  and  banks  and  other  demands  deposits  and  Financial  liabilities 

measured at amortized cost .............................................................................................................. 81 

8 

9 

Financial assets and liabilities held for trading ...................................................................................... 81 

Financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss ............................................................ 84 

10  Available-for-sale financial assets ........................................................................................................ 84 

11  Loans and receivables ...................................................................................................................... 88 

12  Held-to-maturity investments ............................................................................................................. 91 

13  Hedging derivatives and fair value changes of the hedged items in portfolio hedge of interest rate risk ..... 93 

14 

Investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates ..................................................................... 96 

15  Tangible assets .............................................................................................................................. 102 

16 

Intangible assets ............................................................................................................................ 103 

17.  Tax assets and liabilities .................................................................................................................. 104 

18.  Other assets and liabilities ............................................................................................................... 111 

19.  Non-current assets and disposal groups classified as held for sale ....................................................... 111 

20.  Financial liabilities at amortized cost ................................................................................................. 114 

21.  Provisions ..................................................................................................................................... 120 

22.  Post-employment and other employee benefit commitments .............................................................. 122 

23.  Common stock .............................................................................................................................. 128 

24.  Share premium .............................................................................................................................. 130 

1 

 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

25.  Retained earnings, Revaluation reserves and Other ........................................................................... 130 

26.  Treasury shares ............................................................................................................................. 132 

27.  Accumulated other comprehensive income ...................................................................................... 133 

28.  Capital base and capital management .............................................................................................. 133 

29.  Commitments and guarantees given ................................................................................................ 137 

30.  Other contingent assets and liabilities ............................................................................................... 137 

31.  Purchase and sale commitments and future payment obligations ....................................................... 138 

32.  Transactions for the account of third parties ..................................................................................... 138 

33.  Interest income and expense .......................................................................................................... 139 

34.  Dividend income............................................................................................................................ 140 

35.  Fee and commission income .......................................................................................................... 140 

36.  Fee and commission expenses ........................................................................................................ 140 

37. Gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities (net) hedge accounting and exchange differences ............ 141 

38.  Other operating income and expenses ............................................................................................. 142 

39.  Administration costs ....................................................................................................................... 143 

40.  Depreciation .................................................................................................................................. 145 

41.  Provisions or reversal of provisions .................................................................................................. 146 

42.  Impairment or reversal of impairment on financial assets not measured at fair value through profit or loss146 

43.  Impairment or reversal of impairment on non-financial assets and investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures 

or associates. ................................................................................................................................ 146 

44.  Gains (losses) on derecognized of non-financial assets and subsidiaries, net ......................................... 147 

45.  Profit  or  loss  from  non-current  assets  and  disposal  groups  classified  as  held  for  sale  not  qualifying  as 

discontinued operations ................................................................................................................. 147 

46.  Statements of cash flows ................................................................................................................ 147 

47.  Accountant fees and services .......................................................................................................... 148 

48.  Related-party transactions ............................................................................................................... 149 

49.  Remuneration  and  other  benefits  of  the  Board  of  Directors  and  Members  of  the  Bank’s  Management 

Committee .................................................................................................................................... 150 

50.  Other information .......................................................................................................................... 156 

51.  Subsequent events ........................................................................................................................ 158 

52.  Explanation added for translation into English ................................................................................... 158 

APPENDIX I. BBVA Group Consolidated Financial Statements ..................................................................... 160 

APPENDIX II. Additional information on consolidated subsidiaries composing the BBVA Group ...................... 170 

APPENDIX III. Additional information on investments and jointly controlled companies accounted for under the 
equity method of consolidation in the BBVA Group (includes the most significant companies that together 
represent 99.71% of total investments in these companies) ............................................................... 180 

2 

 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

APPENDIX IV.  Changes and notification of investments and divestments in the BBVA Group in 2016 ........... 181 

APPENDIX  V.Fully  consolidated  subsidiaries  with  more  than  10%  owned  by  non-Group  shareholders  as  of 

December 31, 2016 ...................................................................................................................... 185 

APPENDIX VI. BBVA Group’s structured entities. Securitization funds .......................................................... 187 

APPENDIX  VII.  Details of the outstanding subordinated debt and preferred  securities issued by the Bank as of 

December 31, 2016 and 2015 ...................................................................................................... 188 

APPENDIX VIII. Balance sheets held in foreign currency as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 ...................... 189 

APPENDIX IX. Income statement corresponding to the first and second half of 2016 and 2015 ................... 190 

APPENDIX X. Information on data derived from the special accounting registry ........................................... 191 

APPENDIX XI. Risks related to the developer and real-estate sector in Spain ................................................ 198 

APPENDIX  XII.  Refinanced  and  restructured  operations  and  other  requirements  under  Bank  of  Spain  Circular 

6/2012 ........................................................................................................................................ 205 

APPENDIX XIII. Agency  Network ............................................................................................................ 212 

APPENDIX XIV. Meger by buyout with Catalunya Banc, S.A. Banco Depositario BBVA, S.A. y Unoe Bank, S.A  245 

Glossary 

Management Report 

3 

 
 
                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                           
 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A. 

Balance sheets as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 

ASSETS

CASH, CASH BALANCES AT CENTRAL BANKS AND OTHER 
DEMAND DEPOSITS

FINANCIAL ASSETS HELD FOR TRADING

Derivatives

Equity instruments

Debt securities
Loans and advances to central banks

Loans and advances to credit institutions
Loans and advances to customers

OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS DESIGNATED AT FAIR VALUE 

THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS
AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE FINANCIAL ASSETS

Equity instruments
Debt securities

LOANS AND RECEIVABLES 

Debt securities
Loans and advances to central banks

Loans and advances to credit institutions

Loans and advances to customers
HELD-TO-MATURITY INVESTMENTS

HEDGING DERIVATIVES 
FAIR VALUE CHANGES OF THE HEDGED ITEMS IN PORTFOLIO 

HEDGES OF INTEREST RATE RISK

INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES AND 

ASSOCIATES

Group entities

Joint ventures
Associates

TANGIBLE ASSETS

Property, plants and equipment

For own use
Other assets leased out under an operating lease

Investment properties

INTANGIBLE ASSETS 

Goodwill

Other intangible assets

TAX ASSETS

Current

Deferred

OTHER ASSETS 

Insurance contracts linked to pensions

Inventories

Rest

NON-CURRENT ASSETS AND DISPOSAL GROUPS HELD FOR 

SALE 
TOTAL ASSETS

(*) 

Presented for comparison purposes only   (note 1.3). 

Millions of Euros

Notes

2016

2015

7

8

9

10

11

12

13

13

14

15

16

17

18

22

19

15,855

57,440

42,023
3,873

11,544
-

-
-

-
29,004

3,506

25,498
251,487

11,001
-

26,596

213,890
11,424

1,586

11,191

58,606

40,499
3,974

14,133
-

-
-

-
50,601

4,018

46,583
226,781

4,213
-

25,146

197,422
-

1,714

17

54

30,218

31,599

29,823

31,185

18
377
1,856

1,845

1,845
-

11
942

-

942
12,394

756
11,638
3,709

2,426
-

1,283

2,515

18
396
1,521

1,516

1,516
-

5
853

-

853
8,193

652
7,541
3,850

2,151
-

1,699

2,340

418,447

397,303

The accompanying Notes 1 to 52 and Appendices I to XIII are an integral part of the balance sheet as of 
December 31, 2016. 

4 

 
 
 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A. 

Balance sheets as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

Notes

2016

2015

Millions of Euros

FINANCIAL LIABILITIES HELD FOR TRADING 

8

Derivatives
Short positions

Deposits from central banks

Deposits from credit institutions

Customer deposits

Debt certificates

Other financial liabilities

OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES DESIGNATED AT FAIR VALUE 
THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS 

FINANCIAL LIABILITIES AT AMORTIZED COST 

Deposits from central banks

Deposits from credit institutions

Customer deposits

Debt certificates

Other financial liabilities
Subordinated liabilities

HEDGING DERIVATIVES

FAIR VALUE CHANGES OF THE HEDGED ITEMS IN PORTFOLIO 

HEDGES OF INTEREST RATE RISK

PROVISIONS

Provisions for pensions and similar obligations
Other long term employee benefits
Provisions for taxes and other legal contingencies

Provisions for contingent risks and commitments

Other provisions

TAX LIABILITIES 

Current

Deferred

OTHER LIABILITIES 
LIABILITIES INCLUDED IN DISPOSAL GROUPS CLASSIFIED AS 

HELD FOR SALE

TOTAL LIABILITIES

(*) 

Presented for comparison purposes only (note 1.3). 

9

20

13

13

21

17

18

48,265

40,951

7,314
-

-

-

-

-

-
319,884

26,629

44,977

207,946

33,174

7,158

9,209
1,488

-
8,917

5,271

32

-
658

2,956
1,415

127

1,288
2,092

46,973

39,720

7,253
-

-

-

-

-

-

303,095

19,642

55,462

190,222

30,966

6,803

8,295
1,542

-
6,209

5,177

-
-

263

769
1,225

24

1,201
1,439

-

382,061

-
360,483  

The  accompanying  Notes  1  to  52  and  Appendices  I  to  XIII  are  an  integral  part  of  the  balance  sheet  as  of 
December 31, 2016. 

5 

 
 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A. 

Balance sheets as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY (Continued)

Notes

2016

2015

Millions of Euros

23

24

25

25
25

26

27

27

27

STOCKHOLDERS’ FUNDS

Capital

Paid up capital

Unpaid capital which has been called up

Share premium

Equity instruments issued other than capital

Equity component of compound financial instruments

Other equity instruments issued

Retained earnings

Revaluation reserves
Other reserves 

Less: Treasury shares

Profit or loss attributable to owners of the parent

Less: Interim dividends

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss

Actuarial gains or (-) losses on defined benefit pension plans
Non-current assets and disposal groups classified as held for 
sale

Other adjustments

Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss

Hedge of net investments in foreign operations [effective 
portion]
Foreign currency translation 

Hedging derivatives. Cash flow hedges [effective portion]

Available-for-sale financial assets

Other debt securities

Equity instrumentS

Non-current assets and disposal groups classified as held for 
sale

TOTAL EQUITY

TOTAL EQUITY AND TOTAL LIABILITIES

36,748

3,218

3,218
-
23,992

46

-

46

-
20
9,346

(23)

1,662

(1,513)

(362)

(43)

(43)

-

-

(319)

-
13

(127)

(205)

660

(865)

-
36,386

418,447

36,438

3,120

3,120
-

23,992

28

-

28

-
22
7,787

(19)

2,864

(1,356)

382

(22)

(22)

-

-

404

-
21

(75)

458

747

(289)

-
36,820

397,303

MEMORANDUM  ITEM

Financial guarantees given

Contingent commitments

TOTAL EQUITY

(*) 

Presented for comparison purposes only (note 1.3). 

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

29

29

39,704

71,162

110,866

39,850

58,255
98,105  

The  accompanying  Notes  1  to  52  and  Appendices  I  to  XIII  are  an  integral  part  of  the  balance  sheet  as  of 
December 31, 2016. 

6 

 
 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A. 

Income statements for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015. 

Income Statements for December 31, 2016 and 2015 of 
BBVA, S.A

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

INTEREST AND SIMILAR INCOME 
INTEREST AND SIMILAR EXPENSES
NET INTEREST INCOME

DIVIDEND INCOME 
FEE AND COMMISSION INCOME 

FEE AND COMMISSION EXPENSES 
GAINS OR (-) LOSSES ON FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 
DESIGNATED AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS, NET
GAINS OR (-) LOSSES ON FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 
HELD FOR TRADING, NET
GAINS OR (-) LOSSES ON DERECOGNITION OF FINANCIAL ASSETS 
AND LIABILITIES NOT MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH 
PROFIT OR LOSS, NET
GAINS OR (-) LOSSES FROM HEDGE ACCOUNTING, NET 
EXCHANGE DIFFERENCES (NET)
OTHER OPERATING INCOME 

OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES 
GROSS INCOME

ADMINISTRATION COSTS 
Personnel expenses
General and administrative expenses

DEPRECIATION
PROVISIONS OR (-) REVERSAL OF PROVISIONS
IMPAIRMENT OR (-) REVERSAL OF IMPAIRMENT ON FINANCIAL 
ASSETS NOT MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR 
LOSS

Financial assets measured at cost
Available- for-sale financial assets
Loans and receivables
Held to maturity investments

NET OPERATING INCOME

(*) 

Presented for comparison purposes only (note 1.3). 

33
33

34
35

36

37

37

37

37
37

38
38

39

40
41

42

6,236
(2,713)
3,523

2,854

1,886
(353)

-

(70)

955
(62)

305
140
(504)
8,674

(4,247)
(2,502)

(1,745)
(575)
(1,187)

(949)
(12)
(180)
(757)
-
1,716

6,506
(3,167)
3,339

2,117

1,751
(289)

-

151

775
(16)

224
114
(465)
7,701

(3,756)
(2,198)

(1,558)
(519)
(651)

(1,304)
(13)
-
(1,291)
-
1,471  

The accompanying Notes 1 to 52 and Appendices I to XIII are an integral part of the income statement for the 
year ended December 31, 2016. 

7 

 
 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A. 

Income statements for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015. 

 (Continued)

NET OPERATING INCOME
(IMPAIRMENT O R (-) REVERSAL O F IMPAIRMENT O F 
INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDARIES, JO INT VENTURES AND 
ASSO C IATES)
IMPAIRMENT O R (-) REVERSAL O F IMPAIRMENT ON NO N-
FINANC IAL ASSETS

Tangible  as s e ts

Intangible  as s e ts
O the r as s e ts

GAINS (LO SSES) O N DEREC O GNIZED ASSETS NO T C LASSIFIED AS 
NO N-C URRENT ASSETS HELD FO R SALE 

NEGATIVE GO ODW ILL REC O GNISED IN PRO FIT O R LO SS
PRO FIT O R (-) LO SS FRO M NO N-C URRENT ASSETS AND DISPO SAL 
GRO UPS C LASSIFIED AS HELD FO R SALE NO T Q UALIFYING AS 
DISC O NTINUED O PERATIO NS    

OPERATING PROFIT B EFORE TAX
Tax e xpe ns e  or (-) incom e  re late d to profit or los s  from  
continuing ope ration

PROFIT FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

Profit from  dis continue d ope rations  (ne t)

PROFIT

(*) 

Presented for comparison purposes only (note 1.3). 

43

43

44

45

Millions of  Euros

2016

2015

1,716

1,471

(147)

(16)

(16)

-

-

12

-

(73)
1,492

170
1,662

-
1,662

835

(22)

(22)

-

-

8

-

760
3,052

(188)
2,864

-
2,864

The accompanying Notes 1 to 52 and Appendices I to XIII are an integral part of the income statement for the 
year ended December 31, 2016. 

8 

 
 
 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A. 

Statements  of  recognized  income  and  expenses  for  the  years  ended 
December 31, 2016 and 2015. 

Statements of Recognized Income and Expenses for December 31, 2016 

and 2015 of BBVA, S.A

PROFIT RECOGNIZED IN INCOME STATEMENT
OTHER RECOGNIZED INCOME (EXPENSES)

ITEMS NOT SUBJECT TO RECLASSIFICATION TO INCOME STATEMENT

ITEMS SUBJECT TO RECLASSIFICATION TO INCOME STATEMENT
Hedge of net investments in foreign operations [effective portion]

Foreign currency translation 

Translation gains or (-) losses taken to equity
Transferred to profit or loss
Other reclassifications

Cash flow hedges [effective portion]

Valuation gains or (-) losses taken to equity
Transferred to profit or loss
Transferred to initial carrying amount of hedged items
Other reclassifications

Available-for-sale financial assets

Valuation gains/(losses)
Amounts reclassified to income statement
Reclassifications (other)

Non-current assets held for sale

Valuation gains/(losses)
Amounts reclassified to income statement
Reclassifications (other)

Income tax
TOTAL RECOGNIZED INCOME/EXPENSES

(*) 

Presented for comparison purposes only (note 1.3). 

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

1,662
(744)

(21)

(723)

-
(11)

18

(29)

-
(74)

(69)

(5)
-

-
(583)

217

(800)

-
-

-

-
-
(55)
918

2,864
(1,309)

(2)

(1,307)

-
13

30

(17)

-
11

20

(9)
-

-
(1,890)

(723)

(1,167)

-
-

-

-
-
560
1,555  

The  accompanying  Notes  1  to  52  and  Appendices  I  to  XIII  are  an  integral  part  of  the  statement  of  recognized 
income and expenses for the year ended December 31, 2016 

9 

 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accepted accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

Statements of changes in equity for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015. 

BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A. 

December 2016

Balances as of January 1, 2016

Effect o f changes in acco unting po licies

Effect o f co rrectio n o f erro rs

Adjusted initial balance

Total income/expense recognized

Other changes in equity

Issuances o f co mmo n shares

Issuances o f preferred shares

Issuance o f o ther equity instruments

P erio d o r maturity o f o ther issued equity instruments

Co nversio n o f debt o n equity

Co mmo n Sto ck reductio n

Dividend distributio n

P urchase o f treasury shares

Sale o r cancellatio n o f treasury shares

Reclassificatio n o f financial liabilities to  o ther equity instruments

Reclassificatio n o f o ther equity instruments to  financial liabilities

Transfers between to tal equity entries

Increase/Reductio n o f equity due to  business co mbinatio ns

Share based payments

Other increases o r (-) decreases in equity

Balances as of December 31, 2016

C a pit a l

S ha re  
P re m ium

E quit y 
ins t rum e nt s  
is s ue d o t he r 
t ha n c a pit a l

O t he r E quit y

R e t a ine d 
e a rnings

R e v a lua t io n 
re s e rv e s

O t he r 
re s e rv e s

( - )  T re a s ury 
s ha re s

P ro f it  o r lo s s  
a t t ribut a ble  
t o  o wne rs  o f  
t he  pa re nt

Int e rim  
div ide nds

A c c um ula t e
d o t he r 
c o m pre he n
s iv e  inc o m e

T o t a l

M illio ns  o f  E uro s

3,120

23,992

-

-

-

-

3,120

23,992

-

98

98

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-
3,218

-
23,992

28

-

-

28

-

18

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(3)

-

-

21
46

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-
-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-
-

22

-

-

22

-

(2)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(2)

-

-

-
20

7,787

(19)

2,864

(1,356)

382

36,820

-

-

7,787

-

1,559

(98)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

10

-

-

1,513

139

-

(5)
9,346

-

-

(19)

-

(4)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(1,570)

1,566

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

2,864

1,662

-

-

(1,356)

-

(2,864)

(157)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(1,303)

-

-

-

-

(2,864)

1,356

-

-

-

-

-

-

382

(744)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-
(23)

-
1,662

(210)
(1,513)

-
(362)

-

-

36,820

918

(1,352)

-

-

-

-

-

-

(1,303)

(1,570)

1,576

-

-

-

139

-

(194)
36,386

(*)       Presented for comparison purposes only (note 1.3). 

The accompanying Notes 1 to 52 and Appendices I to XIII are an integral part of the statement of changes in equity for the year ended December 31, 2016. 

10 

 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accepted accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

Statements of changes in equity for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015. 

BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A. 

December 2015

Balances as of January 1, 2015

Effect o f changes in acco unting po licies

Effect o f co rrectio n o f erro rs

Adjusted initial balance

Total income/expense recognized

Other changes in equity

Issuances o f co mmo n shares

Issuances o f preferred shares

Issuance o f o ther equity instruments

P erio d o r maturity o f o ther issued equity instruments

Co nversio n o f debt o n equity

Co mmo n Sto ck reductio n

Dividend distributio n

P urchase o f treasury shares

Sale o r cancellatio n o f treasury shares

Reclassificatio n o f financial liabilities to  o ther equity instruments

Reclassificatio n o f o ther equity instruments to  financial liabilities

Transfers between to tal equity entries

Increase/Reductio n o f equity due to  business co mbinatio ns

Share based payments

Other increases o r (-) decreases in equity

Balances as of December 31, 2015

C a pit a l

S ha re  
P re m ium

E quit y 
ins t rum e nt s  
is s ue d o t he r 
t ha n c a pit a l

O t he r E quit y

R e t a ine d 
e a rnings

R e v a lua t io n 
re s e rv e s

O t he r 
re s e rv e s

( - )  T re a s ury 
s ha re s

P ro f it  o r lo s s  
a t t ribut a ble  
t o  o wne rs  o f  
t he  pa re nt

Int e rim  
div ide nds

A c c um ula t e
d o t he r 
c o m pre he n
s iv e  inc o m e

T o t a l

M illio ns  o f  E uro s

7,619

(46)

1,105

(841)

1,691

36,614

3,024

23,992

-

-

-

-

3,024

23,992

-

96

96

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-
3,120

-
23,992

47

-

-

47

-

(19)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(8)

-

-

(11)
28

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-
-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-
-

23

-

-

23

-

(1)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(1)

-

-

-
22

-

-

7,619

-

168

(96)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(1)

-

-

272

-

-

(7)
7,787

-

-

(46)

-

27

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(2,297)

2,324

-

-

-

-

-

-
(19)

-

-

1,105

2,864

-

-

-

-

(841)

1,691

-

(1,309)

(1,105)

(515)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(1,226)

-

-

-

-

(1,105)

842

-

-

-

-

-
2,864

-

-

36,614

1,555

(1,349)

-

-

-

-

-

-

(1,226)

(2,297)

2,323

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(131)
(1,356)

-
382

(149)
36,820

(*) 

(**) 

Presented for comparison purposes only (note 1.3). 

Balance as of December 31, 2014, previously published (note 1.3) 

The accompanying Notes 1 to 52 and Appendices I to XIII are an integral part of the statement of changes in equity for the year ended December 31, 2016. 

11 

 
 
 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A. 

Statements of cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015. 

Cash Flows Statements for December 31, 2016 and 2015 of BBVA, S.A

2016 (**)

2015 (*)

Millions of Euros

A) CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES (1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5)

1. Profit for the year
2. Adjustments to obtain the cash flow from operating activities:

Depreciation and amortization
Other adjustments

3. Net increase/decrease in operating assets 

Financial assets held for trading

Financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss
Available-for-sale financial assets
Loans and receivables
Other operating assets

4. Net increase/decrease in operating liabilities 

Financial liabilities held for trading
Other financial liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss
Financial liabilities at amortized cost
Other operating liabilities

5. Collection/Payments for income tax

B) CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES (1 + 2)

1. Investment 

Tangible assets

Intangible assets

Investments

Subsidiaries and other business units

Non-current assets held for sale and associated liabilities

Held-to-maturity investments

Other settlements related to investing activities

2. Divestments

Tangible assets
Intangible assets
Investments
Subsidiaries and other business units
Non-current assets held for sale and associated liabilities
Held-to-maturity investments
Other collections related to investing activities

6,281

1,662
1,811

574
1,237
(16,227)

1,166
-
21,597
(24,706)
(14,284)
19,205

1,292
-
15,847
2,066
(170)

(1,048)

(3,168)

(170)

(320)

(246)

-

(674)

(1,758)

-
2,120

20
-
93
-
511
1,321
175

4,709

2,864
(1,769)

519
(2,288)
11,515

5,889
-
1,564
3,861
201
(8,090)

(4,003)
-
(2,975)
(1,112)
189

(2,259)

(5,625)

(211)

(298)

(4,114)

-

(1,002)

-

-
3,366

12
-
62
-
1,249
-
2,043  

Presented for comparison purposes only (note 1.3). 

(*) 
(**)        The  statement  of  cash  flows  corresponding  to  2016  is  impacted  by  the  merger  of  Catalunya  Banc,  S.A.,  Banco 

Depositario BBVA, S.A. y Unoe Bank, S.A. (Note 1.3). 

The accompanying Notes 1 to 52 and Appendices I to XIII are an integral part of the statement of cash flows for 
the year ended December 31, 2016. 

12 

 
 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A. 

Statements of cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2016 and 2015. 

CASH FLOWS STATEMENTS (Continued)

C) CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES (1 + 2)

1. Investment 

Dividends
Subordinated liabilities
Common stock amortization
Treasury stock acquisition
Other items relating to financing activities

2. Divestments

Subordinated liabilities
Common stock increase
Treasury stock disposal
Other items relating to financing activities

D) EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES

E) NET INCREASE/DECREASE IN CASH OR CASH EQUIVALENTS (A+B+C+D)

F) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF THE YEAR

G) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF THE YEAR

COMPONENTS OF CASH AND EQUIVALENTS AT END OF THE PERIOD

Cash
Balance of cash equivalent in central banks
Other financial assets
Less: Bank overdraft refundable on demand
TOTAL CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF THE YEAR

(*) 

Presented for comparison purposes only (note 1.3). 

Millions of Euros

December 
2016

December
2015

(501)

(3,247)

(1,497)
(180)
-
(1,570)
-
2,746

1,000
-
1,574
172
(67)

4,665

11,191

15,856

(302)

(4,124)

(916)
(767)
-
(2,297)
(144)
3,822

1,500
-
2,322
-
(302)

1,846

9,262

11,108

Millions of Euros

December 
2016

December
2015

879
14,913
63
-
15,855

825
10,283
-
-
11,108  

The accompanying Notes 1 to 52 and Appendices I to XIII are an integral part of the statement of cash flows for 
the year ended December 31, 2016. 

13 

 
 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A. 

Notes to the financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2016. 

1. 

Introduction,  basis  for  presentation  of  the  financial  statements  and 

internal control of financial information and other information 

1.1 

Introduction 

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (hereinafter “the Bank” or “BBVA") is a private-law entity subject to the laws 
and  regulations  governing  banking  entities  operating  in  Spain.  It  carries  out  its  activity  through  branches  and 
agencies across the country and abroad. 

The Bylaws and other public information are available for consultation at the Bank’s registered address (Plaza San 
Nicolás, 4 Bilbao) and on its official website: www.bbva.com. 

In addition to the transactions it carries out directly, the Bank heads a group of subsidiaries, jointly controlled and 
associated  entities  which  perform  a  wide  range  of  activities  and  which  together  with  the  Bank  constitute  the 
Banco  Bilbao  Vizcaya  Argentaria  Group  (hereinafter,  “the  Group”  or  “the  BBVA  Group”).  In  addition  to  its  own 
individual financial statements, the Bank is therefore obliged to prepare the Group’s financial statements. 

The Bank’s financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2015 were approved by the shareholders at 
the Bank’s Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) held on March 11, 2016. 

The  Bank’s  financial  statements  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2016  are  pending  approval  by  the  Annual 
General Meeting. However, the Bank’s Board of Directors considers that the aforementioned financial statements 
will be approved without any changes. 

1.2  Basis for the presentation of the financial statements 

The Bank's financial statements for 2016 are presented in accordance with Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, dated 
December  22,  and  its  subsequent  amendments,  and  with  any  other  legislation  governing  financial  reporting 
applicable  to  the  Bank.  Circular  4/2004  implements  and  adapts  the  International  Financial  Reporting  Standards 
(EU-IFRS)  to  Spanish  credit  institutions,  following  stipulations  established  under  Regulation  1606/2002  of  the 
European  Parliament  and  of  the  Council,  dated  July  19,  2002,  relating  to  the  application  of  the  International 
Accounting Standards. The recent publication of Bank of Spain Circular 4/2016, of April 27, has updated Circular 
4/2004  to  adapt  it  to  the  latest  publications  in  banking  regulation,  maintaining  full  compatibility  with  the  IFRS 
accounting framework. 

The  Bank's  financial  statements  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2016  have  been  prepared  by  the  Bank’s 
directors (at the Board of Directors meeting held on February 9, 2017) by applying the accounting policies and 
valuation  criteria  described  in  Note  2,  so  that  they  present  fairly  the  Bank's  equity  and  financial  position  as  of 
December 31, 2016, together with the results of its operations and cash flows generated during the year ended 
on that date. 

All obligatory accounting standards and valuation criteria with a significant effect in the financial statements were 
applied in their preparation. 

The  amounts  reflected  in  the  accompanying  financial  statements  are  presented  in millions  of  euros,  unless  it  is 
more convenient to use smaller units. Some items that appear without a total in these financial statements do so 
because of the size of the units used. Also, in presenting amounts in millions of euros, the accounting balances 
have been rounded up or down. It is therefore possible that the amounts appearing in some tables are not the 
exact arithmetical sum of their component figures. 

The percentage changes in amounts have been calculated using figures expressed in thousands of euros. 

14 

 
 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

1.3  Comparative information 

The  financial  statements  of  BBVA  for  the  year  2016  are  prepared  in  accordance  with  the  presentation  models 
required by Circular 5/2015 of the Comisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores. The aim is to adapt the content of 
the  public  financial  information  from  the  credit  institutions  and  formats  of  the  financial  statements  established 
mandatory by the European Union regulation for the credit institution 

The  information  contained  in  these  financial  statements  for  2015  is  presented  solely  for  the  purpose  of 
comparison  with  information  relating  to  December  31,  2016.  It  does  not  constitute  the  Bank's  financial 
statements  for  2015.  In  order  to  facilitate  comparison,  the  Bank´s  financial  statements  and  the  information 
related  to  those  dates  in  2015,  have  been  restated  in  accordance  with  the  new  models  mentioned  in  the 
previous  paragraph,  without  having  a  significant  impact  on the  accompanying  financial  statements  included  for 
the year ended December 31, 2015. 

During 2016, was carried out a merger process of BBVA S.A. (absorbing company), Catalunya Banc, S.A., Banco 
Depositario BBVA, S.A. y Unoe Bank, S.A (see note 14). 

1.4  Seasonal nature of income and expenses 

The  nature  of  the  most  significant  operations  carried  out  by  the  Bank  is  mainly  related  to  traditional  activities 
carried out by financial institutions, which are not significantly affected by seasonal factors. 

1.5  Responsibility for the information and for the estimates made 

The information contained in the Bank's financial statements is the responsibility of the Bank’s Directors. 

Estimates have to be made at times when preparing these financial statements in order to calculate the registered 
amount  of  some  assets,  liabilities,  income,  expenses  and  commitments.  These  estimates  relate  mainly  to  the 
following: 

Impairment on certain financial assets (see Notes 5, 6, 10, 11,12 and 15). 

• 
•  The  assumptions  used  to  quantify  certain  provisions  (see  Note  21)  for  the  actuarial  calculation  of  post-

employment benefit liabilities and commitments (see Note 22). 

•  The useful life and impairment losses of tangible and intangible assets (see Notes, 15,16 and 19). 
•  The  fair  value  of  certain  unlisted  financial  assets  and  liabilities  in  organized  markets  (see  Notes  5,  6,  8,  9, 

10,12 and 13). 

•  The recoverability of deferred tax assets (See Note 17). 

Although these estimates were made on the basis of the best information available as of December 31, 2016 on 
the  events  analyzed,  future  events  may  make  it  necessary  to  modify  them  (either  up  or  down).  This  would  be 
done  in  accordance  with  applicable  regulations  and  prospectively,  recording  the  effects  of  changes  in  the 
estimates in the corresponding income statement. 

1.6  Control of the BBVA Group’s financial reporting 

The description of the BBVA Group’s Internal Financial Reporting Control model is described in the management 
report accompanying the Financial Statements for 2016 

1.7  Deposit guarantee fund and Resolution fund 

The Bank is part of the “Fondo de Garantía de Depósitos” (Deposit Guarantee Fund). Adjusting to the previously 
mentioned  accounting  criteria  modification,  the  expense  incurred  by  the  contributions  made  to  this  Agency  in 
2016 and 2015 amounted to €153 million and €117 million, respectively. These amounts are registered under 
the heading "Other operating expenses" of the accompanying income statements (see Note 38). 

15 

 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

The previously mentioned amount registered in year 2013 includes the extraordinary contribution established by 
the Royal Decree-Law 6/2013. A one-off Deposit Guarantee Fund contribution, applicable to 3 per thousand of 
eligible  deposits.  The  first  contribution  (40%)  amounted  to  121  million  euros  paid  in  2013.  Of  the  second 
contribution  (remaining  60%)  in  2014  a  seventh  part  was  paid  and  according  to  the  new  payment  schedule 
established by the Management Committee of the Deposit Guarantee Fund. The remaining part of the previously 
mentioned second contribution was recognized as a liability as of December 31, 2014 and 50% paid off in June 
2016 and 2015,remaining in each year ended. 

In accordance with the new regulations, in 2015 a contribution was made to Spain's Orderly Banking Resolution 
Fund (FROB) of €123m. In 2016 a single European resolution fund has been established with a contribution of 
€137  million  Euros  through  a  contribution  of  €117  million  Euros  and  the  creation  of  a  commitment  of  €20 
million  Euros  which  are  registered  under  the  heading  "Other  Operating  Expenses"  in  the  attached  income 
statements (see Note 38).  

1.8  Consolidated financial statements 

The  consolidated  financial  statements  of  the  BBVA  Group  for  the  year  ended  December  31,  2016  have  been 
prepared  by  the  Bank's  Directors  (at  the  Board  of  Directors  meeting  held  on  February  9,  2017)  in  accordance 
with the International Financial Reporting Standards adopted by the European Union and applicable at the close 
of 2016, taking into account Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, dated December 22, and subsequent amendments, 
and with any other legislation governing financial reporting applicable to the Group. 

The management of the Group’s operations is carried out on a consolidated basis, independently of the individual 
allocation of the corresponding equity changes and their related results. Consequently, the Bank's annual financial 
statements have to be considered within the context of the Group, due to the fact that they do not reflect the 
financial  and  equity  changes  that  result  from  the  application  of  the  consolidation  policies  (full  consolidation  or 
proportionate consolidation methods) or the equity method. 

These changes are reflected in the consolidated financial statements of the BBVA Group for the year 2016, which 
the  Bank's  Board  of  Directors  has  also  prepared.  Appendix  I  includes  the  Group's  consolidated  financial 
statements.  In  accordance  with  the  content  of  these  consolidated  financial  statements  prepared  following  the 
International  Financial  Reporting  Standards  adopted  by  the  European  Union,  the  total  amount  of  the  BBVA 
Group’s  assets  and  consolidated  equity  at  the  close  of  2016  amounted  to  €731,856  million  and  €55,428 
million, respectively, while the consolidated net profit attributed to the parent company of this period amounted 
to €3,475 million. 

2. 

Accounting policies and valuation criteria applied 

The Glossary includes the definition of some of the financial and economic terms used in Note 2 and subsequent 
Notes. 

The accounting standards and policies and valuation criteria used in preparing these financial statements are as 
follows: 

2.1  Financial instruments 

Measurement of financial instruments and recognition of changes in subsequent fair value 

All  financial  instruments  are  initially  accounted  for  at  fair  value  which,  unless  there  is  evidence  to  the  contrary, 
shall be the transaction price. 

All the changes in the value of financial instruments, except trading derivatives that are not economic hedges, all 
the  financial  assets  held  for  trading  and  derivatives,  arising  from  the  accrual  of  interests  and  similar  items  are 
recognized  under  the  headings  “Interest  income”  or  “Interest  expenses”,  as  appropriate,  in  the  accompanying 
income  statement  for  the  year  in  which  the  accrual  took  place  (see  Note  33).  The  dividends  paid  from  other 
companies, other than associate entities and joint venture entities, are recognized under the heading “Dividend 
income” in the accompanying income statement for the year in which the right to receive them arises (see Note 
34). 

16 

 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

The  changes  in  fair  value  after  the  initial  recognition,  for  reasons  other  than  those  mentioned  in  the  preceding 
paragraph, are treated as described below, according to the categories of financial assets and liabilities: 

2.1.1 

“Financial assets and liabilities held for trading” and “Financial assets and 

liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss” 

The  assets  and  liabilities  recognized  in  these  chapters  of  the  balance  sheets  are  measured  at  fair  value,  and 
changes in value (gains or losses) are recognized as their net value under the heading “Gains (losses) on financial 
assets  and  liabilities  (net)”  in  the  accompanying  income  statements  (see  Note  37).  However,  changes  resulting 
from  variations  in  foreign  exchange  rates  are  recognized  under  the  heading  “Exchange  differences  (net)"  in  the 
accompanying income statements. 

2.1.2 

“Available-for-sale financial assets” 

Assets recognized under this heading in the balance sheets are measured at their fair value. Subsequent changes 
in  this  measurement  (gains  or  losses)  are  recognized  temporarily  for  their  amount  net  of  tax  effect  under  the 
heading “Accumulated other comprehensive income- Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss - Available-for-
sale financial assets ” in the balance sheets (see Note 27). 

Changes  in  the  value  of  non-monetary  items  resulting  from  changes  in  foreign  exchange  rates  are  recognized 
temporarily  under  the  heading  “Accumulated  other  comprehensive  income  -  Items  that  may  be  reclassified  to 
profit or  loss - Exchange differences ” in the  accompanying balance  sheets.  Changes in  foreign exchange  rates 
resulting  from  monetary  items  are  recognized  under  the  heading  “Exchange  differences  (net)"  in  the 
accompanying income statements. 

The  amounts  recognized  under  the  headings  “Accumulated  other  comprehensive  income-  Items  that  may  be 
reclassified  to  profit  or  loss  -  Available-for-sale  financial  assets”  and  “Accumulated  other  comprehensive  income- 
Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss - Exchange differences” continue to form part of the Bank's equity 
until the asset is derecognized from the balance sheet or until an impairment loss is recognized in the financial 
instrument in question. If these assets are sold, these amounts are derecognized and entered under the headings 
“Gains  (losses)  on  financial  assets  and  liabilities  (net)”  or  “Exchange  differences  (net)",  as  appropriate,  in  the 
income statement for the year in which they are derecognized (see Note 37). 

In the specific case of the sale of equity instruments considered strategic investments and recognized under the 
heading  “Available-for-sale  financial  assets”,  the  gains  or  losses  generated  are  recognized  under  the  heading 
“Profit  or  (-)  loss  from  non-current  assets  and  disposal  groups  classified  as  held  for  sale  not  qualifying  as 
discontinued  operations”  in  the  income  statement,  even  if  they  had  not  been  classified  in  a  previous  balance 
sheet  as  non-current  assets  held  for  sale,  as  indicated  in  Rule  56  of  Circular  4/2004  and  its  subsequent 
amendments (see Note 45). 

The net impairment losses in “Available-for-sale financial assets” over the year are recognized under the heading 
“Impairment losses on financial assets (net) – Other financial instruments not at fair value through profit or loss” in 
the income statement for that year (see Note 42). 

2.1.3 

“Loans and receivables”, “Held-to-maturity investments” and “Financial liabilities 

at amortized cost” 

Assets and liabilities recognized under these headings in the accompanying balance sheets  are measured once 
acquired at “amortized cost” using the “effective interest rate” method. This is because the Bank intends to hold 
such financial instruments to maturity. 

Net  impairment  losses  of  assets  recognized  under  these  headings  arising  in  a  particular  year  are  recognized 
under  the  heading  “Impairment  or  (-)  reversal  of  impairment  on  financial  assets  not  measured  at  fair  value 
through profit or loss – loans and receivables”, “Impairment or (-) reversal of impairment on financial assets not 
measured  at  fair  value  through  profit  or  loss  -  held  to  maturity  investments”  or  “Impairment  or  (-)  reversal  of 
impairment  on  financial  assets  not  measured  at  fair  value  through  profit  or loss  –  financial  assets  measured  at 
cost” in the income statement for that year (see Note 42).  

17 

 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

2.1.4 

“Derivatives-Hedge Accounting ” and “Fair value changes of the hedged items in 

portfolio hedges of interest-rate risk” 

Assets and liabilities recognized under these headings in the accompanying balance sheets are measured at fair 
value. 

Changes  that  take  place  subsequent  to  the  designation  of  the  hedging  relationship  in  the  measurement  of 
financial instruments designated as hedged items as well as financial instruments designated as hedge accounting 
instruments are recognized as follows: 

• 

• 

• 

In fair value hedges, the changes in the fair value of the derivative and the hedged item attributable to the 
hedged risk are recognized under the heading “Gains or losses from hedge accounting, net ” in the income 
statement (see Note 37), with a balancing item under the headings of the balance sheet where hedging items 
("Hedging derivatives") or the hedged items are recognized, as applicable.  

In fair value hedges of interest rate risk of a portfolio of financial instruments (portfolio-hedges), the gains or 
losses that arise in the measurement of the hedging instrument are recognized in the income statement, and 
those that arise from the change in the fair value of the hedged item (attributable to the hedged risk) are also 
recognized  in  the  income  statement  (in  both  cases  under  the  heading  “Gains  or  losses  from  hedge 
accounting,  net  ”,  using,  as  a  balancing  item,  the  headings  "Fair  value  changes  of  the  hedged  items  in 
portfolio hedges of interest rate risk" in the balance sheets, as applicable. 

In  cash  flow  hedges,  the  gain  or  loss  on  the  hedging  instruments  relating  to  the  effective  portion  are 
recognized  temporarily  under  the  heading  "Accumulated  other  comprehensive  income  -  Items  that  may  be 
reclassified to profit or loss - Hedging derivatives. Cash flow hedges” in the balance sheets, with a balancing 
entry  under  the  heading  “Hedging  derivatives”  of  the  Assets  or  Liabilities  of  the  Financial  Statements  as 
applicable.  These  differences  are  recognized  in  the  accompanying  income  statement  at  the  time  when  the 
gain or loss in the hedged instrument affects profit or loss, when the forecast transaction is executed or at 
the maturity date of the hedged item (see Note 33).  

•  Differences in the measurement of the hedging items corresponding to the ineffective portions of cash flow 
hedges  are  recognized  directly  under  the  heading  “Gains  or  (-)  losses  from  hedge  accounting,  net”  in  the 
income statement (see Note 37). 

• 

In hedges of net investments in foreign operations, the differences in the effective portions of hedging items 
are recognized temporarily under the heading " Accumulated other comprehensive income - Items that may 
be reclassified to profit or loss – Hedging of net investments in foreign transactions " in the balance sheets, 
with  a  balancing  entry  under  the  heading  “Hedging  derivatives”  of  the  Assets  or  Liabilities  of  the  Financial 
Statements  as  applicable.  These  differences  in  valuation  are  recognized  under  the  heading  “Exchange 
differences  (net)"  in  the  income  statement  when  the  investment  in  a  foreign  operation  is  disposed  of  or 
derecognized.   

2.1.5 

Other financial instruments 

The following exceptions are applicable with respect to the above general criteria: 

•  Equity  instruments  whose  fair  value  cannot  be  determined  in  a  sufficiently  objective  manner  and  financial 
derivatives  that  have  those  instruments  as  their  underlying  asset  and  are  settled  by  delivery  of  those 
instruments remain in the balance sheet at acquisition cost; this may be adjusted, where appropriate, for any 
impairment loss (see Note 6). 

•  Accumulated other comprehensive income arising from financial instruments classified at balance sheet date 
as “Non-current assets and disposal groups classified as held for sale” are recognized with a balancing entry 
under  the  heading  ““Accumulated  other  comprehensive  income-  Items  that  may  be  reclassified  to  profit  or 
loss – Non-current assets and disposal groups classified as held for sale” in the accompanying balance sheets 
(see Note 27).  

18 

 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

2.2 

Impairment losses on financial assets 

2.2.1 

Definition of impaired financial assets 

A financial asset is considered to be impaired – and therefore its carrying amount is adjusted to reflect the effect 
of the impairment – when there is objective evidence that events have occurred which: 

• 

• 

In the case of debt instruments (loans and debt securities), give rise to an adverse impact on the future cash 
flows that were estimated at the time the transaction was arranged. So they are considered impaired when 
there  are  reasonable  doubts  that  the  balances  will  be  recovered  in  full  and/or  the  related  interest  will  be 
collected for the amounts and on the dates initially agreed. 

In the case of equity instruments, it means that their carrying amount may not be fully recovered. 

As a general rule, the carrying amount of impaired financial instruments is adjusted with a charge to the income 
statement  for  the  year  in  which  the  impairment  becomes  known,  and  the  recoveries  of  previously  recognized 
impairment losses are  recognized in the income  statement for the year in which  the impairment is  reversed  or 
reduced.  any  recovery  of  previously  recognized  impairment  losses  for  an  investment  in  an  equity  instrument 
classified as financial assets available for sale is not recognized in the income statement, but under the heading " 
Accumulated  other  comprehensive  income  -  Items  that  may  be  reclassified  to  profit  or  loss  -  Available-for-sale 
financial assets " (see Note 27) in the balance sheet. 

In  general,  amounts  collected  in  relation  to  impaired  loans  and  receivables  are  used  to  recognize  the  related 
accrued interest and any excess amount is used to reduce the principal not yet paid.  

When  the  recovery  of  any  recognized  amount  is  considered  to  be  remote,  this  amount  is  written-off  on  the 
balance sheet, without prejudice to any actions that may be taken in order to collect the amount until the rights 
extinguish in full either because it is time-barred debt, the debt is forgiven, or for other reasons. 

According to the Bank's established policy, the recovery of a recognized amount is considered to be remote and, 
therefore, removed from the balance sheet in the following cases:  

•  Any  loan  (except  for  those  carrying  an  sufficient  guarantee)  to  a  debtor  in  bankruptcy  and/or  in  the  last 
phases of a “concurso de acreedores” (the Spanish equivalent of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceeding), and  
•  Financial assets (bonds, debentures, etc.) whose issuer’s solvency has undergone a notable and irreversible 

deterioration.  

Additionally, loans classified as non-performing secured loans as a result of borrower arrears are written off in the 
balance  sheet  within  a  maximum  period  of  four  years  from  the  date  on  which  they  are  classified  as  non-
performing, while non-performing unsecured loans (such as commercial and consumer loans, credit cards, etc.) 
are written off within two years of their classification as non-performing as long as they have maintained a credit 
risk coverage of 100% 

Calculation of impairment on financial assets 

The impairment on financial assets is determined by type of instrument and other circumstances that could affect 
it, taking into account the guarantees received by the owners of the financial instruments to assure (in part or in 
full) the performance of transactions. The Bank recognizes impairment charges directly against the impaired asset 
when the likelihood of recovery is deemed remote, and uses offsetting or allowance accounts when it registers 
non-performing loan provisions to cover the estimated loss. 

19 

 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

2.2.2 

Impairment of debt securities measured at amortized cost 

With  regard  to  impairment  losses  arising  from  insolvency  risk  of  the  obligors  (credit  risk),  a  debt  instrument, 
mainly  Loans  and  receivables,  is  impaired  due  to  insolvency  when  a  deterioration  in  the  ability  to  pay  by  the 
obligor is evidenced, either due to past due status or for other reasons. 

BBVA has developed policies, methods and procedures to estimate losses which may be incurred as a result of 
outstanding credit risk. These policies, methods and procedures are applied in the study, approval and execution 
of debt instruments and Commitments and guarantees given; as well as in identifying the impairment and, where 
appropriate, in calculating the amounts necessary to cover estimated losses. 

The  amount  of  impairment  losses  on  debt  instruments  measured  at  amortized  cost  is  calculated  based  on 
whether the impairment losses are determined individually or collectively. First it is determined whether there is 
objective  evidence  of  impairment  individually  for  individually  significant  financial  assets,  and  collectively  for 
financial  assets  that  are  not  individually  significant.  In  the  case  where  the  Group  determines  that  no  objective 
evidence of impairment in the case of debt instrument analyzed individually will be included in a group of debt 
instrument with similar risk characteristics and collectively impaired is analyzed.  

In  determining  whether  there  is  objective  evidence  of  impairment  the  Group  uses  observable  data  on  the 
following aspects: 

Significant financial difficulties of the debtor. 

• 
•  Ongoing delays in the payment of interest or principal. 
•  Refinancing of credit due to financial difficulties by the counterparty. 
•  Bankruptcy or reorganization / liquidation are considered likely. 
•  Disappearance of the active market for a financial asset because of financial difficulties. 
•  Observable  data  indicating  a  reduction  in  future  cash  flows  from  the  initial  recognition  such  as  adverse 
changes in the payment status of the counterparty (delays in payments, reaching credit cards limits, etc.) 
•  National  or  local  economic  conditions  that  are  linked  to  "defaults"  in  financial  assets(  increase  of 

unemployment rate, falling property prices, etc). 

Impairment losses determined individually 

The  amount  of  the  impairment  losses  incurred  on  financial  assets  represents  the  excess  of  their  respective 
carrying  amounts  over  the  present  values  of  their  expected  future  cash  flows.These  cash  flows  are  discounted 
using the original effective interest rate. If a financial instrument has a variable interest rate, the discount rate for 
measuring any impairment loss is the current effective rate determined under the contract. 

As an exception to the rule described above, the market value of quoted debt instruments is deemed to be a fair 
estimate of the present value of their future cash flows. 

The following is to be taken into consideration when estimating the future cash flows of debt instruments: 

•  All the amounts that are expected to be recovered over the residual life of the instrument; including, where 
appropriate,  those  which  may  result  from  the  collateral  and  other  credit  enhancements  provided  for  the 
instrument  (after  deducting  the  costs  required  for  foreclosure  and  subsequent  sale).  Impairment  losses 
include an estimate for the possibility of collecting accrued, past-due and uncollected interest. 

•  The various types of risk to which each instrument is subject. 
•  The circumstances in which collections will foreseeably be made. 

20 

 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

Impairment losses determined collectively 

Impairment  losses  on  financial  assets  collectively  evaluated  for  impairment  are  calculated  by  using  statistical 
procedures, and they are deemed equivalent to the portion of losses incurred on the date that the accompanying 
financial statements are  prepared that has yet to be allocated to specific asset. The Bank estimates impairment 
losses through statistical processes that apply historical data and other specific parameters that, although having 
been generated as of closing date for these financial statements, have arisen on an individual basis following the 
reporting date. 

With  respect  to  financial  assets  that  have  no  objective  evidence  of  impairment,  the  Bank  applies  statistical 
methods  using  historical  experience  and  other  specific  information  to  estimate  the  losses  that  the  Bank  has 
incurred  as  a  result  of  events  that  have  occurred  as  of  the  date  of  preparation  of  the  financial  statements  but 
have  not  been  known  and  will  be  apparent,  individually  after  the  date  of  submission  of  the  information.  This 
calculation is an intermediate step until these losses are identified on an individual level, at which these financial 
instruments will be segregated from the portfolio of financial assets without objective evidence of impairment. 

The  incurred  loss  is  calculated  taking  into  account  three  key  factors:  exposure  at  default,  probability  of  default 
and loss given default. 

•  Exposure at default (EAD) is the amount of risk exposure at the date of default by the counterparty. 
•  Probability  of  default  (PD)  is  the  probability  of  the  counterparty  failing  to  meet  its  principal  and/or  interest 

payment obligations. The PD is associated with the rating/scoring of each counterparty/transaction.  

• 

Loss given default (LGD) is the estimate of the loss arising in the event of default. It depends mainly on the 
characteristics of the counterparty, and the valuation of the guarantees or collateral associated with the asset. 

In order to calculate the LGD at each balance sheet date, the Bank evaluates the whole amount expected to be 
obtained over the remaining life of the financial asset. The recoverable amount from executable secured collateral 
is estimated based on the property valuation, discounting the necessary adjustments to adequately account for 
the potential fall in value until its execution and sale, as well as execution costs, maintenance costs and sale costs. 

When  the  property  right  is  contractually  acquired  at  the  end  of  the  foreclosure  process  or  when  the  assets  of 
distressed borrowers are purchased, the asset is recognized in the financial statements. The accounting treatment 
of these assets is included in Note 2.4. 

Impairment of other debt instruments classified as financial assets available for sale 

The  impairment  losses  on  debt  securities  included  in  the  “Available-for-sale  financial  asset  portfolio  are  equal  to 
the  positive  difference  between  their  acquisition  cost  (net  of  any  principal  repayment),  after  deducting  any 
impairment loss previously recognized in the income statement, and their fair value. 

When there is objective evidence that the negative differences arising on measurement of these assets are due to 
impairment, they are no  longer considered as “Accumulated other comprehensive income - Items that may be 
reclassified to profit or loss - Available-for-sale financial assets” and are recognized in the income statement.  

If  all  or  part  of  the  impairment  losses  are  subsequently  recovered,  the  amount  is  recognized  in  the  income 
statement  for  the  year  in  which  the  recovery  occurred,  up  to  the  limit  of  the  amount  recognized  previously  in 
earnings. 

Impairment of equity instruments 

The  amount  of  the  impairment  in  the  equity  instruments  is  determined  by  the  category  where  they  are 
recognized: 

•  Equity  instruments  classified  as  available  for  sale  :  The  criteria  for  quantifying  and  recognizing  impairment 
losses on equity instruments are similar to those for “Debt instruments”, with the exception that any recovery 
of previously recognized impairment losses for an investment in an equity instrument classified as available 
for sale is not recognized in the income statement but under the heading “Accumulated other comprehensive 
income  -  Items  that  may  be  reclassified  to  profit  or  loss  -  Available-for-sale  financial  assets  ”  in  the  balance 
sheet (see Note 27).  

21 

 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

The  Bank  considers  that  there  is  objective  evidence  of  impairment  on  equity  instruments  classified  as 
available-for-sale  when  significant  unrealized  losses  have  existed  over  a  sustained  period  of  time  due  to  a 
price reduction of at least 40% or over a period of more than 18 months.     

When  applying  this  evidence  of  impairment,  the  Bank  takes  into  account  the  volatility  in  the  price  of  each 
individual  security  to  determine  whether  it  is  a  percentage  that  can  be  recovered  through  its  sale  on  the 
market; other different thresholds may exist for certain securities or specific sectors.  

In addition, for individually  significant investments, the  Bank compares the  valuation of the  most  significant 
securities against valuations performed by independent experts. 

•  Equity instruments measured at cost: The impairment losses on equity instruments measured at acquisition 
cost are equal to the difference between their carrying amount and the present value of expected future cash 
flows discounted at the market rate of return for similar securities. These impairment losses are determined 
taking into account the equity of the investee (except for accumulated other comprehensive income due to 
cash flow hedges) for the last approved balance sheet, adjusted for the unrealized gains on the measurement 
date. 

Impairment  losses  are  recognized  in  the  income  statement  for  the  year  in  which  they  arise  as  a  direct 
reduction of the cost of the instrument. These losses may only be reversed subsequently in the event of the 
sale of these assets. 

Impairment of holdings in subsidiaries, associates or jointly controlled entities 

When  evidence  of  impairment  exists  in  the  holdings  in  subsidiaries,  associates  or  jointly  controlled  entities,  the 
entity will estimate the amount of the impairment losses by comparing their recoverable amount, which is the fair 
value  minus  the  necessary  sale  costs  or  their  value  in  use,  whichever  is  greater,  with  their  carrying  amount. 
Impairment losses are recognized immediately under the heading “Impairment or reversal of impairment on non-
financial assets” in the income statement (see Note 43). Recoveries subsequent to impairment losses recognized 
previously are recognized under the same heading in the income statement for the period. 

2.2.3 

Transfers and derecognition of financial assets and liabilities  

The  accounting  treatment  of  transfers  of  financial  assets  is  determined  by  the  way  in  which  risks  and  benefits 
associated  with  the  assets  involved  are  transferred  to  third  parties.  Thus,  the  financial  assets  are  only 
derecognized  from  the  balance  sheet  when  the  cash  flows  that  they  generate  are  extinguished,  or  when  their 
implicit risks and benefits have been substantially transferred to third parties. In the latter case, the financial asset 
transferred is derecognized from the balance sheet, and any right or obligation retained or created as a result of 
the transfer is simultaneously recognized. 

Similarly, financial liabilities are derecognized from the balance sheet only if their obligations are extinguished or 
acquired (with a view to subsequent cancellation or renewed placement). 

The  Bank  is  considered  to  have  transferred  substantially  all  the  risks  and  benefits  if  such  risks  and  benefits 
account for the majority of the risks and benefits involved in ownership of the transferred assets. If substantially all 
the risks and benefits associated with the transferred financial asset are retained: 

•  The  transferred  financial  asset  is  not  derecognized  from  the  balance  sheet  and  continues  to  be  measured 

using the same criteria as those used before the transfer. 

•  A financial liability is recognized at an amount equal to the amount received, which is subsequently measured 

at amortized cost. 

In  the  specific  case  of  securitizations,  this  liability  is  recognized  under  the  heading  “Financial  liabilities  at 
amortized cost – Customer deposits” in the balance sheets (see Note 20). As these liabilities do not constitute 
a  current  obligation,  when  measuring  such  a  financial  liability  the  Bank  deducts  those  financial  instruments 
owned by it which constitute financing for the entity to which the financial assets have been transferred, to 
the extent that these instruments are deemed specifically to finance the transferred assets. 

•  Both  the  income  generated  on  the  transferred  (but  not  derecognized)  financial  asset  and  the  expenses 

associated with the new financial liability continue to be recognized. 

22 

 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

The criteria followed with respect to the most common transactions of this type made by the Bank are as follows:  

•  Purchase  and  sale  commitments:  Financial  instruments  sold  with  a  repurchase  agreement  are  not 
derecognized from the balance sheets and the amount received from the sale is considered to be financing 
from third parties. 

Financial  instruments  acquired  with  an  agreement  to  subsequently  resell  them  are  not  recognized  in  the 
balance sheets and the amount paid for the purchase is considered to be credit given to third parties. 

•  Securitization:  The  Bank  has  applied  the  most  stringent  criteria  for  determining  whether  or  not  it  retains 
substantially all the risk and rewards on such assets for all securitizations performed since January 1, 2004. 
As  a  result  of  this  analysis,  the  Bank  has  concluded  that  none  of  the  securitizations  undertaken  since  that 
date  meet  the  prerequisites  for  derecognizing  the  securitized  assets  from  the  balance  sheets  (see  Note  11 
and Appendix VI), as the Bank retains substantially all the expected credit risks and possible changes in net 
cash flows, while retaining the subordinated loans and lines of credit extended to these securitization funds. 

2.3  Financial guarantees 

Financial guarantees are considered to be those contracts that require their issuer to make specific payments to 
reimburse the holder for a loss incurred when a specific borrower breaches its payment obligations on the terms 
–  whether  original  or  subsequently  modified  –  of  a  debt  instrument,  irrespective  of  the  legal  form  it  may  take. 
Financial guarantees may take the form of a deposit, financial guarantee, insurance contract or credit derivative, 
among others. 

In  their  initial  recognition,  financial  guarantees  provided  on  the  liability  side  of  the  balance  sheet  at  fair  value, 
which is generally the present value of the fees, commissions and interest receivable from these contracts over 
the term thereof, and we simultaneously recognize a credit on the asset side of the balance sheet for the amount 
of  the  fees  and  commissions  received  at  the  inception  of  the  transactions  and  the  amounts  receivable  at  the 
present value of the fees, commissions and interest outstanding. 

Financial  guarantees,  irrespective  of  the  guarantor,  instrumentation  or  other  circumstances,  are  reviewed 
periodically so as to determine the credit risk to which they are exposed and, if appropriate, to consider whether 
a provision is required for them. The credit risk is determined by application of criteria similar to those established 
for quantifying impairment losses on debt instruments measured at amortized cost (see Note 2.2). 

The provisions made for financial guarantees considered impaired are recognized under the heading “Provisions - 
Provisions for contingent risks and commitments” on the liability side in the balance sheets (see Note 21). These 
provisions  are  recognized  and  reversed  with  a  charge  or  credit,  respectively,  to  “Provisions  or  reversal  of 
provision ” in the income statements (see Note 41). 

Income from guarantee instruments is registered under the heading “Fee and commission income” in the income 
statement and is calculated by applying the rate established in the related contract to the nominal amount of the 
guarantee (see Note 35). 

2.4  Non-current assets and disposal groups held for sale and liabilities included in 

disposal groups classified as held for sale     

The  heading  “Non-current  assets  and  disposal  groups  held  for  sale  and  liabilities  included  in  disposal  groups 
classified as held for sale ” in the balance sheets includes the carrying amount of financial or non-financial assets 
that are not part of the Bank’s operating activities. The recovery of this carrying amount is expected to take place 
through the price obtained on its disposal (see Note 19). 

This heading includes individual items and groups of items (“disposal groups”) that form part of a major operating 
segment and are being held for sale as part of a disposal plan (“discontinued transactions”). The individual items 
include the  assets received  by the  Bank from their debtors in  full or partial  settlement of the debtors’ payment 
obligations (assets foreclosed or in lieu of repayment of debt and recovery of lease finance transactions), unless 
the  Bank  has  decided  to  make  continued  use  of  these  assets.  The  Bank  has  units  that  specialize  in  real  estate 
management and the sale of this type of asset. 

Symmetrically, the heading “Liabilities included in disposal groups classified as held for sale” in the balance sheets 
reflects the balances payable arising from disposal groups and discontinued operations. 

23 

 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

Non-current assets and disposal groups held for sale and liabilities included in disposal groups classified as held 
for sale are generally measured, or the fair value of the property (less costs to sell), whichever is lower. 

In the case of real estate assets  foreclosed or received  in payment of debts, they are initially recognized at the 
lower of: the restated carrying amount of the financial asset and the fair value at the time of the foreclosure or 
receipt of the asset less estimated sales costs. The carrying amount of the financial asset is updated at the time of 
the foreclosure, treating the real property received as a secured collateral and taking into account the credit risk 
coverage that would correspond to it according to its classification prior to the delivery. For these purposes, the 
collateral will be valued at its current fair value (less sale costs) at the time of foreclosure. This carrying amount 
will be purchased with the previous carrying amount and the difference will be recognized as a hedging variation. 
On the other hand, the fair value of the foreclosed asset is obtained by appraisal, evaluating the need to apply a 
discount on the asset derived from the specific conditions of the asset or the market situation for these assets, 
and in any case, deducting the company’s estimated sale costs. 

At the time of the initial recognition, these real estate assets foreclosed or received in payment of debts, classified 
as  "Non-current  assets  and  disposal  groups  held  for  sale  and  liabilities  included  in  disposal  groups  classified  as 
held  for  sale"  are  valued  at  the  lower  of:  their  restated  fair  value  less  estimated  sale  costs  and  their  carrying 
amount; a deterioration or impairment reversal can be recognized for the difference if applicable. 

Non-current assets and disposal groups held for sale groups classified as held for sale are not depreciated while 
included under this heading. 

The fair value of the non-current assets and disposal groups held for sale and liabilities included in disposal groups 
classified  as  held  for  sale  from  foreclosures  or  recoveries  is  mainly  based  on  appraisals  or  valuations  made  by 
independent  experts  and  not  more  than  one  year  old,  or  less  if  there  are  indications  of  impairment.  The  Bank 
applies  the  rule  that  these  appraisals  may  not  be  older  than  one  year,  and  their  age  is  reduced  if  there  is  an 
indication of deterioration in the assets.The Spanish entities mainly use the services of the following valuation and 
appraisal companies. None of them is linked to the BBVA Group and all are entered in the official Bank of Spain 
register:  Sociedad  de  Tasación,  S.A.,  Valtecnic,  S.A.,  Krata,  S.A.,  Gesvalt,  S.A.,  Alia  Tasaciones,  S.A.,  Tasvalor, 
S.A.,  Tinsa,  S.A.,  Ibertasa,  S.A.,  Valmesa,  S.A.,  Arco  Valoraciones,  S.A.,  Tecnicasa,  S.A.  and  Uve  Valoraciones, 
S.A. 

Gains  and  losses  generated  on  the  disposal  of  assets  and  liabilities  classified  as  non-current  held  for  sale,  and 
liabilities included in disposal groups classified as held for sale as well as impairment losses and, where pertinent, 
the related recoveries, are recognized in “Profit or (-) loss from non-current assets and disposal groups classified 
as held for sale not qualifying as discontinued operations” in the income statements (see Note 45). The remaining 
income  and  expense  items  associated  with  these  assets  and  liabilities  are  classified  within  the  relevant  income 
statement headings. 

Income and expenses for discontinued operations, whatever their nature, generated during the year, even if they 
have occurred before their classification as discontinued operations, are presented net of the tax effect as a single 
amount under the heading “Profit from discontinued transactions” in the income statement, whether the business 
remains  on  the  balance  sheet  or  is  derecognized  from  the  balance  sheet.  As  long  as  an  asset  remains  in  this 
category, it will not be amortized. This heading includes the earnings from their sale or other disposal. 

2.5  Tangible assets 

Property, plants and equipment for own use 

This heading includes the assets under ownership or acquired under lease finance, intended for future or current 
use by the Bank and that it expects to hold for more than one year. It also includes tangible assets received by 
the Bank in full or part settlement of financial assets representing receivables from third parties and those assets 
expected to be held for continuing use. 

Property,  plants  and  equipment  for  own  use  is  recognized  in  the  balance  sheets  at  acquisition  cost,  less  any 
accumulated depreciation and, where appropriate, any estimated impairment losses resulting from comparing the 
net carrying amount of each item with its corresponding recoverable value. 

Depreciation  is  calculated  using  the  straight-line  method,  on  the  basis  of  the  acquisition  cost  of  the  assets  less 
their residual value; the land on which the buildings and other structures stand is considered to have an indefinite 
life and is therefore not depreciated. 

24 

 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

The  tangible  asset  depreciation  charges  are  recognized  in  the  accompanying  income  statements  under  the 
heading  "Depreciation  and  amortization"  (see  Note  40)  and  are  based  on  the  application  of  the  following 
depreciation rates (determined on the basis of the average years of estimated useful life of the different assets): 

Type of assets

Annual Percentage

Buildings for own use
Furniture
Fixtures
Office supplies and computerization

1% - 4%
8% - 10%
6% - 12%
8% - 25%

The  Bank’s  criteria  for  determining  the  recoverable  amount  of  these  assets,  in  particular  the  buildings  for  own 
use, is based on up-to-date independent appraisals that are no more than 3-5 years old at most, unless there are 
indications of impairment. 

At each accounting close, the Bank analyzes whether there are internal or external indicators that a tangible asset 
may  be  impaired.  When  there  is  evidence  of  impairment,  the  entity  then  analyzes  whether  this  impairment 
actually  exists  by  comparing  the  asset’s  net  carrying  amount  with  its  recoverable  amount.  When  the  carrying 
amount exceeds the recoverable amount, the carrying  amount is written down to the recoverable amount and 
future depreciation charges are adjusted to reflect the asset’s remaining useful life. 

Similarly, if there is any indication that the value of a tangible asset has been recovered, the entities will estimate 
the  recoverable  amounts  of  the  asset  and  recognize  it  in  the  income  statement,  registering  the  reversal  of  the 
impairment  loss  registered  in  previous  years  and  thus  adjusting  future  depreciation  charges.  Under  no 
circumstances may the reversal of an impairment loss on an asset raise its carrying amount above that which it 
would have if no impairment losses had been recognized in prior years. 

Running and maintenance expenses relating to tangible assets held for own use are recognized as an expense in 
the year they are incurred and recognized in the income statements under the heading " Administration costs - 
Other administrative expenses - Property, fixtures and equipment " (see Note 39.2). 

Other assets leased out under an operating lease 

The criteria used to recognize the acquisition cost of assets leased out under operating leases, to calculate their 
depreciation  and  their  respective  estimated  useful  lives  and  to  register  the  impairment  losses  on  them,  are  the 
same as those described in relation to tangible assets for own use. 

Investment properties 

The heading “Tangible assets - Investment properties” in the balance sheets reflects the net values (purchase cost 
minus the corresponding accumulated depreciation and, if appropriate, estimated impairment losses) of the land, 
buildings and other structures that are held either to earn rentals or for capital appreciation through sale and that 
are neither expected to be sold off in the ordinary course of business nor are destined for own use (see Note 16). 

The criteria used to recognize the acquisition cost of investment properties, calculate their depreciation and their 
respective estimated useful lives and register the impairment losses on them, are the same as those described in 
relation to tangible assets held for own use. 

The  Bank’s criteria for  determining the  recoverable amount of these assets is based on up-to-date independent 
appraisals that are no more than one year old at most, unless there are indications of impairment. 

2.6 

Intangible assets 

Intangible assets in the individual financial statements have a finite useful life. 

The useful life of intangible assets is, at most, equal to the period during which the entity is entitled to use the 
asset; If the right of use is for a limited renewable period, the useful life includes the renewal period only when 
there is evidence that the renewal will be carried out without a significant cost. 

When the useful life of intangible assets cannot be estimated reliably, they are amortized over a ten year period. 
Goodwill is presumed, unless proven otherwise, to have a useful life of ten years. 

25 

 
 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

Intangible assets are amortized according to the duration of this useful life, using methods similar to those used 
to depreciate tangible assets. The depreciation charge for these assets is recognized in the accompanying income 
statements under the heading "Depreciation and amortization" (see Note 40). 

The  Bank  recognizes  any  impairment  loss  on  the  carrying  amount  of  these  assets  with  charge  to  the  heading 
“Impairment or (-) reversal of impairment on non - financial assets- Intangible assets ” in the accompanying income 
statements  (see  Note  43).  The  criteria  used  to  recognize  the  impairment  losses  on  these  assets  and,  where 
applicable,  the  recovery  of  impairment  losses  recognized  in  prior  years,  are  similar  to  those  used  for  tangible 
assets. 

2.7  Tax assets and liabilities 

Expenses  on  corporation  tax  applicable  to  Spanish  companies  are  recognized  in  the  income  statement,  except 
when they result from transactions on which the profits or losses are recognized directly in equity, in which case 
the related tax effect is also recognized in equity. 

The total corporate income tax expense is calculated by aggregating the current tax arising from the application 
of the corresponding tax rate to the tax for the year (after deducting the tax credits allowable for tax purposes) 
and the change in deferred tax assets and liabilities recognized in the income statement. 

Deferred  tax  assets  and  liabilities  include  temporary  differences,  defined  as  at  the  amounts  to  be  payable  or 
recoverable in future fiscal years arising from the differences between the carrying amount of assets and liabilities 
and their tax bases (the “tax value”), and the tax loss and tax credit carry forwards. These amounts are registered 
by applying to each temporary difference the tax rates that are expected to apply when the asset is realized or 
the liability settled (see Note 17). 

Deferred  tax  liabilities  in  relation  to  taxable  temporary  differences  associated  with  investments  in  subsidiaries, 
associates  or  jointly  controlled  entities  are  recognized  for  accounting  purposes,  except  where  the  Bank  can 
control  the  timing  of  the  reversal  of  the  temporary  difference  and  it  is  also  unlikely  that  it  will  reverse  in  the 
foreseeable future. 

Deferred tax assets are only recognized if it is considered probable that they will have sufficient tax gains in the 
future against which they can be made effective. 

The  deferred  tax  assets  and  liabilities  recognized  are  reassessed  by  the  Bank  at  the  close  of  each  accounting 
period in order to ascertain whether they are still current, and the appropriate adjustments are made on the basis 
of the findings of the analyses performed. 

In  those  circumstances  in  which  it  is  unclear  how  a  specific  requirement  of  the  tax  law  applies  to  a  particular 
transaction or circumstance, and the acceptability of the definitive tax treatment depends on the decisions taken 
by  the  relevant  taxation  authority  in  future,  the  entity  recognizes  current  and  deferred  tax  liabilities  and  assets 
considering  whether  it  is  probable  or  not  that  a  taxation  authority  will  accept  an  uncertain  tax  treatment.  
Thus,  if  the  entity  concludes  that  it  is  not  probable  that  the  taxation  authority  will  accept  an  uncertain  tax 
treatment, the entity uses the most likely amount or expected value in determining tax assets. 

The  income  and  expenses  directly  recognized  in  equity  that  do  not  increase  or  decrease  taxable  income  are 
accounted for as temporary differences. 

2.8  Provisions, contingent assets and contingent liabilities 

The  heading  “Provisions”  in  the  balance  sheets  includes  amounts  recognized  to  cover  the  Bank’s  current 
obligations  arising  as  a  result  of  past  events.  These  are  certain  in  terms  of  nature  but  uncertain  in  terms  of 
amount and/or extinguishment date. The settlement of these obligations by the Bank is deemed likely to entail an 
outflow of resources embodying economic benefits (see Note 21). The obligations may arise in connection with 
legal or contractual provisions, valid expectations formed by Bank companies relative to third parties in relation to 
the  assumption  of  certain  responsibilities  or  through  virtually  certain  developments  of  particular  aspects  of  the 
regulations  applicable  to  the  operation  of  the  entities;  and,  specifically,  future  legislation  to  which  the  Bank  will 
certainly be subject. 

The provisions are recognized in the balance sheets when each and every one of the following requirements is 
met: 

26 

 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

•  They represent a current obligation that has arisen from a past event; 
•  At the date referred to by the financial statements, there is more probability that the obligation will have to be 

met than that it will not; 

• 

It  is  probable  that  an  outflow  of  resources  embodying  economic  benefits  will  be  required  to  settle  the 
obligation; and 

•  The amount of the obligation can be reasonably estimated. 

Among other items, these provisions include the commitments made to employees (mentioned in section 2.9), 
as well as provisions for tax and legal litigation. 

Contingent assets are possible assets that arise from past events and whose existence is conditional on, and will 
be confirmed only by, the occurrence or non-occurrence of events beyond the control of the Bank. Contingent 
assets are not recognized in the balance sheet or in the income  statement; however, they are disclosed in the 
Notes  to  the  financial  statements,  provided  that  it  is  probable  that  these  assets  will  give  rise  to  an  increase  in 
resources embodying economic benefits (see Note 30). 

Contingent  liabilities  are  possible  obligations  of  the  Bank  that  arise  from  past  events  and  whose  existence  is 
conditional on the occurrence or non-occurrence of one or more future events beyond the control of the entity. 
They  also  include  the  existing  obligations  of  the  entity  when  it  is  not  probable  that  an  outflow  of  resources 
embodying  economic  benefits  will  be  required  to  settle  them;  or  when,  in  extremely  rare  cases,  their  amount 
cannot be measured with sufficient reliability.  

2.9  Post-employment and other employee benefit commitments 

Below we provide a description of the most significant accounting criteria relating to post-employment and other 
employee benefit commitments assumed by the Bank (see Note 22). 

Short-term employee benefits 

Benefits for current active employees which are accrued and settled during the year and for which a provision is 
not  required  in  the  entity´s  accounts.  These  include  wages  and  salaries,  social  security  charges  and  other 
personnel expenses. 

Costs  are  charged  and  recognized  under  the  heading  “Administration  costs  –  Personnel  expenses  –  Other 
personnel expenses” of the income statement (see Note 39.1). 

Post-employment benefits – Defined-contribution plans 

The  Bank  sponsors  defined-contribution  plans  for  its  active  employees.  The  amount  of  these  benefits  is 
established as a percentage of remuneration and/or as a fixed amount. 

The  contributions  made  to  these  plans  in  each  period  by  the  Bank  are  charged  and  recognized  under  the 
heading “Administration costs – Personnel expenses – Defined-contribution plan expense” of the income statement 
(see Note 39.1).  

27 

 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

Post-employment benefits – Defined-benefit plans 

The  Bank  maintains pension commitments with  employees who have already  retired or taken early retirement, 
certain  closed  groups  of  active  employees  still  accruing  defined  benefit  pensions,  and  in-service  death  and 
disability benefits provided to most active employees. These commitments are covered by insurance contracts, 
pension funds and internal provisions. 

In  addition,  the  Bank  have  offered  certain  employees  the  option  to  retire  before  their  normal  retirement  age 
stipulated in the collective labor agreement in force, recognizing the necessary provisions to cover the costs of 
the associated benefit commitments, which include both the liability for the benefit payments due as well as the 
contributions payable to external pension funds during the early retirement period.  

Furthermore, the Bank provides welfare benefits to certain current employees and retirees. 

All  of  these  commitments  are  quantified  based  on  actuarial  valuations,  with  the  amounts  recorded  under  the 
heading “Provisions – Provisions for pensions and similar obligations” and determined as the difference between 
the  value  of  the  defined-benefit  commitments  and  the  fair  value  of  plan  assets  at  the  date  of  the  financial 
statements (see Note 22). 

Current service cost are charged and recognized under the heading “Administration costs – Personnel expenses – 
Defined-benefit plan expense” of the income statement (see Note 39.1). 

Interest credits/charges relating to these commitments are charged and recognized under the headings “Interest 
income” and “Interest expense” of the income statement. 

Past  service  costs  arising  from  benefit  plan  changes  as  well  as  early  retirements  granted  during  the  period  are 
recognized under the heading “Provisions or reversals of provisions” of the income statement (see Note 41). 

Other long-term employee benefits 

In  addition  to  the  above  commitments,  the  Bank  maintains  leave  and  long-service  awards  to  their  employees, 
which consist of either an established monetary amounts or shares in Banco Bilbao Argentaria S.A. granted upon 
completion of a number of years of qualifying service. 

These commitments are quantified based on actuarial  valuations and the amounts recorded under the heading 
“Provisions – Other long-term employee benefits” of the balance sheet (see Note 21). 

Valuation of commitments: actuarial assumptions and recognition of gains/losses 

The present value of these commitments is determined based on individual member data. Active employee costs 
are determined using the “projected unit credit” method, which treats each period of service as giving rise to an 
additional unit of benefit and values each unit separately. 

In establishing the actuarial assumptions we taken into account that: 

• 

They should be unbiased, i.e. neither unduly optimistic nor excessively conservative. 

• 
They should be mutually compatible and adequately reflect the existing relationship between economic 
variables such as price inflation, expected wage increases, discount rates and the expected return on plan assets, 
etc. Future wage and benefit levels should be based on market expectations, at the balance sheet date, for the 
period over which the obligations are to be settled. 

• 
the balance sheet date, on high quality bonds. 

The interest rate used to discount benefit commitments is determined by reference to market yields, at 

The  Bank  recognizes  actuarial  gains/losses  relating  to  early  retirement  benefits,  long  service  awards  and  other 
similar items under the heading “Provisions or  reversal  of provisions” of the income statement  for the  period in 
which  they  arise  (see  Note  41).  Actuarial  gains/losses  relating  to  pension  benefits  are  directly  charged  and 
recognized under the heading "Accumulated other comprehensive income – Items that will not be reclassified to 
profit or loss – Actuarial gains or (-) losses on defined benefit pension plans" of equity in the balance sheet (see 
Note 27). 

28 

 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

2.10  Equity-settled share-based payment transactions 

Provided they constitute the delivery of such instruments following the completion of a specific period of services, 
equity-settled  share-based  payment  transactions  are  recognized  as  en  expense  for  services  being  provided  by 
employees, by way of a balancing entry under the heading “Stockholders’ equity – Other equity” in the balance 
sheet. These services are measured at fair value, unless this value cannot be calculated reliably. In this case, they 
are measured by reference  to the fair value of the equity instruments granted, taking into account the date on 
which the commitments were assumed and the terms and other conditions included in the commitments. 

When the initial compensation agreement includes what may be considered market conditions among its terms, 
any  changes  in  these  conditions  will  not  be  reflected  in  the  income  statement,  as  these  have  already  been 
accounted for in calculating the initial fair value of the equity instruments. Non-market vesting conditions are not 
taken  into  account  when  estimating  the  initial  fair  value  of  instruments,  but  they  are  taken  into  consideration 
when  determining  the  number  of  instruments  to  be  granted.  This  will  be  recognized  on  the  income  statement 
with the corresponding increase in equity. 

2.11  Termination benefits 

Termination benefits are recognized in the accounts when the Bank agrees to terminate employment contracts 
with its employees and has established a detailed plan to do so. 

2.12  Treasury stock 

The  value  of  common  stock  (basically,  shares  and  derivatives  over  the  Bank's  shares  held  by  some  Group 
companies  that  comply  with  the  requirements  for  recognition  as  equity  instruments)  is  recognized  under  the 
heading "Stockholders' funds - Treasury stock" in the balance sheets (see Note 26). 

These  financial  assets  are  recognized  at  acquisition  cost,  and  the  gains  or  losses  arising  on  their  disposal  are 
credited or debited, as appropriate, under the heading “Stockholders’ funds - Retained earnings ” in the balance 
sheets (see Note 25). 

2.13  Foreign-currency transactions 

Assets, liabilities and futures transactions 

The assets and liabilities in foreign currencies, including those of branches abroad, and the unmatured hedging 
forward foreign currency purchase and sale transactions, are converted to euros at the average exchange rates 
on the Spanish spot currency market (or based on the price of the U.S. dollar on local markets for the currencies 
not listed on this market) at the end of each period, with the exception of: 

•  Non-current  investments  in  securities  denominated  in  foreign  currencies  and  financed  in  euros  or  in  a 

currency other than the investment currency, which are converted at historical exchange rates. 

•  Unmatured non-hedging forward foreign currency purchase and sale transactions, which are converted at the 
exchange rates on the forward currency market at the end of each period as published by the Bank of Spain 
for this purpose. 

The exchange differences that arise when converting these foreign-currency assets and liabilities (including those 
of  the  branches)  into  euros  are  recognized  under  the  heading  “Exchange  differences(net)"  in  the  income 
statement, except for those differences that arise in non-monetary items classified as available for sale. However, 
the  exchange  differences  in  non-monetary  items,  measured  at  fair  value,  are  recognized  temporarily  in  equity 
under the heading “Accumulated other comprehensive income - Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss - 
Exchange differences” 

The breakdown of the main balances in foreign currencies as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, with reference 
to the most significant foreign currencies, is set forth in Appendix VIII. 

29 

 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

Structural currency positions 

As  a  general  policy,  the  Bank’s  investments  in  foreign  subsidiaries  and  the  endowment  funds  provided  to 
branches abroad are financed in the same currency as the investment in order to eliminate the future currency 
risk arising from these transactions. However, the investments made in countries whose currencies do not have a 
market which permits the obtainment of unlimited, lasting and stable long-term financing are financed in another 
currency. 

2.14  Recognition of income and expenses 

The most significant criteria used by the Bank to recognize its income and expenses are as follows. 

• 

Interest income and expenses and similar items 

As a general rule, interest income and expenses and similar items are recognized on the basis of their period 
of  accrual  using  the  effective  interest  rate  method.  The  financial  fees  and  commissions  that  arise  on  the 
arrangement of loans (basically origination and analysis fees) must be deferred and recognized in the income 
statement over the expected life of the loan. The direct costs incurred in arranging these transactions can be 
deducted from the amount thus recognized. These fees are part of the effective rate for loans. Also dividends 
received from other companies are recognized as income when the companies’ right to receive them arises. 

However,  when  a  debt  instrument  is  deemed  to  be  impaired  individually  or  is  included  in  the  category  of 
instruments  that  are  impaired  because  of  amounts  more  than  three  months  past-due,  the  recognition  of 
accrued interest in the income statement is interrupted. This interest is recognized for accounting purposes 
as income, as soon as it is received. 

•  Commissions, fees and similar items 

Income and expenses relating to commissions and similar fees are recognized in the income statement using 
criteria that vary according to the nature of such items. The most significant items in this connection are: 
−  Those  relating  to  financial  assets  and  liabilities  measured  at  fair  value  through  profit  or  loss,  which  are 

recognized when collected/paid. 

−  Those arising from transactions or services that are provided over a period of time, which are recognized 

over the life of these transactions or services. 

−  Those relating to single acts, which are recognized when this single act is carried out. 

•  Non-financial income and expenses 

These are recognized for accounting purposes on an accrual basis. 

•  Deferred collections and payments 

These are recognized for accounting purposes at the amount resulting from discounting the expected cash 
flows at market rates. 

2.15  Sales and income from the provision of non-financial services 

The  heading  “Other  operating  income”  in  the  income  statement  includes  the  amount  of  sales  of  goods  and 
revenue from the provision of non-financial services (see Note 38). 

2.16  Leases 

Lease contracts are classified as finance from the start of the transaction, if they substantially transfer all the risks 
and rewards incidental to ownership of the asset forming the  subject-matter of the contract. Leases other than 
finance leases are classified as operating leases. 

When  the  Bank  acts  as  the  lessor  of  an  asset  in  finance  leases,  the  aggregate  present  values  of  the  lease 
payments receivable from the lessee plus the guaranteed residual value (usually the exercise price of the lessee’s 
purchase option on expiration of the lease agreement) are recognized as financing provided to third parties and, 
therefore, are included under the heading “Loans and receivables” in the balance sheets. 

30 

 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

When  the  Bank  acts  as  lessor  of  an  asset  in  operating  leases,  the  acquisition  cost  of  the  leased  assets  is 
recognized under "Tangible assets – Property, plants and equipment – Other assets leased out under an operating 
lease" in the balance sheets (see Note 15). These assets are depreciated in line with the criteria adopted for items 
of tangible assets for own use, while the income arising from the lease arrangements is recognized in the income 
statements on a straight-line basis under the headings " Tangible assets – Property, plant and equipment – Other 
assets leased out under an operating lease " and "Other operating expenses" (see Note 38). 

In the case of a fair value sale and leaseback, the profit or loss generated by the sale is recognized in the income 
statement at the time of sale. If such a transaction gives rise to a finance lease, the corresponding gains or losses 
are amortized over the lease period. 

2.17  Entities and branches located in countries with hyperinflationary economies 

None of the functional currencies of the branches located abroad relate to hyperinflationary economies as defined 
by Circular 4/2004 and subsequent amendments. Accordingly, as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 it was not 
necessary to adjust the financial statements of any branch to correct for the effect of inflation. 

2.18  Statements of recognized income and expenses 

The statements of recognized income and expenses reflect the income and expenses generated each year. They 
distinguish  between  income  and  expenses  recognized  as  results  in  the  income  statements  and  “Accumulated 
other comprehensive income” recognized directly in equity. “Accumulated other comprehensive income”include 
the changes that have taken place in the year in the “Accumulated other comprehensive income” broken down 
by item. 

The sum of the changes to the heading “Accumulated other comprehensive income” of the total equity and the 
net income of the year forms the “Accumulated other comprehensive income””. 

2.19  Statements of changes in equity  

The statements of changes in equity reflect all the movements generated in each year in each of the headings of 
the equity, including those from transactions undertaken with shareholders when they act as such, and those due 
to changes in accounting criteria or corrections of errors, if any. 

The applicable regulations establish that certain categories of assets and liabilities are recognized at their fair value 
with a charge to equity. These charges, known as “Accumulated other comprehensive income” (see Note 27), are 
included in the Bank’s total equity net of tax effect, which has been recognized as deferred tax assets or liabilities, 
as appropriate. 

2.20  Statements of cash flows 

The indirect method has been used for the preparation of the statement of cash flows. This method starts from 
the Bank’s net income and adjusts its amount for the effects of transactions of a non-cash nature, any deferrals or 
accruals of past or future operating cash receipts or payments, and items of income or expense associated with 
cash flows classified as investment or finance. As well as cash, short-term, highly liquid investments subject to a 
low  risk  of  changes  in  value,  such  as  cash  and  deposits  in  central  banks,  are  classified  as  cash  and  cash 
equivalents. 

When preparing these financial statements the following definitions have been used: 

•  Cash flows: Inflows and outflows of cash and cash equivalents. 
•  Operating activities: The typical activities of credit institutions and other activities that cannot be classified as 

investment or financing activities. 

• 

Investing  activities:  The  acquisition,  sale  or  other  disposal  of  long-term  assets  and  other  investments  not 
included in cash and cash equivalents or in operating activities. 

•  Financing activities: Activities that result in changes in the size and composition of the Bank's equity and of 

liabilities that do not form part of operating activities. 

31 

 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

3. 

System of shareholder remuneration 

Shareholder remuneration system  

During  2012,  2013,  2014,  2015  and  2016  a  shareholder  remuneration  system  called  the  “Dividend  Option” 
was implemented.  

Under  this  remuneration  scheme,  BBVA  offers  its  shareholders  the  possibility  to  receive  all  or  part  of  their 
remuneration  in  the  form  of  BBVA  newly-issued  ordinary  shares;  whilst  maintaining  the  possibility  for  BBVA 
shareholders  to  receive  their  entire  remuneration  in  cash  by  selling  their  free  allocation  rights  to  BBVA  (in 
execution  of  the  commitment  assumed  by  BBVA  to  acquire  the  free  allocation  rights  attributed  to  the 
shareholders at a guaranteed fixed price) or by selling their free allocation rights on the market at the prevailing 
market price at that time. 

On  September  28,  2016,  the  Board  of  Directors  approved  the  execution  of  the  second  of  the  share  capital 
increases  charged  to  voluntary  reserves,  as  agreed  by  the  AGM  held  on  March  11,  2016  to  implement  the 
Dividend  Option.  As  a  result  of  this  increase,  the  Bank’s  share  capital  increased  by  €42,266,085.33  by  the 
issuance of 86,257,317 BBVA newly-issued shares at a €0.49 par value each. 87.85% of the right owners have 
opted  to  receive  newly-issued  BBVA  ordinary  shares.  The  other  12.15%  of  the  right  owners  opted  to  sell  the 
rights of free allocation assigned to them to BBVA, and as a result, BBVA acquired 787,374,942 rights for a total 
amount of €62,989,995.36. The price at which BBVA has acquired such rights of free allocation (in execution of 
said commitment) was €0.08 per  right, registered in “Total Equity-Dividends and  Remuneration” of the balance 
sheet as of December, 31, 2016. 

On  March  31,  2016,  the  Board  of  Directors  approved  the  execution  of  the  first  of  the  share  capital  increases 
charged  to  voluntary  reserves,  as  agreed  by  the  AGM  held  on  March  11,  2016  to  implement  the  Dividend 
Option.  As  a  result  of  this  increase,  the  Bank’s  share  capital  increased  by  €55,702,125.43  by  the  issuance  of 
113,677,807 BBVA newly-issued shares at a €0.49 par value each. 82.13% of the right owners have opted to 
receive newly-issued BBVA ordinary shares. The other 17.87% of the right owners opted to sell the rights of free 
allocation assigned to them to BBVA, and as a result, BBVA acquired 1,137,500,965 rights for a total amount of 
€146,737,624.49.  The  price  at  which  BBVA  has  acquired  such  rights  of  free  allocation  (in  execution  of  said 
commitment) was €0.129 per right, registered in “Total Equity-Dividends and Remuneration” of the balance sheet 
as of December, 31, 2016. 

On  September  30,  2015,  the  Board  of  Directors  approved  the  execution  of  the  second  of  the  share  capital 
increases  charged  to  voluntary  reserves,  as  agreed  by  the  AGM  held  on  March  13,  2015  to  implement  the 
Dividend  Option.  As  a  result  of  this  increase,  the  Bank’s  share  capital  increased  by  €30,106,631.94  by  the 
issuance of 61,442,106 BBVA newly-issued shares at a €0.49 par value each. 89.65% of the right owners opted 
to  receive  newly  issued  ordinary  shares.  The  other  10.35%  of  the  right  owners  opted  to  sell  the  rights  of  free 
allocation assigned to them to BBVA, and as a result, BBVA acquired 652,564,118 rights for a total amount of 
€52,205,129.44. The price at which BBVA acquired such rights of free allocation was €0.08 per right, registered 
in “Total Equity- Interim dividends” of the balance sheet as of December 31, 2015. 

On  March  25,  2015,  the  Board  of  Directors  approved  the  execution  of  the  first  of  the  share  capital  increases 
charged  to  voluntary  reserves,  as  agreed  by  the  AGM  held  on  March  13,  2015  to  implement  the  Dividend 
Option. As a result of this increase, the Bank’s share capital increased by €39,353,896.26 (80,314,074 shares 
at a €0.49 par value each). 90.31% of the right owners opted to receive newly-issued BBVA ordinary shares. The 
other 9.69% of the right owners opted to sell the rights of free allocation assigned to them to BBVA, and as a 
result,  BBVA  acquired  602,938,646  rights  for  a  total  amount  of  €78,382,023.98.  The  price  at  which  BBVA 
acquired such rights of free allocation was €0.13 per right, registered in “Total Equity- Interim dividends” of the 
balance sheet as of December 31, 2015. 

32 

 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

Dividends 

The  Board  of  Directors,  at  its  meeting  held  on  December  21,  2016,  approved  the  payment  in  cash  of  €0.08 
(€0.0648  withholding  tax)  per  BBVA  share,  as  gross  interim  dividend  against  2016  results.  The  dividend  was 
paid on January 12, 2017. 

The  Board  of  Directors,  at  its  meeting  held  on  June  22,  2016,  approved  the  distribution  in  cash  of  €0.08 
(€0.0648  withholding  tax)  per  BBVA  share,  as  gross  interim  dividend  against  2016  results.  The  dividend  is 
expected to be paid on July 11, 2016. 

The interim accounting statements prepared in accordance with legal  requirements evidencing the existence  of 
sufficient liquidity for the distribution of the interim dividend in the amount approved, are as follows:  

Available amount for interim dividend payments 

                            Millions of Euros

May 31,       

November 30,

2016

2016

Profit of BBVA, S.A. at each of the dates indicated, after the 
provision for income tax

1,371

1,826

Less -

Estimated provision for Legal Reserve
Acquisition by the bank of the free allotment rights in 
2015 capital increase

Additional Tier I capital instruments remuneration

Interim dividends for 2015 already paid

Maximum amount distributable

Amount of proposed interim dividend

BBVA cash balance available to the date

 -

11

147

114

 -
1,099

518

2,614

-

20

210

260

518
818

525
3,003  

The  first  amount  of  the  2016  interim  dividend  which  was  paid  to  the  shareholders  on  July  11,  2016,  after 
deducting the treasury shares held by the Group’s entities, amounted to €517 million, and is recognized under 
the heading “Stockholders’ funds – Interim dividends” of the interim balance sheet as of June 30, 2016. 

The  total  amount  of  the  second  dividend  of  2016,  which  was  paid  to  the  shareholders  on  January  12,  2017, 
after  deducting  the  treasury  shares  held  by  the  Group’s  companies,  amounted  to  €525  million  and  was 
recognized  under  the  heading  “Stockholders’  funds  –  Interim  dividends”  charged  in  the  “Financial  liabilities  at 
amortized cost – Other financial liabilities (see Note 20.4) of the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 
2016. 

As of January 1, 2017 and in accordance with BBVA’s remuneration policy, it is expected to be proposed for the 
consideration of the competent governing bodies of approval of a capital increase to be charged to reserves for 
the  instrumentation  of  a  “Dividend  Option”  in  2017  in  a  gross  of  0.13  euro  per  share  approximately.  The 
subsequent shareholders’ remunerations that could be approved would be fully in cash. 

33 

 
 
        
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

The allocation of earnings for 2016 subject to the approval of the Board of Directors at the Annual Shareholders 
Meeting is presented below: 

Application of Earnings

Net income for year

Distribution:

Interim dividends

Acquisition by the bank of the free allotment rights(*)

Additional Tier 1 securities

Millons of euros
December

2016

1,662

1,043

210

260

Legal reserve

19
130  
Concerning to the remuneration to shareholders who chose to be paid in cash through the "Dividend Option". 

Voluntary reserves

(*) 

4. 

Earnings per share 

Earnings  per  share,  basic  and  diluted  are  calculated  in  accordance  with  the  criteria  established  by  IAS  33.  For 
more information see Glossary of terms. 

The  Bank  issued  additional  share  capital  in  2016  and  2015  (see  Note  23).  In  accordance  with  IAS  33,  when 
there  is  a  capital  increase  earnings  per  share,  basic  and  diluted,  should  be  recalculated  for  previous  periods 
applying  a  corrective  factor  to  the  denominator  (the  weighted  average  number  of  shares  outstanding)  This 
corrective factor is the result of dividing the fair value per share immediately before the exercise of rights by the 
theoretical ex-rights fair value per share. The basic and diluted earnings per share for 2015 were recalculated on 
this basis. 

The calculation of earnings per share of the BBVA Group is as follows: 

Basic and Diluted Earnings per Share

2016

2015 (*)

Numerator for basic and diluted earnings per share (millions of euros)

Attributable to owners of the parent
Adjustment: Mandatory convertible bonds interest expenses (1)

Profit adjusted (millions of euros) (A)

Profit from discontinued operations (net of non-controlling interest) (B)

Denominator for basic earnings per share (number of shares outstanding)

Weighted average number of shares outstanding (2)

Weighted average number of shares outstanding x corrective factor (3)

Adjusted number of shares - Basic earning per share (C)
Adjusted number of shares - diluted earning per share  (D)

Earnings per share
Basic earnings per share from continued operations (Euros per share)A-B/C

Diluted earnings per share from continued operations (Euros per share)A-B/D

3,475

(260)
3,215

-

6,468

6,468
6,468
6,468

0.50

0.50

0.50

2,642

(212)
2,430

-

6,290

6,517
6,517
6,517

0.37

0.37
0.37  

(1) 
(2) 

(3) 
 (*) 

Remuneration in the period related to contingent convertible securities (See Note 20.4) 
Weighted  average  number  of  shares  outstanding  (millions  of  euros),  excluded  weighted  average  of  treasury 
shares during the period. 
Corrective factor, due to the capital increase with pre-emptive subscription right, applied for the previous years. 
Data recalculated due to the mentioned corrective factor  

As  of  December  31,  2016  and  2015  there  were  no  other  financial  instruments  or  share  option  commitments 
with  employees  that  could  potentially  affect  the  calculation  of  the  diluted  earnings  per  share  for  the  years 
presented. For this reason the basic and diluted earnings are matched. 

34 

 
 
 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

5. 

Risk management 

5.1  General risk management and control model 

BBVA has an overall risk management and control model (hereinafter 'the model') tailored to their business, their 
organization and the geographies in which it operates, allowing them to develop their activity in accordance with 
their strategy and policy control and risk management defined by the governing bodies of the Bank and adapt to 
a  changing  economic  and  regulatory  environment,  tackling  management  globally  and  adapted  to  the 
circumstances of each instance. 

This model is applied comprehensively in the BBVA and consists of the basic elements listed below:: 

•  Governance and organization  
•  Risk appetite framework 
•  Decisions and processes  
•  Assessment, monitoring and reporting  
• 

Infrastructure  

BBVA  encourages  the  development  of  a  risk  culture  to  ensure  consistent  application  of  the  control  and  risk 
management model in the Group, and to ensure that the risk function is understood and assimilated at all levels 
of the organization. 

5.1.1 Governance and organization 

The governance model for risk management at BBVA is characterized by a special involvement of its corporate 
bodies, both in setting the risk strategy and in the ongoing monitoring and supervision of its implementation. 

Thus,  as  developed  below,  the  corporate  bodies  are  the  ones  that  approve  this  risk  strategy  and  corporate 
policies for the different types of risk, being the risk function responsible for the management, its implementation 
and development, reporting to the governing bodies. 

The responsibility for the daily management of the risks lies on the businesses which abide in the development of 
their activity to the policies, standards, procedures, infrastructure and controls, based on the framework set by 
the governing bodies, which are defined by the function risk. 

To perform this task properly, the risk function in the BBVA Group is configured as a single, comprehensive and 
independent role of commercial areas. 

Corporate governance system 

BBVA  has  developed  a  corporate  governance  system  that  is  in  line  with  the  best  international  practices  and 
adapted to the requirements of the regulators in the countries in which its different business units operate. 

The  Board  of  Directors  (hereinafter  also  referred  to  as  "the  Board")  approves  the  risk  strategy  and  oversees  the 
internal  management  and  control  systems.  Specifically,  in  relation  to  the  risk  strategy,  the  Board  approves  the 
Group's risk appetite statement, the core metrics (and their statements) and the main metrics by type of risk (and 
their statements), as well as the general risk management and control model. 

The  Board  of  Directors  is  also  responsible  for  approving  and  monitoring  the  strategic  and  business  plan,  the 
annual budgets and management goals, as well as the investment and funding policy, in a consistent way and in 
line  with  the  approved  Risk  Appetite  Framework.  For  this  reason,  the  processes  for  defining  the  Risk  Appetite 
Framework proposals and strategic and budgetary planning at Group level are coordinated by the executive area 
for submission to the Board. 

With  the  aim  of  ensuring  the  integration  of  the  Risk  Appetite  Framework  into  management,  on  the  basis 
established by the Board of Directors, the Executive Committee approves the metrics by type of risk in relation to 
concentration, profitability and reputational risk and the Group's basic structure of limits at geographical area, risk 
type, asset type and portfolio level. This Committee also approves specific corporate policies for each type of risk.  

35 

 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

Lastly, the Board has set up a Board committee focus in risks, the Risk Committee, that assists the Board and the 
Executive  Committee  in  determining  the  Group's  risk  strategy  and  the  risk  limits  and  policies,  respectively, 
analyzing and assessing beforehand the proposals submitted to those bodies.The amendment of the Group's risk 
strategy  and  of  its  elements  is  the  exclusive  power  of  the  BBVA  Board  of  Directors,  while  the  Executive 
Committee is responsible for amending the metrics by  type of risk within its scope of decision and the Group's 
basic  structure  of  limits,  when  applicable.  In  both  cases,  the  amendments  follow  the  same  decision-making 
process described above, so the proposals  for amendment are submitted by the  Chief Risk Officer (“CRO”) and 
later  analyzed,  first  by  the  Risks  Committee,  for  later  submission  to  the  Board  of  Directors  or  to  the  Executive 
Committee, as appropriate. 

Moreover, the Risks Committee, the Executive Committee and the Board itself conduct proper monitoring of the 
risk  strategy  implementation  and  of  the  Group's  risk  profile.  The  risks  function  regularly  reports  on  the 
development of the Group's Risk Appetite Framework metrics to the Board and to the Executive Committee, after 
their analysis by the Risks Committee, whose role in this monitoring and control work is particularly relevant. 

The  head  of  the  risk  function  in  the  executive  hierarchy  is  the  Group’s  CRO,  who  carries  out  its  functions  with 
independence, authority, rank, experience, knowledge and resources to do so. He is appointed by the Board of 
the Bank as a member of its Senior Management, and has direct access to its corporate bodies (Board, Executive 
Standing Committee and Risk Committee), who reports regularly on the status of risks to the Group.  

The CRO, for the utmost performance of its functions, is supported by a cross composed set of units in corporate 
risk and the specific risk units in the geographical and / or business areas of the Group structure. Each of these 
units  is  headed  by  a  Risk  Officer  for  the  geographical  and/or  business  area  who,  within  his/her  field  of 
competence,  carries  out  risk  management  and  control  functions  and  is  responsible  for  applying  the  corporate 
policies  and  rules  approved  at  Group  level  in  a  consistent  manner,  adapting  them  if  necessary  to  local 
requirements and reporting to the local corporate bodies.  

The Risk Officers of the geographical and/or business areas report both to the Group's CRO and to the head of 
their  geographical  and/or  business  area.  This  dual  reporting  system  aims  to  ensure  that  the  local  risk 
management  function  is  independent  from  the  operating  functions  and  that  it  is  aligned  with  the  Group's 
corporate risk policies and goals.  

Organizational structure and committees 

The risk management function, as defined above, consists of risk units from the corporate area, which carry out 
cross-cutting functions, and risk units from the geographical and/or business areas.  

•  The corporate area's risk units develop and present the Group's risk appetite framework proposal, corporate 
policies,  rules  and  global  procedures  and  infrastructures  to  the  Group's  Chief  Risk  Officer  (CRO),  within  the 
action  framework  approved  by  the  corporate  bodies,  ensure  their  application,  and  report  either  directly  or 
through the Group's Chief Risk Officer (CRO) to the Bank's corporate bodies.  Their functions include: 

−  Management of the different types of risks at Group level in accordance with the strategy defined by the 

corporate bodies.  

−  Risk planning aligned with the risk appetite framework principles. 
−  Monitoring and control of the Group's risk profile in relation to the risk appetite framework approved by 
the Bank's corporate bodies, providing accurate and reliable information with the required frequency and 
in the necessary format. 

−  Prospective  analyses  to  enable  an  evaluation  of  compliance  with  the  risk  appetite  framework  in  stress 

scenarios and the analysis of risk mitigation mechanisms.  

−  Management  of  the  technological  and  methodological  developments  required  for  implementing  the 

Model in the Group. 

−  Design  of  the  Group's  Internal  Control  model  and  definition  of  the  methodology,  corporate  criteria  and 

procedures for identifying and prioritizing the risk inherent in each unit's activities and processes. 

−  Validation of the models used and the results obtained by them in order to verify their adaptation to the 

different uses to which they are applied. 

36 

 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

•  The  risk  units  in  the  business  units  develop  and  present  to  the  Risk  Officer  of  the  geographical  and/or 
business  area  the  risk  appetite  framework  proposal  applicable  in  each  geographical  and/or  business  area, 
independently  and  always  within  the  Group's  strategy/risk  appetite  framework.  They  also  ensure  that  the 
corporate policies and rules approved consistently at a Group level are applied, adapting them if necessary to 
local  requirements;  they  are  provided  with  appropriate  infrastructures  for  management  and  control  of  their 
risks, within the global risk infrastructure framework defined by the corporate areas; and they report to their 
corporate bodies and/or to senior management, as appropriate. 

The  local  risk  units  thus  work  with  the  corporate  area  risk  units in  order  to  adapt  to  the  risk  strategy  at  Group 
level and share all the information necessary for monitoring the development of their risks.  

The  risk  function  has  a  decision-making  process  to  perform  its  functions,  underpinned  by  a  structure  of 
committees, where the Global Risk Management Committee (GRMC) acts as the highest committee within Risk. It 
proposes, examines and, where applicable, approves, among others, the internal risk regulatory framework and 
the procedures and infrastructures needed to identify, assess, measure and manage the material risks faced by 
the Group in its businesses; the determination of risk limits by portfolio or counterparty; and the admission of the 
operations involving the most relevant risks. The members of this Committee are the Group's Chief Risk Officer 
and the heads of the risk units of the corporate area and of the most representative geographical and/or business 
areas.  

The Global Risk Management Committee (GRMC) carries out its functions assisted by various support committees 
which include:  

•  Global  Technical  Operations  Committee:  It  is  responsible  for  analyzing  and  decision-making  related  to 

wholesale credit risk admission in certain customer segments.  

•  Monitoring, Assessment & Reporting Committee: It guarantees and ensures the appropriate development of 
aspects  related  to  risk  identification,  assessment,  monitoring  and  reporting,  with  an  integrated  and  cross-
cutting vision.  

•  Asset Allocation Committee: The executive body responsible for analysis and decision-making on all credit risk 

matters related to the processes intended for obtaining a balance between risk and return. 

•  Technology  &  Analytics  Committee:  It  ensures  an  appropriate  decision-making  process  regarding  the 
development,  implementation  and  use  of  the  tools  and  models  required  to  achieve  an  appropriate 
management of those risks to which the BBVA Group is exposed. 

•  Corporate Technological Risks and Operational Control Committee: It approves the Technological Risks and 
Operational  Control  Management  Frameworks  in  accordance  with  the  General  Risk  Management  Model's 
architecture and monitors metrics, risk profiles and operational loss events. 

•  Global Market Risk Unit Global Committee: It is responsible for formalizing, supervising and communicating 
the  monitoring  of  trading  desk  risk  in  all  the  Global  Markets  business  units,  as  well  as  coordinating  and 
approving GMRU key decisions activity, and developing and proposing to GRMC the corporate regulation of 
the unit.  

•  Corporate Operational and Outsourcing Risk Admission Committee: It identifies and assesses the operational 

risks of new businesses, new products and services, and outsourcing initiatives. 

•  Retail Risk Committee: It ensures the alignment of the practices and processes of the retail credit risk cycle 
with the approved risk tolerance and with the business growth and development objectives established in the 
corporate strategy of the Group 

Each geographical and/or business area has its own risk management committee (or committees), with objectives 
and  contents  similar  to  those  of  the  corporate  area,  which  perform  their  duties  consistently  and  in  line  with 
corporate risk policies and rules.  

Under  this  organizational  scheme,  the  risk  management  function  ensures  the  risk  strategy,  the  regulatory 
framework, and standardized risk infrastructures and controls are integrated and applied across the entire Group. 
It also benefits from the knowledge and proximity to customers in each geographical and/or business area, and 
transmits the corporate  risk culture to the Group's different levels. Moreover, this organization enables the risks 
function to conduct and report to the corporate bodies integrated monitoring and control of the  entire Group's 
risks. 

37 

 
 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

Internal Risk Control and Internal Validation 

BBVA  has  a  specific  Internal  Risk  Control  unit  whose  main  function  is  to  ensure  there  is  an  adequate  internal 
regulatory framework in place, together with a process and measures defined for each type of risk identified in 
the  Bank,  (and  for  other  types  of  risk  that  could  potentially  affect  the  Bank,  to  oversee  their  application  and 
operation,  and  to  ensure  that  the  risk  strategy  is  integrated  into  the  Bank's  management.  In  this  regard,  The 
Internal  Risk  Control  unit  verifies  the  performance  of  their  duties  by  the  units  that  develop  the  risk  models, 
manage the processes and  execute the control. Its scope is global both geographically and in terms of type of 
risk. 

The Director of Group Internal Control Risk is responsible for the function, and reports its activities and work plans 
to the CRO and the Risk Committee of the Board, besides attending to it on issues deemed necessary. 

For  these  purposes  the  Internal  Risks  Control  department  has  a  Technical  Secretary's  Office,  which  offers  the 
Committee the technical support it needs to better perform its duties. 

The unit has a structure of teams at both corporate level and in the most relevant geographical areas in which the 
Group  operates.  As  in  the  case  of  the  corporate  area,  local  units  are  independent  of  the  business  areas  that 
execute  the  processes,  and  of  the  units  that  execute  the  controls.  They  report  functionally  to  the  Internal  Risk 
Control  unit.  This  unit's  lines  of  action  are  established  at  Group  level,  and  it  is  responsible  for  adapting  and 
executing them locally, as well as for reporting the most relevant aspects. 

Additionally, the Group has an Internal Validation unit, which reviews the performance of its duties by the units 
that develop risk models and of those who use them to manage. Its functions include, among others, review and 
independent validation, internally, of the models used for the control and management of the Group's risks. 

5.1.2 Risk appetite framework 

The Group's risk appetite framework, approved by the Board, determines the risks (and their level) that the Group 
is willing to assume to achieve its business objectives considering an organic evolution of its business. These are 
expressed  in  terms  of  solvency,  liquidity  and  funding    profitability,  recurrent  earnings,  cost  of  risk  or  other 
metrics, which are reviewed periodically as well as in case of material changes to the entity’s business or relevant 
corporate transactions.. The definition of the risk appetite has the following goals: 

•  To  express  the  maximum  levels  of  risk  it  is  willing  to  assume,  at  both  Group  and  geographical  and/or 

business area level. 

•  To establish a set of guidelines for action and a management framework for the medium and long term that 
prevent  actions  from  being  taken  (at  both  Group  and  geographical  and/or  business  area  level)  that  could 
compromise the future viability of the Group. 

•  To establish a framework for relations with the geographical and/or business areas that, while preserving their 

decision-making autonomy, ensures they act consistently, avoiding uneven behavior. 

•  To  establish  a  common  language  throughout  the  organization  and  develop  a  compliance-oriented  risk 

culture. 

•  Alignment  with  the  new  regulatory  requirements,  facilitating  communication  with  regulators,  investors  and 

other stakeholders, thanks to an integrated and stable risk management framework. 

Risk appetite framework is expressed through the following elements: 

Risk appetite statement 

Sets out the general principles of the Group's risk strategy and the target risk profile. The Group’s Risk appetite 
statement is: 

BBVA  Group’s  risk  policy  is  designed  to  achieve  a  moderate  risk  profile  for  the  entity,  through:  prudent 
management and a responsible universal banking business model targeted to value creation, risk-adjusted return 
and  recurrence  of  results;  diversified  by  geography,  asset  class,  portfolio  and  clients;  and  with  presence  in 
emerging  and  developed  countries,  maintaining  a  medium/low  risk  profile  in  every  country,  and  focusing  on  a 
long term relationship with the client. 

38 

 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

Core metrics and statements 

• 

• 

• 

Based  on  the  risk  appetite  statement,  statements  are  established  to  set  down  the  general  risk  management 
principles in terms of solvency, profitability, liquidity and funding. 

Solvency: a sound capital position, maintaining resilient capital buffer from regulatory and internal requirements 
that  supports  the  regular  development  of  banking  activity  even  under  stress  situations.  As  a  result,  BBVA 
proactively manages its capital position, which is tested under different stress scenarios from a regular basis. 

Liquidity  and  funding:  A  sound  balance-sheet  structure  to  sustain  the  business  model.  Maintenance  of  an 
adequate volume of stable resources, a diversified wholesale funding structure, which limits the weight of short 
term  funding  and  ensures  the  access  to  the  different  funding  markets,  optimizing  the  costs  and  preserving  a 
cushion of liquid assets to overcome a liquidity survival period under stress scenarios. 

Income  recurrence  and  profitability:  A  sound  margin-generation  capacity  supported  by  a  recurrent  business 
model based on the diversification of assets, a stable funding and a customer focus; combined with a moderate 
risk profile that limits the credit losses even under stress situations; all focused on allowing income stability and 
maximizing the risk-adjusted profitability. 

In addition, the core metrics define, in quantitative terms, the principles and the target risk profile set out in the 
risk appetite statement and are in line with the strategy of the Group. Each metric have three thresholds (traffic-
light  approach)  ranging  from  a  standard  business  management  to  higher  deterioration  levels:  Management 
reference, Maximum appetite and Maximum capacity. The Group’s Core metrics are: 

Solvency

Liquidity and Funding

Income recurrence 
and profitability

Metric

Economic Solvency

Regulatory Solvency: CET1 Fully Loaded

Loan to Stable Costumer Deposits (LTSCD)

Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR)

Net margin / Average Total Assets

Cost of Risk

Return on Equity (ROE)

By type of risk metrics and statements 

Based  on  the  core  metrics,  statements  are  established  for  each  type  of  risk  reflecting  the  main  principles 
governing  the  management  of  that  risk  and  several  metrics  are  calibrated,  compliance  with  which  enables 
compliance  with  the  core  metrics  and  the  statement  of  the  Group.  By  type  of  risk  metrics  define  the  strategic 
positioning per type of risk and have a maximum appetite level. 

Basic limits structure (core limits)  

The  purpose  of  the  basic  limits  structure  or  core  limits  is  to  manage  risks  on  an  ongoing  basis  within  the 
thresholds tolerated by core and "by type of risk" metrics; so they are a breakdown by geography and portfolio of 
the same metrics or complementary metrics. 

In  addition  to this  framework,  there’s  a  Management  limits  level  that  is  defined  and  managed  by  the  Risk  Area 
developing  the  core  limits,  in  order  to  ensure  that  the  early  management  of  risks  by  subcategories  or  by 
subportfolios complies with that core limits and, in general, with the risk appetite framework. 

39 

 
 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

The following graphic summarizes the structure of BBVA’s Risk appetite framework: 

The  corporate  risk  area  works  with  the  various  geographical  and/or  business  areas  to  define  their  risk  appetite 
framework, which will be coordinated with and integrated into the Group's risk appetite to ensure that its profile 
fits as defined. 

The risk appetite framework defined by the Group expresses the levels and types of risk that the Bank is willing to 
assume to be able to implement its strategic plan with no relevant deviations, even in situations of stress. The risk 
appetite  framework  is  integrated  in  the  management  and  determines  the  basic  lines  of  activity  of  the  Group, 
because it sets the framework within the budget is developed. 

During 2016, the Risk Appetite metrics evolved in line with the set profile. 

5.1.3 Decisions and processes 

The transfer of risk appetite framework to ordinary management is supported by three basic aspects: 

•  A standardized set of regulations 
•  Risk planning 
•  Comprehensive management of risks over their life cycle 

Standardized regulatory framework 

The  corporate  GRM  area  is  responsible  for  proposing  the  definition  and  development  of  the  corporate  policies, 
specific  rules,  procedures  and  schemes  of  delegation  based  on  which  risks  decisions  should  take  within  the 
Group. 

This process aims for the following objectives:  

•  Hierarchy  and  structure:  well-structured  information  through  a  clear  and  simple  hierarchy  creating  relations 

between documents that depend on each other. 

Simplicity: an appropriate and sufficient number of documents. 

• 
• 
•  Accessibility:  ability  to  search  for,  and  easy  access  to,  documentation  through  the  corporate  risk 

Standardization: a standardized name and content of document. 

management library. 

The approval of corporate policies for all types of risks corresponds to the corporate bodies of the Bank, while the 
corporate risk area endorses the remaining regulations. 

40 

 
 
 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

Risk  units  of  geographical  and  /  or  business  areas  continue  to  adapt  to  local  requirements  the  regulatory 
framework  for  the  purpose  of  having  a  decision  process  that  is  appropriate  at  local  level  and  aligned  with  the 
Group  policies.  If  such  adaptation  is  necessary,  the  local  risk  area  must  inform  the  corporate  GRM  area,  which 
must  ensure  the  consistency  of  the  set  of  regulations  at  the  level  of  the  entire  Group,  and  thus  must  give  its 
approval prior to any modifications proposed by the local risk areas.  

Risk planning 

Risk planning ensures that the risk appetite framework is integrated into management, through a cascade process 
for establishing limits and profitability adjusted to the risk profile, in which the function of the corporate area risk 
units  and  the  geographical  and/or  business  areas  is  to  guarantee  the  alignment  of  this  process  against  the 
Group's risk appetite framework in terms of solvency, profitability, liquidity and funding.  

It  has  tools  in  place  that  allow  the  risk  appetite  framework  defined  at  aggregate  level  to  be  assigned  and 
monitored  by  business  areas,  legal  entities,  types  of  risk,  concentrations  and  any  other  level  considered 
necessary.  

The  risk  planning  process  is  present  within  the  rest  of  the  Group's  planning  framework  so  as  to  ensure 
consistency among all of them.  

Daily risk management  

All risks must be managed  comprehensively during their life cycle, and be treated differently depending on the 
type.  

The risk management cycle is composed of 5 elements:  

•  Planning:  with  the  aim  of  ensuring  that  the  Bank’s  activities  are  consistent  with  the  target  risk  profile  and 

guaranteeing solvency in the development of the strategy. 

•  Assessment: a process focused on identifying all the risks inherent to the activities carried out by the Bank. 
•  Formalization: includes the risk origination, approval and formalization stages. 
•  Monitoring  and  reporting:  continuous  and  structured  monitoring  of  risks  and  preparation  of  reports  for 

internal and/or external (market, investors, etc.) consumption.  

•  Active  portfolio  management:  focused  on  identifying  business  opportunities  in  existing  portfolios  and  new 

markets, businesses and products. 

5.1.4 

Assessment, monitoring and reporting 

Assessment,  monitoring  and  reporting  is  a  cross-cutting  element  that  should  ensure  that  the  Model  has  a 
dynamic and proactive vision to enable compliance with the risk appetite framework approved by the corporate 
bodies, even in adverse scenarios. The materialization of this process has the following objectives: 

•  Assess  compliance  with  the  risk  appetite  framework  at  the  present  time,  through  monitoring  of  the  core 

metrics, metrics by type of risk and the basic structure of limits.  

•  Assess compliance with the risk appetite framework in the future, through the projection of the risk appetite 
framework variables, in both a baseline scenario determined by the budget and a risk scenario determined by 
the stress tests. 

• 

Identify  and  assess  the  risk  factors  and  scenarios  that  could  compromise  compliance  with  the  risk  appetite 
framework, through the development of a risk repository and an analysis of the impact of those risks. 

•  Act  to  mitigate  the  impact  in  the  Bank  of  the  identified  risk  factors  and  scenarios,  ensuring  this  impact 

remains within the target risk profile. 

•  Monitor  the  key  variables  that  are  not  a  direct  part  of  the  risk  appetite  framework,  but  that  condition  its 

compliance. These can be either external or internal. 

This process is integrated in the activity of the risk units, both of the corporate area and in the business units, and 
it is carried out during the following phases: 

41 

 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

• 

• 

Identification  of  risk  factors:Aimed  at  generating  a  map  with  the  most  relevant  risk  factors  that  can 
compromise the Group's performance in relation to the thresholds defined in the risk appetite framework.  

Impact  evaluation:  This  involves  evaluating  the  impact  that  the  materialization  of  one  (or  more)  of  the  risk 
factors  identified  in  the  previous  phase  could  have  on  the  risk  appetite  framework  metrics,  through  the 
occurrence of a given scenario.  

•  Response to undesired situations and realignment measures:Exceeding the parameters will trigger an analysis 

of the realignment measures to enable dynamic management of the situation, even before it occurs. 

•  Monitoring: The aim is to avoid losses before they occur by monitoring the Group's current risk profile and 

the identified risk factors.  

•  Reporting: This aims to provide information on the assumed risk profile by offering accurate, complete and 
reliable  data  to  the  corporate  bodies  and  to  senior  management,  with  the  frequency  and  completeness 
appropriate to the nature, significance and complexity of the risks. 

5.1.5 Infrastructure 

The  infrastructure  is  an  element  that  must  ensure  that  the  Group  has  the  human  and  technological  resources 
needed  for  effective  management  and  supervision  of  risks  in  order  to  carry  out  the  functions  set  out  in  the 
Group's risk Model and the achievement of their objectives. 

With  respect  to  human  resources,  the  Group's  risk  function  has  an  adequate  workforce,  in  terms  of  number, 
skills, knowledge and experience. 

With  regards  to  technology,  the  Group  ensures  the  integrity  of  management  information  systems  and  the 
provision of the infrastructure needed for supporting risk management, including tools appropriate to the needs 
arising from the different types of risks for their admission, management, assessment and monitoring.  

The principles that govern the Bank risk technology are: 

• 

• 

Standardization: the criteria are consistent across the Group, thus ensuring that risk handling is standardized 
at geographical and/or business area level. 

Integration  in  management:  the  tools  incorporate  the  corporate  risk  policies  and  are  applied  in  the  Group's 
day-to-day management. 

•  Automation of the main processes making up the risk management cycle. 
•  Appropriateness: provision of adequate information at the right time.  

Through  the  “Risk  Analytics”  function,  the  Bank  has  a  corporate  framework  in  place  for  developing  the 
measurement  techniques  and  models.  It  covers  all  the  types  of  risks  and  the  different  purposes  and  uses  a 
standard language for all the activities and geographical/business areas and decentralized execution to make the 
most of the Group's global reach. The aim is to continually evolve the existing risk models and generate others 
that  cover  the  new  areas  of  the  businesses  that  develop  them,  so  as  to  reinforce  the  anticipation  and 
proactiveness that characterize the Group's risk function. 

Also  the  risk  units  of  geographical  and  /  or  business  areas  have  sufficient  means  from  the  point  of  view  of 
resources, structures and tools to develop a risk management in line with the corporate model. 

5.2  Risk factors 

As mentioned earlier, BBVA has processes in place  for  identifying risks and analyzing scenarios that enable the 
Group to manage risks in a dynamic and proactive way.  

The  risk identification processes are forward-looking to  ensure the identification of  emerging  risks and take into 
account  the  concerns  of  both  the  business  areas,  which  are  close  to  the  reality  of  the  different  geographical 
areas, and the corporate areas and senior management.  

42 

 
 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

Risks are captured and measured consistently using the methodologies deemed appropriate in each case. Their 
measurement  includes  the  design  and  application  of  scenario  analyses  and  stress  testing  and  considers  the 
controls to which the risks are subjected. 

As  part  of  this  process,  a  forward  projection  of  the  risk  appetite  framework  variables  in  stress  scenarios  is 
conducted  in  order  to  identify  possible  deviations  from  the  established  thresholds.  If  any  such  deviations  are 
detected, appropriate measures are taken to keep the variables within the target risk profile. 

To this extent, there are a number of emerging risks that could affect the Bank’s business trends. These risks are 
described in the following main blocks: 

•  Macroeconomic and geopolitical risks 

According to the latest information available, global growth remains stable at approximately 3% year-on- year. 
Throughout the year there was an increase in the dynamism of global trade, the manufacturing cycle and the 
confidence  indicators,  due  to  lax  monetary  conditions,  fiscal  policies  that,  although  not  expansive,  are  also 
not  cyclical,  moderate  raw  material  prices,  especially  oil  prices  (which  favors  the  demand  of  importing 
economies) and the gradual reduction of the accumulated private leverage excess in developed economies. 
All of this would favor a slight improvement in global growth in 2017. 

The risks of this scenario are compounded by:  

– 

– 

– 

increasing vulnerabilities in China caused by the accumulation of corporate debt;  

uncertainty about the effective implementation of Great Britain’s UE exit process;  

uncertainty arising from the potential increase in trade protectionism. All this in a complex geopolitical 
environment 

The  remaining  events  that  make  up  the  uncertainties  for  2017,  which  could  affect  the  valuation  of  the 
Group's holdings in certain countries: 

– 

– 

Upward inflationary pressure and downward pressure on Mexico’s growth. The Central Bank of Mexico 
(Banxico) has continued the interest rate increases since the end of 2015, around 50 basis points per 
quarter, to 5.75% in December. Next steps are likely to go in the same direction to counteract upward 
inflationary pressure and expectations against the depreciation of the Mexican peso (in 2016, -13.1% 
year-on-year  depreciation  against  the  euro).  This  behavior  results  from  the  deterioration  of  Mexico's 
growth expectations, assuming a less favorable framework for trade relations with the United States. 

In  terms  of  geopolitical  tensions  in  some  geographies,  it  is  noteworthy  the  uncertainty  following  the 
attempt  of  coup  d’etat  last  July  in  Turkey,  which  together  with  the  tightening  of  global  financing 
conditions favors an intense slowdown in economic growth. 

In  this  regard,  the  Group's  geographical  diversification  is  a  key  element  in  achieving  a  high  level  of  revenue 
recurrence, despite the environmental conditions and economic cycles of the economies in which it operates. 

•  Regulatory and reputational risks 

−  Financial  institutions  are  exposed  to  a  complex  and  ever-changing  regulatory  and  legal  environment 
defined by governments and regulators. This can affect their ability to grow and the capacity of certain 
businesses  to  develop,  and  result  in  stricter  liquidity  and  capital  requirements  with  lower  profitability 
ratios. The Bank constantly monitors changes in the regulatory framework that allow for anticipation and 
adaptation to them in a timely manner, adopt best practices and more efficient and rigorous criteria in its 
implementation. 

−  The financial sector is under ever closer scrutiny by regulators, governments and society itself. Negative 
news  or  inappropriate  behavior  can  significantly  damage  the  Group's  reputation  and  affect  its  ability  to 
develop a sustainable business. The attitudes and behaviors of the group and its members are governed 
by  the  principles  of  integrity,  honesty,  long-term  vision  and  best  practices  through,  inter  alia,  internal 
control model, the Code of Conduct and Responsible Business Strategy of the Bank. 

43 

 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

•  Business, operational and legal risks 

−  New  technologies  and  forms  of  customer  relationships:  Developments  in  the  digital  world  and  in 
information  technologies  pose  significant  challenges  for  financial  institutions,  entailing  threats  (new 
competitors,  disintermediation…)  but  also  opportunities  (new  framework  of  relations  with  customers, 
greater ability to adapt to their needs, new products and distribution channels...). 

−  Technological  risks  and  security  breaches:  The  financial  entities  are  exposed  to  new  threats  such  as 
cyber-attacks,  theft  of  internal  and  customer  databases,  fraud  in  payment  systems,  etc.  that  require 
major  investments  in  security  from  both  the  technological  and  human  point  of  view.  The  Bank  gives 
great importance to the active operational and technological risk management and control. One example 
was  the  early  adoption  of  advanced  models  for  management  of  these  risks  (AMA  -  Advanced 
Measurement Approach). 

−  The financial sector is exposed to increased litigation, so that financial institutions face a large number of 
proceedings whose economic consequences are difficult to predict. The Group constantly manages and 
monitors these proceedings in order to defend their interests, making the adequate provisions in respect 
of  such  legal  proceedings,  when  necessary,  following  the  expert  judgment  of  internal  and  external 
lawyers responsible for the legal aspects in accordance to the applicable regulations. 

5.3  Credit risk 

Credit  risk  arises  from  the  probability  that  one  party  to  a  financial  instrument  will  fail  to  meet  its  contractual 
obligations for reasons of insolvency or inability to pay and cause a financial loss for the other party.  

It is the most important risk for the Group and includes counterparty risk, issuer risk, settlement risk and country 
risk management.  

The principles underpinning credit risk management in BBVA are as follows: 

•  Availability  of  basic  information  for  the  study  and  proposal  of  risk,  and  supporting  documentation  for 

approval, which sets out the conditions required by the relevant body.  

• 

Sufficient  generation  of  funds  and  asset  solvency  of  the  customer  to  assume  principal  and  interest 
repayments of loans owed. 

•  Establishment of adequate and sufficient guarantees that allow effective recovery of the operation, this being 

considered a secondary and exceptional method of recovery when the first has failed. 

Credit risk management in the Bank has an integrated structure for all its functions, allowing decisions to be taken 
objectively and independently throughout the life cycle of the risk.  

•  At Group level: frameworks for action and standard rules of conduct are defined for handling risk, specifically, 

the circuits, procedures, structure and supervision. 

•  At the business area level: they are responsible for adapting the Group's criteria to the local realities of each 

geographical area and for direct management of risk according to the decision-making circuit: 
−  Retail  risks:  in  general,  the  decisions  are  formalized  according  to  the  scoring  tools,  within  the  general 
framework for action of each business area with regard to risks. The changes in weighting and variables 
of these tools must be validated by the corporate GRM area.  

−  Wholesale  risks:  in  general,  the  decisions  are  formalized  by  each  business  area  within  its  general 
framework  for  action  with  regard  to  risks,  which  incorporates  the  delegation  rule  and  the  Group's 
corporate policies. 

44 

 
 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

5.3.1  Maximum Credit risk exposure 

BBVA maximum credit risk exposure (see definition below) by headings in the balance sheet as of December 31, 
2016 and 2015 is provided below. It does not consider the availability of collateral or other credit enhancements 
to  guarantee  compliance  with  payment  obligations.  The  details  are  broken  down  by  financial  instruments  and 
counterparties.  

Maximum Credit Risk Exposure

Notes

2016

2015

Millions of Euros

Financial assets held for trading 
Debt securities

Equity instruments

Customer lending

Other financial assets designated at fair value through 

profit or loss 
Loans and advances to credit institutions

Debt securities

Equity instruments

Available-for-sale financial assets
Debt securities

Equity instruments

Loans and receivables 
Loans and advances to central banks

Loans and advances to credit institutions

Loans and advances to customers

Government

Agriculture

Industry

Real estate and construction

Trade and finance

Loans to individuals

Other

Debt securities

Held-to-maturity investments

Derivatives (trading and hedging) 

Total Financial Assets Risk
Loan commitments given

Financial guarantees given

Other Commitments given

Total Loan commitments and financial guarantees

Total Maximum Credit Exposure

8

9

10

11

12

8

29

29

29

15,417

11,544

3,873

18,107

14,133

3,974

-

-

-

-

-
29,360

24,983

4,377
259,569

-

26,597

221,966

21,857

1,285

23,039

25,989

28,515

102,949

18,332

11,006
11,424

37,255

353,025

60,863

18,697

31,306
110,866

463,891

-

-

-

-

-
49,945

45,515

4,430
234,264

-

25,145

204,900

23,183

1,192

22,724

27,027

25,982

84,875

19,917

4,219
-

35,535

337,851

47,751

20,959

29,395
98,105
435,956  

The maximum credit exposure of the table above is determined by type of financial asset as explained below: 

• 

• 

In the case of financial assets recognized in the bank’s balance sheets, exposure to credit risk is considered 
equal  to  its  gross  carrying  amount,  not  including  certain  valuation  adjustments  (impairment  losses,  hedges 
and others), with the sole exception of derivatives and hedging derivatives. 

The maximum credit risk exposure on financial guarantees granted is the maximum that the Group would be 
liable for if these guarantees were called in, and that is their carrying amount. 

•  Our calculation of risk exposure for derivatives is based on the sum of two factors: the derivatives fair value 

and their potential risk (or "add-on"). 

45 

 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

−  The first factor, market value, reflects the difference between original commitments and market values on 
the  reporting  date  (mark-to-market).  As  indicated  in  Note  2.2.1  to  the  financial  statements,  derivatives 
are accounted for as of each reporting date at fair value. 

−  The  second  factor,  potential  risk  (‘add-on’),  is  an  estimate  of  the  maximum  increase  to  be  expected  on 
risk exposure over a derivative market value (at a given statistical confidence level) as a result of future 
changes in the fair value over the remaining term of the derivatives. 

The consideration of the potential risk ("add-on") relates the risk exposure to the exposure level at the time of a 
customer’s  default.  The  exposure  level  will  depend  on  the  customer’s  credit  quality  and  the  type  of  transaction 
with such customer. Given the fact that default is an uncertain event which might occur any time during the life 
of a contract, the BBVA Group has to consider not only the credit exposure of the derivatives on the reporting 
date,  but  also  the  potential  changes  in  exposure  during  the  life  of  the  contract.  This  is  especially  important  for 
derivatives, whose valuation changes substantially throughout their terms, depending on the fluctuation of market 
prices. 

46 

 
 
 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting  principles  (Bank  of  Spain  Circular  4/2004,  and  as  amended 
thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

El detalle por contraparte y por producto de los préstamos y anticipos, neto de pérdidas por deterioro, clasificados en las distintas categorías de activos a 31 de 
diciembre de 2016 y 2015 se muestra a continuación: 

December 2016

Central banks

General 

governments

Credit institutions

Other financial 

Non-financial 

corporations

corporations

Households

Total

Millions of euros

O n de m a nd a nd s ho rt  no t ic e

C re dit  c a rd de bt

T ra de  re c e iv a ble s

F ina nc e  le a s e s

R e v e rs e  re purc ha s e  lo a ns

O t he r t e rm  lo a ns

A dv a nc e s  t ha t  a re  no t  lo a ns
Loans and advances

o f which: mo rtgage lo ans [Lo ans co llateralized by immo vable pro perty]

o f which: o ther co llateralized lo ans

o f which: credit fo r co nsumptio n

o f which: lending fo r ho use purchase

o f which: pro ject finance lo ans

December 2015

Central banks

O n de m a nd a nd sho rt  no t ic e

C re dit  ca rd debt

T rade  re ce iva bles

F inanc e le as e s

R ev e rs e  repurc has e  lo ans

O t he r t e rm  lo a ns

A dv a nc e s t ha t  a re  no t  lo a ns
Loans and advances

o f which: mo rtgage lo ans [Lo ans co llateralized by immo vable property]

o f which: o ther co llateralized loans

o f which: credit for co nsumptio n

o f which: lending fo r ho use purchase

o f which: pro ject finance lo ans

-

-
-
-
-
-
-

-

-
-
-
-
-
-

372
1
1,042
42
544
17,357
2,405
21,763

440
544

-
-
-
-
14,907
5,104
6,585
26,596

-
14,908

1,760
1
140
4
6,666
5,298
1,980
15,849

203
6,669

8,371
107
9,254
2,805
-
54,323
773
75,633

14,722
1,870

7,918

1,759
1,717
70
199
-
96,805
94
100,644

87,757
596
7,240
86,423

12,262
1,826
10,506
3,050
22,117
178,887
11,837
240,485

103,122
24,587
7,240
86,423
7,918

Millions of euros

General 

governments

Credit institutions

Other financial 

Non-financial 

corporations

corporations

Households

Total

-
-
-
-
12,037
5,347
7,762
25,146

-
12,033

2,002
1
77
1
4,477
5,064
1,990
13,613

126
4,535

9,013
119
8,349
2,619
9
52,928
463
73,499

16,200
3,346

9,183

1,400
1,119
71
167
-
84,149
87
86,993

76,971
536
5,457
75,372

13,198
1,240
9,417
2,829
16,849
166,629
12,405
222,568

93,693
20,809
5,457
75,372
9,183

783
1
920
42
326
19,141
2,103
23,317

396
359

47 

 
 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

5.3.2  Mitigation of credit risk, collateralized credit risk and other credit enhancements 

In  most  cases,  maximum  credit  risk  exposure  is  reduced  by  collateral,  credit  enhancements  and  other  actions 
which mitigate the Group’s exposure. The BBVA Group applies a credit risk hedging and mitigation policy deriving 
from a banking approach focused on relationship banking. The existence of guarantees could be a necessary but 
not sufficient instrument for accepting risks, as the assumption of risks by the Group requires prior evaluation of 
the  debtor’s  capacity  for  repayment,  or  that  the  debtor  can  generate  sufficient  resources  to  allow  the 
amortization of the risk incurred under the agreed terms. 

The policy of accepting risks is therefore organized into three different levels in the BBVA Group: 

•  Analysis of the financial risk of the operation, based on the debtor’s capacity for repayment or generation of 

funds; 

•  The constitution of guarantees that are adequate, or at any rate generally accepted, for the risk assumed, in 

any of the generally accepted forms: monetary, secured, personal or hedge guarantees; and finally, 

•  Assessment of the repayment risk (asset liquidity) of the guarantees received. 

The procedures for the management and valuation of collaterals are set out in the Corporate Policies (retail and 
wholesale),  which  establish  the  basic  principles  for  credit  risk  management,  including  the  management  of 
collaterals assigned in transactions with customers. 

The methods used to value the collateral are in line with the best market practices and imply the use of appraisal 
of real-estate collateral, the market price in market securities, the trading price of shares in mutual funds, etc. All 
the collaterals assigned  must be  properly drawn up and entered in the corresponding register. They  must also 
have the approval of the Group’s legal units. 

The following is a description of the main types of collateral for each financial instrument category:  

•  Financial  instruments  held  for  trading:  The  guarantees  or  credit  enhancements  obtained  directly  from  the 

issuer or counterparty are implicit in the clauses of the instrument. 

•  Derivatives  and  hedging  derivatives:  In  derivatives,  credit  risk  is  minimized  through  contractual  netting 
agreements, where positive- and negative-value derivatives with the same counterparty are offset for their net 
balance.  There  may  likewise  be  other  kinds  of  guarantees,  depending  on  counterparty  solvency  and  the 
nature of the transaction.  

•  Financial  assets  designated  at  fair  value  through  profit  or  loss  and  Available-for-sale  financial  assets:  The 
guarantees  or  credit  enhancements  obtained  directly  from  the  issuer  or  counterparty  are  inherent  to  the 
structure of the instrument. 

•  Loans and receivables: 

−  Loans and advances to credit institutions: These usually only have the counterparty’s personal guarantee. 
−  Loans  and  advances  to  customers:  Most  of  these  operations  are  backed  by  personal  guarantees 
extended by the counterparty. There may also be collateral to secure loans and advances to customers 
(such as mortgages, cash guarantees, pledged securities and other collateral), or to obtain other credit 
enhancements (bonds, hedging, etc.). 

−  Debt securities: The guarantees or credit enhancements obtained directly from the issuer or counterparty 

are inherent to the structure of the instrument. 

Collateralized loans granted by the Bank as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 excluding balances deemed 
impaired, is broken down in the previous tables and in Note 11.2 

••••  Financial  guarantees,  other  contingent  risks  and  drawable  by  third  parties:  These  have  the  counterparty’s 

personal guarantee. 

48 

 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

5.3.3 

Credit quality of financial assets that are neither past due nor impaired 

The BBVA Group has tools  (“scoring” and “rating”) that enable it to rank the credit quality of its operations and 
customers  based  on  an  assessment  and  its  correspondence  with  the  probability  of  default  (“PD”)  scales.  To 
analyze the performance of PD, the Group has a series of tracking tools and historical databases that collect the 
pertinent  internally  generated  information,  which  can  basically  be  grouped  together  into  scoring  and  rating 
models. 

Scoring 

Scoring  is  a  decision-making  model  that  contributes  to  both  the  arrangement  and  management  of  retail  loans: 
consumer  loans,  mortgages,  credit  cards  for  individuals,  etc.  Scoring  is  the  tool  used  to  decide  to  originate  a 
loan,  what  amount  should  be  originated  and  what  strategies  can  help  establish  the  price,  because  it  is  an 
algorithm that sorts transactions by their credit quality. This algorithm enables the BBVA Group to assign a score 
to  each  transaction  requested  by  a  customer,  on  the  basis  of  a  series  of  objective  characteristics  that  have 
statistically been shown to discriminate between the quality and risk of this type of transactions. The advantage of 
scoring lies in its simplicity and homogeneity: all that is needed is a series of objective data for each customer, 
and this data is analyzed automatically using an algorithm. 

There are three types of scoring, based on the information used and on its purpose: 

•  Reactive scoring: measures the risk of a transaction requested by an individual using variables relating to the 
requested  transaction  and  to  the  customer’s  socio-economic  data  available  at  the  time  of  the  request.  The 
new transaction is approved or rejected depending on the score. 

•  Behavioral  scoring:  scores  transactions  for  a  given  product  in  an  outstanding  risk  portfolio  of  the  entity, 
enabling the credit rating to be tracked and the customer’s needs to be anticipated. It uses transaction and 
customer  variables  available  internally.  Specifically,  variables  that  refer  to  the  behavior  of  both  the  product 
and the customer. 

• 

Proactive scoring: gives a score at customer level using variables related to the individual’s general behavior 
with the entity, and to his/her payment behavior in all the contracted products. The purpose is to track the 
customer’s credit quality and it is used to pre-grant new transactions. 

Rating 

Rating  tools,  as  opposed  to  scoring  tools,  do  not  assess  transactions  but  focus  on  the  rating  of  customers 
instead: companies, corporations, SMEs, general governments, etc. A rating tool is an instrument that, based on 
a  detailed  financial  study,  helps  determine  a  customer’s  ability  to  meet  his/her  financial  obligations.  The  final 
rating  is  usually  a  combination  of  various  factors:  on  one  hand,  quantitative  factors,  and  on  the  other  hand, 
qualitative factors. It is a middle road between an individual analysis and a statistical analysis. 

The  main  difference  between  ratings  and  scorings  is  that  the  latter  are  used  to  assess  retail  products,  while 
ratings  use  a  wholesale  banking  customer  approach.  Moreover,  scorings  only  include  objective  variables,  while 
ratings  add  qualitative  information.  And  although  both  are  based  on  statistical  studies,  adding  a  business  view, 
rating tools give more weight to the business criterion compared to scoring tools. 

For  portfolios  where  the  number  of  defaults  is  very  low  (sovereign  risk,  corporates,  financial  entities,  etc.)  the 
internal  information  is  supplemented  by  “benchmarking”  of  the  external  rating  agencies  (Moody’s,  Standard  & 
Poor’s and Fitch). To this end, each year the PDs compiled by the rating agencies at each level of risk rating are 
compared,  and  the  measurements  compiled  by  the  various  agencies  are  mapped  against  those  of  the  BBVA 
master rating scale. 

Once the probability of default of a transaction or customer has been calculated, a "business cycle adjustment" is 
carried out. This is a means of establishing a measure of risk that goes beyond the time of its calculation. The aim 
is  to  capture  representative  information  of  the  behavior  of  portfolios  over  a  complete  economic  cycle.  This 
probability is linked to the Master Rating Scale prepared by the BBVA Group to enable uniform classification of the 
Group’s various asset risk portfolios. 

49 

 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

The table below shows the abridged scale used to classify the BBVA Group’s outstanding risk as of December 31, 
2016: 

External Rating

Internal Rating

Reduced List (17 groups)

Reduced List (17 groups)

Average

Probability of default

(basic points)

Minimum 
from >=

Maximum 

AAA
AA+
AA
AA-
A+
A

A-
BBB+
BBB
BBB-
BB+
BB
BB-

B+
B
B-
CCC+
CCC
CCC-
CC+
CC

CC-

AAA
AA+
AA
AA-
A+
A

A-
BBB+
BBB
BBB-
BB+
BB
BB-

B+
B
B-
CCC+
CCC
CCC-
CC+
CC

CC-

1
2
3
4
5
8

10
14
20
31
51
88
150

255
441
785
1,191
1,500
1,890
2,381
3,000

3,780

-
2
3
4
5
6

9
11
17
24
39
67
116

194
335
581
1,061
1,336
1,684
2,121
2,673

3,367

2
3
4
5
6
9

11
17
24
39
67
116
194

335
581
1,061
1,336
1,684
2,121
2,673
3,367

4,243

These different levels and their probability of default (PD) were calculated by using as a reference the rating scales 
and default rates provided by the external agencies Standard & Poor’s and Moody’s. These calculations establish 
the levels of probability of default for the BBVA Group’s Master Rating Scale. Although this scale is common to 
the  entire  Group,  the  calibrations  (mapping  scores  to  PD  sections/Master  Rating  Scale  levels)  are  carried  out  at 
tool level for each country in which the Group has tools available. 

The  tables  below  outline  the  distribution  of  exposure,  including  derivatives,  by  internal  ratings,  to  corporates, 
financial entities and institutions (excluding sovereign risk), of the main BBVA Group entities as of December 31, 
2016 and 2015: 

Credit Risk Distribution by Internal Rating

Amount

( M illio ns  o f  
E uro s )

%

AAA/AA
A
BBB+

BBB
BBB-
BB+
BB
BB-
B+
B
B-
CCC/CC

34,713

49,879

38,844

20,870

31,643

19,448

7,812

5,880

4,388

1,784

1,542

4,004

Total

220,807

50 

15.72%

22.59%

17.59%

9.45%

14.33%

8.81%

3.54%

2.66%

1.99%

0.81%

0.70%

1.81%
100.00%  

 
 
 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

Credit Risk Distribution by Internal 

Rating

Amount

( M illio ns  o f  
E uro s )

%

A
BBB+
BBB
BBB-
BB+
BB
BB-
B+
B
B-
CCC/CC

56,092

39,835

21,618

30,114

16,386

11,114

4,932

4,307

3,168

2,561

16,678

23.96%

17.01%

9.23%

12.86%

7.00%

4.75%

2.11%

1.84%

1.35%

1.09%

7.12%

Total

234,134

100.00%

51 

 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting  principles  (Bank  of  Spain  Circular  4/2004,  and  as  amended 
thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

5.3.4 

Financial assets past due but not impaired 

The table below provides details by counterpart and by product of past due risks but not considered to be impaired, as of December 31, 2016 and December 31, 
2015, listed by their first past-due date; as well as the breakdown of the debt securities and loans and advances individually and collectively estimated, and the 
specific allowances for individually estimated and for collectively estimated (see Note 2):  

December 2016

Past due but not impaired

Millions of Euros

Impaired assets 

≤ 30 days

> 30 days ≤ 60 

> 60 days ≤ 90 

(*)

days

days

Carrying amount 

of the impaired 

assets

Specific allowances 

for financial assets, 

individually 

estimated

Specific allowances 

for financial assets, 

collectively estimated

Collective 

allowances for 

Accumulated 

incurred but not 

write-offs

reported losses

D e bt  s e c urit ie s

Lo a ns  a nd a dv a nc e s

Central banks

General go vernments

Credit institutio ns

Other financial co rpo ratio ns

No n-financial co rpo ratio ns

Ho useho lds

T O T A L

Lo a ns  a nd a dv a nc e s  by pro duc t , by c o lla t e ra l a nd by s ubo rdina t io n

On demand (call) and sho rt no tice (current acco unt)

Credit card debt

Trade receivables

Finance leases

Reverse repurchase lo ans

Other term lo ans

A dvances that are no t lo ans

o f which: mo rtgage lo ans (Lo ans co llateralized by inmo vable pro perty)

o f which: o ther co llateralized lo ans

o f which: credit fo r co nsumptio n

o f which: lending fo r ho use purchase

o f which: pro ject finance lo ans

-

4 9 6

-

63

-

18

387

28

4 9 6

23

4

28

11

431

16

1

3

15

136

-

3 7

-

-

-

24

12

3 7

8

2

2

1

-

24

-

12

1

3

5

-

( 2 7 )

( 1,6 6 3 )

-

(2)

(8)

(11)

(888)

(754)

-

( 2 1,6 0 1)

-

(13)

(5)

-

(17,347)

(4,237)

( 1,6 9 1)

( 2 1,6 0 1)

2 16

16 ,7 4 1

-

292

5

8

10,412

6,024

17 ,0 6 5

470

50

247

197

-

15,777

-

12,687

70

347

5,015

152

9 6

8 ,9 7 6

-

253

-

5

4,448

4,270

9 ,18 0

193

12

54

68

-

8,649

-

7,600

37

83

3,872

13

( 12 0 )

( 2 ,6 7 4 )

-

(19)

-

(1)

(2,296)

(358)

( 2 ,7 9 4 )

(65)

(1)

(43)

(18)

-

(2,547)

-

(1,181)

(18)

(79)

(116)

(75)

-

( 5 ,0 9 1)

-

(20)

(5)

(2)

(3,667)

(1,396)

( 5 ,0 9 1)

(211)

(38)

(150)

(111)

-

(4,582)

-

(3,906)

(16)

(186)

(1,027)

(63)

-

4 4

-

2

-

1

26

15

4 4

2

1

2

1

-

38

-

22

3

8

52 

 
 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting  principles  (Bank  of  Spain  Circular  4/2004,  and  as  amended 
thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

December 2015

Past due but not im paired

≤ 30 days

> 30 days ≤ 60 

> 60 days ≤ 90 

(*)

the impaired assets

Impaired assets 

Carrying amount of 

days

days

Specific allowances 

Specific allowances 

for financial assets, 

for financial assets, 

individually estimated

collectively estimated

Collective 

allowances for 

Accumulated 

incurred but not 

write-offs

reported losses

Millions of Euros

D e bt  s e c urit ie s

Lo a ns  a nd a dv a nc e s

Central banks

General go vernments

Credit institutio ns

Other financial co rpo ratio ns

No n-financial co rpo ratio ns

Ho useho lds

T O T A L

Lo a ns  a nd a dv a nc e s  by pro duc t , by c o lla t e ra l a nd by s ubo rdina t io n

On demand (call) and sho rt no tice (current acco unt)

Credit card debt

Trade receivables

Finance leases

Reverse repurchase lo ans

Other term lo ans

A dvances that are no t lo ans

o f which: mo rtgage lo ans (Lo ans co llateralized by inmo vable pro perty)

o f which: o ther co llateralized lo ans

o f which: credit fo r co nsumptio n

o f which: lending fo r ho use purchase

o f which: pro ject finance lo ans

-

3 8 1

-

150

-

2

173

57

3 8 1

26

2

62

8

283

85

5

10

36

1

-

5 0

-

2

-
-

27

21

5 0

5

1

12

1

-

32

-

22

4

12

-

-

3 2

-

2

-
-

23

7

3 2

5

1

7

1

-

19

-

8

2

2

1

3 2

16 ,5 5 4

-

178

21

11

11,475

4,870

16 ,5 8 6

552

18

365

155

-

15,464

-

12,137

664

239

3,986

186

11

9 ,3 2 7

-

150

5

2

5,608

3,562

9 ,3 3 8

186

5

110

66

-

8,960

-

7,589

464

80

3,181

75

( 2 1)

( 2 ,8 5 0 )

-

(12)

(10)

(1)

(2,368)

(459)

( 2 ,8 7 2 )

(101)

(0)

(93)

(19)

-

(2,637)

-

(1,425)

(145)

(48)

(220)

(29)

-

( 6 8 )

-

( 4 ,3 7 6 )

( 1,3 5 5 )

( 16 ,9 0 4 )

-

(15)

(5)

(22)

(994)

(320)

-

(17)

(5)

-

(13,485)

(3,398)

( 1,4 2 3 )

( 16 ,9 0 4 )

-

(16)

(6)

(7)

(3,500)

(848)

( 4 ,3 7 6 )

(265)

(13)

(161)

(69)

-

(3,867)

-

(3,123)

(55)

(111)

(584)

(82)

53 

 
 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting  principles  (Bank  of  Spain  Circular  4/2004,  and  as  amended 
thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

The breakdown of loans and advances of loans and receivables, impaired and accumulated impairment by sectors as of  December 31, 2016 and 2015 is as 
follows: 

December 2016

Non-performing

Accumulated impairment 

Non-performing 

or Accumulated changes in 

loans and 

fair value due to credit 

advances as a % 

risk

of the total

Millions of Euros

General governments

Credit institutions
Other financial corporations

Non-financial corporations

Agriculture, forestry and fishing
Mining and quarrying
Manufacturing
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply
Water supply
Construction
Wholesale and retail trade
Transport and storage
Accommodation and food service activities
Information and communication
Real estate activities
Professional, scientific and technical activities
Administrative and support service activities
Public administration and defense, compulsory social security
Education
Human health services and social work activities
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services
Households

LOANS AND ADVANCES

54 

292

5
8

10,412

104
32
1,099
128
26
5,098
1,205
129
408
88
1,246
382
148
10
20
32
61
195
6,024

16,741

(41)

(13)
(14)

(6,851)

(56)
(28)
(668)
(84)
(7)
(3,150)
(801)
(80)
(173)
(41)
(760)
(293)
(82)
(9)
(9)
(11)
(29)
(572)
(2,508)

(9,428)

1.3%

0.0%
0.1%

12.6%

8.1%
2.1%
7.7%
1.9%
3.9%
33.5%
12.1%
3.4%
13.1%
3.4%
11.5%
12.5%
5.8%
5.0%
9.3%
4.3%
10.4%
3.7%
6.0%

6.8%

 
 
 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting  principles  (Bank  of  Spain  Circular  4/2004,  and  as  amended 
thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

December 2015

Non-performing

Accumulated impairment 

Non-performing 

or Accumulated changes in 

loans and 

fair value due to credit 

advances as a % 

risk

of the total

Millions of Euros

General governments
Credit institutions
Other financial corporations

Non-financial corporations

Agriculture, forestry and fishing
Mining and quarrying
Manufacturing
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply
Water supply
Construction
Wholesale and retail trade
Transport and storage
Accommodation and food service activities
Information and communication
Real estate activities
Professional, scientific and technical activities
Administrative and support service activities
Public administration and defense, compulsory social security
Education
Human health services and social work activities
Arts, entertainment and recreation
Other services
Households

LOANS AND ADVANCES

178
21
11

11,475

88
115
1,094
96
27
5,945
1,099
299
360
55
1,117
828
113
0
15
38
48
139
4,870

16,554

(42)
(21)
(30)

(6,862)

(46)
(37)
(616)
(90)
(15)
(3,569)
(639)
(162)
(179)
(30)
(904)
(342)
(62)
(0)
(5)
(15)
(22)
(128)
(1,627)

(8,582)

0.8%
0.1%
0.1%

14.3%

7.4%
6.1%
8.1%
1.4%
3.9%
38.8%
11.5%
7.9%
11.1%
2.4%
10.1%
25.8%
5.0%
0.1%
7.1%
5.7%
13.5%
3.2%
5.5%

7.2%

As  of  December  31,  2016  and  2015,  the  accumulated  financial  income  accrued  with  origin  in  the  impaired  assets  that,  as  mentioned  in  Note  2.2.1  are  not 
recognized in the accompanying income statements as there are doubts as to the possibility of their collection, were 2,164 and 2,041 million euros, respectively. 

55 

 
 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting  principles  (Bank  of  Spain  Circular  4/2004,  and  as  amended 
thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

The changes in the year 2016 and 2015 of impaired financial assets and guarantees are as follow: 

Changes in Impaired Financial Assets and 
Contingent Risks

Balance at the beginning 

1) Additions 

2) Decreases 

Net additions (1)+(2)

Transfers to write-off

Exchange differences and others (*)

Balance at the end 
Recoveries on entries (%)

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

17,017

4,420

(4,405)
15

(3,336)

3,811
17,507
100

19,500

4,471

(3,968)
503

(2,880)

(107)
17,017
89

(*) Includes in 2016 the balance amounts attributable to Catalunya Banc upon its consolidation increased to €3,477 million.  

56 

 
 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting  principles  (Bank  of  Spain  Circular  4/2004,  and  as  amended 
thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

The  changes  in  the  year  2016  and  2015  in  financial  assets  derecognized  from  the  accompanying  balance  sheet  as  their  recovery  is  considered  unlikely 
(hereinafter "write-offs"), is shown below: 

Changes in Impaired Financial Assets Written-Off 
from the Balance Sheet
Balance at the beginning 

Increase:

Assets of remote collectability

Past-due and not collected income

Contributions by mergers 

Decrease:

Re-financing or restructuring

Cash recovery (Note 47)

Foreclosed assets

Sales of written-off

Debt forgiveness
Time-barred debt and other causes 

Net exchange differences

Balance at the end

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

16,905

6,421

3,336

1,180

1,905
(1,728)

(31)

(448)
(150)

-

(845)

(254)
3

21,601

16,431

4,948

2,880

2,068

-
(4,479)

(25)

(380)
(105)

-

(3,019)

(950)
5
16,905  

As  indicated  in  Note  2,  although  they  have  been  derecognized  from  the  balance  sheet,  the  BBVA  Group  continues  to  attempt  to  collect  on  these  written-off 
financial  assets,  until  the  rights  to  receive  them  are  fully  extinguished,  either  because  it  is  time-barred  financial  asset,  the  financial  asset  is  condoned,  or  other 
reasons. 

57 

 
 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting  principles  (Bank  of  Spain  Circular  4/2004,  and  as  amended 
thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

5.3.5 

Impaired assets and impairment losses 

The table below shows the composition of the impaired financial assets and guarantees given as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, broken down by heading in 
the accompanying balance sheet:  

Increases due 

Decreases due 

toamounts set aside  

toamounts  reversed 

Decreases due 

Millions of euros

December 2016

Opening balance

for estimated loan 

for estimated loan 

toamounts taken 

losses during the 

losses during the 

against allowances

period

period

Transfers between 

allowances

Other adjustments

Closing balance

Recoveries  

recorded directly to 

the statement of 

profit or loss

Equity instruments
Specific allowances for financial assets, individually 
estimated

Debt securities

Central banks

General governments

Credit institutions

Other financial corporations

Non-financial corporations

Loans and advances

Central banks

General governments

Credit institutions

Other financial corporations

Non-financial corporations

Households

Specific allowances for financial assets, collectively 
estimated

Debt securities

Central banks

General governments

Credit institutions

Other financial corporations

Non-financial corporations

Loans and advances

Central banks

General governments

Credit institutions

Other financial corporations

Non-financial corporations

Households

Collective allowances for incurred but not reported losses 
on financial assets

Debt securities

Loans and advances

Total

(2,872)

(21)

-
-
(20)
(2)
-
(2,850)

-
(12)
(10)
(1)
(2,368)
(459)

(4,376)

-

-
-
-
-
-
(4,376)

-
(16)
(6)
(7)
(3,500)
(848)

(1,423)

(68)

(1,355)
(8,672)

(*) Includes the impact of the merger of Catalunya Banc 

(97)

(164)

-
-
-
(26)
(138)
68

-
6
-
-
(54)
115

(3,665)

-

-
-
-
-
-
(3,665)

-
(5)
-
2
(2,680)
(982)

262

(12)

274
(3,500)

115

3

-
-
-
-
3
112

-
2
-
-
81
29

1,742

-

-
-
-
-
-
1,742

-
18
-
7
1,467
250

264

-

264
2,121

58 

149

64

-
-
5
26
33
85

-
-
-
-
83
2

3,182

-

-
-
-
-
-
3,182

-
6
-
-
2,720
456

5

-

5
3,336

368

-

-
-
-
-
-
368

-
(12)
10
5
339
26

133

-

-
-
-
-
-
133

-
(15)
-
(1)
(309)
458

194

53

142
696

(457)

(1)

-
-
-
-
(1)
(456)

-
(3)
-
(5)
(377)
(71)

(2,106)

-

-
-
-
-
-
(2,106)

-
(7)
-
(4)
(1,365)
(730)

(993)

-

(993)
(3,556)

(2,794)

(120)

-
-
(15)
(2)
(103)
(2,674)

-
(19)
-
(1)
(2,296)
(358)

(5,091)

-

-
-
-
-
-
(5,091)

-
(20)
(5)
(2)
(3,667)
(1,396)

(1,691)

(27)

(1,663)
(9,575)

-

-

-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-

448

-

-
-
-
-
-
448

-
1
-
-
279
168

-

-

-
448  

 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting  principles  (Bank  of  Spain  Circular  4/2004,  and  as  amended 
thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

Increases due 

Decreases due 

toamounts set aside  

toamounts  reversed 

Decreases due 

Millions of euros

December 2015

Opening balance

for estimated loan 

for estimated loan 

toamounts taken 

losses during the 

losses during the 

against allowances

period

period

Transfers between 

allowances

Other adjustments

Closing balance

Recoveries  

recorded directly to 

the statement of 

profit or loss

Equity instruments
Specific allowances for financial assets, individually 
estimated

Debt securities

Central banks

General governments

Credit institutions

Other financial corporations

Non-financial corporations

Loans and advances

Central banks

General governments

Credit institutions

Other financial corporations

Non-financial corporations

Households

Specific allowances for financial assets, collectively 
estimated

Debt securities

Central banks

General governments

Credit institutions

Other financial corporations

Non-financial corporations

Loans and advances

Central banks

General governments

Credit institutions

Other financial corporations

Non-financial corporations

Households

Collective allowances for incurred but not reported losses 
on financial assets

Debt securities

Loans and advances

Total

(2,504)

(21)

-
-
(17)
(4)
-
(2,483)

-
(9)
(13)
-
(2,156)
(306)

(6,228)

-

-
-
-
-
-
(6,228)

-
(16)
(4)
(4)
(4,837)
(1,367)

(1,466)

(3)

(1,463)
(10,198)

(573)

(4)

-
-
(2)
(2)
-
(568)

-
(4)
-
(1)
(398)
(166)

(2,300)

-

-
-
-
-
-
(2,300)

-
(4)
(11)
(26)
(1,643)
(616)

106

-

106
(2,767)

136

4

-
-
1
4
-
132

-
0
3
-
128
2

951

-

-
-
-
-
-
951

-
5
0
0
823
123

9

-

9
1,096

106

-

-
-
-
-
-
106

-
-
-
-
105
1

2,772

-

-
-
-
-
-
2,772

-
3
-
22
2,058
688

2

-

2
2,880

(37)

(0)

-
-
(1)
1
-
(37)

-
1
-
(0)
(47)
10

433

-

-
-
-
-
-
433

-
(3)
9
0
103
324

(71)

(65)

(6)
325

(1)

(0)

-
-
(0)
(0)
-
(0)

-
(0)
-
-
(0)
-

(3)

-

-
-
-
-
-
(3)

-
(0)
(0)
-
(3)
(0)

(4)

-

(4)
(8)

(2,872)

(21)

-
-
(20)
(2)
-
(2,850)

-
(12)
(10)
(1)
(2,368)
(459)

(4,376)

-

-
-
-
-
-
(4,376)

-
(16)
(6)
(7)
(3,500)
(848)

(1,423)

(68)

(1,355)
(8,672)

-

-

-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-

380

-

-
-
-
-
-
380

-
-
1
-
212
167

-

-

-
380

59 

 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

5.4  Market risk 

5.4.1 

Trading portfolio activities 

Market  risk  originates  as  a  result  of  movements  in  the  market  variables  that  impact  the  valuation  of  traded 
financial products and assets. The main risks generated can be classified as follows: 

• 

Interest-rate  risk:  This  arises  as  a  result  of  exposure  to  movements  in  the  different  interest-rate  curves 
involved in trading. Although the typical products that generate sensitivity to the movements in interest rates 
are  money-market  products  (deposits,  interest-rate  futures,  call  money  swaps,  etc.)  and  traditional  interest-
rate  derivatives  (swaps  and  interest-rate  options  such  as  caps,  floors,  swaptions,  etc.),  practically  all  the 
financial products are exposed to interest-rate movements due to the effect that such movements have on 
the valuation of the financial discount. 

•  Equity  risk:  This  arises  as  a  result  of  movements  in  share  prices.  This  risk  is  generated  in  spot  positions  in 
shares or any derivative products whose underlying asset is a share or an equity index. Dividend risk is a sub-
risk of equity risk, arising as an input for any equity option. Its variation may affect the valuation of positions 
and it is therefore a factor that generates risk on the books. 

•  Exchange-rate risk: This is caused by movements in the exchange rates of the different currencies in which a 
position  is  held.  As  in  the  case  of  equity  risk,  this  risk  is  generated  in  spot  currency  positions,  and  in  any 
derivative  product  whose  underlying  asset  is  an  exchange  rate.  In  addition,  the  quanto  effect  (operations 
where the underlying asset and the instrument itself are denominated in different currencies) means that in 
certain transactions in which the underlying asset is not a currency, an exchange-rate risk is generated that 
has to be measured and monitored. 

•  Credit-spread  risk:  Credit  spread  is  an  indicator  of  an  issuer's  credit  quality.  Spread  risk  occurs  due  to 
variations  in  the  levels  of  spread  of  both  corporate  and  government  issues,  and  affects  positions  in  bonds 
and credit derivatives. 

•  Volatility risk: This occurs as a result of changes in the levels of implied price volatility of the different market 
instruments  on  which  derivatives  are  traded.  This  risk,  unlike  the  others,  is  exclusively  a  component  of 
trading in derivatives and is defined as a first-order convexity risk that is generated in all possible underlying 
assets in which there are products with options that require a volatility input for their valuation.  

The metrics developed to control and monitor market risk in BBVA Group are aligned with best practices in the 
market and are implemented consistently across all the local market risk units.  

Measurement  procedures  are  established  in  terms  of  the  possible  impact  of  negative  market  conditions  on  the 
trading  portfolio  of  the  Group's  Global  Markets  units,  both  under  ordinary  circumstances  and  in  situations  of 
heightened risk factors. 

The standard metric used to measure market risk is Value at Risk (VaR), which indicates the maximum loss that 
may occur in the portfolios at a given confidence level (99%) and time horizon (one day). This statistic is widely 
used in the market and has the advantage of summing up in a single metric the risks inherent to trading activity, 
taking  into  account  how  they  are  related  and  providing  a  prediction  of  the  loss  that  the  trading  book  could 
sustain as a result of fluctuations in equity prices, interest rates, foreign exchange rates and commodity prices. In 
addition, for some positions other risks also need to be considered, such as credit spread risk, basis risk, volatility 
risk and correlation risk.  

Most  of  the  headings  on  the  bank’s  balance  sheet  subject  to  market  risk  are  positions  whose  main  metric  for 
measuring their market risk is VaR.  

With respect to the risk measurement models used in BBVA Group, the Bank of Spain has authorized the use of 
the  internal  model  to  determine  bank  capital  requirements  deriving  from  risk  positions  on  the  BBVA  S.A.  and 
BBVA Bancomer trading book, which jointly account for around 66% of the Group’s trading-book market risk. For 
the rest of the geographical areas (South America, Garanti and Compass), bank capital for the risk positions in the 
trading book is calculated using the standard model.  

The current management structure includes the monitoring of market-risk limits, consisting of a scheme of limits 
based on VaR (Value at Risk), economic capital (based on VaR measurements) and VaR sub-limits, as well as stop-
loss limits for each of the Group’s business units. 

60 

 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

The  model  used  estimates  VaR  in  accordance  with  the  "historical  simulation"  methodology,  which  involves 
estimating  losses  and  gains  that  would  have  taken  place  in  the  current  portfolio  if  the  changes  in  market 
conditions that took place over a specific period of time in the past were repeated. Based on this information, it 
infers  the  maximum  expected  loss  of  the  current  portfolio  within  a  given  confidence  level.  This  model  has  the 
advantage of reflecting precisely the historical distribution of the market variables and not assuming any specific 
distribution of probability. The historical period used in this model is two years. 

VaR figures are estimated following two methodologies: 

•  VaR without smoothing, which awards equal weight to the daily information for the previous two years. This 
is  currently  the  official  methodology  for  measuring  market  risks  for  the  purpose  of  monitoring  compliance 
with risk limits. 

•  VaR  with  smoothing,  which  gives  a  greater  weight  to  more  recent  market  information.  This  metric 

supplements the previous one.  

In the case of South America, a parametric methodology is used to measure risk in terms of VaR except in BBVA 
Chile and BBVA Colombia, where historical simulation methodolody is used. 

At  the  same  time,  and  following  the  guidelines  established  by  the  Spanish  and  European  authorities,  BBVA 
incorporates metrics in addition to VaR with the aim of meeting the Bank of Spain's regulatory requirements with 
respect to the calculation of bank capital for the trading book.  Specifically, the new measures incorporated in the 
Group since December 2011 (stipulated by Basel 2.5) are: 

•  VaR: In regulatory terms, the charge for VaR Stress is added to the charge for VaR and the sum of both (VaR 
and VaR Stress) is calculated. This quantifies the loss associated with movements in the risk factors inherent 
in  market  operations  (interest  rate,  FX,  equity,  credit,  etc.).  Both  VaR  and  Stressed  VaR  are  re-scaled  by  a 
regulatory multiplication factor, set at 3 and by the square root of 10, to calculate the capital charge. 

• 

• 

Specific  Risk:  Incremental  Risk  Capital  (“IRC”).  Quantification  of  the  risks  of  default  and  rating  downgrade  of 
the  bond  and  credit  derivative  positions  on  the  trading  book.  The  specific  risk  capital  IRC  is  a  charge 
exclusively  for  those  geographical  areas  with  an  approved  internal  model  (BBVA  S.A.  and  Bancomer).  The 
capital charge is determined based on the associated losses (at 99.9% over a time horizon of 1 year under 
the constant  risk assumption) resulting from the rating  migration and/or default  status of the asset's issuer. 
Also included is the price risk in sovereign positions for the indicated items.  

Specific  Risk:  Securitizations  and  Correlation  Portfolios.  Capital  charge  for  securitizations  and  for  the 
correlation portfolio to include the potential losses associated with the rating level of a given credit structure 
(rating).  Both  are  calculated  using  the  standardized  approach.  The  perimeter  of  the  correlation  portfolios  is 
referred  to  FTD-type  market  operations  and/or  market  CDO  tranches,  and  only  for  positions  with  an  active 
market and hedging capacity. 

Validity  tests  are  performed  regularly  on  the  risk  measurement  models  used  by  the  Group.  They  estimate  the 
maximum loss that could have been incurred in the positions with a certain level of probability (backtesting), as 
well as measurements of the impact of extreme market events on risk positions (stress testing). As an additional 
control measure, backtesting is conducted at trading desk level in order to enable more specific monitoring of the 
validity of the measurement models. 

Market risk in 2016 

The  Group’s  market  risk  remains  at  low  levels  compared  with  the  aggregates  of  risks  managed  by  BBVA, 
particularly in the case of credit risk. This is due to the nature of the business. In 2016, the market risk of trading 
book  increase  slightly  versus  the  previous  year  and,  in  terms  of  VaR,  stood  at  €11  million  at  the  close  of  the 
period. 

The average VaR for 2016 stood at €11 million, in comparison with the €11 million registered in 2015, with a 
high for the year on day June 13 at €15 million. 

61 

 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

By  type  of  market  risk  assumed  by  the  Bank’s  trading  portfolio,  the  main  risk  factor  in  the  Group  is  linked  to 
Interest  rates (this figure includes the  spread risk), accounting for 46% of the total  weight at the  end of 2016, 
increasing its relative weight (vs. 39% at the end of 2015). Volatility and correlation risk amounts 36%, its relative 
weight is lower than the figure at the end of 2015 (46%). Exchange-rate risk accounts for 14%, an increase on 
the figure 12 months prior (10%), while equity risk accounts for 5%, higher than the 4% accounted at the end of 
2015. 

Market risk by risk factor

2016

2015

Millions of euros

Interest + credit spread

Exchange rate

Equity

Volatility

Diversification effect (*)

Total
Average VaR

Maximum VaR

Minimum VaR

12

4

1

10

(16)
11
11

15

8

8

2

1

9

(10)
9
11

15

8

(*) 

The  diversification  effect  is  the  difference  between  the  sum  of  the  average  individual  risk  factors  and  the  total  VaR 
figure that includes the implied correlation between all the variables and scenarios used in the measurement. 

Validation of the model 

The internal market risk model is validated on a regular basis by backtesting in both BBVA S.A. and Bancomer.  

The  aim  of  backtesting  is  to  validate  the  quality  and  precision  of  the  internal  model  used  by  BBVA  Group  to 
estimate  the  maximum  daily  loss  of  a  portfolio,  at  a  99%  level  of  confidence  and  a  250-day  time  horizon,  by 
comparing the Group's results and the risk measurements generated by the model. These tests showed that the 
internal market risk model of both BBVA, S.A. and Bancomer is adequate and precise. 

62 

 
 
 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

Two types of backtesting have been carried out in 2016: 

•••• 

•••• 

"Hypothetical" backtesting: the daily VaR is compared with the results obtained, not taking into account 
the  intraday  results  or  the  changes  in  the  portfolio  positions.  This  validates  the  appropriateness  of  the 
market risk metrics for the end-of-day position. 

"Real"  backtesting:  the  daily  VaR  is  compared  with  the  total  results,  including  intraday  transactions,  but 
discounting  the  possible  minimum  charges  or  fees  involved.  This  type  of  backtesting  includes  the 
intraday risk in portfolios. 

In addition, each of these two types of backtesting was carried out at the level of risk factor or business type, thus 
making a deeper comparison of the results with respect to risk measurements. 

In the period between the end of 2015 and the end of 2016,, it was carried out the backtesting of the internal 
VaR calculation model, comparing the daily  results obtained with the estimated risk level estimated by the VaR 
calculation model. At the  end of the year the comparison showed the  model was working correctly, within the 
"green" zone (0-4 exceptions), thus validating the model, as has occurred each year since the internal market risk 
model was approved for the Group.  

Stress test analysis 

A  number  of  stress  tests  are  carried  out  on  BBVA  Group's  trading  portfolios.  First,  global  and  local  historical 
scenarios  are  used  that  replicate  the  behavior  of  an  extreme  past  event,  such  as  for  example  the  collapse  of 
Lehman Brothers or the "Tequilazo" crisis. These stress tests are complemented with simulated scenarios, where 
the  aim  is  to  generate  scenarios  that  have  a  significant  impact  on  the  different  portfolios,  but  without  being 
anchored  to  any  specific  historical  scenario.  Finally,  for  some  portfolios  or  positions,  fixed  stress  tests  are  also 
carried out that have a significant impact on the market variables affecting these positions. 

Historical scenarios 

The  historical  benchmark  stress  scenario  for  the  BBVA  Group  is  Lehman  Brothers,  whose  sudden  collapse  in 
September 2008 led to a significant impact on the behavior of financial markets at a global level. The following 
are the most relevant effects of this historical scenario: 

•  Credit shock: reflected mainly in the increase of credit spreads and downgrades in credit ratings.  

• 

• 

Increased  volatility  in  most  of  the  financial  markets  (giving  rise  to  a  great  deal  of  variation  in  the  prices  of 
different assets (currency, equity, debt). 

Liquidity shock in the financial systems,  reflected  by a major movement in interbank curves,  particularly in 
the shortest sections of the euro and dollar curves. 

Simulated scenarios 

Unlike the historical scenarios, which are fixed and therefore not suited to the composition of the risk portfolio at 
all  times,  the  scenario  used  for  the  exercises  of  economic  stress  is  based  on  Resampling  methodology.  This 
methodology is based on the use of dynamic scenarios are recalculated periodically depending on the main risks 
held in the trading portfolios. On a data window wide enough to collect different periods of stress (data are taken 
from January 1, 2008 until today), a simulation is performed by resampling of historic observations, generating a 
loss distribution and profits to analyze most extreme of births in the selected historical window. The advantage of 
this methodology is that the period of  stress is not predetermined,  but depends  on the portfolio  maintained at 
each  time,  and  making  a  large  number  of  simulations  (10,000  simulations)  allows  a  richer  information  for  the 
analysis of expected shortfall than what is available in the scenarios included in the calculation of VaR. 

The  main  features  of  this  approach  are:  a)  The  generated  simulations  respect  the  correlation  structure  of  the 
data,  b)  Flexibility  in  the  inclusion  of  new  risk  factors  and  c)  allows  to  introduce  a  lot  of  variability  in  the 
simulations (desirable to consider extreme events). 

63 

 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

5.4.2 Structural risk 

The Assets and Liabilities Committee (ALCO) is the key body for the management of structural  risks  relating to 
liquidity/funding,  interest  rates,  currency  and  solvency.  Every  month,  with  representatives  from  the  areas  of 
Finance, Risks and Business Areas, this committee monitors the above risks and is presented with proposals for 
managing them for its approval. These management proposals are made proactively by the Finance area, taking 
into account the risk appetite framework and with the aim of guaranteeing recurrent earnings and preserving the 
entity's solvency. All the balance-sheet management units have a local ALCO, assisted constantly by the members 
of  the  Corporate  Center.  There  is  also  a  corporate  ALCO  where  the  management  strategies  in  the  Group's 
subsidiaries are monitored and presented. 

Structural interest-rate risk 

The structural interest-rate risk (SIRR) is related to the potential impact that variations in market interest rates have 
on an entity's net interest income and equity. In order  to properly  measure SIRR,  BBVA takes into account the 
main sources that generate this risk: reprising risk, yield curve risk, option risk and basis risk, which are analyzed 
from two complementary points of view: net interest income (short term) and economic value (long term).  

ALCO monitors the interest-rate risk metrics and the Finance area carries out the management proposals for the 
structural  balance  sheet.  The  management  objective  is  to  ensure  the  stability  of  net  interest  income  and  book 
value  in  the  face  of  changes  in  market  interest  rates,  while  respecting  the  internal  solvency  and  limits  in  the 
different  balance-sheets  and  for  BBVA  Group  as  a  whole;  and  complying  with  current  and  future  regulatory 
requirements. 

BBVA's structural interest-rate risk management control and monitoring is based on a set of metrics and tools that 
enable the Entity's  risk profile to be monitored correctly. A wide range of  scenarios are measured on a regular 
basis, including sensitivities to parallel movements in the event of different shocks, changes in slope and curve, 
as  well  as  delayed  movements.  Other  probabilistic  metrics  based  on  statistical  scenario-simulating  methods  are 
also  assessed,  such  as  income  at  risk  (IaR)  and  economic  capital  (EC),  which  are  defined  as  the  maximum 
adverse deviations in net interest income and economic value, respectively, for a given confidence level and time 
horizon.  Impact  thresholds  are  established  on  these  management  metrics  both  in  terms  of  deviations  in  net 
interest  income  and  in  terms  of  the  impact  on  economic  value.  The  process  is  carried  out  separately  for  each 
currency to which the Group is exposed, and the diversification effect between currencies and business units is 
considered after this.  

In  order  to  guarantee  its  effectiveness,  the  model  is  subjected  to  regular  internal  validation,  which  includes 
backtesting.  In  addition,  interest-rate  risk  exposures  of  the  Banking  book  are  subjected  to  different  stress 
scenarios  in  order  to  reveal  balance  sheet  vulnerabilities  under  extreme  scenarios.  This  testing  includes  an 
analysis  of  adverse  macroeconomic  scenarios  designed  specifically  by  BBVA  Research,  together  with  a  wide 
range of potential scenarios that aim to identify interest-rate environments that are particularly damaging for the 
Entity.  This  is  done  by  generating  extreme  scenarios  of  a  breakthrough  in  interest  rate  levels  and  historical 
correlations, giving rise to sudden changes in the slopes and even to inverted curves. 

The model is necessarily underpinned by an elaborate set of hypotheses that aim to reproduce the behavior of 
the balance sheet as closely as possible to reality. Especially relevant among these assumptions are those related 
to  the  behavior  of  “accounts  with  no  explicit  maturity”,  for  which  stability  and  remuneration  criterions  are 
established,  consistent  with  an  adequate  segmentation  by  type  of  product  and  customer,  and  prepayment 
estimates (implicit optionality). The hypotheses are reviewed and adapted, at least on an annual basis, to signs of 
changes  in  behavior,  kept  properly  documented  and  reviewed  on  a  regular  basis  in  the  internal  validation 
processes. 

The impacts on the metrics are assessed both from a point of view of economic value (gone concern) and from 
the perspective of net interest income, for which a dynamic model (going concern) consistent with the corporate 
assumptions of earnings forecasts is used. 

In 2016 in Europe monetary policy has remained expansionary, which pushed interest rates lower, towards more 
negative levels in short term rates. In The United States, Fed’s reference interest rate continues the upward cycle 
initiated  in  2015.  While  in  Mexico,  the  upward  interest  rates  cycle  has  intensified  given  the  Mexican  peso 
evolution and the inflation prospects, setting the rates level at the maximum since 2009. In Turkey, the weakness 
of  the  Turkish  lira  has  led  to  a  rise  in  rates  in  the  last  quarter  of  the  year  following  declines  in  the  first  three 
quarters. The main economies of South America appear to have completed the cycle of increases initiated at the 
end of 2015. 

64 

 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

The BBVA in all its Balance  Sheet Management Units ("BSMUs") maintains a positive sensitivity in its net interest 
income to an increase in interest rates. The entry of Turkey, has helped to diversify the Group's net exposure due 
to the opposite  direction of its position on Europe. The higher  sensitivities in the  net interest income,  relatively 
speaking, are observed in mature markets (Europe and USA), where, however, the negative sensitivity in their net 
interest  income  to  decrease  in  interest  rates  is  limited  by  the  plausible  downward  trend  in  interest  rates.  The 
Group maintains a moderate risk profile, according to its target risk, through effective management of its balance 
sheet structural risk. 

Structural equity risk 

BBVA's exposure to structural equity risk  stems basically from investments in industrial and financial companies 
with medium- and long-term investment horizons. This exposure is mitigated through net short positions held in 
derivatives of their underlying assets, used to limit portfolio sensitivity to potential falls in prices. 

Structural management of equity portfolios is the responsibility of the BBVA units specializing in this area. Their 
activity is subject to the corporate risk management policies for equity positions in the equity portfolio. The aim is 
to ensure that they are handled consistently with BBVA's business  model and appropriately to its  risk tolerance 
level, thus enabling long-term business sustainability.  

The  BBVA  risk  management  systems  also  make  it  possible  to  anticipate  possible  negative  impacts  and  take 
appropriate measures to prevent damage being caused to the Entity. The risk control and limitation mechanisms 
are focused on the exposure, annual operating performance and economic capital estimated for each portfolio. 
Economic  capital  is  estimated  in  accordance  with  a  corporate  model  based  on  Monte  Carlo  simulations,  taking 
into  account  the  statistical  performance  of  asset  prices  and  the  diversification  existing  among  the  different 
exposures.  

Backtesting is carried out on a regular basis on the risk measurement model used.  

In the market, it is remarkable the underperformance of European stock markets in 2016, while main US stock 
exchange  indices  have  reached  historical  maximum  levels.  It  is  also  noteworthy  the  upsurge  in  stock  prices 
volatililty  ,  and  the  initial  shock  in  the  financial  markets  after  the  Brexit,  due  to  the  policy  uncertainty  that  this 
process entails and its potential impact on the Eurozone growth expectations. This effect led to a deterioration of 
capital gains accumulated in the Group's equity portfolios as of the end of June, although it faded away as main 
equity indices have recovered pre-Brexit levels. 

Structural  equity  risk,  measured  in  terms  of  economic  capital,  has  decreased  in  the  period  as  a  result  of  the 
reduction of the stake in China Citic Bank, along with lower positioning in some sectors. Stress tests and analyses 
of sensitivity to different simulated scenarios are carried out periodically to analyze the risk profile in more depth. 
They are based on both past crisis situations and forecasts made by BBVA Research. This checks that the risks 
are limited and that the tolerance levels set by the Group are not at risk. 

5.4.3 Financial instrument netting 

Financial assets and liabilities may be netted, i.e. they are presented for a net amount on the balance sheet only 
when the Group's entities comply with the provisions of IAS 32-Paragraph 42, so they have both the legal right to 
net recognized amounts, and the intention of settling the net amount or of realizing the asset and simultaneously 
paying the liability. 

In addition, the Bank has unnetted assets and liabilities on the balance sheet for which there are master netting 
arrangements  in  place,  but  for  which  there  is  neither  the  intention  nor  the  right  to  settle.  The  most  common 
types of events that trigger the netting of reciprocal obligations are bankruptcy of the entity, swifter accumulation 
of indebtedness, failure to pay, restructuring and dissolution of the entity. 

In  the  current  market  context,  derivatives  are  contracted  under  different  framework  contracts  being  the  most 
widespread developed by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA) and, for the Spanish market, 
the  Framework  Agreement  on  Financial  Transactions  (CMOF).  Almost  all  portfolio  derivative  transactions  have 
been  concluded  under  these  framework  contracts,  including  in  them  the  netting  clauses  mentioned  in  the 
preceding paragraph as "Master Netting Agreement", greatly reducing the credit exposure on these instruments. 
Additionally,  in  contracts  signed  with  professional  counterparts,  the  collateral  agreement  annexes  called  Credit 
Support Annex (CSA) are included, thereby minimizing exposure to a potential default of the counterparty. 

65 

 
 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

Moreover,  in  transactions  involving  assets  purchased  or  sold  under  a  purchase  agreement  there  has  greatly 
increased the volume transacted through clearing houses that articulate mechanisms to reduce counterparty risk, 
as  well  as  through  the  signature  of  various  master  agreements  for  bilateral  transactions,  the  most  widely  used 
being  the  Global  Master  Repurchase  Agreement  (GMRA),  published  by  ICMA  (International  Capital  Market 
Association),  to  which  the  clauses  related  to  the  collateral  exchange  are  usually  added  within  the  text  of  the 
master agreement itself. 

The assets and liabilities subject to contractual netting rights at the time of their settlement are presented below 
as of December 31, 2016.  

2016

Gross Amounts 

Recognized (A)

Gross Amounts 

Offset in the 

Condensed 

Consolidated 

Balance Sheets (B)

Net Amount Presented 

in the Condensed 

Consolidated Balance 

Sheets (C=A-B)

Millions of euros

Gross Amounts Not Offset in the Condensed 

Consolidated Balance Sheets (D)

Financial Instruments

Cash Collateral 

Net Amount 

Received/ Pledged

(E=C-D)

Trading and hedging derivatives

Reverse repurchase, securities borrowing and similar agreements

Total Assets

Trading and hedging derivatives

Repurchase, securities lending and similar agreements

Total Liabillities

56,887

22,120

79,007

56,210

31,275

87,485

13,278

-

13,278

13,771

-

13,771

43,609

22,120

65,729

42,439

31,275

73,714

33,162

22,200

55,362

33,162

31,646

64,808

6,462

61

6,523

6,843

13

6,856

3,985

(141)

3,844

2,434

(384)

2,051

The  amount  of  recognized  financial  instruments  within  derivatives  includes  the  effect  in  case  of  compensation 
with counterparties with which the bank holds netting agreements, while, for repos, it reflects the market value of 
the collateral associated with the transaction. 

Information on risk concentration by activity and geography is in Appendix XII, and the concentration of risks in 
the real estate sector in Spain in Appendix XI. 

5.5 

 Liquidity risk 

5.5.1 

 Management of liquidity  

Management of liquidity and structural finance within the BBVA Group is based on the principle of the financial 
autonomy  of  the  entities  that  make  it  up.  This  approach  helps  prevent  and  limit  liquidity  risk  by  reducing  the 
Group’s vulnerability in periods of high risk. This decentralized management avoids possible contagion due to a 
crisis  that  could  affect  only  one  or  several  BBVA  Group  entities,  which  must  cover  their  liquidity  needs 
independently in the markets where they operate. Liquidity Management Units (LMUs) have been set up for this 
reason in the geographical areas where the main foreign subsidiaries operate, and also for the parent BBVA S.A., 
within the Euro currency scope, which includes BBVA Portugal. 

A liquidity pool is maintained at an individual entity level, both in Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. and in the 
banking subsidiaries.The table below shows the liquidity available by instrument as of December 31, 2016 based 
on the prudential supervisory information: 

2016

BBVA Eurozone 

(1)

Cash and balances with central banks

Assets for credit operations with central banks

Central governments issues

Of Which: Spanish government securities

Other issues

Loans

Other non-eligible liquid assets
ACCUMULATED AVAILABLE BALANCE

AVERAGE BALANCE

16,038

50,706

30,702

23,353

20,005

-

6,884
73,629

68,322  

(1) 

Includes Banco Bilbao Vizacaya Argentaria, S.A. and Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (Portugal), S.A. 

66 

 
 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

Finance  Division,  through  Global  ALM,  manages  BBVA  Group's  liquidity  and  funding.  It  plans  and  executes  the 
funding of the long-term structural gap of each LMUs and proposes to ALCO the actions to adopt in this regard in 
accordance with the policies and limits established by the Standing Committee.  

As first core element, The Bank's target behavior in terms of liquidity and funding risk is characterized through the 
Liquidity  Coverage  Ratio  (LCR)  and  the  Loan-to-Stable-Customer-Deposits  (LtSCD)  ratio.  LCR  is  a  regulatory 
measurement  aimed  at  ensuring  entities’  resistance  in  a  scenario  of  liquidity  stress  within  a  time  horizon  of  30 
days.  BBVA,  within  its  risk  appetite  framework  and  its  limits  and  alerts  scheme,  has  established  a  level  of 
requirement  for  compliance  with  the  LCR  ratio  both  for  the  Group  as  a  whole  and  for  each  of  the  LMUs 
individually.  The  internal  levels  required  are  geared  to  comply  sufficiently  and  efficiently  in  advance  with  the 
implementation of the regulatory requirement of 2018, at a level above 100%.  

Throughout 2016 the level of the LCR for  BBVA Group has remained above 100%. At the European  level the 
LCR ratio was effective beginning October 1, 2015, with an initial required level of 60%, and a phased-in level of 
up to 100% in 2018.  

The  LtSCD  measures  the  relation  between  the  net  credit  investment  and  stable  funds.The  aim  is  to  preserve  a 
stable funding structure in the medium term for each of the LMUs making up BBVA Group, taking into account 
that maintaining an adequate volume of stable customer funds is key to achieving a sound liquidity profile.  

Customer  funds  captured  and  managed  by  business  units  are  defined  as  stable  customer  funds.  These  funds 
usually show little  sensitivity to market changes and are largely  non-volatile in terms of aggregate amounts  per 
operation,  thanks  to  customer  linkage  to  the  unit.  Stable  funds  in  each  LMU  are  calculated  by  analyzing  the 
behavior of the balance  sheets of the  different customer segments identified as likely to provide stability to the 
funding structure, and by prioritizing an established relationship and applying bigger haircuts to the funding lines 
of  less  stable  customers.  The  main  base  of  stable  funds  is  composed  of  deposits  by  individual  customers  and 
small businesses. 

For  the  purpose  of  establishing  the  (maximum)  target  levels  for  LtSCD  in  each  LMU  and  providing  an  optimal 
funding structure  reference in terms of risk appetite, GRM-Structural Risks identifies and assesses the economic 
and financial variables that condition the funding structures in the various geographical areas.  

The  second  core  element  in  liquidity  and  funding  risk  management  is  to  achieve  proper  diversification  of  the 
funding structure, avoiding excessive reliance on short-term funding and establishing a maximum level of short-
term borrowing comprising both wholesale funding as well as volatile funds from customers. Regarding long-term 
funding,  the  maturity  profile  does  not  show  significant  concentrations,  which  enables  adaptation  of  the 
anticipated  issuance  schedule  to  the  best  financial  conditions  of  the  markets.  Finally,  concentration  risk  is 
monitored  at  the  LMU  level,  with  a  view  to  ensuring  the  right  diversification  both  per  counterparty  and  per 
instrument type.  

The third core element promotes the short-term resilience of the liquidity risk profile, making sure that each LMU 
has sufficient collateral to address the risk of wholesale markets closing. Basic Capacity is the short-term liquidity 
risk  management  and  internal  control  metric  that  is  defined  as  the  relationship  between  the  available  explicit 
assets and the maturities of wholesale liabilities and volatile funds, at different terms, with special relevance being 
given to 30-day maturities. 

Stress  analyses  are  also  a  basic  element  of  the  liquidity  and  funding  risk  monitoring  system,  as  they  help 
anticipate deviations from the liquidity targets and limits set out in the risk appetite as well as establish tolerance 
ranges at different management levels. They also play a key role in the design of the Liquidity Contingency Plan 
and in defining the specific measures for action for realigning the risk profile. 

For  each  of  the  scenarios,  a  check  is  carried  out  whether  the  Bank  has  a  sufficient  liquid  assets  to  meet  the 
liquidity commitments/outflows in the various periods analyzed. The analysis considers four scenarios, one core 
and  three  crisis-related:  systemic  crisis;  unexpected  internal  crisis  with  a  considerable  rating  downgrade  and/or 
affecting  the  ability  to  issue  in  wholesale  markets  and  the  perception  of  business  risk  by  the  banking 
intermediaries  and  the  bank's  customers;  and  a  mixed  scenario,  as  a  combination  of  the  two  aforementioned 
scenarios. Each scenario considers the following factors: liquidity existing on the market, customer behavior and 
sources of funding, impact of rating downgrades, market values of liquid assets and collateral, and the interaction 
between liquidity requirements and the performance of the bank's asset quality. 

67 

 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting 
principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-
language version prevails. 

The results of these stress analyses carried out regularly reveal that BBVA has a sufficient buffer of liquid assets to 
deal  with  the  estimated  liquidity  outflows  in  a  scenario  such  as  a  combination  of  a  systemic  crisis  and  an 
unexpected  internal  crisis,  during  a  period  in  general  longer  than  3  months  for  LMUs,  including  a  major 
downgrade in the bank's rating (by up to three notches).  

Beside  the  results  of  stress  exercises  and  risk  metrics,  Early  Warning  Indicators  play  an  important  role  in  the 
corporate  model  and  also  in  the  Liquidity  Contingency  Plan.  These  are  mainly  financing  structure  indicators, 
related  to  asset  encumbrance,  counterparty  concentration,  outflows  of  customer  deposits,  unexpected  use  of 
credit lines, and market indicators, which help to anticipate potential risks and capture market expectations. 

Long  and  short  term  wholesale  funding  markets  were  stable  in  2016.  The  ECB  carried  out  the  new  program 
Targeted Longer-Term Refinancing Operations (TLTRO II), based on four quarterly targeted 4 years refinancing 
operations,  with  the  aim  of  boosting  channeled  lending  and  improving  financial  conditions  for  the  whole 
European economy. In the first auction the Euro LMU took €23.7 billion after amortizing €14 billion in previous 
TLTRO  auctions.  In  addition,  over  the  whole  year  the  Euro  LMU  made  issues  in  the  public  market  for  €6,350 
million, which has allowed it to obtain funding at favorable price conditions. 

In this context, BBVA has maintained its objective of strengthening the funding  structure of the different Group 
entities based on growing their self-funding from stable customer funds, while guaranteeing a sufficient buffer of 
fully available liquid assets, diversifying the various sources of funding available, and optimizing the generation of 
collateral available for dealing with stress situations in the markets.  

Below is a breakdown by contractual maturity of the balances of certain headings in the accompanying balance 
sheets, excluding any valuation adjustments or impairment losses: 

68 

 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting  principles  (Bank  of  Spain  Circular  4/2004,  and  as  amended 
thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

December 2016

Contractual Maturities

Cash, cash balances at central banks and other demand 
deposits
Deposits in credit entities
Deposits in other financial institutions
Reverse repo, securities borrowing and margin lending
Loans and Advances

Securities' portfolio settlement

December 2015

Contractual Maturities

Millions of Euros

Demand 

Up to 1 Month

1 to 3 Months

3 to 6 Months 6 to 9 Months 9 to 12 Months 1 to 2 Years

2 to 3 Years

3 to 5 Years  Over 5 Years

Total

2,213

13,825

-

-

-

82

-

839

630

19,533

9,498

210

-

61

548

542

9,744

2,460

-

38

159

523

8,607

2,351

-

5

87

-

6,395

1,058

Millions of Euros

-

28

141

428

6,601

2,620

-

1

405

500

-

-

424

285

-

21

639

124

19,354

13,636

13,829

4,083

24,924

5,311

-

16,038

4,262

259

189

87,304

30,904

5,255

3,292

22,125

186,338
62,633  

Demand 

Up to 1 Month

1 to 3 Months

3 to 6 Months 6 to 9 Months 9 to 12 Months

1 to 2 Years

2 to 3 Years

3 to 5 Years  Over 5 Years

Total

Cash, cash balances at central banks and other demand deposits
Deposits in credit entities
Deposits in other financial institutions
Reverse repo, securities borrowing and margin lending
Loans and Advances
Securities' portfolio settlement

2,025

92

5

-

67

25

10,501

1,039

381

8,179

11,002

3,006

-

466

179

853

9,510

2,663

-

101

230

432

9,615

3,039

-

31

206

201

5,839

2,350

-

3

154

2,323

9,003

2,527

-

39

106

10

-

5

419

-

-

1

920

117

15,591

9,120

13,681

6,906

22,959

11,721

-

12,526

3,908

268

343

5,687

2,869

12,458

94,219

191,486

80,626

121,982

69 

 
 
 
 
 
Translation  of  financial  statements  originally  issued  in  Spanish  and  prepared  in  accordance  with  Spanish  generally  accepted  accounting  principles  (Bank  of  Spain  Circular  4/2004,  and  as  amended 
thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRS for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

Millions of Euros

December 2016    

Contractual Maturities

Wholesale funding
Deposits in financial institutions

Deposits in other financial institutions and 
international agencies
Customer deposits
Securitiy pledge funding

Derivatives (net)

Demand 

Up to 1 Month

1 to 3 Months

3 to 6 Months 6 to 9 Months 9 to 12 Months 1 to 2 Years

2 to 3 Years

3 to 5 Years  Over 5 Years

Total

-
1,949

12,670
96,186
-
-

7,026
3,558

4,502
10,172
22,791
(2,017)

1,980
469

6,039
11,116
3,327
(1)

3,938
196

2,013
9,852
522
(1)

1,768
396

1,693
8,947
486
(3)

Millions of  Euros

4,603
332

761
9,442
912
4

4,740
53

5
5,368
51
-

1,687
10

4
4,647
174
(1)

8,465
-

51
775
23,795
-

21,263
2,328

55,470
9,291

253
1,875
1,608
-

27,992
158,379
53,666
(2,018)  

December 2015    

Demand 

Up to 1 Month

1 to 3 Months

3 to 6 Months

6 to 9 Months 9 to 12 Months

1  to 2 Y ears

2 to 3 Years

3 to 5 Years 

Over 5 Years

Total

C ontractual Maturities
W hole s ale  f unding
De pos its  in financial ins titutions
De pos its  in oth e r financial ins titutions  an d 
inte rnatio nal age ncie s
C us tom e r d e pos its
Se cu ritiy ple dge  fun ding
De rivative s  (ne t)

-
2,3 17

11,0 52
79,1 95
-
-

3,464
3,485

7,083
11,919
27,990
(2,746 )

6,004
1,012

5,427
14,616
10,870
(4)

3,4 90
45 3

2,7 46
10,9 45
50 9
(11)

724
575

2,411
10,670
102
(3)

3,686
164

12 ,260
1,437

2,041
11,482
834
(2 )

91
9,269
451
(1)

4,301
828

1
2,937
13,989
-

5,2 94
1,1 79

7
3 20
1 96
-

22,051
3,910

61,277
9,655

273
1,097
978
-

31,133
15 2,449
55,921
(2,768)

70 

 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

5.5.2 

Encumbered Assets 

As of December 31, 2016, the encumbered (given as collateral for certain liabilities) and unencumbered assets 
ate broken down as follows: 

2016
Assets

Equity instruments

Debt Securities

Other assets

Millions of Euros

Encumbered assets

Unencumbered assets

Book value

Fair value

Book value

Fair Value

2,214

18,448

79,321

2,214

18,241

5,166

41,018

-

272,280

5,166

41,336

-

The committed value of "Loans and Advances and other assets" corresponds mainly to loans linked to the issue of 
covered  bonds,  territorial  bonds  or  long-term  securitized  bonds  (see  Note  20)  as  well  as  those  used  as  a 
guarantee  to  access  certain  funding  transactions  with  central  banks.  Debt  securities  and  equity  instruments 
respond to underlying that are delivered in repos with different types of counterparties, mainly clearing houses or 
credit institutions, and to a lesser extent central banks. Collateral provided to guarantee derivative operations is 
also included as committed assets. 

As  of  December  31,  2016  collateral  pledge  mainly  due  to  repurchase  agreements  and  securities  lending,  and 
those which could be committed in order to obtain funding are provided below: 

2016
Collateral received

Collateral received

Equity instruments

Debt securities
Other collateral received

Own debt securities issued other than own 
covered bonds or ABSs

Millions of Euros

Fair value of encumbered 
collateral received or own debt 

Fair value of collateral received 
or own debt securities issued 

Fair value of collateral received or 
own debt securities issued not 

securities issued

available for encumbrance

available for encumbrance

16,683
58

16,625
-

5

6,782
-

6,782
-

126

-
-

-
-

-

As of December 31, 2016, financial liabilities issued related to encumbered assets in financial transactions as well 
as their book value were as follows: 

2016

Sources of encumbrance

Matching liabilities, contingent liabilities or 

securities lent

Assets, collateral received and own
debt securities issued other than covered 

bonds and ABSs encumbered

Millions of Euros

Book value of financial liabilities

Derivatives

Loans and Advances

Outstanding subordinated debt

Other sources

5.6  Operational Risk 

99,003

7,220

62,836

28,946

-

116,672

7,408

71,444

35,623

2,197

Operational risk is defined as one that could potentially cause losses due to human errors, inadequate or faulty 
internal  processes,  system  failures  or  external  events.  This  definition  includes  legal  risk  and  excludes  strategic 
and/or business risk and reputational risk.  

Operational  risk  is  inherent  to  all  banking  activities,  products,  systems  and  processes.  Its  origins  are  diverse 
(processes, internal and external fraud, technology, human resources, commercial practices, disasters, suppliers). 

71 

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

Operational risk management framework 

Operational  risk  management  in  the  Group  is  based  on  the  value-adding  drivers  generated  by  the  advanced 
measurement approach (AMA), as follows: 

•  Active management of operational risk and its integration into day-to-day decision-making means: 

−  Knowledge of the real losses associated with this type of risk.   
− 
−  The  existence  of  indicators  that  enable  the  Bank  to  analyze  operational  risk  over  time,  define  warning 

Identification, prioritization and management of real and potential risks. 

signals and verify the effectiveness of the controls associated with each risk. 

The above helps create a proactive model for making decisions about control and business, and for prioritizing 
the efforts to mitigate relevant risks in order to reduce the Group's exposure to extreme events. 

Improved control environment and strengthened corporate culture. 

• 
•  Generation of a positive reputational impact. 
•  Model based on three lines of defense, aligned with international best practices. 

Operational Risk Management Principles 

Operational risk management in BBVA Group should: 

•  Be aligned with the risk appetite framework statement set out by the Board of Directors of BBVA. 
•  Anticipate the potential operational risks to which the Group would be exposed as a result of new or modified 
products,  activities,  processes,  systems  or  outsourcing  decisions,  and  establish  procedures  to  enable  their 
evaluation and reasonable mitigation prior to their implementation. 

•  Establish methodologies and procedures to enable a regular reassessment of the relevant operational risks to 
which  the  Group  is  exposed  in  order  to  adopt  appropriate  mitigation  measures  in  each  case,  once  the 
identified  risk  and  the  cost  of  mitigation  (cost/benefit  analysis)  have  been  considered,  while  preserving  the 
Group's solvency at all times. 

• 

Identify the causes of the operational losses sustained by the Group and establish measures to reduce them. 
Procedures must therefore be in place to enable the capture and analysis of the operational events that cause 
those losses. 

•  Analyze  the  events  that  have  caused  operational  risk  losses  in  other  institutions  in  the  financial  sector  and 
promote, where appropriate, the implementation of the measures needed to prevent them from occurring in 
the Group. 

• 

Identify, analyze and quantify events with a low probability of occurrence and high impact in order to ensure 
their mitigation. Due to their exceptional nature, it is  possible that  such events may not be included in the 
loss database or, if they are, they have impacts that are not representative. 

•  Have an  effective  system of governance in place,  where the functions and responsibilities of the areas and 

bodies involved in operational risk management are clearly defined. 

These  principles  reflect  BBVA  Group's  vision  of  operational  risk,  on  the  basis  that  the  resulting  events  have  an 
ultimate  cause  that  should  always  be  identified,  and  that  the  impact  of  the  events  is  reduced  significantly  by 
controlling that cause.  

Irrespective  of  the  adoption  of  all  the  possible  measures  and  controls  for  preventing  or  reducing  both  the 
frequency and severity of operational risk events, BBVA ensures at all times that sufficient capital is available to 
cover any expected or unexpected losses that may occur.  

72 

  
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

6 

Fair value of financial instruments  

The  fair  value  of  financial  instrument  is  defined  as  the  price  that  would  be  received  to  sell  an  asset  or  paid  to 
transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. It is therefore a 
market-based measurement and not specific to each entity. 

All  financial  instruments,  both  assets  and  liabilities  are  initially  recognized  at  fair  value,  which  at  that  point  is 
equivalent  to  the  transaction  price,  unless  there  is  evidence  to  the  contrary  in  an  active  market.  Subsequently, 
depending on the type of financial instrument, it may continue to be registered at fair value through adjustments 
in the profit and loss or equity. 

When possible, the fair value is determined as the market price of a financial instrument. However, for many of 
the assets and liabilities of the Group, especially in the case of derivatives, there is no market price available, so its 
fair value is estimated on the basis of the price established in recent transactions involving similar instruments or, 
in the absence thereof, by using mathematical measurement models that are sufficiently tried and trusted by the 
international financial community. The estimates used in such models take into consideration the specific features 
of  the  asset  or  liability  to  be  measured  and,  in  particular,  the  various  types  of  risk  associated  with  the  asset  or 
liability.  However,  the  limitations  inherent  in  the  measurement  models  and  possible  inaccuracies  in  the 
assumptions  and  parameters  required  by  these  models  may  mean  that  the  estimated  fair  value  of  a  financial  
asset or liability does not exactly match the price for which the asset or liability could be exchanged or settled on 
the date of its measurement. 

The  process  for  determining  the  fair  value  established  in  the  entity  to  ensure  that  trading  portfolio  assets  are 
properly valued, BBVA has established, at a geographic level, a structure of New Product Committees responsible 
for validating and approving new products or types of assets and liabilities before being contracted. The members 
of these Committees, responsible for valuation, are independent from the business (see Note 5). 

These areas are required to ensure, prior to the approval stage, the existence of not only technical and human 
resources, but also adequate informational sources to measure these financial assets and liabilities, in accordance 
with the rules established by the Global Valuation Area and using models that have been validated and approved 
by the Department of Methodologies that reports to Global Risk Management. 

Additionally,  for  assets  and  liabilities  that  show  significant  uncertainty  in  inputs  or  model  parameters  used  for 
assessment, criteria is established to measure said uncertainty and activity limits are set based on these. Finally, 
these  measurements  are  compared,  as  much  as  possible,  against  other  sources  such  as  the  measurements 
obtained by the business teams or those obtained by other market participants. 

The process for determining the fair value required the classification of the financial assets and liabilities according 
to the measurement processes used set forth below: 

•  Level  1:  Measurement  using  market  observable  quoted  prices  for  the  financial  instrument  in  question, 
secured from independent sources and referred to active markets - according to the Group policies. This level 
includes listed debt securities, listed equity instruments, some derivatives and mutual funds. 

•  Level 2: Measurement that applies techniques using inputs drawn from observable market data. 
•  Level  3:  Measurement  using  techniques  where  some  of  the  material  inputs  are  not  taken  from  market 
observable data. As of December 31, 2016, the affected instruments accounted for approximately 0.06% of 
financial  assets  and  0.01%  of  the  Group’s  financial  liabilities  registered  at  fair  value.  Model  selection  and 
validation is undertaken by control areas outside the market units. 

73 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

Below is a comparison of the carrying amount of the Bank’s financial instruments in the accompanying balance 
sheets and their respective fair values. 

Fair Value and Carrying Amount

ASSETS-

Cash and balances with central banks

Financial assets held for trading

Available-for-sale financial assets

Loans and receivables

Held-to-maturity investments

Derivatives – Hedge accounting

LIABILITIES-

Financial liabilities held for trading 

Financial liabilities at amortized cost
Hedging derivatives

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

Notes

Carrying 

Amount

Fair Value

Carrying 

Amount

Fair Value

7

8

10

11

12

13

8

20

13

15,855

57,440

29,004

15,855

57,440

29,004

11,191

58,606

50,601

11,191

58,606

50,601

251,487

253,285

226,781

228,675

11,424

1,586

11,507

1,586

-

-

1,714

1,714

48,265

48,265

46,973

46,973

319,884

324,812

303,095

304,875

1,488

1,488

1,542

1,542

Not  all  assets  and  liabilities  are  recorded  at  fair  value,  so  below  we  provide  the  information  on  financial 
instruments  at  fair  value  and  subsequently  the  information  of  those  recorded  at  cost  with  an  assigned  value, 
although this value is not used when accounting for these instruments. 

6.1  Fair  value  of  certain  financial  instruments  registered  at  fair  value  using 
valuation criteria 

The  following  table  shows  the  main  financial  instruments  carried  at  fair  value  in  the  accompanying  balance 
sheets, broken down by the measurement technique used to determine their fair value: 

Fair Value of financial Instruments by Levels Notes

ASSETS-

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Level 1

Level 2

Level 3

Financial assets held for trading

8

16,053

41,207

180

18,894

39,554

158

Loans and advances
Debt securities 

Equity instruments 
Derivatives

Available-for-sale financial assets 

Debt securities
Equity instruments

Hedging Derivatives

LIABILITIES-
Financial liabilities held for trading 

Derivatives

Short positions 
Hedging Derivatives

-
24

96

60
30

30
-
-

47

47

-
-

-
13,692

3,880

1,322
49,539

45,650
3,889
-

-
417

2

39,135
912

911
1
1,714

8,172

38,764

919

38,764

7,253
-

-
1,542

-
24

92

42
22

22
-
-

37

37

-
-

10

13

8

13

-
11,109

3,769

1,175
28,066

24,717
3,349
-

-
412

7

40,788
752

751
1
1,586

8,230

39,989

916

39,989

7,314
-

-
1,488

74 

  
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

The heading “Available-for-sale  financial assets” in the accompanying balance sheets as of December 31, 2016 
and 2015 additionally includes €156 and €128 million, respectively, accounted  for at cost, as indicated in the 
section of this Note entitled “Financial instruments at cost”. 

The following table sets forth the main measurement techniques, hypothesis and inputs used in the estimation of 
fair  value  of  the  financial  instruments  classified  under  Levels  2  and  3,  based  on  the  type  of  financial  asset  and 
liability and the corresponding balances as of December 31, 2016: 

Financial Instruments

 Level 2

Fair Value 

(Millions of 

euros)

Debt securities 

Financial assets held for trading

Financial assets designated at fair value 
through profit or loss

Available-for-sale financial assets 

Equity instruments 

Financial assets held for trading

Available-for-sale financial assets

Derivatives

Derivatives

Financial assets held for trading

Financial liabilities held for trading 

Hedging Derivatives

Assets

Liability

412

-

751

7

1
-

40,788

39,989

1,586

1,488

Valuation technique(s)

Unobservable inputs

Present-value method

(Discounted future cash flows)

Active price in inactive market

Comparable pricing

(Observable price in a similar market)

- Prepayment rates
- Issuer credit risk
- Current market interest rates

- Brokers/dealers quotes
- External contributing prices
- Market benchmarks

Comparable pricing

(Observable price in a similar market)

- Brokers quotes
- Market operations
- NAVs published

• Co mmo dities: Disco unted cash flo ws and mo ment 
adjustment
• Credit pro ducts: Default mo del and Gaussian co pula
• Exchange rate pro ducts: Disco unted cash flo ws, B lack, 
Lo cal Vo l and M o ment adjustment
• Fixed inco me pro ducts: Disco unted cash flo ws
• Equity instruments:  Lo cal-Vo l, B lack, M o ment adjustment 
and Disco unted cash flo ws
• Interest rate pro ducts:
   - Interest rate swaps, Call mo ney Swaps y FRA : Disco unted 
cash flo ws
    - Caps/Flo o rs: B lack, Hull-White y  SA B R
    - B o nd o ptio ns: B lack
    - Swaptio ns: B lack, Hull-White y LGM
    - Interest rate o ptio ns: B lack, Hull-White y SA B R
    - Co nstant M aturity Swaps: SA B R

-  Exchange rates
-  M arket quo ted future prices
-  M arket interest rates
-  Underlying assests prices: shares, funds, 
co mmo dities
-  M arket o bservable vo latilities  
-  Issuer credit spread levels
-  Quo ted dividends
-  M arket listed co rrelatio ns

75 

  
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

Financial Instruments

 Level 3

Fair Value 

(Millions of 

euros)

Valuation technique(s)

Unobservable inputs

Debt securities

Financial assets held for trading

Available-for-sale financial assets

Equity instruments

Financial assets held for trading

Available-for-sale financial assets 

Derivatives

Derivatives

Trading asset portfolio

Trading liability portfolio

Hedging Derivatives

Liability

Present-value method

(Discounted future cash flows)

Comparable pricing

(Comparison with prices of similar instruments)

Net Asset Value

Comparable pricing

(Comparison with prices of similar instruments)

Credit Option: Gaussian Copula

Equity OTC Options: Heston

Interest rate options: Libor Market Model

24

30

96

-

60

47

-

- Credit spread
- Reco very rates
- Interest rates
- M arket benchmark

- Prices o f similar instruments o r market 
benchmark

- NA V pro vided by the administrato r o f 
the fund

- Prices o f similar instruments o r market 
benchmark

- Co rrelatio n default
- Credit spread
- Reco very rates

- Vo latility o f vo latility
- Interest rate yields
- Dividends
- Assets co rrelatio n

- Beta
- Co rrelatio n rate/credit
- Credit default vo latility

Quantitative information of non-observable inputs used to calculate Level 3 valuations is presented below: 

Financial instrument

Valuation technique(s)

Debt Securities

Equity instruments

Net Present  Value

Comparable pricing

Net  Asset Value

Comparable pricing

Significant unobservable 

inputs

Credit Spread

Recovery Rate

Min

Max

Average

61.23

40.00%

0.47%

396.76

61.46%

93.40%

225.58

40.30%

41.73%

Too wide Range to be relevant

Credit Option

Gaussian Copula

Correlation Default

0.48

0.73

0.67

Corporate Bond Option

Black 76

Price Volatillity

Equity OTC Option

Heston

Forward Volatility Skew

Beta

79.58

0.25

Interest Rate Option

Libor Market Model

Correlation Rate/Credit

(100.00)

Credit Default Volatility

0.00

5.16

79.58

18.00

100.00

0.00

79.58

Vegas

9.00

%

%

0.00

Vegas

Units

p.b.

%

%

%

Vegas

The techniques used for the assessment of the main instruments classified in Level 3, and its main unobservable 
inputs, are described below: 

•  The net present value: This model uses the future cash flows of each instrument, which are established in the 
different contracts, and discounted to their present value. This model often includes many observable market 
parameters, but may also include unobservable market parameters directly, as described below: 
−  Credit  Spread:  represents  the  difference  in  yield  of  an  instrument  and  the  reference  rate,  reflecting  the 
additional  return  that  a  market  participant  would  require  to  take  the  credit  risk  of  that  instrument. 
Therefore, the credit spread of an instrument is part of the discount rate used to  calculate the present 
value of future cash flows. 

−  Recovery  rate:  defines  how  the  percentage  of  principal  and  interest  recovered  from  a  debt  instrument 

that has defaulted. 

76 

  
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

•  Comparable prices: prices of comparable instruments and benchmarks are used to calculate its yield from the 
entry price or current  rating making  further adjustments to account for differences that  may exist between 
valued asset and it is taken reference. It can also be assumed that the price of an instrument is equivalent to 
the other. 

•  Net asset value: represents the total value of the assets and liabilities of a fund and is published by the fund 

manager thereof. 

•  Gaussian  copula:  dependent  on  credit  instruments  of  various  references,  the  joint  density  function  to 
integrate  to  value  is  constructed  by  a  Gaussian  copula  that  relates  the  marginal  densities  by  a  normal 
distribution, usually extracted from the correlation matrix of events approaching default by CDS issuers. 

•  Black 76: variant of Black Scholes model, which main application is the valuation of bond options, caps floors 

and swaptions to directly model the behavior of the Forward and not the own Spot. 

•  Heston: the model, typically applied to equity options assumes stochastic behavior of volatility. According to 
which, the volatility follows a process that reverts to a long-term level and is correlated with the underlying 
instrument. As opposed to local volatility models, in which the volatility evolves deterministically, the Heston 
model is more flexible, allowing it to be similar to that observed in the short term today. 

•  Libor market model: This model assumes that the dynamics of the interest rate curve can be modeled based 
on the set of forwards that compose the process. The correlation matrix is parameterized on the assumption 
that  the  correlation  between  any  two  forwards  decreases  at  a  constant  rate,  beta,  to  the  extent  of  the 
difference in their respective due dates. The multifactorial frame of this model makes it ideal for the valuation 
of instruments sensitive to the slope or curve. 

Adjustments to the valuation for risk of default 

The  credit  valuation  adjustments  (“CVA”)  and  debit  valuation  adjustments  (“DVA”)  are  a  part  of  derivative 
valuations, both assets and liabilities, to reflect the impact in the fair value of the credit risk of the counterparty 
and its own, respectively. 

These  adjustments  are  calculated  by  estimating  Exposure  At  Default,  Probability  of  Default  and  Loss  Given 
Default, for all derivative products on any instrument at the legal entity level (all counterparties under a same ISDA 
/ CMOF) in which BBVA has exposure. 

As a general rule, the calculation of CVA is done through simulations of market and credit variables to calculate 
the  expected  positive  exposure,  given  the  Exposure  at  Default  and  multiplying  the  result  by  the  Loss  Given 
Default of the counterparty. Consequently, the DVA is calculated as the result of the expected negative exposure 
given  the  Exposure  at  Default  and  multiplying  the  result  by  the  Loss  Given  Default  of  the  counterparty.  Both 
calculations are performed throughout the entire period of potential exposure. 

The  information  needed  to  calculate  the  exposure  at  default  and  the  loss  given  default  come  from  the  credit 
markets (Credit Default Swaps or iTraxx Indexes), save for cases where an internal rating is available. For those 
cases where the information is not available, BBVA implements a mapping process based on the  sector,  rating 
and geography to assign probabilities of both probability of default and loss given  default, calibrated  directly to 
market or with an adjustment market factor for the probability of default and the historical expected loss.  

The  impact  recorded  under  "Net  gains  (losses)  on  financial  asset  and  liabilities"  in  the  income  statement  for  the 
year ended December 31, 2016 corresponding to the credit risk assessment of the asset derivative positions as 
"Credit  Valuation  Adjustment"  (CVA)  and  liabilities  derivative  position  as  "Debit  Valuation  Adjustment"  (DVA), 
increased  to    -€199  million  and  €153  million,  respectively.  The  impact  recorded  under  “Gains  or  (-)  losses  on 
financial  assets  and  liabilities  held  for  trading,  net”  in  the  income  statement  corresponding  to  the  mentioned 
adjustments was a net impact of -€18 million. 

77 

  
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

Financial assets and liabilities classified as Level 3 

The changes in the balance of Level 3 financial assets and liabilities included in the accompanying balance sheets 
are as follows: 

Financial Assets Level 3

Changes in the Period

Balance at the beginning

Changes in fair value recognized in profit and loss (*)

Changes in fair value not recognized in profit and loss

Acquisitions, disposals and liquidations

Net transfers to level 3

Exchange differences and others

Balance at the end

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

Assets

Liabilities

Assets

Liabilities

180

36

-

(23)

16

-
209

37

(6)

-

15

-

-
47

166

19

-

(77)

72

180

36

(2)

-

3

-

37

(*) 

Profit or loss that is attributable to gains or losses relating to those assets and liabilities held at the end of the reporting 
period. Valuation adjustments are recorded under the heading “Gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities (net)”. 

In  2016,  the  profit/loss  on  sales  of  financial  instruments  classified  as  level  3  recognized  in  the  accompanying 
income statement was not material. 

Transfers between levels 

The Global Valuation Area, in collaboration with the Technology and Methodology Area, has established the rules 
for  a  proper  financials  assets  held  for  trading  classification  according  to  the  fair  value  hierarchy  defined  by 
international accounting standards. 

On a  monthly basis, any new assets registered in the portfolio are classified, according to this criterion, by the 
generating subsidiary. Then, there is a quarterly review of the portfolio in order to analyze the need for a change 
in classification of any of these assets. 

The  financial  instruments  transferred  between  the  different  levels  of  measurement  in  2016  are  at  the  following 
amounts in the accompanying balance sheets as of December 31, 2016: 

Transfer between levels

ASSETS

Financial assets held for trading
Available-for-sale financial assets
Hedging Derivatives

Total
LIABILITIES-

Financial liabilities held for trading
Hedging Derivatives

Total

From:
To:

Level I

Millions of Euros

Level 2

Level 3

Level 2

Level 3

Level 1 

Level 3

Level 1

Level 2

-
56
-
56

-
-
-

1
-
-
1

-
-
-

192
259
-
451

-
-
-

4
10
-
14

-
-
-

-
-
-
-

-
-
-

-
-

-
-
-

The  amount  of  financial  instruments  that  were  transferred  between  levels  of  valuation  for  2016  is  insignificant 
relative to the total portfolios, basically corresponding to the above revisions of the classification between levels 
because these assets had modified some of its features . Specifically: 

•  The transfers between Tier 1 and 2 were produced mainly in debt securities, which are either no longer listed 
on an active market (transfer from Tier 1 to 2) or are just starting to be listed (transfer from Tier 2 to 1). 
•  The transfers from Tier 2 to Tier 3 are due €13 million to debt securities and €2 million to equity instruments 

for which observable data are not available in their valuation. 

78 

  
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

Sensitivity Analysis 

Sensitivity analysis is performed on products with significant unobservable inputs (products included in level 3), in 
order  to  obtain  a  reasonable  range  of  possible  alternative  valuations.  This  analysis  is  carried  out  on  a  monthly 
basis, based on the criteria defined by the Global Valuation Area taking into account the nature of the methods 
used for the assessment and the reliability and availability of inputs and proxies used. In order to establish, with a 
sufficient  degree  of  certainty,  the  valuating  risk  that  is  incurred  in  such  assets  without  applying  diversification 
criteria between them. 

As of December 31, 2016, the effect on the income and equity of changing the main hypotheses used for the 
measurement  of  Level  3  financial  instruments  for  other  reasonably  possible  models,  taking  the  highest  (most 
favorable hypotheses) or lowest (least favorable hypotheses) value of the range deemed probable, would be as 
follows: 

Financial Assets Level 3

Sensitivity Analysis 

ASSETS

Financial assets held for trading

Available-for-sale financial assets

Hedging Derivatives

LIABILITIES-

Financial liabilities held for trading

Total

Millions of Euros

Potential Impact on Consolidated Income 

Potential Impact on Total Equity 

Most Favorable 

Least Favorable 

Most Favorable 

Least Favorable 

Hypothesis

Hypothesis

Hypothesis

Hypothesis

17

-

-

-
17

(30)

-

-

-
(30)

-

4

-
4

-

(3)

-
(3)

6.2 Fair value of financial instruments carried at cost  

The  valuation  methods  used  to  calculate  the  fair  value  of  financial  assets  and  liabilities  carried  at  cost  are 
presented below: 

•  The fair value of "Cash and balances with central banks and other demand deposits" has been assimilated to 

their book value, as it is mainly short-term balances. 

•  The  fair  value  of  the  "Loans  and  receivables  ",  Held  to  maturity  investments  “and  "financial  liabilities  at 
amortized  cost"  was  estimated  using  the  method  of  discounted  expected  future  cash  flows  using  market 
interest  rates  at  the  end  of  each  year.  Additionally,  factors  such  as  prepayment  rates  and  correlations  of 
default are taken into account. 

The  following  table  presents  key  financial  instruments  carried  at  amortized  cost  in  the  accompanying  balance 
sheets, broken down according to the method of valuation used to estimate their fair value: 

Fair Value of financial Instruments at 

amortized cost by Levels

ASSETS-

Millions of Euros

Notes

Level 1

2016
Level 2

Level 3

Level 1

2015
Level 2

Level 3

Cash and cash balances at central 
banks
Loans and receivables 
Held-to-maturity investments

LIABILITIES-

Financial liabilities at amortized cost 

7

11

12

20

15,855

-

-

11,191

-

-

-

10,991

242,293

11,496

-

-

11

-

-

-

-

324,812

-

-

-

2,988

225,687

-

-

-

304,875

79 

  
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

The  main  valuation  methods,  hypotheses  and  inputs  used  to  estimate  the  fair  value  of  financial  instruments 
accounted for at cost and classified in levels 2 and 3 is shown below. These are broken down by type of financial 
instrument and the balances correspond to those at December 31, 2016: 

Financial Instruments

 Level 2

Fair Value 

(Millions of 

euros)

Level 2

Loans and receivables

Debt securities

10,991

Level 3

Loans and receivables

Loans and advances to credit institutions

27,024

Loans and advances to customers

215,260

Debt securities

10

Financial liabilities at amortized cost

Deposits from central banks

Deposits from credit institutions

Customer deposits

Debt certificates

Other financial liabilities

26,629

45,143

210,830

35,133

7,077

Financial instruments at cost 

Valuation technique(s)

Unobservable inputs

Present-value method

(Discounted future cash flows)

- Credit spread
- Interest rates

Present-value method

(Discounted future cash flows)

- Credit spread
- Prepayment rates
- Market interest rates

Present-value method

(Discounted future cash flows)

- Credit spread
- Prepayment rates
- Market interest rates

As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, equity instruments, derivatives with these equity instruments as underlying 
assets,  and  certain  discretionary  profit-sharing  arrangements  in  some  companies,  are  recognized  at  cost  in  the 
balance  sheets  because  their  fair  value  could  not  be  reliably  determined,  as  they  are  not  traded  in  organized 
markets and, thus, their unobservable inputs are significant. On the above dates, the balance of these financial 
instruments recognized in the portfolio of available-for-sale financial assets amounted to €156 million and €128 
million, respectively. 

The table below outlines the financial assets and liabilities carried at cost that were sold in 2016 and 2015: 

Sales of Financial Instruments at Cost

Amount of Sale (A)

Carrying Amount at Sale Date  (B)

Gains/Losses (A-B)

Millions of Euros

December 
2016

December 
2015

149

8
141

29

22
7

80 

  
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

7 

Cash  and  cash  balances  at  centrals  and  banks  and  other  demands 
deposits and Financial liabilities measured at amortized cost 

The breakdown of the balance under the headings “Cash and cash balances at central banks and other demands 
deposits” and "Financial liabilities at amortized cost – Deposits from central banks" in the accompanying balance 
sheets is as follows: 

Cash and cash balances at central banks

Cash on hand
Cash balances at central banks
Other demand deposits

Total

Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost

Deposits from Central Banks

Deposits from Central Banks (*)

Repurchase agreements 

Accrued interest until expiration

Total

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

879
14,913
63
15,855

825
10,283
83
11,191  

Millions of Euros

Notes

2016

2015

31

20

26,505

115

9
26,629

19,238

389

15
19,642  

(*) The increase in this item is due to the participation in the different TLTRO programs (see Note 5.5) 

8 

Financial assets and liabilities held for trading 

The breakdown of the balance under these headings in the accompanying balance sheets is as follows: 

Financial Assets and Liabilities Held-for-Trading

ASSETS-

Derivatives

Equity instruments

Debt securities

Total

LIABILITIES-

Trading derivatives

Short positions

Other financial liabilities

Total

81 

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

42,023

3,873

11,544
57,440

40,951

7,314

-
48,265

40,499

3,974

14,133
58,606

39,720

7,253

-
46,973

  
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

8.1 Debt securities 

The breakdown by type of instrument of the balance under this heading in the accompanying balance sheets is 
as follows: 

Financial Assets Held-for-Trading

Debt securities by issuer

Issued by Central Banks

Spanish government bonds

Foreign government bonds

Issued by Spanish financial institutions

Issued by foreign financial institutions

Other debt securities

Total

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

-

4,840

5,306

218

391

789
11,544

-

7,414

4,843

329

642

905
14,133

The debt securities included under Financial Assets Held for Trading earned average annual interest of 0.324% in 
2016 (0.703% in 2015). 

8.2 Equity instruments 

The breakdown of the balance under this heading in the accompanying balance sheets is as follows: 

Financial Assets Held-for-Trading

Equity instruments by Issuer

Shares of Spanish companies

Credit institutions

Other sectors

Subtotal

Shares of foreign companies

Credit institutions

Other sectors

Subtotal

Shares in the net assets of mutual funds
Total

8.3 Derivatives  

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

781

935
1,716

246

1,753
1,999

158
3,873

804

1,193
1,997

285

1,495
1,780

197
3,974  

The derivatives portfolio arises from the Bank’s need to manage the risks incurred by it in the course of normal 
business  activity,  as  well  as  commercializing  these  products  to  large  corporations,  mutual  funds,  etc.  As  of 
December  31,  2016  and  2015,  derivatives  are  principally  contracted  in  over-the-counter  (OTC)  markets,  with 
credit entities other financial corporations, and related to foreign-exchange, interest-rate and equity risk. 

82 

  
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

Below is a breakdown of the net positions by transaction type of the fair value of outstanding financial derivatives 
recognized in the accompanying balance sheets, divided into organized and OTC markets: 

Millions of Euros

Assets

Liabilities

Derivatives by type of risk / by product or by type of 

market - December 2016

Interest rate

OTC options

OTC other

Organized market options

Organized market other

Equity

OTC options

OTC other

Organized market options
Organized market other

Foreign exchange and gold

OTC options

OTC other
Organized market options

Organized market other

Credit

Credit default swap

Credit spread option

Total return swap

Other

Commodity

Other
DERIVATIVES

of which: OTC - credit institutions

of which: OTC - other financial corporations
of which: OTC - other

Notional amount - 

Total

1,477,601

210,629

1,251,133
1,311

14,528
87,107

44,538
4,109

34,916

3,544
378,670

23,978

354,691

-
-
16,136

15,986

150
-

-
-

-

25,540

3,379

22,161
-

-
1,985

990
79

916

-
13,198

398

12,800

-
-
229

229

-
-

-
-

-

40,951

27,835

8,923

3,277

1,959,514

816,295

990,992
97,927  

27,265

3,270

23,994
1

-
2,008

745
89

1,174

-
12,504

297

12,207

-
-
246

246

-
-

-
-

-

42,023

25,693

10,391

4,764

83 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

Derivatives by type of risk / by product or by type of 

market - December 2015

Interest rate

OTC options

OTC other
Organized market options
Organized market other

Equity

OTC options
OTC other
Organized market options

Organized market other

Foreign exchange and gold

OTC options
OTC other

Organized market options
Organized market other

Credit

Credit default swap
Credit spread option
Total return swap

Other

Commodity
Other
DERIVATIVES

of which: OTC - credit institutions
of which: OTC - other financial corporations

of which: OTC - other

Millions of Euros

Assets

Liabilities

26,759

3,221

23,538
-
-
3,044

1,625
97
1,322

-
10,206

208
9,998

-
-
488

435
1
-

52
2
-
40,499

25,766

9,142
4,269

25,278

3,298

21,980
-
-
2,783

1,762
103
918

-
11,262

297
10,965

-
-
392

391
1
-

-
5
-
39,720

27,974

7,817
3,009

Notional amount - 

Total

1,194,675

196,278

987,451
-
10,946
106,613

66,612
3,580
33,837

2,584
390,279

30,836
359,443

-
-
30,707

30,247
450
-

10
18
-
1,722,292

922,300

655,437
97,172  

9 

Financial assets and liabilities at fair value through profit or loss 

As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, this heading of the accompanying balance sheets had no balances. 

10  Available-for-sale financial assets 

10.1  Breakdown of the balance 

The  breakdown  of  the  balance  by  the  main  financial  instruments  in  the  accompanying  balance  sheets  is  as 
follows: 

Available-for-Sale Financial Assets

Debt securities

Impairment losses

Subtotal

Equity instruments

Impairment losses

Subtotal

Total 

84 

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

25,640

(142)
25,498

3,603

(97)
3,506

29,004

46,666

(83)
46,583

4,103

(85)
4,018
50,601  

  
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

The amount of the heading "Available-for-sale financial assets - Debt securities” decreases in 2016 mainly due to 
the reclassification of certain debt securities to the heading “Loans and receivables- Debt securities” amounting to 
€862 million (see Note 11) and to the heading “Held-to-maturity Investments”  amounting to 11,162 (see Note 
12). 

10.2  Debt securities 

The breakdown of the balance under the heading “Debt securities”, broken down by the nature of the financial 
instruments, is as follows: 

Available-for-sale financial assets

Debt Securities

December 2016

Domestic Debt Securities

Spanish Government and other government agency debt 
securities
Other debt securities
Issue by Central Banks

Issue by credit institutions

Issue by other issuers

Subtotal 

Foreign Debt Securities

Mexico

Mexican Government and other government agency debt 
securities

Other debt securities
Issue by Central Banks

Issue by credit institutions

Issue by other issuers

The United States

Government securities 

US Treasury and other US Government agencies

States and political subdivisions 

Other debt securities
Issue by Central Banks

Issue by credit institutions

Issue by other issuers

Turkey

Turkey Government and other government agency debt 
securities

Other debt securities
Issued by Central Banks

Issued by credit institutions

Issued by other issuers

Other countries

Other foreign governments and other government agency 
debt securities

Other debt securities
Issue by Central Banks

Issue by credit institutions

Issue by other issuers

Subtotal 

Total

Millions of Euros

Amortized 

Unrealized

Unrealized

Cost (*)

Gains

Losses

Book 

Value

13,288

1,072

224

848
14,360

627

133

494

494

1,809

157

157

1,652

34

1,618

-

-

-

-

-

8,187

4,822

3,365
16

216

3,133
10,623

24,983

372

9

2

7
381

2

2

2

11

-

11

1

10

-

-

-

-

-

270

251

19

1

18
283

664

(16)

(1)

(1)
(17)

(9)

(3)

(6)

(6)

(22)

-

13,644

1,080

226

854
14,724

620

130

490

490

1,798

157

157

(22)

1,641

(22)

35

1,606

-

-

-

-

-

(101)

(72)

(29)

(1)

(28)
(132)

(149)

-

-

-

-

-

8,356

5,001

3,355
16

216

3,123
10,774
25,498  

85 

  
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

Available-for-sale financial assets

Debt Securities

December 2015

Domestic Debt Securities

Spanish Government and other government agency debt 
securities
Other debt securities
Issue by Central Banks

Issue by credit institutions

Issue by other issuers

Subtotal 

Foreign Debt Securities

Mexico

Mexican Government and other government agency debt 
securities

Other debt securities
Issue by Central Banks

Issue by credit institutions

Issue by other issuers

The United States

Government securities 

US Treasury and other US Government agencies

States and political subdivisions 

Other debt securities
Issue by Central Banks

Issue by credit institutions

Issue by other issuers

Other countries

Other foreign governments and other government agency debt 
securities

Other debt securities
Issue by Central Banks

Issue by credit institutions

Issue by other issuers

Subtotal 

Total

Millions of Euros

Amortized 

Unrealized

Unrealized

Cost (*)

Gains

Losses

Book 

Value

25,570

3,217

-

1,775

1,442
28,787

653

131

522

-

-

522

2,781

151
151

-

2,630

33

2,597

13,294

7,088

6,206

16
488

5,702
16,728

45,515

1,003

59

-

32

27
1,062

-

-

-

-

-

-

6

-
-

-

6

-

6

494

481

13

-
1

12
500

1,562

(29)

(11)

-

-

(11)
(40)

(26)

(1)

(25)

-

-

(25)

(126)

-
-

-

26,544

3,265

-

1,807

1,458
29,809

627

130

497

-

-

497

2,661

151
151

-

(126)

2,510

-

(126)

(302)

(11)

(291)

-
(2)

(289)
(454)

(494)

33

2,477

13,486

7,558

5,928

16
487

5,425
16,774
46,583  

86 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

10.3  Equity instruments 

The breakdown of the balance under the heading "Equity instruments" as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 is as 
follows: 

Available-for-sale financial assets

Equity Instruments

December 2016

Equity instruments listed

Listed Spanish company shares

Credit institutions

Other entities

Listed foreign company shares

United States

Other countries

Subtotal

Unlisted equity instruments

Unlisted Spanish company shares

Credit institutions

Other entities

Unlisted foreign companies shares

United States

Other countries

Subtotal

Total

Available-for-sale financial assets

Equity Instruments

December 2015

Equity instruments listed

Listed Spanish company shares

Credit institutions

Other entities

Listed foreign company shares

United States

Other countries

Subtotal

Unlisted equity instruments

Unlisted Spanish company shares

Credit institutions

Other entities

Unlisted foreign companies shares

United States

Other countries

Subtotal

Total

Millions of Euros

Amortized 

Unrealized

Unrealized

Cost

Gains

Losses

Book 

Value

3,564
-

3,564

657
-

657
4,221

48
4

44

108
81

27
156

4,377

1
-

1

91
-

91
92

-

-

-

92

(950)
-

(950)

(13)
-

(13)
(963)

-

-

-

(963)

2,615
-

2,615

735
-

735
3,350

48
4

44

108
81

27
156
3,506  

Millions of Euros

Amortized 

Unrealized

Unrealized

Cost

Gains

Losses

Book 

Value

1
-

1

124
1

123
125

-
-

-

-
-

-
-

(510)
-

(510)

(27)

(27)
(537)

-
-

-

-
-

-
-

125

(537)

2,804
-

2,804

1,086
19

1,067
3,890

50
-

50

78
51

27
128
4,018  

3,313
-

3,313

989
18

971
4,302

50
-

50

78
51

27
128

4,430

87 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

10.4  Gains/losses 

The  changes  in  the  gains/losses,  net  of  taxes,  recognized  under  the  equity  heading  “Accumulated  other 
comprehensive income – Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss- Available-for-sale financial assets ” in the 
accompanying balance sheets are as follows: 

Accumulated other comprehensive income-Items that may be reclassified 

to profit or loss-

Available-for-Sale Financial Assets

Balance at the beginning

Valuation gains and losses

Income tax

Amounts transferred to income
Other reclassifications

Balance at the end

Of which:

Debt securities

Equity instruments

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

458

217

(80)

(800)

(205)

660

(865)

1,781

(723)

567

(1,167)

-
458

747

(289)

No additional impairment has been estimated, as following an analysis according to the criteria of the Note 2.2. 

During 2016, the losses recognized, mainly for certain Debt in the heading “Impairment or reversal of impairment 
on financial assets not measured at fair value through profit or loss- Available- for-sale financial assets”, amounted 
to €174 million (Note 42).  

11  Loans and receivables 

The breakdown of the balance under this heading in the accompanying balance sheets, according to the nature 
of the financial instrument, is as follows: 

Loans and Receivables

Notes

2016

2015

Loans and advances to credit institutions

Loans and advances to customers

Debt securities

Total

11.1

11.2

11.3

26,596

213,890

11,001
251,487

25,146

197,422

4,213
226,781

Millions of Euros

88 

  
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

11.1 Loans and advances to credit institutions 

The breakdown of the balance under this heading in the accompanying balance sheets, according to the nature 
of the financial instrument, is as follows: 

Loans and Advances to Central Banks and Credit Institutions

Notes

2016

2015

Millions of Euros

Loans and advances to central banks
Loans and advances to credit institutions

Deposits with agreed maturity

Reverse repurchase agreements

Other accounts

Total gross
Valuation adjustments
  Impairment losses

  Accrued interest and fees

  Hedging derivatives and others

Total

31

5.3.1

5.3.4

-

26,597

2,547

14,908

9,142
26,597

(1)

(13)

13

-
26,596

-

25,145

3,342

12,033

9,770
25,145

1

(21)

22

-
25,146

11.2 Loans and advances to customers 

The breakdown of the balance under this heading in the accompanying balance sheets, according to the nature 
of the financial instrument, is as follows: 

Loans and Advances to Customers

Notes

2016

2015

Millions of Euros

Mortgage secured loans

Operating assets mortgage loans
Home mortgages
Rest of mortgages

Other loans secured with security interest

Cash guarantees
Secured loan (pledged securities)
Rest of secured loans (*)

Unsecured loans
Credit lines
Commercial credit
Receivable on demand and other
Credit cards
Finance leases
Reverse repurchase agreements
Financial paper
Impaired assets

Total gross

Valuation adjustments
Impairment losses
Derivatives – Hedge accounting and others
Rest of valuation adjustments

Total net

5.3.4

5.3.1

5.3.4

89 

93,237

2,065
80,207

10,965

3,023

95

388

2,540

69,359

9,731
10,425

2,120

1,813

3,057

7,212

5,253

16,736

221,966

(8,076)

(9,414)
483

855
213,890

83,249

1,810
70,540

10,899

2,672

70

418

2,184

67,008

10,681
9,457

1,827

1,244

2,771

4,814

4,644

16,533

204,900

(7,478)

(8,561)
319

764
197,422

  
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

As  of  December  31,  2016,  10%  of  "Loans  and  advances  to  customers"  with  a  maturity  greater  than  one  year 
were concluded with fixed-interest rates and 90% with variable interest rates. 

The  heading  “Loans  and  advances  to  customers”  includes  financial  lease  arrangements  provided  by  various 
entities  in  the  Bank  for  their  customers  to  finance  the  purchase  of  assets,  including  movable  and  immovable 
property. The breakdown of the financial lease arrangements as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 is as follows: 

Financial Lease Arrangements

Movable property

Real Estate

Fixed rate

Floating rate

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

1,728

1,329

1,661

1,396

1,415

1,356

1,309

1,462

The heading “Loans and  receivables – Loans and advances to customers” in the accompanying balance sheets 
also includes certain mortgage loans that, as mentioned in Note 5.6 and pursuant to the Mortgage Market Act, 
are  considered  a  suitable  guarantee  for  the  issue  of  long-term  mortgage  covered  bonds  (see  Appendix  X). 
Additionally,  this  heading  also  includes  certain  loans  that  have  been  securitized  and  that  have  not  been 
derecognized since the Bank has retained substantially all the related risks or rewards due to the fact that it has 
granted  subordinated  debt  or  other  types  of  credit  enhancements  that  absorb  either  substantially  all  expected 
credit losses on the asset transferred or the probable variation in attendant net cash flows.  

The amounts recognized in the balance sheets corresponding to these securitized loans are as follows: 

Securitized Loans

Securitized mortgage assets
Other securitized assets

Commercial and industrial loans
Finance leases
Loans to individuals

Total

11.3 Debt securities 

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

28,443
3,364

3,226

86
52
31,807

24,983
3,229

3,018

122
89
28,212

The breakdown of the balance under this heading in the accompanying balance sheets, according to the nature 
of the financial instrument, is as follows: 

Debt securities

Government

Credit institutions

Other s ectors (*)

Total gross

Impairment losses

Total net

Millions of Euros

Notes

2016

2015

4,094

12

6,900
11,006

(5)
11,001

2,563

12

1,644
4,219

(6)
4,213

5.3.1

5.3.5

The increase in 2016, is mainly due to the incorporation of Catalunya Banc and to some debt securities that were 
reclassified from "Available-for-sale financial assets" to “Loans and receivables-Debt securities”. 

90 

  
 
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

The following table shows the fair value and carrying amounts of these reclassified financial assets:  

Debt Securities reclassified to "Loans and 

receivables" from "Available-for-sale financial 

Carrying Amount

Fair Value

Carrying Amount

Fair Value

As of Reclassification date

As of December 31, 2016

Millions of Euros

assets"

General Governments

Other sectors

Total

853

9
862

853

9
862

731

113
844

747

116
863

The following table presents the amount recognized in 2016 income statement from the valuation at amortized 
cost of the reclassified financial assets, as well as the impact recognized on the income statement and under the 
heading  “Total  Equity  -  Accumulated  other  comprehensive  income”,  as  of  December  31,  2016,  if  the 
reclassification was not performed. 

Effect on Income Statement and Other 

Comprehensive Income

General Governments

Total

Millions of Euros

Recognized in

Effect of not Reclassifying

Income 

Statement

22

22

Income Statement

"Valuation 

Equity

Adjustments"

(5)

(5)

22

22

12  Held-to-maturity investments 

The  breakdown  of  the  balance  under  this  heading  in  the  accompanying  balance  sheets,  according  to  the 
according to the issuer of the financial instrument, is as follows: 

Held-to-Maturity Investments (*)

Domestic Debt Securities

Spanish Government and other government agency 
debt securities

Other Domestic Securities

Credit institutions

Other resident

Subtotal 

Foreign Debt Securities

Government and other government agency debt 
securities
Others securities

Credit institutions

Other  non resident

Subtotal 

Valuation adjustments

Total

(*) 

Millions of Euros

December

2016

8,063

562

494

68
8,625

2,719

79

58

22
2,799

-
11,424  

As of December, 2015 BBVA has not registered any balances in this heading.  

91 

  
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

In  the  year  2016,  some  debt  securities  were  reclassified  from  "Available-for-sale  financial  assets"  to  “Held-to-
maturity  investments”  amounted  to  €11,162  million,  due  to  the  intention  the  Bank  regarding  how  to  manage 
such securities, is held to maturity. 

The following table shows the fair value and carrying amounts of these reclassified financial assets:  

As of Reclassification date

As of December 31, 2016

Millions of Euros

Debt Securities reclassified to "Held to Maturity 

Carrying 

Investments"

General Governments

Credit institutions

Other sectors
Total

Amount

10,321

614

227
11,162

Fair Value

Carrying 

Amount

Fair Value

10,321

614

227
11,162

8,948

551

90
9,589

8,991

553

91
9,635

The  fair  value  carrying  amount  of  these  financials  asset  on  the  date  of  the  reclassification  becomes  its  new 
amortized cost. The previous gain on that asset that has been recognized in “Accumulated other comprehensive 
income – Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss - Available for sale financial assets” is amortized to profit 
or  loss  over  the  remaining  life  of  the  held-to-maturity  investment  using  the  effective  interest  method.  Any 
difference between the new amortized cost and maturity amount is also amortized over the remaining life of the 
financial asset using the effective interest method, similar to the amortization of a premium and a discount. This 
reclassification was triggered by a change in the Group´s strategy regarding the management of these securities. 

The  following  table  presents  the  amount  recognized  in  the  2016  income  statement  from  the  valuation  at 
amortized cost of the reclassified financial assets, as well as the impact recognized on the income statement and 
under the heading “Total Equity - Accumulated other comprehensive income”, as of December 31, 2016, if the 
reclassification was not performed. 

Millions of Euros

R e c o gnize d in

E f f e c t  o f  no t  R e c la s s if ying
Equity

Effect on Income Statement and 
Other Comprehensive Income

Income 

Statement

Income Statement

"Accumulated other 

comprehensive 

income"

General Governments

Credit institutions
Other sectors

Total

211

14
5

230

211

14
5

230

(76)

(8)
(1)

(86)

92 

  
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

13  Hedging  derivatives  and  fair  value  changes  of  the  hedged  items  in 

portfolio hedge of interest rate risk 

The balance of these headings in the accompanying balance sheets is as follows: 

Hedging derivatives and fair value changes of the hedged 
items in portfolio hedge of interest rate risk

ASSETS-

Derivatives – Hedge accounting
Fair value changes of the hedged items in portfolio hedges 
of interest rate risk

LIABILITIES-

Derivatives – Hedge accounting
Fair value changes of the hedged items in portfolio hedges 
of interest rate risk

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

1,586

1,714

17

54

1,488

1,542

-

-

As of  December 31, 2016  and 2015, the  main positions hedged  by the Bank and the derivatives assigned to 
hedge those positions were: 

•  Fair value hedging: 

−  Available-for-sale  fixed-interest  debt  securities:  This  risk  is  hedged  using  interest-rate  derivatives  (fixed-

variable swaps). 

−  Long-term  fixed-interest  debt  securities  issued  by  the  Bank:  This  risk  is  hedged  using  interest-rate 

derivatives (fixed-variable swaps). 

−  Available-for-sale equity instruments: This risk is hedged using equity forwards. 
−  Fixed-interest loans: This risk is hedged using interest-rate derivatives (fixed-variable swaps). 
−  Fixed-interest  and/or  embedded  derivative  deposit  portfolio  hedges:  it  covers  the  interest  rate  risk 
through fixed-variable swaps. The valuation of the loan deposits corresponding to the interest rate risk is 
in the heading "Fair value changes of the hedged items in portfolio hedges of interest rate risk”. 

•  Cash-flow hedges 

Most  of  the  hedged  items  are  floating  interest-rate  loans  and  asset  hedges  linked  to  the  inflation  of  the 
available  for  sale  portfolio.  This  risk  is  hedged  using  foreign-exchange  and  interest-rate  swaps,  inflation  and 
FRA’s (“Forward Rate Agreement”).  

•  Net foreign-currency investment hedges 

The  risks  hedged  are  foreign-currency  investments  in  the  Bank’s  subsidiaries  based  abroad.  This  risk  is 
hedged mainly with foreign-exchange options and forward currency sales and purchases.  

Note 5 analyzes the Bank's main risks that are hedged using these financial instruments. 

93 

  
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

The  details  of  the  net  positions  by  hedged  risk  of  the  fair  value  of  the  hedging  derivatives  recognized  in  the 
accompanying balance sheets are as follows: 

Derivatives - Hedge accounting

Millions of Euros

Notional 

Breakdown by type of risk and type of hedge

Assets

Liabilities

amount - Total 

December 2016

Interest rate
OTC options

OTC other

Organized market options

Organized market other

Equity

Foreign exchange and gold

Credit

Commodity

Other

1,419

120

1,299

-

-
-

-

-

-

-

FAIR VALUE HEDGES

1,419

Interest rate
OTC options

OTC other

Organized market options

Organized market other

Equity

Foreign exchange and gold

OTC options

OTC other

Organized market options

Organized market other

Credit

Commodity

Other

36

-

36

-
-
-

89

89

-

-
-
-

-

-

hedging

58,116

404

57,712

-

-
-

-

-

-

-

58,116

16,380

-

16,380

-
-
-

4,331

4,331

-

-
-
-

-

-

979

118

861

-

-
-

-

-

-

-

979

225

-

225

-
-
-

70

70

-

-
-
-

-

-

CASH FLOW HEDGES

125

295

20,711

HEDGE OF NET INVESTMENTS IN A FOREIGN 

OPERATION
PORTFOLIO FAIR VALUE HEDGES OF INTEREST 

RATE RISK

PORTFOLIO CASH FLOW HEDGES OF INTEREST 

RATE RISK

DERIVATIVES-HEDGE ACCOUNTING
of which: OTC - credit institutions
of which: OTC - other financial corporations

of which: OTC - other

-

42

-

1,586

1,500
86

-

-

-

214

12,735

-

1,488

1,386
84

18

-

91,562

26,455
64,847
260  

94 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

Derivatives - Hedge accounting

Millions of Euros

Notional 

Breakdown by type of risk and type of hedge

Assets

Liabilities

amount - Total 

December 2015

Interest rate
OTC options

OTC other

Organized market options

Organized market other

Equity

Foreign exchange and gold

Credit

Commodity

Other

1,557

187

1,370

-

-
1

-

-

-

-

1,040

128

912

hedging

51,849

311

51,538

-

-
-

-

-

-

-

FAIR VALUE HEDGES

1,558

1,040

Interest rate
OTC options

OTC other

Organized market options

Organized market other

Equity

Foreign exchange and gold

OTC options

OTC other

Organized market options

Organized market other

Credit

Commodity

Other

CASH FLOW HEDGES

HEDGE OF NET INVESTMENTS IN A FOREIGN 

OPERATION
PORTFOLIO FAIR VALUE HEDGES OF INTEREST 

RATE RISK

PORTFOLIO CASH FLOW HEDGES OF INTEREST 

RATE RISK

DERIVATIVES-HEDGE ACCOUNTING
of which: OTC - credit institutions
of which: OTC - other financial corporations

of which: OTC - other

64

-

64

-
-
-

42

42

-

-
-
-

-

-

106

-

50

-

1,714

1,655
58

1

204

-

204

-
-
-

12

12

-

-
-
-

-

-

216

-

286

-

1,542

1,278
234

30

95 

-

-
-

-

-

-

-

51,849

6,580

-

6,580

-
-
-

1,493

1,493

-

-
-
-

-

-

8,073

-

9,928

-

69,850

23,080
46,510
260  

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

The cash flows forecasts for the coming years for cash flow hedging recognized on the accompanying balance 
sheet as of December 31, 2016 are: 

Cash Flows of Hedging Instruments

Receivable cash inflows

Payable cash outflows

Millions of Euros

3 Months or 

Less

From 3 

Months to 1 

Year

From 1 to 5 

More than 5 

Years

Years

Total

17

9

47

29

227

148

210

120

501
306  

The above cash flows will have an effect on the income statements until the year 2026. 

In  2016  and  2015,  there  was  no  reclassification  in  the  accompanying  income  statements  of  any  amount 
corresponding to cash flow hedges that was previously recognized in equity.  

As of December 31, 2016 and 2015 there was no hedge accounting that did not pass the effectiveness test. 

14  Investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates  

 14.1  Investments in Group entities 

The heading Investments - Group Entities in the accompanying balance sheets includes the carrying amount of 
the shares of companies forming part of the BBVA Group. The percentages of direct and indirect ownership and 
other relevant information on these companies are provided in Appendix II. 

96 

  
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

The breakdown, by currency and listing status, of this heading in the accompanying balance sheets is as follows: 

Subsidaries

Breakdown by entities

Subsidiaries

By currency:
  In euros

  In foreign currencies

By share price

  Listed

  Unlisted

Impairment losses

Total

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

42,656

17,112

25,544
42,656

6,335
36,321
(12,833)

29,823

36,772

11,006

25,766
36,772

6,388
30,384
(5,587)
31,185  

The  changes  in  2016  and  2015  in  the  balance  under  this  heading  in  the  balance  sheets,  disregarding  the 
balance of the impairment losses, are as follows: 

Subsidaries

Changes in the Year 

Balance at the beginning

Acquisitions and capital increases

Losses due to merger transactions

Disposals and capital reductions

Transfers

Exchange differences and others

Balance at the end 

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

36,772

15

6,326

(80)

(1)

(376)
42,656

28,639

2,098

-

(57)

5,763

329
36,772

Changes in the holdings in Group entities 

The most notable transactions performed in 2016 and 2015 are as follows: 

Changes in 2016 

Mergers 

The  BBVA  Group,  at  its  Board  of  Directors  meeting  held  on  March 31,  2016,  adopted  a  resolution  to  begin  a 
merger process of BBVA S.A. (absorbing company), Catalunya Banc, S.A., Banco Depositario BBVA, S.A. y Unoe 
Bank, S.A. 

This  transaction  is  part  of  the  corporate  reorganization  of  its  banking  subsidiaries  in  Spain  and  has  been 
successfully completed throughout 2016. 

Changes in 2015 

Investments 

97 

  
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

Acquisition of an additional 14.9% of Garanti 

On November 19, 2014 BBVA Group entered into a new agreement with Dogus Holding A.S., Ferit Faik Şahenk, 
Dianne  Şahenk  and  Defne  Şahenk  (“Dogus”)  for  the  acquisition  of  62,538,000,000  shares  of  Garanti  at  a 
maximum total consideration of 8.90 Turkish Liras per share (Garanti is listed in sets of 100 shares each). 

In the same agreement stated that if the payment of dividends for the year 2014 was executed by Dogus before 
the closing of the acquisition, that amount would be deducted from the amount payable by BBVA. On April 27, 
2015, Dogus received the amount of the dividend paid to shareholders of Garanti, which amounted to Turkish 
Liras 0,135 per batch. 

On  July  27,  2015,  after  obtaining  all  the  required  regulatory  approvals,  the  Group  has  materialized  said 
participation increase after the acquisition of the new shares. Now the Group's interest in Garanti is 39.9%.  

This participation was reclassified from Investments in Joint Ventures to Investments in Group entities. The total 
price effectively paid by BBVA amounts to 8.765 TL per batch (amounting to approximately TL 5,481 million and 
€1,854 million applying a 2,9571 TL/EUR exchange rate). 

Acquisition of Catalunya Banc  

On July 21, 2014, the Management Commission of the Banking Restructuring Fund (known as “FROB”) accepted 
BBVA´s bid in the competitive auction for the acquisition of Catalunya Banc, S.A. (“Catalunya Banc”). On April 24, 
2015, once the necessary authorizations have been obtained and all the agreed conditions precedent have been 
fulfilled, BBVA announced that it acquired 1,947,166,809 shares of Catalunya Banc, S.A. (approximately 98.4% 
of its share capital) for a price of approximately €1,165 million. 

Capital increase in Anida Grupo Inmobiliario 

On December 17, 2015 BBVA fully subscribed an increase of capital in Anida Grupo Imobiliario by € 300 million. 

Preferred shares issue in BBVA Compass Bancshares, Inc. 

On  December  2,  2015  BBVA  fully  subscribed  a  preferred  shares  issue  of  BBVA  Compass  Bancshares,  Inc.  by 
$230 million (approximately €217 million) 

Acquisition of BBVA Seguros 

On July 21, 2015, BBVA acquired a 5.60% stake in BBVASEGUROS, S.A. DE SEGUROS Y REASEGUROS  from 
Corporación General Financiera, S.A. (subsidiary of BBVA Group) by €170 million.  

Acquisition of Banco Depositario 

On  December  23,  2015,  BBVA  acquired  a  90.37%  stake  in  Banco  Depositario  BBVA.  S.A.  from  Corporación 
General Financiera, S.A. (subsidiary of BBVA Group) by €129 million.  

Divestitures 

Partial sale of China CITIC Bank Corporation Limited (CNCB) 

On  January  23,  2015  the  Group  BBVA  signed  an  agreement  to  sell  4.9%  in  China  CITIC  Bank  Corporation 
Limited (CNCB) to UBS AG, London Branch (UBS), who entered into transactions pursuant to which such CNCB 
shares will be transferred to a third party and the ultimate economic benefit of ownership of such CNCB shares 
will  be  transferred  to  Xinhu  Zhongbao  Co.,  Ltd  (Xinhu)  (the  Relevant  Transactions).  On  March  12,  2015,  after 
having obtained the necessary approvals, BBVA completed the sale. 

The  selling  price  to  UBS  is  HK$  5.73  per  share,  amounting  to  a  total  of  HK$  13,136  million,  equivalent  to 
approximately €1,555 million (with an exchange rate of EUR/HK$=8.45 as of the date of the closing).  

98 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

In addition to the above mentioned 4.9%, during the year ended December 31, 2015 various sales were made 
in  the  market  to  total  a  1.45.%  participation  sale.  This  gain  gross  of  taxes  amounted  to  €499  million,  was 
recognized  under  "Profit  or  (-)  loss  from  non-current  assets  and  disposal  groups  classified  as  held  for  sale  not 
qualifying as discontinued operations” (See Note 45).  

Sale of the participation in Citic International Financial Holding (CIFH) 

On  December  23,  2014,  the  BBVA  Group  signed  an  agreement  to  sell  its  participation  of  29.68%  in  Citic 
International Financial Holdings Limited (hereinafter “CIFH”), to China CITIC Bank Corporation Limited (hereinafter 
“CNCB”). CIFH is a non-listed subsidiary of CNCB domiciled in Hong Kong. The selling price is HK$8,162 million.  

On  August  27,  2015,  the  sale  of  this  participation  was  completed.  The  gain  gross  amounted  to  €403  million, 
registered under the heading “Profit or loss from non-current assets and disposal groups classified as held for sale 
not qualifying as discontinued operations of 2015 (see Note 45).    

14.2  Investments in joint ventures and associates 

The breakdown, by currency and listing status, of this heading in the accompanying balance sheets is as follows: 

Associates  and joint ventures Entities.

Breakdown by entities

Associates Entities

By currency:

In euros

In foreign currencies

By share price

Listed

Unlisted

Impairment losses
Subtotal
Joint ventures

By currency:
In euros
In foreign currencies

By share price

Listed
Unlisted

Impairment losses
Subtotal

Total

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

468

393

75
468

-

468
(91)
377

19

19
-
19

-
19
(1)
18

587

564

23
587

6

581
(191)
396

18

18
-
18

-
18
-
18

395

414

The investments in associates as of December 31, 2016, as well as the most important data related to them, can 
be seen in Appendix III. 

99 

  
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

The  following is a  summary of the gross changes in 2016 and 2015 under this  heading in the accompanying 
balance sheets: 

Associates and joint ventures Entities.

Changes in the Year 

Balance at the beginning

Acquisitions and capital increases

Losses due to merger transactions

Disposals and capital reductions

Transfers

Exchange differences and others

Balance at the end 

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

605

231

4

(6)

(342)

(5)
487

4,362

2,015

-

-

(5,767)

(5)
605

The changes in joint venture entities in 2015 relates mainly to the acquisition of an additional 14.89% in Garanti 
Bank and the following reclassification to “Holdings in Group entities” (see changes in “Holdings in Group entities”).  

The 2016 movement is mainly explained, by: 

• 

• 

• 

In  January  2016,  two  capital  increases  were  made  of  Metrovacesa  through  a  debt  swap  and  a 
contribution  of  real  estate  assets,  which  provided  the  bank  194  million  euros,  including  the  share 
premium. 

In March 2016, there was  a partial  split of  Metrovacesa, S.A in favor of a beneficiary company from a 
new constitution denominated Metrovacesa Suelo y Promocion, S.A, through the transfer in block and by 
universal succession of the patrimony belonging to its branch activity of floor and real estate promotion. 

In  October  2016,  there  was  a  total  split  of  Metrovacesa,  S.A  through  its  extinction  and  division  of  its 
patrimony  in  three  parts  (Commercial  Patrimony,  Residential  Patrimony  and  Non-Strategic  Patrimony) 
that have been transmitted in block and by universal succession to Merlin Properties, SOCIMI, S.A, Testa 
Residencial, SOCIMI, S.A and Metrovacesa Promoción y Arrendamiento, S.A, respectively. 

•  As  result  of  the  previous  mentioned  splits,  the  Bank  has  received  equity  interests  in  the  corresponding 
beneficiary companies. In the case of Merlin Properties, SOCIMI, S.A, 4.97% of its capital was received, 
having been transferred to the heading "Available-for-sale financial assets. (see Note 10) 

14.3 Notifications about acquisition of holdings 

Appendix  IV  provides  notifications  on  acquisitions  and  disposals  of  holdings  in  associates  or  jointly-controlled 
entities,  in  compliance  with  Article  155  of  the  Corporations  Act  and  Article  53  of  the  Securities  Market  Act 
24/1988. 

100 

  
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

14.4 Impairment 

The breakdown of the changes in impairment losses in 2016 and 2015 under this heading is as follows: 

Impairment

Balance at the beginning

Increase in impairment losses charged to income

Decrease in impairment losses credited to income

43

43

Losses due to merger transactions

Amount used

Transfers

Balance at the end 

Millions of Euros

Notes

2016

2015

5,778

316

(169)

7,101

(7)

(94)
12,925

6,848

411

(1,246)

-

(235)

-
5,778  

As a result of the improvement in the future expectations for BBVA USA Bancshares, the difference between the 
carrying  amount  and  the  present  value  of  expected  cash  flows  has  been  reduced  by  €1,203  million  in  2015. 
This figure has been charged under the heading "Impairment or reversal of impairment on non-financial assets" in 
the  income  statement  for  2015  (see  Note  43).  The  changes  in  impairment  include  the  exchange  differences 
resulting  from  applying  the  dollar  exchange  rate  at  the  close  of  each  year  and  comparing  it  with  the  carrying 
amount  exchange  rate  (exchange  rate  at  the  time  of  the  acquisition).  As  of  December  31,  2016  there  is  no 
impairment recorded for this investment.  

101 

  
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

15  Tangible assets 

The breakdown of the balance and changes under this heading in the accompanying balance sheets, according 
to the nature of the related items, is as follows: 

Tangible Assets. Breakdown by Type of 

Assets and Changes in the year 2016

Land and 

Buildings

Work in 

Progress

For Own Use

Millions of Euros

Furniture, 

Fixtures and 

Vehicles

Total Tangible 

Asset of Own 

Use

Investment 

Properties

Total

Revalued cost -

Balance at the beginning

Additions
Contributions from merger transactions (*)
Retirements
Transfers
Exchange difference and other

Balance at the end

Accrued depreciation -

Balance at the beginning

Additions
Contributions from merger transactions
Retirements
Transfers
Exchange difference and other

Balance at the end

Impairment -

Balance at the beginning

Additions
Contributions from merger transactions
Retirements
Transfers
Exchange difference and other

Balance at the end

Net tangible assets -

Balance at the beginning

Balance at the end

852

554

34
3
1,443

172

14
80

(1)
265

152

4

(2)
(1)
163
316

528

862

61

(59)

2

-

-

-

61

2

3,100

169
432
(143)
10
(1)
3,567

2,173

206
337
(123)
(6)
(1)
2,586

-

14

(14)
-

927

981

4,013

169
986
(143)
(15)
2
5,012

2,345

220
417
(123)
(6)
(2)
2,851

152

18
-
(2)
(1)
149
316

1,516

1,845

10

246

(224)

32

1

2
11

(9)

5

4

94

(85)
3
16

5

11

4,023

169
1,232
(143)
(239)
2
5,044

2,346

222
428
(123)
(15)
(2)
2,856

156

18
94
(2)
(86)
152
332

1,521

1,856

(*) Mainly as result of the integration of the companies Catalunya Banc, S.A., Custodian Bank BBVA, S.A. And 
Unoe Bank, S.A. as indicated in Note 14. 

102 

  
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

Tangible Assets. Breakdown by Type of 
Assets and Changes in the year 2015

Land and 

Buildings

Work in 

Progress

For Own Use

Millions of Euros

Furniture, 

Fixtures and 

Vehicles

Total Tangible 

Asset of Own 

Use

Investment 

Properties

Total

Revalued cost -
Balance at the beginning

Additions
Contributions from merger transactions
Retirements
Transfers
Exchange difference and other

Balance at the end

Accrued depreciation -
Balance at the beginning

Additions
Contributions from merger transactions
Retirements
Transfers
Exchange difference and other

Balance at the end

Impairment -
Balance at the beginning

Additions

Contributions from merger transactions
Retirements
Transfers
Exchange difference and other

Balance at the end
Net tangible assets -
Balance at the beginning
Balance at the end

874

1

-
(23)
-
852

170

9

-
(7)

172

147

8

(1)
(2)
-
152

557
528

46

22

-
(7)
-
61

-

-

-
-
-
-

-

-

-
-
-
-

46
61

2,944

188

(42)
6
4
3,100

2,013

191

(31)
(3)
3
2,173

-

15

-
-
(15)
-

931
927

3,864

211

(42)
(24)
4
4,013

2,183

200

(31)
(10)
3
2,345

147

23
-
(1)
(2)
(15)
152

1,534
1,516

10

-

-
-
-
10

1

-

-
-
-
1

4

-

-
-
-
4

5
5

3,874

211

(42)
(24)
4
4,023

2,184

200

(31)
(10)
3
2,346

151

23
-
(1)
(2)
(15)
156

1,539
1,521

As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, the fully depreciated tangible assets still in use amounted to €1,555 million 
and €1,272 million, respectively. 

The main activity of the Bank is carried out through a network of bank branches located geographically as shown 
in the following table: 

Branches by Geographical Location

Spain
Rest of the world
Total

Number of Branches

2016

2015

3,303
20
3,323

3,076
19
3,095

The change is explained by the incorporation of Catalunya Banc. S.A. 

As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, the percentage of branches leased from third parties in Spain was 70.48% 
and 75.98%, respectively. 

16  Intangible assets 

The  breakdown  of  the  balance  under  this  heading  in  the  balance  sheets  as  of  December  31,  2016  and  2015 
relates  mainly  to  the  net  balance  of  the  disbursements  made  on  the  acquisition  of  computer  software.  The 
average life of the Bank's intangible assets is 5 years. 

103 

  
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

The breakdown of the changes in 2016 and 2015 in the balance under this heading in the balance sheets is as 
follows: 

Millions of Euros

Other Intangible Assets. Changes Over the Period

Notes

2016

2015

Balance at the beginning

Additions
Contributions from merger transactions
Retirements
Amortization in the year
Exchange differences and other 
Impairment

Balance at the end

40

853

321
121

(353)

942

874

298
-
-
(319)
-
-
853

"Contributions from merger transactions” in the table above reflects the intangible assets of the merged company 
Catalunya Banc, S.A." 

17.  Tax assets and liabilities 

The balance of the heading “Tax Liabilities” in the accompanying balance sheets contains the liability for applicable 
taxes, including the provision for corporation tax of each year, net of tax withholdings and prepayments for that 
period, and the provision for current period corporation tax in the case of companies with a net tax liability. The 
amount of the tax refunds  due to Group companies and the tax withholdings and prepayments for the current 
period are included under “Tax Assets” in the accompanying balance sheets. 

Banco  Bilbao  Vizcaya  Argentaria,  S.A.  and  its  tax-consolidable  subsidiaries  file  consolidated  tax  returns.  The 
subsidiaries  of  Argentaria,  which  had  been  in  Tax  Group  7/90,  were  included  in  Tax  Group  2/82  from  2000, 
since the merger had been carried out under the tax neutrality system provided  for in Title VIII, Chapter VIII of 
Corporation Tax Law 43/1995. On 30  December 2002, the pertinent notification was  made to the Ministry  of 
Economy  and  Finance  to  extend  its  taxation  under  the  consolidated  taxation  regime  indefinitely,  in  accordance 
with  current  legislation.  Similarly,  on  the  occasion  of  the  acquisition  of  Unnim  Group  in  2012,  the  companies 
composing  the  Tax  Group  No.  580/11  which  met  the  requirements  became  part  of  the  tax  group  2/82  from 
January  1,  2013.  Lastly,  on  the  occasion  of  the  acquisition  of  Catalunya  Banc  Group  in  2015,  the  companies 
composing  the  Tax  Group  No.  585/11  which  met  the  requirements  became  part  of  the  tax  group  2/82  from 
January 1, 2016. 

During  the  year,  the  Bank  has  carried  out  merger  by  absorption  of  Catalunya  Banc,  S.A.,  Banco  Depositario 
BBVA,  S.A.U.  and  Uno-e  Bank,  S.A.U.,  under  the  special  regime  for  mergers,  divisions,  transfers  of  assets  and 
exchanges  of  securities  provided  for  in  Chapter  VII  of  Title  VII  of  the  Corporate  Tax  Law,  approved  by  Law 
27/2014, of November 27. 

Consequently, in accordance with Article 86 of the quoted Corporate Tax Law, as Annex XIV to these financial 
statements, the following is attached: 

− 

− 

Balance sheet of the transferor entities as of the date before transfer. 

Tax years in which the transferors acquired the property transferred. 

−  Detail  of  assets  that  have  been  incorporated  in  the  books  of  the  Bank  with  a  different  value  to  that 
contained  in  the  books  of  Catalunya  S.A.,  Banco  Depositario,  S.A.U.  and  Uno-e  Bank,  S.A.U., 
respectively. 

104 

  
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

Catalunya  Banc,  S.A.,  is  the  result  of  the  integration  of  Caixa  d´Estalvis  de  Catalunya,  Caixa  d´Estalvis  de 
Tarragona  and  Caixa  d´Estalvis  de  Manresa.  This  integration  was  carried  out  in  July  1,  2010,  by  means  of  a 
merger and creation of a new savings bank, Caixa d´Estalvis Unió de Caixes de Catalunya, Tarragona I Manresa. 
In  2011,  the  entity  transferred  its  financial  business  to  a  newly  created  bank,  Catalunya  Banc,  S.A.  Both  the 
merger and the segregation of financial activity were conducted under the special regime for mergers, divisions, 
transfers of assets and exchanges of securities provided for in Chapter VIII of Title VII of the Corporation Tax Act, 
approved  by  Royal  Legislative  Decree  4/2004,  of  March  5.  The  mandatory  terms  resulting  from  these 
restructuring  operations  are  contained  in  the  Annual  Report  of  Caixa  d´Estalvis  Unió  de  Caixes  de  Catalunya, 
Tarragona  I  Manresa  for  the  year  2010  and  in  the  Annual  Report  of  Catalunya  Banc,  S.A.,  for  the  year  2011, 
respectively. In general, the information requirements relating to the reorganizations are included in the financial 
statements for those years. 

Due  to  the  volume  of  assets  transferred  by  Catalunya  Banc,  S.A.,  Banco  Depositario  BBVA,  S.A.U.,  and  Uno-e 
Bank, S.A.U., to the Bank, it is not possible to detail in these financial statements all the information required by 
Article 86 of the Corporate Tax Law. However, all the required information is in the merger by absorption deed, 
other official documents and internal records of the Bank, available to the tax authorities. 

In 2013, 2011 and 2009, the Bank also participated in corporate restructuring operations subject to the special 
regime  for  mergers,  splits,  transfers  of  assets  and  exchanges  of  securities  under  Chapter  VIII  of  Title  VII  of  the 
Corporation  Tax  Act,  approved  by  Royal  Legislative  Decree  4/2004,  of  March  5.  The  reporting  requirements 
under the above legislation are included in the financial statements of the relevant entities for 2013, 2011 and 
2009  as  well  as  in  the  merger  by  absorption  deed,  other  official  documents  and  internal  records  of  the  Bank, 
available to the tax authorities. 

Also,  in  2003,  as  in  previous  years,  the  Bank  performed  corporate  restructuring  operations  under  the  special 
system of tax neutrality regulated by Act 29/1991 of December 16 (which adapted certain tax provisions to the 
Directives  and  Regulations  of  the  European  Communities)  and  by  Title  VIII,  Chapter  VIII  of  Corporation  Tax  Act 
43/1995,  of  December  27.  The  disclosures  required  under  the  aforementioned  legislation  are  included  in  the 
financial statements of the relevant entities for the period in which the transactions took place. 

17.1 Years open for review by the tax authorities 

At the date these financial statements were prepared, the Bank had 2010 and subsequent years open for review 
by the tax authorities for the main taxes applicable to it. 

In 2014, as a result of the tax audit conducted by the tax authorities, tax inspection proceedings were initiated 
against several Group companies for the years up to and including 2009, having been all signed in acceptance. 
These proceedings became final in 2014. 

In view of the different interpretations that can be made of some applicable tax legislation, the outcome of the tax 
inspections  of  the  open  years  that  could  be  conducted  by  the  tax  authorities  in  the  future  could  give  rise  to 
contingent tax liabilities which cannot be objectively quantified at the present time. However, the Banks’ Board of 
Directors and its tax advisors consider that the possibility of these contingent liabilities becoming actual liabilities is 
remote  and,  in  any  case,  the  tax  charge  which  might  arise  therefore  would  not  materially  affect  the  Bank’s 
financial statements. 

105 

  
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

17.2 Reconciliation 

The  reconciliation  of  the  corporation  tax  expense  resulting  from  the  application  of  the  standard  tax  rate  to  the 
recognized corporation tax expense is as follows: 

Reconciliation of the Corporate Tax Expense Resulting from 

the Application of the Standard Rate and the Expense 

2016

2015

Millions of Euros

Registered by this Tax

Corporation tax 

Decreases due to permanent differences:

Tax credits and tax relief at consolidated Companies 

Other items net

Net increases (decreases) due to temporary differences

Charge for income tax and other taxes

Deferred tax assets and liabilities recorded (utilized)

Income tax and other taxes accrued in the period

Adjustments to prior years' income tax and other taxes

Income tax and other taxes

448

-

(27)

(686)

425

(425)
(265)

95
(170)

916

-

(24)

(792)

(100)

100
100

88
188

The item “Other taxes” of the above table includes in 2016 the effect in income tax of those dividends and capital 
gains entitled to avoid double taxation of €838 million. 

The Bank avails itself of the tax credits for investments in new fixed assets (in the scope of the Canary Islands tax 
regime,  for  a  non-material  amount),  tax  relief,  R&D  tax  credits,  donation  tax  credits  and  double  taxation  tax 
credits, in conformity with corporate income tax legislation. 

Under  the  regulations  in  force  until  December  31,  2001,  the  Bank  and  the  savings  banks  which  would  form 
Unnim Banc and Catalunya Banc were available to the tax deferral for reinvestment. The information related  to 
this tax credit can be found in the corresponding annual reports.  

From 2002 to 2014, the Bank availed itself to the tax credit for reinvestment of extraordinary income obtained 
on the transfer for consideration of properties and shares representing ownership interests of more than 5%. The 
acquisition  of  shares  over  the  5%  figure  in  each  period  was  allocated  to  fulfill  the  reinvestment  commitments 
which are a requirement of the previously mentioned tax credit. 

The amount assumed in order to qualify for the aforementioned tax credit is as follows: 

106 

  
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

Year

2002

2003

2004

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

2011

2012

2013

2014

Millions of Euros

276

27

332

80

410

1,047

71

23

35

5

4

70
2  

Additionally, due to the merger of Unnim Banc, the Bank assumes the commitment of maintenance during the 
time  required  by  the  tax  legislation  of  the  assets  in  which  Caixa  d´Estalvis  de  Sabadell,  Caixa  d´Estalvis  de 
Terrassa  and  Caixa  d´Estalvis  Unió  de  Caixes  Manlleu  Sabadell  y  Terrassa  materialized  in  previous  years  the 
reinvestment  of  extraordinary  profits  for  the  implementation  of  a  corresponding  deduction.  The  amount  of 
income qualifying for the deduction indicated is as follows: 

Year

2009

2009

2010

Millions of Euros

61

59
202  

107 

  
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

Finally, due to the merger of Catalunya Banc, the Bank assumes the commitment of maintenance during the time 
required by the tax legislation of the assets in which Caixa d´Estalvis de Catalunya, Caixa d´Estalvis de Tarragona, 
Caixa d’Estalvis de Manresa and Caixa d´Estalvis Unió de Caixes de Catalunya, Tarragona I Manresa materialized 
in previous years the reinvestment of extraordinary profits for the implementation of a corresponding deduction. 
The amount of income qualifying for this deduction indicated is as follows: 

Year

2005

2006

2007

2008

2009

2010

Millions of Euros

1

22

111

82

10
107  

In 2016, following the approval of Royal Decree-Law 3/2016, of December 2, by which certain measures in the 
tax  field  directed  to  the  consolidation  of  the  public  finances  and  other  urgent  measures  in  social  matter  are 
adopted, the Bank has included in its tax base €148 million as a reversal of the impairment losses on instruments 
representing participation in the capital or in the equity of companies which have been tax deductible from the 
tax  base  of  Corporate  Income  Tax  in  tax  periods  started  prior  to  1  January  2013.  The  amount  pending  to  be 
included in the tax base at closure and from the investees amounted to €560 million approximately. 

Pending addition to taxable income as of December 31, 2015 (*)

Decrease income (included) 2016

Pending addition to taxable income as of December 31, 2016

(*) Includes outstanding balances pending to be integrated by Catalunya Banc, S.A.. 

Millions of Euros

2016

708

(148)
560

108 

  
 
 
                                        
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

17.3 Tax recognized in equity 

In addition to the income tax registered in the income statements, in 2016 and 2015 the Bank recognized the 
following amounts in equity: 

Tax Recognized in Total Equity

Charges to total equity

Debt securities

Equity instruments

Other

Subtotal

Credits to total equity 

Debt securities

Equity instruments

Other

Subtotal

Total

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

(283)

-

(5)
(288)

-

6

73

79
(209)

(443)

-

(9)
(452)

123

124

42

289
(163)

17.4 Deferred taxes 

The  balance  under  the  heading  "Tax  assets"  in  the  accompanying  balance  sheets  includes  the  tax  receivables 
relating to deferred tax assets. The balance under the “Tax liabilities” heading includes the liabilities relating to the 
Bank's various deferred tax liabilities. The details of the most important tax assets and liabilities are as follows: 

Tax Assets and Liabilities. Breakdown

2016

2015

Variation

Millions of Euros

Tax assets-
Current tax assets

Deferred tax assets 

Pensions

Financial Instruments

Other assets

Impairment losses

Other

Secured tax assets (*)

Tax losses

Total

Tax Liabilities-

Current tax liabilities

Deferred tax liabilities

Charge for income tax and other taxes

Total

756

11,638

215

349

266

206

357

9,125

1,120

12,394

127

1,288

1,288

1,415

652

7,542

102

606

383

126

184

5,224

917

8,194

24

1,200

1,200

1,224

104

4,096

113

(257)

(117)

80

173

3,901

203

4,200

103

88

88

191

(*) 

The Law guaranteeing the deferred tax assets have been approved in Spain in 2013. 

109 

  
 
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

Based on the available information, including historical profit levels and projections that the Bank handles for the 
coming years results, it is considered that sufficient taxable income to recover deferred tax assets above would be 
generated when they become deductible under the provisions of tax legislation. 

With respect to the changes in assets and liabilities due to deferred tax contained in the above table, the 
following should be pointed out:  
•  The decrease in deferred tax assets is due mainly to the reduction of deferred tax assets related to valuation 

adjustments and recognized against equity 

•  The increase in guaranteed tax assets is due to the incorporation of guaranteed tax assets from Catalunya 

Banc,S.A., as a result of the merger by absorption of this entity. 

•  The increase in tax losses is mainly due to the offset in the corporate tax return finally presented for the year 
2015 of an amount of negative tax bases and deductions lower than estimated in the annual accounts for 
that year and, on the other hand, to the generation in 2016 of negative tax bases and deductions. 

Of  the  assets  and  liabilities  due  to  deferred  tax  contained  in  the  above  table,  those  included  in  section  18.3  
above have been recognized against the entity's equity, and the rest against earnings for the year. 

From the guaranteed tax assets contained in the above table, the detail of the items and amounts guaranteed by 
the Spanish Government is as follows: 

Secured tax assets

Pensions

Impairment losses

Total

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

1,927

7,198
9,125

1,868

3,356
5,224

As a result of the merger by absorption of Catalunya Banc, S.A., the Bank has subrogated in the right to offset 
negative  tax  bases  and  deductions  pending  compensation  in  the  transferor  as  of  December  31,  2015.  With 
respect  to  these  tax  credits,  the  Bank  has  maintained  the  prudential  criterion  adopted  in  previous  years  by 
Catalunya  Banc,  S.A.,  according  to  which  the  transferor  entity  only  recognized  in  the  balance  sheet  those  tax 
assets that have the guaranteed condition 

110 

  
 
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

18.  Other assets and liabilities 

The breakdown of the balance under these headings in the accompanying balance sheets is as follows: 

Millions of Euros

Other Assets and Liabilities

Notes

2016

2015

ASSETS-

Insurance contracts linked to pensions
Rest of other assets

Transactions in progress
Accruals

Unaccrued prepaid expenses
Other prepayments and accrued income
Other items
Total
LIABILITIES-

Transactions in transit
Accrued interest

Unpaid accrued expenses
Other accrued expenses and deferred income
Other items
Total

22

2,426
1,283

83
335
53
282
865
3,709

33
978
751
227
1,082
2,092

2,151
1,699

37
295
41
254
1,367
3,850

19
886
649
237
534
1,439

19.  Non-current assets and disposal groups classified as held for sale 

The composition of the balance under the heading “Non-current assets and disposal groups classified as held for 
sale” in the accompanying balance sheets, broken down by the origin of the assets, is as follows: 

Non-current assets and disposal groups classified as held for sale

Breakdown by items

Foreclosures and recoveries

Foreclosures 

Recoveries from financial leases

Other assets from  tangible assets

Property, plant and equipment
Operating leases
Investment properties 
Business sale - Assets 

Accrued amortization (*)

Impairment losses

Total Non-current assets and disposal groups classified as held 

for sale

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

3,488

3,349
139
323

323
-
-
-

(43)

(1,253)

2,515

2,833

2,666
166
212

212
-
-
-

(26)

(678)

2,340

(*) 

Corresponds  to  the  accumulated  depreciation  of  assets  before  classification  as  “Non-current  assets  and  disposal 
groups classified as held for sale".  

111 

  
 
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

The changes in the balances under this heading in 2016 and 2015 are as follows: 

Non-Current Assets Held-for-Sale
Changes in the year 2016

Cost  (1)
Balance at the beginning

Additions 
Contributions from merger transactions
Retirements (sales and other decreases)
Transfers, other movements and 
exchange differences

Balance at the end

Impairment  (2)
Balance at the beginning

Additions 
Contributions from merger transactions
Retirements (sales and other decreases)
Other movements and exchange 
differences

Balance at the end
Balance at the end of Net carrying value (1)-
(2)

Foreclosed Assets

Foreclosed 

Notes

Assets through 

Recovered Assets 

Auction 

from Finance 

Proceeding

Leases

Millions of Euros

From Own Use 

Assets 

(*)

Other assets

Total

2,666

629

402

(555)

207
3,349

537

60

212

(124)

359
1,044

2,305

166

42

(62)

(8)
138

38

2

(5)

(3)
32

106

186

3

147

(61)

6
281

103

7

-

(33)

100
177

104

-

-

-

-

-
-

-

-

-

-

-
-

-

3,018

674

549
(678)

205
3,768

678

69

212
(162)

456
1,253

2,515  

(*) Net of accumulated amortization until reclassified as non-current assets and disposal groups held for sale. 

Non-Current Assets Held-for-Sale
Changes in the year 2015

Cost  (1)
Balance at the beginning

Additions 
Retirements (sales and other decreases)
Transfers, other movements and exchange 
differences

Balance at the end

Impairment  (2)
Balance at the beginning

Additions 

Retirements (sales and other decreases)
Other movements and exchange differences

Balance at the end
Balance at the end of Net carrying value (1)-(2)

Millions of Euros

Foreclosed Assets

Foreclosed 

Notes

Assets through 

Recovered Assets 

Auction 

from Finance 

Proceeding

Leases

From Own Use 

Assets 

(*)

Other assets

(**)

Total

2,540

876

(311)

(439)
2,666

456

134

(56)

3
537

2,129

138

54

(16)

(10)
166

39

8

(11)

2
38

128

173

71

(73)

15
186

66

62

(31)

6
103

83

482

(530)

48
-

-

-

-

-
-

-

3,333

1,001

(930)

(386)
3,018

561

204

(98)
11
678
2,340  

 (*) Net of accumulated amortization until reclassified as non-current assets and disposal groups held for sale. 
 (**)  Corresponds to the sales agreement of companies (see Note 14).  

The table below shows the non-current assets held for sale from foreclosures or recoveries: 

112 

  
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

Non-Current Assets Held for Sale
From Foreclosures or Recoveries
Residential assets

Industrial assets

Agricultural assets

Total

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

1,961

417

33
2,411

1,883

344

30
2,257

The table below shows the length of time for which the main assets from foreclosures or recoveries that were on 
the balance sheet as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 had been held: 

Non-Current Assets Held for Sale
  Period of Ownership
Up to one year
From 1 to 3 years

From 3 to 5 years

Over 5 years

Total

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

298
1,084

719

310
2,411

469
989

620

179
2,257

In  2016  and  2015,  some  of  the  sales  of  these  assets  were  financed  by  the  Bank.  The  amount  of  the  loans 
granted to the buyers of these assets in those years totaled €210 million and €170 million, respectively, with a 
mean percentage financed of 93% and 93%, respectively, of the price of sale. The total nominal amount of these 
loans,  which  are  recognized  under  “Loans  and  receivables”,  is  €1,320  million  and  €1,110  million,  as  of 
December 31, 2016 and 2015, respectively. 

As of December 31, 2016, there were no gains from the sale of assets financed by the Bank.  

As  of  December  31,  2015,  the  gains  from  the  sale  of  assets  financed  by  the  Bank  (and,  therefore,  not 
recognized in the income statement), amounted to €17 million. 

113 

  
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

20.  Financial liabilities at amortized cost 

The breakdown of the balance under this heading in the accompanying balance sheets is as follows: 

Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost

Notes

2016

2015

Millions of Euros

Deposits

Deposits from Central Banks

Deposits from Credit Institutions

Customer deposits

Debt securities issued

Other financial liabilities

Total

7

20.1

20.2

20.3

20.4

279,552

265,326

26,629

44,977

207,946

33,174

7,158
319,884

19,642

55,462

190,222

30,966

6,803
303,095

20.1  Deposits from credit institutions 

The breakdown of the balance under this heading in the accompanying balance sheets, according to the nature 
of the financial instruments, is as follows: 

Deposits from credit institutions

Notes

2016

2015

Millions of Euros

Reciprocal accounts

Deposits with agreed maturity

Demand deposits

Other accounts

Repurchase agreements

Subtotal

Accrued interest until expiration

Total

31

143

16,976

2,862

-

24,945
44,926

51
44,977

119

25,456

2,066

-

27,745
55,386

76
55,462

114 

  
 
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

The  breakdown  of  this  heading  by  geographical  area  and  the  nature  of  the  related  instruments  in  the 
accompanying balance sheets, disregarding accrued interest pending maturity, is as follows: 

Deposits from Credit Institutions 

2016

Spain

Rest of Europe

Mexico

South America

The United States

Rest of the world

Total 

Deposits from Credit Institutions 

2015

Spain

Rest of Europe

Mexico

South America

The United States

Rest of the world

Total 

Millions of Euros

Demand 

Deposits & 

Reciprocal 

Accounts

Deposits with 

Agreed 

Maturity

Repurchase 

Agreements

Total

924

1,120

286

460

131

83
3,004

5,153

7,944

-

900

1,328

1,652
16,977

817

23,620

-

-

-

508
24,945

6,894

32,684

286

1,360

1,459

2,243
44,926

Millions of Euros

Demand 

Deposits & 

Reciprocal 

Accounts

Deposits with 

Agreed 

Maturity

Repurchase 

Agreements

Total

816

929

61

274

59

46
2,185

11,715

8,564

499

989

1,601

2,088
25,456

4,545

22,220

-

-

-

980
27,745

17,076

31,713

560

1,263

1,660

3,114
55,386

115 

  
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

20.2  Customer deposits 

The  breakdown  of  this  heading  of  the  accompanying  balance  sheets,  by  type  of  financial  instruments,  is  as 
follows: 

Customer deposits

Notes

2016

2015

Millions of Euros

Government and other government agencies

Spanish

Foreign

Repurchase agreements

Accrued interest

Other resident sectors
Current accounts

Savings accounts

Fixed-term deposits
Reverse repos

Other accounts

Accrued interest

Non-resident sectors
Current accounts

Savings accounts

Fixed-term deposits

Repurchase agreements
Other accounts

Accrued interest

Total

Of which:

Deposits from other creditors without valuation 
adjustment

Accrued interest

Of which:

In euros

In foreign currency

31

31

31

7,358

6,897
458

-

3
169,297

58,508

41,442

64,804

1,900
2,189

454
31,291

4,861

792

20,983

4,315
305

14,827

6,873
449

7,500

5
140,310

37,671

32,607

65,368

1,436
2,699

529
35,085

5,022

650

21,388

7,462
535

35
207,946

28
190,222

207,454

189,640

492

582

192,915

15,031

177,192

13,030

Previous table includes as of 31, December 2016 and 2015, subordinated deposits amounted to €2,942 million 
and €3,105 million, respectively, vinculated to subordinated debt issues and preferred shares launched by BBVA 
International  Preferred,  S.A.U.,  BBVA  Subordinated  Capital,  S.A.U.  y  BBVA  Global  Finance,  Ltd.,  Caixa  Terrassa 
Societat  de  Participacions  Preferents,  S.A.  Unipersonal  y  CaixaSabadell  Preferents,  S.A.  Unipersonal  which  are 
unconditionally and irrevocably secured by the Bank. 

116 

  
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

The  breakdown  of  this  heading  in  the  accompanying  balance  sheets,  by  type  of  instrument  and  geographical 
area, disregarding valuation adjustments, is as follows: 

2016
Customer Deposits

Demand 

Deposits

Savings 

Deposits

Spain

Rest of Europe

Mexico
South America

The United States

Rest of the world

Total 

64,542

3,903

268

449
191

41,464

426

24

143
40

415
69,768

160
42,257

Millions of Euros

Deposits 

with Agreed 

Repos

Total

Maturity

67,902

15,225

337

1,364
1,791

2,665
89,284

1,900

4,307

175,808

23,861

-

-
8

629

1,956
2,030

-
6,215

3,240
207,524

Millions of Euros

Deposits 

with Agreed 

Repos

Total

Maturity

68,478

17,532

146

1,277
1,441

1,560
90,434

8,936

7,438

154,205

29,577

-

-
24

532

1,823
1,714

-
16,398

1,861
189,712

2015
Customer Deposits

Demand 

Deposits

Savings 

Deposits

Spain

Rest of Europe

Mexico
South America

The United States

Rest of the world

Total 

44,164

4,243

367

422
223

32,627

364

19

124
26

184
49,603

117
33,277

117 

  
 
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

20.3  Debt certificates issued  

The breakdown of the balance under this heading in the accompanying balance sheets is as follows: 

Debt securities issued

In Euros
Promissory bills and notes
Non-convertible bonds and debentures at floating interest rates
Non-convertible bonds and debentures at fixed interest rates
Mortgage Covered bonds
Hybrid financial instruments
Securitization bonds made by the Group
Other securities
Accrued interest and others (*)
Subordinated liabilities

Convertible

Convertible perpetual securities

Non-convertible

Preferred Stock
Other subordinated liabilities

Valuation adjustments (*)

In Foreign Currency
Promissory bills and notes
Non-convertible bonds and debentures at floating interest rates
Non-convertible bonds and debentures at fixed interest rates
Mortgage Covered bonds
Hybrid financial instruments
Other securities associated to financial activities
Securitization bonds made by the Group
Other securities
Accrued interest and others (*)
Subordinated liabilities

Convertible

Convertible perpetual securities

Non-convertible
Preferred Stock
Other subordinated liabilities

Valuation adjustments (*)

Total

Millions of Euros

Notes

2016

2015

30,161

-
12,264
1,428
24,790
-
(14,997)
-
1,840
4,836
4,000
4,000
770
14
756
66
3,013

-
-
1,892
121
-
-
(449)
-
18
1,431
1,423
1,423
-
-
-
8
33,174

28,061

-
12,383
509
23,959
-
(14,450)
-
1,856
3,804
3,000
3,000
794
14
780
10
2,905

-
-
1,832
115
-
-
(443)
-
15
1,386
1,378
1,378
-
-
-
8
30,966

(*) 

Accrued interest but pending payment, valuation adjustments and issuance costs included 

The total cost of the accrued interest under “Debt securities issued” in 2016 and 2015 totaled €793 million and 
€840 million, respectively. 

As of December 31, 2016 and 2015 the accrued interest pending payment from promissory notes and bills and 
bonds and debentures amounted to €465 million and €545 million, respectively. 

The  headings  “Nonconvertible  bonds  and  debentures  at  floating  interest  rate"  and  “Non-convertible  bonds  and 
debentures at fixed rate” as of December 31, 2016 include several issues, the latest maturing in 2033. 

The  "Covered  Bonds"  account  as  of  December  31,  2016  includes  issues  with  various  maturities,  the  latest  in 
2037. 

118 

  
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

Subordinated liabilities included in this Note and in Note 20.2, and accordingly, for debt seniority purposes, they 
rank behind ordinary debt, but ahead of the Bank’s shareholders, without prejudice to any different seniority that 
may exist between the different types of subordinated debt instruments according to the terms and conditions of 
each  issue.  The  breakdown  of  this  heading  in  the  accompanying  balance  sheets,  disregarding  valuation 
adjustments, by currency of issuance and interest rate is shown in Appendix VII. 

The variations of the balance under this heading are mainly the result of the following transactions: 

•  Perpetual securities eventually convertible. 

On  April  8,  2016,  BBVA  issued  perpetual  securities  eventually  convertible  into  new  ordinary  shares  of 
BBVA,(Additional level I capital instruments) without pre-emption rights, for a total amount of €1,000 million. 

On February 10, 2015, BBVA issued perpetual securities eventually convertible into new ordinary shares of 
BBVA, (Additional level I capital instruments) without pre-emption rights, for a total amount of €1,500 million.  

Such issuances were targeted only towards qualified foreign investors. and in any case would not be made or 
subscribed in Spain or by Spanish-resident investors.  

These convertible perpetual securities  could be subjectinto common shares if the trigger event occurs, that 
is, if BBVA’s Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio falls below 5.125% among other events. 

These  issuances  may  be  fully  amortized,  to  option  of  BBVA,  only  in  the  cases  included  in  its  terms  and 
conditions, and in any case, in accordance with the provisions of the applicable regulations. 

20.4  Other financial liabilities 

The breakdown of the balance under this heading in the accompanying balance sheets is as follows: 

Other financial liabilities

Creditors for other financial liabilities

Collection accounts

Creditors for other payment obligations 

Dividend payable but pending payment (*)

Total

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

3,662

1,964

1,007

525
7,158

3,511

1,740

1,043

509
6,803

(*) 

Corresponding to the cash dividend declared in December 2016 and 2015 and paid in January 2017 and 2016 (see 
Note 3). 

The  information  required  by  Final  Provision  second  of  Law  31/2014  of  December  3,  amending  Additional 
Provision third of Law 15/2010, of July 5, amending the Law 3/2004 of December 29, through which measures 
for combating late payment are set, is as follows: 

Payments made and peding payments (*)

Average payment period to suppliers (days)

Ratio of outstanding payment transactions (days)
Ratio outstanding payment transactions (days)
Total payments
Total outstanding payments

Millions of Euros

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

BBVA GROUP IN 

BBVA GROUP IN 

BBVA SPAIN

SPAIN

BBVA SPAIN

SPAIN

33
34
21
2,426
92

33
33
22
2,568
96

31
32
21
2,631
86

31
31
32
2,838
96

(*) 

It is considered on time payments made within 60 days, and not on time those which exceeds 60 days. 

The  data  shown  in  the  table  above  on  payments  to  suppliers  refer  to  those  which  by  their  nature  are  trade 
creditors for the supply of goods and services, so data relating to "Other financial liabilities other liabilities -Trade 
pay " is included in the balance. 

119 

  
 
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

21.  Provisions 

The  breakdown  of  the  balance  under  this  heading  in  the  accompanying  balance  sheets,  based  on  type  of 
provisions, is as follows: 

Provisions.
Breakdown by concepts

Pensions and other post employment defined benefit 
obligations
Other long term employee benefits

Commitments and guarantees given
Other provisions (*) 
Total

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

5,271

32
658
2,956
8,917

5,177

-
263
769
6,209

(*)   As of December 31, 2016, this line item includes provisions for different concepts, the most significant the merger of 
Catalunya Banc and the provision of €577 million euros made by the known as "floor clauses", as mentioned below. 

The changes in 2016 and 2015 in the balances under this heading in the accompanying balance sheets are as 
follows: 

Provisions for Pensions and Similar Obligations.

Changes Over the Period

Notes

Pension fund and 

similar obligations 

(Note 21)

Other long employee 

benefits

Commitments and 

Taxes, other legal 

contingent risks 

contingencies and other 

provisions

provisions

Millions of Euros

2016

Balance at the beginning 
Add -

Charges to income for the year
Interest expenses and similar charges

Personnel expenses

Provision expenses

Charges to equity (*)
Transfers and other changes 

Less -

Available allowances

Payments to early retirements
Credited to retained earnings (*)

Derecognition of allowances
Transfers and other changes 

Balance at the end

33.2

41

22

41

5,177 

300
49

4

247

10

533

(14)
(735)

-

-
-
5,271

-

-
-

-

6

-

36

-
-

-

(10)
-
32

263 

249
-

-

249

269

137

(242)
-

-

-
(18)
658

769 

-
-

-

1,090

85

1,613

(144)
-

-

(350)
(107)
2,956

(*) 

Corresponds to actuarial losses (gains) arising from certain welfare benefits (see Note 2.9).  

120 

  
 
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

Provisions for Pensions and Similar Obligations.
Changes Over the Period

Notes

Balance at the beginning 
Add -

Charges to income for the year

Interest expenses and similar charges

Personnel expenses

Provision expenses

Charges to equity (*)
Transfers and other changes 

Less -

Available allowances
Payments to early retirements
Credited to retained earnings
Derecognition of allowances
Transfers and other changes 

Balance at the end

Pension fund and 

Millions of Euros

2015
Commitments and 

Taxes, other legal 

similar obligations 

contingent risks 

contingencies and other 

(Note 21)

provisions

provisions

5,267 

238 

652 

33.2

41

22

41

613
60

3

550

3
1

(4)
(674)
-
(29)
-
5,177

35
-

-

35

-
-

(6)
-
-
-
(4)
263

136
4

15

117

-
113

(46)
-
-
(86)
-
769

(*) 

Corresponds to actuarial losses (gains) arising from certain welfare benefits (see Note 2.9). 

121 

  
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

Ongoing legal proceedings and litigation 

Different entities of the BBVA Group are frequently party to legal actions in a number of jurisdictions (including, 
among  others,  Spain,  Mexico  and  the  United  States).  According  to  the  procedural  status  of  these  proceedings 
and the criteria of the legal counsel, BBVA considers that, except for the proceeding mentioned below, none is 
material, individually or as a whole, and with no significant impact on the operating results, liquidity or financial 
situation at a consolidated or individual level of the Bank. The Group´s Management believes that the provisions 
made in respect of such legal proceedings are adequate.  

Regarding the consequences of the invalidity of the clauses of limitation of interest rates in mortgage loans with 
consumers (the so-called “cláusulas suelo”) the legal situation is as follows: 

•  The Spanish Supreme Court, in a judgment dated May 9, 2013, rendered on a collective claim against 
BBVA among others, and that is definitive, resolved unanimously that those clauses should be deemed 
as  invalid  if  they  did  not  comply  with  certain  requirements  of  material  transparency  set  forth  in  the 
referred judgment. In addition, that judgment determined that there were no grounds for the refund of 
the amounts collected pursuant to those clauses before May 9, 2013. 

•  As  communicated  to  the  market  by  means  of  Relevant  Event  dated  June  12,  2013,  BBVA  ceased  to 
apply,  in  execution  of  that  judgment,  as  from  May  9,  2013,  the  “cláusula  suelo”  in  all  mortgage  loan 
agreements with consumers in which it had been included. 

In  an  individual  claim,  the  Provincial  Court  of  Alicante  raised  a  preliminary  ruling  to  the  Court  of  Justice  of  the 
European Union (CJEU), for the CJEU to determine if the time limitation for the refund of the amounts set forth by 
the Supreme Court complies with Directive 93/13/EEC. On July 13, the opinion of the Advocate-General of the 
CJEU  was  published  and  in  its  conclusions  it  stated  that  the  European  directive  did  not  oppose  to  a  Member 
State’s  Supreme  Court  limiting,  due  to  exceptional  circumstances,  the  restorative  effects  of  the  invalidity  to  the 
date on which its first judgment in this regard was issued. 

Last December 21, the CJEU published its sentence that decided the preliminary ruling raised by the Provincial 
Court of Alicante and other national judicial bodies, in the sense that the Supreme Court’s case law that limited in 
time  the  restorative  effects  related  to  the  unfair  declaration  of  a  clause  included  in  an  agreement  between  a 
consumer  and  a  professional  is  contrary  to  Article  6.1  of  Directive  93/13/EEC  on  unfair  terms  in  consumer 
contracts. 

After  the  mentioned  CJEU’s  decision,  BBVA  has  made,  once  analyzed  the  portfolio  of  mortgage  loans  to 
consumers,  in  which  the  “cláusulas  suelo”  have  applied,  a  provision  of  €577  million  (with  an  impact  on  the 
attributed  profit  of  approximately  €404  million,  as  communicated  to  the  market  in  the  Relevant  Event  dated 
December 21, 2016), to cover future claims that could be filed. 

22.  Post-employment and other employee benefit commitments  

As  stated  in  Note  2.9,  the  Bank  has  assumed  commitments  with  employees  including  short-term  employee 
benefits  (Note  38.1),  defined  contribution  and  defined  benefit  plans,  as  well  as  other  long-term  employee 
benefits.  

The  main  Employee  Welfare  System  has  been  implemented  in  Spain.  Under  the  collective  labor  agreement, 
Spanish banks are required to supplement the social security benefits received by employees or their beneficiary 
right-holders in the event of retirement (except for those hired after March 8, 1980), permanent disability, death 
of spouse or death of parent. 

122 

  
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

The  Employee  Welfare  System  in  place  at  the  Bank  supersedes  and  improves  the  terms  and  conditions  of  the 
collective  labor  agreement  for  the  banking  industry;  including  benefits  in  the  event  of  retirement,  death  and 
disability for all employees, including those hired after March 8, 1980. The Bank externally funded all its pension 
commitments  with  active  and  retired  employees  pursuant  to  Royal  Decree  1588/1999,  of  October  15.  These 
commitments  are  instrumented  in  external  pension  plans,  insurance  contracts  with  non-Group  companies  and 
insurance contracts with BBVA Seguros, S.A. de Seguros y Reaseguros, which is 99.95% owned by the Banco 
Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Group.  

The  table  below  shows  a  breakdown  of  recorded  balance  sheet  liabilities  relating  to  defined  benefit  plans  as  at 
December 31, 2016 and 2015: 

Net Liability (asset) on the Balance Sheet

2016

2015

         Millions de euros

Early retirement commitments

Other long-term employee benefits

Total commitments

Pension plan assets

Total plan assets 

Total net liability/asset on the balance sheet

of which:

Provisions- Provisions for pensions and similar 
obligations

Provisions-Other long-term employee benefits

Insurance contracts linked to pensions

2,555

32
6,331

1,028
1,028

5,303

5,271

32

2,426

2,689

-
6,210

1,033
1,033

5,177

5,177

-

2,151

The following table shows defined benefit plan costs recorded in the income statement for fiscal years 2016 and 
2015:  

 Income Statement and Equity Impact

Notes

2016

2015

Millions of Euros

Interest and similar expenses

Interest expense

Interest income

Personnel expenses

Defined contribution plan expense

Defined benefit plan expense

Other benefit expenses

Provision (net)

Early retirement expense

Past service cost expense

Remeasurements (*)

Other provision expenses

Total Effects in Income Statements: Debit (Credit)

Total Effects on Equity: Debit (Credit) (**)

123 

33.2

39.1

39.1

49

49

-
53

28

21

4
239

233

(3)

3

6
341

10

60

60

-
50

29

18

3
547

501

26

23

(3)
657

3

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

(*)   Actuarial losses (gains) on remeasurement of the net defined benefit liability relating to early retirements in Spain and 

other long-term employee benefits (see Note 2.9). 

   (**) Actuarial gains (losses) on remeasurement of the net defined benefit liability relating to pension before income taxes 

(see Note 2.9). 

22.1 Defined benefit plans  

The commitments under these plans relate mainly to employees who have retired or taken early retirement from 
the  Bank  and  to  certain  groups  of  employees  still  active  in  the  case  of  pension  benefits,  and  to  most  active 
employees  in  the  case  of  permanent  disability  and  death  benefits.  For  the  latter,  BBVA  pays  the  required 
premiums for full underwriting. 

The change in these commitments as of December 31,2016 and 2015 was as follows: 

Defined Benefit Plans

Balance at the beginning

Current service cost
Interest income or expense
Contributions by plan participants
Employer contributions

Past service costs 
Remeasurements:

(1)

(2)

Return on plan assets 
From changes in demographic assumptions
From changes in financial assumptions
Other actuarial gain and losses

Benefit payments
Settlement payments
Business combinations and disposals
Effect on changes in foreign exchange rates
Other  effects
Balance at the end

Millions of Euros

2016

Defined 
Benefit 
Obligation

Plan Assets

Net Liability 
(asset)

Insurance 

contracts 
linked to 
pensions

Defined 
Benefit 
Obligation

2015

Plan Assets

Net Liability 
(asset)

Insurance 

contracts 
linked to 
pensions

6,210

1,033

5,177

2,151

6,324

1,057

5,267

2,189

7
109
-
-

230
245

-

(1)

187

59

(936)
(43)
402
(17)
92
6,299

-
20
-
9

-
66

66

-

-

-

(118)
-
22
(13)
9
1,028

7
89
-
(9)

230
179

(66)

(1)

187

59

(818)
(43)
380
(4)
83
5,271

-
40
-
-

-
166

166

-

-

-

(136)
-
205
-
-
2,426

5
132
-
-

527
105

-

-

93

12

(923)
-
-
9
31
6,210

-
25
-
7

-
2

2

-

-

-

(102)
-
-
7
37
1,033

5
107
-
(7)

527
103

(2)

-

93

12

(821)
-
-
2
(6)
5,177

-
47
-
-

-
77

77

-

-

-

(125)
-
-
-
(37)
2,151  

(1)

(2)

Including gains and losses arising from settlements. 

Excluding interest, which is recorded under "Interest income or expense". 

The balance under the heading “Provisions – Pensions and other post-employment defined benefit obligations” of 
the  accompanying  balance  sheet  as  of  December  31,  2016  includes  €355  million  for  commitments  for  post-
employment benefits maintained with previous members of the Board of Directors and the Bank’s Management 
Committee. 

Both  the  costs  and  the  present  value  of  the  commitments  are  determined  by  independent  qualified  actuaries 
using the “projected unit credit” method. 

In  order  to  guarantee  the  good  governance  of  these  plans,  the  Bank  has  established  an  Employee  Benefits 
Committee  including  members  from  the  different  areas  to  ensure  that  all  decisions  are  made  taking  into 
consideration all of the associated impacts.  

The  following  table  sets  out  the  key  actuarial  assumptions  used  in  the  valuation  of  these  commitments  as  at 
December 31, 2016 and 2015: 

124 

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

Actuarial Assumptions
Commitments  in Spain

Discount rate
Rate of salary increase
Mortality tables

2016

2015

1,50%
1,50%
PERM/F 2000P

2,0%
Al menos 2,0%
PERM/F 2000P

The  discount  rate  used  to  value  future  benefit  cashflows  has  been  determined  by  reference  to  Eurozone  high 
quality corporate bonds. 

The expected return on plan assets has been set in line with the adopted discount rate. 

Assumed retirement ages have been set by reference to the earliest age at which employees are entitled to retire 
or the contractually agreed age in the case of early retirements. 

Changes  in  the  main  assumptions  can  affect  the  calculation  of  the  commitments.  Should  the  discount  interest 
rate have increased or decreased by 50 basis points, an impact on equity for the commitments in Spain would 
have been registered for approximately €33 million net of tax. 

In  addition  to  the  commitments  to  employees  shown  above,  the  Group  has  other  less  material  long-term 
employee benefits. These include leave and long-service awards, which consist of either an established monetary 
award or shares in Banco Bilbao Argentaria A.A. granted to employees when they complete a given number of 
years of qualifying service. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015 the value of these commitments amounted to 
€32 and €24 million respectively. These amounts are recorded under the heading "Provisions - Other long-term 
employee benefits" of the accompanying balance sheet (see Note 21). 

Information on the various commitments is provided in the following sections. 

Pension commitments  

These  commitments  correspond  mainly  to  retirement,  death  and  disability  pensions  in  payment.  They  are 
covered by insurance contracts, pension funds and internal provisions. 

The change in pension commitments as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 is as follows: 

125 

  
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

Pensions commitments

Balance at the beginning

Current service cost
Interest income or expense
Contributions by plan participants
Employer contributions

Past service costs 

(1)

Remeasurements:

Return on plan assets 

(2)

From changes in demographic assumptions
From changes in financial assumptions
Other actuarial gain and losses

Benefit payments
Settlement payments
Business combinations and disposals
Effect on changes in foreign exchange rates
Other  effects
Balance at the end

Of Which:

Vested benefit obligation relating to 
current employees
Vested benefit obligation relating to 
retired employees

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

Defined 

Benefit 

Plan Assets

Obligation

Net Liability 
(asset)

Insurance 

contracts 
linked to 

pensions

Defined 

Benefit 

Plan Assets

Obligation

Net Liability 
(asset)

Insurance 

contracts 
linked to 

pensions

3,521

1,033

2,488

2,151

3,521

1,057

2,464

2,189

-
20
-
9

-
66

66

-

-

-

(118)
-
22
(13)
9
1,028

7
46
-
(9)

(3)
171

(66)

(1)

162

76

(157)
(43)
215
(4)
5
2,716

-
40
-
-

-
166

166

-

-

-

(136)
-
205
-
-
2,426

7
66
-
-

(3)
237

-

(1)

162

76

(275)
(43)
237
(17)
14
3,744

3,564

180

-
25
-
7

-
2

2

-

-

-

(102)
-
-
7
37
1,033

5
54
-
(7)

26
87

(2)

-

79

10

(146)
-
-
2
3
2,488

-
47
-
-

-
77

77

-

-

-

(125)
-
-
-
(37)
2,151

5
79
-
-

26
89

-

-

79

10

(248)
-
-
9
40
3,521

3,337

184

(1)

(2)

Including gains and losses arising from settlements. 

Excluding interest, which is recorded under "Interest income or expense". 

In Spain, local regulation requires that pension and death benefit commitments must be funded, either through 
the assets held for a qualified pension plan or an insurance contract. 

These  commitments  are  covered  by  insurance  contracts  which  meet  the  requirements  of  the  accounting 
standard  regarding  the  non-recoverability  of  contributions.  However,  a  significant  number  of  the  insurance 
contracts are with BBVA Seguros, S.A. and CatalunyaCaixa Vida –BBVA related parties – and consequently these 
policies cannot be considered plan assets under IAS 19. For this reason, the liabilities insured under these policies 
are  fully  recognized  under  the  heading  "Provisions  –  Pensions  and  other  post-employment  defined  benefit 
obligations"  of  the  accompanying  balance  sheet  (see  Note  21),  while  the  related  assets  held  by  the  insurance 
company are included under the heading “Insurance contracts linked to pensions “. 

In addition there are commitments covered by insurance contracts with insurance companies not related to the 
Bank. These commitments are funded by plan assets and therefore are presented in the accompanying balance 
sheets for the net amount of the commitment less plan assets. As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, the plan 
assets  related  to  the  aforementioned  insurance  contracts  equaled  the  amount  of  the  commitments  covered; 
therefore, no amount for this item is included in the accompanying balance sheets. 

Pensions benefits are paid by the insurance companies with whom BBVA has insurance contracts and to whom 
all insurance premiums have been paid. The premiums are determined by the insurance companies using “cash 
flow  matching”  techniques  to  ensure  that  benefits  can  be  met  when  due,  guaranteeing  both  the  actuarial  and 
interest rate risk. 

The  Bank  signed  a  Social  Benefit  Standardization  Agreement  for  its  employees  in  Spain.  The  agreement 
standardizes the existing social benefits for the different groups of employees and, in some cases where a service 
was provided, quantified it as an annual amount in cash. 

In  addition,  some  overseas  branches  of  the  Bank  maintain  defined-benefit  pension  commitments  with  some  of 
their  active  and  inactive  personnel.  These  arrangements  are  closed  to  new  entrants  who  instead  participate  in 
defined-contribution plans. 

126 

  
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

Early retirement commitments 

In 2016 the Bank offered certain employees the possibility of taking early retirement before the age stipulated in 
the  collective  labor  agreement  in  force.  This  offer  was  accepted  by  601  employees  (1,206  in  2015).The 
commitments to  early  retirees  include  the  compensation  and  indemnities  and  contributions  to  external  pension 
funds payable during the period of early retirement. 

The change in these commitments during financial years 2016 and 2015 is shown below: 

Early retirement commitments

Balance at the beginning

Current service cost
Interest income or expense
Contributions by plan participants
Employer contributions

Past service costs 
Remeasurements:

(1)

(2)

Return on plan assets 
From changes in demographic assumptions
From changes in financial assumptions
Other actuarial gain and losses

Benefit payments
Settlement payments
Business combinations and disposals
Effect on changes in foreign exchange rates
Other  effects
Balance at the end

Defined 
Benefit 

Obligation

2,689

Millions of Euros

2016

Plan Assets

Net Liability 

(asset)

2015

Plan Assets

Defined 
Benefit 

Obligation

-

-
-
-
-

-
-

-

-

-

-

-
-
-
-
-
-

2,689

2,803

-
43
-
-

233
8

-

-

25

(17)

(661)
-
165
-
78
2,555

-
53
-
-

501
16

-

-

14

2

(675)
-
-
-
(9)
2,689

Net Liability 

(asset)

2,803

-
53
-
-

501
16

-

-

14

2

(675)
-
-
-
(9)
2,689  

-

-
-
-
-

-
-

-

-

-

-

-
-
-
-
-
-

-
43
-
-

233
8

-

-

25

(17)

(661)
-
165
-
78
2,555

(1)

(2)

Including gains and losses arising from settlements. 

Excluding interest, which is recorded under "Interest income or expense". 

The  valuation  and  account  treatment  of  these  commitments  is  the  same  as  that  of  the  pension  commitments, 
except for the treatment of actuarial gains and losses (see Note 2.9). 

Estimated benefit payments 

The estimated payments over the next 10 years are as follows: 

Estimated Future Payments 

2017

2018

2019

2020

2021

2022-
2026

Commitments in Spain

Of which:

Early retirements

819

605

735

527

651

449

563

366

470

1.268

279

422

Millions of Euros

22.2  Defined contribution plans 

The  Bank  sponsors  defined  contribution  plans,  in  some  cases  with  employees  making  contributions  which  are 
matched by the employer. 

127 

  
 
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

These contributions are accrued and charged to the income statement in the corresponding financial year (see 
Note 2.9). No liability is therefore recognized in the accompanying balance sheets for this purpose. 

23.  Common stock 

As of December 31, 2016, BBVA’s share capital amounted to €3,217,641,468.58  divided into 6,566,615,242   
fully  subscribed  and  paid-up  registered  shares,  all  of  the  same  class  and  series,  at  €0.49  par  value  each, 
represented through book-entry accounts. All of the Bank shares carry the same voting and dividend rights, and 
no single stockholder enjoys special  voting rights. There are no shares that  do not represent an interest in the 
Bank’s common stock. 

The Bank’s shares are traded on the Spanish stock market, as well as on the London and Mexico stock markets. 
BBVA  American  Depositary  Shares  (ADSs)  traded  on  the  New  York  Stock  Exchange.  Also,  as  of  December  31, 
2016,  the  shares  of  BBVA  Banco  Continental,  S.A.,  Banco  Provincial  S.A.,  BBVA  Colombia,  S.A.,  BBVA  Chile, 
S.A.,  and  BBVA  Banco  Frances,  S.A.  were  listed  on  their  respective  local  stock  markets.  BBVA  Banco  Frances, 
S.A.  is  also  listed  on  the  Latin  American  market  (Latibex)  of  the  Madrid  Stock  Exchange  and  on  the  New  York 
Stock Exchange. 

As  of  December  31,  2016,  State  Street  Bank  and  Trust  Co.,  Chase  Nominees  Ltd  and  The  Bank  of  New  York 
Mellon SA NV in their capacity as international custodian/depositary banks, held 11.74%, 7.04%, and 5.18% of 
BBVA  common  stock,  respectively.  Of  said  positions  held  by  the  custodian  banks,  BBVA  is  not  aware  of  any 
individual  shareholders  with  direct  or  indirect  holdings  greater  than  or  equal  to  3%  of  BBVA  common  stock 
outstanding. 

On January 13, 2016, the Blackrock, Inc. reported to the Spanish Securities and Exchange Commission (CNMV) 
an indirect holding of BBVA common stock totaling 5.253% de derechos de voto atribuidos a las acciones, más 
un 0,353% de derechos de voto a través de instrumentos financieros. 

BBVA is not aware of any direct or indirect interests through which control of the Bank may be exercised. BBVA 
has  not  received  any  information  on  stockholder  agreements  including  the  regulation  of  the  exercise  of  voting 
rights at its annual general meetings or restricting or placing conditions on the free transferability of BBVA shares. 
No agreement is known that could give rise to changes in the control of the Bank. 

The  changes  in  the  heading  “Common  Stock”  of  the  accompanying  balance  sheets  are  due  to  the  following 
common stock increases: 

Capital Increase

As of December 31, 2014

Dividend option - January 2015
Dividend option - April 2015
Dividend option - October 2015
As of December 31, 2015

Dividend option - April 2016
Dividend option - October 2016
As of December 31, 2016

Number of 

Shares

Common Stock
(Millions of Euros)

6,171,338,995

53,584,943
80,314,074
61,442,106
6,366,680,118

113,677,807
86,257,317
6,566,615,242

3,024

26
39
30
3,120

56
42
3,218  

“Dividend Option” Program in 2016: 

The AGM held on March 11, 2016 under Third Point of the Agenda, adopted four resolutions on capital increase 
to be charged to reserves, to once again implement the shareholder remuneration program called the “Dividend 
Option”  (see  Note  4),  pursuant  to  article  297.1  a)  of  the  Spanish  Corporate  Enterprises  Act,  conferring  on  the 
Board of Directors the authority to indicate the date on which said capital increases should be carried out, within 
one year of the date of the AGM, including the  power  not to implement any of the resolutions, when  deemed 
advisable.  

128 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

As  a  consequence  of  such  agreement,  on  March  31,  2016,  the  Board  of  Directors  of  BBVA  approved  the 
execution of the first of the capital increases charged to voluntary reserves agreed by the aforementioned AGM. 
As a result of this increase, the Bank’s capital increased by €55,702,125.43 through the issue and circulation of 
113,677,807 shares with a €0.49 par value each.  

On  September  28,  2016,  the  Board  of  Directors  of  BBVA  approved  the  execution  of  the  second  of  the  capital 
increases  charged  to  voluntary  reserves  agreed  by  the  aforementioned  AGM.  As  a  result  of  this  increase,  the 
Bank’s  capital  increased  by  €42,266,085.33  through  the  issue  and  circulation  of  86,257,317  shares  with  a 
€0.49 par value each.  

 “Dividend Option” Program in 2015: 

The AGM held on March 13, 2015 under Point Four of the Agenda, adopted four resolutions on capital increase 
to be charged to voluntary reserves, to once again implement the shareholder remuneration program called the 
“Dividend Option” (see Note 4), pursuant to article 297.1 a) of the Spanish Corporate Enterprises Act, conferring 
on the Board of Directors the authority to indicate the date on which said capital increases should be carried out, 
within  one  year  of  the  date  of  the  AGM,  including  the  power  not  to  implement  any  of  the  resolutions,  when 
deemed advisable.  

On March 25, 2015, the Board of Directors of BBVA approved the execution of the first of the capital increases 
charged to voluntary reserves agreed by the aforementioned AGM. As a result of this increase, the Bank’s capital 
increased by €39,353,896.26 through the issue and circulation of 80,314,074 shares with a €0.49 par value 
each.  

Likewise, on September 30, 2015, the Board of Directors of BBVA approved the execution of the second of the 
capital increases charged to voluntary reserves agreed by the aforementioned AGM. As a result of this increase, 
the Bank’s capital increased by €30,106,631.94 through the issue and circulation of 61,442,106 shares with a 
€0.49 par value each. 

 Capital increase  

The Bank’s AGM held on March 16, 2012 agreed, in Point Three of the Agenda, to confer authority on the Board 
of Directors to increase common stock in accordance with Article 297.1.b) of the Corporations Act, on one or 
several  occasions,  within  the  legal  deadline  of  five  years  from  the  date  the  resolution  takes  effect,  up  to  the 
maximum  nominal  amount  of  50%  of  the  subscribed  and  paid-up  common  stock  on  the  date  on  which  the 
resolution  is  adopted.  Likewise,  an  agreement  was  made  to  enable  the  Board  of  Directors  to  exclude  the 
preemptive  subscription  right  on  those  common  stock  increases  in  line  with  the  terms  of  Article  506  of  the 
Corporations Act. This authority is limited to 20% of the common stock of the Bank on the date the agreement is 
adopted. 

On November 19, 2014, the Board of Directors of BBVA, exercising the authority delegated by the AGM held on 
March 16, 2012 under point Three of its Agenda, decided to carry out a capital increase though an accelerated 
bookbuilt offering. 

On  November  20,  2014,  the  capital  increase  finished  with  a  total  par  value  of  €118,787,879.56  through  the 
issue  of  242,424,244  shares  of  BBVA,  each  with  a  par  value  of  €0.49,  of  the  same  class  and  series  as  the 
shares currently in circulation and represented by book entries. The subscription price of these new shares was 
determined to be €8.25 per share (corresponding €0,49 to par value and €7,76 to share premium). Therefore, 
the  total  effective  amount  of  the  Capital  Increase  was  of  €2,000,000,013  corresponding  €118,787,879.56 
euros to par value and €1,881,212,133.44 euros to share premium (see Note 27).  

Convertible and/or exchangeable securities 

At the AGM held on March 16, 2012 the shareholders resolved, in Point Five of the Agenda, to delegate to the 
Board  of  Directors  the  authority  to  issue  bonds,  convertible  and/or  exchangeable  into  BBVA  shares,  for  a 
maximum total of €12 billion. The authority include the right to establish the different aspects and conditions of 
each  issue;  to  exclude  the  pre-emptive  subscription  right  of  shareholders  in  accordance  with  the  Corporations 
Act;  to  determine  the  basis  and  methods  of  conversion  and/or  exchange;  and  to  increase  the  Banks  common 
stock as required to address the conversion commitments. 

129 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

Exercising the authority delegated by the AGM, BBVA, on April 8, 2016, BBVA S.A. has agreed to carry out the 
fourth  issue  of  perpetual  contingent  convertible  securities,  convertible  into  issued  ordinary  shares  of  BBVA 
(Additional level I capital instruments), without pre-emption rights, for a nominal total amount of €1,000 million 
(see Note 20.3).  

Likewise, exercising the authority delegated by the AGM, BBVA, on February 10, 2015, BBVA S.A. has agreed to 
carry out the third issue of perpetual contingent convertible securities, convertible into issued ordinary shares of 
BBVA  (Additional  level  I  capital  instruments),  without  pre-emption  rights,  for  a  nominal  total  amount  of  €1,500 
million (see Note 20.3). 

Exercising the authority delegated by the AGM, BBVA, in 2014, BBVA S.A. has agreed to carry out the second 
issue  of  perpetual  contingent  convertible  securities,  convertible  into  issued  ordinary  shares  of  BBVA  (Additional 
level I capital instruments), without pre-emption rights, for a nominal total amount of €1,500 million. 

Other securities 

At the AGM held on March 13, 2015, in Point Three of the agenda, the shareholders resolve to delegate to the 
Board  of  Directors,  the  authority  to  issue,  within  the  three-year  maximum  period  stipulated  by  law,  on  one  or 
several  occasions,  directly  or  through  subsidiaries,  with  the  guarantee  of  the  Bank,  any  type  of  fixed-income 
securities, documented in obligations, bonds of any kind, promissory notes, all type of covered bonds, warrants, 
mortgage  participation,  mortgage  transfers  certificates  and  preferred  securities  (that  are  totally  or  partially 
exchangeable  for  shares  already  issued  by  the  Bank  or  by  another  company,  in  the  market  or  which  can  be 
settled in cash), or any other fixed-income securities, in euros or any other currency, that can be subscribed in 
cash  or  in  kind,  registered  or  bearer,  unsecured  or  secured  by  any  kind  of  collateral,  including  a  mortgage 
guarantee,  with  or  without  incorporation  of  rights  to  the  securities  (warrants),  subordinate  or  otherwise,  for  a 
limited or indefinite period of time, up to a maximum nominal amount of €250 billion. 

24.  Share premium 

There are no changes for years 2016 and 2015 in the balances under this heading in the accompanying balance 
sheets, amounting €23,992 million due to the common stock increases carried out in 2014.  

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. 

25.  Retained earnings, Revaluation reserves and Other 

The breakdown of the balance under this heading in the accompanying balance sheets is as follows: 

Reserves. Breakdown by concepts

Restricted reserves:

Legal reserve
Restricted reserve for retired capital

Revaluation Royal Decree-Law 7/1996

Voluntary reserves:

Voluntary and others

Total 

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

624
201

20

8.521
9.366

605
213

22

6.971
7.811  

130 

  
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

25.1  Legal reserve 

Under  the  amended  Corporations  Act,  10%  of  any  profit  made  each  year  must  be  transferred  to  the  legal 
reserve. These provisions must be made until the legal reserve reaches 20% of the share capital.  

The legal reserve can be used to increase the common stock provided that the remaining reserve balance does 
not fall below 10% of the increased capital. While it does not exceed 20% of the common stock, it can only be 
allocated to offset losses exclusively in the case that there are not sufficient reserves available. 

25.2  Restricted reserves 

As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, the Bank’s restricted reserves are as follows: 

Restricted Reserves

Restricted reserve for retired capital
Restricted reserve for Parent Company shares and loans for 
those shares
Restricted reserve for redenomination of capital in euros
Total 

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

88

111

2
201

88

123

2
213

The restricted reserve for retired capital originated in the reduction of the nominal par value of the BBVA shares 
made in April 2000. 

The  most  significant  heading  corresponds  to  restricted  reserves  related  to  the  amount  of  shares  issued  by  the 
Bank  in  its  possession  at  each  date,  as  well  as  the  amount  of  customer  loans  outstanding  on  those  dates  that 
were granted for the purchase of, or are secured by, the Bank’s shares. 

Finally, pursuant to Law 46/1998 on the Introduction of the Euro, a restricted reserve is recognized as a result of 
the rounding effect of the redenomination of the Bank’s common stock in euros. 

25.3  Revaluation and regularizations of the balance sheet 

Prior to the merger, Banco de Bilbao, S.A. and Banco de Vizcaya, S.A. availed themselves of the legal provisions 
applicable to the  regularization and revaluation of balance sheets. Thus, on December 31, 1996, Banco Bilbao 
Vizcaya,  S.A.  revalued  its  tangible  assets  pursuant  to  Royal  Decree-Law  7/1996  of  June  7  by  applying  the 
maximum  coefficients  authorized,  up  to  the  limit  of  the  market  value  arising  from  the  existing  valuations.  As  a 
result  of  these  updates,  the  increases  in  the  cost  and  depreciation  of  tangible  fixed  assets  were  calculated  and 
allocated as follows.  

Following the review of the balance of the “Revaluation reserve pursuant to Royal Decree-Law 7/1996 of June 7" 
account by the tax authorities in 2000, this balance could only be used, free of tax, to offset recognized losses 
and to increase share capital until January 1, 2007. From that date, the remaining balance of this account can 
also be allocated to unrestricted reserves, provided that the surplus has been depreciated or the revalued assets 
have been transferred or derecognized. 

131 

  
 
    
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

The breakdown of the calculation and movement to voluntary reserves under this heading are: 

Millions of Euros

Revaluation and Regularization of the Balance Sheet

2016

2015

Legal revaluations and regularizations of tangible assets:

Cost

Less:
Single revaluation tax (3%)

Balance as of December 31, 1999

Rectification as a result of review by the tax authorities in 
2000
Transfer to voluntary reserves
Total

187

(6)
181

(5)

(156)
20

187

(6)
181

(5)

(154)
22

26.  Treasury shares 

In 2016 and 2015 the Group companies performed the following transactions with shares issued by the Bank: 

Treasury shares

Balance at beginning
+ Purchases
- Sales and other changes
+/- Derivatives over BBVA shares

+/- Other changes

Balance at the end
Of which:

Held by BBVA

Held by Corporación General Financiera, S.A.

Held by other subsidiaries

Average purchase price in euros
Average selling price in euros
Net gain or losses on transactions
 (Stockholders' funds-Reserves)

2016

2015

Number of 
Shares
38.917.665

379.850.939

(411.537.817)
-
-
7.230.787

-

2.789.894

4.440.893

 -

5,27
5,50

-

Millions of 
Euros

309

Number of 
Shares
41.510.698

2.004

431.321.283

(2.263)
(1)
-
48

(433.914.316)
-
-
38.917.665

-

18

26

 -

-
-

(30)

-

1.840.378

37.077.287

-

7,60
7,67

-

Millions of 
Euros

350

3.273

(3.314)
-
-
309

-

19

290

-

-
-

6

The percentages of treasury stock held by the Group in 2016 and 2015 are as follows: 

Treasury Stock

% treasury stock

Min

2016

Max

Closing

Min

2015

Max

Closing

0.081%

0.756%

0.110%

0.000%

0.806%

0.613%

The number of BBVA shares accepted by the Bank in pledge as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 is as follows: 

Shares of BBVA Accepted in Pledge

2016

2015

Number of shares in pledge

Nominal value

% of share capital

90,731,198

92,703,291

0.49 

1.38%

0.49 
1.46%  

132 

  
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

The number of BBVA shares owned by third parties but managed by a company in the Group as of December 
31, 2016 and 2015 is as follows: 

Shares of BBVA Owned by Third Parties but Managed by the 

Group

Number of shares owned by third parties

Nominal value

% of share capital

2016

2015

85,766,602

92,783,913

0.49 

1.31%

0.49 
1.46%  

27.  Accumulated other comprehensive income 

The breakdown of the balance under this heading in the accompanying balance sheets is as follows: 

Accumulated other comprehensive income

2016

2015

Millions of Euros

Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss
Actuarial gains or (-) losses on defined benefit 
pension plans
Non-current assets and disposal groups 
classified as held for sale

Other adjustments

Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss

Hedge of net investments in foreign operations 
[effective portion]

Foreign currency translation 
Hedging derivatives. Cash flow hedges 
[effective portion]

Available-for-sale financial assets
Non-current assets and disposal groups 
classified as held for sale

Total

(43)

(43)

-

-
(319)

-

13

(127)

(205)

-
(362)

(22)

(22)

-

-
404

-

21

(75)

458

-
382

The balances recognized under these headings are presented net of tax. 

28.  Capital base and capital management  

Capital base 

As  of  December  31,  2016  and  2015,  equity  is  calculated  in  accordance  with  current  regulation  on  minimum 
capital  base  requirements  for  Spanish  credit  institutions  –both  as  individual  entities  and  as  consolidated  group– 
and  how  to  calculate  them,  as  well  as  the  various  internal  capital  adequacy  assessment  processes  they  should 
have in place and the information they should disclose to the market. 

The  minimum  capital  base  requirements  established  by  the  current  regulation  are  calculated  according  to  the 
Group’s  exposure  to  credit  and  dilution  risk,  counterparty  and  liquidity  risk  relating  to  the  trading  portfolio, 
exchange-rate risk and operational risk. In addition, the Group must fulfill the risk concentration limits established 
in said regulation and the internal corporate governance obligations. 

133 

  
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

As a result of the Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process (SREP) carried out by the European Central Bank 
(ECB), BBVA has received a communication from the ECB requiring BBVA to maintain, on a consolidated basis, 
effective  from  the  1st  of  January  2017,  a  phased-in  total  capital  of  11,125%  and  on  an  individual  bases,  a 
phased-in total capital of 10.75%. 

This  total  capital  requirement  of  11.125%  includes:  i)  the  minimum  CET1  capital  ratio  required  under  Pillar  1 
(4.5%); ii) Pillar 1 Additional Tier 1 capital  requirements (1.5%); iii) Pillar 1  Tier 2 capital requirements (2%); iv) 
Pillar  2  CET1  capital  requirement  (1.5%);  v)  the  capital  conservation  buffer  (CCB)  (1,25%  CET1  in  a  phased-in 
term and 2.5% in a fully loaded term) and vi) the Other Systemic Important Institution buffer (OSII) (0.375% CET1 
in a phased-in term and 0.75% in a fully loaded term). 

Since BBVA has been excluded from the list of global systemically important financial institutions in 2016 (which 
is  updated  every  year  by  the  Financial  Stability  Board  (FSB)),  as  of  January  1,  2017,  the  G-SIB  buffer  will  not 
apply to BBVA in 2017, (notwithstanding the possibility that the FSB or the supervisor may include BBVA on it in 
the future). 

However, the supervisor has informed BBVA that it is included on the list of other systemically important financial 
institutions,  and  a  D-SIB  buffer  of  0.75%  of  the  fully-loaded  ratio  applies  at  the  consolidated  level.  It  will  be 
implemented gradually from January 1, 2016 to January 1, 2019. 

The CET1 requirement on phased-in terms stands at 7.625% on a consolidated basis and 7.25% on an individual 
basis. 

134 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

The Group’s bank capital in accordance with the aforementioned applicable regulation, considering entities scope 
required  by  the  above  regulation,  as  of  December  31,  2016  and  2015  is  shown  below:  (please  note  that  the 
information for the latter period has been adapted to the new presentation format for comparison purposes): 

Eligible capital resources

Capital
Share premium
Retained earnings, revaluation reserves and other reserves
Other equity instruments (net)
Treasury shares
Attributable to the parent company
Attributable dividend
Total Equity 

Accumulated other comprehensive income
Non-controlling interests
Shareholders´ equity 

Intangible assets
Fin. treasury shares
Indirect treasury shares
Deductions

Temporary CET 1 adjustments

Capital gains from the Available-for-sale debt instruments portfolio

Capital gains from the Available-for-sale equity portfolio

Differences from solvency and accounting level
Other adjustments and deductions
Common Equity Tier 1 (CET 1)
Additional Tier 1 before Regulatory Adjustments
Total Regulatory Adjustments of Aditional Tier 1

Tier 1
Tier 2
Other deductions
Total Capital (Total Capital=Tier 1 + Tier 2)

   Millions de euros

Reconciliation of total 

Reconciliation of total 

equity with regulatory 

equity with regulatory 

capital December 

capital December 

2016 (*)

2015 (**)

3,218
23,992
23,641
54
(48)
3,475
(1,510)
52,821

(5,458)
8,064
55,428

(5,675)
(82)
(51)
(5,808)

(129)

(402)

273

(120)

(249)
(2,001)
47,370
6,114

(3,401)
50,083
8,810
58,893

3,120
23,992
22,512
35
(309)
2,642
(1,352)
50,640

(3,349)
8,149
55,440

(3,901)
(95)
(415)
(4,411)

(788)

(796)

8

(40)

(828)
(1,647)
48,554
5,302

(5,302)
48,554
11,646
60,200

Total Minimum equity required (**)

37,920

38,125

Provisional data 

 (*) 
 (**)  Figures originally reported in the Prudential Relevance Report corresponding to the year 2015, without restatements. 

Variations  in  the  amount  of  Tier  1  Common  Equity  in  the  above  table  are  mainly  explained  by  the  organic 
generation of capital leaning against the recurrence of the results, net of dividends paid and remunerations; and 
the efficient management and allocation of capital in line with the strategic objectives of the Group. 

Additionally,  there  is  a  negative  effect  on  the  minority  interests  and  deductions  due  to  the  regulatory  phase-in 
calendar of 60% in 2016 compared with 40% in 2015. 

135 

  
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

During the first semester of the year, BBVA Group has completed the additional Tier 1 capital recommended by 
the Regulator (1.5% of Risk-Weighted Assets) with the issuance of perpetual securities eventually convertible into 
shares,  classified  as  additional  Tier  1  equity  instruments  (contingent  convertible)  under  the  solvency  rules  and 
contributing to the ratio of Tier 1 stood at 12.88% 

Finally, the total capital ratio is located at 15.14% reflecting the effects discussed above. 

The  increase  in  minimum  capital  requirements  is  mainly  due  to  the  consideration  of  the  aforementioned  new 
prudential capital requirements applicable to BBVA. 

The  comparison  of  the  amounts  as  of  December  31,  2016  with  respect  to  the  amounts  as  of  December  31, 
2015 according to their respective existing regulations on both periods is as follows: 

Eligible capital BBVA S.A. resources

2016

2015

Millions of Euros

Core Capital
Basic equity
Additional equity
Total Equity
Minimum equity required 

35,239

41,062

3,029

44,091

16,095

35,531

40,155

2,954

43,109

15,964

(*) 

Provisional data and calculated according to CRD-IV 

Capital management  

Capital management in the BBVA Group has a twofold aim: 

•  Maintain a level of capitalization according to the business objectives in all countries in which it operates 

and, simultaneously, 

•  Maximize  the  return  on  shareholders’  funds  through  the  efficient  allocation  of  capital  to  the  different 
units, a good management of the balance sheet and appropriate use of the various instruments forming 
the basis of the Group’s equity: shares, preferred securities and subordinate debt. 

This capital  management is carried out determining the capital base and the solvency ratios  established by the 
prudential  and  minimum  capital  requirements  also  have  to  be  met  for  the  entities  subject  to  prudential 
supervision in each country. 

The current regulation allows each entity to apply its own internal ratings-based (IRB) approach to risk assessment 
and capital management, subject to the banking supervisor approval. The BBVA Group carries out an integrated 
management  of  these  risks  in  accordance  with  its  internal  policies  and  its  internal  capital  estimation  model  has 
received the Bank of Spain’s approval for certain portfolios (see 7).   

136 

  
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

29. 

 Commitments and guarantees given  

The breakdown of the balance under these headings in the accompanying balance sheets is as follows: 

Loan commitments, financial guarantees and other 
commitments
Loan commitments given

of which: defaulted
Central banks
General governments
Credit institutions
Other financial corporations
Non-financial corporations
Households

Financial guarantees given

of which: defaulted
Central banks
General governments
Credit institutions
Other financial corporations
Non-financial corporations
Households

Other Commitments given

of which: defaulted
Central banks
General governments
Credit institutions
Other financial corporations
Non-financial corporations
Households

Total Loan commitments and financial guarantees

Millions of euros

2016

 2015

60,863

230
1
3,111
849
3,497
38,705
14,700
18,697

176
-
102
429
10,811
7,193
162
31,306

374
12
74
8,723
4,928
17,463
106
110,866

47,751

39
1
2,547
920
3,091
35,543
5,650
20,959

149
0
61
387
14,807
5,520
183
29,395

282
15
72
8,116
5,081
16,013
98
98,105

Since a significant portion of the amounts above will reach maturity without any payment obligation materializing 
for  the  companies,  the  aggregate  balance  of  these  commitments  cannot  be  considered  as  an  actual  future 
requirement for financing or liquidity to be provided by the Bank to third parties. 

In 2016 and 2015 no issuances of debt securities carried out by associated entities, joint ventures or non-Group 
entities have been guaranteed. 

30.  Other contingent assets and liabilities 

As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, there were no contingent assets or liabilities for significant amounts other 
than those registered in these Financial Statements. 

137 

  
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

31.  Purchase and sale commitments and future payment obligations 

The breakdown of the sale and purchase commitments of the Bank as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 is as 
follows: 

Purchase and Sale Commitments

Notes

2016

2015

Millions of Euros

Financial instruments sold with repurchase commitments

Central Banks
Credit Institutions
General governments
Other resident sectors
Non-resident sectors

Financial instruments purchased with resale commitments

Central Banks
Credit Institutions
General governments
Other resident sectors
Non-resident sectors

7
20.1
20.2
20.2
20.2

11.1

31,275

115
24,945
-
1,900
4,315
22,120

-
14,908
544
6,668

44,533

389
27,745
7,500
1,436
7,462
16,847

-
12,033
326
4,488

Future payment obligations other than those mentioned in the notes above correspond mainly to long-term (over 
5  year)  obligations  amounting  to  around  €2,172  million  for  leases  payable  derived  from  operating  lease 
contracts. 

32.  Transactions for the account of third parties 

As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, the details of the most significant items under this heading are as follows: 

Transactions on Behalf of Third Parties
Breakdown by concepts

Financial instruments entrusted by third parties
Conditional bills and other securities received for collection
Securities lending
Total

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

464,774
3,388
2,387
470,549

463,876
3,226
2,174
469,276  

As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, the off-balance sheet customer funds managed by the Bank are as follows: 

Off-Balance Sheet Customer Funds by Type

Investment companies and mutual funds 

Pension funds
Saving insurance contracts
Customers portfolio under management
Total

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

37.907
19.386
8.774
8.210
74.277

34.316
18.016
7.168
7.302
66.802

138 

  
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

33. 

Interest income and expense  

33.1  Interest income 

The breakdown of the interest income recognized in the accompanying income statement is as follows: 

Interest Income
Breakdown by Origin

Financial assets held for trading
Financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss
Available-for-sale financial assets
Loans and receivables
Held-to-maturity investments
Hedging derivatives
   Cash flow hedges (effective portion)
   Fair value hedges
Other Assets
Liabilities interest income
Total

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

47
-
817
4,402
254
540
(1)
541
2
174
6,236

106
-
1,175
4,475
-
681
2
679
69
-
6,506

The  amounts  recognized  in  equity  during  both  years  in  connection  with  hedging  derivatives  and  the  amounts 
derecognized  from  equity  and  taken  to  the  income  statement  during  those  years  are  disclosed  in  the 
accompanying statements of recognized income and expenses. 

33.2  Interest expenses 

The following table shows the adjustments in expenses resulting from hedge accounting, broken down by type of 
hedge: 

Interest Expenses
Breakdown by Origin

Financial liabilities held for trading
Financial liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss

Financial liabilities at amortised cost
Hedging derivatives and interest rate risk

Cash flow hedges 
Fair value hedges

Other liabilities
Assets interest expenses
Total

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

-
-
2,122
389
(14)
403
62
140
2,713

-
-
2,700
362
(4)
366
105
-
3,167

139 

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

34.  Dividend income 

The breakdown of the balance under this heading in the accompanying income statements is as follows: 

Dividend Income

Investments in associates
Investments in jointly controlled entities
Investments in group Entities
Other shares and dividend income

Total

35.  Fee and commission income 

Millions of Euros

2015

2014

14
5
2,424
411
2,854

5
51
1,711
350
2,117

The breakdown of the balance under this heading in the accompanying income statements is as follows: 

Fee and Commission Income

Bills receivables
Demand accounts
Credit and debit cards
Checks
Transfers and others payment orders
Insurance product commissions
Commitment fees
Contingent risks
Asset Management
Securities fees
Custody securities
Other fees and commissions

Total

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

25
144
336
7
98
124
99
170
36
89
90
668
1,886

5
123
265
6
62
107
112
178
41
106
64
681
1,751

36.  Fee and commission expenses 

The breakdown of the balance under this heading in the accompanying income statements is as follows: 

Fee and Commission Expenses

Credit and debit cards
Transfers and others payment orders
Other fees and commissions

Total

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

132
3
218
353

103
3
183
289

140 

  
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

37.  Gains  (losses)  on  financial  assets  and  liabilities  (net)  hedge  accounting 
and exchange differences   

The breakdown of the balance under this heading, by source of the related items, in the accompanying income 
statements is as follows: 

Gains or losses on financial assets and liabilities 

Breakdown by Heading of the Balance Sheet

Gains or losses on derecognition of financial assets and 
liabilities not measured at fair value through profit or loss, net

Available-for-sale financial assets

Loans and receivables

Other

Gains or losses on financial assets and liabilities designated at 
fair value through profit or loss, net
Gains or losses on financial assets and liabilities held for 
trading, net
Gains or losses from hedge accounting, net 
Subtotal

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

955

955

(1)

1

-

(70)

(62)
823

775

776

-

(1)

-

151

(16)
910

Exchange differences
Total

305
1,128

224
1,134

141 

  
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

The  breakdown  of  the  balance  (excluding  the  exchange  differences)  under  this  heading  in  the  accompanying 
income statements by the nature of the financial instruments is as follows: 

Gains or losses on financial assets and liabilities 

Breakdown by nature of the Financial Instrument

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

Debt instruments

Equity instruments

Loans and advances to customers

Derivatives

Derivatives held for trading

Interest rate agreements

Security agreements

Commodity agreements

Credit derivative agreements

Foreign-exchange agreements

Other agreements

Hedging Derivatives Ineffectiveness

Fair value hedges

Hedging derivative

Hedged item

Cash flow hedges

Customer deposits

Other

Total

1,010

187

(1)

(233)

(171)

(209)

53

-

(15)

-

-

(62)

(62)

(137)

75

-

-

(140)
823

695

(522)

-

885

901

105

713

(1)

84

-

-

(16)

(16)

29

(45)

-

-

(148)
910

In  addition,  in  2016  and  2015,  under  the  heading  “Gains  or  losses  on  financial  assets  and  liabilities  held  for 
trading,  net”  of  the  income  statements,  net  amounts  of  positive  €151  million  and  positive  €135  million, 
respectively, are registered for transactions with foreign exchange derivatives. 

38.  Other operating income and expenses  

The  breakdown  of  the  balance  under  the  heading  “Other  operating  income”  and  in  the  accompanying  income 
statements is as follows: 

Other operating income

Real estate income
Financial income from non-financial services
Rest of operating income

Total

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

20
56
63
140

12
64
38
114

142 

  
 
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

The  breakdown  of  the  balance  under  the  heading  “Other  operating  expenses”  in  the  accompanying  income 
statements is as follows: 

Other operating expenses 

Contributions to guaranted banks deposits funds
Real estate agencies
Other operating expenses
Total

39.  Administration costs 

39.1  Personnel expenses 

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

270
105
129
504

241
127
97
465

The breakdown of the balance under this heading in the accompanying income statements is as follows: 

Personnel Expenses

Wages and salaries

Social security costs
Defined contribution plan expense
Defined benefit plan expense
Other personnel expenses

Total

Millions of Euros

Notes

2016

2015

22
22

1,905 
386 
3 
46 
162 
2,502

1,666 
337 
2 
45 
148 
2,198

The breakdown of the number of employees in the Bank as of December 31, 2016 and 2015, by categories and 
gender, is as follows: 

Number of Employees at the end of year
Professional Category and Gender

Management Team
Other line personnel
Clerical staff
General Services
Branches abroad

Total

2016

2015

Male

Female

Male

Female

797
11,414
1,367
3
397
13,978

232
11,211
1,859
1
255
13,558

797
10,406
1,311
3
458
12,975

224
9,771
1,462
1
285
11,743

Share-based employee remuneration 

The  amounts  registered  under  the  heading  “Personnel  expenses  -  Other  personnel  expenses”  in  the  income 
statements  for  the  years  2016  and  2015,  corresponding  to  the  plans  for  remuneration  based  on  equity 
instruments  in  force  in  each  year,  amounted  to  €49  million  and  €30  million  for  BBVA,  respectively.  These 
amounts  have  been  registered  with  a  balancing  entry  under  the  heading  “Stockholders’  funds  –  Other  equity 
instruments” in the accompanying balance sheets, net of tax effect. 

The specifications of the Bank's Group remuneration plans based on equity instruments are described below.  

143 

  
 
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

System of Variable Remuneration in Shares  

In  BBVA,  the  annual  variable  remuneration  applying  to  all  employees  consists  of  a  one  incentive  only,  paid  in 
cash,  awarded  once  a  year  and  linked  to  the  achievement  of  previously  established  goals  and  to  a  sound  risk 
management based on the design of incentives that are aligned with the company’s long-term interests and that 
take into account current and future risks (hereinafter, the “Annual Variable Remuneration”). 

Nevertheless,  the  remuneration  policy  of  the  BBVA  Group,  in  force  since  2015,  has  a  specific  settlement  and 
payment  scheme  of  the  Annual  Variable  Remuneration  applicable  to  those  employees,  including  the  executive 
directors  and  members  of  the  BBVA  Senior  Management,  performing  professional  activities  that  may  have  a 
significant  impact  on  the  risk  profile  of  the  Group  or  engaged  in  control  functions  (hereinafter,  the  "Identified 
Staff"), that includes, among others, the payment in shares of part of their Annual Variable Remuneration.  

This remuneration policy was approved for the directors by the Annual General Meeting, March 13, 2015. 

The  specific  settlement  and  payment  scheme  for  the  Annual  Variable  Remuneration  of  executive  directors  and 
members of the Senior  Management is described in Note 54, while the rules  listed below are applicable to the 
rest of the Identified Staff: 

•  The Annual Variable Remuneration of members of the Identified Staff will be paid in equal parts in cash and 

BBVA shares. 

•  The payment of 40% of the Annual Variable Remuneration, - 50% in the case of the executive directors and 
the members of the Senior Management - both in cash and in shares, will be deferred in its entirety for three 
years. Its accrual and payment will be subject to compliance with a series of multi-year indicators related to 
share performance and the Group’s basic control and risk management metrics measuring solvency, liquidity 
and profitability, which will be calculated throughout the deferral period (hereinafter “Multi-year Performance 
Indicators”).  These  Multi-year  Performance  Indicators  may  lead  to  a  reduction  in  the  amount  deferred,  and 
might  even  bring  it  down  to  zero,  but  they  will  not  be  used  under  any  circumstances  to  increase  the 
aforementioned deferred remuneration.  

•  All  the  shares  delivered  to  these  beneficiaries  would  be  unavailable  for  a  period  of  time  after  they  have 
vested, according to the rules explained in the previous paragraph. This withholding will be applied against 
the net amount of the shares, after deducting any tax accruing on the shares received.  

•  A  prohibition  is  also  established  against  hedging  with  unavailable  vested  shares  and  shares  pending 

reception. 

•  Moreover,  circumstances  have  been  established  in  which  the  payment  of  the  deferred  Annual  Variable 
Remuneration  may  be  limited  or  impeded  ("malus"  clauses),  as  well  as  the  adjustment  to  update  these 
deferred parts. 

• 

Finally, the variable component of the remuneration corresponding to any one financial year of those in the 
Identified  Staff  will  be  limited  to  an  upper  threshold  of  100%  of  the  fixed  component  of  the  total 
remuneration,  unless  the  General  Meeting  should  resolve  to  raise  this  limit  which,  in  any  event,  may  not 
exceed 200% of the fixed component of the total remuneration. 

In this regard, the Annual General Meeting held on March 14, 2014 resolved, in line with applicable legislation, 
the  application  of  the  maximum  level  of  variable  remuneration  up  to  200%  of  the  fixed  remuneration  for  a 
specific group of employees whose professional activities have a material impact on the Group’s risk profile or are 
engaged in control functions. Additionally, the General Meeting held on March 13, 2015, resolved to enlarge this 
group, whose variable remuneration will be subject to the maximum threshold of 200% of the fixed component 
of  their  total  remuneration.  This  is  entirely  consistent  with  the  Recommendations  Report  issued  by  the  BBVA's 
Board of Directors on February 3, 2015. 

According  to  the  settlement  and  payment  scheme  mentioned  above,  in  2016  a  number  of  5,187,750  shares 
corresponding  to  the  initial  payment  of  2015  Annual  Variable  Remuneration  were  delivered  to  the  beneficiary 
members of the Identified Staff. 

Additionally, the remuneration policy prevailing until 2014 provided a specific settlement and payment scheme 
for the variable remuneration of the Identified Staff that established a deferral period of three years for the Annual 
Variable Remuneration, being the deferred amount paid in thirds over this period. 

144 

  
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

According to this prior scheme, in 2016 the shares corresponding to the deferred parts of the Annual Variable 
Remuneration paid in shares from previous years, and their corresponding adjustments in cash, were delivered to 
the beneficiary members of the Identified Staff, giving rise in 2016, of a total of 945,053 shares corresponding to 
the first deferred third of the 2014 Annual Variable Remuneration were granted, and €349,670 as adjustments 
for updates of the shares granted; a total of 438,082 shares corresponding to the second deferred third of the 
2013 Annual Variable Remuneration, and €340,828 in adjustments for updates; and a total of 502,622 shares 
corresponding  to  the  final  third  of  the  2012  Annual  Variable  Remuneration,  with  €551,879  in  adjustments  for 
updates. 

39.2  General and administrative expenses 

The breakdown of the balance under this heading in the accompanying income statements is as follows: 

Administrative Expenses.
Breakdown by main concepts
Technology and systems

Communications 
Advertising
Property, fixtures and materials

Of which:Rent expenses (*)

Taxes
Other administration expenses

Total

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

483
64
139
454
325
10
595
1,745

399
61
137
430
314
21
510
1,558

(*) 

The Bank does not expect to terminate the lease contracts early. 

40.  Depreciation  

The breakdown of the balance under this heading in the accompanying income statements is as follows: 

Depreciation 

Tangible assets

For own use
Investment properties

Assets leased out under financial lease
Other Intangible assets

Total 

Millions of Euros

Notes

2016

2015

15

16

222

220
2
-
353
575

200

191
9
-
319
519

145 

  
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

41.  Provisions or reversal of provisions 

In 2016 and 2015, the net provisions charged to in this heading of the income statement were as follows: 

Provisions or reversal of provisions

Notes

2016

2015

Pensions and other post employment defined benefit 
obligations
Commitments and guarantees given
Other Provisions 
Total

21
21
21

228
7
952
1,187

550
29
72
651

Millions of Euros

42. 

Impairment or reversal of impairment on financial assets not measured 

at fair value through profit or loss 

The  impairment  losses  on  financial  assets  broken  down  by  the  nature  of  these  assets  in  the  accompanying 
income statements are as follows: 

Impairment or reversal of impairment on financial assets not 

measured at fair value through profit or loss

Available-for-sale financial assets

Debt securities
Other equity instruments

Financial assets at amortized cost
Held-to-maturity investments
Loans and receivables

Of which: Recovery of written-off assets

Total

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

180
174
6
12
-
757
448
949

-
-
-
13
-
1,291
380
1,304

43. 

 Impairment  or  reversal  of  impairment  on  non-financial  assets  and 

investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures or associates. 

The impairment losses on non-financial assets and investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures or associates broken 
down by the nature of these assets in the accompanying income statements is as follows: 

Impairment or reversal of impairment on non-financial 

assets 

Millions of Euros

Notes

2016

2015

Investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures or associates
Total

14

147
147

(835)
(835)

Impairment or reversal of impairment on non-financial 
assets 

Intangible assets
Tangible assets

Total

Millions of Euros

Notes

2016

2015

16
15

-
16
16

-
22
22

146 

  
 
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

44.  Gains (losses) on derecognized of non-financial assets and subsidiaries, 

net 

The breakdown of the balance under this heading in the accompanying income statements is as follows: 

Gains or losses on derecognition of non-financial assets and 
investments in subsidiaries, joint ventures and associates, net 

Gains

Disposal of investments in subsidiaries
Disposal of tangible assets and other

Losses:

Disposal of investments in subsidiaries
Disposal of tangible assets and other

Total

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

13
-

(1)
-
12

8
-

-
-
8

45.  Profit or loss from non-current assets and disposal groups classified as 

held for sale not qualifying as discontinued operations 

The  main  items  included  in  the  balance  under  this  heading  in  the  accompanying  income  statements  are  as 
follows: 

Profit or (-) loss from non-current assets and disposal groups 

classified as held for sale not qualifying as discontinued 
operations    

Gains for real estate

Of which:

Foreclosed
Sale of buildings for own use

Impairment of non-current assets held for sale
Gains on sale of available-for-sale financial assets (*)
Other gains and losses (**)

Total

(*)    Corresponding to the sale of  CNCB in 2015 (see Note 14). 
(**)   Corresponding to the sale of CIFH in 2015 (see Note 14). 

Millions of Euros

Notes

2016

2015

14

19

(4)

2
(6)
(69)
-
-
(73)

62

3
59
(204)
499
403
760

46.  Statements of cash flows  

Cash  flows  from  operating  activities  increased  in  2016  by  €6,281  million  (€4,706  million  in  2015).  The  most 
significant causes of the increase are linked to “Loans and receivables” and “Other operating assets”. 

The  most  significant  variations  in  cash  flows  from  investment  activities  decreased  in  2016  by  €1,048  million 
euros(€2,259  million in 2015) corresponded to  main variations in the headings   “Held-to-maturity investments” 
and “Non-current assets for sale”. 

Cash flows from financing activities decreased in 2016 by €502 million (€302 million up in 2015), corresponded 
to the most significant changes in the acquisition and disposal of own equity instruments. 

147 

  
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

The table below shows the breakdown of the main cash flows related to investing activities as of December 31, 
2016 and 2015: 

Main Cash Flows in Investing Activities

2016

Tangible assets
Intangible assets
Investments
Subsidiaries and other business units
Non-current assets held for sale and associated liabilities
Held-to-maturity investments
Other settlements related to investing activities

Main Cash Flows in Investing Activities

2015

Tangible assets
Intangible assets
Investments
Subsidiaries and other business units
Non-current assets held for sale and associated liabilities
Held-to-maturity investments
Other settlements related to investing activities

Millions of Euros

Cash Flows in Investment Activities

Investments (-)

Divestments (+)

(170)
(320)
(246)
-
(674)
(1,758)
-

20 
-
93 
-
511 
1,321 
175 

Millions of Euros

Cash Flows in Investment Activities

Investments (-)

Divestments (+)

(211)
(298)
(4,113)
-
(1,001)
-
-

12 
-
62 
-
1,249 
-
2,043 

The heading “Non-current assets held for sale and associated liabilities” in the above tables includes transactions 
of a non-cash nature related to the foreclosed assets received as payment for past-due loans. 

47.  Accountant fees and services 

The breakdown of the fees for the services provided to the Bank by its auditors in 2016 is as follows: 

Fees for Audits Conducted

Audits of the companies audited by firms belonging to the Deloitte 
worldwide organization and other reports related with the audit  (*)
Other reports required pursuant to applicable legislation and tax regulations 
issued by the national supervisory bodies of the countries in which the 
Group operates, reviewed by firms belonging to the Deloitte worldwide 
organization
Fees for audits conducted by other firms

(*) 

Including fees belonging to annual statutory audits (€7.9 million) 

In addition, in 2016, the Bank contracted services (other than audits) as follows: 

Accountant Fees. Other Services Contracted

Firms belonging to the Deloitte worldwide organization(*)
Other firms

(*) 

Includes €0.03 million relating to fees for tax services 

148 

Millions of Euros

2016

11.7 

1.1 
-  

Millions of Euros

2016

0.7 
20.1   

  
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

The services provided by our auditors meet the independence requirements established under Act 44/2002, of 
22 November 2002, on  Measures Reforming the Financial System and under the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 
adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC); accordingly they do not include the performance of 
any work that is incompatible with the auditing function. 

48.  Related-party transactions 

As a financial institution, BBVA engages in transactions with related parties in the normal course of business. All of 
these transactions are of little relevance and are carried out under normal market conditions. 

48.1 Transactions with significant shareholders 

As of December 31, 2016 there were no shareholders considered significant (see Note 23). 

48.2 Transactions with BBVA Group entities  

The balances of the main aggregates in the accompanying balance sheets arising from the transactions carried 
out  by  the  Group  companies,  which  consist  of  ordinary  business  and  financial  transactions  carried  out  under 
normal market conditions, are as follows: 

Balances arising from transactions with Entities of the 
Group

Assets:

Loans and advances to credit institutions

Loans and advances to customers

Available-for-sale financial assets

Liabilities:

Deposits from credit institutions

Customer deposits

Debt certificates

Memorandum accounts:

Financial guarantees given
Contingent commitments

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

2,422

11,909

320

2,189

18,117

-

12,466
2,596

5,649

10,502

296

11,346

14,811

-

16,570
2,081

The  balances  of  the  main  aggregates  in  the  accompanying  income  statements  arising  from  the  transactions 
carried  out  by  the  Bank  with  Group  companies,  which  consist  of  ordinary  business  and  financial  transactions 
carried out under normal market conditions, are as follows: 

Balances of Income Statement arising from transactions 
with Entities of the Group
Income statement:

Financial Incomes
Financial Costs

Fee and commission income
Fee and commission expenses  

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

155
316

555
13

139
562

500
58

The balance for operations with associate entities amounted to €248 million for assets, €508 million for liabilities 
and  €1,628  million  for  guarantees  and  contingent  commitments.  In  the  income  statement,  the  net  balance 
registered in the margin of interest amounted to €1 million and in the headings fee and commission income and 
expenses amounted to €4 million and €47 million, respectively. 

149 

  
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

There are no other material effects in the financial statements arising from dealings with these companies, other 
than the effects arising from using the equity method and from the insurance policies to cover pension or similar 
commitments, which are described in Note 22.  

In  addition,  as  part  of  its  normal  activity,  the  Bank  has  entered  into  agreements  and  commitments  of  various 
types with shareholders of subsidiaries and associates, which have no material effects on the financial statements. 

48.3 Transactions with members of the Board of Directors and Senior Management  

The information on the remuneration of the members of the BBVA Board of Directors and Senior Management is 
included in Note 49. 

As of December 31, 2016, there were no loans granted by the Group’s entities to the members of the Board of 
Directors.  As  of  December  31,  2015  the  amount  availed  against  the  loans  by  the  Group’s  entities  to  the 
members  of  the  Board  of  Directors  was  €200  thousand.  The  amount  availed  against  the  loans  by  the  Group’s 
entities  to  the  members  of  Senior  Management  on  those  same  dates  (excluding  the  executive  directors) 
amounted to €5,573 and €6,641 thousand, respectively. 

As  of  December  31,  2016,  there  were  no  loans  granted  to  parties  related  to  the  members  of  the  Board  of 
Directors. As of December 31, 2015, the amount availed against the loans to parties related to the members of 
the Bank’s Board of Directors was €10,000 thousand.  

As of December 31, 2016 and 2015 the amount availed against the loans to parties related to members of the 
Senior Management amounted to €98 and €113 thousand, respectively.  

As of December 31, 2016 and 2015 no guarantees had been granted to any member of the Board of Directors.  

As  of  December  31,  2016,  the  amount  availed  against  guarantees  arranged  with  members  of  the  Senior 
Management totaled €28 thousand. As of December 31, 2015 no guarantees had been granted to any member 
of the Senior Management  

As of December 31, 2016 and 2015 the amount availed against commercial loans and guarantees arranged with 
parties  related  to  the  members  of  the  Bank’s  Board  of  Directors  and  the  Senior  Management  totaled  €8  and 
€1,679 thousand, respectively. 

Additionally, during 2016, it was registered an insurance policy to ensure the responsibility of the managers of 
the BBVA Group which amounted to €2,012 thousand. 

48.4 Transactions with other related parties 

In 2016 and 2015, the Bank did not perform any transactions with other related parties that did not belong to 
the  normal  course  of  its  business,  that  were  not  under  normal  market  conditions  or  that  were  relevant  for  the 
equity, financial situation or earnings of the Bank. 

49.  Remuneration  and  other  benefits  of  the  Board  of  Directors  and 

Members of the Bank’s Management Committee 

•  Remuneration of non-executive directors received in 2016 

The remuneration paid to the non-executive members of the Board of Directors during 2016 is indicated below. 
The figures are given individually for each non-executive director and itemised: 

150 

  
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

Remuneration for non-executive 
directors

Board of 
Directors

Executive 
Committee

Thousands of Euros

Audit & 

Compliance 
Committee

Risks 
Committee

Remuneration 
Committee  

Appointments 
Committee 

Technology and  

Cybersecurity 
Committee

Total

Tomás Alfaro Drake
José Miguel Andrés Torrecillas 
José Antonio Fernández Rivero 
Belén Garijo López
Sunir Kumar Kapoor (1)
Carlos Loring Martínez de Irujo
Lourdes Máiz Carro 
José Maldonado Ramos
José Luis Palao García-Suelto
Juan Pi Llorens
Susana Rodríguez Vidarte 
James Andrew Stott (2)

Total (3)

129
129
129
129
107
129
129
129
129
129
129
107
1,502

-
-
125
-
-
125
-
167
-
-
167
-
584

71
179
-
71
-
18
71
-
-
54
-
-
464

-
107
53
-
-
80
-
-
107
27
107
160
642

11
-
32
32
-
27
-
-
32
91
-
32
257

102
31
10
-
-
-
31
41
10
-
41
-
265

(1)  Sunir Kumar Kappor was appointed director upon resolution of the General Meeting held on 11 March 2016. 

(2)  James Andrew Stott was appointed director upon resolution of the General Meeting held on 11 March 2016. 

25
-
-
-
25
-
-
-
-
25
-
25
100

338
445
350
232
132
379
231
336
278
325
443
325
3,813  

(3)  Includes  the  amounts  as  members  of  the  different  Committees  during  2016.  The  composition  of  the  Committees  was  changed  in  31 

March 2016. 

In addition, Ramón Bustamante y de la Mora and Ignacio Ferrero Jordi, who ceased as directors on 11 March 2016, received in 2016 
the  total  amount  of  €70  thousand  and  €85  thousand,  respectively,  as  members  of  the  Board  of  Directors  and  the  different  Board 
Committees. 

Moreover,  during  2016,  €132  thousand  was  paid  in  healthcare  and  casualty  insurance  premiums  for  non-
executive members of the Board of Directors. 

•  Remuneration of executive directors received in 2016 

The remuneration scheme for the executive directors is in line with the general model applicable to BBVA senior 
managers.  This  comprises  a  fixed  remuneration  and  a  variable  remuneration,  which  is  in  turn  made  up  of  a 
single incentive (hereinafter the “Annual Variable Remuneration”). 

Thus, during 2016, the executive directors were paid the amount of fixed remuneration corresponding to that 
year  and  the  Annual  Variable  Remuneration  corresponding  to  2015,  paid  during  the  first  quarter  of  the  year 
2016, according to the settlement and payment system set out in the current Remuneration Policy for BBVA 
Directors  as  approved  by  the  General  Meeting  held  on  13  March  2015  (hereinafter,  the  "Settlement  and 
Payment System"). The Settlement and Payment System provides that: 

•  The Annual Variable Remuneration will be paid in equal parts in cash and in BBVA shares. 

•  50% of the Annual Variable Remuneration, in cash and in shares, will be deferred in its entirety for a 

three-year period, and its accrual and vesting shall be subject to compliance with a series of multi-year 
indicators. 

•  All the shares vested under the rules explained in the previous paragraphs would be unavailable for the 
period of time determined by the Board of Directors, as from the respective vesting. This withholding will 
be applied with respect to the net amount of the shares, after discounting the necessary part to pay the 
tax accruing on the shares received. 

•  No  hedging  strategies  may  be  carried  out  on  the  shares  received  and  unavailable  or  on  the  shares 

pending to be received.  

•  Moreover,  circumstances  have  been  established  in  which  disbursement  of  the  Annual  Variable 

Remuneration may be limited or impeded ("malus" clauses).   

•  The  deferred  parts  of  the  Annual  Variable  Remuneration  would  be  adjusted  to  update  them  under  the 

terms established by the Board of Directors. 

151 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

Likewise,  in  application  of  the  settlement  and  payment  system  of  the  Annual  Variable  Remuneration 
corresponding  to  years  2014,  2013  and  2012,  under  the  applicable  policy  for  those  years,  the  executive 
directors  have  received  the  deferred  parts  of  the  Annual  Variable  Remuneration  corresponding  to  those  years, 
which vested in the first quarter of year 2016. 

Pursuant to the above, the remuneration paid to the executive directors during 2016 is shown below. The figures 
are given individually for each executive director and itemised: 

Remuneration of executive directors 

Thousands of Euros

Fixed 

2015 Annual 
Variable 

Deferred 
variable 

Remuneration

Remuneration in 

remuneration in 

Total Cash

cash (1)

cash (2) 

2015 Annual 
Variable 

Remuneration in 

BBVA shares (1) 

Deferred Variable 

Remuneration in 

Total Shares

BBVA shares (2)

Group Executive Chairman
Chief Executive Officer (*)
Head of Global Economics, Regulation & Public 
Affairs (“Head of GERPA”)

Total

1,966
1,923

800
4,689

897
530

98
1,526

893
240

47
1,180

3,756
2,693

945
7,394

135,300
79,956

14,815
230,071

103,112
27,823

5,449
136,384

238,412
107,779

20,264
366,455  

 (*)  The variable remuneration paid to the Chief Executive Officer, who was appointed for said position on 4 May 2015, includes as well the 

remuneration vested as Digital Banking Officer during the period in which he held this position (4 months). 

(1)  Amounts corresponding to 50% of 2015 Annual Variable Remuneration. 

(2)  Amounts corresponding to the sum of the deferred parts of the Annual Variable Remuneration from previous years (2014, 2013 and 
2012), and their respective cash adjustments; payment or delivery of which was made in 2016, in application of the settlement and 
payment system, as broken down below: 

-  1st third of deferred Annual Variable Remuneration from 2014 

Under this item, the executive directors received: €302 thousand and 37,392 BBVA shares in the case of the Group Executive Chairman; 
€95 thousand and 11,766 BBVA shares in the case of the Chief Executive Officer; and €30 thousand and 3,681 BBVA shares in the case 
of the executive director Head of GERPA. 

-  2nd third of deferred Annual Variable Remuneration from 2013 

Under this item, the executive directors received €289 thousand and 29,557 BBVA shares in the case of the Group Executive Chairman; 
€78 thousand and 7,937 BBVA shares in the case of the Chief Executive Officer; and €17 thousand and 1,768 BBVA shares in the case 
of the executive director Head of GERPA. 

- 

3rd third of deferred Annual Variable Remuneration from 2012 

Under  this  item,  the  Group  Executive  Chairman  received  €301  thousand  and  36,163  BBVA  shares,  while  the  Chief  Executive  Officer 
received €68 thousand and 8,120 BBVA shares. 

The executive directors will receive, during the first quarter of each of the next two years, the deferred amounts 
that in each case correspond in application of the settlement of the deferred Annual Variable Remuneration from 
previous  years  (2014  and  2013),  and  subject  to  the  conditions  established  in  the  applicable  settlement  and 
payment system. 

Likewise,  during  2016,  the  executive  directors  received  payment  in  kind,  including  insurance  premiums  and 
others,  amounting  to  an  overall  total  of  €240  thousand,  of  which  €17  thousand  were  paid  to  the  Group 
Executive Chairman; €139 thousand to the Chief Executive Officer; and €84 thousand to the executive director 
Head of GERPA.  

152 

  
 
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

•  Annual Variable Remuneration for executive directors for the year 2016  

Following  year-end  2016,  the  Annual  Variable  Remuneration  for  the  executive  directors  corresponding  to  that 
year has been determined applying the conditions established for that purpose at the beginning of that year, as 
set forth in the Remuneration Policy for BBVA Directors as approved by the General Meeting held on 13 March 
2015.  Consequently,  during  the  first  quarter  of  2017,  the  executive  directors  will  receive  50%  of  the  2016 
Annual  Variable  Remuneration,  in  equal  parts  in  cash  and  in  shares,  i.e.,  €734  thousand  and  114,204  BBVA 
shares in the case of the Group Executive Chairman; €591 thousand and 91,915 BBVA shares the case of the 
Chief Executive Officer; and €89 thousand and 13,768 BBVA shares the case of the executive director Head of 
GERPA. 

The remaining 50%, in cash and in shares, will be deferred for a three-year period, and its accrual and vesting will 
be subject to compliance with multi-year indicators established by the Board of Directors at the beginning of the 
year. Based on the result of each multi-year indicator during the deferred period and applying the performance 
scales  assigned  to  each  of  them  and  their  weightings,  the  final  deferred  amount  of  the  Annual  Variable 
Remuneration will be determined after the deferred period. The deferred Annual Variable Remuneration may be 
reduced and even  reach zero, but in no event may be increased. To these effect, the maximum amounts that 
could be received during the first quarter of 2020 are: €734 thousand and 114,204 BBVA shares the case of the 
Group Executive Chairman; €591 thousand and 91,915 BBVA shares the case of the Chief Executive Officer; and 
€89  thousand  and  13,768  BBVA  shares  the  case  of  the  executive  director  Head  of  GERPA;  all  subject  to  the 
settlement and payment conditions established in the Remuneration Policy for BBVA Directors. 

These amounts are recorded under the item “Other Liabilities” of the balance sheet at 31 December 2016. 

•  Remuneration of the members of the Senior Management received in 2016 

During  2016,  the  remuneration  paid  to  the  members  of  BBVA’s  Senior  Management  as  a  whole,  excluding 
executive directors, is shown below (itemised): 

Remuneration of members of the Senior Management

Thousands of Euros

2015 Annual 

Fixed 

Variable 

Deferred 

Variable 

Remuneration

Remuneration in 

Remuneration in 

Total Cash

cash (1)

cash (2)

2015 Annual 

Variable 

Remuneration in 

BBVA Shares (1)

Deferred Variable 

Remuneration in 

Total Shares

BBVA Shares (2)

Total Members of the Senior Management (*)

11,115

2,457

1,343

14,915

370,505

155,746

526,251  

 (*)  This  section  includes  aggregate  information  regarding  the  members  of  BBVA  Group’s  Senior  Management,  excluding  executive 
directors, who were members of the Senior Management as of 31 December 2016 (14 members).  

(1) Amounts corresponding to 50% of 2015 Annual Variable Remuneration. 

(2) Amounts corresponding to the sum of the deferred parts of the Annual Variable Remuneration from previous years (2014, 2013, and 
2012),  and  their  corresponding  cash  adjustments;  payment  or  delivery  of  which  was  made  in  2016,  to  the  members  of  the  Senior 
Management who had generated this right, as broken down below: 

-  1st third of deferred Annual Variable Remuneration from 2014  

Overall amount of €515 thousand and 63,862 BBVA shares. 

-  2nd third of deferred Annual Variable Remuneration from 2013 

Overall amount of €434 thousand and 44,426 BBVA shares. 

-  3rd third of deferred Annual Variable Remuneration from 2012  

Overall amount of €395 thousand and 47,458 BBVA shares. 

During the first quarter of each of the next two years, under the applicable settlement and payment system of the 
variable  remuneration,  all  members  of  the  Senior  Management  will  receive  the  corresponding  amounts, 
stemming  from  the  settlement  of  the  deferred  Annual  Variable  Remuneration  from  previous  years  (2014  and 
2013), and subject to the conditions established in this system. 

153 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

Moreover, during 2016, all members of the Senior Management, with the exception of the executive directors, 
received  remuneration  in  kind,  including  insurance  premiums  and  others,  for  a  total  overall  amount  of  €664 
thousand. 

•  System of remuneration in shares with deferred delivery for non-executive directors 

BBVA  has  a  remuneration  system  in  shares  with  deferred  delivery  for  its  non-executive  directors,  which  was 
approved  by  the  General  Meeting  held  on  18  March  2006  and  extended  under  General  Meeting  resolutions 
dated 11 March 2011 and 11 March 2016, for a further 5-year period in each case. 

This  System  is  based  on  the  annual  allocation  to  non-executive  directors  of  a  number  of  "theoretical  shares", 
equivalent to 20% of the total remuneration in cash received by each of them in the previous year, according to 
the  closing  prices  of  the  BBVA  share  during  the  sixty  trading  sessions  prior  to  the  Annual  General  Meeting 
approving the corresponding financial statements for each year. 

These  shares,  where  applicable,  will  be  delivered  to  each  beneficiary  on  the  date  they  leave  the  position  as 
director for any reason other than dereliction of duty. 

The number of “theoretical shares” allocated in 2016 to the non-executive directors beneficiaries of the system of 
remuneration in shares with deferred delivery, corresponding to 20% of the total remuneration received in cash 
by said directors during 2015, is as follows: 

Tomás Alfaro Drake
José Miguel Andrés Torrecillas
José Antonio Fernández Rivero
Belén Garijo López
Carlos Loring Martínez de Irujo
Lourdes Máiz Carro
José Maldonado Ramos
José Luis Palao García-Suelto
Juan Pi Llorens
Susana Rodríguez Vidarte

Total (1)

Theoretical shares 

Theoretical shares 

accumulated to 

allocated in 2016

31st December 

2016

11,363
9,808
12,633
6,597
10,127
5,812
11,669
11,070
9,179
14,605
102,863

62,452
9,808
91,046
19,463
74,970
8,443
57,233
51,385
32,374
78,606
485,780

(1)  In addition, in 2016, Ramón Bustamante y de la Mora and Ignacio Ferrero Jordi, who ceased as directors on 11 

March 2016, were allocated 8,709 and 11,151 theoretical shares, respectively.  

•  Pension commitments 

The  commitments  undertaken  regarding  pension  benefits  for  the  Chief  Executive  Officer  and  the  executive 
director Head of GERPA, pursuant to the Company Bylaws and their respective contracts with the Bank include a 
pension system covering retirement, disability and death. 

The Chief Executive Officer’s contractual conditions determine that he will retain the pension system to which he 
was entitled previously as senior manager in the Group, with the benefits and the provisions being adjusted to the 
new remuneration conditions derived from the position that he currently holds.  

154 

  
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

The  executive  director  Head  of  GERPA  retains  the  same  pension  system  he  has  had  since  his  appointment  in 
2013,  which  comprises  a  defined-contributions  system  of  20%  per  year  over  the  fixed  remuneration  received 
during that period to cover retirement commitments and provisions covering death and disability. 

To such end, the provisions recorded as of 31 December 2016 to cover pension commitments undertaken for 
the Chief Executive Officer amounted to €16,051 thousand, of which, during 2016 and according to applicable 
accounting  regulations,  €2,342  thousand  have  been  provisioned  against  earnings  of  the  year  and  €836 
thousand  against  equity,  in  order  to  adapt  the  interest  rate  assumption  used  for  the  valuation  of  pension 
commitments in  Spain. In the case of the  executive director Head of GERPA, the  provisions recorded  as of 31 
December  2016  amounted  to  €609  thousand,  of  which  €310  have  been  provisioned  against  earnings  of  the 
year. In both cases, these amounts include the provisions covering retirement, as well as death and disability. 

There are no other pension obligations in favour of other executive directors. 

The  provisions  recorded  as  of  31  December  2016  for  pension  commitments  for  members  of  the  Senior 
Management,  excluding  executive  directors,  amounted  to  €46,299  thousand,  of  which,  during  2016  and 
according to applicable accounting regulations, €4,895 thousand have been provisioned against earnings of the 
year and €2,226 thousand against equity, in order to adapt the interest rate assumption used for the valuation of 
pension commitments in Spain. These amounts include the provisions covering retirement, as well as death and 
disability. 

As a result of the entry into force of Circular 2/2016, of the Bank of Spain to the credit institutions, 15% of the 
annual contributions agreed to pension systems determined on the basis of the vesting estimated for the financial 
year  corresponding  to  executive  directors  and  BBVA’s  senior  managers,  will  be  based  on  variable  components 
and will be considered as discretionary pension benefits, and in consequence will be deemed as deferred variable 
remuneration, subject to the payment and retention conditions provided in the applicable regulations, as well as 
malus  arrangements  and  other  applicable  conditions  established  to  the  variable  remuneration  in  the 
Remuneration Policy for BBVA’s Directors. 

•  Extinction of contractual relationship 

The  Bank  has  no  commitments  to  pay  severance  indemnity  to  executive  directors  other  than  to  the  executive 
director Head of GERPA, whose contract includes,  as  of 31 December 2016, his right to receive an indemnity 
equivalent  to  two  times  his  fixed  remuneration  should  he  cease  to  hold  his  position  on  grounds  other  than  his 
own will, death, retirement, disability or dereliction of duty. 

The contractual conditions of the Chief Executive Officer with regard to his pension arrangements determine that, 
as of 31 December 2016, in the event of his ceasing to hold his position on grounds other than his own will, 
retirement, disability or dereliction of duty, he will take early retirement with a pension that he may receive as a 
lifelong annuity or as a capital lump sum, at his own choice. The annual amount will be calculated as a function of 
the provisions which, according to the actuarial criteria applicable at any time, the Bank may have made up to 
that date to cover the retirement pension commitments provided for in his contract, without this commitment in 
any way compelling the Bank to set aside additional provisions. Moreover, this pension may not be greater than 
75% of the pensionable base should the event occur before he reaches the age of 55, or 85% of the pensionable 
base should the event occur after having reached the age of 55. 

According to the proposal for a new Remuneration Policy for BBVA’s Directors to be submitted to the next Annual 
General  Shareholders’  Meeting  in  2017,  if  approved,  the  pension  scheme  and  the  extinction  of  contractual 
relationships of the executive directors, the Chief Executive Officer and the Head of GERPA will be amended for 
2017 and following financial years, in the terms established under such Policy. 

155 

  
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

50.  Other information 

50.1 Environmental impact 

Given the activities in which it engages, the Bank has no environmental liabilities, expenses, assets, provisions or 
contingencies that could have a significant effect on its equity, financial situation and profits. Consequently, as of 
December  31,  2016,  there  is  no  item  in  the  accompanying  financial  statements  that  requires  disclosure  in  an 
environmental information report pursuant to Ministry of Economy Order JUS/206/2009, dated January 28, and 
consequently no specific disclosure of information on environmental matters is included in these statements. 

50.2 Breakdown of agents of credit institutions 

Appendix  XIII  contains  a  list  of  the  Bank's  agents  as  required  by  article  21  of  Royal  Decree  84/2015,  dated 
February 13, of the Ministry of Economy and Finance. 

50.3  Report  on  the  activity  of  the  Customer  Care  Service  and  the  Customer 
Ombudsman 

The  report  on  the  activity  of  the  Customer  Care  Service  and  the  Customer  Ombudsman,  required  pursuant  to 
Article 17 of Ministry of Economy Order ECO/734/2004 dated March 11, is included in the Management Report 
accompanying these financial statements. 

50.4 Mortgage market policies and procedures 

The  disclosure  required  by  Bank  of  Spain  Circular  5/2011  under  the  provisions  of  Spanish  Royal  Decree 
716/2009,  of  April  24,  (implementing  certain  aspects  of  Act  2/1981,  of  March  25,  on  the  regulation  of  the 
mortgage market and other mortgage and financial market regulations) is detailed in Appendix X. 

50.5 Reporting requirements of the Spanish National Securities Market Commission 
(CNMV) 

Dividends paid in the year 

The  table  below  presents  the  dividends  per  share  paid  in  cash  in  2016  and  2015  (cash  basis  accounting, 
regardless of the year in which they are accrued), but not including other shareholder remuneration such as the 
“Dividend Option”. For a complete analysis of all remuneration awarded to shareholders in 2016 (see Note 3). 

Dividends Paid

% Over 

Euros per 

("Dividend Option" not included)

Nominal

Share

Amount 

(Millions of 

Euros)

% Over 

Euros per 

Nominal

Share

Amount 

(Millions of 

Euros)

2016 (*)

2015

Ordinary shares

Rest of shares

Total dividends paid in cash
Dividends with charge to income
Dividends with charge to reserve or 
share premium

Dividends in kind

(*) 

Corresponding to two payments.  

16% 

-
16% 

16% 

-

-

0.08

-
0.08

0.08

-

-

1,028 

-
1,028 

1,028 

-

-

16%

-
16%

16%

-

-

0.08

-
0.08

0.08

-

-

504

-
504

504

-
-  

156 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

Interest income by geographical area 

The breakdown of the balance under the heading “Interest Income” in the accompanying income statements by 
geographical area is as follows: 

Interest Income
Breakdown by Geographical Area

Domestic 
Foreign 

European Union
Rest of OECD
Rest of countries

Total

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

5,914 
322 
145 
85 
92 
6,236 

6,224 
282 
158 
47 
77 
6,506 

Average number of employees by gender 

The breakdown of the average number of employees in the Bank in 2016 and 2015, by gender, is as follows: 

Average number of employees

Management Team
Other line personnel
Clerical staff
General Services
Branches abroad

Total

2016

2015

Male

Female

Male

Female

806 
10,851 
1,345 
3 
441 
13,445

232 
10,347 
1,677 
1 
278 
12,534

812 
10,714 
1,535 
7 
458 
13,526

215 
9,821 
1,623 
1 
289 
11,949

During  2016,  the  average  number  of  handicap  employees  with  disabilities  greater  than  or  equal  to  33%  was  151 
employees 

50.6 Responsible lending and consumer credit granting 

BBVA has incorporated the best practices of responsible lending and consumer credit granting, and has policies 
and  procedures  that  contemplate  these  practices  complying  with  the  provisions  of  the  Order  of  the  Ministry  of 
Finance EHA / 2899/2011, of 28 October, transparency and customer protection of banking services, as well as 
the  Bank  of  Spain  Circular  5/2012,  of  27  June,  on  transparency  of  banking  services  and  responsible  lending. 
Specifically,  the  Corporate  Retail  Credit  Risk  Policy  (approved  by  the  Executive  Committee  of  the  Board  of 
Directors  of  the  Bank  on  April  3,  2013)  and  Specific  Rules  derived  from  it,  establish  policies,  practices  and 
procedures in relation to responsible granting of loans and consumer credit. 

In compliance with Bank of Spain Circular 3/2014, of July 30, the following summary of those policies contained 
in the Corporate Retail Credit Risk Policy BBVA is provided: 

•  The need to adapt payment plans with sources of income generation; 
•  The evaluation requirements of affordability; 
•  The need to take into account the level of expected retirement income of the borrower; 
•  The need to take account of existing financial obligations payments; 
• 

In  cases  where,  for  commercial  reasons  or  the  type  of  rate/currency,  the  offer  to  the  borrowers  includes 
contractual clauses or contracting financial products to hedge interest rate and exchange rate risks. 

•  The need, when there is collateral, to establish a reasonable relationship between the amount of the loan and 

its potential extensions and value of collateral, regardless revaluations thereof; 

157 

  
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

•  The need for extreme caution in the use of appraisal values on credit operations that have real estate as an 

additional borrower's personal guarantee; 

•  The periodic review of the value of collateral taken to hedge loans; 
•  A  number  of  elements  of  management  in  order  to  ensure  independence  in  the  activity  of  appraisal 

companies; 

•  The  need  to  warn  customers  of  potential  consequences  in  terms  of  cost  by  default  interest  and  other 

expenses that would continue in default; 

•  Debt renegotiation criteria (refinancing and restructurings); 
•  The minimum documentation that operations should have in order to be granted and during its term. 

In order to maintain an effective monitoring of these policies, BBVA has the following control mechanisms: 

•  Validations and computer controls built into the workflows of analysis, decision and contracting operations, in 

order to embed these principles in management; 

•  Alignment between the specifications of the product catalog with the policies of responsible lending; 
•  Different  areas  of  sanction  to  ensure  adequate  hierarchy  decision  levels  in  response  to  the  complexity  of 

operations; 

•  A reporting scheme that allows to monitor the proper implementation of the policies of responsible lending. 

51.  Subsequent events 

The interim dividend approved on December 22, 2016 was paid out on January 12, 2017, as detailed in Note 
3. 

On February 1, 2017, the dividend policy was announced for the year 2017 (see Note 3) 

From January 1, 2017 to the date of preparation of these financial statements, no other subsequent events not 
mentioned above in these financial statements have taken place that significantly affect the Bank’s earnings or its 
equity position.  

52.  Explanation added for translation into English 

Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally 
accepted accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-
IFRS for banks).  

158 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

Appendices 

159 

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

APPENDIX I. BBVA Group Consolidated Financial Statements 

Consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 

ASSETS

CASH, CASH BALANCES AT CENTRAL BANKS AND OTHER DEMAND 
DEPOSITS
FINANCIAL ASSETS HELD FOR TRADING

Derivatives
Equity instruments
Debt securities
Loans and advances to central banks
Loans and advances to credit institutions
Loans and advances to customers

FINANCIAL ASSETS DESIGNATED AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR 

LOSS

Equity instruments
Debt securities
Loans and advances to central banks
Loans and advances to credit institutions
Loans and advances to customers

AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE FINANCIAL ASSETS

Equity instruments
Debt securities

LOANS AND RECEIVABLES

Debt securities
Loans and advances to central banks
Loans and advances to credit institutions
Loans and advances to customers
HELD-TO-MATURITY INVESTMENTS

HEDGING DERIVATIVES
FAIR VALUE CHANGES OF THE HEDGED ITEMS IN PORTFOLIO HEDGES OF 
INTEREST RATE RISK
INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDARIES, JOINT VENTURES AND ASSOCIATES

Joint ventures
Associates

INSURANCE OR REINSURANCE ASSETS
TANGIBLE ASSETS

Property, plants and equipment
For own use
Other assets leased out under an operating lease
Investment properties

INTANGIBLE ASSETS

Goodwill
Other intangible assets

TAX ASSETS

Current
Deferred

OTHER ASSETS

Insurance contracts linked to pensions
Inventories
Rest

NON-CURRENT ASSETS AND DISPOSAL GROUPS HELD FOR SALE
TOTAL ASSETS

           (*) Presented for comparison purposes only. 

160 

Millions of Euros

2016

2015 (*)

2014 (*)

40,039
74,950

42,955
4,675
27,166
-
-
154

2,062

1,920
142
-
-
-
79,221

4,641
74,580
465,977

11,209
8,894
31,373
414,500
17,696

2,833

17

765

229
536
447
8,941

8,250
7,519
732
691
9,786

6,937
2,849
18,245

1,853
16,391
7,274

-
3,298
3,976
3,603
731,856

29,282
78,326

40,902
4,534
32,825
-
-
65

2,311

2,075
173
-
62
-
113,426

5,116
108,310
471,828

10,516
17,830
29,317
414,165
-

3,538

45

879

243
636
511
9,944

8,477
8,021
456
1,467
10,052

6,915
3,137
17,779

1,901
15,878
8,565

-
4,303
4,263
3,369
749,855

27,719
83,258

44,229
5,017
33,883
-
-
128

2,761

2,024
737
-
-
-
94,875

7,267
87,608
376,086

6,659
5,429
25,342
338,657
-

2,551

121

4,509

4,092
417
559
7,820

6,428
5,985
443
1,392
7,371

5,697
1,673
12,426

2,035
10,391
8,094

-
4,443
3,651
3,793
631,942  

  
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

Consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

2016

2015 (*)

2014 (*)

Millions of Euros

FINANCIAL LIABILITIES HELD FOR TRADING

Trading derivatives
Short positions
Deposits from central banks
Deposits from credit institutions
Customer deposits
Debt certificates
Other financial liabilities

FINANCIAL LIABILITIES DESIGNATED AT FAIR VALUE 

THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS

Deposits from central banks
Deposits from credit institutions
Customer deposits
Debt certificates
Other financial liabilities

FINANCIAL LIABILITIES AT AMORTIZED COST

Deposits from central banks
Deposits from credit institutions
Customer deposits
Debt certificates
Other financial liabilities

HEDGING DERIVATIVES

FAIR VALUE CHANGES OF THE HEDGED ITEMS IN PORTFOLIO 
HEDGES OF INTEREST RATE RISK

LIABILITIES UNDER INSURANCE CONTRACTS

PROVISIONS

Provisions for pensions and similar obligations
Other long term employee benefits
Provisions for taxes and other legal contingencies
Provisions for contingent risks and commitments
Other provisions

TAX LIABILITIES

Current
Deferred

OTHER LIABILITIES

54,675

43,118
11,556
-
-
-
-
-

55,202

42,149
13,053
-
-
-
-
-

56,798

45,052
11,747
-
-
-
-
-

2,338

2,649

2,724

-
-
-
-
2,338
589,210

34,740
63,501
401,465
76,375
13,129
2,347

-

9,139

9,071

6,025
69
418
950
1,609
4,668

1,276
3,392
4,979

-
-
-
-
2,649
606,113

40,087
68,543
403,362
81,980
12,141
2,726

358

9,407

8,852

6,299
68
616
714
1,155
4,656

1,238
3,418
4,610

-
-
-
-
2,724
491,899

28,193
65,168
319,334
71,917
7,288
2,331

-

10,460

7,444

5,970
62
262
381
769
4,157

980
3,177
4,519

LIABILITIES INCLUDED IN DISPOSAL GROUPS CLASSIFIED AS 
HELD FOR SALE

TOTAL LIABILITIES

-

-

676,428

694,573

-
580,333  

        (*) Presented for comparison purposes only. 

161 

  
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

Consolidated balance sheets for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 

LIABILITIES AND EQUITY (Continued )

2016

2015 (*)

2014 (*)

Millions of Euros

SHAREHOLDERS’ FUNDS

Capital

Paid up capital
Unpaid capital which has been called up

Share premium

Equity instruments issued other than capital
Other equity

Retained earnings
Revaluation reserves
Other reserves

Reserves or accumulated losses of investments in subsidaries, joint ventures 
and associates
Other

Less: Treasury shares

Profit or loss attributable to owners of the parent
Less: Interim dividends

ACCUMULATED OTHER COMPREHENSIVE INCOME

Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss

Actuarial gains or (-) losses on defined benefit pension plans
Non-current assets and disposal groups classified as held for sale
Share of other recognised income and expense of investments in subsidaries, 
joint ventures and associates
Other adjustments
Items that may be reclassified to profit or loss

Hedge of net investments in foreign operations [effective portion]
Foreign currency translation
Hedging derivatives. Cash flow hedges [effective portion]
Available-for-sale financial assets
Non-current assets and disposal groups classified as held for sale
Share of other recognised income and expense of investments in subsidaries, 
joint ventures and associates

MINORITY INTERESTS (NON-CONTROLLING INTEREST)

Valuation adjustments
Rest
TOTAL EQUITY
TOTAL EQUITY AND TOTAL LIABILITIES

52,821
3,218

3,218
-
23,992

-
54

23,688
20
(67)

(67)
-
(48)

3,475
(1,510)

(5,458)
(1,095)

(1,095)
-

-
-
(4,363)

(118)
(5,185)
16
947
-

50,639
3,120

3,120
-
23,992

-
35

22,588
22
(98)

(98)
-
(309)

2,642
(1,352)

(3,349)
(859)

(859)
-

-
-
(2,490)

(274)
(3,905)
(49)
1,674
-

49,446
3,024

3,024
-
23,992

-
67

20,280
23
633

633
-
(350)

2,618
(841)

(348)
(777)

(777)
-

-
-
429

(373)
(2,173)
(46)
3,816
-

(23)
8,064

(2,246)
10,310
55,428
731,856

64
7,992

(1,333)
9,325
55,282
749,855

(796)
2,511

(53)
2,563
51,609
631,942

Millions of Euros

MEMORANDUM ITEM (OFF-BALANCE SHEET EXPOSURES)

2016

2015 (*)

2014 (*)

Financial guarantees given

Contingent commitments

        (*) Presented for comparison purposes only. 

50,540

49,876

117,573

135,733

33,741
106,252  

162 

  
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

Consolidated income statements for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 

CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS

2016

2015 (*)

2014 (*)

Millions of Euros

Interest income
Interest expe nses
NET INTEREST INCOME

Divide nd income
Share of profit or loss of entities accounted for using the equity 
me thod
Fee and commission income
Fee and commission expense s
Gains or (-) losses on derecognition of financial assets and 
liabilities not me asured at fair value through profit or loss, ne t
Gains or (-) losses on financial assets and liabilities held for 
trading, ne t
Gains or (-) losses on financial assets and liabilities designate d at 
fair value through profit or loss, net
Gains or (-) losses from hedge  accounting, net
Exchange differences (net)
Other operating income
Other operating expe nses
Income on insurance and reinsurance  contracts
Expense s on insurance and reinsurance contracts
GROSS INCOME

Administration costs

Personnel expense s
Other administrative expenses

De preciation
Provisions or (-) reversal of provisions
Impairment or (-) reversal of impairment on financial assets not 
me asured at fair value through profit or loss

Financial assets measure d at cost
Available - for-sale financial assets
Loans and receivables
Held to maturity investments

NET OPERATING INCOME
Impairment or (-) reversal of impairment of investments in 
subsidaries, joint ventures and associates

Impairment or (-) reversal of impairment on non-financial asse ts

Tangible assets
Intangible assets
Other assets

Gains (losses) on derecognized of non financial assets and 
subsidiaries, net
Ne gative goodwill recognised in profit or loss
Profit or (-) loss from non-current assets and disposal groups 
classifie d as held for sale not qualifying as discontinued 
operations
OPERATING PROFIT BEFORE TAX
Tax expense or (-) income related to profit or loss from continuing 
operation
PROFIT FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

Profit from discontinued operations (net)
PROFIT

Attributable to minority interest [non-controlling interests]
Attributable to owners of the parent

EARNINGS PER SHARE

Basic earnings per share  from continued operations
Dilute d earnings per share from continue d operations
Basic earnings per share  from discontinued operations
Dilute d earnings per share from discontinued operations

                   (*)Presented for comparison purposes only. 

163 

27,708
(10,648)
17,059

467

25
6,804
(2,086)

24,783
(8,761)
16,022

415

174
6,340
(1,729)

22,838
(8,456)
14,382

531

343
5,530
(1,356)

1,375

1,055

1,439

248

(409)

11

114
(76)
472
1,272
(2,128)
3,652
(2,545)
24,653

(11,366)
(6,722)
(4,644)
(1,426)
(1,186)

(3,801)
-
(202)
(3,597)
(1)
6,874

-

(521)
(143)
(3)
(375)

70
-

(31)

126
93
1,165
1,315
(2,285)
3,678
(2,599)
23,362

(10,836)
(6,273)
(4,563)
(1,272)
(731)

(4,272)
-
(23)
(4,248)
-
6,251

-

(273)
(60)
(4)
(209)

(2,135)
26

32
(47)
699
959
(2,705)
3,622
(2,714)
20,725

(9,414)
(5,410)
(4,004)
(1,145)
(1,142)

(4,340)
-
(35)
(4,304)
-
4,684

-

(297)
(97)
(8)
(192)

46
-

734

(453)

6,392

4,603

3,980

(1,699)
4,693

-
4,693

1,218
3,475

(1,274)
3,328

-
3,328

686
2,642

(898)
3,082

-
3,082

464
2,618

Millions of Euros

2016

2015 (*)

2014 (*)

0.50 

0.50 
0.50 
-
-

0.37

0.37 
0.37 
-
-

0.40

0.40 
0.40 
-
-  

  
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

Consolidated statements of changes in equity for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 

2016

B a la nc e s  a s  o f  J a nua ry 1, 2 0 16

T o ta l inc o m e / e xpe ns e  re c o gnize d

Ot he r c ha nge s  in e quit y

Issuances o f co mmo n shares

Issuances o f preferred shares

Issuance o f o ther equity instruments

P erio d o r maturity o f o ther issued equity instruments

Co nversio n o f debt o n equity

Co mmo n Sto ck reductio n

Dividend distributio n

P urchase o f treasury shares

Sale o r cancellatio n o f treasury shares

Reclassificatio n o f financial liabilities to  o ther equity instruments

Reclassificatio n o f o ther equity instruments to  financial liabilities

Transfers between to tal equity entries

Increase/Reductio n o f equity due to  business co mbinatio ns

Share based payments

Other increases o r (-) decreases in equity

C a pita l

S ha re  
P re m ium

3 ,12 0

2 3 ,9 9 2

E quit y 
ins trum e nt s  
is s ue d o t he r 
t ha n c a pit a l

-

9 8

9 8

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

B a la nc e s  a s  o f  D e c e m be r 3 1, 2 0 16

3 ,2 18

2 3 ,9 9 2

O t he r E quit y

R e t a ine d 
e a rnings

R e v a lua t io n 
re s e rv e s

O t he r 
re s e rv e s

( - ) T re a s ury 
s ha re s

M illio ns  o f E uro s

P ro f it o r lo s s  
a t t ributa ble  t o  
o wne rs  o f  t he  
pa re nt

Inte rim  
div ide nds

A c c um ula t e d 
o t he r 
c o m pre he ns iv
e  inc o m e

N o n-c o nt ro lling int e re s t

V a lua t io n 
a djus t m e nt s

R e s t

T o t a l

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

3 5

-

19

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(16)

35

5 4

2 2 ,5 8 8

-

1,10 0

(9 8 )

-

-

-

-

-

93

-

(30)

-

-

1,166

-

3

(34)

2 3 ,6 8 8

2 2

-

( 2 )

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(2)

-

-

-

2 0

(9 8 )

-

3 1

-

-

-

-

-

-

(9 3 )

-

-

-

-

126

-

-

(2)

(6 7 )

( 3 0 9 )

-

2 6 0

2 ,6 4 2

3 ,4 7 5

( 2 ,6 4 2 )

(1,3 5 2 )

-

(15 8 )

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

( 2 ,0 0 4 )

2,264

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

( 1,3 0 1)

-

-

-

-

(2,642)

1,352

-

-

-

-

-

(210)

( 3 ,3 4 9 )

(2 ,10 9 )

(1,3 3 3 )

( 9 13 )

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

9 ,3 2 5

1,2 18

( 2 3 3 )

5 5 ,2 8 1

1,6 7 1

( 1,5 2 6 )

-

-

-

-

-

-

( 2 3 4 )

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

2

-

-

-

-

-

-

( 1,5 3 5 )

( 2 ,0 0 4 )

2,234

-

-

-

-

(12)

(209)

( 4 8 )

3 ,4 7 5

( 1,5 10 )

( 5 ,4 5 8 )

( 2 ,2 4 6 )

10 ,3 10

5 5 ,4 2 8

164 

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

Consolidated statements of changes in equity for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 

2015 (*)

Balances as of January 1, 2015

T o ta l inc o m e / e xpe ns e  re c o gnize d

Ot he r c ha nge s  in e quit y

Issuances o f co mmo n shares

Issuances o f preferred shares

Issuance o f o ther equity instruments

P erio d o r maturity o f o ther issued equity instruments

Co nversio n o f debt o n equity

Co mmo n Sto ck reductio n

Dividend distributio n

P urchase o f treasury shares

Sale o r cancellatio n o f treasury shares

Reclassificatio n o f financial liabilities to  o ther equity instruments

Reclassificatio n o f o ther equity instruments to  financial liabilities

Transfers between to tal equity entries

Increase/Reductio n o f equity due to  business co mbinatio ns

Share based payments

Other increases o r (-) decreases in equity
Balances as of December 31, 2015

(*) Presented for comparison purposes only. 

C a pita l
(N o t a  2 5 )

S ha re  
P re m ium  
( N o t e  2 6 )

E quit y 
ins trum e nt s  
is s ue d o t he r 
t ha n c a pit a l

3 ,0 2 4

2 3 ,9 9 2

-

9 6

96

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

3 ,12 0

2 3 ,9 9 2

O t he r E quit y

R e t a ine d 
e a rnings

R e v a lua t io n 
re s e rv e s

O t he r 
re s e rv e s

( - ) T re a s ury 
s ha re s

M illo ne s  de  e uro s

P ro f it o r lo s s  
a t t ributa ble  t o  
o wne rs  o f  t he  
pa re nt

Inte rim  
div ide nds

A c c um ula t e d 
o t he r 
c o m pre he ns iv
e  inc o m e

N o n-c o nt ro lling int e re s t

O t ro  
re s ult a do  
glo ba l 
a c um ula do

Ot ro s  
e le m e nt o s

T o t a l

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

6 6

-

( 3 2 )

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(48)

16

3 5

2 0 ,2 8 1

-

2 ,3 0 8

(96)

-

-

-

-

-

86

-

6

-

-

2,423

-

14

(126)

2 2 ,5 8 8

2 3

-

( 1)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(1)

-

-

-

2 2

6 3 3

-

( 7 3 1)

-

-

-

-

-

-

(86)

-

-

-

-

(645)

-

-

-

( 3 5 0 )

-

4 1

2 ,6 18

2 ,6 4 2

( 2 ,6 18 )

(8 4 1)

-

(512)

( 3 4 8 )

( 5 3 )

( 3 ,0 0 0 )

(1,2 8 0 )

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(3,278)

3,319

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(2,618)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(1,222)

-

-

-

-

841

-

-

(131)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

2 ,5 6 3

6 8 6

6 ,0 7 5

-

-

-

-

-

-

(146)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

6,221

5 1,6 0 9

( 9 5 3 )

4 ,6 2 6

-

-

-

-

-

-

(1,368)

(3,278)

3,325

-

-

-

-

(34)

5,980

(9 8 )

( 3 0 9 )

2 ,6 4 2

(1,3 5 2 )

( 3 ,3 4 9 )

(1,3 3 3 )

9 ,3 2 5

5 5 ,2 8 1

165 

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

Consolidated statements of changes in equity for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 2014 

2014 (*)

Balances as of January 1, 2014

T o ta l inc o m e / e xpe ns e  re c o gnize d

Ot he r c ha nge s  in e quit y

Issuances o f co mmo n shares

Issuances o f preferred shares

Issuance o f o ther equity instruments

P erio d o r maturity o f o ther issued equity instruments

Co nversio n o f debt o n equity

Co mmo n Sto ck reductio n

Dividend distributio n

P urchase o f treasury shares

Sale o r cancellatio n o f treasury shares

Reclassificatio n o f financial liabilities to  o ther equity instruments

Reclassificatio n o f o ther equity instruments to  financial liabilities

Transfers between to tal equity entries

Increase/Reductio n o f equity due to  business co mbinatio ns

Share based payments

Other increases o r (-) decreases in equity

B a la nc e s  a s  o f  D e c e m be r 3 1, 2 0 14

C a pita l
(N o t a  2 5 )

S ha re  
P re m ium  
( N o t e  2 6 )

E quit y 
ins trum e nt s  
is s ue d o t he r 
t ha n c a pit a l

O t he r E quit y

R e t a ine d 
e a rnings

R e v a lua t io n 
re s e rv e s

O t he r 
re s e rv e s

( - ) T re a s ury 
s ha re s

P ro f it o r lo s s  
a t t ributa ble  t o  
o wne rs  o f  t he  
pa re nt

Inte rim  
div ide nds

A c c um ula t e d 
o t he r 
c o m pre he ns iv
e  inc o m e

N o n-c o nt ro lling int e re s t

O t ro  
re s ult a do  
glo ba l 
a c um ula do

Ot ro s  
e le m e nt o s

T o t a l

M illo ne s  de  e uro s

2 ,8 3 5

2 2 ,111

-

18 9

189

-

1,8 8 1

1,881

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

3 ,0 2 4

2 3 ,9 9 2

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

5 9

-

8

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(36)

44

6 7

19 ,2 9 1

-

9 8 9

(70)

-

-

-

-

-

91

-

5

-

-

1,044

-

7

(88)

2 6

-

( 2 )

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

4 5 0

-

18 2

-

-

-

-

-

-

(91)

-

-

-

-

(2)

277

-

-

-

-

-

(4)

6 3 3

( 6 6 )

-

( 2 8 4 )

2 ,0 8 4

2 ,6 18

( 2 ,0 8 4 )

( 7 6 5 )

-

(76)

-

-

-

-

-

-

(597)

-

-

-

-

-

-

(244)

(8 4 1)

(3 ,8 3 1)

3 ,4 8 3

-

7 0

( 12 3 )

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

2 ,3 0 1

4 6 4

( 2 0 1)

-

-

-

-

-

-

(243)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

42

4 4 ,5 6 5

6 ,4 4 2

6 0 2

2,000

-

-

-

-

-

(840)

(3,770)

3,491

-

-

-

-

(29)

(250)

( 3 4 8 )

( 5 3 )

2 ,5 6 3

5 1,6 0 9

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(2,084)

765

( 3 5 0 )

2 ,6 18

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

(3,770)

3,486

-

-

-

-

-

-

(*) Presented for comparison purposes only. 

2 0 ,2 8 0

2 3

166 

  
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

Statements of Recognized Income and Expenses for the year ended December 31, 2016, 
2015 and 2014. 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF RECOGNIZED INCOME AND EXPENSES

2016

2015 (*)

2014 (*)

Millions of Euros

PROFIT RECOGNIZED IN INCOME STATEMENT
OTHER RECOGNIZED INCOME (EXPENSES)

ITEMS NOT SUBJECT TO RECLASSIFICATION TO INCOME STATEMENT

Actuarial gains and losses from defined benefit pension plans
Non-current assets available for sale
Entities under the equity method of accounting
Income tax related to items not subject to reclassification to income statement

ITEMS SUBJECT TO RECLASSIFICATION TO INCOME STATEMENT

Hedge of net investments in foreign operations [effective portion]

Valuation gains or (-) losses taken to equity
Transferred to profit or loss
Other reclassifications
Foreign currency translation

Valuation gains or (-) losses taken to equity
Transferred to profit or loss
Other reclassifications

Cash flow hedges [effective portion]

Valuation gains or (-) losses taken to equity
Transferred to profit or loss
Transferred to initial carrying amount of hedged items
Other reclassifications

Available-for-sale financial assets

Valuation gains or (-) losses taken to equity
Transferred to profit or loss
Other reclassifications

Non-current assets held for sale

Valuation gains or (-) losses taken to equity
Transferred to profit or loss
Other reclassifications

Entities accounted for using the equity method

Income tax

TOTAL RECOGNIZED INCOME/EXPENSES

Attributable to minority interest [non-controlling interests]
Attributable to the parent company

(*) Presented for comparison purposes only. 

4,693
(3,022)

(240)

(303)

-
-
63
(2,782)
166

166
-

-
(2,167)

(2,120)

(47)
-
80

134
(54)

-
-
(694)

438
(1,248)
116
-

-
-

-
(89)

(78)

1,671

305
1,366

3,328
(4,280)

(74)

(135)

-
8
53
(4,206)
88

88
-

-
(2,911)

(3,154)

243
-
4

47
(43)

-
-
(3,196)

(1,341)
(1,855)
-
-

-
-

-
861

948

(952)

(594)
(358)

3,082
3,359

(346)

(498)

-
(5)
157
3,705
(273)

(273)
-

-
760

761

(1)
-
(71)

(71)
-

-
-
4,306

5,706
(1,400)
-
(4)

(4)
-

-
338

(1,351)

6,441

341
6,100   

167 

  
 
 
  
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

Consolidated statements of cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 
2014 

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW

2016

2015 (*)

2014 (*)

Millions of Euros

A) CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES  (1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 5)

1. Profit for the year

2. Adjustments to obtain the cash flow from operating activities:
Depreciation and amortization

Other adjustments

3. Net increase/decrease in operating assets 

Financial assets held for trading

Other financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss
Available-for-sale financial assets
Loans and receivables

Other operating assets

4. Net increase/decrease in operating liabilities 
Financial liabilities held for trading
Other financial liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss
Financial liabilities at amortized cost
Other operating liabilities

5. Collection/Payments for income tax
B) CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES  (1 + 2)
1. Investment 
Tangible assets

Intangible assets
Investments in joint ventures and associates
Subsidiaries and other business units
Non-current assets held for sale and associated liabilities

Held-to-maturity investments
Other settlements related to investing activities

2. Divestments
Tangible assets

Intangible assets
Investments in joint ventures and associates
Subsidiaries and other business units
Non-current assets held for sale and associated liabilities

Held-to-maturity investments
Other collections related to investing activities

(*) Presented for comparison purposes only.

168 

6,623

4,693

6,784

1,426

5,358
(4,428)

1,289

(2)
14,445
(21,075)

915
1,273

361
(53)

(7)
972
(1,699)
(560)
(3,978)

(1,312)
(645)
(76)

(95)
-
(1,850)
-
3,418

795
20
322

73
900
1,215
93

23,101

3,328

18,327

1,272

17,055
(12,954)

4,691

337
3,360
(20,498)

(844)
15,674

(2,475)
120

21,422
(3,393)
(1,274)
(4,411)
(6,416)

(2,171)
(571)
(41)

(3,633)
-
-
-
2,005

224
2
1

9
1,683
-
86

(6,188)

3,082

8,315

1,145

7,170
(53,244)

(11,145)

(349)
(13,485)
(27,299)

(966)
36,557

11,151
256

24,219
931
(898)
(1,151)
(1,984)

(1,419)
(467)
-

(98)
-
-
-
833

167
-
118

-
548
-
-  

  
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

Consolidated statements of cash flows for the years ended December 31, 2016, 2015 and 
2014  

(Continued)

C) CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES   (1 + 2)
1. Investment 
Dividends
Subordinated liabilities
Treasury stock amortization
Treasury stock acquisition

Other items relating to financing activities

2. Divestments
Subordinated liabilities
Treasury stock increase
Treasury stock disposal

Other items relating to financing activities

D) EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES
E) NET INCREASE/DECREASE IN CASH OR CASH EQUIVALENTS 
(A+B+C+D)

F) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF THE YEAR
G) CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF THE PERIOD (E+F)

Millions of Euros

2016

2015 (*)

2014 (*)

(1,113)
(4,335)

(1,599)
(502)

-
(2,004)
(230)
3,222

1,000

-
2,222
-
(3,463)

1,489

43,466
44,955

127
(5,717)

(879)
(1,419)

-
(3,273)
(146)
5,844

2,523

-
3,321
-
(6,781)

12,036

31,430
43,466

3,157
(5,955)

(826)
(1,046)

-
(3,770)
(313)
9,112

3,628

2,000
3,484
-
725

(3,457)

34,887
31,430

Millions of Euros

COMPONENTS OF CASH AND EQUIVALENT AT END OF THE YEAR

2016

2015 (*)

2014 (*)

Cash
Balance of cash equivalent in central banks (**)
Other financial assets
Less: Bank overdraft refundable on demand
TOTAL CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF THE PERIOD

7,413
37,542
-
-
44,955

7,192
36,275
-
-
43,466

6,247
25,183
-
-
31,430        

       (*) Presented for comparison purposes only. 
       (**)  Equivalent cash balances at central banks includes short-term deposits at central banks under the heading "Loans 

and receivables" in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.  

169 

  
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

APPENDIX II. Additional information on consolidated subsidiaries composing the BBVA Group 

Additional Information on Consolidated Subsidiaries and consolidated structured entities composing the BBVA Group

Company

Location

Activity

Direct

Indirect

Total

Net 
Carrying 
Amount

Assets
31.12.16

Liabilities
31.12.16

Equity 
31.12.16

Profit (Loss) 
31.12.16

% Legal share
of participation

Millions of Euros(*)
Affiliate Entity Data

UNITED STATES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

4D INTERNET SOLUTIONS, INC

ACTIVOS MACORP, S.L. (**)

ALCALA 120 PROMOC. Y GEST.IMMOB. S.L.

ALGARVETUR, S.L. (**)(***)

AMERICAN FINANCE GROUP, INC.

ANIDA DESARROLLOS INMOBILIARIOS, S.L.

ANIDA GERMANIA IMMOBILIEN ONE, GMBH

ANIDA GRUPO INMOBILIARIO, S.L. (**)

ANIDA INMOBILIARIA, S.A. DE C.V.

ANIDA OPERACIONES SINGULARES, S.A. (****)

ANIDA PROYECTOS INMOBILIARIOS, S.A. DE C.V.

ANIDAPORT INVESTIMENTOS IMOBILIARIOS, UNIPESSOAL, LTDA

APLICA SOLUCIONES TECNOLOGICAS CHILE LIMITADA

APLICA TECNOLOGIA AVANZADA OPERADORA, S.A. DE C.V.

APLICA TECNOLOGIA AVANZADA SERVICIOS, S.A. DE C.V.

APLICA TECNOLOGIA AVANZADA, S.A. DE C.V.- ATA

AREA TRES PROCAM, S.L. (***)

ARIZONA FINANCIAL PRODUCTS, INC

ARRAHONA AMBIT, S.L. (*****)
ARRAHONA IMMO, S.L.

ARRAHONA NEXUS, S.L. (*****)

ARRAHONA RENT, S.L.U.

ARRELS CT FINSOL, S.A. (*****)

ARRELS CT LLOGUER, S.A. (*****)

ARRELS CT PATRIMONI I PROJECTES, S.A. (*****)

ARRELS CT PROMOU, S.A. (*****)

AUMERAVILLA, S.L.

BAHIA SUR RESORT, S.C.

BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA (PORTUGAL), S.A.

BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA CHILE, S.A.

BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA URUGUAY, S.A.

BANCO CONTINENTAL, S.A.

BANCO DE PROMOCION DE NEGOCIOS, S.A.

BANCO INDUSTRIAL DE BILBAO, S.A.

BANCO OCCIDENTAL, S.A.

BANCO PROVINCIAL OVERSEAS N.V.

BANCO PROVINCIAL S.A. - BANCO UNIVERSAL

BANCOMER FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.

BANCOMER FOREIGN EXCHANGE INC.

BANCOMER PAYMENT SERVICES INC.

(*) Information on foreign companies at exchange rate on December 31, 2016

(**) These companies have equity loans from BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A.
(***) These companies have equity loans from CATALUNYACAIXA IMMOBILIARIA, S.A.
(****) This company has an equity loan from ANIDA GRUPO INMOBILIARIO, S.L.
(*****) These companies have an equity loan from UNNIM SOCIEDAD PARA LA GESTION DE ACTIVOS INMOBILIARIOS, S.A

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00
100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

99.95

100.00

68.19

100.00

46.12

99.86

99.93

100.00

100.00

55.21

100.00

100.00

100.00

23

2

14

-

20

49

-

-
166

(105)
94

31

-

4

1

203

-

928

-
53

-

9

-

-

-

-

2

1

230

827

110

913
15

97
17

52

80

2

10

1

24

90

23

19

20

467

1

1,507
119

4,097
107

103

-

14

3

340

5

928

66
234

213

9

278

48

121

38

2

1

1

87

9

41

-

411

-

1,656
-

4,195
14

96

-

9

2

137

5

-

103
101

322

-

368

61

157

50

-

-

4,028

3,808

19,508

18,295

3,051

22,269
19

2,861

20,290
-

139
18

435

917

3

10

2

2
-

383

814

-

-

1

26

2

14

(21)

20

65

1

244

116

241

85

12
-

-

-

194
-

928

(31)
103

(110)

10

(76)

(6)

(33)

(10)

2

1

218

1,106

193

1,621

19

112

18

50

138

2

6
-

(3)

2

-

(1)

-

(10)

-

(393)

3

(339)

9

(5)
-

4
-

9
-

-

(5)
30

2

(1)

(15)

(6)

(3)

(2)
-

-

2

107

(4)

358
-

24
-

2

(35)
-

4

1

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

UNITED STATES

SPAIN

GERMANY

SPAIN

MEXICO

SPAIN

MEXICO

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

INACTIVE

REAL ESTATE

IN LIQUIDATION

INVESTMENT COMPANY

100.00

INVESTMENT COMPANY

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

-

50.63

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

100.00

49.37

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

-

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

PORTUGAL                             REAL ESTATE

CHILE

MEXICO

MEXICO

MEXICO

SPAIN

SERVICES

SERVICES

SERVICES

SERVICES

REAL ESTATE

UNITED STATES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

SPAIN
SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

INACTIVE

PORTUGAL                             BANKING

CHILE

BANKING

URUGUAY                              BANKING

PERU                                

BANKING

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

CURAÇAO

VENEZUELA

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES

BANKING

BANKING

BANKING

BANKING

BANKING

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

170 

100.00

-

-

-

-
-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

99.95

100.00

-

100.00

-

-

-

49.43

-

1.46

-

-

-

100.00

100.00

100.00
100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

-

-

68.19

-

46.12

99.86

99.93

50.57

100.00

53.75

100.00

100.00

100.00

  
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

Additional Information on Consolidated Subsidiaries and strucuted entities composing the 
BBVA Group (Continued)

% Legal share
of participation

Millions of Euros(*)
Affiliate Entity Data

Company

Location

Activity

Direct

Indirect

Total

BANCOMER TRANSFER SERVICES, INC.

BBV AMERICA, S.L.

BBVA ASESORIAS FINANCIERAS, S.A.

BBVA ASSET MANAGEMENT ADMINISTRADORA GENERAL DE FONDOS S.A.

BBVA ASSET MANAGEMENT CONTINENTAL S.A. SAF

BBVA ASSET MANAGEMENT, S.A. SOCIEDAD FIDUCIARIA (BBVA FIDUCIARIA)

UNITED STATES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

-

INVESTMENT COMPANY

100.00 

SPAIN

CHILE

CHILE

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

PERU                                

FINANCIAL SERVICES

COLOMBIA                            

FINANCIAL SERVICES

BBVA ASSET MANAGEMENT, S.A., SGIIC

SPAIN

OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANIES

17.00 

BBVA AUTOMERCANTIL, COMERCIO E ALUGER DE VEICULOS AUTOMOVEIS,LDA.

PORTUGAL                            

FINANCIAL SERVICES

BBVA AUTORENTING, S.A.

BBVA BANCO FRANCES, S.A.

BBVA BANCOMER GESTION, S.A. DE C.V.

BBVA BANCOMER OPERADORA, S.A. DE C.V.

BBVA BANCOMER SEGUROS SALUD, S.A. DE C.V.

BBVA BANCOMER SERVICIOS ADMINISTRATIVOS, S.A. DE C.V.

BBVA BANCOMER, S.A.,INSTITUCION DE BANCA MULTIPLE, GRUPO FINANCIERO BBVA BANCOMER

BBVA BRASIL BANCO DE INVESTIMENTO, S.A.

BBVA BROKER, CORREDURIA DE SEGUROS Y REASEGUROS, S.A.

BBVA BROKER, S.A.

BBVA COLOMBIA, S.A.

BBVA COMERCIALIZADORA LTDA.

BBVA COMPASS BANCSHARES, INC

BBVA COMPASS FINANCIAL CORPORATION

BBVA COMPASS INSURANCE AGENCY, INC

BBVA COMPASS PAYMENTS, INC

BBVA CONSOLIDAR SEGUROS, S.A.

BBVA CONSULTING ( BEIJING) LIMITED

BBVA CONSULTORIA, S.A.
BBVA CONSUMER FINANCE ENTIDAD DE DESARROLLO A LA PEQUEÑA Y MICRO EMPRESA, EDPYME, S.A. (BBVA 
CONSUMER FINANCE - EDPYME)

BBVA CORREDORA TECNICA DE SEGUROS LIMITADA

BBVA CORREDORES DE BOLSA LIMITADA

BBVA DATA & ANALYTICS, S.L.

BBVA DINERO EXPRESS, S.A.U

BBVA DISTRIBUIDORA DE SEGUROS S.R.L.

BBVA EMISORA, S.A.

BBVA FACTORING LIMITADA (CHILE)

BBVA FINANZIA, S.p.A

BBVA FRANCES ASSET MANAGMENT S.A. SOCIEDAD GERENTE DE FONDOS COMUNES DE INVERSIÓN.

BBVA FRANCES VALORES, S.A.

BBVA FUNDOS, S.GESTORA FUNDOS PENSOES,S.A.

BBVA GLOBAL FINANCE LTD.

(*) Information on foreign companies at exchange rate on December 31, 2016
(*) Information on foreign companies at exchange rate on June 30, 2016

100.00 

100.00 

45.61 

-

-

-

-

-

100.00 

99.94 

-

77.41 

-

100.00 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

SPAIN

ARGENTINA

MEXICO

MEXICO

MEXICO

MEXICO

MEXICO

BRASIL                              

SPAIN

ARGENTINA

SERVICES

BANKING

FINANCIAL SERVICES

SERVICES

INSURANCES SERVICES

SERVICES

BANKING

BANKING

FINANCIAL SERVICES

INSURANCES SERVICES

COLOMBIA                            

BANKING

PERU                                

FINANCIAL SERVICES

CHILE

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES

ARGENTINA

CHINA

SPAIN

CHILE

CHILE

SPAIN

SPAIN

INSURANCES SERVICES

87.78 

FINANCIAL SERVICES

INVESTMENT COMPANY

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

INVESTMENT COMPANY

FINANCIAL SERVICES

SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

SECURITIES DEALER

SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

100.00 

URUGUAY                             

FINANCIAL SERVICES

SPAIN

CHILE

ITALY

ARGENTINA

ARGENTINA

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

SECURITIES DEALER

PORTUGAL                            

PENSION FUNDS MANAGEMENT

-

-

-

100.00 

-

-

-

CAYMAN ISLANDS

FINANCIAL SERVICES

100.00 

171 

100.00 

-

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

83.00 

-

-

30.34 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

-

0.06 

95.00 

18.06 

100.00 

-

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

12.22 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

-

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

-

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

-

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

75.95 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

95.00 

95.47 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

Net 

Carrying 
Amount

Assets
31.12.16

Liabilities
31.12.16

Equity 
31.12.16

Profit 

(Loss) 
31.12.16

49 

479 

2 

15 

15 

30 

38 

5 

69 

157 

21 

135 

20 

25 

101 

991 

3 

18 

17 

33 

154 

18 

447 

9,008 

36 

384 

26 

130 

52 

-

1 

3 

2 

3 

84 

13 

402 

8,016 

15 

249 

7 

105 

37 

981 

1 

9 

12 

25 

36 

5 

33 

769 

8 

49 

18 

20 

13 

10 

1 

6 

3 

6 

35 

-

12 

223 

13 

86 

2 

5 

7,301 

86,242 

78,939 

5,691 

1,612 

16 

-

-

39 

18 

-

7 

5 

-

32 

8 

-

355 

16,391 

15,049 

1,168 

-

1 

11,703 

12,197 

250 

166 

63 

11 

-

4 

17 

8 

62 

6 

2 

4 

64 

10 

6 

11 

6 

1 

-

621 

170 

63 

154 

2 

5 

97 

13 

562 

4 

6 

4 

75 

50 

21 

20 

6 

18 

2 

128 

371 

3 

-

100 

-

-

81 

5 

500 

2 

2 

-

-

40 

14 

6 

-

1 

4 

11,735 

247 

159 

46 

16 

2 

5 

18 

1 

72 

1 

4 

2 

75 

10 

15 

7 

3 

15 

5 

194 

189 

1 

5 

-

174 

(4)

334 

2 

7 

17 

38 

-

-

(2)

7 

(10)

1 

-

2 

-

-

(9)

7 

3 

2 

-

  
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

Additional Inf ormation on Consolidated Subsidiaries and strucuted entities composing the BBVA Group (Continued)

Company

Location

Activity

Direct

Indirect

Total

Net Carrying 

Assets

Liabilities

Equity 

Amount

31.12.16

31.12.16

31.12.16

%  Legal share

of participation

Millions of  Euros(*)

Affiliate Entity Data

BBVA GLOBAL MARKETS B.V.

BBVA INMOBILIARIA E INVERSIONES, S.A.

BBVA INSTITUIÇAO FINANCEIRA DE CREDITO, S.A.

BBVA INTERNATIONAL PREFERRED, S.A.U.

BBVA INVERSIONES CHILE, S.A.

BBVA IRELAND PLC
BBVA LEASIMO - SOCIEDADE DE LOCAÇAO FINANCEIRA, S.A.

BBVA LUXINVEST, S.A.

BBVA MEDIACION OPERADOR DE BANCA-SEGUROS VINCULADO, S.A.

BBVA NOMINEES LIMITED

BBVA OP3N S.L.

BBVA OP3N, INC

BBVA PARAGUAY, S.A.
BBVA PARTICIPACIONES MEJICANAS, S.L.

BBVA PENSIONES, SA, ENTIDAD GESTORA DE FONDOS DE PENSIONES

BBVA PLANIFICACION PATRIMONIAL, S.L.

BBVA PREVISION AFP S.A. ADM.DE FONDOS DE PENSIONES

BBVA PROCUREMENT SERVICES AMERICA DEL SUR SpA

BBVA PROPIEDAD, S.A.

BBVA RE DAC
BBVA REAL ESTATE MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V.

BBVA RENTAS E INVERSIONES LIMITADA

BBVA RENTING, S.A.

BBVA SECURITIES INC.

BBVA SEGUROS COLOMBIA, S.A.

BBVA SEGUROS DE VIDA COLOMBIA, S.A.
BBVA SEGUROS DE VIDA, S.A.

BBVA SEGUROS GENERALES S.A.

BBVA SEGUROS, S.A., DE SEGUROS Y REASEGUROS

BBVA SENIOR FINANCE, S.A.U.

BBVA SERVICIOS CORPORATIVOS LIMITADA

BBVA SERVICIOS, S.A.

BBVA SOCIEDAD DE LEASING INMOBILIARIO, S.A.
BBVA SUBORDINATED CAPITAL S.A.U.

BBVA SUIZA, S.A. (BBVA SWITZERLAND)

BBVA TRADE, S.A.

BBVA U.S. SENIOR S.A.U.

BBVA VALORES COLOMBIA, S.A. COMISIONISTA DE BOLSA

BBVA WEALTH SOLUTIONS, INC.
BEEVA TEC OPERADORA, S.A. DE C.V.

(*) Information on foreign companies at exchange rate on December 31, 2016

NETHERLANDS

CHILE

FINANCIAL SERVICES

REAL ESTATE

PORTUGAL                             FINANCIAL SERVICES

SPAIN

CHILE

FINANCIAL SERVICES

INVESTMENT COMPANY

IRELAND
FINANCIAL SERVICES
PORTUGAL                             FINANCIAL SERVICES

LUXEMBOURG

SPAIN

UNITED KINGDOM

SPAIN

UNITED STATES

INVESTMENT COMPANY

FINANCIAL SERVICES

SERVICES

SERVICES

SERVICES

PARAGUAY                             BANKING
SPAIN

INVESTMENT COMPANY

SPAIN

SPAIN

PENSION FUNDS MANAGEMENT

FINANCIAL SERVICES

BOLIVIA                             

PENSION FUNDS MANAGEMENT

CHILE

SPAIN

IRELAND
MEXICO

CHILE

SPAIN

UNITED STATES

SERVICES

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT COMPANY

INSURANCES SERVICES
FINANCIAL SERVICES

INVESTMENT COMPANY

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

COLOMBIA                            

INSURANCES SERVICES

COLOMBIA                            
CHILE

INSURANCES SERVICES
INSURANCES SERVICES

CHILE

SPAIN

SPAIN

CHILE

SPAIN

CHILE
SPAIN

INSURANCES SERVICES

INSURANCES SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

SERVICES

COMMERCIAL

FINANCIAL SERVICES
FINANCIAL SERVICES

SWITZERLAND

BANKING

SPAIN

SPAIN

INVESTMENT COMPANY

FINANCIAL SERVICES

COLOMBIA                             SECURITIES DEALER

UNITED STATES
MEXICO

FINANCIAL SERVICES
SERVICES

100.00 

-

49.90 

100.00 

61.22 

100.00 
-

36.00 

-

100.00 

-

-

100.00 
99.00 

100.00 

80.00 

75.00 

-

-

-
-

-

5.94 

-

94.00 

94.00 
-

-

99.95 

100.00 

-

-

-
100.00 

39.72 

-

100.00 

-

-
-

-

68.11 

50.10 

-

38.78 

-
100.00 

64.00 

100.00 

-

100.00 

100.00 

-
1.00 

-

20.00 

5.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 
100.00 

100.00 

94.06 

100.00 

6.00 

6.00 
100.00 

100.00 

-

-

100.00 

100.00 

97.49 
-

60.28 

100.00 

-

100.00 

100.00 
100.00 

100.00 

68.11 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 
100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 
100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

80.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 
100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 
100.00 

100.00 

99.95 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

97.49 
100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 
100.00 

172 

-

5 

40 

-

483 

180 
8 

204 

10 

-

-

-

23 
-

13 

-

2 

6 

914 

39 
-

292 

21 

185 

10 

14 
70 

4 

1,442 

1,442 

47 

298 

864 

1,640 

407 
9 

213 

203 

-

-

-

40 

251 

863 

2 

217 
-

2 

180 

-

-

-

1,788 
-

1,627 
-

67 

1 

23 

9 

927 

76 
-

292 

650 

2,932 

83 

430 
227 

4 

32 

-

13 

3 

10 

36 
1 

-

556 

2,747 

64 

319 
156 

-

Profit 

(Loss) 
31.12.16
-

-

3 

-

-

7 

45 

1 

1,507 

131 

186 
8 

210 

13 

-

-

-

136 
-

28 

1 

6 

6 

984 

30 
-

232 

85 

187 

14 

75 
65 

4 

4 
-

1 

11 

-

-

-

25 
-

7 

-

5 

-

(67)

9 
-

60 

9 

(1)

4 

36 
5 

-

682 

16,797 

15,297 

1,239 

260 

-

-

-

27 
-

67 

13 

-

4 

6 
-

7,090 

7,089 

6 

9 

89 
1,770 

1,316 

36 

1 

5 

6 
1 

6 

1 

62 
1,769 

1,143 

23 

-

1 

-
1 

1 

1 

7 

25 
1 

163 

13 

-

4 

5 
-

-

(1)

1 

3 
-

10 

-

-

-

-
-

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

Additional Information on Consolidated Subsidiaries and strucuted entities composing the BBVA Group (Continued)

Company

Location

Activity

Direct

Indirect

Total

Net 

Carrying 
Amount

Assets
31.12.16

Liabilities
31.12.16

Equity 
31.12.16

Profit 

(Loss) 
31.12.16

% Legal share
of participation

Millions of Euros(*)
Affiliate Entity Data

BEEVA TEC, S.A. DE C.V.

BETESE S.A DE C.V.

BILBAO VIZCAYA HOLDING, S.A.

BLUE INDICO INVESTMENTS, S.L.

CAIXA MANRESA IMMOBILIARIA ON CASA, S.L. (**)

CAIXA MANRESA IMMOBILIARIA SOCIAL, S.L. (**)

CAIXA TERRASSA SOCIETAT DE PARTICIPACIONS PREFERENTS, S.A.U.

CAIXASABADELL PREFERENTS, S.A.

CAIXASABADELL TINELIA, S.L.

CAPITAL INVESTMENT COUNSEL, INC.

CARTERA E INVERSIONES S.A., CIA DE

CASA DE BOLSA BBVA BANCOMER, S.A. DE C.V.

CATALONIA GEBIRA, S.L. (***)(****)

CATALONIA PROMODIS 4, S.A. (****)

CATALUNYACAIXA ASSEGURANCES GENERALS, S.A.

CATALUNYACAIXA CAPITAL, S.A.

CATALUNYACAIXA IMMOBILIARIA, S.A. (*****)

CATALUNYACAIXA SERVEIS, S.A.

CATALUNYACAIXA VIDA, S.A.

CB TRANSPORT ,INC.

CDD GESTIONI, S.R.L.

CETACTIUS, S.L. (**)

CIDESSA DOS, S.L.

CIDESSA UNO, S.L.

CIERVANA, S.L.

CLUB GOLF HACIENDA EL ALAMO, S.L.

COMERCIALIZADORA CORPORATIVA SAC

COMERCIALIZADORA DE SERVICIOS FINANCIEROS, S.A.

COMPASS ASSET ACCEPTANCE COMPANY, LLC

COMPASS AUTO RECEIVABLES CORPORATION

COMPASS BANK

COMPASS CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.

COMPASS CUSTODIAL SERVICES, INC.

COMPASS GP, INC.

COMPASS INVESTMENTS, INC.

COMPASS LIMITED PARTNER, INC.

COMPASS LOAN HOLDINGS TRS, INC.

COMPASS MORTGAGE CORPORATION

MEXICO

MEXICO

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

SERVICES

INVESTMENT COMPANY

INVESTMENT COMPANY

INVESTMENT COMPANY

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

INVESTMENT COMPANY

UNITED STATES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

SPAIN

MEXICO

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

UNITED STATES

ITALY

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

INVESTMENT COMPANY

SECURITIES DEALER

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

INSURANCES SERVICES

INVESTMENT COMPANY

REAL ESTATE

SERVICES

INSURANCES SERVICES

INACTIVE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

INVESTMENT COMPANY

INVESTMENT COMPANY

PERU                                

FINANCIAL SERVICES

COLOMBIA                            

SERVICES

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES

INACTIVE

INACTIVE

BANKING

INVESTMENT COMPANY

INACTIVE

INVESTMENT COMPANY

INACTIVE

INVESTMENT COMPANY

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

-

-

89.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

-

100.00 

-

-

-

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

-

100.00 

100.00 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

100.00 

100.00 

11.00 

-

-

-

-

-

-

100.00 

-

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

-

-

-

-

-

100.00 

-

-

100.00 

100.00 

-

97.87 

50.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

97.87 

50.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

1 

61 

35 

7 

-

-

1 

-

41 

14 

92 

35 

-

-

42 

101 

125 

2 

358 

18 

5 

-

15 

5 

53 

-

-

2 

463 

4 

4 

61 

236 

25 

2 

4 

76 

92 

41 

14 

108 

46 

4 

9 

47 

106 

198 

10 

2 

-

36 

18 

5 

4 

74 

90 

-

-

78 

11 

8 

14 

25 

10 

121 

7 

2,409 

2,014 

18 

6 

2 

15 

240 

64 

-

1 

9 

463 

4 

-

-

22 

1 

150 

4 

-

1 

7 

-

-

1 

53 

135 

7 

(2)

1 

2 

1 

41 

14 

21 

17 

(3)

(2)

17 

95 

46 

2 

351 

18 

6 

(19)

14 

67 

55 

-

-

1 

463 

4 

11,475 

86,188 

74,713 

11,149 

7,657 

7,657 

-

46 

-

-

58 

-

6,683 

6,684 

77 

77 

-

-

11 

-

1 

-

7,587 

-

46 

-

6,613 

76 

2,969 

3,006 

37 

2,921 

-

7 

66 

(1)

-

-

-

-

-

-

9 

17 

(1)

(2)

5 

1 

31 

1 

43 

-

-

(1)

-

24 

5 

-

-

-

-

-

327 

70 

-

-

-

69 

-

49 

INVESTMENT COMPANY

100.00 

REAL ESTATE

(*) Information on foreign companies at exchange rate on December 31, 2016

(**) These companies have an equity loan from BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A.

(***) This company has an equity loan from ARRELS CT PATRIMONI I PROYECTES, S.A.

(****) These companies have an equity loan from UNNIM SOCIEDAD PARA LA GESTION DE ACTIVOS INMOBILIARIOS, S.A.

(*****) This company has equity loans from de BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A., EXPANSION INTERCOMARCAL, S.L. y SATICEM IMMOBILIARIA, S.L.

173 

  
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

Additional Information on Consolidated Subsidiaries and strucuted entities composing the BBVA Group (Continued)

Company

Location

Activity

Direct

Indirect

Total

Net 

Carrying 
Amount

Assets
31.12.16

Liabilities
31.12.16

Equity 
31.12.16

% Legal share
of participation

Millions of Euros(*)
Affiliate Entity Data

COMPASS MORTGAGE FINANCING, INC.

COMPASS MULTISTATE SERVICES CORPORATION

COMPASS SOUTHWEST, LP

COMPASS TEXAS ACQUISITION CORPORATION

COMPASS TEXAS MORTGAGE FINANCING, INC

COMPASS TRUST II

COMPAÑIA CHILENA DE INVERSIONES, S.L.

COMPLEMENTOS INNOVACIÓN Y MODA, S.L.

CONJUNT RESIDENCIAL FREIXA, S.L. (**)

CONSOLIDAR A.F.J.P., S.A.

CONSORCIO DE CASAS MEXICANAS, S.A.P.I. DE C.V.

CONTENTS AREA, S.L.

CONTINENTAL BOLSA, SDAD. AGENTE DE BOLSA, S.A.

CONTINENTAL DPR FINANCE COMPANY

CONTINENTAL SOCIEDAD TITULIZADORA, S.A.

CONTRATACION DE PERSONAL, S.A. DE C.V.

COPROMED S.A. DE C.V.

CORPORACION BETICA INMOBILIARIA, S.A. (***)(*****)

CORPORACION GENERAL FINANCIERA, S.A.

CX PROPIETAT, FII

DALLAS CREATION CENTER, INC

DATA ARCHITECTURE AND TECHNOLOGY S.L.

DESITEL TECNOLOGIA Y SISTEMAS, S.A. DE C.V.

DEUTSCHE BANK MEXICO SA FIDEICOMISO F/1859

DEUTSCHE BANK MEXICO SA FIDEICOMISO F/1860

DISTRITO CASTELLANA NORTE, S.A.

ECASA, S.A.

EL ENCINAR METROPOLITANO, S.A.

EL MILANILLO, S.A. (****)

EMPRENDIMIENTOS DE VALOR S.A.

ENTRE2 SERVICIOS FINANCIEROS, E.F.C., S.A.

ESPAIS CERDANYOLA, S.L. (*****)

ESPAIS SABADELL PROMOCIONS INMOBILIARIES, S.A.

ESPANHOLA COMERCIAL E SERVIÇOS, LTDA.

ESTACION DE AUTOBUSES CHAMARTIN, S.A.

EUROPEA DE TITULIZACION, S.A., S.G.F.T.

EXPANSION INTERCOMARCAL, S.L.

F/253863 EL DESEO RESIDENCIAL

F/403035-9 BBVA HORIZONTES RESIDENCIAL

FACILEASING EQUIPMENT, S.A. DE C.V.

(*) Information on foreign companies at exchange rate on December 31, 2016
(**) This company has an equity loan from EXPANSION INTERCOMARCAL, S.L.

(***) This company has an equity loan from BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A.

(****) This company has an equity loan from ANIDA OPERACIONES SINGULARES, S.A.

(*****) These companies have equity loans from CATALUNYACAIXA IMMOBILIARIA, S.A.

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

0.03 

100.00 

100.00 

53.89 

99.99 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

-

-

100.00 

51.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

75.54 

100.00 

99.05 

100.00 

100.00 

-

97.51 

100.00 

-

51.00 

-

-

65.00 

65.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

99.99 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

67.94 

100.00 

51.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

75.54 

100.00 

99.05 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

97.51 

100.00 

100.00 

51.00 

87.86 

100.00 

65.00 

65.00 

100.00 

-

4 

-

4 

5,515 

5,515 

2 

-

-

2 

-

-

580 

781 

-

2 

3 

16 

7 

11 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

3 

2 

12 

1 

5 

-

-

-

3 

6 

6 

-

1 

5 

-

4 

510 

35 

-

-

1 

-

-

82 

17 

6 

8 

3 

9 

-

7 

-

-

2 

26 

-

-

136 

136 

1 

8 

-

20 

1,578 

61 

7 

2 

1 

16 

16 

123 

19 

7 

8 

7 

9 

12 

8 

-

-

41 

27 

1 

-

-

3 

-

15 

-

-

7 

1 

-

16 

16 

15 

2 

-

1 

4 

-

15 

-

-

-

3 

-

-

-

51 

411 

301 

-

-

46.11 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

100.00 

-

87.86 

100.00 

-

-

-

Profit 

(Loss) 
31.12.16
-

-

61 

-

-

-

-

-

-

(1)

(1)

-

1 

-

-

-

-

(1)

22 

(1)

(1)

-

-

-

-

(2)

6 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

3 

-

-

-

21 

-

4 

5,455 

2 

-

-

781 

-

(1)

1 

4 

6 

5 

-

1 

4 

-

5 

1,556 

62 

2 

-

1 

-

-

110 

11 

6 

7 

3 

9 

(3)

8 

-

-

36 

26 

1 

-

90 

FINANCIAL SERVICES

INACTIVE

FINANCIAL SERVICES

INACTIVE

FINANCIAL SERVICES

INACTIVE

-

-

-

-

-

-

INVESTMENT COMPANY

99.97 

PERU                                

SECURITIES DEALER

CAYMAN ISLANDS

FINANCIAL SERVICES

PERU                                

FINANCIAL SERVICES

INVESTMENT COMPANY

100.00 

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT COMPANY

67.94 

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

ARGENTINA

MEXICO

SPAIN

MEXICO

MEXICO

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

UNITED STATES

SPAIN

MEXICO

MEXICO

MEXICO

SPAIN

CHILE

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

IN LIQUIDATION

REAL ESTATE

IN LIQUIDATION

REAL ESTATE

SERVICES

SERVICES

SERVICES

REAL ESTATE

SERVICES

SERVICES

SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

REAL ESTATE

FINANCIAL SERVICES

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

BRASIL                              

IN LIQUIDATION

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

MEXICO

MEXICO

MEXICO

SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

INVESTMENT COMPANY

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

FINANCIAL SERVICES

174 

URUGUAY                              FINANCIAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

100.00 

  
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

Additional Information on Consolidated Subsidiaries and strucuted entities composing the BBVA Group (Continued)

Company

Location

Activity

Direct

Indirect

Total

Net Carrying 
Amount

Assets
31.12.16

Liabilities
31.12.16

Equity 
31.12.16

Profit 
(Loss) 
31.12.16

% Legal share
of particpation

Millions of Euros(*)
Affiliate Entity Data

FACILEASING S.A. DE C.V.

FIDEICOMISO 28991-8 TRADING EN LOS MCADOS FINANCIEROS

FIDEICOMISO F/29764-8 SOCIO LIQUIDADOR DE OPERACIONES FINANCIERAS DERIVADAS

FIDEICOMISO F/403112-6 DE ADMINISTRACION DOS LAGOS

FIDEICOMISO HARES BBVA BANCOMER F/ 47997-2

FIDEICOMISO LOTE 6.1 ZARAGOZA

FIDEICOMISO N.989, EN THE BANK OF NEW YORK MELLON, S.A. INSTITUCION DE BANCA MULTIPLE, FIDUCIARIO (FIDEIC.00989 6 EMISION)

FIDEICOMISO Nº 711, EN BANCO INVEX, S.A.,INSTITUCION DE BANCA MULTIPLE, INVEX GRUPO FINANCIERO, FIDUCIARIO (FIDEIC. INVEX 1ª EMISION)

FIDEICOMISO Nº 752, EN BANCO INVEX, S.A.,INSTITUCION DE BANCA MULTIPLE, INVEX GRUPO FINANCIERO, FIDUCIARIO (FIDEIC. INVEX 2ª EMISION)

FIDEICOMISO Nº 847, EN BANCO INVEX, S.A.,INSTITUCION DE BANCA MULTIPLE, INVEX GRUPO FINANCIERO, FIDUCIARIO (FIDEIC. INVEX 4ª EMISION)

FIDEICOMISO SCOTIABANK INVERLAT S A F100322908

FINANCEIRA DO COMERCIO EXTERIOR S.A.R.

FINANCIERA AYUDAMOS S.A. DE C.V., SOFOMER

FODECOR, S.L.

FORUM COMERCIALIZADORA DEL PERU, S.A.

FORUM DISTRIBUIDORA DEL PERU, S.A.

FORUM DISTRIBUIDORA, S.A.

FORUM SERVICIOS FINANCIEROS, S.A.

FUTURO FAMILIAR, S.A. DE C.V.

G NETHERLANDS BV

GARANTI BANK SA

GARANTI BILISIM TEKNOLOJISI VE TIC. TAS

GARANTI DIVERSIFIED PAYMENT RIGHTS FINANCE COMPANY

GARANTI EMEKLILIK VE HAYAT AS

GARANTI FACTORING HIZMETLERI AS

GARANTI FILO SIGORTA ARACILIK HIZMETLERI A.S.

GARANTI FILO YONETIM HIZMETLERI A.S.

GARANTI FINANSAL KIRALAMA A.S.

GARANTI HIZMET YONETIMI A.S

GARANTI HOLDING BV

GARANTI KONUT FINANSMANI DANISMANLIK HIZMETLERI AS (GARANTI MORTGAGE)

GARANTI KULTUR AS

GARANTI ODEME SISTEMLERI A.S.(GOSAS)

GARANTI PORTFOY YONETIMI AS

GARANTI YATIRIM MENKUL KIYMETLER AS

GARANTI YATIRIM ORTAKLIGI AS

GARANTIBANK INTERNATIONAL NV

GARRAF MEDITERRANIA, S.A. (**)

GESCAT LLEVANT, S.L. (***)

GESCAT LLOGUERS, S.L. (****)

(*) Information on foreign companies at exchange rate on December 31, 2016
(**) This company has an equity loan from UNNIM SOCIEDAD PARA LA GESTION DE ACTIVOS INMOBILIARIOS, S.A.

(***) This company has an equity loan from CATALUNYACAIXA IMMOBILIARIA, S.A.

(****) This company has an equity loan from BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A.

MEXICO

MEXICO

MEXICO

MEXICO

MEXICO

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

COLOMBIA                            

REAL ESTATE

MEXICO

MEXICO

MEXICO

MEXICO

MEXICO

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

REAL ESTATE

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

PORTUGAL                            

INACTIVE

100.00 

MEXICO

SPAIN

FINANCIAL SERVICES

REAL ESTATE

PERU                                

SERVICES

PERU                                

FINANCIAL SERVICES

CHILE

CHILE

MEXICO

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

SERVICES

NETHERLANDS

INVESTMENT COMPANY

ROMANIA

TURKEY

BANKING

SERVICES

CAYMAN ISLANDS

FINANCIAL SERVICES

TURKEY

TURKEY

TURKEY

TURKEY

TURKEY

TURKEY

INSURANCES SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

NETHERLANDS

INVESTMENT COMPANY

TURKEY

TURKEY

TURKEY

TURKEY

TURKEY

TURKEY

NETHERLANDS

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

SERVICES

SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

INVESTMENT COMPANY

BANKING

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

59.99 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

59.99 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

-

100.00 

60.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

84.91 

81.84 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

99.40 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

99.97 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

-

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

60.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

84.91 

81.84 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

99.40 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

99.97 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

175 

107

109

92

3

45

7

14

1

-

-

-

-

5

-

-

2

8

33

213

1

340

276

28

-

303

41

-

3

238

-

195

-

-

-

14

18

-

730

646

3

45

7

15

2

-

-

-

1

-

115

115

25

13

67

12

-

-

1

25

251

25

13

67

8

-

2

1

-

17

219

1,599

1,400

3

357

1,983

20

3,417

491

781

1

319

1,481

2

341

1

1

7

17

91

10

2

48

1,732

3

3,417

137

731

-

309

1,232

1

-

-

-

3

3

72

-

68

2

43

7

13

2

(5)

-

-

(1)

5

-

92

(1)

2

8

27

144

1

302

253

16

-

281

44

-

6

234

2

341

-

-

5

10

12

9

546

4,823

4,276

532

-

-

-

16

14

7

16

16

16

-

(2)

(9)

16

-

2

-

1

-

5

(1)

-

-

-

-

15

-

(2)

-

5

55

-

7

(2)

1

-

74

6

-

4

16

(1)

-

-

-

(1)

4

6

1

15

-

-

-

  
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

Additional Information on Consolidated Subsidiaries and strucuted entities composing the BBVA Group 

% Legal share

of participation

Company

Location

Activity

Direct

Indirect

Total

Millions of Euros(*)

Affiliate Entity Data

Assets

Liabilities

Equity 

31.12.16

31.12.16

31.12.16

POLAND

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

FINANCIAL SERVICES

100.00 

-

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

PENSION FUNDS MANAGEMENT

60.00 

SERVICES

SERVICES

REAL ESTATE

COLOMBIA                            

IN LIQUIDATION

MEXICO

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

MEXICO

FINLAND

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES

MEXICO

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

INVESTMENT COMPANY

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

IN LIQUIDATION

SERVICES

SERVICES

REAL ESTATE

-

100.00 

-

-

-

-

100.00 

100.00 

-

90.00 

-

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

50.00 

100.00 

100.00 

35.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

-

-

100.00 

100.00 

-

-

100.00 

60.46 

100.00 

100.00 

-

-

-

100.00 

-

99.98 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

100.00 

100.00 

-

-

48.00 

100.00 

-

-

-

-

100.00 

Net 
Carrying 

Amount
9

-

-

-

3

9

1

2

12

2

21

226

4

32

2

15

375

-

1,012

-

6,678

8,720

35

(42)

44

12

-

-

-

-

-

8

13

8

436

431

26

13

5

13

8

3

-

16

1

40

-

8

-

-

35

63

44

12 -

-

2

-

1

2

13

3

9

436

431

38

14

4

46

91

8

9

-

56

-

80

-

8

3

2

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

60.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

90.00 

99.98 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

50.00 

100.00 

100.00 

35.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

-

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

48.00 

100.00 

100.00 

60.46 

100.00 

100.00 

100.00 

Profit 
(Loss) 

31.12.16
-

-

(2)

(37)

1

7

-

2

(17)

-

11

(1)

(20)

(355)

3

21

1

7

398

-

6,745

1,974

35

(40)

44

12

(6)

-

(1)

(12)

(1)

8

6

9

430

426

31

11

1

(8)

16

8

4

-

52

-

45

-

8

(14)

(121)

-

(2)

-

-

-

-

-

(1)

-

1

(4)

(1)

6

5

(5)

2

2

14

(3)

-

(1)

-

2

-

1

-

-

(1)

(4)

1

3

42

618

-

3

1

6

632

-

1

-

105

-

6

2

1

14

3

5

-

1

-

-

13

1

1

40

78

-

6

-

2

-

34

-

-

18

127

GESCAT POLSKA, SP. ZOO

GESCAT SINEVA, S.L. (**)

GESCAT, GESTIO DE SOL, S.L. (***)

GESCAT, VIVENDES EN COMERCIALITZACIO, S.L. (**)(***)

GESTIO D'ACTIUS TITULITZATS, S.A.

GESTION DE PREVISION Y PENSIONES, S.A.

GESTION Y ADMINISTRACION DE RECIBOS, S.A. - GARSA

GOBERNALIA GLOBAL NET, S.A.

GRAN JORGE JUAN, S.A.

GRANFIDUCIARIA

GRUPO FINANCIERO BBVA BANCOMER, S.A. DE C.V.

GUARANTY BUSINESS CREDIT CORPORATION

GUARANTY PLUS HOLDING COMPANY

GUARANTY PLUS PROPERTIES LLC-2

GUARANTY PLUS PROPERTIES, INC-1

HABITAT ZENTRUM, S.L. (****)

HABITATGES FINVER, S.L. (*****)

HABITATGES INVERCAP, S.L. (*****)

HABITATGES INVERVIC, S.L. (*****)

HABITATGES JUVIPRO, S.L. (******)

HIPOTECARIA NACIONAL, S.A. DE C.V.

HOLVI PAYMENT SERVICE OY

HOMEOWNERS LOAN CORPORATION

HUMAN RESOURCES PROVIDER, INC

HUMAN RESOURCES SUPPORT, INC

INMESP DESARROLLADORA, S.A. DE C.V.

INMUEBLES Y RECUPERACIONES CONTINENTAL S.A

PERU                                

REAL ESTATE

INNOVATION 4 SECURITY, S.L.

INPAU, S.A. (**)

INVERAHORRO, S.L.

INVERCARTERA INTERNACIONAL, S.L.

INVERPRO DESENVOLUPAMENT, S.L.

INVERSIONES ALDAMA, C.A.

INVERSIONES BANPRO INTERNATIONAL INC. N.V.

INVERSIONES BAPROBA, C.A.

INVERSIONES DE INNOVACION EN SERVICIOS FINANCIEROS, S.L.

INVERSIONES P.H.R.4, C.A.

INVESCO MANAGEMENT Nº 1, S.A.

INVESCO MANAGEMENT Nº 2, S.A.

IRIDION SOLUCIONS IMMOBILIARIES, S.L. (***)

(*) Information on foreign companies at exchange rate on December 31, 2016

(**) These companies have equity loans from CATALUNYACAIXA IMMOBILIARIA, S.A.

(***) These companies have equity loans from BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A.

(****) This company has an equity loan from EXPANSION INTERCOMARCAL, S.L.
(*****) These companies have equity loans from INVERPRO DESENVOLUPAMENT, S.L.
(******) This company has equity loans from UNNIM SOCIEDAD PARA LA GESTION DE ACTIVOS INMOBILIARIOS, S.A

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

VENEZUELA

CURAÇAO

VENEZUELA

SPAIN

VENEZUELA

LUXEMBOURG

LUXEMBOURG

SPAIN

SERVICES

REAL ESTATE

INVESTMENT COMPANY

INVESTMENT COMPANY

INVESTMENT COMPANY

IN LIQUIDATION

INVESTMENT COMPANY

FINANCIAL SERVICES

INVESTMENT COMPANY

INACTIVE

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

REAL ESTATE

176 

  
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

Additional Information on Consolidated Subsidiaries composing the BBVA Group (Continued) and consolidated structured entities

% Legal share
of participation

Millions of Euros(*)
Affiliate Entity Data

Company

Location

Activity

Direct

Indirect

Total

Assets

Liabilities

Equity 

31.12.16

31.12.16

31.12.16

JALE PROCAM, S.L.

L'EIX IMMOBLES, S.L. (*****)(******)

LIQUIDITY ADVISORS, L.P

MADIVA SOLUCIONES, S.L.

MILLENNIUM PROCAM, S.L. (****)

MISAPRE, S.A. DE C.V.

MOMENTUM SOCIAL INVESTMENT HOLDING, S.L.

MOTORACTIVE IFN SA

MOTORACTIVE MULTISERVICES SRL

MULTIASISTENCIA OPERADORA S.A. DE C.V.

MULTIASISTENCIA SERVICIOS S.A. DE C.V.

MULTIASISTENCIA, S.A. DE C.V.

NEWCO PERU S.A.C.

NOET, INC.

NOIDIRI, S.L. (***)

NOVA EGARA-PROCAM, S.L.  (****)

NOVA TERRASSA 3, S.L.  (****)

OPCION VOLCAN, S.A.

OPERADORA DOS LAGOS S.A. DE C.V.

OPPLUS OPERACIONES Y SERVICIOS, S.A.

OPPLUS S.A.C (En liquidacion)

PARCSUD PLANNER, S.L. (******)

PARTICIPACIONES ARENAL, S.L.

PECRI INVERSION S.L.

PENSIONES BBVA BANCOMER, S.A. DE C.V., GRUPO FINANCIERO BBVA BANCOMER

PHOENIX LOAN HOLDINGS, INC.

PI HOLDINGS NO. 1, INC.

PI HOLDINGS NO. 3, INC.

PORTICO PROCAM, S.L.

PRO-SALUD, C.A.

PROCAMVASA, S.A.

PROMOCION EMPRESARIAL XX, S.A.

PROMOCIONES Y CONSTRUCCIONES CERBAT, S.L.U.

PROMOTORA DEL VALLES, S.L. (******)

PROMOU CT 3AG DELTA, S.L. (******)

PROMOU CT EIX MACIA, S.L. (******)

PROMOU CT GEBIRA, S.L. (******)

PROMOU CT OPENSEGRE, S.L. (**)(******)

PROMOU CT VALLES, S.L.

(*) Information on foreign companies at exchange rate on December 31, 2016

(**) This company has an equity loan from ARRELS CT PROMOU, S.A.

(***) This company has an equity loan from BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A.
(****) These companies have equity loans from CATALUNYACAIXA IMMOBILIARIA, S.A.
(*****) This company has an equity loan from PROMOTORA DEL VALLES, S.L.
(******) These companies have equity loans from UNNIM SOCIEDAD PARA LA GESTION DE ACTIVOS INMOBILIARIOS, S.A.  

50.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

-

100.00

-

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

-

100.00

100.00

100.00

-

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

58.86

51.00

-

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

SPAIN

SPAIN

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

UNITED STATES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

SPAIN

SPAIN

MEXICO

SPAIN

ROMANIA

ROMANIA

MEXICO

MEXICO

MEXICO

SERVICES

REAL ESTATE

FINANCIAL SERVICES

INVESTMENT COMPANY

FINANCIAL SERVICES

SERVICES

INSURANCES SERVICES

INSURANCES SERVICES

INSURANCES SERVICES

PERU                                

INVESTMENT COMPANY

UNITED STATES

SERVICES

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

MEXICO

MEXICO

SPAIN

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

SERVICES

SERVICES

PERU                                

IN LIQUIDATION

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

100.00

-

100.00

-

-

-

-

100.00

-

-

-

REAL ESTATE

INACTIVE

OTHER INVESTMENT COMPANIES

100.00

INSURANCES SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

REAL ESTATE

INACTIVE

REAL ESTATE

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

INVESTMENT COMPANY

100.00

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

MEXICO

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES

SPAIN

VENEZUELA

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

177 

100.00

1,198

1,199

Net 
Carrying 

Amount
-

-

50.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

58.86

51.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

9

-

2

7

38

-

-

1

22

124

-

-

1

4

16

1

1

1

-

8

98

197

312

90

1

25

-

-

8

9

-

-

3

-

-

2

4

20

2

-

2

7

157

10

1

3

29

921

-

-

1

12

18

1

29

1 -

7

8

98 -

44

26

-

1

1

-

-

135

10

1

2

7

-

-

12

-

8

2

-

10

9

-

4,040

334

3,843

22

90

1

25

-

-

8

25

160

10

6

8

28

9

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

266

12

2

12

46

8

Profit 
(Loss) 

31.12.16
-

(2)

6

-

-

-

-

5

-

-

-

6

86

-

-

-

-

(2)

-

3

(1)

(1)

41

6

-

-

-

-

-

-

(8)

-

3

-

(2)

-

(40)

(4)

1,192

1

-

2

7

17

-

-

1

16

835

-

(11)

1

4

17

-

16

1 -

(2)

8 -

99

156

306

90 -

1

25

-

-

8

25

(98)

(2)

1

(3)

(16)

2

  
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

Additional Information on Consolidated Subsidiaries composing the BBVA Group (Continued) and consolidated structured entities

% Legal share
of participation

Millions of Euros(*)
Affiliate Entity Data

Company

Location

Activity

Direct

Indirect

Total

Assets

Liabilities

Equity 

31.12.16

31.12.16

31.12.16

PROMOU GLOBAL, S.L. (**)(*****)

PRONORTE UNO PROCAM, S.A. (****)

PROPEL VENTURE PARTNERS US FUND I, L.P.

PROV-INFI-ARRAHONA, S.L. (*****)

PROVINCIAL DE VALORES CASA DE BOLSA, C.A.

PROVINCIAL SDAD.ADMIN.DE ENTIDADES DE INV.COLECTIVA, C.A.

PROVIURE BARCELONA, S.L. (****)

PROVIURE CIUTAT DE LLEIDA, S.L. (****)

PROVIURE PARC D'HABITATGES, S.L. (****)

PROVIURE, S.L. (****)

SPAIN

SPAIN

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

UNITED STATES

VENTURE CAPITAL

SPAIN

VENEZUELA

VENEZUELA

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

REAL ESTATE

SECURITIES DEALER

FINANCIAL SERVICES

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

PROVIVIENDA ENTIDAD RECAUDADORA Y ADMIN.DE APORTES, S.A.

BOLIVIA                              PENSION FUNDS MANAGEMENT

PUERTO CIUDAD LAS PALMAS, S.A.

QIPRO SOLUCIONES S.L.

RALFI IFN SA

RENTRUCKS, ALQUILER Y SERVICIOS DE TRANSPORTE, S.A.

RESIDENCIAL CUMBRES DE SANTA FE, S.A. DE C.V.

RPV COMPANY

RWHC, INC

S.B.D. NORD, S.L. (****)

SATICEM GESTIO, S.L. (***)

SATICEM HOLDING, S.L.

SATICEM IMMOBILIARIA, S.L.

SATICEM IMMOBLES EN ARRENDAMENT, S.L. (***)

SCALDIS FINANCE, S.A.

SEGUROS BBVA BANCOMER, S.A. DE C.V., GRUPO FINANCIERO BBVA BANCOMER

SEGUROS PROVINCIAL, C.A.

SERVICIOS CORPORATIVOS BANCOMER, S.A. DE C.V.

SERVICIOS CORPORATIVOS DE SEGUROS, S.A. DE C.V.

SERVICIOS EXTERNOS DE APOYO EMPRESARIAL, S.A DE C.V.

SERVICIOS TECNOLOGICOS SINGULARES, S.A.

SIMPLE FINANCE TECHNOLOGY CORP.

SOCIEDAD DE ESTUDIOS Y ANALISIS FINANCIERO.,S.A.

SOCIEDAD GESTORA DEL FONDO PUBLICO DE REGULACION DEL MERCADO HIPOTECARIO, S.A.

SPORT CLUB 18, S.A.

STATE NATIONAL CAPITAL TRUST I

STATE NATIONAL STATUTORY TRUST II

TEXAS LOAN SERVICES, LP.

TEXAS REGIONAL STATUTORY TRUST I

TEXASBANC CAPITAL TRUST I

TEXTIL TEXTURA, S.L.

(*) Information on foreign companies at exchange rate on December 31, 2016

(**) This company has an equity loan from ARRELS CT PROMOU, S.A.
(***) These companies have equity loans from BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A.

(****) These companies have equity loans from CATALUNYACAIXA IMMOBILIARIA, S.A.

(*****) These companies have equity loans from UNNIM SOCIEDAD PARA LA GESTION DE ACTIVOS INMOBILIARIOS, S.A.  

SPAIN

SPAIN

ROMANIA

SPAIN

MEXICO

REAL ESTATE

SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

INACTIVE

REAL ESTATE

CAYMAN ISLANDS

FINANCIAL SERVICES

UNITED STATES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

BELGIUM

MEXICO

VENEZUELA

MEXICO

MEXICO

MEXICO

SPAIN

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

INVESTMENT COMPANY

INSURANCES SERVICES

INSURANCES SERVICES

SERVICES

SERVICES

SERVICES

SERVICES

UNITED STATES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES

UNITED STATES

SPAIN

SERVICES

INACTIVE

INVESTMENT COMPANY

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

COMMERCIAL

178 

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

100.00

-

-

-

-

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

100.00

77.20

100.00

-

-

-

-

-

-

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

90.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

96.64

100.00

100.00

-

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

-

-

-

-

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

-

-

-

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

68.67

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

90.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

96.64

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

77.20

100.00

100.00

100.00

Net 
Carrying 
Amount
-

-

21

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

2

-

5

40

1

14

-

771

-

-

5

6

-

4

94

5

22

18

-

-

2

1

2

4

7

36

11

97

2

14

1,469

771

1

9

6

19

26

18

124

15

1

22

-

-

2

1

2

3

5

59

3

83

-

-

1,469

-

1

90

-

-

85

-

388

3,347

2,959

1

4

2

7

1

53

104

-

14

-

-

1

7

10

20

1

66

108

-

14

15

10

-

2

8

14

-

13

5

-

-

14

10

-

47

24

-

100.00

1,208

1,208

100.00

100.00

68.67

1

1

2

49

25

-

Profit 
(Loss) 
31.12.16
15

-

(2)

2

-

-

-

-

-

1

-

(16)

3

4

-

5

-

16

-

(3)

1

8

(3)

-

217

(1)

-

-

1

-

(92)

(3)

-

(1)

-

-

9

-

-

-

(45)

(10)

23

(6)

-

-

-

-

1

(1)

2

(7)

6

10

1

9

-

754

-

(78)

5

11

(57)

18

171

1

4

2

5

1

146

107

-

15

-

-

1,199

1

1

-

  
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

Additional Information on Consolidated Subsidiaries composing the BBVA Group (Continued) and consolidated structured entities

% Legal share

of participation

Millions of Euros(*)

Affiliate Entity Data

Company

Location

Activity

Direct

Indirect

Total

Net Carrying 
Amount

Assets
31.12.16

Liabilities
31.12.16

Equity 
31.12.16

Profit (Loss) 
31.12.16

TMF HOLDING INC.

TRIFOI REAL ESTATE SRL

TUCSON LOAN HOLDINGS, INC.

TURKIYE GARANTI BANKASI A.S

UNITARIA GESTION DE PATRIMONIOS INMOBILIARIOS

UNIVERSALIDAD TIPS PESOS E-9

UNNIM SOCIEDAD PARA LA GESTION DE ACTIVOS INMOBILIARIOS, S.A. (**)

URBANIZADORA SANT LLORENC, S.A.

VALANZA CAPITAL S.A. UNIPERSONAL

VOLJA LUX, SARL

VOLJA PLUS SL

VOLKSWAGEN FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPAÑIA FINANCIERA S.A.

(*) Information on foreign companies at exchange rate on December 31, 2016

(**) This company has an equity loan from BBVA, S.A.

UNITED STATES

ROMANIA

UNITED STATES

TURKEY

SPAIN

INVESTMENT COMPANY

REAL ESTATE

FINANCIAL SERVICES

BANKING

REAL ESTATE

COLOMBIA                            

FINANCIAL SERVICES

-

-

-

39.90

-

-

100.00

60.60

100.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

-

100.00

100.00

-

-

-

71.78

-

51.00

100.00

100.00

100.00

39.90

100.00

100.00

100.00

60.60

100.00

71.78

75.40

51.00

15

1

57

22

1

57

7

-

-

13

1

55

2

-

2

6,177

76,017

66,433

8,191

1,393

2

-

-

-

1

-

1

3

60

941

-

7

1

2

16

110

-

29

1,102

-

-

1

-

78

3

28

(32)

-

7

1

(17)

32

-

3

(129)

-

-

(1)

19

-

REAL ESTATE

INACTIVE

SERVICES

INVESTMENT COMPANY

-

INVESTMENT COMPANY

75.40

FINANCIAL SERVICES

-

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

LUXEMBOURG

SPAIN

ARGENTINA

179 

  
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

APPENDIX III. Additional information on investments and jointly controlled companies accounted for under the 
equity  method  of  consolidation  in  the  BBVA  Group  (includes  the  most  significant  companies  that  together 
represent 99.71% of total investments in these companies) 

Including the most significant entities, jointly representing 99.71% of all investment in this group

%  Legal share

of participation

Company

Location

Activity

Direct

Indirect

Total

Millions of Euros(*)
Affiliate Entity Data

Net 

Carrying 
Amount

Assets
31.12.16

Liabilities
31.12.16

Equity 
31.12.16

ADQUIRA ESPAÑA, S.A.

ADQUIRA MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V.(*)

ALTURA MARKETS, SOCIEDAD DE VALORES, S.A.(*)

ATOM BANK PLC

AUREA, S.A. (CUBA)

AVANTESPACIA INMOBILIARIA, S.L.(*)

BANK OF HANGZHOU CONSUMER FINANCE CO LTD

CANCUN SUN & GOLF COUNTRY CLUB, S.A.P.I. DE C.V.

COMPAÑIA ESPAÑOLA DE FINANCIACION DEL DESARROLLO S.A.

COMPAÑIA MEXICANA DE PROCESAMIENTO, S.A. DE C.V.(*)

CORPORACION IBV PARTICIPACIONES EMPRESARIALES, S.A.(*)

DESARROLLOS METROPOLITANOS DEL SUR, S.L.(*)

FERROMOVIL 3000, S.L.(*)

FERROMOVIL 9000, S.L.(*)

FIDEICOMISO 1729 INVEX ENAJENACION DE CARTERA (*)

FIDEICOMISO F 403853- 5 BBVA BANCOMER SERVICIOS ZIBATA (*)
FIDEICOMISO F/00185 FIMPE - FIDEICOMISO F/00185 PARA EXTENDER A LA SOCIEDAD LOS BENEFICIOS DEL ACCESO A 
LA INFRAESTRUCTURA DE LOS MEDIOS DE PAGO ELECTRONICOS

FIDEICOMISO F/402770-2 ALAMAR(*)

INVERSIONES PLATCO, C.A.(*)

METROVACESA PROMOCION Y ARRENDAMIENTO S.A.

METROVACESA SUELO Y PROMOCION, S.A.

PARQUE RIO RESIDENCIAL, S.L.(*)

PROMOCIONS TERRES CAVADES, S.A.(*)
PSA FINANCE ARGENTINA COMPAÑIA FINANCIERA, S.A.(*)
RCI COLOMBIA S.A., COMPAÑIA DE FINANCIAMIENTO (*)

REAL ESTATE DEAL II, S.A.(*)
REDSYS SERVICIOS DE PROCESAMIENTO, S.L.

ROMBO COMPAÑIA FINANCIERA, S.A.

SERVICIOS ELECTRONICOS GLOBALES, S.A. DE C.V.

SERVIRED SOCIEDAD ESPAÑOLA DE MEDIOS DE PAGO, S.A.

SOCIEDAD ADMINISTRADORA DE FONDOS DE CESANTIA DE CHILE II, S.A.

TELEFONICA FACTORING ESPAÑA, S.A.

TESTA RESIDENCIAL SOCIMI SAU

VITAMEDICA ADMINISTRADORA, S.A. DE C.V (*)

(*)  Joint venture entities accounted for using the equity method

(**)Information on foreign companies at exchange rate on December 31, 2016

(2) Non-current assets for sale

(3) Figures according to the budget

SPAIN

MEXICO

SPAIN

COMMERCIAL

COMMERCIAL

SECURITIES DEALER

UNITED KINGDOM

BANKING

CUBA

SPAIN

CHINA

MEXICO

SPAIN

MEXICO

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

MEXICO

MEXICO

MEXICO

MEXICO

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

BANKING

REAL ESTATE

FINANCIAL SERVICES

SERVICES

INVESTMENT COMPANY

REAL ESTATE

SERVICES

SERVICES

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

FINANCIAL SERVICES

REAL ESTATE

VENEZUELA

FINANCIAL SERVICES

SPAIN

SPAIN

SPAIN

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

SPAIN
ARGENTINA
COLOMBIA                             FINANCIAL SERVICES

REAL ESTATE
BANKING

SPAIN
SPAIN

ARGENTINA

MEXICO

SPAIN

CHILE

SPAIN

SPAIN

MEXICO

IN LIQUIDATION
FINANCIAL SERVICES

BANKING

SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

28.72

PENSION FUNDS MANAGEMENT

-

FINANCIAL SERVICES

REAL ESTATE

SERVICES

30.00

10.46

-

180 

-

-

50.00

29.46

-

-

30.00

-

16.67

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

15.90

15.90

-

-
-
-

20.06
20.00

-

-

19

5

1,738

229

11

2

1,700

137

40.00

50.00

-

-

49.00

30.01

-

33.33

-

50.00

50.00

50.00

20.00

20.00

32.25

30.00

28.50

42.40

50.00

4.62

4.62

50.00

39.11
50.00
49.00

-
0.00

40.00

46.14

0.00

48.60

-

3.04

51.00

40.00

50.00

50.00

29.46

49.00

30.01

30.00

33.33

16.67

50.00

50.00

50.00

20.00

20.00

32.25

30.00

28.50

42.40

50.00

20.52

20.52

50.00

39.11
50.00
49.00

20.06
20.00

40.00

46.14

28.72

48.60

30.00

13.50

51.00

3

2

19

43

5

18

20

23

19

6

29

11

4

3

57

33

4

8

4

10

73

71

75

122

12

126

41

459

298

177

184

14

19

9

67

208

326

1,080

10

4
21
17

4
8

19

6

11

11

4

91

2

21

15
191
139

23
146

329

12

49

28

77

831

12

-

12

5

35

5

-

25

20

437

282

-

58

-

-

1

-

68

2

-
148
104

5
106

284

-

12

6

62

366

8

Profit 

(Loss) 
31.12.16

1

-

8

(36)

-

-

(1)

(4)

8

1

-

(1)

(4)

(3)

-

27

(1)

-

(5)

-

-

-

-
14
(2)

(6)
7

7

2

8

2

8

3

1

(2)

(2)

(3)

7

3

30

129

9

60

68

44

109

11

101

23

25

19

177

98

15

19

13

326

1,013

20

15
28
37

23
32

37

10

29

20

7

462

3

  
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

APPENDIX IV.  Changes and notification of investments and divestments in the BBVA Group in 2016 

Acquisitions or Increases of Interest Ownership in Consolidated Subsidiaries 

Company

Type of 
Transaction

Activity

PROPEL VENTURE PARTNERS US FUND I, L.P.

FOUNDING

VENTURE CAPITAL

BBVA NOMINEES LIMITED

BBVA COMPASS PAYMENTS, INC

HOLVI PAYMENT SERVICE OY

RENTRUCKS, ALQUILER Y SERVICIOS DE TRANSPORTE, S.A.

ESPAIS CERDANYOLA, S.L.

FIDEICOMISO F/403112-6 DE ADMINISTRACION DOS LAGOS

FIDEICOMISO SCOTIABANK INVERLAT S A F100322908

OPERADORA DOS LAGOS S.A. DE C.V.

BBVA CONSUMER FINANCE ENTIDAD DE DESARROLLO A LA PEQUEÑA Y 
MICRO EMPRESA, EDPYME, S.A. (BBVA CONSUMER FINANCE - EDPYME)

FORUM COMERCIALIZADORA DEL PERU, S.A.

FORUM DISTRIBUIDORA DEL PERU, S.A.

BBVA OP3N S.L.

HABITATGES FINVER, S.L.

DATA ARCHITECTURE  AND TECHNOLOGY S.L

NEW CO PERU SAC

VOLJA PLUS SL

DALLAS CREATION CENTER, INC

BBVA OP3N, INC

GRUPO FINANCIERO BBVA BANCOMER, S.A. DE C.V.

VOLKSWAGEN FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPAÑIA FINANCIERA S.A.

FIDEICOMISO LOTE 6.1 ZARAGOZA

BBVA BROKER, S.A.

CX PROPIETAT, FII

GARANTI YATIRIM ORTAKLIGI AS

NOET, INC.

CATALONIA GEBIRA, S.L.

GARRAF MEDITERRANIA, S.A.

ACQUISITION

SERVICES

FOUNDING

ACQUISITION

ACQUISITION

ACQUISITION

ACQUISITION

ACQUISITION

ACQUISITION

ACQUISITION

ACQUISITION

ACQUISITION

FOUNDING

INVESTMENT COMPANY

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

SERVICES

ACQUISITION

REAL ESTATE

FOUNDING

SERVICES

SPLIT

INVESTMENT COMPANY

DILUTION EFFECT

INVESTMENT COMPANY

FOUNDING

FOUNDING

ACQUISITION

ACQUISITION

ACQUISITION

FOUNDING

SERVICES

SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

FINANCIAL SERVICES

REAL ESTATE

INSURANCES SERVICES

ACQUISITION

REAL ESTATE INVESTMENT FUND

CONTROL RIGHTS

INVESTMENT COMPANY

FOUNDING

ACQUISITION

ACQUISITION

SERVICES

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

Millions of Euros

% of Voting Rights

Price Paid in the
Transactions +

Expenses directly
attributable to 
the
Transactions

Fair Value of 
Equity
Instruments
issued for the

Transactions

% Participation 

(net)
Acquired
in the Period

Total Voting 
Rights
Controlled after 
the

Transactions

Effective Date 
for the 

Transaction
(or Notification 
Date)

Category

2

-

43

9

-

14

-

2

-

3

1

1

-

-

-

-

-

2

-

1

17

1

-

-

-

-

-

2

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

100.00%

5.00%

100.00%

100.00%

0.68%

47.51%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

15.68%

15.68%

15.68%

100.00%

50.00%

51.00%

100.00%

0.46%

100.00%

100.00%

0.01%

51.00%

59.99%

95.00%

0.19%

3.30%

100.00%

18.33%

9.42%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

97.51%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

51.00%

100.00%

75.40%

100.00%

100.00%

99.98%

51.00%

59.99%

95.00%

67.93%

99.97%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

14-Jan-16

29-Jan-16

01-Mar-16

04-Mar-16

29-Mar-16

31-Mar-16

31-Mar-16

31-Mar-16

31-Mar-16

29-Apr-16

29-Apr-16

29-Apr-16

01-Jul-16

14-Jul-16

28-Jul-16

31-Jul-16

31-Jul-16

01-Aug-16

05-Aug-16

07-Sep-16

26-Sep-16

27-Oct-16

01-Nov-16

30-Nov-16

30-Nov-16

01-Dec-16

15-Dec-16

29-Dec-16

SUBSIDIARY

SUBSIDIARY

SUBSIDIARY

SUBSIDIARY

SUBSIDIARY

SUBSIDIARY

SUBSIDIARY

SUBSIDIARY

SUBSIDIARY

SUBSIDIARY

SUBSIDIARY

SUBSIDIARY

SUBSIDIARY

SUBSIDIARY

SUBSIDIARY

SUBSIDIARY

SUBSIDIARY

SUBSIDIARY

SUBSIDIARY

SUBSIDIARY

SUBSIDIARY

SUBSIDIARY

SUBSIDIARY

SUBSIDIARY

SUBSIDIARY

SUBSIDIARY

SUBSIDIARY

SUBSIDIARY

181 

  
 
 
      
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

Disposals or Reduction of Interest Ownership in Consolidated Subsidiaries 

Company

Type of 
Transaction

Activity

ANIDA SERVICIOS INMOBILIARIOS, S.A. DE C.V.

MERGER

SERVICES

HIPOTECARIA NACIONAL MEXICANA INCORPORATED

LIQUIDATION

REAL ESTATE

ARRAHONA GARRAF, S.L.

ECOARENYS, S.L. 

IMOBILIARIA DUQUE DE AVILA, S.A.

LIQUIDATION

REAL ESTATE

NON CONTROL

REAL ESTATE

DISPOSAL

REAL ESTATE

FIDEICOMISO Nº 781, EN BANCO INVEX, S.A.,INSTITUCION DE BANCA 
MULTIPLE, INVEX GRUPO FINANCIERO, FIDUCIARIO (FIDEIC. INVEX 3ª 
EMISION)

MERGER

FINANCIAL 
SERVICES

BBVA GEST, S.G.DE FUNDOS DE INVESTIMENTO MOBILIARIO, S.A.

LIQUIDATION

SECURITIES DEALER

PROXIMA ALFA INVESTMENTS HOLDINGS (USA) INC.

PROXIMA ALFA INVESTMENTS HOLDINGS (USA) II INC.

PROXIMA ALFA INVESTMENTS (USA) LLC

UNIDAD DE AVALUOS MEXICO, S.A. DE CV

HOLDING CONTINENTAL, S.A.

LIQUIDATION

LIQUIDATION

LIQUIDATION

DISPOSAL

SPLIT

COMPANY

COMPANY

SERVICES

SERVICES

COMPANY

EUROPEA DE TITULIZACION, S.A., S.G.F.T.

DILUTION EFFECT

SERVICES

CATALUNYA BANC, S.A.

CATALUNYACAIXA INVERSIO, SGIIC, S.A.

CATALUNYACAIXA MEDIACIO , S.L.

MERGER

MERGER

MERGER

BANKING

INVESTMENT 

SERVICES

BBVA ELCANO EMPRESARIAL, S.A. EN LIQUIDACION

LIQUIDATION

IN LIQUIDATION

BBVA ELCANO EMPRESARIAL II, S.A. EN LIQUIDACION

LIQUIDATION

IN LIQUIDATION

BANCO DEPOSITARIO BBVA, S.A.

GARANTI BANK MOSCOW

UNO-E BANK, S.A.

MERGER

DISPOSAL

MERGER

BANKING

BANKING

BANKING

M illio ns  o f  E uro s

% o f  V o t ing R ight s

Profit (Loss)

in the 
Transaction

(*)

Total Voting 

Changes in the 

% Participation

Rights

Equity due to the 

Sold

Controlled after 

transaction

in the Period

the

Disposal

-

-

(1)

9

(1)

-

-

3

-

-

18

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

8

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

50.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

50.00%

1.14%

99.10%

100.00%

100.00%

45.00%

45.00%

100.00%

100.00%

100.00%

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

87.86%

Effective Date 
for the 

Transaction

Category

(or Notification 

Date)

31-Jan-16

31-Jan-16

21-Mar-16

31-Mar-16

22-Apr-16

30-May-16

09-Jun-16

30-Jun-16

30-Jun-16

30-Jun-16

29-Jul-16

31-Jul-16

31-Aug-16

09-Sep-16

13-Sep-16

06-Oct-16

25-Oct-16

26-Oct-16

11-Nov-16

05-Dec-16

09-Dec-16

SUBSIDIARY

SUBSIDIARY

SUBSIDIARY

SUBSIDIARY

SUBSIDIARY

SUBSIDIARY

SUBSIDIARY

SUBSIDIARY

SUBSIDIARY

SUBSIDIARY

SUBSIDIARY

SUBSIDIARY

SUBSIDIARY

SUBSIDIARY

SUBSIDIARY

SUBSIDIARY

SUBSIDIARY

SUBSIDIARY

SUBSIDIARY

SUBSIDIARY

SUBSIDIARY

182 

  
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

Business Combinations and Other Acquisitions or Increases of Interest Ownership in Associates and Joint-Ventures Accounted for Under the Equity Method

Company

Type of Transaction

Activity

METROVACESA, S.A. (*)

METROVACESA, S.A. (*)

METROVACESA, S.A. (*)

CAPITAL INCREASE  (**)

REAL ESTATE

PARTIAL SPLIT

TOTAL SPLIT

METROVACESA SUELO Y PROMOCION, S.A.

SPLIT

ATOM BANK PLC

ACQUISITION

RCI COLOMBIA S.A., COMPAÑIA DE FINANCIAMIENTO

FOUNDING

FINANCIAL SERVICES

PARQUE RIO RESIDENCIAL, S.L.

CAPIPOTA PRODUCTIONS S.L.

FIDEICOMISO DE ADMINISTRACION REDETRANS
IBV SOURCE - PRESTAÇAO DE SERVIÇOS 
INFORMATICOS, ACE

LA ESMERALDA DESARROLLOS, S.L.

AVANTESPACIA INMOBILIARIA, S.L.

FOUNDING

ACQUISITION

ACQUISITION

FOUNDING

ACQUISITION

FOUNDING

METROVACESA PROMOCION Y ARRENDAMIENTO S.A (*) SPLIT

TESTA RESIDENCIAL SOCIMI SAU (*)
FIDEICOMISO F/404180-2 BBVA BANCOMER SERVICIOS 
GOLF ZIBATA

SPLIT

ACQUISITION

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

BANKING

REAL ESTATE

COMMERCIAL

SERVICES

SERVICES

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

M illio ns  o f  E uro s

% o f  V o t ing R ight s

P ric e  P a id in t he
T ra ns a c t io ns  +
E xpe ns e s  D ire c t ly
A t t ribut a ble  t o  t he
T ra ns a c t io ns

F a ir V a lue  o f  
E quit y
Ins t rum e nt s
Is s ue d f o r t he
T ra ns a c t io ns

% P a rt ic ipa t io n 
( N e t )
A c quire d
in t he  P e rio d

T o t a l V o t ing 
R ight s
C o nt ro lle d A f t e r 
t he
T ra ns a c t io ns

E f f e c t iv e  D a t e  f o r 
t he  T ra ns a c t io n
( o r N o t if ic a t io n 
D a t e )

Category

344

(208)

(502)

208

56

9

10

-

1

-

-

12

67

91

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

1.10%

20.52%

17-Feb-16

ASSOCIATED

-

-

20.52%

29.46%

49.00%

50.00%

25.00%

25.07%

49.00%

25.00%

30.01%

20.52%

13.49%

-

-

20.52%

29.46%

49.00%

50.00%

25.00%

25.07%

49.00%

50.00%

30.01%

20.52%

13.49%

01-Mar-16

ASSOCIATED

26-Oct-16

ASSOCIATED

01-Mar-16

ASSOCIATED

29-Apr-16

ASSOCIATED

01-Jun-16

JOINT VENTURE

14-Jun-16

JOINT VENTURE

30-Jun-16

JOINT VENTURE

30-Jun-16

JOINT VENTURE

31-Jul-16

JOINT VENTURE

21-Sep-16

JOINT VENTURE

20-Oct-16

JOINT VENTURE

26-Oct-16

ASSOCIATED

26-Oct-16

ASSOCIATED

30.00%

30.00%

01-Dec-16

JOINT VENTURE

(*) First there was partial split of the of soil activity and promotion in favor of the society of new constitution Metrovacesa Suelo y Promoción, S.A. and in October was the total split of the society in favor of

Testa Residencial SOCIMI SAU, Merlin Properties, SOCIMI, S.A. and the new constitution company Metrovacesa Promotion and Leasing S.A

(**) Non-monetary contribution.

183 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

Disposal or Reduction of Interest Ownership in Associates and Joint-Ventures Companies Accounted for Under the Equity Method

Company

Type of Transaction

Activity

BALMA HABITAT, S.L.

ECUALITY E-COMMERCE QUALITY, S.A.S.P.

FIDEICOMISO SCOTIABANK INVERLAT SA F100322742

I+D MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V.

OPERADORA HITO URBANO, S.A.DE C.V

OPERADORA MIRASIERRA, S.A. DE C.V.

PROBIS AIGUAVIVA, S.L.

AMBIT D'EQUIPAMENTS, S.A.

CAPASATUS, S.L

CRUILLA CENTRE, S.L.

EUGESA PROCAM, S.L.

HARMONIA BADALONA, S.L.

HARMONIA PLA DE PONENT, S.L.

IMMOCENTRE 3000, S.L.

LANDOMUS, S.L.

L'ERA DE VIC, S.L.

NOU MAPRO, S.A.

SARDENYA CENTRE, S.L.

TAGE CENTRE PROMOCIONS IMMOBILIARIES, S.L.

VERTIX PROCAM PATRIMONIAL, S.L.

VISOREN CENTRE, S.L.

INMOBILIARIA MONTE BOADILLA, S.L.

SANYRES SUR, S.L.

UNION SANYRES, S.L.

VIC CONVENT, S.L.

KUARS CENTRE, S.L.

P.R.ALBIRSA, S.L.

S.C.I. MAGNAN SAINT PHILIPPE

METROVACESA, S.A. (*)

FIDEICOMISO F 404015-0 BBVA BANCOMER LOMAS III

FIDEICOMISO F/70191-2 LOMAS DE ANGELOPOLIS II

PARQUE REFORMA SANTA FE, S.A. de C.V.

TENEDORA DE VEHICULOS, S.A.

BRUNARA, SICAV, S.A.

NON CONTROL

NON CONTROL

DISPOSAL

DISPOSAL

DISPOSAL

DISPOSAL

NON CONTROL

NON CONTROL

NON CONTROL

NON CONTROL

NON CONTROL

NON CONTROL

NON CONTROL

NON CONTROL

NON CONTROL

NON CONTROL

NON CONTROL

NON CONTROL

NON CONTROL

NON CONTROL

NON CONTROL

NON CONTROL

DISPOSAL

DISPOSAL

DISPOSAL

DISPOSAL

LIQUIDATION

LIQUIDATION

LIQUIDATION

DISPOSAL

DISPOSAL

DISPOSAL

LIQUIDATION

DISPOSAL

REAL ESTATE

COMMERCIAL

REAL ESTATE

SERVICES

SERVICES

SERVICES

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

SERVICES

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE

SERVICES

VARIABLE CAPITAL

M illio ns  o f  
E uro s

% o f  V o t ing R ight s

P ro f it  ( Lo s s )
in t he  
T ra ns a c t io n

% P a rt ic ipa t io n
S o ld
in t he  P e rio d

T o t a l V o t ing 
R ight s
C o nt ro lle d a f t e r 
t he
D is po s a l

E f f e c t iv e  D a t e  f o r 
t he  T ra ns a c t io n
( o r N o t if ic a t io n 
D a t e )

Category

-

-

5

16

-

-

(1)

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

2

-

9

-

-

(2)

7

4

2

-

-

50.00%

28.00%

33.78%

50.00%

35.00%

35.00%

50.00%

35.00%

50.00%

49.04%

55.00%

45.00%

22.33%

40.00%

50.00%

40.00%

50.00%

50.00%

50.00%

100.00%

40.00%

51.00%

33.05%

33.36%

25.00%

40.00%

50.00%

25.00%

20.52%

25.00%

25.00%

30.00%

35.00%

30.36%

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

-

31-Mar-16

JOINT VENTURE

31-Mar-16

ASSOCIATED

31-Mar-16

JOINT VENTURE

31-Mar-16

JOINT VENTURE

31-Mar-16

JOINT VENTURE

31-Mar-16

JOINT VENTURE

31-Mar-16

JOINT VENTURE

30-Apr-16

ASSOCIATED

30-Apr-16

30-Apr-16

30-Apr-16

ASSOCIATED

JOINT VENTURE

JOINT VENTURE

30-Apr-16

JOINT VENTURE

30-Apr-16

30-Apr-16

30-Apr-16

30-Apr-16

30-Apr-16

30-Apr-16

30-Apr-16

30-Apr-16

30-Apr-16

01-Jul-16

01-Jul-16

01-Jul-16

14-Jul-16

08-Sep-16

14-Sep-16

30-Sep-16

26-Oct-16

29-Nov-16

30-Nov-16

20-Dec-16

22-Dec-16

31-Dec-16

ASSOCIATED

JOINT VENTURE

JOINT VENTURE

JOINT VENTURE

JOINT VENTURE

JOINT VENTURE

JOINT VENTURE

JOINT VENTURE

JOINT VENTURE

JOINT VENTURE

JOINT VENTURE

JOINT VENTURE

ASSOCIATED

JOINT VENTURE

JOINT VENTURE

ASSOCIATED

ASSOCIATED

ASSOCIATED

JOINT VENTURE

ASSOCIATED

ASSOCIATED

ASSOCIATED

3.71%

(*) First there was partial split of the of soil activity and promotion in favor of the society of new constitution Metrovacesa Suelo y Promoción, S.A. and in October was the total split of the society in favor of

Testa Residencial SOCIMI SAU, Merlin Properties, SOCIMI, S.A. and the new constitution company Metrovacesa Promotion and Leasing S.A

184 

  
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

Changes in other Companies quoted recognize as Available-For-Sale

Company

Type of Transaction

Activity

% of voting rights

% P a rt ic ipa t io n
A c quire d ( S o ld)
in t he  P e rio d

Totally Controlled 

after Transaction

E f f e c t iv e  D a t e  f o r 
t he  T ra ns a c t io n
( o r N o t if ic a t io n 
D a t e )

MERLIN PROPERTIES SOCIMI, S.A

SPLIT METROVACESA

REAL ESTATE

6.44%

6.44%

02-Nov-16

185 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

APPENDIX V.Fully consolidated subsidiaries with more than 10% owned by non-Group shareholders as of December 
31, 2016 

Company

Activity

Direct

Indirect

Total

% of Voting Rights 

Controlled by the Bank

BANCO CONTINENTAL, S.A.
BANCO PROVINCIAL S.A. - BANCO UNIVERSAL
INVERSIONES BANPRO INTERNATIONAL INC. N.V.
PRO-SALUD, C.A.
INVERSIONES P.H.R.4, C.A.
BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA CHILE, S.A.
BBVA INMOBILIARIA E INVERSIONES, S.A.
TEXTIL TEXTURA, S.L.
COMERCIALIZADORA CORPORATIVA SAC
DISTRITO CASTELLANA NORTE, S.A.
GESTION DE PREVISION Y PENSIONES, S.A.
ESTACION DE AUTOBUSES CHAMARTIN, S.A.
F/403035-9 BBVA HORIZONTES RESIDENCIAL

F/253863 EL DESEO RESIDENCIAL
DATA ARCHITECTURE  AND TECHNOLOGY S.L
VOLKSWAGEN FINANCIAL SERVICES COMPAÑIA FINANCIERA S.A.
FIDEICOMISO LOTE 6.1 ZARAGOZA
HABITATGES INVERVIC, S.L.

TURKIYE GARANTI BANKASI A.S
GARANTI EMEKLILIK VE HAYAT AS
GARANTI YATIRIM ORTAKLIGI AS
FODECOR, S.L.
PROCAMVASA, S.A.
JALE PROCAM, S.L.
VOLJA LUX, SARL
HABITAT ZENTRUM, S.L.
VOLJA PLUS SL

BANKING
BANKING
INVESTMENT COMPANY
NO ACTIVITY
NO ACTIVITY
BANKING
REAL ESTATE
COMMERCIAL
FINANCIAL SERVICES 
REAL ESTATE
PENSION FUND MANAGEMENT
SERVICES
REAL ESTATE

REAL ESTATE
SERVICES
FINANCIAL SERVICES 
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE

BANKING
INSURANCES
INVESTMENT COMPANY
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
REAL ESTATE
INVESTMENT COMPANY
REAL ESTATE
INVESTMENT COMPANY

186 

-
1
48
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
60
-
-

-
-
-
-
-

40
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
75

46
54
-
59
60
68
68
69
50
76
-
51
65

65
51
51
60
35

-
85
100
60
51
50
72
50
-

46
55
48
59
60
68
68
69
50
76
60
51
65

65
51
51
60
35

40
85
100
60
51
50
72
50
75

  
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 54).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

APPENDIX VI. BBVA Group’s structured entities. Securitization funds 

Securitization Fund (consolidated)

Company

2 PS Interamericana
AYT CAIXA SABADELL HIPOTECARIO I, FTA
AYT HIPOTECARIO MIXTO IV, FTA
AYT HIPOTECARIO MIXTO, FTA
BACOMCB 07
BACOMCB 08
BACOMCB 08-2
BBVA CONSUMO 6 FTA
BBVA CONSUMO 7 FTA
BBVA CONSUMO 8 FT
BBVA EMPRESAS 4 FTA
BBVA LEASING 1 FTA
BBVA PYME 10 FT
BBVA RMBS 1 FTA
BBVA RMBS 10 FTA
BBVA RMBS 11 FTA
BBVA RMBS 12 FTA
BBVA RMBS 13 FTA
BBVA RMBS 14 FTA
BBVA RMBS 15 FTA
BBVA RMBS 16 FT
BBVA RMBS 17 FT
BBVA RMBS 2 FTA
BBVA RMBS 3 FTA
BBVA RMBS 5 FTA
BBVA RMBS 9 FTA
BBVA UNIVERSALIDAD E10
BBVA UNIVERSALIDAD E11
BBVA UNIVERSALIDAD E12
BBVA UNIVERSALIDAD E9
BBVA UNIVERSALIDAD N6
BBVA-5 FTPYME FTA
BBVA-6 FTPYME FTA
BBVA-FINANZIA AUTOS 1 FTA
BMERCB 13
FTA IM TERRASSA MBS-1
FTA TDA-22 MIXTO
FTA TDA-27
FTA TDA-28
GAT ICO FTVPO 1, F.T.H
GC FTGENCAT TARRAGONA 1 FTA
HIPOCAT 10 FTA
HIPOCAT 11 FTA
HIPOCAT 6 FTA
HIPOCAT 7 FTA
HIPOCAT 8 FTA
HIPOCAT 9 FTA
Instrumentos de Titulización Hip- Junior
TDA 19 FTA
TDA 20-MIXTO, FTA
TDA 23 FTA
TDA TARRAGONA 1 FTA

BBVA CHILE S.A.
BBVA, S.A.
BBVA, S.A.
BBVA, S.A.
BBVA BANCOMER, S.A.,INSTIT. BANCA
BBVA BANCOMER, S.A.,INSTIT. BANCA
BBVA BANCOMER, S.A.,INSTIT. BANCA
BBVA, S.A.
BBVA, S.A.
BBVA, S.A.
BBVA, S.A.
BBVA, S.A.
BBVA, S.A.
BBVA, S.A.
BBVA, S.A.
BBVA, S.A.
BBVA, S.A.
BBVA, S.A.
BBVA, S.A.
BBVA, S.A.
BBVA, S.A.
BBVA, S.A.
BBVA, S.A.
BBVA, S.A.
BBVA, S.A.
BBVA, S.A.
BBVA COLOMBIA, S.A.
BBVA COLOMBIA, S.A.
BBVA COLOMBIA, S.A.
BBVA COLOMBIA, S.A.
BBVA COLOMBIA, S.A.
BBVA, S.A.
BBVA, S.A.
BBVA, S.A.
BBVA BANCOMER, S.A.,INSTIT. BANCA
BBVA, S.A.
BBVA, S.A.
BBVA, S.A.
BBVA, S.A.
BBVA, S.A.
BBVA, S.A.
BBVA, S.A.
BBVA, S.A.
BBVA, S.A.
BBVA, S.A.
BBVA, S.A.
BBVA, S.A.
BANCO CONTINENTAL, S.A.
BBVA, S.A.
BBVA, S.A.
BBVA, S.A.
BBVA, S.A.

Millions of Euros

Origination
Date

Total Securitized

Total Securitized

Exposures at the

Exposures as of December 

Origination Date

31, 2016 (*)

Oct-04
Jul-08
Jun-05
Mar-04
Dec-07
Mar-08
Dec-08
Oct-14
Jul-15
Jul-16
Jul-10
Jun-10
Dec-15
Feb-07
Jun-11
Jun-12
Dec-13
Jul-14
Nov-14
May-15
May-16
Nov-16
Mar-07
Jul-07
May-08
Apr-10
Mar-09
May-09
Aug-09
Dec-08
Aug-12
Nov-06
Jun-07
Apr-07
Jun-13
Jul-06
Dec-04
Dec-06
Jul-07
Mar-04
Jun-08
Jul-06
Mar-07
Jul-03
Jun-04
May-05
Nov-05
Dec-07
Mar-04
Jun-04
Mar-05
Dec-07

31
300
100
100
121
53
267
299
1,450
700
1,700
2,500
780
2,500
1,600
1,400
4,350
4,100
700
4,000
1,600
1,800
5,000
3,000
5,000
1,295
23
15
25
44
67
1,900
1,500
800
497
525
112
275
250
40
283
1,500
1,600
850
1,400
1,500
1,000
24
200
100
300
397

3
98
24
17
-
-
-
181
1,433
652
133
97
507
1,206
1,292
1,140
3,685
3,596
569
3,659
1,544
-
4,090
1,627
2,695
950
-
-
-
-
14
30
43
3
-
53
31
109
128
127
50
408
417
143
296
361
277
2
36
20
76
148

Securitization Fund (not consolidated)

Company

Millions of Euros

Origination

Date

Total Securitized

Total Securitized

Exposures at the

Exposures as of 

Origination Date

December 31, 2016 (*)

FTA TDA13

FTA TDA-18 MIXTO

        (*) Solvency Scope 

BBVA, S.A.

BBVA, S.A.

Dec-00

Nov-13

84

91

13

15

187 

 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

APPENDIX  VII.  Details  of  the  outstanding  subordinated  debt  and  preferred 
securities issued by the Bank as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 

Fix (F) or 

Variable (V)

Maturit y dat e

F
V
F
V
V
V
V
V
F
V

V
V
V
V

V

12/22/2016

1/28/2020

8/9/2021

8/9/2021

2/15/2017

2/16/2022

Perpetual

3/3/2033

7/4/2023

6/10/2024

Perpetual

Perpetual

Perpetual

Perpetual

Perpetual

Issue Type and data

2016

2015

Interest  rate 
in f orce in 

Millions of  Euros      

Non-convertible

  July-96
 January-05
 Augus t-06
 Augus t-06
  Fe bruary-07
  Fe bruary-07
  March-07
  March-08
  July-08
  June -09
Convert ible

  May-13
  Fe bruary-14
  Fe bruary-15
  April-16

Subtotal
Subordinated deposit s
Pref erred St ock

  De ce m be r-07

Total

2015

0.00%
0.72%
0.78%
0.78%
0.14%
4.50%
1.00%
6.03%
6.20%
4.95%

9.00%
7.00%
6.75%
8.88%

1.95%

27
44
37
42
70
255
75
125
100
5

1,378
1,500
1,500
-
5,158
3,105

14
8,277

-
49
40
46
70
255
67
125
100
5

1,423
1,500
1,500
1,000
6,180
2,943

14
9,137

188 

  
 
  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

APPENDIX  VIII.  Balance  sheets  held  in  foreign  currency  as  of  December  31, 
2016 and 2015 

2016

Assets -

Financial assets held for trading

Available-for-sale financial assets

Loans and receivables
Investments in subsidaries, joint ventures and 
associates

Tangible assets

Other Assets

Total

Liabilities - 

Financial assets held for trading
Financial liabilities at amortized cost

Other Liabilities

Total

2015

Assets -

Financial assets held for trading

Available-for-sale financial assets

Loans and receivables
Investments in subsidaries, joint ventures and 
associates

Tangible assets

Other Assets

Total

Liabilities - 

Financial assets held for trading
Financial liabilities at amortized cost

Other Liabilities

Total

Millions of Euros

USD

Pounds 

Sterling

Other 

Currencies 

TOTAL 

1,017

4,513

14,548

218

6

2,672
22,974

795

23,094
246
24,135

195

554

1,786

52

4

572
3,163

124

2,977
66
3,167

476

797

2,554

25,137

1

80
29,045

228

2,736
41
3,005

1,688

5,864

18,888

25,407

11

3,324

55,182

1,147
28,807

353

30,307

Millions of Euros

USD

Pounds 

Sterling

Other 

Currencies 

TOTAL 

1,365

5,963

14,318

1,216

7

3,804
26,673

1,025

27,668
(168)
28,525

135

1,688

1,804

-

6

-
3,633

103

4,623
64
4,790

478

1,014

1,755

24,506

1

252
28,006

299

1,050
139
1,488

1,978

8,665

17,877

25,722

14

4,056

58,312

1,427
33,341

35

34,803

189 

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

APPENDIX IX. Income statement corresponding to the first and second half of 
2016 and 2015 

Income Statements for December 31, 2016 and 2015 of 
BBVA, S.A

INTEREST AND SIMILAR INCOME 
INTEREST AND SIMILAR EXPENSES
NET INTEREST INCOME

DIVIDEND INCOME 
FEE AND COMMISSION INCOME 
FEE AND COMMISSION EXPENSES 
GAINS OR (-) LOSSES ON FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 
DESIGNATED AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS, NET
GAINS OR (-) LOSSES ON FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES 
HELD FOR TRADING, NET
GAINS OR (-) LOSSES ON DERECOGNITION OF FINANCIAL ASSETS 
AND LIABILITIES NOT MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH 
PROFIT OR LOSS, NET
GAINS OR (-) LOSSES FROM HEDGE ACCOUNTING, NET 
EXCHANGE DIFFERENCES (NET)

OTHER OPERATING INCOME 

OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES 

GROSS INCOME
ADMINISTRATION COSTS 

Personnel expenses
General and administrative expenses
DEPRECIATION

PROVISIONS OR (-) REVERSAL OF PROVISIONS

IMPAIRMENT OR (-) REVERSAL OF IMPAIRMENT ON FINANCIAL 
ASSETS NOT MEASURED AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR 
LOSS
NET OPERATING INCOME

(IMPAIRMENT OR (-) REVERSAL OF IMPAIRMENT OF 
INVESTMENTS IN SUBSIDARIES, JOINT VENTURES AND 
ASSOCIATES)
IMPAIRMENT OR (-) REVERSAL OF IMPAIRMENT ON NON-
FINANCIAL ASSETS
GAINS (LOSSES) ON DERECOGNIZED ASSETS NOT CLASSIFIED AS 
NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE 
NEGATIVE GOODWILL RECOGNISED IN PROFIT OR LOSS
PROFIT OR (-) LOSS FROM NON-CURRENT ASSETS AND DISPOSAL 
GROUPS CLASSIFIED AS HELD FOR SALE NOT QUALIFYING AS 
DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS    
OPERATING PROFIT BEFORE TAX

Tax expense or (-) income related to profit or loss from 
continuing operation
PROFIT FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS

Profit from discontinued operations (net)

PROFIT

Millions of Euros

Six months 

Six months 

Six months 

Six months 

ended June 30, 

ended December 

ended June 30, 

ended December 

2016

31, 2016

2015

31, 2015

2,457
(874)
1,584

1,951
831
(152)

-

(139)

355
(20)
305
66

(224)
4,556

(1,922)

(1,101)
(821)
(263)

(191)

(484)

1,695

(66)

(2)

-

-

(76)

1,552

(23)

1,529

-

1,529

2,821
(1,165)
1,657

1,580
892
(149)

-

242

432
(4)
148
57

(112)
4,741

(1,890)

(1,106)
(783)
(256)

(308)

(791)

1,497

(170)

(10)

-

-

431

1,748

(103)

1,644

-

1,644

3,779
(1,840)
1,939

903
1,056
(201)

-

70

600
(42)
-
74

(280)
4,118

(2,325)

(1,402)
(923)
(311)

(996)

(465)

21

(81)

(15)

13

-

3

(60)

193

133

-

133

3,684
(2,002)
1,682

537
859
(141)

-

(91)

344
(11)
76
58

(354)
2,960

(1,867)

(1,092)
(775)
(263)

(343)

(513)

(26)

1,006

(12)

8

-

330

1,305

(85)

1,219

-

1,219

190 

  
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

APPENDIX  X.  Information  on  data  derived  from  the  special  accounting 
registry 

Information required pursuant to Circular 5/2011 of the Bank of Spain is indicated as follows. 

a)  Mortgage market policies and procedures 

The  Bank  has  express  policies  and  procedures  in  place  regarding  its  activities  in  the  mortgage  market,  which 
provide for full compliance with applicable regulations. 

The  mortgage  origination  policy  is  based  in  principles  focused  on  assessing  the  adequate  ratio  between  the 
amount  of  the  loan,  and  the  payments,  and  the  income  of  the  applicant.  Applicants  must  in  all  cases  prove 
sufficient repayment ability (present and future) to meet their repayment obligations, for both the mortgage debt 
and for other debts detected in the financial system. Therefore, the applicant’s repayment ability is a key aspect 
within the credit decision-making tools and retail risk acceptance manuals, and has a high weighting in the final 
decision.  

During the mortgage risk transaction analysis process, documentation supporting the applicant’s income (payroll, 
etc.)  is  required,  and  the  applicant’s  position  in  the  financial  system  is  checked  through  automated  database 
queries (internal and external). This information is used for calculation purposes in order to determine the level of 
indebtedness/compliance with the remainder of the system. This documentation is kept in the transaction’s file. 

In addition, the mortgage origination policy assesses the adequate ratio between the amount of the loan and the 
appraisal  value  of  the  mortgaged  asset.  The  policy  also  establishes  that  the  property  to  be  mortgaged  be 
appraised by an independent appraisal company as established by Circular 3/2010 and Circular 4/2016. BBVA 
selects those companies whose reputation, standing in the market and independence ensure that their appraisals 
adapt to the market reality in each region. Each appraisal is reviewed and checked before the loan is granted by 
BBVA staff and, in those cases where the loan is finally granted, it is kept in the transaction’s file. 

As for issues related to the mortgage market, the Group’s Finance Division annually defines the wholesale finance 
issue  strategy,  and  more  specifically  mortgage  bond  issues,  such  as  mortgage  covered  bonds  or  mortgage 
securitization. The Assets and Liabilities Committee (“ALCO”) tracks the budget monthly. The volume and type of 
assets in these transactions is determined in accordance with the wholesale finance plan, the trend of the Bank’s 
“Loans and receivables” outstanding balances and market conditions. 

The  Board  of  the  Bank  authorizes  each  of  the  issues  of  Mortgage  Transfer  Certificate  and/or  Mortgage 
Participation  issued  by  BBVA  to  securitize  loans  and  mortgage  loans,  as  well  as  the  establishment  of  a  Base 
Prospectus for the issue of fixed-income securities through which the mortgage-covered bonds are implemented, 
based on the agreements for the issue of fixed-income securities approved by the Annual General Meeting. 

As  established  in  article  24  of  Royal  Decree  716/2009,  the  volume  of  outstanding  mortgage-covered  bonds 
issued by a bank may not exceed 80% of a calculation base determined by adding the outstanding principal of all 
the  loans  and  mortgage  loans  in  the  bank’s  portfolio  that  are  eligible  and  are  not  covered  by  the  issue  of 
Mortgage  Bonds,  Mortgage  Participations  or  Mortgage  Transfer  Certificates.  For  these  purposes,  in  accordance 
with the aforementioned Royal Decree 716/2009, in order to be eligible, loans and mortgage loans must: (i) be 
secured by a first mortgage on the freehold; (ii) the loan’s amount may not exceed 80% of the appraisal value for 
home  mortgages,  and  60%  for  other  mortgage  lending;  (iii)  be  established  on  assets  exclusively  and  wholly 
owned by the mortgagor; (iv) have been appraised by an independent appraisal company unrelated to the Group 
and  authorized  by  the  Bank  of  Spain;  and  (v)  the  mortgaged  property  must  be  covered  at  least  by  a  current 
damage insurance policy.  

The Bank has set up a series of controls for mortgage covered bonds, which regularly control the total volume of 
issued  mortgage  covered  bonds  issued  and  the  remaining  eligible  collateral,  to  avoid  exceeding  the  maximum 
limit set by Royal Decree 716/2009, and outlined in the preceding paragraph. In the case of securitizations, the 
preliminary portfolio of loans and mortgage loans to be securitized is checked according to an agreed procedures 
engagement,  by  the  Bank’s  external  auditor  as  required  by  the  Spanish  Securities  and  Exchange  Commission. 
There is also a series of filters through which some mortgage loans and credits are excluded in accordance with 
legal, commercial and risk concentration criteria. 

191 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

b) 

Quantitative information on activities in the mortgage market 

The quantitative information on activities in the  mortgage market  required by Bank of Spain  Circular 5/2011  is 
shown below. 

b.1) Ongoing operations 

Mortgage loans. 
Eligibility for the purpose of the mortgage market 

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

Nominal value of outstanding loans and mortgage loans

Minus: Nominal value of all outstanding loans and mortgage loans that form part of the 
portfolio, but have been mobilized through mortgage bond holdings or mortgage transfer 
certificates.

(A)

(B)

113,977

98,555

(33,677)

(25,650)

Nominal value of outstanding loans and mortgage loans, excluding securitized loans

(A)-(B)

80,300

72,905

Of which: 

Loans and mortgage loans which would be eligible if the calculation limits set forth in 
Article 12 of Spanish Royal Decree 716/2009 were not applied. 
Minus: Loans and mortgage loans which would be eligible but, according to the criteria set 
forth in Article 12 of Spanish Royal Decree 716/2009, cannot be used to collateralize any 
issuance of mortgage bonds. 

(C)

(D)

-

46,987

40,373

(2,268)

(2,213)

Eligible loans and mortgage loans that, according to the criteria set forth in Article 12 of 

Spanish Royal Decree 716/2009, can be used as collateral for the issuance of mortgage 
bonds

Issuance limit: 80% of eligible loans and mortgage loans that can be used as collateral
Issued Mortgage-covered bonds

Outstanding Mortgage-covered bonds

Capacity to issue mortgage-covered bonds
Memorandum items: 

Percentage of overcollateralization across the portfolio 
Percentage of overcollateralization across the eligible used portfolio

Nominal value of available sums (committed and unused) from all loans and mortgage 
loans.
Of which:

Potentially eligible
Ineligible

(C)-(D)

(E )
(F)

(E)-(F)

44,719

35,775
29,085

24,670

6,690

276%
154%

2,917

2,237
680

38,160

30,528
28,362

25,220

2,166
-
257%
135%

1,999
-
1,361
638

Nominal value of all loans and mortgage loans that are not eligible, as they do not meet 
the thresholds set in Article 5.1 of Spanish Royal Decree 716/2009, but do meet the rest 
of the eligibility requirements indicated in Article 4 of the Royal Decree.

25,282

25,350

Nominal value of the replacement assets subject to the issue of mortgage-covered bonds.

-

-

192 

  
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

Mortgage loans. 
Eligibility for the purpose of the mortgage market 

Total loans
Issued mortgage participations

Of which: recognized on the balance sheet

Issued mortgage transfer certificates

Of which: recognized on the balance sheet

Mortgage loans as collateral of mortgages bonds
Loans supporting the issuance of mortgage-covered bonds 

Non elegible loans

Comply requirements to be elegible except the limit provided for 
under the article 5.1 of the Spanish Royal Decree 716/2009
Rest

Elegible loans

 That can not be used as collateral for issuances 
 That can be used as collateral for issuances 
Loans used to collateralize mortgage bonds
Loans used to collateralize mortgage-covered bonds

(1)
(2)

(3)

(4)
1-2-3-4

Millions of Euros

December
2016

December
2015

113,977
2,865

695
30,812

28,778

80,300

33,313

25,282
8,031
46,987
2,268
44,719
-
44,719

98,555
-

-
25,650

25,612

-
72,905

32,532

25,350
7,182

40,373
2,213
38,160
-
38,160

Mortgage loans. Classification of the nominal 
values according to different characteristics

Total mortgage 

Eligible 

loans

Loans(*)

Elegibles that 
can be used as 

collateral for 
issuances (**)

Total mortgage 

loans

Eligible 

Loans(*)

Elegibles that 
can be used as 

collateral for 
issuances (**)

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

TOTAL
By source of the operations

Originated by the bank
Subrogated by other institutions
Rest

By Currency

In euros
In foreign currency
By payment situation

Normal payment
Other situations
By residual maturity

Up to 10 years
10 to 20 years
20 to 30 years
Over 30 years
By Interest Rate

Fixed rate
Floating rate
Mixed rate

By Target of Operations

For business activity

From wich: public housing
For households

By type of guarantee

Secured by completed assets/buildings

Residential use

From wich: public housing

Commercial
Other

Secured by assets/buildings under construction

Residential use

From wich: public housing

Commercial
Other

Secured by land

Urban
Non-urban

80,300

46,987

44,719

72,905

40,373

38,160

74,220
904
5,176

79,422
878

61,264
19,036

19,762
30,912
19,899
9,727

4,460
75,840
-

20,913
6,958
59,387

75,806

61,338
5,607
5,453
9,015
1,914

1,457
57
286
171
2,580

-
2,580

42,641
685
3,661

46,594
393

40,685
6,302

12,722
22,417
9,375
2,473

1,680
45,307
-

8,614
1,894
38,373

46,240

39,494
3,338
2,563
4,183
413

290
11
61
62
334

-
334

40,451
678
3,590

44,341
378

40,389
4,330

11,765
21,646
8,910
2,398

1,559
43,160
-

6,926
740
37,793

44,237

38,139
3,213
2,289
3,809
295

187
10
53
55
187

-
187

64,852
554
7,499

72,331
574

56,192
16,713

18,457
24,926
18,399
11,123

3,169
69,736
-

20,741
8,623
52,164

66,807

56,563
5,607
9,645
599
2,125

1,642
84
483
-
3,973

1,590
2,383

34,629
459
5,285

40,013
360

34,987
5,386

11,536
17,896
8,379
2,562

944
39,429
-

7,690
2,072
32,683

39,203

34,269
3,354
4,574
360
367

235
5
132
-
803

334
469

32,477
457
5,226

37,811
349

34,330
3,830

10,402
17,317
7,963
2,478

759
37,401
-

5,912
768
32,248

37,461

33,066
3,104
4,046
349
277

158
4
119
-
422

105
317

 (*) Not taking into account the thresholds established by Article 12 of Spanish Royal Decree 716/2009 
(**) Taking into account the thresholds established by Article 12 of Spanish Royal Decree 716/2009 

193 

  
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

December 2016

Less than or 

Nominal value of the total mortgage loans 

equal to 40%

Millions of Euros

Loan to Value (Last available appraisal risk)

Over 40% but 

Over 60% but 

less than or 
equal to 60%

less than or 
equal to 80%

Over 80%

Total

Home mortgages

Other mortgages

Total

12,883

2,150
15,033

15,921

1,986
17,907

14,047

14,047

-

-

42,851

4,136
46,987

Millions of Euros

Loan to Value (Last available appraisal risk)

December 2015
Nominal value of the total mortgage 
loans 

Less than or 
equal to 40%

Over 40% but 
less than or 
equal to 60%

Over 60% but 
less than or 
equal to 80%

Over 80%

Total

Home mortgages
Other mortgages

Total

9,364

2,657
12,021

12,730

2,932
15,662

12,690

12,690

-

-

34,784
5,589

40,373

Elegible and non elegible mortgage loans.
Changes of the nominal values in the period

Balance at the begining

Retirements

Held-to-maturity cancellations
Anticipated cancellations
Subrogations to other institutions
Rest

Additions

Originated by the bank
Subrogations to other institutions
Rest

Balance at the end

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

Eligible (*) Non eligible

Eligible (*) Non eligible

40,373

7,458

3,552
1,479
37
2,390
14,072

10,051
283
3,738
46,987

32,532

11,489

2,084
1,971
30
7,404
12,270

9,523
162
2,585
33,313

42,920

36,907

5,772

4,175
1,236
23
338
3,225

2,529
14
682
40,373

9,218

2,487
2,268
20
4,443
4,843

3,794
12
1,037
32,532

          (*) Not taking into account the thresholds established by Article 12 of Spanish Royal Decree 716/2009 

Mortgage loans supporting the issuance of mortgage-covered 
bonds 

Nominal value.

Potentially eligible

Ineligible

Total

Millions of Euros

December
2016

December
2015

2,237 

680 
2,917

1,361 

638 
1,999

194 

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
     
                     
                       
                       
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

b.2) Liabilities operations 

Issued Mortgage Bonds

Nominal value

residual 

Nominal value

Average 

maturity

Average 

residual 

maturity

Millions of Euros

December 2016

December 2015

Mortgage bonds
Mortgage-covered bonds (*)

Of which:Non recognized as liabilities on balance
   Of Which: outstanding

Debt securities issued through public offer

Residual maturity up to 1 year
Residual maturity over 1 year and less than 2 years
Residual maturity over 2 years and less than 3 years
Residual maturity over 3 years and less than 5 years
Residual maturity over 5 years and less than 10 years
Residual maturity over 10 years

Debt securities issued without public offer

Residual maturity up to 1 year
Residual maturity over 1 year and less than 2 years
Residual maturity over 2 years and less than 3 years
Residual maturity over 3 years and less than 5 years
Residual maturity over 5 years and less than 10 years
Residual maturity over 10 years

Deposits

Residual maturity up to 1 year
Residual maturity over 1 year and less than 2 years
Residual maturity over 2 years and less than 3 years
Residual maturity over 3 years and less than 5 years
Residual maturity over 5 years and less than 10 years
Residual maturity over 10 years

Mortgage participations

Mortgage transfer certificates

Issued through public offer 
Issued without public offer
(*) Including mortgage-covered bonds hold by the BBVA Group's companies

-
29,085

4,414
24,670

20,773
8,272
-
-
4,801
7,500
200
4,321
150
-
-
1,550
2,500
121
3,991
460
791
380
671
839
850
695

28,778

28,778
-

-
28,362

3,142
25,220

21,523
4,500
6,772
-
2,051
8,000
200
2,765
-
150
-
-
2,500
115
4,074
1,064
460
639
422
849
640
-

25,612

25,612
-

196
286

286

293

293
-

Given  the  characteristics  of  the  type  of  covered  bonds  issued  by  the  Bank,  there  is  no  substituting  collateral 
related to these issues. 

The Bank does not hold any derivative financial instruments relating to mortgage bond issues, as defined in the 
aforementioned Royal Decree. 

c) 

Quantitative information on internationalization covered bonds  

Below  is  the  quantitative  information  of  BBVA  SA  internationalization  covered  bonds  required  by  Bank  of  Spain 
Circular 4/2015. 

c.1) Assets operations 

Principal outstanding payment of loans.

Nominal value

Eligible loans according to article 34.6 y 7 of the Law 14/2013

Minos: Loans that support the issuance of internationalization bonds

Minos: NPL to be deducted in the calculation of the issuance limit, according to
Article 13 del Royal Decree 579/2014

Total Loans included in the base of all issuance limit

2,631

-

29

2,602

195 

  
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

c.2) Liabilities operations 

INTERNATIONALIZATION COVERED BONDS

Nominal value

(1) Debt securities issued through public offer (a)

of which: Treasury shares
Residual maturity up to 1 year
Residual maturity over 1 year and less than 2 years
Residual maturity over 2 years and less than 3 years
Residual maturity over 3 years and less than 5 years
Residual maturity over 5 years and less than 10 years
Residual maturity over 10 years

(2) Debt securities issued without public offer (a)

of which: Treasury shares
Residual maturity up to 1 year
Residual maturity over 1 year and less than 2 years
Residual maturity over 2 years and less than 3 years
Residual maturity over 3 years and less than 5 years
Residual maturity over 5 years and less than 10 years
Residual maturity over 10 years

(3) Deposits (b)

Residual maturity up to 1 year
Residual maturity over 1 year and less than 2 years
Residual maturity over 2 years and less than 3 years
Residual maturity over 3 years and less than 5 years
Residual maturity over 5 years and less than 10 years
Residual maturity over 10 years

TOTAL: (1) + (2) + (3)

Coverage ratio of internationalization covered bonds on loans (c )

1,500

1,500
-
-
1,500
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-
1,500

Porcentaje

58%

(a)  Balance that includes all internationalization covered bonds issued by the entity pending amortization, although they are 

not recognized in the liability (because they have not been placed to third parties or have been repurchased). 

(b)  Nominative bonds.  
(c)  Percentage that results from the value of the quotient between the nominal value of the issued and non-overdue bonds, 
even if they are not recognized in the liability, and the nominal value balance pending collection of the loans that serve as 
guarantee 

Given the characteristics of the Bank's internationalization covered bonds, there are no substitute assets assigned 
to these issuances. 

196 

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

d) 

Territorial bonds 

d.1) Assets operations 

Loans that serves as collateral for the territorial bonds

Total

Nominal Value(b)

Spanish 
Residents

Residents in 
other countries 
of the 

European 
Economic Area

Central Governments

Regional Governments

Local Governments

Total loans

(b) Principal pending payment of loans. 

d.2) Liabilities operations 

570

9,836

7,771
18,177

505

9,805

7,771
18,081

65

31

-
96

TERRITORIAL  BONDS

Nominal value

Territorial bonds issued (a)

Issued through a public offering

Of which: Treasury stock
Residual maturity up to 1 year
Residual maturity over 1 year and less than 2 years
Residual maturity over 2 years and less than 3 years
Residual maturity over 3 years and less than 5 years
Residual maturity over 5 years and less than 10 years
Residual maturity over 10 years
Other issuances

Of which: Treasury stock

Residual maturity over 1 year and less than 2 years
Residual maturity over 2 years and less than 3 years
Residual maturity over 3 years and less than 5 years
Residual maturity over 5 years and less than 10 years
Residual maturity over 10 years

Coverage ratio of the territorial bonds on loans (b)

10,739

10,589
9,489
1,049
-
-
8,500
1,040
-
150
-
-
150
-
-
-

Percentage

59%

(a)  Includes  the  nominal  value of  all  loans  that  serve  as  collateral  for the  territorial  bonds,  regardless  of the  item  in 
which they are included in the balance sheet. Principal pending payment of loans. The territorial bonds include all the 
instruments issued by the entity pending amortization, although they are not recognized in the liability (because they 
have not been placed to third parties or have been repurchased). 
(b) Percentage that results from the value of the quotient between the nominal value of the issued and non-overdue     
bonds, even if they are not recognized in the liability, and the nominal value balance pending collection of the loans 
that serve as guarantee 

197 

  
 
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 54).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

APPENDIX XI. Risks related to the developer and real-estate sector in Spain 

a)  Policies  and  strategies  established  by  the  Group  to  deal  with  risks  related  to 

the developer and real-estate sector 

BBVA  has  teams  specializing  in  the  management  of  the  Real-Estate  Sector  risk,  given  its  economic  importance 
and  specific  technical  component.  This  specialization  is  not  only  in  the  Risk-Acceptance  teams,  but  throughout 
the  handling,  commercial,  problematic  management  and  legal  aspects,  and  includes  the  research  department 
(BBVA  Research),  which  helps  determine  the  medium/long-term  vision  needed  to  manage  this  portfolio. 
Specialization has been increased and the management teams in the areas of recovery and the Real Estate Unit 
itself have been reinforced. 

The  portfolio  management  policies,  established  to  address  the  risks  related  to  the  developer  and  real-estate 
sector, aim to accomplish, among others, the following objectives: to avoid concentration in terms of customers, 
products  and  regions;  to  estimate  the  risk  profile  for  the  portfolio;  and  to  anticipate  possible  worsening  of  the 
portfolio. 

Specific policies for analysis and admission of new developer risk transactions 

In  the  analysis  of  new  operations,  the  assessment  of  the  commercial  operation  in  terms  of  the  economic  and 
financial  viability  of  the  project  has  been  once  of  the  constant  points  that  have  helped  ensure  the  success  and 
transformation of construction land operations for our customers’ developments. 

As  regards  the  participation  of  the  Risk  Acceptance  teams,  they  have  a  direct  link  and  participate  in  the 
committees of areas such as Recoveries and the Real Estate Unit. This guarantees coordination and exchange of 
information in all the processes. 

The  following  strategies  have  been  implemented  with  customers:  avoidance  of  large  corporate  transactions, 
which had already  reduced their share in the years of  greatest  market  growth; non-participation in the second-
home market; commitment to public housing financing; and participation in land operations with a high level of 
urban development security, giving priority to land open to urban development. 

Risk monitoring policies 

The base information for analyzing the real estate portfolios is updated monthly. The tools used include the so-
called  “watch-list”,  which  is  updated  monthly  with  the  progress  of  each  client  under  watch,  and  the  different 
strategic plans for management of special groups. There are plans that involve an intensification of the review of 
the  portfolio  for  financing  land,  while,  in  the  case  of  ongoing  promotions,  they  are  classified  for  monitoring 
purposes based on the rate of progress of the projects. 

These actions have enabled the Bank to anticipate possible impairment situations, by always keeping an eye on 
BBVA’s  position  with  each  customer  (whether  or  not  as  first  creditor).In  this  regard,  key  aspects  include 
management of the risk policy to be followed with each customer, contract review, deadline extension, improved 
collateral, rate review (repricing) and asset purchase. 

Proper management of the relationship with each customer requires knowledge of various aspects  such as the 
identification of the source  of payment difficulties, an analysis of the company’s future viability, the updating of 
the information on the debtor and the guarantors (their current situation and business course, economic-financial 
information,  debt  analysis  and  generation  of  funds),  and  the  updating  of  the  appraisal  of  the  assets  offered  as 
collateral. 

BBVA has a classification of debtors in accordance with legislation in force in each country, usually categorizing 
each one’s level of difficulty for each risk. 

Based on the information above, a decision is  made  whether to use the  refinancing tool, whose objective is to 
adjust the structure of the maturity of the debt to the generation of funds and the customer’s payment capacity. 

As for the policies relating to risk refinancing with the developer and real-estate sector, they are the same as the 
general policies used for all of the Group’s risks. In the developer and real estate sector, they are based on clear 
solvency and viability criteria for projects, with demanding terms for guarantees and legal compliance. The policy 
on refinancing uses outstanding risk rather than nonperforming assets, with a refinancing tool that standardizes 
criteria and values up to a total of 19 variables when considering any refinancing operation. 

198 

 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

In the case of refinancing, the tools used for enhancing the Bank’s position are: the search for new intervening 
parties  with  proven  solvency  and  initial  payment  to  reduce  the  principal  debt  or  outstanding  interest;  the 
improvement of the debt bond in order to facilitate the procedure in the event of default; the provision of new or 
additional collateral; and making refinancing viable with new conditions (period, rate and repayments), adapted to 
a credible and sufficiently verified business plan. 

Policies applied in the management of real estate assets in Spain 

The policy applied for managing these assets depends on the type of real-estate asset, as detailed below.  

In the case of completed homes, the final aim is the sale of these homes to private individuals, thus diluting the 
risk and beginning a new business cycle. Here, the strategy has been to help subrogation (the default rate in this 
channel  of  business  is  notably  lower  than  in  any  other  channel  of  residential  mortgages)  and  to  support  our 
customers’  sales  directly,  using  BBVA’s  own  channel  (BBVA  Services  and  our  branches),  creating  incentives  for 
sale  and  including  sale  orders  for  BBVA  that  set  out  sale  prices  which  are  notably  lower  than  initial  ones.  In 
exceptional case we have even accepted partial haircuts, with the aim of making the sale easier. 

In  the  case  of  ongoing  construction  work,  our  strategy  has  been  to  help  and  promote  the  completion  of  the 
works in order to transfer the investment to completed homes. The whole developer Works in Progress portfolio 
has been reviewed and classified into different stages with the aim of using different tools to support the strategy. 
This includes the use of developer accounts-payable financing as a form of payment control, the use of project 
monitoring supported by the Real Estate Unit itself, and the management of direct suppliers for the works as a 
complement to the developer’s own management. 

With  respect  to  land,  our  presence  at  advanced  stages  in  land  development,  where  risk  of  rustic  land  is  not 
significant, simplifies our management. Urban management and  liquidity control to tackle urban planning costs 
are also subject to special monitoring. 

199 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

b) 

Quantitative information on activities in the real-estate market in Spain 

Lending for real estate development according to the purpose of the loans as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 
is shown below: 

December 2016

Financing Allocated to Construction and Real Estate 
Development and its Coverage
Financing to construction ans real estate development 

(including land) (Business in Spain)

Of which: Impaired assets
Memorandum item:
Write-offs
Memorandum item:
Total loans and advances to customers, excluding the Public 
Sector (Business in Spain)
Total consolidated assets (total business)

Impairment and provisions for normal exposures

December 2015
Financing Allocated to Construction and Real Estate 
Development and its Coverage
Financing to construction ans real estate development 

(including land) (Business in Spain)

Of which: Impaired assets
Memorandum item:
Write-offs
Memorandum item:
Total loans and advances to customers, excluding the Public 
Sector (Business in Spain)
Total consolidated assets (total business)

Impairment and provisions for normal exposures

Gross 
Amount

Millions of Euros
Drawn Over 

the Guarantee 
Value 

Accumulated 
impairment 

3,449
2,680

3,181
3,086

7,930
5,095

2,061

178,163
418,447

2,025

Millions of Euros

Gross 
Amount

Drawn Over 
the Guarantee 
Value 

Accumulate
d 
impairment 

3,863
2,884

3,470
3,277

8,882
5,797

1,536

168,355
397,303

233

200 

  
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

The following is a description of the real estate credit risk based on the types of associated guarantees: 

Financing Allocated by credit institutions to 
Construction and Real Estate Development and lending 

for house purchase
Without secured loan

With secured loan 

Terminated buildings

Homes

Other

Buildings under construction

Homes

Other

Land

Urbanized land

Rest of land

Total

Millions of Euros

December        

December        

2016

2015

801

7,129

3,875
2,954

921
760
633

127
2,494

1,196
1,298
7,930

995

7,887

4,458
3,785

673
647
631

16
2,782

1,472
1,310
8,882  

As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, 48.9% and 50.2% of loans to developers were guaranteed with buildings 
(76.2% and 84.9%, are homes), and only 31.5% and 61.3% by land, of which 48.0% and 52.9% are in urban 
locations, respectively. 

The table below provides the breakdown of the financial guarantees given as of December 31, 2016 and 2015: 

Financial guarantees given

Houses purchase loans

Without mortgage

Millions of Euros

2016

2015

62

18

57

23

The information on the retail mortgage portfolio risk (housing mortgage) as of December 31, 2016 and 2015 is 
as follows: 

Financing Allocated by credit institutions to 
Construction and Real Estate Development and lending 

for house purchase December 2016
Houses purchase loans

Without mortgage
With mortgage

      Millions of Euros

Gross amount

Of which: 

impaired loans

87,874
1,935
85,939

4,938
93
4,845  

201 

  
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

Financing Allocated by credit institutions to 
Construction and Real Estate Development and lending 

for house purchase December 2015
Houses purchase loans

Without mortgage
With mortgage

      Millions of Euros

Gross amount

Of which: 

impaired loans

76,187
943
75,244

3,970
18
3,952  

The loan to value (LTV) ratio of the above portfolio is as follows: 

December 2016
LTV Breakdown of mortgage to households 
for the purchase of a home

(Business in Spain)

Gross amount 

of which: Impaired loans

Total risk over the amount of the last valuation available (Loan To Value -LTV)

Millions of Euros

Less than or 
equal to 40%

Over 40% but 
less than or 

Over 60% but 
less than or 

equal to 60%

equal to 80%

Over 80% but 
less than or 
equal to 

100%

Over 100%

Total

13,780
306

18,223
447

20,705
747

15,967
962

17,264
2,383

85,939
4,845

December 2015
LTV Breakdown of mortgage to households 
for the purchase of a home

(Business in Spain)

Gross amount 

of which: Impaired loans

Total risk over the amount of the last valuation available (Loan To Value -LTV)

Millions of Euros

Less than or 
equal to 40%

Over 40% but 
less than or 
equal to 60%

Over 60% but 
less than or 
equal to 80%

Over 80% but 
less than or 
equal to 

100%

Over 100%

Total

14,728
144

22,060
229

26,153
447

6,597
703

5,706
2,429

75,244
3,952

Outstanding home mortgage loans as of December 31, 2016 had an average LTV of 47%. 

202 

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

The  breakdown  of  foreclosed,  acquired,  purchased  or  exchanged  assets  from  debt  from  loans  relating  to 
business  in  Spain,  as  well  as  the  holdings  and  financing  to  non-consolidated  entities  holding  such  assets  is  as 
follows: 

                Millions of Euros

December 2016

Of wich: Valuation 

Information about Assets Received in Payment of Debts 

(Business in Spain) 

Gross

Value

Provisions

adjustments on impaired 

Carrying 

assets, at the time of 

Amount

foreclosure

Real estate assets from loans to the construction and real 
estate development sectors in Spain.

Terminated buildings

Homes
Other

Buildings under construction

Homes
Other

Land

Urbanized land
Rest of land

-

-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-

-

-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-

Real estate assets from mortgage financing for households for 
the purchase of a home

Rest of foreclosed real estate assets 
Equity instruments, investments and financing to non-
consolidated companies holding said assets

Total

3,745

1,856

1,080

6,681

2,184

1,006

542

3,732

-

-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-

-

-
-
-

-
-
-
-
-
-

823

244

444

1,511

1,561

850

538

2,949

Information about Assets Received in Payment of Debts 

(Business in Spain) 

Gross

Value

Provisions

adjustments on impaired 

Carrying 

assets, at the time of 

Amount

foreclosure

                Millions of Euros

December 2015

Of wich: Valuation 

Real estate assets from loans to the construction and real 
estate development sectors in Spain.

Terminated buildings

Homes
Other

Buildings under construction

Homes
Other

Land

Urbanized land
Rest of land

Real estate assets from mortgage financing for households for 
the purchase of a home

Rest of foreclosed real estate assets 
Equity instruments, investments and financing to non-
consolidated companies holding said assets

Total

36

36

36

-

-

2,970

1,368

895

5,269

7

7

7

-

-

1,431

678

532

2,648

4

4

4

-

-

29

29
-
29

-
-
-
-
-
-

412

148

433

997

1,539

690

363

2,621

As  of  December  31,  2016,  there  was  not  real  estate  assets  from  financing  for  construction  and  real  estate 
development companies. As of December 31, 2015, it amounted 36 million euros. 

203 

  
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

The  gross  book  value  of  real-estate  assets  from  mortgage  lending  to  households  for  home  purchase  as  of 
December  31,  2016  and  2015,  amounted  to  €3,745  and  €2,970  million,  respectively,  with  an  average 
coverage ratio of 58.3% and 48.2%, respectively. 

As of December 31, 2016 and 2015, the gross book value of the BBVA Group’s total real-estate assets (business 
in  Spain),  including  other  real-estate  assets  received  as  debt  payment,  was  €5,601  and  €4,374  million, 
respectively. The coverage ratio was 57.0% and 48.4%, respectively.  

204 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

APPENDIX  XII.  Refinanced  and 
requirements under Bank of Spain Circular 6/2012 

restructured  operations  and  other 

REFINANCING AND RESTRUCTURING OPERATIONS 

a)  Policies  and  strategies  established  by  the  Group  to  deal  with  risks  related  to 

refinancing and restructuring operations. 

Refinancing/restructuring  operations  (see  definition  in  the  Glossary)  are  carried  out  with  customers  who  have 
requested  such  an  operation  in  order  to  meet  their  current  loan  payments  if  they  are  expected,  or  may  be 
expected, to experience financial difficulty in making the payments in the future. 

The  basic  aim  of  a  refinanced/restructured  operation  is  to  provide  the  customer  with  a  situation  of  financial 
viability over time by adapting repayment of the loan incurred with the Group to the customer’s new situation of 
fund  generation.  The  use  of  refinancing  or  restructuring  with  for  other  purposes,  such  as  for  delaying  loss 
recognition, is contrary to BBVA Group policies.  

The BBVA Group’s refinancing/restructuring policies are based on the following general principles: 

•  Refinancing  and  restructuring  is  authorized  according  to  the  capacity  of  customers  to  pay  the  new 
installments.  This  is  done  by  first  identifying  the  origin of  the  payment  difficulties  and  then  carrying  out  an 
analysis of the customers’ viability, including an updated analysis of their economic and financial situation and 
capacity to pay and generate funds. If the customer is a company, the analysis also covers the situation of 
the industry in which it operates.  

•  With the aim of increasing the solvency of the operation, new guarantees and/or guarantors of demonstrable 
solvency are obtained where possible. An essential part of this process is an analysis of the effectiveness of 
both the new and original guarantees submitted.  

• 

This analysis is carried out from the overall customer or group perspective, and not only from the perspective 
of a specific operation.  

•  Refinancing  and  restructuring  operations  do  not  in  general  increase  the  amount  of  the  customer’s  loan, 

except for the expenses inherent to the operation itself.  

• 

• 

The capacity to refinance and restructure loan is not delegated to the branches, but decided on by the risk 
units.  

The  decisions  adopted  are  reviewed  from  time  to  time  with  the  aim  of  checking  full  compliance  with 
refinancing and restructuring policies.  

These  general  principles  are  adapted  in  each  case  according  to  the  conditions  and  circumstances  of  each 
geographical area in which the Group operates, and to the different types of customers involved. 

In  the  case  of  retail  customers  (private  individuals),  the  main  aim  of  the  BBVA  Group’s  policy  on 
refinancing/restructuring  loan  is  to  avoid  default  arising  from  a  customer’s  temporary  liquidity  problems  by 
implementing  structural  solutions  that  do  not  increase  the  balance  of  customer’s  loan.  The  solution  required  is 
adapted to each case and the loan repayment is made easier, in accordance with the following principles:  

•  Analysis of the viability of operations based on the customer’s willingness and ability to pay, which may be 
reduced, but should nevertheless be present. The customer must therefore repay at least the interest on the 
operation in all cases. No arrangements may be concluded that involve a grace period for both principal and 
interest. 

•  Refinancing/restructuring  of  operations  is  only  allowed  on  those  loans  in  which  the  BBVA  Group  originally 

entered into. 

•  Customers subject to refinancing or restructuring operations are excluded from marketing campaigns of any 

kind. 

205 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

In the case of wholesale customers (basically businesses and corporations), refinancing/restructuring is authorized 
according to an economic and financial viability plan based on: 

• 

Forecast  future  income,  margins  and  cash  flows  over  a  sufficiently  long  period  (around  five  years)  to  allow 
entities  to  implement  cost  adjustment  measures  (industrial  restructuring)  and  a  business  development  plan 
that can help reduce the level of leverage to sustainable levels (capacity to access the financial markets). 

•  Where appropriate, the existence of a divestment plan for assets and/or business segments that can generate 

cash to assist the deleveraging process. 

• 

The capacity of shareholders to contribute capital and/or guarantees that can support the viability plan. 

In accordance with the Group’s policy, the conclusion of a loan refinancing/restructuring operation does not imply 
the  loan  is  reclassified  from  "impaired"  or  "  standard  under  special  monitoring"  to  outstanding  risk;  such  a 
reclassification  must  be  based  on  the  analysis  mentioned  earlier  of  the  viability  and  effectiveness  of  the  new 
guarantees submitted.  

The Group maintains the policy of including risks related to refinanced/restructured loans as either: 

• 

• 

"Impaired assets", as although the customer is up to date with payments, they are classified as impaired for 
reasons other than their default when there are significant doubts that the terms of their refinancing may not 
be met; or 

"Normal-risk assets" (although as mentioned in the table in the following section, they continue to be classified 
as " standard under special monitoring" until the conditions established for their consideration as outstanding 
risk are met). 

The conditions established  for “standard under special  monitoring” to be reclassified out of this category are as 
follows: 

• 

• 

• 

• 

The customer must have paid past-due amounts (principal and interest) since the date of the renegotiation or 
restructuring of the loan; 

 At least two years must have elapsed since the renegotiation or restructuring of the loan; 

The customer must have paid at least 10% of the outstanding principal amount of the loan as well as all the 
past-due  amounts  (principal  and  interest)  that  were  outstanding  as  of  the  date  of  the  renegotiation  or 
restructuring of the loan; and 

It is unlikely that the customer will have financial difficulties and, therefore, it is expected that the customer 
will be able to meet its loan payment obligations (principal and interest) in a timely manner. 

The internal models used to determine allowances for loan losses consider the restructuring or renegotiation of a 
loan, as well as re-defaults on a loan, by assigning a lower internal rating to restructured/renegotiated loans than 
the average internal rating assigned to non-restructured/renegotiated loans. This downgrade results in an increase 
in the probability of default (PD) assigned to restructured/renegotiated loans (with the resulting PD being higher 
than the average PD of the non- renegotiated loans in the same portfolios).” 

206 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

b)  Quantitative information on refinancing and restructuring operations. 

 DECEMBER 2016

BALANCE OF FORBEARANCE

    (Millions of Euros)

TOTAL

Unsecured loans

Secured loans

Maxim um  am ount of 
secured loans that can 
be considered

Number of 

Gross 

Number of 

Gross carrying 

Real estate 

Rest of 

operations

carrying 

operations

amount

mortgage 

secured 

amount

secured

loans

Accumulated 

impairment or 

accumulated 

losses in fair 

value due to 

credit risk

C re dit  ins t it ut io ns

G e ne ra l G o v e rnm e nt s

O t he r f ina nc ia l c o rpo ra t io ns  a nd 
indiv idua l e nt re pre ne urs  
N o n- f ina nc ia l c o rpo ra t io ns  a nd 
indiv idua l e nt re pre ne urs  
   Of which: financing the co nstructio n 
and pro perty (including land)

R e s t  ho m e s

T o t a l

22

237

8

46

109

37

38,045

3,508

19,776

1,096

50,760

89,064

324

610

4,172

5,046

70,157

90,079

103

4

8,016

4,382

7,968

16,091

76

2

22

2

(4)

(2)

4,539

3,222

(4,715)

1,853

4,051

8,668

2,370

3,354

6,600

(2,553)

(975)

(5,696)

Unsecured loans

Secured loans

Of  w hich:  IMPAIRED

Number of 

Gross 

Number of 

Gross carrying 

Real estate 

Rest of 

operations

carrying 

operations

amount

mortgage 

secured 

amount

secured

loans

Maxim um  am ount of 
secured loans that can 
be considered

Accumulated 

impairment or 

accumulated 

losses in fair 

value due to 

credit risk

C re dit  ins t it ut io ns

G e ne ra l G o v e rnm e nt s

O t he r f ina nc ia l c o rpo ra t io ns  a nd 
indiv idua l e nt re pre ne urs  
N o n- f ina nc ia l c o rpo ra t io ns  a nd 
indiv idua l e nt re pre ne urs  
   Of which: financing the co nstructio n 
and pro perty (including land)

R e s t  ho m e s

T o t a l

11

109

8

4

51

19

18,693

2,465

12,383

877

25,156

43,969

299

355

2,832

4,158

32,839

45,292

31

2

6,249

3,853

3,837

10,119

27

1

3,056

1,387

1,748

4,832

3

1

2,968

2,312

1,808

4,780

(4)

(1)

(4,597)

(2,500)

(849)

(5,451)

207 

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

The table below provides a roll forward of refinanced assets during 2016: 

Refinanced assets Roll forward 

Normal

Millions of euros

Impaired

TOTAL

December 2016

Balance at the beginning 
Contributions by mergers 
(+) Additions
(-) Decreases (payments or repayments)
(-) Foreclosures
(-) Write-offs
(+)/(-) Other
Ending Balance

Risk

Coverage

Risk

Coverage

Risk

Coverage

12,213

1,261
662
(1,440)
-
-
(5,384)
7,312

674

29
98
(302)
-
-
(254)
245

12,550

1,681
1,122
9
(167)
(1,174)
276
12,951

5,219

1,005
466
(584)
(82)
(795)
222
5,451

24,763

2,942
1,784
(2,777)
(167)
(1,174)
(5,108)
20,263

5,893

1,033
564
(886)
(82)
(795)
(32)
5,696

208 

  
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

c)  Loans and advances to customers by activity (carrying amount)  

December 2016

1 Government agencies
2 Other financial institutions
3 Non-financial institutions and individual entrepreneurs

3.1 Construction and property development 
3.2 Construction of civil works
3.3 Other purposes

3.3.1 Large companies 
3.3.2 SMEs (**) and individual entrepreneurs 

4 Rest of households and NPISHs (***)

4.1 Housing 
4.2 Consumption 
4.3 Other purposes 

6    TOTAL

MEMORANDUM:
Forbereance operations (****)

Millions of Euros

TOTAL (*)

Of which: 
Mortgage loans 

Of which: 
Secured loans 

Less than or equal to 

40%

Collateralized Credit Risk. Loan to value 

Over 40% but 

Over 60% but 

Over 80% but 

less than or 

less than or 

less than or 

Over 100%

equal to 60%

equal to 80%

equal to 100%

21,763 
16,010 
79,347 
4,233 
8,909 
66,205 
45,139 
21,066 
96,770 
86,422 
7,240 
3,108 
213,890 

440 
311 
16,295 
3,972 
1,933 
10,390 
2,625 
7,765 
86,075 
84,619 
377 
1,079 
103,121 

544 
6,672 
2,090 
10 
71 
2,009 
1,002 
1,007 
373 
81 
118 
174 
9,679 

32 
21 
4,996 
1,026 
342 
3,628 
751 
2,877 
14,689 
14,246 
151 
292 
19,738 

108 
63 
4,659 
1,050 
453 
3,156 
781 
2,375 
19,049 
18,610 
108 
331 
23,879 

101 
87 
3,937 
993 
332 
2,612 
768 
1,844 
21,138 
20,771 
102 
265 
25,263 

636 
6,789 
2,008 
520 
223 
1,265 
382 
883 
16,016 
15,709 
79 
228 
25,449 

107 
23 
2,785 
393 
654 
1,738 
945 
793 
15,556 
15,364 
55 
137 
18,471 

14,567 

12,056 

84 

2,048 

2,162 

2,381 

2,002 

3,547 

The amounts included in this table are net of impairment losses. 
Small and medium enterprises 

(*) 
(**) 
(***)  Nonprofit institutions serving households. 
(****) Net of provisions  

209 

  
 
 
         
               
           
                  
          
          
          
            
         
               
         
                  
            
            
        
              
         
           
         
              
        
        
        
         
          
             
             
              
        
          
          
            
          
             
             
                 
          
          
          
            
         
           
         
              
        
        
        
         
         
             
         
                 
          
          
          
            
         
             
         
              
        
        
          
            
         
           
           
            
      
      
      
       
         
           
             
            
      
      
      
       
          
               
           
                 
          
          
            
              
          
             
           
                 
          
          
          
            
      
         
        
            
     
     
     
       
         
           
             
              
        
        
        
         
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

d)  Concentration of risks by activity and geographical area (carrying amount)  

December 2016

TOTAL(*)

Spain

Millions of Euros

European Union 

Other

America

Other

Credit institutions
Government agencies

Central Administration
Other

Other financial institutions
Non-financial institutions and individual entrepreneurs

Construction and property development 
Construction of civil works
Other purposes

Large companies 
SMEs and individual entrepreneurs 

Other households and NPISHs

Housing 
Consumer
Other purposes 

TOTAL

81,156 
66,207 
42,917 
23,290 
72,137 
119,402 

4,864 
12,576 
101,962 
78,790 
23,172 
96,937 
86,423 
7,240 
3,274 
435,839 

23,090 
51,813 
28,861 
22,952 
35,681 
78,796 

4,861 
9,250 
64,685 
42,263 
22,422 
96,140 
85,755 
7,227 
3,158 
285,520 

36,501 
13,086 
12,916 
170 
15,567 
21,892 

3 
2,128 
19,761 
19,310 
451 
451 
361 
5 
85 
87,497 

11,220 
841 
798 
43 
20,654 
12,920 

-
885 
12,035 
11,779 
256 
104 
91 
4 
9 
45,739 

10,345 
467 
342 
125 
235 
5,794 

-
313 
5,481 
5,438 
43 
242 
216 
4 
22 
17,083 

(*)  The  definition  of  risk  for  the  purpose  of  this  statement  includes  the  following  items  on  the  public  balance  sheet:  Loans  and  advances  to  credit  institutions,  Loans  and  advances  to  customers,  Debt 
securities,  Equity  instruments,  Other  equity  securities,  Derivatives,    Derivatives  –  Hedge  accounting  derivatives,  Investments  in  subsidiaries,  joint  ventures  and  associates  and  guarantees  given  and 
Contingent risks. The amounts included in this table are net of impairment losses. 

210 

  
 
        
        
        
        
  
        
        
        
            
       
        
        
        
            
       
        
        
            
              
       
        
        
        
        
       
      
        
        
        
    
         
         
                
 
             
 
        
        
         
         
            
       
      
        
        
        
    
        
        
        
        
    
        
        
            
            
         
        
        
            
            
       
        
        
            
              
       
         
         
                
                
          
         
         
              
                
         
     
     
       
       
  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

December 2016

TOTAL (*)

Andalucia

Aragon

Asturias

Baleares

Canarias

Cantabria

Castilla La 

Mancha

Castilla y León

Cataluña

Millions of Euros

Credit institutions
Government agencies

Central Administration
Other

Other financial institutions
Non-financial institutions and individual entrepreneurs

Construction and property development 
Construction of civil works
Other purposes

Large companies 
SMEs and individual entrepreneurs 

Other households and NPISHs

Housing 
Consumer
Other purposes 

TOTAL

Credit institutions
Government agencies

Central Administration
Other

Other financial institutions
Non-financial institutions and individual entrepreneurs

Construction and property development 
Construction of civil works
Other purposes

Large companies 
SMEs and individual entrepreneurs 

Other households and NPISHs

Housing 
Consumer
Other purposes 

TOTAL

23,090 
51,813 
28,861 
22,952 
35,681 
78,796 

4,861 
9,250 
64,685 
42,263 
22,422 
96,140 
85,755 
7,227 
3,158 
285,520 

905 
2,576 

2,576 
78 
5,376 

542 
384 
4,450 
1,382 
3,068 
13,636 
12,116 
1,194 
326 
22,571 

326 
983 

983 
8 
1,156 

65 
64 
1,027 
460 
567 
1,491 
1,324 
130 
37 
3,964 

Millions of Euros

-
624 

624 
1 
668 

50 
31 
587 
371 
216 
1,382 
1,159 
163 
60 
2,675 

17 
752 

752 
37 
1,980 

54 
157 
1,769 
1,239 
530 
2,149 
1,958 
158 
33 
4,935 

-
739 

739 
3 
2,011 

237 
157 
1,617 
492 
1,125 
3,932 
3,311 
535 
86 
6,685 

2,110 
155 

155 
2 
382 

12 
26 
344 
143 
201 
907 
807 
66 
34 
3,556 

1 
676 

676 
1 
1,110 

116 
73 
921 
327 
594 
2,825 
2,520 
242 
63 
4,613 

-
1,057 

1,057 
44 
1,302 

69 
68 
1,165 
395 
770 
3,095 
2,701 
277 
117 
5,498 

-
244 

244 
1 
601 

32 
32 
537 
94 
443 
1,470 
1,272 
161 
37 
2,316 

154 
1,396 

1,396 
92 
2,008 

208 
194 
1,606 
932 
674 
3,273 
2,744 
349 
180 
6,923 

16,873 
4,492 

4,492 
32,830 
31,567 

1,384 
2,444 
27,739 
24,456 
3,283 
14,796 
13,462 
812 
522 
100,558 

-
321 

321 
5 
1,176 

40 
71 
1,065 
398 
667 
1,959 
1,702 
212 
45 
3,461 

10 
387 

387 
-
1,175 

24 
81 
1,070 
770 
300 
540 
476 
47 
17 
2,112 

-
1,733 

1,733 
150 
4,136 

349 
266 
3,521 
1,167 
2,354 
9,188 
8,212 
742 
234 
15,207 

1,504 
2,562 

2,562 
535 
6,045 

185 
300 
5,560 
4,322 
1,238 
3,031 
2,636 
250 
145 
13,677 

-

36 

36 

-
256 

10 
11 
235 
78 
157 
374 
328 
33 
13 
666 

1,190 
4,126 

4,126 
1,894 
17,704 

1,452 
4,882 
11,370 
5,225 
6,145 
31,322 
28,339 
1,785 
1,198 
56,236 

Ceuta y 

Melilla

-

93 

93 

-
143 

32 
9 
102 
12 
90 
770 
688 
71 
11 
1,006 

December 2016

Extremadura

Galicia

Madrid

Murcia

Navarra

Comunidad 

Valenciana

País Vasco

La Rioja

(*) The definition of risk for the purpose of this statement includes the following items on the public balance sheet: Loans and advances to credit institutions, Loans and advances to 
customers,  Debt  securities,  Equity  instruments,  Derivatives,  Derivatives,  Derivatives  –  Hedge  accounting,  Investments  in  subsidiaries,  joint  ventures  and  associates  and  guarantees 
given. The amounts included in this table are net of impairment losses. 

211 

  
 
        
            
            
 
             
              
 
             
         
                
 
             
    
        
         
            
            
            
            
            
            
         
    
        
        
         
            
            
            
            
            
            
         
    
        
              
                
                
              
                
                
                
              
    
        
         
         
            
         
         
            
         
         
  
         
            
              
              
              
            
              
            
              
    
         
            
              
              
            
            
              
              
              
    
        
         
         
            
         
         
            
            
         
  
        
         
            
            
         
            
            
            
            
    
        
         
            
            
            
         
            
            
            
    
        
        
         
         
         
         
            
         
         
  
        
        
         
         
         
         
            
         
         
  
         
         
            
            
            
            
              
            
            
    
         
            
              
              
              
              
              
              
            
    
     
       
         
         
         
         
         
         
         
  
 
             
            
        
 
             
              
 
             
         
 
             
 
        
            
         
         
            
            
         
         
              
         
            
         
         
            
            
         
         
              
         
                
              
        
                
 
             
            
            
 
             
 
        
            
         
        
         
         
         
         
            
       
              
            
         
              
              
            
            
              
         
              
            
         
              
              
            
            
              
          
            
         
        
         
         
         
         
            
       
              
            
        
            
            
         
         
              
         
            
            
         
            
            
         
         
            
         
         
         
        
         
            
         
         
            
       
         
         
        
         
            
         
         
            
       
            
            
            
            
              
            
            
              
         
              
            
            
              
              
            
            
              
         
         
         
     
         
         
       
       
            
    
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

APPENDIX XIII. Agency  Network 

ABAD CAMPELO MARIA CONCEPCION 

ALDA CLEMENTE MARIA LUISA 

ALTOLAGUIRRE AGUIRREBENGOA MARIA JOSEFA 

ABELENDA MONTES MANUEL 

ALFONSO ALFONSO MARIA LOURDES 

ALTURA PLATA PASTORA 

ABELLA LOPEZ ROGELIO 

ABRAHAM MORA JUAN PEDRO 

ABREU PEÑA ANDRES SERGIO 

ADAN ROLDAN FRANCISCO DE ASIS 

ALMENDROS ESTEBAN ESTEBAN 

ALVAREZ ALVAREZ LORETO 

ALONSO ALBARRAN IRMA 

ALONSO BAJO LORENZO 

ALONSO CUESTA LETICIA 

ALVAREZ LEBRIJO JOSE MARIA 

ALVAREZ RODRIGUEZ CAMILO VALENTIN 

ALVARO CAMPILLO EVA MARIA 

ADROVER BAZ MARIA DOLORES 

ALONSO DIEZ JOSE CARLOS 

AMABLE MENDEZ LAZARO 

AGUILAR VELASCO MARIA PAZ 

ALONSO FERNANDEZ AGUSTIN 

AMADOR MONTESDEOCA JUAN LUIS 

AGUILERA RUIZ MANUEL 

AGUT RODRIGO OMAR 

ALAMILLO ALVAREZ CRISTINA 

ALAMO MARTINEZ GUILLERMO 

ALONSO FERNANDEZ LUIS MIGUEL 

AMBRONA LAIRADO JOSE MARIA 

ALONSO GARCIA CARMELO HONORIO 

AMENEIROS GARCIA JOSE 

ALONSO HEVIA AMPARO 

ALONSO JUAREZ JAVIER 

AMOEDO GONZALEZ DANIEL 

AMOEDO MOLDES MARIA JOSE 

ALARCON CINTAS ANTONIO 

ALONSO PAREDES JOSE IGNACIO 

AMOROSO ABUIN DELFINA 

ALARCON COROMINAS SERGIO LUIS 

ALONSO RAMOS MARIA CAMINO 

ANDRADA  RINCON SOLEDAD 

ALBELLA ESTEVE MARIA MERCEDES 

ALONSO VALLE ESTEBAN 

ANDRES SANTA JOSE 

ALBENDIZ GONZALEZ IRENE 

ALONSO ZAPICO JUAN DE DIOS  

ANDRES SIERRA FERNANDO IGNACIO 

ALBERDI ZUBIZARRETA EDUARDO 

ALONSO ZARRAGA MIKEL 

ANGLADA BLANQUER AGUSTIN 

ALBIÑANA BOLUDA AMPARO 

ALCACER FABRA FRANCISCO 

ALONSO BUENAPOSADA ARIAS ARGÜELLO MARIA CONSUELO 

ANGOITIA LIZARRALDE MARIA DEL CARMEN 

ALSINA MARGALL MIREIA 

ANTUÑA SCHUTZE MARTA 

ALCANTARA IZQUIERDO CRISTINA 

ALTARRIBA GUITART MARIA ALBA 

ARANDA GARRANCHO ANA MARIA 

212 

  
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

ARANDA GONZALEZ DOLORES 

ARASANZ  LAPLANA JOSE ANTONIO 

ARCHS PRETEL FRANCISCO 

ARCOS GONZALEZ FELIX 

ARUFE ESPIÑA PABLO 

ARUMI RAURELL XAVIER 

BARDERA CALVO GEMMA MARIA 

BARO CLARIANA SERGI 

ASEGUINOLAZA AZCARGORTA MARIA JUNCAL 

BARQUIN VITORERO BEATRIZ 

ASHTON SPARROWHAWK GILLIAN PAMELA 

BARRAGAN ZAPATA MARGARITA 

ARESTI MUGICA REGINA MARIA 

ASTILLERO GARCIA MIGUEL ANGEL 

BARRAN CARIDAD JOSE MANUEL 

AREVALO AREVALO MARÍA DEL CARMEN 

AVELLANEDA GARCIA ANGEL FERNANDO 

BARRIENTOS CHOCARRO JOSE CARLOS 

ARIAS DELGADO MARIA MERCEDES 

AYALA GONZALEZ VICTOR RAMON 

BARTOMEU FERRANDO JOAN 

ARIAS TORRES MIGUEL 

ARIZA GIL  JESUS 

ARJANDAS DARYNANI DILIP 

ARNELA MAYO ISMAEL 

AYUELA LOBATO JUAN JESUS 

AYZAGAR SOTO JAVIER 

BACHS RABASCALL JOSEP 

BASCO RIBES MARIA NORMA 

BASCUÑANA GARCIA AGUSTIN 

BASTANTE PATON RAMON FELIX 

BADAMMAL SUNDERDAS PRAKASH CHAINANI 

BATALLER CAMACHO MARIA 

AROSTEGUI ARGALUZA MARIA VICTORIA 

BADILLO SUAREZ MARIA SANDRA 

BATISTA MEDEROS ANTONIO DAVID 

ARRANZ MAGDALENO JUAN ALBERTO 

BAHAMONDE GONZALEZ JORGE JUAN 

BATISTE ANGLES AMADEO 

ARRAYAS LINERO RAFAEL 

ARROYO AVILA BEATRIZ 

BALIBREA LUCAS MIGUEL ANGEL 

BAUZA MARTORELL FELIO JOSE 

BALLARIN ALAMAN ANGELES 

BEHOBIDE PERALTA JORGE 

ARROYO DIAZ CARLOS HUGO 

BALLESTER MARTORELL MARTI 

BELTRAN ANDREU MANUEL JORGE 

ARROYO ROMERO CARLOS GUSTAVO 

BALLESTER VAZQUEZ IGNACIO JAVIER 

BENEDI LOPEZ CARLOS JAVIER 

ARROYO ROMERO FRANCISCO JAVIER 

BALSEIRO PEREZ DE VILLAR RICARDO 

BENGOCHEA BOTIN VICENTE 

ARROYO SANTIAGO MANUEL 

ARROYO SOBRINO DAVID 

BAÑUELOS DIEZ MARTA LUISA 

BENITEZ CENTENO ANTONIO 

BARAHONA VIÑES JORDI 

BENITO MARIJUAN ANTONIO JOSE 

ARTAJO JARQUE FERNANDO MARIA 

BARBA VALDIVIESO MARIA ISABEL 

BERNABEU JUAN ANTONIO JOSE 

ARTEAGA PARDO JOSE 

ARTIÑANO DEL RIO PABLO 

ARTOLA MARTINEZ ANDER 

BARCELO BLANCH MARIA LOURDES 

BERNIER RUIZ DE GOPEGUI MARIA ISABEL 

BARCIA CARMONA RAFAEL 

BARDAJI PLANA AGUSTIN 

BERROCAL URBANO FRANCISCO JESUS 

BERTOMEU GONZALEZ KILIAN 

213 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

BLANCO IGLESIAS IGNACIO 

BLANCO QUINTANA FLORA 

CABRERA MARTIN MIGUEL ANGEL 

CABRERA SUAREZ LUIS RICARDO 

CARBAJO ALONSO ROMAN 

CARBO ROYO JOSE JORGE 

BLANCO RODRIGUEZ JUAN ANTONIO 

CABRITO FERNANDEZ JUAN CRUZ 

CARBONELL ALSINA CHANTAL 

BLANES SURROCA KILIAN 

CACERES GONZALEZ JOSE ANTONIO 

CARBONELL CHANZA FRANCISCO 

BLASCO SAMPIETRO FRANCISCO JAVIER 

CALDERON CARDEÑOSA MARIA LUISA 

CARBONELL FUENTE JONATAN 

BLAZQUEZ DE LA IGLESIA OSCAR 

CALDERON MORILLO MARIA LUISA 

CARCELLER SUAREZ RAMON 

BOADO ORORBIA LEOPOLDO 

BONDIA VIVES YESICA 

BONILLO GOMEZ LOURDES 

BORRAS SALAS CRISTOBAL 

BOTELLO  NUÑEZ FELIPE 

CALLE DELGADO FELIX 

CALVO HERNAN ALICIA 

CAMACHO MARTIN ANTONIA 

CAMACHO MARTINEZ PEDRO 

CAMOS COLOM MIQUEL 

CARCOLE ARDEVOL JOSE 

CARDENAS SANCHEZ GABRIEL 

CARDENO CHAPARRO FRANCISCO MANUEL 

CARDERO TABARES SUSANA 

CARNE SALES MARIA JOSE 

BRAVO MASA Mª INMACULADA 

CAMPOMANES IGLESIAS  MARIA TERESA 

CARNICER SOSPEDRA DAVID 

BRIONES PEREZ DE LA BLANCA FERNANDO 

CAMPOS CARRERO MARIA JOSEFA 

CARO VIEJO JUAN ANTONIO 

BRIONES SERRANO CLARA MARIA 

BRITO PADRON INMACULADA 

CAMPOS CRESPO PRISCILA 

CAMPS ALBERCH ENRIC 

CARPENA MARTINEZ MARIA BELINDA 

CARRASCAL PRIETO LUIS EUSEBIO 

BRU FORES RAUL 

CAMPS CARBONELL JOAQUIN 

CARRASCO GONZALEZ MARIA DEL AMOR 

BRUNET COMAS FRANCESCA MARIA 

BULLON DE DIEGO FRANCISCO JAVIER 

CANO LOBATO BEATRIZ 

CANO PEREZ ANTONIO 

CARRASCO MARTIN ELOY 

CARRASCO MARTINEZ RAMON 

BURGOS BLANCO JUAN MARIA 

CANTARERO MARTINEZ BARTOLOME 

CARREÑO FALCON PEDRO 

BUSTAMANTE FONTES MAYDA LOURDES 

CAÑAS AYUSO FRANCISCO 

CARRIL GONZALEZ BARROS ALEJANDRO SERGIO 

CABALLERO MARTINEZ JUAN RAMON 

CAO GONZALEZ NIEVES ESPERANZA 

CARRILLO TEJEDO JAIRO 

CABRADILLA ANTOLIN LEONILA 

CABRERA CABRERA VICENTE 

CAPDEVILA PLA RICARDO 

CAPELLES LOPEZ JAVIER 

CARRION MARTINEZ ANTONIO 

CARTAGENA CUESTA MARIO 

CABRERA LLAMAS FRANCISCO JAVIER 

CAPISTROS LOPEZ HUERTA LAURA 

CARULLA FELICES JORDI 

214 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

CASADO GALLARDO GERARDO 

CEJUDO RODRIGUEZ JUAN CARLOS 

COMAS BERRADRE ANA 

CASADO HERRERO JOSEFA 

CELDRAN CARMONA JOSE MARIA 

CONTRERAS AMOEDO JAVIER 

CASADO RODRIGUEZ MARIA MARBELLA 

CERCUNS CANDALIGA JOSEFINA 

CORBACHO SOLANCE MARIA MAGDALENA 

CASALS REIG IRMA 

CASAS GRACIA CRISTINA 

CASAS ROYO SATURIO 

CASILLAS VIGARA JUAN 

CERDAN GARCIA INMACULADA 

CORCUERA BRIZUELA JOSE MARIA 

CERDEIRA BRAVO DE MANSILLA ALFONSO  

CORDERO DE OÑA FRANCISCO 

CERON ORTIZ JOSE MARIA 

CORDOBA PARODI JUAN ANTONIO 

CERQUEIRA CRUCIO FERNANDO 

CORDOBA TEJADA MANUEL 

CASSO MAYOR FRANCISCA 

CERRATO LLERENA MARIA DE LOS ANGELES 

CORONADO MANSILLA DIEGO 

CASTANY SANTANACH MARIA ANGELES 

CERRATO RUIZ MARIA LUISA 

CASTELL AMENGUAL MARIA 

CERVERA AMADOR ANTONIO 

CASTELLANO ESCOBAR MARIA BEGOÑA 

CERVERA GASCO NURIA PILAR 

CASTELLANO GARCIA PABLO JOSE 

CERVERO MARINA DANIEL 

CASTELLANO  CARDALLIAGUET PABLO 

CERVIÑO OTERO MARIA LUZ 

CASTELLANOS JARQUE MANUEL 

CESPEDES CAPO MIGUEL 

CORTES MACHIN PATRICIA 

COSCULLUELA SIN JOSE LUIS 

COSTA CALAF MONTSERRAT 

COSTA CAMBRA ANGEL 

COSTA GARCIA ROSA MARIA 

COSTA PARIS JOSE LUIS 

CASTILLO BLANCA ENRIQUE 

CHACON MACIAS ELADIO SALVADOR 

CREIXANS PONS JOSE MARIA 

CASTILLO MARZABAL FRANCISCO JOSE 

CHAVARRI GONZALEZ ALVARO 

CREIXELL GALLEGO XAVIER 

CASTILLO ORTEGA NICOLAS 

CID GUERREROS ROBERTO CARLOS 

CRESPO CRESPO ANGEL MANUEL 

CASTILLO YBARRA MARIA DEL CARMEN 

CISTERO BOFARULL MARIA 

CRESPO GOMEZ LUCAS 

CASTRESANA URIARTE RODOLFO 

CIUDAD BRONCANO JUAN FRANCISCO 

CRESPO MINCHOLED YOLANDA 

CASTRILLO PEREZ TRINIDAD 

CLAPES ESQUERDA RAMON LUIS 

CRESPO  SANTIAGO MARIA GLORIA 

CASTRO VEGA XOSE 

CLEMENTE BLANCO PAULA ANDREA 

CRIADO ANAYA LUIS 

CAZORLA EGEA ALEJANDRO JUVENAL 

CLIMENT MARTOS MARIA ROSARIO 

CUENCA OLIVEIRA ANTONIO 

CEBRIAN CLAVER JOSE JUAN 

CEJAS MARMOL ALBA MARIA 

COBO RIVAS RAMON 

CUESTA GONZALEZ DE LA ALEJA JAVIER VICENTE 

COCA LOZA Mª DOLORES GENOVEVA 

CUÑAT ALVAREZ OSSORIO JUAN LUIS 

215 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

CURROS NEIRA FRANCISCO JAVIER 

DEL POZO SANCHEZ SUSANA 

DOMINGUEZ NAVARRO JAVIER 

DALMAU GOMEZ JORDI 

DEL RIO SERRANO JUAN FELIX 

DOMINGUEZ RODES JUAN LUIS 

DE ANDRES DE PABLOS MARIA ESTHER 

DEL RIO USABEL IDOIA 

DE ARRIBA ARES ALVARO 

DELGADO GARCIA JOSE LUIS 

DONAIRE MOLANO LUIS 

DORDA VENTURA ANTONI 

DE ASTOBIZA AGUADO IGNACIO 

DELGADO GARCIA MANUEL ANTONIO 

DRIS MOHAMED SAMIR 

DE BLAS GUASP ALBERTO BARTOLOME 

DELGADO OJEDA MARIA ANGELES 

DUQUE MEDRANO JUAN CARLOS 

DE DIEGO MARTI FRANCISCO JOSE 

DELGADO RUIZ DIEGO 

DURAN VIDAL ANNA 

DE EUGENIO FERNANDEZ JOAQUIN 

DIAZ  RODRIGUEZ PALMERO JAVIER ADOLFO 

ECHANIZ LIZAUR MARIA BELEN 

DE FALGUERA MARTINEZ-ALARCON ANTONIO 

DIAZ FLORES JUAN FRANCISCO 

EDO SANZ MARIA LOURDES 

DE GUILLERMO DE SAN SEGUNDO MARIA SONSOLES 

DIAZ FRANCO MARIA ANTONIA 

EGURROLA IRAOLA JESUS MIGUEL 

DE HARO GONZALEZ MARIA LUISA 

DIAZ GARCIA MARINA 

DE LA CALLE PALACIOS TEODORO 

DIAZ GONZALEZ LUIS MIGUEL 

DE LA FUENTE TORRES ANAIS BEATRIZ 

DIAZ LORENZO LORENZO 

ELGUEA OMATOS EMILIO 

ENRICH SASTRE ILENIA 

ENRIQUE SAAVEDRA CESAR 

DE LA HOZ REGULES FCO. JAVIER 

DIAZ RISCO MARIA LUISA 

ESCALONA BELINCHON JOSE ANTONIO 

DE LA SIERRA PEÑA ANDRES 

DIAZ SANTAMARIA MARIA VEGA 

ESCOFET BOIX ISABEL 

DE LA TORRE DEL CASTILLO CANDELARIA 

DIAZ DE ESPADA LOPEZ DE GAUNA LUIS MARIA 

ESCRIBANO BUENO JOSE ALBERTO 

DE LA TORRE PEREZ NOELIA 

DE MARCOS MARDONES IÑIGO 

DE PABLO SAN MIGUEL JAVIER 

DIAZ-ROMERAL MARTIARENA JOSE MARIA 

ESCUDERO NAHARRO ROQUE JAVIER 

DIENTE ALONSO SERGIO 

DIEZ AMORETTI FRANCISCO 

ESCUDERO SANCHEZ RAFAEL PEDRO 

ESCUTIA DOTTI MARIA VICTORIA 

DE PASCUAL MASPONS AGUSTIN 

DIEZ  MELGOSA EDUARDO JOSE 

ESPALLARGAS MONTSERRAT MARIA TERESA 

DE QUINTANA PEREZ ANNA 

DE SOLA FABREGAS FRANCESC 

DOBLAS GEMAR ANTONIO 

DOMINGO BALTA MARIANO 

DEHESA SAINZ DE LOS TERREROS ANGELA 

DOMINGUEZ CANELA INES 

DEL BARCO ASENCIO MANUEL LUIS 

DOMINGUEZ JARA RAFAEL JESUS 

ESPARCIA CUESTA FELISA 

ESPASA ROIG YOLANDA 

ESPINAR MEDINA RICARDO 

ESPINILLA ORTIZ ROSARIO 

216 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

ESPIÑA GALLEGO ANA MARIA 

FERNANDEZ MARTIN MARIA ISABEL 

FERRERA HERNANDEZ FRANCISCO MIGUEL 

ESPUNY  CURTO MARIA NATIVIDAD 

FERNANDEZ MORAY EVA MARIA 

FILGUEIRAS VERDEAL MARIA TERESA 

ESQUIROZ RODRIGUEZ ISIDRO 

FERNANDEZ MORO TATIANA 

ESTEBAN TAVIRA ANTONIO 

FERNANDEZ ONTAÑON DANIEL 

ESTEFANIA LARRAÑAGA GUILLERMINA 

FERNANDEZ PIÑEIRO ALBERTO 

ESTELLE PEREZ VICENTE 

FERNANDEZ PLACIN ERIC 

FIRVIDA PLAZA BELEN 

FISHER  COLLETTE 

FLORES MOLERO GREGORIO 

FLORES PUIGVERT MARÇAL 

ESTEVANEZ MOLINA VICENTE 

FERNANDEZ QUILEZ BEGOÑA MONICA 

FLUVIA PEIRO MARIOLA 

EUGENIO CUBEROS ANGEL ENRIQUE 

FERNANDEZ RIOS MARIA GORETTI 

FOMBELLA ALVARADO ROSA MARIA 

EZQUERRO TEJADO MARIA DOLORES 

FERNANDEZ RIVERO JAVIER 

FONTAN ZUBIZARRETA RAFAEL 

FABRA VERGE TERESA ROSARIO 

FERNANDEZ RODRIGUEZ ALEJANDRO 

FONTECHA ALVAREZ MARIA VICENTA 

FARIÑAS MARTINEZ JOSE ANTONIO 

FERNANDEZ RODRIGUEZ MARIA TERESA 

FONTES RODRIGUEZ DOMINGO 

FARRE BOSCH CRISTINA 

FELEZ MARTIN FERMIN 

FERNANDEZ SILVA DIEGO MARIA 

FORCADA RIFA DAVID 

FERNANDEZ SOUTO MARIA TERESA 

FORCEN LOPEZ MARIA ESTHER 

FELIPE FONTANILLO MARIA DEL PILAR 

FERNANDEZ VAZQUEZ HECTOR 

FRANCES MAESTRE FRANCISCA 

FELPETO PRIETO MARIA TERESA 

FERNANDEZ VEIGA MANUEL 

FRANCES MICO CARMELO 

FEO CLEMENTE ALEJANDRO 

FERNANDEZ DE TEJADA ALMEIDA CARLOS ENRIQUE 

FRANCO ALADRÉN JUAN CARLOS 

FERNANDEZ ALARCON MARGARITA 

FERNANDEZ-LERGA GARRALDA JESUS 

FRANCO MARTINEZ JUAN JOSE 

FERNANDEZ ALMANSA ANGEL ALEJANDRINO 

FERNANDEZ-MARDOMINGO BARRIUSO MIGUEL JOSE 

FUCHS  KARL JOHANN MAX 

FERNANDEZ CAMALEÑO MARIA JULIA 

FERRADAS GONZALEZ JESUS 

FUENTE RODRIGUEZ MARIA PILAR 

FERNANDEZ COLIN MIGUEL MARCELO 

FERNANDEZ CONTRERAS JOAQUIN 

FERRE  REVILLA NATALIA 

FERREIRA  FRAGA JULIAN 

FUENTES AYUS ANTONIO 

FUENTESECA FERNANDEZ MIGUEL 

FERNANDEZ DOMINGUEZ PABLO 

FERREIRO CASTRO MARIA TERESA 

FUSTER AMADES MAGDALENA ROSA 

FERNANDEZ FERNANDEZ ANTONIO 

FERREIRO GARCIA MARIA CRISTINA 

GABIÑO DIAZ JUAN ANTONIO 

FERNANDEZ LOPEZ MIGUEL ANGEL 

FERRER GELABERT GABRIEL 

GAGO COMES PABLO 

217 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

GAITAN PERLES JUAN JOSE 

GARCIA GARCIA JOSE MIGUEL 

GARRIDO GOMEZ ISABEL 

GALAN MERCHAN MARIA OLALLA 

GARCIA GARCIA REMEDIOS 

GALEANO BARRADO MARCOS 

GALINDO GOMEZ ANGEL 

GALINDO SANCHO PALMIRA 

GARCIA GONZALEZ PILAR 

GARCIA LAZARO VANESA 

GARCIA LORENZO JAVIER 

GALLARDO AROZENA MARGARITA 

GARCIA MEJIAS JUAN ANTONIO 

GALLARDO GALLARDO BEATRIZ ANA 

GARCIA MUÑOZ MARIA OLGA 

GALVEZ RUIZ PEDRO FRANCISCO 

GAMBOA DONES SUSANA 

GAMEZ MARTINEZ ANTONIO MANUEL 

GARCIA OVALLE OSCAR 

GARCIA PEREZ ALICIA 

GARCIA PEREZ OLGA 

GASCON VAL JESUS 

GENE TICO REMEI 

GENESTAR BOSCH ANDRES 

GEORKIAN BABAYAN LEILA 

GIJON EXPOSITO NATALIA 

GIL BELMONTE CONRADO 

GIL BELMONTE SUSANA 

GIL FERNANDEZ JUAN JOSE 

GIL RODRIGUEZ RICARDO 

GANDARA DUQUE MARIA DE LOS MILAGROS 

GARCIA PERIS SANTIAGO DAVID 

GIL TIO JULIA 

GARATE MINTEGUI FRANCISCO 

GARCIA PUJADAS MONTSERRAT 

GIL UREÑA MARIA CARMEN 

GARAY GURBINDO FELICIDAD MARIA ANGELES 

GARCIA RIAL FELIPE 

GIL USON MARTA 

GARCIA ALVAREZ-REMENTERIA ANTONIO 

GARCIA RODRIGUEZ ANA ISABEL 

GIMENO CACHO MARIA CRISTINA 

GARCIA BASCUÑANA MARÍA CRISTINA 

GARCIA RODRIGUEZ JOSE FERNANDO 

GIMENO MARTINEZ AURELIO 

GARCIA CACERES JULIO 

GARCIA CANAL JAVIER 

GARCIA ROSALES JUAN ANTONIO 

GINE ABAD FRANCISCO JOSE 

GARCIA RUBIO ELENA 

GINES LAHERA DARIO ALFONSO 

GARCIA CASO ENCARNACION 

GARCIA SAAMEÑO JUAN JOSE 

GODOY GARCIA FRANCISCO JAVIER 

GARCIA CERRATO JOSE IGNACIO 

GARCIA SANCHEZ LUIS 

GOMEZ ANDRES JUAN JOSE 

GARCIA DAUDER VICENTE 

GARCIA DEL HOYO VIRGINIA 

GARCIA SIERRA JOSE MANUEL 

GOMEZ ASUA ASIER 

GARCIA HIERRO JIMENEZ FRANCISCO JAVIER 

GOMEZ DE MAINTENANT MARTA MARIA 

GARCIA DIAZ MARIA DEL CARMEN 

GARCIA-TRESPALACIOS GOMEZ PABLO 

GOMEZ EBRI CARLOS 

GARCIA DIAZ RAMON JESUS 

GARCIA-VALENCIANO LOPEZ LUIS 

GARCIA FONDON CONSTANTINO 

GARRIDO ARAN FRANCISCO 

GOMEZ GOMEZ DAMIAN 

GOMEZ LOBO JUAN 

218 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

GOMEZ MARTINEZ ALBERTO 

GOMEZ MARTINEZ LUIS 

GOMEZ VALVERDE ANTONIO 

GOMEZ VAZQUEZ MARIA JESUS 

GOMEZ VELILLA MARIA BRIGIDA 

GONZALEZ GONZALEZ VICTOR JAVIER 

GRANDA RODRIGUEZ DE LA FLOR ARMANDO 

GONZALEZ GUTIERREZ PEDRO ROMAN 

GRAÑA RAMOS ABEL 

GONZALEZ JIMENEZ FRANCISCO 

GRAÑON LOPEZ LUIS ALBERTO 

GONZALEZ JUSTO CARLA 

GONZALEZ LUIS JULIAN 

GRASSA VARGAS FERNANDO 

GRELA CASTRO MARCELINO 

GOMEZ-LANDERO GUIJARRO MARIA LUISA 

GONZALEZ MARIN MANUEL 

GROS JAQUES ENRIQUE MANUEL 

GOMIS JIMENEZ CARLOS 

GONZALEZ MAYO GONZALO 

GUARAS JIMENEZ MARIA RESURRECCION 

GONZALEZ AGUILERA JOSE MIGUEL 

GONZALEZ MOLANO FRANCISCO JAVIER 

GUELL MERRY DEL VAL IGNACIO 

GONZALEZ ALONSO LUIS MIGUEL 

GONZALEZ MONTERO CONCEPCION 

GUERRA CEBALLOS JUAN LUIS 

GONZALEZ ALONSO REBECA 

GONZALEZ ALVAREZ NOELIA 

GONZALEZ MONZON MARIO 

GUERRA GARCIA DE CELIS JOSE JUAN 

GONZALEZ MOSQUERA FERNANDO 

GUERRA MENGUAL MARCOS 

GONZALEZ ARANDA FRANCISCO JAVIER 

GONZALEZ PARRA RICARDO 

GUERRERO VERGARA JOSE ANTONIO 

GONZALEZ BENAVIDES MARIA LIBERTAD 

GONZALEZ PAVON FRANCISCO JOSE 

GUIJARRO BACO JUAN JOSE 

GONZALEZ BORINAGA IVANA 

GONZALEZ PEREZ ANA RUTH 

GONZALEZ CARDOSA INMACULADA 

GONZALEZ RAMIREZ JOSE 

GUIJARRO CRUZ MARTA 

GUILLEN RUIZ EMILIO 

GONZALEZ COCA MARIA DE LA ENCINA 

GONZALEZ RODRIGUEZ FRANCISCO 

GUMBAU RODA JAIME JOSE 

GONZALEZ DIAZ VICTORINO 

GONZALEZ SOCAS ANTONIA MARINA 

GUTIERREZ GALENDE IGNACIO 

GONZALEZ ESPARZA JUANA MARIA 

GONZALEZ SOCORRO MARIA ESTHER  

GUTIERREZ GARCIA AZAHARA 

GONZALEZ FEO SERGIO 

GONZALEZ FREIJO ROSALIA 

GONZALEZ GARCIA JUSTO 

GONZALEZ GARCIA SERGIO 

GONZALEZ TABOADA JOSE 

GUTIERREZ LORENZO ANGEL 

GONZALO SAINZ FRANCISCO JAVIER 

GUTIERREZ PASTOR JUAN CARLOS 

GOÑI IDARRETA ANA MARIA 

GOPAR  MARRERO PABLO 

GUZMAN GARCIA MARIA JESUS 

GUZMAN GONZALEZ EMILIANO 

GONZALEZ GONZALEZ JOSE MANUEL 

GORDO GAMIZ MARIA LUISA 

HENCHE MUÑOZ GREGORIA 

GONZALEZ GONZALEZ MARIA ANGELES 

GOROSTARZU DIAZ MIGUEL ANGEL 

HERAS HERNANDEZ FERNANDO 

219 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

HERAS TERREROS ALFREDO 

IBAÑEZ SANCHEZ JAVIER 

HEREDERO POL OSCAR EDUARDO 

IBAÑEZ ZORRILLA MARIA IZASKUN 

JIMENEZ RAMOS IGNACIO 

JIMENEZ THOMAS EMILIO 

JORDAN CHIVELI IGNACIO 

HERMO MARTINEZ MARTA 

HERMOSO  NUÑEZ PEDRO 

IGEA JARDIEL MANUEL 

IGLESIAS GONZALEZ MARIA ARANZAZU 

JOVER BENAVENT ENRIQUE 

HERNANDEZ ALEJANDRO JOSE MANUEL 

IGLESIAS LORENZO LUCIANO 

HERNANDEZ FERRERA JOSE ALBERTO 

IGLESIAS MARTIN SANTIAGO 

JUAN TORTOSA FEDERICO 

JUANOLA COCH MARTI 

HERNANDEZ LIEBANAS FRANCISCO 

IGLESIAS SEXTO JOSE LUIS 

JUESAS FERNANDEZ ENRIQUE 

HERNANDEZ MANRESA JOSEFA 

ILIEVA NENKOVA KATIA 

JULIAN  SANZ MARIA  

HERNANDEZ MANRIQUE CARLOS MANUEL 

INFANTES ALCANTARA MANUEL ALEJANDRO 

JUNQUERA  FRESCO BEATRIZ INMACULADA 

HERNANDEZ PRIETO MIGUEL ANGEL 

IRIGOYEN GARCIA VICTORIA EUGENIA 

JURADO CORDOBES RICARDO JESUS 

HERNANDEZ SANCHEZ JOSE RAMON 

ISACH GRAU ANA MARIA 

KNUCHEL  FRITZ 

HERNANDEZ SANCHEZ MARIA ISABEL 

ISERTE MUÑOZ FRANCISCO JAVIER 

LABAT PASCUAL CRISTINA 

HERRAIZ ARGUDO CONSUELO 

HERRERA MORENO MONICA 

HEVIA PATALLO TERESA 

HIDALGO GOMEZ VALENTINA 

IVARS PERIS PABLO JOSE 

IZQUIERDO  DOLS  MIGUEL 

JAEN CLAVEL LEONARDO 

JANER VALENTI IGNACIO 

LABORDA CARNICER FELIPE 

LADRON GALAN FRANCISCO 

LAFUENTE ALVAREZ  JOSE ANTONIO 

LAGUNA SEBASTIANES FRANCISCO MANUEL 

HIDALGO PEREZ JOSE ANTONIO 

JANQUIN ROMERO JEAN CLAUDE 

LALANZA PINA VALERO BLAS 

HORNOS CASTRO JAVIER 

HORTELANO GARCIA RICARDA 

HU LU SIKE 

JARA GUERRERO FRANCISCO 

LALMOLDA SANZ PABLO 

JIMENEZ ARROYO BLAS 

JIMENEZ BETANZOS DAVID 

LAMBERT  JONATHAN RAYMOND 

LAMY GARCIA ANTONIO 

HUERTAS FERNANDEZ JUAN ANTONIO 

JIMENEZ CALERO CONSUELO 

LANAU ALTEMIR RAMON ANGEL 

HUGUET CABRERA SERGIO 

IBAÑEZ IBAÑEZ LUIS 

JIMENEZ LORENTE MANUEL 

LANAU SERRA MARIA FRANCISCA 

JIMENEZ MARQUEZ MARIA DOLORES 

LANERO PEREZ MIGUEL ANGEL 

IBAÑEZ NIETO ADORACION MAR 

JIMENEZ PINEDA MERCEDES 

LARA MARTINEZ CARLOS 

220 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

LARA VIDAL FRANCISCO JOSE 

LOPEZ CARCAS EDUARDO 

LOPEZ TORRES PATRICIA 

LARROSA ESCARTIN ANA BELEN 

LOPEZ DELGADO MARIA DEL PILAR 

LORENZO SEGOVIA SUSANA 

LASO CASTAÑERA JOSE FRANCISCO 

LOPEZ FERNANDEZ FERNANDO 

LORENZO VELEZ JUAN 

LEGARDA REY ENRIQUE 

LEÑA CAMACHO ROSA MARIA 

LOPEZ FERNANDEZ RAQUEL 

LOPEZ FRAILE LUIS ANTONIO 

LEON ACOSTA MANUEL TOMAS 

LOPEZ GARCIA ANTONIO 

LEON ALCAIDE ROBERTO CARLOS 

LOPEZ GARCIA ANTONIO PEDRO 

LEON ANTOÑANZAS MARIO 

LEON CRISTOBAL JOSE LUIS 

LOPEZ GRANADOS JOSE MARIA 

LOPEZ HERNANDEZ ALVARO 

LORENZO  VILLAMISAR JESUS MANUEL 

LORES FANDIÑO JUAN JOSE 

LOSADA LOPEZ  ANTONIO 

LOUBET MENDIOLA JAVIER 

LOZANO ROSA FAUSTINO 

LUGILDE VELEZ JOSE LUIS 

LIARTE BENEDI MARIA INMACULADA 

LOPEZ LOMA ALFONSO FRANCISCO 

LUJAN FALCON JUAN CARLOS 

LIMIÑANA MARTINEZ LORENZO 

LOPEZ LOPEZ MARIA DEL MAR 

LUNA ARIZA RAFAEL IGNACIO 

LIMONCHI  LOPEZ HERIBERTO 

LOPEZ LOZANO ROSA MARIA 

LUNA GARCIA MINA ANTONIO FERMIN 

LINARES LOPEZ RAMÓN 

LLAMAS ABADIÑO EDUARDO 

LOPEZ LUQUE IGNACIO 

LUQUE FERNANDEZ JULIA 

LOPEZ MANCIÑEIRAS MARIA CARMEN 

MACHIN CARREÑO FELIX ALBERTO 

LLAMAZARES GALVAN ALBERTO 

LOPEZ MARTINEZ MANUELA 

MACIA LOPEZ MARIA DEL PILAR 

LLANDRICH LLANDRICH MARIA DEL CARMEN 

LOPEZ MERINO ANTONIO 

MACIAS FONTANILLO ISAAC SANTIAGO 

LLEONART CATEURA PERE 

LLOBET VILA AUGUSTO 

LOPEZ PEREZ MANUEL TRAJANO 

MACIAS GUERRERO MANUEL 

LOPEZ PRO DIEGO 

MADRONA MARTINEZ MIRIAM 

LLORENTE VARON JUAN CARLOS 

LOPEZ RASCON MARIA JESUS 

MAESTRE RODRIGUEZ JUAN JESUS 

LLUCH RODRIGUEZ CRISTINA 

LOMAS PEREZ JESUS MARIA 

LOPE CARVAJAL JUAN JESUS 

LOPEZ ARIAS MARIA EUGENIA 

LOPEZ BERGUA MARTI 

LOPEZ RUBAL ANTONIO 

MAGAÑA PLAZA PEDRO ANTONIO 

LOPEZ SARALEGUI ELENA MARIA TRINIDAD 

MALMAGRO BLANCO ANTONIO 

LOPEZ SEGURA JUAN FRANCISCO 

MALUENDA URGEL NURIA 

LOPEZ SEQUERA PEDRO 

LOPEZ TAPIA ISIDRO 

MANTEIGA ROSENDE JOSE MANUEL 

MARANDI ASSL MOHAMMAD 

221 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

MARAÑON OTEIZA MARIA CRISTINA 

MARTINEZ BERMUDEZ JOSE FRANCISCO 

MATA MARCO CARMEN 

MARCHANTE GARCIA MARTA MARIA 

MARTINEZ CASTRO MANUEL FRANCISCO 

MAYA MONTERO ANGEL 

MARCOS SALVATIERRA MONTSERRAT 

MARTINEZ GAMEZ CARMEN MARIA 

MAYORAL MURILLO FRANCISCO JAVIER EUSEBIO 

MARGALIDA  GATNAU JOSE MARIA 

MARTINEZ GARCIA CARLOS 

MAYORDOMO PULPON ALBERTO 

MARIN RUIZ MARIA CARMEN 

MARIN ZAFRA ADOLFO 

MARTINEZ GARCIA PEDRO RAFAEL 

MAZA HURTADO YLENIA 

MARTINEZ GIMENEZ RAFAEL PABLO 

MAZO ORTEGA MARIA NURIA 

MARQUES GONZALEZ MARIA FRANCISCA 

MARTINEZ GOMEZ MIGUEL AMARO 

MAZON  GINER JOSE FERNANDO 

MARQUES MENENDEZ JOSE LUIS 

MARTINEZ GONZALEZ VANESA 

MECIA FERNANDEZ RAMON 

MARQUEZ PEREZ LAURA 

MARTINEZ HERNAEZ MARIA DOLORES 

MEDINA VALLES JUAN CARLOS 

MARQUEZ  GOMEZ NATIVIDAD 

MARTINEZ MARTOS LUIS CARLOS 

MELCHOR GOMEZ CANDIDO DANIEL 

MARRERO GONZALEZ PLACIDO VICTOR 

MARTINEZ MOYA DIEGO 

MENDEZ BANDERAS LUIS FELIPE 

MARTI SALA ESTHER 

MARTI TORRENTS MIQUEL 

MARTIN CARLOSENA RAFAEL 

MARTIN GRANADOS JUAN 

MARTINEZ PARRA ENRIQUE 

MENDEZ HERNANDEZ CAYETANO 

MARTINEZ PEÑARRUBIA JOSE CARLOS 

MENDEZ ZAPATA MARIA DEL PILAR 

MARTINEZ PEREZ JOSE FRANCISCO 

MENDIZABAL GOIBURU AGUSTIN 

MARTIN HERNANDEZ PEDRO MARIA 

MARTINEZ PUJANTE ALFONSO 

MARTINEZ PEREZ JOSE MARIA 

MERA RANCAÑO MANUEL 

MERELAS CASTRO SONIA 

MARTIN JIMENEZ ANSELMO 

MARTINEZ RIVADAS FRANCISCO 

MERINO MARTINEZ CESAR JOAQUIN 

MARTIN LOPEZ CARLOS FRANCISCO 

MARTINEZ VECINO MARIA CONCEPCION 

MESA VIÑAS ARGEO 

MARTIN MAYOR ANTONIO 

MARTIN NADAL ALBERTO 

MARTINEZ VERA MARIA ESTRELLA 

MESANZA  QUERAL ALBERTO GUILLERMO 

MARTINEZ VILLAR FRANCISCO 

MIALDEA CARRASCO JULIA 

MARTIN RAMIREZ FRANCISCO 

MAS NEBOT JOSE MARIA 

MIER ROMAN SILVIA 

MARTIN SANCHEZ IGNACIO 

MARTIN VIZAN MILAGROS 

MASDEU BALLART MONTSERRAT 

MIGUEL HERNANDEZ JAVIER 

MASIP ESCALONA DAVID 

MIGUEL  BENITO JOSE ANDRES 

MARTINEZ ANDRES MARIA ANGELES 

MASSOT PUNYED MONTSERRAT 

MILAN MILAN JUAN MANUEL 

222 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

MINER GUERRERO JAVIER 

MIÑO PEREZ JOSE IGNACIO 

MORALEDA GALAN RAFAEL 

MUÑOZ GARRIDO MARIA DEL VALLE 

MORCILLO  GARCIA JOSE LUIS 

MUÑOZ PINEDA FRANCISCO ANTONIO 

MODINO MARTINEZ MANUEL ANGEL 

MORCILLO  GRANADO FRANCISCO 

MUÑOZO CHAMORRO NARCISO 

MODOL  RUIZ CRISTINA 

MOLINA HERRIEGA MIGUEL 

MOLINA LOPEZ RAFAEL 

MOREIRA  GARCIA JULIO CESAR 

MUR CEREZA ALVARO JESUS 

MORENES SOLIS MARIA ROCIO 

MURCIA LOPEZ LORENA ALEJANDRA 

MORENO CAMPOS JOAQUIN 

MURGA PEINADO JOSE ALBERTO 

MOLINA LUCAS MARIA ALMUDENA 

MORENO DE MIGUEL VICENTE 

MURO ALCORTA MARIA ANTONIA 

MOLINA ROBLES JOSE CARLOS 

MORENO DEL PINO NICOLAS 

MUSA MOHAMED ABDELAZIZ 

MOLL BRAGAGIA ANALINA 

MORENO MAROTO LUIS MIGUEL 

MUZAS BALCAZAR JESUS ANGEL 

MOLLEJA BELLO MARIA CARMEN 

MORENO SILVERIA MARIA ISABEL 

MYLNIKAVA  LIUDMILA 

MOLPECERES MOLPECERES ANGEL 

MORGA GUIRAO MARIA PILAR 

NACHER NAVARRO MARIA VANESSA 

MONCHONIS TRASCASAS PEDRO 

MORGADE VIÑAS JOSE MANUEL 

NAHARRO GATA MANUEL 

MONROY CABAÑAS JULIAN 

MONROY REY PATRICIA 

MORODO PASARIN PURA 

NARANJO PEREZ JUAN CARLOS 

MOROTE ESPADERO RAFAEL MANUEL 

NAVARRO CUESTA ESTER 

MONSERRAT OBRADOR RAFAEL 

MORSO PELAEZ JOSE RAMON 

NAVARRO MARQUEZ JOSE MANUEL 

MONTANER ARBONA FRANCISCO 

MORUNO GONZALEZ MIGUEL ANGEL 

NAVARRO MORALES JOAQUIN 

MONTEAGUDO NAVARRO MARIA 

MOSQUERA ARJONA JESUS 

NAVARRO SAENZ MARIA MAR 

MONTERO BEJARANO FRANCISCO JAVIER 

MOUZO CASTIÑEIRA JESUS ANTONIO 

NAVARRO UNAMUNZAGA FRANCISCO JAVIER 

MONTES SADABA FRANCISCO JAVIER 

MUIÑO DIAZ MARIA DEL MAR 

NAZABAL  ORTUETA PABLO 

MONTESINOS CONTRERAS VICENTE 

MUNGUIA TORRES JUAN MIGUEL 

NEGRETE LEAL LUIS MANUEL 

MONTIEL GUARDIOLA MARIA JOSEFA 

MUNTADAS PUIG XAVIER 

MOR FIGUERAS JOSE ANTONIO 

MUÑIZ HORMAECHE SANTIAGO 

MORA GIRONA JOSE MANUEL 

MUÑOZ BERZOSA JOSE RAMON 

NEIRA ALIAGA FERNANDO 

NIETO GONZALEZ RUFINO 

NIKIFOROVA  NATALIYA 

MORACHO MUÑOZ JOSE ANGEL 

MUÑOZ BONET JOAQUIN BERNARDO 

NODA MORALES HECTOR JOSE 

223 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

NOVELLA MORALES MANUEL 

ORTIZ GARCIA JUAN ANTONIO 

NOVO MARTINEZ ALBA 

NOVOSELOVA  ELENA 

ORTIZ GARCIA RAFAEL 

PARENT FITE JAUME 

PARNAU BOSCH JOAN 

ORTIZ MARTIN FRANCISCO EULOGIO 

PARRA ASENSIO MARIA TERESA 

NUÑEZ MAILLO VICENTE JESUS 

ORTS BERENGUER JUAN JOSE MARIA 

PARRA MAIQUEZ JOAQUINA 

NUÑEZ NAYA ANTONIO JOSE 

ORTUÑO FERNANDEZ JOSE LUIS 

PARREÑO MENDEZ MARIA JOSE 

NUÑO NUÑO AZUCENA 

OGAZON GOMEZ YON ANDONI 

OLIVA PAPIOL ENRIQUE 

OLIVER GUASP BARTOLOME 

OLIVER MOMPO JOSE 

OLMEDO APARICIO CARLOS 

OLMO BARONA ANDRES 

ORTUÑO  CAMARA JOSE LUIS 

ORUS RODES RICARDO 

OSTROWSKA  JOANNA 

OTERO ALVAREZ JULIA 

PASTOR GOMEZ PASCUAL 

PASTOR MARCO JOSE LUIS 

PATIÑO ROBLES MARIA CONCEPCION 

PAULINO CARCELLES LUIS MIGUEL 

OUTEIRIÑO VAZQUEZ JOSE MARIA 

PAZ BARKBY ALISON SUSAN 

OVIEDO PEREZ ZULEMA 

PAZ GRANDIO FRANCISCO JOSE 

PABLOS MUÑOZ MARIA JESUS 

PAZOS SANCHEZ JAVIER 

OLMO CONTRERAS FRANCISCO JAVIER 

PADILLA CABRERA ROMINA DEL CARMEN 

PEDEVILLA BURKIA ADOLFO 

OLMO  HUERTAS ANA MARIA 

PADILLA MOLINA MARIA 

PELLICER  BARBERA MARIANO  

OLMOS LOPEZ MARCOS 

PADILLA ORTEGA GENOVEVA 

PENA DIAZ JOSE MANUEL 

ORDEN MONTOLIO SANDRA DE LA 

PADRON GARCIA HERCILIO JOSE 

ORDOYO CASAS ANA MARIA 

PAEZ ORDOÑEZ SERGIO 

PEÑA NAVAL JESUS 

PEÑA PEÑA MANUEL 

ORRIOLS GESE JORDI 

ORTEGA AGULLO JOSE 

PALAU DE LA NOGAL JORGE IVAN 

PEÑA  LOPEZ MILAGROS 

PALAZON GARCIA JOSE MIGUEL 

PEÑAS  BRONCHALO JOSE MIGUEL 

ORTEGA ALTUNA FERNANDO MARIA 

PANDAVENES CANAL AZUCENA MARIA 

PEÑATE SANTANA DUNIA 

ORTEGA JIMENEZ FRANCISCO  

PANIAGUA VALDES MILAGROS 

PERALES LLOBREGAT ANGEL RAFAEL 

ORTEGA MUÑOZ CARLOS MANUEL 

PARDINES GARCIA ANTONIO 

ORTIZ ACUÑA FRANCISCO 

ORTIZ ALVAREZ BENITO 

PARDO CANO FRANCISCO JAVIER 

PAREDES VERA GRACIA 

224 

PERDOMO PEÑA PATRICIA 

PEREA PRIETO JOSE LUIS 

PEREZ ABAD JAUME 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

PEREZ ALVAREZ LAURA 

PEREZ ANDREU ALEJANDRO 

PIZA PROHENS BARTOMEU ANTONI 

RAMIREZ JORQUERA MIGUEL ANGEL 

PLA NAVARRO EMILIA 

RAMIREZ LOPEZ AGUSTIN 

PEREZ CAMACHO MIGUEL ANGEL 

PLAMBECK ANDERL WALTER 

RAMIREZ RUBIO JOSE RAMON 

PEREZ CHAVARRIA JOAQUIN MIGUEL 

PLANAS VIDAL PERE DOMINGO 

RAMIREZ TORNES ALAIN LAZARO 

PEREZ CORDOBA VICTOR MIGUEL 

PLANELLA SARGATAL ORIOL 

PEREZ DOMENECH JOSE MANUEL 

PLANELLS ROIG JOSE VICENTE 

RAMOS CAGIAO AMPARO 

RAMOS CALDERON RAUL 

PEREZ FERNANDEZ MARIA DOLORES 

PLANO IZAGUIRRE JOSE DANIEL 

RAMOS ROMERO JUAN JESUS 

PEREZ GOMEZ CARMEN BEGOÑA 

POLO PRIETO BORJA 

RAMOS SOBRIDO JOSE ANDRES 

PEREZ GUTIERREZ SANTIAGO 

PEREZ IGLESIAS SUSANA 

PEREZ MAGALLARES EMILIO 

PEREZ MALON MARIA BELEN 

PEREZ MASCUÑAN JORGE 

PEREZ PEREZ JOSE MANUEL 

PONCE VELAZQUEZ JOSEFA 

PORRAS JURADO JUAN 

PORTILLA ARROYO ALICIA 

POTAPOVICH  IGOR 

POUS ANDRES JUAN 

RANEDO VITORES MARIA MILAGROS 

RANZ YARRITU JAVIER 

RATON BELLO MIGUEL ANGEL 

RAVELO RAMIREZ JUAN ALFONSO 

REBOLLO CAMBRILES JUAN ROMAN 

PRADA PRADA MARIA CARMEN 

RECAJ ERRUZ ENRIQUE CLEMENTE 

PEREZ POYATOS EMILIO JOSE 

PRADO PAREDES ALEJANDRO 

RECIO CEÑA TOMAS 

PEREZ SANTOS ALFONSO 

PEREZ SOTO PABLO MANUEL 

PRIETO BENITEZ ANTONIO 

PRIETO RICO MAURO 

RECUENCO BENEDICTO JOSEFINA MATILDE 

REGA RODRIGUEZ MARIA LUISA 

PEREZ-ARCOS ALONSO JUANA MARIA 

PUERTAS VALLES MARIA LUISA 

REGLERO BLANCO MARIA ISABEL 

PEROLADA VALLDEPEREZ ANDRES 

PERTUSA MONERA ENCARNACIÓN 

PEYUS SANCHEZ PALOMA 

PUIG SEMPERE FILOMENA 

PUJOL HUGUET AMADEU 

PUJOLS SERRA RAMON 

PINILLA VELA FRANCISCO JAVIER 

PUP  ANCA 

PINTOR ZAMORA GUADALUPE 

PISONERO PEREZ JAVIER 

QUERO GUTIERREZ CARIDAD 

QUIRALTE FUENTES RUBEN 

225 

REIFS PEREZ MANUEL 

REINA GARCIA ANA ESTHER 

RELAÑO CAÑAVERAS CRISTOBAL 

REMENTERIA LECUE AITOR 

REMON ROCA RAMON TOMAS 

REMON SAENZ CESAR 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

RETAMERO VEGA MANUEL 

RODRIGUEZ ALVAREZ MARIA ISABEL 

ROJI BOULANDIER SERGIO 

REVUELTA GUTIERREZ LAURA 

RODRIGUEZ CAÑIZARES ANTONIO JAVIER 

ROLDAN SACRISTAN JESUS HILARIO 

REY FERRIN PAULA 

REY GONZALEZ NICOLAS 

REY PAZ ROCIO 

RODRIGUEZ CIFUENTES IVAN 

RODRIGUEZ DELGADO RENE 

RODRIGUEZ GALVAN MARIA   

ROMAN BERMEJO MARIA ISABEL 

ROMAN CAMPOS MARIA ETELVINA 

ROMAN CIVIDANES CONSTANTINO 

REYES BLANCO FRANCISCO JAVIER 

RODRIGUEZ GROVA AMELIA 

ROMERO ARIAS TATIANA 

REYES BLANCO RAFAEL 

RODRIGUEZ LLOPIS MIGUEL ANGEL 

ROMERO EXPOSITO VANESA 

REYES CARRION JUAN CARLOS 

RODRIGUEZ LOPEZ OLGA 

ROMERO MENDEZ JUAN ANTONIO 

REYES LANZAROTE FRANCISCA 

RODRIGUEZ MARTINEZ NEUS 

ROMERO MORENO MANUEL RAMON 

REYES QUINTANA VICTORIO JESUS 

RODRIGUEZ MARTINEZ RAFAEL 

ROMERO RODRIGUEZ JOSE GIL 

REZA MONTES FRANCISCO JAVIER 

RODRIGUEZ MUÑOZ JOAQUIN JOSE 

ROMERO SIERRA BENJAMIN 

RIBAS RUBIO PEDRO 

RIBERA AIGE JOSEFA 

RODRIGUEZ OTERO MIRIAN 

ROPERO MONTERO MIGUEL ANGEL 

RODRIGUEZ PEREZ MARIA JOSE 

ROS PEREZ XAVIER 

RINCON GUTIERREZ MARIA PILAR 

RODRIGUEZ RODRIGUEZ JUAN CARLOS 

ROSILLO PAREDES MARIA MERCEDES 

RIOJA ROMAN RAQUEL 

RODRIGUEZ RODRIGUEZ MARIA 

ROTGER LLINAS DANIEL 

RIOLOBOS GALLEGO MERCEDES 

RODRIGUEZ RODRIGUEZ MARIA DEL CARMEN 

ROYO ESCARTIN RAQUEL  

RIPOLL BARRACHINA ENRIQUE 

RODRIGUEZ RODRIGUEZ SUSANA 

ROYO GARCIA FRANCISCO JAVIER 

RIVAS ANORO FERNANDO 

RIVAS CASTRO JOSE CARLOS 

RIVAS FERNANDEZ RAFAEL 

RIVAS URBANO JOSE 

RIVERO RIVERO SAMUEL 

ROBLES SANCHEZ ROSA MARIA 

RODES BIOSCA CARLOS RAFAEL 

RODRIGUEZ ROGEL MANUEL ALEJANDRO 

RODRIGUEZ RUIZ JUAN ANTONIO 

ROGADO ROLDAN ROSA 

ROYO  RUIZ JOSE LUIS 

ROZAS NEIRA ADRIAN 

RUA PIRAME ENRIQUE 

ROGET LEMUS JOSE MANUEL 

RUANO BECEDAS MARIA CRISTINA 

ROIG FENOLLOSA JUAN BAUTISTA 

RUANO CAMPS ANTONI 

ROJAS SOLER FRANCISCO 

ROJAS TRONCOSO PEDRO 

RUBIALES REGORDAN RAFAEL 

RUBIO ALESANCO ALEJANDRO 

226 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

RUBIO BERNARDEAU ANTONIA MILAGROSA 

SALAET FERRES MARISA 

SANCHEZ ROMERO BENITO 

RUBIO GARCIA EMILIA 

SALAMERO MORENO JOAQUIN 

SANCHEZ SAN VICENTE GUILLERMO JESUS 

RUBIO RODENAS MARIA LOURDES 

SALAS SEGUI BARTOLOME 

SANCHEZ SECO VIVAR CARLOS JAVIER 

RUBIO SIERRA FRANCISCO JOSE 

RUIPEREZ MATOQUE PIERRE 

RUIZ CASAS JUAN BAUTISTA 

RUIZ DEL RIO ROSA MARIA 

RUIZ ESCALONA ANTONIO 

RUIZ JARILLO MARIA JOSE 

RUIZ LUQUE HERNAN 

RUIZ MORENO EVA 

RUIZ NOGALES LIDIA 

RUIZ PEREZ MARIA VICTORIA 

RUIZ TARI ROGELIO 

SABATE NOLLA TERESA 

SABES TORQUET JUAN CARLOS 

SAENZ GIL DE GOMEZ DAVID 

SAEZ NICOLAS JOSE RAMON 

SALMERON TOLOSA MONICA 

SALMON ALONSO JOSE LUIS 

SANCHIS MARTIN  LAURA 

SANTANA GONZALEZ TEODOMIRO 

SALVIA FABREGAT MARIA PILAR 

SANTANDREU ROSSELLO PERE 

SAMPER CAMPANALS PILAR 

SANTOS HERRERA MERCEDES 

SAMPER JIMENEZ JUAN ANGEL 

SANTOS MACIAS MARIA ESTHER 

SAN EMETERIO GAYO JAVIER  

SANCHEZ BURUAGA MARTA 

SANTOS MAYORDOMO RUBEN 

SANTOS PAEZ SILVIA 

SANCHEZ ELIZALDE JUAN FRANCISCO 

SANTOS ROMAN MARIA NURIA 

SANCHEZ FERNANDEZ ELENA MARIA 

SANTOS  GARCIA MANUEL 

SANCHEZ GARCIA ALICIA 

SANCHEZ GARCIA YOLANDA 

SANCHEZ HERNANDEZ IVAN 

SANCHEZ HERRERA PATRICIA 

SANCHEZ LOPEZ MIGUEL 

SANZ CALDERON FRANCISCO JAVIER 

SANZ EMPERADOR JESUS ANGEL 

SANZ FUENTES LUIS ALBERTO 

SARDA ANTON JUAN IGNACIO 

SARRI SOLE FRANCESC XAVIER 

SARROCA GIL MOISES 

SAUN FUERTES MARIA JOSE 

RUIZ-ESTELLER HERNANDEZ GUSTAVO 

SANCHEZ GONZALEZ HELENA 

SANCHEZ IGLESIAS JOSE FRANCISCO 

SARRIO TIERRASECA LEON 

SAINZ TAJADURA MARIA VICTORIA 

SANCHEZ MESA FRANCISCO 

SAINZ-EZQUERRA LANAS SANTIAGO 

SANCHEZ NAVARRO JOSE ANTONIO 

SAURA MARTINEZ PEDRO 

SAIZ SEPULVEDA FRANCISCO JAVIER 

SANCHEZ PEÑA MIGUEL ANGEL 

SECO FERNANDEZ LUIS ALBERTO 

SALA AZORIN AURORA 

SALADICH OLIVE LUIS 

SANCHEZ POUSADA JULIA 

SEGOVIA GOMEZ JUAN ANTONIO 

SANCHEZ RODRIGUEZ Mª TERESA CARMEN 

SEGURA MASSOT MARIA TERESA 

227 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

SEOANE MENDEZ ROBERTO 

SOLER PORTA MARIANO 

TORRES DIAZ ANTONIO 

SERNA MINONDO MARIA ANTONIA 

SOMOZA RODRIGUEZ ESCUDERO OSCAR JOSE FELIX 

TORRES MONTEJANO FELIX 

TORRES PEREZ JOSE ARISTIDES 

TOVAR GELABERT MARIA ENCARNACION 

TRABA PUENTE SANDRA 

TRILLO PEREZ PATRICIA 

TRUJILLO AYMES PHILIPPE 

TUÑON GARCIA JOSE GIL 

SERRANO QUEVEDO RAMON 

SERRANO RODRIGUEZ RAFAEL 

SERRANO VACAS JUAN CARLOS 

SOSA BLANCO SERVANDO 

SOSA LOZANO JOSE RAUL 

SOTO PASTOR RAFAEL 

SERRANO  DOMINGUEZ FRANCISCO JAVIER 

SOUSA LAMAS ANGELES 

SOUSA TEJEDA ALEJANDRA 

SUAREZ CUETOS MANUEL 

SERRANO  ROJAS JOSE MANUEL 

SETAYESH  SHAHNAZ 

SEVA VERA JAVIER 

SEVILLA CAÑON ROBERTO 

SEVILLANO MARTINEZ JUAN 

SIERRA TORRE MIGUEL 

SUAREZ DEL POZO JUAN ANTONIO 

TUTUSAUS LASHERAS MONTSERRAT 

SUAREZ RODRIGUEZ ASCENSION 

UCAR ESTEBAN ROSARIO 

SUAREZ RODRIGUEZ Mª DEL CARMEN 

UREÑA FERNANDEZ FEDERICO 

SUBIRATS ESPUNY MARIA DOLORES 

URIAGUERECA CARRILERO FRANCISCO JAVIER 

SIGNES CASANOVES BERNARDO CRISTOBAL 

SUBIRON GARAY RAFAEL 

URRERO SANTIAGO LUIS 

SILVA FERNANDEZ CRISTINA 

TABACO MARTIN JUAN ANTONIO 

VACA DELGADO ANDRES JESUS 

SILVA HUERTAS MIGUEL ANGEL 

TABORGA ONTAÑON ANTONIO JOAQUIN 

VADILLO ALMAGRO MARIA VICTORIA 

SILVERA BARRIOS MARIA ISABEL 

TARIN BOSCH JUAN JESUS 

VALCARCEL GRANDE FRANCISCO JAVIER 

SIMON BENITO JOSE JUAN 

TELLECHEA ABASCAL PEDRO MANUEL 

VALCARCEL  LOPEZ  ALFONSO 

SIMON MARTIN ANTONIO MIGUEL 

TENA LAGUNA LORENZO 

VALENCIA MUÑOZ JOSE JAVIER 

SINDIN RODRIGUEZ NOELIA 

SINTAS NOGALES FRANCISCO 

TIRADO ZARCO ESMERALDA 

VALENCIA TRENADO MANUEL RODRIGO 

TOIMIL SOMESO MARIA DOLORES 

VALIENTE GARCIA DEL CASTILLO ANTONIO 

SISNIEGA REVUELTA MARIA JESUS 

TOLEDO VALIENTE MARIA GLORIA 

SMITH BASTERRA FRANCISCO JAVIER 

TORMOS MARTINEZ ISIDRO 

VALLS BENAVIDES IGNACIO 

VAN CAMP VANESSA IRMA 

SOBRINO BRUY MANUEL 

SOLER ASCASO Mª LOURDES 

TORRECILLAS  BELMONTE JOSE MARIA 

VAQUERO GOMEZ JOSE MANUEL 

TORRENS SERRA JOAN ANTONI 

VAZQUEZ DIEGUEZ JOSE ANDRES 

228 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

VAZQUEZ FERREIRO ALFONSO 

VIÑAO BALLARIN MARIA ANGELES 

ABONA GESTION SERVICIOS INTEGRADOS, S.L.   

VAZQUEZ FIGUEIRAS JULIA 

VAZQUEZ SANTOS CRISTINA 

VEGA GARCIA CRISTIAN 

VEIGUELA LASTRA CARLOS MARIA 

VISEN  ARTEMIZA 

VIVER MIR JAIME JAVIER 

VIZAN ALONSO AURORA 

WALS FERNANDEZ PETRA 

ACEGA ASESORES, S.L.   

ACENTEJO CONSULTORES, S.A.L.   

ACERTIUS SUMA CAPITAL, S.L.   

ACEVES Y VILLANUEVA, S.L.   

VELASCO FERNANDEZ ALFONSO 

WERHEIT SCHUH HERMANN JOSEF 

ACOFIRMA, S.L.   

VELASCO LOZANO FRANCISCO 

WHITE ORR ROBERT HENRY 

ACOSTA Y RUIZ CONSULTING ASEGURADOR, S.L.   

VELASCO ROCA IGNACIO 

WU ZOU REBECA 

ACREMUN, S.L.   

VENZAL CONTRERAS FRANCISCO JAVIER 

YANES CARRILLO MARIA JESUS 

ACTIVIDADES FINANCIERAS Y EMPRESARIALES, S.L.   

VERDU CASTELL JOSEP MANEL 

YUSTE SORIANO MARIA BELEN 

ACTUARIOS Y SERVICIOS FINANCIEROS, S.L.   

VERGEL CRESPO MARIA ISABEL 

ZARATE IBARRA TEODULO LORENZO 

ADA PROMOCIONES Y NEGOCIOS, S.A.   

VICENTE GONZALEZ ANGEL 

ZUBIZARRETA UNCETA AITOR 

ADA SEQUOR, S.L.   

VICENTE ROJAS MARIA INMACULADA 

ZUECO GIL JESUS ANGEL 

ADLANTA SERVICIOS PROFESIONALES, S.L.   

VICENTE SOLDEVILA JOSE MIGUEL 

ZURAWKA  ERHARD RUDOLF 

ADMI-EXPRES-GMC, S.L.   

VIDAL JAMARDO LUIS RAMON 

ZURDO RUBIO MARIA CRISTINA 

ADMINISTRACION DIRECCION Y TECNOLOGIA CONSULTING, S.L.   

VIDAL TROITIÑO MARIA DE LA CONCEPCION 

3IMPULSA, S.C.P.   

ADMINISTRACION LEGAL DE COMUNIDADES, S.L.   

VIDAL ARAGON DE OLIVES GERARDO IGNACIO 

3J LAVALL BUSINESS & SOLUTIONS, S.L.   

ADMINISTRACIONES TERESA PATRICIA CELDRAN, S.L.   

VILA BARCELO ALFONS 

A 5 ASESORES CONSULTORES, S.L.   

ADMINISTRADORES COMMUNITY GROUP, S.L.   

VILLACE MEDINA JUAN CARLOS 

A&J SANMARTIN DE PRADAS CONSULTORES, S.L.   

ADMINISTRADORES DE BIENES Y ASESORES CONTABLES, S.L.   

VILLAGRASA ROS ANTONIO 

VILLEGAS SABIO RAMON 

VILLORO OLLE ROGER 

VINYES SABATA MERCÉ 

VIÑA ARASA RICARDO 

ABADIA EXPLOTACIONES HOTELERAS, S.L.   

ADOE ASESORES, S.L.   

ABBANTIA ABOGADOS BILBAO, S.L.   

ADOLFO SANCHEZ ASESORES TRIBUTARIOS, S.L.   

ABEMPATRI, S.L.   

ADVICE LABOUR FINANCE SOCIETY, S.L.   

ABOGADOS & ASESORES EUROPEOS, S.L.   

AEMTIA ASSESSORS, S.L.U.   

ABOGAP SERVICIOS INTEGRALES, S.L.U.   

AEQUUS ABOGADOS, S.L.   

229 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

AESTE, S.L.   

ALF CONSULTORES Y SERVICIOS FINANCIEROS Y SEGUROS, S.L.   

ANGMAR 2015, S.L.U.   

AFIANZA FINANCIERA, S.L.   

ALFREDO RUIZ ASESOR FINANCIERO, S.L.   

ANTEQUERA ASESORES, S.L.   

AFIANZA GESTION EMPRESARIAL, S.L.   

ALGESORES NAVARRO Y ASOCIADOS, S.L.   

ANTONIO ALEGRET GALLART, S.L.   

AFISEG II, S.L.   

ALIVIA SERVICIOS INTEGRALES, S.L.   

ANTONIO PONS Y ASOCIADOS, S.C.   

AFITEC INVERSIONES, S.L.   

ALKAIMENA, S.L.   

APEKONO 1964, S.L.   

AFYSE INIESTA ASESORES, S.L.   

ALL ABOUT FUNDS, S.L.   

APF3 SERVICIOS DE ASESORIA, S.L.   

AGENCIA FERRERO Y LAGARES, S.L.   

ALLES IST MOGLICH, S.L.   

APISA ADMINISTRACION DE INMUEBLES, S.L.   

AGENCIA JOSE OLIVA-JOV, S.L.   

ALONSO Y SERODIO ASESORES, S.L.   

APUNTES CONTABLES, S.L.   

AGENCIA ROMERO OGANDO, S.L.   

ALPEREZG SERVICIOS PARA EMPRESAS, S.L.   

ARAGESTIN, S.L.   

AGORA PROFESS, S.L.   

AGRAMUNT BUILDING, S.L.   

ALPHALYNX CAPITAL, S.L.   

ARANE PROMOCION Y GESTION, S.L.   

ALQABALA GRUPO GESTOR, S.L.   

ARANZABAL SERVICIOS FINANCIEROS, S.L.   

AGUSTIN FERNANDEZ CRUZ AFC, S.L.   

ALTER FORMA ABOGADOS, S.L.   

ARBO MASNOU ASSESSORIA, S.L.U.   

AIMER AGRONOMIA, S.L.U.   

ALVAMAR GESTIONES Y CONTRATACIONES, S.L.   

ARCAYANA CONSULTING, S.L.   

AIRU ASESORES, S.L.   

AISM, S.L.   

ALZAGA ASESORES, S.L.   

ALZO CAPITAL, S.L.   

AKIRO SERVICIOS EMPRESARIALES, S.L.   

AMTEMIS ASSESSORS, S.L.   

ALARCON BUENO, S.L.   

AN ASESORES DEZA, S.L.   

ARCO R ASESORES, S.C.   

ARDORA CORPORATE, S.L.   

ARES CONSULTORES, S.L.   

ARGIGES BERMEO, S.L.   

ALBA & ARCOS ASOCIADOS, S.L.   

ANAI INTEGRA, S.L.   

ARILLA CIUDAD ASESORES, S.L.   

ALBA ASESORIA INTEGRAL, S.L.   

ANDAL DE ASESORAMIENTO Y GESTION, S.L.   

ARIS GESTION FINANCIERA, S.L.   

ALBOA 17.8, S.L.   

ALC ASESORES, S.C.   

ALCES GRUPO ASEGURADOR, S.L.   

ANDEX CONSULTORES, S.L.   

ARRAUT Y ASOCIADOS, S.L.   

ANDIPLAN, S.L.   

ANDISARU, S.L.   

ARTI INVERSIONES Y PATRIMONIOS, S.L.   

ASDE ASSESSORS, S.L.   

ALDAIA 94, S.L.   

ANDUGAR-CARBONELL ABOGADOS, S.L.   

ASEBIL - HERBLA ASESORES, S.L.   

ALEXA ESTRATEGIA EMPRESARIAL, S.L.   

ANGLIRU INVERSIONES, S.L.   

ASECAN GESTION INTEGRAL, S.L.U.   

230 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

ASECOLAFI LAFUENTE, S.L.   

ASESORIA ADOLFO SUAREZ, S.L.   

ASESORIA ENRIQUE YAÑEZ, S.L.   

ASEDIEM PROFESIONALES, S.L.N.E.   

ASESORIA ANTONIO JIMENEZ LOPEZ, C.B.   

ASESORIA ERAKIN AHOLKULARITZA, S.L.   

ASEDORA BSB, S.L.   

ASEFISTEN, S.L.   

ASESORIA AREGUME, S.L.U.   

ASESORIA EUROBILBAO, S.L.   

ASESORIA ASETRA, S.L.   

ASESORIA EXPANSION 2001, S.L.   

ASEGI SERVICIOS FINANCIEROS, S.L.   

ASESORIA ATAGESA, S.L.   

ASESORIA FINANCIERA CUBICA, S.L.   

ASEM INDAFISA GESTION EMPRESARIAL, S.L.   

ASESORIA ATAMAN, S.L.   

ASESORIA FINANCIERA IBAIGANE, S.L.   

ASEMRECA, S.L.   

ASEMVA 1999, S.L.   

ASEMYL, S.L.   

ASER FINANCIEROS, S.L.   

ASESORIA AUDITORIA ASCOR, S.L.   

ASESORIA FINANCIERA LUGO, S.L.   

ASESORIA BASTIAS, S.L.   

ASESORIA BELLAVISTA, S.L.   

ASESORIA BERCONTA, S.L.   

ASESORIA FINANCIERO CONTABLE CLOT, S.L.   

ASESORIA FISCAL CONTABLE Y LABORAL TRIBUTO, S.L.   

ASESORIA FISCAL LULL, S.L.   

ASES ASESORES Y CONSULTORES, S.L.   

ASESORIA BLANCO, S.L.   

ASESORIA FISCAL SANTIAGO, C.B.   

ASESCON GESTION INTEGRAL, S.L.   

ASESORIA CAMINO, S.L.   

ASESORIA GAMASERVI, S.L.   

ASESORAMIENTO FINANCIERO E INMOBILIARIO MADRID 2002, S.L.   

ASESORIA CARRETERO JOVANI, S.L.   

ASESORIA GARCIA LOPEZ, S.L.   

ASESORAMIENTO PROFESIONAL CANARIO, S.L.   

ASESORIA CATALAN FABO, S.L.   

ASESORIA GESTION PATRIMONIAL DE ENTIDADES RELIGIOSAS, S.L.   

ASESORAMIENTO, CONTABILIDAD Y SERVICIOS ADMINISTRATIVOS, S.L.   

ASESORIA CAUDELI, S.L.   

ASESORES DE EMPRESA AFILCO, S.L.   

ASESORIA CERVANTES, S.L.   

ASESORIA GILMARSA, S.L.   

ASESORIA GOARTE, S.L.   

ASESORES DE EMPRESA Y GESTION ADMINISTRATIVA MARIN & MARIN, S.L.   

ASESORIA CM, C.B.   

ASESORIA GONZALEZ VALDES, S.L.   

ASESORES DO BAIXO MIÑO, S.L.   

ASESORIA DE EMPRESAS CARANZA, S.L.   

ASESORIA GORROTXA ASEGUROAK, S.L.   

ASESORES E INVERSORES EPILA, S.L.   

ASESORIA DE EMPRESAS RC, S.L.   

ASESORIA HERGON, S.L.   

ASESORES MOLINA, S.L.   

ASESORIA DEL VALLE, C.B.   

ASESORIA HIDALGO JUAREZ, S.L.   

ASESORES Y CONSULTORES AFICO, S.L.   

ASESORIA DEUSTO, S.L.   

ASESORIA INFIS, S.L.   

ASESORES Y CONSULTORES, C.B.   

ASESORIA EMPRESARIAL CATALANA, S.L.   

ASESORIA INTEGRAL DE FARMACIAS Y EMPRESAS, S.L.L.   

ASESORIA & CONSULTORIA, S.C.P.   

ASESORIA EMPRESARIAL LAS MARINAS, S.L.   

ASESORIA INTEGRAL RONDA, S.L.   

ASESORIA A.B., C.B.    

ASESORIA EMPRESARIAL POSE, S.L.   

ASESORIA JIMENEZ, S.C.   

231 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

ASESORIA JOSE ADOLFO GARCIA, S.L.   

ASESORIA VIA LIGHT, S.L.U.   

ASSESSORIA CAMATS GARDEL CORREDURIA DE SEGUROS, S.L.   

ASESORIA JURIDICA Y DE EMPRESAS, S.L.   

ASESORIA VICO, S.L.   

ASSESSORIA COSTA BRAVA, S.L.   

ASESORIA LABORAL FISCAL JURIDICA MMB, S.L.   

ASESORIA Y FINANZAS DEL ORIENTE, S.L.   

ASSESSORIA DOMINGO VICENT, S.L.   

ASESORIA Y SEGUROS PUERTO DE LA TORRE, S.L.   

ASSESSORIA EUROCOMPTE LLORET, S.L.   

ASESORIA Y SERVICIOS DE GESTORIA CABELLO, S.L.   

ASSESSORIA I SERVEIS CAN BORRELL, S.L.   

ASESORIA LABORDA, S.C.   

ASESORIA LASER, S.L.   

ASESORIA LEMA Y GARCIA, S.L.   

ASESORIA LIZARDI, S.L.   

ASESORIA ZUBIRI, S.L.   

ASESORIAS ISADOR, S.L.   

ASESORIA MANCISIDOR, MURGA Y BRATOS, S.L.   

ASESORIAS NAPOLES, S.L.   

ASESORIA MARCOS FERNANDEZ, S.L.   

ASESORIA MERCANTIL DE ZALLA, S.L.   

ASESORIA MERCANTIL, S.L.   

ASESORIA MERFISA, C.B.   

ASESORIA MONTERO Y SOLANO, S.L.   

ASESORIA OLIVER TORRENS, S.L.   

ASESPA , S.L.   

ASETUR, C.B.   

ASEVALLES, S.L.   

ASFIPA , S.L.   

ASFITO, S.L.   

ASIEXCAN, S.R.L.   

ASESORIA ONLINE GRG, S.L.   

ASOCIADOS BILBOINFORM 2000, S.L.   

ASSESSORIA MARGARIT, S.L.P   

ASSESSORIA PONENT, S.L.   

ASSESSORIA VISERTA, S.L.   

ASSESSORS EMPRESARIALS ASEMAX, S.L.P.U.   

ASSESSORS FINANCERS CASTELLAR XXI, S.L.L.   

ASSESSORS GOMEZ & CAMPOS, S.L.   

ASSPE VILANOVA, S.L.   

ASTILSUR 2012, S.L.   

ASUNFIN, S.L.   

AT. VIGO, S.L.   

ASESORIA PANIAGUA, S.L.   

ASESORIA RA-ES, S.L.   

ASSECOM BIZKAIA S. COOP. PEQUEÑA   

ATENCION Y GESTION PROFESIONAL, S.L.   

ASSESMERCAT, S.L.P.   

AUDAL CONSULTORES AUDITORES, S.L.   

ASESORIA RAMILO E BOTANA, S.L.   

ASSESSORAMENT EMPRESARIAL CABRE I ASSOCIATS, S.L.   

AUDICONMUR, S.L.   

ASESORIA RANGEL 2002, S.L.   

ASSESSORAMENT INTEGRAL MAESTRAT, S.L.   

AULES ASESORES, S.L.   

ASESORIA SAGASTIZABAL, S.L.   

ASSESSORAMENT MIRA MARTINEZ, S.L.   

AUREA JURISTAS Y ASESORES FISCALES, S.L.P.   

ASESORIA SANCHEZ & ALCARAZ, S.L.   

ASSESSORAMENTS I SERVEIS LLEIDA, S.L.   

AURELIO ALVAREZ SALAMANCA, S.L.   

ASESORIA SORIANO GRANADA, S.L.   

ASSESSORIA AREA ECONOMICA LEGAL, S.L.   

AURVIR & PEÑA CONSULTORES, S.L.   

ASESORIA TOLEDO DE SACEDON, S.L.   

ASSESSORIA BAIX PENEDES, S.L.   

AVANT PERSONAL SERVICES, S.L.   

ASESORIA VELSINIA, S.L.   

ASSESSORIA BUFET JURIDIC SM&TA, S.L.   

AVANTIS ASESORES JURIDICOS, S.L.   

232 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

AVARUA CONSULTING, S.L.   

BENIDORM NCS CONSULTING EMPRESARIAL, S.C.V.   

BRAVOSOL GESTION, S.L.   

AVENTA, S.L.U.   

AVENTIS ASESORES, S.L.   

BERNAD GESTION FINANCIERA, S.L.   

BROKER F2, S.L.   

BERNAOLA ASEGURO ARTEKARITZA , S.L.   

BROKERMAM NOVA CORREDURIA DE SEGUROS, S.L.   

AXENTES FINANCEIROS DE BALTAR, S.L.   

BETRIU ADVOCATS, S.C.P.   

BUFET ENRIC LLINAS, S.L.P.   

AYCE CONSULTING, S.L.   

BG ASESORIA DE FINANZAS E INVERSIONES, S.L.   

BUFET JORDI DOMINGO, S.L.P.   

AYUDA Y CREDITO CONSULTORES, S.L.   

BHEX ASESORES, S.L.P.   

BUFET MILARA, S.L.   

AZ BILBAO GESTION INTEGRAL, S.L.   

BILBAO CONSULTORES GLOBALES, S.L.   

BUFET PUIG I ASSOCIATS, S.L.P.   

B&S GLOBAL OPERATIONS CONSULTING, S.A.   

BINIPOL 2001, S.L.   

BUFETE CANOVAS, S.C.P.   

BADALONA ASESORES,  S.C.C.L.   

BIOK ZERBITZUAK, S.L.   

BUFETE CHAMIZO GALAVIS, S.L.   

BAENA ASESORES Y CONSULTORES EMPRESARIALES, S.L.   

BIRMANI PROMOCIONS, S.L.   

BUFETE MADRIGAL Y ASOCIADOS, S.L.   

BAFINCA ESTUDIO FINANCIERO, S.L.   

BIZKAIBOLSA, S.A.   

BUFETE MARTINEZ GARCIA, C.B.   

BAGUR CARRERAS ASSESSORS, S.L.   

BKBM CONSULTING INVESTMENT, S.L.   

BUFETE ROMERO Y MONGE, S.L.   

BAILEN ASESORES CONSULTORES, S.L.   

BL ECONOMISTES, S.L.P.   

BUFETE VARGAS DE LA CAL Y ASOCIADOS, S.C.   

BANESFIN, S.L.   

BARBESULA MAR, S.L.   

BLADYDUNA, S.L.   

BUSBAC SERVEIS, S.L.   

BLAI GABINET DE SERVEIS, S.L.   

BUSINESS, DEVELOPMENT AND KNOWLEDGE, S.L.   

BARREIROS Y ASOCIADOS CONSULTORES, S.L.   

BLANCO & MARTIN ASESORES, S.L.   

BARRENA CARABALLO, S.L.U.   

BLANCO PARRONDO, C.B.   

C. BURGOS GATON, S.L.   

CACERES PORRAS, C.B.   

BASCUAS ASESORES, S.L.   

BLANCO Y PARADA ASESORES, S.L.   

CADENAS DE LLANO, S.L.   

BAZAR NAVAS, S.L.   

BELCASTI, S.L   

BENALWIND, S.L.   

BLAUSERVEIS PROFESSIONALS, S.L.   

CAFARES, S.L.U.   

BOALAR INVESTMENT, S.L.   

BONMATI COMPTABLE, S.L.   

CAMPDEPADROS CORREDURIA D'ASSEGURANCES, S.L.   

CAMPOS DE PALACIOS ASESORES CORREDURIA DE SEGUROS, S.L.   

BENAVIDES & MUÑOZ ASSOCIATS, S.L.   

BOSCH BATLE CONSULTORIA, S.L.   

CANOVAS 1852, S.L.   

BENCHMARK 5 V'S, S.L.   

BOUTIQUE DEL SEGURO BALEAR CORREDURIA DE SEGUROS, S.L.   

CANTELAR  Y SAINZ DE BARANDA, S.L.   

BENGOETXEA Y ASOCIADOS , S.L.P.   

BRAIN STAFF, S.L.   

CANTOS Y PASTOR CONSULTING, S.L.   

233 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

CAÑADA SANCHEZ, S.L.   

CHOGUY, S.L.   

CONSULTORES GRUPO DELTA PAMPLONA, S.L.   

CAÑELLAS BROS ASSESSORS, S.L.P.   

CLAVE OPTIMA BUSINESS, S.L.U.   

CONSULTORES LEONESES, S.L.   

CAPAFONS Y CIA, S.L.   

CLAVELL & SAINZ DE LA MAZA ASESORES, S.L.   

CONSULTORIA ADMINISTRATIVA DE EMPRESAS CADE, S.L.   

CAPON CONSULTORES, S.L.   

CLUB AVOD, S.L.   

CONSULTORIA CIUDADANA EN GESTION Y SEGUROS, S.L.U.   

CARRETERO E IZQUIERDO ASOCIADOS, S.L.   

CLUSTER ASESORES, S.L.   

CONSULTORIA FINANCIERA GARCIA CRUZ, S.L.   

CARRO FERNANDEZ ASESORES, S.L.   

CLUSTER BUSINESS GROUP, S.L.   

CONSULTORIA FINANCIERA PONTEVEDRA, S.L.   

CATDINV CORPORATE FINANCE, S.L.L.   

CODELVA GESTION, S.L.   

CONSULTORIA ORTIZ & ASOCIADOS, S.L.   

CAUCE CONSULTORES DE NEGOCIO, S.L.   

COLLET I DURAN, S.L.   

CONSULTORIA PIÑERO, C.B.   

CAURIA PROMOCIONES, S.L.   

COLON DE CARVAJAL SOLANA CARDONA ABOGADOS, S.L.P.   

CONSULTORIA SANTA FE, S.L.   

CE CONSULTING ABOGADOS VIGO, S.L.P.   

COMES & ASOCIADOS ASESORES, S.L.P.   

CONTABILIDADES INFORMATIZADAS DE SAN ANTONIO, S.L.   

CEASA ASESORES FISCALES, S.L.   

COMPAÑÍA VIZCAINA DE ASESORIA, S.L.   

CONTAS, C.B. LA ESTRADA   

CECEA INTER, S.L.   

COMPASS CONSULTING SPAIN, S.L.   

CORSAN FINANCE, S.L.   

CENTRAL INTERNACIONAL DE SERVICIOS Y ASESORAMIENTO, S.L.   

CONFIANZ, S.A.P.   

COSENOR INSURANCE BROKER, S.L.   

CENTRE ASSESSOR TERRAFERMA, S.L.   

CONFIDENTIAL GESTION, S.L.   

COSTAS NUÑEZ ASESORES, S.L.   

CENTRE CORPORATIU INI 6, S.L.   

CONMEDIC GESTIONS MEDICAS, S.L.   

COVIBAN ASESORES INMOBILIARIOS, S.L.   

CENTRE FINANCER BERENGUER SAPENA XABIA, S.L.   

CONSULTING DONOSTI, S.L.   

COWORKING HOSPITALET, S.L.   

CENTRE GESTOR, S.L.   

CONSULTING EMPRESARIAL CASARES, S.L.   

CREDYCAU DOHER SURESTE, S.L.U.   

CENTRO ASESOR MONTEHERMOSO, S.L.   

CONSULTING JL ARBILLAGA, S.L.P.U.   

CRITERION SONSULTING, S.L.   

CENTRO DE ESTUDIOS ROMO & CAMPOS, S.L.   

CONSULTOR FINANCIERO Y TRIBUTARIO, S.A.   

CROSS ASESORES, S.L.   

CENTRO DE NEGOCIOS ASERGALICIA, S.L.   

CONSULTORES DEL NORTE, S.L.   

CUBERO PATRIMONIOS, S.L.   

CERTIS MEDIUM, S.L.   

CERTOVAL, S.L.   

CONSULTORES ECONOMICOS Y PATRIMONIALES AAA, S.L.   

CUELLAR MERCANTIL ASESORIA, S.L.   

CONSULTORES EMPRESARIALES TORRES ALBA, S.L.   

CUTTER BUSINESS, S.L.   

CHAMORRO MULTISERVICIOS, S.L.   

CONSULTORES FINANCIEROS LABORALES, S.L.   

DANTE ASSESSORS, S.R.L.   

CHICLANA 9, S.L.   

CONSULTORES FINANCIEROS Y PSICOLOGIA JURIDICA, S.L.   

DARA SPORTS, S.L.   

234 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

DE CAMBRA AGOGADOS, S.L.   

EFILSA, S.C.   

ESTUDIO FINANCIERO AVANZADO, S.L.   

DE LA FUENTE & MARTIN ALONSO ABOGADOS, S.L.   

EKO - LAN CONSULTORES, S.L.   

ESTUDIO FISCAL BARCELONA, S.L.   

DEEP TIMER, S.L.   

EL PINOS GESTION LABORAL, S.C.   

EUROFISC CONSULTING, S.L.   

DELFOS ASESORIA FISCAL, S.L.   

EL ROBLE PROTECCION, S.L.   

EUROFOMENTO EMPRESARIAL, S.L.   

DESPACHO ABACO, S.A.   

ELISENDA VILA ADVOCATS, S.L.P.   

EUROGESTION XXI, S.L.   

DESPACHO J.M. COARASA, S.L.   

EMASFA, S.L.   

DESPACHO, TRAMITACION Y GESTION DE DOCUMENTOS, S.L.   

ENERGIA Y DATOS, S.L.   

EUROMAULE, S.L.   

EUROTAX ABOGADOS, S.L.   

DIAZ GARCIA ASESORES Y CONSULTORES, S.L.U.   

ENRIQUE AMOR CORREDURIA DE SEGUROS, S.L.   

EVALUACION CUANTITATIVA, S.L.   

DIAZ Y FERRAZ ASOCIADOS, S.L.   

ENTIDAD INTEGRAL DE ACCION Y AYUDA SOCIAL 'EIA'   

EXAMERON, S.L.   

DIMANA ASESORES, S.L.   

DINAPIXEL, S.L.   

ENTORNOS RURALES Y URBANOS, S.L.   

F. D. PANTIGA, S.L.   

EPC ASSESORS LEGALS I TRIBUTARIS, S.L.   

FAMILYSF SALUFER, S.L.   

DOBLE A AVILA ASESORES, S.L.   

EROSMARVAL 2013, S.L.   

FARIZO ASESORES, S.L.U.   

DOMENECH GIMENO GESTIO, S.L.   

ERUDITISSIMUS DISCIPLINA IURIS, S.L.   

FARMASERVICIOS Y CONSULTORIA, S.L.    

DOMUS AVILA, S.L.   

ESCAMILLA ASESORES, S.L.   

DORRONSORO URDAPILLETA, S.L.   

ESCOBAR Y SANCHEZ ABOGADOS, S.L.   

DOSA ILERGESTION, S.L.   

DOWNTOWN IBIZA, S.L.   

ESCRIBANO ABOGADOS, S.L.   

ESCRIVA & SANCHEZ CONSULTORES, S.L.P.   

FASE ASESORES, S.L.   

FASER 89, S.L.   

FAUSBE 2005, S.L.   

FELEZ BIELSA, S.L.   

DUPLA CONSULTORES, S.L.   

ESCRIVA DE ROMANI, S.L.   

FELIX AHOLKULARITZA, S.L.   

DURFERAL, S.L.   

ESCUDEIRO Y RODRIGUEZ VILA, S.L.P.   

FEMIDA CONSULTING, S.L.   

E.C. ASESORES 2006, S.L.   

ESINCO CONSULTORIA, S.L.   

FERNANDEZ GALBIS, RAMIREZ DE CARTAGENA Y BRAZO, S.L.   

ECBATAN, S.L.   

ECONOMIALEGAL, S.L.   

EDISATEL ASESORES, S.L.   

ESTANY DE PEGUERA, S.L.   

ESTHA PATRIMONIOS, S.L.   

FERNANDEZ SERRA, S.L.   

FERNANDO BAENA, S.L.   

ESTRADA DA GRANXA 6, S.L.   

FERPAPER, S.L.   

EDUARDO ALBERDI ZUBIZARRETA Y OTRA, C.B.   

ESTRATEGIA FINANCIERA EMPRESARIAL, S.L.   

FICOTEC ASESORAMIENTO, S.L.   

235 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

FINACO ASESORES, S.L.   

FUENTES & GESCOM, S.L.   

GARO ASESORIA CONSULTORIA Y AUDITORIA, S.L.   

FINANCIAL AGENTS GANIVET, S.L.   

FUSTER Y G. ANDRES ASOCIADOS, S.L.   

GARRIDO ABOGADOS, S.L.P.   

FINANCIAL LIFE PLANNING, S.L.   

FINANCIAL PREMIUM CATALUNYA, S.L.   

FINANCIAL TOOLS BCN, S.L.   

FINANCIERA 2000 ASD, S.L.   

G & G ASESORES, C.B.   

G Y G ABOGADOS, S.L.   

G&P, C.B.   

GARVIN Y FISAC CONSULTORES, S.L.   

GARZON SERVICIOS EMPRESARIALES, S.L.   

GASEM SERVICIOS, S.L.   

GABINET ADMINISTRATIU RAMON GOMEZ, S.L.   

GAVAMAR 2011, S.L.   

FINANCIERA AGRICOLA DEL PONIENTE, S.L.   

GABINET D'ECONOMISTES ASSESSORS FISCALS, C.B.   

GAYCA ASESORES, S.L.   

FINANCIERA MAYORGA, S.L.   

GABINETE AFIMECO ASESORES, S.A.L.   

GEMMA HERNANDEZ, C.B.   

FINANCO CONSULTORES, S.L.   

GABINETE ASESOR THALES, S.L.   

GENERAL DE SERVEIS LA SEGARRA, S.L.   

FINANSER CONSULTORES, S.L.   

GABINETE EMPRESARIAL SALMANTINO, C.B.   

GENERAL MEAT, S.L.   

FINCAS DELLAKUN, S.L.   

GABINETE JURIDICO GESFYL, S.L.   

GEP HIPOTECAS, S.L.   

FISCOGEST CONSULTING EMPRESARIAL, S.L.U.   

GABINETE JURIDICO-FINANCIERO SERRANO, S.L.   

GESAL ASESORIA, S.L.   

FISCOPYME, S.L.   

FISLAC ASESORES, S.L.   

FOCUS PARTNERS, S.L.   

FORMATEDAT, S.L.   

FORNIES & GUELBENZU, S.L.   

FORUARGI, S.L.   

FORUMLEX XXI, S.L.   

GABINETE LAREU Y SEOANE, S.L.   

GESCOFI OFICINAS, S.L.   

GAIZKA MUNIATEGUI MUSATADI - IKER BILBAO ZUAZUA, C.B.   

GESDIA ASESORES, S.L.U.   

GALATEA SYSTEMS, S.L.   

GESLALIN, S.L.   

GALILEA MARTINEZ ASESORES, S.L.   

GESMADRID ABOGADOS, S.L.P.   

GALIOT ASESORES, S.L.   

GALMES SUREDA, S.L.   

GAMTRIS 2006, S.L.   

GESMUÑOZ GESTORIA ADMINISTRATIVA, S.L.P.   

GESPIME ROMERO MIR, S.L.   

GESPYME GESTIO I ASSESSORAMENT DE PYMES, S.L.   

FRANCES Y BARCELO, C.B.   

GARCES SUAREZ ASESORES, S.L.   

GESTICONTA 2000, S.L.   

FRANCIAMAR, S.L.   

GARCIA LOPEZCONSULTORES, S.L.P.U.   

GESTINSERVER CONSULTORES, S.L.U.   

FRANCISCO JOSE PEÑUELA SANCHEZ, S.L.   

GARCIA LUCHENA ASESORES, S.L.   

GESTIO I ASSESSORAMENT OROPESA, S.L.   

FRANK ASESORES, S.L.   

FRESNO CAPITAL, S.L.   

GARCIA MATEO ASESORES, S.L.U.   

GESTION ASCEM, S.L.   

GARFE, ASESORAMIENTO Y GESTION EMPRESARIAL, S.L.   

GESTION DE INVERSIONES Y PROMOCIONES ELKA CANARIAS, S.L.   

236 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

GESTION ESTUDIO Y AUDITORIA DE EMPRESAS GEA, S.L.   

GESTORIA ADMINISTRATIVA PALOP ALCAIDE, S.L.P.   

GLOBAL TAX GESTION, S.L.   

GESTION FINANCIERA CONSULTORA EMPRESARIAL, S.L.   

GESTORIA ADMINISTRATIVA SAN JOSE, S.L.   

GONZALEZ & PARDAVILA, S.C.   

GESTION FINANCIERA MIGUELTURRA, S.L.   

GESTORIA ARANA, S.L.   

GONZALEZ & SANTIBAÑEZ GESTION, S.L.   

GESTION I ASSEGURANCES PERSONALIZADES, S.L.   

GESTORIA ARENYS, S.L.P.   

GESTION INTEGRAL CONTRERAS, S.L.P.U.   

GESTORIA ASFER, S.L.   

GRACIA-HERNANDEZ-LAPEÑA ASESORIA Y CONSULTORIA INTEGRADAS, 
S.L.   

GESTION INTEGRAL DE EMPRESAS FUSTER, S.L.   

GESTORIA CORDOVA OF.TRAMIT. Y GESTION ADMTVA., S.L.   

GESTION PARERA, S.L.   

GESTORIA ESTRADA OSONA, S.L.P.   

GESTION Y FINANZAS ZARAGOZA, S.A.   

GESTORIA GARCIA NAVARRO, S.L.P.   

GESTION Y SERVICIOS JOVER, S.L.   

GESTORIA GARCIA POVEDA, S.R.L.   

GESTION Y SERVICIOS SAN ROMAN DURAN, S.L.   

GESTORIA HERMANOS FRESNEDA, S.L.   

GESTIONA E INNOVA SERVICIOS ADMINISTRATIVOS, S.L.U.   

GESTORIA IVORRA, S.L.P.U.   

GESTIONA MADRIDEJOS, S.L.   

GESTORIA JUAN AMER, S.L.   

GESTIONAMOS 64, S.L.   

GESTORIA LLURBA GARZON, S.L.   

GESTIONES MARTIN BENITEZ, S.L.   

GESTORIA MALINGRE GRANDE, S.L.   

GESTIONES ORT-BLANC, S.L.   

GESTORIA MONTSERRAT, S.L.   

GESTIONES Y SOLUCIONES EFFICAX, S.L.   

GESTORIA PARETS, S.L.   

GESTIONS EMPRESARIALS CABIROL, S.L.   

GESTORIA PARIS, S.L.   

GESTIOR CONSULTING, S.A.   

GESTITRAMI FINANCIAL, S.L.   

GESTMILENIUM VALORES, S.L.   

GESTORIA POUSA Y RODRIGUEZ, S.L.   

GESTORIA ROYO LOPEZ, S.L.   

GESTORIA RUIZ MILLAN, S.L.   

GESTORA DE SERVICIOS ECOFIN, S.L.   

GESTVILL ASESORIA VILA-REAL, S.L.U.   

GESTORDIZ, S.L.L.   

GIL MANSERGAS, C.B.   

GESTORED CONSULTING, S.L.   

GIL MAYORAL CORREDURIA DE SEGUROS, S.L.   

GESTORIA ADMINISTRATIVA LASTRA, S.L.   

GLOBAL MARKETING CONSULTIG Y GESTION, S.L.   

237 

GRADO CONSULTORES, S.L.   

GRAN CANARIA ELEGANCE 7, S.L.   

GRANADOS ASSESSORS CONSULTORS, S.L.   

GROS MONSERRAT, S.L.   

GRUP DE GESTIO PONENT DOS ASSEGURANCES, S.L.   

GRUP SBD ASSESSORAMENT I GESTIO, S.L.   

GRUPAMERO ADMINISTRACION, S.L.   

GRUPO 1 ASESORES, S.C.A.   

GRUPO BABAC, S.L.   

GRUPO DTM CONSULTING, S.L.   

GRUPO FERRERO DE ASESORIA , S.L.   

GRUPO FINANCIERO TALAMANCA  11, S.L.   

GRUPO SURLEX, S.L.   

GRUPODOMO 2002, S.L.L.   

GUADALPICO, S.L.   

GUERIANO, S.L.   

GUILLEN & GIL BUSINESS & CONSULTING, S.L.   

GURRIA Y ASOCIADOS, S.C.   

GUTIERREZ DE GUEVARA, S.L.   

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

HELP CONTROL DE GESTION, S.L.   

INGARBO, S.L.   

INVERSIONES TECNICAS GRUPO CHAHER, S.L.   

HERAS GABINETE JURIDICO Y DE GESTION, S.L.   

INICIATIVA EMPRENDEDORA, S.L.U.   

INVERSIONES TRAVESERA, S.A.   

HERCA CONSULTING, S.L.   

HERNEZ GESTORES, S.L.   

HERVI, C.B.   

INLASTIME, S.L.   

INVERSIONES Y GESTION AINARCU, S.L.   

INMOBILIARIA DONADAVI, S.L.   

INVERSORA MARTIARTU, S.L.   

HEVIAN CONSULTORES FINANCIEROS, S.L.   

INMONAEVA, S.L.   

INMOGEST2012, S.L.   

INVERSUR 4 CUATROS, S.L.   

INVERTIA SOLUCIONES, S.L.   

HIDALGO GESTIO, S.L.   

INNOVACIONES FINANCIERAS, S.L.   

INVEST FINANZAS, S.L.U.   

IB2CLOUD, S.L.   

IBERBRIT, S.L.   

INPOL DESARROLLOS URBANISTICOS, S.L.   

INVESTIMENTOS XURDE PABLO, S.L.   

INSERVICE D & B, S.L.   

IRDIN AUTOMOTIVE,S.L.   

IBERBROKERS ASESORES LEGALES Y TRIBUTARIOS, S.L.   

INSTITUTO DE ASESORAMIENTO EMPRESARIAL INSESA, S.L.   

ISDAGAR 2000, S.L.   

IBERFIS GESTION FINANCIERA, S.L.   

INSUAS SARRIA, S.L.   

ISLA CONSULTING 2014, S.L.   

IBERGEST ASESORIA, S.L.L.   

INTASSE EMPRESARIAL, S.L.   

ITSASADARRA, S.L.   

IBERKO ECONOMIA Y GESTION, S.L.   

INTEGRIA ENERGIA EMPRESAS EUROZONA, S.L.   

ITZEA, S.L.   

IBEROS CAPITAL ADVISORS, S.L.   

INTELIGENT CENTER SERVICE, S.L.   

IURIS ASSESSORS VIFE, S.L.P.   

ICIAR VILLANUEVA CORREDURIA DE SEGUROS, S.L.   

INVAL 02, S.L.   

IXPE ASSESSORS 94, S.L.   

IGLESIAS MACEDA BARCO ABOGADOS, C.B.   

INVERGESTION MALLORCA, S.L.   

IZQUIERDO - PARDO, S.L.P.   

IGNACIO CONSTANTINO, S.L.   

ILLESLEX, S.L.   

INVERGU 2914, S.L.   

INVERSAN BROKERS, S.L.   

J B CONSULTING FINANCIERO, S.L.   

J L COLOMINA C CEBRIAN ERNESTO ANTON, C.B.   

ILURCE ASESORES Y CONSULTORES, S.L.   

INVERSIONES 16 DE SERVICIOS FINANCIEROS E INMOBILIARIOS, S.L.   

J. A. GESTIO DE NEGOCIS, S.A.   

INCOS, COMERCIALIZADORA PARA EMPRESAS DE SERVICIOS, S.L.   

INVERSIONES BARCARES 55, S.L.   

INDICE GESTION, S.L.   

INVERSIONES CASTUERA, S.L.   

J. MIR CONSULTORIA, S.L.   

J. RETA ASOCIADOS, S.L.   

INDOS INGENIEROS DE SISTEMAS, S.L.   

INVERSIONES GEFONT, S.L.   

J.F. BONIFACIO SERVICIOS INTEGRALES, S.L.   

INFEM, S.L.   

INFOGES PYME, S.L.   

INVERSIONES IZARRA 2000, S.L.   

J.M. CORUJO ASESORES, S.L.   

INVERSIONES MARTINEZ ESPINOSA E HIJOS, S.L.   

JARVEST GESTION DE INVERSIONES, S.L.   

238 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

JAVIER CARRETERO Y ASOCIADOS, S.L.   

JAYLA CELA, S.L.   

JBAUTE, S.L.U.   

LABUTIKE, S.L.   

LACOASFI , S.L.   

LIVACE, S.L.   

LLADO ADVOCATS ASSOCIATS, S.L.P.   

LAJUSER GESTIONES Y ASESORAMIENTOS, S.L.   

LLANA CONSULTORES, S.L.   

JEST ASESORES DE EMPRESA Y PARTICULARES, SL   

LAMPER IBERICA, S.L.   

JESTERSA INVERSIONES, S.L.   

LAR CENTRO EMPRESARIAL, S.A.   

JESUS FELIU CONSULTORS, S.L.   

LARA MARCOS ASESORES, S.C.   

LLEDO YANGUAS, S.L.   

LLIRIA HOME, S.L.   

LLUCIA GUITERAS, S.L.   

JGBR ABOGADOS Y ASESORES TRIBUTARIOS, S.L.   

LARRE & ASOCIADOS, S.C.P.   

LLUIS GARRUDO Y ASOCIADOS, S.L.   

JM MORROS I ASSOCIATS, S.L.   

LARREY ASESORES, S.L.   

LOBERA LOPEZ ASESORES, S.L.   

JO FINANCIAL LINK SPAIN, S.L.   

LAUKI AHOLKULARITZA, S.L.   

JOAN MAYANS I ASSOCIATS, S.L.   

JOANA JAREÑO, S.L.   

LAUKIDE ABOGADOS, C.B.   

LAZARO & POUSADA, S.C.   

LOGARILL & ASOCIADOS, S.L   

LOGROSA SOLUCIONES, S.L.   

LOSADA Y MORELL, S.L.   

JOSE ANGEL ALVAREZ, S.L.U.   

LDG GROUP MULTIFAMILY OFFICE, S.L.   

LOVENSA INVERSIONES, S.L.   

JOSE ANTONIO MANRIQUE RULLO, S.L.   

LEAL SLP ASESORIA LABORAL FISCAL Y CONTABLE   

LTA ASESORES LEGALES Y TRIBUTARIOS, S.L.   

JOSE MARIA GARCIA FRAU, S.L.   

LEASBA CONSULTING, S.L.   

LUCENTUM ASESORES, S.L.   

JOSFRAN ASSESSORS, S.L.   

JUAN JOSE ORTIZ, S.L.   

LEASING E INVERSION EMPRESARIAL, S.L.   

LUIS F. SIMO, S.L.   

LECONDIS, S.L.   

LUNA, C.B.   

JUAN MIGUEL MARQUEZ HORRILLO EMPRESA DE SERVICIOS, S.L.   

LEFISUR ASESORES, S.L.   

M DE MONTAÑEZ ANALISIS ASEGURADORES, S.L.L.   

JURIDIC COMTIGEST, S.L.   

KANKEL INVERSIONES, S.L.   

KANOPA, S.L.   

KONTULAN AHOLKULARITZA, S.L.   

LEMERODRI, S.L.   

M&B PLUS ASESORES, S.L.L.   

LEMES ASESORES FISCALES, S.L.   

M. L. BROKERS, S.L.   

LENADER, S.L.   

LEO GESTION, S.L.U.   

M.C.I. BUREAU CONSULTING DE GESTION, S.L.   

MAC PRODUCTOS DE INVERSION Y FINANCIACION, S.L.   

KREA MARKETING AND CONSULTING, S.L.   

LEXEL ESTUDI LEGAL, S.L.   

MAINCTA, C.B.   

L.G.A. CONSULTORES, S.L.   

LABORANTIA, S.L.   

LINEA CONTABLE, S.L.   

LIT & PITARCH, S.L.   

MARBAR ASESORES 2014, S.L.   

MARCELINO DIAZ Y BARREIROS, S.L.   

239 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

MARDEBONI, S.L.P.   

MEXICO NOROESTE GESTION EMPRESARIAL, S.L.   

NAVES DIAZ ASSOCIATS, S.L.   

MARESME CONSULTORS, S.L.   

MG ECONOMISTES, S.L.U.P.   

MARIA CARMEN PEREZ AZNAR, S.L.P.   

MI CONSULTORIA, S.L.   

NEGOCIOS DIZMOR, S.L.   

NEGOCONT BILBAO 98, S.L.   

MARIA COBIAN Y ASOCIADOS, S.L.   

MICYD CONSULTING, S.L.   

NEWLAM INVEST, S.L.   

MARIN Y MATEO ABOGADOS, S.L.P.   

MIQUEL VALLS ECONOMISTES & ASSOCIATS, S.L.P.   

NICCALIA, S.L.   

MARISCAL CONSULTING, S.L.   

MIRO ASSESSORS GESTORIA ADMINISTRATIVA, S.L.P.   

NOBEL GROUP 2011, S.L.   

MARKETING INTERNACIONAL CONSULTORES, S.A.   

MISE MIGUEZ, S.L.   

NORMA-3 ON LINE, S.L.   

MARKETPLACE CONSULTING, S.L.   

MITECA PROMOCIONES E INVERSIONES, S.L.   

NOVAGESTION AVANZADA, S.L.   

MARNAT INVERSIONES,S.L.    

MITJAVILA Y ASOCIADOS ESTUDIO JURIDICO FISCAL, S.L.   

NOVAGESTION MARINA BAIXA, S.L.   

MARQUES BARO, S.L.   

MOLINA CONSULTING GROUP, S.L.P.   

OBJETIVO MERCADO, S.L.   

MARTIN GARCIA -ESTRADA ABOGADOS, S.C.   

MON JURIDIC RDJ, S.L.   

OBLA 2012 CONSULTING, S.L.   

MARTIN PEREZ ASSESSMENT, S.L.P.   

MONTE AZUL CASAS, S.L.   

OCIEX ESPAÑA, S.L.L.   

MARTIN VALENCIANO, FERNANDO 000680010S, S.L.N.E.   

MONTORI HUALDE ASOCIADOS, S.L.L.   

OFICINA PALMA, ASESORIA Y FORMACION, S.L.   

MATARO DE GESTIONS I SERVEIS EMPRESSARIALS, S.L.   

MORA MAG, S.A.   

OFICINA SUPORT, S.L.   

MATEO59 AGENTE DE SEGUROS VINCULADO, S.L.   

MORAN CASTELL-BLANCH LAW AND TAX FIRM, S.L.   

OFICINAS ADMINISTRATIVAS FELIX, S.L.   

MATTS ASSESSORS LEGALS I ECONOMISTES, S.L.   

MORERA  GESTIO EMPRESARIAL, S.L.   

OFICINAS EMA, S.L.   

MAYBE CONSULTORIA INTEGRAL DE EMPRESAS, S.C.A.   

MORERA & VALLEJO ESTUDIOS FINANCIEROS, S.L.   

OLAZABAL Y ASOCIADOS, S.C.   

MAYTE COSTAS ASESORES, S.L.   

MORILLO & PEREZ GESTION 2012, S.L.   

OLCADIA INVERSIONES, S.L.   

MB ASESORES 2012, S.L.P.   

MORILLO MUÑOZ, C.B.   

OLIVAR Y CUADRADO ASESORES, S.L.   

MEDICAL CONSULTING PROFESIONAL, S.L.   

MUGA Y LOPEZ ASESORES, S.L.   

OLIVERAS TARRES, S.C.   

MELGAREJO Y VIÑALS ASESORES, C.B.   

MUNDOFINANZ CONSULTORES, S.L.   

OMEGA GESTION INTEGRAL, S.L.   

MENDOZA MORANTE E INCLAN, S.L.P.   

MUÑOZ VIÑOLES, S.L.   

OMEGA GESTION Y FORMACION, S.L.   

MERIDIAN ASESORES, S.L.   

NANOBOLSA, S.L.   

MESA IZQUIERDO ASOCIADOS, S.L.   

NASH ASESORES, S.L.U.   

OMF ASESORES, S.L.   

ONRRISA, S.L.   

240 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

OPERATIVO CONSULTING, S.L.U.   

PILAR RAMON ALVAREZ, S.L.   

PUERTAS Y GALERA CONSULTING, S.L.   

OPTIMA SAT, S.L.   

PIME ASSESSORAMENT I QUALITAT, S.L.   

PYME BUSSINES TWO, S.L.   

ORDENACIONES CONTABLES, S.L.   

PIÑOL & PUJOL ASSESSORIA D'EMPRESES, S.L.   

PYME'S  ASESORIA, S.L.   

OREGUI ASESORES, S.L.   

ORIBIO ASESORES, S.L.   

ORTEGAL A ESTACA, S.L.   

OSYPAR GESTION, S.L.   

OTC ORIENTA PYMES, S.L.   

OURENOFIX, S.L.   

P V 1, S.L.   

PADIMIAN GESTION, S.L.   

PLANNING ASESORES, S.C.   

QLEY AUDITORES CONSULTORES, S.L.   

PLEYA GLOBAL SERVICE, S.L.   

QUALIFIED EXPERIENCE, S.L.   

PLUSIERS CONCEP, S.L.   

POGGIO, S.A.   

POISY, S.L.   

POLO ACCIONES, S.L.   

POPIN DE LOS MARES, S.L.   

POU ADVOCATS, S.L.P.   

QUALITY ASEGURA2,S.L.   

QUEIJA CONSULTORES, S.L.   

QUINTELA Y PEREZ ASESORES, S.L.   

R Y B ASESORES, S.L.   

R. & J. ASSESSORS D'  ASSEGURANCES ASEGUR XXI, S.L.   

RACA INVERSIONES Y GESTION, S.L.   

PALACIOS DIAZ CONSULTORES, S.L.   

POUSADA Y CORTIZAS, S.L.   

RCI EXPANSION FINANCIERA, S.L.U.   

PARERA CONSULTING GROUP, S.L.   

POZA SOTO INVESTIMENTOS, S.L.   

REAMOBA, S.L.   

PATRIAL, S.A.   

PAUDIM CONSULTORES, S.L.   

PAYMER INVERSIONES, S.L.   

PB GESTION, S.L.   

PEDRO LOPEZ PINTADO E HIJOS, S.L.   

PRESTACIONS DE ASESORAMENTO EMPRESARIAL, S.L.   

RED DE ASESORES ALCAMAN, S.L.   

PREVENALICANTE 2015, S.L.   

REDIS INVERSIONS, S.L.   

PREVISION PERSONAL CORREDURIA DE SEGUROS, S.A.   

REDTAX, S.L.   

PROELIA, S.L.   

PROGESEM, S.L.   

RENTA INMOBILIARIA ARAGONESA, S.L.   

RENTA JUBILADOS, S.L.   

PERE ARAÑO PLANAS ASSESSORS, S.L.P.   

PROGRESO 21 CONSULTORES TECNICOS Y ECONOMICOS, S.L.   

RENTABILIDAD VALOR Y UTILIDAD, S.L.   

PERELLO Y TOMAS, S.L.   

PROINVER PARTNERS, S.L.   

PEREZ ASESORIA Y SERVICIOS EMPRESARIALES, S.L.   

PROYECTOS DE ASESORIA GLOBAL, S.L.   

RENTEK 2005, S.L.   

REYMONDEZ , S.L.   

PEREZ SIERRA ASESORES, S.L.   

PROYECTOS INTEGRALES FINCASA, S.L.   

RGR ACTIVOS E INVERSIONES, S.L.   

PERNIA CONSULTORES, S.L.   

PROYECTOS PINTON, S.L.   

RIOJAMACRAL, S.L.   

PERUCHET GRUP CONSULTOR D'ENGINYERIA, S.C.P.   

PUENTE & B GESTION INTEGRAL, S.L.   

ROALGA GESTION DE RIESGOS, S.L.   

241 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

ROBIPAL 2016, S.L.   

SACRISTAN ASESORES, S.L.   

SEMPERE & PICO ASESORES, S.L.   

ROCA VILA I JURADO ASSOCIATS, S.L.P.   

SAENZ DE TEJADA ASESORES, S.L.   

SENDA GESTION, S.L.   

ROCAN ASESORES HUETOR-TAJAR, S.L.   

SAFE SERVICIOS DE ASESORAMIENTO FISCAL DE LA EMPRESA, S.L.   

SERBANASER 2000, S.L.   

ROCHE BLASCO Y ROCHE ASESORES, S.L.   

SAFIN 2062, S.L.   

SERCOM ARAGON S.XXI, S.L.   

RODAEL INVERSIONES, S.L.   

SAFOR CONSULTORES INMOBILIARIOS, S.L.   

SERGESA ASSESSORS, S.L.   

RODON I VERGES ASSOCIATS, S.L.   

SAGEM XX, S.L.   

ROLO GESTION E INVERSION, S.L.   

SAINZ Y ASOCIADOS, S.L.   

ROMERO & BURGOS ASESORES, C.B.   

SALES HERMANOS, C.B.   

SERJACAT, S.L.   

SERKA ASESORES, S.L.   

SERTE RIOJA, S.A.P.   

ROS PETIT, S.A.   

SALOR XVI, C.B.   

SERVEIS FINANCERS DE CATALUNYA, S.L.   

ROSADO PROIMAGEN, S.L.   

SANTAMANS ASESORES LEGALES Y TRIBUTARIOS, S.L.   

SERVICAT ASESORES, S.L.   

ROSVEGA, S.L.   

ROY ASSESSORS, S.L.   

RUALI CONSULTANTS, S.L.   

RUIZ ASESORES, S.C.   

S B CONSULTING VALENCIA, S.L.   

SANTIVERI GESTIO I ASSESSORAMENT, S.L.   

SERVICIOS DE ASESORAMIENTO Y GESTION ATENEA, S.L.   

SAPRO INVESTMENT, S.L.   

SERVICIOS FINANCIEROS ALENAT, S.L.   

SAR NARON, S.L.   

SARA Y LETICIA, S.L.   

SARCASA, S.L.   

SERVICIOS FINANCIEROS AZMU, S.L.   

SERVICIOS FINANCIEROS CONTABLES 2000, S.L.   

SERVICIOS FINANCIEROS GABIOLA, S.L.   

S&B CONSULTORES DE CANTABRIA, S.L.   

SAURINA DELGADO ADVOCATS, S.L.   

SERVICIOS INTEGRALES CANARIOS, S.L.   

S.A.G. MEN, S.L.   

SAYAR & RIVAS ASOCIADOS, S.L.   

S.C. BUSINESS ADVISORS, S.L.   

SB GESTION IMPUESTOS, S.A.   

S.C.L. ECONOMISTAS CANARIOS   

SECI ASESORAMIENTO INTEGRAL 2050, S.L.   

S.M. ASESORES ARAÑUELO, S.L.   

SEGURALIA 2050, S.L.   

SAAVEDRA Y ASOCIADOS ASESORIA EMPRESARIAL, S.L.   

SEGURBAN SERVICIOS DE INTERMEDIACION, S.L.   

SABALLS GESTIO, S.L.   

SEGUROS E INVERSIONES DEL CID & VILLAFAINA, S.L.   

SABATER Y SALVADADOR ABOGADOS, S.L.   

SEGURVITAL CORREDURIA DE SEGUROS, S.L.   

SACHEL 82, S.L.   

SELUCON, C.B.   

242 

SERV. INTEGRALES DE GEST. INMOB., ASESORIA LEGAL Y 
MEDIOAMBIENTE, S.L.   

SERVICIOS JURIDICOS VENTANOVA, C.B.   

SERVICIOS JURIDICOS Y ADMINISTRACION GRUPO ROPASA, S.L.   

SERVICONTA ALCOY, S.L.   

SERVIGEST GESTION EMPRESARIAL, S.L.   

SFT SERVICIOS JURIDICOS, S.L.P.   

SIERRA FERNANDEZ ASESORES, S.L.   

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

SIGNES ASESORES, S.L.   

SIGNIA CONSULTORS, S.L.   

SILBERT-4, S.L.   

SILJORINE, S.L.   

TAPIAS & BELLIDO CONSULTING, S.L.   

TOPE MEDITERRANEA ASSEGURANCES, S.L.   

TARIN MOMPO, S.L.P.   

TORRE DE LA CUESTA CORREDURIA DE SEGUROS, S.L.   

TARRAKO IDEX CORPORATION, S.L.   

TRAMITES FACILES SANTANDER ASESORES Y CONSULTORES, S.L.L.   

TARSIUS FINANCIAL ADVICE, S.L.   

TRAMITS I FORMES, S.L.   

SILLERO  MARQUEZ & ASOCIADOS, S.L.   

TAX SAN SEBASTIAN, S.L.   

TRAYSERCAN, S.L.   

SIP CONSULTORS, S.C.C.L.   

TECFIS, S.L.   

TRES U EMPRESA DE SERVICIOS PROFESIONALES, S.L.   

SIRVAL, S.A.   

SISTEMA ASESORES FERROL, S.L.   

TECNICOS AUDITORES CONTABLES Y TRIBUTARIOS EN SERV. DE 
ASESORAM., S.L.   

TRILLO PALACIOS ASESORES, S.L.   

TECNICOS DE APROVISIONAMIENTO Y ASESORAMIENTO SISTEMATICO, S.L.   

TURBON ASESORES LEGALES Y TRIBUTARIOS, S.L.   

SISTEMAS INTEGRADOS DE GESTION PARA LA EMPRESA ANDALUZA, S.L.   

SOBALER Y RODRIGUEZ ASESORIA Y GESTION, S.L.   

SOCOGADEM, S.L.   

SOLIVIS, S.L.   

SOLUCIONES FISCALES DE GALICIA, S.L.L.   

SOLYGES CIUDAD RODRIGO, S.L.U.   

SOMOZA SIMON Y GARCIA, C.B.   

SPI SERVICIOS JURIDICOS EMPRESARIALES, S.L.   

SSD ASESORES 1963, S.L.   

STM NUMMOS, S.L.   

SUMA LEGAL, S.L.   

T & P SAFOR GESTIO, S.L.   

T.S. GESTIO, S.L.   

TACASA BIAR, S.L.   

TALLER DE PROJECTES GRUP XXI, S.L.L.   

TAMG, S.C.   

TECNIFISCAL, S.L.   

TECNOCORDOBA ASESORES TRIBUTARIOS, S.L.L.   

TEIKEL WEALTH MANAGEMENT, S.L.   

TELEMEDIDA Y GAS, S.L.   

TETIAROA GESTION Y CONSULTING 2011, S.L.   

THE GADO GROUP. S.L.   

THINKCO CONSULTORIA DE NEGOCIO, S.L.   

TIGALMA , S.L.   

TIO & CODINA ASSESSOR D'INVERSIONS, S.L.   

TIRAMAT INVERSIONS, S.L.   

TODOPYME, S.L.   

TOLL SERVICIOS ECONOMICOS Y FISCALES, S.L.   

TOLOCONSULTING, S.L.   

TOMAS SECO ASESORES, S.L.   

TOP TEN FRANQUICIAS, S.L.   

243 

TWOINVER IBERICA, S.L.   

TXIRRIENA, S.L.   

UGARTE ASOCIADOS SERVICIOS EMPRESARIALES, S.L.   

UNIGLOBAL CONSULTING, S.L.   

UNIPRASA, S.L.P.   

URBANSUR GLOBAL, S.L.   

URIBITARTE FINANCIAL, S.L.   

USKARTZE, S.L.   

V.S. SERVICOS JURIDICOS, S.L.   

VACCEOS GESTORES, S.L.   

VALDIVIA ASESORES, S.L.   

VALOR AFEGIT OSONA, S.L.   

VARELA Y LOPEZ ASESORES, S.L.L.   

VASALLO RAPELA ASESORES, S.L.   

VEJERIEGA CONSULTING, S.L.   

VERUM MANAGEMENT, S.L.   

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which 
adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

VICENTE JUAN ASESORES, S.L.   

VICENTE OYA AMATE Y DOS MAS, C.B.   

VIGUE PUJOL, S.L.   

VILA ABELLO ASESORES, S.L.   

VILAR AVIÑO ASESORES, S.L.P.   

VILAR RIBA, S.A.   

VINTERGEST SERVICIOS INTEGRALES, S.L.   

VIÑAS GRABOLEDA ASSESORS, S.L.   

VITARSA ESTATE, S.L.   

VIVIAL ASESORAMIENTO Y ALQUILERES, S.L.   

WEISSE KUSTE, S.L.   

WIZNER FAMILY OFFICE, S.L.   

XESDEZA, S.L.   

XESPRODEM ASESORES, S.L.L.   

XESTADEM, S.L.   

XESTION CERCEDA, S.L.   

YBIS XXI, S.L.   

YLLANA Y CABRERIZO CONSULTORES, S.L.   

ZALTYS, S.L.   

ZATOSTE,S.L.   

ZONA JURIDICA AGENTE, S.L.   

ZUBIZUA, S.L.   

ZUIKER Y ASOCIADOS, S.L.  

244 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

APPENDIX  XIV.  Meger  by  buyout  with  Catalunya  Banc,  S.A.  ,  Banco 
Depositario BBVA, S.A. y Unoe Bank, S.A 

a) 

Balance sheet of Catalunya Banc, S.A. (December 31, 2015) 

1. CASH AND BALANCES WITH CENTRAL BANKS

602,141 1. FINANCIAL LIABILITIES HELD FOR TRADING 

A SSETS

Tho usand o f 
Euros

Liabilities

2.FINANCIAL ASSETS HELD FOR TRADING

2.1.Loans  and advances to credit institutions

2.2.Loans  and advances to cus tomers

2.3.Debt s ecurities

2.4.Equity ins truments

2.5.Trading derivatives

3.OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS DESIGNATED AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH 
PROFIT OR LOSS

3.1.Loans  and advances to credit institutions

3.2.Loans  and advances to cus tomers

3.3.Debt s ecurities

3.4.Equity ins truments

4. AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE FINANCIAL ASSETS

4.1.Debt s ecurities

4.2.Equity ins truments

5.LOANS AND RECEIVABLES 

202,511

1.1.Depos its  from central banks

1.2.Depos its  from credit ins titutions

1.3.Cus tomer depos its

4,857

1.4.Debt certificates

1.5.Trading derivatives

197,654

1.6.Short pos itions

1.7.Other financial liabilities

2.OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES DESIGNATED AT FAIR VALUE 
THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS 

2.1.Depos its  from central banks

2.2.Depos its  from credit ins titutions

2.3.Cus tomer depos its

5,430,528

2.4.Debt certificates

5,420,321

2.5.Subordinated liabilities

10,207

2.6.Other financial liabilities

32,570,033 3.FINANCIAL LIABILITIES AT AMORTIZED COST 

5.1.Loans  and advances to credit institutions

5,398,871

3.1.Depos its  from central banks

5.2.Loans  and advances to cus tomers

21,134,351

3.2.Depos its  from credit ins titutions

5.3.Debt s ecurities

6.HELD-TO-MATURITY INVESTMENTS

7.FAIR VALUE CHANGES OF THE HEDGED ITEMS IN PORTFOLIO HEDGES 
OF INTEREST RATE RISK

8.HEDGING DERIVATIVES 

9.NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE 

10.INVESTMENTS

10.1.Ass ociates

10.2.Joint ventures

10.3.Subs idiaries

6,036,811

3.3.Cus tomer depos its

3.4.Debt certificates

23,801

3.5.Subordinated liabilities

721,673

3.6.Other financial liabilities

4.FAIR VALUE CHANGES OF THE HEDGED ITEMS IN PORTFOLIO 
HEDGES OF INTEREST RATE RISK

336,312

716,957 5.HEDGING DERIVATIVES

3,415 6.LIABILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE 

8.PROVISIONS

713,542

8.1.Provis ions  for pensions  and s imilar obligations

11.INSURANCE CONTRACTS LINKED TO PENSIONS

204,635

8.2.Provis ions  for taxes and other legal contingencies

13.TANGIBLE ASSETS

13.1.Property, plants and equipment

13.1.For own us e

13.1.2.Other as s ets  leas ed out under an operating leas e

13.2.Inves tment properties

14.INTANGIBLE ASSETS 

14.1.Goodwill

14.2.Other intangible as s ets

15.TAX ASSETS

15.1.Current

15.2.Deferred

16.OTHER ASSETS 

                   TOTAL ASSETS

711,617

8.3.Provis ions  for contingent ris ks  and commitments

557,070

8.4.Other provis ions

557,070 9.TAX LIABILITIES 

9.1.Current

154,547

9.2.Deferred

5,808 11.OTHER LIABILITIES 

TOTAL LIABILITIES

5,808

EQUITY

3,643,667 1. STOCKHOLDERS’ FUNDS

26,886    1.1.Common Stock

3,616,781

1.1.1.Iss ued

113,123

1.1.2.Unpaid and uncalled (-)

45,282,806    1.2.Share premium

   1.3.Reserves

   1.4.Other equity instruments

   1.4.1.Equity component of compound financial instruments

1.4.3. Other equity instuments

   1.5. Less: Treasury stock

   1.6.Income attributed to the parent company

   1.7.Less: Dividends and remuneration

2.VALUATION ADJUSTMENTS

2.1.Available-for-s ale financial ass ets

2.2.Cas h flow hedging

2.3.Hedging of net investment in foreign transactions

2.4.Exchange differences

2.5.Non-current as s ets held-for-sale

2.7.Other valuation adjus tments

                     TOTAL EQUITY

                     TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY

1.CONTINGENT RISKS 

2.CONTINGENT COMMITMENTS

245 

Tho usand o f 
Euro s

240,750

240,750

39,483,794

734,158

5,620,840

29,464,026

3,458,760

206,010

358,149

489,183

1,600,411

379,854

13,400

135,490

1,071,667

261,054

381

260,673

88,182

42,521,523

2,603,532

1,978,783

1,978,783

8,323,677

-7,613,579

7,174

-78,175

157,751

287,292

-134,100

4,559

2,761,283

45,282,806

807,758

6,482,185

  
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

b) 

Balance sheet of Banco Depositario BBVA, S.A. (December 31, 2015) 

ASSETS

Thousand of Euros

LIABILITIES

Thousand of Euros

1.

2.

CASH AND BALANCES WITH CENTRAL BANKS................................................................................

1. 

FINANCIAL LIABILITIES HELD FOR TRADING ......................................................................................

FINANCIAL ASSETS HELD FOR TRADING ..........................................................................................

1.1.

Deposits from central banks.............................................................................................................

2.1.

2.2.

2.3.

Loans and advances to credit institutions .................................................................................

1.2.

Deposits from credit institutions.......................................................................................................

Loans and advances to customers............................................................................................

1.3.

Customer deposits............................................................................................................................

Debt securities ...........................................................................................................................

1.4.

Debt certificates...............................................................................................................................

2.4. 

Equity instruments ......................................................................................................................

1.5.

Trading derivatives...........................................................................................................................

2.5.

Trading derivatives......................................................................................................................

1.6.

Short positions..................................................................................................................................

3.

OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS DESIGNATED AT FAIR VALUE
THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS

1.7.

Other financial liabilities....................................................................................................................

3.1.

Loans and advances to credit institutions .................................................................................

2.

OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES DESIGNATED AT FAIR VALUE
THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS

3.2.

3.3.

3.4.

Loans and advances to customers ...........................................................................................

2.1.

Deposits from central banks.............................................................................................................

Valores representativos de deuda.............................................................................................

2.2.

Deposits from credit institutions.......................................................................................................

Debt securities ...........................................................................................................................

2.3.

Customer deposits............................................................................................................................

4.

AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE FINANCIAL ASSETS  ...................................................................................

2.4.

Debt certificates...............................................................................................................................

4.1.

4.2.

Debt securities............................................................................................................................

2.5.

Subordinated liabilities......................................................................................................................

Equity instruments ......................................................................................................................

2.6.

Other financial liabilities....................................................................................................................

5.1.

5.2.

5.3.

7.

8.

9.

5.

LOANS AND RECEIVABLES .................................................................................................................

Loans and advances to credit institutions .................................................................................

Loans and advances to customers............................................................................................

4,252,843
4,251,213
1,630

3.

FINANCIAL LIABILITIES AT AMORTIZED COST .................................................................................

3.1.

Deposits from central banks.............................................................................................................

3.2.

Deposits from credit institutions.......................................................................................................

Debt securities ...........................................................................................................................

3.3.

Customer deposits............................................................................................................................

6.

HELD-TO-MATURITY INVESTMENTS..................................................................................................

3.4.

Debt certificates...............................................................................................................................

FAIR VALUE CHANGES OF THE HEDGED ITEMS IN 
PORTFOLIO HEDGES OF INTEREST RATE RISK

3.5.

Subordinated liabilities .....................................................................................................................

HEDGING DERIVATIVES .......................................................................................................................

3.6.

Other financial liabilities ...................................................................................................................

NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE...........................................................................................

10.

EQUITY METHOD...................................................................................................................................

10.1.

Associates..................................................................................................................................

4.

5.

6.

FAIR VALUE CHANGES OF THE HEDGED ITEMS IN PORTFOLIO
HEDGES OF INTEREST RATE RISK

HEDGING DERIVATIVES..........................................................................................................................

LIABILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD
FOR SALE

10.2.

Jointly controlled entities.............................................................................................................

8.

PROVISIONS............................................................................................................................................

10.3.

Subsidiaries ................................................................................................................................

INSURANCE CONTRACTS LINKED TO PENSIONS...............................................................................

TANGIBLE ASSETS...............................................................................................................................

11.

13.

13.1.

Property, plants and equipment...................................................................................................

13.1.1.

For ow n use...................................................................................................................

8.1.

8.2.

8.3.

Provisions for pensions and similar obligations ...............................................................................

Provisions for taxes and other legal contingencies.........................................................................

Provisions for contingent exposures and commitments...................................................................

8.4.

Otras provisiones.............................................................................................................................

9.

TAX LIABILITIES.....................................................................................................................................

10
10
10

13.1.2.

Other assets leased out under an operating lease........................................................

9.1.

Current .............................................................................................................................................

13.2.

Investment properties..................................................................................................................

9.2.

Deferred ..........................................................................................................................................

14.

INTANGIBLE ASSETS............................................................................................................................

39

11.

OTHER LIABILITIES.................................................................................................................................

14.1.

Goodw ill......................................................................................................................................

TOTAL LIABILITIES............................................................................

14.2.

Other intangible assets...............................................................................................................

15.

TAX ASSETS.........................................................................................................................................

15.1.

Current........................................................................................................................................

15.2. 

Deferred......................................................................................................................................

16.

OTHER ASSETS ....................................................................................................................................

TOTAL ASSETS..............................................................................

39
709
348
361
109
4,253,710

4,193,498

42,483
4,147,672

3,343

44

43

1

8,000
8,000

4,055
4,205,597

48,113
5,412
5,412

138
15,079

1. 

STOCKHOLDERS’ FUNDS........................................................................................................................

1.1.

Common Stock/Fondo de dotación (a)..............................................................................................

EQUITY 

1.1.1.

1.1.2.

Issued....................................................................................................................

Unpaid and uncalled (-)........................................................................................

Share premium..................................................................................................................................

Reserves .........................................................................................................................................

Other equity instruments..................................................................................................................

1.4.1.

1.4.3.

Equity component of compound financial instruments...........................................

Other equity instruments .......................................................................................

Less: Treasury stock......................................................................................................................

1.2.

1.3.

1.4.

1.5.

1.6.

Income attributed..............................................................................................................................

27,484

1.7.

Less: Dividends and remuneration.................................................................................................

2.

VALUATION ADJUSTMENTS ................................................................................................................

2.1.

Available-for-sale financial assets...................................................................................................

2.2.

Cash flow  hedging ..........................................................................................................................

2.3.

Hedging of net investment in foreign transactions ..........................................................................

2.4.

Exchange differences......................................................................................................................

2.5.

2.7.

Non-current assets held-for-sale  ...................................................................................................
Other valuation adjustments.............................................................................................................
TOTAL EQUITY...................................................................................

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY......................................................

48,113
4,253,710

MEMORANDUM ITEM

1.

2.

CONTINGENT RISK..................................................................................................................................

49

CONTINGENT COMMITMENTS..............................................................................................................

246 

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

c) 

Balance sheet of Unoe Bank, S.A.  (December 31, 2015) 

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

6.

7.

8.

9.

ASSETS

Thousand of Euros

LIABILITIES

Thousand of Euros

CASH AND BALANCES WITH CENTRAL BANKS................................................................

73,422

1. 

FINANCIAL LIABILITIES HELD FOR TRADING ........................................................................................

FINANCIAL ASSETS HELD FOR TRADING .........................................................................

2.1.

2.2.

2.3.

2.4. 

2.5.

Loans and advances to credit institutions .................................................

Loans and advances to customers............................................................

Debt securities ...........................................................................................

Equity instruments ......................................................................................

Trading derivatives......................................................................................

OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS DESIGNATED AT FAIR VALUE
THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS

1.1.

1.2.

1.3.

1.4.

1.5.

1.6.

1.7.

Deposits f rom central banks............................................................................................

Deposits f rom credit institutions.......................................................................................

Customer deposits...........................................................................................................

Debt certif icates...............................................................................................................

Trading derivatives...........................................................................................................

Short positions.................................................................................................................

Other f inancial liabilities....................................................................................................

Loans and advances to credit institutions .................................................

2.

OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES DESIGNATED AT FAIR VALUE
THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS

3.1.

3.2.

3.3.

3.4.

Loans and advances to customers ...........................................................

Valores representativos de deuda.............................................................

Debt securities ...........................................................................................

AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE FINANCIAL ASSETS  ..................................................................

4.1.

4.2.

Debt securities............................................................................................

Equity instruments ......................................................................................

LOANS AND RECEIVABLES ................................................................................................

5.1.

5.2.

5.3.

Loans and advances to credit institutions .................................................

Loans and advances to customers............................................................

Debt securities ...........................................................................................

HELD-TO-MATURITY INVESTM ENTS..................................................................................

FAIR VALUE CHANGES OF THE HEDGED ITEM S IN 
PORTFOLIO HEDGES OF INTEREST RATE RISK

HEDGING DERIVATIVES ......................................................................................................

NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE...........................................................................

10.

EQUITY M ETHOD..................................................................................................................

10.1.

10.2.

10.3.

Associates..................................................................................................

Jointly controlled entities.............................................................................

Subsidiaries ................................................................................................

11.

13.

INSURANCE CONTRACTS LINKED TO PENSIONS..............................................................

TANGIBLE ASSETS..............................................................................................................

13.1.

Property, plants and equipment...................................................................

13.1.1.

13.1.2.

For ow n use.....................................................................

Other assets leased out under an operating lease..........

13.2.

Investment properties..................................................................................

342

342
1,374,000
304,468
1,069,532

10

4.

8,771

5.

95

6.

8.

8,676

11
11
11

9.

2.1.

2.2.

2.3.

2.4.

2.5.

2.6.

Deposits f rom central banks............................................................................................

Deposits f rom credit institutions.......................................................................................

Customer deposits...........................................................................................................

Debt certif icates...............................................................................................................

Subordinated liabilities......................................................................................................

Other f inancial liabilities....................................................................................................

3.

FINANCIAL LIABILITIES AT AMORTIZED COST ....................................................................................

3.1.

3.2.

3.3.

3.4.

3.5.

3.6.

Deposits f rom central banks............................................................................................

Deposits f rom credit institutions.......................................................................................

Customer deposits...........................................................................................................

Debt certif icates...............................................................................................................

Subordinated liabilities .....................................................................................................

Other f inancial liabilities ...................................................................................................

FAIR VALUE CHANGES OF THE HEDGED ITEMS IN PORTFOLIO
HEDGES OF INTEREST RATE RISK

HEDGING DERIVATIVES............................................................................................................................

LIABILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD
FOR SALE

PROVISIONS..............................................................................................................................................

8.1.

8.2.

8.3.

8.4.

Provisions f or pensions and similar obligations ..............................................................

Provisions f or taxes and other legal contingencies.........................................................

Provisions f or contingent exposures and commitments..................................................

Otras provisiones.............................................................................................................

TAX LIABILITIES.......................................................................................................................................

9.1.

9.2.

Current ............................................................................................................................

Deferred ..........................................................................................................................

14.

INTANGIBLE ASSETS...........................................................................................................

1,425

11.

OTHER LIABILITIES...................................................................................................................................

14.1.

14.2.

Goodw ill......................................................................................................

Other intangible assets...............................................................................

15.

TAX ASSETS.........................................................................................................................

15.1.

15.2. 

Current........................................................................................................

Def erred......................................................................................................

16.

OTHER ASSETS ...................................................................................................................

TOTAL ASSETS..................................................................................

1,425
10,759
115
10,644
4,112
1,472,852

TOTAL LIABILITIES.................................................................................................

EQUITY 

1. 

STOCKHOLDERS’ FUNDS..........................................................................................................................

1.1.

Common Stock/Fondo de dotación (a).............................................................................

1.1.1.

1.1.2.

Issued....................................................................................................

Unpaid and uncalled (-)........................................................................

Share premium.................................................................................................................

Reserves .........................................................................................................................

Other equity instruments..................................................................................................

1.4.1.

1.4.3.

Equity component of compound f inancial instruments..........................

Other equity instruments ......................................................................

Less: Treasury stock......................................................................................................

Income attributed..............................................................................................................

Less: Dividends and remuneration.................................................................................

1.2.

1.3.

1.4.

1.5.

1.6.

1.7.

2.

VALUATION ADJUSTMENTS ...................................................................................................................

2.1.

2.2.

2.3.

2.4.

2.5.

2.7.

Available-f or-sale f inancial assets..................................................................................

Cash flow  hedging ..........................................................................................................

Hedging of  net investment in f oreign transactions ..........................................................

Exchange diff erences......................................................................................................

Non-current assets held-f or-sale  ..................................................................................
Other valuation adjustments.............................................................................................
TOTAL EQUITY.........................................................................................................

TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY...........................................................................

1,267,510

517,160
747,053

3,297

143
13

130
4,856
4,830
26
9,850
1,282,359

190,477
80,317
80,317

21,649
61,975

26,536

16

16

190,493
1,472,852

MEMORANDUM ITEM

1.

2.

CONTINGENT RISK....................................................................................................................................

CONTINGENT COMM ITMENTS.................................................................................................................

2,356,419

247 

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

d) 

List of goods transferred subject to amortization 

LIST OF GOODS TRANSFERRED BY CATALUNYA BANC, S.A.- Millions of Euros

Previous 

years

2004 2005 2006 2007 2008 2009 2010 ### 2012 2013 2014 2015 TOTAL

Property

Fixtures

Computer equipment

Furniture

444

173

9

18

8

16

1

2

24

22

6

3

4

16

5

3

70

31

8

4

1

27

4

3

1

6

2

1

2

3

4

1

-

6

5

-

-

13

1

-

TOTAL GROSS COST

644

27

55

28 113

35

10

10

11

14

-

3

2

-

5

-

3

3

-

6

-

8

17

-

554

327

67

35

25

983

Property Accrued depreciation
Fixtures Accrued depreciation
Computer equipment Accrued depreciation
Furniture Accrued depreciation

(80)

(256)

(48)

(33)

TOTAL ACCRUED DEPRECIATION AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2015

(417)

TOTAL NET COST AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2015

566  

The breakdown of transferred assets that are subject to amortization for Banco Depositario and Uno-e is not 
shown because the assets of their balance sheets as of December 31, 2015 did not reach 1 million euros. 

248 

  
 
 
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

Glossary 

Additional Tier 1 
Capital 

Includes: Preferred stock and convertible perpetual securities and deductions 

Adjusted acquisition 
cost 

The  acquisition  cost  of  the  securities  less  accumulated  amortizations,  plus  interest 
accrued, but not net of any other valuation adjustments. 

Amortized cost 

Associates 

Available-for-sale 
financial assets 

The amortized cost of a financial asset is the amount at which it was measured at initial 
recognition  minus  principal  repayments,  plus  or  minus,  as  warranted,  the  cumulative 
amount taken to profit or loss using the effective interest rate method of any difference 
between  the  initial  amount  and  the  maturity  amount,  and  minus  any  reduction  for 
impairment or change in measured value. 

Companies  in  which  the  Group  has  a  significant  influence,  without  having  control. 
Significant influence is deemed to exist when the Group owns 20% or more of the voting 
rights of an investee directly or indirectly. 

Available-for-sale (AFS) financial assets are debt securities that are not classified as held-to-
maturity investments or as financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss 
(FVTPL) and equity instruments that are not subsidiaries, associates or jointly controlled 
entities and have not been designated as at FVTPL. 

Basic earnings per 
share  

Calculated by dividing “Profit attributable to Parent Company” corresponding to ordinary 
shareholders  of  the  entity  by  the  weighted  average  number  of  shares  outstanding 
throughout the year (i.e., excluding the average number of treasury shares held over the 
year). 

Basis risk 

Risk  arising  from  hedging  exposure  to  one  interest  rate  with  exposure  to  a  rate  that 
reprices under slightly different conditions. 

Business combination 

A  business  combination  is  a  transaction,  or  any  other  event,  through  which  a  single 
entity obtains the control of one or more businesses. 

Cash flow hedges 

Those that hedge the exposure to variability in cash flows attributable to a particular risk 
associated  with  a  recognized  asset  or  liability  or  a  highly  probable  forecast  transaction 
and could affect profit or loss. 

Commissions  

income 

significant 

Income  and  expenses  relating  to  commissions  and  similar  fees  are  recognized  in  the 
consolidated  income  statement  using  criteria  that  vary  according  to  their  nature.  The 
are: 
most 
     ·    Fees and commissions relating linked to financial assets and liabilities measured at 
fair  value 
recognized  when  collected 
     ·    Fees and commissions arising from transactions or services that are provided over 
a  period  of  time,  which  are  recognized  over  the  life  of  these  transactions  or  services. 
     ·    Fees and commissions generated by a single act are accrued upon execution of 
that act. 

through  profit  or 

loss,  which  are 

connection 

expense 

items 

and 

this 

in 

249 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

The indirect method has been used for the preparation of the consolidated statement of 
cash  flows.  This  method  starts  from  the  entity’s  consolidated  profit  and  adjusts  its 
amount for the effects of transactions of a non-cash nature, any deferrals or accruals of 
past  or  future  operating  cash  receipts  or  payments,  and  items  of  income  or  expense 
associated  with  cash  flows  classified  as  investment  or  finance.  As  well  as  cash,  short-
term,  highly  liquid  investments  subject  to  a  low  risk  of  changes  in  value,  such  as  cash 
and  deposits 
in  central  banks,  are  classified  as  cash  and  equivalents. 
When  preparing  these  financial  statements  the  following  definitions  have  been  used: 
·    Cash flows: Inflows and outflows of cash and equivalents. 

·    Operating activities: The typical activities of credit institutions and other activities that 
cannot be classified as investment or financing activities. 

·     Investing  activities:  The  acquisition,  sale  or  other  disposal  of  long-term  assets  and 
other  investments  not  included  in  cash  and  cash  equivalents  or  in  operating  activities. 
·    Financing activities: Activities that result in changes in the size and composition of the 
Group’s equity and of liabilities that do not form part of operating activities. 

The consolidated statements of changes in equity reflect all the movements generated in 
each  year  in  each  of  the  headings  of  the  consolidated  equity,  including  those  from 
transactions  undertaken  with  shareholders  when  they  act  as  such,  and  those  due  to 
changes in accounting criteria or corrections of errors, if any. 

The  applicable  regulations  establish  that  certain  categories  of  assets  and  liabilities  are 
recognized  at  their  fair  value  with  a  charge  to  equity.  These  charges,  known  as 
“Valuation  adjustments”  (see  Note  31),  are  included  in  the  Group’s  total  consolidated 
equity net of tax effect, which has been recognized as deferred tax assets or liabilities, as 
appropriate. 

The consolidated statements of recognized income and expenses reflect the income and 
expenses  generated  each  year.  Such  statement  distinguishes  between  income  and 
expenses  recognized  in  the  consolidated  income  statements  and  “Other  recognized 
income (expenses)” recognized directly in consolidated equity. “Other recognized income 
(expenses)”  include  the  changes  that  have  taken  place  in  the  year  in  the  “Valuation 
adjustments” broken down by item. 

The  sum  of  the  changes  to  the  heading  “Other  comprehensive  income  ”  of  the 
consolidated  total  equity  and  the  consolidated  profit  for  the  year  comprise  the  “Total 
recognized income/expenses of the year”. 

Consolidated 
statements of cash 
flows 

Consolidated 
statements of 
changes in equity 

Consolidated 
statements of 
recognized income 
and expenses 

Contingencies 

Current  obligations  of  the  entity  arising  as  a  result  of  past  events  whose  existence 
depends  on  the  occurrence  or  non-occurrence  of  one  or  more  future  events 
independent of the will of the entity. 

Contingent  
commitments 

Possible  obligations  of  the  entity  that  arise  from  past  events  and  whose  existence 
depends  on  the  occurrence  or  non-occurrence  of  one  or  more  future  events 
independent of the entity’s will and that could lead to the recognition of financial assets. 

250 

  
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

Control 

An  investor  controls  an  investee  when  it  is  exposed,  or  has  rights,  to  variable  returns 
from its involvement with the investee and has the ability to affect those returns through 
its power over the investee. An investor controls an investee if and only if the investor 
has all the following: 

     a)     Power; An investor has power over an investee when the investor has existing 
rights that give it the current ability to direct the relevant activities, i.e. the activities that 
significantly affect the investee’s returns. 
     b)     Returns; An investor is exposed, or has rights, to variable returns from its 
involvement with the investee when the investor’s returns from its involvement have the 
potential to vary as a result of the investee’s performance. The investor’s returns can be 
only positive, only negative or both positive and negative. 
     c)     Link between power and returns; An investor controls an investee if the investor 
not only has power over the investee and exposure or rights to variable returns from its 
involvement with the investee, but also has the ability to use its power to affect the 
investor’s returns from its involvement with the investee. 

Correlation risk 

Correlation risk is related to derivatives whose final value depends on the performance of 
more  than  one  underlying  asset  (primarily,  stock  baskets)  and  indicates  the  existing 
variability in the correlations between each pair of assets. 

Credit Valuation 
Adjustment (CVA) 

An adjustment to the valuation of OTC derivative contracts to reflect the creditworthiness 
of OTC derivative counterparties. 

Current tax assets 

Taxes recoverable over the next twelve months. 

Current tax liabilities 

Corporate income tax payable on taxable profit for the year and other taxes payable in 
the next twelve months. 

Debit Valuation 
Adjustment (DVA) 

An  adjustment  made  by  an  entity  to  the  valuation  of OTC  derivative  liabilities  to  reflect 
within fair value the entity’s own credit risk. 

Debt certificates 

Obligations  and  other  interest-bearing  securities  that  create  or  evidence  a  debt  on  the 
part of their issuer, including debt securities issued for trading among an open group of 
investors, that accrue interest, implied or explicit, whose rate, fixed or benchmarked to 
other rates, is established contractually, and take the form of securities or book-entries, 
irrespective of the issuer. 

Deferred tax assets 

Taxes  recoverable  in  future  years,  including  loss  carry  forwards  or  tax  credits  for 
deductions and tax rebates pending application. 

Defined benefit plans 

Post-employment  obligation  under  which  the  entity,  directly  or  indirectly  via  the  plan, 
retains  the  contractual  or  implicit  obligation  to  pay  remuneration  directly  to  employees 
when  required  or  to  pay  additional  amounts  if  the  insurer,  or  other  entity  required  to 
pay, does not cover all the benefits relating to the services rendered by the employees 
when insurance policies do not cover all of the corresponding post-employees benefits. 

Defined contribution 
plans 

Defined contribution plans are retirement benefit plans under which amounts to be paid 
as  retirement  benefits  are  determined  by  contributions  to  a  fund  together  with 
investment  earnings  thereon.  The  employer's  obligations  in  respect  of  its  employees 
current and prior years' employment service are discharged by contributions to the fund. 

Deposits from central 
banks  

Deposits of all classes, including loans and money market operations, received from the 
Bank of Spain and other central banks. 

251 

  
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

Deposits from credit 
institutions 

Deposits  of  all  classes,  including  loans  and  money  market  operations  received,  from 
credit entities. 

Deposits from 
customers 

Redeemable cash balances received by the entity, with the exception of debt certificates, 
money market operations through counterparties and subordinated liabilities, which are 
not received from either central banks or credit entities. This category also includes cash 
deposits and consignments received that can be readily withdrawn. 

Derivatives 

The  fair  value  in  favor  (assets)  or  again  (liabilities)  of  the  entity  of  derivatives  not 
designated as accounting hedges. 

Derivatives - Hedging 
derivatives 

Derivatives designated as hedging instruments in an accounting hedge. The fair value or 
future cash flows of those derivatives is expected to offset the differences in the fair value 
or cash flows of the items hedged. 

Diluted earnings per 
share  

Calculated by using a method similar to that used to calculate basic earnings per share; 
the  weighted  average  number  of  shares  outstanding,  and  the  profit  attributable  to  the 
parent company corresponding to ordinary shareholders of the entity, if appropriate, is 
adjusted to take into account the potential dilutive effect of certain financial instruments 
that  could  generate  the  issue  of  new  Bank  shares  (share  option  commitments  with 
employees, warrants on parent company shares, convertible debt instruments, etc.). 

Dividends and 
retributions 

Dividend  income  collected  announced  during  the  year,  corresponding  to  profits 
generated by investees after the acquisition of the stake. 

Early retirements 

Employees  that  no  longer  render  their  services  to  the  entity  but  which,  without  being 
legally retired, remain entitled to make economic claims on the entity until they formally 
retire. 

Economic capital 

Methods or practices that allow banks to consistently assess risk and attribute capital to  
cover the economic effects of risk-taking activities. 

Effective interest rate 

Discount rate that exactly equals the value of a financial instrument with the cash flows 
estimated over the expected life of the instrument based on its contractual period as well 
as  its  anticipated  amortization,  but  without  taking  the  future  losses  of  credit  risk  into 
consideration. 

Employee expenses 

All compensation accrued during the year in respect of personnel on the payroll, under 
permanent or temporary contracts, irrespective of their jobs or functions, irrespective of 
the  concept,  including  the  current  costs  of  servicing  pension  plans,  own  share  based 
compensation schemes and capitalized personnel expenses. Amounts reimbursed by the 
state Social Security or other welfare entities in respect of employee illness are deducted 
from personnel expenses. 

Equity 

The residual interest in an entity's assets after deducting its liabilities. It includes owner or 
venturer contributions to the entity, at incorporation and subsequently, unless they meet 
the  definition  of  liabilities,  and  accumulated  net  profits  or  losses,  fair  value  adjustments 
affecting equity and, if warranted, non-controlling interests. 

Equity instruments 

An equity instrument that evidences a residual interest in the assets of an entity, that is 
after deducting all of its liabilities. 

Equity instruments 
issued other than 
capital 

Includes equity instruments that are financial instruments other than “Capital” and “Equity 
component of compound financial instruments”.  

252 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

Equity Method 

Is  a  method  of  accounting  whereby  the  investment  is  initially  recognized  at  cost  and 
adjusted thereafter for the post-acquisition change in the investor’s share of the investee’s 
net assets. The investor’s profit or loss includes its  share of the investee’s profit or loss 
and the investor’s other comprehensive income includes its share of the investee’s other 
comprehensive income. 

Exchange/translation 
differences 

Exchange differences (P&L): Includes the earnings obtained in currency trading and the 
differences arising on translating monetary items denominated in foreign currency to the 
functional currency. Exchange differences (valuation adjustments): those recorded due to 
the translation of the financial statements in foreign currency to the functional currency 
of the Group and others recorded against equity. 

Exposure at default 

EAD is the amount of risk exposure at the date of default by the counterparty. 

Fair value 

The  price  that  would  be  received  to  sell  an  asset  or  paid  to  transfer  a  liability  in  an 
orderly transaction between market participants at the measurement date. 

Fair value hedges 

Derivatives that hedge the exposure to changes in the fair value of assets and liabilities or 
firm commitments that have not be recognized, or of an identified portion of said assets, 
liabilities or firm commitments, attributable to a specific risk, provided it could affect the 
income statement. 

Financial guarantees 

Contracts that require the issuer to make specified payments to reimburse the holder for 
a loss it incurs when a specified debtor fails to make payment when due in accordance 
with  the  original  or  modified  terms  of  a  debt  instrument,  irrespective  of  its 
instrumentation. These guarantees may take the form of deposits, technical or financial 
guarantees, insurance contracts or credit derivatives. 

Financial guarantees 
given 

Transactions  through  which  the  entity  guarantees  commitments  assumed  by  third 
parties in respect of financial guarantees granted or other types of contracts. 

Financial instrument 

A financial instrument is any contract that gives rise to a financial asset of one entity and 
to a financial liability or equity instrument of another entity. 

Financial liabilities at 
amortized cost 

Financial liabilities that do not meet the definition of financial liabilities designated at fair 
value  through  profit  or  loss  and  arise  from  the  financial  entities'  ordinary  activities  to 
capture funds, regardless of their instrumentation or maturity. 

Method used for the consolidation of the accounts of the Group’s subsidiaries. The assets 
and  liabilities  of  the  Group  entities  are  incorporated  line-by-line  on  the  consolidate 
balance  sheets,  after  conciliation  and  the  elimination  in  full  of  intragroup  balances, 
including amounts payable and receivable. 

Group entity income statement income and expense headings are similarly combined 
line by line into the consolidated income statement, having made the following 
consolidation eliminations:  
a)     income and expenses in respect of intragroup transactions are eliminated in full. 
b)     profits and losses resulting from intragroup transactions are similarly eliminated. 
The carrying amount of the parent's investment and the parent's share of equity in each 
subsidiary are eliminated.  

Goodwill acquired in a business combination represents a payment made by the acquirer 
in anticipation of future economic benefits from assets that are not able to be individually 
identified and separately recognized. 

Foreign currency hedge of a net investment in a foreign operation. 

Consolidation method 

Goodwill 

Hedges of net 
investments in foreign 
operations 

253 

  
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

Financial assets and liabilities acquired or incurred primarily for the purpose of profiting 
from variations in their prices in the short term. 

Held for trading 
(assets and liabilities) 

This category also includes financial derivatives not qualifying for hedge accounting, and 
in  the  case  of  borrowed  securities,  financial  liabilities  originated  by  the  firm  sale  of 
financial  assets  acquired  under  repurchase  agreements  or  received  on  loan  (“short 
positions”). 

Held-to-maturity 
investments 

Held-to-maturity  investments  are  financial  assets  traded  on  an  active  market,  with  fixed 
maturity  and  fixed  or  determinable  payments  and  cash  flows  that  an  entity  has  the 
positive intention and financial ability to hold to maturity. 

A financial asset is deemed impaired, and accordingly restated to fair value, when there 
is objective evidence of impairment as a result of one or more events that give rise to: 

Impaired financial 
assets 

     a) A  measurable  decrease  in  the  estimated  future  cash  flows  since  the  initial 
recognition  of  those  assets  in  the  case  of  debt  instruments  (loans  and  receivables  and 
debt securities). 

     b) A  significant  or  prolonged  drop  in  fair  value  below  cost  in  the  case  of  equity 
instruments. 

Income from equity 
instruments 

Dividends  and  income  on  equity  instruments  collected  or  announced  during  the  year 
corresponding to profits generated by investees after the ownership interest is acquired. 
Income is recognized gross, i.e., without deducting any withholdings made, if any. 

Insurance contracts 
linked to pensions 

Inventories 

The fair value of insurance contracts written to cover pension commitments. 

Assets, other than financial instruments, under production, construction or development, 
held for sale during the normal course of business, or to be consumed in the production 
process or during the rendering of services. Inventories include land and other properties 
held for sale at the real estate development business. 

Investment properties 

Investment property is property (land or a  building—or  part of a building—or both)  held 
(by  the  owner  or  by  the  lessee  under  a  finance  lease)  to  earn  rentals  or  for  capital 
appreciation or both, rather than for own use or sale in the ordinary course of business. 

Joint control 

Joint venture 

Leases 

The contractually agreed sharing of control of an arrangement, which exists only when 
decisions  about  the  relevant  activities  require  the  unanimous  consent  of  the  parties 
sharing control. 

A joint arrangement whereby the parties that have joint control of the arrangement have 
rights to the net assets of the arrangement. A joint venturer shall recognize its interest in 
a joint venture as an investment and shall account for that investment using the equity 
method in accordance with IAS 28 Investments in Associates and Joint Ventures. 

A  lease  is  an  agreement  whereby  the  lessor  conveys  to  the  lessee  in  return  for  a 
payment or series of payments the right to use an asset for an agreed period of time, a 
stream  of  cash  flows  that  is  essentially  equivalent  to  the  combination  of  principal  and 
interest payments under a loan agreement. 

a)     A lease is classified as a finance lease when it substantially transfers all the risks and 
rewards incidental to ownership of the asset forming the subject-matter of the contract. 
b)     A lease will be classified as operating lease when it is not a financial lease. 

254 

  
 
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

Liabilities included in 
disposal groups 
classified as held for 
sale 

The  balance  of  liabilities  directly  associated  with  assets  classified  as  non-current  assets 
held for sale, including those recognized under liabilities in the entity's balance sheet at 
the balance sheet date corresponding to discontinued operations. 

Liabilities under 
insurance contracts 

The  technical  reserves  of  direct  insurance  and  inward  reinsurance  recorded  by  the 
consolidated entities to cover claims arising from insurance contracts in force at period-
end.  

Loans and advances 
to customers 

Loans  and  receivables,  irrespective  of  their  type,  granted  to  third  parties  that  are  not 
credit entities. 

Loans and receivables 

Financial  instruments  with  determined  or  determinable  cash  flows  and  in  which  the 
entire payment made by the entity will be recovered, except for reasons attributable to 
the solvency of the debtor. This category includes both the investments from the typical 
lending activity (amounts of cash available and pending maturity by customers as a loan 
or  deposits  lent  to  other  entities,  and  unlisted  debt  certificates),  as  well  as  debts 
contracted by the purchasers of goods, or users of services, that form part of the entity’s 
business.  It  also  includes  all  finance  lease  arrangements  in  which  the  consolidated 
subsidiaries act as lessors. 

Loss given default 
(LGD) 

It  is  the  estimate  of  the  loss  arising  in  the  event  of  default.  It  depends  mainly  on  the 
characteristics  of  the  counterparty,  and  the  valuation  of  the  guarantees  or  collateral 
associated with the asset. 

Mortgage-covered 
bonds 

Financial asset or security created from mortgage loans and backed by the guarantee of 
the mortgage loan portfolio of the entity. 

Non performing 
financial guarantees 
given 

The balance of non performing risks, whether for reasons of default by customers or for 
other reasons, for financial guarantees given. This figure is shown gross: in other words, 
it is not adjusted for value corrections (loan loss reserves) made. 

Non-controlling 
interests 

The  net  amount  of  the  profit  or  loss  and  net  assets  of  a  subsidiary  attributable  to 
associates outside the group (that is, the amount that is not owned, directly or indirectly, 
by  the  parent),  including  that  amount  in  the  corresponding  part  of  the  consolidated 
earnings for the period. 

Non-current assets 
and disposal groups 
held for sale  

A non-current asset or disposal group, whose carrying amount is expected to be realized 
through  a  sale  transaction,  rather  than  through  continuing  use,  and  which  meets  the 
following requirements: 

     a)   it  is  immediately  available  for  sale  in  its  present  condition  at  the  balance  sheet 
the  asset. 
date, 
     b)  the sale is considered highly probable. 

i.e.  only  normal  procedures  are  required 

the  sale  of 

for 

Non-monetary assets 

Assets and liabilities that do not provide any right to receive or deliver a determined or 
determinable amount of monetary units, such as tangible and intangible assets, goodwill 
and ordinary shares subordinate to all other classes of capital instruments. 

Option risk 

Risks arising from options, including embedded options. 

255 

  
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

Other financial 
assets/liabilities at fair 
value through profit 
or loss 

Instruments  designated  by  the  entity  from  the  inception  at  fair  value  with  changes  in 
profit or loss. 

An entity may only designate a financial instrument at fair value through profit or loss, if 
doing so more relevant information is obtained, because: 

     a)  It  eliminates  or  significantly  reduces  a  measurement  or  recognition  inconsistency 
(sometimes  called  "accounting  mismatch")  that  would  otherwise  arise  from  measuring 
assets  or  liabilities  or  recognizing  the  gains  and  losses  on  them  on  different  bases.  It 
might  be  acceptable  to  designate  only  some  of  a  number  of  similar  financial  assets  or 
financial liabilities if doing so a significant reduction (and possibly a greater reduction than 
other allowable designations) in the inconsistency is achieved. 

     b)  The  performance  of  a  group  of  financial  assets  or  financial  liabilities  is  managed 
and evaluated on a fair value basis, in accordance with a documented risk management 
or  investment  strategy,  and  information  about  the  group  is  provided  internally  on  that 
basis to the entity´s key management personnel. 

These  are  financial  assets  managed  jointly  with  “Liabilities  under  insurance  contracts” 
measured at fair value, in combination with derivatives written with a view to significantly 
mitigating  exposure  to  changes  in  these  contracts'  fair  value,  or  in  combination  with 
financial  liabilities  and  derivatives  designed  to  significantly  reduce  global  exposure  to 
interest rate risk. 

These headings include customer loans and deposits effected via so-called unit-linked life 
insurance contracts, in which the policyholder assumes the investment risk. 

This heading is broken down as follows: 

Other Reserves 

i)  Reserves  or  accumulated  losses  of  investments  in  subsidiaries,  joint  ventures  and 
associate:  include  the  accumulated  amount  of  income  and  expenses  generated  by  the 
aforementioned investments through profit or loss in past years. 

ii) Other: includes  reserves  different  from those  separately disclosed in other items and 
may include legal reserve and statutory reserve. 

Other retributions to 
employees long term 

Includes the amount of compensation plans to employees long term 

Own/treasury shares  The amount of own equity instruments held by the entity. 

Post-employment 
benefits 

Retirement  benefit  plans  are  arrangements  whereby  an  enterprise  provides  benefits  for 
its employees on or after termination of service. 

Potential problem risk 

All debt instruments and contingent risks which do not meet the criteria to be classified 
individually  as  non-performing  or  written-off,  but  show  weaknesses  that  may  entail  for 
the  entity  the  need  to  assume  losses  greater  than  the  hedges  for  impairment  of  risks 
subject to special monitoring. 

256 

  
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
  
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

Probability of default 
(PD) 

Property, plant and 
equipment/tangible 
assets 

Provisions 

Provisions for 
contingent liabilities 
and commitments 

Provisions for 
pensions and similar 
obligation 

It  is  the  probability  of  the  counterparty  failing  to  meet  its  principal  and/or  interest 
payment  obligations.  The  PD 
rating/scoring  of  each 
counterparty/transaction.  

is  associated  with 

the 

Buildings, land, fixtures, vehicles, computer equipment and other facilities owned by the 
entity or acquired under finance leases. 

Provisions  include  amounts  recognized  to  cover  the  Group’s  current  obligations  arising 
as  a  result  of  past  events,  certain  in  terms  of  nature  but  uncertain  in terms  of  amount 
and/or cancellation date. 

Provisions recorded to cover exposures arising as a result of transactions through which 
the  entity  guarantees  commitments  assumed  by  third  parties  in  respect  of  financial 
guarantees  granted  or  other  types  of  contracts,  and  provisions  for  contingent 
commitments,  i.e.,  irrevocable  commitments  which  may  arise  upon  recognition  of 
financial assets. 

including 
Constitutes  all  provisions 
commitments assumed vis-à-vis beneficiaries of early retirement and analogous schemes. 

retirement  benefits, 

recognized 

to  cover 

Provisions or (-) 
reversal of provisions 

Provisions recognized during the year, net of recoveries on amounts provisioned in prior 
years, with the exception of provisions for pensions and contributions to pension funds 
which constitute current or interest expense. 

Refinanced Operation 

An operation which is totally or partially brought up to date with its payments as a result 
of a refinancing operation made by the entity itself or by another company in its group. 

Refinancing Operation 

An operation which, irrespective of the holder or guarantees involved, is granted or used 
for financial or legal reasons related to current or foreseeable financial difficulties that the 
holder(s) may have in settling one or more operations granted by the entity itself or by 
other companies in its group to the holder(s) or to another company or companies of its 
group, or through which such operations are totally or partially brought up to date with 
their payments, in order to enable the holders of the settled or refinanced operations to 
pay off their loans (principal and interest) because they are unable, or are expected to be 
unable, to meet the conditions in a timely and appropriate manner. 

Repricing risk 

Risks related to the timing mismatch in the maturity and repricing of assets and liabilities 
and off-balance sheet short and long-term positions.  

Restructured 
Operation 

An  operation  whose  financial  conditions  are  modified  for  economic  or  legal  reasons 
related to the holder's (or holders') current or foreseeable financial difficulties, in order to 
enable payment of the loan (principal and interest),  because the holder is unable, or is 
expected  to  be  unable,  to  meet  those  conditions  in  a  timely  and  appropriate  manner, 
even if such modification is provided for in the contract. In any event, the following are 
considered restructured operations: operations in which a haircut is made or assets are 
received in order to reduce the loan, or in which their conditions are modified in order to 
extend  their  maturity,  change  the  amortization  table  in  order  to  reduce  the  amount  of 
the installments in the short term or reduce their frequency, or to establish or extend the 
grace period for the principal, the interest or both; except when it can be proved that the 
conditions are modified for reasons other than the financial difficulties of the holders and, 
are  similar  to  those  applied  on  the  market  on  the  modification  date  for  operations 
granted to customers with a similar risk profile. 

257 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

Retained earnings 

Accumulated net profits or losses recognized in the income statement in prior years and 
retained in equity upon distribution. 

Share premium 

The  amount  paid  in  by  owners  for  issued  equity  at  a  premium  to  the  shares'  nominal 
value. 

Shareholders' funds 

Contributions  by  stockholders,  accumulated  earnings  recognized  in  the  income 
statement and the equity components of compound financial instruments. 

Short positions 

Financial  liabilities  arising  as  a  result  of  the  final  sale  of  financial  assets  acquired  under 
repurchase agreements or received on loan. 

Is the power to participate in the financial and operating policy decisions of the investee 
but is not control or joint control of those policies. If an entity holds, directly or indirectly 
(i.e. through subsidiaries), 20 per cent or more of the voting power of the investee, it is 
presumed that the entity has significant influence, unless it can be clearly demonstrated 
that this is not the case. Conversely, if the entity holds, directly or indirectly (i.e. through 
subsidiaries), less than 20  per cent of the voting power of the investee, it is presumed 
that the entity does not  have  significant influence, unless such influence can be clearly 
demonstrated.  A  substantial  or  majority  ownership  by  another  investor  does  not 
necessarily 
influence. 
The existence of significant influence by an entity is usually evidenced in one or more of 
the following ways: 

significant 

preclude 

having 

entity 

from 

an 

Significant influence 

      a)  representation  on  the  board  of  directors  or  equivalent  governing  body  of  the 
investee; 

     b) participation in policy-making processes, including participation in decisions about 
dividends or other distributions 

     c) material transactions between the entity and its investee; 

     d) interchange of managerial personnel; or 

     e) provision of essential technical information. 

Subordinated liabilities 

Financing  received,  regardless  of  its  instrumentation,  which  ranks  after  the  common 
creditors in the event of a liquidation. 

Companies  over  which  the  Group  exercises  control.  An  entity  is  presumed  to  have 
control over another when it possesses the right to oversee its financial and operational 
policies, through a legal,  statutory or contractual procedure, in order to obtain benefits 
from its economic activities. Control is presumed to exist when the parent owns, directly 
or indirectly through subsidiaries, more than one half of an entity's voting power, unless, 
exceptionally, it can be clearly demonstrated that ownership of more than one half of an 
entity's voting rights does not constitute control of it. Control also exists when the parent 
is: 
owns  half  or 
     a)      an  agreement  that  gives  the  parent  the  right  to  control  the  votes  of  other 
shareholders; 

the  voting  power  of  an  entity  when 

less  of 

there 

Subsidiaries 

     b)      power  to  govern  the  financial  and  operating  policies  of  the  entity  under  a 
statute  or  an  agreement;  power  to  appoint  or  remove  the  majority  of  the  members  of 
the board of directors or equivalent governing body and control of the entity is by that 
board or body; 

     c)      power  to  cast  the  majority  of  votes  at  meetings  of  the  board  of  directors  or 
equivalent governing body and control of the entity is by that board or body. 

Tax liabilities 

All tax related liabilities except for provisions for taxes. 

258 

  
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles 
(Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 52).  

This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original 
Spanish-language version prevails. 

Territorials bonds 

Financial assets or fixed asset security issued with the guarantee of portfolio loans of the 
public sector of the issuing entity 

Tier 1 Capital 

Includes:  Common  stock,  parent  company  reserves,  reserves 
companies, non-controlling interests, deduction and others and attributed net income 

in  consolidated 

Tier 2 Capital 

Includes: Subordinated, preferred shares, generic countable and non- controlling interest 

Unit-link 

This  is  life  insurance  in  which  the  policyholder  assumes  the  risk.  In  these  policies,  the 
funds for the technical insurance provisions are invested in the name of and on behalf of 
the policyholder in shares of Collective Investment Institutions and other financial assets 
chosen by the policyholder, who bears the investment risk. 

Value at Risk (VaR) is the basic variable for measuring and controlling the Group’s market 
risk. This risk metric estimates the maximum loss that may occur in a portfolio’s market 
positions 
level 
particular 
VaR figures are estimated following two methodologies: 

confidence 

horizon 

given 

time 

and 

for 

a 

Value at Risk (VaR) 

     · VaR without smoothing, which awards equal weight to the daily information for the 
immediately  preceding  last  two  years.  This  is  currently  the  official  methodology  for 
measuring market risks vis-à-vis limits compliance of the risk. 

     · VaR with smoothing, which weights more recent market information more heavily. 
This is a metric which supplements the previous one. 

VaR with smoothing adapts itself more swiftly to the changes in financial market 
conditions, whereas VaR without smoothing is, in general, a more stable metric that will 
tend to exceed VaR with smoothing when the markets show less volatile trends, while it 
will tend to be lower when they present upturns in uncertainty. 

Yield curve risk 

Risks arising from changes in the slope and the shape of the yield curve. 

259 

  
 
 
 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain 
Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 51). This English version is a translation of the original in 
Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A. 

Management Report for the year ended December 31, 2016 

Introduction ...................................................................................................................... 2 
1. 
2.  Economic outlook .............................................................................................................. 2 
3.  Balance sheet, business activity and earnings ........................................................................ 3 
4.  Risk management .............................................................................................................. 3 
5.  BBVA Group solvency and capital ratios ................................................................................ 3 
6.  Environmental information .................................................................................................. 3 
Environmental commitment ......................................................................................................... 3 
6.1. 
6.2. 
Aims of the environmental policy .................................................................................................. 3 
6.3.  Main environmental actions in 2016 ............................................................................................. 4 
7.  Customer Care Service and Customer Ombudsman ............................................................... 4 
Report on the activity of the Customer Care Service department ...................................................... 5 
Report on the activity of BBVA´s Customer Ombudsman ................................................................ 6 
Innovation and Technology ................................................................................................. 7 
8. 
9.  Other information .............................................................................................................. 8 
Capital and treasury stock ............................................................................................................ 8 
Shareholder remuneration and allocation of earnings ...................................................................... 8 
Average period for payment to suppliers ....................................................................................... 9 
10.  Subsequent events ............................................................................................................ 9 
11.  Annual corporate governance report .................................................................................... 9 

9.1. 
9.2. 
9.3. 

7.1. 
7.2. 

1 

 
 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain 
Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 51). This English version is a translation of the original in 
Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A. 

Management report for the year ended December 31, 2016 

1.  Introduction 

Banco  Bilbao  Vizcaya  Argentaria,  S.A.  (the  “Bank”  or  “BBVA”)  is  a  private-law  entity  governed  by  the  rules  and 
regulations applicable to banks operating in Spain. The Bank conducts its business through branches and offices 
located throughout Spain and abroad. 

The  management  report  of  BBVA,  S.A.  has  been  prepared  from  the  individual  accounting  and  management 
records of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, SA 

BBVA is the parent company of the BBVA Group (hereinafter, “the Group”). It is an internationally diversified group 
with a significant presence in the business of traditional retail banking, asset management and wholesale banking. 

The  financial  information  included  in  this  management  report  is  presented  in  accordance  with  the  criteria 
established  by  the  Bank  of  Spain  Circular  4/2004,  of  December  22,  on  Public  and  Confidential  Financial 
Reporting Rules and Formats for Financial Statements, and its subsequent amendments. 

2.  Economic outlook 

Global growth is expected to be slightly higher than 3% in 2017 and 2018, sustained by support from central 
banks, relative calm on the financial markets and the recovery of emerging economies. The key in this scenario 
of  weak  economic  growth  within  a  context  of  reduced  global  trade  and  a  greater  aversion  to  the  spread  of 
globalization lies in addressing the economic consequences of some of the risks linked to economic policies. First, 
there is the uncertainty in connection with the economic policy of the new administration in the United  States, 
particularly  regarding  protectionism  and  its  potential  global  effects.  Second,  while  the  impact  of  Brexit  (the 
referendum at the end of June resulting in a victory for those wanting the United Kingdom to leave the European 
Union)  has  not  had  a  systemic  impact,  there  is  nevertheless  lingering  uncertainty  regarding  the  negotiations 
related  to  it,  which  could  weigh  heavily  on  economic  confidence  in  2017.  An  additional  factor  is  concern  with 
respect to the results of a very busy electoral calendar throughout Europe. 

The 2017 outlook for Spain is one of moderate growth of up to 2.7%, in light of the weakening of some support 
factors such as fiscal policy and an increase in oil prices. 

The  recovery  in  the  rest  of  Europe  faces  the  risk  of  a  slowdown  associated  with  political  uncertainty  or  the 
reversal  of  the  reforms  implemented  in  some  countries.  In  this  context,  we  expect  a  GDP  growth  of  1.7%  in 
2016 and 1.6% in 2017. 

In  the  United  States,  there  are  still  major  doubts  regarding  economic  policy,  particularly  with  respect  to  trade 
agreements,  as  well  as  the  rate  of  interest  rate  hikes  by  the  Fed  and  their  resulting  impact  on  emerging 
economies.  In  light  of  the  foregoing,  the  average  growth  in  2016  will  slow  to  1.6%  and  then  increase  slightly 
above 2% in 2017. In this scenario, the Fed is expected to conduct a gradual normalization process in a context 
characterized by the uncertainty of the external environment together with the Fed's own concerns regarding the 
trending growth in productivity and the economy's potential GDP growth. 

The key for emerging economies is management of their vulnerability to sudden movements of capital. There has 
been increased inflationary pressure in Turkey, which could lead to a tougher monetary policy in an environment 
of moderate growth of approximately 2.5% in 2016 and 2017. The pace of economic growth in Mexico could 
have tapered off slightly to below 2% in 2016 and this slowdown may become more pronounced, down to 1% 
in  2017,  given  the  uncertainty  associated  with  the  trade  measures  adopted  by  the  United  States.  The  GDP  of 
South  America  as  a  whole  could  contract  by  over  2%  in  2016,  though  it  should  recover  and  post  growth  of 
slightly over 1% in 2017 thanks to the increased contribution from the foreign sector, the end of the downturn in 
Brazil, private investment in Argentina and the plans for public-sector investment in countries such as Peru and 
Colombia. 

However, in the more medium and longer term, the greatest risk for the global economy remains linked to the 
imbalances in China's economy. In this regard, concerns regarding a substantial slowdown in 2016 were allayed 
after reports of 6.6% growth (6.9% in 2015). However, the outlook continues to be for a gradual slowdown to 
around 6% in 2017. In the long term, doubts regarding the prospects of growth remain, given the slow progress 
of structural reforms in some key areas, particularly in state-owned companies. 

2 

 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain 
Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 51). This English version is a translation of the original in 
Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

3.  Balance sheet, business activity and earnings 

The key figures in the Bank’s balance sheet with respect to its main business are as follow: 

The Bank's total balance sheet as of December 31, 2016 stood at €418,447 million (€397,303 million in 2015). 
At  the  close  of  2016,  “Loans  and  receivables  –  Loans  and  advances  to  customers”  amounted  to  €213,890 
million, compared  with €197,422 million  for the  previous year. As of December  31, 2016, customer deposits 
stood at €207,946 million (€190,222 million in 2015).  

In  2016,  the  Bank  had  a  net  profit  after  tax  of  €1,662  million  euros  (€2,864  million  in  2015).  Operating 
expenses  increased  from  €3,756  million  in  2015  to  €4,247  million  in  2016.  Gross  income  for  2016  totaled 
€8,674  million,  compared  with  €7,701  million  in  2015.  Net  interest  income  in  2016  stood  at  €3,523  million 
(€3,339 million in 2015).These changes are mainly  explicated by the merger process of BBVA, S.A (absorbing 
company), Catalunya Banc, S.A. and Unoe Bank, S.A. during 2016.  

4.  Risk management  

BBVA's  risk  management  system  is  outlined  in  Note  5,  Risk  Management,  of  the  accompanying  Financial 
Statements. 

5. 

BBVA Group solvency and capital ratios   

The BBVA Group’s capital ratios 

BBVA  Group's  solvency  and  capital  ratios  required  by  the  regulation  in  force  are  outlined  in  Note  28  of  the 
accompanying Financial Statements. 

6. 

Environmental information  

6.1.  Environmental commitment 

Sustainable  development  is  a  priority  for  BBVA  Group,  given  that  as  a  financial  institution  it  has  a  considerable 
impact  on  the  environment,  whether  through  the  consumption  of  natural  resources,  management  of  its 
buildings, use of paper, travel, etc. (direct impact), or through the environmental consequences of BBVA Group 
products  and  services,  particularly  those  related  to  financing,  asset  management  and  supply  chain  activities 
(indirect impact).  

This commitment is set out in the Group's Environmental Policy, whose scope is global and affects all the activities 
carried out by the Group, i.e. banks and activities of subsidiaries in which BBVA has effective control. 

6.2.  Aims of the environmental policy 

The objectives of the BBVA Group's environmental policy are as follows: 

•  To comply with prevailing environmental legislation where the BBVA Group operates. 
•  To continuously improve the identification and management of environmental risks in the Group’s financial 

and investment operations. 

•  To integrate the environmental variables into the development of financial products and services. 
•  To reach Eco-efficiency in the use of natural  resources, setting and  fulfilling objectives  for improvement as 

set out in the Global Eco-efficiency Plan. 

•  To manage direct impacts through an environmental management system based on ISO 14001 and other 

recognized environmental certifications. 

•  To  have  a  positive  influence  on  the  environmental  behavior  of  stakeholders  through  communication  and 
raising  awareness  of  the  importance  of  the  environment  as  an  additional  input  in  business  and  human 
management practice. 

•  To inform, raise awareness of, and train employees in environmental issues. 
•  To provide support for sponsorship, voluntary work and environmental research. 

3 

Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain 
Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 51). This English version is a translation of the original in 
Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

6.3.  Main environmental actions in 2016 

The main environmental actions that the BBVA Group carried out in 2016 are as follows: 

• 

• 

• 

Launch  of  the  third  Global  Eco-efficiency  Plan  2016-2020,  which  establishes  objectives  in  terms  of 
environmental  management  and  sustainable  construction,  energy  and  climate  change,  water,  paper  and 
waste. The previous Global Eco-efficiency Plan successfully concluded in 2015, far exceeding the targets set: 
reduce electricity consumption by 14%, water consumption by 23%, paper consumption by 43% and CO2 
emissions  by  16%;  and  increase  the  number  of  employees  working  in  buildings  that  have  been  awarded 
environmental certification by 33% (compared with 2012 data).  

Improved  environmental  risk  management  systems  in  project  finance  through  Equator  Principles  and  in 
determining borrower credit profiles through the tool Ecorating. 

Leadership in financing renewable energy project at international level. 

•  Active participation in the green bond market. 
• 

Social and environmental risk training for the Group’s risk analysts. 

•  Activity with multilateral institutions that contribute to regional development through the project finance and 

trading operations, mainly in the agricultural and energy efficiency sectors. 

• 

Support  for  major  international  initiatives  to  fight  against  climate  change  such  as  CDP,  Green  Bonds 
Principles,  Global  Investor  Statement  on  Climate  Change,  declaration  of  the  European  Financial  Services 
Roundtable in support of a response to climate change and the Joint Declaration on Energy Efficiency in the 
financial sector, promoted by UNEP FI. 

•  Development of ambitious environmental sponsorship programs, particularly through the BBVA Foundation. 
Worth noting are the BBVA Foundation Frontiers of Knowledge awards in the Ecology, Conservation Biology 
and Climate Change categories, each provided with €400,000, as well as the BBVA Foundation Award for 
Biodiversity Conservation which carry a total cash prize of €580,000  
•  Environmental awareness-raising activities with the Group's employees. 

As  of  December  31,  2016,  there  are  no  items  in  the  BBVA  Group’s  consolidated  Financial  Statements  that 
warranted  inclusion  in  the  separate  environmental  information  document  set  out  in  the  Ministry  of  Economy 
Order dated October 8, 2001. 

7. 

Customer Care Service and Customer Ombudsman 

The  activities  of  the  Customer  Care  Service  and  Customer  Ombudsman  in  2016  complied  with  Article  17  of 
Ministerial  Order  ECO/734/2004  of  11  March,  issued  by  the  Spanish  Ministry  of  the  Economy  regarding 
customer  care  departments  and  services  and  the  customer  ombudsman  in  financial  institutions;  they  also 
followed  BBVA  Group's  Customer  Protection  Charter  in  Spain,  which  the  BBVA  Board  of  Directors  approved  in 
2015, regulating the activities and powers of the Customer Care Service and Customer Ombudsman. 

Thus, BBVA's Customer Care Service relays complains and complaints addressed to the Customer Ombudsman 
and,  initially,  to  the  Customer  Care  Service,  except  for  matters  falling  within  the  powers  of  the  Customer 
Ombudsman as established in the aforementioned Charter. 

4 

Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain 
Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 51). This English version is a translation of the original in 
Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

7.1.  Report on the activity of the Customer Care Service department 

In  2016,  the  Customer  Care  Service  consolidated  the  proposals  initiated  in  2015  and,  in  keeping  with  the 
European guidelines on complaints established by the pertinent authorities the European Securities and Markets 
Authority  (ESMA)  and  the  European  Banking  Authority  (EBA),  worked  on  detected  recurring,  system-related  or 
potential  problems  at  the  institution.  Two  key  functions  of  the  BBVA  quality  strategy  are  anticipation  and  root 
cause analysis. The Customer Care Service is a fundamental element for detecting and subsequently proposing 
action plans to improve customer experience and meet regulatory requirements. 

The grievances and complaints handled are classified: 

Type of Complaint to the Customer Care Service

Percentage of 

Complaints

Assets products
Operations

Commisions and expenses
Customer information
Investments - Derivatives
Collection and payment services
Financial and welfare products

Other

Total

26.0%
29.0%

0.0%
8.0%
8.0%
10.0%
6.0%

13.0%

100%

The complaints handled in 2016, broken down by the nature of their final resolution, are as follows: 

Resolution for Complaints to the
Customer Service Center

In favor of the person submitting the complaint

Partially in favor of the person submitting the complaint

In favor of the BBVA Group
Total

Number of 
Complaints

6,373

2,511

9,594
18,478

Quality  governance  has  become  one  of  the  essential  levers  driving  the  corporate  strategy  and  objectives  that 
have been defined for service quality. In this regard, the a number of committees constituting quality governance 
assist in the adoption of improvement measures for the areas in which errors or poor practices were detected, 
creating  work  groups  to  operate  with  the  support  of  the  Bank's  senior  management.  In  2016,  this  Service 
proposed 73 improvement plans, 58 of which have already been implemented. 

Through  periodic  committee  meetings,  the  Customer  Care  Service  continues  working  on  the  uniformity  of 
criteria, harvesting the fruits of this labor in an internal tool for grouping procedures, management criteria, rules, 
regulations and response models applicable to each type.  

Additionally, and with a view to fulfilling the recommendations of regulators, an ambitious training plan has been 
created  for  all  the  members  who  are  part  of  this  Service's  team.  The  plan  aims  to  broaden  the  legal 
understanding  of  managers  while  deepening  comprehension  of  the  practical  aspects  of  banking  management: 
operations, marketing and action protocols in the retail network. 

In  line  with  the  demands  of  society,  there  is  particular  sensitivity  concerning  protection  for  mortgage  debtors, 
proposing solutions to  enable debtors to pay their obligations with the  entity and  collaborating closely  with the 
Social  Housing  Policy  department,  which  is  in  turn  a  party  represented  on  the  Central  Mortgagor  Debtor 
Protection Committee. 

The  non-complex  tasks  of  complaints  admission  and  management  that  had  been  outsourced  in  2015  were 
consolidated  in  2016,  resulting  in  more  agile  and  motivated  responses  and  guaranteeing  compliance  with  the 
guidelines. 

The complaints management tool launched at the beginning of 2015 is now fully operational and has become an 
essential element for not only complaints and claims management but also analysis of root causes. 

Moreover,  the  Network  Quality  and  Internal  Quality  units  were  incorporated  into  Quality  and  Customer  Care  in 
2016. The aim has been to generate a single quality model that would enable us to satisfy our strategic priority 
of  providing  a  new  standard  in  customer  experience  by  incorporating  a  unique  vision  and  forestalling 
inefficiencies and dispersions. 

5 

 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain 
Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 51). This English version is a translation of the original in 
Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

7.2.  Report on the activity of BBVA´s Customer Ombudsman 

In  accordance  with  article  17  of  Order  ECO  /  734/2004,  dated  on  March  11,  of  the  Ministry  of  Economy, 
departments  and  services  of  customer  service  and  customer  defender  of  financial  institutions,  is  included  a 
summary of the activity in the year 2016 of the office of the BBVA´s Customer Ombudsman: 

Statistical summary of grievances and complaints handled in 2016 

Customer complaints submitted to the Customer Ombudsman for a decision in 2016 numbered 1,348 cases. Of 
these cases, 85 were finally not admitted for processing because they failed to meet the requirements stipulated 
in Ministerial Order ECO/734/2004. Of the total cases, 92.06%, a total of 1,241, were resolved and concluded 
within the year, and a total of 22 were pending analysis. 

The grievances and complaints handled are classified in the table below in line with the criteria established by the 
Complaints Service of the Bank of Spain in its requests for information: 

Type of Complaint to the Customer Ombudsman

Number of 
Complaints

Assets operations
Investment services
Liabilities operations

Other banking products (cash, ATM, etc.)
Collection and payment services
Insurance and welfare products
Other 
Total

462
298
137

175
86
62
128
1,348

The details of the complaints resolved in 2016, broken down according to their final resolution, are as follows: 

 Resolution for Complains of the Ombudsman

In favor of the person submitting the complaint

Partially in favor of the person submitting the complaint
In favor of the BBVA Group
Total

Number of 
Complaints

0

784
457
1,241

Based on the above, it can be concluded that more than 59.20% of customers bringing a complaint before the 
Customer Ombudsman were in some way satisfied, either as a consequence of Ombudsman’s formal resolution 
or because of the outcome of its action as mediator between the customer and the Bank. 

The Customer Ombudsman's decisions are based on current legislation, on the contractual relationships in place 
between the parties, on current standards on transparency and customer protection, on best banking practices 
and, especially, on the principle of equity. 

Independence  is  an  essential  aspect  of  the  Customer  Ombudsman.  Resolutions  by  the  Ombudsman  that  are 
favorable to the customer are binding on BBVA. 

Recommendations or suggestions 

Among  the  various  initiatives  implemented  by  the  Bank  at  the  behest  of  the  Ombudsman  in  2016,  we  would 
highlight the following: 

• 

Suggestions  have  been  made  to  relevant  departments,  for  improving  the  Bank's  claims  system  which  can 
contribute to a better and more satisfactory customer service. 

•  Recommendations  for  clarity,  simplicity  and  transparency  of  the  information  provided  to  customers  on 
products and services offered by the Bank, as well as improving personal treatment quality with those. 
•  There  have  been  recommendations  on  the  suitability  of  matching  product  profile  with  customer  profile, 

advertising and marketing and to streamline and improve insurance claims management. 

6 

 
 
Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain 
Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 51). This English version is a translation of the original in 
Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

• 

In partnership with Quality, Legal Services in Spain and Portugal, and the Customer Care Service, a Quality 
Committee has been set up, which meets on a monthly basis with the participation of various of the Group's 
Units and Areas in Spain to discuss and share problems, ideas or suggestions related to the grievances and 
complaints lodged by the customers, in order to improve the Group's complaints system and thus contribute 
to providing better and more satisfactory care to the customers. 

•  Group representatives are in constant contact and meet regularly with the Complaints Service of the Bank of 
Spain, the CNMV  and the Spanish General Directorate  of Insurance and Pension Funds, with the common 
goal of harmonizing criteria and fostering more robust customer protection and security. 

Customers not satisfied with the resolution of the Customer Ombudsman can appeal before the Bank of Spain, 
the CNMV or the Spanish General Directorate of Insurance and Pension Funds. The Ombudsman always informs 
the customers of this option.  

In 2016, 104 complaints by BBVA, S.A. customers were filed before the various public supervisory institutions, 
which were processed in the Office of the Ombudsman previously. 

8.  Innovation and Technology 

BBVA  is  engaged  in  a  process  of  digital  transformation,  the  main  aim  of  which  is  to  achieve  its  aspiration  of 
strengthening  relationships  with  its  customers  and  being  the  best  possible  Bank  for  them.  The  Engineering 
division's mission is therefore to enable a technology strategy that provides the foundation for this transformation, 
thus becoming more customer-centric and establishing a more global strategy, fast to implement, digital, flexible, 
and  leveraged  on  the  Group's  data.  This  must  be  done  while  continuing  to  provide  support  to  the  Bank's  core 
business:  a)  catering  to  the  demand  for  traditional  business  (multi-segment,  multi-product,  multi-channel,  etc.); 
and b) contributing reliability, with the necessary tools to ensure adequate internal controls, based on consistent 
information and data. Likewise, another Engineering objective is to provide the Group with all the tools it needs to 
drive profitability, new productivity paradigms and new business processes. 

Customers are at the heart of digital transformation. To deliver on their requirements it is necessary to offer real-
time  operation,  making  all  the  necessary  information  and  procedures  available  anywhere,  anytime,  and  any 
channel.  The  area's  responsibilities  therefore  need  to  be  revised,  particularly  regarding  rapid  product 
development, the open ecosystem concept and the critical role of data. Therefore, the main lines of work focus 
on the following:  

•  A new technology stack to offer customers services that are more suited to their needs, in terms of speed 

and content. 

•  Alliances  with  strategic  partners  to  harness  cutting-edge  technology,  and  the  necessary  collaboration  to 

speed up the transformation process. 

•  Productivity and reliability, i.e. securing improved performance from technology, and doing so in a manner 

that is fully reliable and guarantees the highest quality standards. 

New technology stack: cloud paradigms 

With  customers  increasingly  making  use  of  digital  channels,  and  therefore  driving  an  exponential  increase  in 
transaction numbers, the Group has developed its IT model into a more uniform and scalable system, boosting 
cloud technology. 

In 2016 Engineering has worked on constructing the fundamental building  blocks of the technology stack that 
includes the entire BBVA Group and shares the cloud attributes such as flexibility and stability that are demanded 
by  the  digital  world,  while  strictly  complying  with  regulatory  requirements.  This  new  stack  will  enable  real-time 
access,  a  new  approach  to  data  management  and  the  optimization  of  processing  costs,  meaning  customers 
benefit from a service that caters directly to their needs. 

Strategic alliances 

Engineering has driven creation of a network of strategic alliances, giving traction to BBVA's digital transformation 
and  complementing  its  technology  stack.  Establishing  an  ecosystem  of  strategic  alliances  with  some  of  the 
leading  businesses  in  the  market  ensures  the  adoption  of  innovative  technologies,  digitalization  of  the  business 
and speed in the global activation, deployment and operation of solutions. Furthermore, by building a network of 
technological  alliances  with  strategic  partners,  BBVA  will  work  in  close  cooperation  with  some  of  the  foremost 
companies in their respective fields, such as Salesforce, Red Hat, Amazon Web Services or Cisco. 

7 

Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain 
Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 51). This English version is a translation of the original in 
Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

Productivity and reliability  

Productivity  is  one  of  the  key  aspects  of  the  BBVA  transformation  process.  Greater  productivity  is  critical  to 
providing our customers with the best possible service while being profitable. Engineering is therefore working on 
the following: 

•  Technology transformation at two levels: 

-  Hardware: creating the components of the new infrastructure, redirecting demand to new models based 

on the cloud paradigm and progressive migration of traditional transactions. 

-  Software: reusing functionalities and automating as many processes as possible. 

•  Transformation  of  operations  with  a  multi-local  focus,  representing  a  new  organizational  approach  to 

production and functions that optimizes processes. 

It  is  critical  to  obtain  the  best  possible  performance  from  infrastructures,  architectures,  operations  and  internal 
processes, and to do so in a way that is fully reliable. Reliability is another key factor for the Engineering function 
and digital transformation. Reliability must be at the heart of businesses, guaranteeing utmost quality standards; 
both internally, when providing service to other BBVA units, and from an external point of view, when providing a 
service to customers. 

Operational and technological risk management 

One  standout  initiative  for  the  future  in  terms  of  the  security  and  protection  of  technology  channels  is  the 
complete account opening process via mobile devices, meaning customers do not have to go into a branch to 
open an account. This service has been designed pursuant to the directives of the Commission on the Prevention 
of Money Laundering and Monetary Offenses (SEPBLAC), and incorporates modern facial recognition technology, 
with capabilities to identify forged national ID cards (DNI). These technologies will be gradually incorporated into 
the most critical processes for customer relations via technological channels. 

Work has been carried out in the field of business continuity, meaning contingency plans for low-probability but 
extremely  high-impact  events.  Business  impact  analysis  has  been  updated  and  implemented,  reviewing 
technology dependency on critical processes to improve service recovery in the event of IT system malfunction. 
Business continuity plans have also been activated in several incidents that have affected BBVA Group, such as 
the flooding of the Mapocho River affecting the Bank's headquarters in Chile, social disturbances that affected the 
headquarters in Mexico and Venezuela, and the impact of Hurricane Mathew in the south of the United States. 

At  the  same  time,  digital  transformation  has  established  itself  as  a  strategic  priority  for  the  financial  sector  in 
general and for BBVA in particular. In this context, it is vital that we ensure effective protection for BBVA's brand 
and assets, as well as our customers' data, from the threats present in the virtual environment. To achieve this, 
BBVA  has  created  a  reliable  and  efficient  center  for  cyber-attack  prevention,  alerts  and  response.  This  ensures 
that the Group develops at the same pace as organized technological crime. 

BBVA  has  also  consolidated  deployment  of  the  cybersecurity  standard  designed  by  NIST  (National  Institute  for 
Standards and Technologies) as a benchmark framework for management and control. 

Finally,  it  is  important  to  note  that  BBVA  is  utterly  committed  to  protecting  its  customers.  It  therefore  works 
closely with regulators and the rest of the industry across its global footprint. 

9.  Other information 

9.1.  Capital and treasury stock 

Information  about  common  stock  and  transactions  with  treasury  stock  is  detailed  in  Notes  23  and  26  of  the 
accompanying Financial Statements. 

9.2.  Shareholder remuneration and allocation of earnings 

Information  about  shareholder  remuneration  and  application  of  earnings  can  be  found  in  Note  3  of  the 
accompanying Financial Statements. 

8 

Translation of financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with Spanish generally accounting principles (Bank of Spain 
Circular 4/2004, and as amended thereafter, which adapts the EU-IFRES for banks. See Note 51). This English version is a translation of the original in 
Spanish for information purposes only. In the event of a discrepancy, the original Spanish-language version prevails. 

9.3.  Average period for payment to suppliers 

The average period payment to suppliers during the year 2016 is 33 days, below the maximum legal limit of 60 
days  established  by  Law  15/2010  of  July  5,  for  which  measures  are put into  place  combating  late payment 
in commercial  transactions.  The  calculation  of  the  average  period  for  payment  was  made  as  established  in  the 
Act. 

10.  Subsequent events 

The interim dividend approved on December 21, 2016 was paid out on January 12, 2017, as detailed in Note 
3. 

On February 1, 2017, BBVA´s shareholder remuneration policy for 2017 was announced (see Note 4). 

From January 1, 2017 to the date of preparation of these consolidated financial statements, no other subsequent 
events  not  mentioned  above  in  these  financial  statements  have  taken  place  that  could  significantly  affect  the 
Group’s earnings or its equity position. 

11.  Annual corporate governance report 

In  accordance  with  the  provisions  of  Article  540  of  the  Spanish  Corporate  Act,  the  BBVA  Group  prepared  the 
Annual  Corporate  Governance  Report  for  2016  (which  is  an  integral  part  of  the  Management  Report  for  that 
year) following the content guidelines set down in Order ECC/461/2013, dated March 20, and in CNMV Circular 
5/2013,  dated  June  12  in  the  wording  provided  by  CNMV  Circular  7/2015,  dated  December  22,  including  a 
section detailing the degree to which the Bank is compliant with existing corporate governance recommendations 
in Spain. In addition, all the information required by Article 539 of the Spanish Corporations Act can be accessed 
on BBVA’s website www.bbva.com 

. 

9 

ANNUAL CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT ON THE PUBLICLY TRADED 
COMPANIES 

ISSUER IDENTIFICATION 

FINANCIAL YEAR-END 

31/12/2016 

TAX ID No.: A-
48265169 

Registered name: BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A. 

Registered Address: Plaza de San Nicolás 4, 48005 Bilbao (Vizcaya) 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

10 

 
 
 
  
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
ANNUAL CORPORATE GOVERNANCE REPORT  
ON THE PUBLICLY TRADED COMPANIES 

A. OWNERSHIP STRUCTURE 

A.1 Fill in the following table on the company’s share capital:  

Date of last modification 

Share capital (EUR) 

Number of shares 

Number of voting rights 

20/10/2016 

3,217,641,468.58 

6,566,615,242 

6,566,615,242 

Indicate if there are different classes of shares with different rights associated with them. 

NO 

Class 

Number of shares 

Nominal 
amount 

Number of voting 
rights 

Different rights 

A.2 Detail the direct and indirect owners of significant holdings in your company at year-end, excluding directors:  

Name of shareholder 
(person or company) 

Number of direct 
voting rights 

Direct owner of stake 

Number of 
voting rights 

% of total voting 
rights 

Indirect voting rights 

Indicate the most significant movements in the shareholder structure during the year. 

Name of shareholder (person or 
company) 

Date of the transaction 

Description of the transaction 

A.3 Fill in the following tables with the members of the company’s Board of Directors with voting rights on company 
shares: 

Name of 
director 

Number of direct 
voting rights 

Direct owner of 
stake 

Number of voting 
rights 

% of total voting 
rights 

Indirect voting rights 

FRANCISCO GONZÁLEZ 
RODRÍGUEZ 

CARLOS TORRES VILA 

TOMÁS ALFARO DRAKE 

JOSÉ MIGUEL ANDRÉS 
TORRECILLAS 

2,255,715 

1,716,059 

0.06% 

173,974 

17,425 

10,632 

0.00% 

0.00% 

0.00% 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

11 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
JOSÉ ANTONIO FERNÁNDEZ 
RIVERO 

BELÉN GARIJO LÓPEZ 

JOSÉ MANUEL GONZÁLEZ-
PÁRAMO MARTÍNEZ-MURILLO 

SUNIR KUMAR KAPOOR 

CARLOS LORING MARTÍNEZ DE 
IRUJO 

LOURDES MÁIZ CARRO 

JOSÉ MALDONADO RAMOS 

JOSÉ LUIS PALAO GARCÍA-
SUELTO 

JUAN PI LLORENS 

74,467 

0 

51,983 

0 

58,311 

0 

38,761 

10,928 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

SUSANA RODRÍGUEZ VIDARTE 

26,390 

JAMES ANDREW STOTT 

103 

1,008 

10,000 

0.00% 

0.00% 

0.00% 

0.00% 

0.00% 

0.00% 

0.00% 

0.00% 

0.00% 

0.00% 

0.00% 

% total voting rights held by the Board of Directors 

0.06% 

Fill in the following tables with the members of the company’s Board of Directors with share options: 

Name of director (person or 
company) 

Number of 
direct share 
options 

Direct owner 

Number of 
voting rights 

Number of 
equivalent 
shares 

% of total voting 
rights 

Indirect share options 

FRANCISCO GONZÁLEZ 
RODRÍGUEZ 

239,636 

CARLOS TORRES VILA 

111,425 

JOSÉ MANUEL GONZÁLEZ-
PÁRAMO MARTÍNEZ-
MURILLO 

23,942 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0 

0.00% 

0.00% 

0.00% 

A.4  Where  applicable,  indicate  any  family,  commercial,  contractual  or  corporate  relationships  between  holders  of 
significant  shareholdings,  insofar  as  the  company  is  aware  of  them,  unless  they  are  of  little  relevance  or  due  to 
ordinary trading or exchange activities: 

Related name (person or 
company) 

Type of relationship 

Brief description 

A.5 Where applicable, indicate any commercial, contractual or corporate relationships between holders of significant 
shareholdings,  and  the  company  and/or  its  group,  unless  they  are  of  little  relevance  or  due  to  ordinary  trading  or 
exchange activities: 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

12 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Related name (person or 
company) 

Type of relationship 

Brief description 

A.6  Indicate  whether  the  company  has  been  informed  of  any  shareholder  agreements  that  may  affect it  as  set  out 
under  articles  530  and  531  of  the  Corporate  Enterprises  Act.  Where  applicable,  briefly  describe  them  and  list  the 
shareholders bound by such agreement: 

Participants in shareholders 
agreements 

% of share capital affected 

Brief description of agreement 

NO 

Indicate  whether  the  company  is  aware  of  the  existence  of  concerted  actions  amongst  its  shareholders.  If  so, 
describe them briefly. 

Participants in concerted action 

% of share capital affected 

Brief description of concerted 
action 

NO 

If  there  has  been  any  amendment  or  breaking-off  of  said  pacts  or  agreements  or  concerted  actions,  indicate  this 
expressly:  

A.7  Indicate  whether  any  person  or  organization  exercises  or  may  exercise  control  over  the  company  pursuant  to 
article 5 of the Securities Exchange Act. If so, identify names: 

NO 

Name (person or company) 

Comments 

A.8 Fill in the following tables regarding the company’s treasury stock:  

At year end: 

Number of direct shares  

Number of indirect shares (*) 

Total % of share capital 

2,789,894 

4,440,893 

0.11% 

(*) Through: 

Name of direct owner of shareholding (person or company) 

Number of direct shares  

CORPORACIÓN GENERAL FINANCIERA, S.A. 

Total: 

4,440,893 
4,440,893 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

13 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Give details of any significant changes during the year, pursuant to Royal Decree 1362/2007. 

Explain the significant changes 
Seven treasury stock communications were made in 2016, of which two correspond to a change in the number of 
voting  rights  in  the  “Dividend  Option”,  which  let  shareholders  decide  whether  to  receive  shares  or cash  for  their 
dividend  payment  and  the  rest  correspond  to  acquisitions  passed  the  1%  threshold.  These  communications  are 
detailed below: 

  Communication date: 12 January 2016 with a total of 1,114,168 direct shares and 38,177,251 indirect shares 
acquired for 0.617% of the total share capital.  This communication was made after acquisitions passed the 
1% threshold. 

  Communication date: 03 March 2016 with a total of 4,065,465 direct shares and 34,238,771 indirect shares 
acquired for 0.602% of the total share capital. This communication was made after acquisitions passed the 
1% threshold. 

  Communication  date:  28  April  2016  with  a  total  of  802,445  direct  shares  and  21,959,011  indirect  shares 
acquired for 0.351% on the total share capital. This communication was made on execution of the “Dividend 
Option” program. 

  Communication date: 24  June 2016 with a total of 1,491,209 direct shares and 23,702,450 indirect shares 
acquired for 0.389% of the total share capital. This communication was made after acquisitions passed the 
1% threshold. 

  Communication  date:  29  September  2016  with  a  total  of  1,513,946  direct  shares  and  7,696,489  indirect 
shares  acquired  for  0.142%  on  the  total  share  capital.  This  communication  was  made  after  acquisitions 
passed the 1% threshold. 

  Communication date: 25 October 2016 with a total of 7,932,973 direct shares and 10,159,764 indirect shares 

acquired for 0.276% of the total share capital in the “Dividend Option” program. 

  Communication date: 13 December 2016 with a total of 896,297 direct shares and 7,267,288 indirect shares 
acquired for 0.124% of the total share capital. This communication was made after acquisitions passed the 
1% threshold. 

A.9 Describe the conditions and term of the prevailing mandate from the general meeting to the Board of Directors to 
issue, buy back and transfer treasury stock. 

 

 

The Annual General Meeting of Shareholders of BBVA held on 16 March 2012, under item three of the agenda, 
passed a resolution to delegate to the Board of Directors the power to increase the Bank's share capital, within 
a maximum term of 5 years following the date of the resolution, up to a maximum amount corresponding to 50% 
of BBVA's share capital on the date of such authorization, on one or several occasions, by issuing new ordinary 
or privileged shares with or without voting rights, including redeemable shares or shares of any other kind, with 
or without an issue premium, the countervalue of said shares comprising cash considerations. The authorization 
includes  the  setting  out  of  the  terms  and  conditions  of  the  common  stock  increase,  the  determination  of  the 
nominal value of the shares to be issued, their characteristics and any privileges they may confer, the attribution 
of the right of redemption and the conditions of redemption, and the exercise of that right by BBVA; and grants 
the Board of Directors with the capacity to exclude the preemptive subscription right regarding shares issued by 
virtue of said resolution, though this capacity is limited to 20% of the share capital of BBVA on the date of said 
authorization. 

In  the  meeting  held  on  19  November  2014,  the  BBVA  Board  of  Directors,  by  virtue  of  the  aforementioned 
delegation, agreed to a common stock increase with exclusion to the  preemptive subscription right through an 
Accelerated Bookbuilding Offering (ABO). On 20 November 2014, the common stock increase was executed for 
a nominal amount of €118,787,879.56 by issuing 242,424,244 ordinary shares of BBVA, each one at a nominal 
value of €0.49, in the same class and series as the shares currently in circulation. 

The fifth item on the agenda at BBVA's Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on 16 March 2012 agreed 
to power to the Board of Directors to issue securities convertible and/or exchangeable for BBVA shares on one 
or multiple occasions within a maximum period of 5 years from the date of the adoption the agreement to do so, 
for a maximum amount of €12,000,000,000 or its equivalent in any other currency, extending the delegation's 
aspects  and  capacities  to:  establish  the  different  aspects  and  conditions  of  each  issue;  increase  the  share 
capital by the amount needed to address the requests for conversion or subscription; exclude the  preemptive 
subscription  right  to  shareholders  whenever  necessary  or  required  in  the  interest  of  the  company;  and 
determine the rate of conversion and/or exchange and the date of conversion and/or exchange. 

In exercising this delegation in 2016, 2015, 2014 and 2013, BBVA executed four issues of convertible perpetual 
securities into new issues of ordinary BBVA shares (level 1 additional capital instruments) with exclusion of the 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

14 

 
 
 
 
 
 
preemptive  subscription  right,  amounting  to  €1  billion  in  2016,  €1.5  billion  in  2015  and  2014  respectively  and 
USD $1.5 billion in 2013.  

 

The  Annual  General  Meeting  of  Shareholders  of  BBVA  held  on  14  March  2014,  under  agenda  item  three, 
agreed  to  authorized  BBVA,  directly  or  via  any  of  its  subsidiaries,  for  a maximum  term  of  five  years  from  the 
date of said resolution, for the derivative acquisition of BBVA shares at any time and on as many occasions as it 
deems  appropriate,  by  any  means  permitted  by  law,  including  charging  the  acquisition  to  the  year's  profits 
and/or  unrestricted  reserves,  and  to  subsequently  dispose  of  the  shares  acquired,  indicating  that  derivative 
acquisition  of  shares  will  at  all  times  be  carried  out  in  compliance  with  the  conditions  established  under 
applicable  legislation  and,  in  particular,  the  following  conditions:  (i)  at  no  time  will  the  nominal  value  of  the 
treasury stock acquired, directly or indirectly, under this authorization, added to the shares already owned by the 
Company  and  its  subsidiaries,  exceed  10%  of  the  subscribed  share  capital  of  BBVA  or,  as  appropriate,  the 
maximum amount permitted by applicable legislation; (ii) the acquisition shall not result in the equity being less 
than the share capital plus the legal reserves or the reserves that are restricted by the Company bylaws; (iii) a 
restricted  reserve,  equivalent  to  the  sum  of  treasury  stock  of  the  company  recorded  to  assets,  may  be 
established against the net equity; (iv) shares acquired must be fully paid up, unless the acquisition is without 
consideration, and must not entail any obligation to provide ancillary benefits; and (v) the acquisition price per 
share  will  not be  below  the  nominal  value  of  the share  or more  than 20% above  the  listed  price or  any  other 
price associated with the shares on the acquisition date. Moreover, said General Meeting expressly authorized 
that  the  shares  acquired  by  BBVA  or  its  subsidiaries  by  exercising  the  aforementioned  authorization  may  be 
wholly or partially earmarked for delivery to workers or directors of BBVA or its subsidiaries. 

 

The General Meeting of Shareholders of BBVA held on 11 March 2016 resolved, under item three, sections 3.3 
and 3.4 of the agenda, to perform two common stock increases to be charged to voluntary reserves through the 
issue  of  new  ordinary  shares  each  with  a  nominal  value  of  €0.49,  without  issue  premium,  which  as  of  31 
December  2016  had  not  been  executed.  The  maximum  term  for  the  execution  of  said  increases  is  one  year 
from the date of the adoption of said resolutions. 

A.9 bis Estimated floating capital:  

Estimated floating capital 

% 
100 

A.10 Indicate whether there is any restriction on the transferability of securities and/or any restriction on voting rights. 
In  particular,  report  the  existence  of  any  restrictions  that  might  hinder  the  take-over  of  control  of  the  company  by 
purchasing its shares on the market. 

NO 

A.11  Indicate  whether  the  General  Meeting  has  agreed  to  adopt  measures  to  neutralize  a  public  takeover  bid, 
pursuant to Act 6/2007. 

NO 

If  so,  explain  the  measures  approved  and  the  terms  and  conditions  under  which  the  restrictions  would  become 
inefficient: 

A.12 Indicate whether the company has issued securities that are not traded on a regulated market in the EU.  

YES 

Where applicable, indicate the different classes of shares, and what rights and obligations each share class confers. 

All the shares in BBVA's capital have the same class and series, and confer the same voting and economic rights. 
There are no different voting rights for any shareholder. There are no shares that do not represent capital. 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

15 

 
 
 
 
 
 
The Bank's shares are admitted for trading on the Securities Exchanges in Madrid, Barcelona, Bilbao and Valencia, 
through the Spanish electronic trading platform (Continuous Market), and the stock markets in London and Mexico. 
BBVA  American  Depositary  Shares  (ADS)  are  traded  on  the  New  York  Stock  Exchange  and  also  on  the  Lima 
Exchange (Peru) under an exchange agreement between both markets. 

Additionally,  as  of  31  December  2016,  shares  of  BBVA  Banco  Continental,  S.A.;  Banco  Provincial  S.A.;  BBVA 
Colombia, S.A.; BBVA Chile, S.A. and BBVA Banco Francés, S.A., were traded on their respective local securities 
markets and, for the latter entity, on the New  York  Stock Exchange and in the Latin American securities exchange 
(LATIBEX) on the Stock Market of Madrid. 

B GENERAL MEETING 

B.1  Indicate,  and  where  applicable  give  details,  whether  there  are  any  differences  from  the  minimum  standards 
established  under the  Corporate  Enterprises  Act  (CEA)  with  respect  to  the  quorum  and constitution  of  the  General 
Meeting. 

YES 

% quorum different from quorum set 

% quorum different from quorum set out in 

out in art. 193 of CEA for general 

art. 194 of CEA for special circumstances 

circumstances 

in art.194 of CEA 

Quorum required on first 

summons 

Quorum required on 
second summons 

0.00% 

0.00% 

66.66% 

60.00% 

Description of differences 
Article 194 of the Corporate Enterprises Act establishes that, in public limited companies,  in order for a General 
Meeting  (whether  annual  or  extraordinary)  to  validly  resolve  to  increase  or  reduce  capital  or  make  any  other 
amendment  to  the  Company  Bylaws,  bond  issuance,  the  cancellation  or  restriction  of  first  refusal  subscription 
rights over new shares, or the conversion, merger or spin-off of the company or global assignment of assets and 
liabilities or the transfer the registered office abroad, the shareholders present and represented on first summons 
must own at least fifty percent of the subscribed capital with voting rights. 

On second summons, twenty-five percent of said capital will be sufficient. 

The above notwithstanding, article 25 of the BBVA Company Bylaws establishes that a reinforced quorum of two-
thirds  of  subscribed  capital  with  voting  rights  must  attend  the  General  Meeting  at  first  summons  or  60%  of  that 
capital at second summons, in order to adopt resolutions on replacing the corporate purpose, the transformation, 
total spin off, winding-up of the Company and amending that article of Bylaws establishing this reinforced quorum. 

B.2  Indicate,  and  where  applicable  give  details,  whether  there  are  any  differences  from  the  minimum  standards 
established under the Corporate Enterprises Act (CEA) for the adoption of corporate resolutions: 

NO 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

16 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Describe any differences from the minimum standards established under the CEA. 

B.3  Indicate  the  rules  applicable  to  amendments  to  the  company  bylaws.  In  particular,  report  the  majorities 
established to amend the bylaws, and the rules, if any, to safeguard shareholders' rights when amending the bylaws. 

Article 30 of the BBVA Company Bylaws establishes that the General Meeting is empowered to amend the Company 
Bylaws and to confirm and/or rectify Board of Directors’ interpretation of them. 

To such end, the rules established under articles 285 et seq. of the Corporate Enterprises Act shall apply. 

The  above  paragraph  notwithstanding,  article  25  of  the  BBVA  Company  Bylaws  establishes  that  in  order  to  adopt 
resolutions regarding any change to the corporate purpose, transformation, total spin-off or winding up the Company 
and amendment of the second paragraph of said article 25, two-thirds of the subscribed voting capital must attend 
the General Meeting on first summons or 60% of that capital on second summons. 

As regards the procedure for amending the Company Bylaws, article 4.2 c) of  Act 10/2014 dated 26th June, on the 
regulation, supervision and solvency of credit institutions, establishes that the Bank of Spain shall be responsible for 
authorizing amendments to the bylaws of credit institutions.  

Moreover,  article  10  of  Royal  Decree  84/2015  dated  13rd  February,  implementing  Act  10/2014,  stipulates  that  the 
Bank  of  Spain  shall  have  two  months  to  decide  following  receipt  of  the  request  for  the  Company’s  Bylaws 
amendment,  which  must  be  accompanied  by  a  certification  of  minutes  recording  the  agreement,  a  report 
substantiating  the  proposal  drawn  up  by  the  board  of  directors  and  a  project  of  new  bylaws,  identifying  the  cited 
amendments. 

Notwithstanding  the  foregoing,  article  10  of  Royal  Decree  84/2015  also  establishes  that  no  previous  authorization 
from the Bank of Spain is required, though the latter must be notified, so that it may be entered into the Credit Entity 
Register, of amendments with the following purposes: 

- Change of the registered office within the national territory. 

- Stock capital increase. 

- Incorporating verbatim into the bylaws legal or regulatory precepts of a mandatory or prohibitive nature, or for the 
purpose of complying with legal or administrative decisions. 

- Those amendments for which the Bank of Spain, in response to a prior enquiry made by the affected bank, deems 
that authorization is not required due to their little relevance. 

This  communication  must  be  made  within  fifteen  working  days  following  the  adoption  of  the  Bylaws  amendment 
resolution. 

Finally,  to  indicate  that  as  a  significant  entity,  BBVA  is  under  the  direct  supervision  of  the  European  Central  Bank 
(ECB)  in  cooperation  with  the  Bank  of  Spain  under  the  Single  Supervision  Mechanism,  so  the  authorization  of  the 
Bank of Spain above mentioned shall be submitted to the ECB, prior to its resolution by the Bank of Spain. 

B.4  Indicate  the  data  on  attendance  at  general  meetings  held  during  the  year  to  which  this  report  refers  and  the 
previous year:  

Attendance figures 

% voting remotely 

General Meeting date 

% shareholders 

% attending by 

present 

proxy 

13/03/2015 

11/03/2016 

2.69% 

1.83% 

39.68% 

38.34% 

Electronic 

vote 

Other 

Total 

0.04% 

19.64% 

62.05% 

0.26% 

22.08% 

62.51% 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

17 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
B.5  Indicate  the  number of  shares, if  any,  that  are  required  to  be  able to  attend the  General  Meeting  and  whether 
there are any restrictions on such attendance in the bylaws: 

Number of shares required to attend the General Meetings 

500 

YES 

B.6 Section repealed. 

B.7  Indicate  the  address  and  means  of  access  through  the  company  website  to  the  information  on  corporate 
governance  and  other  information  on  the  general  meetings  that  must  be  made  available  to  shareholders  on  the 
company's website. 

The  content  on  corporate  governance  and  other  information  on  the  latest  general  meetings  are  directly  accessible 
through  the  Banco  Bilbao  Vizcaya  Argentaria, S.A.  corporate  website,  www.bbva.com,  in  the  Shareholders  and 
Investors, Corporate Governance and Remunerations Policy section. 

C CORPORATE GOVERNANCE STRUCTURE 

C.1 Board of Directors 

C.1.1 Maximum and minimum number of directors established in the bylaws: 

Maximum number of Directors 

Minimum number of Directors 

C.1.2 Fill in the following table on the Board members: 

15 

5 

Name of 
director 
(person or 
company) 

FRANCISCO 
GONZÁLEZ 
RODRÍGUEZ 

CARLOS 
TORRES VILA 

TOMÁS 
ALFARO 
DRAKE 

JOSÉ MIGUEL 
ANDRÉS 
TORRECILLAS 

JOSÉ ANTONIO 
FERNÁNDEZ 

Representative 

Type of 
directorship 

Position on the 
Board 

Date first 
appointed 

Date last 
appointed 

Election 
procedure 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

EXECUTIVE 

CHAIRMAN 

28/01/2000 

11/03/2016 

EXECUTIVE 

CHIEF 
EXECUTIVE 
OFFICER 

04/05/2015 

11/03/2016 

INDEPENDENT 

DIRECTOR 

18/03/2006 

14/03/2014 

INDEPENDENT 

LEAD DIRECTOR 

13/03/2015 

13/03/2015 

OTHER 
EXTERNAL 

DIRECTOR  

28/02/2004 

13/03/2015 

GENERAL 
MEETING 
RESOLUTION 

GENERAL 
MEETING 
RESOLUTION 

GENERAL 
MEETING 
RESOLUTION 

GENERAL 
MEETING 
RESOLUTION 

GENERAL 
MEETING 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

18 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
RIVERO 

BELÉN GARIJO 
LÓPEZ 

JOSÉ MANUEL 
GONZÁLEZ-
PÁRAMO 
MARTÍNEZ-
MURILLO 

SUNIR KUMAR 
KAPOOR 

CARLOS 
LORING 
MARTÍNEZ DE 
IRUJO 

LOURDES 
MÁIZ CARRO 

JOSÉ 
MALDONADO 
RAMOS 

JOSÉ LUIS 
PALAO 
GARCÍA-
SUELTO 

JUAN PI 
LLORENS 

SUSANA 
RODRÍGUEZ 
VIDARTE 

JAMES 
ANDREW 
STOTT 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

- 

INDEPENDENT 

DIRECTOR 

16/03/2012 

13/03/2015 

EXECUTIVE 

DIRECTOR 

03/06/2013 

14/03/2014 

INDEPENDENT 

DIRECTOR 

11/03/2016 

11/03/2016 

OTHER 
EXTERNAL 

DIRECTOR 

28/02/2004 

14/03/2014 

INDEPENDENT 

DIRECTOR 

14/03/2014 

14/03/2014 

OTHER 
EXTERNAL 

DIRECTOR 

28/01/2000 

13/03/2015 

INDEPENDENT 

DIRECTOR 

01/02/2011 

14/03/2014 

INDEPENDENT 

DIRECTOR 

27/07/2011 

13/03/2015 

OTHER 
EXTERNAL 

DIRECTOR 

28/05/2002 

14/03/2014 

INDEPENDENT 

DIRECTOR 

11/03/2016 

11/03/2016 

RESOLUTION 

GENERAL 
MEETING 
RESOLUTION 

GENERAL 
MEETING 
RESOLUTION 

GENERAL 
MEETING 
RESOLUTION 

GENERAL 
MEETING 
RESOLUTION 

GENERAL 
MEETING 
RESOLUTION 

GENERAL 
MEETING 
RESOLUTION 

GENERAL 
MEETING 
RESOLUTION 

GENERAL 
MEETING 
RESOLUTION 

GENERAL 
MEETING 
RESOLUTION 

GENERAL 
MEETING 
RESOLUTION 

Total number of Directors 

15 

Indicate the severances that have occurred on the Board of Directors during the reporting period: 

Name of director (person or company) 

Status of the Director at the 
time 

Date of leaving 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

19 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
RAMÓN BUSTAMENTE Y DE LA MORA 
IGNACIO FERRERO JORDI 

OTHER EXTERNAL 
OTHER EXTERNAL 

11/03/2016 
11/03/2016 

C.1.3 Fill in the following tables on the Board members and their different kinds of directorship: 

EXECUTIVE DIRECTORS 

Name of director (person or company) 

Position within company organization 

FRANCISCO GONZÁLEZ RODRÍGUEZ 

GROUP EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN 

CARLOS TORRES VILA 

CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER 

JOSÉ MANUEL GONZÁLEZ-PÁRAMO MARTÍNEZ-
MURILLO 

DIRECTOR OF GLOBAL ECONOMICS, REGULATION 
& PUBLIC AFFAIRS 

Total number of executive Directors 
% of total directors 

3 
20% 

EXTERNAL PROPRIETARY DIRECTORS 

EXTERNAL INDEPENDENT DIRECTORS 

Name of director (person or 
company) 

PROFILE 

BELÉN GARIJO LÓPEZ 

JOSÉ LUIS PALAO GARCÍA-
SUELTO 

JUAN PI LLORENS 

INTERNATIONAL  EXECUTIVE  COMMITTEE, 

MEMBER  OF  THE  EXECUTIVE  BOARD  OF  MERCK  GROUP  AND  CEO 
OF  MERCK  HEALTH  CARE.,  DIRECTOR  OF  L’OREAL  AND  CHAIR  OF 
ISEC 
THE  PHRMA 
(PHARMACEUTICAL  RESEARCH  AND  MANUFACTURERS  OF 
AMERICA). 
OTHER  RELEVANT  POSITIONS:  WAS  PRESIDENT  OF  COMMERCIAL 
OPERATIONS IN EUROPE AND CANADA AT SANOFI AVENTIS. 
GRADUATED  IN  MEDICINE  FROM  UNIVERSIDAD  DE  ALCALÁ  DE 
HENARES, MADRID. 
SPECIALIST IN CLINICAL PHARMACOLOGY AT HOSPITAL DE LA PAZ - 
UNIVERSIDAD AUTÓNOMA DE MADRID. 
HAS  BEEN  SENIOR  PARTNER  OF  THE  FINANCIAL  DIVISION  AT 
ARTHUR ANDERSEN SPAIN.  
OTHER  RELEVANT  POSITIONS:  WAS  HEAD  OF  THE  AUDIT  AND 
INSPECTION  SERVICES  AT  THE  INSTITUTO  DE  CRÉDITO  OFICIAL 
(OFFICIAL  CREDIT  INSTITUTE)  AND  HAS  ALSO  BEEN  A  FREELANCE 
CONSULTANT. 
GRADUATED  IN  AGRICULTURAL  ENGINEERING  FROM  THE  MADRID 
SCHOOL  OF  AGRICULTURAL  ENGINEERS  AND  BUSINESS  AND 
MANAGEMENT  STUDIES  FROM  UNIVERSIDAD  COMPLUTENSE  DE 
MADRID. 
CHAIR  OF  THE  BOARD'S  REMUNERATION  COMMITTEE.  HAD  A 
PROFESSIONAL  CAREER  AT 
IBM  HOLDING  VARIOUS  SENIOR 
POSITIONS  AT  A  NATIONAL  AND  INTERNATIONAL  LEVEL  INCLUDING 
VICE  PRESIDENT  FOR  SALES  AT  IBM  EUROPE,  VICE  PRESIDENT  OF 
TECHNOLOGY & SYSTEMS AT IBM EUROPE AND VICE PRESIDENT OF 
FINANCIAL  SERVICES  SECTOR,  GMU  (GROWTH  MARKETS  UNITS)  IN 
CHINA. HE WAS EXECUTIVE CHAIRMAN OF IBM SPAIN. 
GRADUATED  IN  INDUSTRIAL  ENGINEERING  FROM  UNIVERSIDAD 
POLITECNICA DE BARCELONA AND TOOK A GENERAL MANAGEMENT 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

20 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
LOURDES MÁIZ CARRO 

TOMÁS ALFARO DRAKE 

JOSÉ MIGUEL ANDRÉS 
TORRECILLAS 

SUNIR KUMAR KAPOOR 

JAMES ANDREW STOTT 

PROGRAM AT IESE. 
WAS SECRETARY OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND DIRECTOR OF 
THE  LEGAL  DEPARTMENT  OF  IBERIA,  LÍNEAS  AÉREAS  DE  ESPAÑA 
UNTIL APRIL 2016. 
PHD IN PHILOSOPHY, WORKED IN RESEARCH AND GAVE CLASSES IN 
METAPHYSICS  AT  THE  COMPLUTENSE  UNIVERSITY  DURING  FIVE 
YEARS.  GRADUATED  IN  LAW,  JOINED  THE  STATE  COUNSEL  CORPS 
AND  HELD  VARIOUS  POSTS  OF  RESPONSIBILITY  IN  THE  PUBLIC 
ADMINISTRATIONS SUCH AS GENERAL ORGANIZATIONAL DIRECTOR, 
WORK  AND  COMPUTING  POSITIONS  AT  THE  MINISTRY  OF  PUBLIC 
ADMINISTRATIONS,  GENERAL  DIRECTOR  OF  THE  SOCIEDAD 
ESTATAL  DE  PARTICIPACIONES  PATRIMONIALES  (SEPPA)  IN  THE 
MINISTRY  OF  ECONOMY  AND  FINANCES  AND  GENERAL  TECHINCAL 
SECRETARY  AT  THE  MINISTRY  OF  AGRICULTURE.  SHE  HAS  BEEN  A 
DIRECTOR  IN  NUMEROUS  COMPANIES,  INCLUDING  RENFE,  GIF 
(NOW,  ADIF),  ICO  (INSTITUTO  DE  CRÉDITO  OFICIAL),  ALDEASA  AND 
BANCO HIPOTECARIO. 
CHAIR OF THE BOARD'S APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE. DIRECTOR OF 
INTERNAL  DEVELOPMENT  AND  TEACHER  IN  THE  FINANCE  AREA  AT 
UNIVERSIDAD FRANCISCO DE VITORIA.  
OTHER RELEVANT POSITIONS: WAS DIRECTOR OF THE FOLLOWING 
BACHELOR'S  DEGREES  AT  UNIVERSIDAD  FRANCISCO  DE  VITORIA: 
BUSINESS  ADMINISTRATION  AND  MANAGEMENT;  BUSINESS 
STUDIES;  MARKETING;  BUSINESS  ADMINISTRATION.  GRADUATED  IN 
ENGINEERING  AT  ICAI  AND  BECAME  MASTER  IN  ECONOMICS  AND 
BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION (MBA) AT IESE. 
CHAIR  OF  THE  BOARD'S  AUDIT  AND  COMPLIANCE  COMMITTEE  AND 
LEAD DIRECTOR.  
HIS  PROFESSIONAL  CAREER  BEGAN  WITH  ERNST  &  YOUNG  AS 
GENERAL  MANAGING  PARTNER  FOR  AUDIT  AND  ADVISORY 
SERVICES AND CHAIRMAN OF ERNST & YOUNG SPAIN UNTIL 2014. 
MEMBER  OF  SEVERAL  ENTITIES  SUCH  AS  THE  OFFICIAL  REGISTRY 
(ROAC),  REGISTRY  OF  ECONOMIST 
OF  ACCOUNT  AUDITORS 
CHARTERED 
AUDITORS 
ACCOUNTANTS  AND  THE  ADVISORY  BOARD  OF  THE  INSTITUTE  OF 
INTERNAL  AUDITORS.  GRADUATED  IN  BUSINESS  SCIENCES  AND 
ECONOMICS FROM THE COMPLUTENSE UNIVERSITY IN MADRID. 
INDEPENDENT  CONSULTANT 
IN  SEVERAL  TECHNOLOGICAL 
COMPANIES  SUCH  AS  ATLANTIC  BRIDGE  VENTURES,  PANDA 
SECURITY, AVNI NETWORKS, GLOBALLOGIC AND AGNITY GLOBAL. 
OTHER  RELEVANT  POSITIONS:  RESPONSIBLE  FOR  EMEA 
IN 
MICROSOFT  EUROPE  AND  WORLDWIDE  DIRECTOR  OF  BUSINESS 
STRATEGY  IN  MICROSOFT  CORPORATION.  FORMERLY  EXECUTIVE 
VICE  PRESIDENT  AND  MARKETING  DIRECTOR  OF  CASSATT 
CORPORATION  AND  PRESIDENT  AND  CEO  OF  UBMATRIX 
INCORPORATED.  GRADUATED 
IN  PHYSICS  STUDIES  FROM 
BIRMINGHAM UNIVERSITY AND MASTER IN COMPUTER SYSTEMS AT 
CRANFIELD INSTITUTE OF TECHNOLOGY. 
CHAIR OF THE BOARD’S RISK COMMITTEE.  
OTHER  RELEVANT  POSITIONS:  RESPONSIBLE  FOR  CORPORATE 
DEVELOPMENT  OF  THE  ASIA-PACIFIC  REGION  AND  FOR  FINANCIAL 
SERVICES  IN  WESTERN  EUROPE  AND  MEMBER  OF  THE  OLIVER 
WYMAN  FINANCIAL  SERVICES  GLOBAL  LEADERSHIP  COMMITTEE. 
FORMERLY INDEPENDENT DIRECTOR AND CHAIRMAN OF THE RISKS 
AND  AUDIT  COMMITTEE  OF  BARCLAYS  BANK  SPAIN  AND 
INDEPENDENT  DIRECTOR  AND  MEMBER  OF  THE  AUDIT  COMMITTEE 
OF  CATENON,  S.A.  GRADUATED  IN  ECONOMICS  FROM  CAMBRIDGE 
UNIVERSITY. 

INSTITUTE  OF 

SPANISH 

(REA), 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

21 

 
 
 
 
 
Total number of independent Directors 

% of total directors 

8 

53.33% 

Indicate whether any director considered an independent director is receiving from the company or from its group any 
amount or benefit under any item that is not the remuneration for his/her directorship, or maintains or has maintained 
over  the  last  year  a  business  relationship  with  the  company  or  any  company  in  its  group,  whether  in  his/her  own 
name or as a significant shareholder, director or senior manager of an entity that maintains or has maintained such a 
relationship. 

Where applicable, include a reasoned statement from the Board with the reasons why it deems that this director can 
perform his/her duties as an independent director. 

Name of director (person or company) 

Description of the relationship 

Reasoned statement 

OTHER EXTERNAL DIRECTORS 

Identify all other external Directors and explain why these cannot be considered proprietary or independent Directors 
and detail their relationships with the company, its executives or shareholders. 

Name of director (person or 
company) 

Reasons 

Company, executive or 
shareholder to which 
related 

JOSÉ MALDONADO RAMOS 

José Maldonado Ramos has been a director for 
a continuous period of more than 12 years. 

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya 
Argentaria, S.A. 

JOSÉ ANTONIO FERNÁNDEZ 
RIVERO 

CARLOS LORING MARTÍNEZ 
DE IRUJO 

José Antonio Fernández Rivero has been a 
director for a continuous period of more than 12 
years. 

Carlos Loring Martínez de Irujo has been a 
director for a continuous period of more than 12 
years. 

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya 
Argentaria, S.A. 

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya 
Argentaria, S.A. 

SUSANA RODRÍGUEZ 
VIDARTE 

Susana Rodríguez Vidarte has been a director 
for a continuous period of more than 12 years. 

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya 
Argentaria, S.A. 

Total number of other external Directors 

% of total directors 

4 

26.67% 

Indicate any changes that may have occurred during the period in the type of directorship of each director: 

Name of director (person or company) 

Date of change  Previous category 

Current category 

JOSÉ ANTONIO FERNÁNDEZ RIVERO 
CARLOS LORING MARTÍNEZ DE IRUJO 

01/03/2016 
01/03/2016 

INDEPENDENT 
INDEPENDENT 

OTHER EXTERNAL 
OTHER EXTERNAL 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

22 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
C.1.4 Fill in the following table with information regarding the number of female directors over the last 4 years, and 
the category of their directorships: 

Number of female directors 

% of total Directors of each category 

Year 
2016 

0 

0 

2 

1 

3 

Year 
2015 
0 

Year 
2014 
0 

Year 
2013 
0 

0 

2 

1 

3 

0 

2 

1 

3 

0 

2 

0 

2 

Year 
2016 

Year 
2015 

Year 
2014 

Year 
2013 

0.00% 

0.00% 

25% 

25% 

20% 

0.00% 

0.00% 

0.00% 

0.00% 

0.00% 

0.00% 

25% 

28.57% 

20% 

25% 

25% 

0.00% 

20 % 

21.43% 

14.29% 

Executive 

Proprietary 

Independent 

Other external 

Total: 

C.1.5  Explain  the  measures,  if  any,  that  have  been  adopted  to  try  to  include  a  number  of  female  directors  on  the 
Board that would mean a balanced presence of men and women. 

Explanation of measures 
Article 3 of the Board of Directors Regulations establishes that the proposals submitted to the General Meeting by 
the  Board  for  appointment  or  reelection  of  directors  and  the  appointments  the  Board  makes  directly  to  cover 
vacancies, exercising its powers of co-option will be approved at the proposal of the Appointments Committee in 
the case of independent directors, and following a report from said Committee in the case of all other directors. In 
any  case,  the  proposal  must  be  accompanied  by  a  report  of  the  Board  of  Directors  explaining  the  grounds  on 
which the Board of Directors has  assessed the competence, experience and merits of the candidate proposed, 
which  will  be  attached  to  the  minutes  of  the  Annual  General  Meeting  or  of  the  Board  of  Directors.  Also,  in 
accordance  with  article  529  decies  of  the  Corporate  Enterprises  Act,  the  proposal  for  the  appointment  or  re-
election of non-independent directors must be accompanied by a report from the Appointments Committee. When 
there is a proposal to re-elect directors, the Board of Directors’ resolutions and deliberations will take place in the 
absence of the directors whose re-election is proposed, who if present, must leave the meeting. 

The Appointments Committee's mission is to assist the Board of Directors in matters concerning the selection and 
appointment of directors and, in particular, to submit to the Board of Directors the proposals for the appointment, 
re-election or removal of independent directors and to report on the proposals for the appointment, re-election or 
removal of all other directors. 

To such end, article 33 of the Board of Directors Regulations establishes that the Appointments Committee will 
assess  the  balance  of  skills,  knowledge  and  expertise  that  the  Board  of  Directors  requires,  as  well  as  the 
conditions that candidates should  display to fill the vacancies arising, assessing the dedication necessary to  be 
able to suitably perform their duties in view of the needs that the Company’s governing bodies may have at any 
time.  The  Committee  will  ensure  that,  in  line  with  the  principles  set  out  in  the  BBVA  Board  of  Directors 
Regulations,  when  filling  new  vacancies,  the  selection  procedures  are  not  marred  by  implicit  biases  that  may 
entail any discrimination and, in particular, discrimination that may hinder the selection of female directors, trying 
to ensure that women who display the professional profile being sought are included as potential candidates.  

Moreover, BBVA has established a director selection policy stating that the selection procedures cannot involve 
discrimination in selecting female directors and that in 2020 the number of female board members will represent 
at least 30% of the total number of members of the Board of Directors.  

In the latest selection processes, the Appointments Committee has ensured that there are no implicit biases that 
may  hinder  the  access  of  women  to  the  vacancies.  It  evaluated  the  skills,  knowledge  and  expertise  of  all  the 
candidates according to the needs of the governing bodies at any given time, assessing the dedication necessary 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

23 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
to be able to suitably perform their duties in the light of the principles contained in the BBVA Board of Directors 
Regulations.  For  these  selection  processes,  the  Committee  counts  on  the  support  of  prestigious  consultants  at 
international level in the selection of directors, who carry out an independent search for potential candidates that 
meet the profile defined in each case by the Appointments Committee. 

During these processes, the external expert was expressly requested to include women with the suitable profile 
among the candidates to be presented and the Committee analyzed the personal and professional profiles of all 
the candidates presented on the basis of the information provided by the consultancy firm, according to the needs 
of the Bank's governing bodies at any given time. The skills, knowledge and expertise necessary to be a Bank’s 
director  were  assessed  and  the  rules  on  incompatibilities  and  conflicts  of  interest  as  well  as  the  dedication 
deemed necessary to be able to comply with the duties were taken into account.  

BBVA  currently  has  three  female  directors  on  its  governing  body,  i.e.  20%  of  its  members,  one  of  whom  is  a 
member of the Group's Executive Committee.  

C.1.6 Explain the measures, if any, agreed by the Appointments Committee to ensure that selection procedures do 
not  suffer  from  implicit  biases  that  may  hinder  the  selection  of  female  directors,  and  that the  company  deliberately 
seeks and includes potential female candidates that meet the professional profile sought: 

Explanation of measures 

See above section. 

The Appointments Committee, in compliance with the principles established in the Board of Directors' Regulations 
and Selection, Appointment, Renewal and Diversity Policy of the Board of Directors, in the selection processes of 
the directors, ensures that among the potential candidates are women who meet the professional profile sought, 
and also takes care that in the selection procedures there are no implicit biases that  might hinder the selection of 
female directors. 

When, despite any measures that might have been adopted, the number of female directors is low or  zero, explain 
the reasons: 

Explanation of reasons 

C.1.6.bis Explain the conclusions of the Appointments Committee regarding verification of compliance with the board 
member selection policy. And, in particular, explain how this policy is fostering the goal for 2020 to have the number 
of female board members represent at least 30% of the total number of members of the board of directors. 

The  Board  of  Directors  has  established  a  director  selection  policy  stating  that  the  individuals  proposed  for 
appointment as members of the Board of Directors must meet the requirements set out in current legislation, in the 
specific  regulations  applicable  to  credit  institutions,  Company  Bylaws  and  Board  Regulations.  In  particular,  the 
directors must meet the suitability requirements needed to hold the position and display recognized commercial and 
professional  repute,  possess  adequate  knowledge  and  experience  to  hold  the  position,  and  be  committed  to  good 
governance of the Company. 

The selection policy states that the member selection, appointment and rotation procedures for the Board of Directors 
shall be aimed at attaining a composition of the company's governing bodies that enable the adequate exercise of the 
duties established by Law, Company Bylaws and its own Regulations in the company's best interest. 

To this effect, the Board of Directors shall ensure that the appointment, selection and rotation procedures enable the 
most suitable candidates to be identified at all times, based on the requirements of the corporate bodies and that they 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

24 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
favor diversity of experience, knowledge, skills and gender and, in general, do not suffer from implicit biases that may 
involve any kind of discrimination. 

In particular, the director selection policy establishes that the selection procedures cannot entail any discrimination for 
the selection of female directors and that in 2020 the number of female board members will represent at least 30% of 
the total number of members of the Board of Directors. In this regard, the number of women on the Board of Directors 
has increased in recent years and women meeting the required professional profile have been expressly requested to 
be nominated for director selection processes. 

Additionally, it sets out that the composition of the Board of Directors shall attempt to have an appropriate balance 
between  the  different  types  of  board  members  and  that  non-executive  members  represent  an  ample  majority  over 
executive directors, taking steps so that the number of independent directors accounts for at least 50% of the total 
seats. 

Thus,  following  the  appointments  proposals  that  were  submitted  to  the  Board  of  Directors  by  the  Appointments 
Committee  and  subsequently  approved  by  the  Annual  General  Meeting  held  on  11  March  2016,  the  Board  of 
Directors has deepened the diversity of knowledge and experience and has increased the international profile of the 
members  of  the  Board,  by  including  people  with  ample  experience  in  the  financial  and  risk  sector  and  extensive 
knowledge  and  experience  in  the  area  of  information  technology,  digital  business  and  cyber-security;  having 
incorporated  people  with  professional  experience  developed  in  positions  of  maximum  responsibility  in  top  level 
multinational companies.  

Consequently, the Board of Directors currently comprises fifteen members, namely three executive directors, four in 
the  "other  external"  category  and  eight  are  considered  independent  directors.  BBVA's  corporate  bodies  therefore 
have a structure, size and composition according to their needs and, as in recent years, with a structure in which at 
least  half  of  its  directors  are  independent  directors,  thus  complying  with  that  established  in  the  Regulations  of  the 
Board of Directors and in the Selection, Appointment, Renewal and Diversity Policy of the Board of Directors. 

Lastly,  the  Appointments  Committee  has  followed  the  Selection,  Appointment,  Renewal  and  Diversity  Policy  of  the 
Board of Directors when submitting candidates for re-election to the Board of Directors to be studied at the General 
Shareholders Meeting in 2017. On approval of said proposal by the BBVA General Shareholders Meeting, the Board 
composition shall continue to comprise 50% independent directors and a percentage of female directors on the Board 
representing 27% of non-executive directors. 

C.1.7 Explain the form of representation on the Board of shareholders with significant holdings. 

C.1.8  Explain,  where  applicable,  the  reasons  why  proprietary  directors  have  been  appointed  at  the  behest  of  a 
shareholder whose holding is less than 3% of the capital: 

Indicate whether formal petitions have been ignored for presence on the Board from shareholders whose holding is 
equal  to  or  higher  than  that  of  others  at  whose  behest  proprietary  directors  were  appointed.  Where  applicable, 
explain why these petitions have been ignored. 

NO 

C.1.9  Indicate  whether  any  director  has  stood  down  before  the  end  of  his/her  term  of  office,  if  the  director  has 
explained his/her reasons to the Board and through which channels, and if reasons were given in writing to the entire 
Board, explain below, at least the reasons that were given: 

Name of director 

Reason for leaving 

C.1.10 Indicate any powers delegated to the managing directors(s): 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

25 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Name of director (person or company) 

Brief description 

FRANCISCO GONZÁLEZ RODRÍGUEZ 

Holds broad-ranging powers of representation and 
administration in line with his duties as Group Executive 
Chairman. 

CARLOS TORRES VILA 

Holds broad-ranging powers of representation and 
administration in line with his duties as Chief Executive Officer. 

JOSÉ MANUEL GONZÁLEZ-PÁRAMO 
MARTÍNEZ-MURILLO 

Holds powers of representation and administration in line with 
his duties as Head of Global Economics, Regulation & Public 
Affairs. 

C.1.11 Identify any members of the Board holding positions as directors or managers in other companies belonging 
to the listed company’s group: 

Name of director (person or 
company) 

Name of the Group Company 

Position 

Does the 
director hold 
executive 
functions? 

FRANCISCO GONZÁLEZ 
RODRÍGUEZ 

BBVA BANCOMER, S.A. INSTITUCIÓN DE 
BANCA MÚLTIPLE, GRUPO FINANCIERO 
BBVA BANCOMER 

DIRECTOR 

NO 

FRANCISCO GONZÁLEZ 
RODRÍGUEZ 

GRUPO FINANCIERO BBVA BANCOMER, 
S.A. DE C.V. 

DIRECTOR 

NO 

CARLOS TORRES VILA 

BBVA BANCOMER, S.A. INSTITUCIÓN DE 
BANCA MÚLTIPLE, GRUPO FINANCIERO 
BBVA BANCOMER 

DIRECTOR 

NO 

CARLOS TORRES VILA 

GRUPO FINANCIERO BBVA BANCOMER, 
S.A. DE C.V. 

DIRECTOR 

NO 

C.1.12  Detail,  where  applicable,  any  company  directors  that  sit  on  Boards  of  other  companies  publicly  traded  on 
regulated securities markets outside the company's own group, of which the company has been informed: 

Name of director (person or company) 

Corporate name of the listed 
company 

Position 

BELÉN GARIJO LÓPEZ 

L’ORÉAL SOCIÉTÉ ANONYME 

DIRECTOR 

JUAN PI LLORENS  

ECOLUMBER, S.A.  

CHAIRMAN  

JOSÉ MIGUEL ANDRÉS TORRECILLAS 

ZARDOYA OTIS, S.A. 

DIRECTOR 

C.1.13  Indicate  and,  where  applicable,  if  board  regulations  have  established  rules  on  the  maximum  number  of 
company boards on which its directors may sit: 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

26 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
YES 

Explanation of rules 

Article 11 of the Board of Directors Regulations establishes that in the performance of their duties, directors will be 
subject to the rules on limitations and incompatibilities established under applicable regulations at any time and in 
particular  to  the  provisions  of  Spanish  Act  10/2014  on  the  regulation,  supervision  and  solvency  of  credit 
institutions. 

Article 26 of Act 10/2014 establishes that the directors of credit institutions may not hold at the same time more 
positions than those set out in one of the following combinations: (i) an executive position together with two non-
executive  positions;  or  (ii)  four  non-executive  positions.  Executive  positions  are  defined  as  those  performing 
management duties irrespective of the legal bond attributed by those  duties. The following will count as a single 
position:  1)  executive  or  non-executive  positions  held  within  the  same  group;  2)  executive  or  non-executive 
positions held within: (i) entities belonging to the same institutional protection scheme; or (ii) companies in which 
the  entity  holds  a  significant  stake.  The  positions  held  in  non-profit  organizations  or  entities  pursuing  non-
commercial purposes shall not count when determining the maximum number of positions. Nonetheless, the Bank 
of Spain may authorize members of the Board of Directors to hold an additional non-executive post if it deems that 
such a post would not interfere with the correct performance of the activities thereof in the credit institution. 

The Committee's duties are also detailed in article 11 of the Board of Directors Regulations, BBVA directors may 
not:  

  Provide professional services to companies competing with the Bank or  with any of its Group companies, or 
be  an  employee,  manager  or  director  of  such  companies  unless  they  have  received  express  prior 
authorization from the Board of Directors or from the Annual General Meeting, as appropriate, unless these 
activities  had  been  provided or  performed  before  they  became  a  Bank  director,  do  not  involve  no  effective 
competition and had been reported to the Bank at that time. 
Take a direct or indirect stake in businesses or enterprises in which the Bank or its Group companies hold an 
interest, unless such stake was held prior to joining the Board of Directors or to the time when the Group took 
out  its  holding  in  such  businesses  or  enterprise,  or  unless  such  companies  are  listed  on  domestic  or 
international securities exchanges, or unless authorized to do so by the Board of Directors. 

 

  Be a director in companies in which the Group or any of the Group companies hold a stake. As an exception 
and when proposed by the Bank, executive directors  are able to hold directorships in companies directly or 
indirectly  controlled  by  the  Bank  with  the  approval  of  the  Executive  Committee,  and  in  other  associate 
companies  with  the  approval  of  the  Board  of  Directors.  A  person  ceasing  to  be  an  executive  director  is 
obliged  to  resign  from  any  office  in  a  subsidiary  or  associate  company  that  is  held  by  virtue  of  such 
directorship. 

Non-executive  directors  may  hold  a  directorship  in  the  Bank's  associate  companies  or  in  any  other  Group 
company provided the directorship is not related to the Group's holding in such companies. They must have 
prior approval from the Bank’s Board of Directors. For these purposes, holdings of the Bank or its Group in 
companies  resulting  from  its  ordinary  business  activities,  asset  management,  treasury  trading,  derivative 
hedging and/or other transactions will not be taken into account. 

  Hold political office or engage in other activities that might have a public significance or affect the image of 

the Company in any manner, unless there is prior authorization from the Bank's Board of Directors. 

C.1.14 Section repealed. 

C.1.15 Indicate the overall remuneration for the Board of Directors: 

Remuneration of the Board of Directors (thousands of euros) 

15,718 

Cumulative amount of rights of current Directors in pension scheme (thousands of euros) 

16,660 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

27 

 
 
 
 
 
 
Cumulative amount of rights of former Directors in pension scheme (thousands of euros) 

89,059 

C.1.16  Identify  members  of  senior  management  that  are  not  in  turn  executive  directors,  and  indicate  the  total 
remuneration accruing to them during the year:  

Name (person or company) 

Position(s) 

JUAN ASÚA MADARIAGA 

CORPORATE & INVESTMENT BANKING (CIB) 

JORGE SÁENZ-AZCÚNAGA CARRRANZA 

COUNTRY MONITORING 

CRISTINA DE PARIAS HALCÓN 

COUNTRY MANAGER SPAIN 

EDUARDO OSUNA OSUNA 

COUNTRY MANAGER MEXICO 

DON DEREK JENSEN WHITE 

CUSTOMER SOLUTIONS 

RICARDO FORCANO GARCÍA 

TALENT & CULTURE 

RICARDO ENRIQUE MORENO GARCÍA 

ENGINEERING 

JAIME SÁENZ DE TEJADA PULIDO 

FINANCE  

RAFAEL SALINAS MARTÍNEZ DE LECEA 

GLOBAL RISK MANAGEMENT 

EDUARDO ARBIZU LOSTAO 

LEGAL & COMPLIANCE  

FRANCISCO JAVIER RODRÍGUEZ SOLER 

STRATEGY & M&A  

RICARDO GÓMEZ BARREDO 

 ACCOUNTING & SUPERVISORS 

DOMINGO ARMENGOL CALVO 

GENERAL SECRETARY  

JOSÉ LUIS DE LOS SANTOS TEJERO 

INTERNAL AUDIT  

Total senior management remuneration 
(thousands of euros) 

18,442 

C.1.17  Indicate  the  identity  of  the  Board  members,  if  any,  who  are  in  turn  members  of  the  Board  of  Directors  in 
companies of significant shareholders and/or in entities of their group: 

Detail  the  relevant  affiliations,  other  than  those  considered  in  the  above  paragraph,  that  link  Board  members  to 
significant shareholders and/or companies in their group: 

C.1.18 Indicate whether there has been any change in the Board regulations during the year: 

NO 

Description of changes 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

28 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
C.1.19.  Indicate  procedures  for  selection,  appointment,  re-election,  assessment  and  removal  of  directors.  List  the 
competent bodies, the procedures to be followed and the criteria to be employed in each procedure. 

Selection and appointment procedure: 

BBVA has established a policy setting out the main general principles applicable in the selection and appointment of 
directors.  Additionally,  articles  2  and  3  of  the  Board  of  Directors  Regulations  stipulate  that  the  General  Meeting  is 
responsible for the appointment of members of the Board. However, if a seat falls vacant, the Board has the authority 
to  co-opt  members.  In  any  event,  persons  proposed  for  appointment  as  directors  must  meet  the  requirements  of 
prevailing  legislation,  the  specific  regulations  applicable  to  credit  institutions  and  he  provisions  of  the  Company 
Bylaws. In particular, directors should meet the necessary suitability requirements to exercise their directorship. Thus, 
they must be considered to be of commercial and professional good repute, with adequate knowledge and expertise 
to perform their duties and in situation in which they can exercise good governance of the entity. 

The Board will ensure that the selection procedures for directors favour diversity in experience, knowledge, skills and 
gender and, in general, do not suffer from implicit biases that may imply any discrimination. The Board will submit its 
proposals to the General Meeting  in such a way that there is an ample majority of non-executive directors over the 
number of executive directors on the Board. The proposals submitted to the General Meeting for appointment or re-
election of directors and the appointments the Board makes directly to cover vacancies, exercising its powers of co-
option,  will  be  approved  at  proposal  of  the  Appointments  Committee  in  the  case  of  independent  directors,  and 
following a report from said Committee for all other directors.  In any case, the proposal must be accompanied by a 
report  of  the  Board  explaining  the  grounds  on  which  the  Board  of  Directors  has  assessed  the  competence, 
experience and merits of the proposed candidate, which will be attached to the minutes of the General Meeting or of 
the Board of Directors. The Board’s resolutions and deliberations on these matters will take place in the absence of 
the director whose re-election is proposed who, if present, must leave the meeting. 

To such end, the Board of Directors Regulations establish that the Appointments Committee will evaluate the balance 
of skills, knowledge and expertise on the Board of Directors, as well as the conditions that candidates should display 
to fill the vacancies arising, assessing the dedication necessary to be able to suitably perform their duties in  view of 
the needs that the Company’s governing bodies may have at any time. The Committee will ensure that when filling 
new vacancies, the selection procedures are not marred by implicit biases that may involve any discrimination and, in 
particular,  those  that  hinder  the  selection  of  female  directors,  trying  to  ensure  that  women  who  display  the 
professional profile being sought are included as potential candidates. 

Directors will stay in office for the term established by the Company Bylaws or, if they have been co-opted, until the 
first General Meeting is held. 

Re-election: Please refer to the section above. 

Assessment: 

As indicated in article 17 w) of the Board's Regulations, the Board of Directors is responsible for assessing the quality 
and efficiency of its operation and assessment of the performance of the duties of the Chairman of the Board. Such 
assessment will always begin with the report submitted by the Appointments Committee. Likewise, evaluation of the 
operation  of  its  Committees,  on  the  basis  of  the  report  that  these  submit  to  it.  Moreover,  article  5  of  the  Board's 
Regulations establishes that the Chairman, who is responsible for efficiently running of the Board, will organize and 
coordinate the regular assessment of the Board with the Chairs of the relevant Committees. Moreover, article 5 ter of 
the  Board's  Regulations  establishes  that  the  Lead  Director  is  especially  empowered  to  conduct  the  regular 
assessment of the Chairman of the Board. 

Pursuant to the provisions of the Board Regulations, as in previous years, in 2016 the Board of Directors assessed 
the quality and efficiency of its own running and that of its Committees, as well as the performance of the duties of 
the  Chairman,  both  as  Chairman  of  the  Board  and  as  the  first  executive  of  the  Bank,  based  on  the  report  of  the 
Appointments Committee.  

Severance: 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

29 

 
 
 
Directors will stand down from office when the  term for which they were appointed has expired, unless they are re-
elected. 

Directors must apprise the Board of any circumstances affecting them that might harm the Company’s reputation and 
credit and circumstances that may impact their suitability for the position. Directors must place their directorship at the 
disposal  of  the  Board  and  accept  its  decision  regarding  their  continuity  or  non-continuity  in  office,  under  the 
circumstances listed in section C.1.21 below. If its decision is negative, they are obliged to tender their resignation. In 
any event, directors will resign their positions on reaching 75 years of age. They must present their resignation at the 
first meeting of the Bank’s Board of Directors after the General Meeting of Shareholders that approves the accounts 
for the year in which they reach this age. 

C.1.20 Explain to what degree the self- assessment has led to significant changes in its internal organization and the 
procedures applicable to its activities: 

Description of changes 
Article 17 of the Board of Directors Regulations establishes that the Board will assess the quality and efficiency of 
the Board’s operation, based on the report submitted by the Appointments Committee, which it has done in 2016, 
likewise producing certain changes (indicated below), similar to previous years, to continue the ongoing adaptation 
process of corporate governance to the regulatory requirements and best practices. 

Thus, the entity has been analyzing in 2016 its needs for improvement by introducing various measures to adapt 
its Corporate Governance system and practices to the new environment in which the entity carries out its activity, 
including, among other measures, the following: (i) the process of progressive renewal of the Board of Directors 
has been continued, as established in the Board of Directors' selection, appointment, renewal and diversity policy, 
proposing  to  the  Annual  General  Shareholders'  Meeting  held  on  11  March  2016  the  appointment  of  two  new 
directors, on an independent basis, which has increased the international profile and the diversity of experience 
and knowledge on the Board; (ii) in order to assist the Board of Directors in the better performance of its functions 
related  to  technology  strategy  and  the  risks  associated  with  technology  and  cyber-security,  it  was  agreed  the 
creation of the Technology and Cyber-security Committee and it was developed its duties; (iii) the distribution of 
functions between the Board and its Committees has been strengthened in order to improve the formalization of 
the decision-making process by the corporate bodies, which strengthens its intervention in the Board Committees, 
reinforcing  the  analysis  and  review  of  the  relevant  issues  that  are  the  subject  of  consideration  by  the corporate 
bodies  and  critical  review  by  the  directors;  (iv)  the  informational  model  has  been  strengthened,  consisting  in 
making available to the directors in sufficient time the information related to the matters included in the agenda, 
which  allows  the  decisions  of  the  corporate  bodies  to  be  adopted  on  the  basis  of  more  complete,  consistent, 
homogeneous and quality information for decision-making, as well as the better development by the directors of 
their management and supervisory and control functions; (v) in order to strengthen the decision-making process of 
the  corporate  bodies  at  BBVA  and  the  improvement  of  the  supervisory  and  control  functions  of  the  Board,  the 
content and frequency of meetings of certain corporate bodies have been adapted, as well as  the reports to the 
Board of Directors, especially those made by the Chairmen of the Committees and other Group officers, to enable 
them  to  perform  their  duties  better;  and  (vi)  to  facilitate  the  knowledge  of  those  issues  relevant  to  the  proper 
performance of their functions, the specific program of continuous training for non-executive directors continued to 
be promoted, highlighting the improvements introduced especially in the areas of technology,  cyber-security and 
digital business, in line with the Group's digital transformation process and its environment. 

C.1.20.bis Describe the assessment process and the assessed areas conducted by the board of directors assisted, 
as the case may be, by an external consultant, regarding the diversity in its composition and capacities, duties and 
composition of its committees, the performance of the chair of the board of directors and the chief executive officer of 
the company, and the performance and contribution of each board member. 

According to article 17 of the Board of Directors Regulations, the Board shall evaluate the quality and efficiency of its 
running  and  the  performance  of  the  functions  of  the  Chairman  of  the  Board,  based  in  each  case  on  the  report 
submitted  by  the  Appointments  Committee.  Likewise,  the  Board  of  Directors  shall  assess  of  the  running  of  its 
Committees, based on the report they submit.  Also, in compliance with the Recommendation of the Code of  Good 
Governance,  the  Board  of  Directors  has  had  an  external  consultant  of  recognized  prestige  at  international  level  to 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

30 

 
 
 
 
carry out the evaluation of the quality and efficiency of the functioning of the Board of Directors and the performance 
of the functions of the Chairman for the year 2015. 

In the most recent assessment process carried out for 2016, the Board of Directors has assessed: (i) the quality and 
efficiency of the Board of Directors' operation, (ii) the performance of the Chairman of the Board of Directors; and (iii) 
the running of the Committees of the Board of Directors. The procedure to conduct these assessments was: 

 

 

 

Throughout the year, the Appointments Committee has been analyzing the structure, size and composition of 
the Board of Directors during the selection processes of incorporating new members of the Board of Directors 
and re-electing directors, as well as  while conducting the yearly assessment on the running of the Board of 
Directors. Thus the quality and efficiency of the running of the Board of Directors was examined based on the 
prior  report  submitted  by  the  Appointments  Committee  and  raised  to  the  Board  of  Directors  where  the 
following  matters  were  reviewed  in  detail:  structure,  size  and  composition  of  the  Board  of  Directors; 
organization,  preparation  and  development  of  the  meetings  of  the  Board  of  Directors;  ethics  and  principles; 
training  of  members  of  the  Board  of  Directors  and  activity  of  the  Board  of  Directors.  The  Appointments 
Committee, with a view to drawing up this report, mined detailed reports on the composition and operations 
thereof,  and  on  the  main  activities  implemented by  these  bodies  in  the  performance  of  the  duties  attributed 
thereto by the Company Bylaws and the Board of Directors Regulations.  

The performance of the duties of the Chairman of the Board of Directors, as Chairman and  as first executive, 
was carried out by the Board of Directors on the basis of a report on its activities during the year and taking 
into  account  the  previous  report  of  the  Appointments  Committee,  the  Lead  Director  having  conducted  the 
evaluation  process  in  accordance  with  the  provisions  of  Article  5  ter  of  the  Board  Regulations.  The 
Appointments Committee drew up its report with detailed information on the performance of the duties by the 
Chairman. 

The  Board  of  Directors conducted  the  quality  and  efficiency  assessment  on the operations  of  the  Audit  and 
Compliance,  Risk,  Appointment  and  Remuneration  Committees  based  on  the  reports  submitted  by  their 
respective Chairs. Thus, the activity carried out by the Audit and Compliance Committee was the subject of a 
corresponding  presentation  to  the  Board  at  its  meeting  held  on  26  October  2016  by  the  Chairman  of  the 
Committee, which explained the process of selecting the new external auditor of the Bank and its Group, the 
supervision  and  control  of  the  Group's  financial  and  accounting  information,  as  well  as  the  main 
communications  and  inspections  carried  out  by  supervisors,  among  other  matters.  Moreover,  during  its 
meeting  on  30  November  2016,  the  Board  of  Directors  received  the  report  of  the  Chairman  of  the  Risk 
Committee regarding the activities undertaken by the Committee during 2016, apprising of the tasks executed 
by the Committee in the analysis and preparation of the proposals for resolution that, within the scope of risks, 
were conveyed to the Executive Committee and the Board for consideration; and insofar as risk tracking and 
control. The Board also received, at its meeting held on January 31, 2017, the report of the Chairman of the 
Remuneration  Committee  on  the  activity  carried  out  by  the  latter  during  2016,  which  treated,  among  other 
things,  the  work  carried  out  in  relation  to  the  preparation  and  development  of  the  proposals  for  resolutions 
submitted  to  the  Board  on  remuneration  matters,  in  particular  those  relating  to  remuneration  issues  of  the 
executive  directors  and  the  Senior  Management,  as  well as  of  the  non-executive  directors  and  on  the  other 
work that had been carried out regarding to the review of the Remuneration Policy applicable in view of the 
new regulation recently approved. Likewise, in its session on 31 January 2017, the Board received the report 
of the Chairman of the Appointments Committee regarding the activities undertaken by the Committee during 
2016  within  the  different  scopes  of  duties.  The  operations  of  the  Committees  were  also  analyzed  in  the 
Board's general assessment process described above. 

C.1.20.ter  Break  down,  where  pertinent,  the  business  relationship  that  the  consultant  or  any  company  of  its  group 
maintains with the company or any company of its group. 

C.1.21 Indicate the circumstances under which directors are obliged to resign.  

In  addition  to  the  circumstances set  out  in  applicable  legislation,  as established in article  12  of the  BBVA  Board of 
Directors  Regulations,  the  directors shall  resign  from their office  when  the  term  for  which  they  were  appointed  has 
expired,  unless  they  are  re-elected.  Directors  must  apprise  the  Board  of  Directors  of  any  circumstances  affecting 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

31 

 
 
 
 
 
them  that  might  harm  the  Company’s  reputation  and  credit  circumstances  that  may  impact  their  suitability  for  the 
position. 

As set out in article 12 of the BBVA Board of Directors Regulations, directors must place their office at the disposal of 
the Board of Directors and accept the Board’s decision regarding their continuity  or non-continuity  in office. Should 
the Board resolve they not continue, they will be obliged to tender their resignation, in the following circumstances: 

- When they are affected by circumstances of incompatibility or prohibition as defined under prevailing legislation, in 
the Company Bylaws or in the Board of Directors Regulation; 

- When significant changes occur in their personal or professional situation that  may affect the condition by virtue of 
which they were appointed to the Board; 

- When they are in serious dereliction of their duties as directors; 

- When for reasons attributable to the director in his or her condition as such, serious damage has been done to the 
Company's net worth, credit or reputation; or 

- When they lose their suitability to hold the position of director of the Bank. 

C.1.22 Section repealed. 

C.1.23 Are reinforced qualified majorities required, other than the legal majorities, for some type of resolution? 

If applicable, describe the differences. 

NO 

C.1.24  Explain  whether  there  are  specific  requirements,  other  than  those  regarding  directors,  to  be  appointed 
Chairman of the Board of Directors. 

C.1.25 Indicate whether the Chairman has a casting vote: 

NO 

NO 

C.1.26 Indicate whether the bylaws or the Board Regulations establish an age limit for directors: 

YES 

Age limit for Chairman 

Age limit for Chief Executive 
Officer 

Age limit for directors 

0 

0 

75 

C.1.27  Indicate  whether  the  bylaws  or  the  Board  Regulations  establish  a  limited  term  of  office  for  independent 
directors, other than that established by law: 

NO 

C.1.28 Indicate whether the bylaws or the Board Regulations establish specific rules for proxy voting in the Board of 
Directors, the way this is done and, in particular, the maximum number of proxies a director may have, and whether it 
has established any limit regarding the categories that may be delegated beyond the limits stipulated by legislation. If 
so, briefly give details on such rules. 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

32 

 
 
 
 
 
The BBVA Board of Directors Regulations establishes that directors are required to attend the meetings of  corporate 
bodies and the meetings of the Board Committees on which they sit, except for a justifiable reason. Directors shall 
participate in the deliberations, discussions and debates on matters submitted for their consideration. 

However, article 21 of the Board of Directors Regulations establishes that  should it not be possible for directors to 
attend  any  of  the  Board  of  Directors’  meetings,  they  may  grant  proxy  to  another  director  to  represent  and  vote  for 
them. This may be done by a letter or e-mail sent to the Company with the information required for the proxy director 
to  be  able  to  follow  the  absent  director's  instructions,  in  observance  of  the  applicable  legislation,  though  non-
executive directors may only grant their proxy to another director that is also non-executive. 

C.1.29 Indicate the number of meetings the Board of Directors has held during the year. Where applicable, indicate 
how  many  times  the  Board  has  met  without  the  Chairman in  attendance.  In  calculating  this  number,  proxies  given 
with specific instructions will be counted as attendances. 

Number of Board meetings 

Number of Board meetings held without the Chairman’s attendance 

12 

0 

If the Chairman is an executive Director, indicate the number of meetings held without an executive director present 
or represented and chaired by the Lead Director 

Number of meetings 

0 

Indicate the number of meetings of the Board’s different committees held during the year. 

Number of Executive Committee meetings 

Number of Audit and Compliance Committee meetings  

Number of Appointments Committee meetings 

Number of Remuneration Committee meetings 

Number of Risk Committee meetings 

Number of Technology and Cyber-security Committee meetings 

17 

12 

8 

6 

38 

3 

C.1.30 Indicate the number of meetings held by the Board of Directors during the year attended by all its members. In 
calculating this number, proxies given with specific instructions will be counted as attendances. 

Number of meetings attended by all directors 

% of attendances to total votes during the year 

12 

100% 

C.1.31  Indicate  whether  the  individual  and  consolidated  financial  statements  presented  for  Board  approval  are 
certified beforehand: 

NO 

Where applicable, identify the person(s) who has(have) certified the Company's individual and consolidated financial 
statements to be filed by the Board: 

C.1.32  Explain  the  mechanisms,  if  any,  established  by  the  Board  of  Directors  to  prevent  the  individual  and 
consolidated financial statements that it files from being presented to the General Meeting with a qualified auditors 
report. 

Article  29  of  BBVA's  Board  of  Directors  Regulations  establishes  that  the  Audit  and  Compliance  Committee  will  be 
formed exclusively  by independent directors  and its main task is to assist the Board of Directors in supervising the 
financial information and exercising oversight for the Group. In this regard, its functions are as follows:  oversee the 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

33 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
efficacy  of  the  Company's  internal  control,  the  internal  audit  and  the  risk  management  systems  in  the  process  of 
drawing up and reporting the financial information, including tax-related risks, as well as to discuss with the external 
auditor  any  significant  weaknesses  in  the  internal  control  system  detected  when  the  audit  is  conducted,  without 
undermining  its  independence  and  oversee  the  process  of  drawing  up  and  reporting  the  financial  information.  For 
such  purposes,  the  Audit  and  Compliance  Committee  may  submit  recommendations  or  proposals  to  the  Board  of 
Directors. 

Moreover, article 3 of the Audit and Compliance Committee Regulations establishes that the Committee shall verify 
that the external audit schedule is conducted under the agreed conditions at appropriate intervals, and that it meets 
the requirements of the competent authorities and the Bank’s governing bodies. The Committee will also periodically 
– at least once a year – request from the auditor its evaluation of the quality of the group’s internal control procedures 
regarding the drafting and presentation the financial information of the Group. 

The Committee shall also be apprised of any infringements, situations requiring adjustments, or anomalies that may 
be detected during the course of the external audit and are of a material nature; materiality in this context signifies 
those issues that, in isolation or as a whole, may give rise to a significant and substantive impact or harm to assets, 
earnings or the reputation of the Group; discernment of such matters shall be at the discretion of the auditor who, if in 
doubt, must opt to report on them. 

In exercising these duties, the Audit and Compliance Committee holds monthly meetings with the external auditor's 
representatives without the presence of executives, to monitor their work on an ongoing basis, in order to guarantee 
that the activity is carried out under the best conditions and with no interference in management. 

C.1.33 Is the company Secretary a director? 

NO 

Complete if the Secretary is not also a Director: 

Name or corporate name of Secretary 
DOMINGO ARMENGOL CALVO 

C.1.34 Section repealed. 

Representative 
- 

C.1.35 Indicate the specific mechanisms the company  has established, if any, to preserve the independence of the 
external auditors, the financial analysts, the investment banks and the rating agencies. 

The BBVA Audit and Compliance Committee Regulations establish that this Committee’s duties, described in section 
C.2.1, include ensuring the independence of the external audit in two ways: 

-  Avoiding  any  possibility  of  the  warnings,  opinions  or  recommendations  of  the  external  auditor  being  adversely 
influenced. To this end, the Committee must ensure that compensation for the auditor's work does not compromise 
either its quality or independence, in compliance with current legislation on auditing at all times. 

-  Stipulating  as  incompatible  the  provision  of  audit  and  consulting  services  unless  they  are  work  required  by 
supervisors or whose provision by the external auditor is allowed by applicable legislation, and there are not available 
in  the  market  alternatives  as  regards  content,  quality  or  efficiency  of  equal  value  to  those  which  the  auditor  could 
provide; in this case approval by the Committee will be required, but this decision may be delegated in advance to its 
Chair. The external auditor shall be prohibited from providing prohibited services outside the audit, in compliance with 
what is set out at all times by audit legislation. 

This matter is the subject of special attention by the Audit and Compliance Committee, which holds monthly meetings 
with the representatives of the external auditor, without the presence of Bank executives, to  know the details of the 
progress and quality of their work, as well as to confirm their independence of the performance of their work. It also 
monitors  the  engagement  of  additional  services  to  ensure  compliance  with  the  Committee’s  Regulations  and 
applicable legislation in order to safeguard the independence of the external auditor. 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

34 

 
 
 
 
Moreover,  in  accordance  with  the  provisions  of  point  f),  section  4  of  article  529  quaterdecies  of  the  Corporate 
Enterprises  Act  and  article  30  of  the  BBVA  Board  of  Directors  Regulations,  the  Audit  and  Compliance  Committee 
each year before the external financial auditor  issues their report on the financial statements, has to issue a report 
expressing its opinion regarding the independence of the auditor. 

This report must in any event contain the reasoned assessment of the provision of additional services of any kind by 
the auditors to the Group's entities, considered individually and as a whole, other than the legal audit and in relation 
to the regime of independence or the rules regulating the account audit activity. The external auditor must issue, also 
on an annual basis, a report confirming its independence via-à-vis BBVA or entities linked to BBVA, either directly or 
indirectly, with information on the additional services of any kind provided to these entities by the external auditor, or 
by the individuals or entities linked to them, as set out in the redrafted text of the Audit Act.  

In  keeping  with  the  legislation  in  force,  the  relevant  reports  confirming  the  auditor's  independence  were  issued  in 
2016. 

In  addition,  as  BBVA's  shares  are  listed  on  the  New  York  Stock  Exchange,  it  is  subject  to  compliance  with  the 
Sarbanes Oxley Act and its implementing regulations. 

C.1.36  Indicate  whether  the  company  has  changed  its  external  auditor during  the  year.  If  so,  identify  the  incoming 
and outgoing auditors: 

If there were disagreements with the outgoing auditor, explain their grounds. 

Explanation of disagreements 

NO 

C.1.37 Indicate whether the audit firm does other work for the company and/or its group other than the audit. If so, 
declare the amount of fees received for such work and the percentage of such fees on the total fees charged to the 
company and/or its group: 

YES 

Company 

Group 

Total 

Amount of non-audit work (thousands euros) 

657 

437 

1.094 

Amount  of  non-audit  work/total  amount  billed  by  the 
audit firm (%) 

4.88% 

2.46% 

3.50% 

C.1.38  Indicate  whether  the  audit  report  on  the  annual  financial  statements  for  the  previous  year  contained 
reservations  or  qualifications.  If  so,  indicate  the  reasons  given  by  the  chair  of  the  audit  committee  to  explain  the 
content and scope of such reservations or qualifications. 

NO 

C.1.39 Indicate the number of consecutive years during which the current audit firm has been auditing the financial 
statements for the company and/or its group. Likewise, indicate the percentage of the number of years audited by the 
current audit firm to the total number of years in which the annual financial statements have been audited:  

Number of consecutive years 

Company 

14 

Group 

14 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

35 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Number of years audited by current audit firm / number of 
years the company has been audited (%) 

87.50% 

87.50% 

C.1.40 Indicate and, where applicable, give details on the existence of a procedure for directors to engage external 
advisory services: 

YES 

Details of the procedure 

Article  6  of  the  BBVA  Board  of  Directors  Regulations  expressly  recognizes  that  directors  may  request  any 
additional information or advice they require to comply with their duties, and may request the Board of Directors for 
assistance from external experts on matters subject to their consideration whose special complexity or importance 
so requires.  

The Audit and Compliance Committee, pursuant to article 31 of the Board of Directors Regulations, may engage 
external advisory services for relevant issues when it considers that these cannot be properly provided by experts 
or technical staff within the Group on grounds of specialization or independence.  

Under articles 34, 37 and 40 of the Board of Directors Regulations and in accordance with the specific regulations 
of the Technology and Cyber-security Committee, the rest of the Committees may obtain such advice as may be 
necessary  to  establish  an  informed  opinion  on  matters  related  to  its  business.  This  will  be  done  through  the 
Secretariat of the Board. 

C.1.41  Indicate  and,  where  applicable,  give  details  on  the  existence  of  a  procedure  for  directors  to  obtain  the 
information they need to prepare the meetings of the governing bodies with sufficient time: 

YES 

Details of the procedure 

Article 6 of the Board of Directors Regulations establishes that before meetings the directors will be apprised of the 
necessary  information  to  be  able  to  form  their  own  opinions  regarding  questions  corresponding  to  the  Bank’s 
corporate bodies. They may request any additional information and advice they require to comply with their duties.  

Exercise of these rights will be channeled through the Chairman and/or Secretary of the Board of Directors, who will 
attend  to  requests  by  providing  the  information  directly  or  by  establishing  suitable  arrangements  within  the 
organization  for  this  purpose,  unless  a  specific  procedure  has  been  established  in  the  regulations  governing  the 
Board of Directors Committees. 

Thus, the Bank's corporate bodies have a procedure for verifying the information that is submitted for consideration 
to them, coordinated by the Board Secretariat with the areas responsible for information, through the Information of 
Governing Bodies' Department, in order to provide in due time sufficient, adequate and complete information for the 
meetings of the Bank's various corporate bodies and to enable directors to best perform their duties. 

C.1.42 Indicate and, where applicable give details, whether the company has established rules requiring  directors to 
inform  and,  where  applicable,  resign  under  circumstances  that  may  undermine  the  company’s  standing  and 
reputation: 

YES 

Explanation of rules 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

36 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
In accordance with article 12 of the Board of Directors Regulations, directors must apprise the Board of Directors of 
any circumstances affecting them that might harm the Company’s reputation and credit and circumstances that may 
impact their suitability for the position.  

Directors  must  place  their  office  at  the  disposal  of  the  Board  of  Directors  and  accept  its  decision  regarding  their 
continuity or non-continuity in office. Should the Board resolve they not continue, they will be obliged to tender their 
resignation when for reasons attributable to the director in his or her condition as such, serious damage has been 
done to the Company’s net worth, credit and/or reputation or when they lose their suitability to hold the position of 
director of the Bank. 

C.1.43 Indicate whether any member of the Board of Directors has informed the company of any legal suit or court 
proceedings against him or her for any of the offences listed in article 213 of the Corporate Enterprises Act: 

Indicate whether the Board of Directors has analyzed the case. If so, explain the grounds for the decision taken as to 
whether  or  not  the  director  should  retain  his/her  directorship  or,  where  applicable,  describe  the  actions  taken  or 
planned to be taken by the Board of Directors on the date of this report. 

NO 

Decision adopted/action 

taken 

Reasoned explanation 

C.1.44 Detail significant agreements reached by the Company that come into force, are amended or concluded in the 
event of a change in the control of the company stemming from a public takeover bid, and its effects. 

C.1.45  Identify  in  aggregate  terms  and  indicate  in  detail  any  agreements  between  the  company  and  its  directors, 
managers or employees that have guarantee or ring-fencing severance clauses for when such persons resign or are 
wrongfully dismissed or if the contractual relationship comes to an end due to a public takeover bid or other kinds of 
transactions. 

Number of beneficiaries 

62 

Type of beneficiary 

1 executive director 
14 members of Senior 
Management (excluding 
executive directors) 
47 technical & specialist 
professionals 

Description of the agreement 

The Bank as of 31 December 2016, is committed to pay severance indemnity to 
the  director  José  Manuel  González-Páramo  Martínez-Murillo,  whose  contract 
recognizes  his  right  to  receive  an  indemnity  in  the  event  of  severance  on 
grounds  not  due  to  his  own  will,  death,  retirement,  invalidity  or  dereliction  of 
duties, equivalent to twice his fixed remuneration. 

In  addition,  as  of  31  December  2016,  14  members  of  Senior  Management  are 
entitled to receive compensation payment in the event of severance on grounds 
other than their own will, retirement, disability or dereliction of duties. Its amount 
will  be  calculated  by  factoring  in  the  fixed  elements  of  the  Bank  employee's 
remuneration and length of office and which under no circumstances are paid in 
the  event  of  lawful  dismissal  for  misconduct  by  decision  of  the  employer  on 
grounds of the worker's dereliction of duties. 

The  Bank  has  also  agreed  compensation  clauses  with  some  employees  (47 
technical  and  specialist  professionals)  in  the  event  of  unfair  dismissal.  The 
amount  of  this  compensation  is  calculated  as  a  function  of  the  wage  and 
professional conditions of each employee. 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

37 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Indicate whether these contracts must be disclosed to and/or approved by the Company governance bodies: 

Body authorizing the clauses 

YES 

NO 

Board of Directors 

General Meeting 

Is the General Meeting informed of the clauses? 

YES 

x 

NO 

C.2 Board of Directors Committees 

C.2.1 Detail all the Board Committees, their members and the proportion of executive, proprietary, independent and 
other external directors sitting thereon: 

EXECUTIVE OR DELEGATE COMMITTEE 

Name 

Position 

Category 

FRANCISCO GONZÁLEZ RODRÍGUEZ 

CHAIRMAN 

EXECUTIVE 

CARLOS TORRES VILA 

SUSANA RODRÍGUEZ VIDARTE 

JOSÉ ANTONIO FERNÁNDEZ RIVERO 

JOSÉ MALDONADO RAMOS 

CARLOS LORING MARTÍNEZ DE IRUJO 

MEMBER 

MEMBER 

MEMBER 

MEMBER 

MEMBER 

EXECUTIVE 

OTHER EXTERNAL 

 OTHER EXTERNAL 

OTHER EXTERNAL 

OTHER EXTERNAL 

% of executive Directors 

% of proprietary Directors 

% of independent Directors 

% of other external Directors 

33.33% 

0% 

0% 

66.66% 

Explain the committee's duties, describe the procedure and organizational and operational rules and summarize the 
main actions taken during the year. 

In  accordance  with  article  27  of  BBVA's  Board  of  Directors  Regulations,  the  Executive  Committee  shall  be 
apprised  of  matters  delegated  by  the  Board of  Directors,  in  accordance  with  the pertinent  legislation  currently in 
force, the Company Bylaws or the Board Regulations. Among the functions of the Executive Committee is that of 
assisting the Board of Directors in its general supervision role, and in particular in the supervision of the progress 
of  business and  the  monitoring  of  the  risks  to  which  the  Bank  is  or  may  be  exposed  and  in  decision-making  on 
matters that fall within the scope of the powers of the Board of Directors, provided that they do not constitute non-
delegable powers under the Law, the Company Bylaws or the Board of Directors Regulations. 

As regards its organizational and operating rules of this Committee, article 28 of the Board Regulations establishes 
that  the  Executive  Committee  shall  meet  on  the  dates  set  out  in  the  annual  calendar  of  meetings  and  at  the 
request of the Chair or the Chair's delegate. All other aspects of its organization and operation will be subject to 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

38 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
the provisions established for the Board of Directors by the Board Regulations. Once the minutes of the meeting of 
the  Executive  Committee  are  approved,  they  shall  be  signed  by  the  meeting's  Secretary  and  countersigned  by 
whoever has chaired the meeting. 

Directors  will  be  given  access  to  the  approved  minutes  of  the  Executive  Committee  at  the  beginning  of  Board 
meetings, so that they can be apprised of the content of its meetings and the resolutions it has adopted. 

With regard to its most important actions in 2016, the Executive Committee has analyzed the Bank's quarterly and 
annual results and the monthly performance of the Group's activity and results throughout 2016. It has also studied 
the  Strategic  Plan and  the  budget established  for  the  exercise of  the main  resolutions of the  Bank's  Assets  and 
Liabilities  Committee;  has  developed  intense  management,  control  and  supervision  of  risks  in  the  BBVA  Group 
throughout  2016;  has  analyzed  the  most  relevant  aspects  related  to  the  economic  and  market  situation  and  the 
evolution of the BBVA share price; has been informed of the most outstanding aspects of regulatory developments 
affecting financial institutions; has analyzed and, if appropriate, approved different operations and projects arising 
from the Group's activity and has been informed of the changes that have been made in the internal regulations of 
the Bank, among other issues. 

Indicate  whether  the  composition  of  the  Executive  Committee  reflects  the  distribution  of  different  classes  of 
directorship on the Board. 

YES 

Otherwise, explain the composition of the Executive Committee. 

AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE 

Name 

Position 

Category 

JOSÉ MIGUEL ANDRÉS TORRECILLAS 

CHAIRMAN 

INDEPENDENT 

BELÉN GARIJO LÓPEZ 

JUAN PI LLORENS 

TOMÁS ALFARO DRAKE 

LOURDES MÁIZ CARRO 

MEMBER 

MEMBER 

MEMBER 

MEMBER 

INDEPENDENT 

INDEPENDENT 

INDEPENDENT 

INDEPENDENT 

% of proprietary Directors 

% of independent Directors 

% of other external Directors 

0% 

100% 

0% 

Explain the committee's duties, describe the procedure and organizational and operational rules and summarize the 
main actions taken during the year. 

As  established  in  article  30  of  the  Board  of  Directors  Regulations,  the  duties  of  the  Audit  and  Compliance 
Committee include the following: 

- Report to the General Meeting on questions raised in relation to issues within the Committee's competence. 
- To supervise the effectiveness of the Company's internal control, the internal audit area and the risk management 
systems in the process of drawing up and reporting the financial information, including tax-related risks, as well as 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

39 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
to  discuss  with  the  auditor  any  significant  weaknesses  in  the  internal  control  system  detected  during  the  audit, 
without undermining its independence. 
- To oversee the drafting and presentation of the financial information and submit recommendations or proposals 
to the Board aimed at safeguarding its completeness. 
- To submit to the Board of Directors the proposals for the selection, appointment, re-election and replacement of 
the  external  auditor,  taking  responsibility  for  the  selection  process  in  accordance  with  applicable  regulations,  as 
well as the conditions for its engagement, and periodically obtain from the external auditor information on the audit 
plan and its execution, in addition to preserving its independence in the discharge of its duties. 
-  To  establish  appropriate  relations  with  the  external  auditor  in  order  to  receive  information  on  any  matters  that 
may  jeopardize  its  independence,  for  examination  by  the  Committee,  and  any  others  that  have  to  do  with  the 
process  of  auditing  the  accounts,  as  well  as  those  other  communications  provided  for  by  law  and  in  auditing 
standards.  
- Each year, before the audit report is issued, to submit a report expressing an opinion on whether the auditor's 
independence has been compromised. This report must contain the reasoned assessment of the provision of each 
of the additional services referred to in the preceding section, considered individually and as a whole, other than 
the legal audit and in relation to the regime of independence or the rules regulating the audit activity. 
-  To  report,  prior  to  the  decisions  that  the  Board  may  adopt,  on  all  those  matters  provided  for  by  law,  in  the 
Company Bylaws and in the Board Regulations, and in particular on: (i) the financial information that the Company 
is  required  to  disclose  regularly;  (ii)  the  creation  or  acquisition  of  shares  in  special-purpose  entities  or  entities 
domiciled in countries or territories considered tax havens; and (iii) the transactions carried out with related parties. 
-  To  oversee  compliance  with  applicable  domestic  and  international  regulations  on  matters  related  to  money 
laundering,  conduct  on  the  securities  markets,  data  protection  and  the  scope  of  Group  activities  with  respect  to 
anti-trust  regulations.  Also  to  ensure  that  any  requests  for  action  or  information  made  by  official  authorities  on 
these matters are dealt with in due time and in due form.  
-  To  ensure  that  the  internal codes  of  ethics  and  conduct and  securities  market  trading,  as  they  apply  to  Group 
personnel, comply with legislation and are suitable.  
- To especially enforce compliance with the provisions applicable to directors contained in these Regulations, and 
ensure that directors comply with applicable regulations regarding their conduct on the securities markets. 

In keeping with the organizational and operating rules, article 31 of the Board Regulations states that the Audit and 
Compliance  Committee  shall  meet  as  often  as  necessary  to  discharge  its  duties,  though  an  annual  calendar  of 
meetings will be drawn up in accordance with its tasks. The officers responsible for the areas within their remit, in 
particular,  Accounting,  Internal  Audit  and  Compliance,  may  be  invited  to  attend  Committee  meetings.  They  may 
request that other staff be invited from their areas  that have particular knowledge or responsibility in the matters 
contained on the agenda, when their presence at the meeting is deemed advisable. However, only the Committee 
members and the Secretary shall be present when the results and conclusions of the meeting are assessed. The 
Committee  may  hire  external  advisory  services  for  matters  of  importance  if,  for  reasons  of  specialization  or 
independence, it considers that such services cannot be rendered by Group experts or technical personnel. The 
Committee may also call on the personal cooperation and reports of any employee when it considers that this is 
necessary to fulfill its duties with regard to relevant issues. The usual channel for a request of this nature shall be 
through the reporting lines of the Company. However, in exceptional cases the request may be notified directly to 
the person in question. In addition, its convocation, quorum of constitution, adoption of agreements, minutes and 
other ends of its operating regime shall be in accordance with the Board Regulations for the Board of Directors, as 
applicable, and with that established in the specific regulations of this Committee 

The most important activities carried out by the  Audit and Compliance Committee in 2016 are detailed in section 
C.2.5. 

Identify the Director who has been appointed Chairman on the basis of knowledge and experience of accounting or 
auditing, or both and state the number of years they have been Chairman. 

Name of Director 
Number of years as Chairman 

JOSÉ MIGUEL ANDRÉS TORRECILLAS 

1 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

40 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE 

Name 

Position 

category 

TOMÁS ALFARO DRAKE 

CHAIRMAN 

INDEPENDENT 

JOSÉ MIGUEL ANDRÉS TORRECILLAS 

JOSÉ MALDONADO RAMOS 

LOURDES MÁIZ CARRO 

SUSANA RODRÍGUEZ VIDARTE 

MEMBER 

MEMBER 

MEMBER 

MEMBER 

INDEPENDENT 

OTHER EXTERNAL 

INDEPENDENT 

OTHER EXTERNAL 

% of proprietary Directors 
% of independent Directors 
% of other external Directors 

0% 
60% 
40% 

Explain the committee's duties, describe the procedure and organizational and operational rules and summarize the 
main actions taken during the year. 

The  Appointments  Committee  is  bound  to  assist  the  Board  of  Directors  in  matters  relating  to  the  selection  and 
appointment of Board members. Thus, as provided for under article 33 of the Board Regulations, the Appointments 
Committee will discharge the following duties: 

- Submit proposals to the Board of Directors on the appointment, re-election or removal of independent directors 
and report on the proposals for the appointment, re-election or removal of the other directors. 

To such end, the Committee will assess the balance of skills, knowledge and expertise on the Board of Directors, 
as well as the conditions that candidates should display to fill the vacancies arising, assessing the time dedication 
necessary  to  be  able  to  suitably  perform  their  duties in  view  of  the  needs that  the  Company’s  governing  bodies 
may have at any time. 

The  Committee  will  ensure  that  when  filling  new  vacancies,  the  selection  procedures  are  not  marred  by  implicit 
biases that may entail any discrimination and, in particular, discrimination that may hinder the selection of female 
directors, trying to ensure that women who display the professional profile being sought are included as potential 
candidates. 

Likewise,  when  drawing  up  proposals  within  its  scope  of  competence  for  the  appointment  of  directors,  the 
Committee will take into account, in case they may be considered suitable, any applications that may be made by 
any Board of Directors’ member for potential candidates to fill the vacancies. 

- Submit proposals to the Board of Directors for policies on the selection and diversity of members of the Board of 
Directors. 

-  Establish  a  target  for  representation  of  the  under-represented  gender  in  the  Board  of  Directors  and  draw  up 
guidelines on how to achieve that target. 

- Analyze the structure, size and composition of the Board of Directors at least once a year  when carrying out its 
operational assessment. 

- Analyze the suitability of the various members of the Board of Directors. 

-  Perform  an  annual  review  of  the  status  of  each  director, so  that  this  may  be  reflected  in  the  annual  corporate 
governance report. 

-  Report  the  proposals  for  the  appointment  of  the  Chairman  and  the  Secretary  and,  where  applicable,  of  the 
Deputy Chairman and the Deputy Secretary. 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

41 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
-  Report  on  the  performance  of  the  duties  of  the  Chairman  of  the  Board,  for  the  purposes  of  the  periodic 
assessment by the Board of Directors, under the terms established in the Board Regulations. 

-  Examine  and  organize  the  succession  of  the  Chairman  in  conjunction  with  the  Lead  Director  and,  where 
appropriate,  submit  proposals  to  the  Board  of  Directors  so  that  the  succession  takes  place  in  an  planned  and 
orderly manner. 

- Review the Board of Directors policy on the selection and appointment of members of senior management, and 
make recommendations to the Board when necessary. 

- Report on proposals for appointment and removal of senior managers. 

Moreover, article 34 of the Board Regulations regulates the organizational and operating rules of the Appointments 
Committee,  establishing  that  it  will  meet  as  often  as  necessary  to  fulfill  its  duties,  convened  by  its  Chair  or  by 
whoever stands in for its Chair pursuant to the provisions of article 32 of the Board Regulations. The Committee 
may request the attendance at its meetings of persons with tasks in the Group that are related to the Committee's 
duties. It may also obtain advice as necessary to establish criteria related to its business. This will be done through 
the  Secretary  of  the  Board.  For  all  other  matters,  the  system  for  convening  meetings,  quorums,  passing 
resolutions,  drafting  minutes  and  other  details  of  its  operation  will  be  in  accordance  with  the  provisions  of  the 
Board of Directors Regulations insofar as they are applicable. 

Regarding  the  most  important  actions  carried  out  by  the  Appointments  Committee  in  2016,  the  Committee 
Chairman  presented  to  the  Board  a  report  on  the  activities  carried  out  during  the  2016  financial  year,  which 
included, among other things, the tasks carried out in relation to the appointment and re-election of directors over 
the  year,  the  assessment  of  the  duties  of  the  Chairman  of  the  Board,  analysis  of  the  structure,  size  and 
composition  of  the  Board  with  a  view  to  evaluating  the  quality  and  efficiency  of  its  operations,  a  review  of  the 
suitability  of  the  directors  and  the  condition  of  independent  directors,  and  proposals  for  appointment  and 
severance of the members of Senior Management. 

REMUNERATION COMMITTEE 

Name 

Position 

Category 

JUAN PI LLORENS 

CHAIRMAN 

INDEPENDENT 

JOSÉ ANTONIO FERNÁNDEZ RIVERO 

MEMBER 

OTHER EXTERNAL 

BELÉN GARIJO LÓPEZ 

JOSÉ LUIS PALAO GARCÍA-SUELTO 

MEMBER 

MEMBER 

INDEPENDENT 

INDEPENDENT 

JAMES ANDREW STOTT 

MEMBER 

INDEPENDENT 

% of proprietary Directors 
% of independent Directors 
% of other external Directors 

0% 
80% 
20% 

Explain the committee's duties, describe the procedure and organizational and operational rules and summarize the 
main actions taken during the year. 

The Remuneration Committee's main task is to assist the Board of Directors in matters related to the remuneration 
policy  for  directors,  senior  management  and  any  employees,  whose  professional  activities  have  a  significant 
impact on the Bank's risk profile, ensuring that the established remuneration policy is observed. Thus, as provided 
for under article 36 of the Board of Directors Regulations, it will discharge the following duties: 

- Propose to the Board of Directors, for its submission to the Annual General Meeting, the directors’ remuneration 
policy, with respect to its items, amounts and parameters for its determination and its vesting. Also to submit the 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

42 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
corresponding report, in the terms established by applicable law at any time. 

-  Determine  the  extent  and  amount  of  the  individual  remunerations,  entitlements  and  other  economic 
compensations and other contractual conditions for the executive directors, so that these can be reflected in their 
contracts. The Committee’s proposals on such matters will be submitted to the Board of Directors. 

- Propose the annual report on the remuneration of the Bank's directors to the Board of Directors each year, which 
will then be submitted to the Annual General Shareholders Meeting in accordance with applicable law. 

-  Propose  the  remuneration  policy  to  the  Board  of  Directors  for  senior  managers  and  employees  whose 
professional activities have a significant impact on the Company's risk profile. 

-  Propose  the  basic  conditions  of  the  senior  management  contracts  to  the  Board,  and  directly  supervise  the 
remuneration of senior managers responsible for risk management and compliance duties within the Company. 

-  Oversee  observance  of  the  remuneration  policy  established  by  the  Company  and  periodically  review  the 
remuneration  policy  applied  to  directors,  senior  managers  and  employees  whose  professional  activities  have  a 
significant impact on the Company's risk profile. 

-  Verify  the  information  on  directors  and  senior  managers’  remunerations  contained  in  the  different  corporate 
documents, including the annual report on directors’ remuneration. 

Moreover, article 37 of the Board of Directors Regulations states that the Remuneration Committee will meet as 
often as necessary to fulfill its duties, convened by its Chair or by whoever stands in for its Chair pursuant to the 
provisions of article 35 of the Board Regulations. The Committee may request the attendance at its meetings of 
persons with tasks in the Group that are related to the Committee's duties. It may also obtain advice as necessary 
to  establish  criteria  related  to  its  business.  This  will  be  done  through  the  Secretary  of  the  Board.  For  all  other 
matters, the system for convening meetings, quorums, passing resolutions, drafting minutes and other details of its 
operation will be in accordance with the provisions of the Board of Directors Regulations  for the Board insofar as 
they are applicable. 

The most important activities carried out by the Remuneration Committee in 2016 are detailed in section C.2.5. 

RISK COMMITTEE 

Name 

Position 

Category 

JAMES ANDREW STOTT 

CHAIRMAN 

INDEPENDENT 

JOSÉ LUIS PALAO GARCÍA-SUELTO 

CARLOS LORING MARTÍNEZ DE IRUJO 

SUSANA RODRÍGUEZ VIDARTE 

JOSÉ MIGUEL ANDRÉS TORRECILLAS 

MEMBER 

MEMBER 

MEMBER 

MEMBER 

INDEPENDENT 

OTHER EXTERNAL 

OTHER EXTERNAL 

INDEPENDENT 

% of proprietary Directors 
% of independent Directors 
% of other external Directors 

0% 
60% 
40% 

Explain the committee's duties, describe the procedure and organizational and operational rules and summarize the 
main actions taken during the year. 

The Risk Committee will be tasked with assisting the Board of Directors in determining and monitoring the Group's 
risk  control  and  management  policy  and  its  strategy  in  this  area.  Thus,  as  provided  for  under  article  39  of  the 
Board of Directors Regulations, it will discharge the following duties: 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

43 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
- Analyze and assess the proposals on the Group's risk management, control and strategy. In particular, these will 
identify: 

i. The Group's risk appetite; and 
ii.  The  setting  of  the  level  of  risk  considered  acceptable  according  to  the  risk  profile  and  capital  at  risk,  broken 
down by the Group’s businesses and areas of activity. 

- Analyze and assess the control and management policies for the Group's different risks and the information and 
internal control systems. 

- The measures established to mitigate the impact of risk identified, should they materialise. 

-  Monitor  the  performance  of the  Group's  risks and  their  fit with  the  strategies  and  policies  and the  Group’s  risk 
appetite. 

- Analyze, prior to submitting them to the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee, those risk operations that 
must be put to its consideration. 

- Examine whether the prices of the assets and liabilities offered to customers fully take into account the Bank's 
business model and risk strategy and, if not, present a remedy plan to the Board of Directors. 

-  Participate  in  the  process  for  establishing  the  remuneration  policy,  ensuring  that  it  is  consistent  with  adequate 
and  effective  risk  management  and  does  not  offer  incentives  for  assuming  risks  that  may  exceed  the  level 
tolerated by the Company. 

- Ensure that the Company and its Group are provided with means, systems, structures and resources in line with 
best practices to enable it to implement its risk management strategy, ensuring that the entity's risk management 
mechanisms are appropriate in relation to the strategy. 

Moreover,  article  40  of  the  Board  Regulations  regulates  the  organizational  and  operating  rules  of  the  Risk 
Committee,  establishing  that  it  will  meet  as  often  as  necessary  to  fulfill  its  duties,  convened  by  its  Chair  or  by 
whoever stands in for its Chair pursuant to the provisions of article 38 of the Board Regulations, though an annual 
calendar of meetings will be drawn up in accordance with its tasks. The Committee may request the attendance at 
its meetings of the Group's Chief Risk Officer, as well as the executives to whom the various risk areas report or 
the  persons  with  tasks  in  the  Group  that  are  related  to  the  Committee's  duties.  It  may  also  obtain  advice  as 
necessary to establish criteria related to its business. This will be done through the Secretary of the Board. The 
system for convening meetings, quorums, adopting resolutions, drafting minutes and other details of its procedures 
will be governed by the provisions defined in the Board Regulations for the Board of Directors insofar as they are 
applicable to the Committee and by any specific Regulations that might be established. 

The Chairman of the Risk Committee presented to the Board a report on the most significant aspects of the activity 
carried out by the Committee since taking office in April 2016. This emphasized the Committee's follow-up on the 
evolution  of  Group  risks  and  its  degree  of  compliance  with  the  defined  strategies  and  policies  and  the  Risk 
Appetite Framework (RAF) established by the Board of Directors. Among the components of this Framework are 
the key metrics in solvency, liquidity and recurrence of income, and the limits established for each type of risk. The 
Committee  analyzed  the  situation  of  the  different  geographical  areas  where  the  Group  operates,  with  special 
attention to current issues that could directly affect Group entities, throughout the year. In carrying out its duties, 
the Committee reviewed different corporate risk policies during the year, prior to their approval by the Executive 
Committee, and monitored the evolution of different projects developed by the Risk Area. In relation to the ICAAP 
and ILAAP reports, as well as the Group Recovery Plan, the report commented on the review carried out by the 
Committee prior to its approval by the Board of Directors, to verify its adequacy, integrity and alignment from the 
perspective of the Group's risk profile. The report also referred to other projects of relevance to the Group, such as 
RDA (Risk Data Aggregation), and to the actions carried out by the Committee in monitoring and supervising the 
development  of  the  project.  He  also  reported  on  the  Committee's  follow-up  on  the  Group's  risk  profile  and  its 
various  indicators  and  on  the  Committee's  reviews  of  the  preliminary  proposals  for  the  Risk  Area  for  the 
establishment of the Group's Risk Appetite Framework for 2017. 

TECHNOLOGY AND CYBER-SECURITY COMMITTEE 

Position 

Position 

category 

CARLOS TORRES VILA 

CHAIRMAN 

EXECUTIVE 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

44 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
TOMÁS ALFARO DRAKE 

SUNIR KUMAR KAPOOR 

JUAN PI LLORENS 

JAMES ANDREW STOTT 

MEMBER 

MEMBER 

MEMBER 

MEMBER 

INDEPENDENT 

INDEPENDENT 

INDEPENDENT 

INDEPENDENT 

% of executive Directors 
% of proprietary Directors 
% of independent Directors 
% of other external Directors 

20% 
0% 
80% 
0% 

Explain the committee's duties, describe the procedure and organizational and operational rules and summarize the 
main actions taken during the year. 

According to its specific regulations, the purpose of the Technology and Cyber-security Committee is to assist 
the  Board  in  the  following  areas:  (i)  the  understanding  and  acknowledgement  of  the  risks  associated  to 
technology  and  information  systems  related  to  the  Group's  activity  and  the  oversight  of  its  management  and 
control, particularly  with  regard  to  the  cyber-security  strategy;  (ii)  the  acknowledgment and  supervision  of  the 
infrastructure and technology strategy of the Group and how this is integrated into the development of its overall 
strategy; and (iii) ensuring that the Bank has determined plans and policies, and has the appropriate means, for 
managing the abovementioned matters. 

It will also perform the following functions: 

- Oversight of technological risk and cyber-security management: 

  Review  the  major  technology  risks  exposures  of  the  Bank,  including  information  security  and  cyber-

security risks and the steps management has taken to monitor and control such exposures. 

  Review the policies and systems for the assessment, control and management of the Group’s technology 

risks and infrastructures, including the cyber-attack incident response and recovery plans. 

  Receive  reports  from  management  regarding  the  business  continuity  planning  in  technology  and 

technology infrastructure matters. 

  Receive reports from management, as and when appropriate, on: (i) IT-related compliance risks; and (ii) 

the steps taken to identify, assess, monitor, manage and mitigate those risks. 

  Additionally,  the  Technology  and  Cyber-security  Committee  will  be  informed  of  any  relevant  event  that 
may  occur  regarding  cyber-security  issues.  These  are  deemed  to  be  those  which,  individually  or  as  a 
whole, may have a material impact or damage in the Group’s equity, results or reputation. In any case, 
such events will be informed to the Chair of the Committee as soon as possible. 

- Stay informed of the Technology Strategy: 

  Receive reports from management, as and when appropriate, on technology strategy and trends that may 

affect the Company’s strategic plans, including the monitoring of overall industry trends. 

  Receive reports from management, as and when appropriate, on the metrics established by the Group for 
the  management  and  control  of  IT-related  matters,  including  the  progress  of  the  developments  and 
investments carried out by the Group in this field. 

  Receive  reports  from  management,  as  and  when  appropriate,  on  matters  related  to  new  technologies, 

applications, information systems and best practices that affect the Group’s IT strategy or plans. 

  Receive  reports  from  management  on  the  core  policies,  strategic  projects  and  plans  defined  by  the 

 

Engineering area. 
Inform  the  Board  of  Directors  and,  if  applicable,  the  Executive  Committee,  on  any  IT-related  matters 
falling within the scope of their functions. 

For a better performance of its functions, channels for an appropriate coordination between the Technology and 
Cyber-security Committee and the Audit and Compliance Committee will be established to ensure: (i) that the 
Technology and Cyber-security Committee can have access to the conclusions of the work performed by the 
Internal  Audit  Department  in  technology  and  cyber-security  matters;  (ii)  and  that  the  Audit  and  Compliance 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

45 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Committee  is  informed  on  IT-related  systems  and  processes  that  are  related  to  or  affect  the  Bank’s  internal 
control  systems  and  other  matters  falling  within  the  scope  of  its  functions.  Additionally,  channels  for  an 
appropriate coordination between the  Technology and Cyber-security Committee and the Risk Committee will 
be established to ensure that the Risk Committee monitors the impact of technological risks within the scope of 
Operational Risk and other matters falling within the scope of its functions. 

With regard to its functioning and organization, will meet as often as necessary to perform its duties, convened 
by its Chair or by whoever stands in for its Chair pursuant to its Regulations. The Committee may request the 
attendance at its meetings of persons with tasks within the Group that are related to the Committee's duties. 
In particular, the Committee will maintain a direct and recurring contact with the executives responsible for the 
areas of Engineering and Cyber-security in the Group, for the purpose of receiving the necessary information 
for a better performance of the Committee’s duties. This information will be discussed in the meetings held. 

The  Committee  may  also  engage  external  advisory  services  as  may  be  necessary  to  establish  an  informed 
opinion  on  matters  related  to  its  duties.  This  will  be  done  through  the  Secretariat  of  the  Board.  For  all  other 
matters, the system for convening meetings, quorums, passing resolutions, drafting minutes and other details of 
its  operation  will  be  in  accordance  with  the  provisions  of  the  Board  of  Directors  Regulations  for  the  Board 
insofar as they are applicable. 

The most important activities carried out by the Technology and Cyber-security Committee in 2016 are detailed 
in section C.2.5. 

C.2.2 Fill in the following table with information on the number of female directors sitting on  Board Committees over 
the last four years: 

Number of female directors 

Year 2016 

Year 2015 

Year 2014 

Year 2013 

Number 

% 

Number 

% 

Number 

% 

Number 

% 

1 

2 

2 

1 

1 

- 

16.66% 

40% 

40% 

20% 

20% 

- 

1 

2 

1 

- 

1 

- 

20% 

40% 

20% 

- 

16.66% 

- 

1 

1 

1 

- 

1 

- 

20% 

25% 

20% 

- 

20% 

- 

1 

1 

1 

1 

- 

- 

16.66% 

20% 

20% 

20% 

- 

- 

Executive 
Committee 
Audit and 
Compliance 
Committee 
Appointments 
Committee 
Remuneration 
Committee 
Risk Committee 
Technology and 
Cyber-security 
Committee 

C.2.3 Section repealed.  

C.2.4 Section repealed. 

C.2.5 Indicate, where applicable, the existence of regulations for the Board Committees, where they can be consulted 
and  any  amendments  made  to  them  during  the  year.  Indicate  whether  an  annual  report  on  the  activities  of  each 
committee has been prepared voluntarily. 

The  Board  of  Directors  Regulations,  available  on  the  Company's  website,  regulate  the  composition,  functions  and 
operating rules of the Board Committees, except for the Technology & Cyber-security Committee, which has its own 
Regulations.  

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

46 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
APPOINTMENTS COMMITTEE: The Chairman of the Appointments Committee presented to the Board of Directors 
a report on the activities of the Committee throughout 2016, which is explained in more detail in the section on the 
Appointments Committee in section C.2.1 above. 

AUDIT AND COMPLIANCE COMMITTEE: The Audit and Compliance Committee has specific Regulations approved 
by the Board and available on the company's website, which govern its operation and powers, among other matters.  

The Chairman of the Audit and  Compliance Committee presented to the  Board a report on its activities in 2016, in 
which it reported on the tasks carried out by the Committee in relation  to the functions assigned to it by the Board 
Regulations,  indicating  that  the  Committee  had  carried  out  its  activity  without  incident  and  fulfilled  the  functions 
assigned to it in relation to the monitoring and supervision of financial information; the system of internal control of 
financial-accounting information; internal and external audits; matters related to compliance and those related to the 
regulatory environment. He reported on the  Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process (SREP) carried out by the 
European  Central  Bank;  on  the  annual  plan  for  the  Compliance  Area  and  its  regular  monitoring  and  the 
communications  with  both  national  and  international  supervisory  and  regulatory  authorities.  He  also  informed  the 
Board  regarding  the  evolution  of  the  Group's  corporate  structure  during  the  2016  financial  year,  the  Group's  fiscal 
management and the impact of the forthcoming entry into force of national and international accounting standards. 

With regard to the external audit, he highlighted the work plans, schedules and communications maintained with the 
external auditors for the 2016 financial year, having observed its independence by the Committee in compliance with 
the applicable regulations and it's plan with regard to the selection process for the new BBVA Group external auditor 
for 2017, 2018 and 2019. 

RISK  COMMITTEE:  The  Risk  Committee  has  specific  Regulations  approved  by  the  Board  and  available  on  the 
Company's website, which govern matters including its duties and procedural standards, among other matters.  

Likewise,  the  Chairman  of the  Risk  Committee  presented  to  the  Board  of  Directors a  report  on  the  activities  of  the 
Committee in 2016, which is explained in more detail in the section on the Risk Committee in section C.2.1 above. 

TECHNOLOGY AND CYBER-SECURITY COMMITTEE: The Risk Committee has specific Regulations approved by 
the  Board  and  available  on  the  Company's  website,  which  govern  matters  including  its  duties  and  procedural 
standards,  among  other matters.  As  this  Committee  was constituted  by  the  Board of  Directors  in  2016,  no specific 
Committee activity report has been made for this financial year. 

C.2.6 Section repealed. 

D RELATED-PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND INTRA-GROUP TRANSACTIONS 

D.1 Explain the procedure, if any, for approving related-party and intra-group transactions. 

Procedures for approving related party transactions 

Article  17  v)  of  the  Board of Directors  Regulations establishes  that the  Board  is  responsible  for approving,  where 
applicable, the transactions that the Company or its Group companies may make with directors or with shareholders 
that  individually  or  in  concert  hold  a  significant  stake.  This  includes  shareholders  represented  in  the  Board  of 
Directors of the Company or of other Group companies or with parties related to them, with the exceptions provided 
for by law. 

Moreover,  article  8  of  the  Board  of  Directors  Regulations  establishes  that  approval  of  the  transactions  of  the 
Company or its Group companies with directors  needing to be approved by the Board of Directors will be granted 
after  receiving  a  report  from  the  Audit  and  Compliance  Committee.  The  only  exceptions  to  this  approval  will  be 
transactions that simultaneously fulfill the following three characteristics: (i) they are carried out under contracts with 
standard terms and are applied en masse to a large number of customers; (ii) they go through at market rates or 
prices set in general by the party acting as supplier of the goods or services; and (iii) they are worth less than 1% of 
the Company's annual revenues. 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

47 

 
 
 
 
  
 
D.2  Detail  any  significant  transactions,  entailing  a  transfer  of  a  significant  amount  or  obligations  between  the 
company or its group companies, and the company’s significant shareholders: 

Name of significant 

Name of the 

shareholder (person or 

company or group 

company) 

entity 

Nature of the 

relationship 

Type of 

transaction 

Amount 
(thousands of euros) 

D.3 Detail any significant transactions entailing a transfer of a significant amount or obligations between the company 
or its group companies, and the directors and/or senior managers: 

Name of the directors 

Name of the related 

and/or senior managers 

party (person or 

Relationship 

(person or company) 

company) 

Nature of 

transaction 

Amount 
(thousands of euros) 

D.4  Detail  the  significant  transactions  in  which  the  company  has  engaged  with  other  companies  belonging  to  the 
same group, except those that are eliminated in the process of drawing up the consolidated financial statements and 
that do not form part of the company’s usual trade with respect to its object and conditions.  

In any event, provide information on any intragroup transactions with companies established in countries or territories 
considered tax havens. 

Name of the Group Company 

Brief description of the transaction 

BBVA GLOBAL FINANCE LTD. 

BBVA GLOBAL FINANCE LTD. 

BBVA GLOBAL FINANCE LTD. 

BBVA GLOBAL FINANCE LTD. 

Holding of securities representing 
debt 
Current account deposits 

Term account deposits 

Issue-linked subordinated liabilities 

185,839 

Amount 
(€k) 

1,197 

1,663 

6,462 

D.5 State the amount of the transactions carried out with other related parties. 

D.6  Detail  the  mechanisms  established  to  detect,  determine  and  resolve  possible  conflicts  of  interest  between  the 
company and/or its group, and its directors, managers and/or significant shareholders. 

Articles 7 and 8 of the Board Regulations regulate issues relating to possible conflicts of interest as follows: 

Article 7 

Directors must adopt necessary measures to avoid finding themselves in situations where their interests, whether for 
their own  account or  for  that of  others,  may  enter into  conflict  with  the corporate  interest  and  with  their duties  with 
respect  to  the  Company,  unless  the  Company  has  granted  its  consent  under  the  terms  established  in  applicable 
legislation and in the Board of Directors Regulations. 

Likewise, they must refrain from participating in deliberations and votes on resolutions or decisions in which they or a 
related party may have a direct or indirect conflict of interest, unless these are decisions relating to appointment to or 
severance from positions on the governing body. 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

48 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Directors must notify the Board of Directors of any situation of direct or indirect conflict  that they or parties related to 
them may have with respect to the Company's interest. 

Article 8  

The duty of avoiding situations of conflict of interest referred to in the previous article obliges the directors to refrain 
from, in particular: 

-  Carrying  out  transactions  with  the  Company,  unless  these  are  ordinary  business,  performed  under  standard 
conditions  for  the  customers  and  of  insignificant  quantity.  Such  transactions  are  deemed  to  be  those  whose 
information  is  not  necessary  to  provide  a  true  picture  of  the  net  worth,  financial  situation  and  performance  of  the 
Company. 

-  Using  the  Company's  name  or  invoking  their  position  as  director  to  unduly  influence  the  performance  of  private 
transactions. 

- Making use of the corporate assets, including the Company's confidential information, for private ends. 

- Taking advantage of the Company’s business opportunities. 

- Obtaining advantages or remuneration from third parties other than the Company and its Group, associated to the 
performance of their position, unless they are mere tokens of courtesy. 

-  Engaging  in  activities  for  their  own  account  or  on  behalf  of  third  parties  that  involve  effective  actual  or  potential 
competition  with  the  Company  or  that,  in  any  other  way,  bring  them  into  permanent  conflict  with  the  Company's 
interests. 

The  above  provisions  will  also  apply  should  the  beneficiary  of  the  prohibited  acts  or  activities  described  in  the 
previous  subsections  be  a  related  party  related  to  the  director.  However,  the  Company  may  dispense  with  the 
aforementioned  prohibitions  in  specific  cases,  authorising  a  director  or  a  related  party  to  carry  out  a  certain 
transaction with the Company, to use certain corporate assets, to take advantage of  a specific business opportunity 
or to obtain an advantage or remuneration from a third party. 

When the authorization is intended to dispense with the prohibition against obtaining an advantage or remuneration 
from third parties, or affects a transaction whose value is over 10% of the corporate assets, it must necessarily be 
agreed by a General Meeting resolution. 

The  obligation  not  to compete  with  the  Company  may  only  be  dispensed  with  them  no damage  is  expected  to  the 
Company or when any damage that is expected is compensated by benefits that are foreseen from the dispensation. 
The dispensation will be conferred under an express and separate resolution of the General Meeting. 

In other cases, the authorization may also be resolved by the Board of Directors, provided the independence of the 
members  conferring  it  is  guaranteed  with  respect  to  the  director  receiving  the  dispensation.  Moreover,  it  will  be 
necessary to ensure that the authorized transaction will not do harm to the corporate net worth or, where applicable, 
that it is carried out under market conditions and that the process is transparent. 

Approval of the transactions of the Company or its Group companies with directors needing to be approved by the 
Board will be granted after receiving a report from the Audit and Compliance Committee. The only exceptions to this 
approval  will  be  transactions  that  simultaneously  meet  the  following  3  specifications:  1)  they  are  carried  out  under 
contracts  with  standard  terms  and  are  applied  en  masse  to  a  large  number  of  customers;  2)  they  go  through  at 
market rates or prices set in general by the party acting as supplier of the goods or services; and 3) they are worth 
less than one per cent of the Company’s annual revenues. 

Since BBVA is a credit institution, it is subject to the provisions of Act 10/2014, dated 26th June, on the regulation, 
supervision and solvency of credit institutions, whereby the directors and general managers or similar may not obtain 
credits, bonds or guarantees from the Bank on whose board or management they work, above the limit and under the 
terms  established  in  article  35  of  Royal  Decree  84/2015,  which  implemented  Law  10/2014,  unless  expressly 
authorized by the Bank of Spain. 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

49 

 
 
 
All  the  members  of  the  Board  of  Directors  and  the  senior  management  are  subject  to  the  Company’s  Internal 
Regulations on the Securities Markets. These Regulations are intended to control possible conflicts of interest. They 
establish that everyone subject to it must notify the head of their area or the Compliance Unit of situations that could 
potentially and under specific circumstances may entail conflicts of interest that could compromise their impartiality, 
before they engage in any transaction or conclude any business in which they could arise. 

D.7 Are more than one of the Group’s companies listed in Spain as publicly traded companies? 

Identify the listed subsidiaries in Spain 

NO 

Listed subsidiaries 

Indicate  whether  the  respective  areas  of  business  and  any  potential  relations  between  them  and  any  potential 
business  relations  between  the  holding  company  and  the  listed  subsidiary  and  other  group  companies  have  been 
publicly defined; 

Define any potential business relations between the holding company and the listed subsidiary 
company and between the listed subsidiaries and other group companies 

Identify  the  mechanisms  established  to  resolve  any  potential  conflicts  of  interest  between  the  listed  subsidiary  and 
other companies of the group: 

Mechanisms to resolve possible conflicts of interest 

E RISK CONTROL AND MANAGEMENT SYSTEMS 

E.1 Explain the scope of the company’s Risk Management System, including risks of a tax-related nature. 

The BBVA Group has a General Risk Control and Management Model (hereinafter, "the Model") adapted to its 
business model, organization and the geographical areas in which it operates. It allows it to operate within the 
framework of the control and risk management strategy defined by the Bank's company bodies and adapt to an 
economic and regulatory environment, addressing management globally and monitoring to the circumstances at 
any particular time.  

The risk management function at BBVA (Global Risk Management) is organized and developed by establishing 
procedures  and  specific  rules  for  each  type  of  risk,  bringing  the  Model's  elements  closer  to  the  day-to-day 
management of risks in the Group.  

The elements comprising the model are:  
1. A system of governance and organization of the risk management function that has an adequate definition of 
roles and responsibilities in all areas, a series of committees and delegation structures, and an internal control 
system which is consistent with the nature and scale of the risks. 
2. A Group Risk Appetite Framework approved by the Board that determines the risks and the risk level that the 
Group is willing to assume to achieve its business objectives. 
3.  A  system  of  decision-making  and  processes  to  allow  the  ordinary  management  of  risks,  which  is  based  on 
three  basic  elements:  the  existence  of  a  homogeneous  normative  body;  a  risk  planning  that  ensures  its 
integration into the management of the Risk Appetite Framework and the comprehensive management of risks 
throughout their life cycle. 
4. A framework of risk identification, evaluation, monitoring and reporting that provides the Model with a dynamic 
and proactive vision to enable compliance with the Risk Appetite Framework, even in unfavorable scenarios. 
5. An adequate infrastructure that ensures that the Group has the human and technological resources needed 
for effective management and supervision of risks in order to achieve its objectives. 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

50 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Some notes on the Group management of different risks are given below: 

• Credit risk: is the most relevant for the Group and includes management of counterparty, issuer, settlement and 
country-specific  risks.  Management  of  this  risk  is  based  on  the  following  principles:  A)  availability  of  basic 
information for assessing risks, proposing risks and having supporting documentation for approval purposes; B) 
sufficient customer  fund generation  and  solvency  to  assume  the  repayments  of  principal and  interest on loans 
owed;  C)  establishment  of  adequate  and  sufficient  guarantees  to  allow  effective  recovery  of  the  operation, 
considered a secondary and exceptional method of recovery for when the first fails. Management of this risk is 
based on a comprehensive structure covering for objective and independent decision-making.  

• Structural interest-rate risk: This includes the potential impact that changes in market interest rates have on the 
net  interest  income  and  book  value  of  entities.  Its  management  model  in  the  Group  is  decentralized,  thus  the 
Balance-Sheet  Management unit,  pertaining  to  Finance,  designs  and  executes  the strategies  to  implement  via 
ALCO in accordance with the tolerances set out in the Risk Appetite Framework. 

• Structural exchange-rate risk: Managed centrally focusing on the risk that arises when consolidating holdings in 
subsidiaries  with  functional  currencies  other  than  the  euro.  The  corporate  Balance-Sheet  Management  unit, 
through  ALCO,  designs  and  executes  the  hedging  policies  with  the  main  purpose  of  controlling  the  potential 
negative effect of exchange-rate fluctuations on capital ratios and on the equivalent value in euros of the foreign-
currency  earnings  of  the  different  subsidiaries,  considering  the  transactions  according  to  market  expectations 
and their cost. 

• Structural equity risk: Exposure to this risk mainly stems from holdings in non-strategic industrial and financial 
companies with medium- and long-term investment horizons. It is managed in accordance with the corporate risk 
management  policies  for  equity  positions  in  the  equity  portfolio,  in  order  to  ensure  their  adaptation  to  BBVA's 
business model and its risk tolerance level according to the Risk Appetite Framework. 

•  Market  risk  (trading  portfolio):  This  arises  from  the  probability  that  there  may  be  losses  in  the  value  of  the 
positions  held  as  a  result  of  changes  in  the  market  prices  of  financial  instruments.  The  Value  at  Risk  (VaR) 
model is used to measure this. 

•  Liquidity  and  funding  risk:  Its  control,  monitoring  and  management,  intends  in  the  short  term,  to  meet  the 
payment commitments envisaged in a timely manner without resorting to obtaining funds in difficult conditions or 
that  might  deteriorate  the  reputation  of  the  entity.  In  the  medium  and  long  term,  the  aim  is  to  ensure  that  the 
Group’s funding structure is appropriate and that its evolution is suitable according to the economic situation, the 
markets and the regulatory changes, in accordance with the established Risk Appetite. 

•  Operational  risk:  Its  management  is  based  on  the  value  provided  by  the  Advanced  Measurement  Approach 
model  (AMA):  knowledge,  identification, prioritization  and  management  of  potential  and  actual  risks,  supported 
by a governance model to drive management across all the Group's units. The aim is to reduce operating losses 
by managing an adequate control environment. 

Regarding  taxation,  BBVA  has  defined  a  tax-related  risk  management  policy  based  on  a  suitable  control 
environment,  a  system  for  identifying  risks  and  a  monitoring  process  including  continuous  improvement  of  the 
effectiveness of the established controls. In 2016 this management model was evaluated by an independent third 
party. 

E.2 Identify the corporate bodies responsible for drawing up and enforcing the Risk Management System, including 
tax-related risks. 

BBVA Group's risk governance model is characterized by a special involvement of its governing bodies, both in 
setting the risk strategy and in monitoring and supervising its implementation on an ongoing basis. 

The Board of Directors approves the risk strategy and supervises the internal control and management systems. 
Specifically,  the  strategy  approved  by  the  Board  includes,  at  least,  the  Group's  Risk  Appetite  statement,  the 
fundamental metrics and  the basic  structure  of limits  by  areas,  types  of  risk  and asset  classes,  as  well  as  the 
bases of the risk management and control model. The Board of Directors is also responsible for approving and 
monitoring  the  strategic  and  business  plan,  the  annual  budgets  and  management  goals,  as  well  as  the 
investment and funding policy, in a consistent way and in line with the approved Risk Appetite Framework.  

On  the  basis  established  by  the  Board  of  Directors,  the  Executive  Committee  approves  specific  corporate 
policies for each type of risk; the metrics by type of risk related to concentration, profitability and reputation and 
the basic structure of the Group's risk limits. By following up on them, with information on any possible excesses 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

51 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
of the limits that may occur and on the corrective measures to be taken in such cases in order to reestablish the 
situation. 

Lastly,  the  Board  of  Directors  includes  a  committee  specializing  in  risks,  the  Risk  Committee.  This  committee 
conducts  an  ongoing  analysis  and  monitoring  of  risks  within  the  remit  of  the  governing  bodies,  assisting  the 
Board of Directors and the Executive Committee in the determination and monitoring of the risk strategy and the 
corporate policies, respectively. Another task of special relevance it carries out is detailed control and monitoring 
of  the risks that  affect  the  Group  as  a  whole,  which  enables  it  to supervise  the  effective  integration of  the  risk 
strategy into management and the application of the corporate policies approved by the governing bodies. 

The  head  of  GRM  is  the  Group's  Chief  Risk  Officer  (CRO),  whose  main  responsibility  is  to  ensure  that  the 
Group's  risks  are  managed  in  accordance  with  the  Model.  The  Chief  Risk  Officer  is  supported  by  a  structure 
consisting  of  cross-cutting  risk  units  in  the  corporate  area  and  specific  risk  units  in  the  Group's  geographical 
areas  and/or  business  areas.  Each  of  these  units  is  headed  by  a  Risk  Officer  who,  within  his/her  field  of 
competence,  carries  out  risk  management  and  control  functions  and  is  responsible  for  applying  the  corporate 
policies and rules approved at the Group level in a consistent manner, adapting them if necessary to the local 
requirements and reporting to the local governing bodies. 

The Risk Officers of the geographical and/or business areas report both to the Group's Chief Risk Officer and to 
the  head  of  their  geographical  and/or  business  area.  This  dual  reporting  system  aims  to  ensure  the 
independence of the local risk management function from the operating functions and enable its alignment with 
the Group's corporate policies and goals related to risks.  

The  risks  function  has  a  decision-making  process  supported  by  a  structure  of  committees.  The  Global  Risk 
Management  Committee  (GRMC)  is  the  highest  executive body  in  the  risk  area  and  proposes,  examines  and, 
where  applicable,  approves,  among  others,  the  internal  risk  regulatory  framework  and  the  procedures  and 
infrastructures needed to identify, assess, measure and manage the risks facing the Group in its businesses, as 
well as the admission of operations involving more relevant risks.  

Regarding  the  tax-related  risk,  the  Tax  Department  establishes  the  control  mechanisms  and  internal  rules 
necessary  to  ensure  compliance  with  the  tax  laws  in  force  and  the  tax  strategy  approved  by  the  Board  of 
Directors. 

This  function  is  subject  to  supervision  by  the  Audit  and  Compliance  Committee  of  the  BBVA  Group,  and  is 
evidenced by the appearances made before the same by the Head of the Fiscal Function of the BBVA Group. 

E.3 Indicate the primary risks, including tax-related risks that could prevent business targets from being met. 

BBVA  has  risk  identification  and  scenario  analysis  processes  in  place  that  enables  the  Group  to  conduct  a 
dynamic and proactive risk management.  

The risk identification processes are forward-looking to ensure the identification of emerging risks, and take into 
account  the  concerns  of  both  the  business  areas,  which  are  closer  to  the  reality  of  the  different  geographical 
areas, and the corporate areas and Senior Management. 

Risks are captured and measured in a consistent way using the most appropriate methodologies in each case. 
Their measurement includes the design and application of scenario analyses and stress testing, and considers 
the controls the risks are subjected to. 

As  part  of  this  process,  a  forward  projection  is  performed  of  the  Risk  Appetite  Framework  variables  in  stress 
scenarios, with the aim of identifying possible deviations from the established thresholds; if such deviations are 
detected, the appropriate measures are adopted to keep those variables within the target risk profile. 

In this context, there are a series of emerging risks that could affect the Group's business performance. These 
risks are organized into the following large blocks:  

• Macroeconomic and geopolitical risks 

According to the latest available information, global growth remains stabilized slightly above 3% in year-on-year 
terms. 

Recently,  the  uncertainty  of  the  global  panorama  has  increased  with  the  victory  of  the  exit  option  from  the 
European Union in the referendum held in the United Kingdom. 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

52 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
In general, the gradual recovery of growth in the developed economies does not suffice to offset the slowdown in 
emerging economies.  Developments  in  the  Chinese  economy,  with  vulnerabilities due  to  its  high  level  of debt, 
will continue to determine the global growth outlook and, in particular, in emerging economies. 

Other events complete the outlook for global uncertainties for 2016 and 2017, and could affect the valuation of 
the Group's holdings in certain countries: 

o  Geopolitical tensions in some areas. In connection with this issue, it is worth noting the uncertainty over 

the political and economic situation following the events in Turkey since 15 July. 

o  The  risk  of  an  adjustment  scenario  in  the  United  States,  which  might  be  caused  by  the  Federal 

Reserve's decision to postpone the rise in interest rates and a lower growth forecast than the previous. 

These  uncertainties  have  led  to  a  significant  increase  in  financial  market  volatility,  asset  price  decline  and 
significant devaluations in emerging countries. 

The  Group's  geographical  diversification  is  the  key  to  achieving  a  high  level  of  recurring  revenue,  despite  the 
conditions of the environment and the economic cycles of the economies in which it operates. 

• Regulatory and reputational risks 

o  Financial institutions are exposed to a complex and changing regulatory and legal environment that can 
impact their growth capacity and the development of certain businesses, with higher liquidity and capital 
requirements and lower profitability ratios. The Group monitors changes in the regulatory framework on 
an ongoing basis to enable it to anticipate and adapt to those changes sufficiently in advance, adopt the 
best practices and the most efficient and rigorous criteria for their implementation. 

o  The  financial  sector  is  coming  under  intense  scrutiny  by  regulators,  governments  and  society  itself. 
Negative news or inappropriate conduct can seriously damage an institution's reputation and affect its 
ability to conduct a sustainable business. The attitudes and conduct  of the Group and of its members 
are governed by the principles of integrity, honesty, long-term vision and best practices, thanks to the 
internal  control  Model,  the  Code  of  Conduct,  tax  strategy  and  the  Group's  Responsible  Business 
strategy, among others. 

• Business, legal and operational risks 

o  New  technologies  and  forms  of  customer  relations:  The  development  of  the  digital  world  and  the 
information  technologies  poses  major  challenges  for  financial  institutions  that  represent  threats  (new 
competitors,  disintermediation…)  and  also  opportunities  (new  customer  relations  framework,  greater 
ability  to  adapt  to  their  needs,  new  products  and  distribution  channels...).  In  this  regard,  digital 
transformation is one of the priorities for the Group, which aims to lead the digital banking of the future. 

o  Technological  risks  and  security  breaches:  Financial  institutions  are  exposed  to  new  threats  such  as 
cyber-attacks,  internal  and  customer  database  theft,  payment  system  fraud…  that  require  major 
investments  in  security  from  the  technological  and  human  point  of  view.  The  Group  attaches  a  great 
deal  of  importance  to  active  management  and  control  of  operational  and  technological  risk.  One 
example  is  the  early  adoption  of  advanced  models  for  managing  these  risks  (AMA  -  Advanced 
Measurement Approach). 

The financial sector is exposed to growing litigation rates in that financial entities are facing an elevated number 
of  lawsuits  whose  economic  consequences  cannot  be  easily  foreseen.  The  Group  carries  out  a  constant 
management  and  tracking  of  such  lawsuits  in  defense  of  its  own  interests,  and  allocates,  when  considered 
necessary,  the  corresponding  provisions  for  coverage  thereof,  following  the  criteria  of  internal  lawyers  and 
external legal experts and based on the applicable laws and regulations. 

E.4 Identify whether the entity has a risk tolerance level, including tax-related risks. 

The Group's Risk Appetite Framework approved by the governing bodies determines the risks and the risk level 
that the Group is willing to assume to achieve its business objectives taking into account the organic evolution of 
the  business.  These  are  expressed  in  terms  of  solvency,  liquidity  and  funding,  profitability,  or  other  metrics, 
which  are  reviewed  periodically  or  if  there  are  any  substantial  changes  in  the  entity's  business  or  relevant 
corporate operations.  

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

53 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The risk appetite is expressed through the following elements: 

  Risk  Appetite  Statement:  sets  out  the  general  principles  of  the  Group's  risk  strategy  and  the  target  risk 

profile.  

  Statements and core metrics: based on the appetite statement, statements are established that specify the 
general  principles  of  risk  management  in  terms  of  solvency,  profitability,  liquidity  and  funding.  Moreover, 
the core  metrics  reflect,  in  quantitative  terms,  the principles  and  the  target  risk  profile set  out  in  the  Risk 
Appetite statement. 

  Statements and metrics by type of risk: based on the core metrics and their thresholds for each type of risk, 
statements  are  established  that  set  out  the  general  management  principles  for  the  risk  and  a  number  of 
metrics are determined, whose observance enables compliance with the core metrics and the Group's Risk 
Appetite statement. These metrics have a maximum risk appetite. 

 

The basic structure of limits: they shape the Risk Appetite Framework at geographical area, risk type, asset 
type and portfolio level, ensuring that management is within the metrics by type of risk.  

In  addition  to  this  Framework,  there  is  a  level  of  management  limits  that  is  defined  and managed  by  the  risks 
function  when  developing  the  basic  structure  of  limits,  with  the  aim  of  ensuring  that  proactive  management  of 
risks  by  risk  subcategory  within  each  type  or  by  subportfolio  is  in  line  with  that  basic  structure  of  limits  and  in 
general with the established Risk Appetite Framework. 

Each  geographical  and/or  business  area  has  its  own  Risk  Appetite  Framework,  consisting  of  its  local  Risk 
Appetite statement, core metrics, and metrics by type of risk and limits, which must be consistent with those set 
at the Group level, but adapted to their own reality. These are approved by the corresponding governing bodies 
of each entity. 

The corporate risks area works with the various geographical and/or business areas to define their Risk Appetite 
Framework, so that it is coordinated with, and integrated into the Group's Risk Appetite Framework, making sure 
that its profile is in line with the one defined. 

The BBVA Group assumes a certain degree of risk to be able to provide financial services and products to its 
customers  and  obtain  attractive  returns  for  its  shareholders.  The  organization  must  understand,  manage  and 
control the risks it assumes.  

The aim of the Group is not to eliminate all risks, but to assume a prudent level of risks that allows it to generate 
returns while maintaining acceptable capital and fund levels and generating recurrent earnings. 

E.5 State what risks, including tax-related risks, have occurred during the year. 

Risk is inherent to financial business, so the occurrence of risk to a greater or lesser extent is absolutely implicit 
in the Group’s activities. BBVA thus provides detailed information on its annual financial statements (note 7 in the 
Report and note 19 in the consolidated accounts covering tax-related risks) regarding the developments of such 
risks, since their very nature can permanently affect the Group in undertaking its activities. 

Likewise, as described in note 24 of the Report, BBVA has provided, as a result of the judgement issued by the 
European  Union  Court  of  Justice  regarding  the  interest  rate  clauses  in  consumer  mortgage  loans  (known  as 
"floor clauses"), a provision to cover future claims that may arise. 

E.6  Explain  the  response  and  supervision  plans  for  the  principal  risks  faced  by  the  company,  including  tax-related 
risks 

The  BBVA  Group's  internal  control  system  takes  its  inspiration  from  the  best  practices  developed  both  in  the 
COSO  (Treadway  Commission  Committee  of  Sponsoring  organizations)  “Enterprise  Risk  Management  - 
Integrated Framework” and in the “Framework for Internal Control Systems in Banking Organizations”, drawn up 
by the Basel Bank of International Settlements (BIS). 

The control model has a system comprising three lines of defense: 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

54 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

 

The Group's business units constitute the first line of defense. They are responsible for managing current 
and  emerging  risks  and  implementing  control  procedures.  It  is  also  responsible  for  reporting  to  its 
business/support unit.  

The  second  line  is  constituted  by  the  specialist  control  units  (Compliance,  Accounting  &  Supervisors 
(specifically,  Internal  Financial  Control),  Global  Risk  Management  (within  it,  Internal  Risk  Control)  and 
Engineering  (specifically,  Internal  Operations  Control  and  Internal  IT  Control)).  This  line  collaborates  in 
identifying  current  and  emerging  risks,  defines  the  control  policies  within  the  scope  of  its  cross-sector 
specialty, ensures that they are implemented correctly, and provides training and advice to the first line. In 
addition, one of its main functions is to monitor and question the control activity carried out by the first line 
of defense.  

The control activity of the first and second line  of defense will be coordinated by the Internal Risk Control 
Unit, which will also be responsible for providing these units with a common internal control methodology. 

 

The third line of defense is made up of the Internal Audit unit, for which the Group assumes the guidelines 
of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision and of the Institute of Internal Auditors. Its function is that 
of  providing  independent  and  objective  assurance  and  consulting  activity  designed  to  add  value  and 
improve the Organization's operations.  

In  addition,  within  the  risk  area,  the  Group  has  units  for  Internal  Risk  Control  and  Internal  Validation  that  are 
independent of the units that develop the models, manage the processes and execute the controls. 

Its  scope  of  action  is  global,  both  from  the  geographical  point  of  view  and  in  terms  of  the  types  of  risks.  It 
encompasses  all  the  areas  of  the  organization  and  is  designed  to  identify  and  manage  the  risks  faced  by  the 
Group entities, in order to guarantee the established corporate objectives. 

The main function of Internal Risk Control is to ensure the existence of a sufficient internal regulatory framework, 
a process and measures defined for each type of risks identified in the Group, and for those other types of risk 
that may potentially affect the Group, control their application and operation, and ensure that the risk strategy is 
integrated into the Group's management.  

The Group's Internal Risk Control Director is responsible for the function and reports its activities and informs on 
its work plans to CRO and to the Board's Risk Committee, assisting it in any matters where requested. 

To  perform  its  duties,  the  unit  has  a  structure  of  teams  at  a  corporate  level  and  also  in  the  most  important 
geographical  areas in  which  the  Group  operates.  As  in  the  corporate  area,  the  local  units  remain  independent 
from the business areas that implement the processes, and from the units that carry out the controls, reporting 
functionally to the Internal Risk Control unit. The unit’s lines of action are established at Group level and it is then 
responsible for their local-level adaptation and implementation, and for reporting on the most relevant aspects. 

Among  other  functions,  Internal  Validation  is  responsible  for  the  independent  review  and  validation,  at  internal 
level, of the models used to measure and assume the risks and for determining the Group's capital requirements. 

With  regard  to  tax  risks,  the Board  of  Directors  approved  the  Tax  Strategy  for  the  BBVA  Group.  This  strategy 
reflects  the  tax-related  postures  of  the  Group.  In  this  regard,  the  Tax  Department  establishes  the  policies  and 
control processes for guaranteeing compliance with the tax laws currently in force and the tax strategy. 

F SYSTEMS OF INTERNAL  RISK MANAGEMENT  AND INTERNAL CONTROL OVER FINANCIAL REPORTING 
(ICFR)   

Describe the mechanisms comprising the risk management and control systems for financial reporting (ICFR) in the 
entity. 

F.1 The entity’s control environment 

Give information, describing the key features of at least: 

F.1.1.  Which  bodies  and/or  functions  are  responsible  for:  (i)  the  existence  and  maintenance  of  an  adequate  and 
effective ICFR; (ii) its implementation; and (iii) its supervision. 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

55 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Pursuant to article 17 of the Board Regulations, the Board of Directors approves the financial information that BBVA 
is required to publish periodically as a publicly traded company. The Board of Directors has an Audit and Compliance 
Committee, whose mission is to assist the Board supervise financial information and exercise control over the BBVA 
Group. 

In this respect, the BBVA Audit and Compliance Committee Regulations establish that the Committee's duties include 
the supervision of the sufficiency, adequacy and effective operation of the internal control systems in the process of 
drawing  up  and  preparing  financial information,  so  as  to  rest  assured of  the correctness,  accuracy,  sufficiency  and 
clarity of the financial information of the Entity and its consolidated Group. 

The  BBVA  Group  complies  with  the  requirements  imposed  by  the  Sarbanes  Oxley  Act  ("SOX")  for  each  year's 
consolidated annual accounts due to its status as a publicly traded company listed  to the U.S. Securities Exchange 
Commission  ("SEC").  The  main  Group  executives  are  involved  in  the  design,  compliance  and  maintenance  of  an 
effective internal control model that guarantees the quality and veracity of the financial information. The Accounting & 
Supervisors  Department  (“A&S”)  is  responsible  for  the  operation  and  maintenance  of  the  internal  financial  control 
model. 

In  addition,  and  with  the  aim  of  reinforcing  internal  control  environment,  the  Group  has  the  Corporate  Assurance 
model (which includes the ICFR) where is established a framework for the supervision of the internal control model. 
The Corporate Assurance model (in which the business areas, support areas and the areas specializing in internal 
control participate) is organized into a system of committees that analyze the most relevant issues related to internal 
control in each geographical area, with the participation of the country's top managers. These committees report to 
the  Group's  Global  Committee,  chaired  by  the  CEO  with  the  assistance  of  the main  executives  responsible  for  the 
business and control areas. 

The  different  internal  control  units  at  holding  and  local  level,  coordinated  by  the  Internal  Control  Area  located  in 
Global  Risk  Management,  are  responsible  for  implementing  and  applying  the  internal  control  and  operational  risk 
methodology defined in the Group. These internal control units are responsible, together with the business areas, for 
identifying, prioritizing  and  assessing  the  risks,  helping  the  units  to implement a  control model,  documenting  it  and 
supervising it periodically as well as defining risk mitigating measures and promoting their proper implementation.  

The  effectiveness  of  this  internal  control  system  is  assessed  on  an  annual  basis  for  those  risks  that  may  have  an 
impact on the proper drawing up of the Group's financial statements. The Internal Financial Control area, the control 
specialists  of  the  business  and  support  areas  and  the  Group's  Internal  Audit  department  collaborate  in  this 
assessment. In addition, the external auditor of the BBVA Group issues an opinion every year on the effectiveness of 
internal  control  over  financial  reporting  based  on  criteria  established  by  COSO  (Committee  of  Sponsoring 
Organizations  of  the  Treadway  Commission)  and  in  accordance  with  the  standards  of  the  U.S.  Public  Company 
Accounting Oversight Board (PCAOB). This opinion appears in the Form 20-F that is filed every year with the SEC. 

The  result  of  the  annual  assessment  of  the  System  of  Internal  Control  over  Financial  Reporting  is  reported  to  the 
Group's Audit and Compliance Committee by the heads of Internal Audit and Internal Financial Control. 

F.1.2. Whether, especially in the process of drawing up the financial information, the following elements exist: 

• Departments and/or mechanisms responsible for: (i) the design and review of the organisational structure; (ii) the 
clear  definition  of  lines  of  responsibility  and  authority,  with an  adequate distribution  of  tasks  and  functions; and  (iii) 
ensuring that sufficient procedures exist for their correct dissemination within the entity. 

The drafting of the financial information is carried out by the local Financial Management units of the countries and in 
a centralized manner by the A&S Division, which is overall responsible for the drafting and reporting of accounting 
and regulatory information. 

The  BBVA  Group  has  organizational  structure  design  and  review  mechanisms  that  clearly  define  action  and 
responsibility lines in the areas involved in drawing up of financial information of each entity and consolidated group, 
and also has the channels and circuits necessary for their communication and distribution. The units responsible for 
drawing up these financial statements have a distribution of tasks and segregation of functions necessary to draw up 
these statements in an appropriate operational and control framework. 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

56 

 
 
 
Additionally, there is an accountability model aimed at extending the culture of, and commitment to internal control. 
Those in charge of the design and operation of the processes that have an impact on financial reporting certify that all 
the controls associated with its operation under their responsibility are sufficient and have worked correctly. 

• Code of conduct, approval body, degree of dissemination and instruction, principles and values included (indicating 
whether specific mention is made of recording the transactions and drawing up of the  financial information), body in 
charge of analysing non-compliance and proposing corrective measures and sanctions.  

BBVA  has  a  Code  of  Conduct,  approved  by  the  Board  of  Directors  that  sets  out  BBVA's  specific  commitments  in 
developing  one  of  the  principles  of  its  Corporate  Culture:  Integrity  as  a  way  of  understanding  and  carrying  out  its 
businesses.  This  Code  likewise  establishes  the  corresponding  channel  for  whistleblowers  regarding  possible 
infringements of the Code. It is the subject of ongoing training and refresher programs including key personnel in the 
financial function.  

During  2016,  and  after  the  Code  was  updated  in  2015,  campaigns  have  been  developed  to  communicate  and 
disseminate its new contents, taking advantage of new formats and digital channels. In addition, an ambitious training 
plan has been developed at a global level, reaching the entire workforce of the Group.  

The Code of Conduct is published on the Bank's website (www.bbva.com) and on the employees’ website (intranet). 
Additionally, Group’s integrant undertake personally and individually to observe its principles and rules in an express 
declaration of awareness and adhesion.  

The  duties  of  the  Audit  and  Compliance  Committee  include  ensuring  that  the  internal  codes  of  ethics  and  conduct 
and on securities market, applicable to all group personnel, comply with legal requirements and are adequate for the 
Bank.  

Additionally, BBVA has adopted a structure of Corporate Integrity Management Committees (with individual powers at 
jurisdiction  or  Group  entity  levels,  as  applicable).  Their  joint  scope  of  action  covers  all  the  Group  businesses  and 
activities  and  their  main  duty  is  to  ensure  effective  application  of  the  Code  of  Conduct.  There  is  also  a  Corporate 
Integrity Management Committee, whose scope of responsibility extends throughout BBVA. The fundamental mission 
of this committee entails ensuring uniform application of the Code in BBVA. 

The Compliance Unit in turn independently and objectively promotes and supervises to ensure that BBVA acts with 
integrity,  particularly  in  areas  such  as  money-laundering  prevention,  conduct  with  clients,  security  market  conduct, 
corruption prevention, data protection and other areas that could entail a reputational risk for BBVA. The unit's duties 
include fostering the knowledge and application of the Code of Conduct, promoting the drafting and distribution of its 
implementing  standards,  assisting  in  the  resolution  of  any  concern  insofar  as  interpretation  of  the  Code  that  may 
arise, and managing the Whistle-Blowing Channel. 

•  Whistle-blowing  channel,  to  allow  financial  and  accounting  irregularities  to  be  communicated  to  the  Audit 
Committee, as well as possible non-compliance with the code of conduct and irregular activities in the organization, 
reporting where applicable if this is confidential in nature. 

Preservation of the Corporate Integrity of BBVA transcends the merely personal accountability for individual actions, it 
calls  for  all  employees  to  have  zero  tolerance  for  activities  outside  the  Code  of  Conduct  or  that  could  harm  the 
reputation or good name of BBVA, an attitude that is reflected in everyone's commitment to whistle-blowing, by timely 
communication,  of  situations  that,  even  when  unrelated  to  their  activity  or  area  of  responsibility,  could  be  illegal  or 
infringe upon the values and guidelines of the Code.  

The Code of Conduct itself establishes the communication guidelines to follow and contemplates a Whistle-Blowing 
Channel,  likewise  guaranteeing  the  duty  to  reserve  of the  reporting parties,  confidentiality  of  the  investigations  and 
the prohibition of retaliation or adverse consequences in light of communications made in good faith. 

Telephone  lines  and  email  boxes  have  been  set  up  for  these  communications  in  each  jurisdiction.  A  list  of  these 
appears on the Group’s Intranet. 

As described in the previous section, BBVA has adopted a structure of Corporate Integrity Management Committees 
(with individual powers at jurisdiction or Group entity levels, as applicable), whose joint scope of action covers all the 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

57 

 
 
 
Group  businesses  and  activities  and  whose  functions  and  responsibilities  (explained  in  greater  detail  in  their 
corresponding regulations) include: 

• Drive and monitor global initiatives to foster and promote a culture of ethics and integrity among members of the 
Group. 

• Ensure an uniform application of the Code. 

• Promote and monitor the functioning and effectiveness of the Whistle-blowing Channel. 

•  In  exceptional  cases  where  they  are  not  already  included  among  the  members  of  the  Committee,  inform  Senior 
Management  and/or  the  person  responsible  for  the  preparation  of  the  financial  statements  of  those  events  and 
circumstances from which significant risks might arise for BBVA. 

In  addition,  periodic  reports  are  made  to  the  Audit  and  Compliance  Committee  that  supervises  and  controls  their 
proper functioning (independently managed by the Compliance area). 

• Periodic training and refresher courses for employees involved in preparing and revising the financial information, 
and in ICFR assessment, covering at least accounting standards, audit, internal control and risk management. 

Specific training  and  periodic refresher  courses are given  on  accounting  and  tax-related standards,  internal control 
and  risk  management  in  units  involved  in  preparing  and  reviewing  the  financial  and  tax-related  information  and  in 
evaluating the internal control system, to help them perform their functions correctly. 

Within  the  A&S  area,  there  is  an  annual  training  program  for  all  members  of  the  area  on  aspects  related  to  the 
preparation of financial information and new regulations applicable in accounting, financial and fiscal matters, as well 
as  other  courses  adapted  to  the  needs  of  the  area.  These  courses  are  taught  by  professionals  from  the  area  and 
renowned external providers.  

This  specific  training  program  is  in  addition  to  the  general  Group  training,  which  includes  courses  on  finance  and 
technology among other subjects.  

Additionally,  the  BBVA  Group  has  a  personal  development  plan  for  all  employees,  which  forms  the  basis  of  a 
personalized training program to deal with the areas of knowledge necessary to perform their functions. 

F.2 Financial reporting risk assessment 

Give information on at least: 

F.2.1. The key features of the risk identification process, including error and fraud risks, with respect to: 

• Whether the process exists and is documented. 

The  ICFR  was  developed  by  the  Group  Management  in  accordance  with  international  standards  set  forth  by  the 
Committee  of  Sponsoring  Organizations  of  the  Treadway  Commission  (“COSO”)  establishing  five  components  on 
which the effectiveness and efficiency of internal control systems must be based: 

  Establishing an adequate control environment for monitoring all these activities. 
  Evaluating the risks that may be incurred by an entity in drawing up its financial information. 
  Designing the necessary controls to mitigate the most critical risks. 
  Establishing  the  adequate  information  circuits  to  detect  and  communicate  the  system's  weaknesses  or 

inefficiencies. 

  Monitoring such controls to ensure they are operational and the validity of their effectiveness over time. 

In order to identify the risks with a greater potential impact on the generation of financial information, the processes 
from which such information is derived are identified and documented, and an analysis of the risks that may arise in 
each is conducted. 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

58 

 
 
 
Based  on  the  corporate  internal  control  and  operational  risk  methodology,  the  risks  are  included  in  a  range  of 
categories  by  type,  which  include  the  error  and  fraud  (internal/external),  and  their  probability  of  occurrence  and 
possible impact is analyzed. 

The  process  of  identifying  risks  of  error,  falsehood  or  omission  in  the  drawing  up  of  the  Financial  Statements  is 
carried out by the Financial Reporting Internal Control unit, which manages their correction and in turn  reports to the 
Audit  and  Compliance  Committee.  The  scope  of  the  annual/quarterly  or  monthly  assessment  of  their  controls  is 
determined  based  on  the  materiality  of  the  risks,  thus  ensuring  coverage  of  the  critical  risks  for  the  financial 
statements.  

The assessment of the aforementioned risks and of the effectiveness of their controls begins with the management's 
understanding of and insight into the business and the analyzed operating process, considering criteria of quantitative 
materiality, likelihood of occurrence and economic impact, in addition to qualitative criteria associated with the type, 
complexity and nature of the risks or of the business structure itself.  

The  system  for  identifying  and  assessing the  risks  of internal control over  financial  reporting is  dynamic.  It evolves 
continuously, always reflecting the reality of the Group's business, changes in operating processes, the risks affecting 
them and the controls that mitigate them. 

All this is documented in a corporate management tool developed and managed by Operational Risk (Storm) where 
are  documented  all  the  processes,  risks  and  controls  managed  by  the  different  control  specialists,  including  the 
Financial Reporting Internal Control unit. 

•  Whether  the  process  covers  all  the  objectives  of  financial  reporting  (existence  and  occurrence;  completeness; 
valuation; presentation, breakdown and comparability; and rights and obligations), whether the information is updated 
and with what frequency. 

All  the  processes  developed  in  the  BBVA  Group  for  drawing  up  financial  information  aim  to  record  all  financial 
transactions,  value  the  assets  and  liabilities  in  accordance  with  applicable  accounting  regulations  and  provide  a 
breakdown of the information in accordance with regulatory requirements and market needs. 

The  model  of  control  over  financial  information  analyses  each  of  the  aforementioned  processes  in  order  to  ensure 
that  error  or  fraud  risks  are  properly  covered  with  controls  that  work  efficiently,  and  is  updated  when  there  are 
changes in the relevant processes for drawing up the financial information. 

•  The  existence  of  a  process  for  identifying  the  consolidation  perimeter,  taking  into  account  aspects  including  the 
possible existence of complex corporate structures, instrumental or special purpose vehicles. 

The  A&S  (Accounting  &  Supervisors)  organization  includes  a  Consolidation  department  that  carries  out  a  monthly 
process of identification, analysis and updating of the Group's consolidation perimeter. 

In addition, the information from the consolidation department on new companies set up by the Group's different units 
and  the  changes  made  to  existing  companies  is  compared  with  the  issues  analyzed  by  two  specific  committees 
whose function is to analyze and document the changes in the composition of the corporate group (Holding Structure 
Committee and Investments in Non-Banking Companies Committee, both corporate). 

In addition, with regard to special-purpose entities control, the Internal Audit and Compliance areas of the Bank make 
a periodic report of the Group's structure to the Board of Directors and to the Audit and Compliance Committee. 

•  Whether  the  process  takes  into  account  the  effects  of  other  types  of  risks  (operational,  technological,  financial, 
legal, tax-related, reputational, environmental, etc.) insofar as they impact the financial statements.  

The model of internal control over financial reporting applies to processes for drawing up such financial information 
and all operational or technical processes that could have a relevant impact on  the financial, accounting, tax-related 
or management information. 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

59 

 
 
 
As explained above, all the specialist control areas apply a standard methodology and use a common tool (Storm) to 
document  the  identification  of  the  risks,  of  the  controls  that  mitigate  those  risks  and  of  the  assessment  of  their 
effectiveness. 

There are control specialists in all the operational or support areas, and therefore any type of risk that may affect the 
Group's  operations  is  analyzed  under  that  methodology  (market,  credit,  operational,  technological,  financial,  legal, 
tax-related, reputational or any other type of risk) and is included in the ICFR insofar as it may have an impact on the 
financial information. 

• Which of the entity's governing bodies supervises the process. 

The process for identifying risks and assessing the effectiveness and suitability of the controls is documented at least 
once a year, supervised by the Internal Audit area and reported to the Global Corporate Assurance Committee of the 
Group.  

Moreover, the Internal Audit Director and head of the Group's Internal Financial Control report each year to the Audit 
and  Compliance  Committee  on  the  analysis  and  certification  work  carried  out  pursuant  to  SOX  methodology,  to 
comply  with  the  legal  requirements  imposed  by  the  Sarbanes  Oxley  Act  related  to  internal  control  systems  for  the 
financial  reporting  and  is  included  in  Form  20-F,  which  is  filed  every  year  with  the  SEC  (as  explained in  point  one 
regarding the control environment). 

F.3 Control activities 

Give information on the main features, if at least the following exist: 

F.3.1.  Procedures  for  review  and  authorization  of  the  financial  information  and  the  description  of  the  ICFR,  to  be 
published on the securities markets, indicating who is responsible for it, and the documentation describing the activity 
flows and controls (including those concerning risk of fraud) for the different types of transactions that may materially 
impact  the  financial  statements,  including  the  procedure  for  closing  the  accounts  and  the  specific  review  of  the 
relevant judgements, estimates, valuations and projections. 

All  the  processes  related to  the  drawing  up  of  the  financial  information  are  documented,  together  with  their  control 
model: potential risks linked to each process and controls established for their mitigation. As explained in point F.2.1, 
the aforementioned risks and controls are recorded in the corporate tool Storm, which also includes the result of the 
assessment of the operability of the controls and the degree of risk mitigation.  

In  particular,  the  main  processes  related  to  the  generation  of  financial  information  are:  accounting,  consolidation, 
financial  reporting,  financial  planning  and  monitoring,  financial  and  tax-related  management.  The  analysis  of  these 
processes,  their  risks  and  their  controls  is  also  supplemented  by  all  other  critical  risks  that  may  have  a  financial 
impact from business areas or other support areas.  

Likewise,  there  are  procedures  for  review  by  the  areas  responsible  for  generating  the  financial  and  tax-related 
information  disseminated  to  the  securities  markets,  including  the  specific  review  of  the  relevant  judgements, 
estimates and projections.  

As  mentioned  in  the  annual  financial  statements,  it  is  occasionally  necessary  to  make  estimates  to  determine  the 
amount  at  which  some  assets,  liabilities,  income  and  expenses  and  commitments  should  be  recorded.  These 
estimates are mainly related to: 

 
 

 
 
 
 
 

Impairment losses on certain financial assets. 
The  assumptions  used  to  quantify  certain  provisions  and  in  the  actuarial  calculation  of  liabilities  and 
commitments for post-employment remunerations and other obligations. 
The useful life and impairment losses of tangible and intangible assets. 
The appraisal of goodwill and price assignments in business combinations. 
The fair value of certain unlisted assets and liabilities. 
The recoverability of deferred tax assets. 
The exchange rate and inflation index in Venezuela. 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

60 

 
 
 
These  estimates  are  made  based  on  the  best  information  available  on  the  financial  statement  closing  date  and, 
together  with  the  other  relevant  issues  for  the  closing  of  the  annual  and  six-monthly  financial  statements,  are 
analyzed and authorized by a Technical Committee  of A&S (A&S Executive Steering Committee) and submitted to 
the Audit and Compliance Committee before their formulation by the Board of Directors.  

F.3.2.  Internal  control  procedures  and  policies  for  information  systems  (among  others,  access  security,  change 
control, their operation, operational continuity and segregation of functions) that support the relevant processes in the 
entity with respect to the drawing up and publication of the financial information. 

The  internal  control  models  include  procedures  and  controls  regarding  the  operability  of  information  systems  and 
access  security,  functional  segregation,  development  and  modification  of  computer  applications  used  to  generate 
financial information.  

The  current  methodology  for  internal  control  and  operational  risk  establishes  a  list  of  controls  by  category  whose 
breakdown includes (among others) two categories: access control and functional segregation. Both categories are 
identified  in  the  model  of  internal  control  of  financial  information  and  their  risks  and  controls  are  analyzed  and 
assessed on a regular basis, so the integrity and reliability of the information drawn up can be guaranteed.  

Additionally, there is a corporate level procedure for managing system access profiles. It is developed, implemented 
and updated by the Group's internal control unit  of Engineering. This unit is also in charge of providing support for 
control processes in change management (development in test environments and putting changes into production), 
incident  management,  management  of  transactions,  media  and  backup  copy  management,  and  management  of 
business continuity, among other things. 

With all these mechanisms, the BBVA Group ensures the maintenance of adequate management of access control, 
the  establishment  of  the  correct  and  necessary  steps  to  put  applications  into  production  and  their  subsequent 
support, the creation of backup copies, and assurance of continuity in the processing and recording of transactions. 

In summary, the entire process of preparing and publishing financial information has established and documented the 
procedures and control models necessary to provide reasonable assurance about the correctness of BBVA Group's 
public financial information. 

F.3.3. Internal control procedures and policies designed to supervise the management of activities subcontracted to 
third  parties,  and  those  aspects  of  the  evaluation,  calculation  and  assessment  outsourced  to  independent  experts, 
which may materially impact the financial statements. 

The  internal  control  policies  establish  controls  and  procedures  for  the  management  of  subcontracted  activities  or 
those aspects of evaluation, calculation and assessment outsourced to independent experts. 

There  is  a  set  of  standards  and  an  Outsourcing  Committee  that  establishes  and  supervises  the  requirements  that 
must  be  met  at  group  level  for  the  activities  to  be  subcontracted.  Regarding  the  financial  processes,  there  are 
procedural manuals contemplating the outsourced activity that identify the processes to be executed and the controls 
to be applied by the service provider units and units entrusted with the outsourcing thereof. The controls established 
in  the  outsourced  processes  concerning  the  generation  of  financial  information  are  also  tested  by  the  Internal 
Financial Control area. 

The valuations from independent experts used for matters relevant for generating financial information are included 
within the standard circuit of review procedures executed by internal control, internal audit and external audit. 

F.4 Information and communication 

Give information on the main features, if at least the following exist: 

F.4.1.  A  specific  function  in  charge  of  defining  and  keeping  the  accounting  policies  updated  (accounting  policy 
department  or  area)  and  dealing  with  queries  or  conflicts  stemming  from  their  interpretation,  ensuring  fluent 
communication  with  those  in  charge  of  operations  in  the  organization,  and  an  up-to-date  manual  of  accounting 
policies, communicated to the units through which the entity operates. 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

61 

 
 
 
The organization has two areas within A&S (Group Financial Accounting and Global Supervisory Relations) in charge 
of  the  Accounting  Technical  Committees  (Accounting  Working  Group)  and  Solvency.  Their  purpose  is  to  analyze, 
study  and  issue  standards  that  may  impact  the  drawing  up  of  the  Group's  financial  and  regulatory  information, 
determining the accounting and solvency criteria required to ensure correct recording of transactions to the accounts 
and calculation of capital requirements within the framework of standards issued by the Bank of Spain, the European 
Union (IASB, directives on equity) and the Basel Committee. 

There  is  an  updated  accounting  policies  Manual,  disseminated  over  the  Company’s  intranet  to  all  the  units  in  the 
Group.  This  manual  is  the  tool  that  guarantees  that  all  the  decisions  related  to  accounting  policies  or  specific 
accounting criteria to be applied in the Group are supported and are standardized. The Accounting Policies Manual is 
approved  in  the  Accounting  Working  Group  and  is  documented  and  updated  for  its  use  and  analysis  by  all  the 
Group's entities. 

F.4.2. Mechanisms to capture and prepare the financial reporting in standardised formats, for application and use by 
all the units of the entity or the group, that support the main financial statements and the notes, and the information 
detailed on ICFR.  

The  Group's  A&S  area  and  the  financial  directorates  of  the  countries  are  responsible  for  the  preparation  of  the 
financial  statements  in  accordance  with  the  current  accounting  and  consolidation  manuals.  There  is  also  a 
consolidation computer application that includes the information on the accounting of the various Group companies 
and  performs  the  consolidation  processes,  including  the  standardization  of  accounting  criteria,  aggregation  of 
balances and consolidation adjustments. 

Control measures have also been implemented in each of the said processes in order to guarantee that all the data 
underpinning  the  financial  information  are  collected  in  a  comprehensive,  exact  and  timely  manner.  There  is  also  a 
single and standardized format for the financial reporting system. It is applicable to and used by all the Group units 
and  supports  the  main  financial  statements  and  the  explanatory  notes.  There  are  also  control  measures  and 
procedures  to  ensure  that  the  information  disclosed  to  the  markets  includes  a  sufficient  level  of  detail  to  enable 
investors and other users of the financial information to understand and interpret it. 

F.5 Supervision of the system's operation 

Give information, describing the key features of at least: 

F.5.1. The ICFR supervision activities carried out by the Audit Committee and whether the entity has an internal audit 
function whose powers include providing support to the Audit Committee in its task of supervising the internal control 
system, including the ICFR. Likewise, give information on the scope of the ICFR assessment carried out during the 
year  and  of  the  procedure  by  which  the  person  in  charge  of  performing  the  assessment  communicates  its  results, 
whether the entity has an action plan listing the possible corrective measures, and whether its impact on the financial 
reporting has been considered. 

The  internal  control  units of  the  business  areas  and  of  the  support  areas conduct  a  preliminary  assessment  of  the 
internal  control  model,  assess  the  risks  of  the  processes  and  the  degree  of  mitigation  of  the  controls,  identify 
weaknesses, design, implement and monitor the mitigation measures and action plans.  

BBVA  also  has  an  Internal  Audit  unit  that  provides  support  to  the  Audit  and  Compliance  Committee  on  the 
independent supervision of the internal control system  of financial information. The Internal Audit function is entirely 
independent of the units that draw up the financial information. 

All  the  control  weaknesses,  mitigation  measures  and  specific  action  plans  are  documented  in  the  corporate  tool 
Storm and submitted to the internal control and operational risk committees of the areas, as well as to the local or 
global Corporate Assurance Committees, based on the relevance of the detected issues. 

To sum up: both the weaknesses identified by the internal control units and those detected by the internal or external 
auditor have an action plan in place to correct or mitigate the risks. 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

62 

 
 
 
During  2016,  internal  control  areas  have  conducted  a  full  assessment  of  the  internal  control  system  of  financial 
information, and, to date, no material or significant weakness have been revealed therein. These were reported to the 
Audit and Compliance Committee, and the Global Corporate Assurance Committee. 

Additionally, in compliance with SOX, the Group annually assesses the effectiveness of the internal control model for 
financial reporting on group of risks (within the perimeter of SOX companies and critical risks) that could impact the 
drawing up of  Financial Statements at local and consolidated levels. This perimeter considers risks and controls of 
other  specialties  that  are  not  directly  financial  (regulatory  compliance,  technology,  risks,  operational,  human 
resources, procurement, legal, etc.). 

F.5.2. Whether  there  is  a  discussion  procedure  by  which  the  auditor  (in  line  with  the  technical  auditing  notes),  the 
internal audit function and other experts can inform senior management and the audit committee or the directors of 
the  entity  of  significant  weaknesses  in  the  internal  control  encountered  during  the  review  processes  for  the  annual 
accounts or any others within their remit. Likewise, give information on whether there is an action plan to try to correct 
or mitigate the weaknesses observed.  

As  mentioned  in  the  preceding  section  (F.5.1)  of  this  Annual  Corporate  Governance  Report,  the  Group  has  a 
procedure in place whereby the internal auditor, the external auditor and the heads of Internal Financial Control can 
report  to  the  Audit  and  Compliance  Committee,  where  appropriate,  any  significant  internal  control  weaknesses 
detected in the course of their work. Thus, a plan of action is prepared for all detected weaknesses, including those 
that are not significant, which is presented to the Audit and Compliance Committee. 

Since BBVA is a company listed with the SEC, the BBVA Group's auditor issues on an annual basis its opinion on the 
effectiveness  of  the  internal  control  over  the  financial  information  contained  in  the  Group's  annual  consolidated 
statements as of 31 December each year under PCAOB standards (“Public Company Accounting Oversight Board”), 
with a view to filing the financial information under Form 20-F with the SEC. The latest report issued on the financial 
information for 2015 is available on www.sec.gov. As of the date of this report, the auditor of the annual consolidated 
statements  corresponding  to  2016  reported  no  significant  or  material  weakness  to  the  Audit  and  Compliance 
Committee, the Board of Directors or executive management bodies of the Group. 

The  supervision  activities  of  the  internal  control  system  carried  out  by  the  Audit  and  Compliance  Committee, 
described  in  the  Audit  and  Compliance  Committee  Regulations  published  on  the  Group  website,  includes  the 
following: 

  Analyze  the  financial  statements  of  the  Bank  and  of  its  consolidated  Group  contained  in  the  annual,  six-
monthly and quarterly reports prior to their submission to the Board of Directors, as well as all other required 
financial information, with the necessary detail deemed appropriate. For this purpose, the Committee shall be 
provided  with  the  necessary  support  by  the  Group's  Senior  Management,  especially  that  of  the  Accounting 
Department and the external auditor of the Company and its Group.  

  Review the necessary scope of consolidation, the correct application of accounting criteria, and all the relevant 

changes relating to the accounting principles used and the presentation of the financial statements. 

  Oversee  the  effectiveness  of  the company's internal  control,  internal  audit  and  risk  management systems in 
the  process  of  drawing  up  and  reporting  the  mandatory  financial  information,  including  tax-related  risks,  as 
well as discuss with the external auditor any significant weaknesses in the internal control systems detected 
during the audit, without undermining its independence. For such purposes, and where appropriate, they may 
submit recommendations or proposals to the Board of Directors, along with the period for their follow-up. 

  Analyze, and approve as the case may be, the Annual Internal Audit Plan, monitoring it and being apprised of 
the degree to which the audited units are complying with the corrective measures recommended by Internal 
Audit. 

  Examine  the  draft  codes  of  ethic  and  conduct,  and  respective  amendments  thereto  drawn  up  by  the 
corresponding  areas  of  the  Group,  and  express  an  opinion  before  the  proposals  being  put  to  the  Bank’s 
governing bodies. 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

63 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
The external auditor and the head of Internal Audit attend all meetings of the Audit and Compliance Committee, as 
well as the Internal Control officer attend every six months, and are duly informed of the matters discussed. 

F.6 Other relevant information 

F.7 External auditor report 

Report on: 

F.7.1. Whether the ICFR information disclosed to the markets has been  submitted by the external auditor, in which 
case the entity must attach the corresponding report as an annex. Otherwise, explain the reasons why it was not. 

The information related to internal control over the financial information of the BBVA Group described in this report is 
reviewed by the external auditor, which issues its opinion on the control system and on its effectiveness in relation to 
the statements published at the close of each financial year. 

On 6 April 2016, the BBVA Group, as a private foreign issuer in the United States, filed the Annual Report (Form 20-
F) which was published on the SEC website on that same date. 

In accordance with the requirements set out in Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 by the Securities and 
Exchange Commission (SEC), the annual report Form 20-F included the certification of the main Group executives on 
the establishment, maintenance and assessment of the Group's internal control system  of financial reporting. Form 
20-F report also included the opinion of the external auditor regarding the effectiveness of the entity's internal control 
system of financial reporting at year-end 2015. 

G DEGREE OF COMPLIANCE WITH CORPORATE GOVERNANCE RECOMMENDATIONS   

Indicate  the  extent  to  which  the  company  follows  the  recommendations  of  the  Good  Governance  Code  of  listed 
companies. 

Should any recommendation not be followed or be only partially followed, a detailed explanation should be given of 
the reasons so that the shareholders, investors and the market in general have sufficient information to assess the 
way the company works. General explanations will not be acceptable.  

1.  The  bylaws  of  listed  companies  should  not  place  an  upper  limit  on  the  votes  that  can  be  cast  by  a  single 
shareholder, or impose other obstacles to the takeover of the company by means of share purchases on the market. 

COMPLIANT 

2. When a dominant and subsidiary company are both listed, they should provide detailed disclosure on: 

a)  The  activity  they  engage  in  and  any  business  dealings  between  them,  as  well  as  between  the  listed 

subsidiary and other group companies. 

b)  The mechanisms in place to resolve possible conflicts of interest. 

NOT APPLICABLE 

3.  During  the  annual  general  meeting  the  chairman  of  the  board  should  verbally  inform  shareholders  in  sufficient 
detail  of  the  most  relevant  aspects  of  the  company’s  corporate  governance,  supplementing  the  written  information 
circulated in the annual corporate governance report. In particular: 

a)  Changes taking place since the previous annual general meeting. 
b)  The specific reasons for the company not following a given Good Governance Code recommendation, and 

any alternative procedures followed in its stead. 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

64 

 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
COMPLIANT 

4.  The  company  should  draw  up  and  implement  a  policy  of  communication  and  contacts  with  shareholders, 
institutional  investors  and  proxy  advisors  that  complies  in  full  with  market  abuse  regulations  and  accords  equitable 
treatment to shareholders in the same position. 

This policy should be disclosed on the company’s website, complete with details of how it has been put into practice 
and the identities of the relevant interlocutors or those charged with its implementation. 

COMPLIANT 

5. The board of directors should not make a proposal to the general meeting for  the delegation of powers to issue 
shares or convertible securities without pre-emptive subscription rights for an amount exceeding 20% of capital at the 
time of such delegation. 

When a board approves the issuance of shares or convertible securities without pre-emptive subscription rights, the 
company  should  immediately  post  a  report  on  its  website  explaining  the  exclusion  as  envisaged  in  company 
legislation. 

PARTIALLY COMPLIANT 

The Company has proposed to the General Shareholders' Meeting to delegate to the Board of Directors the power to 
increase the share capital and issue convertible securities, while delegating the power to exclude, wholly or in part, 
the  preemptive  right  in  capital  increases  and  convertible  securities  issued,  although  this power  to  exclude  the  pre-
emptive right will be jointly limited to 20% of the share capital at the time of the delegation, this limitation not being 
applicable  to  the  issue  of  convertible  securities  which  foresee  their  eventual  conversion  to  the  effects  of  their 
computability  as  capital  instruments,  in  accordance  with  the  applicable  solvency  regulations,  for  being  dilutive  to 
shareholders. 

6. Listed companies drawing up the following reports on a voluntary or compulsory basis should publish them on their 
website well in advance of the annual general meeting, even if their distribution is not obligatory: 

a)  Report on auditor independence. 
b)  Reviews of the operation of the audit committee and the nomination and remuneration committee. 
c)  Audit committee report on third-party transactions. 
d)  Report on corporate social responsibility policy. 

7. The company should broadcast its general meetings live on the corporate website. 

COMPLIANT 

COMPLIANT 

8. The audit committee should strive to ensure that the board of directors can present the company’s accounts to the 
general meeting without limitations or qualifications in the auditor’s report. In the exceptional case that qualifications 
exist, both the chairman of the audit committee and the auditors should give a clear account to shareholders of their 
scope and content. 

COMPLIANT 

9.  The  company  should  disclose  its  conditions  and  procedures  for  admitting  share  ownership,  the  right  to  attend 
general meetings and the exercise or delegation of voting rights, and display them permanently on its website. 

Such conditions and procedures should encourage shareholders to attend and exercise their rights and be applied in 
a non-discriminatory manner. 

COMPLIANT 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

65 

 
 
 
10. When an accredited shareholder exercises the right to supplement the agenda or submit new proposals prior to 
the general meeting, the company should: 

Immediately circulate the supplementary items and new proposals. 

a) 
b)  Disclose  the  model  of  attendance  card  or  proxy  appointment  or  remote  voting  form  duly  modified  so  that 
new agenda items and alternative proposals can be voted on in the same terms as those submitted by the 
board of directors. 

c)  Put all these items or alternative proposals to the vote applying the same voting rules as for those submitted 
by the board of directors, with particular regard to presumptions or deductions about the direction of votes. 
d)  After  the  general  meeting,  disclose  the  breakdown  of  votes  on  such  supplementary  items  or  alternative 

proposals. 

NOT APPLICABLE 

11. In the event that a company plans to pay for attendance at the general meeting, it should first establish a general, 
long-term policy in this respect. 

NOT APPLICABLE 

12. The Board of Directors should perform its duties with unity of purpose and independent judgement, according the 
same  treatment  to  all  shareholders  in  the  same  position.  It  should  be  guided  at  all  times  by  the  company’s  best 
interest, understood as the creation of a profitable business that promotes its  sustainable  success over time, while 
maximizing its economic value. 

In  pursuing  the  corporate  interest,  it should  not  only  abide by  laws  and  regulations  and conduct  itself  according  to 
principles  of  good  faith,  ethics  and  respect  for  commonly  accepted  customs  and  good  practices,  but  also  strive  to 
reconcile its own interests with the legitimate interests of its employees, suppliers, clients and other stakeholders, as 
well as with the impact of its activities on the broader community and the natural environment. 

COMPLIANT 

13. The board of directors should have an optimal size to promote its efficient functioning and maximize participation. 
The recommended range is accordingly between five and fifteen members. 

14. The board of directors should approve a director selection policy that: 

COMPLIANT 

Is concrete and verifiable; 

a) 
b)  Ensures that appointment or re-election proposals are based on a prior analysis of the board’s needs; and 
c)  Favours a diversity of knowledge, experience and gender. 

The  results  of  the  prior  analysis  of  board  needs  should  be  written  up  in  the  nomination  committee’s  explanatory 
report, to be published when the general meeting is convened that will ratify the appointment and re-election of each 
director. 

The director selection policy should pursue the goal of having at least 30% of total board places occupied by women 
directors before the year 2020. 

The nomination committee should run an annual check on compliance with the director selection policy and set out its 
findings in the annual corporate governance report. 

COMPLIANT 

15.  Proprietary  and  independent  directors  should  constitute  an  ample  majority  on  the  board  of  directors,  while  the 
number of executive directors should be the minimum practical bearing in mind the complexity of the corporate group 
and the ownership interests they control. 

COMPLIANT 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

66 

 
 
 
16. The percentage of proprietary directors out of all non-executive directors should be no greater than the proportion 
between the ownership stake of the shareholders they represent and the remainder of the company’s capital. 

This criterion can be relaxed: 

a) 
b) 

In large cap companies where few or no equity stakes attain the legal threshold for significant shareholdings. 
In companies with a plurality of shareholders represented on the board but not otherwise related. 

17. Independent directors should be at least half of all board members. 

COMPLIANT 

However,  when  the  company  does  not  have  a  large  market  capitalization,  or  when  a  large  cap  company  has 
shareholders individually or concertedly controlling  over 30 percent of capital, independent directors should occupy, 
at least, a third of board places. 

COMPLIANT 

18. Companies should disclose the following director particulars on their websites and keep them regularly updated: 

a)  Background and professional experience. 
b)  Directorships  held  in  other  companies,  listed  or  otherwise,  and  other  paid  activities  they  engage  in,  of 

whatever nature. 

c)  Statement  of  the  director  class  to  which  they  belong,  in  the  case  of  proprietary  directors  indicating  the 

shareholder they represent or have links with. 

d)  Dates of their first appointment as a board member and subsequent re-elections. 
e)  Shares held in the company, and any options on the same. 

COMPLIANT 

19. Following verification by the nomination committee, the annual corporate governance report should disclose the 
reasons for the appointment of proprietary  directors at the urging of shareholders  controlling less than 3 percent  of 
capital; and explain any rejection of a formal request for a board place from shareholders whose equity stake is equal 
to or greater than that of others applying successfully for a proprietary directorship. 

NOT APPLICABLE 

20. Proprietary directors should resign when the shareholders they represent dispose of their ownership interest in its 
entirety. If such shareholders reduce their stakes, thereby losing some of their entitlement to proprietary directors, the 
latters’ number should be reduced accordingly. 

COMPLIANT 

21. The board of directors should not propose the removal of independent directors before the expiry of their tenure 
as mandated by the bylaws, except where they find just cause, based on a proposal from the nomination committee. 
In  particular,  just  cause  will  be  presumed  when  directors  take  up  new  posts  or  responsibilities  that  prevent  them 
allocating sufficient time to the work of a board member, or are in breach of their fiduciary duties or come under one 
of the disqualifying grounds for classification as independent enumerated in the applicable legislation. 

The  removal  of  independent  directors  may  also  be  proposed  when  a  takeover  bid,  merger  or  similar  corporate 
transaction  alters  the  company’s  capital  structure,  provided  the  changes  in  board  membership  ensue  from  the 
proportionality criterion set out in recommendation 16. 

22.  Companies  should  establish  rules  obliging  directors  to  disclose  any  circumstance  that  might  harm  the 
organization’s  name  or  reputation,  tendering  their  resignation  as  the  case  may  be,  and,  in  particular,  to  inform  the 
board of any criminal charges brought against them and the progress of any subsequent trial. 

COMPLIANT 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

67 

 
 
 
The moment a director is indicted or tried for any of the offences stated in company legislation, the board of directors 
should open an investigation and, in light of the particular circumstances, decides whether or not he or she should be 
called  on  to  resign.  The  board  should  give  a  reasoned  account  of  all  such  determinations  in  the  annual  corporate 
governance report. 

COMPLIANT 

23.  Directors  should  express  their  clear  opposition  when  they  feel  a  proposal  submitted  for  the  board’s  approval 
might damage the corporate interest. In particular, independents and other directors not subject to potential conflicts 
of  interest  should  strenuously  challenge  any  decision  that  could  harm  the  interests  of  shareholders  lacking  board 
representation. 

When the board makes material or reiterated decisions about which a director  has expressed serious reservations, 
then he or she must draw the pertinent conclusions. Directors resigning for such causes should set out their reasons 
in the letter referred to in the next recommendation. 

The terms of this recommendation also apply to the secretary of the board, even if he or she is not a director. 

COMPLIANT 

24. Directors who give up their place before their tenure expires, through resignation or otherwise, should state their 
reasons in a letter to be sent to all members of the board. Whether or not such resignation is disclosed as a material 
event, the motivating factors should be explained in the annual corporate governance report. 

COMPLIANT 

25. The nomination committee should ensure that non-executive directors have sufficient time available to discharge 
their responsibilities effectively. 

The board of director’s regulations should lay down the maximum number of company boards on which directors can 
serve. 

COMPLIANT 

26. The board should meet with the necessary frequency to properly perform its functions, eight times a year at least, 
in  accordance  with  a  calendar  and  agendas  set  at  the  start  of  the  year,  to  which  each  director  may  propose  the 
addition of initially unscheduled items. 

27. Director absences should be kept to a strict minimum and quantified in the annual corporate governance report. 
In the event of absence, directors should delegate their powers of representation with the appropriate instructions. 

COMPLIANT 

COMPLIANT 

28. When  directors  or  the  secretary  express  concerns  about  some  proposal  or,  in  the  case  of  directors,  about  the 
company’s performance, and such concerns are not resolved at the meeting, they should be recorded in the minute 
book if the person expressing them so requests. 

COMPLIANT 

29.  The  company  should  provide  suitable  channels  for  directors  to  obtain  the  advice  they  need  to  carry  out  their 
duties, extending if necessary to external assistance at the company’s expense. 

COMPLIANT 

30.  Regardless  of  the  knowledge  directors  must  possess  to  carry  out  their  duties,  they  should  also  be  offered 
refresher programmes when circumstances so advise. 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

68 

 
 
 
COMPLIANT 

31.  The  agendas  of  board  meetings  should  clearly  indicate  on  which  points  directors  must  arrive  at  a  decision, so 
they can study the matter beforehand or gather together the material they need. 

For reasons of urgency, the chairman may wish to present decisions or resolutions for board approval that were not 
on the meeting agenda. In such exceptional circumstances, their inclusion will require the express prior consent, duly 
minuted, of the majority of directors present. 

32. Directors should be regularly informed of movements in share ownership and of the views of major shareholders, 
investors and rating agencies on the company and its group. 

COMPLIANT 

COMPLIANT 

33.  The  chairman,  as  the  person  charged  with  the  efficient  functioning  of  the  board  of  directors,  in  addition  to  the 
functions assigned by law and the company’s bylaws, should prepare and submit to the board a schedule of meeting 
dates and agendas; organize and coordinate regular evaluations of the board and, where appropriate, the company’s 
chief  executive  officer;  exercise  leadership  of  the  board  and  be  accountable  for  its  proper  functioning;  ensure  that 
sufficient  time  is  given  to  the  discussion  of  strategic  issues,  and  approve  and  review  refresher  courses  for  each 
director, when circumstances so advise. 

COMPLIANT 

34. When a lead independent director has been appointed, the bylaws or board of directors regulations should grant 
him or her the following powers over and above those conferred by law: chair the board of directors in the absence of 
the chairman or vice chairmen give voice to the concerns of non-executive directors; maintain contacts with investors 
and shareholders to hear their views and develop a balanced understanding of their concerns, especially those to do 
with the company’s corporate governance; and coordinate the chairman’s succession plan. 

35.  The  board  secretary  should  strive  to  ensure  that  the  board’s  actions  and  decisions  are  informed  by  the 
governance recommendations of the Good Governance Code of relevance to the company. 

COMPLIANT 

COMPLIANT 

36.  The  board  in  full  should  conduct  an  annual  evaluation,  adopting,  where  necessary,  an  action  plan  to  correct 
weakness detected in: 

a)  The quality and efficiency of the board’s operation. 
b)  The performance and membership of its committees. 
c)  The diversity of board membership and competences. 
d)  The performance of the chairman of the board of directors and the company’s chief executive. 
e)  The performance and contribution of individual directors, with particular attention to the chairmen of board 

committees. 

The evaluation of board committees should start from the reports they send the board of directors, while that of the 
board itself should start from the report of the nomination committee. 

Every three years, the board of directors should engage an external facilitator to aid in the evaluation process. This 
facilitator’s independence should be verified by the nomination committee. 

Any business dealings that the facilitator or members of its corporate group maintain with the company or members 
of its corporate group should be detailed in the annual corporate governance report. 

The process followed and areas evaluated should be detailed in the annual corporate governance report. 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

69 

 
 
 
COMPLIANT 

37. When  an  executive  committee  exists,  its  membership  mix  by  director  class  should  resemble  that  of  the  board. 
The secretary of the board should also act as secretary to the executive committee. 

PARTIALLY COMPLIANT 

The current composition of the Executive Committee of BBVA was agreed by the Board of Directors at its meeting on 
31 March 2016, and it was considered that it had the most adequate composition for the performance of its functions. 

Thus,  in  accordance  with  article  26  of  the  Board  of  Directors  Regulations  of  BBVA,  which  establishes  that  in  its 
composition  non-executive  directors  have  to  be  a  majority  over  executive  directors,  as  of  31  December  2016,  the 
Executive Committee of the Board of Directors partially reflects the participation on the Board of Directors since its 
Chairman  and  Secretary  are  those  of  the  Board  of  Directors  and  is  composed  of  two  executive  directors  and  four 
non-executive  directors  with  the  status  of  other  external  directors,  which  represents  a  majority  of  non-executive 
directors in accordance with the provisions of the Regulations of the Board of Directors. 

38.  The  board  should  be  kept  fully  informed  of  the  business  transacted  and  decisions  made  by  the  executive 
committee. To this end, all board members should receive a copy of the committee’s minutes.  

COMPLIANT 

39. All members of the audit committee, particularly its chairman, should be appointed with regard to their knowledge 
and experience in accounting, auditing and risk management matters. A majority of committee places should be held 
by independent directors. 

COMPLIANT 

40. Listed companies should have a unit in charge of the internal audit function,  under the supervision of the audit 
committee,  to monitor the effectiveness of  reporting and control systems. This unit should report functionally to the 
board’s non-executive chairman or the chairman of the audit committee.  

COMPLIANT 

41. The head of the unit handling the internal audit function should present an annual work programme to the audit 
committee, inform it directly of any  incidents arising during its implementation and submit an activities report at  the 
end of each year. 

42. The audit committee should have the following functions over and above those legally assigned:  

1. With respect to internal control and reporting systems: 

COMPLIANT 

a)  Monitor the preparation and the integrity of the financial information prepared on the company and, where 
appropriate,  the  group,  checking  for  compliance  with  legal  provisions,  the  accurate  demarcation  of  the 
consolidation perimeter, and the correct application of accounting principles. 

b)  Monitor  the  independence  of  the  unit  handling  the  internal  audit  function;  propose  the  selection, 
appointment, re-election and removal of the head of the internal audit service; propose the service’s budget; 
approve its priorities and work programmes, ensuring that it focuses primarily on the main risks the company 
is exposed to; receive regular report-backs on its activities; and verify that senior management are acting on 
the findings and recommendations of its reports. 

c)  Establish  and  supervise  a  mechanism  whereby  staff  can  report,  confidentially  and,  if  appropriate  and 
feasible, anonymously, any significant irregularities that they detect in the course of their duties, in particular 
financial or accounting irregularities. 

2. With regard to the external auditor: 

a) 

Investigate the issues giving rise to the resignation of the external auditor, should this come about. 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

70 

 
 
 
b)  Ensure that the remuneration of the external auditor does not compromise its quality or independence. 
c)  Ensure  that  the  company  notifies  any  change  of  external  auditor  to  the  CNMV  as  a  material  event, 
accompanied by a statement of any disagreements arising with the outgoing auditor and the reasons for the 
same. 

d)  Ensure  that  the  external  auditor  has  a  yearly  meeting  with  the  board  in  full  to  inform  it  of  the  work 

undertaken and developments in the company’s risk and accounting positions. 

e)  Ensure that the company and the external auditor adhere to current regulations on the provision of non-audit 
services,  limits  on  the  concentration  of  the  auditor’s  business  and  other  requirements  concerning  auditor 
independence. 

COMPLIANT 

43. The audit committee should be empowered to meet with any company employee or manager, even ordering their 
appearance without the presence of another senior officer.  

44. The audit committee should be informed of any fundamental changes or corporate  transactions the company is 
planning, so the committee can analyze the operation and report to the board beforehand on its economic conditions 
and accounting impact and, when applicable, the exchange ratio proposed. 

COMPLIANT 

45. Risk control and management policy should identify at least: 

COMPLIANT 

a)  The  different  types  of  financial  and  non-financial  risk  the  company  is  exposed  to  (including  operational, 
technological, financial, legal, social, environmental, political and reputational risks), with the inclusion under 
financial or economic risks of contingent liabilities and other off-balance sheet risks. 

b)  The determination of the risk level the company sees as acceptable. 
c)  The measures in place to mitigate the impact of identified risk events should they occur. 
d)  The  internal  control  and  reporting  systems  to  be  used  to  control  and  manage  the  above  risks,  including 

contingent liabilities and off-balance sheet risks. 

COMPLIANT 

46.  Companies  should  establish  a  risk  control  and  management  function  in  the  charge  of  one  of  the  company’s 
internal department or units and under the direct supervision of the audit committee or some other dedicated board 
committee. This function should be expressly charged with the following responsibilities: 

a)  Ensure that risk control and management systems are functioning correctly and, specifically, that major risks 

the company is exposed to are correctly identified, managed and quantified. 

b)  Participate actively in the preparation of risk strategies and in key decisions about their management. 
c)  Ensure that risk control and management systems are mitigating risks effectively in the frame of the policy 

drawn up by the board of directors.  

COMPLIANT 

47. Appointees to the nomination and remuneration committee – or of the nomination  committee and remuneration 
committee,  if  separately  constituted  –  should  have  the  right  balance  of  knowledge,  skills  and  experience  for  the 
functions they are called on to discharge. The majority of their members should be independent directors.  

48. Large-cap companies should operate separately constituted nomination and remuneration committees. 

COMPLIANT 

COMPLIANT 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

71 

 
 
 
49.  The  nomination  committee  should  consult  with  the  company’s  chairman  and  chief  executive,  especially  on 
matters relating to executive directors. 

When there are vacancies on the board, any director may approach the nomination committee to propose candidates 
that it might consider suitable.  

COMPLIANT 

50. The remuneration committee should operate independently and have the following functions in addition to those 
assigned by law: 

a)  Propose to the board the standard conditions for senior officer contracts. 
b)  Monitor compliance with the remuneration policy set by the company. 
c)  Periodically  review  the  remuneration  policy  for  directors  and  senior  officers,  including  share-based 
remuneration systems and their application, and ensure that their individual compensation is proportionate 
to the amounts paid to other directors and senior officers in the company. 

d)  Ensure that conflicts of interest  do not undermine the independence of any external advice the committee 

engages. 

e)  Verify  the  information  on  director and  senior  officers’  pay contained  in  corporate  documents,  including  the 

annual directors’ remuneration statement. 

COMPLIANT 

51.  The  remuneration  committee  should  consult  with  the  company’s  chairman  and  chief  executive,  especially  on 
matters relating to executive directors and senior officers.  

COMPLIANT 

52.  The  terms  of  reference  of  supervision  and  control  committees  should  be  set  out  in  the  board  of  directors 
regulations and aligned with those governing legally mandatory board committees as specified in the preceding sets 
of recommendations. 

They should include at least the following terms: 

a)  Committees should be formed exclusively by non-executive directors, with a majority of independents. 
b)  They should be chaired by independent directors. 
c)  The  board  should  appoint  the  members  of  such  committees  with  regard  to  the  knowledge,  skills  and 
experience  of  its  directors  and  each  committee’s  terms  of  reference;  discuss  their  proposals  and  reports; 
and  provide  report-backs  on  their  activities  and  work  at  the  first  board  plenary  following  each  committee 
meeting. 

d)  They may engage external advice, when they feel it necessary for the discharge of their functions. 
e)  Meeting proceedings should be minuted and a copy made available to all board members.  

COMPLIANT 

53.  The  task  of  supervising  compliance  with  corporate  governance  rules,  internal  codes  of  conduct  and  corporate 
social responsibility policy should be assigned to one board committee or split between several, which could be the 
audit  committee,  the  nomination  committee,  the  corporate  social  responsibility  committee,  where  one  exists,  or  a 
dedicated  committee  established  ad  hoc  by  the  board  under  its  powers  of  self-organization,  with  at  the  least  the 
following functions: 

a)  Monitor compliance with the company’s internal codes of conduct and corporate governance rules. 
b)  Oversee  the  communication  and  relations  strategy  with  shareholders  and  investors,  including  small  and 

medium-sized shareholders. 

c)  Periodically evaluate the effectiveness of the company’s corporate governance system, to confirm that it is 
fulfilling its mission to promote the corporate interest and catering, as appropriate, to the legitimate interests 
of remaining stakeholders. 

d)  Review the company’s corporate social responsibility policy, ensuring that it is geared to value creation. 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

72 

 
 
 
e)  Monitor corporate social responsibility strategy and practices and assess compliance in their respect. 
f)  Monitor and evaluate the company’s interaction with its stakeholder groups. 
g)  Evaluate  all  aspects  of  the  non-financial  risks  the  company  is  exposed  to,  including  operational, 

technological, legal, social, environmental, political and reputational risks. 

h)  Coordinate  non-financial  and  diversity  reporting  processes  in  accordance  with  applicable  legislation  and 

international benchmarks. 

COMPLIANT 

54. The corporate social responsibility policy should state the principles or commitments the company will voluntarily 
adhere to in its dealings with stakeholder groups, specifying at least: 

a)  The goals of its corporate social responsibility policy and the support instruments to be deployed. 
b)  The corporate strategy with regard to sustainability, the environment and social issues. 
c)  Concrete practices in matters relative to: shareholders, employees, clients, suppliers, social welfare issues, 
the  environment,  diversity,  fiscal  responsibility,  respect  for  human  rights  and  the  prevention  of  illegal 
conducts. 

d)  The  methods  or  systems  for  monitoring  the  results  of  the  practices  referred  to  above  and  identifying  and 

managing related risks. 

e)  The mechanisms for supervising non-financial risk, ethics and business conduct. 
f)  Channels for stakeholder communication, participation and dialogue. 
g)  Responsible  communication  practices  that  prevent  the  manipulation  of  information  and  protect  the 

company’s honor and integrity. 

55. The company should report on corporate social responsibility developments in its directors’ report or in a separate 
document, using an internationally accepted methodology.  

COMPLIANT 

56.  Director  remuneration  should  be  sufficient  to  attract  individuals  with  the  desired  profile  and  compensate  the 
commitment,  abilities  and  responsibility  that  the  post  demands, but  not  so  high  as  to  compromise  the  independent 
judgement of non-executive directors.  

COMPLIANT 

COMPLIANT 

57. Variable remuneration linked to the company and the director’s performance, the award of shares, options or any 
other right to acquire shares or to be remunerated on the basis of share price movements, and membership of long-
term savings schemes such as pension plans should be confined to executive directors. 

The  company  may  consider  the  share-based  remuneration  of  non-executive  directors  provided  they  retain  such 
shares until the end of their mandate. This condition, however, will not apply to shares that the director must dispose 
of to defray costs related to their acquisition. 

COMPLIANT 

58.  In  the  case  of  variable  awards,  remuneration  policies  should  include  limits  and  technical  safeguards  to  ensure 
they reflect the professional performance of the beneficiaries and not simply the general progress of the markets or 
the company’s sector, or circumstances of that kind.  

In particular, variable remuneration items should meet the following conditions: 

a)  Be subject to predetermined and measurable performance criteria that factor the risk assumed to obtain a 

given outcome. 

b)  Promote the long-term sustainability of the company and include non-financial criteria that are relevant  for 
the company’s long-term value, such as compliance with its internal rules and procedures and its risk control 
and management policies. 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

73 

 
 
 
c)  Be focused on achieving a balance between the delivery of short, medium and long-term objectives, such 
that performance-related pay rewards ongoing achievement, maintained over sufficient time to appreciate its 
contribution to long-term value creation. This will ensure that performance measurement is not based solely 
on one-off, occasional or extraordinary events. 

COMPLIANT 

59.  A  major part  of  variable  remuneration components  should  be  deferred  for  a  long enough  period  to ensure  that 
predetermined performance criteria have effectively been met. 

COMPLIANT 

60. Remuneration linked to company earnings should bear in mind any qualifications stated in the external auditor’s 
report that reduce their amount.  

COMPLIANT 

61.  A  major  part  of  executive  directors’  variable  remuneration  should  be  linked  to  the  award  of  shares  or  financial 
instruments whose value is linked to the share price. 

COMPLIANT 

62.  Following  the  award  of  shares,  share  options  or  other  rights  on  shares  derived  from  the  remuneration  system, 
directors should not be allowed to transfer a number of shares equivalent to twice their annual fixed remuneration, or 
to exercise the share options or other rights on shares for at least three years after their award. 

The  above  condition  will  not  apply  to  any  shares  that  the  director  must  dispose  of  to  defray  costs  related  to  their 
acquisition.  

PARTIALLY COMPLIANT 

As a credit entity and thus bound to requirements insofar as remunerations, BBVA establishes its specific rules and 
regulations  by  furnishing  its  remuneration  policy  with  a  variable  remuneration  system  that  includes  deferral 
conditions, payment in shares, unavailability and clauses for the ex-post adjustment of the remuneration depending 
on the risk.  

In  this  regard,  the  BBVA  remuneration  policy  establishes  that  executive  directors  will  receive  50%  of  the  Annual 
Variable Remuneration in equal parts in cash and in shares, in the first quarter of the financial year following the year 
to  which  the  remuneration  corresponds,  and  the  remaining 50%  (in cash  and in  shares)  deferred  as  a  whole  for  a 
period  of  three  years,  whereby  its  accrual  and  vesting  shall  be  subject  to  compliance  with  a  series  of  multi-year 
indicators,  which  may  reduce  the  deferred  amount  even  to  zero.  Moreover,  all  shares  paid  for  the  settlement  of 
Annual Variable Remuneration, both the initial percentage and deferred amounts subject to multi-year indicators shall 
be  unavailable  during  a  certain  period,  which  shall  be  established  on  an  annual  basis  by  the  Board  of  Directors, 
applying  such  a  withholding  on  the  resulting  number  of  shares  after  discounting  the  part  required  to  honor  the  tax 
payments. 

In addition, the variable remuneration as a whole will be subject to the reduction and recovery clauses established in 
the remuneration policy of BBVA’s directors, which approval is subject to the coming General Shareholders’ Meeting 
of the Bank, which will be applicable to the annual variable remuneration accrued since 2016, inclusive. 

This policy already includes for years 2017, 2018 and 2019 the executive directors’ commitment not to transfer the 
shares that they receive from the remuneration systems, in the terms established in this Recommendation, thus 
fulfilling it. 

On a separate note, the executive directors have not transferred during 2016 the shares derived from remuneration 
systems, except those transfers made to fulfill tax obligations deriving from their delivery. 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

74 

 
 
 
63. Contractual arrangements should include provisions that permit the company to reclaim variable components of 
remuneration when payment was out of step with the director’s actual performance or based on data subsequently 
found to be misstated. 

COMPLIANT 

64.  Termination  payments  should  not  exceed  a  fixed  amount  equivalent  to  two  years  of  the  director’s  total  annual 
remuneration  and  should  not  be  paid  until  the  company  confirms  that  he  or  she  has  met  the  predetermined 
performance criteria.  

COMPLIANT 

H OTHER INFORMATION OF INTEREST 

1. If there is any other aspect relevant to the corporate government in the company or in the group entities that has 
not been reflected in the rest of the sections of this report, but is necessary to include to provide more comprehensive 
and well-grounded information on the corporate governance structure and practices in your entity or its group, detail 
them briefly. 

2. This section may also include any other relevant information, clarification or detail related to previous sections of 
the report insofar as they are relevant and not reiterative. 

Specifically  indicate  whether  the  company  is  subject  to  corporate  governance  legislation  from  a  country  other  than 
Spain and, if so, include the mandatory information to be provided when different from that required by this report. 

3.  The  company  may  also  indicate  if  it  has  voluntarily  signed  up  to  other  international,  industry-wide  or  any  other 
codes of ethical principles or best practices. Where applicable, the code in question will be identified along with the 
date of signing. In particular, mention will be made as to whether it has adhered to the Code of Best Tax Practices  
(Código de Buenas Prácticas Tributarias) of 20 July 2010.  

The  data  in  this  report  refer  to  the  year  ending  31  December  2016,  except  in  those  cases  when  another  date  of 
reference is specifically stated. 

Further  to  Section  A.2,  State  Street  Bank  and  Trust  Co.,  The  Bank  of  New  York  Mellon  S.A.N.V.  and  Chase 
Nominees Ltd., as international custodian/depositary banks, held 11.74%, 5.18% and 7.04% of BBVA's share capital, 
respectively,  as  of  December  31  2016.  Of  said  positions  held  by  the  custodian  banks,  BBVA  is  not  aware  of  any 
individual shareholders with direct or indirect holdings greater than or equal to 3% of the BBVA common stock. 

Filings of significant holdings to CNMV: On  6 October 2016, Blackrock Inc. filed a report with the CNMV (securities 
exchange  authority)  stating  that  it  now  had  an  indirect  holding  of  5.000%  of  the  BBVA  share  capital,  through  the 
company  Blackrock  Investment  Management.  Likewise,  on  9  January  2017,  Blackrock  Inc.  filed  a  report  with  the 
CNMV  (securities  exchange  authority)  stating  that  it  now  had  an  indirect  holding  of  4.886%  of  the  BBVA  share 
capital.  Likewise,  on  13  January  2017,  Blackrock  Inc.  filed  a  report  with  the  CNMV  (securities  exchange  authority) 
stating that it now had an indirect holding of 5.253% of the BBVA share capital. 

The director holdings indicated in section A.3 are those reported as of 31 December 2016 and therefore may have 
subsequently  changed.  Moreover,  following  the  instructions  to  complete  the  Corporate  Governance  Report,  the 
owners of indirect holdings are not identified in this  section; as none of them holds as much as 3% of share capital 
and none of them reside in tax havens. 

Moreover,  as  an  explanation  to  the  second  table  of  section  A.3.,  the  number  of  direct  rights  on  shares  in  the 
Company corresponds with the shares from the Annual Variable Remuneration (AVR) from previous years that was 
deferred and pending payment on the date of this Report, subject to the conditions for this. Thus, is included the total 
number  of  “rights  to  shares”  of  BBVA  executive  directors  corresponding  to  the  third  and  second  third  deferred  of 
years 2013 and 2014 that they will perceive in 2017; to the third third deferred of the year 2014 that they will perceive 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

75 

 
 
 
 
in 2018; and the 50% deferred of the AVR 2015 that they will perceive in 2019, subject in this case to the multiannual 
indicators that could reduce the amount deferred, even become zero. 

These amounts are disclosed in an individual manner for each executive director in the following way:  

- 

- 

- 

In the case of the Chairman: 29,555 shares corresponding to the third third deferred of AVR 2013; 37,392 
shares and 37,390 shares corresponding to the second and third third deferred of AVR 2014; and 135,299 
shares corresponding to the 50% of AVR 2015. 
In the case of the CEO, who was appointed to that position on  4 May 2015: 7,937 shares corresponding to 
the  third  third  deferred  of  AVR  2013;  11,766  shares  and  11,766  shares  corresponding  to  the  second  and 
third  third  deferred  of  AVR  2014,  all  of  this  in  his  previous  condition  of  Director  of  Digital  Banking;  and 
79,956  shares  corresponding  to  the  50%  of  AVR  2015,  being  his  AVR  2015  proportional  to  the  months 
elapsed in the performance of both positions. 
In the case of the executive director Head of GERPA: 1,768 shares corresponding to the third third deferred 
of AVR 2013; 3,681 shares and 3,678 shares corresponding to the second and third third deferred of AVR 
2014; and 14,815 shares corresponding to the 50% of AVR 2015. 

The  payment  of  these deferred  shares is subject  to  the  non-occurrence of  any  of the situations  established  by  the 
Remuneration Policy applicable in each year that could impede payment thereof (malus clauses/clawback) in addition 
the remaining conditions of the liquidation and payment system. 

Further to the information in section A.8, regarding earnings from treasury-stock trading, rule 21 of Circular 4/2004 
and  IAS  32,  paragraph  33,  expressly  prohibit  the  recognition  in the  income statement  of profits  or  losses made  on 
transactions carried out with treasury stock, including their issue and redemption. Said profits and losses are directly 
booked against the company’s net assets. In the table of significant variations, the date of entry of CNMV Model IV in 
the  registries  of  that  body  is  included.  Such  model  corresponds  to  the  communications  with  own  shares  and  the 
reason for such communication. 

In addition to what is indicated in section A.9, in relation to the agreement adopted by the BBVA Ordinary General 
Shareholders  Meeting  held  on  16  March  2012,  item  three  of  the  Agenda,  regarding  delegation  to  the  Board  of 
Directors of the power to increase the share capital, one or more times, within a maximum period of five years from 
the date of adoption of said agreement, up to 50% of the share capital of BBVA at the time of said authorization, the 
countervalue  of  said  shares  comprising  cash  considerations,  given  that  the  term  of  the  aforementioned  delegation 
expires in 2017, the adoption of a new delegation in terms similar to those currently in force will be proposed at the 
next Ordinary General Shareholders' Meeting. 

Also, in relation to the agreement adopted by the BBVA Ordinary General Shareholders' Meeting held on March 16, 
2012, in the fifth item on the Agenda, delegating to the Board of Directors the power to issue convertible securities 
and/or securities exchangeable for BBVA shares, one or more times, within a maximum period of five years from the 
date of adoption of said agreement, to a maximum total amount of €12,000,000,000 or the equivalent in any other 
currency , given that the term of the aforementioned delegation expires in 2017, a new delegation agreement will be 
proposed at the next Ordinary General Shareholders' Meeting in terms similar to those currently in force. 

Regarding section A.9 bis, the resulting estimated floating capital of BBVA less the capital held by the members of 
the Board of Directors and as treasury stock, both as of 31 December 2016, following the instructions to complete the 
Corporate Governance Report is 99.87%. 

Further to the information in section A.10, there are no legal or bylaws restrictions on the exercise of voting rights and 
there are no legal or bylaws restrictions on the free acquisition or transfer of shares in the company’s share capital. 
As for the legal restrictions on the free acquisition or transfer of shares in the company’s share capital, Spanish Act 
10/2014, dated 26th June, on the regulation, supervision and solvency of credit institutions establishes that the direct 
or indirect acquisition of a significant holding (as defined in section 16 of that Act) is subject to assessment by the 
Bank  of  Spain  as  set  out  in  sections  16  et  seq.  of  that  Act.  Additionally,  article  25  of  Royal  Decree  84/2015, 
implementing Act 10/2014, establishes that the Bank of Spain shall evaluate proposals for acquisitions of significant 
shares and submit a proposal to the European Central Bank regarding whether to oppose this acquisition or not. This 
same article establishes the criteria that should be considered during said evaluation and the applicable timelines.  

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

76 

 
 
 
Further to the information included in section C.1.15: 

The  amount  indicated  as  "Remuneration  of  the  Board  of  Directors"  includes  remuneration  stemming  from  the 
remuneration  systems  established  for  non-executive  and  executive  directors  as  provided  for  in  the  Remuneration 
Policy  for  BBVA  directors  and  pursuant  to  article  33  bis  and  50  bis  of  the  Company  Bylaws,  respectively,  and 
includes: 

a)  The fixed remuneration (for pertaining to the Board and Committees) and remuneration in kind corresponding to 
2016 of non-executive board members.  

b)  The fixed remuneration and in kind for executive directors (3) corresponding to 2016.  

c)  The  Annual  Variable  Remuneration  2016  equally  distributed  in  cash  and  in  shares  for  executive  directors.  It 
should nonetheless be noted that this remuneration, has not accrued to the executive directors in its entirety on the 
date  of  this  Report,  since,  according  to  the  BBVA  director  Remuneration  Policy  applicable  to  them,  they  will  only 
receive 50% of this amount in 2017, while the remaining amount will be deferred for a period of three years, and its 
accrual and payment is subject to the concurrence of the multi-year assessment indicators. Furthermore, the deferred 
Annual  Variable  Remuneration  will  be  subject  to  the  non-occurrence  of  any  of  the  situations  established  by  the 
Remuneration Policy applicable in each year, that could reduce or impede payment thereof (malus clauses/clawback) 
in addition the remaining conditions of the liquidation and payment system of the Annual Variable Remuneration. 

d) The remuneration paid  for all concepts to two independent directors who ceased in their position  in March 2016 
and who, consequently, did not remain in office as of 31 December 2016. 

The total amount indicated, pursuant to the instructions in this Report, corresponds to the amount declared as total 
remuneration  accrued  according  to  chart  c)  "Summary  of  Remuneration",  section  D.1  in  the  Annual  Report  on 
Directors' Remuneration of BBVA.  

All these items are included for each individual director in Note 54 of the Annual Report.  

For  calculating  the  cash  value  of  the  shares  corresponding  to  the  Annual  Variable  Remuneration  for  2016,  and  in 
accordance  with  the  Remuneration  Policy,  the  reference  used  was  the  average  BBVA  share  closing  price 
corresponding to the trading days between 15 December 2016 and 15 January 2017, namely €6.43 per share.  

The provisions recorded as of 31 December 2016 to cover commitments undertaken for the Chief Executive Officer 
amounted  to  €16,051  thousand,  of  which,  during  2016  and  according  to  applicable  accounting  regulations,  €2,342 
thousand have been provisioned against earnings of the year and €836 thousand against equity, in order to adapt the 
interest rate assumption used for the valuation of pension commitments in Spain. In the case of the executive director 
Head of GERPA, the provisions recorded as of 31 December 2016 amounted to €609 thousand, of which €310 have 
been  provisioned  against  earnings  of  the  year.  In  both  cases,  these  amounts  include  the  provisions  covering 
retirement, as well as death and disability. 

There are no other pension obligations in favour of other executive directors. 

As a result of the entry into force of Circular 2/2016, of the Bank of Spain to the credit institutions, on supervision and 
solvency, 15% of the annual contributions agreed to pension systems determined on the basis of the benefit accrued 
for  the  financial  year  corresponding  to  executive  directors  and  BBVA’s  senior  managers, will  be  based  on  variable 
components  and  will  be  considered  as  discretionary  pension  benefits,  and  in  consequence  will  be  deemed  as 
deferred  variable  remuneration,  subject  to  the  payment  and  withholding  conditions  provided  in  the  applicable 
regulations,  as  well  as  reduction  arrangements  and  other  applicable  conditions  established  to  the  variable 
remuneration in the Remuneration Policy for BBVA’s Directors. 

The balance of the item "Provisions - Funds for pensions and similar liabilities" on the Group's consolidated balance 
sheet  as  of  31  December  2016  includes  €89  million  under  the  item  for  post-employment  benefit  commitments 
maintained with former members of the Board of Directors. 

Further to the information included in section C.1.16: 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

77 

 
 
 
The heading “Total senior management remuneration” includes the remuneration of members of Senior Management 
listed as such as of 31 December 2016 (14 members), comprising: 

a)  The fixed remuneration and the remuneration in kind during 2016; 

b)  The Annual Variable Remuneration received during the first quarter of 2016 corresponding to 2015, both in cash 
and in shares; 

c)  The deferred part of the variable remuneration received during the first quarter of 2016, corresponding to previous 
years (2014, 2013 and 2012), both in cash and in shares, plus the amount of the corresponding updates. 

For calculating the cash value of the shares corresponding to said remuneration, the payment price has been €5.44. 

Moreover,  members  of  Senior  Management  of  the  BBVA  Group, excluding  executive directors,  who  had ceased  in 
that  condition  during  2016  have  received  an  overall  total  amount  during  this  period  of:  €2,232  thousand  as  fixed 
remuneration;  €1,076  thousand  and  162,266  BBVA  shares  corresponding  to  50%  of  the  Annual  Variable 
Remuneration  for  2015;  and €462 thousand  and 53,246  BBVA  shares as  liquidation  of  the  parts  deferred from  the 
Annual Variable Remuneration from 2014, 2013 and 2012 whose corresponding payment was settled during the first 
quarter  of  2016,  including  the  corresponding  update;  and  as  remuneration  in  kin  and  others  amounting  to  €511 
thousand.  

Moreover,  in  2016  following  the  disengagement  of  some  members  of  Senior  Management  from  the  Group, 
compensations were settled for a total amount of €1,788 thousand, which is recorded in note 44 to the Annual Report 
under Other Personnel Expenses.  

Lastly,  the  provisions  recorded  as  of  31  December  2016  for  pension  commitments  for  members  of  the  Senior 
Management, excluding executive directors, amounted to €46,299 thousand, of which, during 2016 and according to 
applicable accounting regulations, €4,895 thousand have been provisioned against earnings of the year and €2,226 
thousand  against  equity,  in  order  to  adapt  the  interest  rate  assumption  used  for  the  valuation  of  pension 
commitments in Spain. These amounts include the provisions covering retirement, as well as death and disability. 

As a result of the entry into force of Circular 2/2016, of the Bank of Spain to the credit institutions, on supervision and 
solvency, 15% of the annual contributions agreed to pension systems determined on the basis of the benefit accrued 
for  the  financial  year  corresponding  to  executive  directors  and  BBVA’s  senior  managers, will  be  based  on  variable 
components  and  will  be  considered  as  discretionary  pension  benefits,  and  in  consequence  will  be  deemed  as 
deferred  variable  remuneration,  subject  to  the  payment  and  withholding  conditions  provided  in  the  applicable 
regulations,  as  well  as  reduction  arrangements  and  other  applicable  conditions  established  to  the  variable 
remuneration in the Remuneration Policy for BBVA’s Directors. 

The balance of the item "Provisions - Funds for pensions and similar liabilities" on the Group's consolidated balance 
sheet  as  of  31  December  2016  includes  €265  million  under  the  item  for  post-employment  benefit  commitments 
maintained with former members of the Bank's Senior Management. 

In reference to section C.1.29, the Board of Directors always meets with the attendance of its chair and therefore the 
Lead Director has never chaired a meeting of the Board of Directors. The Lead Director, in the scope of his entrusted 
duties, maintains fluid contact with the independent directors to simplify the discharge of his duties.  

With  regard  to  section  C.1.31,  as  BBVA  shares  are  listed  on  the  New  York  Stock  Exchange,  it  is  subject  to  the 
supervision of the Securities & Exchange Commission (SEC) and, thus, to compliance with the Sarbanes Oxley Act 
and  its  implementing  regulations,  and  for  this  reason  each  year  the  Group  Executive  Chairman,  the  CEO  and  the 
executive tasked with preparing the Accounts sign and submit the certifications described in sections 302 and 906 of 
this  Act,  related  to  the  content  of  the  Annual  Financial  Statements.  These  certificates  are  contained  in  the  annual 
registration statement (Form 20-F) which the Company files with this authority for the official record. 

As  reference  to  section  C.1.45,  the  contractual  terms  and  conditions  insofar  as  provisions  of  the  Chief  Executive 
Officer, shall determine that when no longer holding said position for any reason other than his own will, retirement, 
disability  or  serious  breaches  of  duty,  he  would  be  given  early  retirement  with  a  pension  payable,  as  he  chooses, 
through a lifelong annuity pension or capital, whose  annual amount will be calculated on the basis of the provisions 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

78 

 
 
 
that,  according  to  current  actuarial  criteria  applicable  at  that  moment,  the  Bank  might  have  made  to  said  date  in 
fulfillment  of  the  pension  commitments  for  retirement  as  established  in  his  contract,  though  in  no case  whatsoever 
shall  this  commitment  bind  the  Bank  to  any  additional  provisions.  This  pension  may  not  exceed  75%  on  the 
pensionable  base  if  the  event  occurs  before  turning  55  or  85%  on  the  pensionable  base  if  the  event  occurs  after 
turning said age.  

Likewise,  the  Board  of  Directors  only  approves  the  contract  conditions  related  to  executive  directors  and  Senior 
Management members as set out in article 17 of the Board Regulations, which are reported to the General Meeting 
through  this  Report  and  the  Annual  Report  on  Directors'  Remuneration  of  BBVA,  but  does  not  authorize  those  of 
other technical and specialist professionals.  

Further to section C.2.1, on 31 December 2016, the BBVA Executive Committee partially reflected participation in the 
Board of Directors, since its Chair and Secretary sit on the Board of Directors whose composition, according to article 
26 of the Regulations of the Board of Directors, has more non-executive directors than executive directors.  

Moreover, and further to section C.2.1, we provide brief indications regarding what the regulations establish about the 
composition and functions of each board committee: 

• Audit and Compliance Committee: Article 29 of the Board Regulations establishes that the Audit and Compliance 
Committee will exclusively comprise independent directors tasked with assisting the Board of Directors in supervising 
the  financial  information  and  exercising  oversight  for  the  Group.  The  members  of  the  Audit  and  Compliance 
Committee,  and  particularly  its  Chair,  shall  be  appointed  with  regard  to  their  knowledge  and  background  in 
accounting, auditing and risk management. It will be made up of four members appointed by the Board, one of whom 
will be appointed taking into account his/her knowledge of accounting, auditing or both. The Board will also appoint 
the Chair of this Committee, who must be replaced every four years and may be re-elected one year after the end of 
his/her  term  of  office.  When  the  Chair  cannot  be  present,  his/her  duties  will  be  performed  by  the  most  senior 
independent  director  on  the  Committee,  and,  where  more  than  one  person  of  equal  seniority  are  present,  by  the 
eldest. The Committee will appoint a Secretary who may or may not be a member of the Committee.  

Turning  to  the  duties  of the  Audit  and  Compliance  Committee  mentioned in section  C.2.1,  in  addition  to  the  duties 
cited in said section, the Audit and Compliance Committee has its own operating regulations available on the BBVA 
website (www.bbva.com) and includes a full breakdown of the duties of this Committee. 

•  Appointments  Committee:  Article  32  of  the  Board  Regulations  establishes  that  the  Appointments  Committee  will 
comprise a minimum of three members who will be appointed by the Board of Directors, which will also appoint its 
Chair.  All  the  members  of  this  Committee  must  be  non-executive  directors,  and  a  majority  of  them  independent 
directors,  as  its  Chair.  When  the  Chair  cannot  be  present,  the  meetings  will  be  chaired  by  the  most  senior 
independent  director  on  the  Committee,  and,  where  more  than  one  person  of  equal  seniority  are  present,  by  the 
eldest.  

•  Remuneration  Committee:  Article  35  of  the  Board  Regulations  establishes  that  the  Remuneration  Committee  will 
comprise a minimum of three members who will be appointed by the Board of Directors, which will also appoint its 
Chair.  All  the  members  of  this  Committee  must  be  non-executive  directors,  and  a  majority  of  them  independent 
directors,  as  its  Chair.  When  the  Chair  cannot  be  present,  the  meetings  will  be  chaired  by  the  most  senior 
independent  director  on  the  Committee,  and,  where  more  than  one  person  of  equal  seniority  are  present,  by  the 
eldest.  

•  Executive  Committee:  Article  26  of  the  Board  Regulations  establishes  the  following:  In  accordance  with  the 
Company  Bylaws,  the  Board  of  Directors  may,  with  the  favorable  vote  of  two-thirds  of  its  members,  appoint  an 
Executive  Committee,  ensuring  that  there  is  a  majority  of  non-executive  directors  over  executive  directors.  The 
Executive  committee  will  be  chaired  by  the  Chairman  of  the  Board  of  Directors,  or  when  this  is  not  possible,  by 
whomever  the  Company  Bylaws  determines.  The secretary  of  the  Committee  will  be  the Secretary  of  the  Board. If 
absent, the person the meeting’s members appoint for this purpose will stand in for the secretary.  

• Risk Committee: Article 38 of the Company Board Regulations establishes that the Risk Committee will comprise a 
minimum of three members who will be appointed by the Board of Directors, which will also appoint its Chair. All the 
members of this Committee must be non-executive directors of whom at least one third, and in any event the Chair, 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

79 

 
 
 
must  be  independent.  When  the  Chair  cannot  be  present,  the  meetings  will  be  chaired  by  the  most  senior 
independent  director  on  the  Committee,  and,  where  more  than  one  person  of  equal  seniority  are  present,  by  the 
eldest.  

• Technology and Cyber-security Committee: The  Technology and Cyber-security Committee Regulations  establish 
that  it  will  comprise  a  minimum  of  three  members  appointed  by  the  Board  of  Directors,  which  will  also  appoint  its 
Chairman.  For  these  purposes,  the  Board  of  Directors  will  consider  the  knowledge  and  experience  in  technology, 
information  systems  and  cyber-security.  When  the  Chairman  cannot  be  present,  the  Committee  meetings  will  be 
chaired  by  the  most  senior  member  of  the  Committee  and,  where  more  than  one  person  of  equal  seniority  are 
present, by the eldest. 

Regarding section C.2.5, on the most important actions of the Remuneration Committee during 2016, the Chairman 
of the Remuneration Committee submitted a report to the Board on its activities during 2016 including, among others, 
the  following  aspects:  in  relation  to  non-executive  directors,  the  need  to  extend  the  remuneration  system  with 
deferred payment for an additional period of 5 years and submitted that decision to the General Meeting as governing 
body  responsible  for  approving  it;  likewise,  the  remuneration  corresponding  to  the  Technology  and  Cyber-security 
members’  was  determined  for  its  proposal to  the  Board.  Regarding  the  remuneration  issues  of  executive directors, 
the  Committee  proposed  for  approval  by  the  Board  the  settlement  of  the  Annual  Variable  Remuneration  2015,  the 
updating of  the deferred parts of the variable remuneration of previous years,  the review  of the update of the fixed 
and variable remuneration of reference for 2016, the determination of the annual and multiannual indicators for the 
calculation  of  the  Annual  Variable  Remuneration  2016,  as  well  as  their  weightings,  target  and  scales,  and  annual 
determination rules for the settlement and payment system of the variable remuneration applicable to the categories 
of  personal  whose  professional  activities  significantly  influence  the  risk  profile  of  the  Group,  including  executive 
directors and BBVA Senior Management (Identified Group). In addition, regarding the remuneration issues of Senior 
Management,  the  Committee  proposed  for  approval  by  the  Board  the  settlement  of  the  variable  remuneration  for 
2015 and the basic contractual conditions for 2016. This also included, among other matters, the tasks carried out by 
the Committee in relation to the Annual Report on Directors’ Remuneration, proposed to the Board for a consultative 
vote  by  the  General  Meeting,  review  of  the  application  of  the  Remuneration  Policy  in  the  previous  year  and 
verification of information on the remuneration of directors and senior executives contained in corporate documents. 
In addition, the Committee has carried out in 2016 an intense work to review the Remuneration Policy applicable in 
view  of  the  new  regulation  that  has  recently  been  approved  on  remuneration,  by  submitting  the  corresponding 
proposals to the Board for the amendment of the Remuneration Policy for directors and Identified Group. 

With  respect  to  section  D  (Related-party  and  Intragroup  Transactions),  see  Note  53  of  the  BBVA  Annual 
Consolidated Accounts for 2016. With respect to section D.4, it details the transactions conducted by Banco Bilbao 
Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. at the close of the year, with companies issuing securities on international markets, carried 
out as part of ordinary trading related to the management of outstanding issuances. Moreover, with respect to section 
D.4, please refer to the section entitled “Offshore financial centers” in the BBVA Consolidated Management Report 
for 2016. 

During 2011, the BBVA Board of Directors approved the Bank's adhesion to the Code of Best Tax Practices (Código 
de Buenas Prácticas Tributarias) approved by Foro de Grandes Empresas according to the wording proposed by the 
State  Tax  Administration  Agency  (AEAT).  During  this  year,  it  has  been  compliant  with  the  contents  of  this  Code. 
Moreover, BBVA is committed to applying the provisions of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, Principles of 
United  Nations  Global  Compact  (which  BBVA  has  formally  signed),  Equator  Principles  (to  which  BBVA  has  been 
formally  adhered  since  2004)  and  other  conventions  and  treaties  involving  international  organizations  such  as  the 
Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development and the International Labor Organization.  

This annual report on corporate governance has been approved by the company’s board of directors on 9 February 
2017. 

List whether any Directors voted against or abstained from voting on the approval of this Report. 

NO 

This  English  version  is  a  translation  of  the  original  in  Spanish  for  information  purposes  only.  In  case  of  a 
discrepancy, the Spanish original will prevail. 

80