UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
 
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSIONForm 20-F
Washington, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 20-F
 
   
o
 REGISTRATION STATEMENT PURSUANT TO SECTION 12(b) OR (g) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
OR
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 ANNUAL REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2007
OR
  For the fiscal year ended December 31, 2008
OR
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 TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
OR
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 SHELL COMPANY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d) OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
Date of event requiring this shell company report
For the transition period from          to          
Date of event requiring this shell company report
Commission file number: 1-10110
 
BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A.
(Exact name of Registrant as specified in its charter)
BANK BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A.
(Translation of Registrant’s name into English)
 
Kingdom of Spain
(Jurisdiction of incorporation)incorporation or organization)
Plaza de San Nicolás, 4
48005 Bilbao
Spain
(Address of principal executive offices)
Javier Malagón Navas
Paseo de la Castellana,Catellana, 81
28046 Madrid
Spain
Telephone number +34 91 537 7000
Fax number +34 91 537 6766
(Name, Telephone,E-mail and /or facsimile number and Address including zip code, and telephone number, including area code, of Registrants’ agent for service)Company Contact Person)
 
Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(b) of the Act.


   
Name Of Each Exchange on
Title of Each Class
 Name of Each Exchange on
which Registered
 
American Depositary Shares, each representing the right to receive one ordinary share, par value €0.49 per share
 New York Stock Exchange
the right to receive one ordinary share,
par value0.49 per share
Ordinary shares, par value0.49 €0.49 per share
 New York Stock Exchange*
Guarantee of Non-Cumulative Guaranteed
New York Stock Exchange**
Preferred Securities, Series C, liquidation preference $1,000 each, of BBVA International
Preferred, S.A. Unipersonal
*The ordinary shares are not listed for trading, but are listed only in connection with the registration of the American Depositary Shares, pursuant to requirements of the New York Stock Exchange.
**The guarantee is not listed for trading, but is listed only in connection with the registration of the corresponding Non-Cumulative Guaranteed Preferred Securities of BBVA International Preferred, S.A. Unipersonal (a wholly-owned subsidiary of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.).
Securities registered or to be registered pursuant to Section 12(g) of the Act.
None
Securities for which there is a reporting obligation pursuant to Section 15(d) of the Act.
None
The number of outstanding shares of each class of stock of the Registrant atas of December 31, 20072008 was:
Ordinary shares, par value0.49 €0.49 per share—share — 3,747,969,121
 
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is a well-known seasoned issuer, as defined in Rule 405 of the Securities Act.
Yesþ     Noo
If this report is an annual or transition report, indicate by check mark if the registrant is not required to file reports pursuant to Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
Yeso     Noþ
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant (1) has filed all reports required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such shorter period that the registrant was required to file such reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for the past 90 days.
Yesþ     Noo
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a large accelerated filer, an accelerated filer, or a non-accelerated filer. See definition of “accelerated filer and large accelerated filer” inRule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act. (Check One):

Large accelerated filerþ                Accelerated filero                Non-accelerated filerþAccelerated filer oNon-accelerated filer o
Indicate by check mark which basis of accounting the registrant has used to prepare the financial statements included in this filing:
   
U.S. GAAPo
International Financial Reporting
Standards as Issued by the International
Accounting Standards Boardo
Otherþ
If “Other” has been checked in response to the previous question, indicate by check mark which financial statement item the registrant has elected to follow.
Item 17o   Item 18þ
If this is an annual report, indicate by check mark whether the registrant is a shell company (as defined inRule 12b-2 of the Exchange Act).
Yeso     Noþ
 


BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
     
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  67 
  6Directors and Senior Management7 
  6Advisers7 
  6Auditors7 
OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE  67 
  6KEY INFORMATION7 
  6Selected Financial Data7 
  9Capitalization and Indebtedness12 
Reasons for the Offer and Use of Proceeds  912 
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INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY19
History and Development of the Company  1319 
  15Business Overview21 
  29Organizational Structure39 
  30Property, Plants and Equipment40 
  30Selected Statistical Information40 
  44Competition58 
  45UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS60 
OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS  4560 
  49Operating Results65 
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  96Research and Development, Patents and Licenses, etc. 97 
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  103Tabular Disclosure of Contractual Obligations100 
  103DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES100 
  103Directors and Senior Management100 
  103Compensation106 
  104Board Practices110 
  124Employees113 
Share Ownership117
MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS117
Major Shareholders117
Related Party Transactions118
Interests of Experts and Counsel118
FINANCIAL INFORMATION118
��Consolidated Statements and Other Financial Information118
Significant Changes121
THE OFFER AND LISTING121


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GLOSSARYCERTAIN TERMS AND CONVENTIONS
 
The terms below are used as follows throughout this Annual Report:report:
Argentaria” means Argentaria, Caja Postal y Banco Hipotecario, S.A. and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless otherwise indicated or the context otherwise requires.
 BBVA”,BBV“Bank”” means Banco Bilbao Vizcaya, S.A. and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless otherwise indicated or the context otherwise requires.
BBVAGroup””, “Bank” or “Group means Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. and its consolidated subsidiaries unless otherwise indicated or the context otherwise requires. BBVA was formed by the merger of BBVBanco Bilbao Vizcaya, S.A. (“BBV”) and Argentaria, Caja Postal y Banco Hipotecario, S.A. (“Argentaria”), which was approved by the shareholders of each institution on December 18, 1999.
 
 “Compass” means Compass Bancshares, Inc. and its consolidated subsidiaries, unless otherwise indicated or the context otherwise requires.
 • Consolidated Financial StatementsStatements” means BBVA’s audited Consolidated Financial Statementsconsolidated financial statements as of and for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 prepared in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards previously adopted by the European Union (“(EU-IFRS“EU-IFRS”) required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004.
• “Latin America” refers to Mexico and the countries in which we operate in South America and Central America.
First person personal pronouns used in this report, such as“we”,“us”, or“our”, mean BBVA.
In this report,“$”,“U.S. dollars”, and“dollars” refer to United States Dollars and“€” and“euro” refer to Euro.
CAUTIONARY STATEMENT REGARDING FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
 
This Annual Report contains statements that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may include words such as “believe”, “expect”, “estimate”, “project”, “anticipate”, “should”, “intend”, “probability”, “risk”, “VaR”, “target”, “goal”, “objective” and similar expressions or variations on such expressions. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties, and actual results may differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements as a result of various factors. The accompanying information in this Annual Report, including, without limitation, the information under
  “Item 3. Key Information—Information — Risk Factors”;
 
  “Item 4. Information on the Company”;
 
  “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects”; and
 
  “Item 11. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures Aboutabout Market Risk”
identifies important factors that could cause such differences.
 
Other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in forward-looking statements include, among others:
  general political, economic and business conditions in Spain, the European Union (“(EU“EU”), Latin America, the United States and other regions, countries or territories in which we operate;
 
  changes in applicable laws and regulations, including taxes;
 
  the monetary, interest rate and other policies of central banks in Spain, the EU, the United States (“U.S.”) and elsewhere;
 
 ongoing market adjustments in the real estate sector in Spain and the United States;
 changes or volatility in interest rates, foreign exchange rates (including the euro to U.S. dollar exchange rate), asset prices, equity markets, commodity prices, inflation or deflation;
 
 ongoing market adjustments in the real estate sectors in Spain and the United States;


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 the effects of competition in the markets in which we operate, which may be influenced by regulation or deregulation;
 
  changes in consumer spending and savings habits, including changes in government policies which may influence investment decisions;
 
  our ability to hedge certain risks economically;
 
 the risk that the businesses of BBVA and Compass Bancshares, Inc. (“Compass”) will not be integrated successfully;
the risk that the cost savings and any other synergies from the acquisition of Compass may not be fully realized or may take longer to realize than expected;
 our success in managing the risks involved in the foregoing, which depends, among other things, on our ability to anticipate events that cannot be captured by the statistical models we use; and
 
  force majeureand other events beyond our control.

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Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. BBVA undertakesWe undertake no obligation to release publicly the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements which may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date hereof, including, without limitation, changes in itsour business or acquisition strategy or planned capital expenditures, or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
CERTAIN TERMS AND CONVENTIONS
     First person personal pronouns used in this report, such as “we”, “us”, or “our”, mean BBVA.
     In this report, “$”, “U.S. dollars”, and “dollars” refer to United States Dollars and “” and “euro” refer to Euro.
     “Latin America” refers to the countries in which we operate in South America, Central America and Mexico.
PRESENTATION OF FINANCIAL INFORMATION
Accounting Principles Affecting 2003
 Unless otherwise indicated, the financial information included in this Annual Report with respect to 2003 has been derived from financial statements that have been prepared in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles which were in effect during such year for banks in Spain, which include the accounting requirements established by the Bank of Spain (“Spanish GAAP”).
Accounting Principles Affecting 2007, 2006, 2005 and 2004
 
Under Regulation (EC) no. 1606/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 July 2002, all companies governed by the law of an EU Member State and whose securities are admitted to trading on a regulated market of any Member State must prepare their Consolidatedconsolidated financial statements for the years beginning on or after January 1, 2005 in conformity with EU-IFRS. The Bank of Spain issued Circular 4/2004 of December 22, 2004 on Public and Confidential Financial Reporting Rules and Formats (the “Circular”“Circular” or “Circular“Circular 4/2004”), which requires Spanish credit institutions to adapt their accounting system to the principles derived from the adoption by the European Union of EU-IFRS. Therefore, the
The Group is required to prepareprepares its Consolidated Financial Statements for the year ended December 31, 2007 (together with comparativeconsolidated annual financial information for the years ended December 31, 2006, 2005 and 2004) in conformityaccordance with the EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004.
     Under EU-IFRS On November 26, 2008, the Bank of Spain issued Circular 6/2008, modifying the presentation format for consolidated financial institutions thatstatements from the format stipulated in Circular 4/2004. The Group’s consolidated annual financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2008 included in the Consolidated Financial Statements have entity specific historical loss experience should evaluate impairment in future cash flows in a group of financial assets on the basis of such historical loss experience for assets with similar credit risk characteristics. The Group has entity specific historical loss experience. In applying thebeen prepared under EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 and taking into account the financial statement models established in Bank of Spain’s Circular 6/2008. Such consolidated annual financial statements are the first annual financial statements prepared by the Group on such basis. The information as of and for the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006 contained in the Consolidated Financial Statements is presented on the same basis as the information as of and for the year ended December 31, 2008. The selected consolidated financial information included herein as of and for the year ended December 31, 2008, together with selected consolidated financial information as of and for the years ended December 31, 2007, 2006, 2005 and 2004 is derived from, and presented on the same basis as in, the Consolidated Financial Statements and should be read together with the Consolidated Financial Statements. As the Consolidated Financial Statements and such selected consolidated financial information have been prepared under EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 and taking into account the financial statement models established in Bank of Spain’s Circular 6/2008, they are not directly comparable with financial information prepared by the Group in accordance with EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 (but without taking into account the financial statement models established in Bank of Spain’s Circular 6/2008), including financial information as of and for the years ended December 31, 2007 included and 2006 in our Annual Report for 2007 onForm 20-F (the“2007 20-F”).
The principal differences between the Consolidated Financial Statements prepared under EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 and taking into account the financial statement models established in Bank of Spain’s Circular 6/2008 and the financial statements prepared under EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 (but without taking into account the financial statement models


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established in Bank of Spain’s Circular 6/2008), as applied to the BBVA Group’s Consolidated Financial Statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 are described in Appendix VIII of the Consolidated Financial Statements. Preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements under EU-IFRS required to be applied under Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 and taking into account the financial statement models established in Bank of Spain’s Circular 6/2008 did not affect the line items “Net income” in the consolidated income statement nor “Stockholders’ equity” in the consolidated balance sheet when compared to such line items prepared under EU-IFRS required to be applied under Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 (but without taking into account the financial statement models established in Bank of Spain’s Circular 6/2008). Unless otherwise indicated herein, as used hereafter“Circular 4/2004” refers to such Circular as amended or supplemented from time to time, including by the Bank of Spain’s Circular 6/2008.
As we describe in Note 2.2.1.b to the Consolidated Financial Statements, a loan is considered to be an impaired loan — and therefore its carrying amount is adjusted to reflect the effect of its impairment — when there is objective evidence that events have occurred which, in the case of loans, give rise to a negative impact on the future cash flows that were estimated at the time the transaction was arranged.
The potential impairment of these assets is determined individually or collectively. The quantification of impairment losses is determined on a collective basis in the following two cases:
• Assets classified as impaired for customers in which the amount of their operations is less than € 1 million.
• Asset portfolio not currently impaired but which presents an inherent loss.
Inherent loss, calculated using statistical procedures, is deemed equivalent to the portion of losses incurred on the date that the accompanying consolidated financial statements we must followare prepared that has yet to be allocated to specific transactions.
The Group estimates collective inherent loss of credit risk corresponding to operations realized by Spanish financial entities of the methodology developedGroup (approximately 68.73% of the Loans and Receivables of the Group as of December 31, 2008), using the parameters set by Annex IX of the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 on the basis of its experience and the Spanish banking sector information in the quantification of impairment losses and provisions for insolvencies for credit risk.
Notwithstanding the above, the Group has historic statistical data which it used in its internal ratings models (IRBs) that were approved by the Bank of Spain for some portfolios in relation2008, albeit only for the purpose of estimating regulatory capital under the new Basel Accord (BIS II). It uses these internal models to allowancescalculate the economic capital required in its activities and uses the expected loss concept to quantify the cost of credit risk for loanincorporation in its calculation of the risk-adjusted return on capital of its operations.
To estimate the collective loss of credit risk corresponding to operations with non-Spanish residents registered in foreign subsidiaries, the Group applies similar methods and criteria, using the Bank of Spain’s parameters but adapting the default calendars to the particular circumstances of the country. Additionally, in Mexico for consumer loans, credit cards, and mortgages portfolios, as well as for credit investment maintained by the Group in the United States, internal models are used to calculate the impairment losses based on historical statistical data relating toexperience of the entire Spanish financial system (peer group) until such timeGroup (approximately 13% of the Loans and Receivables of the Group as of December 31, 2008).
In either case, the aforementioned provisions required under Bank of Spain has reviewedSpain’s Circular 4/2004 standards fall within the range of provisions calculated using the Group’s internal ratings models.
For the years ended December 31, 2007 and verified our internal risk models (see Note 2.2.2.c). The2006, the provisions required under Bank of Spain has allowed us to use our internal risk models with respect to a portionSpain’sCircular 4/2004 standards represented the outermost range of the loan portfolio of our wholly-owned Mexican subsidiary, Bancomer, and subsidiaries in United States. Once the Bank of Spain has completed its review and verification and considered whetheracceptable estimates which were calculated using our historical information is adequate, we expect to be allowed to use our internal modelsexperience. Therefore, those provisions did not represent the best estimate of allowance for our entire loan portfolio, but we cannot predict whether the Bank of Spain will require any modifications to such models.
     Consistent with our past practice, we use our internal risk models for generally accepted accounting principles in the United States (“losses under U.S. GAAP”) purposes. which provided a more moderate estimate within the acceptable range. As a result,consequence, there iswas an adjustment in the reconciliation to U.S. GAAP in order to reflect in net income the reversal of the difference of estimates of the provisions recorded in under both GAAPs in each year and in stockholders’ equity the excessdifferences of estimates of the accumulated allowance for loan losses causedunder both GAAPs.


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For the year ended December 31, 2008, there is no substantial difference in the calculation made under both GAAPs because the allowance for loan losses calculated under the EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 is similar to the best estimate of allowance for loan losses under U.S. GAAP, which is the central scenario determined by using our internal risk models with our historical experience. Therefore, the useallowance for loan losses calculated under both GAAPs are the same and the Bank has included an adjustment in the reconciliation of peer data as opposednet income for the year 2008 in order to entity specific historical loss experience. make equivalent the allowance for loan losses under U.S. GAAP to the allowance for loan losses calculated under the EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004.
Note 63.A.758 to our Consolidated Financial Statements provides additional information about this reconciliation.
 The Consolidated Financial Statements have been presented in the same format as that used in the consolidated financial statements included in BBVA’s annual and interim reports to shareholders. This format differs from that required by the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the “
SECBusiness Areas” or “Commission”) for the consolidated financial statements of bank holding companies. Consolidated balance sheets and summary statements of income that reflect the reclassifications required by the Commission are included in Note 63 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
 The BBVA Group implemented a new organizational structure during
During 2007 which affects the comparability of financial information included in this Annual Report on Form 20-F. During 2006 and for purposes of the consolidated financial statements included in BBVA’s annual report on Formthe 2007 20-F, for the year ended December 31, 2006 as

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amended (the “2006 20-F/A”), BBVA’s organizational structure was divided into the following five business areas (the2006 Business Segments”): Retail Banking in Spain and Portugal; Wholesale Businesses; Mexico and the United States; South America; and Corporate Activities. On December 19, 2006, BBVA’s Board of Directors approved a new organizational structure for the BBVA Group, which has been implemented since the beginning of 2007 and is the basis for the consolidated financial statements included herein (the “2007 Business SegmentsAreas”): Spain and Portugal; Global Businesses; Mexico and the United States; South America; and Corporate Activities. As partIn December 2007, BBVA’s board of directors approved a new organizational structure for the reorganizationBBVA Group, which was implemented as of January 1, 2008 and is the basis for the financial statements included herein (the“2008 Business Areas”): Spain and Portugal; Global Businesses (also named Wholesale Banking and Asset Management); Mexico; the United States; South America; and Corporate Activities. The transition from the 2006 Business Segments to the 2007 Business Segments,Areas to the 2008 Business Banking, Corporate BankingAreas has affected principally the Mexico and Institutional Banking units were included inUnited States business area, which is now split into respective business areas and the Spain and Portugal area and the Asset Management unit was included in the Global Business area.Businesses area which exchanged certain portfolios and units. The financial information for our business areas as of and for the years ended December 31, 2008, December 31, 2007 2006 and 2005December 31, 2006 presented in this Annual Report onForm 20-F have been prepared on a uniform basis, consistent with our organizational structure in 20072008 in order to provide a year-on-yearperiod-on-period comparison. Due to the adoption of the new organizational structure, BBVA’s financial information by business area included in this Annual Report onForm 20-F is not directly comparable to its financial information by business area included in the 20062007 20-F.
 
The management of our business during 20072008 along fivesix segmental lines is discussed in “Item 4. Information on the Company” and each area’s operating results are described in “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects”.
 Certain numerical information in this Annual Report may not sum due to rounding. In addition, information regarding period-to-period changes is based on numbers which have not been rounded.
Statistical and Financial Information
 
The following principles should be noted in reviewing the statistical and financial information contained herein:
  Average balances, when used, are based on the beginning and the month-end balances during each year. We do not believe that such monthly averages present trends that are materially different from those that would be presented by daily averages.
 
  The book value of BBVA’s ordinary shares held by its consolidated subsidiaries has been deducted from stockholders’ equity.
 
  Unless otherwise stated, any reference to loans refers to both loans and leases.
 
  Interest income figures include interest income on non-accruing loans to the extent that cash payments have been received in the period in which they are due.
 
  Financial information with respect to subsidiaries may not reflect consolidation adjustments.
• Certain numerical information in this Annual Report may not sum due to rounding. In addition, information regarding period-to-period changes is based on numbers which have not been rounded.


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PART I
ITEM 1. IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISERS
A. Directors and Senior Managers
 
ITEM 1.IDENTITY OF DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND ADVISERS
A.  Directors and Senior Management
Not Applicable.
B.  Advisers
B. Advisers
Not Applicable.
C.  Auditors
C. Auditors
Not Applicable.
ITEM 2.OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE
ITEM 2. OFFER STATISTICS AND EXPECTED TIMETABLE
Not Applicable.
ITEM 3.KEY INFORMATION
A.  Selected Consolidated Financial Data
ITEM 3. KEY INFORMATION
A. Selected Financial Data
The historical financial information set forth below has been selected from, and should be read together with, the Consolidated Financial Statements included herein. For information concerning the preparation and presentation of financial information contained herein, see “Presentation of Financial Information”. Also see Note 6358 of the Consolidated Financial Statements for a presentation of our stockholders’ equity and net income reconciled to U.S. GAAP.

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EU-IFRS (*)
             
  Year ended December 31,
  2007 2006 2005
  (in millions of euros, except per share/
  ADS data (in euros)
Consolidated Statement of Income data
            
Interest and similar income  25,352   19,210   15,848 
Interest expense and similar charges  (15,931)  (11,215)  (8,932)
Income from equity instruments  348   379   292 
             
Net interest income
  9,769   8,374   7,208 
Share of profit or loss of entities accounted for using the equity method  242   308   121 
Fee and commission income  5,592   5,119   4,669 
Fee and commission expenses  (869)  (784)  (729)
Insurance activity income  729   650   487 
Gains/losses on financial assets and liabilities (net)  2,261   1,656   980 
Exchange differences (net)  409   378   287 
             
Gross income
  18,133   15,700   13,023 
Sales and income from the provision of non-financial services  788   605   576 
Cost of sales  (601)  (474)  (451)
Other operating income  240   117   134 
Personnel expenses  (4,335)  (3,989)  (3,602)
Other administrative expenses  (2,718)  (2,342)  (2,160)
Depreciation and amortization  (577)  (472)  (449)
Other operating expenses  (386)  (263)  (249)
             
Net operating income
  10,544   8,883   6,823 
Impairment losses (net)  (1,937)  (1,504)  (855)
Provision expense (net)  (210)  (1,338)  (454)
Finance income from non-financial activities  2   58   2 
Finance expenses from non-financial activities  (1)  (55)  (2)
Other gains  496   1,128   285 
Other losses  (399)  (142)  (208)
             
Income before tax
  8,495   7,030   5,591 
Income tax  (2,080)  (2,059)  (1,521)
             
Income from continuing operations
  6,415   4,971   4,070 
Income from discontinued operations (net)         
             
Consolidated income for the year
  6,415   4,971   4,070 
Income attributed to minority interests  (289)  (235)  (264)
Income attributed to the Group
  6,126   4,736   3,806 
             
Per share/ADS(1) Data
            
Net operating income(2)
  2.93   2.61   2.01 
Numbers of shares outstanding (at period end)  3,747,969,121   3,551,969,121   3,390,852,043 
Income attributed to the Group(2)
  1.70   1.39   1.12 
Dividends declared  0.733   0.637   0.531 
                     
  Year Ended December 31, 
  2008  2007(1)  2006(1)  2005(1)  2004(1) 
  (In millions of euros, except per share/ 
     ADS data (in euros)       
 
Consolidated Income Statement data
                    
Interest and similar income  30,404   26,176   20,042   16,584   13,108 
Interest expense and similar charges  (18,718)  (16,548)  (11,904)  (9,500)  (6,999)
                     
Net interest income
  11,686   9,628   8,138   7,084   6,110 
Dividend income  447   348   380   295   255 
Share of profit or loss of entities accounted for using the equity method  293   241   308   121   97 
Fee and commission income  5,539   5,603   5,133   4,681   4,057 
Fee and commission expenses  (1,012)  (1,043)  (943)  (849)  (738)
Net gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities  1,328   1,545   1,261   885   761 
Net exchange differences  231   411   376   290   298 
Other operating income  3,559   3,589   3,413   3,812   2,815 
Other operating expenses  (3,093)  (3,051)  (2,923)  (3,510)  (2,553)
                     
Gross income
  18,978   17,271   15,143   12,810   11,102 
Administration costs  (7,756)  (7,253)  (6,330)  (5,763)  (5,098)
Depreciation and amortization  (699)  (577)  (472)  (449)  (448)
Provisions (net)  (1,431)  (235)  (1,338)  (454)  (851)
Impairment on financial assets (net)  (2,941)  (1,903)  (1,457)  (821)  (728)
                     
Net operating income
  6,151   7,303   5,545   9,104   8,269 
Impairment on other assets (net)  (45)  (13)  (12)  (0)  (234)
Gains (losses) in written off assets not classified as non-current assets held for sale  72   13   956   51   335 
Gains (losses) in non-current assets held for sale not classified as discontinued operations  748   1,191   541   217   59 
                     
Income before tax
  6,926   8,494   7,030   5,592   4,137 
Income tax  (1,541)  (2,079)  (2,059)  (1,521)  (1,029)
                     
Income from ordinary activities
  5,385   6,415   4,971   4,071   3,108 
Income from discontinued operations (net)               
                     
Net income
  5,385   6,415   4,971   4,071   3,108 
Net income attributed to parent company  5,020   6,126   4,736   3,806   2,923 
Profit or loss attributed to minority interest  365   289   235   264   186 
                     
Per share/ADS(2) Data
                    
Net operating income(2)  1.66   2.03   1.63   2.68   2.45 
Numbers of shares outstanding (at period end)  3,747,969,121   3,747,969,121   3,551,969,121   3,390,852,043   3,390,852,043 
Net income attributed to the parent company(3)  1.35   1.70   1.39   1.12   0.87 
Dividends declared  0.501   0.733   0.637   0.531   0.442 
 
(*)EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004.
 
(1)As previously explained and explained in Note 1.3 to our Consolidated Financial Statements, income statement and income statement derived information for the years 2007, 2006, 2005 and 2004 have been


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restated taking into account the financial statements models established in Bank of Spain Circular 6/2008 and are not comparable with the BBVA Group’s income statement information for each of the years 2007, 2006, 2005 and 2004 contained in previous annual reports onForm 20-F prepared under other formats. The principal differences between our consolidated income statements prepared taking into account the financial statements models established in Bank of Spain Circular 6/2008 and our consolidated income statement prepared prior to the implementation of the Bank of Spain Circular 6/2008 are described below and in Appendix VIII to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(2)Each American Depositary Share (“(ADS“ADS” orADSsADSs”) represents the right to receive one ordinary share.
 
(2)(3)Calculated on the basis of the weighted average number of BBVA’s ordinary shares outstanding during the relevant period (3,594(3,706 million 3,594 million, 3,406 million, 3,391 million and 3,3913,369 million shares in 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 and 2005,2004, respectively).

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EU-IFRS (*)
                    
             Year Ended December, 31 
 Year ended December, 31 2008 2007(1) 2006(1) 2005(1) 2004(1) 
 2007 2006 2005 (In millions of euros, except %) 
 (in millions of euros, except percentages)
Consolidated balance sheet data
                     
Total assets 502,204 411,916 392,389   542,650   501,726   411,663   392,389   329,441 
Capital stock 1,837 1,740 1,662   1,837   1,837   1,740   1,662   1,662 
Loans and receivables (net) 338,492 279,855 249,396   369,494   337,765   279,658   249,397   196,892 
Deposits from other creditors 236,183 192,374 182,635 
Deposits from customers  255,236   219,610   186,749   183,375   150,726 
Marketable debt securities and subordinated liabilities 98,661 91,271 76,565   121,144   117,909   100,079   76,565   57,809 
Minority interests 880 768 971 
Minority interest  1,049   880   768   971   738 
Stockholders’ equity 24,811 18,209 13,036   26,586   24,811   18,209   13,034   10,961 
Consolidated ratios
                     
Profitability ratios:                     
Net interest margin(1)
  2.12%  2.12%  1.98%
Return on average total assets(2)
  1.39%  1.26%  1.12%
Return on average equity(3)
  34.2%  37.6%  37.0%
Net interest income(2)  2.26%  2.09%  2.06%  1.68%  2.20%
Return on average total assets(3)  1.04%  1.39%  1.26%  1.12%  0.97%
Return on average equity(4)  21.5%  34.2%  37.6%  37.0%  33.2%
Credit quality data
                     
Loan loss reserve 7,135 6,417 5,586   7,505   7,144   6,424   5,589   4,622 
Loan loss reserve as a percentage of total loans and receivables (net)  2.11%  2.29%  2.24%  2.03%  2.12%  2.30%  2.24%  2.35%
Substandard loans 3,358 2,492 2,346   8,540   3,366   2,500   2,347   2,202 
Substandard loans as a percentage of total loans and receivables (net)  0.99%  0.89%  0.94%  2.31%  1.00%  0.89%  0.94%  1.12%
 
(*)EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004.
 
(1)As previously explained and explained in Note 1.3 to our Consolidated Financial Statements, balance sheet and balance sheet derived information as of December 31, 2007, 2006, 2005 and 2004 have been restated taking into account the financial statements models established in Bank of Spain 6/2008 and are not comparable with the BBVA Group’s balance sheet as of December 31, 2007, 2006, 2005 and 2004 contained in previous annual reports on Form 20-F prepared under other formats. The principal differences are described in Appendix VIII to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
(2)Represents net interest income as a percentage of average total assets.
 
(2)(3)Represents consolidatednet income for the year as a percentage of average total assets.
 
(3)(4)Represents net income attributed to the Groupparent company as a percentage of average stockholders’ equity.
U.S. GAAP Information


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  Year ended December 31,
  2007 2006 2005 2004 2003
  (in millions of euros, except per share/
  ADS data (in euros) or as otherwise indicated)
Consolidated statement of income data
                    
Net income  5,409   4,972   2,018   3,095   1,906 
Basic earnings per share/ADS(1)(2)
  1.505   1.460   0.595   0.918   0.60 
Diluted earnings per share/ADS(1)(2)
  1.505   1.460   0.595   0.918   0.60 
Dividends per share/ADS (in dollars) (1)(2)(3)
  1.011   0.807   0.658   0.552   0.34 
Consolidated balance sheet data
                    
Total assets(4)
  510,569   420,971   401,799   314,350   287,912 
Stockholders’ equity(4)
  35,384   30,461   25,375   23,465   19,583 
Basic stockholders’ equity per share/ADS(1)(2)
  9.85   8.94   7.48   6.96   6.13 
Diluted stockholders’ equity per share/ADS(1)(2)
  9.85   8.94   7.48   6.96   6.13 


 
Previous format financial statements
As explained previously, the format of the consolidated balance sheet, consolidated income statement, consolidated statement of recognized income and expense and consolidated statements of cash flows presented above and in the Consolidated Financial Statements differs from the presentation criteria of the consolidated financial statements included in the 2007 20-F and 2006 20-F because the former were prepared in accordance with the models contained in Bank of Spain Circular 6/2008.
The main differences between the income statements financial statement models set out in Circular 6/2008 of the Bank of Spain and the formats included in the Group’s consolidated financial statements at December 31, 2007, 2006, 2005 and 2004 are as follows:
                 
  Year Ended December 31, 
  2007  2006  2005  2004 
  (In millions of euros) 
 
Previous Format:
                
Net interest income  9,769   8,374   7,208   6,160 
Gross income  18,133   15,700   13,023   11,121 
Net operating income  10,544   8,883   6,823   5,591 
Income before tax  8,495   7,030   5,591   4,137 
Income from continuing operations  6,415   4,971   4,070   3,108 
Consolidated income for the year  6,415   4,971   4,070   3,108 
Income attributed to the Group  6,126   4,736   3,806   2,923 
Income attributed to minority interest  289   235   264   186 
                 
  Year Ended December 31, 
  2007  2006  2005  2004 
  (In millions of euros) 
 
New Format:
                
Net interest income  9,628   8,138   7,084   6,110 
Gross income  17,271   15,143   12,810   11,102 
Net operating income  7,303   5,545   9,104   8,269 
Income before tax  8,494   7,030   5,592   4,137 
Income from ordinary activities  6,415   4,971   4,071   3,108 
Net income  6,415   4,971   4,071   3,108 
Net income attributed to parent company  6,126   4,736   3,806   2,923 
Profit or loss attributed to minority interest  289   235   264   186 
Consolidated income statement:  in contrast to the model consolidated income statement used in the consolidated financial statements included in the 2007 20-F and 2006 20-F, the consolidated income statement presented above and in the Consolidated Financial Statements:
(1)• Includes new margin called “Net interest income” representing the difference between “Interest and similar income” and “Interest expense and similar charges”. Both captions include income and expenses of this nature arising on the insurance business and on non-financial activities.
• As explained in the previous paragraph dealing with “Interest income” and “Interest expense”, income and expense arising on the Group’s insurance activities are no longer offset. Rather, they are now recognized in the corresponding income or expense captions of the consolidated income statement, with the resulting effect on each of the margins and on the captions comprising that statement.
• The new “Gross income” is similar to the previous “Gross income” except for the fact that it includes other operating income and expense which previously did not form part of the ordinary margin. In addition, the


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new model includes interest income and charges arising on non-financial activities (see letter g, below) and comprises other items previously recognized under “Other gains” and “Other losses”.
• Eliminates the headings “Sales and income from the provision of non-financial services” and “Cost of sales”. These amounts are now recognized primarily under “Other operating income” and “Other operating expenses”.
• Includes in “Staff expenses” and “General and administrative expenses” amounts previously recognized under “Other gains” and “Other losses” in the earlier model.
• “Impairment losses (net)” is now divided into two headings: “Impairment on financial assets (net)”, which comprises net impairment on the financial assets other than equity instruments classified as shareholdings; and “Impairment on other assets (net)”, which includes net impairment losses on equity instruments classified as shareholdings and on non-financial assets.
• Eliminates the headings “Financial income from non-financial activities” and “Financial expense from non-financial activities.” These amounts are now recognized under “Interest and similar income” and “Interest expenses and similar charges”, respectively, in the consolidated income statement.
• Changes “Net operating income”. These measures of profit mainly differ in that includes the financial interest income and expense arising on the Group’s non-financial activity, net impairment on financial instruments and net provisions, as well as the amounts previously recognized under “Other gains” and “Other losses” in the earlier statement format.
• Does not include “Other gains” and “Other losses,” instead creating the following new headings: “Gains (losses) in written off assets not classified as non-current assets held for sale,” “Negative goodwill” and “Gains (losses) in non-current assets held for sale not classified as discontinued operations” which comprise, basically, the captions that previously formed part of the two eliminated headings mentioned above.
U.S. GAAP Information
                     
  Year Ended December 31, 
  2008  2007  2006  2005  2004 
     (In millions of euros, except per share/ ADS data (in euros) or as otherwise indicated)    
 
Consolidated statement of income data
                    
Net income  4,070   5,409   4,972   2,018   3,095 
Basic earnings per share/ADS(1)(2)  1.098   1.505   1.460   0.595   0.918 
Diluted earnings per share/ADS(1)(2)  1.098   1.505   1.460   0.595   0.918 
Dividends per share/ADS (in dollars)(1)(2)(3)  0.652   1.011   0.807   0.658   0.552 
Consolidated balance sheet data
                    
Total assets(4)  549,574   510,569   420,971   401,799   314,350 
Stockholders’ equity(4)  32,744   35,384   30,461   25,375   23,465 
Basic stockholders’ equity per share/ADS(1)(2)  8.84   9.85   8.94   7.48   6.96 
Diluted stockholders’ equity per share/ADS(1)(2)  8.84   9.85   8.94   7.48   6.96 
(1)Calculated on the basis of the weighted average number of BBVA’s ordinary shares outstanding during the relevant period.
 
(2)Each ADS represents the right to receive one ordinary share.
 
(3)Dividends per share/ADS are converted into dollars at the average exchange rate for the relevant year, calculated based on the average of the noon buying rates for euro from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York on the last date in respect of which such information is published of each month during the relevant period.
 
(4)At the end of the reported period.


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Exchange Rates
 
Spain’s currency is the euro. Unless otherwise indicated, the amounts that have been converted to euro in this Annual Report have been done so at the corresponding exchange rate published by the European Central Bank (“(ECB“ECB”) on December 31 of the relevant year.

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For convenience in the analysis of the information, the following tables describe, for the periods and dates indicated, information concerning the noon buying rate for euro, expressed in dollars per1.00. €1.00. The termnoon buying raterate” refers to the rate of exchange for euros, expressed in U.S. dollars per euro, in the City of New York for cable transfers payable in foreign currencies as certified by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York for customs purposes.
        
Year ended December 31 Average(1)
2003 1.1411 
Year Ended December 31
 Average(1) 
2004 1.2478   1.2478 
2005 1.2400   1.2400 
2006 1.2661   1.2661 
2007 1.3797   1.3797 
2008 (through March 27) 1.5275 
2008  1.4695 
2009 (through March 27)  1.2924 
 
(1)The average of the noon buying rates for the euro on the last daypublished date in respect of which such information is in each month during the relevant period.
         
Month ended High Low
September 30, 2007  1.4219   1.3606 
October 31, 2007  1.4291   1.4092 
November 30, 2007  1.4862   1.4435 
December 31, 2007  1.4759   1.4344 
January 31, 2008  1.4877   1.4574 
February 29, 2008  1.5187   1.4495 
March 31, 2008 (through March 27)  1.5798   1.5195 
         
Month Ended
 High  Low 
 
September 30, 2008  1.4737   1.3939 
October 31, 2008  1.4058   1.2446 
November 30, 2008  1.3039   1.2525 
December 31, 2008  1.4358   1.2634 
January 31, 2009  1.3946   1.2804 
February 28, 2009  1.3064   1.2547 
March 31, 2009 (through March 27)  1.3730   1.2549 
 
The noon buying rate for euro from the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, expressed in dollars per1.00, €1.00, on March 27, 2008,2009, was $1.5798.$1.3306.
 
As of December 31, 2007,2008, approximately 34%33% of our assets and approximately 40%42% of our liabilities were denominated in currencies other than euro (seeeuro. See Note 2.2.52.2.4 to our Consolidated Financial Statements).Statements.
 
For a discussion of our foreign currency exposure, please see “Item 11. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk—Risk — Market Risk in Non-Trading Activities in 2007—2008 — Structural Exchange Rate Risk”.
B.  Capitalization and Indebtedness
B. Capitalization and Indebtedness
Not Applicable.
C.  Reasons for the Offer and Use of Proceeds
C. Reasons for the Offer and Use of Proceeds
Not Applicable.


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D.  Risk Factors
D. Risk Factors
Risks relating to us
Since our loan portfolio is highly concentrated in Spain, adverse changes affecting the Spanish economy could have a material adverse effect on our financial condition.
 
We historically have developed our lending business in Spain, which continues to be our main place of business. As of December 31, 2007,2008, business activity in Spain accounted for 64.7%61.4% of our loan portfolio. See “Item 4. Information on the Company—Company — Selected Statistical Information—Information — Loans and Advances to Customer — Loans by Geographic Area”. The Spanish economy has grown rapidlyAfter rapid economic growth of 3.7% and 3.9% in recent years, with2007 and 2006, respectively, the rate of growth in Spanish gross domestic product growing by 3.9% and 3.6%slowed to 1.2% in 2006 and 2005, respectively, according to Bank of Spain. Spanish GDP grew more slowly in 2007, at 3.8%,2008 and is expected to grow atcontract 2.8% in 2009, according to the Bank of Spain. Because of this, it is expected that economic conditions and employment will continue to deteriorate in 2009, and the rate of growth in gross domestic product, if any, in 2010 will be below that witnessed in 2006 and 2007. Growth forecasts for the Spanish economy are being revised downwards due to lower ratesdomestic demand and the impact of the financial crisis. The Spanish economy is affected by the slowdown in global growth, which is especially severe in the most important markets for Spanish goods and services exports, such as the rest of the Euro area. Besides, in these tight international financial market conditions, one of the weaknesses of the Spanish economy is its heightened need for foreign financing, as reflected by the high current account deficit. If the Spanish economy faces difficulties to make the payments associated with this deficit, this will further damage its economic situation.
Our loan portfolio in Spain has been adversely affected by the deterioration of the Spanish economy. For example, substandard loans to other resident sectors in Spain increased in 2008 mainly due to the increase in substandard mortgage loans, which increased sharply to €2,033 million as of December 31, 2008 from €421 million as of December 31, 2007. Substandard loans to real estate and 2009. construction customers in Spain increased in 2008 to account for 5.63% of loans in such category. Our total substandard loans to customers in Spain jumped to €5,700 million as of December 31, 2008, compared to €1,590 million as of December 31, 2007, principally due to an increase in substandard loans to customers in Spain generally as a result of the less favorable macroeconomic environment. As a result of the increase in total substandard loans to customers in Spain described above, our total substandard loans to customers in Spain as a percentage of total loans and receivables to customers in Spain increased sharply to 2.73% from 0.78%. Our loan loss reserves to customers in Spain as a percentage of substandard loans to customers in Spain as of December 31, 2008 declined significantly to 66.07% from 213.51% as of December 31, 2007.
Given the concentration of our loan portfolio in Spain, any adverse changes affecting the Spanish economy are likely to have a significant adverse impact on our loan portfolio and, as a result, on our financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
A substantial percentage of our customer base is particularly sensitive to adverse developments in the economy, which renders our lending activities relatively riskier than if we lent primarily to higher-income customer segments.
 
Medium- and small-size companies and middle- and lower-middle- income individuals typically have less financial strength than large companies and high-income individuals and accordingly can be expected to be more

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negatively affected by adverse developments in the economy. As a result, it is generally accepted that lending to these segments of our existing and targeted customer base represents a relatively higher degree of risk than lending to other groups.
 
A substantial portion of our loan portfolio consists of residential mortgages and consumer loans to middle- and lower-middle-income customers and commercial loans to medium- and small-size companies. Consequently, during periods of slowdown in economic activity we may experience higher levels of past due amounts which could result in higher levels of allowance for loan losses. We cannot assure you that we will not suffer substantial adverse effects on our base loan portfolio to these customer segments in the event of additional adverse developments in the economy.


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Increased exposure to real estate in Spain makes us more vulnerable to developments in this market.
 The
In the years prior to 2008 the sound economic growth, the strength of the labor market and a decrease in interest rates in Spain caused an increase in the demand for mortgage loans in the last few years.loans. This has had repercussions in housing prices, which rose significantly. After this buoyant period, demand started adjusting a yearmore than two years ago, in mid-2006. In the last quarter of 2008 and a half ago. Over the past fewfirst months of 2009, supply of new homes has adjusted more sharply in the residential market in Spain, fallingbut a significant excess of unsold homes still exist in line with demand.the market. In the next few quarters,remainder of 2009, we expect housing supply and demand shouldto adjust further, in particular if the current financial situation continues. In addition, in countries where the housing markets have been booming, the ongoing adjustment may intensify. As residential mortgages are one of our main assets, comprising 26%25%, 26% and 27%26% of our loan portfolio atas of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, respectively, we are currently highly exposed to developments in residential real estate markets. We expect the worsening financial conditions and the deterioration of the economic activity already underway in Spain to cause a gradualintensify the adjustment process in the Spanish real estate sector. As a result, we expect housing prices should continue to slow down or they could decline.decline in the remainder of 2009. Adverse changes in the Spanish real estate sector could have a significant impact on our loan portfolio and, as a result, on our financial condition and results of operations.
 In addition, a strong increase in interest rates or unemployment in Spain might have a significant negative impact on the mortgage payment delinquency rate, which is already deteriorating. For example, in 2007 in our Spain and Portugal business area our non-performing loan, or NPL, ratio increased 18 basis points to 0.73% as of December 31, 2007 from 0.55% as of December 31, 2006, our write-offs nearly doubled, to394 million in 2007 from191 million in 2006, and our coverage ratio declined to 231% as of December 31, 2007 from 316% as of December 31, 2006. An increase in delinquency rates on the non-performing loan portfolio generally or in respect of a business area could have an adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flow.
Highly-indebted households and corporations could endanger our asset quality and future revenues.
 
Spanish households and businesses have reached, in recent years, a high level of indebtedness, which represents increased risk for the Spanish banking system. The increasehigh proportion of loans referenced to variable interest rates makes debt service on such loans more vulnerable to changes in interest rates than in the past. In fact, the debt burden of the Spanish households on disposable income has increased substantially from 12.6%12.4% in 2003 to 17.2%16.3% in 2007. The2008. Similarly, the debt burden of Spanish corporations has increased from 16% at the end of 2004 to 29% in 2008, according to the Bank of Spain. Highly indebted households and businesses are more likely to be unable to service debt obligations as a result of adverse economic events, which could have an adverse affect on our financial condition and results of operations. In addition, the increase in households’ and businesses’ indebtedness also limits their ability to incur additional debt;debt, decreasing the number of new products we may otherwise be able to sell them.
A sudden shortage of fundsthem and limiting our ability to attract new customers in Spain satisfying our credit standards, which could cause an increase in our costs of funding andhave an adverse effect on our operating revenues.ability to achieve our growth plans.
Current economic conditions may make it more difficult for us to continue funding our business on favorable terms or at all.
 
Historically, one of our principal sources of funds has been savings and demand deposits. Time deposits represented 26.7%35.8%, 23.3%26.7% and 25.4%23.3% of our total funding atas of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, respectively. Large-denomination time deposits may, under some circumstances, such as during periods of significant changes in market interest rates for these types of deposit products and resulting increased competition for such funds, be a less stable source of deposits than savings and demand deposits. The liquidity crisis triggered by the United StatesU.S. subprime market has turned out to be deeper and more persistent than expected. Central banks’ interventions have had a limited effect so far. New issuances in wholesale markets have been scarce, expensive and restricted to a few countries, and the interbank markets have limited liquidity, in particular after the Lehman Brothers collapse. The global economic environment is particularly adverse, with a worsening financial crisis that is spreading to previously-unaffected countries and areas of the economy. Governments around the world are dried up.implementing ambitious fiscal expansion programs, trying to boost their economies. Announcements in January 2009 amount to a substantial fiscal stimulus for the global economy. Fiscal policy may offer the best chance to limit economic deterioration, but execution risks are large. In this context, we cannot assure you that we will be able to continue funding our business or, if so, maintain our current levels of funding without incurring higher funding costs or having to liquidate certain of our assets.
We face increasing competition in our business lines.
 
The markets in which we operate are highly competitive. Financial sector reforms in the markets in which we operate have increased competition among both local and foreign financial institutions, and we believe that this trend will continue. In addition, the trend towards consolidation in the banking industry has created larger and stronger banks with which we must now compete. This is particularly the casecompete, some of the consumer credit market, where foreign entrants are operating in the segment of small credits to subprime households.which have recently received public capital.


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We also face competition from non-bank competitors, such as:
  department stores (for some credit products);
 
 automotive finance corporations;
 leasing companies;
 
  factoring companies;

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  mutual funds;
 
  pension funds; and
 
  insurance companies.
We cannot assure you that this competition will not adversely affect our business, financial condition, cash flows and results of operations.
Our business is particularly vulnerable to volatility in interest rates.
 
Our results of operations are substantially dependent upon the level of our net interest income, which is the difference between interest income from interest-earning assets and interest expense on interest-bearing liabilities. Interest rates are highly sensitive to many factors beyond our control, including deregulation of the financial sectors in the markets in which we operate, monetary policies pursued by the EU and national governments, domestic and international economic and political conditions and other factors.
 
Changes in market interest rates could affect the spread between interest rates charged on interest-earning assets and interest rates paid on interest-bearing liabilities and thereby negatively affect our results of operations. For example, an increase in interest rates could cause our interest expense on deposits to increase more significantly and quickly than our interest income from loans, resulting in a reduction in our net interest income.
 In addition, income from treasury operations is particularly vulnerable to interest rate volatility.
Since approximately 74%69% of our loan portfolio consists of variable interest rate loans maturing in more than one year, risingour business is particularly vulnerable to volatility in interest rates may also bring about an increase in the non-performing loan portfolio.rates.
Our financial statements and periodic disclosure under securities laws may not give you the same information as financial statements prepared under U.S. accounting rules and periodic disclosures provided by domestic U.S. issuers.
 
Publicly available information about public companies in Spain is generally less detailed and not as frequently updated as the information that is regularly published by or about listed companies in the United States. In addition, although we are subject to the periodic reporting requirements of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (theExchange ActAct”), the periodic disclosure required of foreign issuers under the Exchange Act is more limited than the periodic disclosure required of U.S. issuers. Finally, we maintain our financial accounts and records and prepare our financial statements in conformity EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004, which differs in certain respects from U.S. GAAP, the financial reporting standard to which many investors in the United States may be more accustomed. See Note 6358 of the Consolidated Financial Statements for the presentation of our stockholders’ equity and net income reconciled to U.S. GAAP.
We have a substantial amount of commitments with personnel considered wholly unfunded due to the absence of qualifying plan assets.
 
Our commitments with personnel which are considered to be wholly unfunded are recognized under the heading “Provisions—“Provisions — Funds for Pensions and Similar Obligations” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. These amounts include “Post-employment benefits”, “Early Retirements” and “Post-employment welfare benefits”, which amounted to2,648 €2,638 million,2,950 €3,437 million and234 €284 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2007 (2,8172008 (€2,683 million,3,186 €2,950 million and223 €300 million, respectively, as of December 31, 2006)2007). These amounts are considered wholly unfunded due to the absence of qualifying plan assets.


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We face liquidity risk in connection with our ability to make payments on these unfunded amounts which we seek to mitigate, with respect to “Post-employment benefits”, by maintaining insurance contracts which were contracted with insurance companies owned by the Group. The insurance companies have recorded in their balance sheets specific assets (fixed interest deposit and bonds) assigned to the funding of these commitments. The insurance companies also manage derivatives (primarily swaps) to mitigate the interest rate risk in connection with the payments of these commitments. We seek to mitigate liquidity risk with respect to “Early Retirements” and “Post-employment welfare benefits” through oversight by the Group’s Assets and Liabilities Committee (“(ALCO”). The Group’s ALCO manages a specific asset portfolio to mitigate the liquidity risk regarding the payments of these commitments. These assets are government and cover bonds (AAA/AA rated) which are issued at fixed interest rates with maturities matching the aforementioned commitments. The Group’s ALCO also manages derivatives (primarily swaps) to mitigate the interest rate risk in connection with the payments of these commitments.
BBVA may fail to realize all of the anticipated benefits of the acquisition of Compass.
     The success of the Compass acquisition will depend, in part, on BBVA’s ability to realize the anticipated benefits from combining the businesses of BBVA and Compass. However, to realize these anticipated benefits, BBVA and Compass must successfully combine their businesses, which are currently principally conducted in different countries by management and employees coming from different cultural backgrounds. If BBVA is not able to achieve these objectives, the anticipated benefits of the transaction may not be realized fully or at all or may take longer to realize than expected.

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     It is possible that the integration process could result in the loss of key employees, the disruption of each company’s ongoing businesses or inconsistencies in standards, controls, procedures and policies that adversely affect the ability of BBVA and Compass to maintain relationships with clients, customers, depositors and employees or to achieve the anticipated benefits of the transaction. Integration efforts between the two companies will also divert management attention and resources. These integration matters could have an adverse effect on each of Compass and BBVA during the transition period and on the combined company.
     See “Item 4. Information on the Company—Business Overview—Mexico and the United States”.
Risks Relating to Latin America
Events in Mexico could adversely affect our operations.
 Approximately 31%
We are substantially dependant on our Mexican operations, with approximately 39% of our net income attributed to the Groupparent company in 2007 was2008 being generated in Mexico. We face several types of risks in Mexico which could adversely affect our banking operations in Mexico or the Group as a whole. Given the internationalization of the financial crisis, the Mexican economy is feeling the effects of the global crisis and the adjustment process that was underway is accelerating. This process has intensified since the end of the third quarter of 2008 and we expect it to continue at least during the first half of 2009 through a lower growth rate in production and employment. The initial effects are in manufacturing and in those areas with a greater degree of exposure to the international environment, although internal demand is also showing clear signs of moderation. We cannot rule out the possibility that in a more unfavorable environment for the United States or otherwise growth in Mexico would be negative in 2009.
 First, the
Our mortgage and especially theour consumer loan portfolio could startin Mexico started showing higher delinquency rates and, if there is a persistent increase in unemployment rates, which could arise if there is a more pronounced slowdown in the United States.States, it is likely that such rates will further increase.
 Second,
In addition, price regulation and competition could squeeze the profitability of our Mexican subsidiary. For example, in order to increase competition and to deepen credit, Mexican financial regulators could elect to introduce price distortions not linked to the true risk premium. InIf this occurred,were to occur, the market share of our Mexican subsidiary could decrease given its risk selectionmanagement standards.
 
Finally, political instability or social unrest could weigh on the economic outlook, which could increase economic uncertainty and capital outflows.
 
Any of these risks or other adverse developments in laws, regulations, public policespolicies or otherwise in Mexico may adversely affect the business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows of our Mexican subsidiary or the Group as a whole.
Our Latin American subsidiaries’ growth, asset quality and profitability may be affected by volatile macroeconomic conditions, including government default on public debt, in the Latin American countries where they operate.
 
The Latin American countries in which we operate have experienced significant economic volatility in recent decades, characterized by slow growth, declining investment and significant inflation. In particular, the high inflation rates registered in the area during the last few months have become a serious concern. This volatility has resulted in fluctuations in the levels of deposits and in the relative economic strength of various segments of the economies to which we lend. Negative and fluctuating economic conditions, such as a changing interest rate environment, also affect our profitability by causing lending margins to decrease and leading to decreased demand for higher-margin products and services.
 
Negative and fluctuating economic conditions in some Latin American countries could result in government defaults on public debt. This could affect us in two ways: directly, through portfolio losses, and indirectly, through


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instabilities that a default in public debt could cause to the banking system as a whole, particularly since commercial banks’ exposure to government debt is generally high in several Latin American countries in which we operate.
 
While we seek to mitigate these risks through what we believe to be conservative risk policies, and the area is proving to be resilient to current market turbulence, no assurance can be given that our Latin American subsidiaries’ growth, asset quality and profitability will not be further affected by volatile macroeconomic conditions in the Latin American countries in which we operate.
Latin American economies can be directly and negatively affected by adverse developments in other countries.
 
Financial and securities markets in Latin American countries in which we operate, are to varying degrees, influenced by economic and market conditions in other countries in Latin America and beyond. Negative developments in the economy or securities markets in one country particularly in an emerging market, may have a negative impact on other emerging market economies. These developments may adversely affect the business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows of our subsidiaries in Latin America. In particular, the current international financial crisis could end up havingis starting to have a negative impact on Latin American markets especially viaas commodities prices have declined significantly and risk premiums and funding costs have increased. If the real channelglobal financial crisis continues and, in particular, if the United States deceleration continues.effects on the Chinese and U.S. economies intensify the business, financial condition, operating results and cash flows of our subsidiaries in Latin America are likely to be materially adversely affected.
We are exposed to foreign exchange and, in some instances, political risks as well as other risks in the Latin American countries in which we operate, which could cause an adverse impact on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.
 
We operate commercial banks in 10nine Latin American countries and our overall success as a global business depends, in part, upon our ability to succeed in differing economic, social and political conditions. We are confronted

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with different legal and regulatory requirements in many of the jurisdictions in which we operate. These include, but are not limited to, different tax regimes and laws relating to the repatriation of funds or nationalization of assets. Our international operations may also expose us to risks and challenges which our local competitors may not be required to face, such as exchange rate risk, difficulty in managing a local entity from abroad, and political risk which may be particular to foreign investors. Our expansionpresence in these markets requires us to respond to rapid changes in market conditions in these countries. We cannot assure you that we will continue to succeed in developing and implementing policies and strategies that are effective in each country in which we operate or that any of the foregoing factors will not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition and results of operations.
Regulatory changes in Latin America that are beyond our control may have a material effect on our business, financial condition, and results of operations.operations and cash flows.
 
A number of banking regulations designed to maintain the safety and soundness of banks and limit their exposure to risk are applicable in certain Latin American countries in which we operate. Local regulations differ in a number of material respects from equivalent regulations in Spain and the United States.
 
Changes in regulations that are beyond our control may have a material effect on our business and operations, particularly in Venezuela. In addition, since some of the banking laws and regulations have been recently adopted, the manner in which those laws and related regulations are applied to the operations of financial institutions is still evolving. No assurance can be given that laws or regulations will be enforced or interpreted in a manner that will not have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows.
Risks Relating to Other Countries
Our strategic growth in Asia exposes us to increased regulatory, economic and geopolitical risk relating to emerging markets in the region, particularly in China.
 The BBVA Group formed a strategic alliance
In 2008, we further increased our ownership interest in the Chinese market withmembers of the CITIC Group, in 2006. In March 2007, in accordance with this agreement the Group acquired 4.83% of China Citic Bank (CNCB) as well as 14.58% ownership interesta Chinese banking group, by increasing our stake in CITIC International Financial Holdings (CIFH)Ltd (“CIFH”) up to 29.7% and China


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CITIC Bank (“CNCB”) up to 10.07%. CIFH is a banking entity headquartered in Hong Kong and previously listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange. See “Item 4. Information on the Company—Company — Business Overview—Wholesale Businesses”Overview — Global Businesses (Wholesale Banking and Asset Management)”.
 
As a result of our expansion into Asia, we are exposed to increased risks relating to emerging markets in the region, particularly in China. The Chinese government has exercised, and continues to exercise, significant influence over the Chinese economy. Chinese governmental actions concerning the economy and state-owned enterprises could have a significant effect on Chinese private sector entities in general, and on CNCB or CIFH in particular.
 
We also are exposed to regulatory uncertainty and geopolitical risk as a result of our investments in Asia. Changes in laws or regulations or in the interpretation of existing laws or regulations, whether caused by a change in government or otherwise, could adversely affect our investments. Moreover, Asian economies can be directly and negatively affected by adverse developments in other countries in the region and beyond.
 
Any of these developments could have a material adverse effect on our investments in Asia or the business, financial condition, operating results of operations and cash flows of the Group.
Our continued expansion in the United States increases our exposure to the U.S. market.
 The Group’s expansion continued in the United States in 2007 with the acquisition of Compass and State National Bancshares, Inc. (“State National Bancshares”). See “Item 4. Information on the Company—Business Overview—Mexico and the United States” and “Item 4. Information on the Company—History and Development of the Company—Capital Expenditures”.
Our expansion in the United States makes us more vulnerable to developments in this market, particularly the real estate market. TheIn the years prior to 2008, the sound economic growth, the strength of the labor market and a decrease in interest rates in the United States caused an increase in the demand for mortgage loans in the last few years.loans. This had repercussions in housing prices, which also rose significantly. LastDuring the summer of 2007, the difficulties experienced by the subprime mortgage market triggered a real estate and financial crisis, which is still ongoinghas significant affected the real economy and which has resulted in significant by volatility and uncertainty in financialmarkets and other marketseconomies around the world as major commercial and investment banks made substantial provisions in 2007 against their holdings of subprime debt and related collateralized debt obligations.world. As we have acquired entities in the United States, particularly Compass, our exposure to the U.S. market has increased. AdverseIn addition, adverse changes to the U.S. economy in general, or the U.S. real estate market in particular, including changes in such marketshas had and could continue to have a material adverse effect on the business, financial condition, results of operations and cash flows of our subsidiary Compass, which could negatively affect otherto our expected returns on our acquisition of Compass.
Regulatory risks
Governmental responses to recent market disruptions may be inadequate and may have unintended consequences.
In response to recent market disruptions, legislators and financial regulators have taken a number of steps to stabilize the financial markets. These steps have included various fiscal stimulus programs and the provision of direct and indirect assistance to distressed financial institutions, assistance by banking authorities in arranging acquisitions of weakened banks and broker/dealers, implementation of various programs by regulatory authorities to provide liquidity to various credit markets and economiestemporary prohibitions on short sales of certain financial institution securities. Additional legislative and regulatory measures are under consideration in various countries around the world, or adverse changesincluding, for example in the U.S.United States, where measures with respect to modifications of residential mortgages and an overhaul of the financial regulatory framework are under consideration. The overall effects of these and other legislative and regulatory efforts on the financial markets are uncertain and may not have the intended stabilization effects. In addition to these actions, various regulatory authorities in member states of the European Union and the United States have taken regulatory steps to support financial institutions, to guarantee deposits and to seek to stabilize the financial markets. Should these or other legislative or regulatory initiatives fail to stabilize the financial markets, our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and business plans could be adversely affected.
In addition, while these measures have been taken to support the markets, they may have unintended consequences on the global financial system or our businesses, including reducing competition, increasing the general level of uncertainty in the markets whetheror favoring or disfavoring certain lines of business, institutions or depositors. We cannot predict the effect of any regulatory changes resulting from the difficulties experienced by the subprimerecent market or otherwise, coulddisruptions and any


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such changes can have a material adverse effect on our business, financial condition, results of operations, cash flow and cash flows.
ITEM 4. INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY
A. History and Development of the Companybusiness plans.
 
ITEM 4.INFORMATION ON THE COMPANY
A.  History and Development of the Company
Our legal name is Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. BBVA’s predecessor bank, BBV,(BBV), was incorporated in Spain as a limited liability company (asociedad anónimaorS.A.) under the Spanish Corporations Law on October 1, 1988. BBVA was formed as the result of a merger by absorption of Argentaria into BBV that was approved by the shareholders of each institution on December 18, 1999 and registered on January 28, 2000. It conducts its

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business under the commercial name “BBVA”. BBVA is registered with the Commercial Registry of Vizcaya (Spain). It has its registered office at Plaza de San Nicolás 4, Bilbao, 48005, Spain, 48005, telephone number +34-91-3746201.+34 91 3746201. BBVA’s agent in the U.S. for U.S. federal securities law purposes is Jose Maria GarciaJosé María García Meyer (15 South 20th Street, Birmingham, AL 35233, telephone number +1(205)297-3000+ 1(205) 297 -3000 and fax number +1(205)297-3116). BBVA is incorporated for an unlimited term.
Recent Developments
 On
Directors of Banco de Crédito Local de España, S.A. and BBVA Factoring E.F.C., S.A. (both sole shareholder companies), in their respective board meetings held on January 26, 2009, and Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A., in its board meeting of January 27, 2009, approved the proposal to merge Banco de Crédito Local de España, S.A. and BBVA Factoring E.F.C., S.A. into Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. and the subsequent transfer all of their assets and obligations to BBVA.
The merger agreement was approved at the annual general meeting of shareholders on March 5, 2008, we announced the sale of our 5.01% interest in the brazilian bank, Banco Bradesco, S.A. (“Bradesco”) to Bradesco’s principal shareholders, Cidade de Deus — Companhia Comercial de Participaçoes and Fundaçao Bradesco, for an approximate market price of976 million, with a resulting gain to us of approximately720 million.13, 2009.
 On December 28, 2007, we reached an agreemente to sell the businesses in our branch in Miami to Banco Sabadell, S.A. We expect to close this branch in the first half of 2008.
Capital Expenditures
 
Our principal investments are financial: subsidiaries and affiliates. The main capital expenditures from 20052006 to the date of this Annual Report were the following:
20072008
 
During 2008, there were no significant changes in the Group, except for the merger of our banking subsidiaries in Texas (Laredo National Bank, Inc., Texas National Bank, Inc., and State National Bank, Inc.) into Compass.
In 2008, we further increased our ownership interest in members of the CITIC Group, a Chinese banking group, by increasing our stake in CIFH up to 29.7% and CNCB up to 10.07%. CIFH is a banking entity headquartered in Hong Kong and previously listed on the Hong Kong stock exchange. Pursuant to an agreement between us and Gloryshare Investments Limited (the controlling shareholder of CIFH), CIFH’s shares were delisted from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange on November 5, 2008.
2007
On February 16, 2007, BBVA entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the sharesshare capital of Compass, Bancshares, Inc. (“Compass”), an American banking group previously listed on NASDAQ, which conducts its main business activity in Alabama, Texas, Florida, Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico. On September 7, 2007, after obtaining the mandatory authorizations, the Groupwe acquired 100% of the share capital of Compass. The consideration paid to former Compass stockholders for the acquisition was $9,115 million ((€6,672 million). The GroupWe paid $4,612 million ((€3,385 million) in cash and delivered 196 million of newly-issued shares.
 
In September 2007, the Groupwe increased itsour ownership interest in Metropolitan Participations, S.L. to 40.67%, with an investment of142 million euros. €142 million.
 
On January 3, 2007, pursuant to the agreement entered into on June 12, 2006, and after obtaining the mandatory authorizations, the Groupwe closed the transaction to purchase State National Bancshares Inc. (“State National Bancshares”), an American banking group based in Texas, with an investment of $488 million ((€378 million).


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On December 22, 2006, BBVAwe reached an agreement with CITIC Group a Chinese banking group, to develop a strategic alliance in the Chinese market. In March 2007, in accordance with this agreement the Groupwe acquired 4.83% of China Citic Bank (CNCB)CNCB with an investment of719 €719 million. The GroupWe also maintainsacquired a purchase option that permitspermitted us to acquire up to 9.9% of the capital of the bank. Additionally BBVAwe acquired a 14.58% ownership interest in CITIC International Financial Holdings (CIFH), a banking entity headquartered in Hong Kong and is listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.CIFH. The price for this ownership interest was483 €483 million.
2006
 
On November 30, 2006 the Groupwe acquired all the shares of Maggiore Fleet S.p.A., an Italian vehicle rental company, for70.2 €70.2 million. Goodwill of35.7 €35.7 million arose from this acquisition.
 
On November 10, 2006, pursuant to the agreement entered into on June 12, 2006 and after obtaining the mandatory authorizations, the Groupwe acquired Texas Regional Bancshares through thean investment of $2,141 million ((€1,674 million). The goodwill recognized as of December 31, 2006 amounted to1,257 €1,257 million.
 
On July 28, 2006, BBVAwe acquired 100 %100% ownership of Uno-E Bank, S.A.S.A (“Uno-E”). The process to acquire all of Uno-E Bank S.A.’s shares commenced on January 10, 2003 when Telefónica España, S.A., pursuant to the agreement entered into by Terra Networks, S.A. (subsequently merged into Telefónica España, S.A.) and BBVA, proceeded on January 10, 2003 to start selling to BBVA its 33 %33% ownership interest in Uno-E Bank, S.A. for an aggregated amount of148.5 €148.5 million.
 
In May 2006, BBVAwe acquired a 51% ownership interest in Forum, a Chilean company specializing in car purchase financing, through the Chilean entities Forum Distribuidora, S.A. and Forum Servicios Financieros, S.A. (which in turn own all the shares of ECASA, S.A.), giving rise to the incorporation of BBVA Financiamiento Automotriz. The goodwill recognized as of December 31, 2006 as a result of this transaction amounted to51 €51 million.
 
On March 3, 2006, BBVAwe purchased 0.43% of BBVA Chile’s share capital for 2,318 million Chilean pesos ((€3.7 million), increasing BBVA’sour share capital in BBVA Chile to 67.05%. As theour share capital of BBVA in BBVA Chile is higher than two thirds of BBVA Chile’s total share capital, BBVA,we, in compliance with Chilean legislation, launched a public tender offer for all of BBVA Chile’s share capital. The public tender offer was effective from April 3, 2006 to

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May 2, 2006. After the acceptance of the public tender offer by 1.13% of BBVA Chile’s outstanding shares, BBVA’sour share capital in BBVA Chile increased to 68.18%.
2005Capital Divestitures
 On January 6, 2005, pursuant to the agreement entered into in September 2004 and after obtaining the mandatory authorizations, the Group, through BBVA Bancomer, S.A. de C.V. (“BBVA Bancomer”), acquired all the shares of Hipotecaria Nacional, S.A. de C.V., a Mexican company specializing in the mortgage business. The price paid was 4,121 million Mexican pesos (approximately276 million) and the goodwill recognized amounted to259 million at December 31, 2005.
     On April 28, 2005, pursuant to the agreement entered into on September 20, 2004 and after obtaining the mandatory authorizations, BBVA, acquired all the shares of LNB, an American bank holding company located in the State of Texas. It operates in the banking business through two independent banks: Laredo National Bank and South Texas National Bank. The price paid was $859.6 million (approximately666 million) and the goodwill recognized amounted to474 million at December 31, 2005.
     On October 31, 2005, the Guarantee Fund for Colombian Financial Institutions (“FOGAFIN”), sold by public auction 98.78% of the share capital of Banco Granahorrar, S.A. (a Colombian financial institution) (“Banco Granahorrar”) to the BBVA Group’s subsidiary in Colombia, BBVA Colombia, S.A. The offer made by BBVA Colombia, S.A. for the acquisition of Banco Granahorrar totaled $423.66 million. This transaction was consummated in December 2005 after the required authorizations had been obtained from the supervisory and control bodies. The price paid was 981,572.2 million Colombian pesos, approximately364 million, and the goodwill recognized amounted to267 million at December 31, 2005.
Capital Divestitures
Our principal divestitures are financial, in subsidiaries and in affiliates. The main capital divestitures from 20052006 to the date of this Annual Report were the following:
20072008
 
In March, 2008, we sold our 5.01% interest in the Brazilian bank, Banco Bradesco, S.A.(“Bradesco”) to Bradesco’s principal shareholders, Cidade de Deus — Companhia Comercial de Participaçoes and Fundaçao Bradesco, for a market price of €863 million. This sale gave rise to a gain of €727 million.
2007
In February 2007, BBVAwe sold itsour 5.01% capital share in Iberdrola, S.A. This sale gave rise to a gain of883 €883 million.
2006
 
On June 14, 2006, BBVAwe sold itsour 5.04% capital share in Repsol YPF, S.A (“S.A. (Repsol“Repsol”). The selling procedure was executed through the closing and settlement of hedging equity swaps previously contracted. This sale gave rise to a gain of523 €523 million.
 
On May 19, 2006, BBVAwe sold itsour ownership interest in the share capital of Banca Nazionale del Lavoro, (“S.p.A. (BNL“BNL”) to BNP Paribas, for a price of1,299 €1,299 million following itsour adhesion on May 12, 2006, as shareholder of


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BNL, to the public tender offer launched by BNP Paribas to acquire 100% of BNL’s capital. The sale gave rise to a gain of568.3 €568 million.
 
On April 5, 2006, BBVAwe sold itsour ownership interest of 51% in the share capital of Banc Internacional d’Andorra, S.A. (“(Andorra“Andorra”) to the rest of the shareholders of the entity, the Andorran founding partners of the bank, for a price of395.15 €395 million.
2005
B.  Business Overview
     There were no significant capital divestures during 2005.
Public Takeover Offers
     On June 20, 2005, we launched an exchange offer for the approximately 85.3% of the shares of BNL which we did not already own. Under the terms of the exchange offer, BBVA offered one of its ordinary shares for every five ordinary shares of BNL. We withdrew our offer following a third party’s announcement that it had entered into certain agreements pursuant to which it controlled a 47% stake in BNL.
     On March 3, 2006, BBVA purchased 0.43% of BBVA Chile’s share capital for 2,318 million Chilean pesos (3.7 million), increasing BBVA’s share capital in BBVA Chile to 67.05%. See “—Capital Expenditures”.
B. Business Overview
BBVA is a highly diversified international financial group, with strengths in the traditional banking businesses of retail banking, asset management, private banking and wholesale banking. We also have a portfolio of investments in some of Spain’s leading companies.

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Business Areas
 
During 2007 and for purposes of the consolidated financial statements included in the 2007 20-F BBVA’s organizational structure was divided into the following five business areas: Spain and Portugal; Global Businesses; Mexico and the United States; South America; and Corporate Activities. In December 2007, the Group implementedBBVA’s board of directors approved a new organizational structure for the BBVA Group, which was designed to streamlineimplemented as of January 1, 2008 and is the Group’s corporate structurebasis for the financial statements included herein: Spain and gave greater weight and autonomy to its business units. As part of this reorganization, the Business Banking, CorporatePortugal; Global Businesses (also named Wholesale Banking and Institutional Banking units were included inAsset Management); Mexico; the United States; South America; and Corporate Activities. The transition from the 2007 Business Areas to the 2008 Business Areas has affected principally the Mexico and United States business area, which is now split into respective business areas and the Spain and Portugal area and the Asset Management unit wasGlobal Businesses area which exchanged certain portfolios and units. The financial information for our business areas as of and for the years ended December 31, 2008, December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 presented in this Annual Report onForm 20-F have been prepared on a uniform basis, consistent with our organizational structure in 2008 in order to provide aperiod-on-period comparison. Due to the adoption of the new organizational structure, BBVA’s financial information by business area included in this Annual Report onForm 20-F is not directly comparable to its financial information by business area included in the Global Business area. The2007 20-F.
In 2008, the Group focused its operations on fivesix major business areas: which are further broken down into business units, as described below:
 - Spain and Portugal
 §• Financial servicesSpanish retail network
 
 § Corporate and business banking
 -• Other units: Consumer finance, European insurance, BBVA Portugal and Dinero Express
 Global Businesses (Wholesale Banking and Asset Management)
 §• Global marketsCorporate and customersinvestment banking
 
 §• Global markets
 Asset management and private banking
 -• Industrial and real estate holdings
 Mexico and the United States
 §• Asia
• Mexico
 Banking businesses
 
 § Pensions and insurance
 -• The United States
• BBVA Compass banking group


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• Other units: BBVA Puerto Rico, BTS and BBVA Bancomer USA
 South America
 § Banking businesses
 
 § Pensions and insurance
 - Corporate Activities
The foregoing description of our business areas is consistent with our current internal organization. The financial information for our business areas for 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 presented below has been prepared on a uniform basis, consistent with our organizational structure in 2007.2008. Unless otherwise indicated, the financial information provided below for each business area does not reflect the elimination of transactions between companies within one business area or between different business areas, since we consider these transactions to be an integral part of each business area’s activities.
 
The following table sets forth information relating to net income attributed to the Groupparent company for each of our business areas for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005.
                         
  Income/(Loss) Attributed to the % of Income/(Loss) Attributed to
  Group the Group
  (in millions of euros)
  Year ended December 31,
  2007 2006 2005 2007 2006 2005
Spain and Portugal  2,397   1,919   1,692   39%  41%  44%
Global Businesses  909   862   497   15%  18%  13%
Mexico and the United States  2,084   1,775   1,370   34%  37%  36%
South America  623   509   379   10%  11%  10%
                         
Subtotal
  6,013   5,065   3,939   98%  107%  103%
                         
Corporate Activities  113   (329)  (133)  2%  (7)%  (3)%
                         
Income attributed to the Group
  6,126   4,736   3,806   100%  100%  100%
                         
2006:
 
                         
  Income/(loss) Attributed to the
  % of Income/(loss) Attributed to
 
  Parent Company  Parent Company 
  Year Ended December 31, 
  2008  2007  2006  2008  2007  2006 
  (In millions of euros) 
 
Spain and Portugal  2,625   2,381   1,884   52%  39%  40%
Global Businesses (Wholesale Banking and Asset Management)  754   896   859   15%  15%  18%
Mexico  1,938   1,880   1,711   39%  31%  36%
The United States  211   203   64   4%  3%  1%
South America  727   623   509   14%  10%  11%
                         
Subtotal
  6,255   5,983   5,027   125%  98%  106%
                         
Corporate Activities  (1,235)  143   (291)  (25)%  2%  (6)%
                         
Net income attributed to parent company
  5,020   6,126   4,736   100%  100%  100%
                         
The following table sets forth information relating to net interest income for each of our business areas for the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005.2006.
            
             Net Interest Income 
 Net interest income Year Ended December 31, 
 (in millions of euros) 2008 2007 2006 
 Year ended December 31, (In millions of euros) 
 2007 2006 2005
Spain and Portugal 4,295 3,747 3,429   4,828   4,391   3,800 
Global Businesses 124 150 212 
Mexico and the United States 4,304 3,535 2,678 
Global Businesses (Wholesale Banking and Asset Management)  745   (7)  18 
Mexico  3,716   3,505   3,220 
The United States  1,332   763   280 
South America 1,657 1,310 1,039   2,199   1,746   1,376 
              
Subtotal
 10,379 8,742 7,357   12,820   10,398   8,694 
              
Corporate Activities  (610)  (368)  (149)  (1,134)  (770)  (556)
              
Net interest income
 9,769 8,374 7,208   11,686   9,628   8,138 
              

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Spain and Portugal
 
The Spain and Portugal business area focuses on providing banking services and consumer finance to private individuals and businesses in Spain and Portugal.
 
The business units included in the Spain and Portugal business area are:
 -• Financial services: whichSpanish Retail Network:  manages business with privateindividual customers, high net-worth individuals and small businesses, and the consumer finance provided by Finanzia, Banco de Crédito, S.A. (“Finanzia”) and Uno-e Bank, S.A. (“Uno-e”);
-Corporate and Business Banking: which manages business with SMEs, large companies and institutionsbusinesses in the Spanish market;
 
 -• Corporate and Business Banking:  manages business with small and medium enterprises (“SMEs”), large companies, institutions and developers in the Spanish market;
 • Consumer Finance;
• European Insurance: this unit handles  manages the insurance business in Spain and Portugal;
• BBVA Portugal:  manages the banking business in Portugal; and
 
 -• BBVA Portugal: this unit managesDinero Express:  specializes in the banking business in Portugal.immigrant segment.
The principal figures relating to this business area as of December 31, 20072008 and December 31, 20062007 were:
  Total net lending was approximately199,929 million, an increase of 11.5% from179,370€199,297 million, as of December 31, 2006. The2008, an increase due primarily to increases in lending by the principal business units, Financial Services and Corporate and Business Banking, which increased lending by 12.3% and 11.0%, respectively,of 0.4% from €198,524 as of December 31, 2007.2007, reflecting the significant slowdown in lending growth in Spain.
 
  Total customer deposits were91,928 €100,893 million as of December 31, 20072008 compared to85,309 million as of December 31, 2006, an increase of 7.8%.
Mutual funds under management were40,024 million as of December 31, 2007, a decrease of 6.9% from43,006 million as of December 31, 2006.
Pension fund assets under management were10,064 €91,546 million as of December 31, 2007, an increase of 6.3% from9,471 million as of December 31, 2006.
Financial Services
     This business unit’s principal activities were focused on the following division:
Financial Services for Individuals: focused on retail customers and aimed at providing customers with more value from their relationship with us by offering a wide range of products and services at attractive prices, which are made available through different channels, along with solutions tailored to their specific needs.10.2%.
 
 Financial Services for Small Businesses: focused on small businesses (including professional practices, the self-employed, retailersMutual funds under management were €31,270 million as of December 31, 2008, a decrease of 26.4% from €42,469 million as of December 31, 2007, reflecting declines in portfolio volumes and farmers) by providing them with customized services, a comprehensive rangewithdrawals of products and continuous, quality financial advice.mutual fund assets.
 
 Consumer Finance: focused on the following linesPension fund assets under management were €9,603 million as of business (through Finanzia Bank, our online bank, Uno-e Bank, S.A., Finanzia Autorenting and Finanziamento Portugal): financingDecember 31, 2008, a decrease of cars, consumer items and equipment; e-banking; bill payment; and car and equipment rental.4.7% from €10,072 million as of December 31, 2007.
Spanish Retail Network
 Customer lending by
The Spanish Retail Network unit services the Financial Services unit increased 12.3% tofinancial and non-financial needs of households, professional practices, retailers and small businesses. It also manages thehigh-net-worth123,330 million as segment of private customers. As of December 31, 2007 from109,8142008, the loan portfolio of this unit was €100,906 million asand customer funds were €112,528 million.
In order to offer better customer service, in 2008 we engaged in a thorough reorganization process of December 31, 2006, principally duethe commercial network, making it possible for us to strong growthincrease our commercial capacity and work more closely with our customers. To this end, each group of offices has been given a pool of managers specialized in given units, and the quality of the operating processes has been improved by concentrating these administrative tasks in Retail Banking Centers, thereby enhancing our efficiency.
In 2008, we launched several new products and promotions aimed at the Spanish retail customer, including loans with pre-authorized limits for the self-employed and mortgage loans indirected towards younger customers. In 2008, we also carried out the Financial ServicesVen a Casa-200campaign whereby we offered €200 per month for individuals unit, which increased 13.0%one year to customers who transfered their mortgage from December 31, 2006.
     Customer funds under management by the Financial Services unit increased 2.80%one of our competitors to119,574 million as us. We also offered a wide variety of December 31, 2007 from116,313 million as of December 31, 2006, principally duedeposits to an increase in time deposits. Mutual and pension fund assets managed by the Financial Services unit decreased by 3.9% as of December 31, 2007 as compared to December 31, 2006.
Financial Services for Individuals
     Within the sphere of financial products designed for individualour existing customers, new segments have been targeted for offers of consumer loans with a pre-approved limit and available 24 hours a day (PIDE), and the range of mortgage loans has been extended with theincluding BBVAHipoteca BlueBBVAfor young people, theHipoteca UniversalDepósito Doble(Universal Mortgage) for inmigrants, theHipoteca Cambio de Casa (Moving Home Mortgage), theHipoteca Bienestar(home equity loan) for those aged over 65, theHipoteca Fácil Básica(Basic Easy Mortgage) and theHipoteca Rentas Altas Básica(Basic High-Income Mortgage).
     In Financial Services for Individuals we have launched the following products: the twoQuincenas del Libretón(Passbook Fortnights), and the following time deposits: theMultidepósito BBVADouble Deposit), theDepósito Creciente(GrowingBBVA (Growing Deposit) BBVA and theDepósito Extra,Fortaleza(Strength Deposit) and broadened our range of guaranteed products to include BBVA Top 4, BBVA Top 5, BBVA Inflation andFondplazo 2009 B.
BBVA Patrimonios, directly manages high net worth private clients, and has continued to increase its range of products particularly those products designed for attractingbusiness people who are also clients of the corporate and business banking unit. BBVA Patrimonios has also launched new funds.products related to (structured) deposits as well as lending (portfolio-financing plan). In addition, it has opened two new wealth management centers, in the Canary Islands and Galicia. In the family office sphere, tourism projects have been approved within the Real Estate México I, II and III

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mutual funds, and rights have been issued by these funds. In this division, the brand “Dinero Express” specializesaddition, BBVA Patrimonios has provided its clients with many investment opportunities in the immigrant sector. In 2007 it extended its network to 130 outlets ofsolar energy industry.
BBVA Patrimonios launched theMás Cobertura Profesional(More Professional Coverage) insurance plan, which 33 are DUOs (sharing premisesprovides disability coverage for independent contractors and risk coverage with BBVA).
Financial Servicesthe three-year Stockpyme plan for Small Businesses
     This segment consists of professional practices, the self-employed, retailers, the farming community and companies with a turnover of less than2 million.
     Several campaigns have been launched for the small businesses, segment, involving such innovative productsas well as thePréstamo Flexible Negocios(Flexible Business Loan), theCuenta de Crédito Triple Cero Plus(Triple Zero Plus Credit Account) and thePack Negocios(Business Pack). The offer has been extended in risk hedging products (Stockpyme) and launch has been made ofSoluciones BBVA(non-financial services PoS Voucher for SMEs). Furthermore, thePlan Comerciosfor retailers has included products such as theCuenta Total Comercios(Comprehensive Retailers Account), theCuenta de Crédito Comercios Triple Cero(Triple Zero Retailers Credit Account), thePack Negociosmerchants and theCompromiso Negocios(Business Commitment) andCompromiso Autónomos (Independent Contractor Commitment) plans.
Corporate and Business Banking
The Corporate and Business Banking unit manages our business with SMEs, large companies and institutions in the Spanish market through specialized networks. As of December 31, 2008, the loan portfolio had risen 1.8% to €87,651 million and customer funds increased 6.8% from December 31, 2007 to €31,292 million.
In the sphere of corporate and business banking, we have marketed new lines of financing in collaboration with the Instituto de CalidadCrédito Oficial (Quality Commitment) for POS terminals. The farming sector“ICO”), including the ICO SME 2008 Line, and the range of products related to risk coverage has been catered for through the PAC Campaign and the launchbroadened. The most noteworthy of the new products and services include financing for solar energy facilities (leasing and renting), new types of payment cards including Ingreso Express (Express Entry), Tarjeta Recarga Empresas (Business Recharge Card) and Tarjeta Solred Empresas (Business Solred Card), new solutions in electronic banking such as factoring and Autocobro Express (Express Auto-Collection), and nonfinancial services for enterprises (BBVA Solutions Catalog): Activo a RRHH (Human Resources Assets), management subsidies for innovation, environmental consulting and Solium and new forms of customer relationships (such as the Premium Human Resources Program and Enterprise Newsletter).
Depósito PAC.Consumer Finance
 Consumer finance
This unit manages online banking, consumer finance, credit cards and leasing plans. These activities are conducted by Uno-e, Finanzia and other companies in Spain, Portugal and Italy.
 The loan portfolio amounted to5,539 million,
In Consumer Finance, we have acquired 50% of Rentrucks, an increaseindustrial vehicle rental company, complementing our business renting and financing business. In terms of 36.1% duringforms of payment, we have launched a credit card for Inditex Portugal, the year to on invoicingfirst co-branded card launched by BBVA outside of5,368 million (up 28%). Spain. In terms of deposit-related products, we launched a promotion featuring a cash refund of 20% of the vehicle prescription business, salespayroll of1,944 million in current and new clients who domicile their payroll and three receipts, with the year increased the total stock to3,070million (up 52%) despite a 6.0% drop in the registrationadvantages of private cars. This boosted market share to 13.1% (up 166 basis points). Invoicing of equipment finance climbed 40%an account without fees and the stock rose 46% to805 million. Investment in equipment leasing plans increased 33% to698 million. The unit has a centralised channel for minor office equipment. One of itswith all transaction services. We have also launched several new deposit products (Agiliza) increased 53%with varying maturity and the Vendor office network rose 34%. The fleet of vehicles in leasing plans with maintenance increased 9% to 38,979 units. At Uno-e lending increased 27% to1,178 million and customer funds (managed or brokered) grew 11% to1,669 million.interest rate features.
 Customer funds amounted to
European Insurance1,669 million, an increase of 10.5% due to the increase in deposits related to the roll-out ofDepósito 10andDepósito 15.
 Key developments in this area included the purchase of Intesa Renting S.p.A., an Italian fleet management company.
Corporate and Business Banking
     The corporate and business banking unit handles SMEs, large companies and institutions in Spanish domestic market through specialized networks. As of December 31, 2007, the loan portfolio had risen 11.0% to72,588 million and customer funds were29, 509 million (up 10.0%).
     Highlights within the sphere of this unit are the special finance line for SMEs Línea ICO PYME 2007, the enlargement of the product offer catering for risk hedging (Riskpyme), a new product for advancing the reimbursement of VAT, IGIC (Canary Islands) and Corporate Tax, as well as new formulas, such as operating renting, the factoring of subsidies, leasing with exemption of capitals, leasing with confirmed payment, multipurpose leasing operation with a balloon payment, real estate renting, or confirming associated with a real estate leasing.
European Insurance
Our European insuranceInsurance unit’s activities are conducted through various insurance companies that provide direct insurance, reinsurance and insurance brokering services in Spain and Portugal and market products for different types of customers (private individuals, SMEs, retailers, professional service firms and providers and self-employed individuals) through this unit’s branch offices.
 Finally an agreement has been reached in
The European Insurance unit has broadened its portfolio of products in 2008, both in non-life insurance, with the Spanish insurance company MAPFRE forlaunching of the roll-outBBVA Auto Insurance and marketing of carFamily Protection insurance and new formats of Rentas Aseguradas (Guaranteed Incomes) have been launched within thePlan Mayoresfor senior citizens,Más Cobertura Profesional (More Professional Coverage), as well as life-savings insurance, with the Systematic Savings Plans, individual savings products with tax advantages, and variable yield income products, which offer yields according to the market situation at any given time, with a new range of keyman insurance and repatriation insurance for inmigrants and non-residents.guaranteed minimum.
 
BBVA Portugal
 
BBVA Portugal manages theour banking business in Portugal. As of December 31, 2007,2008, BBVA Portugal’s customer loansloan portfolio amounted to5,056 €5,736 million, an increase of 19.3%15.1% from4,237 €4,983 million in 2006. In 2007, mortgagesupported by an increase in lending was the most dynamic sector, with a 12.4% increase over 2006.
     As ofto SMEs. Customer funds increased 16.3%, from December 31, 2007, customeras customers moved their money from mutual funds managed by BBVA Portugal totaled2,676 million, representing a 2.2% decrease over2,737 million in 2006, principally due to the increase in mutual and pension fund assets under management by BBVA Portugal.deposits.

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Dinero Express
The Dinero Express branch network, which specializes in the immigrant segment in Spain, was set up to attract new customers who make money transfers and to provide them with products and services suited to their needs. It has proved an effective entry point for new customers. As part of a strategy adopted at the start of 2008, BBVA has been gradually closing branches of Dinero Express with the goal of integrating immigrants into the Spanish retail network as an additional customer segment. Although it now has fewer outlets the unit increased the number of money transfers 10% in terms of euro amount transferred to €543 million in 2008 despite unfavorable market conditions associated with the adverse economic situation.
Global Businesses (Wholesale Banking and Asset Management)
 
The Global Businesses (Wholesale Banking and Asset Management) area focuses on providing services to large international companies and investment banking, capital markets and treasury management services to clients.
 
The business units included in the Global Businesses (Wholesale Banking and Asset Management) area are:
 -• Global CustomersCorporate and Markets: This unit combines theInvestment Banking:  coordinates origination, distribution and management of productsa complete catalogue of corporate and investment banking products (corporate finance, structured finance, syndicated loans and market unit,debt capital markets) and provides global trade finance and global transaction services with services to lange internacional companies.coverage of large corporate customers specialized by sector (industry bankers);
 
 -• Global Markets:  handles the origination, structuring, distribution and risk management of market products, which are placed through our trading rooms in Europe, Asia and the Americas;
 • Asset Management and Private Banking: this unitManagement:  designs and manages the products that are marketed through the Group’sour different branch networks.networks including traditional asset management, alternative asset management and Valanza (the Group’s private equity unit);
 
 -• BusinessIndustrial and Real Estate Projects: this unit contains two businesses: business projects, which includesHoldings:  helps to diversify the area’s businesses with the aim of creating medium- and long-term value through active management of direct and private equitya portfolio of industrial holdings and real estate projects through Anida Group.(Anida and the Duch Project);
• Asia:  represents our increased stakes in CIFH in Hong Kong (approximately 30%) and in CNCB (approximately 10%) and our commitment to China as demonstrated by aggregate investments that now exceed €2,000 million.
The principal figures relating to this business area as of December 31, 20072008 and December 31, 20062007 were:
  Total net lending was approximately35,848€48,683 million, an increase of 23.4%30.4% from29,049 €37,337 million as of December 31, 2006.2007.
 
  Total customer deposits were42,742 €62,568 million as of December 31, 20072008 compared to35,400 million as of December 31, 2006, an increase of 20.7%.
Mutual funds under management were4,859 €42,243 million as of December 31, 2007, an increase of 21.5% from4,000 million as of December 31, 2006.48.1%.
 
 • Mutual funds under management were €4,014 million as of December 31, 2008, an increase of 65.5% from €2,425 million as of December 31, 2007.
 Pension fund assets under management were7,370 €6,810 million as of December 31, 2007, an increase2008, a decrease of 2.7%7.5% from7,179 €7,363 million as of December 31, 2006.2007.
Global CustomersCorporate and MarketsInvestment Banking
 This
Within the Corporate and Investment Banking unit, combinesin 2008 we opened a Frankfurt office, launched the Investment Banking Client for enterprises, institutions and corporations as a mid-term growth project; segmented our global clients at all offices in Europe (Madrid, London, Paris, Milan and Frankfurt) and streamlined the management model of products of investment banking, and marketthe unit with servicesfive differentiated industries. We also implemented a new relationship model in the Asia-Pacific region, with special emphasis on high-value-added products, project finance, and trade finance. In addition, within the Corporate and Investment Banking unit, Global Clients and Investment Banking in America have been reorganized, in order to large international companies. It also co-ordinates the corporate bankingbe closer to customers and markets business in Mexico and South America although its earnings are recorded under the corresponding areas.
     This business unit’s principal activities were focusedplace greater emphasis on the following divisions:
Global customers and investment banking: The global customers division services large international companies via expert teamsproducts, with offices in Spain, in the main European centers, New York, Asia and in BBVA’s franchise in Latin America. The investment banking division includes the structured-finance product teams (project finance, real estate, acquisition finance...), corporate finance, equity origination and global trade finance.
Global Markets and Distribution: The division consists of the trading rooms in Europe and New York, distribution of fixed-income securities and equities, relations with financial institutions, custodial services, fixed-income origination and syndicated loans.
Asia: As part of the strategic alliance with the CITIC Group, the planned investment has been made in China CITIC Bank (CNBC) and in CITIC International Financial Holdings (CIFH), and progress has been made in identifying opportunities for co-operation in different lines of business. Agreements have also been signed with the Korean banks Korea Eximbank and Kookmin Bank, and a representative office has been opened in Mumbai (India).
     Global Markets has pursued a growth planmatrix structure that has seen the opening of trading floors in Hong Kong and Düsseldorf and theCentro Regional de Derivados(Regional Derivatives Center) in Mexico, for the distribution of products in Asia, Europe and Latin America, respectively, as well as for generating products in those zones that might do businesscombines product managers with the Group throughout the world. Launch has likewise been made ofIRS Cuota Segura, a hedging productmanagers responsible for mortgage repayments within a scenario of interest rate rises, and the range of hedging derivatives that the networks in Spain and Portugal offer their customers has been expanded (within the Riskpyme and Stockpyme projects), as has the product offering in commodities, inflation and alternative investment derivatives.
Asset Management and Private Banking
     This unit designs and manages the products that are marketed through the Group’s different branch networks. It also manages the high-net-worth segment of retail customers through BBVA Patrimonios and the international private banking unit.
     In Asset Management and Private Banking we have launched the following products:BBVA Capital Privado, private equity fund;Altitude TeideandBBVA Propiedad Global, hedge funds; new guaranteed mutual funds, both in equity, such asBBVA Europa MáximoandBBVA Garantizado 5 x 5 II, and in fixed-income; the BBVA Bolsa China (China Stock Market); five exchange-traded funds, in equity (Acción BBVA FTSEeach geographic area.

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Through the Global Transaction Services business we launched several new products, technologies and services in Spain and Portugal in 2008, includingLatibex Top ETFAutoCobro Express(Express Auto-Collection),e-factoring, Spain-Brussels centralization, file-normalization and double “Token Plus” security for BBVA net cash. In addition, in Portugal we introduced Single Euro Payments Area (“SEPA”) transfers and offered customers the ability to pay taxes and bills through BBVA net cash. In Mexico, Bancomer launched several new products, technologies and services to better serve customers and comply with new Mexican regulations, including TIB 2.0 integral treasury, SIT dispersion, check protection with beneficiary, transparency law-compliant statements, expanded host-to-host and SWIFT services and increased functionality at Bancomer.com. Through the Global Transaction Services business, we also introduced several new products, services and technologies to better serve our customers in Puerto Rico and Colombia.
Acción FTSE Latibex Brasil ETFGlobal Markets)
In 2008, the Global Markets unit demonstrated notable commercial activity in its new treasury desks in Dusseldorf (inaugurated in January 2008), where a team of sales persons provide specialized coverage in market products to institutional clients; and Hong Kong, where market teams have been formed that will broaden the range of global markets services with Asian assets. The commercial activity of the Hong Kong treasury desk has focused primarily on Asian clients, while also servicing clients in Europe and Latin America.
In Latin America in 2008, the Regional Derivatives Center commenced operations and the Riskpyme Latam project has been implemented throughout the region to promote the marketing of derivatives through the Group’s networks as we do in Spain and Mexico. In addition, in Mexico the first listed exchange traded fund (ETF) of the leading companies that are traded on the International Market of Latin American Securities (Latibex) was launched by the Global Markets unit.
Asset Management
In the Asset Management unit, the following product launches were made in 2008: BBVA Bonos Corto Plazo Gobiernos and Fondo Liquidez, which are short-term fixed-income (AFI Monetario Euro ETFandAFI Bonos Medio Plazo ETF), with theIbex Top Dividendoas underlying;funds; BBVA Estructurado Finanzas BP and forBBVA Estructurado Telecomunicaciones BP, which are global funds that primarily target private banking customers,clients and the property investment firmsFTSE 4Good Ibex ETF variable income listed fund. Among the new guaranteed mutual funds offered in 2008, we should stressReal Estate México I, IIBBVA Inflación(the first guaranteed fund with the Spanish inflation rate as the underlier),BBVA Elite Protegido,BBVA Top 4 Guaranteed, andIIIBBVA Top 5 Guaranteed, as well as 11 BBVA fixed-income guaranteed funds such as Fon-plazo 2009 and a photovoltaic solar energy project in La Gineta (Albacete- Spain).2009 D and F.
BusinessIndustrial and Real Estate ProjectsHoldings
 This
The Industrial and Real Estate Holdings business unit also handles the Group’s real estate business, thoughthrough the Anida Group, as well as its private equity business.
 During 2007
As of December 31, 2008, the Business Projects unit was transformed into a ventureindustrial holdings portfolio had latent capital manager operating under theValanzabrand, and began operations in Mexico.gains of €120 million.
 Finally, a sell-off
Asia
In 2008 BBVA increased its stake in CIFH of Hong Kong and in CNCB. BBVA has been made ofthereby further consolidated its position in the investmentregion, reinforcing its commitment to China.
Mexico
The business units included in Iberia and of part of the stock held in Gamesa, S.A. and Técnicas Reunidas, S.A. and a shareholding has been taken up in Occidental Hoteles Management, S.A., through the new risk capital fundPECR I.Mexico area are:
Mexico and the United States
The business units included in the Mexico and the United States area are:
 - Banking Businesses, and
 
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The principal figures relating to this business area as of December 31, 20072008 and December 31, 20062007 were:
  Total net lending was approximately53,052 million, an increase of 68.7% from31,449€25,543 million as of December 31, 2006.2008, a decrease of 5.0% from €26,899 million as of December 31, 2007.
 
  Total customer deposits were56,820 €29,677 million as of December 31, 2008 compared to €31,408 million as of December 31, 2007, compared to41,309 million asa decrease of December 31, 2006, an increase of 37.5%5.5%.
 
  Mutual funds under management were11,214 €9,180 million as of December 31, 2007, an increase2008, a decrease of 13.8%18.1% from9,853 €11,214 million as of December 31, 2006.2007.
 
  Pension fund assets under management were8,648 €7,196 million as of December 31, 2007, an increase2008, a decrease of 0.3%16.8% from8,625 €8,648 million as of December 31, 2006.2007.
The Mexican peso fell against the euro in 2008, with a resulting negative impact on our consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2008. See “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects— Operating Results — Factors Affecting the Comparability of our Results of Operations and Financial Condition”.
Banking Businesses
 Highlights
Bancomer, our subsidiary in Mexico, has continued to expand its distribution network. In 2008, 20 offices were opened, 761 ATMs and more than 20,000 point-of-sale terminals were installed, special offices were inaugurated for the foreign-client segment, and efforts were made to promote a specialized network for the small-business segment, with ten business centers opened and close to 140 specialized executives dedicated to related activities.
As part of the different divisions’ performance are given below:
BBVA Bancomer
     In Mexico, expansion has been made ofstrategy designed to attract customers’ funds, the branch, ATM and point-of-sale terminal networks and further inroads have been made in extending banking usage, with a view to enlargingnow-traditionalLibretón(Passbook) promotions were conducted including the, customer base.
     Within the sphere of Commercial Banking, newQuincenas del Ahorro(Savings Fortnights) have been arrangedTwo-Weeks of Savings), through which record levels of prizes were given away to the bank’s customers. In addition, efforts were made to promote products such as the Winner Card, to encourage saving among young people and children through a commercial partnership withEl Libretón(Passbook) a leading cereal brand. Also noteworthy in 2008 were the promotions aimed at incorporating new payroll accounts, such as a specialized campaign in the small-business segment.
To promote credit, technology-based solutions and new products have been rolled outlaunched, intended to facilitate the process for retail customers, such as Winner Card,Mortgage Banking Remote Sale, immediate service, and telephone advice, which make it possible to channel clients interested in a savings account for children and young people,El Libretón Dólares, the credit cardsTarjetamortgage loan to specialized offices. For housing promoters, a tu Medida(Customized Card) andTarjeta Instantánea(Instant Card), with immediate approval in branch offices, a new card for family members receiving remittances from the United States and a new public liability insurance for trips to the USA. In addition, a campaignMultiproduct Simulator has been heldcreated which makes it possible to calculate a desired credit for small enterprises involving the business loanCrédito Redondo Negocios(Business Loan). In turn,Banca Hipotecariahas launched theHipoteca Joven(Young Persons Mortgage), which offers greater financing, a low monthly rate and a 20-year repayment period.an entire range of mortgage products.
 Asset Management
In assets management, B+Real has seen the launch of theFondo Privado de Inversión Inmobiliaria,been launched, which is a private equity fund designedthat seeks to drive the housing sector,pay yields above inflation, as well as a new range of international funds. Likewise,the BBVABRIC fund, which invests in Companiesstock markets in Brazil, Russia, India and Government, credit admission powers have been extended in branch offices to improve both commercial performanceChina. For its part, the investment banking unit has handled an initial public offering on the Mexican Stock Exchange and the service rendered to customers,refinancing and the distributioncoverage of derivatives to customers has begun (Riskpyme project).a convertible bond of Petróleos Mexicanos.
 The United States
In 2008, Bancomer conducted an ambitious debt-placement program on local markets, which has included subordinated debt, stock certificates, and securitizations, and has become a point of reference for the Mexican market.
 
Pensions and Insurance
In Mexico, the United States, in January 2007, State National Bank joined theBBVA Group and progress has been madeoperates in the processpensions business through Afore Bancomer, in insurance through Seguros Bancomer, in annuities through Pensiones Bancomer and in health through Preventis. The Group’s pensions and insurance unit in Mexico generated net income attributed to parent company of integrating the operations€210 million in 2008, an increase of the three banks in Texas (Laredo National Bank, Texas State Bank and State National Bank). September saw the completion of the process of purchasing Compass Bank, a U.S. bank listed on NASDAQ at the time, with activities in Alabama, Texas, Florida, Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico, 8,808 employees and 417 branches.
     At the end of the year, a new organizational structure has been put in place for BBVA USA, with an ambitious calendar for the legal and operating integration of the above four banks in 2008. BBVA USA had over 2.5 million
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customersThe United States
The business units included in the United States area are:
• BBVA Compass banking group
• Other units:  BBVA Puerto Rico, BTS and BBVA Bancomer USA
The principal figures relating to this business area as of December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007 were:
• Total net lending was approximately €31,066 million as of December 31, 2008, an increase of 18.7% from €26,161 million as of December 31, 2007.
• Total customer deposits were €26,240 million as of December 31, 2008 compared to €23,784 million as of December 31, 2007, an increase of 10.3%.
The dollar appreciated against the euro in 2008, with a total loan bookresulting positive impact on our consolidated financial statements as of26,085 million and25,411 million in deposits (of which17,795 million in loans for the year ended December 31, 2008. See “Item 5. Operating and16,514 million in deposits corresponded to Compass Bank) Financial Review and Prospects — Operating Results — Factors Affecting the Comparability of our Results of Operations and Financial Condition”.
Pensions
During 2008, the four U.S. banks of the Group in the sunbelt region have been successfully integrated into the Compass group. In the first quarter of 2008, a legal merger was carried out and Insurance BusinessesState National Bank was integrated into Compass. In the third quarter of 2008, Texas State Bank was integrated into Compass, and in the fourth quarter of 2008 Laredo National Bank was integrated into Compass. Within this process, some 500,000 accounts and 50,000 preferred customers have been integrated into the Compass platform.
 The Group’s pensions
In 2008 the Group decided to implement a new brand, BBVA Compass. Moreover, in the fourth quarter of 2008, a new management team was appointed to further the integration of BBVA’s organizational and insurance business model in Mexicothe United States and continue developing the strategic plan.
A new customer relations program was implemented in 2008, which provides employees information on the opportunities to sell additional products and services to each client by enabling such employees to send clients messages through different channels, in order to carry out cross sales and help ensure customer retention. We have continued to improve the service and the range of products for preferred clients, and we have created a preferred client program for businesses. In addition, a mobile bank program has been launched, using the online banking platform and an electronic check-transfer system has been implemented, making it possible for companies to make deposits without visiting a branch.
BBVA Compass banking group
As of December 31, 2008, BBVA Compass banking group’s loan portfolio had risen 14.2% to €27,982 million from December 31, 2007 and customer funds were €24,712 million (up 4.1% from December 31, 2007).
Other units
BBVA Puerto Rico generated net attributable profitmanaged customer loans of170 €3,023 million in 2007,as of December 31, 2008, a decrease of 3.7% from December 31, 2007. Customer funds amounted to €1,445 million as of December 31, 2008, an increase of 6.5%6.9% from 2006.December 31, 2007.
BTSprocessed €28.4 million transfers during 2008. This was 7.8% more than during 2007. Of these, €22.5 million went to Mexico and 5.8 million to other countries.
BBVA BancomerUSA deposits increased 13.0% as of December 31, 2008 from December 31, 2007 and opened 21,000 new accounts during 2008, handling over 495,000 money transfers.
South America
 
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The business units included in the South America business area are:
 - Banking Businesses, including banks in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Panama, Paraguay, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela;
 
 - Pension businesses in Argentina, Bolivia, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Peru and Dominican Republic; and
 
 - Insurance businesses in Argentina, Chile, Colombia, Dominican Republic and Venezuela.
The principal figures relating to this business area as of December 31, 20072008 and December 31, 20062007 were:
  Total net lending was21,839 million, an increase of 25.8% from17,366 €24,475 million as of December 31, 2006.2008, an increase of 12.0% from €21,845 million as of December 31, 2007.
 
  Total customer deposits were25,310 €29,382 million as of December 31, 2007,2008, an increase of 11.1%15.1% from22,773 €25,525 million as of December 31, 2006,.2007.
 
  Mutual funds under management were1,725 €1,300 million as of December 31, 2007, an increase2008, a decrease of 9.5%24.6% from1,575 €1,725 million as of December 31, 2006.2007.
 
  Pension fund assets under management were34,826 €24,531 million as of December 31, 2007, an increase2008, a decrease of 9.3%29.6% from31,872 €34,826 million as of December 31, 2006.2007.
Local currencies in South America fell against the euro in 2007,2008, with a resulting negative impact on our consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 2007.2008. See “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects— Operating Results—Results — Factors Affecting the Comparability of our Results of Operations and Financial Condition”.
 
Economic conditions in all the region’s countries were favorable in 2008, which provided for substantially improved key variables in the Latin-American financial-servicesLatin American financial services industry, most notably profitability and solvency.
 
The following is a brief description of our operations on acountry-by-country basis in the South America business area. The operating results described below refer to each individual unit’s contribution to the South America business area’s operating results, unless otherwise stated.
Banking Businesses
Argentina
 
BBVA Banco Francés, our subsidiary in Argentina obtained net income attributed to parent company of €140 million in 2008 an increase of 4.2% compared to 2007.
In Argentina, most of the Groupgrowth of BBVA Banco Francés has taken place as a result of sales of products and services to individuals (personal loans, guaranteed loans, and credit cards); whereas, products and services sold to business custumers, have been primarily related to advance payments, documents, and foreign-trade operations.
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BBVA Chile’s net income attributed to parent company for 2008 amounted to €63 million an increase of 19.7% from136 million81.4% compared to 2007, due to growth in 2006.BBVA Chile’s loan portfolio and the active management of spreads.
 The new products launched by BBVA Banco Francés
Chile had a very dynamic year in Argentina include, among others, the depositretail-segment, especially in consumer credit and auto financing (including loans to acquire industrial vehicles and the “Instant Purchase” product). In terms of savings, thePlazo Fijo Renta AseguradaPlan Preferente Remunerado(Fixed-Term Guaranteed Income)Remunerated Preferential Plan), theVisa Platinumcard, MasterCard Black for the high-income bracket, the offer of loans through ATMs, the creation of theBlue segment(as well as several funds with cardsguaranteed investments, have been launched: Ultradepósito, Top Markets II, Siempre Ganas (which invests in commodities) and other benefits for young people) or the adoption of the Riskpyme model,Panda II, which will make treasury and derivatives products available to customers.invests in China.
ChileColombia
 
BBVA Chile’sColombia’s net income attributed to the Groupparent company for 20072008 amounted to37 million compared to7 million in 2006, due to commercial activity.
     BBVA Chile has continued to expand itsBBVA Expressbranch network and, through Forum, an entity devoted to vehicle finance acquired in 2006, it has extended its lending offer in this segment.
Colombia
     BBVA Colombia’s income attributed to the Group for 2007 amounted to107 €133 million an increase of 7.3% from 96 million in 2006,25.2% compared to 2007, due to higher taxesstrong growth in 2006.its loans portfolio and the active management of spreads.

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Sales of retail products have also been fundamental for BBVA Colombia hasin 2008. BBVA launched theGeneración XXICuota regalo,product in the consumer credit segment which allows the customer to make only 11 payments a programyear. Nearly 200,000 new credit cards were issued in 2008. In addition, we also launched the VIS mortgage credit in pesos for young people,the mortgage segment and new loansPaquete Blue for car purchases that finance 100%the youth segment. At the end of the amount over 76 months in 12 or 14 installments per year.2008, BBVA Colombia securitized a mortgage portfolio.
Panama
 
BBVA Panama’s net income attributed to the Groupparent company for 2007 amounted to23 million from22 million in 2006.
Paraguay
     BBVA Paraguay’s income attributed to the Group for 2007 amounted to182008 was €27 million, an increase of 25.5% from14 million in 2006.25.2% compared to 2007.
PeruParaguay
 
BBVA Banco Continental’sParaguay’s net income attributed to the Groupparent company for 20072008 was63 €25 million, an increase of 17.2% from26.3% compared to 2007.
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BBVA Banco Continental’s net income attributed to parent company for 2008 was €86 million, in 2006.an increase of 37.0% compared to 2007.
At BBVA Banco Continental de Perú, our Peruvian subsidiary, the priorities in Peru has subscribed an agreement withinvestments in 2008 were credit cards, consumer credit (including auto financing and the IFC (World Bank)Tu préstamoproduct for financing mortgageslow-income workers, as well as Préstamo 60, a60-month loan) and SMEsmortgage loans. In terms deposits, products such asAhorro Cero Mantenimiento(Zero Maintenance Savings),Tasa Creciente (Growing Rate),Super Tasa(Super Rate),Super Regalo(Super Gift), and receives funding from the IDB in support of the housing sector. It has launched a new payment system for online shoppingVuela Vuela and has begun to market hedge derivatives for SMEs (Riskempresa).Mundo Sueldo campaigns have been launched.
Uruguay
 
BBVA Uruguay’s net income attributed to the Groupparent company for 2007 decreased 23.9%2008 was €9 million, an increase of 57.6% compared to6 million from8 million in 2006. 2007.
Venezuela
 
BBVA Banco Provincial’s net income attributed to parent company for 2008 was €205 million, an increase of 77.4% compared to 2007, due to strong growth in its loan portfolio and the Group for 2007 increased 65.2% to124 million from82 million in 2006.
efficient management of costs. BBVA Banco Provincial experiencedde Venezuela, our Venezuelan subsidiary, has conducted a year fraught with politicalpolicy aimed at raising its profitability and regulatory uncertainty. Theoptimizing the cost of resources.
Among lending portfolio was diversifiedproducts, priority has been given to prioritize the retail business, particularlyproducts for private parties, especially consumer lendingcredit and credit cards with(most notably, the launching of the 365-protection debit card). Regarding savings products, such as the Instant Payroll Loan, whichcertificate of deposit product was launched in 2008. This is a first consumer finance productshort-term instrument aimed at customers who handle large volumes of this type offered in Venezuela.cash.
 Banco Provincial in Venezuela has also rolled out theBlue Programfor young people and new lines of instant finance through credit cards and for companies via e-banking.
Pension FundsPensions and Insurance in South America
 
The pensionpensions and insurance unit in South America achieved an income attributed to parent company of125 €67 million in 2008, a decrease of 43.3% compared to 2007. ThisThe decrease was 21.8% up ondue to the performance of pension funds, which contributed €18 million in 2008, 74.1% less than in the previous year. Of this figure,73 million were generated in
In the pension and insurance unit, 2008 was a year of intense commercial activity, which translated into a substantial increase in revenue and policies issued. Alternative selling channels also demonstrated increased importance in 2008, despite the fact that during the year the performance of the financial markets was not favorable, especially for voluntary pension products. Near the end of 2008, the Argentine government nationalized the private pension business (up 12.9 against 2006)in which the BBVA Group participated through Consolidar AFJP, and52 million came from in the insurance business, (up 36.7%).
     The year has been characterized by intensive marketing activity, including the design of new products, the reinforcement of alternative sales channels and the search for opportunitieswe sold our stake in new markets. This has all taken place within a changing regulatory environment, especially in the pension business. In the fourth quarter of 2007 the Group has sold its stakes in AFP Crecer and BBVA Seguros, both in the Dominican Republic.Consolidar Salud.


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Corporate Activities
 
The Corporate Activities area handles the Group’s general management functions. These mainly consist of structural positions for interest rates associated with the euro balance sheet and exchange rates, together with liquidity management and shareholders’ funds.
 
The business units included in the Corporate Activities business area are:
 -• Financial Planning, carried out by the Assets and Liabilities Committee (“ALCO”) whichALCO:  administers the Group’s interest- and exchange-rate structure as well as its overall liquidity and shareholders’ funds.
 
 -• Holdings in Industrial and Financial Companies. This unitCompanies:  manages the Group’s investment portfolio in industrial and financial companies applying strict criteria for risk-control,risk control, economic capital consumption and return on investment, with diversification over different industries.
Financial Planning
 The
ALCO manages the BBVA Group’s overall financing needs and interest and exchange rate risks. ALCO also manages the BBVA Group’s investments and capital resources in an effort to improve the return on capital for our shareholders.
Holdings in Industrial and Financial Companies
 The Holdings in Industrial and Financial Companies business
This unit manages our investment portfolio in companies operating in the Group’s holdings in listed industrial companies,telecommunications, media, electricity, oil, gas and finance sectors, principally Telefónica, S.A., BBVA applies strict requirements to this portfolio regarding risk-control procedures, economic-capital consumption and until Februay 2007, Iberdrola, S.A. Allreturn on investment, diversifying investments over different sectors. It also applies dynamic monetization and coverage management strategies to holdings.
In 2008, it invested €1,259 million and divested €2,382 million. The largest single transaction was the sale of these shareholdings are recorded on our consolidated balance sheet prepared5.01% holding in accordanceBradesco in March 2008 with EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bankcapital gains of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 as “available-for-sale”. €727 million.
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this business unit had a market value (including equity swaps) of7,104 million. In 2007, the BBVA Group’s holdings in industrial and financial companies generated unrealisedwas €4,067 million, with unrealized capital gains of4,013 €995 million before taxes, compared to3,389 million in 2006.tax.
Supervision and Regulation
 
The Spanish government traditionally has been closely involved with the Spanish banking system, both as a direct participant through its ownership of theInstituto de Crédito Oficial (“ICO”) and as a regulator retaining an important role in the regulation and supervision of financial institutions.
The Bank of Spain
 
The Bank of Spain was established in 1962 as a public law entity (entidad de derecho público) that operates as Spain’s autonomous central bank. In addition, it has the ability to function as a private bank. Except in its public functions, the Bank of Spain’s relations with third parties are governed by private law and its actions are subject to the civil and business law codes and regulations.
 
Until January 1, 1999, the Bank of Spain was also the sole entity responsible for implementing Spanish monetary policy. For a description of monetary policy since the introduction of the euro, see “—Monetary Policy—Policy — General”.
 
Since January 1, 1999, the Bank of Spain has performed the following basic functions attributed to the European System of Central Banks (“(ESCB“ESCB”):
  defining and implementing the ESCB’s monetary policy, with the principal aim of maintaining price stability across the euro area;
 
  conducting currency exchange operations consistent with the provisions of Article 109 of the Treaty on European Union (“(EU TreatyTreaty���), and holding and managing the States’ official currency reserves;


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  promoting the sound working of payment systems in the euro area; and
 
  issuing legal tender banknotes.
Recognizing the foregoing functions as a fully-fledged member of the Eurosystem, theLey de Autonomía del Banco de España(the Bank of Spain Law of Autonomy) stipulates the performance of the following functions by the Bank of Spain:
  holding and managing currency and precious metal reserves not transferred to the ECB;
 
  supervising the solvency and behavior of credit institutions, other entities and financial markets, for which it has been assigned supervisory responsibility, in accordance with the provisions in force;
 
  promoting the sound working and stability of the financial system and, without prejudice to the functions of the ECB, of national payment systems;
 
  placing coins in circulation and the performance, on behalf of the State, of all such other functions entrusted to it in this connection;
 
  preparing and publishing statistics relating to its functions, and assisting the ECB in the compilation of the necessary statistical information;
 
  providing treasury services and acting as financial agent for government debt;
 
  advising the government, preparing the appropriate reports and studies; and
 
  exercising all other powers attributed to it by legislation.
Subject to the rules and regulations issued by the Ministry of Economy, the Bank of Spain has the following supervisory powers over Spanish banks:
  conducting periodic inspections of Spanish banks to evaluate a bank’s compliance with current regulations including the preparation of financial statements, account structure and credit policies;
 
  advising a bank’s board of directors and management on its dividend policy;
 
  undertaking extraordinary inspections of banks; and
 
  collaborating with other regulatory entities to impose penalties for infringement or violation of applicable regulations.
Fondo de Garantía de Depósitos
 
TheFondo de Garantía de Depósitos en Establecimientos Bancarios(“(FGD“FGD”) (the Guaranted Bank Deposits Fund), which operates under the guidance of the Bank of Spain, guarantees both bank and securities deposits up to20,000 €100,000 per customer for each

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type of deposit, which is the minimum insured amount for all EU member banks. Pursuant to Bank of Spain regulations, the FGD may purchase doubtful loans or may acquire, recapitalize and sell banks that are experiencing difficulties.
 
The FGD is funded by annual contributions from member banks. The rate of such contributions in 20062008 was 0.06% of the year-end amount of bank deposits to which the guarantee extended and 0.06% over the 5% of the securities held on clients’ behalf, in accordance with legislation in effect. Nevertheless, once the capital of the FGD exceeds its requirements, the Minister of Economy may reduce the member banks’ contributions and, when the FGD’s funds exceed the capital requirements by one percent or more of the member banks’ deposits, such contributions may be suspended.
 
In order to safeguard the stability of its members, the FGD may also receive contributions from the Bank of Spain. AtAs of December 31, 2007,2008, all of the Spanish banks belonging to the BBVA Group were members of the FGD and thus obligated to make annual contributions to it.


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Fondo Garantía Inversores
 
Royal Decree 948 of August 3, 2001 regulates investor guarantee schemes related to both investment firms and to credit institutions. These schemes are set up through an investment guarantee fund for securities broker and broker-dealer firms and the deposit guarantee funds already in place for credit institutions. A series of specific regulations have also been enacted, defining the system for contributing to the funds.
 
The General Investment Guarantee Fund Management Company was created in a relatively short period of time and is a business corporation with capital in which all the fund members hold an interest. Member firms must make a joint annual contribution to the fund equal to 0.06% over the 5% of the securities that they hold on their client’s behalf. However, it is foreseen that these contributions may be reduced if the fund reaches a level considered to be sufficient.
Liquidity Ratio
 
In an effort to implement European Union monetary policy, effective January 1, 1999, the ECB and the national central banks of the member states of the European Monetary Union (“(EMU“EMU”) adopted a regulation that requires banks to deposit an amount equal to two percent of their qualifying liabilities, as defined by the regulation, with the central bank of their home country. These deposits will earn an interest rate equal to the average interest rate of the ESCB. Qualifying liabilities for this purpose include:
  deposits;
 
  debt securities issued; and
 
  monetary market instruments.
Furthermore, the liquidity ratio is set at 0% instead of 2% for those qualifying liabilities that have a maturity over two years and are sold under repurchase agreements.
Investment Ratio
 
In the past, the government used the investment ratio to allocate funds among specific sectors or investments. As part of the liberalization of the Spanish economy, it was gradually reduced to a rate of zero percent as of December 31, 1992. However, the law that established the ratio has not been abolished and the government could re-impose the ratio, subject to applicable EU requirements.
Capital Adequacy Requirements
 Capital adequacy requirements were revised in 1985 and, pursuant to EU directives, amended as of January 1, 1993. Those requirements are applicable to BBVA Group on both a consolidated and individual basis. Another and outstanding revision is about to finalize to adopt Basel II.
     The principal characteristics of the capital adequacy requirements pursuant to EU directives are a distinction between “core” and “complementary” capital and the adoption of a ratio of stockholders’ equity to risk-weighted assets. Core capital generally includes:
voting equity;
certain nonvoting equity, including certain nonvoting guaranteed preference shares of subsidiaries;
most reserves and generic allowances;
less participation in other financial institutions; and
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     Complementary capital generally includes certain nonvoting equity, revaluation and similar reserves, and subordinated and perpetual debt. The computation of both core and complementary capital is subject to provisions limiting the type of stockholding and the level of control which these stockholdings may give a banking group. The level of non-perpetual subordinated debt taken into account for the calculation of complementary capital may not exceed 50% of core capital. The total amount of complementary capital admissible for computing total capital may not exceed the total amount of core capital.
     The consolidated total of core and complementary capital of a banking group calculated in the manner described above may not be less than eight percent of the group’s risk-weighted assets net of specified provisions and amortizations. The calculation of total risk-weighted assets applies minimum multipliers of 0%, 20%, 50% and 100% to the group’s assets. Countries with special loan arrangements with the International Monetary Fund, which have not renegotiated their foreign debt in the five preceding years, receive a 0% risk weight. Pursuant to Bank of Spain regulations, the following loans also receive a 0% risk weighting:
credits to Spanish governmental autonomous bodies, credits to Social Security, and credits to certain Spanish governmental public entities;
certain debt securities related to the securitization of the Spanish Nuclear Moratorium; and
credits guaranteed by:
(a)the EU and the Organization for Economic Co-operation and Development (“OECD”) countries’ governments or central banks,
(b)governments or central banks of countries with special loan agreements with the International Monetary Fund (provided such countries have not renegotiated their external debt in the five preceding years), or
(c)Spanish governmental public entities. Loans to autonomous communities, the EU and the OECD regional and local governments, banks, savings banks, brokerage firms and multilateral development banks receive at least a 20% weighting. Residential mortgage loans receive at least a 50% weighting.
     All other loans are weighted at 100%; however, such weighting may be lower if the loan is guaranteed or secured. Off-balance sheet assets are also included inCircular 3/2008 (“Circular 3/2008”), of 22 May, on the calculation and control of risk-weighted assets.
     The computation of coreminimum capital is subjectrequirements, regulates the minimum capital requirements for Spanish credit institutions, on an individual and consolidated groups basis, and sets forth how to reductions ofcalculate capital in amounts equivalent to unrealized losses on investment securities that are not charged to income and are accounted for as assets under the caption “Asset Accrual Accounts”.
     The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (the “Basel Committee”), which includes the supervisory authorities of thirteen major industrial countries, has adopted an international framework (the “Basel Accord”) for capital measurement and capital standards of banking institutions. The framework provides:
definitions for “Tier 1” (core) capital and “Tier 2” (supplemental) capital;
a system for weighting assets and off balance sheet items according to credit risk; and
a requirement that banks engaged in international operations maintain Tier 1 capital of at least 4% of risk-weighted assets and “total” capital, Tier 1 capital plus up to an equal amount of Tier 2 capital, of at least 8% of risk-weighted assets.
     As described above, the capital adequacy of Spanish banks is regulated by EU directives applicable to the Spanish banking systemmeeting such requirements, as well as the various internal capital adequacy assessment processes credit institutions should have in place and the information they should disclose to the banking systemsmarket.
Circular 3/2008 is the final implementation, for credit institutions, of the legislation on capital and consolidated supervision of financial institutions, which was contained in Law 36/2007, of 16 November, amending Law 13/1985, of 25 May, on the investment ratios, capital and reporting requirements of financial intermediaries, and other EU member states. Certain EU member states are parties to the Basel Accord. Spain joined the Basel Accord on February 1, 2001. Each national authority that is a party to the Basel Accord has implemented it in a significantly different fashion, mainly in countries outside the EU. The capital requirements imposed by the Basel Accord are in many respects similar to those imposed by EU directives, Spanish law and the Bank of Spain.
     The Basel Committee published a new Basel capital accord (also known as Basel II)financial regulations, which has replaced the Basel Accord. A new regulatory framework (Directives 2006/48/EC and 2006/49/EC) was adopted in June 2006.
also includes Royal Decree 216/2008, of 15 February, on the capital of financial institutions was published on 16 February 2008. Also, a series of amendments were introducedinstitutions. Circular 3/2008 also conforms Spanish legislation to Law 13/1985, of 25 May, on investment ratios, capital and reporting requirements of financial intermediaries. The main purpose of these new regulations is to transpose into Spanish law Directive 2006/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, of June 14, 2006, and Directive 2006/49/EC which,of the European Parliament and of the Council, of 14 June 2006. The minimum capital requirements for credit institutions and their consolidated groups were thoroughly revised in turn, transpose into Community lawboth EC directives based on the New Baselnew Capital Accord (Basel II)adopted by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (“Basel II”).
 Accordingly, in 2008 the Bank must calculate its
The minimum capital requirements in accordance withestablished by Circular 3/2008 are calculated on the aforementioned regulations, which changebasis of the way entities must calculate their minimum capital, include new risks that require the use of capital, such as operationalGroup’s exposure to (i) credit risk and introduce new calculation methodologiesdilution risk (on the basis of the assets, obligations and models to be applied by thecontingent exposures and commitments that present these risks, depending on their amounts, characteristics, counterparties, guarantees, etc.);

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entities,(ii) to counterparty risk and new requirementsposition and settlement risk in the formtrading book; (iii) to foreign exchange risk (on the basis of validation mechanismsthe overall net foreign currency position); and (iv) to operational risk. Additionally, the Group is subject to compliance with the risk concentration limits established in Circular 3/2008 and with the requirements related to corporate governance, internal capital adequacy assessment, measurement of interest rate risk and certain additional public disclosure obligations set forth therein. With a view to guaranteeing compliance with the aforementioned objectives, the Group performs integrated management of these risks, in accordance with its internal policies. See Note 7 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
As of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, the eligible capital of the Group exceeded the minimum required under the regulations then in force. See Note 31 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Under Basel II calculation of the minimum regulatory capital requirements under the new standards, referred to as “Pillar 1”, is supplemented with an internal capital adequacy assessment and supervisory review process, referred to as “Pillar 2”. The Group’s internal capital adequacy assessment process is based on the internal model for the quantification of the economic capital required on the basis of the Group’s overall risk profile. Finally, Basel II standards establish, through what is referred to as “Pillar 3”, strict transparency requirements regarding the information on risks to be disclosed to the market.
 
Capital Management
New Basel Capital Accord — Basel II — Economic Capital
The BBVA GroupGroup’s capital management is performingperformed at both the necessary adaptationsregulatory and economic levels.
Regulatory capital management is based on the analysis of the capital base and the capital ratios (core capital, Tier 1, etc.) using Basel (“BIS”) and Bank of Spain criteria. See Note 31 to its policiesthe Consolidated Financial Statements.
The aim is to achieve a capital structure that is as efficient as possible in terms of both cost and processes in order to complycompliance with the aforementioned regulations. Inrequirements of regulators, ratings agencies and investors. Active capital management includes securitizations, sales of assets, and preferred and subordinated issues of equity and hybrid instruments.
The Bank has obtained the approval of its internal model of capital estimation (“IRB”) in 2008 for certain portfolios.
From an economic standpoint, capital management seeks to optimize value creation at the Group and at its different business units.
The Group allocates economic capital (“CER”) commensurate with the risks incurred by each business. This is based on the concept of unexpected loss at a certain level of statistical confidence, depending on the Group’s targets in terms of capital adequacy. These targets are applied at two levels: the first is core equity, which determines the allocated capital. The Group uses this respect, withinamount as a basis for calculating the frameworkreturn generated on the equity (“ROE”) in each business. The second level is total capital, which determines the additional allocation in terms of subordinate debt and preference shares. The CER calculation combines lending risk, market risk (including structural risk associated with the adaptation to Basel II carried out in recent years, advanced management tools are being implemented for risk measurement (scoring systems, transaction monitoring, Value at Risk (VaR)balance sheet and equity positions), operational risk measurement, inter alia) which include,and fixed asset and technical risks in the case of insurance companies.
Stockholders’ equity, as a fundamental variablecalculated under BIS rules, is an important metric for the Group. However, for the purpose of allocating capital to business areas the Group prefers CER. It is risk-sensitive and thus better reflects management policies for the individual businesses and the business portfolio. This procedure anticipates the approach likely to be adopted by the future Basel II rules on capital. These provide an equitable basis for assigning capital to businesses according to the risks incurred and make it easier to compare returns.
To internal effects of management and pursuit of the models,business areas, the analysis ofGroup realizes a capital requirements and the impacts of the decisions taken by the Group. In any case, the Bank’s directors consider that the impact of the entry into force of the aforementioned legislation will not be material.allocation to each business area.
 Banks in EU countries are permitted to net the credit exposure arising from certain interest rate and foreign exchange-related derivative contracts (rather than include the entire notional amount of such contracts) in calculating their total risk-adjusted assets for purposes of calculating their capital adequacy ratios, provided that such derivative contracts are subject to regulatory limitations on total credit exposure and the relevant regulatory authorities approve the inclusion in risk-adjusted assets of such credit risks on a net basis.
     Spanish banks are permitted to include the net credit exposure arising from interest rate and foreign exchange transactions related to derivative products provided the following conditions are met:
all derivative related transactions between the parties form a single agreement;
the incumbent bank has submitted to the Bank of Spain two legal opinions with regard to the validity of the netting provisions; and
the incumbent bank has implemented the appropriate procedures to revise the treatment of netting if there is an amendment of the regulations in force.
In addition, the Bank of Spain may not accept the accounting treatment of netting if the conditions set forth above are not met or if the Bank of Spain does not concur with the legality or validity of the netting provisions.
Concentration of Risk
 
The Bank of Spain regulates the concentration of risk. Since January 1, 1999, any exposure to a person or group exceeding 10% of a group’s or bank’s regulatory capital has been deemed a concentration. The total amount of exposure represented by all of such concentrations may not exceed 800% of regulatory capital. Exposure to a single


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person or group may not exceed 25% (20% in the case of non-consolidated companies of the economic Group)group) of a bank’s or group’s regulatory capital.
Legal and Other Restricted Reserves
 
We are subject to the legal and other restricted reserves requirements applicable to Spanish companies. Please see “—Capital Adequacy Requirements”. See Note 34 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Allowance for Loan Losses
 
For a discussion of the Bank of Spain regulations relating to allowances for loan losses and country risk, see “—Selected Statistical Information—Assets—LoanInformation — “Loan Loss Reserve”.
Regulation of the Disclosure of Fees and Interest Rates
 
Interest rates on most kinds of loans and deposits are not subject to a maximum limit. Banks must publish their preferential rates, rates applied on overdrafts, and fees and commissions charged in connection with banking transactions. Banking clients must be provided with written disclosure adequate to permit customers to ascertain transaction costs. The foregoing regulations are enforced by the Bank of Spain in response to bank client complaints.
 
Law 44/2002 concerning measures to reform the Spanish financial system contained a rule concerning the calculation of variable interest applicable to loans and credit secured by mortgages, bails, pledges or any other equivalent guarantee.
Employee Pension Plans
 
Under the relevant collective labor agreements, BBVA and some of its subsidiaries provide supplemental pension payments to certain active and retired employees and their beneficiaries. These payments supplement social security benefits from the Spanish state. See Note 2.2.42.2.3 and Note 2725 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
Dividends
 
If a bank meets the Bank of Spain’s minimum capital requirements described above under "—“— Capital Adequacy Requirements”, it may dedicate all of its net profits to the payment of dividends, although, in practice, banks consult with the Bank of Spain before declaring a dividend. We calculate that as of December 31, 2007,2008, we had approximately3.5 billion €7,041 million of unrestricted reserves in excess of applicable capital and reserve requirements available

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for the payment of dividends. Compliance with such requirements notwithstanding, the Bank of Spain may advise a bank against the payment of dividends on grounds of prudence. In no event may dividends be paid from non-distributable reserves. Banks which fail to comply with the capital adequacy ratio by more than 20% are required to devote all of their net profits to increasing their capital ratios. Banks which fail to meet the required ratio by 20% or less must obtain prior approval of the Bank of Spain to distribute any dividends and must devote at least 50% of net profits to increasing their capital ratios. In addition, banks, and their directors and executive officers that do not comply with the liquidity and investment ratios and capital adequacy requirements may be subject to fines or other sanctions. Compliance with the Bank of Spain’s capital requirements is determined on both a consolidated and individual basis. BBVA’sOur Spanish subsidiaries are in compliance with these capital adequacy requirements on both a consolidated and individual basis. If a bank has no net profits, the board of directors may propose at the general meeting of the stockholders that a dividend be declared out of retained earnings.
 
The Bank of Spain recommends that interim dividends not exceed an amount equal to one-half of net attributable profitincome attributed to parent company from the beginning of the corresponding fiscal year. No interim dividend may be declared when a bank does not meet the minimum capital requirements and, according to the recommendations of the Bank of Spain, interim dividends may not be declared until the Bank of Spain has sufficient knowledge with respect to the year’s profits. Although banks are not legally required to seek prior approval from the Bank of Spain before declaring interim dividends, the Bank of Spain hashad asked that banks consult with it on a voluntary basis before declaring interim dividends. It should be noted that the Bank of Spain had recently recommended to Spanish


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banks general moderation on the distribution of dividends, to increase their voluntary reserves in order to strengthen their financial situation and to distribute any dividends in treasury stock.
At the annual general meeting of shareholders on March 13, 2009, BBVA’s shareholders adopted a resolution amending its bylaws to allow for dividends to be paid in cash or in kind as determined by shareholder resolution. As of the date of this Annual Report, this amendment is pending registration at the Commercial Registry of Vizcaya.
At the same annual general meeting of shareholders, the shareholders resolved to supplement the 2008 cash dividend with a dividend payable in BBVA shares out of treasury stock.
Limitations on Types of Business
 
Spanish banks are subject to certain limitations on the types of businesses in which they may engage directly, but they are subject to few limitations on the types of businesses in which they may engage indirectly.
Mortgage Legislation
 
During 2007 there were significant legal developments approved by the Spanish lawCongress, with the purpose of affecting the mortgage market by amending the regulations related to the mortgage and financial systems.
Law 41/2007 reforms an important part of Law 2/1981 of 25 March on mortgage markets as well as specific provisions of Law 2/1994 of 30 March on the subrogation and modification of mortgage loans and the Mortgage Law of 8 February 1946 all with the purpose of providing the Spanish mortgage market with greater flexibility, sophistication and efficiency. A number of reforms have been introduced relating to (i) asset or financing transactions carried out by credit institutions and (ii) liability transactions, i.e., those of moving of mortgage loans and credits that credit institutions carry out as refinancing mechanisms.
Law 41/2007 also establishes a framework for new Spanish legal concepts such as the reverse mortgage and long term care insurance, the minimum transparency and disclosure duties applicable to credit institutions within the context of mortgage loans and credits (including limits on the prepayment penalties on floating rate mortgage loans and limits on the notarial costs and registration fees charged to borrowers in connection with renegotiation of mortgage terms on fixed and floating rate mortgages.mortgages) and the legal statutes applicable to appraisal companies.
A new Royal Decree formalizing some of the above mentioned reforms is currently being discussed in the Spanish Congress, and it is foreseeable that it will be enacted during the following months.
Mutual Fund Regulation
 
Mutual funds in Spain are regulated by theDirección General del Tesoro y Política Financiera del Ministerio de Economía(the Ministry of the Economy) and by theComisión Nacional del Mercado de Valores(“(CNMV“CNMV”). All mutual funds and mutual fund management companies are required to be registered with the CNMV. Spanish mutual funds aremay be subject to investment limits with respect to single sectors or companies and overall portfolio diversification minimums. In addition, periodic reports including a review of the fund’s performance and any material events affecting the fund are required to be distributed to the fund’s investors and filed with the CNMV.
U.S. Regulation
Banking Regulation
 Banking Regulation
BBVA is a bank holding company within the meaning of the Bank Holding Company Act of 1956, as amended (theBHC ActAct”). As such it is subject to the regulation and supervision of the Board of Governors of the Federal Reserve System (theFederal ReserveReserve”). Among other things, the Group’s direct and indirect activities and investments in the United States are limited to those that are ‘financial“financial in nature’nature” or ‘incidental’“incidental” or ‘complementary’“complementary” to a financial activity, as determined by the Federal Reserve. BBVA is also required to obtain the prior approval of the Federal Reserve before acquiring, directly or indirectly, the ownership or control of more than 5% of any class of voting stock of any U.S. bank or bank holding company.


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Under current Federal Reserve policy, BBVA is required to act as a source of financial strength for its U.S. bank subsidiaries. Among other things, this source of strength obligation could requiremay imply BBVA, as only shareholder, to be required to inject capital into any of its U.S. bank subsidiaries if any of them became undercapitalized.subsidiaries.
 
The Group’s U.S. bank subsidiaries and BBVA’s U.S. branches are also subject to supervision and regulation by a variety of other U.S. regulatory agencies. In addition to supervision by the Federal Reserve, BBVA’s New York and Miami branches are supervised by the New York State Banking Department and the Florida Office of Financial Regulation, respectively. Compass Bancshares Inc. is a financial holding company within the meaning of the BHC Act and is subject to supervision and regulation by the Federal Reserve. Compass Bank and Texas State Bank areis state-chartered banksbank that are membersis member of the Federal Reserve System and areis supervised by the Federal Reserve and respectively, the State of Alabama Banking Department and the Texas Department of Banking.Department. Compass Bank also has branches in Texas, Arizona, Florida, Colorado, and New Mexico, which are supervised by their respective state banking regulators. Laredo National Bank is chartered as a national bank and is supervised by the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency. BBVA Bancomer USA and BBVA Puerto Rico are chartered and supervised by the State of California Department of Financial Institutions and the OfficinaOficina del Comisionado de Instituciones Financieras de Puerto Rico, respectively. Compass Bank, Texas State Bank, Laredo National Bank, BBVA Bancomer USA and BBVA Puerto Rico are also depository institutions insured by, and subject to the regulation of, the Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation.
 
Bancomer Transfer Services is an affiliate of BBVA, which is licensed as a money transmitter by the State of California Department of Financial Institutions and as a money services business by the Texas Department of Banking. Bancomer Transfer Services is also registered as a money services business with the Financial Crimes Enforcement Network of the U.S. Department of the Treasury.
 
A major focus of U.S. governmental policy relating to financial institutions in recent years has been aimed at fighting money laundering and terrorist financing. Regulations applicable to BBVA and its affiliates impose obligations to maintain appropriate policies, procedures, and controls to detect, prevent, and report money laundering. In particular, Title III of the Uniting and Strengthening America by Providing Appropriate Tools Required to Intercept and Obstruct Terrorism Act of 2001 (USA PATRIOT Act), as amended, requires financial institutions operating in the United States to (i) give special attention to correspondent and payable-through bank accounts, (ii) implement enhanced reporting due diligence, and ‘know your customer’ standards for private banking and correspondent banking relationships, (iii) scrutinize the beneficial ownership and activity of certainnon-U.S. and private banking customers (especially for so-called politically exposed persons), and (iv) develop new anti-money laundering programs, due diligence policies and controls to ensure the detection and reporting of money laundering. Such required compliance programs are intended to supplement any existing compliance programs for purposes of requirements under the Banks Secrecy Act and the Office of Foreign Assets Control regulations. Failure of a financial institution to maintain and implement adequate programs to combat money laundering and terrorist financing could have serious legal and reputational consequences for the institution.
 
Regulation of Other U.S. Entities
 
The Group’s U.S. broker-dealers are subject to the regulation and supervision of the SEC and the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) with respect to their securities activities.
Monetary Policy
 
The integration of Spain into the EMU on January 1, 1999 implied the yielding of monetary policy sovereignty to the ESCB. The ESCB is composed of the ECB and the national central banks of the 1516 member countries that form the EMU.EMU (Slovakia joined the Monetary Union on January 1, 2009).

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The ESCB determines and executes the single monetary policy of the 1516 member countries of the EMU. The ESCB collaborates with the central banks of member countries to take advantage of the experience of the central banks in each of its national markets. The basic tasks to be carried out by the ESCB include:
  defining and implementing the single monetary policy of the EU;
 
  conducting foreign exchange operations in accordance with the set exchange policy;
 
  lending to national monetary financial institutions in collateralized operations;


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  holding and managing the official foreign reserves of the member states; and
 
  promoting the smooth operation of the payment systems.
In addition, the EU Treaty establishes a series of rules designed to safeguard the independence of the system, in its institutional as well as in its administrative functions.
Reform of the Spanish Securities Markets
 
During 2007 and 2008, there have been significant legal developments approved by the Spanish Government,Congress, with the purpose of reforming the Spanish legal system, and in particular the Spanish Securities Markets Act of 1988 (the“Securities Markets Act"Act”) and the regulations developing the Securities Market Act, in order to adapt itthe Spanish legal framework to several European Directives.
Law amending the Securities Market Act (47/2007)
 
Law 47/2007 amends the Securities Markets Act in order to adapt it to Directive 2004/37/EC on markets in financial instruments (MiFID), Directive 2006/49/EC on the capital adequacy of investment firms and credit institutions, and Directive 2006/73/EC implementing Directive 2004/39/EC with respect to organizational requirements and operating conditions for investment firms and defined terms for the purposes of that Directive.
The new organizational requirements and operating conditions for investment firms and entities rendering financial services has been further developed by Royal Decree 217/2008 (which implements Directive 2006/73/EC in the Spanish legal framework). The amendments introduced by Royal Decree217/2008represent important reforms on the regulations governing investment firms and entities rendering financial services, and the applicable rules of conduct to those entities acting in the Securities Markets Actsecurities markets. With respect to the rules of conduct, Royal Decree 217/2008 introduces (i) new client categorization; (ii) new rules on inducements; and serve to (i) establish(iii) new multilateral trading facilities for listing shares apart from the Stock Markets; (ii) reinforce the measures for the protectioninformation obligations, includingBest Executionrules and assessments of investors; (iii) establish new organizational requirements for investment firms;suitability and (iv) reinforce the supervisory powers of the CNMV by establishing cooperation mechanisms among supervisory authorities.appropriateness.
 
Law amending the Securities Markets Act on takeover bids and transparency requirements for issuers (6/2007)
 
Law 6/2007 has amended several provisions of the Securities Market Act in order to adapt it to Directive 2004/25/EC on takeover bids, and Directive 2004/109/EC on the harmonisationharmonization of transparency requirements in relation to information about issuers whose securities are admitted to trading on a regulated market.
 
With respect to the transparency of listed companies, Law 6/2007 (i) amends the reporting requirements with respect to periodic financial information of listed companies and issuers of listed securities; (ii) amends the disclosure regime for significant stakes; (iii) adds new information and disclosure requirements for issuers of listed securities, including disclosure regarding significant events; (iv) establishes a civil liability system of the issuer and board of directors in connection with the financial information disclosed by issuers of securities; and (v) establishes new developments in the supervision system, conferring new supervisory powers upon the CNMV with respect to the review of accounting information.
 
The transparency requirements have been further developed by Royal Decree 1362/2007 developing the Securities Markets Act on transparency requirement for issuers of listed securities, which establishes the requirements relating to the content, publication and disclosure of regulated information for issuers for which Spain is the country of origin and whose shares are admitted to trading in a Spanish market. This regulated information includes: (i) periodic information to be disclosed on the annual and semi-annual financial reports and periodic statements, such as the annual accounts, the management report, and a declaration of responsibility signed by the company’s directors; (ii) information on significant shareholdings, reducing the communication threshold to 3%, and extending the disclosure obligations to the acquisition or transfer of financial instruments that grant rights to acquire shares with voting rights; (iii) treasury stock transactions, that reach or exceed 1% of voting rights; and (iv) other obligations, such as communication of remuneration systems for directors and managers, statistical information, etc.
 
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specific stake on the share capital of the company has been reached (instead of the previous system which was based on the obligation of launching a takeover bid in order to reach a specific percentage); (iii) regulates new obligations for the board of directors of the target companies of the takeover bid in terms of preventing the takeover bid; (iii) regulates the squeeze-out and sell-out when 90% of the share capital is held after a takeover bid; and (iv) establishes a new relevant control threshold by considering that control exists by the direct or indirect acquisition of a percentage of voting rights in a listed company equal to or in excess of 30%, or by holding any interest carrying less than 30% of voting rights but appointing, within 24 months following the acquisition, a number of

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directors which, together with those already appointed, if any, represents more than one-half of the members of the board of directors.
 
The regulations on takeover bids established by Law 6/2007, have been further developed by Royal Decree 1066/2007 on rules applicable to takeover bids for securities, completing the amendments introduced by Law 6/2007, in order to ensure that takeover bids are carried out within a comprehensive legal framework and with absolute legal certainty. The Royal Decree contains provisions regarding: (i) the scope and application to all takeover bids, whether voluntary or mandatory, for a listed company; (ii) the rules applicable to mandatory takeover bids when control of a company is obtained; (iii) other cases of takeover bids, such as bids for de-listing of securities and bids that must be made when a company wishes to reduce capital through the acquisition of its own shares for subsequent redemption thereof; (iv) the consideration and guarantees offered in a bid; (v) stages of the procedure that must be followed in a takeover bid; (vi) the mandatory duty of passivity of the board of directors of the offeree company and the optional regime of neutralisationneutralization of other preventive measures against bids; (vii) the acceptance period, the calculation of the acceptances received and the settlement of the bid; (viii) the procedures applicable to competing offers and to squeeze-outs and sell-outs; and (ix) certain rules on supervision, inspection and sanctions applicable in respect of the regulations on takeover bids.
C.  Organizational Structure
C. Organizational Structure
Below is a simplified organizational chart of BBVA’s most significant subsidiaries as of December 31, 2007.2008. An additional approximately 330 companies are domiciled in the following countries: Argentina, Belgium, Bolivia, Brazil, Cayman Islands, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, France, Germany, Ireland, Italy, Luxembourg, Mexico, Netherlands, Netherlands Antilles, Panama, Peru, Portugal, Puerto Rico, Spain, Switzerland, United Kingdom, United States of America, Uruguay and Venezuela.
                 
      BBVA    
  Country of   Voting BBVA Total
Subsidiary Incorporation Activity Power Ownership Assets
        (in millions
      (percentages) of euros)
BBVA BANCOMER, S.A. DE C.V. Mexico Bank  100.00   99.97   62,314 
COMPASS BANK U.S.A. Bank  100.00   100.00   30,908 
BANCO DE CREDITO LOCAL, S.A. Spain Bank  100.00   100.00   13,087 
BBVA SEGUROS, S.A. Spain Insurance  99.94   99.94   11,620 
BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA CHILE, S.A. Chile Bank  68.17   68.16   7,964 
BANCO PROVINCIAL S.A. — BANCO UNIVERSAL Venezuela Bank  55.60   55.60   6,935 
BBVA FACTORING E.F.C., S.A. Spain Financial services  100.00   100.00   6,749 
FINANZIA, BANCO DE CREDITO, S.A. Spain Bank  100.00   100.00   6,356 
BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA(PORTUGAL), S.A. Portugal Bank  100.00   100.00   6,190 
BBVA COLOMBIA, S.A. Colombia Bank  95.43   95.43   5,898 
TEXAS STATE BANK U.S.A. Bank  100.00   100.00   5,782 
BBVA BANCO DE FINANCIACION S.A. Spain Bank  100.00   100.00   5,631 
BANCO CONTINENTAL, S.A. Peru Bank  92.08   46.04   5,624 
COMPASS CAPITAL MARKETS, INC. U.S.A. Financial services  100.00   100.00   4,774 
BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA PUERTO RICO Puerto Rico Bank  100.00   100.00   4,466 
BBVA BANCO FRANCES, S.A. Argentina Bank  76.06   76.00   4,130 
BBVA IRELAND PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY Ireland Financial services  100.00   100.00   3,633 
COMPASS SOUTHWEST, LP U.S.A. Bank  100.00   100.00   3,421 
THE LAREDO NATIONAL BANK U.S.A. Bank  100.00   100.00   3,299 
BBVA INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION Puerto Rico Financial services  100.00   100.00   2,027 
BANCO DEPOSITARIO BBVA, S.A. Spain Bank  100.00   99.99   1,986 
UNO-E BANK, S.A Spain Bank  100.00   100.00   1,685 

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      BBVA
       
  Country of
   Voting
  BBVA
  Total
 
Subsidiary
 Incorporation Activity Power  Ownership  Assets 
      (%)  (In millions
 
         of euros) 
 
BBVA Bancomer, S.A. de C.V.  Mexico Bank  100.00   99.97   59,174 
Compass Bank United States Bank  100.00   100.00   46,843 
BBVA Seguros, S.A., de Seguros y Reaseguros Spain Insurance  99.94   99.94   11,474 
Banco de Credito Local, S.A.  Spain Bank  100.00   100.00   11,312 
Banco Provincial S.A. — Banco Universal Venezuela Bank  55.60   55.60   9,495 
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Chile, S.A.  Chile Bank  68.18   68.16   8,587 
Banco Continental, S.A.  Peru Bank  92.08   46.04   7,699 
Finanzia, Banco de Credito, S.A.  Spain Bank  100.00   100.00   7,403 
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (Portugal), S.A.  Portugal Bank  100.00   100.00   6,903 
BBVA Factoring E.F.C., S.A.  Spain Financial services  100.00   100.00   6,786 
BBVA Colombia, S.A.  Colombia Bank  95.43   95.43   6,505 
BBVA Banco de Financiacion, S.A.  Spain Bank  100.00   100.00   5,765 
Compass Capital Markets, Inc.  United States Financial services  100.00   100.00   5,138 
BBVA Banco Frances, S.A.  Argentina Bank  76.00   76.00   4,486 
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Puerto Rico Puerto Rico Bank  100.00   100.00   4,318 
Compass Southwest, LP United States Bank  100.00   100.00   3,631 
BBVA Ireland Public Limited Company Ireland Financial services  100.00   100.00   2,302 
BBVA International Investment Corporation Puerto Rico Financial services  100.00   100.00   2,144 
Uno-E Bank, S.A.  Spain Bank  100.00   100.00   1,297 
Banco Depositario BBVA, S.A.  Spain Bank  100.00   99.99   899 
D. Property, Plants and Equipment
 
D.  Property, Plants and Equipment
We own and rent a substantial network of properties in Spain and abroad, including 3,5953,375 branch offices in Spain and, principally through our various affiliates, 4,4334,412 branch offices abroad as of December 31, 2007.2008. As of December 31, 2007,2008, approximately 47.3% and 56.7%61.0% of these properties are rented in Spain and abroad, respectively, from third parties pursuant to short-term leases that may be renewed by mutual agreement. The remaining properties, including most of our major branches and our headquarters, are owned by us.
We arepurchased through a real estate company of the Group theParque Empresarial Forestalocated in a development area in the processnorth of building aMadrid from Group Gmp pursuant to an agreement executed on June 19, 2007. The BBVA Group will construct its new corporate headquarters in Madrid, Spain. The development of our new corporate headquarters will entailat this location. We have made an aggregate investment of approximately €700€434 million which includes costs for land acquisition, construction and installations. We expect to relocate approximately 6,500 employees (who currently work at 10 locations throughout Madrid) to this facility by 2010, thereby centralizing a significant portion of our operations and enhancing employee efficiency. Pursuant toin this project we sold four buildings in 2007, the resultsas of which were recorded as capital gains of €279 million on our income statement for the year ended December 31, 2007. In addition, on June 19, 2007, we reached an agreement with Grupo Gmp to acquire real estate for €430 million in the “Parque Empresarial Forestal” in northern Madrid.
E. Selected Statistical Information2008.
 
E.  Selected Statistical Information
The following is a presentation of selected statistical information for the periods indicated. Where required under Industry Guide 3, we have provided such selected statistical information separately for our domestic and foreign activities, pursuant to our calculation that our foreign operations are significant according toRule 9-05 ofRegulation S-X.

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Average Balances and Rates
 
The tables below set forth selected statistical information on our average balance sheets, which are based on the beginning and month-end balances in each year. We do not believe that monthly averages present trends materially different from those that would be presented by daily averages. Interest income figures, when used, include interest income on non-accruing loans to the extent that cash payments have been received. Loan fees are included in the computation of interest revenue.
                                    
  Average Balance Sheet — Assets and Interest from Earning Assets 
 Average Balance Sheet - Assets and Interest from Earning Assets Year Ended December 31, 2008 Year Ended December 31, 2007 Year Ended December 31, 2006 
 Year Ended December 31, 2007 Year Ended December 31, 2006 Year Ended December 31, 2005 Average
   Average
 Average
   Average
 Average
   Average
 
 Average Average Average Average Average Average Balance Interest Yield(1) Balance Interest Yield(1) Balance Interest Yield(1) 
 Balance Interest Yield(1) Balance Interest Yield(1) Balance Interest Yield(1) (In millions of euros, except %) 
 (in millions of euros, except percentages) 
Assets
                                     
Cash and balances with central banks 16,038 458  2.86% 11,903 444  3.73% 10,494 458  4.37%  14,396   479   3.33%  16,038   458   2.86%  11,903   444   3.73%
Debt securities, equity instruments and derivatives 107,236 3,961  3.69% 103,387 4,156  4.02% 116,373 4,328  3.72%  118,356   4,659   3.94%  107,236   4,386   4.09%  103,387   4,498   4.35%
Loans and receivables
 311,543 21,064  6.76% 256,463 14,792  5.77% 213,520 11,171  5.23%  352,727   25,087   7.11%  315,156   21,067   6.68%  256,462   14,795   5.77%
Loans and advances to credit institutions 31,084 1,776  5.72% 23,671 992  4.19% 20,600 767  3.72%  31,229   1,367   4.38%  39,509   1,777   4.50%  23,671   992   4.19%
In euros(2)
 21,097 1,138  5.39% 14,090 452  3.21% 10,653 276  2.59%
In other currencies(3)
 9,987 638  6.39% 9,581 540  5.63% 9,947 491  4.94%
In euros(2)  21,724   933   4.29%  29,522   1,138   3.85%  14,090   452   3.21%
In other currencies(3)  9,505   434   4.57%  9,987   639   6.40%  9,581   540   5.63%
Loans and advances to customers 280,459 19,288  6.88% 232,792 13,801  5.93% 192,920 10,404  5.39%  321,498   23,720   7.38%  275,647   19,290   7.00%  232,791   13,803   5.93%
In euros(2)
 205,857 10,747  5.22% 177,331 7,366  4.15% 150,358 5,699  3.79%
In other currencies(3)
 74,602 8,541  11.45% 55,461 6,435  11.60% 42,562 4,705  11.06%
In euros(2)  218,634   13,072   5.98%  201,045   10,747   5.35%  177,330   7,366   4.15%
In other currencies(3)  102,864   10,648   10.35%  74,602   8,543   11.45%  55,461   6,437   11.61%
Other financial income  217   196   183       179         265         305    
Non-earning assets 26,851   24,198   23,669     32,377         22,770         24,198       
                          
Total average assets
 461,668 25,700  5.57% 395,951 19,589  4.95% 364,056 16,140  4.43%  517,856   30,404   5.87%  461,200   26,176   5.68%  395,950   20,042   5.06%
                          
 
(1)Rates have been presented on a non-taxable equivalent basis.
(2)Amounts reflected in euro correspond to predominantly domestic activities.
(3)Amounts reflected in other currencies correspond to predominantly foreign activities.

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  Average Balance Sheet - Liabilities and Interest paid on Interest Bearing Liabilities
  Year Ended December 31, 2007 Year Ended December 31, 2006 Year Ended December 31, 2005
  Average     Average Average     Average Average     Average
  Balance Interest Yield(1) Balance Interest Yield(1) Balance Interest Yield(1)
  (in millions of euros, except percentages)
Liabilities  
Deposits from central banks and credit
institutions
  65,822   3,298   5.01%  63,730   2,420   3.80%  64,804   2,176   3.36%
In euros  27,388   1,090   3.98%  34,550   983   2.85%  36,453   797   2.19%
In other currencies  38,434   2,208   5.75%  29,180   1,437   4.92%  28,351   1,379   4.86%
Customer deposits  219,732   7,584   3.45%  177,927   5,392   3.03%  159,103   4,433   2.79%
In euros(2)
  123,597   3,706   3.00%  99,148   1,736   1.75%  87,418   1,078   1.23%
In other currencies(3)
  96,135   3,878   4.03%  78,779   3,656   4.64%  71,685   3,355   4.68%
Debt securities and subordinated liabilities  99,539   4,642   4.66%  87,526   3,026   3.46%  68,925   1,886   2.74%
In euros(2)
  82,905   3,659   4.41%  77,483   2,506   3.23%  64,188   1,573   2.45%
In other currencies(3)
  16,634   983   5.91%  10,043   520   5.18%  4,737   313   6.61%
Other financial costs     407         377         437    
Non-interest-bearing liabilities  51,960         47,979         55,544       
Stockholders’ equity  24,615         18,787         15,680       
                                     
Total average liabilities
  461,668   15,931   3.45%  395,949   11,215   2.83%  364,056   8,932   2.45%
                                     
(1)Rates have been presented on a non-taxable equivalent basis.
 
(2)Amounts reflected in euro correspond to predominantly domestic activities.
 
(3)Amounts reflected in other currencies correspond to predominantly foreign activities.


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  Average Balance Sheet — Liabilities and Interest Paid on Interest Bearing Liabilities 
  Year Ended December 31, 2008  Year Ended December 31, 2007  Year Ended December 31, 2006 
  Average
     Average
  Average
     Average
  Average
     Average
 
  Balance  Interest  Yield(1)  Balance  Interest  Yield(1)  Balance  Interest  Yield(1) 
  (In millions of euros, except%) 
 
Liabilities
                                    
Deposits from central banks and credit institutions  77,159   3,809   4.94%  65,822   3,470   5.27%  63,730   2,612   4.10%
In euros  32,790   1,604   4.89%  27,388   1,261   4.60%  34,550   1,175   3.40%
In other currencies  44,369   2,205   4.97%  38,434   2,209   5.75%  29,180   1,437   4.92%
Customer deposits  237,387   8,390   3.53%  205,740   7,013   3.41%  177,927   5,507   3.10%
In euros(2)
  115,166   3,765   3.27%  109,605   3,133   2.86%  99,148   1,850   1.87%
In other currencies(3)
  122,221   4,625   3.78%  96,135   3,880   4.04%  78,779   3,657   4.64%
Debt securities and subordinated liabilities  119,249   6,100   5.12%  116,247   5,658   4.87%  87,520   3,354   3.83%
In euros(2)
  96,764   5,055   5.22%  99,612   4,675   4.69%  77,480   2,834   3.66%
In other currencies(3)
  22,485   1,045   4.65%  16,635   983   5.91%  10,040   520   5.18%
Other financial costs     418         408         431    
Non-interest-bearing liabilities  56,867         48,776         47,985       
Stockholders’ equity  27,194         24,615         18,787       
                                     
Total average liabilities
  517,856   18,717   3.61%  461,200   16,548   3.59%  395,949   11,904   3.01%
                                     
(1)Rates have been presented on a non-taxable equivalent basis.
(2)Amounts reflected in euro correspond to predominantly domestic activities.
(3)Amounts reflected in other currencies correspond to predominantly foreign activities.

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Changes in Net Interest Income-Volume and Rate Analysis
 
The following table allocates changes in our net interest income between changes in volume and changes in rate for 2008 compared to 2007, and 2007 compared to 2006, and 2006 compared to 2005.2006. Volume and rate variance have been calculated based on movements in average balances over the period and changes in interest rates on average interest-earning assets and average interest-bearing liabilities. The only out-of-period items and adjustments excluded from the following table are interest payments on loans which are made in a period other than the period during which they are due. Loan fees were included in the computation of interest income.
            
             2008/2007 
 2007/2006 Increase (Decrease) Due to Changes in 
 Increase (Decrease) due to changes in Volume(1) Rate(1)(2) Net Change 
 Volume(1) Rate(1) (2) Net Change (In millions of euros) 
 (in millions of euros) 
Interest income
             
Cash and balances with central bank 154  (140) 14   (46)  66   21 
Debt securities, equity instruments and derivatives 155  (349)  (194)  468   (195)  273 
Loans and advances to credit institutions 310 475 785   (368)  (41)  (409)
In euros 224 462 686   37   (242)  (205)
In other currencies 23 76 99   (29)  (175)  (204)
Loans and advances to customers 2,826 2,662 5,488   3,270   1,159   4,430 
In euros 1,185 2,197 3,382   698   1,627   2,325 
In other currencies 2,221  (114) 2,107   3,269   (1,164)  2,105 
Other financial income  18 18      (86)  (86)
              
Total income
 3,251 2,859 6,111   3,297   932   4,229 
Interest expense
             
Deposits from central banks and credit institutions 80 798 878   609   (269)  340 
In euros  (204) 310 106   253   91   344 
In other currencies 456 316 772   348   (351)  (3)
Customer deposits 1,267 925 2,192   1,101   277   1,377 
In euros 428 1,542 1,970   167   493   660 
In other currencies 805  (583) 222   1,066   (321)  745 
Debt certificates and subordinated liabilities 416 1,200 1,616   162   281   443 
In euros 175 977 1,152   (142)  522   380 
In other currencies 341 122 463   349   (287)  62 
Other financial costs  30 30      10   10 
              
Total expense
 1,862 2,854 4,716   2,084   86   2,170 
              
Net interest income
 1,389 5 1,395   1,213   846   2,059 
              
 
(1)Variances caused by changes in both volume and rate have been allocated proportionally to volume and rate.
 
(2)Rates have been presented on a non-taxable equivalent basis.

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  2007/2006 
  Increase (Decrease) Due to Changes in 
  Volume(1)  Rate(1)(2)  Net Change 
  (In millions of euros) 
 
Interest income
            
Cash and balances with central bank  154   (141)  14 
Debt securities, equity instruments and derivatives  167   (279)  (112)
Loans and advances to credit institutions  663   122   785 
In euros  495   192   686 
In other currencies  23   76   99 
Loans and advances to customers  2,541   2,947   5,488 
In euros  985   2,397   3,382 
In other currencies  2,221   (115)  2,106 
Other financial income     (41)  (41)
             
Total income
  3,303   2,832   6,134 
Interest expense
            
Deposits from central banks and credit institutions  86   772   858 
In euros  (244)  329   86 
In other currencies  456   316   772 
Customer deposits  861   645   1,506 
In euros  195   1,088   1,284 
In other currencies  806   (584)  222 
Debt certificates and subordinated liabilities  1,101   1,202   2,303 
In euros  810   1,030   1,840 
In other currencies  341   122   463 
Other financial costs     (23)  (23)
             
Total expense
  1,962   2,682   4,644 
             
Net interest income
  1,341   150   1,490 
             
             
  2006/2005
  Increase (Decrease) due to changes in
  Volume(1) Rate(1) (2) Net Change
      (in millions of euros)    
Interest income
            
Cash and balances with central banks  61   (76)  (14)
Debt securities, equity instruments and derivatives  (483)  311   (172)
Loans and advances to credit institutions  114   110   224 
In euros  89   86   175 
In other currencies  (18)  67   49 
Loans and advances to customers  2,150   1,246   3,396 
In euros  1,022   644   1,667 
In other currencies  1,426   303   1,729 
Other financial income     16   16 
             
Total income
  1,414   2,036   3,449 
Interest expense
            
Deposits from central banks and credit institutions  (36)  281   245 
In euros  (42)  228   187 
In other currencies  40   18   58 
Customer deposits  524   435   959 
In euros  145   514   658 
In other currencies  332   (32)  301 
Debt certificates and subordinated liabilities  509   631   1,140 
In euros  326   607   933 
In other currencies  351   (144)  207 
Other financial costs     (60)  (60)
             
Total expense
  783   1,501   2,283 
             
Net interest income
  631   535   1,166 
             
 
(1)Variances caused by changes in both volume and rate have been allocated proportionally to volume and rate.
 
(2)Rates have been presented on a non-taxable equivalent basis.
Interest Earning Assets—Assets — Margin and Spread
 
The following table analyzes the levels of our average earning assets and illustrates the comparative gross and net yields and spread obtained for each of the years indicated.
            
             Year Ended December 31, 
 December 31, 2008 2007 2006 
 2007 2006 2005 (In millions of euros, except %) 
 (in millions of euros, except percentages)
Average interest earning assets 434,817 371,752 340,387   485,479   438,430   371,752 
Gross yield(1)
  5.91%  5.27%  4.74%
Net yield(2)
  5.57%  4.95%  4.43%
Net interest margin(3)
  2.25%  2.25%  2.12%
Gross yield(1)  6.17%  5.89%  5.29%
Net yield(2)  5.78%  5.60%  4.97%
Net interest margin(3)  2.41%  2.20%  2.19%
Average effective rate paid on all interest-bearing liabilities  3.45%  2.83%  2.45%  3.61%  3.59%  3.01%
Spread(4)
  2.46%  2.44%  2.29%
Spread(4)  2.56%  2.30%  2.28%
 
(1)Gross yield represents total interest income divided by average interest earning assets.

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(2)Net yield represents total interest income divided by total average assets.
 
(3)Net interest margin represents net interest income as percentage of average interest earning assets.
 
(4)Spread is the difference between gross yield and the average cost of interest-bearing liabilities.

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ASSETS
Interest-Bearing Deposits in Other Banks
 
As of December 31, 2007,2008, interbank deposits represented 3.9%4.98% of our assets. Of such interbank deposits, 40.8%17.09% were held outside of Spain and 59.1%82.91% in Spain. We believe that our deposits are generally placed with highly rated banks and have a lower risk than many loans we could make in Spain. Such deposits, however, are subject to the risk that the deposit banks may fail or the banking system of certain of the countries in which a portion of our deposits are made may face liquidity or other problems.
Securities Portfolio
 
As of December 31, 2007,2008, our securities were carried on our consolidated balance sheet at a book value of101.59 billion, €85,415 million, representing 20.2%15.74% of our assets.11.7 billion €14,236 million or 11.5%16.68% of our securities consisted of Spanish Treasury bonds and Treasury bills. The average yield during 20072008 on investment securities that BBVA held was 4.2%4.37%, compared to an average yield of approximately 6.8%7.11% earned on loans and receivables during 2007.2008. The market or appraised value of our total securities portfolio as of December 31, 20072008 was101.3 billion. €85,354 million. See Notes 9, 10, 1112 and 1314 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. For a discussion of our investments in affiliates, see Note 1617 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. For a discussion of the manner in which we value our securities, see Notes 2.12.2.1.a and 2.2.28 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.


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The following table analyzes the book value and market value of our ownership of debt securities and equity securities atas of December 31, 2008, December 31, 2007 December 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005.2006. Investments in affiliated companies consolidated under the equity method are not included in the table below.
                         
  2007 2006 2005
  Amortized     Amortized     Amortized  
  Cost Fair Value Cost Fair Value Cost Fair Value
          (Millions of euros)        
DEBT SECURITIES -
                        
AVAILABLE FOR SALE PORTFOLIO
                        
Domestic-
  10,088   10,161   9,233   9,506   15,818   16,705 
Spanish Government  5,226   5,274   6,596   6,859   13,490   14,274 
Other debt securities  4,862   4,887   2,637   2,647   2,328   2,431 
International-
  26,725   27,175   22,002   22,724   33,296   34,267 
United States -
  9,051   9,056   5,514   5,506   3,993   3,989 
U.S. Treasury and other U.S. Government agencies  60   61   342   343   2,971   2,958 
States and political subdivisions  515   518   310   310   51   51 
Other debt securities  8,476   8,477   4,862   4,853   971   980 
Other countries -
  17,674   18,119   16,488   17,218   29,303   30,278 
Securities of other foreign Governments  10,844   11,278   9,858   10,386   20,885   21,793 
Other debt securities  6,830   6,841   6,630   6,832   8,418   8,485 
                         
TOTAL AVAILABLE FOR SALE PORTFOLIO
  36,813   37,336   31,235   32,230   49,114   50,972 
                         
HELD TO MATURITY PORTFOLIO
                        
Domestic-
  2,402   2,271   2,404   2,337   1,205   1,237 
Spanish Government  1,417   1,349   1,417   1,378   363   375 
Other debt securities  985   922   987   959   842   862 
International-
  3,182   3,063   3,502   3,421   2,754   2,798 
                         
TOTAL HELD TO MATURITY PORTFOLIO
  5,584   5,334   5,906   5,758   3,959   4,035 
                         
TOTAL DEBT SECURITIES
  42,397   42,670   37,141   37,989   53,073   55,007 
                         
                         
  2008  2007  2006 
  Amortized
  Fair
  Amortized
  Fair
  Amortized
  Fair
 
  Cost  Value  Cost  Value  Cost  Value 
  (In millions of euros) 
 
DEBT SECURITIES —
                        
AVAILABLE FOR SALE PORTFOLIO
                        
Domestic —
  11,743   11,910   10,088   10,161   9,221   9,494 
Spanish government  6,233   6,371   5,226   5,274   6,596   6,859 
Other debt securities  5,510   5,539   4,862   4,887   2,625   2,635 
International —
  28,108   27,920   26,725   27,175   22,002   22,724 
United States —
  10,573   10,442   9,051   9,056   5,514   5,506 
U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government agencies  444   444   60   61   342   343 
States and political subdivisions  382   396   515   518   310   310 
Other debt securities  9,747   9,602   8,476   8,477   4,862   4,853 
Other countries —
  17,535   17,478   17,674   18,119   16,488   17,218 
Securities of other foreign government  9,624   9,653   10,844   11,278   9,858   10,386 
Other debt securities  7,911   7,825   6,830   6,841   6,630   6,832 
                         
TOTAL AVAILABLE FOR SALE PORTFOLIO
  39,851   39,830   36,813   37,336   31,223   32,218 
                         
HELD TO MATURITY PORTFOLIO
                        
Domestic —  2,392   2,339   2,402   2,271   2,404   2,337 
Spanish government  1,412   1,412   1,417   1,349   1,417   1,378 
Other debt securities  980   927   985   922   987   959 
International —
  2,890   2,882   3,182   3,063   3,502   3,421 
                         
TOTAL HELD TO MATURITY PORTFOLIO
  5,282   5,221   5,584   5,334   5,906   5,758 
                         
TOTAL DEBT SECURITIES
  45,133   45,051   42,397   42,670   37,129   37,976 
                         

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  2008  2007  2006 
  Amortized
  Fair
  Amortized
  Fair
  Amortized
  Fair
 
  Cost  Value(1)  Cost  Value(1)  Cost  Value(1) 
  (In millions of euros) 
 
EQUITY SECURITIES —
                        
AVAILABLE FOR SALE PORTFOLIO
                        
Domestic —
  3,582   4,675   3,783   7,164   4,564   7,381 
Equity listed  3,545   4,639   3,710   7,032   4,525   7,342 
Equity unlisted  37   36   73   132   39   39 
International —
  3,408   3,275   2,841   3,932   1,860   2,656 
United States —
  665   654   490   489   53   54 
Equity listed  39   28   420   419   27   28 
Equity unlisted  626   626   70   70   26   26 
Other countries —
  2,743   2,621   2,351   3,443   1,807   2,602 
Equity listed  2,545   2,416   2,242   3,346   1,702   2,497 
Equity unlisted  198   205   109   97   105   105 
                         
TOTAL AVAILABLE FOR SALE PORTFOLIO
  6,990   7,950   6,624   11,096   6,424   10,037 
                         
TOTAL EQUITY SECURITIES
  6,990   7,950   6,624   11,096   6,424   10,037 
                         
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES
  52,123   53,001   49,021   53,766   43,553   48,013 
                         
                         
  2007 2006 2005
  Amortized     Amortized     Amortized  
  Cost Fair Value(1) Cost Fair Value(1) Cost Fair Value(1)
          (Millions of euros)        
EQUITY SECURITIES -
                        
AVAILABLE FOR SALE PORTFOLIO
                        
Domestic-
  3,783   7,164   4,564   7,381   5,103   7,396 
Equity listed  3,710   7,032   4,525   7,342   5,094   7,324 
Equity Unlisted  73   132   39   39   9   72 
International-
  2,841   3,932   1,860   2,656   936   1,666 
United States-
  490   489   53   54   52   50 
Equity listed  420   419   27   28   42   40 
Equity Unlisted  70   70   26   26   10   10 
Other countries-
  2,351   3,443   1,807   2,602   884   1,616 
Equity listed  2,242   3,346   1,702   2,497   839   1,571 
Equity Unlisted  109   97   105   105   45   45 
                         
TOTAL AVAILABLE FOR SALE PORTFOLIO
  6,624   11,096   6,424   10,037   6,039   9,062 
                         
TOTAL EQUITY SECURITIES
  6,624   11,096   6,424   10,037   6,039   9,062 
                         
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES
  49,021   53,766   43,565   48,026   59,112   64,069 
                         
 
(1)Fair values for listed securities are determined on the basis of their quoted values at the end of the year. Appraised values are used for unlisted securities based on our estimate or on unaudited financial statements, when available.

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The following table analyzes the maturities of our debt investment and fixed income securities, excluding trading portfolio, by type and geographical area as of December 31, 2007.2008.
                                     
  Maturing at one year or less Maturing after one year to five years Maturing after five year to ten years Maturing after ten years  
  Amount Yield %(1) Amount Yield %(1) Amount Yield %(1) Amount Yield %(1) Total
              (Millions of euros, except percentages)            
AVAILABLE FOR SALE PORTFOLIO
                                    
Domestic:
                                    
Spanish Government  437   6.04   796   6.04   1,062   6.04   2,980   6.04   5,274 
Other debt securities  453   4.91   2,935   4.91   326   4.91   1,173   4.91   4,887 
                                     
Total Domestic
  890   5.44   3,731   5.44   1,388   5.44   4,153   5.44   10,161 
                                     
International:
                                    
United States:
  1,006   4.72   3,818   4.72   2,169   4.72   2,062   4.72   9,055 
U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government securities  14   3.27   43   3.27   3   3.27      3.27   61 
States and political subdivisions  54   3.75   114   3.75   181   3.75   169   3.75   518 
Other debt securities  938   4.80   3,661   4.80   1,985   4.80   1,893   4.80   8,477 
Other countries:
  1,792   2.87   4,812   2.87   5,532   2.87   5,983   2.87   18,119 
Securities of other foreign Governments  498   3.39   2,408   3.39   4,199   3.39   4,173   3.39   11,278 
Other debt securities  1,294   2.68   2,404   2.68   1,333   2.68   1,810   2.68   6,841 
                                     
Total International
  2,798   3.60   8,630   3.60   7,701   3.60   8,045   3.60   27,175 
                                     
Total Available for sale
  3,688   4.09   12,361   4.09   9,089   4.09   12,198   4.09   37,336 
                                     
HELD TO MATURITY PORTFOLIO
                                    
Domestic:
  9   5.09   485   4.53   1,727   3.51   181   3.92   2,402 
Spanish Government  5   6.00   292   4.82   1,066   3.23   54   4.20   1,417 
Other debt securities  4   3.75   193   4.13   661   3.96   127   3.80   985 
International:
  282   3.46   936   3.98   1,738   4.15   227   3.75   3,182 
                                     
Total Held to maturity
  291   3.51   1,421   4.17   3,465   3.83   408   3.83   5,585 
                                     
TOTAL DEBT SECURITIES
  3,979   4.06   13,782   4.10   12,554   4.02   12,606   4.08   42,921 
 
                                     
        Maturing After Five
  Maturing After Ten
    
  Maturing at One Year or Less  Maturing After One Year to Five Years  Year to Ten Years  Years    
  Amount  Yield%(1)  Amount  Yield%(1)  Amount  Yield%(1)  Amount  Yield%(1)  Total 
  (In millions of euros, except %)    
 
AVAILABLE FOR SALE PORTFOLIO
                                    
Domestic:
                                    
Spanish government  342   8.60   606   4.85   2,520   3.97   2,903   4.72   6,371 
Other debt securities  1,037   4.69   3,112   3.95   192   4.66   1,198   5.28   5,539 
                                     
Total Domestic
  1,379   5.58   3,718   4.10   2,712   4.02   4,101   4.89   11,910 
                                     
International:
                                    
United States:
  1,277   5.44   3,431   4.83   3,026   4.73   2,708   3.41   10,442 
U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government securities  61   18.80   156   5.04   18   17.00   209   3.09   444 
States and political subdivisions  60   7.04   121   6.17   141   6.09   74   6.05   396 
Other debt securities  1,156   4.69   3,154   4.78   2,867   4.66   2,425   3.29   9,602 
Other countries:
  3,208   5.93   5,847   5.66   4,292   6.51   4,131   5.11   17,478 
Securities of other foreign governments  813   6.37   3,784   6.07   3,113   7.13   1,943   5.03   9,653 
Other debt securities  2,395   5.79   2,063   4.88   1,179   4.94   2,188   5.18   7,825 
                                     
Total International
  4,485   5.79   9,278   5.35   7,318   5.77   6,839   4.65   27,920 
                                     
Total Available for sale
  5,864   5.74   12,996   4.98   10,030   5.28   10,940   4.75   39,830 
                                     
HELD TO MATURITY PORTFOLIO
                                    
Domestic:
                                    
Spanish government  168   4.56   120   5.21   1,068   3.22   54   4.20   1,410 
Other debt securities  26   3.63   259   4.18   565   3.96   130   3.81   980 
International:
  67   3.86   943   4.01   1,653   4.15   227   3.75   2,890 
                                     
Total held to maturity
  261   4.29   1,323   4.15   3,286   3.82   413   3.83   5,282 
                                     
TOTAL DEBT SECURITIES
  6,125   5.68   14,318   4.91   13,316   4.92   11,353   4.72   45,112 
(1)Rates have been presented on a non-taxable equivalent basis.

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Loans and Advances to Credit Institutions
As of December 31, 2008, our total loans and advances to credit institutions
     As of December 31, 2007, our total loans and advanced amounted to credit institutions amounted to20.8 billion,€33,679 million, or 4.15%6.21% of total assets. Net of our valuation adjustments, loans and advances to credit institutions amounted to20.9 billion €33,856 million as of December 31, 2007,2008, or 4.2%6.24% of our total assets.
Loans and advancesAdvances to other debtorsCustomers
 
As of December 31, 2007,2008, our total loans and leases amounted to317.4 billion, €341,322 million, or 63.2%62.90% of total assets. Net of our valuation adjustments, loans and leases amounted to310.9 billion €335,260 million as of December 31, 2007,2008, or 61.9%61.78% of our total assets. As of December 31, 20072008 our loans in Spain increased by 11.5% comparedamounted to December 31, 2006, which amounted to183.2 billion.€208,474 million. Our foreign loans amounted to113.0 billion at €132,848 million as of December 31, 2007, an increase of 42.8% compared to December 31, 2006, as a result of acquisition of Compass and the strong lending growth in most countries in Latin America.2008. For a discussion of certain mandatory ratios relating to our loan portfolio, see “—Supervision and Regulation—Regulation — Liquidity Ratio” and “—Investment Ratio”.


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Loans by Geographic Area
 
The following table analyzes, by domicile of the customer, our net loans and leases for eachas of the years indicated.
             
  As of December 31,
  2007 2006 2005
  (in millions of euros)
Domestic
  204,311   183,231   156,127 
Foreign
            
Western Europe  22,966   17,999   14,663 
Central and South America  57,060   49,160   43,491 
United States  28,766   9,597   6,196 
Other  4,255   2,390   1,519 
Total Foreign
  113,047   79,146   65,869 
             
Total loans and leases
  317,358   262,377   221,996 
             
Valuation adjustments  (6,476)  (5,812)  (5,146)
             
Total net lending
  310,882   256,565   216,850 
             
December 31, 2008:
 
             
  As of December 31, 
  2008  2007  2006 
  (In millions of euros) 
 
Domestic
  208,474   205,287   184,288 
Foreign
            
Western Europe  28,546   23,442   18,073 
Latin America  61,978   57,647   49,712 
United States  35,498   28,925   9,664 
Other  6,826   4,370   2,405 
Total foreign
  132,848   114,384   79,854 
             
Total loans and leases
  341,322   319,671   264,142 
             
Valuation adjustments  (6,062)  (6,493)  (5,825)
             
Total net lending
  335,260   313,178   258,317 
             
Loans by Type of Customer
 
The following table analyzes by domicile and type of customer our net loans and leases for each of the years indicated. The analyses by type of customer are based principally on the requirements of the regulatory authorities in each country.
             
  As of December 31, 
  2008  2007  2006 
  (In millions of euros) 
 
Domestic
            
Government  17,436   16,013   15,987 
Agriculture  1,898   1,987   1,818 
Industrial  17,976   18,404   15,965 
Real estate and construction  38,632   36,261   33,803 
Commercial and financial  17,165   15,220   15,231 
Loans to individuals  88,712   88,853   78,190 
Lease financing  7,702   7,698   6,717 
Other  18,953   20,851   16,577 
             
Total domestic
  208,474   205,287   184,288 
Foreign
            
Government  5,066   5,052   5,207 
Agriculture  2,211   1,750   1,315 
Industrial  28,600   21,518   8,765 
Real estate and construction  15,890   18,895   7,698 
Commercial and financial  27,720   21,151   23,679 
Loans to individuals  39,178   32,609   25,728 
Lease financing  1,683   1,450   975 
Other  12,500   11,959   6,487 
             
Total foreign
  132,848   114,384   79,854 
             
Total loans and leases
  341,322   319,671   264,142 
Valuation adjustments  (6,062)  (6,493)  (5,825)
             
Total net lending
  335,260   313,178   258,317 
             

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  As of December 31,
  2007 2006 2005
  (in millions of euros)
Domestic
            
Government  16,013   15,987   16,089 
Agriculture  1,987   1,818   1,550 
Industrial  18,404   15,965   14,774 
Real estate and construction  36,261   33,803   24,937 
Commercial and financial  15,220   15,231   11,736 
Loans to individuals  88,853   78,190   67,964 
Lease financing  7,698   6,717   5,910 
Other  19,875   15,522   13,169 
             
Total domestic
  204,311   183,234   156,129 
Foreign
            
Government  5,052   5,207   6,036 
Agriculture  1,750   1,315   955 
Industrial  21,518   8,765   3,155 
Real estate and construction  18,895   7,698   11,624 
Commercial and financial  21,151   23,679   24,459 
Loans to individuals  32,609   25,728   14,619 
Lease financing  1,450   975   816 
Other  10,622   5,775   4,203 
             
Total foreign
  113,047   79,143   65,867 
             
Total loans and leases
  317,358   262,377   221,996 
Valuation adjustments  (6,476)  (5,812)  (5,146)
             
Total net lending
  310,882   256,565   216,850 
             
The following table sets forth a breakdown, by currency, of our net loan portfolio for 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005.
             
  As of December 31,
  2007 2006 2005
  (in millions of euros)
In euros  217,458   193,253   164,309 
In other currencies  93,424   63,312   52,541 
             
Total net lending
  310,882   256,565   216,850 
             
2006.
 
             
  As of December 31, 
  2008  2007  2006 
  (In millions of euros) 
 
In euros  226,855   219,226   194,405 
In other currencies  108,405   93,952   63,912 
             
Total net lending
  335,260   313,178   258,317 
             
As of December 31, 2007,2008, loans by BBVA and its subsidiaries to associates and jointly controlled companies amounted to610 €507 million, compared to374.2 €610 million as of December 31, 2006.2007. Loans outstanding to the Spanish government and its agencies amounted to16.1 billion, €17,770 million, or 5.1%5.21% of our total loans and leases as of December 31, 2007,2008, compared to15.9 billion, €16,163 million, or 6.09%5.06% of our total loans and leases as of December 31, 2006.2007. None of our loans to companies controlled by the Spanish government are guaranteed by the government and, accordingly, we apply normal credit criteria in extending credit to such entities. Moreover, we carefully monitor such loans because governmental policies necessarily affect such borrowers.
 
Diversification in our loan portfolio is our principal means of reducing the risk of loan losses. We also carefully monitor our loans to borrowers in sectors or countries experiencing liquidity problems. Our exposure to our five largest borrowers as of December 31, 2007,2008, excluding government-related loans, amounted to23.6 billion, €19,076 million or approximately 7.5%5.59% of our total outstanding loans and leases.
 
Maturity and Interest Sensitivity
 
The following table sets forth an analysis by maturity of our total loans and leases by domicile of the office that issued the loan and type of customer as of December 31, 2007.2008. The determination of maturities is based on contract terms.
                 
  Maturity    
     Due After One
       
  Due in One
  Year Through
  Due After
    
  Year or Less  Five Years  Five Years  Total 
  (In millions of euros) 
 
Domestic:
                
Government  6,104   5,147   6,185   17,436 
Agriculture  761   679   458   1,898 
Industrial  13,410   3,259   1,307   17,976 
Real estate and construction  17,707   8,298   12,627   38,632 
Commercial and financial  10,094   4,043   3,028   17,165 
Loans to individuals  10,745   16,442   61,525   88,712 
Lease financing  675   3,414   3,613   7,702 
Other  10,783   3,981   4,189   18,953 
                 
Total domestic
  70,279   45,263   92,932   208,474 
                 
Foreign:
                
Government  940   2,575   1,551   5,066 
Agriculture  1,132   947   132   2,211 
Industrial  11,179   13,999   3,422   28,600 
Real estate and construction  7,913   5,509   2,468   15,890 
Commercial and financial  13,601   8,981   5,138   27,720 
Loans to individuals  4,216   9,385   25,577   39,178 
Lease financing  416   1,048   219   1,683 
Other  6,974   3,837   1,689   12,500 
                 
Total foreign
  46,371   46,281   40,196   132,848 
Total loans and leases
  116,650   91,544   133,128   341,322 
                 

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  Maturity  
      Due After One    
  Due in One Year Through Due After  
  Year or Less Five Years Five Years Total
      (in millions of euros)    
Domestic:
                
Government  5,054   4,604   6,355   16,013 
Agriculture  847   719   421   1,987 
Industrial  14,103   3,022   1,279   18,404 
Real estate and construction  16,031   7,957   12,274   36,261 
Commercial and financial  8,617   3,570   3,033   15,220 
Loans to individuals  10,130   17,979   60,745   88,853 
Lease financing  511   3,855   3,333   7,698 
Other  12,711   4,322   2,842   19,875 
                 
Total domestic
  68,003   46,027   90,282   204,311 
                 
                 
Foreign:
                
Government  1,487   2,865   699   5,052 
Agriculture  855   792   103   1,750 
Industrial  7,406   12,083   2,029   21,518 
Real estate and construction  7,681   5,259   5,955   18,895 
Commercial and financial  11,552   6,037   3,563   21,151 
Loans to individuals  5,437   8,334   18,838   32,609 
Lease financing  523   700   228   1,450 
Other  3,836   4,655   2,131   10,622 
                 
Total foreign
  38,777   40,725   33,547   113,047 
Total loans and leases
  106,780   86,752   123,828   317,358 
                 
The following table sets forth a breakdown of our fixed and variable rate loans which had a maturity of one year or more as of December 31, 2007.2008.
                        
 Interest Sensitivity of Interest Sensitivity of
 
 Outstanding Loans and Leases Outstanding Loans and Leases
 
 Maturing in More Than One Maturing in More Than One Year 
 Year Domestic Foreign Total 
 Domestic Foreign Total (In millions of euros) 
 (in millions of euros)
Fixed rate 20,884 32,913 53,797   19,732   49,654   69,386 
Variable rate 115,426 41,357 156,783   118,462   36,819   155,281 
              
Total loans and leases
 136,310 74,270 210,580   138,194   86,473   224,667 
              
Loan Loss Reserve
 
For a discussion of loan loss reserves, see “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects—Prospects — Critical accounting policies—Accounting Policies — Allowance for loan losses” and Note 2.2.2.c)2.2.1.b) to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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The following table provides information, by domicile of customer, regarding our loan loss reserve and movements of loan charge-offs and recoveries for periods indicated.
EU-IFRS (*)
                     
  As of December 31, 
  2008  2007  2006  2005  2004 
  (In millions of euros, except %) 
 
Loan loss reserve at beginning of period:
                    
Domestic  3,459   3,734   3,079   2,374   1,771 
Foreign  3,685   2,690   2,511   2,248   3,274 
                     
Total loan loss reserve at beginning of period
  7,144   6,424   5,590   4,622   5,045 
                     
Loans charged off:
                    
Government and other Agencies               
Real estate and loans to individuals  (639)  (361)  (255)  (138)  (103)
Commercial and financial  (16)  (7)  (2)  (76)  (31)
Other               
Total Domestic  (655)  (368)  (257)  (214)  (134)
Foreign  (1,296)  (928)  (289)  (452)  (579)
                     
Total loans charged off
  (1,951)  (1,296)  (546)  (666)  (713)
                     
Provision for loan losses:
                    
Domestic  953   807   883   624   737 
Foreign  2,035   1,321   778   196   408 
                     
Total provision for loan losses
  2,988   2,128   1,661   820   1,145 
Acquisition and disposition of subsidiaries     250   69   144    
Effect of foreign currency translation  (487)  (420)  (333)  370   (146)
Other  189   58   (17)  300   (708)
                     
Loan loss reserve at end of period:
                    
Domestic  3,766   3,459   3,734   3,079   2,374 
Foreign  3,740   3,685   2,690   2,511   2,248 
Total loan loss reserve at end of period
  7,505   7,144   6,424   5,590   4,622 
Loan loss reserve as a percentage of total loans and leases at end of period
  2.03%  2.12%  2.30%  2.24%  2.35%
Net loan charge-offs as a percentage of total loans and leases at end of period
  0.53%  0.38%  0.20%  0.27%  0.36%
                 
  At December 31,
  2007 2006 2005 2004
  (in millions of euros, except percentages)
Loan loss reserve at beginning of period:
                
Domestic  3,734   3,079   2,374   1,771 
Foreign  2,683   2,508   2,248   3,274 
                 
Total loan loss reserve at beginning of period
  6,417   5,587   4,622   5,046 
                 
Loans charged off:
                
Government and other Agencies            
Real estate and loans to individuals  (361)  (255)  (138)  (103)
Commercial and financial  (7)  (2)  (76)  (36)
Other            
Total Domestic  (368)  (257)  (214)  (134)
Foreign  (928)  (289)  (452)  (579)
                 
Total loans charged off
  (1,296)  (546)  (666)  (713)
                 
Provision for loan losses:
                
Domestic  807   883   624   737 
Foreign  1,321   778   196   408 
                 
Total provision for loan losses
  2,128   1,661   820   1,145 
Acquisition and disposition of subsidiaries  250   69   144    
Effect of foreign currency translation  (420)  (333)  370   (146)
Other  56   (21)  297   (708)
                 
Loan loss reserve at end of period:
                
Domestic  3,459   3,734   3,079   2,374 
Foreign  3,676   2,683   2,508   2,248 
Total loan loss reserve at end of period
  7,135   6,417   5,587   4,622 
Loan loss reserve as a percentage of total loans and leases at end of period
  2.25%  2.45%  2.52%  2.63%
Net loan charge-offs as a percentage of total loans and leases at end of period
  0.41%  0.21%  0.30%  0.41%


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(*)EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004.
Our loan loss reserves as a percentage of total loans and leases declined from 2.45% as of December 31, 2006, to 2.25%2.12% as of December 31, 2007, to 2.03% as of December 31, 2008, principally due to the 137.4%50.4% increase in loans charged off during the period, which was only partially offset by a 28.1%40.4% increase in provisions. The increase in loans charged off during 20072008 was primarily due to a significant increase in loans charged off in our Mexico and United States business area which was principally due to a growth in credit card defaults in Mexico, as well as a significant increase in loans charged off in our Spain and Portugal business area, which was primarily related to the worsening of the financial situation of certain groups of customers due to a less favorable macroeconomic environmentenvironment. If loan charge offs continue to increase, additional provisions will be necessary to maintain our loan loss reserve as increasing interest rates in the euro zone strongly affected some borrowers’ ability to repay their loans. The increase ina percentage of total loans charged off during 2007 was partially offset by some sales of the loan portfolio to third-parties unrelated to the Group.and leases.
 
We do not maintain records allocating the amount of charge-offs and the amount of recoveries by loan category. See “Substandard Loans” for information as to the breakdown as of December 31, 2007 by loan category of substandard loans. Also, at the time that a loan is charged off in accordance with Bank of Spain guidelines, it will normally be substantially or fully reserved and, accordingly, such charge-off would have a very limited effect on our net attributable profitincome attributed to parent company or stockholders’ equity. Accordingly, we believe that information relating to domestic reserves and charge-offs by loan category is of less relevance than would be the case for a U.S. bank.

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Spanish GAAP
At December 31,
2003
(in millions of euros,
except percentages)
Loan loss reserve at beginning of period:
Domestic1,599
Foreign3,747
Acquisition and disposition of subsidiaries
Total loan loss reserve at beginning of period
5,346
Loans written off:
Domestic(292)
Foreign(931)
Total loans written off
(1,223)
Recoveries of loans previously written off:
Domestic105
Foreign122
Total recoveries of loans previously written off
227
Net loans written off
(996)
Provision for possible loan losses:
Domestic468
Foreign809
Total1,277
Effect of foreign currency translation(711)
Other(179)
Total provision for possible loan losses
387
Loan loss reserve at end of period:
Domestic1,832
Foreign2,905
Total loan loss reserve at end of period
4,737
Substandard Loans
 
We classify loans as substandard loans in accordance to the requirements under EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 in respect of “impaired loans”. As we described in Note 2.2.2.c)2.2.1.b) to the Consolidated Financial Statements, loans are considered to be impaired loans, and accrual of the interest thereon is suspended, when there are reasonable doubts that the loans will be recovered in fulland/or the related interest will be collected for the amounts and on the dates initially agreed upon, taking into account the guarantees received by the consolidated entities to assure (in part or in full) the performance of transactions. In addition, all loans that are 90 days past due, even if well-collateralized and in the process of being collected are automatically considered non-accrual if they are classified as substandard loans.
 
When the recovery of any recognized amount is considered to be remote, this amount is removed from the consolidated balance sheet, without prejudice to any actions taken by the consolidated entities in order to collect the amount until their rights extinguish in full through expiry, forgiveness or for other reasons.
 
Interest on all of our substandard non-accrual loans is not credited to income until actually collected. The aggregated amount of gross interest income that would have been recorded in respect of our substandard loans as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 under EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 was880 €1,042 million,1,107 €880 million and1,052 €1,107 million, respectively.
 
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 repaid. The approximate amount of interest income on our substandard loans to customers which was included in net attributable profit under Spanish GAAP in 2003 was357.4 million. The approximate amount of interest income on our substandard loans which was included in income attributed to the Groupparent company in 2008, 2007, 2006, 2005 and 2004 under EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 was158.3 €149.7 million,130.7 €158.3 million,148.1 €130.7 million, €148.1 million and138.3 €138.3 million, respectively

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The following table provides information regarding our substandard loans for periods indicated:
EU-IFRS (*)
                     
  As of December 31, 
  2008  2007  2006  2005  2004 
  (In millions of euros, except %) 
 
Substandard loans:
                    
Domestic  5,700   1,590   1,105   850   954 
Public sector  79   116   127   33   33 
Other resident sectors  5,483   1,435   954   721   832 
Non-resident sector  138   38   24   96   89 
Foreign  2,840   1,776   1,394   1,497   1,248 
Public sector  22   57   86   89   74 
Other resident sectors           73   48 
Non-resident sector  2,818   1,718   1,308   1,335   1,126 
                     
Total substandard loans
  8,540   3,366   2,500   2,347   2,202 
                     
Total loan loss reserve
  (7,505)  (7,144)  (6,424)  (5,589)  (4,622)
                     
Substandard loans net of reserves
  1,035   (3,778)  (3,925)  (3,242)  (2,420)
Substandard loans as a percentage of total loans and receivables (net)
  2.31%  1.00%  0.89%  0.94%  1.12%
Substandard loans (net of reserves) as a percentage of total loans and receivables (net)
  0.28%  (1.12)%  (1.40)%  (1.30)%  (1.23)%
                 
  At December 31,
  2007 2006 2005 2004
  (in millions of euros, except percentages)
Substandard loans:
                
Domestic  1,620   1,129   850   954 
Public sector  136   152   33   33 
Other resident sectors  1,446   953   721   832 
Non-resident sector  38   24   96   89 
Foreign  1,738   1,363   1,497   1,248 
Public sector  38   62   89   74 
Other resident sectors        73   48 
Non-resident sector  1,700   1,301   1,335   1,126 
                 
Total substandard loans
  3,358   2,492   2,347   2,202 
                 
Total loan loss reserve
  (7,135)  (6,417)  (5,587)  (4,622)
                 
Substandard loans net of reserves
  (3,777)  (3,925)  (3,241)  (2,420)
Substandard loans as a percentage of loans and leases
  1.06%  0.95%  0.92%  1.10%
Substandard loans (net of reserves) as a percentage of loans and leases
  (1.19)%  (1.50)%  (1.27)%  (1.21)%
 
(*)EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004.
Spanish GAAP
At December 31,
2003
(in millions of euros,
except percentages)
Substandard loans:
Non-performing loans2,672
Public sector535
Other resident sectors733
Non-resident sector
Country risk12
Other1,392
Other non-performing loans454
Resident sector
Non-resident sector454
Total substandard loans
3,127
Loan loss reserve
Credit loan loss reserve4,444
Other loan loss reserve—Fixed income portfolio121
Credit entities171
Total loan loss reserve
(4,736)
Substandard loans net of reserves
(1,609)
Non-performing loans as a percentage of total loans and leases
1.74%
Non performing loans (net of reserves) as a percentage of total loans
(1.16)%
Our total substandard loans amountedjumped to3,358 €8,540 million as of December 31, 2008, compared to €3,366 million as of December 31, 2007, compared to2,492 million as of December 31, 2006, principally due to a 43.5%an increase in substandard loans to customers in Spain generally due to a less favorable macroeconomic environment. As a result of the increase in total substandard loans described above, our substandard loans as a percentage of total loans and receivables (net) increased sharply from 0.95%1.00% as of December 31, 2007 to 1.06%.2.31% as of December 31, 2008. Our loan loss reserves as a percentage of substandard loans as of December 31, 20072008 declined significantly to 237.58%87.88% from 257.50%212.24% as of December 31, 2006.2007, principally due to the fact that our total substandard loans rose significantly while loan loss reserves rose only modestly due to the extent of loans charged off during 2008.
 
Substandard loans to other resident sectors in Spain increased by 51.7% in 20072008 mainly due to the increase in substandard mortgage loans, which increased sharply to421 €2,033 million as of December 31, 20072008 from232 €421 million as of December 31, 2006.2007.
 
We experiencehistorically have experienced higher substandard loans in our Latin American operations, as a percentage of total loans, than in our Spanish operations and actively monitor the higher risk profile of the loan portfolios of our Latin American operations.
     As However, as of December 31, 2007, we do not believe that there is2008, substandard loans in Spain as a material amountpercentage of total loans not included in Spain exceeded the foregoing table where known information about possible credit problems of the borrowers gives rise to serious doubts as to the ability of the borrowers to comply with the currently applicable loan repayment terms.comparable percentage in our South America business area.

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The following table provides information, by domicile and type of customer, regarding our substandard loans and the loan loss reserves to customers taken for each substandard loan category, as of December 31, 2007.2008.
            
                 Substandard
 
 Substandard     Loans as a
 
 Loans as a   Loan
 Percentage
 
 Loan percentage Substandard
 Loss
 of Loans in
 
 Substandard Loss of Loans in Loans Reserve Category 
 Loans Reserve Category (In millions of euros, except %) 
 (in millions of euros)
Domestic:
             
Government 121 63  0.76%  79   7   0.46%
Agricultural 24 10  1.21%  50   15   2.64%
Industrial 142 72  0.77%  312   103   1.73%
Real estate and construction 237 91  0.65%  2,176   477   5.63%
Commercial and financial 162 62  1.06%  447   122   2.61%
Loans to individuals 894 240  1.01%  2,354   508   2.65%
Other 40 25  0.14%  282   69   1.06%
            
Total domestic
 1,620 563  0.79%  5,700   1,301   2.73%
          
Total foreign
 1,807 1,404  1.54%  2,840   1,973   2.14%
General reserve
 5,168       4,231     
      
Total substandard loans
 3,358 7,135  1.04%
Total
  8,540   7,505   2.50%
          
Foreign Country Outstandings
 
The following tables sets forth, as of the end of the years indicated, the aggregate amounts of our cross-border outstandings (which consist of loans, interest-bearing deposits with other banks, acceptances and other monetary assets denominated in a currency other than the home-country currency of the office where the item is booked) where outstandings in the borrower’s country exceeded 1% of our total assets as of December 31, 2007, as of2008, December 31, 20062007 and as of December 31, 2005.2006. Cross-border outstandings do not include loans in local currency made by our subsidiary banks to customers in other countries to the extent that such loans are funded in the local currency or hedged. As a result, they do not include the vast majority of the loans made by our subsidiaries in South America, Mexico and United States.
                        
                         As of December 31, 
 At December 31, 2008 2007 2006 
 2007 2006 2005   % of Total
   % of Total
   % of Total
 
 % of Total % of Total % of Total Amount Assets Amount Assets Amount Assets 
 Amount Assets Amount Assets Amount Assets   (In millions of euros, except %)   
 (in millions of euros, except percentages)
OECD                         
United Kingdom 6,201 1.23 5,612 1.36 5,497 1.4   7,542   1.39   6,201   1.23   5,612   1.36 
Mexico 2,812 0.56 2,337 0.57 5,961 1.52   4,644   0.86   2,812   0.56   2,337   0.57 
Other OECD 6,134 1.22 5,460 1.33 5,239 1.34   6,514   1.20   6,134   1.22   5,460   1.33 
                          
Total OECD
 15,147 3.02 13,409 3.26 16,697 4.26   18,700   3.45   15,147   3.02   13,409   3.26 
Central and South America 3,345 0.67 2,725 0.66 3,747 0.95   4,092   0.75   3,345   0.67   2,725   0.66 
Others 4,810 0.96 3,460 0.84 1,785 0.45   5,676   1.05   4,810   0.96   3,460   0.84 
                          
Total
 23,302 4.64 19,594 4.76 22,229 5.67   28,468   5.25   23,302   4.64   19,594   4.76 
                          

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The following tables set forth the amounts of our cross-border outstandings as of December 31 of each year indicated by type of borrower where outstandings in the borrower’s country exceeded 1% of our total assets.
                                
 Banks and       Banks and
     
 Other Commercial,     Other
 Commercial,
   
 Financial Industrial     Financial
 Industrial
   
 Governments Institutions and Other Total Governments Institutions and Other Total 
 (In millions of euros) 
2008
                
Mexico  4   228   4,412   4,644 
United Kingdom     5,113   2,429   7,542 
         
Total  4   5,341   6,841   12,186 
 (in millions of euros)         
2007
                 
Mexico 26 133 2,653 2,812   26   133   2,653   2,812 
United Kingdom  3,450 2,751 6,201      3,450   2,751   6,201 
                  
Total 26 3,583 5,404 9,013   26   3,583   5,404   9,013 
                  
2006
                 
Mexico 4 108 2,225 2,337   4   108   2,225   2,337 
United Kingdom  3,386 2,226 5,612      3,386   2,226   5,612 
                  
Total 4 3,494 4,451 7,949   4   3,494   4,451   7,949 
                  
2005
 
Mexico 2,650 739 2,572 5,961 
United Kingdom  3,701 1,796 5,497 
         
Total 2,650 4,440 4,368 11,458 
         
 
The Bank of Spain requires that minimum reserves be maintained for cross-border risk arising with respect to loans and other outstandings to countries, or residents of countries, falling into certain categories established by the Bank of Spain on the basis of the level of perceived transfer risk. The category that a country falls into is determined by us, subject to review by the Bank of Spain.
 
The following table shows the minimum required reserves with respect to each category of country for BBVA’s level of coverage as of December 31, 2007.2008.
     
  Minimum Percentage of
  Coverage (Outstandings
CategoriesCategories(1)(1)
 Withinwithin Category)
Countries belonging to the OECD whose currencies are listed in the Spanish foreign exchange market  0.0 
Countries with transitory difficulties(2)
difficulties(2)
  10.1 
Doubtful countries(2)
countries(2)
  22.8 
Very doubtful countries(2)countries(2)(3)
  83.5 
Bankrupt countries(4)
countries(4)
  100.0 
 
(1)Any outstanding which is guaranteed may be treated, for the purposes of the foregoing, as if it were an obligation of the guarantor.
 
(2)Coverage for the aggregate of these three categories (doubtful countries, very(countries with transitory difficulties, doubtful countries and bankruptvery doubtful countries) must equal at least 35% of outstanding loans within the three categories. The Bank of Spain has recommended up to 50% aggregate coverage.
 
(3)Outstandings to very doubtful countries are treated as substandard under Bank of Spain regulations.
 
(4)Outstandings to bankrupt countries must be charged off immediately. As a result, no such outstandings are reflected on our consolidated balance sheet. Notwithstanding the foregoing minimum required reserves, certain interbank outstandings with an original maturity of three months or less have minimum required reserves of 50%. We met or exceeded the minimum percentage of required coverage with respect to each of the foregoing categories.


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Our exposure to borrowers in countries with difficulties (the last 4 categories in the foregoing table), excluding our exposure to subsidiaries or companies we manage and trade-related debt, amounted to1,213 €10,612 million,951 €1,213 million and690 €951 million as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, respectively. These figures do not reflect loan loss reserves of 10.88%0.44%, 12.01%10.88% and 11.9%12.01%, respectively, against the relevant amounts outstanding at such dates. Deposits with or loans to borrowers in all such countries as of December 31, 20072008 did not in the aggregate exceed 0.24%1.96% of our total assets.
 
The country-risk exposures described in the preceding paragraph as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 do not include exposures for which insurance policies have been taken out with third parties that include coverage of the risk of confiscation, expropriation, nationalization, nontransfer, nonconvertibility and, if appropriate, war and political violence. The sums insured as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 amounted to $32 million, $54 million $59 million and $108$59 million, respectively (approximately37 €23 million,45 €37 million and91 €45 million, respectively, based on a euro/dollar exchange rate on December 31, 2008 of $1.00 = €0.72, on December 31, 2007 of $1.00 =0.68, on €0.68, and December 31, 2006 of $1.00 =0.76, and December 31, 2005 of $1.00 =0.85) €0.76).

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LIABILITIES
DepositsLIABILITIES
 
Deposits
The principal components of our customer deposits are domestic demand and savings deposits and foreign time deposits. The following tables provide information regarding our deposits by principal geographic area for the dates indicated.
                
                 As of December 31, 2008 
 At December 31, 2007   Bank of Spain and
 Other
   
 Bank of Spain and Other   Customer
 Other Central
 Credit
   
 Customer Other Central Credit   Deposits Banks Institutions Total 
 Deposits Banks Institutions Total (In millions of euros) 
 (in millions of euros)
Total domestic
 113,423 24,078 9,276 146,777   105,146   6,132   6,220   117,498 
Foreign:
                 
Western Europe 15,932 1,705 17,300 34,937   26,341   5,524   20,293   52,158 
Latin America 58,388 43 18,218 76,649   57,193   844   10,987   69,024 
United States 37,985 1,284 10,811 50,080   56,185   4,061   9,297   69,543 
Other 8,938 146 4,790 13,874   8,860   201   2,776   11,837 
                  
Total foreign
 121,243 3,178 51,119 175,540   148,579   10,630   43,353   202,562 
                  
Total
 234,666 27,256 60,395 322,317   253,725   16,762   49,573   320,061 
                  
                 
  At December 31, 2006
      Bank of Spain and Other  
  Customer Other Central Credit  
  Deposits Banks Institutions Total
  (in millions of euros)
Total domestic
  100,642   12,190   7,491   125,384 
Foreign:
                
Western Europe  11,488   1,176   17,903   25,505 
Latin America  60,851   679   9,321   70,852 
United States  14,024   993   3,560   18,576 
Other  4,073   154   4,011   8,237 
                 
Total foreign
  90,436   3,002   34,795   123,171 
                 
Total
  191,078   15,192   42,286   248,555 
                 
                 
  At December 31, 2005
      Bank of Spain and Other  
  Customer Other Central Credit  
  Deposits Banks Institutions Total
  (in millions of euros)
Total domestic
  62,472   19,652   8,487   90,612 
Foreign:
                
Western Europe  42,987      15,616   58,603 
Latin America  58,155   1,513   7,751   67,419 
United States  11,868   2   5,389   17,259 
Other  5,902      7,725   13,627 
                 
Total foreign
  118,912   1,515   36,481   156,908 
                 
Total
  181,384   21,167   44,968   247,520 
                 
 
                 
  As of December 31, 2007 
     Bank of Spain and
  Other
    
  Customer
  Other Central
  Credit
    
  Deposits  Banks  Institutions  Total 
  (In millions of euros) 
 
Total domestic
  95,247   24,078   9,276   128,601 
Foreign:
                
Western Europe  15,935   1,705   17,300   34,940 
Latin America  58,368   43   18,218   76,629 
United States  37,985   1,284   10,811   50,080 
Other  8,937   146   4,790   13,873 
                 
Total foreign
  121,225   3,178   51,119   175,522 
                 
Total
  216,472   27,256   60,395   304,123 
                 


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  As of December 31, 2006 
     Bank of Spain and
  Other
    
  Customer
  Other Central
  Credit
    
  Deposits  Banks  Institutions  Total 
  (In millions of euros) 
 
Total domestic
  95,059   12,190   7,491   11,4740 
Foreign:
                
Western Europe  11,487   1,176   17,903   30,566 
Latin America  60,808   679   9,321   70,808 
United States  14,025   993   3,560   18,578 
Other  4,074   153   4,011   8,238 
                 
Total foreign
  90,394   3,001   34,795   128,190 
                 
Total
  185,453   15,191   42,286   242,930 
                 
For an analysis of our deposits, including non-interest bearing demand deposits, interest-bearing demand deposits, saving deposits and time deposits, see Note 2422 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
As of December 31, 2007,2008, the maturity of our time deposits (excluding interbank deposits) in denominations of $100,000 (approximately68,746 €71,855 considering the noon buying rate as of December 31, 2007)2008) or greater was as follows:

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  As of December 31, 2008 
  Domestic  Foreign  Total 
  (In millions of euros) 
 
3 months or under  9,961   55,840   65,801 
Over 3 to 6 months  5,015   8,379   13,394 
Over 6 to 12 months  4,414   3,992   8,406 
Over 12 months  7,018   3,304   10,322 
             
Total
  26,408   71,515   97,923 
             

             
  At December 31, 2007
  Domestic Foreign Total
  (in millions of euros)
3 months or under  9,999   37,247   47,246 
Over 3 to 6 months  6,128   6,158   12,286 
Over 6 to 12 months  3,686   2,473   6,159 
Over 12 months  27,923   3,135   31,058 
             
Total
  47,736   49,013   96,749 
             
 
Time deposits from Spanish and foreign financial institutions amounted to33.58 billion €35,785 million as of December 31, 2007,2008, substantially all of which were in excess of $100,000 (approximately68,476 €71,855 as of December 31, 2007)2008).
 
Large denomination deposits may be a less stable source of funds than demand and savings deposits because they are more sensitive to variations in interest rates. For a breakdown by currency of customer deposits as of December 31, 20072008 and 2006,2007, see Note 2422 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.

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Short-term Borrowings
 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase and promissory notes issued by us constituted the only categories of short-term borrowings that equaled or exceeded 30% of stockholders’ equity atas of December 31, 20072008 and 2006.2007.
                        
                         As of December 31, 
 At December 31, 2008 2007 2006 
 2007 2006 2005 Amount Average Rate Amount Average Rate Amount Average Rate 
 Amount Average rate Amount Average rate Amount Average rate (In millions of euro, except %) 
 (in millions of euro, except percentages)
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase (principally Spanish Treasury bills):
                         
At December 31 39,902  5.20% 37,098  4.27% 48,254  3.54%
As of December 31  28,206   4.66%  39,902   5.20%  37,098   4.27%
Average during year 42,770  5.13% 38,721  3.61% 38,467  3.52%  34,729   5.62%  42,770   5.13%  38,721   3.61%
Maximum quarter-end balance 44,155  46,449  48,254    34,202      44,155      46,449    
Bank promissory notes:
                         
At December 31 5,810  3.69% 7,596  3.75% 7,569  2.58%
As of December 31  20,061   3.70%  5,810   3.69%  7,596   3.75%
Average during year 6,975  3.96% 8,212  3.16% 6,894  2.34%  15,661   4.57%  6,975   3.96%  8,212   3.16%
Maximum quarter-end balance 7,133  9,036  7,569    20,061      7,133      9,036    
Bonds and Subordinated debt:
                         
At December 31 11,281  4.49% 7,756  4.01% 14,273  3.54%
As of December 31  13,565   4.66%  11,281   4.49%  7,756   4.01%
Average during year 12,147  5.21% 8,076  3.74% 10,324  3.61%  12,447   5.18%  12,147   5.21%  8,076   3.74%
Maximum quarter-end balance 15,761  10,872  14,273    15,822      15,761      10,872    
Total short-term borrowings at December 31
 56,993  4.91% 52,450  4.16% 70,096  3.44%
Total short-term borrowings as of December 31
  61,832   4.35%  56,993   4.91%  52,450   4.16%
Return on Equity
 
The following table sets out our return on equity ratios:
             
  As of or for the year ended
  December 31,
  2007 2006 2005
ROE (income attributed to the Group/average equity)  34.2��  37.6   37.0 
ROA (income before minority interests/average total assets)  1.39   1.26   1.12 
RORWA (income before minority interests/risk weighted assets)  2.29   2.12   1.91 
Dividend pay-out ratio  44.4   46.9   47.3 
Equity to assets ratio  4.94   4.42   3.32 
             
  As of or for the Year Ended
 
  December 31, 
  2008  2007  2006 
 
Return on equity(1)  21.5   34.2   37.6 
Return on assets(2)  1.04   1.39   1.26 
Dividend pay-out ratio  46.0   44.4   46.9 
Equity to assets ratio(3)  4.90   4.95   4.42 
F. Competition
 
(1)Represents net income attributed to parent company for the year as a percentage of average stockholders’ equity for the year.
(2)Represents net income as a percentage of average total assets for the year.
(3)Represents total stockholders’ equity over total assets
The decrease produced in return on equity during 2008 is due to the increase in average stockholders’ equity in 2008, combined with the 16.06% decline in net income in 2008 compared with 2007.
F.  Competition
The commercial banking sector in Spain has undergone significant consolidation. In the majority of the markets where we provide financial services, the Banco Santander Group is our strongest competitor.

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promotion of interest-bearing demand deposit accounts and mutual funds. The capturing of customer funds in Spain had been characterized for several years by a large shift of deposits into mutual funds. However, since 2006 we have experienced a reverse shift of mutual funds into deposits. InAs of December 31, 2006, mutual fund assets under management grew by 3.5% and incompared to December 31, 2005. As of December 31, 2007 such assets decreased by 6.1%. compared to December 31, 2006 and as of December 31, 2008 they decreased by 29.8% compared to December 31, 2007. The trend in deposits has been favorable and deposits in the banking sector increased by 17.4% and 16.8% in16% as of December 31, 2007 compared to December 31, 2006 and 2007, respectively.17% as of December 31, 2008 compared to December 31, 2007.
 
Spanish savings banks and money market mutual funds provide strong competition for savings deposits, which form an important part of our deposit base, and, in the case of savings banks, for other retail banking services. Credit cooperatives, which are active principally in rural areas, where they provide savings bank and loan services and related services such as the financing of agricultural machinery and supplies, are also a source of competition.
 Besides, the
The recent market turmoil triggered by defaults on subprime mortgages in the United States has significantly disrupted first the liquidity of financial institutions and markets.markets and consequently the real economy. Wholesale and interbank markets are dried upfrozen to a great extent, and the spread on Spanish Residential Mortgage-Backed Security (RMBSs) and sovereign risk has increased substantially. In this adverse and uncertain economic environment, the world economy is facing a lengthy adjustment and de-leveraging process that will be costly in terms of activity and employment.
 
The entry of on-line banks into the Spanish banking system has increased competition, mainly in customer funds businesses such as deposits. Insurance companies and other financial services firms also compete for customer funds. Like the commercial banks, savings banks, insurance companies and other financial services firms are expanding the services offered to consumers in Spain. We face competition in mortgage loans from saving banks and, to a lesser extent, cooperatives.
 
The EU Directive on Investment Services took effect on December 31, 1995. The EU Directive permits all brokerage houses authorized to operate in other member states of the EU to carry out investment services in Spain. Although the EU Directive is not specifically addressed to banks, it affects the activities of banks operating in Spain. Besides, several initiatives have been implemented recently in order to facilitate the creation of a Pan-European financial market. For example, SEPA (Single Euro Payments Area) is a major project which aims at replacing all existing payment systems — organisedorganized by the Member States with new, Pan-Euro systems and the MIFIDMiFID project (Markets in Financial Instruments Directive) aims to create a European framework for investment services.
 
Foreign banks also have a strong presence in Spain. As of December 31, 2007,2008, approximately 90127 foreign banks, of which 7680 were branches, operated in Spain and several foreign banks have acquired small and medium-sized Spanish banks.
ITEM 4A. UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTSFollowing the recent financial turmoil, a number of banks have disappeared or have been absorbed by other banks. The trend indicates that this will continue in the future, with a number of mergers and acquisitions between financial entities. The U.S. government has already facilitated the purchase of troubled banks by other competitors, and European governments, including the Spanish government, have expressed their willingness to facilitate these type of operations.
 Not Applicable.
ITEM 5. OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS
Overview
In 2007 the world economy grew at an estimated 5% in terms of global GDP according to our Research Department, extending the expansion to five years. However as the year went by, growth in developed countries eased noticeably whereas emerging economies continued to contribute strongly to global economic growth.
     Financial markets took center-stage in 2007. During the first few monthswake of the year long-term interest rates increased and stockexceptional circumstances unfolding in the international financial markets, gained ground. Nonetheless by Junenotably from the market had begunsecond half of 2008, certain European governments committed to questiontaking appropriate measures to try to resolve the quality of some loan-based derivatives and this sparked a liquidity crisis. Interbank rates climbedissues confronting bank funding and the flowramifications of commercial paper and bonds startedconstrained funding on the real economy with a view to slow. This was accompanied by a significant change in assessmentssafeguarding the stability of the risk attachedinternational financial system. The overriding goals underpinning these measures were to a considerable numberensure sufficient liquidity to enable financial institutions to function correctly, to facilitate the funding of assets and by a fall in stock market indices. Atbanks, to provide financial institutions with additional capital resources where needed so as to continue to ensure the same time the increased price of crude oil and basic farming products caused inflation to increase. In viewproper financing of the deterioratingeconomy, to ensure that applicable accounting standards are sufficiently flexible to take into consideration of current exceptional market circumstances central banks intervenedand to increase liquidity. Troughout this process, despite liquidity problems in developed markets, financial markets in emerging economies performed relatively well.
     By year-end the United States’ economy had grown approximately 2% according to our Research Department, despite the slowdown in housing. The Federal Reserve held interest rates at 5.25% until September when it began implementing a series of rate cuts to finish the year at 4.25%.
     Europe grew about 2.6% in 2007 based on domestic demandreinforce and the high level of investment. Theimprove cooperation among European Central Bank continued to raise rates until they reached 4% in June and held them at this level until year-end. The Spanish economy did well. Overall growth was roughly 3.8% although signs of a slowdown were more apparent as the year progressed — especially in the housing sector.nations.

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     GrowthFramed by this general philosophy, the following measures were passed into law in Spain during the fourth quarter of 2008:
• Royal Decree-Law 6/2008, of October 10, creating the Spanish Financial Asset Acquisition Fund, and Order EHA/3118/2008, dated October 31, enacting this Royal Decree. The purpose of the fund, which is managed by Spain’s Economy Ministry and has an initial endowment of €30 billion, which can be increased to €50 billion, is to acquire, with public financing and based on market criteria via auctions, financial instruments issued by Spanish banks and savings and loans (cajas de ahorro) and securitization funds containing Spanish assets, secured by loans extended to individuals, companies and non-financial corporates.
• Royal Decree-Law 7/2008, of October 13, on Emergency Economic Measures in connection with the Concerted Euro Area Action Plan, and Order EHA/3364/2008, dated November 21, enacting article 1 of the aforementioned Royal Decree, including the following measures:
• The extension of state guarantees to secure bills, debentures and bonds issued by credit entities resident in Spain since October 14, 2008. Debt issued which takes advantage of this state guarantee must: form part of individual operations or issuance programs; not be subordinated or secured by any other class of guarantee; be traded on official Spanish secondary markets; mature within three months and three years (although this maturity can be extended to five years subject to prior notification to the Bank of Spain); be fixed or floating rate (subject to special conditions for floating-rate debt); be repaid in a single installment at maturity; not have any options or other derivatives attached to it; and, have a nominal value of €10 million or more. The deadline for issuing debt eligible for state guarantees is December 31, 2009 and the total amount of guarantees that can be extended is €100 billion.
• Authorization, on an exceptional basis, until December 31, 2009, for the Spanish Economy Ministry to acquire securities, including preferred shares and other non-voting equity instruments, issued by credit entities resident in Spain that need to reinforce their capital and so request.
We are entitled to avail ourselves of the aforementioned measures under the umbrella of our risk management policy. However, at the date of preparation of this Annual Report, we have not requested access to these facilities.
We could be adversely affected if one or more of our direct competitors are beneficiaries of selective governmental interventions or assistance and we do not receive comparable assistance.
ITEM 4A.UNRESOLVED STAFF COMMENTS
Not Applicable.
ITEM 5.OPERATING AND FINANCIAL REVIEW AND PROSPECTS
Overview
The international economic crisis was the defining factor for our business in 2008. Throughout the year, financial markets suffered high volatility with general decreases in stock market indices around the world. The deterioration in the international macroeconomic environment was particularly pronounced during the third and fourth quarters of 2008, with major disruptions in international financial markets and the failure or government rescue of several large financial institutions and insurance entities. As a result of such volatility and uncertainty, liquidity was scarce, including in the interbank lending market, which contributed to increases in interest rates, particularly short-term interest rates, over the year.
In the United States, where the financial crisis originated, economic indicators for 2008 demonstrate a notable slowdown in economic activity and consumer confidence as well as an increase in unemployment. The real estate market is in a period of adjustment reflected by data showing declining house sales and prices. Other economic activity indicators, such as the Industrial Production and the Manufacturing Index (“ISM”) finished 2008 below 50 points, highlighting the fact that the U.S. economy is in recession. Due to lower demand as a result of decreased economic activity, the price of oil in 2008 decreased helping to ease inflationary pressures.


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In Europe, the slowdown in economic growth continued in 2008. Euro zone economic indicators point to a continued slowdown in growth, in line with what is happening in Spain. The ISM index for the euro zone was under 50 points, which signifies that industrial and service activities are at historical lows. Mirroring the situation in the United States, consumer confidence levels in the euro zone declined in 2008 while unemployment continued to rise.
In view of the seriousness of the economic situation, during the month of October the governments of the United States and numerous countries in the European Union started to approve specific plans to combat the economic crisis. The measures taken by the Spanish government aim to resolve the lack of liquidity of financial entities to re-establish confidence and to improve the markets for long term financing through the Financial Assets Acquisition Fund, which began auctions in late 2008.
Likewise, central banks have intervened by means of liquidity injections, and in a coordinated action lowered interest rates in December 2008, including the U.S. Federal Reserve (down to 0.25%), the ECB (down to 2.5%) and the Bank of England (down to 2%). In January 2009 the ECB and the Bank of England again lowered the interest rates half a point, down to 2% and 1.5% respectively.
Despite the adverse global economic environment, Latin America was surprisingly strongAmerican economies enjoyed relatively positive results in 2008, primarily due to high commodity prices, buoyant world trade and domestic demand, because many economiesthe continued increase of internal demand. Nevertheless, in 2008 continued worsening of inflation expectations led most central banks in the region have started to diversify growth.tighten monetary policy. In Mexico, growth reached 3% supported by strong domestic demand which offset the impact of the U.S. slowdown. The Bank of Mexico twice lifted rates a quarter point bringing them to 7.5%interbank interest rate was increased in order to contain inflation.
     In the fourth quarter and stood at 8.69% at the end of 2008.
In relation of exchange rates, most of the currencies that affect the financial situation of the Group have depreciated relative to the euro during the last months of 2008. The U.S. dollar, fell 3.7% against the euro, dragging down most Latin-American currencies. This confirmed the overall depreciationhowever, appreciated during the yearlast months of those that have most impact on the BBVA Group’s financial statements. Thus, as of December 31, 2007 compared with as of December 31, 2006, the Mexican peso fell 10.8%, the U.S. dollar 10.5%, the Argentine peso 12.9%, the Venezuelan bolivar 10.7%, the Peruvian sol 4.5% and the Chilean peso 3.8%. This has2008, resulting in a minor negative impact on theyear-on-year comparisons comparison of the BBVA Group’s balance sheet.
 
Differences in average exchange rates for 20072008 and 2006 also2007 negatively affected the income statement. In average terms in 2008, the Mexican peso fell 8.6%9.3% against the euro, the U.S. dollar andfell 7.0% against the Venezuelan bolivar fell 8.4%,euro, the Argentine peso 10%,fell 8.7% against the euro, the Venezuelan Bolivar fell 7.0% against the euro, the Chilean peso 6.9% andfell 7.2% against the euro, the Peruvian sol 4.1%. Thefell 0.1% against the euro and the Colombian peso moved infell 1.3% against the opposite direction, gaining 4.1%.euro. Overall, the negative impact of the depreciation of these currencies on the Group’s net income statementattributed to parent company in 20072008 is approximately fivefour percentage points.
Critical Accounting Policies
 
The BBVA Group’s Consolidated Financial Statements as of and for the years ended December 31, 2007,2008, December 31, 20062007 and December 31, 20052006 were prepared by the Bank’s directors in accordance with EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/4/2004 and by applying the basis of consolidation, accounting policies and measurement bases described in Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, so that they present fairly the Group’s equity and financial position atas of and for the years ended December 31, 2008, December 31, 2007 December 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005,2006, and the results of its operations, the changes in consolidated equity and the consolidated cash flows in 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005.2006. These Consolidated Financial Statements were prepared on the basis of the accounting records kept by the Bank and by each of the other Group companies and include the adjustments and reclassifications required to unify the accounting policies and measurement bases used by the Group (NoteGroup. See Note 2.2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements).
 
The Group’s Consolidated Financial Statements are presented in accordance with the EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 applicable at year-end 2008.
In preparing the Consolidated Financial Statements estimates were made by the Group and the consolidated companies in order to quantify certain of the assets, liabilities, income, expenses and commitments reported herein. These estimates relate mainly to the following:
  The impairment losses on certain assets.
 
  The assumptions used in the actuarial calculation of the post-employment benefit liabilities and commitments.


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  The useful life of tangible and intangible assets.
 
  The measurement of goodwill arising on consolidation.
 
  The fair value of certain unlisted assets.
Although these estimates were made on the basis of the best information available atas of December 31, 2008, December 31, 2007 December 31, 2006 and December 31, 20052006 on the events analyzed, events that take place in the future might make it necessary to change these estimates (upwards or downwards) in coming years.
 
The presentation format used under the EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/4/2004 vary in certain respects from the presentation format and accounting rules required to be applied under U.S. GAAP and other rules that are applicable to U.S. banks. The tables included in Note 6358 to our Consolidated Financial Statements give the effect that application of U.S. GAAP would have on net income for the year and stockholders’ equity as reported under EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004.
 
Note 2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements contains a summary of our significant accounting policies. We consider certain of these policies to be particularly important due to their effect on the financial reporting of our financial condition and because they require management to make difficult, complex or subjective judgments, some of which may relate to matters that are inherently uncertain. Our reported financial condition and results of operations are sensitive to accounting methods, assumptions and estimates that underlie the preparation of the Consolidated Financial Statements. The nature of critical accounting policies, the judgments and other uncertainties affecting application of those policies and the sensitivity of reported results to changes in conditions and assumptions are factors to be considered when reviewing our Consolidated Financial Statements and the discussion below. We have identified the following accounting policies as critical to the understanding of our results of operations, since the application of these policies requires significant management assumptions and estimates that could result in materially different amounts to be reported if conditions or underlying circumstances were to change.

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Fair value of financial instruments
 
The fair value of an asset or a liability on a given date is taken to be the amount for which it could be exchanged or settled, respectively, between two knowledgeable, willing parties in an arm’s length transaction. The most objective and common reference for the fair value of an asset or a liability is the price that would be paid for it on an organised,organized, transparent and deep market (“(quoted priceprice” ormarket priceprice”).
 
If there is no market price for a given asset or liability, its fair value is estimated on the basis of the price established in recent transactions involving similar instruments and, in the absence thereof, by using mathematical measurement models sufficiently tried and trusted by the international financial community. Such estimates would 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 to the measurement models developed and the possible inaccuracies of the assumptions required by these models may signify that the fair value of an asset or liability thus estimated does not coincide exactly with the price for which the asset or liability could be purchased or sold on the date of its measurement.
 
See Note 2.2.12.2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, which contains a summary of our significant accounting policies.
 
Derivatives and other futures transactions
 
These instruments include unmatured foreign currency purchase and sale transactions, unmatured securities purchase and sale transactions, futures transactions relating to securities, exchange rates or interest rates, forward interest rate agreements, options relating to exchange rates, securities or interest rates and various types of financial swaps.
 
All derivatives are recognized in the balance sheet at fair value from the date of arrangement. If the fair value of a derivative is positive, it is recorded as an asset and if it is negative, it is recorded as a liability. Unless there is evidence to the contrary, it is understood that on the date of arrangement the fair value of the derivatives is equal to the transaction price. Changes in the fair value of derivatives after the date of arrangement are recognized with a


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balancing entry under the heading Gains or Losses on Financial Assets and Liabilities in the consolidated income statement.
 
Specifically, the fair value of the standard financial derivatives included in the held for trading portfolios is equal to their daily quoted price. If, under exceptional circumstances, their quoted price cannot be established on a given date, these derivatives are measured using methods similar to those used to measure over-the-counter (“(OTC“OTC”) derivatives.
 
The fair value of OTC derivatives is equal to the sum of the future cash flows arising from the instruments discounted at the measurement date (“(present value” or “theorical“theoretical value”). These derivatives are measured using methods recognized by the financial markets, including the net present value (“(NPV“NPV”) method and option price calculation models.
 
Financial derivatives that have as their underlying equity instruments, whose fair value cannot be determined in a sufficiently objective manner and are settled by delivery of those instruments, are measured at cost.
 
Financial derivatives designated as hedging items are included in the heading of the balance sheet “Heading derivatives”. These financial derivatives are valued at fair value.
 
See Note 2.2.22.2.1 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, which contains a summary of our significant accounting policies.policies with respect to these instruments.
 
Goodwill in consolidation
 
The positive differences between the cost of business combinations and the amounted corresponding to the acquired percentage of the net fair value of the assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the acquired entity are recorded as goodwill on the asset side of the balance sheet. Goodwill represents the future economic benefits from assets that cannot be individually identified and separately recognized. Goodwill is not amortized and is subject periodically to an impairment analysis. Any impaired goodwill is written off.
 
Goodwill is allocated to one or more cash-generating units expected to benefit from the synergies arising from business combinations. The cash-generating units represent the Group’s smallest identifiable businessand/or geographical segments as managed internally by its directors within the Group.
 
The cash-generating units to which goodwill has been allocated are tested for impairment based on the carrying amount of the unit including the allocated goodwill. Such testing is performed at least annually and whenever there is an indication of impairment.
 
For the purpose of determining the impairment of a cash-generating unit to which a part or all of goodwill has been allocated, the carrying amount of that unit, adjusted by the theoretical amount of the goodwill attributable to the minority interest, shall be compared with its recoverable amount. The resulting loss shall be apportioned by reducing,

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firstly, the carrying amount of the goodwill allocated to that unit and, secondly, if there are still impairment losses remaining to be recognized, the carrying amount of the rest of the assets. This shall be done by allocating the remaining loss in proportion to the carrying amount of each of the assets in the unit. It will be taken into account that no impairment of goodwill attributable to the minority interest may be recognized. In any case, impairment losses on goodwill can never be reversed.
 
See Note 2.2.122.2.11 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, which contains a summary of our significant accounting policies.policies related to goodwill.
 
Post-employment benefits and other long term commitments to employees
 
Pension and post-retirement benefit costs and credits are based on actuarial calculations. Inherent in these calculations are assumptions including discount rates, rate of salary increase and expected return on plan assets. Changes in pension and post-retirement costs may occur in the future as a consequence of changes in interest rates, expected return on assets or other assumptions. See Note 2.2.42.2.3 to the Consolidated Financial Statements, which contains a summary of our significant accounting policies.policies about pension and post-retirement benefit costs and credits.


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Allowance for loan losses
 Our loan loss reserve is intended to cover losses in connection with substandard loans (including risks and other losses relating to certain performing loans and operations).
As we describedescribed in Note 2.2.2.c2.2.1.b to the Consolidated Financial Statements, a loan is considered to be an impaired or substandard loan—loan — and therefore its carrying amount is adjusted to reflect the effect of its impairment—impairment — when there is objective evidence that events have occurred which, in the case of loans, give rise to a negative impact on the future cash flows that were estimated at the time the transaction was arranged.
 As a general rule, the carrying amount
The potential impairment of an impaired loanthese assets is adjusted with a charge to the consolidated income statement for the year in which the impairment becomes known, and the recoveriesdetermined individually or collectively. The quantification of previously recognized impairment losses are recognizedis determined on a collective basis in the consolidated income statement for the year in which the impairment is reversed or reduced.following two cases:
 The amount of the impairment losses incurred on these instruments relates to the positive difference between their respective carrying amounts and the present values of their expected future cash flows. The following is to be taken into consideration when estimating the future cash flows:
 allAssets classified as impaired for customers in which the amounts that are expected to be obtained over the residual lifeamount of the instrument, including, where appropriate, those which may result from the guarantees provided for the instrument (after deducting the costs required for foreclosure and subsequent sale);their operations is less than € 1 million.
 
 the various types of risk toAsset portfolio not currently impaired but which each instrument is subject; and
the circumstances in which collections will foreseeably be made.presents an inherent loss.
     These cash flows are subsequently discounted using the instrument’s effective interest rate (if its contractual rate is fixed) or the current effective interest rate at the discount date (if it is variable).
     The possible impairment losses on these assets are determined:
individually, for all significant loans and for those which, although not significant, cannot be classified in homogenous groups of instruments of similar characteristics, i.e., by instrument type, debtor’s industry and geographical location, type of guarantee, age of past-due amounts, etc.; or
collectively, in all other cases.
     Criteria for determining impairment losses resulting from materialization of the insolvency risk of the obligors have been established. Under these criteria, a loan is impaired due to insolvency:
when there is evidence of a deterioration of the obligor’s ability to pay, either because it is in arrears or for other reasons; and/or
when country risk materializes; country risk is considered to be the risk associated with debtors resident in a given country due to circumstances other than normal commercial risk.
     Similarly, different classifications of transactions have been established on the basis of the nature of the obligors, the conditions of the countries in which they reside, transaction status, type of associated guarantees, and time in arrears. For each of these risk groups minimum impairment losses (“identified losses”) that must be recognized in the financial statements of consolidated entities are established by BBVA.
     In addition to the recognition of identified losses, provisioning, for the losses inherent in loans not measured at fair value through profit orInherent loss, and in contingent risks classified as standard is recognized taking into account the historical experience of impairment and the other circumstances known at the time of the assessment. For these

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purposes, inherent losses are the losses incurred at the date of the financial statements, calculated using statistical procedures, is deemed equivalent to the portion of losses incurred on the date that have not beenthe accompanying consolidated financial statements are prepared that has yet to be allocated to specific transactions.
 
The Group estimates collective inherent loss of credit risk corresponding to operations realized by Spanish financial entities of the Group (approximately 68.73% of the Loans and Receivables of the Group as of December 31, 2008), using the parameters set by Annex IX of the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 on the basis of its experience and the Spanish banking sector information in the quantification of impairment losses and provisions for insolvencies for credit risk.
Notwithstanding the above, the Group has implementedhistoric statistical data which it used in its internal ratings models (IRBs) that were approved by the Bank of Spain for some portfolios in 2008, albeit only for the purpose of estimating regulatory capital under the new Basel Accord (BIS II). It uses these internal models to calculate the economic capital required in its activities and uses the expected loss concept to quantify the cost of credit risk for incorporation in its calculation of the risk-adjusted return on capital of its operations.
To estimate the collective loss of credit risk corresponding to operations withnon-Spanish residents registered in foreign subsidiaries, the Group applies similar methods and criteria, using the Bank of Spain’s parameters but adapting the default calendars to the particular circumstances of the country. Additionally, in Mexico for consumer loans, credit cards, and mortgages portfolios, as well as for credit investment maintained by the Group in the United States, the calculation of the impairment losses is based on our historical experience of the Group (approximately 13% of the Loans and Receivables of the Group as of December 31, 2008).
In either case, the aforementioned provisions required under Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 standards fall within the range of provisions calculated using our historical experience.
For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, the provisions required under Bank of Spain’s Circular4/2004 standards represented the outermost range of acceptable estimates which were calculated using our historical experience. Therefore, those provisions did not represent the best estimate of allowance for loan losses under U.S. GAAP which provided a methodology which complies withmore moderate estimate within the acceptable range. As a consequence, there was an adjustment in the reconciliation to U.S. GAAP in order to reflect in net income the reversal of the difference of estimates of the provisions recorded under both GAAPs in each year and in stockholders’ equity the differences of estimates of the accumulated allowance for loan losses under both GAAPs.
For the year ended December 31, 2008, there is no substantial difference in the calculation made under both GAAPs because the allowance for loan losses calculated under the EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 and is consistent withsimilar to the best estimate of allowance for loan losses under U.S. GAAP, which is the central scenario determined by using our historical experience. Therefore, the allowance for loan losses calculated under both GAAPs are the same and the Bank has included an adjustment in the reconciliation of Spain’s requirements relatednet income for the year 2008 in order to make equivalent the allowance for loan losses under U.S. GAAP to the determination of the level of provisions required to cover inherent losses. The aforementioned methodology takes as the first step the classification of portfolios considered as normal risk (debt instruments not valued at their fair value with changes in the income statement, as with contingent risks and contingent commitments). Once the portfolios have been classified in the aforementioned groups, the Bank of Spain, based on its experience and the information available to it with respect to the Spanish banking sector, has determined the method and amount of the parameters that entities should apply in the calculation of the provisionsallowance for inherentloan losses in debt instruments and contingent risks classified as normal risk.
     The Group estimates the provisions to be made to create these allowances using models based on our own credit loss experience and management’s estimates of future credit losses. The Group has developed internal risk models, based on historical information available for each country and type of risk (homogenous portfolios). For a discussion of our credit risk management system, see “Item 11. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk”. These models produce a range of results that comprises the level of provisions that we arrive at using the model established by the Bank of Spain as explained above. These internal models may be applied in future periods but are subject to local regulatory review (the Bank of Spain). In order for each internal model to be considered valid by the local regulator, the calculation should be methodologically correct, and be supported by historical information which covers at least one complete economic cycle and stored in databases which are consistent with information that has been audited by both the Group’s internal audit function. The Bank of Spain has allowed us to use our internal risk models with respect to a portion of the loan portfolio of our wholly-owned Mexican subsidiary, Bancomer.
     The development of the internal model has led to the introduction of databases that can be used to accurately estimate the risk parameters required in the calculation of capital and expected loss, following best practices in the market and the guidelines of the New Capital Accord (Basel II).
     Although there should be no substantial difference in the calculation of loan allowances betweencalculated under the EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 and U.S. GAAP, the Bank has included in the reconciliation of stockholders’ equity and net income a difference between both GAAP related to the determination of allowance losses not allocated to specific loans. According to U.S. GAAP, the loan loss allowance should represent the best estimate of probable losses, and the Bank determines this amount using its internal risk models which are populated with its historical experience. Under the EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004, the Bank has additionally applied the statistical percentages obtained from historical trends as determined by the Bank of Spain’s guidance (peer data). As a result, the loan allowances not allocated to specific loans, as determined by using this method, are higher than those meeting the requirements of U.S. GAAP, being the amounts determined under both generally accepted accounting principles within the range of possible estimated losses calculated internally by the Group based on its historical loss experience.2004.
 
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obligations. The degree to which any particular assumption affects the allowance for credit losses depends on the severity of the change and its relationship to the other assumptions.
 
Key judgments used in determining the allowance for loan losses include: (i) risk ratings for pools of commercial loans and leases; (ii) market and collateral values and discount rates for individually evaluated loans; (iii) product type classifications for consumer and commercial loans and leases; (iv) loss rates used for consumer and commercial loans and leases; (v) adjustments made to assess current events and conditions; (vi) considerations regarding domestic, global and individual countries economic uncertainty; and (vii) overall credit conditions.
A.  Operating Results
A. Operating Results
Factors Affecting the Comparability of our Results of Operations and Financial Condition
 
We are exposed to foreign exchange rate risk in that our reporting currency is the euro, whereas certain of our subsidiaries keep their accounts in other currencies, principally Mexican pesos, U.S. dollars, Argentine pesos, Chilean pesos, Colombian pesos, Venezuelan bolivars and Peruvian nuevos soles. For example, if Latin American currencies and the U.S. dollar depreciate against the euro, when the results of operations of our subsidiaries in these countries are included in our Consolidated Financial Statements, the euro value of their results declines, even if, in local currency terms, their results of operations and financial condition have remained the same or improved relative to the prior year. Accordingly, declining exchange rates may limit the ability of our results of operations, stated in euro, to fully describe the performance in local currency terms of our subsidiaries. By contrast, the appreciation of Latin American currencies and the U.S. dollar against the euro would have a positive impact on the results of operations of our subsidiaries in these countries, when their results of operations are included in our Consolidated Financial Statements.

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The assets and liabilities of our subsidiaries which maintain their accounts in currencies other than the euro have been converted to the euro at the period-end exchange rates for inclusion in our Consolidated Financial Statements. Income statement items have been converted at the average exchange rates for the period. The following table sets forth the exchange rates of several Latin American currencies and the U.S. dollar against the euro, expressed in local currency per1.00 €1.00 as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, respectively, according to the European Central Bank.
                    
                     As of December 31, Change 
 As of December 31, Change 2008 2007 2006 2008/2007 2007/2006 
 2007 2006 2005 2007/2006 2006/2005       (In %) 
 (in percentages)
Mexican peso
 16.0521 14.3230 12.6357  (12.1)  (13.4)  19.2334   16.0521   14.3230   (19.8)  (12.1)
U.S. dollar
 1.4721 1.3170 1.1797  (11.8)  (11.6)  1.3917   1.4721   1.3170   5.5   (11.8)
Venezuelan bolivar
 3,164.56 2,824.86 2,531.65  (12.0)  (11.6)  2.9884   3.1646   2.8249   5.6   (12.0)
Colombian peso
 2,967.36 2,941.18 2,695.42  (0.9)  (9.1)  3,125.00   2,967.36   2,941.18   (5.3)  (0.9)
Chilean peso
 731.53 703.73 606.80  (4.0)  (16.0)  885.74   731.53   703.73   (21.1)  (4.0)
Peruvian Nuevo sol
 4.4060 4.2098 4.0434  (4.7)  (4.1)
Peruvian nuevo sol
  4.3678   4.4060   4.2098   0.9   (4.7)
Argentinean peso
 4.6684 4.0679 3.5907  (14.8)  (13.3)  4.9197   4.6684   4.0679   (5.4)  (14.8)
 
The main Latin American currencies have depreciated against the euro in recent years, which had a negative impact on our operating results for 2008 compared to 2007, and for 2007 compared to 2006, and therefore affects the comparability of our historical results of operations for these periods.
In addition, on September 7, 2007 we acquired Compass in the United States, which affects the comparability of our historical results of operations for 2008 compared to 2007 and for 2007 compared to 2006.
For information on the policies and practices regarding exchange rate risk management, see “Item 11. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk — Structural exchange rate risk”.


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BBVA Group Results of Operations For 2008 Compared to 2007
The changes in the Group’s consolidated income statements for 2008 and 2007 were as follows:
             
  Year Ended December 31,  Change 
  2008  2007  2008/2007 
  (In millions of euros)  (In %) 
 
Interest and similar income  30,404   26,176   16.15 
Interest expense and similar charges  (18,718)  (16,548)  13.11 
Net interest income
  11,686   9,628   21.38 
             
Dividend income  447   348   28.45 
Share of profit or loss of entities accounted for using the equity method  293   241   21.58 
Fee and commission income  5,539   5,603   (1.14)
Fee and commission expenses  (1,012)  (1,043)  (2.97)
Net gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities  1,328   1,545   (14.05)
Net exchange differences  231   411   (43.80)
Other operating income  3,559   3,589   (0.84)
Other operating expenses  (3,093)  (3,051)  1.38 
             
Gross income
  18,978   17,271   9.88 
Administrative costs  (7,756)  (7,253)  6.94 
Personnel expenses  (4,716)  (4,335)  8.79 
General and administrative expenses  (3,040)  (2,918)  4.18 
Depreciation and amortization  (699)  (577)  21.14 
Provisions (net)  (1,431)  (235)  n.m.(1)
Impairment on financial assets (net)  (2,941)  (1,903)  54.55 
             
Net operating income
  6,151   7,303   (15.77)
Impairment on other assets (net)  (45)  (13)  n.m. (1)
Gains (losses) in written off assets not classified as non-current            
assets held for sale  72   13   n.m. (1)
Gains (losses) in non-current assets held for sale not classified as            
discontinued operations  748   1,191   (37.20)
             
Income before tax
  6,926   8,494   (18.46)
Income tax  (1,541)  (2,079)  (25.88)
             
Net income
  5,385   6,415   (16.06)
Profit or loss attributed to minority interest  (365)  (289)  26.30 
             
Net income attributed to parent company
  5,020   6,126   (18.05)
             
(1)Not meaningful
Year-on-year comparisons of the BBVA Group’s earnings in 2008 compared to 2007 are affected by a series of one-off operations:
• In 2008, we recognized a gross gain of €727 million (€509 million net of tax) from the sale of our stake in Bradesco (which we recorded under the heading “Gains in non-current assets held for sale not classified as discontinued operations”).
• In 2008, we recognized a gross charge of €860 million (€602 million net of tax) related to extraordinary early retirements in Spain under the transformation plan we announced in the fourth quarter of 2007, which we recorded under the heading “Provisions (net)”.


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• In 2008, we recognized a charge of €431 million (€302 million net of tax), associated with the loss from the Madoff fraud, which we recorded under the heading “Provisions (net)”. Although we had no direct investment and never sold products managed or deposited at this company to retail or private banking customers, we structured products for financial entities and institutional investors that were linked to third-party mutual funds which invested via Madoff.
• In 2007, we recognized a gross gain of €847 million (€696 million net of tax) from the sale of our stake in Iberdrola, S.A., which we recognized under the heading “Gains in non-current assets held for sale not classified as discontinued operations”.
• In 2007, we recognized a gross gain of €273 million (€233 million net of tax) from our sale of real estate as part of the project for our new corporate headquarters, which we recognized under the heading “Gains in non-current assets held for sale not classified as discontinued operations”.
• In 2007, we recognized a gross charge of €200 million (€135 million net of tax) related to contributions we made to the BBVA Foundation for Microfinance, which we recognized under the heading “General and administrative expenses”.
• In 2007, we recognized a gross charge of €100 million (€70 million net of tax) related to extraordinary early retirements in Spain under the transformation plan we announced in the fourth quarter of 2007, which we recorded under the heading “Provisions (net)”.
The combined effect of these operations, net of corresponding taxes, was the recognition of a reduction of net income attributed to parent company of €395 million in 2008 and an increase of €724 million in 2007.
Net interest income
The following table summarizes the principal components of net interest income for 2008 compared to 2007.
             
  Year Ended December 31,  Change 
  2008  2007  2008/2007 
  (In millions of euros)  (in%) 
 
Interest and similar income  30,404   26,176   16.15 
Interest expense and similar charges  (18,718)  (16,548)  13.11 
             
Net interest income
  11,686   9,628   21.38 
             
In 2008, net interest income was €11,686 million, a 21.4% increase over the €9,628 million recorded in 2007. The improvement was due to the increase in lending, which effect on net interest income (€3,297 million) was higher than the effect on net interest income of the increase in volume of deposits of customers (€2,084 million). Changes in interest rates between the two periods also had a significant effect on the increase in net interest income mainly due to increase in interest related to loans and advances to customers in euro, particularly in Spain.
Dividend income
Dividend income for 2008 was €447 million, a 28.4% increase over the €348 million recorded in 2007, due primarily to dividends from Telefónica, S.A.
Share of Profit or loss of entities accounted for using the equity method
Share of Profit or loss of entities accounted for using the equity method for 2008 was €293 million euros, a 21.6% increase over the €241 million recorded in 2007, due primarily to the results contributed by Corporación IBV (€233 million in 2008 compared to €209 million in 2007).


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Fee and Commission income
The breakdown of fee and commission income in 2008 and 2007 is as follows:
             
  Year Ended December 31,  Change 
  2008  2007  2008/2007 
  (In millions of euros)  (In %) 
 
Commitment fees  62   55   12.73 
Contingent liabilities  243   229   6.11 
Documentary credits  45   38   18.42 
Bank and other guarantees  198   191   3.66 
Arising from exchange of foreign currencies and banknotes  24   24   0.00 
Collection and payment services  2,655   2,567   3.43 
Securities services  1,895   2,089   (9.29)
Counseling on and management of one-off transactions  9   16   (43.75)
Financial and similar counseling services  24   23   4.35 
Factoring transactions  28   25   12.00 
Non-banking financial products sales  96   87   10.34 
Other fees and commissions  503   488   3.07 
             
Fee and commission income
  5,539   5,603   (1.14)
             
Fee and commission income for 2008 amounted to €5,539 million, a 1.1% decrease from €5,603 million in 2007, due mainly to the decrease in fee and commission income from mutual and pension funds. Fee and commission income from mutual and pension funds, which is recorded under the heading “Securities services”, decreased as a result of a decrease in mutual and pension fund assets under management in 2008 compared to 2007 as a result of the negative performance of equity markets in 2008 compared to 2007 and, in markets such as Spain, the transfer of customer funds out of mutual funds, the value of which decreased by of 19.0%, and into time deposits.
Fee and commission expenses
The breakdown of fee and commission expenses in 2008 and 2007 is as follows:
             
  Year Ended December 31,  Change 
  2008  2007  2008/2007 
  (In millions of euro)  (In %) 
 
Brokerage fees on lending and deposit transactions  (9)  (7)  28.57 
Fees and commissions assigned to third parties  (728)  (612)  18.95 
Other fees and commissions  (275)  (424)  (35.14)
             
Fee and commission expenses
  (1,012)  (1,043)  (2.97)
             
Fee and commission expenses for 2008 amounted to €1,012 million, a 3.0% decrease from €1,046 million in 2007, mainly due to a 35.1% decrease in other fees and commissions to €275 million in 2008 from €424 million in 2007.
Net fees and commissions
As a result of the foregoing, net fees and commissions for 2008 was €4,527 million, a 0.7% decrease from the amount €4,560 million recorded in 2007.


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Net gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities and exchange differences
Net gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities in 2008 amounted to €1,328 million, a 14.05% decrease from €1,545 million in 2007. Net exchange differences amounted to €231 million, a decrease of 43.8% from €411 million in 2007. Decreases were due primarily to the lower results generated by financial assets held for trading.
Other operating income and other operating expenses
Other operating income amounted to €3,559 million in 2008, a 0.8% decrease compared with the €3,589 million in 2007. Other operating expenses in 2008 amounted to €3,093 million, a 1.4% increase compared with the €3,051 million recorded in 2007. The net variation was a 13.4% decrease with respect to 2007, due primarily to the smaller amount of income generated from real estate activities.
Gross income
As a result of the foregoing, gross income in 2008 was €18,978 million, a 9.9% increase over the €17,271 million recorded in 2007.
Administrative costs
Administrative costs for 2008 were €7,756 million, a 6.9% increase over €7,253 million recorded in 2007, due primarily to the incorporation of Compass (with its higher relative wages and salaries) and a 30.7% increase in rents expenses in connection with the rental in 2008 of properties previously owned by the Group in connection with the project for our new corporate headquarters. These factors were partially offset through a 2.6% reduction in the number of employees of the Group as of December 31, 2008 to 108,972 compared to 111,913 employees as of December 31, 2007.
The table below provides a breakdown of personnel expenses for 2008 and 2007.
             
  Year Ended December 31,  Change 
  2008  2007  2008/2007 
  (In millions of euro)  (In %) 
 
Wages and salaries  3,593   3,297   8.98 
Social security costs  566   546   3.66 
Transfers to internal pension provisions  56   56    
Contributions to external pension funds  71   58   22.41 
Other personnel expenses  430   378   13.76 
             
Total
  4,716   4,335   8.79 
             
The table below provides a breakdown of general and administrative expenses for 2008 and 2007.
             
  Year Ended December 31,  Change 
  2008  2007  2008/2007 
  (In millions of euro)  (In %) 
 
Technology and systems  598   539   10.95 
Communications  260   236   10.17 
Advertising  273   248   10.08 
Property, fixtures and materials  617   520   18.65 
Of which:
            
Rents expenses  268   205   30.73 
Taxes other than income tax  295   258   14.34 
Other expenses  997   1,117   (10.74)
             
Total
  3,040   2,918   4.18 
             


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Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization for 2008 amounted to €699 million, a 21.1% increase over the €577 million recorded in 2007, due primarily to the full year of amortization of intangible assets related to our acquired banks in the United States, principally Compass.
Impairment on financial assets (net)
Impairment on financial assets (net) was2,940 million, a 54.5% increase over the €1,903 million recorded in 2007, due primarily to an increase in provisions in connection with the increase in substandard loans from €3,369 million as of December 31, 2007 to €8,728 million as of December 31, 2008, due to the deterioration of the economic environment and to the Group’s application of prudent criteria with respect to risks.
Provisions (Net)
Provisions (net) for 2008 were €1,431 million, compared with €235 million recorded in 2007, primarily due to our recognition in 2008 of a non-recurring gross charge of €860 million related to extraordinary early retirements in Spain under the transformation plan we announced in the fourth quarter of 2007 and the extraordinary provision of €431 million (€302 million net of tax) stemming from the Madoff fraud.
Net operating income
As a result of the foregoing, net operating income for 2008 was €6,151 million, a 15.8% from 2007 (€7,303 million).
Impairment on other assets (net)
Impairment on other assets (net) for 2008 amounted to €45 million, an increase from the €13 million recorded in 2007, primarily related to real estate impairments.
Gains (losses) in written off assets not classified as non-current assets held for sale
Gains (losses) in written off assets not classified as non-current assets held for sale for 2008 amounted to €72 million, an increase from the €13 million recorded in 2007.
Gains (losses) in non-current assets held for sale not classified as discontinued operations
Gains (losses) in non-current assets held for sale not classified as discontinued operations for 2008 amounted to €748 million, a 37.2% decrease from the €1,191 million recorded in 2007. In 2008 gains (losses) in non-current assets held for sale not classified as discontinued operations, was primarily affected by a gross gain of €727 million from the sale of our stake in Bradesco. In 2007, gains (losses) in non-current assets held for sale not classified as discontinued operations, was primarily affected by a gross gain of €847 million from our sale of our stake in Iberdrola, S.A. and a gross gain of €273 million from our sale of real estate as part of the construction of our new corporate headquarters.
Income before tax
As a result of the foregoing, income before tax for 2008 was €6,926 million, a 18.5% decrease from the €8,494 million recorded in 2007.
Income tax
Income tax for 2008 amounted to €1,541 million, a 25.9% decrease from the €2,079 million recorded in 2007, due to lower profits before tax, higher profits exempt from tax and the reduction of the tax rate in Spain from 32.5% in 2007 to 30% in 2008.


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Net income
As a result of the foregoing net income for 2008 was €5,385 million, a 16.1% decrease from the €6,415 million recorded in 2007.
Profit or loss attributable to minority interest
Profit or loss attributable to minority interest in 2008 was €365 million, a 26.3% increase over the €289 million recorded in 2007, due primarily to greater profits obtained by certain of our Latin American subsidiaries whose results we account for as profit or loss attributable to minority interest.
Net income attributed to parent company
Net income attributed to parent company in 2008 was €5,020 million, a 18.1% decrease from the €6,126 million recorded in 2007. Excluding the one-off items described above, the net income attributed to parent company in 2008 was €5,414 million, a 0.2% increase over the €5,403 million recorded in 2007.


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BBVA Group Results of Operations for 2007 compared to 2006
The changes in the Group’s consolidated income statements for 2007 and 2006 were as follows:
             
  Year Ended December 31,  Change 
  2007  2006  2007/2006 
  (In millions of euros)  (In %) 
 
Interest and similar income  26,176   20,042   30.61 
Interest expense and similar charges  (16,548)  (11,904)  39.01 
Net interest income
  9,628   8,138   18.31 
             
Dividend income  348   380   (8.42)
Share of profit or loss of entities accounted for using the equity method  241   308   (21.75)
Fee and commission income  5,603   5,133   9.16 
Fee and commission expenses  (1,043)  (943)  10.60 
Net gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities  1,545   1,261   22.52 
Net exchange differences  411   376   9.31 
Other operating income  3,589   3,413   5.16 
Other operating expenses  (3,051)  (2,923)  4.38 
             
Gross income
  17,271   15,143   14.05 
Administrative costs  (7,253)  (6,330)  14.58 
Personnel expenses  (4,335)  (3,989)  8.67 
General and administrative expenses  (2,918)  (2,342)  24.59 
Depreciation and amortization  (577)  (472)  22.25 
Provisions (net)  (235)  (1,338)  (82.44)
Impairment on financial assets (net)  (1,903)  (1,457)  30.61 
             
Net operating income
  7,303   5,545   31.70 
Impairment on other assets (net)  (13)  (12)  8.33 
Gains (losses) in written off assets not classified as non-current assets held for sale  13   956   (98.64)
Gains (losses) in non-current assets held for sale not classified as discontinued operations  1,191   541   120.15 
             
Income before tax
  8,494   7,030   20.83 
Income tax  (2,079)  (2,059)  0.97 
             
Net income
  6,415   4,971   29.05 
Profit or loss attributed to minority interest  (289)  (235)  22.98 
             
Net income attributed to parent company
  6,126   4,736   29.35 
             
The main Latin American currencies and the U.S. dollar depreciated against the euro, which had a negative impact on our operating results for 2007 compared to 2006, and for 2006 compared to 2005, and therefore affects the comparability of our historical results of operations for these periods.
 
In addition, as discussed above, on September 7, 2007 we acquired Compass in the United States, which affects the comparability of our historical results of operations for 2007 compared to 2006 and 2005.2006.


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Year-on-year comparisons of the policies and practices regarding exchange rate risk management, see “Item 11. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures about Market Risk — Exchange rate risk”.
BBVA Group Results of Operations forGroup’s earnings in 2007 compared to 2006 are also affected by a series of one-off operations:
 The changes in the Group’s consolidated income statements for 2007 and 2006 were as follows:
             
  Year ended December 31, Change
  2007 2006 2007/2006
  (in millions of euros) (in percentages)
Consolidated Statement of Income
            
Interest and similar income  25,352   19,210   32.0 
Interest expense and similar charges  (15,931)  (11,216)  42.0 
Income from equity instruments  348   379   (8.4)
             
Net interest income
  9,769   8,374   16.7 
Share of profit or loss of entities accounted for using the equity method  242   308   (21.5)
Fee and commission income  5,592   5,119   9.2 
Fee and commission expenses  (869)  (784)  10.8 
Insurance activity income  729   650   12.0 
Gains/(losses) on financial assets and liabilities (net)  2,261   1,656   36.5 
Exchange differences (net)  409   378   8.4 
             
Gross income
  18,133   15,701   15.5 
Sales and income from the provision of non-financial services  788   605   30.2 
Cost of sales  (601)  (474)  26.9 
Other operating income  240   117   105.0 
Personnel expenses  (4,335)  (3,989)  8.7 
Other administrative expenses  (2,718)  (2,342)  16.1 
Depreciation and amortization  (577)  (472)  22.2 
Other operating expenses  (386)  (263)  46.7 
             
Net operating income
  10,544   8,883   18.7 
Impairment losses (net)  (1,937)  (1,504)  28.8 
of which: Loan loss provisions  (1,902)  (1,477)  28.8 
Provision expense (net)  (210)  (1,338)  (84.3)
Finance income from non-financial activities  2   58   (97.0)
Finance expenses from non-financial activities  (1)  (55)  (98.6)
Other gains  496   1,129   (56.0)
Other losses  (399)  (142)  181.6 
             
Income before tax
  8,495   7,031   20.8 
Income tax  (2,080)  (2,059)  1.0 
             
Income from continuing operations
  6,415   4,971   29.0 
Income from discontinued operations (net)        n.m.(1)
Consolidated income for the period
  6,415   4,971   29.0 
Income attributed to minority interests  (289)  (235)  22.7 
             
Income attributed to the Group
  6,126   4,736   29.4 
             
(1)• In 2007, we recognized a gross gain of €847 million (€696 million net of taxes) from our sale of our stake in Iberdrola, S.A., which we recognized under the heading “Gains in non-current assets held for sale not classified as discontinued operations”.
 Not meaningful• In 2007, we recognized a gross gain of €273 million (€233 million net of taxes) from our sale of real estate as part of the reorganization of our real estate portfolio in connection with our construction of a new corporate headquarters, which we recognized under the heading “Gains in non-current assets held for sale not classified as discontinued operations”.
• In 2007, we recognized a gross charge of €200 million (€135 million after tax) related to contributions we made to the BBVA Foundation for Microfinance, which we recognized under the heading “General and administrative expenses”.
• In 2007, we recognized a gross charge of €100 million (€70 million net of tax) related to extraordinary early retirements in Spain under the transformation plan we announced in the fourth quarter of 2007, which we recorded under the heading “Provisions (net)”.
• In 2006, we acquired 100% ownership of Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc.
• In 2006, we acquired 100% ownership of Uno-E.
• In 2006, we sold our 5.04% capital share in Repsol, which gave rise to a gain of €523 million.
• In 2006, we sold our ownership interest in the share capital of BNL to BNP Paribas, which gave rise to a gain of €568 million.

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 Net Interest Income
In 2006, we sold our ownership interest of 51% in the share capital of Andorra to the rest of the shareholders of the entity.
 
Net interest income
The following table summarizes the principal components of net interest income for 2007 compared to 2006.
            
             Year Ended December 31, Change 
 Year ended December 31, Change 2007 2006 2007/2006 
 2007 2006 2007/2006 (In millions of euros) (In %) 
 (in millions of euros) (in percentages)
Interest and similar income 25,352 19,210 32.0   26,176   20,042   30.61 
Interest expense and similar charges  (15,931)  (11,216) 42.0   (16,548)  (11,904)  39.01 
Income from equity instruments 348 379  (8.4)
          
Net interest income
 9,769 8,374 16.7   9,628   8,138   18.31 
          
 In 2007, net
Net interest income for 2007 was9,769 €9,628 million, ana 18.31% increase of 16.7% over the8,374 €8,138 million obtainedrecorded in 2006. The improvement was due to the increase in lending which was higher than the increase in deposits in our main business areas. Changes in interest rates between the two periods had a negligible effect on the increase in net interest income as the general increase in interest rate spreads between loans and advances to customers and customer deposits was offset by increases in interest rates on issuances by the Group.
 
Dividend income
Dividend income for 2007 was €348 million, a 8.42% decrease over the €380 million recorded in 2006.
Share of Profitprofit or Lossloss of Entities Accounted for Using the Equity Method
     Our share of profit from entities accounted for using the equity method
Share of Profit or loss of entities accounted for using the equity method for 2007 was242 €241 million, in 2007, compared to308a 21.8% decrease from the €308 million recorded in 2006. TheIn 2007 the main contributor was Corporación IBV ((€209 million). In 2006 the main contributions were from Corporación IBV ((€251 million) and BNL ((€25 million).


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Net Feefees and Commission Income
Fee and Commission Incomecommissions income
 
The breakdown of fee and commission income in 2007 and 2006 is as follows:
             
  Year ended December 31, Change
  2007 2006 2007/2006
  (millions of euros) (in percentages)
Commitment fees  55   56   (1.8)
Contingent liabilities  229   204   12.3 
Documentary credits  38   33   15.4 
Bank and other guarantees  191   171   11.7 
Arising from exchange of foreign currencies and banknotes  24   20   18.0 
Collection and payment services  2,567   2,274   12.9 
Securities services  2,089   2,017   3.6 
Counseling on and management of one-off transactions  16   14   9.7 
Financial and similar counseling services  23   18   25.6 
Factoring transactions  25   19   29.7 
Non-banking financial products sales  87   79   9.3 
Other fees and commissions  477   416   14.7 
             
Fee and commission income
  5,592   5,119   9.2 
             

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  Year Ended December 31,  Change 
  2007  2006  2007/2006 
  (In millions of euros)  (In %) 
 
Commitment fees  55   56   (1.79)
Contingent liabilities  229   204   12.25 
Documentary credits  38   33   15.15 
Bank and other guarantees  191   171   11.70 
Arising from exchange of foreign currencies and banknotes  24   20   20.00 
Collection and payment services  2,567   2,274   12.88 
Securities services  2,089   2,017   3.57 
Counseling on and management of one-off transactions  16   14   14.29 
Financial and similar counseling services  23   18   27.78 
Factoring transactions  25   19   31.58 
Non-banking financial products sales  87   80   8.75 
Other fees and commissions  488   431   13.23 
             
Fee and commission income
  5,603   5,133   9.16 
             


 
Fee and commission income for 2007 amounted to5,592 €5,603 million, a 9.2% increase from5,119 €5,133 million recorded in 2006, mainly due to a 12.9% increase in collection and payment services to2,567 €2,567 million in 2007 from2,274 €2,274 million in 2006, primarily due to an increase in business volume.
 
Fee and Commission Expensescommission expenses
 
The breakdown of fee and commission expenses in 2007 and 2006 is as follows:
            
             Year Ended December 31, Change 
 Year ended December 31, Change 2007 2006 2007/2006 
 2007 2006 2007/2006 (In millions of euro) (In %) 
 (in millions of euro) (in percentages)
Brokerage fees on lending and deposit transactions  (7)  (11)  (33.7)  (7)  (11)  (36.36)
Fees and commissions assigned to third parties  (612)  (560) 9.1   (612)  (560)  9.29 
Other fees and commissions  (250)  (213) 17.5   (424)  (372)  13.98 
          
Fee and commission expenses
  (869)  (784) 10.8   (1,043)  (943)  10.60 
          
 
Fee and commission expenses for 2007 amounted to869 €1,043 million, a 10.8%10.6% increase from784 €943 million in 2006, mainly due to a 9.1% increaseincreases in fees and commissions assigned to third parties to612 million in 2007 from560 million in 2006, primarily due to an increase inand other fees paid to intermediary service providersand commissions as a result of increased business volumes.
 
Net Feefees and Commission Incomecommissions
 
As a result of the foregoing, net feefees and commission incomecommissions for 2007 totaled4,723was €4,560 million, a 9.0%an 8.83% increase from4,335 the €4,190 million recorded in 2006.
 
Insurance Activity IncomeNet gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities — Net exchange differences
 
Net insurance activity incomegains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities for 2007 amounted to729 €1,545 million, a 12.0%22.5% increase from650over the €1,545 million in 2006.
Gains or Losses on Financial Assets and Liabilities (Net) — Exchange Differences (Net)
     Gains on financial assets (net) amounted to2,261 million in 2007, a 36.5% increase from1,656 millionrecorded in 2006. ExchangeNet exchange differences (net)for 2007 amounted to409 €411 million, an increase of 8.4%9.3% from378 the €376 million in 2006. Therefore, net trading income in 2007 contributed2,670 million, an increase of 31.3% from2,034 millionrecorded in 2006. Of these figures,883 €883 million were capital gains related to one-timeone-


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time gains from the sale of the Group’s interest in Iberdrola in 2007 and523 €523 million were capital gains from the sale of ownership interest in Repsol in 2006.
 
Gross IncomeOther operating income and other operating expenses
 
Other operating income for 2007 was €3,589 million, a 5.2% increase over the €3,413 million recorded in 2006. Other operating expenses for 2007 was €3,051 million, a 4.4% increase over the €2,923 million recorded in 2006, primarily as a result of a €200 million charge for the endowment of the Fundación BBVA para las Microfinanzas (a Microcredit Foundation).
Gross income
As a result of the foregoing, gross income amounted to18,133for 2007 was €17,271 million, in 2007, a 15.5%14.1% increase from15,701over the €15,143 million recorded in 2006.
 
Personnel ExpensesAdministrative costs
 The breakdown of personnel expenses in 2007 and 2006 is as follows:
             
  Year ended December 31, Change
  2007 2006 2007/2006
  (in millions of euros) (in percentages)
Wages and salaries  (3,297)  (3,012)  9.5 
Social security costs  (546)  (504)  8.5 
Transfers to internal pension provisions (Note 27)  (56)  (74)  (24.9)
Contributions to external pension funds (Note 27)  (58)  (53)  9.6 
Other personnel expenses  (378)  (346)  9.1 
             
Personnel expenses
  (4,335)  (3,989)  8.7 
             
     Personnel expensesAdministrative costs for 2007 amounted to4,335was €7,253 million, a 8.7%14.6% increase from3,989over the €6,330 million recorded in 2006, mainly due to a 9.5% increase in wages and salaries to3,297 €3,297 million in 2007 from3,012 €3,012 million in 2006 as a result of an increase in the average number of employees of the BBVA Group to 104,515 in 2007 from 95,738 in 2006. The increase in the number of employees in 2007 was due mainly to the addition of employees from Compass (8,864 employees) and State National Bank (595 employees), each of which was acquired in 2007.
The breakdown of personnel expenses for 2007 and 2006 was as follows:
             
  Year Ended December 31,  Change 
  2007  2006  2007/2006 
  (In millions of euro)  (In %) 
 
Wages and salaries  3,297   3,012   9.46 
Social security costs  546   504   8.33 
Transfers to internal pension provisions  56   74   (24.32)
Contributions to external pension funds  58   53   9.43 
Other personnel expenses  378   346   9.25 
             
Total
  4,335   3,989   8.67 
             
The breakdown of general and administrative expenses for 2007 and 2006 was as follows:
             
  Year Ended December 31,  Change 
  2007  2006  2007/2006 
  (In millions of euro)  (In %) 
 
Technology and systems  539   495   8.89 
Communications  236   218   8.26 
Advertising  248   207   19.81 
Property, fixtures and materials  520   451   15.30 
Of which:
            
Rents expenses  205   173   18.50 
Taxes other than income tax  258   203   27.09 
Other expenses  1,117   768   45.44 
             
Total
  2,918   2,342   24.59 
             

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Other Administrative ExpensesDepreciation and amortization
 The breakdown of other administrative expenses during
Depreciation and amortization for 2007 was €577 million, a 22.3% increase over the €472 million recorded in 2007 and 2006 is as follows:
             
  Year ended December 31, Change
  2007 2006 2007/2006
  (in millions of euros) (in percentages)
Technology and systems  (539)  (495)  8.8 
Communications  (236)  (218)  8.3 
Advertising  (249)  (207)  20.4 
Property, fixtures and materials  (520)  (451)  15.3 
Taxes other than income tax  (257)  (203)  26.9 
Other expenses  (917)  (768)  19.4 
             
Other administrative expenses
  (2,718)  (2,342)  16.1 
             
2006.
 Other administrative expenses amounted to
Impairment on financial assets (net)2,718
Impairment on financial assets (net) for 2007 was €1,903 million, in 2007, a 16.1%30.6% increase from2,342over the €1,457 million recorded in 2006. This increase was mainly due to a 15.3% increase in property, fixtures and materials expenses and a 19.4% increase in other expenses.
     We calculate our efficiency ratio as (i) the sum of personnel expenses and other administrative expenses, divided by (ii) the sum of gross income, sales and income from the provision of non-financial services and cost of sales (excluding gains from sales of ownership interests). Our efficiency ratio was 39.9% in 2007 compared to 40.9% in 2006. Including depreciation and amortization expense, our efficiency ratio was 43.2% in 2007 compared to 44.0% in 2006.
Net Operating Income
     Our net operating income for 2007 was10,544 million, an increase of 18.7% from8,883 million in 2006.
Impairment Losses (Net)
     Impairment losses (net) were1,937 million in 2007, an increase of 28.8% from 2006. This increase is mainly due to an increase of 28.8% in loan loss provisions ((€1,902 million in 2007 compared to1,477 €1,477 million in 2006) which was attributable to the growth of lending in all of the Group’s markets, as recently-made loans require under Bank of Spain rules higher generic provisions than older loans in our portfolio.portfolio under Bank of Spain rules.
 
Provision Expense (Net)Provisions (net)
 Provision expense
Provisions (net) for 2007 was210 €235 million, in 2007, a decrease of 84.3% from1,338compared with the €1,338 million recorded in 2006. The amount in 2007 includes100 €100 million related to the transformation plan announced during the fourth quarter of 2007. The yearProvisions (net) for 2006 includes777 €777 million for early retirement payments associated with the restructuring of the branch networks in Spain and those derived from the new organizational structure introduced in such year.
 
Other Gains and Losses (Net)Net operating income
 The breakdown
As a result of other gains and losses during inthe foregoing, net operating income for 2007 and 2006 is as follows:
             
  Year ended December 31, Change
  2007 2006 2007/2006
  (in millions of euros) (in percentages)
Net gains on sales of held-to-maturity investments  389   93   318.2 
Net gains on sale of long-term investments  18   934   (98.1)
Income from the provision of non-typical services  5   4   20.4 
Other income  84   97   (13.8)
             
Other gains
  496   1,129   (56.0)
             
Net losses on fixed assets disposals  (22)  (20)  7.7 
Net losses on long-term investments due to write-downs  (7)     n.m.(1)
Other losses  (370)  (121)  204.3 
             
Other Losses
  (399)  (142)  181.6 
             
Other gains (net)
  97   987   (90.2)
             
(1)Not meaningful
     Other gains (net) were97was €7,303 million, in 2007 compared to987 million in 2006. The year 2007 includes279 million in capital gainsa 31.7% increase from the €5,545 million recorded in 2006.
Impairment on other assets (net).
Impairment on other assets (net) for 2007 was €13 million, a 8.3% increase from the €12 million recorded in 2006.
Gains (losses) in written off assets not classified as non-current assets held for sale
Gains (losses) in written off assets not classified as non-current assets held for sale of buildingsfor 2007 was €13 million, a 98.6% decrease from the €956 million recorded in connection with the proposed new corporate headquarters and2006, primarily as a200 million charge for the endowment result of the Fundación BBVA para las Microfinanzas (a Microcredit Foundation). The year 2006 includesnon-recurring gains on the sale of our holdings in Banca Nazionale del Lavoro (BNL (€568 million) and in Banc Internacional de Andorra ((€183 million).

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Income Tax that we recorded in 2006.
 Income tax expense
Gains (losses) in non-current assets held for sale not classified as discontinued operations
Gains (losses) in non-current assets held for sale not classified as discontinued operations was2,080 €1,191 million infor 2007, an increase of 1.0% from2,059 the €541 million recorded in 2006. Our effective tax rate (income tax expenseIn 2007, we recognized a gross gain of €273 million (€233 million net of taxes) from our sale of real estate as a percentagepart of the reorganization of our real estate portfolio in connection with our construction of our new corporate headquarters and a gross gain of €847 million (€696 million net of taxes) from our sale of our stake in Iberdrola.
Income before tax
As a result of the foregoing, income before tax)tax for 2007 was 24.5%€8,494 million, a 20.8% increase from the €7,030 million recorded in 2006.
Income tax
Income tax for 2007 compared to 29.3%was €2,079 million a 1.0% increase from the €2,059 million recorded in 2006, principally reflecting the change in the composition of our pre-tax income. In addition, the corporate tax rate in Spain was lowered to 32.5% in 2007 and thus provisions for this item are also lower. Finally, 2006 the new tax code generated a one-time charge to adjust deferred tax credits to new rates.
Income Attributed to Minority Interests
     Income attributed to minority interests amounted to289 million in 2007, an increase of 22.7% from235 million in 2006.
Income Attributed to the Group
     As a result of the foregoing, income attributed to the Group amounted to6,126 million in 2007, a 29.4% increase from4,736 million in 2006.
BBVA Group Results of Operations for 2006 Compared with 2005
     The changes in the Group’s consolidated income statements for 2006 and 2005 were as follows:
             
  Year ended December 31, Change
  2006 2005 2006/2005
  (in millions of euros) (in percentages)
Consolidated Statement of Income
            
Interest and similar income  19,210   15,848   21.2 
Interest expense and similar charges  (11,216)  (8,932)  25.6 
Income from equity instruments  379   292   29.7 
             
Net interest income
  8,374   7,208   16.2 
Share of profit or loss of entities accounted for using the equity method  308   121   153.2 
Fee and commission income  5,119   4,669   9.6 
Fee and commission expenses  (784)  (729)  7.5 
Insurance activity income  650   487   33.6 
Gains/(losses) on financial assets and liabilities (net)  1,656   980   68.9 
Exchange differences (net)  378   287   31.6 
             
Gross income
  15,701   13,024   20.6 
Sales and income from the provision of non-financial services  605   576   5.0 
Cost of sales  (474)  (451)  5.2 
Other operating income  117   135   (13.0)
Personnel expenses  (3,989)  (3,602)  10.7 
Other administrative expenses  (2,342)  (2,160)  8.4 
Depreciation and amortization  (472)  (449)  5.2 
Other operating expenses  (263)  (249)  5.6 
Net operating income  8,883   6,823   30.2 
             
Impairment losses (net) of which:  (1,504)  (854)  76.0 
Loan loss provisions  (1,477)  (813)  81.6 
Provision expense (net)  (1,338)  (454)  194.6 
Finance income from non-financial activities  58   2   n.m.(1)
Finance expenses from non-financial activities  (55)  (2)  n.m.(1)
Other gains  1,129   285   296.3 
Other losses  (142)  (208)  (31.9)
             
Income before tax
  7,031   5,592   25.7 
Income tax  (2,059)  (1,521)  35.4 
             
Income from continuing operations
  4,971   4,071   22.1 
Income from discontinued operations (net)         
Consolidated income for the period
  4,971   4,071   22.1 
Income attributed to minority interests  (235)  (265)  (11.0)
             
Income attributed to the Group
  4,736   3,806   24.4 
             
(1)Not meaningful

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Net Interest Income
     The following table summarizes the principal components of net interest income for 2006 compared to 2005.
             
  Year ended December 31, Change
  2006 2005 2006/2005
  (in millions of euros) (in percentages)
Interest and similar income  19,210   15,848   21.2 
Interest expense and similar charges  (11,216)  (8,932)  25.6 
Income from equity instruments  379   292   29.7 
             
Net interest income
  8,374   7,208   16.2 
             
     Net interest income was €8,374 million in 2006, an increase of 16.2% over the €7,208 million obtained in 2005. This increase was due to the growth in lending and customer funds in Latin America and Spain, as well as customer spreads.
     Spreads in the Spanish private sector maintained an upward trend throughout the year. This is because increases in market rates, which are largely transferred to loan yields, increased at a faster pace than the cost of deposits.
     In Mexico, in 2006 average TIIE (Tasa de Interés Interbancaria de Equilibrio- Interbank Interest Rate) was lower than in 2005. Despite this decline in interest rates, BBVA Bancomer improved customer spreads. These improvements in spreads and the increase in business volume, especially lending, boosted net interest income 33.7% year-on-year in pesos. The South America area also recorded strong growth in net interest income supported by the higher volume of lending and deposits.
Share of Profit or Loss of Entities Accounted for Using the Equity Method
     Our share of profit from entities accounted for using the equity method was €308 million in 2006, compared to €121 million in 2005. The main contributor was Corporación IBV (€251 million), boosted by the sale of part of its investment in Gamesa, S.A. The sale of shares in BNL in May reduced its contribution to €25 million, compared to €73 million in 2005.
Net Fee and Commission Income
Fee and Commission Income
 The breakdown of fee and commission income in 2006 and 2005 is as follows:
             
  Year ended December 31, Change
  2006 2005 2006/2005
  (in millions of euros) (in percentages)
Commitment fees  56   50   11.6 
Contingent liabilities  204   177   15.6 
Documentary credits  33   31   6.8 
Bank and other guarantees  171   145   17.5 
Arising from exchange of foreign currencies and banknotes  20   18   12.6 
Collection and payment services  2,274   2,019   12.7 
Securities services  2,017   1,948   3.5 
Counseling on and management of one-off transactions  14   16   (12.3)
Financial and similar counseling services  18   11   71.2 
Factoring transactions  19   19   3.4 
Non-banking financial products sales  79   40   96.5 
Other fees and commissions  416   372   11.9 
             
Fee and commission income
  5,119   4,669   9.6 
             
     Fee and commission income for 2006 amounted to €5,119 million, a 9.6% increase from €4,669 million in 2005, mainly due to a 12.7% increase in collection and payment services to €2,274 million in 2006 from €2,019 million in 2005, primarily due to an increase in business volume.

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Fee and Commission Expenses
     The breakdown of the fee and commission expenses in 2006 and 2005 is as follows:
             
  Year  
  ended December 31, Change
  2006 2005 2006/2005
  (in millions of euro) (in percentages)
Brokerage fees on lending and deposit transactions  (11)  (13)  (15.5)
Fees and commissions assigned to third parties  (560)  (519)  7.9 
Other fees and commissions  (213)  (197)  7.9 
             
Fee and commission expenses
  (784)  (729)  7.5 
             
     Fee and commission expenses for 2006 amounted to €784 million, a 7.5% increase from €729 million in 2005, mainly due to a 7.9% increase in fees and commissions assigned to third parties to €560 million in 2006 from €519 million in 2005, primarily due to an increase in fees paid to intermediary service providers as a result of increased business volumes.
Net Fee and Commission Income
As a result of the foregoing, net fee and commission income for 2006 totaled €4,3352007 was €6,415 million, a 29.1% increase from the €4,971 million recorded in 2006.
Profit or loss attributable to minority interest
Profit or loss attributable to minority interest in 2007 was €289 million, a 23.0% increase over the €235 million in 2006.
Net income attributed to parent company
Net income attributed to parent company in 2007 was €6,126 million, a 29.4% increase from the €4,736 million recorded in 2006.
Results of Operations by Business Areas for 2008 Compared to 2007
Spain and Portugal
             
  Year Ended December 31,  Change 
  2008  2007  2008/2007 
  (In millions of euros)  (In percentage) 
 
Net interest income
  4,828   4,391   9.95 
Net fees and commissions  1,639   1,701   (3.64)
Net gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities and exchange differences  254   250   1.60 
Other operating income and expenses  415   391   6.14 
             
             
Gross income
  7,136   6,732   6.00 
Administrative costs  (2,480)  (2,505)  (1.00)
Depreciation and amortization  (103)  (111)  (7.21)
Impairment on financial assets (net)  (809)  (594)  36.20 
Provisions (net) and other gains (losses)  6   6   0.00 
             
Income before tax
  3,751   3,529   6.29 
Income tax  (1,125)  (1,149)  (2.09)
             
Net income
  2,625   2,380   10.25 
Profit or loss attributed to minority interest     1   n.m.(1)
             
Net income attributed to parent company
  2,625   2,381   10.25 
             
(1)Not meaningful
Net interest income
Net interest income for 2008 was €4,828 million, a 10.0% increase over the €4,391 million recorded in 2007. Due to a successful pricing policy, interest rate cuts in 2008 did not prevent the yield on loans to domestic customers in Spain from €3,940 millioncontinuing its upward trend of the last two years. This was, however, partially offset by an increase in 2005.
Insurance Activity Income
     Net insurance activitythe costs of deposits, mainly due to structural changes in customer funds, with time deposits playing an ever-increasing role. The increase in costs of deposits was lower than the increase in yields on loans and as result in 2008, the average customers spreads was 3.18%, an increase of nine basis points compared to 2007. This helped net interest income for 2006 amounted to €650 million, a 33.6% increase from €487 million in 2005, relating mainly to growth in our insurance business inthe Spain and Portugal as well asarea to grow by 10.0% in South America.2008.


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Net Fees and commissions
 Gains or Losses
Net fees and commissions of this business area amounted to €1,639 million in 2008, a 3.6% decrease from the €1,701 million recorded in 2007, due primarily to the decrease in fees from equity intermediation and fees related to mutual funds, due to the impact of the negative market effect on Financial Assetsthe managed assets and Liabilities (Net)clients’ greater preference for time deposits.
 Gains
Net gains (losses) on financial assets (net) amounted to €1,656and liabilities and exchange differences
Net gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities and exchange differences of this business area for 2008 was €254 million, a 1.6% increase over the €250 million in 2006,2007.
Other operating income and expenses
Other operating income and expenses of this business area for 2008 was €415 million, a 68.9%6.1% increase over the €391 million recorded in 2007, as a result of growth in income from €980 million in 2005. Exchange differences (net) amounted to €378 million, an increase of 31.6% from €287 million in 2005. The increase was mainly due to the Global Businesses area (primarily market operations and the sale of derivatives to customers) and to South America (especially Argentina). Therefore, net trading income in 2006 contributed €2,034 million an increase of 60.5% from €1,267 million in 2005. Of this figure, €523 million were capital gains related to the sale of the Group’s interest in Repsol.insurance activities
 
Gross Incomeincome
 
As a result of the foregoing, gross income amounted to €15,701 million in 2006, a 20.6% increase from €13,023 million in 2005.
Personnel Expenses
     The breakdown of personnel expenses in 2006 and 2005 is as follows:
             
  Year ended December 31, Change
  2006 2005 2006/2005
  (in millions of euro) (in percentages)
Wages and salaries  (3,012)  (2,744)  9.8 
Social security costs  (504)  (472)  6.8 
Transfers to internal pension provisions (Note 27)  (74)  (69)  7.8 
Contributions to external pension funds (Note 27)  (53)  (56)  (5.7)
Other personnel expenses  (346)  (262)  32.0 
             
Personnel expenses
  (3,989)  (3,602)  10.7 
             
     Personnel expensesthis business area for 2006 amounted to €3,9892008 was €7,136 million, a 10.7%6.0% increase from €3,602over the €6,732 million recorded in 2005, mainly2007.
Administrative costs
Administrative costs of this business area for 2008 was €2,480 million, a 1.0% decrease over the €2,505 million recorded in 2007, due primarily to a 9.8% increase inthe Group’s transformation plan, which helped to reduce wages and salaries, to €3,012 million in 2006 from €2,744 million in 2005 as a result of an increase in the average number of employees of the BBVA Group to 95,738 in 2006 from 90,744 in 2005. The increase in the number of employees in 2006 was due mainly to the addition of employees resulting from the acquisition of Texas Regional Bancshares in November 2006.

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Other Administrative Expenses
     The breakdown of other administrative expenses during in 2006 and, 2005 is as follows:
             
  Year ended December 31, Change
  2006 2005 2006/2005
  (in millions of euros) (in percentages)
Technology and systems  (496)  (434)  14.1 
Communications  (218)  (203)  7.5 
Advertising  (207)  (212)  (2.1)
Property, fixtures and materials  (451)  (415)  8.5 
Taxes other than income tax  (203)  (213)  (4.9)
Other expenses  (768)  (683)  12.4 
             
Other administrative expenses
  (2,342)  (2,160)  8.4 
             
     Other administrative expenses amounted to €2,342 million in 2006, an 8.4% increase from €2,160 million in 2005. This increase was mainly due to technology and systems expenses, property, fixtures and materials expenses and other expenses.
     We calculate our efficiency ratio as (i) the sum of personnel expenses and other administrative expenses, divided by (ii) the sum of gross income, sales and income from the provision of non-financial services and cost of sales (excluding gains from sales of ownership interests). Our efficiency ratio was 40.9% in 2006 compared to 43.2% in 2005. Including depreciation and amortization expense, our efficiency ratio was 44.0% in 2006 compared to 46.7% in 2005.
Net Operating Income
     Our net operating income for 2006 was €8,883 million, an increase of 30.2% from €6,823 million in 2005.
Impairment Losses (Net)
     Impairment losses (net) were €1,504 million in 2006, an increase of 76.0% from 2005. This increase is mainly due to an increase of 81.6% in loan loss provisions (€1,477 million in 2006 compared to €813 million in 2005) which was attributable to a sharp rise in consumer lending (that required allocating €1,051 million to generic provisions compared to €646 million in 2005).
Provision Expense (Net)
     Provision expense (net) was €1,338 million in 2006, an increase of 194.6% from €454 million in 2005, due to the higher charges for early retirements including a €777 million non-recurrent charge in the forth quarter for the early retirement program associated with the restructuringthorough continued streamlining of the branch networksnetwork, with a reduction of 220 offices over 2008.
Impairment on financial assets (net)
Impairment on financial assets (net) of this business area for 2008 was €809 million, a 36.2% increase over the €594 million recorded in Spain and those derived from the new organizational structure announced in December.
Other Gains and Losses (Net)
     The breakdown of other gains and losses during in 2006 and 2005 is as follows:
             
  Year  
  ended December 31, Change
  2006 2005 2006/2005
  (in millions of euros) (in percentages)
Net gains on sales of held-to-maturity investments  93   108   (13.9)
Net gains on sale of long-term investments  934   40   n.m.(1)
Income from the provision of non-typical services  4   4   9.4 
Other income  97   133   (27.0)
             
Other gains
  1,129   285   296.3%
             
Net losses on fixed assets disposals  (20)  (22)  (10.4)
Net losses on long-term investments due to write-downs     (12)  n.m.(1)
Other losses  (121)  (174)  (30.2)
             
Other Losses
  (142)  (208)  (31.9)
Other gains (net)
  987   77   n.m.(1)
             
(1)Not meaningful
     Other gains (net) were €987 million in 2006 compared to €77 million in 2005. In 2006, we sold our holdings in BNL (€568 million) and Andorra (€183 million) in 2006, whereas in 2005 there were no significant disposals.

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Income Tax
     Income tax expense was €2,059 million in 2006, an increase of 35.4% from €1,521 million in 2005. Our effective tax rate (income tax expense as a percentage of our income before tax) was 29.3% in 2006 compared to 27.2% in 2005, principally reflecting the change in the composition of our pre-tax income. A €457 million provision was made in 20062007, due to new corporate tax rules in Spain that will reduce the effective rate in future years but which required the Group to write off its existing tax credits in 2006.
Income Attributed to Minority Interests
     Income attributed to minority interests amounted to €235 million in 2006, a decrease of 11.0% from €264 million in 2005.
Income Attributedprimarily to the Groupdeterioration of the economic environment and to the application of prudent criteria with respect to risks. The business area’snon-performing loan ratio increased to 2.62% as of December 31, 2008 from 0.74% as of December 31, 2007.
 
Income before tax
As a result of the foregoing, income before tax of this business area for 2008 was €3,751 million, a 6.3% increase over the €3,529 million recorded in 2007.
Income tax
Income tax of this business area for 2008 was €1,125 million, a 2.1% decrease from the €1,149 million recorded in 2007, primarily as a result of the reduction in the tax rate in Spain from 32.5% in 2007 to 30% in 2008.
Net income attributed to parent company
As a result of the Groupforegoing, net income attributed to parent company of this business area for 2008 was €2,625 million, a 10.2% increase over the €2,381 million recorded in 2007.


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Global Businesses (Wholesale Banking and Asset Management)
             
  Year Ended December 31,  Change 
  2008  2007  2008/2007 
  (In millions of euros)  (In%) 
 
Net interest income
  745   (7)  n.m.(1)
Net fees and commissions  413   446   (7.40)
Net gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities and exchange differences  144   791   (81.80)
Other operating income and expenses  434   518   (16.22)
             
Gross income
  1,736   1,749   (0.74)
Administrative costs  (511)  (467)  9.42 
Depreciation and amortization  (9)  (7)  28.57 
Impairment on financial assets (net)  (256)  (130)  96.92 
Provisions (net) and other gains (losses)  (25)  9   n.m.(1)
             
Income before tax
  934   1,154   (19.06)
Income tax  (174)  (247)  (29.55)
             
Net income
  760   907   (16.21)
Profit or loss attributed to minority interest  (6)  (10)  (40.00)
             
Net income attributed to parent company
  754   896   (15.85)
             
(1)Not meaningful.
The preceding table and descriptions below do not take into account the impact of the Madoff fraud, which, due to its unique nature, is included in the area of Corporate Activities.
Net interest income and Net gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities and exchange differences
For internal management purposes, “net interest income” and “net gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities and exchange differences” for this business area are analyzed together. Net interest income includes the cost of funding of the market operations whose revenues are accounted for in the heading “Net gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities and exchange differences”.
Net interest income amounted to €4,736a gain of €745 million in 2006,2008, compared to a 24.4% increase from €3,806loss of €7 million in 2005.2007. Net gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities and exchange differences amounted to €144 million, compared to €791 million in 2007. The sum of these heading for 2008 was €889 million, a 13.4% increase over the €784 million recorded in 2007. This increase was largely attributable to the Corporate Banking unit, through the sharp rise in lending.
 
Net fees and commissions
Net fees and commissions of this business area for 2008 was €413 million, a 7.5% decrease from 2007 (€446 million), primarily as a result in a decrease in the value of assets under management in the Asset Management unit as well as the decrease in business volume of origination, structuring, distribution and risk management of market products.
Other operating income and expenses
Other operating income and expenses of this business area for 2008 was €434 million, a decrease of 16.2% from the €518 million recorded in 2007, as a smaller amount of income generated from real estate activities offset an increase in profits of entities accounted for using the equity method and income on equity instruments.


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Gross income
As a result of the foregoing, gross income of this business area for 2008 was €1,736 million, a 0.7% decrease from the €1,749 million recorded in 2007.
Administrative costs
Administrative costs of this business area for 2008 were €511 million, a 9.5% increase over the €467 million recorded in 2007, due primarily an increase in employees in connection with growth of the business in Corporate and Investment Banking unit.
Impairment on financial assets (net)
Impairment on financial assets (net) of this business area for 2008 was €256 million, a 96.9% increase over the €130 million recorded in 2007, mainly due to generic provisions associated with the sharp rise in lending and specific loan loss provisions made by the Global Markets unit. The non-performing loan ratio of this business area was 0.12% as of December 31, 2008 compared to 0.02% as of December 31, 2007.
Income before tax
As a result of the foregoing, income before tax of this business area for 2008 was €934 million, a 19.0% decrease from the €1,154 million recorded in 2007.
Net income attributed to parent company
Net income attributed to parent company of this business area for 2008 was €754 million, a 15.9% decrease from the €896 million recorded in 2007.
Mexico
             
  Year Ended December 31,  Change 
  2008  2007  2008/2007 
  (In millions of euros)  (In %) 
 
Net interest income
  3,716   3,505   6.02 
Net fees and commissions  1,189   1,305   (8.89)
Net gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities and exchange differences  376   311   20.90 
Other operating income and expenses  154   115   33.91 
             
Gross income
  5,435   5,236   3.80 
Administrative costs  (1,727)  (1,737)  (0.58)
Depreciation and amortization  (73)  (102)  (28.43)
Impairment on financial assets (net)  (1,110)  (834)  33.09 
Provisions (net) and other gains (losses)  (25)  19   n.m.(1)
             
Income before tax
  2,499   2,583   (3.25)
Income tax  (560)  (701)  (20.11)
             
Net income
  1,939   1,882   3.03 
Profit or loss attributed to minority interest  (1)  (2)  (50.00)
             
Net income attributed to parent company
  1,938   1,880   3.09 
             
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As discussed above under “Factors Affecting the Comparability of our Results of Operations and Financial Condition”, in 2008, the depreciation of the Mexican peso against the euro negatively affected the results of operations of our Mexican subsidiaries in euro terms.
Net interest income
Net interest income of this business area for 2008 was €3,716 million, a 3.6% increase over the €3,505 million recorded in 2007, due primarily to larger business volumes and maintenance of the spread. In Mexico, interbank rates showed a slight upward trend over the 2008, with the average Interbank Equilibrium Interest Rate (TIIE) for 2008 standing at 8.3%, as opposed to the figure of 7.7% for 2007. The customer spread remained stable throughout the year, at 12.4% at December 31, 2008, approximately the same level as of December 31, 2007, due to a slight rise both in yield on loans and cost of deposits.
Net fees and commissions
Net fees and commissions of this business area for 2008 was €1,189 million, an 8.9% decrease from the €1,305 million recorded in 2007.
Net gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities and exchange differences
Net gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities and exchange differences of this business area for 2008 was €376 million, a 20.9% increase over the €311 million in 2007.
Other operating income and expenses
Other operating income and expenses of this business area for 2008 was €154 million a 33.8% increase over the €115 million recorded in 2007, due primarily to an increase in revenue from insurance activity.
Gross income
As a result of the foregoing, gross income of this business area for 2008 was €5,435 million, a 3.8% increase over the €5,236 million recorded in 2007.
Administrative costs
Administrative costs of this business area for 2008 were €1,727 million, a 0.8% decrease from the €1,741 million recorded in 2007. In the latter part of 2008 we instituted certain cost-control programs to limit the rate of local currency growth in administrative costs in this business area.
Impairment on financial assets (net)
Impairment on financial assets (net) of this business area for 2008 was €1,110 million, a 33.1% increase over the €834 million recorded in 2007 mainly due to increased loan loss provisions as a result of higher lending volumes and deteriorating asset quality throughout the system. At the end of 2008, the non-performing loan ratio stood at 3.21%, increasing from 2.15% as of December 31, 2007. The business area’s coverage ratio declined to 161% as of December 31, 2008 from 255% as of December 31, 2007, mainly due to write-offs made during 2008.
Income before tax
As a result of the foregoing, income before tax of this business area for 2008 was €2,499 million, a 3.2% decrease compared to the €2,583 million recorded in 2007.
Net Income attributed to parent company
Net income attributed to parent company of this business area for 2008 was €1,938 million, a 3.0% increase over the €1,880 million recorded in 2007.


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The United States
             
  Year Ended December 31,  Change 
  2008  2007  2008/2007 
  (In millions of euros)  (In %) 
 
Net interest income
  1,332   763   74.57 
Net fees and commissions  546   314   73.89 
Net gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities and exchange differences  123   37   n.m.(1)
Other operating income and expenses  21   11   90.91 
             
Gross income
  2,022   1,125   79.73 
Administrative costs  (1,088)  (621)  75.20 
Depreciation and amortization  (244)  (123)  98.37 
Impairment on financial assets (net)  (365)  (85)  n.m.(1).
Provisions (net) and other gains (losses)  (15)  1   n.m.(1)
             
Income before tax
  309   297   4.04 
Income tax  (99)  (93)  6.45 
             
Net income
  211   203   3.94 
Profit or loss attributed to minority interest         
             
Net income attributed to the parent company
  211   203   3.94 
             
(1)Not meaningful.
As discussed above under “Factors Affecting the Comparability of our Results of Operations and Financial Condition”, in 2008, the depreciation of the dollar against the euro negatively affected the results of operations of our foreign subsidiaries in euro terms. Additionally, because 2007 results of operations only include four months of results of operations for Compass,year-on-year comparisons for the United States business area are less meaningful.
Net interest income
Net interest income of this business area for 2008 was €1,332 million, a 74.6% increase over the €763 million recorded in 2007.
Net Fees and Commissions
Net fees and commissions of this business area for 2008 was €546 million, a 73.6% increase over the €314 million recorded in 2007.
Net gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities and exchange differences
Net gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities and exchange differences of this business area for 2008 were €123 million, an increase compared to the €37 million recorded in 2007.
Gross income
As a result of the foregoing, gross income of this business area for 2008 was €2,022 million, a 79.7% increase over the €1,125 million recorded in 2007.
Administrative costs
Administrative costs of this business area for 2008 were €1,088 million, a 75.2% increase over the €621 million recorded in 2007, due primarily to the inclusion in 2008 of integration and merger expenses.


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Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization of this business area for 2008 was €244 million, a 98.4% increase over the €123 million in 2007, due primarily to the amortization of intangible assets related to the acquisition of the banks comprising this business area.
Impairment on financial assets (net)
Impairment on financial assets (net) for 2008 was €365 million, compared with €85 million recorded in 2007, due to significant write-downs. The non-performing loans ratio was 3.36% as of December 31, 2008, increasing from 1.77% as of December 31, 2007.
Income before tax
As a result of the foregoing, the income before tax of this business area for 2008 was €309 million, a 4.3% increase over the €297 million recorded in 2007.
Net income attributed to parent company
Net income attributed to parent company of this business area for 2008 was €211 million, a 3.9% increase over the €203 million in 2007.
South America
             
  Year Ended December 31,  Change 
  2008  2007  2008/2007 
  (In millions of euros)  (In %) 
 
Net interest income
  2,199   1,746   25.95 
Net fees and commissions  775   750   3.33 
Net gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities and exchange differences  253   222   13.96 
Other losses (net)  (35)  (18)  94.44 
             
Gross income
  3,192   2,701   18.18 
Administrative costs  (1,315)  (1,181)  11.35 
Depreciation and amortization  (107)  (93)  15.05 
Impairment on financial assets (net)  (358)  (262)  36.64 
Provisions (net) and other gains (losses)  (17)  (63)  (73.02)
             
Income before tax
  1,396   1,102   26.68 
Income tax  (318)  (197)  61.42 
             
Net income
  1,078   905   19.12 
Profit or loss attributed to minority interest  (351)  (282)  24.47 
             
Net income attributed to parent company
  727   623   16.69 
             
(1)Not meaningful.
As discussed above under “Factors Affecting the Comparability of our Results of Operations and Financial Condition”, in 2008, the depreciation of certain of the currencies in the countries in which we operate in South America against the euro negatively affected the results of operations of our foreign subsidiaries in euro terms.
Net interest income
Net interest income of this business area for 2008 was €2,199 million, a 25.9% increase over the €1,746 million recorded in 2007, due primarily to the larger business volumes and the maintance of the spreads.


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Net Fees and Commissions
Net fees and commissions of this business area for 2008 was €775 million, 3.3% increase over the €750 million recorded in 2007, mainly due to an increase in banking commissions.
Net gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities and exchange differences
Net gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities and exchange differences of this business area for 2008 was €253 million, a 13.9% increase over the €222 million recorded in 2007.
Gross income
As a result of the foregoing, the gross income of this business area for 2008 was €3,192 million, an 18.2% increase over the €2,701 million recorded in 2007.
Administrative costs
Administrative costs of this business area for 2008 was €1,315 million, a 9.5% increase over the €1,181 million recorded in 2007, due primarily to increases in wages as a result of increased inflation and an increase in employees as a result of expansion of certain business units in this area.
Impairment on financial assets (net)
Impairment on financial assets (net) of this business area for 2008 was €358 million, a 36.6% increase over the €262 million recorded in 2007, mainly due to generic provisions attributable to the rise in lending volume as recently-made loans require under Bank of Spain rules higher generic provisions than older loans in our portfolio. The business area’s non-performing loan ratio was 2.12% as of December 31, 2008 compared to 2.14% as of December 31, 2007.
Income before tax
As a result of the foregoing, income before tax of this business area for 2008 was €1,396 million, a 26.7% increase over the €1,102 million recorded in 2007.
Net income attributed to parent company
Net income attributed to parent company of this business area for 2008 was €727 million, a 16.7% increase over the €623 million in 2007.


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Corporate Activities
             
  Year Ended December 31,  Change 
  2008  2007  2008/2007 
  (In millions of euros)  (In %) 
 
Net interest income
  (1,135)  (770)  47.40 
Net fees and commissions  (35)  43   n.m.(1)
Net gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities and exchange differences  409   346   18.21 
Other operating income and expenses  217   111   95.50 
             
Gross income
  (543)  (271)  100.37 
Administrative costs  (633)  (742)  (14.69)
Depreciation and amortization  (164)  (142)  15.49 
Impairment on financial assets (net)  (43)  1   n.m.(1)
Provisions (net) and other gains (losses)  (581)  984   n.m.(1)
             
Income before tax
  (1,963)  (170)  n.m.(1)
Income tax  735   307   139.41 
             
Net income
  (1,228)  137   n.m.(1)
Profit or loss attributed to minority interest  (7)  5   n.m.(1)
             
Net income attributed to parent company
  (1,235)  142   n.m.(1)
             
(1)Not meaningful.
Net interest income
Net interest income of this business area for 2008 was a loss of €1,135 million, a 47.4% increase over the loss of €770 million recorded in 2007, due primarily to a full year of the expenses associated with the financing of the Compass acquisition and the higher cost of wholesale financing.
Net gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities and exchange differences
Net gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities and exchange differences of this business area for 2008 were €409 million, an 18.4% increase over the €346 million recorded in 2007.
Other operating income and expenses
Other operating income and expenses of this business area for 2008 was €217 million, a 95.9% increase over the €111 million recorded in 2007, primarily as a result of net operating income.
Gross income
As a result of the foregoing, gross income of this business area for 2008 was a loss of €543 million, compared with a loss of €271 million recorded in 2007.
Administrative costs
Administrative costs of this business area for 2008 were €633 million, a 14.7% decrease from the €742 million recorded in 2007, which included a €200 million contribution to the BBVA Foundation for Microfinance.
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization of this business area for 2008 was €164 million, a 15.5% increase over the €142 million recorded in 2007.


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Provisions (net) and other gains (losses)
Provisions (net) and other gains (losses) of this business area for 2008 was a loss of €581 million, compared with a gain of €984 million recorded in 2007, due primarily to the larger provisions for early retirement and lower one-off gains in 2008 compared to 2007. Provisions (net) and other gains (losses) of this business area in 2008 include the following non-recurring items: €727 million in gains from the sale of our stake in Bradesco, a charge of €860 million in provisions for extraordinary early retirements in Spain and the recognition of €431 million in provisions for the loss that could be caused by the Madoff fraud. Provisions (net) and other gains (losses) of this business area in 2007 include the following non-recurring items: gains on the sale of our stake in Iberdrola, S.A. for €847 million, gains on the sale of real estate as part of the project for our new corporate headquarters for €273 million and a charge of €100 million for provisions for extraordinary early retirements in Spain.
Income before tax
As a result of the foregoing, income before tax of this business area for 2008 was a loss of €1,963 million, compared with a loss of €170 million recorded in 2007.
Net income attributed to parent company
Net income attributed to parent company of this business area for 2008 was a loss of €1,235 million, compared with €142 million in 2007, due primarily to the aforementioned one-off items.
Results of Operations by Business Areas for 2007 compared to 2006
 
Spain and Portugal
             
  Year ended December 31, Change
  2007 2006 2007/2006
  (in millions of euros) (in percentage)
Net interest income
  4,295   3,747   14.6 
Share of profit of entities accounted for using the equity method     1   n.m.(1)
Net fee and commission income  1,679   1,627   3.2 
Insurance activity income  461   376   22.8 
Gains on financial assets and liabilities (net)  235   215   9.2 
             
Gross income
  6,670   5,966   11.8 
Sales and income from the provision of non-financial services  51   32   57.9 
Personnel expenses and other administrative expenses  (2,487)  (2,419)  2.8 
Depreciation and amortization  (109)  (104)  4.7 
Other operating income and expenses (net)  26   20   32.7 
             
Net operating income
  4,151   3,495   18.8 
Impairment losses (net)  (604)  (552)  9.3 
Net loan loss provisions  (595)  (553)  7.7 
Other writedowns  (9)  1   n.m.(1)
Provision expense (net)  (3)  (3)  (11.3)
Other gains and losses (net)  9   22   (57.7)
             
Income before tax
  3,553   2,962   20.0 
Income tax  (1,156)  (1,040)  11.1 
             
Income from continuing operations
  2,397   1,922   24.7 
Income attributed to minority interests     (3)  n.m.(1)
             
Income attributed to the Group
  2,397   1,919   24.9 
             
 
             
  Year Ended December 31,  Change 
  2007  2006  2007/2006 
  (In millions of euros)  (In %) 
 
Net interest income
  4,391   3,800   15.55 
Net fees and commissions  1,701   1,650   3.09 
Net gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities and exchange differences  250   223   12.11 
Other operating income and expenses  391   322   21.43 
             
Gross income
  6,732   5,996   12.27 
Administrative costs  (2,505)  (2,445)  2.45 
Depreciation and amortization  (111)  (105)  5.71 
Impairment on financial assets (net)  (594)  (546)  8.79 
Provisions (net) and other gains (losses)  6   12   (50.00)
             
Income before tax
  3,529   2,911   21.23 
Income tax  (1,149)  (1,023)  12.32 
             
Net income
  2,380   1,887   26.13 
Profit or loss attributed to minority interest  1   (3)  n.m.(1)
             
Net income attributed to parent company
  2,381   1,884   26.38 
             
(1)Not meaningful
 
Net Interest Incomeinterest income
 
Net interest income of this business area for 2007 amounted to €4,295was €4,391 million, a 14.6%15.6% increase from €3,747over the €3,800 million recorded in 2006, driven by increases in lending and lower increases in interest expenses on deposits which contributed to higher customer spreads. In the Spanish market, credit spreads (the spread between the interest we


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paid on interest-bearing liabilities, principally deposits, and the interest we earned on our interest-earning assets, principally loans) widened throughout 2007 and 2006. The increase in costs of deposits was lower than the increase in yields on loans. In 2007, the average customer spread was 3.10%, compared to 2.75% in 2006. The improved margin and the higher volume of business helped the Spain and Portugal business area to increase net interest income 14.6% 15.6%year-on-year.
 
Gross IncomeNet fees and commissions
 
Net fees and commissions of this business area for 2007 was €1,701 million, a 3.1% increase from the amount recorded in 2006, due primarily to the increase in business activity.
Net gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities and exchange differences
Net gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities and exchange differences of this business area for 2007 was €250 million, a 12.1% increase over the €223 million recorded in 2006.
Other operating income and expenses
Other operating income and expenses of this business area for 2007 was €391 million, a 21.4% increase over the €322 million recorded in 2006.
Gross income
As a result of the foregoing, gross income of this business area for 2007 amounted to €6,670was €6,732 million, ana 12.3% increase of 11.8% from €5,966over the €5,996 million in 2006, principally attributable to the increase in net interest income and net fee and commission income and,

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to a lesser extent, an increase in insurance activity income. Insurance activity income increased 22.8% to €461 million in 2007 from €376 millionrecorded in 2006.
 
Personnel and other administrative expensesAdministrative costs
 Personnel and other administrative expenses for 2007 amounted to €2,487 million, an increase of 2.8% compared to €2,419 million in 2006.
Net Operating Income
     Net operating incomeAdministrative costs of this business area for 2007 amounted to €4,151were €2,505 million, ana 2.5% increase of 18.8% compared to €3,495over the €2,445 million in 2006, reflecting the Group’s focus on controlling expenses, which only increased modestly year-on-year.
     As a result of higher revenues and cost containment, the efficiency ratio of this business area was 35.9% in 2007 compared to 39.2% in 2006 as expenses rose at a slower pace than revenues. Including depreciation and amortization expense of this business area, the efficiency ratio of this business area was 37.6% in 2007 compared to 41.0%recorded in 2006.
 
Impairment Losses (Net)on financial assets (net)
 
Impairment losseson financial assets (net) of this business area for 2007 was €604€594 million, a 9.3%8.79% increase from €552over the €546 million in 2006, mainly due to an increase of 7.7% in net loan loss provisions to €595 million in 2007 from €553 million in 2006. Net loan loss provisions arewere still mainly generic in nature because the non-performing loan ratio in the area remainsremained relatively low at 0.73% as of December 31, 2007, although this represents a significant jump from 0.55% as of December 31, 2006 due mainly to increases in non-performing mortgage loans in Spain.
 
Income Attributed to the Groupbefore tax
 
As a result of the foregoing, income attributed to the Group frombefore tax of this business area for 2007 was €2,397€3,529 million, ana 21.2% increase over the €2,911 million recorded in 2006.
Net income attributed to parent company
Net income attributed to parent company of 24.9% from €1,919this business area for 2007 was €2,381 million, a 26.4% increase over the €1,884 million in 2006.


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Global Businesses (Wholesale Banking and Asset Management)
             
  Year ended December 31, Change
  2007 2006 2007/2006
  (in millions of euros) (in percentages)
Net interest income
  124   150   (17.4)
Share of profit of entities accounted for using the equity method  239   283   (15.7)
Net fee and commission income  521   453   15.2 
Insurance activity income        n.m.(1)
Gains on financial assets and liabilities (net)  789   498   58.5 
             
Gross income
  1,673   1,384   20.8 
Sales and income from the provision of non-financial services  130   104   25.0 
Personnel expenses and other administrative expenses  (525)  (418)  25.7 
Depreciation and amortization  (11)  (10)  8.8 
Other operating income and expenses (net)  4   10   (63.4)
             
Net operating income
  1,271   1,070   18.8 
Impairment losses  (127)  (125)  2.2 
Net loan loss provisions  (127)  (125)  1.9 
Other writedowns        n.m.(1)
Provision expense (net)  5   (11)  n.m.(1)
Other gains and losses (net)  13   153   (91.2)
             
Income before tax
  1,162   1,087   7.0 
Income tax  (243)  (218)  11.5 
             
Income from continuing operations
  919   869��  5.7 
Income attributed to minority interests  (10)  (7)  39.3 
             
Income attributed to the Group
  909   862   5.4 
             
             
  Year Ended December 31,  Change 
  2007  2006  2007/2006 
  (In millions of euros)  (In %) 
 
Net interest income
  (7)  18   n.m.(1)
Net fees and commissions  446   383   16.45 
Net gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities and exchange differences  791   501   57.88 
Other operating income and expenses  518   538   (3.72)
             
Gross income
  1,749   1,441   21.37 
Administrative costs  (467)  (363)  28.65 
Depreciation and amortization  (7)  (7)  0.00 
Impairment on financial assets (net)  (130)  (127)  2.36 
Provisions (net) and other gains (losses)  9   151   (94.04)
             
Income before tax
  1,154   1,094   5.48 
Income tax  (247)  (227)  8.81 
             
Net income
  907   866   4.73 
Profit or loss attributed to minority interest  (10)  (7)  42.86 
             
Net income attributed to parent company
  896   859   4.31 
             
 
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Net Interest Incomeinterest income
 
Net interest income of this business area for 2007 amounted to €124a loss of €7 million in 2007, a 17.4% decrease from €150a gain of €18 million in 2006, a decrease of 17.4%.2006. The net interest income includes the cost of funding of the market operations whose revenues are accounted for in the “Gains“Net gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities (net)”and exchange differences” caption.
 
Gross IncomeNet fees and commissions
 Gross income
Net fees and commissions of this business area for 2007 was €446 million, a 16.5% increase from the €383 million recorded in 2006.
Net gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities and exchange differences
Net gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities and exchange differences of this business area for 2007 amounted to €1,673€791 million, an increase of 20.8% compared to €1,38457.9% from the €501 million recorded in 2006.
Other operating income and expenses
Other operating income and expenses of this business area for 2007 was €518 million, a 3.7% decrease from the €538 million recorded in 2006, principally due primarily to the increase in gains on financial assets and liabilities (net) (58.5%), which was offset in part by the decrease in net interest income discussed above and a decrease in the share of profit of entities accounted for using the equity as a result of the sale of our interest in certain entities such as Valanza. The share of profit of entities accounted for using the equity method decreased 15.7% to €239 million in 2007 from €283 million in 2006.
 
Personnel and other administrative expensesGross income
 Personnel and other administrative expenses
Based on the foregoing, the gross income of this business area for 2007 amounted to €525was €1,749 million, ana 21.4% decrease from the €1,441 million recorded in 2006.


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Administrative costs
Administrative costs of this business area for 2007 were €467 million, a 28.7% increase of 25.7% compared to €418over the €363 million recorded in 2006, mainly due to our expansion in Asia and related investment strategies and to the growth plans of the global markets and distribution unit.
 
Net Operating IncomeImpairment on financial assets (net)
 Net operating income
Impairment on financial assets (net) of this business area for 2007 was €1,271€130 million, a 18.8%2.4% increase from €1,070 million in 2006.
     As a result ofover the foregoing, the efficiency ratio of this business area worsened to 29.1% in 2007 compared to 28.1% in 2006. Including depreciation and amortization expense of this business area, the efficiency ratio of this business area was 29.7% in 2007 compared to 28.7% in 2006.
Impairment Losses (Net)
     Impairment losses (net) of this business area for 2007 were €127 million, a 2.2% increase from €125 million in 2006, mainly due to higher generic provisions related to increases in lending. The non-performing loanassets ratio was 0.02% as of December 31, 2007 compared to 0.04% as of December 31, 2006, indicating that loan-loss provisions are stable and almost exclusively of a generic nature.
 
Income Attributed to the Groupbefore tax
 As
Based on the foregoing, the income before tax of this business area for 2007 was €1,154 million, a result of5.5% increase over the foregoing,€1,094 million recorded in 2006.
Net income attributed to the Groupparent company
Net income attributed to parent company of this business area for 2007 was €909€896 million, a 5.4%4.3% increase from €862the €859 million recorded in 2006.
Mexico and the United States
 
             
  Year Ended December 31,  Change 
  2007  2006  2007/2006 
  (In millions of euros)  (In %) 
 
Net interest income
  3,505   3,220   8.85 
Net fees and commissions  1,305   1,276   2.27 
Net gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities and exchange differences  311   260   19.62 
Other operating income and expenses  115   129   (10.85)
             
Gross income
  5,236   4,885   7.18 
Administrative costs  (1,737)  (1,694)  2.54 
Depreciation and amortization  (102)  (98)  4.08 
Impairment on financial assets (net)  (834)  (621)  34.30 
Provisions (net) and other gains (losses)  19   (50)  n.m.(1)
             
Income before tax
  2,583   2,422   6.65 
Income tax  (701)  (710)  (1.27)
             
Net income
  1,882   1,712   9.93 
Profit or loss attributed to minority interest  (2)  (2)  0.00 
             
Net income attributed to parent company
  1,880   1,710   9.94 
             
(1)Not meaningful.
As discussed above under “Factors Affecting the Comparability of our Results of Operations and Financial Condition”, in 2007, the depreciation of the currencies countries (including Mexico and the U.S.) in which we operateMexican peso against the euro negatively affected the results of operations of our foreignMexican subsidiaries in euro terms. Additionally, the acquisition of Compass affected the results of operations of our Mexico and The United States business area.
                 
  Year ended December 31, Change
  2007 2006 2007/2006 2007/2006(1)
  (in millions of euros) (in percentages)
Net interest income
  4,304   3,535   21.7   33.1 
Share of profit of entities accounted for using the equity method  3   (2)  n.m.(2)  n.m.(2)
Net fee and commission income  1,621   1,390   16.6   27.5 
Insurance activity income  313   304   2.7   12.4 
Gains on financial assets and liabilities (net)  254   196   29.8   41.9 
                 
Gross income
  6,495   5,423   19.8   30.9 
Sales and income from the provision of non-financial services  7   (4)  n.m.(2)  n.m.(2)
Personnel expenses and other administrative expenses  (2,359)  (1,945)  21.2   32.5 
Depreciation and amortization  (225)  (126)  78.2   94.8 
Other operating income and expenses (net)  (121)  (117)  3.7   13.4 
                 
Net operating income
  3,797   3,231   17.5   28.5 
Impairment losses  (930)  (685)  35.8   48.4 
Net loan loss provisions  (919)  (672)  36.7   49.5 
Other writedowns  (11)  (13)  (14.4)  (6.4)
Provision expense (net)  21   (73)  n.m.(2)  n.m.(2)
Other gains and losses (net)  (9)  42   n.m.(2)  n.m.(2)
                 
Income before tax
  2,879   2,515   14.5   25.2 
Income tax  (794)  (738)  7.5   17.5 
                 
Income from continuing operations
  2,085   1,777   17.4   28.3 
Income attributed to minority interests  (1)  (2)  (28.0)  (21.2)
                 
Income attributed to the Group
  2,084   1,775   17.4   28.4 
                 

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(1)At constant exchange rates from 2006.
(2)Not meaningful.
Net Interest Incomeinterest income
 
Net interest income of this business area for 2007 amounted to €4,304was €3,505 million, a 21.7%an 8.9% increase from €3,535over the €3,220 million recorded in 2006, due to principally to an increase in this business area’s overall business volume and a high interest spread. In Mexico, interest rates rebounded at the end of 2007. The average TIIE (Tasa de Interés Interbancaria de Equilibrio- Interbank Interest Rate) in the 2007 was 7.8%7.7% compared to 7.5% in 2006. The cost of funds rose only one basis point to 2.6% and therefore customer spreads improveddecreased to 12.4% in 2007 compared with 12.5% in 2006. The improvement in spreads, together with a strong increase in business, helped Mexico to lift net interest income 8.4% 8.9%year-on-year.
 
Gross IncomeNet fees and commissions
 
Net fees and commissions of this business area for 2007 was €1,305 million, a 2.3% increase from the €1,276 million recorded in 2006.
Net gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities and exchange differences
Net gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities and exchange differences of this business area for 2007 were €311 million, a 19.6% increase over the €260 million recorded in 2006.
Other operating income and expenses
Other operating income and expenses of this business area for 2007 was €115 million, a 10.9% decrease from the €129 million recorded in 2006.
Gross income
As a result of the foregoing, the gross income of this business area for 2007 amounted to €6,495was €5,236 million, ana 7.2% increase of 19.8% from €5,423over the €4,885 million recorded in 2006, principally attributable to the increases in net interest income discussed above, net feefees and commission income,commissions, net gains on financial assets and liabilities (net) and insurance activity income.
 
Personnel and other administrative expensesAdministrative costs
 Personnel and other administrative expenses
Administrative costs of this business area for 2007 amounted to €2,359were €1,737 million, anfor a 2.5% increase of 21.2% compared to €1,945from the €1,694 million recorded in 2006, mainly due to increase of sales activity and expansion of the branch network and the banks acquired in the United States.network.
 
Net Operating IncomeImpairment on financial assets (net)
 Net operating income
Impairment on financial assets (net) of this business area for 2007 was €3,797€834 million, a 17.5%34.3% increase from €3,231over the €621 million in 2006.
     As a result of the foregoing, the efficiency ratio of this business area worsened to 36.3% in 2007 compared to 35.9% in 2006. Including depreciation and amortization expense of this business area, the efficiency ratio of this business area was 39.7% in 2007 compared to 38.2% in 2006.
Impairment Losses (Net)
     Impairment losses (net) of this business area for 2007 were €930 million, a 35.8% increase from €685 millionrecorded in 2006, mainly due to higher generic provisions driven by higher provisioning for its consumer and mortgage loan portfolios on the basis of expected losses. The business area’s non-performing loan ratio fell from 2.19%2.15% at the end of 2006 to 1.97%2.21% as of December 31, 2007, although this decrease was primarily due to the writing-off of €932 million in non-performing loans during the period.2007. Finally, the business area’s coverage ratio declined to 189%255% as of December 31, 2007 from 249%288% as of December 31, 2006 mainly due to write-offs made during 2007.
 
Income Attributed to the Groupbefore tax
 
As a result of the foregoing, the income attributed to the Group frombefore tax of this business area for 2007 was €2,084€2,583 million, a 6.7% increase over the €2,422 million recorded in 2006.
Net income attributed to parent company
Net income attributed to parent company for 2007 was €1,880 million, a 9.9% increase over the €1,710 million recorded in 2006.


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The United States
             
  Year Ended December 31,  Change 
  2007  2006  2007/2006 
  (In millions of euros)  (In %) 
 
Net interest income
  763   280   n.m.(1)
Net fees and commissions  314   113   n.m.(1)
Net gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities and exchange differences  37   14   n.m.(1)
Other operating income and expenses  11   3   n.m.(1)
             
Gross income
  1,125   410   n.m.(1)
Administrative costs  (621)  (252)  n.m.(1)
Depreciation and amortization  (123)  (28)  n.m.(1)
Impairment on financial assets (net)  (85)  (39)  n.m.(1)
Provisions (net) and other gains (losses)  1   2   n.m.(1)
             
Income before tax
  297   93   n.m.(1)
Income tax  (93)  (29)  n.m.(1)
             
Net income
  203   64   n.m.(1)
Profit or loss attributed to minority interest        n.m.(1)
             
Net income attributed to parent company
  203   64   n.m.(1)
             
(1)Not meaningful.
As discussed above under “Factors Affecting the Comparability of our Results of Operations and Financial Condition”, in 2007, the depreciation of the dollar against the euro negatively affected the results of operations of our foreign subsidiaries in euro terms. Additionally, because 2007 results of operations only include four months of results of operations for Compass,year-on-year comparisons for the United States business area are less meaningful.
Net interest income
Net interest income of this business area for 2007 was €763 million, an increase of 17.4% from €1,775over the €280 million recorded in 2006.
 
Net fees and commissions
Net fees and commissions of this business area for 2007 was €314 million, an increase over the €113 million recorded in 2006.
Net gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities and exchange differences
Net gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities and exchange differences of this business area for 2007 were €37 million, an increase over the €14 million recorded in 2006.
Gross income
Based on the foregoing, the gross income of this business area for 2007 was €1,125 million, an increase over the €410 million recorded in 2006.


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Administrative costs
Administrative costs of this business area for 2007 were €621 million, an increase over the €252 million in 2006, mainly due to increase of sales activity, expansion of the branch network and the banks acquired in the United States.
Depreciation and amortization
Depreciation and amortization of this business area for 2007 was €123 million, an increase over the €28 million recorded in 2006.
Impairment on financial assets (net)
Impairment on financial assets (net) of this business area for 2007 was €85 million, an increase over the €39 million recorded in 2006.
Income before tax
As a result of the foregoing, the income before tax of this business area for 2007 was €297 million, an increase over the €64 million recorded in 2006.
Net income attributed to parent company
Net income attributed to parent company of this business area for 2007 was €203 million, an increase over the €64 million recorded in 2006.
South America
 
             
  Year Ended December 31,  Change 
  2007  2006  2007/2006 
  (In millions of euros)  (In percentages) 
 
Net interest income
  1,746   1,376   26.89 
Net fees and commissions  750   664   12.95 
Net gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities and exchange differences  222   319   (30.41)
Other losses (net)  (18)  (4)  n.m.(1)
             
Gross income
  2,701   2,355   14.69 
Administrative costs  (1,181)  (1,103)  7.07 
Depreciation and amortization  (93)  (93)  0.00 
Impairment on financial assets (net)  (262)  (150)  74.67 
Provisions (net) and other gains (losses)  (63)  (54)  16.67 
             
Income before tax
  1,102   955   15.39 
Income tax  (197)  (229)  13.97 
             
Net income
  905   726   24.66 
Profit or loss attributed to minority interest  (282)  (217)  29.95 
             
Net income attributed to parent company
  623   509   22.40 
             
(1)Not meaningful.
As discussed above under “Factors Affecting the Comparability of our Results of Operations and Financial Condition”, in 2007, the depreciation of the currencies in the countries in which we operate in South America against the euro negatively affected the results of operations of our foreign subsidiaries in euro terms.

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  Year ended December 31, Change
  2007 2006 2007/2006 2007/2006(1)
  (in millions of euros) (in percentages)
Net interest income
  1,657   1,310   26.4   33.2 
Share of profit of entities accounted for using the equity method  2   3   (29.4)  (34.1)
Net fee and commission income  919   815   12.9   19.5 
Insurance activity income  (11)  (6)  103.6   148.2 
Gains on financial assets and liabilities (net)  201   283   (28.7)  (22.5)
                 
Gross income
  2,768   2,405   15.1   21.9 
Sales and income from the provision of non-financial services        n.m.(2)  n.m.(2)
Personnel expenses and other administrative expenses  (1,181)  (1,103)  7.1   12.8 
Depreciation and amortization  (93)  (93)  0.2   4.9 
Other operating income and expenses (net)  (40)  (46)  (12.4)  (9.3)
                 
Net operating income
  1,454   1,163   25.1   33.3 
Impairment losses  (269)  (149)  80.3   90.8 
Net loan loss provisions  (258)  (151)  70.6   80.0 
Other writedowns  (11)  2   n.m.(2)  n.m.(2)
Provision expense (net)  (65)  (59)  11.2   21.3 
Other gains and losses (net)  (18)     n.m.(2)  n.m.(2)
                 
Income before tax
  1,102   955   15.4   23.0 
Income tax  (197)  (229)  (14.2)  (7.5)
                 
Income from continuing operations
  905   726   24.7   32.4 
Income attributed to minority interests  (282)  (217)  30.1   39.8 
                 
Income attributed to the Group
  623   509   22.4   29.3 
                 
(1)At constant exchange rates from 2006.
(2)Not meaningful.
Net Interest Incomeinterest income
 
Net interestInterest income of this business area for 2007 amounted to €1,657was €1,746 million, a 26.4%26.9% increase from €1,310over the €1,376 million recorded in 2006, principally due to the higher business volumes.
 
Gross IncomeNet fees and commissions
 Gains
Net Fees and Commissions of this business area for 2007 was €750 million, or 12.95% increase over the €664 million recorded in 2006.
Net gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities and exchange differences
Net gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities and exchange differences of this business area for 2007 were €222 million, a 30.4% decrease from the €319 million recorded in 2006. Net gains (losses) on financial assets were affected by the unstable market situation in the last quarters of 2007 and declined by 28.7% in 2007 compared to 2006 due to lower equity-portfolio sales.
 
Gross income
As a result of the foregoing, the gross income of this business area for 2007 amounted to €2,768was €2,701 million, ana 14.7% increase of 15.1% from €2,405over the €2,355 million recorded in 2006, principally attributable to the increase in net interest income and net fee and commission income.2006.
 
Personnel and other administrative expensesAdministrative costs
 Personnel and other administrative expenses
Administrative costs of this business area for 2007 increased 7.1% towere €1,181 million, froma 7.1% increase over the €1,103 million recorded in 2006.
 
Net Operating IncomeImpairment on financial assets (net)
 Net operating income of this business area for 2007 amounted to €1,454 million, an increase of 25.1% compared to €1,163 million in 2006.
     As a result of the foregoing, the efficiency ratio of this business area was 42.7% in 2007 compared to 45.9% in 2006. Including depreciation and amortization expense of this business area, the efficiency ratio of this business area was 46.0% in 2007 compared to 49.7% in 2006.
Impairment Losses (Net)
     Impairment losseson financial assets (net) of this business area for 2007 was €269€262 million, a 80.3%74.7% increase from €149over the €150 million recorded in 2006, mainly due to generic provisions attributable to the sharp rise in lending volume as recently-made loans require under Bank of Spain rules higher generic provisions than older loans in our portfolio. The business area’s non-performing loan ratio was 2.14% as of December 31, 2007 compared to 2.67% as of December 31, 2006. Nonetheless, more lending meant higher generic provisioning, which led to a strongyear-on-year increase in loan-loss provisions and raised the coverage ratio to 145.6% as of December 31, 2007, compared to 132.8% as of December 31, 2006.

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Income Attributed to the Groupbefore tax
 As a result of
Based on the foregoing, income before tax of this business area for 2007 was €1,102 million, a 15.4% increase over the €955 million recorded in 2006.
Net income attributed to the Group fromparent company
Net income attributed to parent company of this business area for 2007 was €623 million, ana 22.4% increase of 22.4% fromover the €509 million recorded in 2006.


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Corporate Activities
             
  Year ended December 31, Change
  2007 2006 2007/2006
  (in millions of euros) (in percentages)
Net interest income
  (610)  (368)  65.8 
Share of profit of entities accounted for using the equity method  (2)  23   n.m.(1)
Net fee and commission income  (18)  50   n.m.(1)
Insurance activity loss  (33)  (24)  36.9 
Gains on financial assets and liabilities (net)  1,190   841   41.5 
             
Gross income
  527   522   1.0 
Sales and income from the provision of non-financial services  (1)  (1)  (45.6)
Personnel expenses and other administrative expenses  (502)  (444)  12.9 
Depreciation and amortization  (139)  (139)  (0.4)
Other operating income and expenses (net)  (14)  (13)  18.7 
             
Net operating income
  (129)  (75)  71.1 
Impairment losses  (7)  9   n.m.(1)
Net loan loss provisions  (3)  26   n.m.(1)
Other writedowns  (4)  (17)  (77.3)
Provision expense (net)  (167)  (1,193)  (86.0)
Other gains and losses (net)  101   771   (86.9)
             
Loss before tax
  (202)  (488)  (58.6)
Income tax  311   165   87.5 
             
Loss from ordinary activities
  109   (323)  n.m.(1)
Income or loss attributed to minority interests  4   (6)  n.m.(1)
             
Loss attributed to the Group
  113   (329)  n.m.(1)
             
             
  Year Ended December 31,  Change 
  2007  2006  2007/2006 
  (In millions of euros)  (In %) 
 
Net interest income
  (770)  (557)  38.24 
Net fees and commissions  43   105   (59.05)
Net gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities and exchange differences  346   321   7.79 
Other operating income and expenses  111   189   (41.27)
             
Gross income
  (271)  57   n.m.(1)
Administrative costs  (742)  (473)  56.87 
Depreciation and amortization  (142)  (141)  0.71 
Impairment on financial assets (net)  1   26   (96.15)
Provisions (net) and other gains (losses)  984   87   n.m.(1)
             
Income before tax
  (170)  (444)  (61.71)
Income tax  307   159   93.08 
             
Net income
  137   (285)  (148.07)
Profit or loss attributed to minority interest  5   (6)  (183.33)
             
Net income attributed to parent company
  142   (291)  (148.80)
             
 
(1)Not meaningful.
 
Net Interest Income/(Expense)interest income
 
Net interest expenseincome of this business area for 2007 amounted to €610was a loss of €770 million, a 65.8%38.2% increase from €368over the loss of €557 million recorded in 2006. Theyear-on-year comparison of thethis area’s net interest income was negatively impacted by higher wholesale-funding costs and financing costs associated with the Compass acquisition.
 
Share of Profit of Entities Accounted for Using the Equity MethodNet gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities and exchange differences
 Share of profit of entities accounted for using the equity method
Net gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities and exchange differences of this business area for 2007 amounted towere €346 million, a loss of €27.79% increase over the €321 million compared to a gain of €23 million in 2006, which related principally to the divestment of the holding in Banca Nazionale del Lavoro in 2006.
Gains on Financial Assets and Liabilities (Net)
     Gains on financial assets and liabilities (net) of this business area for 2007 amounted to €1,190 million, an increase of 41.5% from €841 millionrecorded in 2006. Gains on financial assets and liabilities in 2007 include capital gains from the disposal of our holding in Iberdrola and in 2006 include capital gains from the disposal of our holding in Repsol.
 
Gross IncomeOther operating income and expenses
 
Other operating income and expenses of this business area for 2007 was €111 million, a 41.3% decrease from the €189 million recorded in 2006.
Gross income
As a result of the foregoing, gross income of this business area for 2007 amounted to €527was a loss of €271 million, an increasecompared with the gain of 1.0% from €522€57 million recorded in 2006.
 
Personnel and other administrative expensesAdministrative costs
 Personnel and other administrative expenses
Administrative costs of this business area for 2007 amounted to €502were €742 million, ana 56.9% increase of 12.9% compared to €444from the €473 million recorded in 2006.


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Net Operating Income/LossDepreciation and amortization
 Net operating loss
Depreciation and amortization of this business area for 2007 was €129€142 million, for a 71.1%0.71% increase from €75over the €141 million recorded in 2006.

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Provision ExpenseProvisions (net) and other gains (losses)
 Provision expense
Provisions (net) amounted to €167and other gains (losses) of this business area for 2007 was €984 million, in 2007, an 86.0% decrease from €1,193compared with the €87 million recorded in 2006. In 2007 provision expense includesprovisions (net) include €100 million for a transformation plan announced during the fourth quarter of 2007. In 2006, provisions included a special charge of €777 million in early retirement payments pursuant to a plan to transform the branch network in Spain under the Group’s new organizational structure.
Other Gains and Losses (Net)
Other gains and losses (net) amounted to €101 million(losses) of this business area in 2007 a significant decrease from €771 million in 2006. These included earnings from the sale of properties sold off pursuant to the plan to develop a new corporate headquarters and the endowment of the Fundación BBVA para las Microfinanzas. The year 2006 included earnings from the sale of holdings in BNL (€568 million) and Andorra (€183 million).
 
Income/(Loss) Attributed to the GroupIncome before tax
 
As a result of the foregoing, the area’s income attributed to the Group was €113 million in 2007 compared to a loss of €329 million in 2006.
Results of Operations by Business Areas for 2006 compared to 2005
     See “Presentation of Financial Information” for information on the year-on-year comparability of the financial information by business area.
Spain and Portugal
             
  Year ended December 31, Change
  2006 2005 2006/2005
  (in millions of euros) (in percentages)
Net interest income
  3,747   3,429   9.3 
Share of profit of entities accounted for using the equity method  1      n.m.(1)
Net fee and commission income  1,627   1,496   8.8 
Insurance activity income  376   309   21.4 
Gains on financial assets and liabilities (net)  215   152   41.9 
             
Gross income
  5,966   5,386   10.8 
Sales and income from the provision of non-financial services  32   26   25.5 
Personnel expenses and other administrative expenses  (2,419)  (2,303)  5.1 
Depreciation and amortization  (104)  (103)  0.8 
Other operating income and expenses (net)  20   51   (60.7)
             
Net operating income
  3,495   3,057   14.3 
Impairment losses (net)  (552)  (489)  13.0 
Net loan loss provisions  (553)  (491)  12.5 
Other writedowns  1   2   (44.4)
Provision expense (net)  (3)     n.m.(1)
Other gains and losses (net)  22   21   4.76 
             
Income before tax
  2,962   2,589   14.4 
Income tax  (1,040)  (894)  16.4 
             
Income from continuing operations
  1,922   1,695   13.3 
Income attributed to minority interests  (3)  (3)  (12.7)
             
Income attributed to the Group
  1,919   1,692   13.4 
             
(1)Not meaningful.
Net Interest Income
     Net interest incomebefore tax of this business area for 2006 amounted2007 was a loss of €170 million, compared with a loss of €444 million recorded in 2006.
Net income attributed to €3,747 million, a 9.3% increase from €3,429 million in 2005, principally due to an increase in business volume and an improvement in customer spreads. The customer spread between the interest we paid on interest-bearing liabilities, principally deposits, and the interest we earned on our interest-earning assets, principally loans, in Spain during 2006 increased.
Gross Incomeparent company
 Gross
Net income attributed to parent company of this business area for 2006 amounted to €5,9662007 was €142 million, an increasecompared with a loss of 10.8% from €5,386 million in 2005, principally attributable to the increases in net interest income and net fee and commission income and, to a lesser extent, an increase in insurance activity income. Insurance activity income increased 21.4% to €376€291 million in 2006, from €309 million in 2005.

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Personnel and other administrative expenses
     Personnel and other administrative expenses for 2006 amounted to €2,419 million, an increase of 5.1% compared to €2,303 million in 2005, despite an increase of 80 new branches.
Net Operating Income
     Net operating income of this business area for 2006 amounted to €3,495 million, an increase of 14.3% compared to €3,057 million in 2005, reflecting the Group’s focus on expenses, which remained relatively stable year-on-year.
     As a result of the foregoing, the efficiency ratio of this business area decreased to 40.3% in 2006 from 42.6% in 2005 as expenses rose at a slower pace than revenues. Including depreciation and amortization expense of this business area, the efficiency ratio of this business area was 42.1% in 2006 compared to 44.4% in 2005.
Impairment Losses (Net)
     Impairment losses (net) of this business area for 2006 was €552 million, a 13.0% increase from €489 million in 2005, mainly due to a 12.5% increase in net loan loss provisions to €553 million in 2006 from €491 million in 2005. The increase in loan loss provisions was principally due to an increase in the size of our loan portfolio.
Income Attributedprimarily to the Groupaforementioned one-off items.
 As a result of the foregoing, income attributed to the Group from this business area for 2006 was €1,919 million, an increase of 13.4% from €1,692 million in 2005.
Global Businesses
             
  Year ended December 31, Change
  2006 2005 2006/2005
  (in millions of euros) (in percentages)
Net interest income
  150   212   (29.3)
Share of profit of entities accounted for using the equity method  283   52   n.m.(1)
Net fee and commission income  453   385   17.5 
Insurance activity income        n.m.(1)
Gains on financial assets and liabilities (net)  498   350   42.4 
             
Gross income
  1,384   999   38.5 
Sales and income from the provision of non-financial services  104   95   9.7 
Personnel expenses and other administrative expenses  (418)  (371)  12.8 
Depreciation and amortization  (10)  (12)  (15.3)
Other operating income and expenses (net)  10   22   (53.1)
             
Net operating income
  1,070   733   45.9 
Impairment losses  (125)  (108)  14.9 
Net loan loss provisions  (125)  (108)  15.0 
Other writedowns        n.m.(1)
Provision expense (net)  (11)  3   n.m.(1)
Other gains and losses (net)  153   27   n.m.(1)
             
Income before tax
  1,087   655   66.0 
Income tax  (218)  (153)  42.4 
             
Income from continuing operations
  869   502   73.1 
Income attributed to minority interests  (7)  (5)  52.8 
             
Income attributed to the Group
  862   497   73.6 
             
(1)Not meaningful.
Net Interest Income
     Net interest income of this business area for 2006 amounted to €150 million, a 29.3% decrease from €212 million in 2005.
Gross Income
     Gross income of this business area for 2006 amounted to €1,384 million, an increase of 38.5% compared to €999 million in 2005, principally due to the increase in gains on financial assets and liabilities (net) (42.4%) offset in part by the decline in net interest income discussed above.

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Personnel and other administrative expenses
     Personnel and other administrative expenses of this business area for 2006 amounted to €418 million, an increase of 12.8% compared to €371 million in 2005, mainly due to an increase in the average number of employees in 2006.
Net Operating Income
     Net operating income of this business area for 2006 was €1,070 million, a 45.9% increase from €733 million in 2005, because operating expenses including depreciation increased at a considerably lower pace than ordinary revenues.
     As a result of the foregoing, the efficiency ratio of this business area was 28.1% in 2006 compared to 33.9% in 2005. Including depreciation and amortization expense of this business area, the efficiency ratio of this business area was 28.8% in 2006 compared to 35.0% in 2005.
Impairment Losses (Net)
     Impairment losses (net) of this business area for 2006 were €125 million, a 14.9% increase from €108 million in 2005, mainly due to higher generic provisions related to increase lending.
Income Attributed to the Group
     In addition to the foregoing, divestment in holdings also helped to generate income attributed to the Group. As a result of the foregoing, income attributed to the Group was €862 million, a 73.6% increase from €497 million in 2005.
Mexico and the United States
     As discussed above under “Factors Affecting the Comparability of our Results of Operations and Financial Condition”, in 2006, the depreciation of the currencies countries (including Mexico and the U.S.) in which we operate against the euro negatively affected the results of operations of our foreign subsidiaries in euro terms. By contrast, in 2005, the appreciation of the currencies of the countries in which we operate against the euro positively affected, to a limited extent, the results of operations of our foreign subsidiaries in euro terms.
     In addition, the results of operations of this business area were affected by the acquisition of Texas Regional Bancshares in November 2006 as well as the acquisition of LNB in April 2005 (in that 2006 was the first full year its operations were consolidated with the Group), each of which are consolidated in our Consolidated Financial Statements as from their respective date of acquisition.
                 
  Year ended December 31, Change
  2006 2005 2006/2005 2006/2005(1)
  (in millions of euros) (in percentages)
Net interest income
  3,535   2,678   32.0   33.3 
Share of profit of entities accounted for using the equity method  (2)     n.m.(2)  n.m.(2)
Net fee and commission income  1,390   1,212   14.7   15.8 
Insurance activity income  304   229   33.3   34.6 
Gains on financial assets and liabilities (net)  196   168   16.9   18.0 
                 
Gross income
  5,423   4,287   26.5   27.8 
Sales and income from the provision of non-financial services  (4)  (3)  61.0   62.6 
Personnel expenses and other administrative expenses  (1,945)  (1,737)  12.0   13.1 
Depreciation and amortization  (126)  (138)  (8.9)  (8.0)
Other operating income and expenses (net)  (117)  (106)  10.8   11.9 
                 
Net operating income
  3,231   2,303   40.3   41.7 
Impairment losses  (685)  (315)  117.6   119.7 
Net loan loss provisions  (672)  (289)  132.9   135.2 
Other writedowns  (13)  (26)  (50.1)  (49.6)
Provision expense (net)  (73)  (51)  43.5   44.9 
Other gains and losses (net)  43   (8)  n.m.(2)  n.m.(2)
                 
Income before tax
  2,515   1,929   30.4   31.7 
Income tax  (738)  (556)  32.8   34.1 
                 
Income from continuing operations
  1,777   1,373   29.4   30.7 
Income attributed to minority interests  (2)  (3)  (43.3)  (42.8)
Income attributed to the Group
  1,775   1,370   29.6   30.8 
                 
(1)At constant exchange rates from 2005.
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Net Interest Income
     Net interest income of this business area for 2006 amounted to €3,535 million, a 32.0% increase from €2,678 million in 2005, due to principally to an increase in this business area’s overall business volume, which was driven mainly by increases in loans and advances to customers.
Gross Income
     Gross income of this business area for 2006 amounted to €5,423 million, an increase of 26.5% from €4,287 million in 2005, principally attributable to the increases in net interest income and, to a lesser extent, an increase in insurance activity income.
Personnel and other administrative expenses
     Personnel and other administrative expenses of this business area for 2006 amounted to €1,946 million, an increase of 12.0% compared to €1,737 million in 2005, mainly due to the consolidation of Texas Regional Bancshares in November 2006 as well as a full year consolidation of LNB.
Net Operating Income
  ��  Net operating income of this business area for 2006 was €3,231 million, a 40.3% increase from €2,303 million in 2005, because operating expenses including depreciation increased at a considerably lower pace than ordinary revenues.
     As a result of the foregoing, the efficiency ratio of this business area was 35.9% in 2006 compared to 40.5% in 2005. Including depreciation and amortization expense of this business area, the efficiency ratio of this business area was 38.2% in 2006 compared to 43.8% in 2005.
Impairment Losses (Net)
     Impairment losses (net) of this business area for 2006 were €685 million, a 117.6% increase from €315 million in 2005, mainly due to higher generic provisions, influenced by provisioning for its consumer and mortgage loan portfolios on the basis of expected losses. The business area’s non-performing loan ratio has fallen from 2.24% at the end of 2005, to 2.19% as of December 31, 2006.
Income Attributed to the Group
     As a result of the foregoing, income attributed to the Group from this business area for 2006 was €1,775 million, an increase of 29.6% from €1,370 million in 2005.
South America
     As discussed above under “Factors Affecting the Comparability of our Results of Operations and Financial Condition”, in 2006, the depreciation of the currencies in South American countries in which we operate against the euro negatively affected the results of operations of our foreign subsidiaries in euro terms. By contrast, in 2005, the appreciation of the currencies of the countries in which we operate against the euro positively affected, to a limited extent, the results of operations of our foreign subsidiaries in euro terms.
     In addition, the results of operations of this business area were affected by the acquisition of Forum in Chile in May 2006 and an approximately 99% interest in Banco Granahorrar in December 2005 in Colombia (in that 2006 was the first full year its operations were consolidated with the Group), each of which are consolidated in our Consolidated Financial Statements as from their respective date of acquisition.

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  Year ended December 31, Change
  2006 2005 2006/2005 2006/2005(1)
  (in millions of euros) (in percentages)
Net interest income
  1,310   1,039   26.1   28.4 
Share of profit of entities accounted for using the equity method  3   (1)  n.m.(2)  n.m.(2)
Net fee and commission income  815   695   17.3   18.1 
Insurance activity income  (6)  5   n.m.(2)  n.m.(2)
Gains on financial assets and liabilities (net)  282   157   80.3   85.5 
                 
Gross income
  2,405   1,895   26.9   29.1 
Sales and income from the provision of non-financial services     8   (99.0)  99.0 
Personnel expenses and other administrative expenses  (1,103)  (933)  18.3   20.4 
Depreciation and amortization  (93)  (69)  34.9   (36.2)
Other operating income and expenses (net)  (46)  (40)  14.2   17.3 
                 
Net operating income
  1,163   861   35.0   37.4 
Impairment losses  (149)  (79)  87.6   85.4 
Net loan loss provisions  (151)  (70)  114.1   111.5 
Other writedowns  2   (9)  n.m.(2)  n.m.(2)
Provision expense (net)  (59)  (78)  (24.7)  (22.1)
Other gains and losses (net)     14   (97.8)  (97.8)
                 
Income before tax
  955   718   33.1   35.5 
Income tax  (229)  (166)  38.4   41.6 
                 
Income from continuing operations
  726   552   31.5   33.7 
Income attributed to minority interests  (217)  (173)  25.1   26.5 
                 
Income attributed to the Group
  509   379   34.4   37.0 
                 
(1)At constant exchange rates from 2005.
(2)Not meaningful.
Net Interest Income
     Net interest income of this business area for 2006 amounted to €1,310 million, a 26.1% increase from €1,039 million in 2005, principally due to the higher business volumes.
Gross Income
     Gross income of this business area for 2006 amounted to €2,405 million, an increase of 26.9% from €1,895 million in 2005, principally attributable to the increase in net interest income and net fee and commission income.
Personnel and other administrative expenses
     Personnel and other administrative expenses of this business area for 2006 amounted to €1,103 million, an increase of 18.3% compared to €933 million in 2005, mainly due to the consolidation of Forum and Banco Granahorrar in 2006.
Net Operating Income
     Net operating income of this business area for 2006 amounted to €1,163 million, an increase of 35.0% compared to €861 million in 2005, due to a increase in operating expenses (21%) during the year owing to the sharp increase in business at all units and an increase in the pensions sales force. The relatively high inflation in two main countries (Argentina and Venezuela) and the addition of Banco Granahorrar and Forum also contributed to the rise in costs.
     Despite this, expenses grew less than revenues and efficiency ratio of this business area improved to 45.9% in 2006 (49% in 2005). Including depreciation and amortization expense of this business area, the efficiency ratio of this business area was 49.7% in 2006 compared to 52.6% in 2005.
Income Attributed to the Group
     Impairment losses (net) of this business area for 2006 was €149 million, a 87.6% increase from €79 million in 2005, mainly due to the of generic provisions caused by the sharp rise in business volumes. The business area’s non-performing loan ratio was 2.67% as of December 31, 2006 compared to 3.67% as of December 31, 2005.
     As a result of the foregoing, income attributed to the Group from this business area for 2006 was €509 million, an increase of 34.4% from €379 million in 2005.

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Corporate Activities
             
  Year ended December 31, Change
  2006 2005 2006/2005
  (in millions of euros) (in percentages)
Net interest income
  (368)  (150)  145.5 
Share of profit of entities accounted for using the equity method  23   71   (67.2)
Net fee and commission income  50   152   (67.0)
Insurance activity loss  (24)  (57)  (57.0)
Gains on financial assets and liabilities (net)  841   441   90.9 
             
Gross income
  522   457   14.3 
Sales and income from the provision of non-financial services  (1)  (1)  36.4 
Personnel expenses and other administrative expenses  (444)  (419)  5.9 
Depreciation and amortization  (139)  (127)  10.1 
Other operating income and expenses (net)  (12)  (41)  (69.4)
             
Net operating income
  (75)  (131)  (42.5)
Impairment losses  9   138   (93.3)
Net loan loss provisions  26   146   (82.2)
Other writedowns  (17)  (8)  114.2 
Provision expense (net)  (1,193)  (329)  263.2 
Other gains and losses (net)  771   22   n.m.(1)
             
Loss before tax
  (488)  (300)  62.8 
Income tax  166   247   (33.0)
             
Loss from ordinary activities
  (323)  (53)  n.m.(1)
Income or loss attributed to minority interests  (6)  (79)  (92.4)
             
Loss attributed to the Group
  (329)  (132)  149.0 
             
(1)Not meaningful.
Net Interest Income/(Expense)
     Net interest expense of this business area for 2006 amounted to €368 million, a 145.5% increase from €150 million in 2005, due to principally to the negative impact of higher interest rates and the disposal of BNL in May.
Share of Profit of Entities Accounted for Using the Equity Method
     Share of profit of entities accounted for using the equity method of this business area for 2006 amounted to €23 million compared to €71 million in 2005, a decrease of 67.2%, which related principally to our share of the profit in 2005 in BNL, which was sold in 2006.
Gains on Financial Assets and Liabilities (Net)
     Gains on financial assets and liabilities (net) of this business area for 2006 amounted to €841 million, an increase of 90.9% from €441 million in 2005. Gains on financial assets and liabilities in 2006 include €523 million in capital gains from the disposal of our holding in Repsol.
Gross Income
     Gross income of this business area for 2006 amounted to €522 million, an increase of 14.3% from €457 million in 2005. This was principally attributable to an increase in gains on financial assets and liabilities (net).
Personnel and other administrative expenses
     Personnel and other administrative expenses of this business area for 2006 amounted to €444 million, an increase of 5.9% compared to €419 million in 2005.
Net Operating Income/Loss
     Net operating loss of this business area for 2006 was €75 million, a 42.5% decrease from €131 million in 2005.
Provision Expense (net)
     Provision expense (net) amounted to €1,193 million in 2006, a 263.2% increase from €329 million in 2005, due to the higher charges for early retirements, which includes a special charge of €777 million for a plan to transform the branch network in Spain and those derived from the changes in the reorganization announced in December 2006.

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Other Gains and Losses (Net)
     Other gains and losses (net) amounted771 million in 2006, a significant increase from22 million in 2005. These included earnings from the sale of holdings in BNL (568 million) and Andorra (183 million) in 2006, whereas in 2005 there were no significant disposals.
Income/(Loss) Attributed to the Group
     As a result of the foregoing, the area’s loss attributed to the Group was329 million in 2006 compared to a loss of132 million in 2005.
Material Differences between U.S. GAAP and EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004
 
As of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, our Consolidated Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004, which differ in certain respects from U.S. GAAP. The tables included in Note 6358 to our Consolidated Financial Statements give the effect that application of U.S. GAAP would have on net income for the years 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 and stockholders’ equity as of December 31, 2007,2008, 2006 and 2005 as reported under EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004.
Reconciliation to U.S. GAAP
 
As of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, stockholders’ equity under EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 (total equity under the EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004) was27,063 million,21,550 €25,656 million, €27,063 million and16,331 €21,550 million, respectively.
 
As of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, stockholders’ equity under U.S. GAAP was35,384 €32,744 million,30,461 €35,384 million and25,375 €30,461 million, respectively.
 
The increase in stockholders’ equity under U.S. GAAP as of December 31, 2007,2008, December 31, 20062007 and December 31, 20052006 as compared to stockholders’ equity under EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 at each of those dates is principally due to the goodwill that arose from the business combinations with Argentaria (2000) and Bancomer (2004).
 As of
For the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, and 2005,net income attributed to the Groupparent company under the EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 was6,126 €5,020 million,4,736 €6,126 million and3,806 €4,736 million, respectively.
 As of
For the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, net income under U.S. GAAP was5,409 €4,070 million,4,972 €5,409 million and2,018 €4,972 million, respectively.
 
The differences in net income in 2008 and 2007 under U.S. GAAP as compared with net income attributed to the Groupparent company for the year inyears 2008 and 2007 under EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s


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Circular 4/2004 are principally due to the reconciliation item “loans adjustments”. The differences in net income in 2006 under U.S. GAAP as compared with net income attributed to the Groupparent company for the year in 2006 under EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 are principally due to the following reconciliation items: “loans adjustments” and “accounting of goodwill.” The decrease in net income in 2005 under U.S. GAAP as compared with income attributed to the Group for the year in 2005 under EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 is principally due to the application of IFRS 1 principals for the first-time adoption of EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004. Pursuant to IFRS-1, we have taken certain charges to stockholders’ equity as of January 1, 2004, while under U.S. GAAP we have taken these charges to stockholders’ equity as of January 1, 2005.
 
See Note 6358 to our Consolidated Financial Statements for a quantitative reconciliation of net income and stockholders’ equity from EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 to U.S. GAAP.
B.  Liquidity and Capital Resources
B. Liquidity and Capital Resources
Our principal source of funds is our customer deposit base, which consists primarily of demand, savings and time deposits. In addition to relying on our customer deposits, we also access the interbank market (overnight and time deposits) and domestic and international capital markets for our additional liquidity requirements. To access the capital markets, we have in place a series of domestic and international programs for the issuance of commercial paper and medium- and long-term debt. We also generally maintain a diversified portfolio of liquid assets and securitized assets. Another source of liquidity is our generation of cash flow. Finally, we supplement our funding requirements, to a very limited extent, with borrowings from the Bank of Spain, mostly short-term and at market interest rates, which is a common practice in Spain.

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The following table shows the balances atas of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 of our principal sources of funds:funds (including accrued interest, hedge transactions and issue expenses):
            
             2008 2007 2006 
 2007 2006 2005 (In millions of euros) 
 (in millions of euros)
Customer deposits 236,183 192,374 182,635   255,236   219,610   186,749 
Due to credit entities 88,098 57,804 66,315   66,805   88,098   57,805 
Debt securities in issue 98,661 91,271 76,565   121,144   117,909   100,079 
Other financial liabilities 6,262 6,995 6,075   7,420   6,239   6,772 
              
Total
 429,204 348,445 331,590   450,605   431,856   351,405 
              
Customer depositsInterbank Deposits
 Our total customer funds (customer deposits, excluding assets sold under repurchase agreements)
Amounts due to credit entities amounted to218.9 billion €66,805 million as of December 31, 2008 from €88,098 million as of December 31, 2007 an increase of 25.97% from173.7 billionand €57,805 million as of December 31, 2006. Including assets sold under repurchase agreements, customer fundsThe decrease from December 31, 2007 to December 31, 2008 was primarily caused by high volatility in wholesale markets and tight interbank markets, which was exacerbated by the bankruptcy of Lehman Brothers in September 2008.
Customer deposits
Customer deposits amounted to236.2 billion €255,236 million as of December 31, 2008, compared to €219,610 million as of December 31, 2007 an increase of 22.77% from192.4 billionand €186,749 million as of December 31, 2006. Customer funds increased principally due to an increase in time deposits and savings accounts in Spain. Our customer deposits, excluding assets sold under repurchase agreements amounted to €239,007 million as of December 31, 2008, compared to €202,280 million as of December 31, 2007 and €168,113 million as of December 31, 2006. Customer deposits increased principally due to an increase in time deposits and savings accounts in Spain.
Capital Markets
 
We have increased debt issuances in the domestic and international capital markets in order to finance our activities and as of December 31, 2007,2008, we had82,626 €104,157 million of senior debt outstanding, comprising76,867 €84,172 million in bonds and debentures and5,759 €19,985 million in promissory notes and other securities, compared to76,861 €102,247 million,69,305 €96,488 million and7,556 €5,759 million outstanding as of December 31, 2007 and €86,482 million, €78,926 million and €7,556 million outstanding as of December 31, 2006, and60,887 million,53,469 million and7,418 million outstanding as of December 31, 2005, respectively. See Note 24.422.4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. A total of10,834 €10,785 million in subordinated debt and4,562 €5,464 million in preferred stock issued or guaranteed by Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. was outstanding as of December 31, 2007, 2008,


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compared to9,385 €10,834 million and4,025 €4,561 million outstanding as of December 31, 2007 and €9,385 million and €4,025 million outstanding as of December 31, 2006, and9,179 million and4,128 million outstanding as of December 31, 2005, respectively. See Note 24.522.4 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
 
The average maturity of our outstanding debt as of December 31, 20072008 was the following:
     
Senior debt 4.84.3 years
Subordinated debt (excluding preference shares) 9.18.9 years
 
The cost and availability of debt financings are influenced by credit ratings. A reduction in these ratings could increase the cost of, and reduce our access to, debt financing. As of December 31, 2007,2008, our credit ratings were as follows:
             
  Short Term Long Term Financial StrengthOutlook
Moody’s P-1  Aa1  BStable 
Fitch—Fitch — IBCA  F-1+  AA-  A/BPositive 
Standard & Poor’s  A-1+  AA-AA   Stable
Generation of Cash Flow
 
We operate in Spain, Mexico, the United States and over 30 other countries, mainly in Europe and Latin America. Other than in Argentina and Venezuela, we are not aware of any legal or economic restrictions on the ability of our subsidiaries to transfer funds to our parent company in the form of cash dividends, loans or advances, capital repatriation or otherwise. There is no assurance that in the future such restrictions will not be adopted or that, if adopted, they will not negatively affect our liquidity. The geographic diversification of our businesses, however, limits the effect of any restrictions that could be adopted in any given country.
 
We believe that our working capital is sufficient for our present requirements and to pursue our planned business strategies.
Capital
 
Under the Bank of Spain’s capital adequacy regulations, as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, we were required to have a ratio of consolidated stockholders’ equity to risk-weighted assets and off-balance sheet items (net of certain amounts) of not less than 8%.
As of December 31, 2007,2008, this ratio was 9.59%11.57%, downup from 11.23% at9.59% as of December 31, 2006,2007, and our stockholders’ equity exceeded the minimum level required by 19.5%39.6%, downup from 40.4%19.5% at the prior year end. As of December 31, 2005,2006, this ratio was 9.26%11.23% and our stockholders’ equity exceeded the minimum level required by 16%40.4%. However, based purely
Based on the framework of the Basel AccordII and using such additional assumptions as we consider

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appropriate, we have estimated that as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 our consolidated Tier I risk-based capital ratio was 6.8%7.9%, 7.8%6.8% and 7.5%7.8%, respectively, and our consolidated total risk-based capital ratio (consisting of both Tier I capital and Tier II capital) was 10.7%12.2%, 12.0%10.7% and 12.0%, respectively. The Basel AccordII recommends that these ratios be at least 4% and 8%, respectively, and under Basel II, the recommended ratios are a minimum of 4% and 8%, respectively..
 
For qualitative and quantitative information on the principal risks we face, including market, credit, and liquidity risks as well as information on funding and treasury policies and exchange rate risk, see “Item 11. Quantitative and Qualitative Disclosures About Market Risk”.
C.  Research and Development, Patents and Licenses, etc.
C. Research and Development, Patents and Licenses, etc.
In 2007,2008, the BBVA Group continued to foster the use of new technologies as a key component of its global development strategy. It explored new business and growth opportunities, focusing on three major areas: emerging technologies; asset capture/exploitation; and the customer as the focal point of its banking business.
 
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D.  Trend Information
D. Trend Information
The European financial services sector is likely to remain competitive with increasing numbers of providers of financial services and alternative distribution channels.competitive. Further consolidation in the sector (through mergers, acquisitions or alliances) is likely as the other major banks look to increase their market share or combine with complementary businesses.businesses or via acquisition of distressed entities. It is foreseeable that regulatory changes will take place in the future that will diminish barriers to such consolidation transactions. However, some of the hurdles that should be dealt with are the result of local preferences, such as consumer protection rules. If there are clear local consumer preferences, leading to specific local consumer protection rules, the same products cannot be sold across all the jurisdictions in which the Group operates, which reduces potential synergies. Certain challenges, such as the Value Added Tax regime for banks, do not however, relate to the interest or preferences of consumers.
 
The following are the most important trends, uncertainties and events that are reasonably likely to have a material adverse effect on us or that would cause the financial information disclosed herein not to be indicative of our future operating results or financial condition:
  uncertainties relating to economic growth expectations and interest rate cycles, especially in the United States, where the high current account deficit of the U.S. economy may translate into an upward adjustment of risk premium and higher global interest rates. In this scenario,Now that there is a contagion of the crisis to Europe, and it is possible that the Spanish economy could perform similarly to how it performedenter into recession during the recession at the beginning of the 1990s;2009 or thereafter;
 
  the ongoing market turmoilfinancial crisis triggered by defaults on subprime mortgages and related asset-backed securities in the United States which havehas significantly disrupted the liquidity of financial institutions and markets and which could behas been further exacerbated by worsening economic conditions;conditions in the real economy worldwide;
 
 the downturn in the Spanish economy could be worse than expected, if it is further exacerbated by the current international financial crisis;
• the downward adjustment in the housing sector in Spain could be prolonged and negatively affect credit demand and households wealth, disposable income and consumer confidence. The existence of a significant over supply in the housing market in Spain and the pessimistic expectations about house price growth are likely to postpone investment decisions, therefore negatively affecting mortgage growth rates
 the ongoing slowdown in the U.S. real estate market,financial sector, which could have pervasiveis having negative effects on the U.S. economy and consequently in the global markets;
 
  a further downturn in capital markets or a downturn in investor confidence, linked to factors such as geopolitical risk, particularly given the environment in the Middle East. Continued or new crises in the region could cause an increase in oil prices, generating inflationary pressures that will have a negative effect on interest rates and economic growth;
 
  the effect that an economic slowdown may have over Latin American markets and fluctuations in local interest and exchange rates;
a downturn in the Spanish economy or an abrupt adjustment in housing prices, which could affect the credit quality of our portfolio; and
 
  although it is foreseeable that entry barriers to domestic markets in Europe will be lowered, our plans for expansion into other European markets could be affected by entry barriers in such countries.countries and by protectionist policies of national governments.

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E.  Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
E. Off-Balance Sheet Arrangements
In addition to loans, we had outstanding the following contingent liabilities and commitments at the dates indicated:
            
             As of December 31, 
 As of December 31, 2008 2007 2006 
 2007 2006 2005 (In millions of euros) 
 (in millions of euros)
Contingent liabilities:
             
Rediscounts, endorsements and acceptances 58 44 42   81   58   44 
Guarantees and other sureties 56,983 37,002 25,790   27,649   27,997   24,708 
Other contingent liabilities 8,804 5,235 4,030   8,222   8,804   5,235 
              
Total contingent liabilities 65,845 42,281 29,862   35,952   36,859   29,987 
       
        
Commitments:
             
Balances drawable by third parties:             
Credit entities 2,619 4,356 2,816   2,021   2,619   4,356 
Public authorities 4,419 3,122 3,128   4,221   4,419   3,122 
Other domestic customers 42,448 43,730 36,063   37,529   42,448   43,730 
Foreign customers 51,958 47,018 42,994   48,892   51,958   47,018 
              
Total balances drawable by third parties 101,444 98,226 85,001   92,663   101,444   98,226 
Other commitments 5,496 4,995 4,497   6,234   5,496   4,995 
              
Total commitments 106,940 103,221 89,498   98,897   106,940   103,221 
              
Total contingent liabilities and commitments 172,785 145,502 119,360   134,849   143,799   133,208 
              
 
In addition to the contingent liabilities and commitments described above, the following table provides information regarding off-balance-sheet funds managed by us as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005:
             
  As of December 31,
  2007 2006 2005
  (in millions of euros)
Mutual funds  63,487   62,246   61,412 
Pension funds  59,143   55,505   51,061 
Other managed assets  31,936   26,465   30,927 
             
Total
  154,566   144,216   143,400 
             
2006:
 
             
  As of December 31, 
  2008  2007  2006 
  (In millions of euros) 
 
Mutual funds  37,076   63,487   62,246 
Pension funds  42,701   59,143   55,505 
Other managed assets  24,582   31,936   26,465 
             
Total
  104,359   154,566   144,216 
             
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F.  Tabular Disclosure of Contractual Obligations
F. Tabular Disclosure of Contractual Obligations
Our consolidated contractual obligations as of December 31, 20072008 based on when they are due, were as follows:
                
                 Less Than
 One to Five
 Over
   
 Less Than One to Five Over   One Year Years Five Years Total 
 One Year Years Five Years Total (In millions of euros) 
 (in millions of euros)
Senior debt 17,571 39,798 25,257 82,627   35,376   45,470   20,483   101,329 
Subordinated debt 2,292 2,722 10,382 15,396 
Subordinated liabilities  1,855   3,582   10,813   16,250 
Capital lease obligations  2 9 11             
Operating lease obligations 29 134 269 432   336   87   105   528 
Purchase obligations 47   47   33   4      37 
                  
Total (*)
 19,939 42,656 35,917 98,512 
Total(*)
  37,600   49,143   31,401   118,144 
                  
 
(*)Interest to be paid is not included. The majority of the senior and subordinated debt was issuancesissued at variable rates. The financial cost of such issuances for 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 is detailed in Note 43.238.2 to the Consolidated Financial Statements. Commitments with personnel for 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 are detailed in Note 2725 to the Consolidated Financial Statements.
ITEM 6.DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES
ITEM 6. DIRECTORS, SENIOR MANAGEMENT AND EMPLOYEES
     The BBVA BoardOur board of Directorsdirectors is very conscious of the importance of acommitted to good corporate governance system to runin the structuredesign and operation of itsour corporate bodies in the best interests of the companyCompany and itsour shareholders.
 Thus, the bank’s Board
Our board of Directorsdirectors is subject to board regulations that reflect and developimplement the principles and elements that have shapedof BBVA’s systemconcept of corporate governance (Board Regulations).governance. These board regulations comprise standards for the

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internal regimemanagement and operation of the board and its committees, as well as the rights and obligations of directors in pursuit of their duties, which are contained in the director’sdirectors’ charter. Shareholders and investors may find these on the companyour website (www.bbva.com).
 
The Annual General Meeting (“AGM”) has its own set of regulations on issues such as how it operates and what rights shareholders enjoy regarding AGMs. These establish the possibility of exercising or delegating votes over remote communication media.
 The board
Our of directors has also approved a report on Corporate Governance for the year ended December 31, 2007,2008, according to the guidelines laid down in prevailing disclosure regulationsset forth under Spanish regulation for listed companies. It can be found on the BBVA website.our website (www.bbva.com).
 This site
Our website was created as an instrument to facilitate information and communication with shareholders. It provides special direct access to all information considered relevant to BBVA’s corporate governance system laid out in a clear, readableuser-friendly manner.
A.  Directors and Senior Management
A. Directors and Senior Management
     BBVA isWe are managed by a Boardboard of Directorsdirectors that currently has fourteenthirteen members. Pursuant to article one of the board regulations, independent directors are those external directors who have been appointed in view of their personal and professional qualifications and can carry out their duties without being compromised by their relationships with BBVA, itsus, our significant shareholders or itsour senior managers.managements. Independent directors may not:
a)Have been executive director or employees in the Group within the last three or five years, respectively.
b)Receive from the Bank or companies in its Group, any amount or benefit for an item other than remuneration for their directorship, except where the sum is insignificant.
For the effects of this section, this does not include either dividends or pension supplements that directors receive due to their earlier professional or employment relationship, provided these are unconditional and, consequently, the company paying them may not at its own discretion, suspend, amend or revoke their accrual without alleging breach of duties.
c)Be or have been in the last 3 years, partners of the external auditor or in charge of the audit report, when the audit in question was carried out during said 3-year period in the Bank or any of its Group companies.
d)Be executive directors or senior managers of another company on which a Bank executive director or senior manager is an external director.
e)Maintain or have maintained over the last year any important business relationship with the Company or with any Group company, either in their own name or as a significant shareholder, director or senior manager of a company that maintains or has maintained such a relationship.
Business relationships means relationships as supplier of goods or services, including financial goods and services, as advisor or consultant.
f)Be significant shareholders, executive directors or senior managers of any entity that receives, or has received over the last three years, significant donations from the Bank or its Group.
Those who are merely trustees in a foundation receiving donations shall not be deemed to be included under this letter.
g)Be spouses, persons linked by a similar relationship, or related up to second degree to an executive director or senior manager of the Bank.
h)Have not been proposed either for appointment or renewal by the Appointments & Compensation committee.
i)Be related to any significant shareholder or shareholder represented on the board under any of the circumstances described under letters a), e), f) or g) of this section. In the event of family relationships mentioned in letter g), the limitation shall not just be applicable with respect to the shareholder, but also with respect to their shareholder-nominated directors in the Bank.
a) Have been employees or executive directors in Group companies, unless three or five years, respectively, have passed since they ceased to be so.
 Directors who hold an interest
b) Receive any amount or benefit from the Company or its Group companies for any reason other than remuneration of their directorship, unless it is insignificant.
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they are not subject to conditions and the company paying them may not at its own discretion suspend, alter or revoke their accrual without breaching its obligations.
c) Be or have been a partner in the external auditors’ firm or in charge of the auditor’s report with respect to the Company or any other Group company during the last three years.
d) Be executive director or senior manager in any other company on which a Company executive director or senior manager is external director.
e) Maintain or have maintained during the past year an important business relationship with the Company or any of its Group companies, either onhis/her own behalf or as relevant shareholder, director or senior manager of a company that maintains or has maintained such relationship.
Business relationships shall mean relationships as provider of goodsand/or services, including financial, advisoryand/or consultancy services.
f) Be significant shareholders, executive directors or senior managers of any organisation that receives or has received significant donations from the Company or its Group during the last three years.
Those who are merely trustees on a foundation receiving donations shall not be ineligible under this letter.
g) Be married to or linked by equivalent emotional relationship, or related by up to second-degree family ties to an executive director or senior manager of the Company.
h) Have not been proposed by the Appointments and Remuneration committee for appointment or renewal.
i) Fall within the cases described under letters a), e), f) or g) of this section, with respect to any significant shareholder or shareholder represented on the Board. In cases of family relationships described under letter g), the limitation shall not only apply to the shareholder, but also to the directors it nominates for the Company’s share capitalBoard.
Directors owning shares in the Company may be considered independent ifproviding they meetcomply with the above conditions and their shareholding is not legally considered legallyas significant.
 
According to the latest recommendations on corporate governance, the board has established a limit on how long a director may remain independent. Directors may not remain on the board as independent directors after having sat on it as such for more than twelve years running.

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Regulations of the Board of Directors
 
The principles and elements comprising the Bank’s corporate governance are set forth in its board regulations, which govern the internal procedures and the operation of the board and its committees and directors’ rights and duties as described in their charter. Originally approved in 2004, these regulations were recently amended in December 20072008 to reflect the latest recommendations on corporate governance accommodating themas adjusted to reflect the Bank’s particular actual circumstances under which the bank operates.circumstances.
 
The following discussion provides a brief description of several significant matters covered in the Regulations of the Boardboard of Directors.directors.
 
Appointment and Re-election of Directors
 
The proposals that the board submits to the Company’s AGM for the appointment or re-election of directors and the resolutions to co-optappoint directors made by the board of directors shall be approved at the proposal of the Appointments & Compensation committee in the case of independent directors and on the basis of a report from said committee in the case of all other directors.
 
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need to carry out their duties properly as a function of the needs that the Company’s governing bodies may have at any time.
 
Term of Directorships and Director Age Limit
 
Directors shall stay in office for the term defined by the Company’s bylaws under a resolution passed by the AGM (three years). If they have been appointed to finish the unexpired term of another director, they shall work out the term of office remaining to the director whose vacancy they have covered through appointment, unless a proposal is put to the AGM to appoint them for the term of office established under the Company’s bylaws.
BBVA’s corporate governance system establishes an age limit for sitting on the Bank’s board. Directors must present their resignation at the first board meeting after the AGM approving the accounts of the year in which they reach the age of seventy.
 
Performance of Directors’ Duties
 
Board members must comply with their duties as defined by legislation and by the bylaws in a manner that is faithful to the interests of the Company.
 
They shall participate in the deliberations, discussions and debates arising on matters put to their consideration and shall have sufficient information to be able to form a sound opinion on the questions corresponding to the Bank’s governing bodies. They may request additional information and advice if they so require in order to perform their duties. Their participation in the board’s meetings and deliberations shall be encouraged.
 
The directors may also request help from experts outside the Bank services in business submitted to their consideration whose complexity or special importance makes it advisable.
 
Conflicts of interest
 
The rules comprising the BBVA directors’ charter detail different situations in which conflicts of interest could arise between directors, their family membersand/or organisations organizations with which they are linked, and the BBVA Group. They establish procedures for such cases, in order to avoid conduct contrary to the Company’s best interests.
 
These rules help ensure Directors’ conduct reflectreflects stringent ethical codes, in keeping with applicable standards and according to core values of the BBVA Group.
 
Incompatibilities
 
Directors are also subject to a regime of incompatibilities, which places strict constraints on holding posts on governing bodies of Group companies or companies in which the Group has a holding. Non-executive directors may not sit on the boards of subsidiary or related companies because of the Group’s holding in them, whilst executive directors may only do so if they have express authority.
 
Directors who cease to be members of the Bank’s board may not offer their services to any other financial institution competing with the Bank or of its subsidiaries for two years after leaving, unless expressly authorisedauthorized by the board. Such authorisationauthorization may be denied on the grounds of corporate interest.
 
Directors’ Resignation and Dismissal
 
Furthermore, in the following circumstances, reflected in the board regulations, directors must tender their resignation to the Board and accept its decision regarding their continuity in office (formalising(formalizing said resignation when the board so resolves):
When barred (on grounds of incompatibility or other) under prevailing legal regulations, under the bylaws or under the directors’ charter.

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• When barred (on grounds of incompatibility or other) under prevailing legal regulations, under the bylaws or under the directors’ charter.
 When significant changes occur in their professional situation or that may affect the condition by virtue of which they were appointed to the Board.


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 When they are in serious dereliction of their duties as directors.
 
 When the director, acting as such, has caused severe damage to the Company’s assets or its reputation or credit,and/or no longer displays the commercial and professional honourhonor required to hold a Bank directorship.
 Incompatibility After Severance
     Directors who cease to belong to the Board of Directors may not provide services to any other financial institution competing with BBVA or any of its subsidiaries for two years after leaving the Board of Directors, unless the Board of Directors expressly authorizes otherwise. Such authorization may be denied on the ground of BBVA’s best interest.
The Board of Directors
 
The Boardboard of Directorsdirectors is currently comprised of 1413 members. The following table sets forth the names of the members of the Boardboard of Directorsdirectors as of the date of this Annual Report onForm 20-F, their date of appointment and, if applicable, reelection, their current positions and their present principal outside occupation and five-year employment history.
Present Principal
Outside Occupation
and Five-Year
Name
Birth YearCurrent PositionDate NominatedDate Re-electedEmployment History(*)
Francisco González Rodríguez(1)1944Chairman and
Chief
Executive
Officer
January 28,
2000
February 26,
2005
Chairman &CEO of BBVA, since January 2000. Director of BBVA Bancomer Servicios, S.A.; Grupo Financiero BBVA Bancomer, S.A. C.V. and BBVA Bancomer, S.A.
José Ignacio Goirigolzarri Tellaeche(1)1954President and
Chief
Operating
Officer
December 18,
2001
March 14,
2008
President and Chief Operating Officer, BBVA, since 2001. Director of BBVA Bancomer Servicios, S.A.; Director, Grupo Financiero BBVA Bancomer and BBVA Bancomer, S.A. Citic Bank board member.
Tomás Alfaro Drake(2)1951Independent
Director
March 18,
2006
Director of Business Management and Administration and Business Sciences programs at Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, since 1998.
Juan Carlos Álvarez Mezquíriz(1)(3)1959Independent
Director
January 28,
2000
March 18,
2006
Managing Director of Grupo Eulen, S.A.
Rafael Bermejo Blanco(2)(4)1940Independent
Director
March 16,
2007
Chairman of the Audit & Compliance Committee of BBVA since 28th March 2007. Technical Secretary General of Banco Popular, 1999 — 2004.
Ramón Bustamante y de la Mora(2)(4)1948Independent
Director
January 28,
2000
February 26,
2005
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           Present Principal Outside
           Outside Occupation
           and Five-Year Employment
Name(*)
 Birth Year Current Position Date Nominated Date Re-elected History(**Employment History(*)
Francisco González Rodríguez(1)
1944Chairman and Chief Executive OfficerJanuary 28, 2000February 26, 2005Chairman &CEO of BBVA, since January 2000. Director of BBVA Bancomer Servicios, S.A.; Grupo Financiero BBVA Bancomer, S.A. C.V. and BBVA Bancomer S.A.
José Ignacio Goirigolzarri Tellaeche(1)
1954President and Chief Operating OfficerDecember 18, 2001March 1, 2003President and Chief Operating Officer, BBVA, since 2001. Director of BBVA Bancomer Servicios, S.A.; Director, Grupo Financiero BBVA Bancomer and BBVA Bancomer, S.A. Citic Bank borrad member.
Tomás Alfaro Drake(2)
1951Independent
Director
March 18, 2006Director of Business Management and Administration and Business Sciences programs at Universidad Francisco de Vitoria, since 1998.
Juan Carlos Álvarez Mezquíriz(1)(3)
1959Independent
Director
January 28, 2000March 18, 2006Managing Director of Grupo Eulen, S.A.
Rafael Bermejo Blanco(2) (4)
1940Independent
Director
March 16, 2007Chairman of the Audit & Compliance Committee of BBVA since 28th March 2007. Technical Secretary General of Banco Popular, 1999—2004.
Richard C. Breeden1949Independent
Director
October 29, 2002February 28, 2004Chairman, Richard C. Breeden & Co.
Ramón Bustamante y de la Mora(2)(4)
1948Independent
Director
January 28, 2000February 26, 2005Since 1997 he is Chairman of Unitaria.

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Present Principal Outside
Occupation
and Five-Year Employment
Name(*)Birth YearCurrent PositionDate NominatedDate Re-electedHistory(**)
José Antonio Fernández Rivero(4)
Rivero(4)
  1949  Independent
Director
 February 28,
2004
   Chairman of Risks Committee since 30th30th March 2004; Appointed Group General Manager, 2000—2003;2000--2003; From 2003 to 2005: Deputy Chairman of Telefónica and Member of its Audit and Regulation Committees. Member of the Board and Executive Committee of Iberdrola, Director of Banco de Crédito Local, and Chairman of Adquira.
Ignacio Ferrero Jordi(1)Jordi(1)(3)
  1945  Independent
Director
 January 28,
2000
 February 26,
2005
 Chairman and COO of Nutrexpa, S.A. and La Piara, S.A.
Román Knörr Borrás(1)
s(1)
  1939  Independent
Director
 May 28,
2002
 March 1, 200314,
2008
 Chairman, Carbónicas Alavesas, S.A.; Director, Mediasal 2000, S.A. and President of the Alava Chamber of Commerce; Chairman, Confebask (Basque Business Confederation) from 1999 to 2005; Director of Aguas de San Martín de Veri, S.A. until January 2006. Plenary member and Chairman of the Training Committee of the Supreme Council of Chambers of Commerce.
Carlos Loring Martínez de Irujo(2)Irujo(2)(3)
  1947  Independent
Director
 February 28,
2004
 March 18,
2006
 He was a partnerPartner of J&A Garrigues, from 1977 until 2004; Director of the Department of Mergers and Acquisitions, of Banking and Capital Markets, Member of the Management Committee since 1985
José Maldonado Ramos(4)Ramos(4)(5)
  1952  Director and
General
Secretary
 January 28,
2000
 February 28,
2004
 Director and General Secretary, BBVA, since January 2000.
Enrique Medina Fernández(1)ndez(1)(4)
  1942  Independent
Director
 December 18, 1999January 28,
2000
 February 28,
2004
 Deputy Chairman of Gines Navarro Construcciones until it merged to become Grupo ACS.
Susana Rodríguez Vidarte(2)Vidarte(2)(3)
  1955  Independent
Director
 May 28,
2002
 March 18,
2006
 Dean of Deusto “La Comercial” University since 1996.

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(*)Telefónica de España, S.A. and Mr. Ricardo Lacasa Suárez each left their respective position on the Board of Directors on March 16, 2007 and March 28, 2007, respectively.
(**)Where no date is provided, the position is currently held.
 
(1)Member of the Executive Committee.
 
(2)Member of the Audit and Compliance Committee.
 
(3)Member of the Appointments and Compensation Committee.
 
(4)Member of the Risk Committee.
 
(5)Secretary of the Boardboard of Directors.directors.
Executive Officers (“(Comité de Direcciónn)”)
 
Our executive officers were each appointed for an indefinite term. Their positions as of the date of this Annual Report onForm 20-F are as follows:
     
    Present Principal Outside Occupation and
Name
 
Current Position
 
Five-Year Employment History(*)
Francisco González Rodríguez Chairman and
Chief Executive Officer
 Chairman, BBVA, since January 2000. Director of BBVA Bancomer Servicios, S.A; Grupo Financiero BBVA Bancomer, S.A. C.V. and BBVA Bancomer, S.A.
José Ignacio Goirigolzarri Tellaeche President and
Chief Operating Officer
 Director, BBVA Bancomer Servicios, S.A., Grupo Financiero BBVA Bancomer and BBVA Bancomer, S.A.
José Maldonado Ramos Director and
General Secretary
 Director and General Secretary, Argentaria (BBVA since January 2001), since May 1997.
Eduardo Arbizu Lostao Head of Legal, Tax,
Audit and Compliance
department
 Head of Legal department of BBVA, since 2002; Chief Executive Officer, Barclays Bank Spain, 1997 — 2002.
Ángel Cano Fernández Human Resources
and Services
 Chief Financial Officer, BBVA, 2001—2001 — 2002, Controller, BBVA, 2000—2000 — 2001; Controller, Argentaria, 1998—1998 — 2000.
Manuel González Cid Head of Finance Division Deputy General Manager, BBVA — Head of the Merger Office, 1999 — 2001; Head of Corporate Development, BBVA, 2001 — 2002. Director and Vice president of Repsol YPF, S.A. 2003-2005.
José Sevilla Álvarez Head of Risk Head of Finance Division, Latin American Banking, BBV, 1998 — December 2001; Head of Business Development, BBVA, December 2001 — January 2003; Head of the Office of the Chairman, with responsibility for accountancy, internal audit and compliance, since January 2003-2006.


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Javier Ayuso Canals Corporate
Communications
 Head of Information Relations, BBVA, 2000-2001. Corporate Communications Director, BBVA, December 2001.
Javier Bernal Dionis Business development and innovation — Spain and Portugal Director of “Doctor Music Networks”, 2000-2004. InnovationPresent Principal Outside Occupation and Development Director, BBVA, 2004-2006. Director Iniciativas Residenciales en Internet S.A. (Atrea) since 2005.
Name
Current Position
Five-Year Employment History(*)
José María García Meyer-Dohner Head of United States BBVA Business Management and Coordination Manager for Mexico, 2000-2001. Commercial Banking Manager for BBVA Bancomer, 2001-2004.2001 — 2004. Retail Banking Manager for the U.S., August 2004.

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Present Principal Outside Occupation and
NameCurrent PositionFive-Year Employment History(*)
Ignacio Deschamps González Head of Mexico Commercial Banking Director for BBVA Bancomer to 2006. General Director of BBVA Bancomer since December 2006.
Xavier Argenté AriñoBusiness Director
Spain
Head of Consumer Finance (BBVA Finanzia and Uno-E Bank).
Juan Asúa Madariaga Head of Corporate and Business. Business -
Spain and Portugal
 Global Corporate Banking Director, BBVA, 2000. E-Commerce Director, BBVA, 2000-2001.2000 — 2001. Corporate Global Banking Director, BBVA, 2001-2005.
Jose Barreiro Hernández Head of Global Operations Spanish Markets Director, BBVA, 2000-2001. Head of Global Markets and Distribution, Trading and Equity, BBVA, 2001-2005.2001 — 2005.
Vicente Rodero Rodero Head of South America BBVA Corporate Banking Director for Mexico, 1995-1999. BBVA Personal Banking Director, 1999-2003. BBVA Regional Director for Madrid, 2003-2004. BBVA Commercial Banking Director for Spain, 2004-2006.
Vila Torres CarlosHead of Strategy &
Development
BBVA Corporate Strategy & Development Director since January 2009. He entered in BBVA on September 2008. Before he worked five years in Endesa as Strategy Corporate Director.
 
(*)Where no date is provided, positions are currently held.
From April 1, 2009, Gregorio Panadero Illera is the new Head of Corporate Communications Department instead of Javier Ayuso Canals who left his position as Executive Officer at March 31, 2009.
(**)B.  Mr. Sánchez Asiaín left his position on the Executive Committee in December 2006.Compensation
Compliance with NYSE Listing Standards on Corporate Governance
     On November 4, 2003, the SEC approved new rules proposed by the New York Stock Exchange (the "NYSE”) intended to strengthen corporate governance standards for listed companies. In compliance therewith, the following is a summary of the significant differences between our corporate governance practices and those applicable to domestic issuers under the NYSE listing standards. The Group’s website address is www.bbva.com. We include on such website a narrative description in English of corporate governance differences between NYSE rules and home country practice in Spain.
Independence of the Directors on the Board of Directors and Committees
     Under the NYSE corporate governance rules, (i) a majority of a U.S. company’s board of directors must be composed of independent directors, (ii) all members of the audit committee must be independent and (iii) all U.S. companies listed on the NYSE must have a compensation committee and a nominations committee and all members of such committees must be independent. In each case, the independence of directors must be established pursuant to highly detailed rules promulgated by the NYSE and, in the case of the audit committee, the NYSE and the SEC.
     Spanish law does not contain any requirement that members of the board of directors or the committees thereof be independent, nor does Spanish law provide any definition of what constitutes independence for the purpose of board or committee membership or otherwise. In addition, Spanish law does not require that a company have a compensation committee or a nominations committee. However, there are non-binding recommendations for listed companies in Spain to have these committees and for them to be composed of a majority of non-executive directors as well as a definition of what constitutes independence for directors.
     As described above under “Conditions of Directorship”, BBVA considers directors to be independent when:
     “Independent directors are external directors appointed for their personal and professional background who can pursue their duties without being constrained by their relations with the Company, its significant shareholders or its executives.
     Independent directors may not:
a)Have been employees or executive directors in Group companies, unless 3 or 5 years, respectively, have passed since they ceased to be so.
b)Receive any amount or benefit from the Company or its Group companies for any reason other than remuneration of their directorship, unless it is insignificant.
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provided they are not subject to conditions and the company paying them may not at its own discretion suspend, alter or revoke their accrual without breaching its obligations.
c)Be or have been a partner in the external auditors’ firm or in charge of the auditor’s report with respect to the Company or any other Group company during the last three years.
d)Be executive director or senior manager in any other company on which a Company executive director or senior manager is external director.
e)Maintain or have maintained during the past year an important business relationship with the Company or any of its Group companies, either on his/her own behalf or as relevant shareholder, director or senior manager of a company that maintains or has maintained such relationship.
Business relationships shall mean relationships as provider of goods and/or services, including financial, advisory and/or consultancy services.
f)Be significant shareholders, executive directors or senior managers of any organisation that receives or has received significant donations from the Company or its Group during the last three years.
Those who are merely trustees on a foundation receiving donations shall not be ineligible under this letter.
g)Be married to or linked by equivalent emotional relationship, or related by up to second-degree family ties to an executive director or senior manager of the Company.
h)Have not been proposed by the Appointments and Compensation committee for appointment or renewal.
i)Fall within the cases described under letters a), e), f) or g) of this section, with respect to any significant shareholder or shareholder represented on the Board. In cases of family relationships described under letter g), the limitation shall not only apply to the shareholder, but also to the directors it nominates for the Company’s Board.
     Directors owning shares in the Company may be independent providing they comply with the above conditions and their shareholding is not legally considered as significant.
     External directors may only be considered independent for a continuous 12-year term in office. After this, they cease to be independent.”
     Our Board of Directors has a large majority of non-executive directors and 11 out of the 14 members of our Board are independent under the definition of independence described above. In addition, our Audit and Compliance Committee is composed exclusively of independent directors and the committee Chairman is required to have experience in financial management and an understanding of the standards and accounting procedures required by the governmental authorities that regulate the banking sector. In accordance with the non-binding recommendation, BBVA’s Board of Directors has created an Appointments and Compensation Committee which is composed exclusively of independent directors.
Separate Meetings for Independent Directors
     In accordance with the NYSE corporate governance rules, independent directors must meet periodically outside of the presence of the executive directors. Under Spanish law, this practice is not contemplated as such. We note, however, that our independent directors meet periodically outside the presence of our executive directors anytime the Audit and Compliance Committee or the Appointments and Compensation Committee meet, since these Committees are comprised solely of independent directors. In addition, our independent directors meet outside the presence of our executive directors as often as they deem fit, and usually prior to meetings of the Board of Directors or its Committees.
Code of Ethics
     The NYSE listing standards require U.S. companies to adopt a code of business conduct and ethics for directors, officers and employees, and promptly disclose any waivers of the code for directors or executive officers. For information with respect to BBVA’s code of business conduct and ethics see “Item 16B. Code of Ethics”.
B. Compensation
The provisions of BBVA’s bylaws that relate to compensation of directors are in strict accordance with the relevant provisions of Spanish law. The main provisions of the bylaws that relate to these matters are those that, in accordance with applicable Spanish law, allow the members of the Boardboard of Directorsdirectors to determine their administrative expensesadministration costs or agree on such additional benefits they consider appropriate or necessary, up to four percent of ourpaid-up capital per year, which may only be paid after the minimum yearly dividend of four percent of

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the paid-in capital has been paid to our shareholders. As of the date of the filing of this Annual Report, 1110 of the 1413 members of the Boardboard of Directorsdirectors were independent.

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Remuneration of non-executive Directors
 
The following table presents information regarding the compensation (in thousands of euros) paid to each member of our Boardboard of Directorsdirectors serving during 2007:2008:
                         
                  Appointments  
                  and  
  Board Standing Committee Audit. Risks Compensation TOTAL
   
Tomás Alfaro Drake  124      68         192 
Juan Carlos Álvarez Mezquiriz  124   159         41   324 
Rafael Bermejo Blanco  104      130   78      312 
Richard C. Breeden  337               337 
Ramón Bustamante y de La Mora  124      68   102      294 
José Antonio Fernández Rivero (1)  124         204      328 
Ignacio Ferrero Jordi  124   159         41   324 
Román Knörr Borrás  124   159            283 
Carlos Loring Martínez de Irujo  124      68      102   294 
Enrique Medina Fernández  124   159      102      385 
Susana Rodríguez Vidarte  124      68      31   223 
   
T O T A L (2)
  1,557   636   402   486   215   3,296 
 
                         
     Standing
        Appointments and
    
  Board  Committee  Audit.  Risks  Compensation  Total 
 
Tomás Alfaro Drake  129      71         200 
Juan Carlos Álvarez Mezquiriz  129   167         42   338 
Rafael Bermejo Blanco  129      179   107      415 
Richard C. Breeden  350               350 
Ramón Bustamante y de La Mora  129      71   107      307 
José Antonio Fernández Rivero(1)  129         214      343 
Ignacio Ferrero Jordi  129   167         42   338 
Román Knörr Borrás  129   167            296 
Carlos Loring Martínez de Irujo  129      71      107   307 
Enrique Medina Fernández  129   167      107      403 
Susana Rodríguez Vidarte  129      71      42   242 
                         
Total
  1,640   668   463   535   233   3,539 
(1)In 2008, Mr. José Antonio Fernández Rivero, in 2007, in addition to the amounts detailed in the table above, also received652 €652 thousand for early retirement from his previous management responsibilities in BBVA.
(2)Mr. Ricardo Lacasa Suárez and Telefónica de España, S.A, left their directorships on 28th March 2007 and 16th March 2007, respectively. During the year, they received95 thousand and30 thousand respectively in remuneration of their board membership.
 
Remuneration of executive Directors
 
The remuneration paid to the executive Directors during 20072008 is indicated below. The figures are given individually for each executive director and itemized in thousand euros.
                        
 Variable    Fixed
 Variable
   
 Fixed remunerations remunerations(1) Total(2) Remunerations Remunerations(1) Total(2) 
  
Chairman & CEO
 1,827 3,255 5,082   1,928   3,802   5,729 
President & COO
 1,351 2,730 4,081   1,425   3,183   4,609 
Company Secretary
 622 794 1,416   665   886   1,552 
         
Total
 3,800 6,779 10,579   4,019   7,871   11,890 
 
(1)Figures relating to variable remuneration for 20062007 paid in 2007.2008.
 
(2)In addition, the executive directors received remuneration in kind during 2007 totalling332008 totaling €38 thousand, of which8 €9 thousand relates to the Chairman & CEO,14 €16 thousand relates to the President & COO and11 €13 thousand to the Company Secretary.
 
The executive directors also earned a variable remuneration during 2007,2008, which was paid to them during February 2008.2009. The amount earned by the Chairman & CEO&CEO was3,802 thousand, €3,416 thousand; the President & COO&COO earned3,183 €2,861 thousand while the Company Secretary earned886 €815 thousand. These amounts are recognisedrecognized under the heading “Accrued“Other Assets — Accrued Expenses and Deferred Income” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2007.2008.
 
Remuneration of the members of the Management Committee
 
The remuneration paid during 20072008 to the members of BBVA’s Management Committee, excluding executive directors, comprised6,245 €6,768 thousand of fixed remuneration and11,439 €13,320 thousand of variable remuneration accrued in 20062008 and paid in 2007.2009.


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In addition, the members of the Management Committee, excluding executive directors, received remuneration in kind totalling594totaling €369 thousand in 2007.2008.
 
This paragraph includes information of the members of the Management committee onas of December 31,st December 2007, 2008, excluding the executive directors.

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Pension Commitments
 
The provisions recorded as of December 31, 2008 to cater for pension and similarcover the commitments assumed in relation to executive directorsdirector pensions, including the allowances recorded in 2007 were2008 amounted to €19,968 thousand, broken down as follows:
     
Post
 Thousand Euros(In thousands of euros)
 
Chairman & CEO  61,31972,547 
President & COO  46,40052,495 
Company Secretary  7,7148,710 
 
TOTAL
  115,433133,752 
 Of this aggregate amount,12,504 thousand were charged to 2007. Most of these commitments were insured under policies with BBVA as beneficiary, underwritten by an insurance company belonging to the Group. These insurance policies were matched to financial assets in compliance with Spanish legal regulations. The internal return on the insurance policies associated to said commitments was4,837 thousand, which partly offset the amount allocated to provisions during the year.
Insurance premiums amounting to86 €78 thousand were paid on behalf of the non-executive directors memberson the board of the Board of Directors.directors.
 
The provisions charged as of December 31, 20072008 for post-employment welfare commitments for the Management committee members, excluding executive directors, amounted to35,345 thousands. €51,326 thousand. Of these,6,374 thousands €16,678 thousand were charged against 2007 earnings. The internal return on the insurance policies associated to said commitments was782 thousands, which partly offset the amount allocated to provisions duringin the year.
Long-term share remuneration plan(2006-2008) for executive directors and members of the Management committee
 
On March 18, 2006, the general shareholders’ meeting approved a long-term plan for remuneration of executives with shares for the period from 2006 to 2008. The plan was for members of the management team, including the executive directors and members of the Management committeeCommittee and will be paid out in the second half of 2009.
 
The plan allocated each beneficiary a certain number of theoretical shares as a function of their variable pay and their level of responsibility. At the end of the plan, the theoretical shares are used as a basis to allocate BBVA shares to the beneficiaries, should the initial requirements be met.
 
The number of shares to be delivered to each beneficiary is determined by multiplying the number of theoretical shares allocated to them by a coefficient of between 0 and 2. This coefficient reflects the relative performance of BBVA’s total shareholdersshareholder value (“(TSR“TSR”) during the period from 2006 to 2008 compared against the TSR of its European peer group.
 
Although this group of banks was determined in a resolution approved by shareholders in general meeting on March 18, 2006, the Board, at the proposal of the Appointments and Remuneration Committee, exercising the powers delegated to its at the shareholders’ meeting, agreed to modify the composition of the peer group in the wake of merger and acquisition activity involving certain banks, by adjusting the plan coefficients to take such activity into account.
The number of theoretical shares allocated to the executive directors, underin accordance with the generalplan ratified at the shareholders’ meeting, resolution is as follows:
Chairman & CEO:320,000
President & COO:270,000
Director & Company Secretary:100,000
was 320,000 for the Chairman&CEO, 270,000 for the President & CEO and 100,000 for the Board Secretary.
 
The total number of theoretical shares allocated to Management Committee members, excluding executive directors, as of December 31, 2008, was 1,124,166.
Upon conclusion of the plan on December 31, 2008, the TSR was determined for BBVA and its peers in accordance with the terms established at the outset and as subsequently modified as described above, BBVA ranked third among its peers, so that the coefficient to be applied to the number of theoretical shares assigned to each beneficiary to determine the number of BBVA shares to be distributed to them is a factor of 1.42.


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As a result, the number of shares to be delivered under the plan to each of the executive directors and members of the Management committee onCommittee as of December 31, 2007, excluding2008, is as follows:
             
  Number Assigned
  Multiplier
  Number
 
  Theoretical Shares  Ratio  of Shares 
 
Chairman & CEO  320,000   1.42   454,400 
President & COO  270,000   1.42   383,400 
Director & Company Secretary  100,000   1.42   142,000 
Other members of board of directors  1,124,166   1.42   1,596,316 
The Bank’s Shareholder General Meeting held on March 13, 2009 passed a resolution approving the executive directors is 1,124,166.settlement of the referred long-term plan for remuneration of executives with shares for the period 2006 to 2008. The settlement of the plan has been executed on 30th March 2009.
 
Remuneration System for Non-Executive Directors with Deferred Delivery of Shares
 
On March 18, 2006, the general shareholders’ meeting resolved to establish a remuneration schemeplan using deferred delivery of shares to the Bank’s non-executive directors, to substitute the earlier scheme to whichplan that had covered these directors were entitled.directors.
 
The new plan assigns ‘theoretical’theoretical shares each year to non-executive director beneficiaries equivalent to 20% of the total remuneration payablepaid to each in the previous year, using the average of BBVA stock closing prices from the sixty trading sessions prior to the annual general meetingsAGM that approves the financial statements for the years covered by the scheme. Whereplan starting from the year 2007. These shares, where applicable, these shares are to be delivered when the beneficiaries cease to be directors on any grounds other than severeserious dereliction of duties.

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 The general shareholders’ meeting resolution gave non-executive directors who were beneficiaries of the earlier scheme an option to convert the amounts to which they were entitled under the previous scheme for non-executive directors. All the beneficiaries opted for this conversion.
The number of theoretical shares allocated to non-executive director beneficiaries under the non-executive directors who are beneficiariesdeferred share delivery scheme approved at the shareholders’ meeting in 2008 corresponding to 20% of the deferred share-delivery schemetotal remuneration paid to each in 2007, and the cumulative figures are as follows:is set forth below:
                
 Acumulative   Accumulative
 
 2007 number of 2008
 Number
 
 theoretical theoretical Theoretical
 of Theoretical
 
Directors shares shares Shares Shares 
Tomás Alfaro Drake 1,407 1,407   2,655   4,062 
Juan Carlos Alvarez Mezquiriz 3,283 19,491   4,477   23,968 
Rafael Bermejo Blanco  4,306   4,306 
Ramón Bustamante y de la Mora 2,982 19,923   4,064   23,987 
José Antonio Fernández Rivero 3,324 9,919   4,533   14,452 
Ignacio Ferrero Jordi 3,184 20,063   4,477   24,540 
Román Knörr Borrás 2,871 15,591   3,912   19,503 
Carlos Loring Martínez de Irujo 2,778 7,684   4,067   11,751 
Enrique Medina Fernández 3,901 28,035   5,322   33,357 
Susana Rodríguez Vidarte 1,952 10,511   3,085   13,596 
     
TOTAL
 25,682 132,624   40,898   173,522 
Severance Payments to Executive Directors
 
The chairmanChairman of the board will be entitled to retire as an executive director at any time as ofafter his 65th birthday,65th birthdays and the President & COO&COO and the Company Secretary as ofafter their 62nd62nd birthday. They will all be entitled to the maximum percentage established inunder their respective contracts for retirement pension, and vesting their right to the retirement pension once they reach said ages will render the indemnity agreed under their contactscontracts null and void.
 
The contracts of the Bank’s executive directors (Chairman & CEO,&CEO, President & COO,&COO, and Company Secretary) recognize their entitlement to be compensated should they leave their post for grounds other than voluntary resignation,their own decision, retirement, disablement or serious dereliction of duty. Had this occurred in 2007, said directorsduring the year 2009, they would


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have been entitled toreceived the following amounts:70,513 €80,833 thousand for the Chairman & CEO;57,407&CEO; €60,991 thousand for the President & COO, and13,460 €13,958 thousand for the Company Secretary.
 
In order to receive such compensation, directors must place their directorships at the disposal of the board, resign from any posts that they may hold as representatives of the Bank in other companies, and waive pre-existingprior employment agreements with the Bank, including any senior management positions and any right to obtain compensation other than that already indicated.
 
Upon resignation, such directors will be disqualified from providing services to other financial institutions in competition with the Bank or its subsidiaries for two years, as established in the board regulations.
C.  Board Practices
C. Board Practices
Committees
 
BBVA’s corporate governance system is based on the distribution of functions between the board, the Executive committee and the other board committees, namely: the Audit & Compliance committee;Committee; the Appointments & Compensation committee;Committee; and the Risks committee.Committee.
 
Executive Committee
 
BBVA’s Boardboard of Directorsdirectors is assisted in fulfilling its responsibilities by the Executive Committee (Comisión Delegada Permanente) of the Boardboard of Directorsdirectors The Boardboard of Directorsdirectors delegates all management functions, except those that it must retain due to legal or statutory requirements, to the Executive Committee.
 
As of the date of this Annual Report, BBVA’s Executive Committee was comprised of two executive directors and four independent directors, as follows.
   
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer: Mr. Francisco González Rodríguez
President and Chief Operating Officer: Mr. José Ignacio Goirigolzarri Tellaeche
Members: Mr. Juan Carlos Álvarez Mezquíriz
  Mr. Ignacio Ferrero Jordi
  Mr. Román Knörr Borrás
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According to the company bylaws, its faculties include the following: to formulate and propose policy guidelines, the criteria to be followed in the preparation of programmes and to fix targets, to examine the proposals put to it in this regard, comparing and evaluating the actions and results of any direct or indirect activity carried out by the Entity;Group; to determine the volume of investment in each individual activity; to approve or reject operations, determining methods and conditions; to arrange inspections and internal or external audits of all operational areas of the Entity;Group; and in general to exercise the faculties delegated to it by the board of directors.
 
Specifically, the Executive committeeCommittee is entrusted with evaluation of the bank’sBank’s system of corporate governance. This shall be analysedanalyzed in the context of the company’sCompany’s development and of the results it has obtained, taking into account any regulations that may be passedand/or recommendations made regarding best market practices and adapting these to the company’sCompany’s specific circumstances.
 
The Executive committeeCommittee shall meet on the dates indicated in the annual calendar of meetings and when the chairman or acting chairman so decides. During 2007,2008, the Executive committeeCommittee met 2218 times.
 
Audit and Compliance Committee
 
This committee shall perform the duties attributedrequired it under applicable laws, regulations and our bylaws. Essentially, it has authority from the board to supervise the financial statements and the oversight of the BBVA Group.
 
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management. They shall all be independent directors, one of whom shall act as chairman, also appointed by the board.
 
As of the date of this Annual Report, the Audit and Compliance Committee members were:
   
Chairman: Mr. Rafael Bermejo Blanco
Members: Mr. Tomás Alfaro Drake
  Mr. Ramón Bustamante y de la Mora
  Mr. Carlos Loring Martínez de Irujo
  Mrs. Susana Rodríguez Vidarte
 
The scope of its functions is as follows:
       Supervise the internal control systems’ sufficiency, appropriateness and efficacy in order to ensure the accuracy, reliability, scope and clarity of the financial statements of the company and its consolidated group in their annual and quarterly reports. Also to oversee
• Supervise the internal control systems’ sufficiency, appropriateness and efficacy in order to ensure the accuracy, reliability, scope and clarity of the financial statements of the Company and its consolidated group in their annual and quarterly reports. The Committee also oversees the accounting and financial information that the Bank of Spain or other regulators from Spain and abroad may require.
• Oversee compliance with applicable national 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. The Committee also oversees that any requests for information or for a response from the competent bodies in these matters are dealt with in due time and in due form.
• Ensure that the internal codes of ethics and conduct and securities market operations, as they apply to Group personnel, comply with regulations and are properly suited to the Bank.
• Enforce compliance with provisions contained in the BBVA directors charter, and ensure that directors satisfy applicable standards regarding their conduct on the securities markets.
• Ensure the accuracy, reliability, scope and clarity of the financial statements. The committee shall constantly monitor the process by which they are drawn up, holding frequent meetings with the Bank executives and the external auditor responsible for them.
      Oversee compliance with applicable national 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 ensure that any requests for information or for a response from the competent bodies in these matters are dealt with in due time and in due form.
      Ensure that the internal codes of ethics and conduct and securities market operations, as they apply to Group personnel, comply with regulations and are properly suited to the Bank.
      Especially to enforce compliance with provisions contained in the BBVA directors charter, and ensure that directors satisfy applicable standards regarding their conduct on the securities markets.
     Ensure the accuracy, reliability, scope and clarity of the financial statements. The committee shall constantly monitor the process by which they are drawn up, holding frequent meetings with the Bank executives and the external auditor responsible for them.
The committee shall also monitor the independence of external auditors. This entails the following two duties:
       Ensuring that the auditors’ warnings, opinions and recommendations cannot be compromised.
• Ensuring that the auditors’ warnings, opinions and recommendations are followed.
• Establishing the incompatibility between the provision of audit and the provision of consultancy services, unless there are no alternatives in the market to the auditors or companies in the auditors’ group of equal value in terms of their content, quality or efficiency. In such event, the committee must grant its approval, which can be done in advance by delegation to its chairman.
      Establishing the incompatibility between the provision of audit and the provision of consultancyservices , unless there are no alternatives in the market to the auditors or companies in the auditors’ group of equal value in terms of their content, quality or efficiency. In such event, the committee must grant its approval, which can be done in advance by delegation to its chairman.
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the competent authorities and the Bank’s governing bodies. The committee will also require the auditors, at least once each year, to assess the quality of the Group’s internal oversight procedures.
 
The Audit & Compliance committeeCommittee meets as often as necessary to comply with its tasks, although an annual meeting schedule is drawn up in accordance with its duties. During 20072008 the Audit & Compliance committeeCommittee met thirteen15 times.
 
Executives responsible for Control, Internal Auditcontrol, internal audit and Regulatory Complianceregulatory compliance can be invited to attend its meetings and, at the request of these executives, other staff from these departments who have particular knowledge or responsibility in the matters contained in the agenda, can also be invited when their presence at the meeting is deemed appropriate. However, only the committee members and the secretary shall be present when the results and conclusions of the meeting are evaluated.
 
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Likewise, the committee can call on the personal co-operationcooperation and reports of any member of the management team when it considers that this is necessary to carry out its functions with regard to relevant issues.
 
The committee has its own specific regulations, approved by the board of directors. These are available on the bank’sour website and, amongst other things, regulate its operation.
Appointments and Compensation Committee
 
The Appointments & Compensation Committee is tasked with assisting the board on issues related to the appointment and re-election of board members, and determining the directors’ remuneration.
 
This committee shall comprise a minumumminimum of three members who shall be external directors appointed by the board, which shall also appoint its chairman. However, the chairman and the majority of its members must be independent directors, in compliance with the board regulations.
 
As of the date of this Annual Report, the members of the Appointments and Compensation Committee were:
   
Chairman: Mr. Carlos Loring Martínez de Irujo
Members: Mr. Juan Carlos Álvarez Mezquíriz
  Mr. Ignacio Ferrero Jordi
  Mrs. Susana Rodríguez Vidarte
 
Its duties, apart from the afore-mentionedaforementioned duty in the appointment of directors, include proposing the remuneration system for the board as a whole, within the framework established in the companyCompany’s bylaws. This entails determination of its items, the amount payable for each item and the settlement of said amount, and, as mentioned above, the scope and amount of the remuneration, rights and economic compensation for the CEO, the COO and the bank’sBank’s executive directors in order to include these aspects in a written contract.
 
This committee shall also:
 - Should the chairmanship of the Boardboard or the post of chief executive officer fall vacant, examine or organise,organize, in the manner it deems suitable, the succession of the chairmanand/or chief executive officer and put corresponding proposals to the Boardboard for an orderly, well-planned succession.
 
 - Submit an annual report on the director’sdirectors remuneration policy to the board of directors.
 
 - Report the appointments and severances of senior managers and propose senior-management remuneration policy to the board, along with the basic terms and conditions for their contracts.
The chairman of the Appointments & Compensation Committee shall convene it as often as necessary to comply with its mission, although an annual meeting schedule shall be drawn up in accordance with its duties. During 20072008 the Appointments & Compensation Committee met 7five times.
 
In accordance with the BBVA board regulations, the committee may ask members of the Group organisation to attend its meetings, when their responsibilities relate to its duties. It may also receive any advisory services it requires to inform its criteria on issues falling within the scope of its powers.
Risk Committee
 
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The Committee is required to be comprised of a majority of non-executive directors. As of the date of this Annual Report, the members of the Risk Committee were:
   
Chairman: Mr. José Antonio Fernández Rivero
Members: Mr. Ramón Bustamante y de la Mora
  Mr. Rafael Bermejo Blanco
  Mr. José Maldonado Ramos
  Mr. Enrique Medina Fernández
 
Under the board regulations, it has the following duties:
Analyze and evaluate proposals related to the Group’s risk management and oversight policies and strategy. In particular, these shall identify:
a)The risk map;
 b)• The setting of the level of risk considered acceptable accordingAnalyze and evaluate proposals related to the Group’s risk profile (expected loss)management and capital map (risk capital) broken down by the Group’s businessesoversight policies and areas of activity;strategy. In particular, these shall identify:
a) the risk map;
b) the setting of the level of risk considered acceptable according to the risk profile (expected loss) and capital map (risk capital) broken down by the Group’s businesses and areas of activity;
c) the internal information and oversight systems used to oversee and manage risks; and
d) the measures established to mitigate the impact of risks identified should they materialize.
 c)The internal information and oversight systems used to oversee and manage risks;
d)The measures established to mitigate the impact of risks identified should they materialise.
 Monitor the match between risks accepted and the profile established.
 
  Assess and approve, where applicable, any risks whose size could compromise the Group’s capital adequacy or recurrent earnings, or that present significant potential operational or reputational risks.
 
  Check that the Group possesses the means, systems, structures and resources benchmarked against best practices to allow implementation of its risk management strategy.
The committee meets as often as necessary to best perform its duties, usually once a week. In 2008, it held 45 meetings.
The committee meets as often as necessary to best perform its duties, usually once a week. In 2007, it held 74 meetings.
D.  Employees
D. Employees
As of December 31, 2007,2008, we, through our various affiliates, had 111,913108,972 employees. Approximately 77%80% of our employees in Spain held technical, managerial and executive positions, while the remainder were clerical and support staff. The table below sets forth the number of BBVA employees by geographic area.
                 
Country BBVA Banks Companies Total
Spain  28,892   725   1,489   31,106 
United Kingdom  113      7   140 
France  109         109 
Italy  61      171   232 
Germany  7         7 
Switzerland     111      111 
Portugal     925      925 
Belgium  38         38 
Jersey     3      3 
Russia  3         3 
Ireland     5      5 
                 
Total Europe
  29,243   1,769   1,667   32,679 
New York  150   14      164 
Miami  86         86 
Grand Cayman  2         2 
U.S.A.     13,082      13,082 
                 
Total North America
  238   13,096      13,334 
Panama     285      285 
Puerto Rico     999      999 
Argentina     7,483      7,483 
Brazil  4      15   19 
Colombia     5,969      5,969 
Venezuela     5,822      5,822 
Mexico     35,200      35,200 
Uruguay  36   158      194 
Paraguay     139      139 
Bolivia        196   196 
Chile     4,431      4,431 
Dominican Republic            
Cuba  1         1 
Peru     4,874      4,874 
Ecuador        167   167 
                 
Total Latin America
  41   65,360   378   65,779 
Hong Kong  90         90 
Japan  11         11 
China  6         6 
Singapore  14         14 
                 
Total Asia
  121         121 
                 
Total
  29,643   80,228   2,045   111,913 
                 
                 
                 

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Country
 BBVA  Banks  Companies  Total 
 
Spain  26,785   597   1,688   29,070 
United Kingdom  98      6   104 
France  97         97 
Italy  58      194   252 
Germany  26         26 
Switzerland     118      118 
Portugal     936      936 
Belgium  38         38 
Jersey     3      3 
Russia  4         4 
Ireland     4      4 
                 
Total Europe
  27,106   1,658   1,888   30,652 
New York  157   18      175 
Miami  11         11 
Other U.S.     12,461      12,461 
                 
Total North America
  168   12,479      12,647 
Panama     312      312 
Puerto Rico     910      910 
Argentina     5,648      5,648 
Brazil  4      14   18 
Colombia     6,093      6,093 
Venezuela     6,295      6,295 
Mexico     34,535      34,535 
Uruguay  46   171      217 
Paraguay     212      212 
Bolivia        197   197 
Chile     5,325      5,325 
Cuba  1         1 
Peru     5,553      5,553 
Ecuador        216   216 
                 
Total Latin America
  51   65,054   427   65,532 
Hong Kong  107         107 
Japan  9         9 
China  7         7 
Singapore  18         18 
                 
Total Asia
  141         141 
                 
Total
  27,466   79,191   2,315   108,972 
                 

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As of December 31, 2007, we, through our various affiliates, had 111,913 employees. The table below sets forth the number of BBVA employees by geographic area:
                 
Country
 BBVA  Banks  Companies  Total 
 
Spain  28,892   725   1,489   31,106 
United Kingdom  113      7   140 
France  109         109 
Italy  61      171   232 
Germany  7         7 
Switzerland     111      111 
Portugal     925      925 
Belgium  38         38 
Jersey     3      3 
Russia  3         3 
Ireland     5      5 
                 
Total Europe
  29,243   1,769   1,667   32,679 
New York  150   14      164 
Miami  86         86 
Other U.S.      13,082      13,082 
Grand Cayman  2         2 
                 
Total North America
  238   13,096      13,334 
Panama     285      285 
Puerto Rico     999      999 
Argentina     7,483      7,483 
Brazil  4      15   19 
Colombia     5,969      5,969 
Venezuela     5,822      5,822 
Mexico     35,200      35,200 
Uruguay  36   158      194 
Paraguay     139      139 
Bolivia        196   196 
Chile     4,431      4,431 
Dominican Republic            
Cuba  1         1 
Peru     4,874      4,874 
Ecuador        167   167 
                 
Total Latin America
  41   65,360   378   65,779 
Hong Kong  90         90 
Japan  11         11 
China  6         6 
Singapore  14         14 
                 
Total Asia
  121         121 
                 
Total
  29,643   80,228   2,045   111,913 
                 


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As of December 31, 2006, we, through our various affiliates, had 98,553 employees. The table below sets forth the number of BBVA employees by geographic area:
                 
Country
 BBVA  Banks  Companies  Total 
 
Spain  28,601   722   1,259   30,582 
United Kingdom  127      7   134 
France  108         108 
Italy  55         55 
Germany  4         4 
Switzerland  2   108      110 
Portugal     953      953 
Belgium  36         36 
Jersey     3      3 
Russia  3         3 
Andorra            
Ireland     4      4 
Gibraltar            
                 
Total Europe
  28,936   1,790   1,266   31,992 
New York  137   20      157 
Miami  112         112 
Other U.S.      3,646      3,646 
Grand Cayman  3         3 
                 
Total North America
  252   3,666      3,918 
Panama     266      266 
Puerto Rico     1,044      1,044 
Argentina     7,215      7,215 
Brazil  4         4 
Colombia     6,408      6,408 
Venezuela     5,749      5,749 
Mexico     32,847      32,847 
Uruguay  39   151      190 
Paraguay     108      108 
Bolivia        188   188 
Chile     4,068      4,068 
Dominican Republic        97   97 
Cuba  1         1 
Peru     4,191      4,191 
Ecuador        168   168 
                 
Total Latin America
  44   62,047   453   62,544 
Hong Kong  77         77 
Japan  9         9 
China  8         8 
Singapore  5         5 
                 
Total Asia
  99         99 
                 
Total
  29,331   67,503   1,719   98,553 
                 


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The terms and conditions of employment in private sector banks in Spain are negotiated with trade unions representing bank employees. Wage negotiations take place on an industry-wide basis. This process has historically produced collective bargaining agreements binding upon all Spanish banks and their employees. The collective bargaining agreement in application during 20072008 came into effect as of January 1, 2007 and will apply until December 31, 2010.
 
As of December 31, 2007,2008, we had 1,264328 temporary employees in our Spanish offices.
E.  Share Ownership
E. Share Ownership
As of March 24, 2008,31, 2009, the members of the Boardboard of Directorsdirectors owned an aggregate of 2,186,5483,099,263 BBVA shares as shown in the table below:
                 
  Directly Indirectly     % of
  Owned Owned     Capital
Name Shares Shares Total Shares Stock
Francisco González Rodríguez  2,414   1,422,800   1,425,214   0.0380%
José Ignacio Goirigolzarri Tellaeche  496   447,147   447,643   0.0119%
Tomás Alfaro Drake  7,920      7,920   0.0002%
Juan Carlos Álvarez Mezquiriz  30,530      30,530   0.0008%
Rafael Bermejo Blanco  13,000      13,000   0.0003%
Richard C. Breeden  40,000      40,000   0.0011%
Ramón Bustamante y de la Mora  10,139   2,000   12,139   0.0003%
José Antonio Fernández Rivero  50,000   415   50,415   0.0013%
Ignacio Ferrero Jordi  2,647   51,300   53,947   0.0014%
Román Knörr Borrás  34,579   6,671   41,250   0.0011%
Carlos Loring Martínez De Irujo  9,149      9,149   0.0002%
José Maldonado Ramos  11,621      11,621   0.0003%
Enrique Medina Fernández  29,285   1,100   30,385   0.0008%
Susana Rodríguez Vidarte  11,179   2,156   13,335   0.0004%
                 
Total
  252,959   1,933,589   2,186,548   0.0583%
                 
                 
                 
  Directly
  Indirectly
     %
 
  Owned
  Owned
  Total
  Capital
 
Name
 Shares  Shares  Shares  Stock 
 
GONZALEZ RODRÍGUEZ, FRANCISCO  307,011   1,508,904   1,815,915   0.048 
GOIRIGOLZARRI TELLAECHE, JOSE IGNACIO  291,907   471,944   763,851   0.020 
ALFARO DRAKE, TOMÁS  8,959      8,959   0.000 
ALVAREZ MEZQUIRIZ, JUAN CARLOS  140,179      140,179   0.004 
BERMEJO BLANCO, RAFAEL  21,000      21,000   0.001 
BUSTAMANTE Y DE LA MORA, RAMON  10,139   2,000   12,139    
FERNANDEZ RIVERO, JOSÉ ANTONIO  50,000   825   50,825   0.001 
FERRERO JORDI, IGNACIO  2,787   51,300   54,087   0.001 
KNÖRR BORRÁS, ROMÁN  36,637   6,987   43,624   0.001 
LORING MARTÍNEZ DE IRUJO, CARLOS  39,149      39,149   0.001 
MALDONADO RAMOS, JOSÉ  99,235      99,235   0.003 
MEDINA FERNÁNDEZ, ENRIQUE  30,831   1,160   31,991   0.001 
RODRIGUEZ VIDARTE, SUSANA  16,037   2,272   18,309    
TOTAL
  1,053,871   2,045,392   3,099,263   0.083 
 
As of December 31,2007,March 31, 2009, the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer held 600,000 put options and 1,200,000 call options over BBVA’s shares.

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As of DecemberMarch 31, 20072009 the executive officers (excluding executive directors) and their families owned 291,1951,141,731 shares. None of our executive officers holds 1% or more of BBVA’s shares.
 
As of December 31, 2007March 30, 2009, a total of 16,20651,059 employees (excluding executive officers and directors) owned 26,056,85497,594,030 shares, which represents 0.70%2.60% of our capital stock.
ITEM 7.MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
A.  Major Shareholders
ITEM 7. MAJOR SHAREHOLDERS AND RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
A. Major Shareholders
As of December 31, 2007, Mr. Manuel Jove Capellán held an ownership interest of 5.01% of the capital stock of BBVA through the companies: IAGA Gestión de Inversiones, S.L., Bourdet Inversiones, SICAV, S.A. and Doniños de Inversiones, SICAV, S.A. ToMarch 26, 2009 to our knowledge, no other person, corporation or government owned beneficially, directly or indirectly, five percent or more of BBVA’s shares. BBVA’s major shareholders do not have voting rights which are different from those held by the rest of its shareholders. To the extent known to us, BBVA is not controlled, directly or indirectly, by any other corporation, government or any other natural or legal person. As of December 31, 2007,March 26, 2009, there were 889,734920,279 registered holders of BBVA’s shares, with a total3,474,858,121 shares, of 948,092,456 shares held by 232which 216 shareholders with registered addresses in the United States.States hold a total of 716,709,286 shares (including shares represented by American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”)). Since certain of such shares and American Depositary Receipts (“ADRs”) are held by nominees, the foregoing figures are not representative of the number of beneficial holders. BBVA’s directors and executive officers did not own any ADRs as of December 31, 2007.March 26, 2009.


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B.  Related Party Transactions
B. Related Party Transactions
Loans to Directors, Executive Officers and Other Related Parties
 
As of December 31, 2007,2008, loans granted to members of Boardboard of Directorsdirectors amounted to an aggregate of65 €33 thousand. The loans granted as
As of December 31, 20072008, loans granted to the members of the Management Committee, excluding the executive directors, amounted to an aggregate of3,352 €3,891 thousand. As of December 31, 2007,2008, guarantees provided on behalf of members of the Management Committee amounted to an aggegateaggregate of13 €13 thousand.
 
As of December 31, 2007,2008, the loans granted to parties related to key personnel (the aforementioned members of the Boardboard of Directorsdirectors of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.BBVA and of the Management Committee) totaled12,954 €8,593 thousand. As of December 31, 2006,2008, the other exposure to parties related to key personnel (guarantees, finance leases and commercial loans) amounted to19,383 €18,794 thousand.
Related Party Transactions in the Ordinary Course of Business
 
Loans extended to related parties were made in the ordinary course of business, on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with other persons, and did not involve more than the normal risk of collectibilitycollectability or present other unfavorable features.
 
BBVA subsidiaries engage, on a regular and routine basis, in a number of customary transactions with other BBVA subsidiaries, including:
  overnight call deposits;
 
  foreign exchange purchases and sales;
 
  derivative transactions, such as forward purchases and sales;
 
  money market fund transfers;
 
  letters of credit for imports and exports;
and other similar transactions within the scope of the ordinary course of the banking business, such as loans and other banking services to BBVA’s shareholders, to employees of all levels, to the associates and family members of all the above and to other BBVA non-banking subsidiaries or affiliates. All these transactions have been made:
  in the ordinary course of business;
 
  on substantially the same terms, including interest rates and collateral, as those prevailing at the time for comparable transactions with other persons; and
 
  did not involve more than the normal risk of collectibilitycollectability or present other unfavorable features.
C.  Interests of Experts and Counsel
Not Applicable.
ITEM 8.FINANCIAL INFORMATION
A.  Consolidated Statements and Other Financial Information
Financial Information
 Not Applicable.
See Item 18.

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ITEM 8. FINANCIAL INFORMATION
A. Consolidated Statements and Other Financial Information
Financial InformationDividends
 See Item 18.
Dividends
The table below sets forth the amount of interim, final and total cash dividends paid by BBVA on its shares for the years 20032004 to 2007,2008, adjusted to reflect all stock splits. The rate used to convert euro (amounts to dollars was the Noon Buying Ratenoon buying rate at the end of each year.
                                                                                
 Per Share Per Share 
 First Interim Second Interim Third Interim Final Total First Interim Second Interim Third Interim Final Total 
  $  $  $  $  $  $  $  $  $  $ 
2003 0.090 $0.103 0.090 $0.103 0.090 $0.103 0.114 $0.130 0.384 $0.439 
2004 0.100 $0.125 0.100 $0.125 0.100 $0.125 0.142 $0.177 0.442 $0.552  0.100  $0.125  0.100  $0.125  0.100  $0.125  0.142  $0.177  0.442  $0.552 
2005 0.115 $0.143 0.115 $0.143 0.115 $0.143 0.186 $0.231 0.531 $0.660  0.115  $0.143  0.115  $0.143  0.115  $0.143  0.186  $0.231  0.531  $0.660 
2006 0.132 $0.174 0.132 $0.174 0.132 $0.174 0.241 $0.318 0.637 $0.841  0.132  $0.174  0.132  $0.174  0.132  $0.174  0.241  $0.318  0.637  $0.841 
2007 0.152 $0.222 0.152 $0.222 0.152 $0.222 0.277 $0.405 0.733 $1.070  0.152  $0.222  0.152  $0.222  0.152  $0.222  0.277  $0.405  0.733  $1.070 
2008 0.167  $0.232  0.167  $0.232  0.167  $0.232        0.501  $0.697 
 BBVA has
We have paid annual dividends to its shareholders since the date it was founded. Historically, BBVA haswe have paid interim dividends each year. The total dividend for a year is proposed by the Boardboard of Directorsdirectors following the end of the year to which it relates. The unpaid portion of this dividend (the final dividend) is paid after the approval of our financial statements by the shareholders at the general shareholders’ meeting.AGM. Interim and final dividends are payable to holders of record on the dividend payment date. Unclaimed dividends revert to BBVA five years after declaration.
 
While BBVA expects to declare and pay dividends on its shares on a quarterly basis in the future, the payment of dividends will depend upon its earnings, financial condition, governmental regulations and policies and other factors.
 
On March 13, 2009, BBVA’s shareholders adopted the distribution of additional shareholder remuneration to complement the 2008 cash dividend in the form of an in-kind distribution of a portion of the share premium reserve. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. shareholders will receive Company shares from treasury stock in the proportion of one share for every 62 outstanding. Accordingly, the maximum number of shares to be distributed is 60,451,115 treasury shares of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.
This payment will entail a charge against the share premium reserve in the amount of the figure resulting from measuring each share to be distributed at the weighted average market price of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. shares in the continuous electronic market on the trading session on the day immediately preceding the date set for the AGM called to ratify the proposal (“Reference Value”), subject to a ceiling such that in no event can the charge against the share premium reserve exceed the total account balance.
Subject to the terms of the deposit agreement, holders of ADRs are entitled to receive dividends attributable to the shares represented by the ADSs evidenced by their ADRs to the same extent as if they were holders of such shares.
 
For a description of BBVA’s access to the funds necessary to pay dividends on the shares, see “Item 4. Information on the Company—Company — Supervision and Regulation—Regulation — Dividends”. In addition, BBVA may not pay dividends except out of its unrestricted reserves available for the payment of dividends, after taking into account the Bank of Spain’s capital adequacy requirements. Capital adequacy requirements are applied by the Bank of Spain on both a consolidated and individual basis. See “Item 4. Information on the Company—Company — Supervision and Regulation—Regulation — Capital Adequacy Requirements” and “Item 5. Operating and Financial Review and Prospects—Prospects — Liquidity and Capital Resources—Resources — Capital”. Under Spain’s capital adequacy requirements, we estimate that as of December 31, 2007,2008, BBVA had approximately6.1 €11 billion of reserves in excess of applicable capital and reserve requirements, which were not restricted as to the payment of dividends.
Legal Proceedings
 
On March 22,15, 2002, BBVA notified the supervisory authorities of the stock markets on which its shares are listed that the Bank of Spain had commencedinitiated a proceeding against BBVA and 16 of its former directors and executives. These proceedings aroseexecutives, as a result of the existence of funds (approximately225 €225 million) belonging to BBV that were not included in the entity’s financial statements until they were voluntarily regularized by being recorded in the 2000


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consolidated income statement as extraordinary income, for which the related corporation tax was recorded and paid. BBVA notified the Bank of Spain of these matters on January 19, 2001. The Bank of Spain’s supervisory services commenced an investigation into the origin of the funds, their use and the persons involved, the findings of which were included in the supervisory services’ report dated March 11, 2002. On March 15, 2002, the Bank of Spain notified the Bank of the commencement of a proceeding relating to these events.
 
On May 22, 2002, the Council of the Spanish National Securities Market Commission (CNMV)CNMV commenced a proceeding against BBVA for possible contravention of the Securities Market Law (under Article 99 ñ) thereof) owing to the same events as those which gave rise to the Bank of Spain’s proceeding.
 
The commencement of proceedings to determine an eventual criminal liability of the individuals involved in those events triggered the suspension of the above mentioned proceedings until a definitive criminal resolution was issued. These criminal proceedings finished by definitive court resolutions onin 2007 without criminal liability for any person involved in them. The end of these criminal proceedings has allowed the re-opening of the proceedings: onproceedings by the Bank of Spain and the CNMV. On June 13,

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June, 2007 the Bank of Spain, and on July 26, July 2007 the Spanish National Securities Market Commission (CNMV),CNMV, notified us of the end of the proceeding development suspension.
 At
On July 18, 2008, the dateboard of preparationthe Bank of this annual report,Spain sanctioned BBVA with a fine of €1.0 million for a serious breach as typified in article 5.p) of theLey de Disciplina e Intervención de las Entidades de Crédito(law regulating the conduct of financial entities) and also imposed various sanctions on the managers and executives responsible for such conduct none of the persons party to the proceedings or prosecuted in relation to the events referred to above was a memberwhom are presently members of the Boardboard of Directorsdirectors or the Management Committee or heldhold executive office at BBVA.
 The Group’s legal advisers do not expect
On July 23, 2008, the aforementioned administrative proceedings toMinistry of Economy and Finance sanctioned BBVA with a fine of €2.0 million, as a result of the proceeding initiated by the CNMV, for a very serious breach as typified in Article 99, ñ) ofthe Ley del Mercado de Valores(law regulating securities markets).
Both sanctions have any material impact onbeen appealed within the Bank.Ministry of Economy and Finance, but no decisions have been issued as of the date of this Annual Report.
Internal Control Procedures
 
As a result of our discovery that BBVA funds had been held in offshore accounts and not been reflected in its financial statements, we have implemented several accounting internal control procedures in order to obtain reasonable assurance that breaches of our internal controls do not occur. For example, BBVA has significantly strengthened its internal audit function. BBVA’s internal audit department is responsible for such matters as verifying accuracy and completeness of BBVA’s financial reporting and ensuring the compliance, appropriateness and effectiveness of BBVA’s internal control systems and procedures. BBVA has also enhanced its internal audit function, including by broadening the scope of its internal audit activities to include all of BBVA’s diverse operations, both in terms of business area and geographical location. In addition, in 2002, BBVA implemented a “Director Plan” in respect of fiscal years 2003 and 2004 to further strengthen its internal controls. As part of this plan, BBVA’s internal audit function was further expanded to include review of information and documentation used by the management of each business unit, review of BBVA’s financial statement consolidation process and review and assessment of BBVA’s compliance with capital adequacy requirements. In addition, the Director Plan provided for the standardization of internal audit work procedures, from making initial contact with the business area or unit being audited to documenting the results of the audit. The current BBVA Group’s Internal Audit Plan, named “Strategic Plan”, is related to the fiscal years from 2007 to 2009.
 
BBVA has also reinforced its internal compliance department. This department, whose functions have been established by the Audit and Compliance Committee of BBVA’s Boardboard of Directors,directors, is responsible for developing and implementing internal norms and procedures to ensure compliance with legal requirements and ethical guidelines established by BBVA, such as BBVA’s Code of Ethics and Conduct. For example, this department is responsible for establishing internal controls and procedures related to matters such as the prevention of money-laundering and trading in BBVA’s securities.
 
Besides the accounting internal control procedures implemented by BBVA described above, in order to further obtain reasonable assurance that breaches of BBVA’s internal controls do not occur, BBVA has taken a series of steps to strengthen its corporate governance structures in keeping with the most recent trends in this area and new legislation that has taken effect in Spain and the other countries in which BBVA operates. For a description of these corporate governance structures, see “Item 6.—Directors, Senior Management and Employees”.


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Other Proceedings
 
BBVA Privanza Bank Ltd. (Jersey)
 
A proceeding was initiated alleging that certain employees of BBVA Privanza Bank Ltd. Jersey)(Jersey) cooperated in the creation of accounts and financial products in Jersey which were allegedly used by Spanish individuals to avoid Spanish tax obligations. The proceedings also included an allegation of a tax offence due to the purported non-consolidation of a fully-owned subsidiary. This proceeding is ongoing and charges have not been brought against any BBVA employee or director.director and as of date of this Annual Report no current or former BBVA Privanza Bank (Jersey) employee is party in this proceeding. In light of the surrounding events and circumstances, BBVA’s legal advisers do not expect that the proceedings described above will have a material effect on BBVA.
B.  Significant Changes
B. Significant Changes
No significant change has occurred since the date of the Consolidated Financial Statements.
ITEM 9.THE OFFER AND LISTING
ITEM 9. THE OFFER AND LISTING
BBVA’s shares are listed on the Spanish stock exchanges in Madrid, Bilbao, Barcelona and Valencia (theSpanish Stock ExchangesExchanges”) and listed on the computerized trading system of the Spanish Stock Exchanges (theAutomated Quotation SystemSystem”). BBVA’s shares are also listed on the New York, Frankfurt, Milan, Zurich, Mexican and London stock exchanges as well as quoted on SEAQ International in London. BBVA’s shares are listed on the New York stock exchangesexchange as American Depositary Shares (ADSs).
 
ADSs are listed on the New York Stock Exchange and are also traded on the Lima (Peru) Stock Exchange, by virtue of an exchange agreement entered into between these two exchanges. Each ADS representrepresents the right to receive one share.

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Fluctuations in the exchange rate between the euro and the dollar will affect the dollar equivalent of the euro price of BBVA’s shares on the Spanish Stock Exchanges and the price of BBVA’s ADSs on the New York Stock Exchange. Cash dividends are paid by BBVA in euro, and exchange rate fluctuations between the euro and the dollar will affect the dollar amounts received by holders of ADRs on conversion by The Bank of New York (acting as depositary) of cash dividends on the shares underlying the ADSs evidenced by such ADRs.


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The table below sets forth, for the periods indicated, the high and low sales closing prices for the shares of BBVA on the Automated Quotation System.
                
 Euro per Share Euro per Share 
 High Low High Low 
Fiscal year ended December 31, 2003
     
Annual 10.95 6.89 
First Quarter 10.25 6.89 
Second Quarter 9.68 7.78 
Third Quarter 10.10 8.86 
Fourth Quarter 10.95 8.91 
Fiscal year ended December 31, 2004
             
Annual 13.09 10.22   13.09   10.22 
First Quarter 11.28 10.22 
Second Quarter 11.42 10.40 
Third Quarter 11.39 10.55 
Fourth Quarter 13.09 11.36 
Fiscal year ended December 31, 2005
             
Annual 15.17 11.95   15.17   11.95 
First Quarter 13.38 12.30 
Second Quarter 12.93 11.95 
Third Quarter 14.59 12.67 
Fourth Quarter 15.17 14.12 
Fiscal year ended December 31, 2006
             
Annual 19.49 14.91   19.49   14.91 
First Quarter 17.26 15.02 
Second Quarter 17.60 14.91 
Third Quarter 18.30 15.76 
Fourth Quarter 19.49 18.07 
Fiscal year ended December 31, 2007
             
Annual 20.08 15.60   20.08   15.60 
First Quarter 20.08 17.38   20.08   17.38 
Second Quarter 18.87 17.65   18.87   17.65 
Third Quarter 18.43 15.60   18.43   15.60 
Fourth Quarter 17.54 16.06   17.54   16.06 
Month ended October 31, 2007 17.54 16.56 
Month ended November 30, 2007 17.20 16.06 
Month ended December 31, 2007 17.32 16.59 
Fiscal year ended December 31, 2008
         
Month ended January 31, 2008 16.58 13.06 
Month ended February 29, 2008 14.52 13.26 
Month ended March 31 (through March 27), 2008 14.07 13.09 
Annual  16.58   7.16 
First Quarter  16.58   12.76 
Second Quarter  15.27   12.17 
Third Quarter  12.41   10.30 
Fourth Quarter  12.30   7.16 
Month ended September 30, 2008  11.86   10.30 
Month ended October 31, 2008  12.30   7.24 
Month ended November 30, 2008  10.13   7.16 
Month ended December 31, 2008  8.72   7.62 
Fiscal year ended December 31, 2009
        
Month ended January 31, 2009  9.28   6.45 
Month ended February 28, 2009  7.50   5.82 
Month ended March 31 (through March 27), 2009  6.57   4.68 
 On
From January 1, 20072008 through December 31, 20072008 the percentage of outstanding shares held by BBVA and its affiliates ranged between 0.136%0.639% and 1.919% respectively,3.770%, calculated on a monthly basis. On January 31, 2008,February 2, 2009, the percentage of outstanding shares held by BBVA and its affiliates was 0.831%2.034%.


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The table below sets forth the reported high and low sales closing prices for the ADSs of BBVA on the New York Stock Exchange for the periods indicated.

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  U.S. Dollars per ADS 
  High  Low 
 
Fiscal year ended December 31, 2004
        
Annual  17.77   12.47 
Fiscal year ended December 31, 2005
        
Annual  17.91   15.08 
Fiscal year ended December 31, 2006
        
Annual  25.15   18.21 
Fiscal year ended December 31, 2007
        
Annual  26.23   21.56 
First Quarter  26.23   22.79 
Second Quarter  25.37   23.56 
Third Quarter  23.57   21.56 
Fourth Quarter  25.48   23.44 
Fiscal year ended December 31, 2008
        
Annual  24.27   8.45 
First Quarter  24.27   19.32 
Second Quarter  23.90   18.97 
Third Quarter  19.56   14.59 
Fourth Quarter  16.63   8.45 
Month ended September 30, 2008  17.46   14.59 
Month ended October 31, 2008  16.63   9.28 
Month ended November 30, 2008  12.99   8.45 
Month ended December 31, 2008  12.49   9.27 
Fiscal year ended December 31, 2009
        
Month ended January 31, 2009  12.66   8.32 
Month ended February 28, 2009  9.70   7.43 
Month ended March 31, 2009 (through March 27)  8.90   5.76 

         
  Dollars per ADS
  High Low
Fiscal year ended December 31, 2003
        
Annual  13.85   7.67 
First Quarter  10.81   7.67 
Second Quarter  11.16   8.46 
Third Quarter  11.16   10.28 
Fourth Quarter  13.85   10.54 
Fiscal year ended December 31, 2004
        
Annual  17.77   12.47 
First Quarter  14.45   12.51 
Second Quarter  13.80   12.47 
Third Quarter  13.96   12.82 
Fourth Quarter  17.77   14.12 
Fiscal year ended December 31, 2005
        
Annual  17.91   15.08 
First Quarter  17.64   16.14 
Second Quarter  16.47   15.12 
Third Quarter  17.64   15.08 
Fourth Quarter  17.91   16.85 
Fiscal year ended December 31, 2006
        
Annual  25.15   18.21 
First Quarter  20.91   18.21 
Second Quarter  22.55   18.61 
Third Quarter  23.39   19.83 
Fourth Quarter  25.15   23.11 
Month ended October 31, 2006  24.20   23.11 
Month ended November 30, 2006  25.15   23.81 
Month ended December 31, 2006  24.40   23.87 
Fiscal year ended December 31, 2007
        
Annual  26.23   21.56 
First Quarter  26.23   22.79 
Second Quarter  25.37   23.56 
Third Quarter  23.57   21.56 
Fourth Quarter  25.48   23.44 
Month ended October 31, 2007  25.24   23.44 
Month ended November 30, 2007  25.11   23.56 
Month ended December 31, 2007  25.48   23.85 
Fiscal year ended December 31, 2008
        
Month ended January 31, 2008  24.27   19.92 
Month ended February 29, 2008  21.73   19.32 
Month ended March 31, 2008 (through March 27)  21.98   19.48 
Securities Trading in Spain
 
The Spanish securities market for equity securities consists of the Automated Quotation System and the four stock exchanges located in Madrid, Bilbao, Barcelona and Valencia. During 2007,2008, the Automated Quotation System accounted for the majority of the total trading volume of equity securities on the Spanish Stock Exchanges.
 
Automated Quotation SystemSystem..  The Automated Quotation System (Sistema de Interconexión Bursátil) links the four local exchanges, providing those securities listed on it with a uniform continuous market that eliminates certain of the differences among the local exchanges. The principal feature of the system is the computerized matching of buy and sell orders at the time of entry of the order. Each order is executed as soon as a matching order is entered, but can be modified or canceled until executed. The activity of the market can be continuously monitored by investors and brokers. The Automated Quotation System is operated and regulated by Sociedad de Bolsas, S.A. (“(Sociedad de BolsasBolsas”), a corporation owned by the companies that manage the local exchanges. All trades on the Automated Quotation System must be placed through a bank, brokerage firm, an official stock broker or a dealer firm member of a Spanish stock exchange directly. Since January 1, 2000, Spanish banks have been allowed to place trades on the Automated Quotation System and have been allowed to become members of the Spanish Stock Exchanges. BBVA is currently a member of the four Spanish Stock Exchanges and can trade through the Automated Quotation System.


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In a pre-opening session held from 8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m. each trading day, an opening price is established for each security traded on the Automated Quotation System based on orders placed at that time. The regime concerning opening prices was changed by an internal rule issued by theSociedad de Bolsas. The new regime sets forth that all

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references to maximum changes in share prices will be substituted by static and dynamic price ranges for each listed share, calculated on the basis of the most recent historical volatility of each share, and made publicly available and updated on a regular basis by theSociedad de Bolsas. The computerized trading hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., during which time the trading price of a security is permitted to vary by up to the stated levels. If, during the open session, the quoted price of a share exceeds these static or dynamic price ranges, Volatility Auctions are triggered, resulting in new static or dynamic price ranges being set for the share object of the same. Between 5:30 p.m. and 5:35 p.m. a closing price is established for each security through an auction system similar to the one held for the pre-opening early in the morning.
 
Trading hours for Blockblock trades (i.e. operations involving a large number of shares) rangeare also from 9:00 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Between 5:30 p.m. and 8:00 p.m., special operations, whetherAuthorisedAuthorizedorCommunicated,can take place outside the computerized matching system of theSociedad de Bolsasif they fulfill certain requirements. In such respectCommunicatedspecial operations (those that do not need the prior authorization of theSociedad de Bolsas) can be traded if all of the following requirements are met: (i) Thethe trade price of the share must be within the range of 5% above the higher of the average price and closing price for the day and 5% below the lower of the average price and closing price for the day; (ii) Thethe market member executing the trade must have previously covered certain positions in securities and cash before executing the trade; and (iii) Thethe size of the trade must involve more than300,000 €300,000 and more than 20% of the average daily trading volume of the shares in theAutomated Quotation Systemduring the preceding three months. If any of the aforementioned requirements is not met, a special operation may still take place, but it will need to take the form ofAuthorisedAuthorizedspecial operation (i.e. those needing the prior authorization of theSociedad de Bolsas). Such authorization will not be upheld if any of the following requirements is met:
  the trade involves more than1.5 €1.5 million and more than 40% of the average daily volume of the stock during the preceding three months;
 
  the transaction derives from a merger or spin-off process or from the reorganization of a group of companies;
 
  the transaction is executed for the purposes of settling a litigation or completing a complex group of contracts; or
 
  theSociedad de Bolsasfinds other justifiable cause.
Please note that the regime set forth in the previous two paragraphs may be subject to change, as article 36 of the Securities Market Act, defining trades in Spanish Exchanges has been, as is mentioned further on, recently remodeled, in virtue ofdescribed below, as a result Law 47/2007 and2007. The Spanish Stock Markets are currently reviewing their trading rules in light of this new regulation.
 
Information with respect to the computerized trades between 9:00 a.m. and 5:30 p.m. is made public immediately, and information with respect to trades outside the computerized matching system is reported to theSociedad de Bolsasby the end of the trading day and published in theBoletín de Cotizaciónand in the computer system by the beginning of the next trading day.
 
Sociedad de Bolsasis also the manager of the IBEX 35® Index. This index is made up by the 35 most liquid securities traded on the Spanish Market and, technically, it is a price index that is weighted by capitalization and adjusted according to the free float of each company comprised in the index. Appart from its quotation inon the four Spanish Exchanges, BBVA is also currently included in this Index.
 
Clearing and Settlement System.
 
On April 1, 2003, by virtue of Law 44/2002 and of Order ECO 689/2003 of March 27, 2003 approved by the Spanish Ministry of Economy, the integration of the two main existing book-entry settlement systems existing in Spain at the time-thetime-the equity settlement systemServicio de Compensación y Liquidación de Valores(“(SCLV“SCLV”) and the Public Debt settlement systemCentral de Anotaciones de Deuda del Estado(“CADECADE”)-took place.place. As a result of this integration, a single entity, known asSociedad de Gestión de los Sistemas de Registro Compensación y


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Liquidación de Valores(IberclearIberclear”) assumed the functions formerly performed by SCLV and CADE according to the legal regime stated in article 44 bis of the Spanish Securities Market Act.
 
Notwithstanding the above, rules concerning the book-entry settlement systems enacted before this date by SCLV and the Bank of Spain, as former manager of CADE, continue in force, but any reference to the SCLV or CADE must be substituted by Iberclear.
 
In addition, and according to Law 41/1999, Iberclear manages three securities settlementssettlement systems for securities in book-entry form: The system for securities listed inon the Stock Exchanges, the system for Public Debt and the system for Securitiessecurities traded in AIAF Mercado de Renta Fija. Cash settlement, from February 18, 2008 for all systems is managed through the TARGET2-Banco de España payment system. The following three paragraphs

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exclusively address issues relating to the securities settlement system managed by Iberclear for securities listed inon the Spanish Stock Exchanges (theSCLV systemsystem”).
 
Under Law 41/1999 and Royal Decree 116/1992, transactions carried out on the Spanish Stock Exchanges are cleared and settled through Iberclear and its participants (each an “entidad participanteparticipante”), through the SCLV system. Only Iberclear participants to this SCLV system are entitled to use it, with participation restricted to authorized members of the Spanish Stock Exchanges (for whom participation was compulsory until March 2007), the Bank of Spain (when an agreement, approved by the Spanish Ministry of Economy and Finance, is reached with Iberclear) and, with the approval of the CNMV, other brokers not members of the Spanish Stock Exchanges, banks, savings banks and foreign clearing and settlement systems. BBVA is currently a participant in Iberclear. Iberclear and its participants are responsible for maintaining records of purchases and sales under the book-entry system. In order to be listed, Sharesshares of Spanish companies must be held in book-entry form. Iberclear, maintains a “two-step” book-entry registry reflecting the number of shares held by each of its participants as well as the amount of such shares held on behalf of beneficial owners. Each participant, in turn, maintains a registry of the owners of such shares. Spanish law considers the legal owner of the shares to be:
  the participant appearing in the records of Iberclear as holding the relevant shares in its own name, or
 
  the investor appearing in the records of the participant as holding the shares.
Iberclear settles Stock Exchange trades in the SCLV system in the so-calledD+3 SettlementSettlement” by which the settlement of Stock Exchange trades takes place three business days after the date on which the transaction was carried out in the Stock Exchange.
 
Obtaining legal title to shares of a company listed on a Spanish stock exchange requires the participation of a Spanish broker-dealer, bank or other entity authorized under Spanish law to record the transfer of shares in book-entry form in its capacity as Iberclear participant for the SCLV system. To evidence title to shares, at the owner’s request the relevant participant entity must issue a certificate of ownership. In the event the owner is a participant entity, Iberclear is in charge of the issuance of the certificate with respect to the shares held in the participant entity’s own name.
 
According to article 42 of the Securities Market Act Brokerage commissions are not regulated. Brokers’ fees, to the extent charged, will apply upon transfer of title of our shares from the depositary to a holder of ADSs, and upon any later sale of such shares by such holder. Transfers of ADSs do not require the participation of a member of a Spanish Stock Exchange. The deposit agreement provides that holders depositing our shares with the depositary in exchange for ADSs or withdrawing our shares in exchange for ADSs will pay the fees of the official stockbroker or other person or entity authorized under Spanish law applicable both to such holder and to the depositary.
Securities Market Legislation
 
The Securities Markets Act was enacted in 1988 with the purpose of reforming the organization and supervision of the Spanish securities markets. This legislation and the regulation implementing it:
  established an independent regulatory authority, the CNMV, to supervise the securities markets;
 
  established a framework for the regulation of trading practices, tender offers and insider trading;
 
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  required companies listed on a Spanish stock exchange to file annual audited financial statements and to make public quarterly financial information;
 
  established the legal framework for the Automated Quotation System;
 
  exempted the sale of securities from transfer and value added taxes;
 
  deregulated brokerage commissions; and
 
  provided for transfer of shares by book-entry or by delivery of evidence of title.
On February 14, 1992, Royal Decree No. 116/92 established the clearance and settlement system and the book-entry system, and required that all companies listed on a Spanish stock exchange adopt the book-entry system.
 
On November 16, 1998, the Securities Markets Act was amended in order to adapt it to Directive 93/22/CEE on investment services (later amended by Directive 95/26/CE and Directive 97/9/CE of the European Parliament and Council on investors indemnity systems).
 
On November 22, 2002, the Securities Markets Act was amended by Law 44/2002 in order to update Spanish financial law to global financial markets. See “Item 4. Information on the Company—Company — Business Overview—Overview — Supervision and Regulation—Monetary Policy—Law ReformingRegulation — Reform of the Spanish Financial System”Securities Markets”.

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On June 18, 2003, the Securities Markets Act and the Corporate Law were amended by Law 26/2003, in order to reinforce the transparency of information available regarding listed Spanish companies. This law added a new chapter, Title X, to the Securities Markets Act, which: (i) requires disclosure of shareholders’ agreements relating to listed companies; (ii) regulates the operation of the general shareholders’ meetings and of boards of directors of listed companies; (iii) requires the publication of an annual report on corporate governance; and (iv) establishes measures designed to increase the availability of information to shareholders.
 
On April 12, 2007, the Spanish GovernmentCongress approved Law 6/2007, which amends the Securities Markets Act in order to adapt it to Directive 2004/25/EC on takeover bids, and Directive 2004/109/EC on the harmonization of transparency requirements in relation to information about issuers whose securities are admitted to trading on a regulated market (amending Directive 2001/34/EC). Law 6/2007 has been further developed by Royal Decree 1362/2007, on transparency requirements for issuers of listed securities.
 
With respect to the transparency of listed companies, Law 6/6/2007 (i) amends the reporting requirements of the periodic financial information of listed companies and issuers of listed securities; (ii) amends the disclosure regime for significant stakes; (iii) adds new information and disclosure requirements for issuers of listed securities, including disclosures regarding significant events; (iv) establishes a civil liability system of the issuer and board of directors in connection with the financial information disclosed by issuers of securities; and (v) establishes new developments in the supervision system, conferring new supervisory powers upon the CNMV with respect to the review of accounting information.
 
Regarding takeover bids, Law 6/2007 (i) establishes the cases in which a company must launch a takeover bid over the whole share capital of the relevant company; (ii) establishes that takeover bids shall be launched once a specific stake on the share capital of the company has been reached (instead of the previous system which was based on the obligation of launching a takeover bid in order to reach a specific percentage); (iii) regulates new obligations for the board of directors of the target companies of the takeover bid in terms of the no blocking of the takeover bid; (iii) regulates the squeeze-out and sell-out when a 90% of the share capital is held after a takeover bid; and (iv) establishes a new relevant control threshold by considering that control exists by the direct or indirect acquisition of a percentage of voting rights in a listed company equal to or in excess of 30%, or by holding any interest carrying less than 30% of voting rights but appointing, within 24 months following the acquisition , a number of directors which, together with those already appointed by it, if any, represents more than one-half of the members of the board of directors. Royal Decree 1066/2007 completes the regulation currently in place for takeover bids in Spain.
 
On December 19, 2007, the Spanish GovernmentCongress approved Law 47/2007, which amends the Securities Markets Act in order to adapt it to Directive 2004/37/EC on markets in financial instruments (MiFID), Directive 2006/49/EC on the capital adequacy of investment firms and credit institutions, and Directive 2006/73/EC implementing


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Directive 2004/39/EC with respect to organizational requirements and operating conditions for investment firms and defined terms for the purposes of that Directive. The amendments introduced by Law 47/2007 represent important reforms of the Securities Markets Act and serve to (i) establish new multilateral trading facilities for listing shares apart from the Stock Markets; (ii) reinforce the measures for the protection of investors; (iii) establish new organizational requirements for investment firms; (iv) reinforce the supervisory powers of CNMV, establishing cooperation mechanisms amongst supervisory authorities. Further MiFID implementation has been introduced by Royal Decree 217/2008.
Trading by the Bank and its Affiliates in the Shares
 
Trading by subsidiaries in their parent companies shares is restricted by the Spanish Companies Act.
 
Neither BBVA nor its affiliates may purchase BBVA’s shares unless the making of such purchases is authorized at a meeting of BBVA’s shareholders by means of a resolution establishing, among other matters, the maximum number of shares to be acquired within a maximum period of 18 months. Restricted reserves equal to the purchase price of any shares that are purchased by BBVA or its subsidiaries must be made by the purchasing entity. The total number of shares held by BBVA and its subsidiaries may not exceed five percent of BBVA’s total capital. It is the practice of Spanish banking groups, including ours, to establish subsidiaries to trade in their parent company’s shares in order to meet imbalances of supply and demand, to provide liquidity (especially for trades by their customers) and to modulate swings in the market price of their parent company’s shares.
 
Reporting Requirements
 
Royal Decree 1362/2007 requires that any entity which acquires or transfers shares and as a consequence the number of voting rights held exceeds, reaches or is below the threshold of three percent or any multiple of five percent, of the capital stock of a company listed on a Spanish stock exchange must, within 4 days after that acquisition or transfer, report it to such company, and to the CNMV. This duty to report the holding of a significant stake will be applicable not only to the acquisitions and transfers in the terms described above, but also to those cases in which in the absence of an acquisition or transfer of shares, the ratio of an individual’s voting rights exceeds,

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reaches or is below the thresholds that trigger the duty to report, as a consequence of an alteration in the total number of voting rights of an issuer.
 
In addition, any company listed on a Spanish stock exchange must report on a non-public basis any acquisition by such company (or an affiliate) of the company’s own shares if such acquisition, together with any previous one from the date of the last communication, exceeds 1% of its capital stock, regardless of the balance retained. Members of the Boardboard of directors must report the ratio of voting rights held at the time of their appointment as members of the Board,board, when they are ceased as members, as well as any transfer or acquisition of share capital of a company listed on the Spanish Stock Exchanges, regardless of the size of the transaction. Additionally, since we are a credit entity, any individual or company who intends to acquire a significant participation in BBVA’s share capital must obtain prior approval from the Bank of Spain in order to carry out the transaction. See “Item 10. Additional Information—Information — Exchange Controls—Controls — Restrictions on Acquisitions of Shares”.
 
Royal Decree 1362/2007 also establishes reporting requirements in connection with any entity acting from a tax haven or a country where no securities regulatory commission exists, in which case the threshold of three percent is reduced to one percent.
Each Spanish bank is required to provide to the Bank of Spain a list dated the last day of each quarter of all the bank’s shareholders that are financial institutions and other non-financial institution shareholders owning at least 0.25% of a bank’s total share capital. Furthermore, the banks are required to inform the Bank of Spain, as soon as they become aware, and in any case not later than in 15 days, of each acquisition by a person or a group of at least one percent of such bank’s total share capital.
In addition, BBVA shares were included, among others, in Annex 1 of the Agreement of the Executive Committee of CNMV on naked short selling dated September 22, 2008. While such agreement continues in effect, any natural or legal person holding short positions in shares included in this Annex 1 has to disclose to the CNMV and make public any short position exceeding 0.25% in the share capital of listed issuers included in such Annex, as


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well as any increase or decrease of any short position from the 0.25% threshold before 19:00 hours after each change.
ITEM 10. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A. Share CapitalTax Requirements
 
According to Law 19/2003 and its associated, an issuer’s parent company (credit entity or listed company) is required, on an annual basis, to provide the Spanish tax authorities with the following information: (i) the identity and tax residence of the recipients of income from securities and (ii) the amount of income obtained in each period.
A new Royal Decree, which is currently being debated in the Spanish Congress, would, if enacted, amend the current reporting obligations on the issuers/guarantors of securities (preferred shares and debt instruments) which fall within the scope of Law 19/2003.
ITEM 10.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
A.  Share Capital
Not Applicable.
B.  Memorandum and Articles of Association
B. Memorandum and Articles of Association
Spanish law and BBVA’s bylaws are the main sources of regulation affecting the company. All rights and obligations of BBVA’s shareholders are contained in its bylaws and in Spanish law.
 On March 16, 2007, BBVA’s shareholders adopted a resolution amending Article 36 of its bylaws in order to eliminate
At the annual renewal of one fifth of the Board of Directors seats each year.
     On June 21, 2007, BBVA’s shareholders approved a capital increase of BBVA with the issuance by BBVA of 190.000.000 ordinary shares, which also resulted in an amendment to Article 5 of BBVA’s bylaws.
     OnAGM on March 14, 2008, BBVA’s shareholders adopted a resolution amending its bylaws. The amendments were to: (i) Article (34)bylaws to reduce the maximum and minimum number of directorsallow for dividends to 15 and 5, respectively; and (ii) Article 36be paid in order that directors be appointed and/cash or renewed for a three-year term rather than a five-year term.in kind as determined by shareholder resolution. As of the date of this Annual Report, these amendments arethis amendment is pending registration at the Commercial Registry of Vizcaya.
The regulation in the previous paragraph will also be applicable to the return of contributions in the event of a reduction in share capital.
Registry and Company’s Objects and Purposes
 
BBVA is registered with the Commercial Registry of Vizcaya (Spain). Its registration number at the Commercial Registry of Vizcaya is volume 2,083, Company section folio 1, sheet BI-17-1, 1st1st entry. Its corporate objects and purposes are to: (i) directly or indirectly conduct all types of activities, transactions, acts, agreements and services relating to the banking business which are permitted or not prohibited by law and all banking ancillary activities; (ii) acquire, hold and dispose of securities; and (iii) make public offers for the acquisition and sale of securities and all types of holdings in any kind of company. BBVA’s objects and purposes are contained in Article 3 of the bylaws.
Certain Powers of the Board of Directors
 
In general, provisions regarding Directorsdirectors are contained in BBVA’s bylaws. Also, the board regulations of BBVA, governsgovern the internal procedures and the operation of the board and its committees and directors’ rights and duties as described in their charter. The referred board regulations (i) limit a director’s power to vote on a proposal, arrangement or contract in which the director is materially interested; (ii) limit the power or directors to vote on compensation for themselves; (iii) limit borrowing powers exercisable by the directors and how such borrowing powers can be varied; or (iv) require retirement of directors at a certain age. In addition, the Regulations of the Board of Directors, containsboard regulations, contain a series of ethical standards. See “Item 8- Ethics6 — Directors, Senior Management and standards of conduct”, and Items 9, 10 and 11.Employees”
Certain Provisions Regarding Preferred Shares
 
The bylaws authorize BBVA to issue ordinary, non-voting, redeemable and preferred shares. As of the date of the filing of this Annual Report, BBVA has no non-voting, redeemable or preferred shares outstanding.
 
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Only shares that have been issued as redeemable may be redeemed by BBVA. Redemption of shares may only occur according to the terms set forth when they are issued. Redeemable shares must be fullypaid-up at the time of their subscription. If the right to redeem redeemable shares is exclusively given to BBVA, it may not be exercised until at least three years after the issue. Redemption of shares must be financed against profits, free reserves or the proceeds of new securities issued especially for financing the redemption of an issue. If financed against profits or free reserves, BBVA must create a reserve for the amount of the par value of the redeemed shares. If the redemption is not financed against profits, free reserves or a new issue, it may only be done in compliance with the requirements of a reduction in share capital by the refund of contributions.
 
Holders of non-voting shares, if issued, are entitled to a minimum annual dividend, fixed or variable, set out at the time of the issue. The right of non-voting shares to accumulate unpaid dividends whenever funds to pay dividends are not available, any preemptive rights associated with non-voting shares, and the ability of holders of non-voting shares to recover voting rights also must be established at the time of the issue. Non-voting shares are entitled to the dividends to which ordinary shares are entitled in addition to their minimum dividend.
Certain Provisions Regarding Shareholders Rights
 
As of the date of the filing of this Annual Report, BBVA’s capital is comprised of one class of ordinary shares, all of which have the same rights.
 
Once all legal reserves and funds have been provided for out of the net profits of any given fiscal year, shareholders have the right to the distribution of an annual dividend of at least four percent of our paid-in capital. Shareholders will participate in the distribution of dividends in proportion to their paid-in capital. The right to collect a dividend lapses after five years as of the date in which it was first available to the shareholders. Shareholders also have the right to participate in proportion to their paid-in capital in any distribution resulting from our liquidation.
 
Each shareholder present at a general shareholders’ meeting is entitled to one vote per each share. However, unpaid shares with respect to which a shareholder is in default of the resolutions of the Boardboard of Directorsdirectors relating to their payment will not be entitled to vote. The bylaws contain no provisions regarding cumulative voting.
 
The bylaws do not contain any provisions relating to sinking funds or potential liability of shareholders to further capital calls by BBVA.
 
The bylaws do not establish that special quorums are required to change the rights of shareholders. Under Spanish law, the rights of shareholders may only be changed by an amendment to the bylaws that complies with the requirements explained below under “—Shareholders’ Meetings”, plus the affirmative vote of the majority of the shares of the class that will be affected by the amendment.
Shareholders’ Meetings
 
The annual general shareholders’ meeting has its own set of regulations on issues such as how it operates and what rights shareholders enjoy regarding annual general shareholders’ meeting. These establish the possibility of exercising or delegating votes over remote communication media.
 
General shareholders’ meetings may be ordinary or extraordinary. Ordinary general shareholders’ meetings are held within the first six months of each financial year in order to review, among other things, the management of the company, and to approve, if applicable, annual financial statements for the previous fiscal year. Extraordinary general shareholders’ meetings are those meetings that are not ordinary. In any case, the requirements mentioned below for constitution and adoption of resolutions are applicable to both categories of general meetings.
 
General shareholders’ meetings must be convened by the Board of Directors,directors, whether by their own decision or upon the request of shareholders holding at least five percent of BBVA’s share capital. General meetings must generally be advised at least one month in advance by means of an advertisement published in the Official Companies Registry Gazette (Boletín Oficial del Registro Mercantil) (“(Borme“Borme”) and in a newspaper of general circulation.


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As of the date of the filing of this Annual Report, shareholders have the right to attend general meetings if they:
  own at least 500 shares;
 
  have registered their shares in the appropriate account registry at least five days prior to the date for which the general meeting has been convened; and
 
  retain the ownership of at least 500 shares until the general shareholders’ meeting takes place.
Additionally, holders of fewer than 500 shares may aggregate their shares to reach at least such number of shares and appoint a shareholder as proxy to attend the general shareholders’shareholders meeting.
 
General shareholders’ meetings will be validly constituted on first call with the presence of at least 25% of BBVA’s voting capital, either in person or by proxy. No minimum quorum is required to hold a general shareholders’ meeting on second call. In either case, resolutions will be agreed by the majority of the votes. However,

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a general shareholders’shareholders# meeting will only be validly held with the presence of 50% of BBVA’s voting capital on first call or of 25% of the voting capital on second call, in the case of resolutions concerning the following matters:
  issuances of debt;
 
  capital increases or decreases;
 
  merger of BBVA; and
 
  any other amendment to the bylaws.
In these cases, resolutions may only be approved by the vote of the majority of the shares if at least 50% of the voting capital is present at the meeting. If the voting capital present at the meeting is less than 50%, then resolutions may only be adopted by two-thirds of the shares present.
 
Additionally, our bylaws state that, in order to adopt resolutions regarding a change in corporate purpose or the total liquidation or dissolution of BBVA, at least two-thirds of the voting capital must be present at the meeting on first call and at least 60 percent of voting capital must be present on second call.
Restrictions on the Ownership of Shares
 
Our bylaws do not provide for any restrictions on the ownership of our ordinary shares. Spanish law, however, provides for certain restrictions which are described below under “—Exchange Controls—Controls — Restrictions on Acquisitions of Shares”.
 
Restrictions on Foreign Investments
 
The Spanish Stock Exchanges are open to foreign investors. However, the acquisition of 50% or more of the share capital of a Spanish company by a person or entity residing in a tax haven must be notified to the Ministry of Economy and Treasury prior to its execution. All other investments in BBVA’s shares by foreign entities or individuals only require the notification of the Spanish authorities through the Spanish intermediary that took part in the investment once it is executed.
 
Current Spanish regulations provide that once all applicable taxes have been paid, see “—Exchange Controls”, foreign investors may freely transfer out of Spain any amounts of invested capital, capital gains and dividends.
Change of Control Provisions
 
As explained above in Item 4 (Law amending the Securities markets Act on takeover bids and transparency requirements for issuers) and in Item 9, the Spanish legislation on takeovers bids has been amended by theAct 6/2007 of April 12, (Act 6/2007) entered into force on August 13, 2007. This Law has been developed by the Royal Decree 1362/2007. See Item 4 and Item 9.


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Since BBVA is a credit entity, it is necessary to obtain approval from the Bank of Spain in order to acquire a number of shares considered to be a significant participation by Law 26/1988, of July 29, 1998. See “—Exchange Controls—Controls — Restrictions on Acquisitions of Shares”. Also, any agreement that contemplates BBVA’s merger with another credit entity will require the authorization of the Ministry of Economy. This could also delay, defer or prevent a change of control of BBVA or any of its subsidiaries that are credit entities in the event of a merger.
C.  Material Contracts
C. Material Contracts
The Group is not aware of the execution of any material contracts other than those executed during the Bank’s ordinary course of business during the two years immediately ending December 31, 2007,2008, nor is the Group aware that the Bank or any of the Group’s subsidiaries have entered into contracts that could give rise to material liabilities for the Group.
D.  Exchange Controls
D. Exchange Controls
In 1991, Spain adopted the EU standards for free movement of capital and services. As a result, exchange controls and restrictions on foreign investments have generally been abolished and foreign investors may transfer invested capital, capital gains and dividends out of Spain without limitation as to amount, subject to applicable taxes. See “—Taxation”.
 
Pursuant to Spanish Law 18/1992 on Foreign Investments and Royal Decree 664/1999, foreign investors may freely invest in shares of Spanish companies, except in the case of certain strategic industries.
 
Shares in Spanish companies held by foreign investors must be reported to the Spanish Registry of Foreign Investments by the depositary bank or relevant Iberclear member. When a foreign investor acquires shares that are subject to the reporting requirements of the CNMV, notice must be given by the foreign investor directly to the Registry of Foreign Investments in addition to the notices of majority interests that must be sent to the CNMV and the applicable stock exchanges. This notice must be given through a bank or other financial institution duly registered with the Bank of Spain and the CNMV or through bank accounts opened with any branch of such registered entities.

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Investment by foreigners domiciled in enumerated tax haven jurisdictions is subject to special reporting requirements under Royal Decree 1080/1991.
 
On July 5, 2003, Law 19/2003 came into effect.effect. This law is an update to other Spanish exchange control and money laundering prevention laws.
 
Restrictions on Acquisitions of Shares
 
Law 26/1988 provides that any individual or corporation that intends to acquire, directly or indirectly, a significant participation (“(“participación significativasignificativa”)) in a Spanish bank must obtain the prior approval of the Bank of Spain, including the amount of such participation, the terms and conditions of the acquisition and the period in which it is intended to execute the transaction. A significant participation is considered five percent5% of the outstanding share capital of a bank or a lower percentage if such holding allows for the exercise of a significant influence.
 
Any individual or company that intends to increase, directly or indirectly, its significant participation in such a way that its share capital or voting rights after the acquisition reaches or exceeds 10%, 15%, 20%, 25%, 33%, 40%, 50%, 66% or 75% is required to give prior notice to the Bank of Spain of such transaction. Any acquisition without such prior notification, or before three months have elapsed after the date of such notification, or against the objection of the Bank of Spain, will produce the following results:
  the acquired shares will have no voting rights; and
 
  if considered appropriate, the target bank may be taken over or its directors replaced and a sanction imposed.
The Bank of Spain has a period of three months to object to a proposed transaction. Such objection may be based on the fact that the Bank of Spain does not consider the acquiring person suitable to guarantee the sound and prudent operation of the target bank.


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Any individual or institution that intends to sell its significant participation or reduce the above mentioned percentages, or which, because of such sale, loses control of the entity, must give prior notice to the Bank of Spain, indicating the amount to be sold and the period in which the transaction is to be executed. Non-compliance with this requirement will result in sanctions.
 
The Ministry of Economy and the Treasury, following a proposal by the Bank of Spain, may, whenever the control by a person with a significant participation may jeopardize the sound and prudent management of a credit institution, adopt any of the following measures as deemed appropriate:
  suspend the voting rights corresponding to such shares for up to three years;
 
  take control of the bank or replace the directors; or
 
  revoke the bank’s license.
        Regarding the transparency of listed companies, Law 6/2007 amends the Securities markets Act on takeover bids and transparency requirements for issuers. The transparency requirements have been further developed by Royal Decree 1362/2007 developing the Securities Markets Act on transparency requirement for issuers of listed securities, specifically information on significant stakes (“participación significativa), reducing the communication threshold to 3%, and extending the disclosure obligations to the acquisition or transfer of financial instruments that grant rights to acquire shares with voting rights.
Regarding the transparency of listed companies, Law 6/2007 amends the Securities Markets Act on takeover bids and transparency requirements for issuers. The transparency requirements have been further developed by Royal Decree 1362/2007 developing the Securities Markets Act on transparency requirement for issuers of listed securities, specifically information on significant stakes, reducing the communication threshold to 3%, and extending the disclosure obligations to the acquisition or transfer of financial instruments that grant rights to acquire shares with voting rights.
Tender Offers
 
As stated above, the Spanish legal regime concerning takeover bids was amended by Law 6/2007 in order to adapt the Securities Spanish Market Act to the Directive 2004/25/EC on takeover bids, and Directive 2004/109/EC on the harmonization of transparency requirements in relation to information about issuers.
 
See Item 4 and Item 9.
E.  Taxation
 E. Taxation
Spanish Tax Considerations
 
The following is a summary of the material Spanish tax consequences to U.S. Residents (as defined below) of the acquisition, ownership and disposition of BBVA’s ADSs or ordinary shares as of the date of the filing of this Annual Report. This summary does not address all tax considerations that may be relevant to all categories of potential purchasers, some of whom (such as life insurance companies, tax-exempt entities, dealers in securities or financial institutions) may be subject to special rules. In particular, the summary deals only with the U.S. Holders (as defined below) that will hold ADSs or ordinary shares as capital assets and who do not at any time own individually, nor are treated as owning, 25% or more of BBVA’s shares, including ADSs.

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As used in this particular section, the following terms have the following meanings:
 
(1) U.S. HolderHolder” means a beneficial owner of BBVA’s ADSs or ordinary shares that is for U.S. federal income tax purposes:
  a citizen or a resident of the United States,
 
  a corporation or other entity treated as a corporation, created or organised under the laws of the United States or any political subdivision thereof, or
 
  an estate or trust the income of which is subject to United States federal income tax without regard to its source.
(2) TreatyTreaty” means the Convention between the United States and the Kingdom of Spain for the Avoidance of Double Taxation and the Prevention of Fiscal Evasion with Respect to Taxes on Income, together with a related Protocol.
 
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establishment in Spain through which such holder carries on or has carried on business, or (2) a fixed base in Spain from which such holder performs or has performed independent personal services.
 
Holders of ADSs or ordinary shares should consult their tax advisors, particularly as to the applicability of any tax treaty. The statements regarding Spanish tax laws set out below are based on interpretations of those laws in force as of the date of this Annual Report. Such statements also assume that each obligation in the Deposit Agreement and any related agreement will be performed in full accordance with the terms of those agreements.
Taxation of Dividends
 
Under Spanish law, dividends paid by BBVA to a holder of ordinary shares or ADSs who is not resident in Spain for tax purposes and does not operate through a permanent establishment in Spain, are subject to Spanish Non-Resident Income Tax, withheld at source, currently at a 18% tax rate. For these purposes, upon distribution of the dividend, BBVA or its paying agent will withhold an amount equal to the tax due according to the rules set forth above (i.e., applying the general withholding tax rate of 18%), transferring the resulting net amount to the depositary.
 
However, under the Treaty, if you are a United States Resident, you are entitled to a reduced withholding tax rate of 15%.
 
To benefit from the Treaty-reduced rate of 15%, if you are a United States Resident, you must provide to theBBVA through our paying agent depositary, before the tenth day following the end of the month in which the dividends were payable, a certificate from the U.S. Internal Revenue Service (“(IRS“IRS”) stating that, to the best knowledge of the IRS, you are a resident of the United States within the meaning of the Treaty and entitled to its benefits.
 
Those paying agent depositaries providing timely evidence (i.e., by means of the IRS certificate) of your right to apply the Treaty-reduced rate will immediately receive the surplus amount withheld, which will be credited to you. The IRS certificate is valid for a period of one year from issuance.
 
To help share holders obtain such certificates, BBVA hasset-up an online procedure to make this as easy as possible.
If the certificate referred to in the above paragraph is not provided to theus through our paying agent depositary within said term, you may afterwards obtain a refund of the amount withheld in excess of the rate provided for in the Treaty.
 
Spanish Refund Procedure
 
According to Spanish Regulations on Non-Resident Income Tax, approved by Royal Decree 1776/1776/2004 dated July 30, 2004, as amended, a refund for the amount withheld in excess of the Treaty-reduced rate can be obtained from the relevant Spanish tax authorities. To pursue the refund claim, if you are a United States Resident, you are required to file:
  the corresponding Spanish tax form,
 
  the certificate referred to in the preceding section, and
 
  evidence of the Spanish Non-Resident Income Tax that was withheld with respect to you.
The refund claim must be filed within four years from the date in which the withheld tax was collected by the Spanish tax authorities.
 
United States Residents are urged to consult their own tax advisors regarding refund procedures and any U.S. tax implications thereof.
 
Additionally, under the Spanish law, the first1,500 €1,500 of dividends obtained by individuals who are not resident in Spain for tax purposes, and do not operate through a permanent establishment in Spain, will be exempt from taxation in certain circumstances. U.S. Holders should consult their tax advisors in order to make effective this exemption.

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Taxation of Rights
 
Distribution of preemptive rights to subscribe for new shares made with respect to your shares in BBVA will not be treated as income under Spanish law and, therefore, will not be subject to Spanish Non-Resident Income Tax. The exercise of such preemptive rights is not considered a taxable event under Spanish law and thus is not subject to Spanish tax. Capital gains derived from the disposition of preemptive rights obtained by U.S. Residents are generally not taxed in Spain provided that certain conditions are met (See “—Taxation of Capital Gains” below).
Taxation of Capital Gains
 
Under Spanish law, any capital gains derived from securities issued by persons residing in Spain for tax purposes are considered to be Spanish source income and, therefore, are taxable in Spain. For Spanish tax purposes, income obtained by you, if you are a U.S. Resident, from the sale of BBVA’s ADSs or ordinary shares will be treated as capital gains. Spanish Non-Resident Income Tax is currently levied at a 18% tax rate on capital gains obtained by persons who are not residents of Spain for tax purposes, who are not entitled to the benefit of any applicable treaty for the avoidance of double taxation and who do not operate through a fixed base or a permanent establishment in Spain.
 
Notwithstanding the above, capital gains derived from the transfer of shares on an official Spanish secondary stock market by any holder who is resident in a country that has entered into a treaty for the avoidance of double taxation with an “exchange of information” clause (the Treaty contains such a clause) will be exempt from taxation in Spain. Additionally, capital gains realized by non-residents of Spain who are entitled to the benefit of an applicable treaty for the avoidance of double taxation will, in the majority of cases, not be taxed in Spain (since most tax treaties provide for taxation only in the taxpayer’s country of residence). If you are a U.S. Resident, under the Treaty, capital gains arising from the disposition of ordinary shares or ADSs will not be taxed in Spain. You will be required to establish that you are entitled to this exemption by providing to the relevant Spanish tax authorities an IRS certificate of residence in the United States, together with the corresponding Spanish tax form.
Spanish Wealth Tax
     If you do not reside in Spain and you hold shares located in Spain, you are subject to Spanish Wealth Tax (Spanish Law 19/1991), which imposes a tax on property located in Spain on the last day of any year. It is possible that the Spanish tax authorities may contend that all shares of a Spanish corporation and all ADSs representing such shares are located in Spain for Spanish tax purposes. If such a view were to prevail, and you are a non-resident of Spain who held BBVA’s ADSs or ordinary shares on the last day of any year, you would be subject to the Spanish Wealth Tax for such year at marginal rates varying between 0.2% and 2.5% of the average market value of such ordinary shares or ADSs during the last quarter of such year. U.S. Residents should consult their tax advisors with respect to the applicability of Spanish Wealth Tax.
Spanish Inheritance and Gift Taxes
 
Transfers of BBVA’s shares or ADRsADSs upon death or by gift are subject to Spanish inheritance and gift taxes (Spanish Law 29/1987), if the transferee is a resident in Spain for tax purposes, or if BBVA’s shares or ADSs are located in Spain, regardless of the residence of the beneficiary. In this regard, the Spanish tax authorities may argue that all shares of a Spanish corporation and all ADSs representing such shares are located in Spain for Spanish tax purposes. The applicable tax rate, after applying all relevant factors, ranges between 7.65% and 81.6% for individuals, approximately.
 
Alternatively, corporations that are non-resident of Spain that receive BBVA’s shares or ADSs as a gift are subject to Spanish Non-Resident Income Tax at a 18% tax rate on the fair market value of such ordinary shares or ADSs as a capital gain. If the donee is a United States resident corporation, the exclusions available under the Treaty described in “—Taxation of Capital Gains” above will be applicable.
Spanish Transfer Tax
 
Transfers of BBVA’s ordinary shares or ADSs will be exempt from Transfer Tax (Impuesto sobre Transmisiones Patrimoniales) or Value-Added Tax. Additionally, no stamp duty will be levied on such transfers.
U.S. Tax Considerations
 
The following summary describes the material U.S. federal income tax consequences of the ownership and disposition of ADSs or ordinary shares, but it does not purport to be a comprehensive description of all of the tax considerations that may be relevant to a particular person’s decision to acquire suchhold the securities. The summary applies only to U.S. Holders (as defined under “Spanish Tax Considerations” above) that hold ADSs or ordinary shares as capital assets for tax purposes and does not address all of the tax consequences that may be relevant to holders subject to special rules, such as:
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dealers and traders in securities or foreign currencies;
 persons holding ADSs or ordinary shares as part of a hedge,hedging transaction, straddle, wash sale, conversion transaction or other integrated transaction;transaction or persons entering into a constructive sale with respect to the ADSs or ordinary shares;
 
  persons whose “functional currency” for U.S. federal income tax purposes is not the U.S. dollar;
 
  persons liable for the alternative minimum tax;
 
  tax-exempt organizations;entities;
 
  partnerships or other entities classified as partnerships for U.S. federal income tax purposes;
 
  persons who acquired our ADSs or ordinary shares pursuant to the exercise of any employee stock option or otherwise as compensation; or
 
  persons who own or are deemed to own 10% or more of our voting shares.
The summary is based upon the tax laws of the United States including the Internal Revenue Code of 1986, as amended to the date hereof (theCodeCode”), the Treaty, administrative pronouncements, judicial decisions and final, temporary and proposed Treasury regulations, all as of the date hereof. These laws are subject to change, possibly with retroactive effect. In addition, the summary is based in part on representations ofby the depositary and assumes that each obligation provided for in or otherwise contemplated by BBVA’s deposit agreement and any other related document will be performed in accordance with its terms. Prospective purchasers of the ADSs or ordinary shares are urged to consult their tax advisors as to the U.S., Spanish or other tax consequences of the purchase, ownership and disposition of ADSs or ordinary shares in their particular circumstances, including the effect of any U.S. state or local tax laws.
 For
In general, for United States federal income tax purposes, a U.S. Holders ofHolder who owns ADSs will generally be treated as the ownersowner of the underlying ordinary shares represented by those ADSs. Accordingly, no gain or loss will be recognized if a U.S. Holder exchanges ADSs for the underlying ordinary shares represented by those ADSs.
 
The U.S. Treasury has expressed concerns that parties to whom ADSsAmerican depositary shares are pre-released may be taking actions that are inconsistent with the claiming of foreign tax credits for U.S. holders of ADSs.American depositary shares. Such actions would also be inconsistent with the claiming of the reduced rate of tax applicable to dividends received by certain noncorporate U.S. Holders, as described below. Accordingly, the analysis of the creditability of Spanish taxes described below, and the availability of the reduced tax rate for dividends received by certain noncorporate U.S. Holders, could be affected by future actions that may be taken by the parties to whom the ADSs are released.such parties.
 
This discussion assumes that BBVA wasis not, and will not become, a passive foreign investment company (“(PFIC“PFIC”) for 20072008 (as discussed below).
Taxation of Distributions
 
Distributions, before reduction for any Spanish income tax withheld by BBVA or its paying agent, made with respect to ADSs or ordinary shares (other than certain pro rata distributions of ordinary shares or rights to subscribe for ordinary shares of its capital stock) will be includible in the income of a U.S. Holder as ordinary dividend income, to the extent paid out of BBVA’s current or accumulated earnings and profits as determined in accordance with U.S. federal income tax principles. Because we do not maintain calculations of our earnings and profits under U.S. federal income tax principles, it is expected that distributions generally will be reported to U.S. Holders as dividends. The amount of such dividends will be treated as foreign source dividend income and will not be eligible for the “dividends received deduction” generally allowed to U.S. corporations under the Code. Subject to applicable limitations and the discussion above regarding concerns expressed by the U.S. Treasury, dividends paid to certain noncorporate U.S. Holders in taxable years beginning before January 1, 2011 will be taxable at a maximum tax rate of 15%. Noncorporate U.S. Holders should consult their own tax advisors to determine the availability of this favorable rate in their particular circumstances.
 
The amount of the distributiondividend income will equal the U.S. dollar value of the euro received, calculated by reference to the exchange rate in effect on the date such distribution is receivedof receipt (which, for U.S. Holders of ADSs, will be the date such distribution


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is received by the depositary), whether or not the depositary or U.S. Holder in fact converts any euro received into U.S. dollars at that time. If the dividend is converted into U.S. dollars on the date of receipt, a U.S. Holder generally should not be required to recognize foreign currency gain or loss in respect of the dividend income. A U.S. Holder may have foreign currency gain or loss if suchthe dividend is not converted into U.S. dollars onafter the date of its receipt.
 
Subject to applicable limitations that may vary depending upon a U.S. Holder’s circumstances and subject to the discussion above regarding concerns expressed by the U.S. Treasury, a U.S. Holder will be entitled to a credit against its U.S. federal income tax liability, or a deduction in computing its U.S. federal taxable income, for Spanish income taxes withheld by BBVA or its paying agent at a rate not exceeding the rate the U.S. Holder is entitled to under the Treaty. Spanish taxes withheld in excess of the rate applicable under the Treaty will not be eligible for credit against the U.S. Holder’s U.S. federal income tax liability. See "Spanish“Spanish Tax Considerations — Taxation of Dividends"Dividends” for a discussion of how to obtain the treaty rate. The rules governing foreign tax credits are complex and, therefore, U.S. Holders should consult their tax advisers regarding the availability of foreign tax credits in their particular circumstances.

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Sale and Other Disposition of ADSs or Shares
 Gain
For U.S. federal income tax purposes, gain or loss realized by a U.S. Holder on the sale or exchangeother disposition of ADSs or ordinary shares will be subject to U.S. federal income tax as capital gain or loss in an amount equal to the difference between the U.S. Holder’s tax basis in the ADSs or ordinary shares disposed of and the amount realized on the disposition. Such gain or loss will be long-term capital gain or loss if the U.S. Holder held the ordinary shares or ADSs for more than one year.year at the time of disposition. Gain or loss, if any, will generally be U.S. source for foreign tax credit purposes. The deductibility of capital losses is subject to limitations.
Passive Foreign Investment Company Rules
 
Based upon certain proposed Treasury regulations (“which are proposed to be effective for taxable years beginning after December 31, 1994 (Proposed RegulationsRegulations”), we believe that we were not a PFIC for U.S. federal income tax purposes for our 20072008 taxable year. However, since our PFIC status depends upon the composition of our income and assets and the market value of our assets (including, among others, less than 25% owned equity investments) from time to time and since there is no guarantee that the Proposed Regulations will be adopted in their current form, there can be no assurance that we will not be considered a PFIC for any taxable year.
 
If we were treated as a PFIC for any taxable year during which a U.S. Holder held ADSs or ordinary shares, gain recognized by such U.S. Holder on a sale or other disposition (including certain pledges) of an ADS or an ordinary share would be allocated ratably over the U.S. Holder’s holding period for the ADS or the ordinary share. The amounts allocated to the taxable year of the sale or other exchange and to any year before we became a PFIC would be taxed as ordinary income. The amount allocated to each other taxable year would be subject to tax at the highest rate in effect for ordinary income of taxpayers of the U.S. Holder’s type for such taxable year,individuals or corporations, as appropriate and an interest charge would be imposed on the amount allocated to such taxable year. Similar tax rules would applyFurther, to the extent that any distribution in respect of ADSs orreceived by a U.S. Holder on its ordinary shares in excess ofor ADSs exceeds 125% of the average of the annual distributions on ADSs orthe ordinary shares or ADSs received by the U.S. Holder during the preceding three years or the U.S. Holder’s holding period, whichever is shorter. Additionally,shorter, that distribution would be subject to taxation in the same manner as gain, described immediately above. In addition, if we were a PFIC or, with respect to a particular U.S. Holder, were treated as a PFIC for the taxable year in which we paid a dividend or the prior taxable year, the 15% dividend rate discussed above with respect to dividends paid to certain non-corporate U.S. Holders would not apply. Certain elections may be available (including a mark-to-market election) that may provide an alternative tax treatment. U.S. Holders should consult their tax advisors regarding whether we are or were a PFIC, the potential application of the PFIC rules and to determine whether any of the aforementioned elections for alternative treatment would be available and, if so, what the consequences of the alternative treatments would be in their particular circumstances. If we were a PFIC for any taxable year during which a U.S. Holder held an ADS or ordinary share, such U.S. Holder would be required to make an annual return on IRS Form 8621 for that year, describing the distributions received from BBVA and any gain realized on the disposition of ADSs or ordinary shares. Certain elections may be available (including a mark-to-market election) to U.S. persons that may provide an alternative tax treatment.


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Information Reporting and Backup Withholding
 
Information returns may be filed with the Internal Revenue Service in connection with payments of dividends on, and the proceeds from a sale or other disposition of, ADSs or ordinary shares. A U.S. Holder may be subject to U.S. backup withholding on these payments if the U.S. Holder fails to provide its taxpayer identification number to the paying agent and comply with certain certification procedures or otherwise establish an exemption from backup withholding. The amount of any backup withholding from a payment to a U.S. Holder will be allowed as a credit against the U.S. Holder’s U.S. federal income tax liability and may entitle the U.S. Holder to a refund, provided that the required information is timely furnished to the Internal Revenue Service.
F. Dividends and Paying AgentsIRS.
 
F.  Dividends and Paying Agents
At the annual general meeting of shareholders on March 13, 2009, BBVA’s shareholders adopted a resolution amending its bylaws to allow for dividends to be paid in cash or in kind as determined by shareholder resolution. As of the date of this Annual Report, this amendment is pending registration at the Commercial Registry of Vizcaya.
G.  Statement by Experts
Not Applicable.
H.  Documents on Display
G. Statement by Experts
     Not Applicable.
H. Documents on Display
The documents concerning BBVA which are referred to in this Annual Report may be inspected at its offices at Plaza de San Nicolás 4, 48005 Bilbao, Spain. In addition, we are subject to the information requirements of the Exchange Act, except that as a foreign issuer, we are not subject to the proxy rules or the short-swing profit disclosure rules of the Exchange Act. In accordance with these statutory requirements, we file or furnish reports and other information with the SEC. Reports and other information filed or furnished by BBVA with the SEC may be inspected and copied at the public reference facilities maintained by the SEC at 100 F Street, N.E., Washington, D.C. 20549. Copies of such material may also be inspected at the offices of the New York Stock Exchange, 11 Wall Street, New York, New York 10005, on which BBVA’s ADSs are listed. In addition, the SEC maintains a web site that contains information filed or furnished electronically with the SEC, which can be accessed over the internet athttp://www.sec.gov.
I. Subsidiary Information
 
I.  Subsidiary Information
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ITEM 11.QUANTITATIVE AND QUALITATIVE DISCLOSURES ABOUT MARKET RISK
Risk Management Overview
     Activities concerned withDealing in financial instruments may involveentails the assumption or transfer of one or more typesclasses of risk by financial entities.institutions. The main risks associated withinherent in financial instruments are:
Market risks: these arise as a consequence of holding financial instruments whose value may be affected by changes in market conditions:
§Currency risk: arises as a result of changes in the exchange rate between currencies.
 §• FairMarket risk:  the risk that the fair value interest rate risk: arises asor future cash flows of a resultfinancial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market prices. There are three types of market risk: exchange rate risk, interest rates.
§Price risk: arises as a result of changes in market prices, due either to factors specific to the individual instrument or to factors that affect all instruments traded on the market.
Credit risk: this is therate risk that one of the parties to the financial instrument agreement will fail to honour its contractual obligations due to the insolvency or incapacity of the individuals or legal entities involved and will cause the other party to incur a financial loss.equity/commodity risk.
 
 Credit risk:  the risk that one party to a financial instrument will cause a financial loss to the other party to such instrument by failing to satisfy an obligation under such instrument.
 • Liquidity risk: occasionally referred to as funding  the risk this arises either because thethat an entity maywill not be unable to sell a financial asset quickly at an amount close to its fair value, or because the entity may encounter difficulty in finding fundsable to meet commitmentsobligations associated with financial instruments.liabilities or will be forced to secure funding on onerous conditions as a result of difficulties encountered in meeting its obligations.
 The Group has developed a global risk management system based on three components: a corporate risk management structure, with segregated functions and responsibilities; a set of tools, circuits and procedures that make up the different risk management systems; and an internal control system
Market Risk In Trading Portfolio In 2007Management
 
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use the Algorithmics risk assessment platform which employs historic simulation to estimate market risk assumed by BBVA, S.A. and BBVA Bancomer. This new platform should allow for better future integration of market risk for the entire perimeter of the Advanced Internal Model which should aid us in more efficient capital allocation.
During 2007, the2008, our risk control policies and tools the BBVA Group used for managing its risk in market areas were consolidated and strengthened. This process included innovationsinternal controls over our trading positions were upgraded.
The basic measurement model we use for measuring risk isValue-at-Risk (“VaR”), which provides a forecast of the maximum loss that a portfolio could incur on aone-day time horizon with a 99% probability, stemming from fluctuations recorded in the equity, interest rate, foreign exchange and commodity markets. For certain positions, moreover, we also consider other risks, such as the development of a mixed credit spread, basis risk or volatility and correlation risk, where necessary.
Our market risk control frameworklimits model includes economic risk capital (“ERC”) and VaR limits and VaR and stop loss sublimits for issuer risk in the trading book, a new methodology for analyzing impacts in a crisis situation and the introduction of economic capital measurements for newer businesses.
          The joint management of credit and market risks in each of our business units. The global limits are proposed by the trading booksGlobal Markets Risk unit and approved by the Executive Committee on an annual basis, once they have been submitted to the board of directors’ Risk Committee.
This risks limits model has been adapted to the new corporate limits framework through an effective set of measurements and indicators to pre-empt the impacts of the evolution of market risk factors in each of the business units.
          The Executive Committee approves global, Value-at-Risk (VaR) and economic capital limits for each unit, assessingdeveloped based on the identification of specific risks by type, activitytypology, activities and trading desk.desks. The market risk units keepmaintain consistency between the global and specific limits on the one hand, and between VaR sublimits and delta sensitivity limits on the other,other. This is supplemented by analyses of impacts on the income statement when risk factors enter a stress situation.situation, by considering the impact of financial crises that have taken place in the past and economic scenarios that could occur in the future.
 
In order to assess business unit performance over the year, the accrual of negative earnings is linked to thea reduction ofin the VaR limits.limits set for such business unit. To anticipate these new circumstances and to offset the effect of theseany adverse situations, the established structurerisk limits model is supplemented by limits on loss and warning alerts, thatalert signals, which automatically trigger procedures designed to cope withmanage situations with potentially negative repercussions on businessthat might compromise market area activities.
 The basic measurement model used is Value-at-Risk (VaR), with which we also assess basis risk, spread, convexity and other risks associated with embedded option positions and structured products. The VaR provides a forecast of the maximum loss that portfolios could incur, on a one-day time horizon with a 99% probability, stemming from fluctuations recorded in the equity market and in interest and exchange rates, as well as in credit markets through the credit spread.
          In order to assess impacts on less liquid markets or those with a higher probability of transitory liquidity constriction, periodical analyses are carried out taking into account the different liquidity conditions affecting the financial markets. These analyses are likewise combined with economic capital and VaR limits in stress situations, considering the impact of past financial crises and foreseeable future scenarios. The marker risk measurement model lastly includes back-testing (ex-post comparison) which helps to refine the accuracy of the risk measurements by comparingday-on-day management results at different levels with their corresponding VaR measurements.
 2007 saw
Market Risk in Trading Portfolio in 2008
The market risk factors used to measure and control risks in the initiationtrading portfolio are the basis of all calculations using the VaR.
VaR measures the maximum loss with a new regulatory revalidation processgiven probability over a given period as a result of changes in the advanced internal model for attributing capital cost fromgeneral conditions of financial markets and their effects on market risk measurements based onfactors. BBVA mainly conducts daily VaR estimates using the historic simulation which as a whole account for over 90%methodology.
The types of the BBVA trading book market risk.risk factors we use to measure VaR are:
 BBVA’s market risk (measured as VaR) showed an upward trend over the year, which started in the second quarter, and was particularly evident after volatility increased in the markets, prompted by the subprime credit crisis. Although initially the increase in volatilities extended to the Latin American markets, the effect on the risk of Latin American trading portfolios was very short-lived. The higher volatility in risk
• Interest rate risk:  the potential loss in value of the portfolio due to movements in interest rate curves. We use all interest rate curves in which we have positions and risks exist. We also use a wide range of vertices reflecting the different maturities within each curve.
• Credit spread risk:  the potential loss in the value of corporate bonds or any corporate bond derivatives caused by movements in credit spreads for such instruments. Credit spread VaR is estimated by moving the credit spreads used as risk factors through a range of scenarios. The risk factors used in the simulation are credit spread curves by sector and by rating, and specific spread curves for individual issuers.
• Exchange rate risk:  the potential loss caused by movements in exchange rates. Exchange rate risk VaR is estimated by analyzing present positions with observed actual changes in exchange rates.
• Equity or commodity risk:  the potential loss caused by movements in equity prices, stock-market indices and commodity prices. Equity or commodity risk VaR is estimated by re-measuring present positions using actual changes in equity prices, stock-market indices and commodity prices.

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factors, however, was less fleeting in mature markets, levering
• Vega risk:  the potential loss caused by movements in implied volatilities affecting the value of options. Vega (equities, interest rate and exchange rate) risk VaR is estimated by analyzing implied volatility surfaces with observed changes in the implied volatilities of equity, interest rate and exchange rate options.
• Correlation risk:  the potential loss caused by a disparity between the estimated and actual correlation between two assets, currencies, derivatives, instruments or markets.
Finally, all these measurements are supplemented with VaR estimation with exponential smoothing, to better reflect the exposure in these markets, predominant in the Group’s trading book, to higher levels. The table below shows the evolutionimpact of daily VaR during 2007.
(BAR GRAPH)movements.
 
In 2007 BBVA’s daily2008, our market risk stoodremained at anlow levels in proportion to the aggregate market risk we manage. In VaR terms, our daily average of21.5 million (VaR without smoothing).market risk was €20.2 million. The VaR figures were more widely dispersed than in previous years, grouping at the highest levelswith higher VaR amounts in the last quarter of the year, as market volatility continued. The table below showsspread to all markets. Nevertheless, for the percentageyear 2008 our average weighted use of days during 2007 where daily VaRthe risk limits set was within the various amounts (in millions) set forth below.
(BAR GRAPH)moderate at 58%.
 The breakdown
(LINE GRAPH)
(1) On 29-Feb-06 the Bank of Spain approved the Algorithmics internal model for the European and Mexican trading portfolios. The methodology applied for the VaR metric in these businesses is the historical simulation.
If we analyse risk factors affecting our trading portfolio in 2008, the most important factor was interest rate risk (51% of daily VaR by risk factorsthe total as of December 31, 20072008), which includes both interest-rate risk and during 2007, were as follows:
Market risk bylinked to credit spreads. Vega and exchange rate risk factors in 2007
                 
(Million euros)         Daily VaR  
     
RISK 31-12-07 Average Maximum Minimum
 
Interest(1)
  12.2   11.7   17.9   7.1 
 
Exchange rate(1)
  2.4   1.6   5.2   0.5 
 
Equity(1)
  6.3   5.1   8.5   3.3 
 
Vega and correlation  8.8   7.3   9.8   4.7 
 
Diversification effect  (5.7)  (4.2)      
 
                 
TOTAL
  24.0   21.5   26.4   16.7 
 
(1)Includes gamma risk of fixed-income, exchange rate and equity options, respectively.
          By geographical area, based on the BBVA entity as to which the risk relates,accounted for 31% and 16% of VaR as of December 31, 2007, 79%2008, respectively, both gaining weight in the second half of the year, while equity risk only accounted for 2% of VaR as of December 31, 2008.
Risk
December 31, 2008
(In millions of euros)
Interest/Spread risk24.2
Exchange rate risk7.4
Equity risk1.1
Vega/Correlation risk14.8
Diversification effect(24.3)
Total
23.3
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to Mexico). The general trendentities, of which 20% was concentrated in 2007 was one of a higher risk concentration in mature markets and greater diversification in the Americas.Mexico.
 
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The Group establishes limits on VaR by business unit. The average dailyAverage use of VaR limits in used by2008 was higher in mature economies, at 56% during the Group’s main business unitsyear and 77% as of December 31, 2008. In Latin America average limits use for the year stood at 52% when calculated without exponential smoothing (54% with exponential smoothing). It was, however, more intensive in mature markets, where it reached 72% (89% with exponential smoothing). The table below shows the average VaR limits used by various Group business units during 2007.40%, reaching 45% as of December 31, 2008.


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(BAR GRAPH)
The back-testing comparison performed with market risk management results for Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (followingthe parent company (which accounts for a sizeable part of the Group’s market risk) follows the principles laid out in the Basel Accord),Accord, which makes aday-on-day comparison between earnings obtainedactual VaR and the risk levelVaR estimated by the model, confirmed the accurate functioning of our riskthat said model was working correctly throughout 2007.
(BAR GRAPH)2008.
 
(LINE GRAPH)
The breakdown of the risk exposure by categories of the instruments within the trading portfolio as of December 31, 2008, December 31, 2007 and December 31, 2006 and December 31, 2005 were as follows:

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  As of December 31, 
  2008  2007  2006 
  (In millions of euros) 
 
Financial assets held for trading
  67,502   53,156   41,842 
Debt securities  26,556   38,392   30,426 
Public sector  20,778   27,960   20,939 
Credit institutions  2,825   6,020   6,352 
Other sectors  2,953   4,412   3,135 
Trading derivatives  40,946   14,764   11,416 

             
  Millions of euros  
  2007 2006 2005
 
Credit institutions  20,997   17,150   27,470 
Fixed-income securities  81,794   68,738   82,010 
Derivatives  7,930   6,195   8,526 
   
Total
  110,721   92,083   118,006 
 
Market Risk in Non – TradingNon-Trading Activities in 20072008
Structural Interest Rate Risk
 Within
The global financial crisis affected the BBVAinterest rate curves of the main currencies in which the Group undertakes its banking activity in 2008. During the early part of the year, interest rates in Europe remained high, especially in the short-term area of the curve, with a rise in the positive slope between the three-month and the one-year rate. In the latter part of the year, however, interest rates fell sharply in Europe and in the United States, as they did in Mexico, after a year in which rates had shown an upward trend with sharp rises in the longer-term rates.
In such an environment, management of structural interest rate risk in our non-trading portfolio is of particular importance. This is the responsibility of the Assets and Liabilities Committee(“ALCO”)in each entity is responsible forManagement area and, more specifically, the ALCO. ALCO develops management of thestrategies aimed at maximizing BBVA’s economic profit and preserving earnings recurrence through net interest income. To do so, ALCO works to ensure that exposure levels to interest rate risk of its balance sheet structural positions and the ALCO for Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. is the body that determines the guidelines for managing interest rate risk withinmatch the risk profile defined forby Group management and that a balance is kept between expected earnings and the risk level borne. The implementation of a transfer pricing system that centralizes our interest rate risk on ALCO’s books also helps to assure that balance-sheet risk is being suitably managed at a Group by the Executive Committee.level.
 The separation
Control and monitoring of structural interest rate risk in our non-trading portfolio is performed in the risk department, which, acts as an independent unit, to help guarantee that the risk management and control made possible by the Group’s organizational structure, compliesfunctions are effectively segregated. This policy is in line with the recommendation of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision in order to assure the necessary independence in undertaking such functions. While the management aimrecommendations. The risk department’s functions include designing models and measurement systems, together with


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development of the ALCO is to maximize economic profit and preserve earnings recurrence (net interest income), the Risk management area designs the measurementmonitoring, reporting and control systems, sets thepolicies. The risk department performs monthly measurements of structural interest rate risk limits policy and controls complianceit also performs a risk control and analysis function. The risk department reports its finding to the main governing bodies, such as the Executive Committee and the board of the limits established.directors’ Risk Committee.
 In order to clarify responsibilities
Variations in market interest rates affect our net interest income in the riskshort and return obtained onmedium-term and our economic value, when viewed over the banking balance sheet, the asset and liability management activity is separated from the banking business.long term. The main source of interest rate risk produced by banking activity is transferred to the ALCO books applying a transfer price system. Balance-sheet interest rate risk comes from the investment of the Bank’s own funds and from the fact that assets and liabilities produced by banking activity are not generally repriced simultaneously; therefore they have different financial durations.
          A gap analysis provides a simplified view of the balance sheet structure and highlights the impact of temporary movements in interest rates. The table included shows the gapsresides in the BBVA structural balance sheet (expressed in euro) as of December 31, 2007, calculated from thetime mismatch that exists between repricing and maturity and repricing dates of the main items sensitive to interest rate variations, dependingdifferent products comprising the banking book. This is illustrated by the accompanying graph, which shows a gap analysis on whether they are fixed or variable rate.
Matrix of maturities and repricing dates of BBVA’s structural balance sheet in euros
                                     
(Million euros) Balance 1 month 1-3 months 3-12 months 1-2 years 2-3 years 3-4 years 4-5 years + 5 years
 
ASSETS                                    
 
Money market  31,783   14,126   10,296   4,371   1,215   819   413   218   326 
 
Lending  182,016   42,488   46,199   76,607   4,092   3,030   2,697   2,034   4,870 
 
Securities portfolio  12,931   552   391   834   1,392   1,036   2,749   839   5,137 
 
Other sensitive assets  29,317   27,618   265   192   645   202   3   303   88 
 
Derivatives  54,436   3,473   812   3,407   6,190   7,370   4,822   3,363   24,999 
 
TOTAL SENSITIVE ASSETS  310,483   88,258   57,963   85,410   13,533   12,457   10,685   6,757   35,420 
 
                                     
LIABILITIES                                    
 
Money market  19,082   13,584   2,209   2,873   19   4   3   303   88 
 
Customer funds  91,021   22,583   7,687   25,979   6,658   2,668   1,470   15,871   8,105 
 
Wholesale financing  90,455   14,954   30,783   759   5,296   6,061   4,638   3,350   24,613 
 
Other sensitive liabilities  58,017   36,456   6,246   5,309   966   612   1,349   1,201   5,878 
 
Derivatives  66,142   30,086   32,727   2,812   250   27   9   1   230 
 
TOTAL SENSITIVE LIABILITIES  324,716   117,662   79,652   37,733   13,188   9,371   7,469   20,726   38,914 
 
GAPS  (14,233)  (29,405)  (21,690)  47,678   345   3,086   3,216   (13,969)  (3,495)
 
euro.
 BBVA
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Our structural interest rate risk measurement model uses a varietyset of indicatorsmetrics and metricssystems which enable us to monitoridentify and assess our interest rate risk bothprofile. In the case of the balance sheet, models of analysis have been developed to establish assumptions dealing fundamentally with prepayment of loans and the performance of deposits with no explicit maturity. Likewise, a model for simulating interest rate curves is applied which enables risk to be quantified in terms of probabilities. It also allows sources of risk to be assessed in addition to the mismatching of cash flows, coming not only from parallel shifts but also from changes in the short-term orslope and curvature of the interest rate curve in keeping with each currency’s historical behavior. This simulation model calculates the earnings at risk (“EaR”) and economic capital (“EC”), as the maximum adverse deviations in net interest income viewpoint and from the long-term or economic value perspective. The two most important measurements for this are income at risk (IaR) and value at risk or economic capital (EC), which are probability estimations of worst case impactsprofit, respectively, for a pre-definedparticular confidence level.
          In order to be able to evaluate thelevel and time horizon. These negative impacts of interest rate movements on both measurement variables, models are required that characterize the behavior of all the financial products. On the BBVA balance sheet, deposits and savings accounts in liabilities and mortgages in assets are especially important and require constant analysis and research by the Risk management area to anticipate customer behavior before fluctuations in the financial environment. Said area therefore employs and analyzes several methods in order to characterize their behavior in the most suitable way possible. All the models regularly undergo ex-post testing and are presented in the corresponding ALCO meeting/ are submitted to the relevant ALCO.
          Furthermore, it is necessary to assess possible future movements in the interest rate curves. These movements are characterized using the historic fluctuations in interest rates observedcontrolled in each of the geographic regions in which we operate. We can observe thatGroup’s entities through a risk limits model.

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movements other than parallel shifts in the curves, such as changes in curvature and gradient, are continually taking place in the markets and they may significantly affect risk measurements. In a financial group exposed to several currencies, like BBVA, joint currency movements are another relevant factor prompting constant analysis of the methods used to generate curve scenarios.
The IaR measures the impact on or variation in financial income caused by interest rate curve variations overrisk measurement model is supplemented by scenario analyses and stress tests, as well as sensitivity measurements to a one-year horizon.standard variation of 100 basis points for the relevant market yield curves. The annual financial income forecasts take account of expected balance sheet increases, in order to align earnings with expectations.
          The economic capital based ongraph below shows the structural interest rate risk measures the impact or variationprofile of the entity’s economicGroup’s main entities, according to their sensitivities.
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NIS: Net interest income sensitivity (%) of the franchise to +100 bp.
EVS: Economic value before movements insensitivity (%) of the franchise to +100 bp.
Size: Capital allocated to each franchise.
In 2008, we placed special emphasis on stress testing, evaluating both foreseeable scenarios from the Research Department and severe risk scenarios drawn up from an analysis of historical data and the breakdown of certain historical correlations. Further work was done on integration of structural interest rate curves to whichrisk in the Group, taking the source of such risk in its balance sheetdifferent component entities and markets into account. In addition, in 2008 we integrated Compass into the Group’s interest rate risk monitoring and control policies.
The limits policy on interest rate risk is exposed. In this variable,a fundamental component of BBVA’s control policies, because it applies the risk measurement does not take expected increasesappetite of the Group as defined by the Executive Committee to the management of the Group’s operations. Despite the rise in market volatility due to the international financial crisis, which was particularly acute in the current balance sheet structure into consideration.
          The IaR and CE measurements are supplemented by an impact evaluation of hypothetical, foreseeable and stress scenarios, which are periodically updated in accordance with the evolutionsecond half of the economic and financial environment. These scenarios are also discussed and assessed by the Global Risk Committee in order to assess the overall impacts for2008, active balance-sheet management enabled the Group andto maintain interest rate risk levels within its risk profile, as shown in the possible effects on coverage ongraph below, which illustrates average limits use in the other risks to which it is exposed.main entities of the BBVA Group during 2008.
 
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The following table shows a breakdown in millions of euros of the average interest rate risk exposure levels, in terms of sensitivity, of the assets denominated in the currencies of the transactions of the main financial institutions (other than Compass) of the BBVA Group in 2007:2008:
                                        
 Average Impact on Net Interest Income Average Impact on Net Interest Income 
 100   100 Basis-Point
 
 Basis-Point 100 Basis-Point Increase Decrease 
Entities
 Euro Dollar Other Total Total 
 100 Basis-Point Increase Decrease (In millions of euros) 
ENTITIES Euro Dollar Other Total Total
BBVA -15.1 +13.4 +0.5 -1.9 +37.5 
Europe  (89.3)  (30.1)  +0.7   (115.0)  +136.9 
BBVA Bancomer  +16.8 +34.0 +50.8 -50.8      +18.2   +25.2   +43.4   (43.4)
BBVA Puerto Rico  -5.5  -5.5 +1.6      +2.0      +2.0   (3.2)
Compass     (8.3)     (8.3)  +4.6 
BBVA Chile  +1.0 +1.0 +2.0 +2.2      +0.2   (0.5)  (0.3)  +0.1 
BBVA Colombia  +0.1 +8.5 +8.6 -8.6      (0.2)  +8.9   +8.6   (8.7)
BBVA Banco Continental  +0.7 +4.4 +5.1 -5.1      (1.2)  +2.9   +1.7   (1.8)
BBVA Banco Provincial  +1.4 +11.0 +12.4 -12.4      +1.2   (1.4)  (0.2)  +0.2 
BBVA Banco Francés  -0.2 +1.1 +0.9 -0.9      (0.2)  +0.3   +0.1   (0.1)
           
                                        
 Average Impact on Economic Value Average Impact on Economic Value 
 100 Basis-Point   100 Basis-Point
 
 100 Basis-Point Increase Decrease 100 Basis-Point Increase Decrease 
ENTITIES Euro Dollar Other Total Total
Entities
 Euro Dollar Other Total Total 
 (In millions of euros) 
BBVA +423.0 +6.4 -1.9 +428.1 -480.4 
Europe  +140.6   +14.1   (1.1)  +152.6   (196.2)
BBVA Bancomer  +18.6 -322.7 -304.1 +300.4      +55.1   (401.8)  (346.0)  +331.1 
BBVA Puerto Rico  -10.7  -10.7 -8.7      +6.4      +6.4   (18.6)
Compass     (127.4)     (127.4)  +44.9 
BBVA Chile  +4.2 -30.8 -26.6 +12.7      +3.2   (54.3)  (51.1)  +39.7 
BBVA Colombia  -0.5 -8.6 -9.0 +10.5      (0.8)  (9.5)  (10.4)  +11.4 
BBVA Banco Continental  +16.8 -3.4 -20.2 +21.2      (23.7)  (16.3)  (40.0)  +41.7 
BBVA Banco Provincial  -3.5 -0.6 -2.9 +3.6      (12.8)  +2.0   (10.8)  +12.0 
BBVA Banco Francés  -0.0 -15.2 -15.3 +16.6      +0.1   (9.4)  (9.3)  +9.8 
           
Structural Exchange Rate Risk
 This risk refers
The foreign exchange market in 2008 was also affected by the financial crisis. Exchange rates were more volatile than in previous years, with contradictory trends in the two halves of the year. While the first half of the year featured a depreciation of the dollar with respect to the effects that variations in exchange rates can have oneuro and a banking institution’s strategic positions, and which in BBVA stems basically from its holdingsstrengthening of the Latin American currencies against the dollar, in the United States andsecond half of the year the US dollar appreciated relative to the euro. The Latin America. ExchangeAmerican currencies, on the other hand, depreciated against the US dollar in the second half of the year.
These exchange rate variations affect bothBBVA’s equity, solvency ratios and its estimated earnings, whenever there is exposure deriving from the valuecontribution of subsidiary entities operating in euro of the investments as well as the earnings in foreign currencies they contribute to the Group.
“non-euro” markets. The Group’sAsset/Liability Management unit, through ALCO, is responsible for managing balance-sheetactively manages structural exchange rate risk andusing hedging policies that aim to minimize the Risk Management area is responsible foreffect of foreign exchange fluctuations on capital ratios, as well as to help ensure the control function. It measures riskequivalent value in euros of the foreign currency earnings contributed by assessing its impact on the Group’s equity value and on its income statement and also by monitoring its effect on solvency.various subsidiaries.

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Structural exchange rate risk is measured using exchange rate simulation models are used to monitor and measure this risk.that take account of the historical performance of different currencies. Such models consider itsthe historical behavior of the relevant currencies and itstheir possible future variations, in line with market forecasts and macroeconomic analyses which include the possibility of potential exchange rate crises.


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On the basis of these exchange rate simulations, a statistical distribution is produced showing the possible impacts on the Group’s equity and income statement, hence giving the maximum adverse deviation in both variables for a particular confidence level and time horizon, depending on market liquidity in each currency. Furthermore, these simulation models are also used to generate a range of impacts on capital ratios, for which the foreign exchange breakdown both of equity and risk-weighted assets is taken into consideration.
 
The good performance ofAsset/Liability Management unit incorporates these metrics into its decision-making process, in order to match the Latin American currencies againstrelevant Group entity’s risk profile to the dollar was a characteristic feature of 2007, whileframework derived from the strengthening oflimits structure authorized by the euro, which began in early 2006, continued in 2007. Financial Management area’sExecutive Committee for these metrics. Our active management of foreign exchange exposure allowed us to maintain our risk level within the exchange rate exposure enabledlimits established for 2008, despite market volatility. The average hedging level of the book value of the Group’s holdings in foreign currency was close to remain50%. As in keeping with BBVA’s desired risk profile.previous years, hedging of earnings in foreign currency also remained high in 2008. The impactgraph below shows the trend seen in average use of exchange rates on BBVA’s equity value was offset byrate limits over the impact of risk weighted assets, and there were no significant changes in capital ratios.year.
 These policies allowed use of the structural exchange rate risk limit to be kept at moderate levels, and prevented the uncertainty prompted in the markets by the subprime crisis from producing any significant stress.
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As of December 31, 2007,2008, the coverage of structural currency risk exposure stood at 37%45%. The aggregate figure of assetAggregate exposure sensitivity to ana 1% depreciation in exchange rates relative to the euro stood, as of December, 31, 2007,2008, at76 million. Such sensitivity derives largely from exposure €75 million, with the following concentration: 63% in the Mexican pesos, showing a high level of diversification among thepeso and 33% in other main LatinSouth American currencies and the U.S. dollar.currencies.
Structural Equity PortfolioPrice Risk
 This
Our exposure to structural equity price risk is related to the potential lossderives mainly from our investments in value of the interests held in capital of otherindustrial and financial companies (finance entities and industrial enterprises) with medium- andto long-term investment horizons, deriving from a negative variationhorizons. It is reduced by the net short positions we hold in their market prices. For these purposes, BBVA considers exposure to be not onlyderivative instruments on the equity risk of a fall in capital gains by holdings classified as available for sale, but also the possible decrease in unrealised capital gains in which they are involved through the method of investment in associates.
          The Risk area monitors sensitivity figures and the capital it estimates is necessary to hedge the possible unexpected losses due to value variations in associate companies, by assessing market price statistical behavior. These figures, supplemented by stress comparisons and back-testing, analyses of scenarios and earnings volatility, are monitored to assure they are kept at levels in keeping with the limits set and the risk profile defined by Senior Management.
Credit Risk Management
Methodologies for credit risk quantification
          The BBVA Group has developed a model for integrating the different kinds of risksame underlyings in order to measure total economic capital more precisely. This measurement must take account oflimit the diversification and concentration effects between the different types of risk according to their global risk profile.
          The model is an extensionsensitivity of the portfolio model for credit risk. The portfolio model allows us to benefit frompossible decreases in prices. As of December 31, 2008 the effectsaggregate sensitivity of geographic diversification while simultaneously capturingour equity positions to a 1% fall in the potential benefitsprice of concentration that existsthe shares amounted to €78 million, 52% of which is concentrated in certain credit exposures. By integrating risks we aim to capturehighly liquid equities of European Union companies. This figure is determined by considering the dependency structure betweenexposure on shares measured at market price or, in the different risk typesabsence thereof, at fair value, including the net positions in equity swaps and the impact their different levels of relative importance (sizes) haveoptions on the previously mentioned global profile forsame underlying in delta equivalent terms. Treasury Area portfolio positions are not included in the Group.
          The distribution of global losses is constructed based on the individual distributions for each risk type, taking into account their mutual interdependencies. Once this spread has been obtained, it is possible to calculate the global economic capital at a determined confidence level.
          The results from this model allow diversification factors to be estimated that will be applied to the individual capital of the different risk types calculated at a consistent confidence level.
          In this framework, sensitivity analyses have been carried out on the total diversification achieved under different correlation assumptions between the underlying risks. The diversification level of each of the risks depends, above all, on the relative size of the risk against global risk, as well as the correlation hypotheses and the spread characteristics for individual losses.
          The calculation of the credit risk profile is essential when it comes to setting the Group’s targets. The two main methods we use are expected loss (EL) and economic capital (EC), the latter being what is deemed necessary to cover expected loss. Numerous credit classification tools (ratings and scorings) are used to calculate both of these measurements. They are based on an infrastructure of historic information on risks and enable us to make appropriate estimates of the necessary inputs to carry out said calculations: probability of default, loss given default and exposure at the time of default. In addition to data on costs and returns, the estimated models are decisive for internal risk management and for compliance with the regulatory requirements established under Basel II.
          These tools are a fundamental element in a value-creation-based management framework, providing evaluation criteria for the return-risk binomial. These measurements have a wide range of uses, spanning fromcalculation.

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strategic business decision-makingThe Risk Department measures and effectively monitors the structural equity price risk. To this end, it estimates the sensitivity figures and the capital required to cover the possible unexpected losses arising from fluctuations in the value of the companies in the investment portfolio, with a confidence interval equal to the admission of individual operations. Specifically, they are used in performance metrics management, where they take expected loss, economic capital and risk-adjusted return (“RAR”)entity’s target rating, taking into account thus enabling pricing, evaluations of portfolios in default, etc. to be made.
          In addition, the developmentliquidity of the internal RAR infrastructure (support forpositions and the internal risks model), has fostered the creation of databases which allow accurate estimates to be madestatistical behavior of the necessary risk parameters so as to obtain expected lossassets under consideration. These measurements are supplemented by periodic stress- and capital, using best practices in the marketback-testing and in line with Basel II directives.scenario analyses.
Group master scaleCredit Risk Management
 
Maximum exposure to credit risk
For the financial assets recognized on the consolidated balance sheet, credit risk exposure is equivalent to these assets’ carrying amounts. The maximum exposure to credit risk on financial guarantees extended is the maximum that BBVA has a master scale designed to facilitate homogenous classification of the Group’s various risk portfolios. This scale exists in two different versions: The first, the narrow version, classifies outstanding risks into 17 groups. As this version does not carry out a sufficiently detailed classification to represent the heterogeneity of the BBVA portfolio, a broad version with a breakdown of 34 degrees was introduced. This version takes account of geographic diversification and the various risk levels existing in the different portfolios of the countries where the Group operates, and is shown below.liable for if these guarantees are called in.

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BBVA master scale (Long version)
             
  Default probability (in basis points)
      Minimum Maximum
Master scale rating Average from >= to <
 
AAA  1   0   2 
 
AA+  2   2   3 
 
AA  3   3   4 
 
AA-  4   4   5 
 
A+  5   5   6 
 
A  8   6   9 
 
A-  10   9   11 
 
BBB+1  12   11   14 
 
BBB+2  15   14   17 
 
BBB1  18   17   20 
 
BBB2  22   20   24 
 
BBB-1  27   24   30 
 
BBB-2  34   30   39 
 
BB+1  44   39   50 
 
BB+2  58   50   67 
 
BB1  78   67   90 
 
BB2  102   90   116 
 
BB-1  132   116   150 
 
BB-2  166   150   194 
 
B+1  204   194   226 
 
B+2  250   226   276 
 
B+3  304   276   335 
 
B1  370   335   408 
 
B2  450   408   490 
 
B3  534   490   581 
 
B-1  633   581   689 
 
B-2  750   689   842 
 
B-3  945   842   1,061 
 
CCC+  1,191   1,061   1,336 
 
CCC  1,500   1,336   1,684 
 
CCC-  1,890   1,684   2,121 
 
CC+  2,381   2,121   2,673 
 
CC  3,000   2,673   3,367 
 
CC-  3,780   3,367   4,243 
 
ProbabilityThe Group’s maximum credit exposure as of default
          BBVA has two classification tools (scoringsDecember 31, 2008, 2007 and ratings) which allow2006, without recognizing the creditworthinessavailability of the transactionscollateral or the customer to be assessed, based on the scores attained and how they correspond to the so-called probability of default (PD). In order to study how this probability varies with the scores assignedother credit enhancements, is broken down by said tools and other possible relevant factors, the Bank has historical databases which store internal information.
Scorings
          A scoring tool is a model which aidssector in the decision process for granting and managing retail loans (consumer finance, mortgages, credit cards to individuals, etc.). Scoring is the basic tool for deciding who to grant a loan to, how much to lend and which strategies can contribute to making greater profit on a loan, as it is an algorithm that puts into order operations or customers according to their creditworthiness. The score produced by scoring tools is increasingly being used as a support tool, particularly when it comes to establishing prices. The following graph shows an example of default rates per year with respect to mortgages granted by BBVA, S.A., which we use as a tool for measuring credit worthiness.table below:
             
  Year Ended December 31, 
  2008  2007  2006 
  (In millions of euros) 
 
Financial assets held for trading
  67,502   53,156   41,842 
Debt securities  26,556   38,392   30,426 
Public sector  20,778   27,960   20,939 
Credit institutions  2,825   6,020   6,352 
Other sectors  2,953   4,412   3,135 
Trading derivatives  40,946   14,764   11,416 
Other financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss
  516   421   56 
Debt securities  516   421   56 
Public sector  38   41   40 
Credit institutions  24   36   10 
Other sectors  454   344   6 
Available-for-sale financial assets
  39,961   37,252   32,068 
Debt securities  39,961   37,252   32,068 
Public sector  19,576   17,573   17,964 
Credit institutions  13,377   13,419   9,199 
Other sectors  7,008   6,260   4,905 
Loans and receivables
  375,386   344,124   285,421 
Loans and advances to credit institutions  33,679   24,392   21,204 
Loans and advances to customers  341,321   319,671   264,139 
Public Sector  22,502   21,065   21,194 
Agriculture  4,109   3,737   3,133 
Industry  46,576   39,922   24,731 
Real estate and construction  47,682   55,156   41,502 
Trade and finance  51,725   36,371   38,910 
Loans to individuals  127,890   121,462   103,918 
Leases  9,385   9,148   7,692 
Other  31,452   32,810   23,059 
Debt securities  386   61   78 
Public sector  290   (1)   
Credit institutions  4   1   1 
Other sectors  92   61   77 
Held-to-maturity investments
  5,285   5,589   5,911 
Public sector  3,844   4,125   4,440 
Credit institutions  800   818   823 
Other sectors  641   646   648 
Hedging derivatives
  3,833   1,050   1,963 
             
Subtotal
  492,482   441,592   367,261 
             
Valuation adjustments  942   655   401 
             
Total Balance
  493,424   442,247   367,662 
             
Financial guarantees  35,952   65,845   42,281 
Other contingent exposures  6,234   5,496   4,995 
Drawable by third parties  92,663   101,444   98,226 
Public sector  4,221   4,419   3,122 
Credit institutions  2,021   2,619   4,356 
Other sectors  86,421   94,406   90,748 
             
Total off-balances
  134,849   172,785   145,502 
             
Total
  628,273   615,032   513,164 
             

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(LINE GRAPH)Mitigating credit risk: collateral and other credit enhancements
 The graph illustrates
In most instances the maximum credit exposure is mitigated by collateral, credit enhancements and other measures devised to reduce our ultimate credit exposure. Following is a description of the various types of collateral and other credit enhancements for every class of financial instrument:
• Financial assets held for trading:  Guarantees or credit enhancements, which are taken directly from the issuer or counterparty, may be included in the instruments’ contractual clauses to reduce our ultimate credit exposure. For trading derivatives, credit risk is generally minimized via master netting agreements, whereby derivative financial assets and liabilities with the same counterparty can be settled net. Other types of guarantees may also be put in place, depending on the counterparty’s solvency and the nature of the transaction.
• Other financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss:  Guarantees or credit enhancements, which are taken directly from the issuer or counterparty, may be included in the instruments’ contractual clauses to reduce our ultimate credit exposure.
• Available-for-sale financial assets:  Guarantees or credit enhancements, which are taken directly from the issuer or counterparty, may be implicit to the instrument’s structuring to reduce our ultimate credit exposure.
• Loans and receivables:
• Loans and advances to credit institutions:  Personal guarantees from the counterparties and, on occasion, an additional guarantee from another credit entity with which a credit derivative has been written to reduce our ultimate credit exposure may be required.
• Loans and advances to customers:  Personal guarantees extended by the counterparties may be required. The collateral received to secure loans and advances to customers include mortgages, cash guarantees and other collateral such as pledged securities. Other kinds of credit enhancements may be put in place such as guarantees and credit derivatives to reduce our ultimate credit exposure
• Debt securities:  Guarantees or credit enhancements, which are taken directly from the issuer or counterparty, may be implicit to the instrument’s structuring.
• Held-to-maturity investments:  Guarantees or credit enhancements, which are taken directly from the issuer or counterparty, may be implicit to the instrument’s structuring.
• Hedging derivatives:  Credit risk is minimized via master netting agreements, whereby derivative financial assets and liabilities with the same counterparty can be settled net. Other types of guarantees may also be put in place, depending on the counterparty’s solvency and the nature of the transaction.
• Financial guarantees, other contingent exposures and drawable by third parties:  Personal guarantees from the counterparties and, on occasion, an additional guarantee from another credit entity with which a credit derivative has been written to reduce our ultimate credit exposure may be required.


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Our collateralized credit risk as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, excluding balances deemed impaired, is broken down in the table below:
             
  As of December 31, 
  2008  2007  2006 
  (In millions of euros) 
 
Mortgage loans
  125,540   123,998   107,837 
Operating assets mortgage loans  3,896   4,381   4,595 
Home mortgages  82,613   79,377   67,777 
Rest  39,031   40,240   35,465 
Secured loans, except mortgage loans
  19,982   11,559   8,900 
Cash guarantees  250   578   727 
Pledging of securities  458   766   972 
Rest  19,274   10,215   7,201 
             
Total
  145,522   135,557   116,737 
             
In addition, we hold derivatives that bothcarry contractual, legal compensation rights that have effectively reduced credit risk by €29,377 million as of December 31, 2008, by €9,480 million as of December 31, 2007 and by €9,142 million as of December 31, 2006.
As of December 31, 2008, the agefair value of all collateral pledged was higher than the value of the underlying assets. Specifically in relation to mortgages, the average amount pending collection on the corresponding loans represented 55% of the fair value of the properties pledged.
Policies and procedures for hedging or mitigating risks, including policy governing the taking of collateral.
BBVA’s policy for hedging or mitigating credit risk is built on its banking model, which in turn is focused on relationship banking. Based on this approach, the taking of guarantees is one of many tools to manage credit risk. Among other things, BBVA also manages credit risk by substantiating counterparty’s repayment ability or the ability of counterparties to generate cash flow to service its obligations.
This philosophy is distilled in a loanconservative approach to risk taking, to the analysis performed on a transaction’s financial risk, based on the creditor’s ability to settle or generate cash flow satisfy its obligations, to taking guarantees in all generally accepted forms (cash collateral, pledged assets, personal guarantees, covenants or hedges) commensurate with the risk assumed, and its score can servelastly, to assess the creditworthinessrecovery risk assumed (asset liquidity).
Credit quality of financial assets that are neither past due nor impaired
We have ratings tools that enable us to rank the credit quality of our operations and customers based on a retail loan. In particular, the seasoning at which the maximumscoring system and to map these ratings to probability of default is reached, is called maturation/maturity.(“PD”) scales. To analyze, we have a series of historical databases that house the pertinent information generated internally.
 In addition to these reactive
The scoring models (classified as such as they are based on information unrelated to the customer’s behavior), there are also other types available. We use behavioral scoring, which take into account the internally available variables inherent to the transaction and to thetools vary by customer and more specifically variables that refer to the behavior a particular product has shown in the past (delays in payment, default, etc.) and the customers’ behavior with the entity (average balance on accounts, directly debited bills, etc.)segment (companies, corporate clients, SMEs, public authorities, etc). This type of scoring is used for reviewing credit card limits and for monitoring risk default among other things. On the other, proactive scoring takes into account the same variables as behavioral scorings, but their purpose is different since they are used to offer the customer new products. By way of an example, they have been used in Spain to make pre-qualified loan offering.
For credit cards, behavior tools are employed to differentiate between customers who are or are not in default using scorings for contract groups that have behaved similarly. In BBVA Bancomer, creditworthiness and duration in particular are taken into account. There therefore exist behavioral scorings for cards depending on the number of defaults on payment there has been, and whether the cards were issued recently or some time ago. The following graph shows an example of the calibration of tools, evaluating cards in operation for over 12 months in Finanzia BBVA Bancomer in Mexico. It shows calibration curves for cards with no past due balance and cards with past due balance. Given that scorings are comparable by virtue of how they are constructed, the PD curves are similar. We can, however, see how the spread of contracts moves to higher scores (indicating better creditworthiness) in the case of cards with no past due balance, unlike the spread of cards with a past due balance, which lie further to the left.
(BAR GRAPH)
Ratings
          Unlike scorings, these tools only classify customers. The Group has different tools to classify different customer segments: including SMEs, companies, corporations and the public sector among others.
          In those wholesale portfolios where the number of defaults is very low (sovereign risks, corporations,(sovereigns, corporates, financial entities) the internal information is supplementedratings models are fleshed out by benchmark ratings frombenchmarking the statistics maintained by the external rating agencies. As an example,agencies (Moodys, Standard and Poor’s and Fitch). To this end, each year we have presented herecompare the default probabilities fromPDs compiled by the corporations tool usedagencies and allocated to each level of rating of risk, mapping the measurements compiled by BBVA, S.A. inthe various agencies to our master ratings scale.
We maintain a master ratings scale with a view to facilitating the uniform classification of the internal rating score assigned.Group’s various risky asset portfolios. There are two versions of this scale: a 17-notch abridged scale, which groups outstanding risk into 17 categories and an extended 34-notch scale which represents the heterogeneous nature of our portfolio. The ratings scales also enable us to factor in geographic diversity and the various levels of risk inherent in the various portfolios in our different operating markets.

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  Probability of Default (Basic Points) 
     Minimum from
  Maximum until
 
Rating
 Average  >=  < 
 
AAA
  1   0   2 
AA+
  2   2   3 
AA
  3   3   4 
AA-
  4   4   5 
A+
  5   5   6 
A
  8   6   9 
A-
  10   9   11 
BBB+1
  12   11   14 
BBB+2
  15   14   17 
BBB1
  18   17   20 
BBB2
  22   20   24 
BBB-1
  27   24   30 
BBB-2
  34   30   39 
BB+1
  44   39   50 
BB+2
  58   50   67 
BB1
  78   67   90 
BB2
  102   90   116 
BB-1
  132   116   150 
BB-2
  166   150   194 
B+1
  204   194   226 
B+2
  250   226   276 
B+3
  304   276   335 
B1
  370   335   408 
B2
  450   408   490 
B3
  534   490   581 
B-1
  633   581   689 
B-2
  750   689   842 
B-3
  945   842   1061 
CCC+
  1,191   1,061   1,336 
CCC
  1,500   1,336   1,684 
CCC-
  1,890   1,684   2,121 
CC+
  2,381   2,121   2,673 
CC
  3,000   2,673   3,367 
CC-
  3,780   3,367   4,243 

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The probabilitiestable below outlines the distribution of default assigned to each score of the rating tool are business cycle-adjusted, to account for the historical ratesexposure by internal ratings, which includes companies, financial entities and how the future economic cycles are expected to evolve. This probability is then linked to the BBVA Group master scale so that all the Group’s transactions have an internal rating assigned to them.
Loss Given Default (LGD)
          Loss given default (LGD) is defined as the percentage of risk exposure that is not expected to be recovered in the event of default, and it is one of the key factors used in quantitative risk analysis. The Group continues exploring and broadening its insight into the LGD of its portfolios, both for retail portfolios (consumer finance, credit cards for individuals, home-buyer mortgages, etc.) and for others (companies, corporations,public institutions (excluding sovereign portfolios, etc.).
          The method the BBVA Group generally uses to calculate loss given default is termed “Workout LGD”. It is based on discounting the cash flows of the defaulted exposure that have been collected at different times as a result of the recovery process. However, there are portfolios in which, given their creditworthiness, there are few defaults. These are known as “low default rate portfolios” (LDP). In these cases, there is not sufficient internal data to enable reliable estimations to be made using the Workout LGD method, therefore it is necessary to resort to external sources, which are combined with the internal data to obtain an appropriate rate of loss given default for the portfolio.
          Stability analyses have been made to see how LGD is evolving in the Group over time. The accompanying graph shows, by way of an example, the LGD estimations for past due credit card transactions by BBVA, S.A. in Spain.

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          The graph shows that LGD is dependent on the time that a transaction is in NPL status. The longer the time, the higher is the LGD over the debt outstanding at each moment in time. We can therefore deduce that time elapsed in NPL status is an important variable for calculating LGD. For defaulted transactions, there are other variables that enable us to differentiate the LGD level, depending on the features shown by non-defaulted transactions or customers.
For illustration purposes, some relevant factors are described below. The examples shown below relate to diverse types of transactions entered into by various Group companies and are not necessarily comparable with one another or the LGD curve shown above.
a)Seasoning of the transaction: one of the factors determining LGD is the period that elapses from contract arrangement to default. The higher the seasoning, the lower the LGD, as is shown in the accompanying graph, in which average LGD rates vary significantly from portfolio to portfolio.
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b)Exposure at default (EAD): this is another determining factor in some portfolios from different countries, such as the case of BBVA Bancomer credit cards. A growing correlation is observed between this variable and loss given default for this product.
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c)Loan to value ratio: internal studies show that LGD increases according to increases in the loan to value (“LTV”) percentage. LTV is the ratio between the amount of the loan and the property value. However, this relationship does not apply to mortgages with a LTV exceeding 85%, given that in such transactions there are usually additional guarantees or guarantors. The table below shows the relationship between LGD and LTV for mortgage loans made by BBVA, S.A.
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d)Customer size: in the case of products for companies, the company’s size has proven to be a relevant factor; therefore an estimation has been obtained using this variable, which allows LGD to be assigned depending on the company’s size in terms of sales volume. Thus, LGD rates for corporations, companies, SMEs, and so on, are obtained.
     In the BBVA group, different LGD rates are attributed to the outstanding portfolio (defaulted or non-defaulted), according to the combination of the aforementioned significant factors, depending on the features of each product and customer.
     To illustrate this point, some examples of combinations of different factors have been included. These factors are shown with respect to different types of products offered by various Group companies and are not necessarily comparable with one another. The accompanying graph shows with respect to BBVA Bancomer bank cards LGD as a function of time elapsed in default, differentiated according to the time elapsed from arrangement to default. We may observe that the expected trend for both variables holds true, as the curves rise according to the time elapsed in default, and in turn, the lower seasoning curve (up to 1 year) lies above the higher seasoning curve (over 1 year).
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          The following graph shows another kind of factor combination: the average LGD for different LTV brackets of the BBVA, S.A. Spain mortgage portfolio according to the time elapsed between arrangement and NPL status. Two trends can be seen: firstly, that both curves fall as time elapses, and secondly that LGD grows depending on the LTV, as the higher LTV curve (between 55% and 65%) lies above the lower LTV curve (between 40% and 55%).

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          BBVA makes internal estimations of the Downturn LGD (DLGD), i.e., the loss given default that would be observed at the worst moment of a business cycle. As with LGD, these estimations are made at portfolio level.
          As well as being employed in expected loss and capital calculations, LGD estimations have other uses for internal management, such as determining the evaluation of past due receivables.
Exposure at default
          Like the two previous parameters, exposure at default (EAD) is another of the necessary inputs for calculating expected loss and capital. A contract’s exposure usually coincides with its outstanding balance. However, this is not true in all cases. For example, for products with explicit ceilings, such as credit cards or credit lines/facilities, exposure should include the potential increase in balance that may be occur at default.
          The Basel II capital regulations lay down that EAD estimations for this type of products cannot be constrained to the amount a customer has drawn at any particular moment, but rather they must also include potential additional withdrawals prior to default.
          In keeping with Basel II requirements, the following model has been proposed:
               EAD = Balance drawn + CCF x Undrawn balance
where CCF is defined as the percentage of the undrawn balance that is expected to be used before default. The general equation above is the simplest model and depending on the EAD behavior of the transactions, in some cases it is further refined by incorporating other variables.
          The accompanying graph shows with respect to credit cards or individuals issued by BBVA, S.A. the relationship between the balance drawn at the beginning of the year against the ceiling and the balance drawn at the time of default against the ceiling. We can see that for credit cards for individuals issued by BBVA, S.A. withdrawals tend to increase when they are going to default.
(LINE GRAPH)
          As was mentioned in the section on loss given default, there are portfolios known as “low default portfolios”, in which there are few defaults (sovereign risks, corporations, etc.). In order to obtain CCF estimations for these portfolios, it is necessary to resort to external surveys or, assuming behaviors similar to that of other portfolios, they are alternatively assigned the same CCF value.

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Credit Risk in 2007
          The Group’s maximum exposure to credit risk stood at596,008 millionrisk) as of December 31, 2007, increasing 20.3% over year-end 2006. By business area, Spain2008:
Rating
%
AAA/AA23.77%
A26.59%
BBB+9.23%
BBB5.76%
BBB-9.48%
BB+8.25%
BB6.16%
BB-5.91%
B+3.08%
B1.44%
B-0.29%
CCC/CC0.03%
Total100.00%
Policies and Portugal accountedprocedures for 46.0%preventing excessive concentrations of exposure, Global Businesses for 25.0%, Mexico andrisk
In order to prevent the United States for 19.6% and South America 5.7%. The table below shows the maximum exposure to credit risk in millionsbuild up of euros.
Maximum exposure to credit risk
                                 
  31-12-07 31-12-06 31-12-05
  Spain and Global Mexico South Corporate GROUP GROUP GROUP
  Portugal Businesses and USA America Activities TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL
 
Gross credit risk (Drawn)  218,272   82,504   58,250   24,947   (129  383,843   305,250   252,275 
 
Loans and receivables  202,872   36,236   56,240   22,328   322   317,998   262,969   222,413 
 
Contingent liabilities  15,399   46,269   2,009   2,618   (451)  65,845   42,281   29,862 
 
 
Trading activity  13,278   34,116   37,746   6,919   18,663   110,721   92,083   118,005 
 
Credit entities  434   9,862   3,390   1,808   5,502   20,997   17,150   27,470 
 
Fixed income  12,843   18,389   33,634   3,767   13,161   81,794   68,738   82,010 
 
Derivatives     5,865   722   1,344      7,931   6,195   8,526 
 
 
Third-party liabilities  42,598   32,438   20,893   2,249   3,265   101,444   98,226   85,001 
 
 
TOTAL  274,147   149,059   116,889   34,114   21,799   596,008   495,559   455,282 
 
          Increases were recorded across all credit risk types: customer credit risks (64.4% overall, including contingent liabilities) rose 25.7% and potential exposure to credit risk in market activities (18.6% overall, including potential exposure for derivatives) grew by 20.2%, whereas third party liabilities (which accounted for 17%) underwent a more moderate increase of 3.3%. The table below shows the breakdownexcessive concentrations of credit risk by type ofat the individual, country and sector levels, we are subject to risk as of December 31, 2007.
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          The changes inconcentration limits at the consolidation perimeter, fundamentallyindividual and portfolio levels tied to the incorporation of Compass invarious observable variables within the United States, and the depreciation of the U.S. dollar and Latin American currencies against the euro, modified the geographic distributionfield of credit risk overmanagement. The limit on our exposure or share of a customer’s financial business therefore depends on the year. Hence, if we consider both effectscustomer’s credit rating, the nature of the facility, and organic growth, the Americas increased their weight to 21.7% (versus the 18.3% recorded at year-end 2006), of whichour presence in a large majority, 79.1% (against 75.8% in 2006) was located in investment grade countries.
          The table below shows the Group’s exposure to gross credit risk by business areas as of December 31, 2007.
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          The table below shows the Group’s exposure to gross credit risk by geographical areas as of December 31, 2007.
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          A breakdown of customer lending by sectors as of December 31, 2007 is given inmarket, based on the following table. Lending to the Spanish domestic private sector stood at188 billion, and the risks were diversified by counterparty type and sector.
Customer lending by sectors
                     
      31-12-07     31-12-06 31-12-05
(Million euros) Residents Non-residents TOTAL TOTAL TOTAL
 
Public sector  16,013   5,052   21,065   21,194   22,125 
 
Agriculture  1,987   1,750   3,737   3,133   2,505 
 
Industry  18,404   21,518   39,922   24,731   17,930 
 
Real estate and development  36,261   18,895   55,156   41,502   36,562 
 
Commercial and financial  15,220   21,151   36,371   38,910   36,194 
 
Loans to individual customers  88,853   32,609   121,462   103,918   82,583 
 
Leasing  7,698   1,450   9,148   7,692   6,726 
 
Others  19,875   10,616   30,491   21,294   17,370 
 
                     
SUBTOTAL  204,311   113,041   317,352   262,374   221,995 
 
                     
Interest, fees and others  249   397   646   595   418 
 
                     
TOTAL  204,560   113,438   317,998   262,969   22,413 
 
guidelines:
 In exposure distribution by ratings, which comprises companies, financial entities, institutions and sovereign borrowers, customers with an A rating or above account for 51% as of December 31, 2007, as shwon in the table below.
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          If sovereign risks are excluded, 43% of customers hold an A rating or above and 68% had a rating equal to or above BBB-, as shown in the table below.

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          The distribution by rating is included below for the company and developer segments for BBVA, S.A. and its subsidiaries in Spain.
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Expected Losses
          The expected loss in the non-performing loan portfolio, expressed in attributed terms and adjusted to business cycle average, stood at2,143 million as of December 31, 2007.
          The corresponding graph shows the use of attributable expected losses by business areas. Spain and Portugal, with an exposure accounting for 57.9% of the total, had an expected loss to exposure ratio of 0.27%. Global Businesses accounted for 15.3% of exposure, with a ratio of expected loss to exposure of 0.09%, whereas Mexico and the United States had a weight of 21.2% with an expected loss ratio of 1.78%.
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          The main portfolios of the BBVA Group experienced use of expected loss and economic capital as shown in the below table.

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Risk statistics for the main portfolios
                     
  Exposure(1) Expected loss Economic capital
Portfolios Million euros Million euros % Million euros %
 
Mortgages                    
 
                     
Spain  73,348   95   0.13%  1,171   1.60%
 
Mexico  7,710   113   1.47%  421   5.46%
 
Others  10,623   75   0.70%  415   3.91%
 
TOTAL  91,681   283   0.31%  2,006   2.19%
 
                     
Other retail portfolios                    
 
                     
Spain  46,904   432   0.92%  1,840   3.92%
 
Mexico  10,820   482   4.46%  931   8.61%
 
Others  4,455   142   3.19%  303   6.80%
 
TOTAL  62,179   1,056   1.70%  3,074   4.94%
 
                     
Companies and institutions                    
 
                     
Spain  170,895   240   0.14%  3,820   2.24%
 
Mexico  16,430   126   0.77%  582   3.54%
 
Others  66,226   340   0.51%  1,577   2.38%
 
TOTAL  253,551   706   0.28%  5,979   2.36%
 
 • Striking a balance between the customer’s financing needs, broken down by type (trade/financial, short/long-term, etc.), and the degree to which its business is or is not attractive to us. We believe this approach drives a better operational mix that is still compatible with the needs of our clients.
(1)
 Includes off-balance-sheet positions• Other determining factors relate to whichnational legislation and the corresponding conversionratio between the size of the customer book and bank’s equity, to prevent risk from becoming overly concentrated among few customers. Additional factors are applied.

Segmentation accordingtaken into consideration include constraints related to portfolio.market, customer, internal regulation and macroeconomic factors.
• Correct portfolio management leads to identification of risk concentrations and enables the taking of appropriate action.
Concentration
          AsOperations with customers or groups that entail an expected loss plus economic capital of December 31, 2007, we have as customers 121 corporations (104over €18 million are required to be approved at December 31, 2006) with credit risk exposure (investment plus guarantees) exceeding200 million. 90% of these company groups held investment grade rating. These groups’ risk overall accounted for 18%the highest level, i.e., by the Risk Committee of the board of directors. As a reference point, this is equivalent in terms of exposure to 10% of eligible equity for an AAA and to 1% for a BB rating, implying oversight of the totalmajor individual risk forconcentrations by the Group (19% in 2006) and was geographically broken down according to where the transaction originated, as follows: 66% in Spain, 25% in the Bank’s branches abroad, and 9% in the Americas, of which Mexico accounted for 6%. Thehighest-level risk was spread over the main activity sectors. Those with the most important relative weights were: real estate and construction (26%), governments and related institutions (18%), consumption and services (13%) and electricity and gas (13%).
(BAR GRAPH)
Non-performing loans and risk premium
          As of December 31, 2007, the volume of non-performing loans was3,408 million, of which49 million corresponded to non-performing contingent liabilities. This represents a rise of 34.6% over the non-performing loan figure recorded twelve months earlier (2,531 million). The increase in the NPL was primarily due to a significant increase in the NPL in our Mexico and United States business area, which was principally due to a growth in credit card defaults in Mexico, as wellgovernance bodies as a significant increasefunction of credit ratings.
An additional guideline in terms of oversight of maximum risk concentration up to and at the NPLlevel of 10% of equity is stringent requirements in our Spain and Portugal business area, which was primarily related to the worseningterms of in-depth knowledge of the financial situation of certain groups of customers due to a less favorable macroeconomic environment as increasing interest ratescounterparty, including the markets and sectors in the euro zone strongly affected some borrowers’ ability to repay their loans.which it operates.

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(PIE CHART)Financial assets past due but not impaired
 
The following tables show the movement in NPL recorded in the period from January 1, 2007 totable below provides disclosure on financial assets past due as of December 31, 2007 for2008 but not impaired, customer lendingby amount of time past due:
                 
  Less Than
          
  1 Month  1 to 2 Months  2 to 3 Months  Total 
     (In millions of euros)    
 
Loans and advances to customers  1,580   534   447   2,561 
                 
Impaired assets and non-performingimpairment losses
The table below breaks down the balance of impaired financial assets and impaired contingent liabilities.
NPL trend. Group total
             
(Million euros) 2007 2006 2005
 
BEGINNING BALANCE  2,531   2,382   2,248 
 
Entries  4,606   2,742   1,943 
 
Recoveries  (2,418)  (1,830)  (1,531)
 
NET ENTRY  2,188   912   412 
 
Transfers to write-offs  (1,497)  (707)  (667)
 
Exchange differences and others  186   (56)  389 
 
FINAL BALANCE  3,408   2,531   2,382 
 
NPL trend by business areas
                                 
  Spain and Portugal Global Businesses Mexico and USA South America
(Million euros) 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006 2007 2006
 
BEGINNING BALANCE  1,078   911   25   65   789   663   526   631 
 
                                 
NET ENTRY  901   357   10   (24)  1,096   512   190   59 
 
Transfers to write-offs  (394)  (191)  (6)  (11)  (932)  (406)  (170)  (99)
 
Exchange differences and others  12   1   (9)  (5)  194   20   (11)  (65)
 
                                 
FINAL BALANCE  1,597   1,078   20   25   1,147   789   535   526 
 
          The Group’s NPL ratio rose by 6 basis points in the year to stand at 0.89%,liabilities as a result of the previously mentioned increase in non-performing loans.
          By business area, the Spain and Portugal area showed a relatively low NPL ratio of 0.73% at December 31, 2008, 2007 although this represented a significant increase from 0.55% atand 2006 by heading:
             
  As of December 31, 
  2008  2007  2006 
  (In millions of euros) 
 
IMPAIRED RISKS ON BALANCE
            
Available-for-sale  188   3   3 
Debt securities  188   3   3 
Loans and advances  8,540   3,366   2,500 
Loans and advances to credit institutions  95   8   8 
Loans and advances to customers  8,437   3,358   2,492 
Debt securities  8       
             
   8,728   3,369   2,503 
             
IMPAIRED RISKS OFF BALANCE
            
Impaired contingent liabilities  131   49   40 
             
TOTAL IMPAIRED RISKS
  8,859   3,418   2,543 
             
The changes as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 due to the worsening of thein impaired financial situation of certain groups of customers due to a less favorable macroeconomic environment where increasing interest rates in the euro zone strongly affected some borrowers’ ability to repay their loans. The default rate on products intended for financing mortgages to individualsassets and developers was lower still (0.42%) and, in the case of loans to individuals, largely employed for owner-occupied mortgages, with a low loan to value, the default rate was slightly above 0.50%, in each case at December 31, 2007. The Mexico and USA area also recorded falls (1.97% against the 2.19% reported at December 31, 2006), although such decrease was largely due to a more than doubling of charge-offs made during the period. Related to the incorporation of Compass Bank, it should be noted that Compass did not have any material exposure to the subprime segment in its the mortgage portfolio. There was a noteworthy decrease in the NPL ratio in South America, which went from 2.67% at December 31, 2006 to 2.14% in December 31, 2007, despite the increased weight gained by consumer finance, credit cards and SME finance operations. The increase in write-offs in South America contributed to such decline. In Global Businesses the NPL ratio continued to lie practically at zero (0.02% at December 31, 2007 versus 0.04% at the prior year end).contingent liabilities were as follows:
             
  As of December 31, 
  2008  2007  2006 
  (In millions of euros) 
 
Balance at the beginning of the year
  3,418   2,543   2,389 
Additions  11,488   4,606   2,746 
Recoveries  (3,668)  (2,418)  (1,830)
Transfers to write-off  (2,198)  (1,497)  (707)
Exchange differences and others  (182)  184   (55)
             
Balance at the end of the year
  8,858   3,418   2,543 
             

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(LINE GRAPH)The table below details the impaired financial assets considered as of December 31, 2008, classified by geographical location of risk and by age of the oldest past-due amount:
 
                         
  Impaired Assets of Loans and Advances to Customers 
  Amounts Less Than Six
  6 to 12
  12 to 18
  18 to 24
  More Than
    
  Months Past-Due  Months  Months  Months  24 Months  Total 
  (In millions of euros) 
 
Spain  2,405   1,904   595   87   975   5,966 
Rest of Europe  55   10   6   5   16   92 
Latin America  1,112   88   22   7   320   1,549 
United States  221   869         30   1,120 
Rest              1   1 
                         
Total
  3,793   2,871   623   99   1,342   8,728 
                         
The table below breaks down impaired financial assets by segment, indicating, where appropriate, the type of security taken to ensure collection, as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006:
IMPAIRED RISKS ON BALANCE
             
  As of December 31, 
  2008  2007  2006 
  (In millions of euros) 
 
Public sector  102   177   216 
Credit institutions  165   8   8 
Collateralized financial assets with other sectors  3,428   809   545 
Mortgage  2,487   696   459 
Other collateralized financial assets  941   113   86 
Non-collateralized financial assets with other sectors  5,033   2,375   1,734 
             
Total
  8,728   3,369   2,503 
             
As of December 31, 2008, the provisions for collateralized non-performing loans, at €606 million, reflect the difference between the carrying amount of the non-performing loans and the fair value of the collateral taken.
The table below presents the finance income accrued on impaired financial assets as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006:
             
  As of December 31, 
  2008  2007  2006 
  (In millions of euros) 
 
Financial income from impaired assets  1,042   880   1,107 
             
This income is not recognized in the accompanying consolidated income statement due to the existence of doubts as to the collectability of these assets.
The analysis of financial assets that are individually determined to be impaired as at the relevant reporting date, including the factors the entity considered in determining that they are impaired and a description of collateral held by the entity as security and other credit enhancements, is provided in note 2.2.1.b. to the Consolidated Financial Statements.


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The changes during 2008, 2007 and 2006 of the transfers to write-offs (financial impairment assets removed from the balance sheet because the recovery was considered remote) were as follows:
             
  As of December 31, 
  2008  2007  2006 
  (In millions of euros) 
 
Balance at beginning of year
  5,622   6,120   6,187 
Increase:
            
Assets of remote collectability  1,700   1,895   472 
Products overdue not collected  276   217   167 
Decrease:
            
Cash recovery  (199)  (237)  (463)
Foreclosed assets  (13)  (5)  (5)
Other causes  (355)  (2,455)  (129)
Net exchange differences
  (159)  87   (109)
             
Balance at the end of year
  6,872   5,622   6,120 
             
Decreases by other causes shown in the table above include sales to non Group third parties of the portfolio of write-offs during the current year, which are described in the following table:
SALES TO THIRD PARTIES
         
  As of December 31, 
  2008  2007 
  (In millions of euros) 
 
Bancomer  249   1,338 
BBVA, S.A.   12   968 
         
Total
  261   2,306 
         
Gains for sales to third parties  3   26 
         
The Group’s non-performing loan (“NPL”) ratios as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 were:
             
  2008  2007  2006 
 
NPL ratio  2.12   0.89   0.83 
             
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Financial Statements “Impairment on financial assets (net)”. The changes in the accumulated impairment losses for the years 2008, 2007 and 2006 on the financial assets were as follow:
             
  As of December 31, 
  2008  2007  2006 
  (In millions of euros) 
 
Balance at beginning of year
  7,194   6,504   5,729 
Increase in impairment losses charged to income  4,590   2,462   2,113 
Decrease in impairment losses credited to income  (1,457)  (333)  (470)
Acquisition of subsidiaries in the year  1   276   91 
Disposal of subsidiaries in the year  (4)  (26)  (22)
Transfers to written-off loans  (1,951)  (1,297)  (563)
Exchange differences and other  (662)  (392)  (374)
             
Balance at end of year
  7,711   7,194   6,504 
             
Of which:
            
For impaired portfolio  3,480   1,999   2,083 
For current portfolio non impaired  4,231   5,195   4,421 
             
Renegotiated financial assets
As of December 31, 2008 the carrying amount of unimpaired financial assets which could have been impaired had the conditions thereof not been renegotiated amounted to €6,565 million (1.78% of credit investment).
Exposure to subprime credit risk
Given the lack of an agreed definition of “subprime” in use across the market, we consider “subprime credit risk” to be the risk premium measuresincidental to all those financial instruments of which the charge against earnings made for net loss provisioning per lending unit. This remained increased modestlydirect or indirect end borrower merits a credit FICO® score (a credit score based on a statistical analysis of each person’s credit profile, which is used to represent the creditworthiness of that person) of less than 640 points.
The application across the BBVA group of prudent risk policies has resulted in 2007very limited exposure to 0.66% (comparedsubprime credit risks with 0.62%respect to mortgage loans, mortgage backed securities and other securitized financial instruments originated the United States.
We do not market products specifically to the subprime segment. However, the financial crisis that began in 2006). By business area, premiums fell in Spain and Portugal (2 basis points to 0.29%), in Mexico and the United States (6 basis points to 2.11%)in 2007, and the consequent decline in economic conditions and in Global Businesses (9 basis pointsthe ability to 0.18%)pay of certain borrowers, has implied a downgrade in the respective credit FICO® score of these borrowers. It is important to note, however, that the classification of a financial instrument as a subprime credit risk does not necessarily signify that such financial instrument is either past due or impaired or that we have not assigned such financial instrument a “high” or “very high” estimate of recoverability.
As of December 31, 2008, mortgage loans originated in the United States to customers whose creditworthiness had dropped below the “subprime” level as defined above totaled €498 million (0.15% of our total customer credit risk). TheOf this amount, only €42 million was past due or impaired.
In addition, as of December 31, 2008, indirect exposure through credit instruments tied to an underlying subprime risk premium only rose in South America, duetotaled €21 million (Note 8 to the aforementioned change in its loan structure.
(BAR GRAPH)
          Provisioning for insolvency riskConsolidated Financial Statements), of which 75% carried high ratings from the rating agencies widely recognized in the customer lending portfolio increased by 11.0%, to reach7,662m. An analysis of the distribution between generic and specific provisions showed a rise in the weight of generic provisions to account for 73.9% of total provisions (71.7% in 2006). The coverage ratio (224.8%) continued to show capital strength, although this coverage ratio represented a significant decline from the coverage ratio of 272.8% at December 31, 2006 principally due to a decline in the coverage ratio in the Spain and Portugal business area.marketplace.
(LINE GRAPH)
Liquidity Riskrisk
 
The financial turbulence which began in the summer of 2007 demonstrated the importanceaim of liquidity risk management and control. Beginning in August 2007, some financial entities begancontrol is to ensure that the payment commitments can be met as due without having difficulties in meeting their payment obligations, which prompted a suddento resort to borrowing funds under onerous conditions, or damaging the image and important rise inreputation of the differentials demanded in the interbank market, or a disappearance of supply, difficult access to wholesale issuer markets (especially for more exotic orinstitution.

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structured products)The Group’s liquidity risk is monitored using a dual approach: (i) the short-term approach(90-day time horizon), which focuses basically on the management of payments and collections of the Treasury and Markets department and ascertains the Bank’s possible liquidity requirements; and (ii) the structural, medium- and long-term approach, which focuses on the financial management of the balance sheet as a persistent increasewhole, with a minimum monitoring time frame of one year.
The assessment of asset liquidity risk is based on whether or not such assets are eligible for rediscounting before the corresponding central bank. For normal situations, both in the differentials demanded inshort and medium term, those assets that are on the credit markets. The accompanying graph showseligible list published by the differential between deposits and derivatives, both withECB or the corresponding monetary authority are considered to be liquid. Non-eligible assets, quoted or non-quoted, are considered to represent a one month horizon.
(LINE GRAPH)
          In this environment, BBVA was favored by goods levels of solvency and liquidity, our inmaterial exposure (compared to total BBVA Group’s lending) to the North American subprime market and our non-usagesecond line of liquidity lines for conduitsthe entity when analyzing crisis situations.
The Risk Department performs a control function and structured investment vehicles (SIV), which represent a contingent liquidity risk. It was these credit lines, committed with vehicles that issued asset-backed commercial paper (ABCP), which triggered the liquidity needs of manyis totally independent of the main counterparties onmanagement areas of each of the interbank market.
          In BBVAapproaches and of the Risk management area undertakesGroup’s various units. Each of the risk departments, which are independent measurement and controlfrom each other, complies with the corporative principles of liquidity risk indicators, while overall liquidity management is performedcontrol that are established by the ALCO.Market Risk Central Unit (“UCRAM”) — Structural Risks.
 BBVA’s short-
For each entity, the management areas request an outline of the quantitative and medium-term liquidity position was comfortable at all times, as is shown by the use of limits reported in the year. This was achieved through prudent management of positions and wholesale issues. Both qualitative and quantitative liquidity indicators were kept firmly under control, all of which are subject to limits and alerts annually approvedfor short-medium- and long-term liquidity risk, which is authorized by the ExecutiveStanding Committee. Also, the risk department performs periodic (daily and monthly) risk exposure measurements, develops the related valuation tools and models, conducts periodic stress tests, measures the degree of concentration on interbank counterparties, prepares the policies and procedures manual, and monitors the authorised limits and alerts, which are reviewed at least one time every year.
The accompanying graphs showliquidity risk data are sent periodically to the evolutionGroup’s ALCO and to the management areas involved. As established in the Contingency Plan, the Technical Liquidity Group (“TLG”), in the event of an alert of a possible crisis, conducts an initial analysis of the entity’s globalBank’s short- and long-term liquidity positionsituation. The TLG comprises personnel from the Short-Term Cash Desk, Financial Management and the useMarket Area Risk Unit (UCRAM-Structural Risk). If the alert is serious, the TLG reports the matter to the Liquidity Committee, which is composed of money market recourse limitsthe managers of the related areas. The Liquidity Committee is responsible, in situations requiring urgent attention, for calling a meeting of the Crisis Committee chaired by the CEO.
In the wake of the exceptional circumstances unfolding in the year.
(LINE GRAPH)
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          In responseinternational financial markets, notably from the second half of 2008, the European governments committed to taking the systemic crisis which arose in August 2007,opportune measures to try to resolve the BBVA Contingency Plan was activated atissues confronting bank funding and the beginningramifications of constrained funding on the real economy with a view to safeguarding the stability of the month. This implied co-ordinated analysisinternational financial system. The overriding goals underpinning these measures were to ensure sufficient liquidity to enable financial institutions to function correctly, to facilitate the funding of banks, to provide financial institutions with additional capital resources where needed so as to continue to ensure the proper financing of the economy, to ensure that applicable accounting standards are sufficiently flexible to take into consideration current exceptional market circumstances and action by the areas involved in liquidityto reinforce and improve cooperation among European nations.

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management and control. There was, however, no need to resort to the liquidity facilities by European Central Bank (“ECB”) at any time, and BBVA continued to pursue its prudent liquidity risk management.
          In 2007, BBVA made wholesale issuances in excess ofRisk Concentrations37 billion, with widely diversified instruments and investors. Of these issues,20 billion were formalized as securitizations, because this instrument offers a relative advantage over others in that it eliminates the liquidity risk associated with the securitised balance.
          Continuing its diversification policy regarding fund gathering, a commercial paper programme was successfully opened in London in October.
          As it did prior to the aforementioned financial turbulence, BBVA continued to perform a variety of stress analyses, at least on a monthly basis, in which assumptions are made regarding theoretical asset and liability behaviors which would undermine the entity’s liquidity position, either through non-renewal of liabilities or through withdrawal of available assets.
ITEM 12. DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES
 
The table below depicts the Group’s financial instruments by classes and geographic markets, disregarding valuation adjustments, as of December 31, 2008:
                         
     Europe
     Latin
       
Risks on Balance
 Spain  Except Spain  USA  America  Rest  Total 
  (in millions of euros) 
 
Financial assets held for trading
  20,489   30,251   4,566   16,120   1,873   73,299 
Debt securities  7,799   5,926   652   11,563   616   26,556 
Equity instruments  2,332   1,376   80   1,071   938   5,797 
Derivatives  10,358   22,949   3,834   3,486   319   40,946 
Other financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss
  245   24   442   1,042   1   1,754 
Debt securities  63      441   12      516 
Equity instruments  182   24   1   1,030   1   1,238 
Available-for-sale portfolio
  15,233   10,460   9,633   8,449   2,999   46,774 
Debt securities  11,811   9,970   8,889   8,368   924   39,962 
Equity instruments  3,422   490   744   81   2,075   6,812 
Loans and receivables
  215,030   44,394   38,268   69,534   8,162   375,388 
Loans and advances to credit institutions  6,556   15,848   2,479   7,466   1,330   33,679 
Loans and advances to customers  208,474   28,546   35,498   61,978   6,826   341,322 
Debt securities        291   90   6   387 
Held-to-maturity investments
  2,396   2,889            5,285 
Hedging derivatives
  439   2,789   270   309   26   3,833 
                         
Total
  253,832   90,807   53,179   95,454   13,061   506,333 
                         
                         
     Europe
     Latin
       
Risks Off-Balance
 Spain  Except Spain  USA  America  Rest  Total 
 
Financial guarantees
  16,843   8,969   3,456   4,721   1,963   35,952 
Other contingent exposures
  45,039   22,366   16,194   13,559   1,739   98,897 
                         
Total
  61,882   31,335   19,650   18,280   3,702   134,849 
                         


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ITEM 12.DESCRIPTION OF SECURITIES OTHER THAN EQUITY SECURITIES
Not Applicable.
PART II
ITEM 13.DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES
Not Applicable.
ITEM 14.MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF PROCEEDS
PART II
ITEM 13. DEFAULTS, DIVIDEND ARREARAGES AND DELINQUENCIES
Not Applicable.
ITEM 15.CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
ITEM 14. MATERIAL MODIFICATIONS TO THE RIGHTS OF SECURITY HOLDERS AND USE OF PROCEEDS
     Not Applicable.
ITEM 15. CONTROLS AND PROCEDURES
Conclusion Regarding the Effectiveness of Disclosure Controls and Procedures
 
As of December 31, 2007,2008, BBVA, under the supervision and with the participation of BBVA’s management, including our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, President and Chief Operating Officer and Chief Accounting Officer, performed an evaluation of the effectiveness of the design and operation of our disclosure controls and procedures (as defined inRule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act). There are, as described below, inherent limitations to the effectiveness of any control system, including disclosure controls and procedures. Accordingly, even effective disclosure controls and procedures can provide only reasonable assurance of achieving their control objectives.
 
Based upon that evaluation, BBVA’s Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, President and Chief Operating Officer and Chief Accounting Officer concluded that BBVA’s disclosure controls and procedures are effective to ensure that information relating to BBVA, including its consolidated subsidiaries, required to be disclosed in the reports that it files under the Exchange Act is (1) recorded, processed, summarized and reported within the time periods specified in the SEC’s rules and forms, and (2) accumulated and communicated to the management, including principal financial officers, as appropriate to allow timely decisions regarding required disclosure.
 
Management’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
 
The management of BBVA is responsible for establishing and maintaining adequate internal control over financial reporting as defined inRule 13a-15 (f) under the Exchange Act. BBVA’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles and includes those policies and procedures that:
  Pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of BBVA;
 
  Provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that our receipts and expenditures are being made only in accordance with authorizations of BBVA’s management and directors; and
 
  Provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use or disposition of our assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
Because of its inherent limitations, internal control over financial reporting may not prevent or detect misstatements. Also, projections of any evaluation of effectiveness to future periods are subject to the risk that

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controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.
 
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Under the supervision and with the participation of BBVA’s management, including our Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, President and Chief Operating Officer and Chief Accounting Officer, we conducted an evaluation of the effectiveness of our internal control over financial reporting based on the criteria established inInternal Control—Control — Integrated Frameworkissued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission (“(COSO“COSO”). Based on this assessment, our management concluded that, as of December 31, 2007,2008, our internal control over financial reporting was effective based on those criteria.
 Management excluded from the scope of its assessment the internal control over financial reporting at Compass Bancshares, Inc. and its subsidiaries, which was acquired on September 7, 2007. The effect of the consolidation of these newly acquired businesses on our consolidated financial statements under U.S. GAAP represent 0.20% of net assets, 6.03% of total assets, 2.69% of revenues and 1.40% of net income as of and for the year ended December 31, 2007.
Our internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 20072008 has been audited by Deloitte S.L., an independent registered public accounting firm, as stated in their report which follows below.
 
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
 
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.:
 
We have audited the internal control over financial reporting of BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A. (the “Company”) and subsidiaries composing the BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA Group (the “Group” — Note 4)3) as of December 31, 2007,2008, based on criteria established inInternal Control—Control — Integrated Frameworkissued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission. As described inManagement’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting, the Company’s management excluded from its assessment the internal control over financial reporting at Compass Bancshares, Inc. and its subsidiaries (“Compass”), which was acquired on September 7, 2007 and whose financial statements constitute 0.20% and 6.03% of net and total assets, respectively, 2.69% of revenues, and 1.40% of net income of the consolidated financial statement amounts as of and for the year ended December 31, 2007. Accordingly, our audit did not include the internal control over financial reporting at Compass. The Company’s management is responsible for maintaining effective internal control over financial reporting and for its assessment of the effectiveness of internal control over financial reporting, included in the accompanyingManagement’s Report on Internal Control Over Financial Reporting.Reporting. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on the Company’sGroup’s internal control over financial reporting based on our audit.
 
We conducted our audit in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether effective internal control over financial reporting was maintained in all material respects. Our audit included obtaining an understanding of internal control over financial reporting, assessing the risk that a material weakness exists, testing and evaluating the design and operating effectiveness of internal control based on the assessed risk, and performing such other procedures as we considered necessary in the circumstances. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion.
 
A company’s internal control over financial reporting is a process designed by, or under the supervision of, the company’s principal executive and principal financial officers, or persons performing similar functions, and effected by the company’s board of directors, management, and other personnel to provide reasonable assurance regarding the reliability of financial reporting and the preparation of financial statements for external purposes in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles. A company’s internal control over financial reporting includes those policies and procedures that (1) pertain to the maintenance of records that, in reasonable detail, accurately and fairly reflect the transactions and dispositions of the assets of the company; (2) provide reasonable assurance that transactions are recorded as necessary to permit preparation of financial statements in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles, and that receipts and expenditures of the company are being made only in accordance with authorizations of management and directors of the company; and (3) provide reasonable assurance regarding prevention or timely detection of unauthorized acquisition, use, or disposition of the company’s assets that could have a material effect on the financial statements.
 
Because of the inherent limitations of internal control over financial reporting, including the possibility of collusion or improper management override of controls, material misstatements due to error or fraud may not be prevented or detected on a timely basis. Also, projections of any evaluation of the effectiveness of the internal control over financial reporting to future periods are subject to the risk that the controls may become inadequate because of changes in conditions, or that the degree of compliance with the policies or procedures may deteriorate.

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In our opinion, the Group maintained, in all material respects, effective internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007,2008, based on the criteria established inInternal Control — Integrated Frameworkissued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission.
 
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the consolidated financial statements as of and for the year ended December 31, 20072008 of the Group and our report dated March 31, 2008April 2, 2009 expressed an unqualified opinion on those Consolidated Financial Statementsconsolidated financial statements and


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included antwo explanatory paragraphparagraphs stating 1) that the International Financial Reporting Standards adopted by the European Union (“EU-IFRS”) required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 vary in certain significant respects from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAPGAAP”) and that the information relating to the nature and effect of such differences is presented in Note 6358 to the consolidated financial statements of the Group and 2) during 2008 the Bank of Spain issued Circular 6/2008 which modified the presentation format of financial statements models and this reason, the consolidated financial statements for 2007 and 2006 have been restated to conform to the new presentation formats required by the Bank of Spain, the changes do not impact the consolidated stockholders’ equity or consolidated income for such years and that the information relating to the modification of the financial statements formats is included in Note 1.3 to the consolidated financial statements of the Group.
/s/  DELOITTE, S.L.
Madrid — Spain
March 31, 2008
April 2, 2009
 
Changes in Internal Control Over Financial Reporting
 
There has been no change in BBVA’s internal control over financial reporting (as defined inRule 13a-15(f) under the Exchange Act) that occurred during the period covered by this Annual Report that has materially affected, or is reasonably likely to materially affect, internal control over financial reporting.
ITEM 16.[RESERVED]
ITEM 16A.AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT
ITEM 16. [RESERVED]
ITEM 16A. AUDIT COMMITTEE FINANCIAL EXPERT
We have not determined whether any particular member of our Audit and Compliance Committee is a “financial expert” and, therefore, have not named any particular member of such Committee as our “Audit Committee Financial Expert” in accordance with SEC rules and regulations. The charter for our Audit and Compliance Committee which was approved by our Boardboard of Directors,directors, however, provides that the Chairman of the Audit and Compliance Committee is required to have experience in financial matters as well as knowledge of the accounting standards and principles required by BBVA’s regulators. In addition, we believe that the remaining members of the Audit and Compliance Committee have an understanding of applicable generally accepted accounting principles, experience analyzing and evaluating financial statements that present a breadth and level of complexity of accounting issues that are generally comparable to the breadth and complexity of issues that can reasonably be expected to be raised by our Consolidated Financial Statements, an understanding of internal controls over financial reporting, and an understanding of audit committee functions. Our Audit and Compliance Committee has experience overseeing and assessing the performance of BBVA and its consolidated subsidiaries and our external auditors with respect to the preparation, auditing and evaluation of our Consolidated Financial Statements.
ITEM 16B.CODE OF ETHICS
ITEM 16B. CODE OF ETHICS
BBVA’s Code of Ethics and Conduct applies to its chief executive officer, chief financial officer and chief accounting officer. This code establishes the principles that guide these officers’ respective actions: ethical conduct, professional standards and confidentiality. It also establishes the limitations and defines the conflicts of interest arising from their status as senior executives. We have not waived compliance with, nor made any amendment to, the Code of Ethics and Conduct.Conduct in 2008. BBVA’s Code of Ethics and Conduct can be found on its website at www.bbva.com.


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ITEM 16C.PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
ITEM 16C. PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTANT FEES AND SERVICES
The following table provides information on the aggregate fees billed by our principal accountants, Deloitte, S.L., by type of service rendered for the periods indicated.
             
  Year ended December 31,
Services Rendered 2007 2006 2005
  (millions of euros)
Audit Fees (1)  4.3   4.2   3.5 
Audit-Related Fees (2)  3.6   5.2   1.2 
Tax Fees (3)  0.2   0.2    
All Other Fees (4)  0.3   0.8   1.2 
   
Total  8.4   10.4   5.9 

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  Year Ended December 31, 
Services Rendered
 2008  2007 
  (In millions of euros) 
 
Audit Fees(1)  4.3   4.3 
Audit-Related Fees(2)  3.0   3.6 
Tax Fees(3)  0.1   0.2 
All Other Fees(4)  0.3   0.3 
         
Total  7.7   8.4 


 
(1)Aggregate fees billed for each of the last threetwo fiscal years for professional services rendered by Deloitte, S.L. for the audit of BBVA’s annual financial statements or services that are normally provided by Deloitte, S.L. in connection with statutory and regulatory filings or engagements for those fiscal years. Total audit fees billed by Deloitte, S.L. and its worldwide affiliates, were10.6 million,9.1 €12.2 million and7.7 €10.6 million in 2007, 20062008 and 2005,2007, respectively.
 
(2)Aggregate fees billed in each of the last threetwo fiscal years for assurance and related services by Deloitte, S.L. that are reasonably related to the performance of the audit or review of BBVA’s financial statements and are not reported under (1) above.
 
(3)Aggregate fees billed in each of the last threetwo fiscal years for professional services rendered by Deloitte, S.L. for tax compliance, tax advice, and tax planning.
 
(4)Aggregate fees billed in each of the last threetwo fiscal years for products and services provided by Deloitte, S.L. other than the services reported in (1), (2) and (3) above. Services in this category consisted primarily of employee education courses and verification of the security of information systems.
The Audit and Compliance Committee’s Pre-Approval Policies and Procedures
 
In order to assist in ensuring the independence of our external auditor, the charterregulations of our Audit and Compliance Committee provides that our external auditor is generally prohibited from providing us with non-audit services, other than under the specific circumstance described below. For this reason, our Audit and Compliance Committee has developed a pre-approval policy regarding the contracting of BBVA’s external auditor, or any affiliate of the external auditor, for professional services. The professional services covered by such policy include audit and non-audit services provided to BBVA or any of its subsidiaries reflected in agreements dated on or after May 6, 2003.
 
The pre-approval policy is as follows:
1.
1. The hiring of BBVA’s external auditor or any of its affiliates is prohibited, unless there is no other firm available to provide the needed services at a comparable cost and that could deliver a similar level of quality.
2.In the event that there is no other firm available to provide needed services at a comparable cost and delivering a similar level of quality, the external auditor (or any of its affiliates) may be hired to perform such services, but only with the pre-approval of the Audit and Compliance Committee.
3.The Chairman of the Audit and Compliance Committee has been delegated the authority to approve the hiring of BBVA’s external auditor (or any of its affiliates). In such an event, however, the Chairman would be required to inform the Audit and Compliance Committee of such decision at the Committee’s next meeting.
4.The hiring of the external auditor for any of BBVA’s subsidiaries must also be pre-approved by the Audit and Compliance Committee.
5.Agreements entered into prior to May 6, 2003 between BBVA or any of its subsidiaries and any of their respective external auditors, required the approval of the Audit and Compliance Committee in the event that services provided under such agreements continued after May 6, 2004.
ITEM 16D. EXEMPTIONS FROM THE LISTING STANDARDS FOR AUDIT COMMITTEES
 Not Applicable.
2. In the event that there is no other firm available to provide needed services at a comparable cost and delivering a similar level of quality, the external auditor (or any of its affiliates) may be hired to perform such services, but only with the pre-approval of the Audit and Compliance Committee.
3. The Chairman of the Audit and Compliance Committee has been delegated the authority to approve the hiring of BBVA’s external auditor (or any of its affiliates). In such an event, however, the Chairman would be required to inform the Audit and Compliance Committee of such decision at the Committee’s next meeting.
4. The hiring of the external auditor for any of BBVA’s subsidiaries must also be pre-approved by the Audit and Compliance Committee.

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5. Agreements entered into prior to May 6, 2003 between BBVA or any of its subsidiaries and any of their respective external auditors, required the approval of the Audit and Compliance Committee in the event that services provided under such agreements continued after May 6, 2004.
ITEM 16E. PURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS
ITEM 16D.EXEMPTIONS FROM THE LISTING STANDARDS FOR AUDIT COMMITTEES
Not Applicable.
Maximum Number (or
ITEM 16E.TotalTotal Number ofApproximate Dollar Value) of
Number ofShares (or Units)Shares (or Units) that May Yet
OrdinaryAverage PricePurchased as Part ofBe Purchased Under the Plans
SharesPaid per Share (orPublicly Announcedor
Period of Fiscal YearPurchasedUnit)Plans or ProgramsPrograms
January 1 to January 3144,421,564€18.80
February 1 to February 2836,280,053€19.41
March 1 to March 3159,284,612€18.01
April 1 to April 30125,802,433€18.24
May 1 to May 3166,879,275€18.35
June 1 to June 3032,026,779€18.24
July 1 to July 31114,440,965€18.05
August 1 to August 3146,809,842€17.22
September 1 to September 3067,473,020€16.45
October 1 to October 31209,985,496€16.99
November 1 to November 3052,717,499€16.63
December 1 to December 3165,578,675€16.99
TotalPURCHASES OF EQUITY SECURITIES BY THE ISSUER AND AFFILIATED PURCHASERS
921,700,213
                 
        Maximum Number (or
  Total
   Total Number of
 Approximate Dollar
  Number of
   Shares (or Units)
 Value) of Shares
  Ordinary
 Average Price
 Purchased as Part of
 (or Units) that May Yet
  Shares
 Paid per Share
 Publicly Announced
 Be Purchased Under
Period of Fiscal Year
 Purchased (or Unit) Plans or Programs the Plans or Programs
 
January 1 to January 31  173,910,763  14.72       
February 1 to February 28  60,805,115  13.87       
March 1 to March 31  43,534,121  13.42       
April 1 to April 30  157,316,121  14.12       
May 1 to May 31  34,411,789  14.82       
June 1 to June 30  65,915,639  13.24       
July 1 to July 31  172,958,729  11.82       
August 1 to August 31  33,221,470  11.46       
September 1 to September 30  59,864,237  11.33       
October 1 to October 31  211,522,561  10.13       
November 1 to November 30  64,213,475  8.44       
December 1 to December 31  41,268,835  8.58       
Total
  1,118,942,855           
 
During 2007,2008, we sold a total of 914,169,7261,073,239,664 shares for an average price of €17.51€12.52 per share.
ITEM 16G.CORPORATE GOVERNANCE
PART III
ITEM 17. FINANCIAL STATEMENTSCompliance with NYSE Listing Standards on Corporate Governance
 
On November 4, 2003, the SEC approved new rules proposed by the New York Stock Exchange (the“NYSE”) intended to strengthen corporate governance standards for listed companies. In compliance therewith, the following is a summary of the significant differences between our corporate governance practices and those applicable to domestic issuers under the NYSE listing standards. The Group’s website address is www.bbva.com. We include on such website a narrative description in English of corporate governance differences between NYSE rules and home country practice in Spain.
Independence of the Directors on the board of directors and Committees
Under the NYSE corporate governance rules, (i) a majority of a U.S. company’s board of directors must be composed of independent directors, (ii) all members of the audit committee must be independent and (iii) all U.S. companies listed on the NYSE must have a compensation committee and a nominations committee and all members of such committees must be independent. In each case, the independence of directors must be established pursuant to highly detailed rules promulgated by the NYSE and, in the case of the audit committee, the NYSE and the SEC.
Spanish law does not contain any requirement that members of the board of directors or the committees thereof be independent, nor does Spanish law provide any definition of what constitutes independence for the purpose of board or committee membership or otherwise. In addition, Spanish law does not require that a company have a


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compensation committee or a nominations committee. However, there are non-binding recommendations for listed companies in Spain to have these committees and for them to be composed of a majority of non-executive directors as well as a definition of what constitutes independence for directors.
As described above under “Conditions of Directorship”, BBVA considers directors to be independent when:
Independent directors are external directors appointed for their personal and professional background who can pursue their duties without being constrained by their relations with the Company, its significant shareholders or its executives.
Independent directors may not:
a) Have been employees or executive directors in Group companies, unless three or five years, respectively, have passed since they ceased to be so.
b) Receive any amount or benefit from the Company or its Group companies for any reason other than remuneration of their directorship, unless it is insignificant.
Neither dividends nor supplementary pension payments that the director may receive from earlier professional or employment relationships shall be taken into account for the purposes of this section, provided they are not subject to conditions and the company paying them may not at its own discretion suspend, alter or revoke their accrual without breaching its obligations.
c) Be or have been a partner in the external auditors’ firm or in charge of the auditor’s report with respect to the Company or any other Group company during the last three years.
d) Be executive director or senior manager in any other company on which a Company executive director or senior manager is external director.
e) Maintain or have maintained during the past year an important business relationship with the Company or any of its Group companies, either onhis/her own behalf or as relevant shareholder, director or senior manager of a company that maintains or has maintained such relationship.
“Business relationships” shall mean relationships as provider of goodsand/or services, including financial, advisoryand/or consultancy services.
f) Be significant shareholders, executive directors or senior managers of any organization that receives or has received significant donations from the Company or its Group during the last three years.
Those who are merely trustees on a foundation receiving donations shall not be ineligible under this section.
g) Be married to or linked by equivalent emotional relationship, or related by up to second-degree family ties to an executive director or senior manager of the Company.
h) Have not been proposed by the Appointments and Compensation committee for appointment or renewal.
i) Fall within the cases described under letters a), e), f) or g) of this section, with respect to any significant shareholder or shareholder represented on the Board. In cases of family relationships described under letter g), the limitation shall not only apply to the shareholder, but also to the directors it nominates for the Company’s Board.
Directors owning shares in the Company may be independent providing they comply with the above conditions and their shareholding is not legally considered as significant.
According to the latest recommendations on corporate governance, the board has established a limit on how long a director may remain independent. Directors may not remain on the board as independent directors after having sat on it as such for more than 12 consecutive years.
Our board of directors has a large of non-executive directors and ten out of the 13 members of our board are independent under the definition of independence described above. In addition, our Audit and Compliance Committee is composed exclusively of independent directors and the committee chairman is required to have experience in financial management and an understanding of the standards and accounting procedures required by the governmental authorities that regulate the banking sector. In accordance with the non-binding recommendation, our board of directors has created an Appointments and Compensation Committee which is composed exclusively of independent directors.


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Separate Meetings for Independent Directors
In accordance with the NYSE corporate governance rules, independent directors must meet periodically outside of the presence of the executive directors. Under Spanish law, this practice is not contemplated as such. We note, however, that our independent directors meet periodically outside the presence of our executive directors anytime the Audit and Compliance Committee or the Appointments and Compensation Committee meet, since these Committees are comprised solely of independent directors. In addition, our independent directors meet outside the presence of our executive directors as often as they deem fit, and usually prior to meetings of the board of directors or its Committees.
Code of Ethics
The NYSE listing standards require U.S. companies to adopt a code of business conduct and ethics for directors, officers and employees, and promptly disclose any waivers of the code for directors or executive officers. For information with respect to BBVA’s code of business conduct and ethics see “Item 16B. Code of Ethics”.
PART III
ITEM 17.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
We have responded to Item 18 in lieu of responding to this item.
ITEM 18. FINANCIAL STATEMENTSItem.
 
ITEM 18.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Reference is made to Item 19 for a list of all financial statements filed as a part of this Annual Report.
ITEM 19. EXHIBITS
     (a) Index to Financial Statements:
ITEM 19.Page
Report of Independent Registered Public Accounting firmF-3
Consolidated Balance Sheets as of December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005F-4
Consolidated Income Statements for the Years Ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005F-8
Statements of Changes in Consolidated Equity for the Years Ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005F-10
Consolidated Cash Flow Statements for the Years Ended December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005F-11
Notes to the Consolidated Financial StatementsF-14
Appendices to the Consolidated Financial StatementsF-152EXHIBITS
     
Exhibit
  
Number
 
Description
 
 1.1 Amended and Restated Bylaws (Estatutos) of the Registrant*.
 4.1 Plan of Merger between Banco Bilbao Vizcaya, S.A. and Argentaria, Caja Postal y Banco Hipotecario, S.A.**
 4.2 Master Agreement of Strategic Alliance between Telefónica and BBVA, together with an English translation.***
 4.3 Transaction Agreement by and between Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. and Compass Bancshares, Inc. dated as of February 16, 2007.****
 8.1 Consolidated Companies Composing Registrant (see Appendix I to XI to our Consolidated Financial Statements included herein).
 12.1 Section 302 Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Certification.
 12.2 Section 302 President and Chief Operating Officer Certification.
 12.3 Section 302 Chief Accounting Officer Certification.
 13.1 Section 906 Certification.
 15.1 Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
 (b) Index to Exhibits:
Exhibit
NumberDescription
1.1Extracts of Amended and Restated Bylaws (Estatutos) of the Registrant.
4.1Plan of Merger between Banco Bilbao Vizcaya, S.A. and Argentaria, Caja Postal y Banco Hipotecario, S.A.*
4.2Master Agreement of Strategic Alliance between Telefónica and BBVA, together with an English translation.**
4.3Transaction Agreement by and between Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. and Compass Bancshares, Inc. dated as of February 16, 2007.***
7.1Computation of Ratio of Earnings to Combined Fixed Charges and Preferred Stock Dividends****
8.1Consolidated Companies Composing Registrant. Please see Appendix I to IV to our financial statements included herein.
12.1Section 302 Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Certification.

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Exhibit
NumberDescription
12.2Section 302 President and Chief Operating Officer Certification.
12.3Section 302 Chief Accounting Officer Certification.
13.1Section 906 Certification.
15.1Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm.
*Incorporated by reference to BBVA’s Registration Statement onForm F-3 (FileNo. 333-144784) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission July 18, 2008.
**Incorporated by reference to BBVA’s Registration Statement onForm F-4 (FileNo. 333-11090) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 4, 1999.
 
***Incorporated by reference to BBVA’s 1999 Annual Report onForm 20-F.
 
****Incorporated by reference to BBVA’s 2006 Annual Report onForm 20-F.
****Incorporated by reference to exhibit 12 to BBVA’s Registration Statement on Form F-4 (File No. 333-148659) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 12, 2008.
 
We will furnish to the Commission, upon request, copies of any unfiled instruments that define the rights of holders of our long-term debt.

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SIGNATURES
 
Pursuant to the requirements of Section 12 of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant certifies that it meets all of the requirements for filing onForm 20-F and had duly caused this Annual Report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereto duly authorized.
BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A.
By: 
/s/  JAVIER MALAGON NAVAS
Name:     JAVIER MALAGON NAVAS
Title: Chief Accounting Officer
Date: April 2, 2009


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BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A.
By:  /s/ JAVIER MALAGON NAVAS  
Name: JAVIER MALAGON NAVAS
Title: Chief Accounting Officer
Date: March 31, 2008

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRMF-1
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Consolidated balance sheets F-3
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTSF-2 
 
 F-4
Consolidated income statements F-8F-5
 
Consolidated statements of recognisedrecognized income and expenseexpense/Consolidated statements of changes in equityF-7
Consolidated statements of cash flows F-10
 
Consolidated cash flow statementsF-11
NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
  
1. Introduction, basis of presentation of the consolidated financial statements and other information F-14F-11
 
2. Basis of consolidation, accounting policies and measurement bases applied and the IFRS recent pronouncements F-15F-14
 
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Group F-33F-39
 
 F-40Allocation of profit or lossF-42
 
 F-41Earnings per shareF-44
 
Basis and methodology information for segment reporting F-41F-44
 
 F-43Risk exposureF-47
 
Fair Value of financial instrumentsF-66
Cash and balances with central banksF-70
 F-51
F-70
 F-51
 F-54F-75
 
 F-54Available-for-sale financial assetsF-75
 
 F-58Loans and receivablesF-79
 
 F-62Held-to-maturity investmentsF-81
 
Hedging derivatives (receivable and payable)F-82
 F-63
 F-65F-84
 
 F-65Investments in entities accounted for using the equity methodF-86
 
 F-67Reinsurance assetsF-89
 
 F-67Tangible assetsF-90
 
 F-71Intangible assetsF-94
 
 F-74Rest of assets and liabilitiesF-98
 
 F-74
F-74
F-75
F-99
 F-75
 F-82F-106
 
 F-82ProvisionsF-106
 
 F-84Commitments with personnelF-107
 
 F-94Minority interestsF-118
 
 F-95Capital stockF-118
 
 F-96Share premiumF-120
 
 F-97
Reserves

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 F-104
F-127
 F-105
 F-105F-128
 
 F-107Dividend incomeF-131
 Share of profit or loss of entities accounted for using the equity methodF-131
Fee and commission incomeF-132
 F-108
 F-108F-132
 
 F-108
 F-109F-132
 
 F-109
 F-109F-133
 
 F-109Administration costsF-134
 
 F-111Provisions (net)F-137
 
 F-111Impairment on financial assets (net)F-137
 
 F-111Impairment on other assets (net)F-137
 
 F-112Gains (losses) in written of assets not classified as non-current assets held for saleF-138
 Gains and losses in non-current assets held for sale not classified as discontinued operationsF-138
Consolidated statement of cash flowsF-138
Accountants fees and services F-112F-139
 
 F-112Related party transactionsF-140
 
Remuneration of the Bank’s directors and senior management F-114F-141
 
 F-116
 F-117F-144
 
 F-118Other informationF-145
 
 F-118Subsequent eventsF-146
 
Differences between EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 and United States generally accepted accounting principles and other required disclosures F-118F-146
 I.Financial statements of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. I-1
II.Additional information on consolidated subsidiaries composing the BBVA GroupII-1
III.BBVA Group’s securitization fundsIII-1
IV.Additional information on jointly controlled companies proportionately consolidated in the BBVA GroupIV-1
V.Additional information on investments and jointly controlled companies accounted for using the equity method in the BBVA GroupV-1
VI.Changes and notification of investments in the BBVA Group in 2008VI-1
VII.Subsidiaries fully consolidated with more than 5% owned by non-Group shareholdersVII-1
VIII.Reconciliation of the consolidated financial statements of the year 2008, 2007 and 2006 elaborated in accordance with the models of Circular 6/2008 of the Bank of Spain with respect to those elaborated in accordance with Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004VIII-1
IX.Detail of the most significant issuances, repurchases or refunds of debt instruments issued by the bank or entities of the Group as of December, 31 2008, 2007 and 2006IX-1
X.Consolidated income statements of first half of 2008 and 2007 and second half of 2008 and 2007X-1
XI.GLOSSARYXI-1

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REPORT OF INDEPENDENT REGISTERED PUBLIC ACCOUNTING FIRM
To the Board of Directors and Shareholders of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.:
We have audited the accompanying consolidated balance sheets of BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A. (the “Company”) and subsidiaries composing the BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA Group (the “Group"“Group” —Note 4)3) as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, and the related consolidated statements of income, recognized income and expense, and cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2007.2008. These consolidated financial statements are the responsibility of the controlling Company’s Directors. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these consolidated financial statements based on our audits.
We conducted our audits in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States). Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audits provide a reasonable basis for our opinion.
In our opinion, the consolidated financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A. and subsidiaries composing the BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA Group as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, and the results of their operations and their cash flows for each of the three years in the period ended December 31, 2007,2008, in conformity with the International Financial Reporting Standards adopted by the European Union (“EU-IFRS”) required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 (see Note 1.2).
EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 vary in certain significant respects from accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America (“U.S. GAAP”). Information relating to the nature and effect of such differences is presented in Note 6358 to the consolidated financial statements. Such
As discussed in Note explains that1.3 to the Group under U.S. GAAP changed its methodconsolidated financial statements, during 2008 the Bank of recognitionSpain issued Circular 6/2008 which modified the presentation format of actuarial gainsfinancial statements models. For this reason, the consolidated financial statements for 2007 and losses regarding defined benefit plans from deferral method2006 have been restated to immediate recognition in 2005.conform to the new presentation formats required by the Bank of Spain and such changes do not impact the consolidated stockholders’ equity or consolidated income for such years.
We have also audited, in accordance with the standards of the Public Company Accounting Oversight Board (United States), the Group’s internal control over financial reporting as of December 31, 2007,2008, based on the criteria established inInternal Control—Control — Integrated Frameworkissued by the Committee of Sponsoring Organizations of the Treadway Commission and our report dated March 31, 2008April 2, 2009 expressed an unqualified opinion on the Group’s internal control over financial reporting.
/s/  DELOITTE, S.L.
Madrid  Spain
March 31, 2008April 2, 2009

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BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A. AND COMPANIES COMPOSING THE BANCO
BILBAO
VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA GROUP


CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007 AND 2006 AND 2005
(Notes(Notes 1 to 5)
             
  Millions of euros
ASSETS 2007 2006 2005
 
CASH AND BALANCES WITH CENTRAL BANKS (Note 8)
  22,581   12,515   12,341 
   
FINANCIAL ASSETS HELD FOR TRADING (Note 9)
  62,336   51,835   44,013 
   
Loans and advances to credit institutions         
   
Money market operations through counterparties         
   
Loans and advances to other debtors         
   
Debt securities  38,392   30,470   24,504 
   
Other equity instruments  9,180   9,949   6,246 
   
Trading derivatives  14,764   11,416   13,263 
   
OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS (Note 10)
  1,167   977   1,421 
   
Loans and advances to credit institutions         
   
Money market operations through counterparties         
   
Loans and advances to other debtors         
   
Debt securities  421   56   283 
   
Other equity instruments  746   921   1,138 
   
AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE FINANCIAL ASSETS (Note 11)
  48,432   42,267   60,034 
   
Debt securities  37,336   32,230   50,972 
   
Other equity instruments  11,096   10,037   9,062 
   
LOANS AND RECEIVABLES (Note 12)
  338,492   279,855   249,396 
   
Loans and advances to credit institutions  20,997   17,050   27,470 
   
Money market operations through counterparties     100    
   
Loans and advances to other debtors  310,882   256,565   216,850 
   
Debt securities  60   77   2,292 
   
Other equity instruments  6,553   6,063   2,784 
   
HELD-TO-MATURITY INVESTMENTS (Note 13)
  5,584   5,906   3,959 
   
CHANGES IN THE FAIR VALUE OF THE HEDGED ITEMS IN THE PORTFOLIO HEDGES OF INTESREST RATE RISK
         
   
HEDGING DERIVATIVES (Note 14)
  1,050   1,963   3,913 
   
NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE (Note 15)
  240��  186   231 
   
Loans and advances to credit institutions         
   
Loans and advances to other debtors         
   
Debt securities         
   
Equity instruments         
   
Tangible assets  240   186   231 
   
Other assets         
   
INVESTMENTS (Note 16)
  1,542   889   1,473 
   
Associates  846   206   946 
   
Jointly controlled entities  696   683   527 
   
INSURANCE CONTRACTS LINKED TO PENSIONS
         
   
REINSURANCE ASSETS (Note 17)
  43   32   235 
   
TANGIBLE ASSETS (Note 18)
  5,238   4,527   4,384 
   
Property, plants and equipment  4,437   3,816   3,841 
   
Investment properties  82   61   77 
   
Other assets leased out under an operating lease  719   650   466 
 

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  2008  2007(*)  2006(*) 
  Millions of euros 
 
ASSETS
CASH AND BALANCES WITH CENTRAL BANKS (Note 9)
  14,659   22,581   12,515 
FINANCIAL ASSETS HELD FOR TRADING (Note 10)
  73,299   62,336   51,791 
Loans and advances to credit institutions         
Loans and advances to customers         
Debt securities  26,556   38,392   30,426 
Other equity instruments  5,797   9,180   9,949 
Trading derivatives  40,946   14,764   11,416 
OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS DESIGNATED AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS (Note 11)
  1,754   1,167   977 
Loans and advances to credit institutions         
Loans and advances to customers         
Debt securities  516   421   56 
Other equity instruments  1,238   746   921 
AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE FINANCIAL ASSETS (Note 12)
  47,780   48,432   42,256 
Debt securities  39,831   37,336   32,219 
Other equity instruments  7,949   11,096   10,037 
LOANS AND RECEIVABLES (Note 13)
  369,494   337,765   279,658 
Loans and advances to credit institutions  33,856   24,527   21,264 
Loans and advances to customers  335,260   313,178   258,317 
Debt securities  378   60   77 
HELD-TO-MATURITY INVESTMENTS (Note 14)
  5,282   5,584   5,906 
FAIR VALUE CHANGES OF THE HEDGED ITEMS IN PORTFOLIO HEDGES OF INTEREST RATE RISK
         
HEDGING DERIVATIVES (Note 15)
  3,833   1,050   1,963 
NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE (Note 16)
  444   240   186 
INVESTMENTS IN ENTITIES ACCOUNTED FOR USING THE EQUITY METHOD (Note 17)
  1,467   1,542   889 
Associates  894   846   206 
Jointly controlled entities  573   696   683 
INSURANCE CONTRACTS LINKED TO PENSIONS
         
REINSURANCE ASSETS (Note 18)
  29   43   32 
TANGIBLE ASSETS (Note 19)
  6,908   5,238   4,527 
Property, plants and equipment  5,174   5,156   4,466 
Own use  4,442   4,437   3,816 
Other assets leased out under an operating lease  732   719   650 
Investment properties  1,734   82   61 
INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Note 20)
  8,439   8,244   3,269 
Goodwill  7,659   7,436   2,973 
Other intangible assets  780   808   296 
TAX ASSETS (Note 32)
  6,484   5,207   5,340 
Current  1,266   682   449 
Deferred  5,218   4,525   4,891 
OTHER ASSETS (Note 21)
  2,778   2,297   2,354 
Inventories  1,066   457   470 
Other  1,712   1,840   1,884 
TOTAL ASSETS
  542,650   501,726   411,663 


             
  Millions of euros 
ASSETS (Continuation) 2007  2006  2005 
 
INTANGIBLE ASSETS (Note 19)
  8,244   3,269   2,070 
   
Goodwill  7,436   2,973   1,858 
   
Other intangible assets  808   296   212 
   
TAX ASSETS (Note 35)
  4,958   5,278   6,421 
   
Current  433   387   254 
   
Deferred  4,525   4,891   6,167 
   
PREPAYMENTS AND ACCRUED INCOME (Note 20)
  604   674   557 
   
OTHER ASSETS (Note 21)
  1,693   1,743   1,941 
   
Inventories  457   470   339 
   
Other  1,236   1,273   1,602 
   
TOTAL ASSETS
  502,204   411,916   392,389 
 
(*)Balance sheet and balance sheet derived information as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 have been restated as mentioned in Note 1.3 to consolidated financial statements.
The accompanying Notes 1 to 6358 and Appendices I to VXI are an integral part of the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2007.2008.

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BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A. AND COMPANIES COMPOSING THE BANCO BILBAO
VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA GROUP
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007 AND 2006 AND 2005
(Notes(Notes 1 to 5)
            
 2008 2007(*) 2006(*) 
             Millions of euros 
 Millions of euros
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 2007 2006 2005
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES HELD FOR TRADING (Note 10)
  43,009   19,273   14,923 
Deposits from central banks         
Deposits from credit institutions         
Deposits from customers         
Debt certificates         
Trading derivatives  40,309   17,540   13,218 
Short positions  2,700   1,733   1,705 
Other financial liabilities         
OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES DESIGNATED AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS (Note 11)
  1,033   449   582 
Deposits from central banks         
Deposits from credit institutions         
Deposits from customers         
Debt certificates         
Subordinated liabilities         
Other financial liabilities  1,033   449   582 
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES AT AMORTISED COST (Note 22)
  450,605   431,856   351,405 
Deposits from central banks  16,844   27,326   15,238 
Deposits from credit institutions  49,961   60,772   42,567 
Deposits from customers  255,236   219,610   186,749 
Debt certificates  104,157   102,247   86,482 
Subordinated liabilities  16,987   15,662   13,597 
Other financial liabilities  7,420   6,239   6,772 
FAIR VALUE CHANGES OF THE HEDGED ITEMS IN PORTFOLIO HEDGES OF INTEREST RATE RISK
         
HEDGING DERIVATIVES (Note 15)
  1,226   1,807   2,280 
LIABILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE (Note 16)
         
 
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES HELD FOR TRADING (Note 9)
 19,273 14,923 16,271 
      
Deposits from credit institutions    
  
Money market operations through counterparties    
  
Deposits from other creditors    
  
Debt certificates    
  
Trading derivatives 17,540 13,218 13,863 
      
Short positions 1,733 1,705 2,408 
      
OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS (Note 22)
 449 582 740 
      
Deposits from credit institutions    
  
Deposits from other creditors 449 582 740 
  
Debt certificates    
  
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH EQUITY (Note 23)
    
  
Deposits from credit institutions    
  
Deposits from other creditors    
  
Debt certificates    
  
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES AT AMORTISED COST (Note 24)
 429,204 348,445 331,590 
      
Deposits from central banks 27,326 15,238 21,190 
      
Deposits from credit institutions 60,772 42,567 45,126 
      
Money market operations through counterparties 23 223 23 
  
Deposits from other creditors 236,183 192,374 182,635 
      
Debt certificates 82,999 77,674 62,842 
      
Subordinated liabilities 15,662 13,597 13,723 
      
Other financial liabilities 6,239 6,772 6,051 
      
CHANGES IN THE FAIR VALUE OF THE HEDGED ITEMS IN PORTFOLIO HEDGES OF INTEREST RATE RISK
    
  
HEDGING DERIVATIVES (Note 14)
 1,807 2,280 2,870 
      
LIABILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE (Note 15)
    
  
Deposits from central banks    
  
Deposits from credit institutions    
  
Deposits from other creditors    
  
Debt certificates    
  
Other liabilities    
  
LIABILITIES UNDER INSURANCE CONTRACTS (Note 25)
 9,997 10,121 10,500 
      
PROVISIONS (Note 26)
 8,342 8,649 8,701 
      
LIABILITIES UNDER INSURANCE CONTRACTS (Note 23)  6,571   6,867   6,908 
PROVISIONS (Note 24)
  8,678   8,342   8,649 
Provisions for pensions and similar obligations 5,967 6,358 6,240   6,359   5,967   6,358 
      
Provisions for taxes 225 232 147   263   225   232 
      
Provisions for contingent exposures and commitments 546 502 452   421   546   502 
      
Other provisions 1,604 1,557 1,862   1,635   1,604   1,557 
      
TAX LIABILITIES (Note 35)
 2,817 2,369 2,100 
      
TAX LIABILITIES (Note 32)
  2,266   2,817   2,369 
Current 582 622 598   984   582   622 
      
Deferred 2,235 1,747 1,502   1,282   2,235   1,747 
      
ACCRUED EXPENSES AND DEFERRED INCOME (Note 20)
 1,820 1,510 1,710 
      
OTHER LIABILITIES (Note 21)
 552 719 605   2,557   2,372   2,229 
      
TOTAL LIABILITIES
 474,261 389,598 375,087   515,945   473,783   389,345 
(*) Balance sheet and balance sheet derived information as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 have been restated as mentioned in Note 1.3 to consolidated financial statements.(*) Balance sheet and balance sheet derived information as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 have been restated as mentioned in Note 1.3 to consolidated financial statements.

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  2008  2007(*)  2006(*) 
  Millions of euros 
 
STOCKHOLDERS’ FUNDS
  26,586   24,811   18,209 
Capital (Note 27)
  1,837   1,837   1,740 
Issued  1,837   1,837   1,740 
Unpaid and uncalled(-)         
Share premium (Note 28)
  12,770   12,770   9,579 
Reserves (Note 29)
  9,410   6,060   3,629 
Accumulated reserves (losses)  8,801   5,609   3,268 
Reserves (losses) of entities accounted for using the equity method  609   451   361 
Other equity instruments
  89   68   35 
Equity component of compound financial instruments         
Other  89   68   35 
Less: Treasury shares (Note 30)
  (720)  (389)  (147)
Income attributed to the Group
  5,020   6,126   4,736 
Less: Dividends and remuneration
  (1,820)  (1,661)  (1,363)
VALUATION ADJUSTMENTS
  (930)  2,252   3,341 
Available-for-sale financial assets (Note 12)  931   3,546   3,323 
Cash flow heges  207   (50)  17 
Hedges of net investment in a foreign operations  247   297   (5)
Exchange differences  (2,231)  (1,588)  (27)
Non-current assets helf for sale         
Entities accounted for using the equity method  (84)  47   33 
Other valuation adjustments         
MINORITY INTERESTS (Note 26)
  1,049   880   768 
Valuation adjustments  (175)  (118)  8 
Other  1,224   998   760 
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
  26,705   27,943   22,318 
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
  542,650   501,726   411,663 
             
  Millions of euros
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY (Continuation) 2007 2006 2005
 
MINORITY INTERESTS (Note 28)
  880   768   971 
       
VALUATION ADJUSTMENTS
  2,252   3,341   3,295 
       
Available-for-sale financial assets (Note 11)  3,596   3,356   3,003 
       
Financial liabilities at fair vaule through equity         
       
Cash flow hedges  (49)  17   (102)
    —  
Hedges of net investments in foreign operations  350   (5)  (444)
       
Exchange differences  (1,645)  (27)  838 
       
Non-current assets held for sale         
       
STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY
  24,811   18,209   13,036 
       
Capital (Note 30)
  1,837   1,740   1,662 
       
Issued  1,837   1,740   1,662 
       
Unpaid and uncalled (-)         
       
Share premium (Note 31)
  12,770   9,579   6,658 
       
Reserves (Note 32)
  6,060   3,629   2,172 
       
Accumulated reserves (losses)  5,609   3,268   2,343 
       
Retained earnings         
   
Reserves (losses) of entities accounted for using the equity method  451   361   (171)
   
Associates  35   26   (465)
   
Jointly controlled entities  416   335   294 
       
Other equity instruments
  68   35    
   
Equity component of compound financial instruments         
   
Other  68   35    
   
Less: Treasury shares (Note 33)
  (389)  (147)  (96)
   
Income attributed to the Group
  6,126   4,736   3,806 
       
Less: Dividends and remuneration
  (1,661)  (1,363)  (1,166)
       
TOTAL EQUITY (Note 29)
  27,943   22,318   17,302 
       
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
  502,204   411,916   392,389 
 
             
  Millions of euros
MEMORANDUM ITEMS 2007 2006 2005
CONTINGENT EXPOSURES (Note 38)
  65,845   42,281   29,862 
       
Financial guarantees  61,891   41,449   29,177 
       
Assets encumbered by third-party obligations         
   
Other contingent exposures  3,954   832   685 
       
CONTINGENT COMMITMENTS (Note 38)
  106,940   103,221   89,498 
       
Drawable by third parties  101,444   98,226   85,001 
       
Other commitments  5,496   4,995   4,497 
 
             
  Millions of euros 
  2008  2007(*)  2006(*) 
 
CONTINGENT EXPOSURES (Note 33)
  35,952   36,859   29,986 
CONTINGENT COMMITMENTS (Note 33)
  98,897   106,940   103,221 
(*)Balance sheet and balance sheet derived information as of December 31, 2007 and 2006 have been restated as mentioned in Note 1.3 to consolidated financial statements.
The accompanying Notes 1 to 6358 and Appendices I to VXI are an integral part of the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2007.2008.

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BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A. AND COMPANIES COMPOSING THE BANCO BILBAO
VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA GROUP
CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007 AND 2006 AND 2005
(Notes(Notes 1 to 5)
             
  Millions of euros 
  2007  2006  2005 
 
INTEREST AND SIMILAR INCOME (Note 43)  25,352   19,210   15,848 
       
INTEREST EXPENSE AND SIMILAR CHARGES (Note 43)  (15,931)  (11,215)  (8,932)
       
Income on equity having the nature of a financial liability         
   
Other  (15,931)  (11,215)  (8,932)
       
INCOME FROM EQUITY INSTRUMENTS (Note 44)  348   379   292 
       
NET INTEREST INCOME
  9,769   8,374   7,208 
       
SHARE OF PROFIT OR LOSS OF ENTITIES ACCOUNTED FOR USING THE EQUITY METHOD (Note 16)  242   308   121 
       
Associates  25   50   87 
   
Jointly controlled entities  217   258   34 
   
FEE AND COMMISSION INCOME (Note 45)  5,592   5,119   4,669 
       
FEE AND COMMISSION EXPENSES (Note 46)  (869)  (784)  (729)
       
INSURANCE ACTIVITY INCOME (Note 47)  729   650   487 
       
Insurance and reinsurance premium income  2,405   2,484   2,917 
       
Reinsurance premiums paid  (46)  (44)  (63)
       
Benefits paid and other insurance-related expenses  (1,674)  (1,539)  (1,786)
       
Reinsurance income  32   76   44 
   
Net provisions for insurance contract liabilities  (697)  (996)  (1,274)
       
Finance income  993   968   904 
       
Finance expense  (284)  (299)  (255)
       
GAINS OR LOSSES ON FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (NET) (Note 48)  2,261   1,656   980 
       
Held for trading  597   716   897 
       
Other financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss  44   62   33 
   
Available-for-sale financial assets  1,537   1,121   429 
       
Loans and receivables  63   77   129 
   
Other  20   (320)  (508)
   
EXCHANGE DIFFERENCES (NET)  409   378   287 
   
GROSS INCOME
  18,133   15,701   13,023 
   
SALES AND INCOME FROM THE PROVISION OF NON-FINANCIAL SERVICES (Note 49)  788   605   576 
   
COST OF SALES (Note 49)  (601)  (474)  (451)
       
OTHER OPERATING INCOME (Note 50)  240   117   135 
   
PERSONNEL EXPENSES (Note 51)  (4,335)  (3,989)  (3,602)
       
OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES (Note 52)  (2,718)  (2,342)  (2,160)
       
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTISATION  (577)  (472)  (449)
       
Tangible assets (Note 18)  (426)  (383)  (361)
       
Intangible assets (Note 19)  (151)  (89)  (88)
       
OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES (Note 50)  (386)  (263)  (249)
       
NET OPERATING INCOME
  10,544   8,883   6,823 
 
             
  2008  2007(*)  2006(*) 
  Millions of euros 
 
INTEREST AND SIMILAR INCOME (Note 38)  30,404   26,176   20,042 
INTEREST EXPENSE AND SIMILAR CHARGES (Note 38)  (18,718)  (16,548)  (11,904)
NET INTEREST INCOME
  11,686   9,628   8,138 
DIVIDEND INCOME (Note 39)  447   348   380 
SHARE OF PROFIT OR LOSS OF ENTITIES ACCOUNTED FOR USING THE EQUITY METHOD (Note 40)  293   241   308 
FEE AND COMMISSION INCOME (Note 41)  5,539   5,603   5,133 
FEE AND COMMISSION EXPENSES (Note 42)  (1,012)  (1,043)  (943)
NET GAINS (LOSSES) ON FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (Note 43)  1,328   1,545   1,261 
Held for trading  265   709   829 
Other financial instruments at fair value through profit or loss  (17)  43   62 
Other financial instruments not at fair value through profit or loss  1,080   793   370 
Other         
NET EXCHANGE DIFFERENCES  231   411   376 
OTHER OPERATING INCOME (Note 44)  3,559   3,589   3,413 
Income on insurance and reinsurance contracts  2,512   2,605   2,736 
Financial income from non-financial services  485   655   460 
Rest of other operating income  562   329   217 
OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES (Note 44)  (3,093)  (3,051)  (2,923)
Expenses on insurance and reinsurance contracts  (1,896)  (2,052)  (2,209)
Changes in inventories  (403)  (467)  (329)
Rest of other operating expenses  (794)  (532)  (385)
GROSS INCOME
  18,978   17,271   15,143 
ADMINISTRATION COSTS (Note 45)  (7,756)  (7,253)  (6,330)
Personnel expenses  (4,716)  (4,335)  (3,989)
General and administrative expenses  (3,040)  (2,918)  (2,342)
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION  (699)  (577)  (472)
PROVISIONS (NET) (Note 46)  (1,431)  (235)  (1,338)
IMPAIRMENT ON FINANCIAL ASSETS (NET) (Note 47)  (2,941)  (1,903)  (1,457)
Loans and receivables (Note 13)  (2,797)  (1,902)  (1,477)
Other financial instruments not at fair value through profit or loss  (144)  (1)  20 
NET OPERATING INCOME
  6,151   7,303   5,545 
IMPAIRMENT ON OTHER ASSETS (NET) (Note 48)  (45)  (13)  (12)
Goodwill and other intangible assets (Note 20)  (1)  (1)  (13)
Other assets  (44)  (12)  1 
GAINS (LOSSES) IN WRITTEN OFF ASSETS NOT CLASSIFIED AS NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE (Note 49)  72   13   956 
NEGATIVE GOODWILL         
 
(*) Income statement and income statement derived information for the years 2007 and 2006 have been restated as mentioned in Note 1.3 to consolidated financial statements.

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  2008  2007(*)  2006(*) 
  Millions of euros 
 
GAINS (LOSSES) IN NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE NOT CLASSIFIED AS DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (Note 50)  748   1,191   541 
INCOME BEFORE TAX
  6,926   8,494   7,030 
INCOME TAX (Note 32)  (1,541)  (2,079)  (2,059)
INCOME FROM ORDINARY ACTIVITIES
  5,385   6,415   4,971 
INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (NET)         
NET INCOME
  5,385   6,415   4,971 
Net Income attributed to parent company  5,020   6,126   4,736 
Profit or loss attributable to minority interest (Note 26)  365   289   235 
             
  Millions of euros
(Continuation) 2007 2006 2005
 
NET OPERATING INCOME
  10,544   8,883   6,823 
       
IMPAIRMENT LOSSES (NET)  (1,937)  (1,504)  (855)
       
Available-for-sale financial assets (Note 11)  (1)  19   (8)
   
Loans and receivables (Note 12)  (1,902)  (1,477)  (813)
       
Held-to-maturity investments (Note 13)         
   
Non-current assets held for sale (Note 15)  (21)  (35)  (33)
   
Investments         
   
Tangible assets (Note 18)  (12)  5   (2)
   
Goodwill (Notes 16 and 19)     (12)   
   
Other intangible assets  (1)      
   
Other assets     (4)  1 
   
PROVISION EXPENSE (NET) (Note 26)  (210)  (1,338)  (454)
       
FINANCE INCOME FROM NON-FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (Note 53)  2   58   2 
   
FINANCE EXPENSES FROM NON-FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (Note 53)  (1)  (55)  (2)
   
OTHER GAINS (Note 54)  496   1,128   285 
   
Gains on disposal of tangible assets  389   93   108 
   
Gains on disposal of investment  18   934   40 
   
Other  89   101   137 
   
OTHER LOSSES (Note 54)  (399)  (142)  (208)
       
Losses on disposal of tangible assets  (22)  (21)  (22)
   
Losses on disposal of investment  (7)     (12)
   
Other  (370)  (121)  (174)
       
INCOME BEFORE TAX
  8,495   7,030   5,591 
       
INCOME TAX (Note 35)  (2,080)  (2,059)  (1,521)
       
INCOME FROM ORDINARY ACTIVITIES
  6,415   4,971   4,070 
       
INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (NET)         
       
CONSOLIDATED INCOME FOR THE YEAR
  6,415   4,971   4,070 
       
INCOME ATRIBUTED TO MINORITY INTEREST (Note 28)  (289)  (235)  (264)
       
INCOME ATRIBUTED TO THE GROUP
  6,126   4,736   3,806 
 
EARNINGS PER SHARE FOR CONTINUING OPERATIONS (Note 5)
            
       
Basic earnings per share  1.70   1.39   1.12 
       
Diluted earnings per share  1.70   1.39   1.12 
 
             
  2008  2007(*)  2006(*) 
  Units of euros 
 
EARNINGS PER SHARE FOR CONTINUING OPERATIONS (Note 5)
            
Basic earnings per share  1.35   1.70   1.39 
Diluted earnings per share  1.35   1.70   1.39 
             
(*)Income statement and income statement derived information for the years 2007 and 2006 have been restated as mentioned in Note 1.3 to consolidated financial statements.
The accompanying Notes 1 to 6358 and Appendices I to VXI are an integral part of the consolidated income statementsstatement for the year ended December 31, 2007.2008.

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CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF RECOGNIZED INCOME AND EXPENSE EXPENSE/
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEARS ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2008,
2007 2006 AND 20052006 (Notes 1 to 5)
                        
 Millions of euros 2008 2007(*) 2006(*) 
 2007 2006 2005 Millions of euros 
NET INCOME RECOGNISED DIRECTLY IN EQUITY
  (1,092) 46 1,188   5,385   6,415   4,971 
  
OTHER RECOGNIZED INCOME (EXPENSES)
  (3,237)  (1,092)  46 
Available-for-sale financial assets 237 353 683   (3,787)  320   143 
  
Revaluation gains/losses 1,875 1,295 1,479   (2,065)  1,857   1,264 
      
Amounts removed to income statement  (1,537)  (1,121)  (428)  (1,722)  (1,537)  (1,121)
      
Reclassifications         
Cash flow hedges  361   (94)  183 
Revaluation gains/losses  373   (81)  183 
Amounts removed to income statement  (12)  (13)   
Amounts removed to the initial carrying amount of the hedged items         
Reclassifications         
Hedges of net investment in foreign operations  (50)  507   676 
Revaluation gains/losses  (50)  507   676 
Amounts removed to income statement         
Reclassifications         
Exchange differences  (660)  (2,311)  (1,328)
Translation gains/losses  (678)  (2,311)  (1,328)
Amounts removed to income statement  17       
Reclassifications         
Non-current assets held for sale         
Revaluation gains         
Amounts removed to income statement         
Reclassifications         
Actuarial gains and losses in post-employment plans         
Entities accounted for using the equity method  (144)  18   29 
Valuation gains/losses  (144)  18   29 
Amounts removed to income statement         
Reclassifications         
Rest of recognized income and expenses         
Income tax  (101) 179  (368)  1,044   468   343 
      
Reclassifications    
  
Other financial liabilities at fair value    
  
Revaluation gains/losses    
  
Amounts removed to income statement    
  
Income tax    
  
Cash flow hedges    
  
Revaluation gains/losses  (66) 119  (78)
      
Amounts removed to income statement  (94) 181  (120)
      
Amounts removed to the initial carrying amount of the hedged items    
  
Income tax    
  
Hedges of net investment in foreign operations 28  (62) 42 
  
Revaluation gains/losses 355 439  (727)
      
Amounts removed to income statement 507 676  (1,118)
      
Income tax    
  
Exchange differences  (152)  (237) 391 
      
Translation gains/losses  (1,618)  (865) 1,310 
      
Amounts removed to income statement  (2,311)  (1,328) 2,015 
      
Income tax    
  
Non-current assets held for sale 693 463  (705)
  
Revaluation gains    
  
Amounts removed to income statement    
  
Income tax    
  
Reclassifications    
  
CONSOLIDATED INCOME FOR THE YEAR
 6,415 4,971 4,070 
      
Published consolidated income for the year 6,415 4,971 4,070 
      
Adjustments due to changes in accounting policy    
  
Adjustments made to correct errors    
  
TOTAL INCOME AND EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR
 5,323 5,017 5,258 
      
Parent entity 5,038 4,782 4,994 
      
Minority interest 285 235 264 
  
MEMORANDUM ITEM: EQUITY ADJUSTMENTS ALLOCABLE TO PRIOR YEARS
    
  
Due to changes in accounting policies    
  
Stockholder’s Equity    
  
Valuation adjustments    
  
Minority interests    
  
Due to errors    
  
Stockholder’s Equity    
  
Valuation adjustments    
  
Minority interests    
TOTAL RECOGNIZED INCOME/EXPENSES
  2,148   5,323   5,017 
Attributed to the parent company  1,838   5,038   4,782 
Attributed to minority interest  310   285   235 
(*)Changes in equity and stockholders’ equity derived information for the years 2007 and 2006 have been restated as mentioned in Note 1.3 to consolidated financial statements.
The accompanying Notes 1 to 6358 and Appendices I to VXI are an integral part of the consolidated statement of recognized income and expense for the year ended December 31, 2007.2008.

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CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENTS OF RECOGNIZED INCOME AND EXPENSE/
CONSOLIDATED CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008,
2007 2006
AND 20052006 (Notes 1 to 5)
             
  Millions of euros
  2007 2006 2005
 
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
  17,142   2,818   6,011 
       
Consolidated profit for the year
  6,415   4,971   4,070 
       
Adjustment to profit:  4,785   4,597   4,356 
       
Depreciation of tangible assets (+)  426   383   361 
   
Amortisation of intangible assets (+)  151   89   88 
   
Impairment losses (net) (+/-)  1,937   1,504   855 
       
Net provisions for insurance contract liabilities (+/-)  697   996   1,274 
   
Provision expense (net) (+/-)  210   1,338   454 
   
Gains/Losses on disposal of tangible assets (+/-)  (368)  (72)  (85)
       
Gains/Losses on disposal of investment (+/-)  (11)  (934)  (28)
   
Share of profit or loss of entities accounted for using the equity method (net of dividends) (+/-)  (15)  (307)  (121)
   
Taxes (+/-)  2,080   2,059   1,521 
       
Other non-monetary items (+/-)  (322)  (459)  37 
      —
Adjusted profit
  11,200   9,568   8,426 
       
Net increase/decrease in operating assets
  (73,691)  (20,293)  (55,960)
       
Financial assets held for trading  (10,489)  (7,823)  3,331 
       
Loans and advances to credit institutions         
   
Money market operations through counterparties         
   
Loans and advances to other debtors         
   
Debt securities  (7,910)  (5,967)  5,893 
       
Other equity instruments  768   (3,703)  (554)
   
Trading derivatives  (3,347)  1,847   (2,008)
       
Other financial assets at fair value through profit or loss  148   444   (362)
   
Loans and advances to credit institutions         
   
Money market operations through counterparties         
   
Loans and advances to other debtors         
   
Debt securities  (28)  227   (224)
       
Other equity instruments  176   217   (138)
   
Available-for-sale financial assets  (5,635)  18,346   (4,024)
       
Debt securities  (4,929)  19,006   (5,998)
       
Other equity instruments  (706)  (660)  1,974 
       
Loans and receivables  (58,756)  (34,041)  (54,291)
       
Loans and advances to credit institutions  (3,872)  6,984   (10,773)
       
Money market operations through counterparties  100   (100)  242 
   
Loans and advances to other debtors  (54,496)  (40,348)  (46,159)
       
Debt securities  17   2,215   3,205 
   
Other financial assets  (505)  (2,792)  (806)
       
Other operating assets  1,041   2,781   (614)
 
                                                     
  Total equity attributed to the parent company       
  Stockholders’ funds             
        Reserves                            
           Reserves
                            
           (Losses
                            
           From
        Profit For
  Less:
                
           Entities
     Less:
  The Year
  Dividends
                
  Share
     Reserves
  Accounted For
  Other
  Treasury
  Attributed
  And
  Total
        Minority
  Total
 
  Capital
  Share
  (Accumulated
  Equity
  Equity
  Shares
  to Parent
  Remune-
  Stockholders
  Valuation
     Interest
  Stockholders’
 
  (Note 27)  Premium  Losses)  Method)  Instruments  (Note 30)  Company  Rations  Funds  Adjustments  Total  (Note 26)  Equity(*) 
  Millions of euros 
 
Balances at January 1, 2008
  1,837   12,770   5,609   451   68   389   6,126   1,661   24,811   2,252   27,063   880   27,943 
Effects of changes in accounting policies                                       
Effect of correction of errors                                       
Adjusted initial balance
  1,837   12,770   5,609   451   68   389   6,126   1,661   24,811   2,252   27,063   880   27,943 
Total income/expense recognized
                    5,020      5,020   (3,182)  1,838   310   2,148 
Other changes in equity
        3,192   158   21   331   (6,126)  159   (3,244)     (3,244)  (142)  (3,388)
Increased of capital                                       
Capital reduction                                       
Conversion of financial liabilities into capital                                       
Increase of other equity instruments              21            21            21 
Reclassification of financial liabilities to other equity instruments                                       
Reclassification of other equity instruments to financial liabilities                                       
Dividend distribution                    1,002   (1,820)  2,822      2,822   142   2,964 
Transactions including treasury shares and other equity instruments (net)        (172)        331         (503)     (503)     (503)
Transfers between total equity entries        3,431   33         (5,125)  (1,661)               
Increase/Reduction in business combinations        9                  9      9      9 
Payments with equity instruments                                       
Rest of increase/reductions in total equity        (75)  125               49      49      49 
                                                     
Balances as of December 31, 2008
  1,837   12,770   8,801   609   89   720   5,020   1,820   26,586   (930)  25,656   1,049   26,705 
                                                     
Balances at January 1, 2007
  1,740   9,579   3,268   361   35   147   4,736   1,363   18,209   3,341   21,550   768   22,318 
Effects of changes in accounting policies                                       
Effect of correction of errors                                       
Adjusted initial balance
  1,740   9,579   3,268   361   35   147   4,736   1,363   18,209   3,341   21,550   768   22,318 
Total income/expense recognized
                    6,126      6,126   (1,088)  5,038   285   5,323 
Other changes in equity
  97   3,191   2,341   90   33   242   (4,736)  298   476   (1)  475   (173)  302 
Increased of capital  97   3,191   (24)                 3,264      3,264      3,264 
Capital reduction                                       
Conversion of financial liabilities into capital                                       
Increase of other equity instruments                                       
Reclassification of financial liabilities to other equity instruments                                       
Reclassification of other equity instruments to financial liabilities                                       
Dividend distribution                    848   (1,661)  2,509      2,509   108   2,617 
Transactions including treasury shares and other equity instruments (net)        (26)        242         (268)     (268)     (268)
Transfers between total equity entries        2,435   90         (3,888)  (1,363)               
(*)Changes in equity and stockholders’ equity derived information for the years 2007 and 2006 have been restated as mentioned in Note 1.3 to consolidated financial statements.

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  Millions of euros
(Continuation) 2007 2006 2005
 
Net increase/decrease in operating liabilities
  79,633   13,543   53,545 
       
Financial liabilities held for trading  4,350   (1,347)  2,137 
       
Deposits from credit institutions         
   
Money market operations through counterparties         
   
Deposits from other creditors         
   
Debt certificates         
   
Trading derivatives  4,321   (644)  1,060 
       
Short positions  29   (703)  1,077 
   
Other financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss  (134)  (158)  (94)
       
Deposits from credit institutions         
   
Deposits from other creditors  (134)  (158)  (94)
       
Debt certificates         
   
Financial liabilities at fair value through equity         
   
Deposits from credit institutions         
   
Deposits from other creditors         
   
Debt certificates         
   
Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost  76,608   17,799   51,218 
       
Deposits from central banks  12,065   (5,976)  1,031 
       
Deposits from credit institutions  18,109   (2,683)  1,309 
       
Money market operations through counterparties  (200)  200   (635)
       
Deposits from other creditors  41,352   9,694   31,824 
       
Debt certificates  5,815   15,973   16,555 
       
Other financial liabilities  (533)  591   1,134 
       
Other operating liabilities  (1,191)  (2,751)  284 
       
Total net cash flows from operating activities (1)
  17,142   2,818   6,011 
       
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
  (8,451)  (2,741)  (4,191)
       
Investment (-)  (10,228)  (5,121)  (4,832)
       
Group entities, jointly controlled entities and associates  (7,772)  (1,708)  (84)
       
Tangible assets  (2,322)  (1,214)  (1,488)
       
Intangible assets  (134)  (253)  (1,375)
       
Held-to-maturity investments     (1,946)  (1,885)
   
Other financial assets         
   
Other assets         
   
Divestments (+)  1,777   2,380   641 
       
Group entities, jointly controlled entities and associates  238   1,759   11 
   
Tangible assets  1,072   501   509 
       
Intangible assets  146   120   121 
   
Held-to-maturity investments  321       
   
Other financial assets         
   
Other assets         
   
Total net cash flows investing activities (2)
  (8,451)  (2,741)  (4,191)
       
The accompanying Notes 1 to 63 and Appendices I to V are an integral part of the consolidated cash flow statement for the year ended December 31, 2007.

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  Millions of euros
(Continuation) 2007 2006 2005
 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
  2,607   887   (556)
       
Issuance/ Redemption of capital (+/-)  3,263   2,939    
      -
Acquisition of own equity instruments (-)  (16,182)  (5,677)  (3,840)
       
Disposal of own equity instruments (+)  16,041   5,639   3,779 
       
Issuance/Redemption of other equity instruments (+/-)  (33)  (35)   
   
Issuance/Redemption of subordinated liabilities(+/-)  1,984   104   1,387 
       
Issuance/Redemption of other long-term liabilities (+/-)         
   
Increase/Decrease in minority interest (+/-)  (108)  (168)  234 
       
Dividends paid (-)  (2,424)  (1,915)  (1,595)
       
Other items relating to financing activities (+/-)  66      (521)
    —  
Total net cash flows from financing activities (3)
  2,607   887   (556)
       
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH OR CASH EQUIVALENTS (4)
  (1,233)  (785)  930 
       
NET INCREASE/DECREASE IN CASH OR CASH EQUIVALENTS (1+2+3+4)
  10,065   179   2,194 
       
Cash or cash equivalents at beginning of year
  12,496   12,317   10,123 
       
Cash or cash equivalents at end of year
  22,561   12,496   12,317 
 
The accompanying Notes 1 to 63 and Appendices I to V are an integral part of the consolidated cash flow statement for the year ended December 31, 2007.

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BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A. AND COMPANIES COMPOSING THE
BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA GROUP

CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF RECOGNIZED INCOME AND EXPENSE/
CONSOLIDATED CHANGES IN EQUITY
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008,
2007 AND 2006 (Notes 1 to 5)
                                                     
  Total equity attributed to the parent company       
  Stockholders’ funds             
        Reserves                            
           Reserves
                            
           (Losses
                            
           From
        Profit For
  Less:
                
           Entities
     Less:
  The Year
  Dividends
                
  Share
     Reserves
  Accounted For
  Other
  Treasury
  Attributed
  And
  Total
        Minority
  Total
 
  Capital
  Share
  (Accumulated
  Equity
  Equity
  Shares
  to Parent
  Remune-
  Stockholders
  Valuation
     Interest
  Stockholders’
 
  (Note 27)  Premium  Losses)  Method)  Instruments  (Note 30)  Company  Rations  Funds  Adjustments  Total  (Note 26)  Equity(*) 
  Millions of euros 
 
Increase/Reduction in business combinations                                       
Payments with equity instruments              33            33      33      33 
Rest of increase/reductions in total equity        (44)                 (44)  (1)  (45)  (65)  (110)
                                                     
Balances as of December 31, 2007
  1,837   12,770   5,609   451   68   389   6,126   1,661   24,811   2,252   27,063   880   27,943 
                                                     
Balances at January 1, 2006
  1,662   6,658   2,343   (171)     96   3,806   1,166   13,036   3,295   16,331   971   17,302 
Effects of changes in accounting policies                                       
Effect of correction of errors                                       
Adjusted initial balance
  1,662   6,658   2,343   (171)     96   3,806   1,166   13,036   3,295   16,331   971   17,302 
Total income/expense recognized
                    4,736      4,736   46   4,782   235   5,017 
Other changes in equity
  78   2,921   925   532   35   51   (3,806)  197   437      437   (438)  (1)
Increased of capital  78   2,921   (40)                 2,959      2,959      2,959 
Capital reduction                                       
Conversion of financial liabilities into capital                                       
Increase of other equity instruments                                       
Reclassification of financial liabilities to other equity instruments                                       
Reclassification of other equity instruments to financial liabilities                                       
Dividend distribution                    629   (1,363)  1,992      1,992   104   2,096 
Transactions including treasury shares and other equity instruments (net)        17         51         (34)     (34)     (34)
Transfers between total equity entries        1,479   532         (3,177)  (1,166)               
Increase/Reduction in business combinations                                       
Payments with equity instruments           ���   35            35      35      35 
Rest of increase/reductions in total equity        (531)                 (531)     (531)  (334)  (865)
                                                     
Balances as of December 31, 2006
  1,740   9,579   3,268   361   35   147   4,736   1,363   18,209   3,341   21,550   768   22,318 
                                                     
(*)Changes in equity and stockholders’ equity derived information for the years 2007 and 2006 have been restated as mentioned in Note 1.3 to consolidated financial statements.
The accompanying Notes 1 to 58 and Appendices I to XI are an integral part of the consolidated statement of changes in equity for the year ended December 31, 2008.


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BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A. AND COMPANIES COMPOSING THE BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA GROUP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007 AND 2006 (Notes 1 to 5)
             
  2008  2007(*)  2006(*) 
  Millions of euros 
 
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES(1)
  (1,992)  17,290   2,222 
Consolidated profit for the year
  5,385   6,415   4,971 
Adjustments to obtain the cash flow from operating activities:
  (1,112)  828   1,522 
Depreciation and amortization  699   577   472 
Other adjustments  (1,811)  251   1,050 
Net increase/decrease in operating assets
  45,714   74,226   19,468 
Financial assets held for trading  10,964   10,545   7,779 
Other financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss  588   190   (444)
Available-for-sale financial assets  (800)  5,827   (18,357)
Loans and receivables  30,866   58,352   33,334 
Other operating assets  4,096   (688)  (2,844)
Net increase/decrease in operating liabilities
  37,908   82,192   13,138 
Financial liabilities held for trading  23,736   4,350   (1,347)
Other financial liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss     (134)  (158)
Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost  20,058   78,385   17,672 
Other operating liabilities  (5,886)  (408)  (3,029)
Collection/Payments for income tax
  1,541   2,080   2,059 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES(2)
  (2,865)  (7,987)  (2,128)
Investment
  4,617   10,948   5,401 
Tangible assets  1,199   1,836   1,214 
Intangible assets  402   134   253 
Investments  672   690   80 
Subsidiaries and other business units  1,559   7,082   1,629 
Non-current assets held for sale and associated liabilities  515   487   279 
Held-to-maturity investments        1,946 
Other payments related to investing activities  270   719    
Divestments
  1,752   2,961   3,273 
Tangible assets  168   328   501 
Intangible assets  31   146   120 
Investments  9   227   825 
Subsidiaries and other business units  13   11   934 
Non-current assets held for sale and associated liabilities  374   744   370 
Held-to-maturity investments  283   321    
Other collections related to investing activities  874   1,184   523 
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES(3)
  (2,271)  1,996   871 
Investment
  17,807   20,470   9,554 
Dividends  2,813   2,424   1,914 
Subordinated liabilities  735   1,723   1,760 
Amortization of own equity instruments         
Acquisition of own equity instruments  14,095   16,182   5,677 
Other items relating to financing activities  164   141   203 
Divestments
  15,536   22,466   10,425 
Subordinated liabilities  1,535   3,096   1,846 
Issuance of own equity instruments     3,263   2,939 
Disposal of own equity instruments  13,745   16,041   5,640 
Other items relating to financing activities  256   66    
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES(4)
  (791)  (1,233)  (785)
NET INCREASE/DECREASE IN CASH OR CASH EQUIVALENTS (1+2+3+4)
  (7,919)  10,066   180 
CASH OR CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR
  22,561   12,496   12,317 
CASH OR CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR
  14,642   22,561   12,496 
Cash  3,915   2,938   2,756 
Balance of cash equivalent in central banks  10,727   19,623   9,713 
Other financial assets         
Less:bank overdraft refundable on demand         
TOTAL CASH OR CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR  14,642   22,561   12,496 
Of which:            
held by consolidated entities but no available for the Group         
(*)Cash flows and cash flows derived information for the years 2007 and 2006 have been restated as mentioned in Note 1.3 to consolidated financial statements.
The accompanying Notes 1 to 58 and Appendices I to XI are an integral part of the consolidated statement of cash flows for the year ended December 31, 2008.


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BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A. AND COMPANIES COMPOSING
THE BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA GROUP

NOTES TO THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED DECEMBER 31, 20072008
1.  INTRODUCTION, BASIS OF PRESENTATION OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION
1.1.1.  INTRODUCTION BASIS OF PRESENTATION OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND OTHER INFORMATION
1.1. 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 leads its business through branches and offices located throughout Spain and abroad.
The bylaws of association and other public information on the Bank can be consulted both at its registered office (Plaza San Nicolás, 4, Bilbao) and on its official website, www.bbva.com.
In addition to the operations carried on directly by it, the Bank is the head of a group of subsidiaries, jointly controlled entities and associates that engage in various business activities and which compose, together with the Bank, the Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria Group (“the Group” or “BBVA Group”). Therefore, the Bank is obliged to prepare, in addition to its own financial statements the Group’s.
As of December 31, 20072008 the Group was composed by 362357 entities that were fully consolidated, 65 were consolidated by the proportionate method and 6872 entities accounted for using the equity method (Notes 3 and 1617 and appendix III to IIIVI of the present consolidated financial statements).
The Group’s consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 20062007 were approved by the shareholders at the Bank’s Annual General Meeting on March 16, 2007.14, 2008.
The 20072008 consolidated financial statements of the Group and the 20072008 financial statements of the Bank and of substantially all the Group companies have not yet been approved by their shareholders at the respective Annual General Meetings. However, the Bank’s Board of Directors considers that the aforementioned financial statements will be approved without any changes.
1.2.  BASIS OF PRESENTATION OF THE CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Under Regulation (EC) no 1606/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of July 19, 2002, all companies governed by the law of an EU Member State and whose securities are admitted to trading on a regulated market of any Member State must prepare their
The Group’s consolidated financial statements are presented in conformityaccordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards previously adoptedendorsed by the European Union (“EU-IFRSs”IFRS-EU”).
In order to adapt the accounting system of Spanish credit institutions to the new standards, the applicable at year-end 2008, and additionally considering Bank of Spain issued Circular 4/2004, of December 22, 2004 on Public and Confidential Financial Reporting Rules and Formats. Therefore, the Group is required to prepare its Consolidated Financial Statements in conformity with the EU-IFRS required to be applied under(and as amended thereafter). These Circular of the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004.Spain are the legislation that enacts and adapts the IFRS-EU for Spanish banks.
The BBVA Group’s consolidated financial statements for 20072008 were prepared by the Bank’s directors (at the Board Meeting on February 5, 2008)2009) in accordance with the EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004, and by applying the basis of consolidation, accounting policies and measurement bases described in Note 2, so that they present fairly the Group’s equity and financial position in 2007,2008, and the results of its operations, the changes in the consolidated statements of recognised income and expenseequity and consolidated cash flows.flows arising in the Group during 2008. These consolidated financial statements were prepared on the basis of the accounting records kept by the Bank and by each of the other Group companies and include the adjustments and reclassifications required to unify the accounting policies and measurement bases used by the Group (Note 2.2).
All accounting policies and measurement bases with a significant effect on the consolidated financial statements were applied in their preparation.
Due to the fact that the numerical information contained in the annual consolidated financial statements is expressed in million of euros, except in certain cases where it is necessary to lower unit, certain captions that do not present any balance in the consolidatedfinancial statements may present balance in euros. In addition, information regarding period-to-period changes is based on numbers not rounded.


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1.3.  COMPARATIVE INFORMATION
Aforementioned, the annual consolidated financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2008 were prepared under the financial statements models established in Circular 4/2004 of the Bank of Spain, and its subsequents modifications. Bank of Spain issued Circular 6/2008 of the Bank of Spain, of November 26, 2008, which represents modifications in the presentation format of the consolidated financial statements.
For this reason, the consolidated financial statements for 2007 and 2006 have been modified with respect to those originally prepared by the Group in order to adapt them to the presentation requirements. These changes exclusively affect the presentation format and have no impact whatsoever on the Group’s consolidated equity or profit.
Appendix VIII reconciles the originally issued consolidated financial statements for 2008, 2007 and 2006.
1.4.  RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE INFORMATION AND FOR THE ESTIMATES MADE
The information in these BBVA Group consolidated financial statements is the responsibility of the Group’s directors.
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consolidated companies in order to quantify certain of the assets, liabilities, income, expenses and commitments reported herein. These estimates relate mainly to the following:
1.The impairment losses on certain financial assets (Notes 11, 12, 13 and 16).
2.The assumptions used in the actuarial calculation of the post-employment benefit liabilities and commitments (Note 27).
3.The useful life of tangible and intangible assets (Notes 18 and 19).
4.The measurement of goodwill arising on consolidation (Notes 16 and 19).
5.The fair value of certain unlisted assets (Note 11).
1. The impairment losses on certain financial assets (Notes 7, 8, 11, 12, 13 and 16).
2. The assumptions used in the actuarial calculation of the post-employment benefit liabilities and commitments (Note 25).
3. The useful life of tangible and intangible assets (Notes 19 and 20).
4. The measurement of goodwill arising on consolidation (Notes 17 and 20).
5. The fair value of certain unlisted assets (Note 7, 8, 10, 11, 12 and 15).
Although these estimates were made on the basis of the best information available as of December 31, 20072008 on the events analysed, events that take place in the future might make it necessary to change these estimates (upwards or downwards) in coming years.
1.4.1.5.  ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT
As
Given the activities in which the Group companies engage, the Group has no environmental liabilities, expenses, assets, provisions or contingencies that could have a significant effect on its consolidated equity, financial situation and profits. Consequently, there is no heading on the face of December 31, 2007 the Group’s 2008 consolidated financial statements did not have environmental impact, that should be includedrequires disclosure in the environmental information document envisaged inreport stipulated under the related Ministry of the EconomyEconomics Order datedof October 8, 2001. Further the notes to the accompanying financial statements do not include specific disclosure on environmental matters.
1.5.1.6.  DETAIL OF AGENTS OF CREDIT INSTITUTIONS
The detail of BBVA agents required pursuant to Article 22 of Royal Decree 1245/1995 of July 14 July of the Ministry of Economy and Finance is disclosed in the BBVA financial statements for the year ended December 31, 2007.2008.
1.6. REPORT ON THE ACTIVITY OF THE CUSTOMER CARE DEPARTMENT AND THE CUSTOMER OMBUDSMAN
1.7.  REPORT ON THE ACTIVITY OF THE CUSTOMER CARE DEPARTMENT AND THE CUSTOMER OMBUDSMAN
The report on the activity of the Customer Care Department and the Customer Ombudsman required pursuant to Article 17 of Ministry of Economy and Finance Order ECO/734/2004 of March 11 March is included in the management report accompanying thethese consolidated financial statements publishedstatements.


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1.8.  CAPITAL MANAGEMENT AND MINIMUM EQUITY REQUIRED
Capital requirements
Bank of Spain Circular 3/2008, of May 22, on the calculation and control of minimum capital requirements, regulates the minimum capital requirements for Spanish credit institutions — both as individual entities and as consolidated groups — 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.
This Circular is the final implementation, for credit institutions, of the legislation on capital and consolidated supervision of financial institutions, which was contained in Law 36/2007, of November 16, amending Law 13/1985, of May 25, on the investment ratios, capital and reporting requirements of financial intermediaries, and other financial regulations, which also includes Royal Decree 216/2008, of February 15, on the capital of financial institutions. Bank of Spain Circular 3/2008 also culminates the process of adaptation of Spanish legislation to Directive 2006/48/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, of June 14, 2006, and Directive 2006/49/EC of the European Parliament and of the Council, of June 14, 2006. The minimum capital requirements for credit institutions and their consolidable groups were thoroughly revised in both Directives, based on the new Capital Accord adopted by the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision (“Basel II”).
The minimum capital requirements established by Bank of Spain Circular3/2008 are calculated on the basis of the Group’s exposure to credit risk and dilution risk (on the basis of the assets, obligations and other memorandum items that present these risks, depending on their amounts, characteristics, counterparties, guarantees, etc.), to counterparty risk and position and settlement risk in the Kingdomtrading book, to foreign exchange risk (on the basis of the overall net foreign currency position) and to operational risk. Additionally, the Group is subject to compliance with the risk concentration limits established in the aforementioned Circular and with the requirements concerning internal corporate governance, internal capital adequacy assessment, measurement of interest rate risk and information to be disclosed to the market also set forth therein. With a view to guaranteeing compliance with the aforementioned objectives, the Group performs integrated management of these risks, in accordance with its internal policies (see Note 7).
As of December 31, 2007 and 2006, regulatory capital management analized capital base and capital ratios under requirements of Circular 5/1993, of March 26, of Bank of Spain.
As of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, the eligible capital of the Group exceeded the minimum required under the regulations then in force (Note 31).
The calculation of the minimum regulatory capital requirements under the new standards, the so-called Pillar 1, is supplemented with an internal capital adequacy assessment and supervisory review process, also called Pillar 2. The Group’s internal capital adequacy assessment process is based on the internal model for the quantification of the economic capital required on the basis of the Group’s overall risk profile. Finally, Basel II standards establish, through Pillar 3, strict transparency requirements regarding the information on risks to be disclosed to the market.
2. BASISCapital management
New Basel Capital Accord — Basel II — Economic Capital
The Group’s capital management is performed at both regulatory and economic level.
Regulatory capital management is based on the analysis of the capital base and the capital ratios (core capital, Tier 1, etc.) using Basel (“BIS”) and Bank of Spain criteria (Note 31)
The aim is to achieve a capital structure that is as efficient as possible in terms of both cost and compliance with the requirements of regulators, ratings agencies and investors. Active capital management includes securitisations, sales of assets, and preferred and subordinated issues of equity and hybrid instruments.
The Bank has obtained the approval of its internal model of capital estimation (IRB) in 2008 for certain portfolios.


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From an economic standpoint, capital management seeks to optimise value creation at the Group and at its different business units.
The Group allocates economic capital commensurate with the risks incurred by each business (CER). This is based on the concept of unexpected loss at a certain level of statistical confidence, depending on the Group’s targets in terms of capital adequacy. These targets are applied at two levels: the first is core equity, which determines the allocated capital. The Bank uses this amount as a basis for calculating the return generated on the equity in each business (ROE). The second level is total capital, which determines the additional allocation in terms of subordinate debt and preference shares. The CER calculation combines lending risk, market risk (including structural risk associated with the balance sheet and equity positions), operational risk and fixed asset and technical risks in the case of insurance companies.
Stockholders’ funds, as calculated under BIS rules, is an extremely important reference to the entire Group. However, for the purpose of allocating capital to business areas the Bank prefers CeR. It is risk-sensitive and thus linked to the management policies for the individual businesses and the business portfolio. This procedure anticipates the approach likely to be adopted by the future Basel II rules on capital. These provide an equitable basis for assigning capital to businesses according to the risks incurred and make it easier to compare returns.
To internal effects of management and pursuit of the business areas, the Group realizes a capital allocation to each business area (Note 6).
1.9.  SEASONAL NATURE OF CONSOLIDATION, ACCOUNTING POLICIESINCOME AND MEASUREMENT BASES APPLIED AND EU-IFRS RECENT PRONOUNCEMENTSEXPENSES
The nature of the most significant activities and transactions carried out by the Group is mainly related to traditional activities carried out by financial institutions that are not affected by seasonal or cyclical factors.
2.  BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION, ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND MEASUREMENT BASES APPLIED AND IFRS RECENT PRONOUNCEMENTS
Glossary (Appendix XI) includes the definition of financial and economic terms use in this Note 2 “Basis of consolidation, accounting policies and measurement bases applied and IFRS pronouncements” and subsequent notes.
2.1  BASIS OF CONSOLIDATION
The accounting policies and measurement bases used in preparing the Group’s consolidated financial statements as of December 31, 20072008 may differ from those used by certain Group companies. For this reason, the required adjustments and reclassifications were made on consolidation to unify the policies and bases used and to make them compliant with EU-IFRSs required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004.
The results of subsidiaries acquired during the period are included in the consolidated income statement from the date of acquisition to period-end,period-end; similarly, the results of subsidiaries disposed of during the year are included in the consolidated income statement from the beginning of the year to the date of disposal.
a) METHODS OF CONSOLIDATION
Full consolidation method
In the “full consolidation method”, the assets and liabilitiesGroup there are three types of the Group entities are, after prior reconciliation, included line by line in the consolidated balance sheet and, subsequently, intragroup debit and credit balances are eliminated.
The income and expenses in the income statement of the Group entities are included in the consolidated income statement. Previously, the income and expenses relating to intragroup transactions and the gain or loss generated by such transactions have been eliminated.
Proportionate consolidation method
Under the proportionate consolidation method, the aggregation of balances and subsequent eliminations are only made in proportion to the Group’s ownership interest in the capital of these entities.
The assets and liabilities assigned by the Group toentities: subsidiaries, jointly controlled operationsentities and the Group’s share of the jointly controlled assets are recognized in the consolidated balance sheet classified according to their specific nature. Similarly, the Group’s share of the income and expenses of joint ventures is recognized in the consolidated income statement on the basis of their nature.

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Equity methodassociates.
Under the equity method, the interest ownerships are recorded at the date of acquisition value and then by the fraction of its equity representing the Group’s holding, once considered the dividends earned and other eliminations.
b) CONSOLIDABLE ENTITIESSubsidiaries
subsidiaries
“Subsidiaries” are defined as entities over which the Group has the capacity to exercise control.
Control is presumed to exist when the parent owns, directly or indirectly through subsidiaries, more than half of the voting power of an entity unless, in exceptional circumstances, it can be clearly demonstrated that such ownership does not constitute control. Control also exists when the parent owns half or less of the voting power of an entity when there is:
a)power over more than half of the voting rights by virtue of an agreement with other investors;
b)power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity under a statute or an agreement;
c)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; or
d)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
The financial statements of the subsidiaries are fully consolidated with those of the Bank.
The share of minority shareholders of the subsidiaries in the Group’s net consolidated equity is presented under the heading “Minority Interests” in the consolidated balance sheet and their share in the profit or loss for the year is presented under the heading “Income Attributed“Profit or loss attributed to Minority Interests”minority interests” in the consolidated income statement (Note 28)26).
Note 3 containscontain information on the most significant investments and divestments in subsidiaries that took place as of December 31, 2007.
2008. Appendix III includes the most significant information on these companies.


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Jointly controlled entities
A “Jointly
Since the implementation of IFRS-EU in 2005, the Group has pursued the following policy in relation to investments in jointly controlled entity” is defined as an entity that, although not being a subsidiary, is controlled jointly by two or more unrelated entities (“ventures”) that, following the definition of “joint ventures”, are bound by a contractual agreement to take on an economic activity by sharing the strategic management tasks (both financial and operational) of the “jointly controlled entity” in order to benefit from its operations. All the strategic financial and operating decisions require the unanimous consent of the ventures.entities:
EU-IFRSs required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 envisage two methods for the recognition
• Jointly controlled financial entities.  Since their corporate purpose is that of a financial entity, management considers that the best way of reflecting their activities within the Group’s consolidated financial statements is using the proportionate method of consolidation.
The contribution of jointly controlled entities:financial entities to the equity method and the proportionate consolidation method.
The Group opted to value its ownership interests in certain jointly controlled entities using the equity method (see Note 16.2) since it considered that this better reflected theGroup’s 2008 consolidated financial situation of these holdings. Appendix III includes the most significant information on these companies.
Appendix II includes a breakdown of jointly controlled entities consolidated in the Group bystatements under the proportionate consolidation method and calculated on the most significantbasis of the interest held by the Group is depicted in the table below:
Millions of Euros
Group Asset331
Group Liabilities217
Group Equity27
Group Consolidated Income11
Additional disclosure is not provided as these investments are not material.
Appendix IV itemises the jointly controlled entities consolidated by the Group under the proportionate method, listing salient information onfor these companies.
• Jointly controlled non-financial entities.  Management believes that the effect of breaking out the balance sheet and income statement headings of jointly controlled non-financial entities would distort the information provided to investors. For this reason, the equity method is considered the most appropriate way of recognising these investments.
Appendix V to the accompanying 2008 financial statements lists the main financial magnitudes for jointly controlled entities consolidated using the equity method. Note 17 — Investments meanwhile discloses the impact that application of an alternative method of consolidation, i.e. proportionate consolidation, would have had on the consolidated balance sheet and income statement.
Associates
“Associates”
Associates are defined as entities overcompanies in which the Group is in a positionable to exercise significant influence, but notwithout having control. Significant influence is presumeddeemed to exist when the Group owns directly or indirectly 20% or more of the voting powerrights of the investee.an investee directly or indirectly.
However, certain entities in which the Group owns 20% or more of the voting rights are not included as Group associates, since it is considered that the Group does not have the capacity to exercise significant influence over these entities. The investments in these entities, which do not represent material amounts for the Group, are classified as available-for-sale investments.
In addition, certain investments in entities in which the Group holds less than 20% of the voting rights are accounted for as Group associates based on the judgment that the Group has the power to exercise significant influence over these entities.
Investments in associates are accounted for using the equity method.method (Note 17). Appendix IIIIV includes the most significant information on these companies.companies consolidated using the equity method.


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2.2.  ACCOUNTING POLICIES AND MEASUREMENT BASES APPLIED
The accounting policies and measurement bases used in preparing these consolidated financial statements were as follows:

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2.2.1.  MEASUREMENT BASESFINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The criteria for the valuation of assets and liabilities in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets were as follows:
- FAIR VALUE
The fair value of an asset or a liability on a given date is the amount for which it could be exchanged or settled, respectively, between two knowledgeable, willing parties in an arm’s length transaction. The most objective and common reference for the fair value of an asset or a liability is the price that would be paid for it on an organised, transparent and active market (“quoted price” or “market price”).
If there is no market price for a given asset or liability, its fair value is estimated on the basis of the price established in recent transactions involving similar instruments and, in the absence thereof, by using mathematical measurement models sufficiently tried and trusted by the international financial community. Such estimates would 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 to the measurement models developed and the possible inaccuracies of the assumptions required by these models may signify that the fair value of an asset or liability that is estimated does not coincide exactly with the price for which the asset or liability could be exchanged or settled on the date of its measurement.
- AMORTIZED COST
Amortized cost is understood to be the acquisition cost of a financial asset or liability minus principal repayments, plus or minus the systematic amortization (as reflected in the income statements) of any difference between the initial cost and the maturity amount.
In the case of financial assets, amortized cost also includes any value adjustments for impairment.
In the case of financial instruments, the systematic amortization reflected in the income statement is recognized by the effective interest rate method. The effective interest rate is the discount rate that exactly equates the carrying amount of a financial instrument to all its estimated cash flows of all kinds during its residual life. For fixed rate financial instruments, the effective interest rate coincides with the contractual interest rate established on the acquisition date plus, where applicable, the fees and commissions which, because of their nature, can be equated with a rate of interest. In the case of floating rate financial instruments, the effective interest rate coincides with the rate of return prevailing in all connections until the date on which the reference interest rate is to be revised for the first time.
- ACQUISITION COST ADJUSTED
Acquisition cost adjusted means the transaction cost for the acquisition of assets adjusted, where appropriate, by any related impairment loss.
2.2.2. FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
a) Classification
Financial instruments are classified in the accompanying consolidated financial statements in the following categories:
- Financial assets/liabilities held for trading:These headings in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets include the financial assets and liabilities acquired with the intention of generating a profit from short-term fluctuations in their prices or from differences between their purchase and sale prices.
These headings also include financial derivatives not considered to qualify for hedge accounting and, in the case of financial liabilities held for trading, the financial liabilities arising from the outright sale of financial assets purchased under reverse repurchase agreements or borrowed (“short positions”).
- Other financial assets and financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss: These headings in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets include, among others, those are not held for trading but are:
Assets and liabilities which have the nature of hybrid financial assets and liabilities and contain an embedded derivative whose fair value cannot reliably be determined.
a)  Financial assets that are managed jointly with “liabilities under insurance contracts” measured at fair value, withMeasurement of financial derivatives whose purposeinstruments and effect is to significantly reduce exposure torecognition of changes in fair value, or with financial liabilities and derivatives whose purpose is to significantly reduce overall interest rate risk exposure.

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These headings include both the investment and customer deposits through life insurance policies in which the policyholder assumes the investment risk (named “Unit-links”).
- Available-for-sale financial assets:these include debt securities not classified as “held-to-maturity investments” or as “financial assets at fair value through profit or loss”, and equity instruments issued by entities other than subsidiaries, associates and those jointly controlled, provided that such instruments have not been classified as “held for trading” or as “other financial assets at fair value through profit or loss”.
- Loans and receivables: this heading relates to the financing granted to third parties, classified on the basis of the nature thereof, irrespective of the nature of the borrower and the form of financing granted, and includes finance leases in which consolidated companies act as lessors.
The consolidated companies generally intend to hold the loans and credits granted by them until their final maturity; therefore, they are presented in the consolidated balance sheet at their amortized cost (which includes any corrections required to reflect the estimated losses on their recovery).
- Held-to-maturity investments: this heading includes debt securities for which the Group, from inception and at any subsequent date, has the intention to hold until final maturity, since it has the financial capacity to do so.
- Financial liabilities at fair value through equity:These include all financial liabilities associated with available-for-sale financial assets arising as a result of a transfer of financial assets in which the Group retains the control and are valued at fair value through equity.
- Financial liabilities at amortized cost: this heading includes, irrespective of their instrumentation and maturity, the financial liabilities not included in any other heading in the consolidated balance sheet which relate to the typical deposit-taking activities carried on by financial institutions.
- Hedging derivatives:this heading includes financial derivatives designated as hedging items. The hedge accountingcan be of three types:
Fair value hedge: This type of hedging relationships hedge changes in the value of assets and liabilities due to fluctuations in the interest rate and/or exchange rate to which the position or balance to be covered.
Cash flow hedge: In a cash flow hedge is hedged the changes in the estimated cash flows arising from financial assets and liabilities and highly probable transactions which an entity plans to carry out.
Net investment in a foreign operation hedge: hedges changes in exchange rates for foreign investments made in foreign currency.the measurement
b) Measurement of financial instruments and recognition of changes arising from the measurement
All financial instruments are initially recognized at fair value which, in the absence of evidence to the contrary, shall be the transaction price. These instruments will subsequently be measured on the basis of their classification. The recognition of changes arising subsequent to the initial recognition is described below:below.
The change produced during the year, except in derivatives, arising from the accrual of interests and similar items are recorded under the headings “Interest and Similar Income” or “Interest Expense and Similar Charges”, as appropriate, in the consolidated income statement of this period. The dividendsdividend accrued in the period are recorded under the heading “Income from equity instruments”“Dividend income” in the consolidated income statement.
The changes in the measurements after the initial recognition, for reasons other than those of the preceding paragraph, are described below according to the categories of financial assets and liabilities:
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Financial— “Financial assets held for trading” and “Financial assets and liabilities designated at fair value through profit or lossloss”
Assets and liabilities recognized in these headings in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets are valued at fair value.
Changes arising from the valuation to fair value (gains or losses) are recognized under the heading “Gains or losses“Net gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities (net)”liabilities” in the accompanying consolidated income statements. On the other hand, Valuation adjustments by changes in foreign exchange rates are recognized under the heading “Exchange Differences (net)”“Net exchange differences” in the consolidated income statements.
The fair value of the standard financial derivatives included in the held for trading portfolios is equal to their daily quoted price.price in an active market. If, under exceptional circumstances, their quoted price cannot be established on a given date, these derivatives are measured using methods similar to those used to measure over-the-counter (“OTC”) derivatives.

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The fair value of OTC derivatives (“present value” or “theoretical close”) is equal to the sum of the future cash flows arising from the instrument, discounted at the measurement date (“present value” or “theoretical close”);date; these derivatives are measured using methods recognized by the financial markets, including themarkets: net present value (NPV) method, and option price calculation models. (See Note 7.2)models, etc. (Note 8)
Financial derivatives that have as their underlying equity instruments, whose fair value cannot be determined in a sufficiently objective manner and are settled by delivery of those instruments, are measured at cost.
- “Available-for-Sale Financial Assets” and “Financial liabilities at fair value through equity”
Assets and liabilities recognized in these headings in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets are valued at fair value.
Changes arising from the valuation to fair value (gains or losses) are recognized temporarily, net amount, under the heading “Valuation Adjustments - Available-for-Sale Financial Assets” or “Valuation Adjustments — Financial liabilities at fair value through equity” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
Valuation adjustments arising from “Available-for-Sale Financial Assets — Other equity instruments”non-monetary items by changes in foreign exchange rates are recognized temporarily under the heading “Valuation Adjustments — Exchange Differences” in the consolidated balance sheets.sheet. Valuation adjustments arising from “Available-for-Sale Financial Assets — Debt securities”monetary items by changes in foreign exchange rates are recognized under the heading “Exchange“Net Exchange Differences” in the consolidated income statements.


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The amounts recognized in the headings “Valuation Adjustments - Available-for-Sale Financial Assets”, “Valuation Adjustments — Financial liabilities at fair value through equity” and “Valuation Adjustments — Exchange Differences” remain in the Group’s consolidated equity until the asset is derecognized from the consolidated balance sheet, at which time those amounts are recognized under the headings “Gains or losses“Net gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities” or “Exchange“Net Exchange Differences” in the consolidated income statements.statement.
The gains from sales of other equity instruments considered strategic investments accounted for as “Available-for-sale”, are registered in the heading “Gains (losses) in non-current assets held-for-sale not classified as discontinued operations” (Note 50) in the consolidated income statement, although they had not previously accounted for in the heading “Non-current assets held-for-sale” in the consolidated balance sheet, as is indicated in rule 56 of the Circular 4/2004 modified by the Circular 6/2008.
On the other hand, the impairment losses (net) in the available-for-sale financial assets during the period are recognized under the heading “Impairment lossesof financial assets (net) — Available-for-saleOther financial assets”instruments not at fair value through profit or loss” in the consolidated income statements.
- “Loans and receivables”, “Held-to-maturity investments” and “Financial liabilities at amortised cost”
Assets and liabilities recognized in these headings in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets are measured at “amortized cost” using the “effective interest rate” method.method, due to the fact that consolidated entities has the intention to hold them to maturity.
Impairment losses (net) arising in the period are recognized under the heading “Impairment losses (net) — Loans and receivables” or “Impairment lossesof financial assets (net) — Held-to-maturity investments”Other financial instruments not at fair value through profit or loss” in the consolidated income statements.
-“Hedging— “Hedging derivatives”
Assets and liabilities recognized in these headings in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets are valued at fair value.
Changes produced subsequent to the designation in the valuation of financial instruments designated as hedged items as well as financial instruments designated as hedging items are recognized based on the following criteria:
  In the fair value hedges, the changes in the fair value of the derivative and the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk are recognized in the heading “Gains or losses“Net gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities (Net)”liabilities” in the consolidated income statement.
 
  In the cash flow hedges and net investments in a foreign operation hedges, the differences produced in the effective portions of hedging items are recognized temporarily under the heading “Valuation adjustments — Cash flow hedges” and “Valuation adjustments — Hedges of net investments in foreign operations” respectively. These valuation changes are recognized in the heading “Gains or losses“Net gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities (Net)”liabilities” in the consolidated income statement in the same period or periods during which the hedged instrument affects profit or loss, when forecast transaction occurs or at the maturity date of the item hedged.
Differences in valuation of the hedging item for ineffective portions of cash flow hedges and net investments in a foreign operation hedges are recognized directly in the heading “Gains or losses on financial assets and liabilities (Net)” in the consolidated income statement.
Differences in valuation of the hedging item for ineffective portions of cash flow hedges and net investments in a foreign operation hedges are recognized directly in the heading “Net gains (losses) on financial assets and liabilities” in the consolidated income statement.
- “Other financial instruments”
In relation to the aforementioned general criteria, we must highlight the following exceptions:
• Equity instruments whose fair value cannot be determined in a sufficiently objective manner and financial derivatives that have those instruments as their underlying and are settled by delivery of those instruments are measured at acquisition cost adjusted, where appropriate, by any related impairment loss.

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Equity instruments whose fair value cannot be determined in a sufficiently objective manner and
• Valuation adjustments arising on financial instruments classified at Balance sheet date as non-current assets held for sale are recognized with a balancing entry under the heading “Valuation Adjustments — Non-Current Assets Held for Sale” of the consolidated balance sheet.
b)  Impairment financial assets
Definition of impaired financial derivatives that have those instruments as their underlying and are settled by delivery of those instruments are measured at acquisition cost adjusted, where appropriate, by any related impairment loss.assets
Valuation adjustments arising on non-current assets held for sale and the liabilities associated with them are recognized with a balancing entry under the heading “Valuation Adjustments - Non-Current Assets Held for Sale” of the consolidated balance sheet.
c) Impairment financial assets
Definition
A financial asset is considered to be impaired — and therefore its carrying amount is adjusted to reflect the effect of its impairment — when there is objective evidence that events have occurred which:
  In the case of debt instruments (loans and debt securities), give rise to a negative impact on the future cash flows that were estimated at the time the transaction was arranged.
 
  In the case of equity instruments, mean that the carrying amount of these instruments cannot be recovered.
As a general rule, the carrying amount of impaired financial instruments is adjusted with a charge to the consolidated income statement for the yearperiod in which the impairment becomes known, and the recoveries of previously recognized impairment losses are recognized in the consolidated income statement for the yearperiod in which the impairment is reversed or reduced, with the exception that any recovery of previously recognized impairment losses for an investment in an equity instrument classified as available for sale which are not recognized through consolidated profit or loss but recognized under the heading “Valuation Adjustments — Available for sale Financial Assets” in the consolidated balance sheet.
Balances are considered to be impaired, and accrual of the interest thereon is suspended, when there are reasonable doubts that the balances will be recovered in fulland/or the related interest will be collected for the amounts and on the dates initially agreed upon, taking into account the guarantees received by the consolidated entities to assure (in part or in full) the performance of transactions. 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 removed from the consolidated balance sheet, without prejudice to any actions taken by the consolidated entities in order to collect the amount until their rights extinguish in full through expiry, forgiveness or for other reasons.
Calculation of impairment on financial assets
The impairment on financial assets is determined by type of instrument and the category wherein which they are recognized. The BBVA Group recognizes impairment charges directly against the impaired asset when the likelihood of recovery is recognized, as follows:deemed remote, and uses an offsetting or allowance account when it records non-performing loan provisions.
Impairment
The amount of impairment losses of debt instruments carriedsecurities at amortized cost:amortised cost is measured as a function of whether the impairment losses are determined individually or collectively.
Impairment losses determined individually
The quantification of impairment losses of theon assets classified as impaired is done on an individual basis in whichconnection with customers in the amount of theirwhose operations isare equal to or exceeds1exceed €1 million.
The amount of the impairment losses incurred on these instruments relates to the positive difference between their respective carrying amounts and the present values of their expected 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 obtained over the residual life of the instrument; including, where appropriate, those which may result from the guaranteescollaterals and other credit enhancements provided for the instrument (after deducting the costs required for foreclosure and subsequent sale).


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 § The various types of risk to which each instrument is subject.
 
 § The circumstances in which collections will foreseeableforeseeably be made.
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 interest 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.
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The quantification of impairment losses is determined on a collective basis in the following two cases:
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• Assets classified as impaired of customers in which the amount of their operations is less than1 €1 million.
 
-   • Asset portfolio not impaired currently but which presents an inherent loss.
ToInherent loss, calculated using statistical procedures, is deemed equivalent to the portion of losses incurred at the date of preparing the accompanying consolidated financial statements that has yet to be allocated to specific transactions.
The Group realizes the estimate collectively the collectiveinherent loss of credit risk corresponding to operations with resident in Spainrealized by Spanish financial entities of the Group (approximately 66%68.73% on Loans and receivables of the Group as of December 31, 2007)2008), the BBVA Group usesusing the parameters set by Annex IX of the Circular 4/2004 from Bank of Spain on the base of its experience and the Spanish banking sector information in the quantification of impairment losses and provisions for insolvencies for credit risk. These parameters will be
Notwithstanding the above, the Group can avail of the proprietary historic records used untilin its internal ratings models (IRBs), which were approved by the Bank of Spain validatesfor some portfolios in 2008, albeit only for the purposes of estimating regulatory capital under the new Basel Accord (BIS II). It uses these internal ratings models based on historical experienceto calculate the economic capital required in its activities and uses the expected loss concept to quantify the cost of credit risk for incorporation into its calculation of the Group.risk-adjusted return on capital of its operations.
The provisions required under Circular 4/2004 from Bank of Spain standards fall within the range of provisions calculated using the Group’s internal ratings models.
To estimate the collective loss of credit risk corresponding to operations with nonresident in Spain registered in foreign subsidiaries, we applyare applied methods and similar criteria, taking aslike reference the Bank of Spain parameters but adapting the default’s calendars to the particular circumstances of the country. However, in Mexico for consumer loans, credit cards and mortgages portfolios, as well as for credit investment maintained by the Group in the United States are using internal models for calculating the impairment losses based on historical experience of the Group (approximately 16%13% of the Loans and Receivables of the Group as of December 31, 2007)2008).
Calculation in Spain
Following is a description of the methodology used to estimate the collective loss of credit risk corresponding to operations with resident in Spain:
1. Specific allowance or provision for insolvency risk of the portfolioPortfolio doubtful
The debt instruments, whoever the obligor and whatever the guarantee or collateral, that have past-due amounts ofwith more than three months, shall be analyzed individually, taking into account the age of the past-due amounts, the guarantees or collateral provided and the economic situation of the customer and the guarantors.


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In the case of unsecured transactions and taking into account the age of the past-due amounts, the allowance percentages are as follow:
   
Age of the past-due amountPast-Due Amount
 
Allowance percentagePercentage
 
Up to 6 months between 4,5% and 5,3%
Over 6 months and up to 12 months between 27,4% and 27,8%
Over 12 months and up to 18 months between 60,5% and 65,1%
Over 18 months and up to 24 months between 93,3% and 95,8%
Over 24 months 100%
100%
In the case of transactions secured by completed houses when the total exposure is equal or exceedsinferior 80% of the value of the guarantee or collateral and taking into account the age of the past-due amounts, the allowance percentages are as follow:
     
Age of the past-due amountPast-Due Amount
 Allowance percentagePercentage
 
Less than 3 years  2%
Over 3 years and up to 4 years  25%
Over 4 years and up to 5 years  50%
Over 5 years and up to 6 years  75%
Over 6 years  100%
In the rest of transactions secured by real property in which the entity has began the process to take possession of the pledge and taking into account the age of the past-due amounts, the allowance percentages are as follow:
   
Age of the past-due amountPast-Due Amount
 
Allowance percentagePercentage
 
Up to 6 months between 3,8% and 4,5%
Over 6 months and up to 12 months between 23,3% and 23,6%
Over 12 months and up to 18 months between 47,2% and 55,3%
Over 18 months and up to 24 months between 79,3% and 81,4%
Over 24 months 100%
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Debt instruments classifiedfor which, without qualifying as doubtful in terms of criteria for reasons other than customer arrears shallclassification as past-due, there is reasonable doubt that they will be recovered on the initially agreed terms, are analyzed individually.
2. General allowance or provision of the portfolioPortfolio into force
The debt instruments, whoever the obligor and whatever the guarantee or collateral, that do not have individually objective of impairment are collectively assessed,assesses, including the assets in a group with similar credit risk characteristics, including sector of activity of the debtor or the type of guarantee.
The allowance percentages of hedge are as follows:
- Negligible risk: 0%
- Low risk: 0.20% - 0.75%
- Medium-low risk: 0.50% - 1.88%
- Medium risk: 0.59% - 2.25%
- Medium-high risk: 0.66% - 2.50%
- High risk: 0.83% - 3.13%
         
Risk
 Allowance Percentage 
 
Negligible risk  0%  0%
Low risk  0.06%  0.75%
Medium-low risk  0.15%  1.88%
Medium risk  0.18%  2.25%
Medium-high risk  0.20%  2.50%
High risk  0.25%  3.13%
3. Country Risk Allowance or Provision
Country risk is understood as the risk associated with customers resident in a specific country due to circumstances other than normal commercial risk. Country risk comprises sovereign risk, transfer risk and other risks arising from international financial activity.
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regulatory and institutional framework, and payment capacity and record, the Group classifies the transactions in different groups, assigning to each group the provisions for insolvencies percentages, which are derived from those analyses.
However, due to the dimension of the Group, and to risk-country management, the provision levels are not significant in relation to the balance of the provisions by constituted insolvencies (As of December 31, 2007,2008, this provision represents a 1.75%0.55% in the provision for insolvencies of the Group).
Impairment ofon other debt instruments
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) and their fair value after deducting any impairment loss previously recognized in the consolidated income statement.
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 “Valuation Adjustments - Available-for-Sale Financial Assets” and are recognized in the consolidated income statement. If all or part of the impairment losses isare subsequently recovered, the amount is recognized in the consolidated income statement for the year in which the recovery occurred.
Similarly, in the case of debt instruments classified as “non-current assets held for sale”, unrealised losses previously recorded in equity are considered to be realised — and are recognized in the consolidated income statement — on the date the instruments are so classified.
Impairment ofon equity instruments
The amount of the impairment in the equity instruments is determined by the category where is recognized:
 a)• Equity instruments measured at fair value:The criteria for quantifying and recognising impairment losses on equity instruments are similar to those for other debt instruments, with the exception that any recovery of previously unrealisedrecognized impairment losses for an investment in an equity instrument classified as available for sale which are not recognized through profit or loss but recognized under the heading “Valuation Adjustments — Available for sale Financial Assets” in the consolidated balance sheet.
 
 b)• 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 valuation adjustments due to cash flow hedges) for the last approved (consolidated) balance sheet, adjusted for the unrealised gains at the measurement date.
Impairment losses are recognized in the consolidated income statement for the period 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 the assets.

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Impairment losses are recognized in the consolidated income statement for the period 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.


2.2.3. RECOGNITION2.2.2.  RECOGNITION OF INCOME AND EXPENSES
The most significant criteria used by the Group to recognize its income and expenses are summarised 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. Specifically, 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 as incurred.recognized. Also dividends received from other companies are recognized as income when the consolidated companies’ right to receive them arises.


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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 consolidated income statement is interrupted. This interest is recognized for accounting purposes when it is received.
Commissions, fees and similar items:
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 most significant income and expense items in this connection are:
 - Those relating linked to financial assets and liabilities measured at fair value through profit or loss, whichloss. They are recognized when they are collected.
 
 - Those arising from transactions or services that are provided over a period of time, whichtime. They are recognized over the life of these transactions or services.
 
 - Those relating to a single act, which isact. They are recognized when the single act is carried out.
Non-financial income and expenses:
These are recorded for accounting purposes on an accrual basis.
Deferred collections and payments:
These are recorded for accounting purposes at the amount resulting from discounting the expected cash flows at market rates.
2.2.4.
2.2.3.  POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS AND OTHER LONG TERM COMMITMENTS TO EMPLOYEES
Following is a description of the most significant accounting criteria relating to the commitments to employees, related to post-employment benefits and other long term commitments, of certain Group companies in Spain and abroad (Note 27)25).
Commitments valuation: assumptions and gains/losses recognition
The present values of the commitments are quantified on acase-by-case basis. The valuation method used for current employees is the projected unit credit method, which views each year of service as giving rise to an additional unit of benefit entitlement and measures each unit separately.
In adopting the actuarial assumptions, it is taken into account that:
 - They are unbiased, in that they are neither imprudent nor excessively conservative.
 
 - They are mutually compatible, reflecting the economic relationships between factors such as inflation, rates of salary increase, discount rates and expected return of assets. The expected return of plan assets in the post-employment benefits is estimated taking into account the market expectations and the distribution of such assets in the different portfolios.
 
 - The future levels of salaries and benefits are based on market expectations at the balance sheet date for the period over which the obligations are to be settled.
 
 - The discount rate used is determined by reference to market yields at the balance sheet date on high quality corporate bonds.
Actuarial gains or losses arising fromThe Group recognizes all actuarial differences between the actuarial assumptions and what had actually occurred, were recognizedunder “Provisions” in the consolidated income statements. Thestatement for the year in which they arise in connection with commitments assumed by the Group did not usein connection with personnel availing of early retirement schemes, benefits awarded for seniority, pre-retirement widowhood and disability benefits awarded as a function of years of employee service in the “corridor approach”.Group, and other similar concepts.

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The Group recognizes the actuarial gains or losses arising on all other defined benefit post-employment commitments directly in “Reserves” within the Group’s consolidated equity, in accordance with standard 35 of Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004 (as amended by Circular 6/2008). Specifically, the balance of actuarial differences is recognized in “Actuarial gains and losses in post-employment plans” within “Net income recognized directly in equity — Other recognized income (expenses)” in the consolidated statement of changes in total equity.
The Group does not apply the option of deferring actuarial gains and losses in equity using the so-called corridor approach in any commitment to employees.
Post-employment benefits
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Pensions
Post-employment benefits include defined contribution and defined obligation commitments.
Defined contribution commitments: the
The amounts of these commitments are determined on a case-by-case basis, as a percentage of certain remuneration itemsand/or as a pre-established annual amount. The current contributions made by the Group’s companies for defined contribution retirement commitments, which are recognized with a charge to the heading “Personnel Expenses — Contributions to external pension funds” in the accompanying consolidated income statements (Notes 2725 and 51)45).
Defined benefit commitments:
Certain Group’s companies have defined benefit commitments for permanent disability and death of current employees and early retirees; for death of certain retired employees; and defined-benefit retirement commitments applicable only to certain groups of serving employees, (unvested benefits), or early retired employees (vested benefits) and of retired employees (ongoing benefits).employees. Defined benefit commitments are funded by insurance contracts and internal Group provisions.
The amounts recognized in the heading “Provisions — ProvisionsFunds for Pensions and Similar Obligations” (Note 26)24) are the differences between the present values of the vested obligations for defined obligation retirement commitments at balance sheet date, adjusted by actuarial gains/losses, the prior service cost and the fair value of plan assets, if it is the case, which are to be used directly to settle employee benefit obligations.
The provisions for defined obligation retirement commitments were charged to the heading “Provisions expense (net) — Provisions to pension commitments and similar obligations” in the accompanying consolidated income statements (Note 51)46).
The current contributions made by the Group’s companies for defined obligation retirement commitments covering current employees are charged to the heading “Personnel Expenses — Transfers to internal pension provisions”Expenses” in the accompanying consolidated income statements.
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Early retirements
In 2007,2008, the Group offered certain employees in Spain the possibility of taking early retirement before the age stipulated in the collective labor agreement in force. The corresponding provisions by the Group were recognized with a charge to the heading “Provision Expense (Net) — Transfers to Funds for Pensions and Similar Obligations—Obligations — Early Retirements” in the accompanying consolidated income statements (Note 27).statements. The present values are quantified on acase-by-case basis and they are recognized in the heading “Provisions — Provisions for Pensions and Similar Obligations” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets (Note 27)24).
The commitments to early retirees include the compensation and indemnities and contributions to external pension funds payable during the year of early retirement. The commitments relating to this group of employees after they have reached the age of effective retirement are included in the employee welfare system.


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Post-employment welfare benefits
Certain Group companies have welfare benefit commitments the effects of which extend beyond the retirement of the employees entitled to the benefits. These commitments relate to certain current employees and retirees, depending upon the employee group to which they belong.
The present values of the vested obligations for post-employment welfare benefits are quantified on acase-by-case basis. They are recognized in the heading “Provisions — ProvisionsFunds for Pensions and Similar Obligations” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets (Note 26)24) and they are charged to the heading “Personnel expenses — Other personnel expenses” in the accompanying income statements (Note 51)45).
Other long term commitments to employees
Certain Group companies are obliged to deliver partially or fully subsidised goods and services. The most significant employee welfare benefits granted, in terms of the type of compensation and the event giving rise to the commitments are: loans to employees, life insurance, study aid and long-service bonuses.
The present values of the vested obligations for commitments with personnel are quantified on acase-by-case basis. They are recognized in the heading “Provisions — ProvisionsFunds for Pensions and Similar Obligations” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets (see Note 26)(Note 24).
The post-employment welfare benefits delivered by the Spanish companies to active employees are recognized in the heading “Personnel expenses — Other personnel expenses” in the accompanying income statements (see Note 51)(Note 45).
Other commitments for current employees accrue and are accrued and settled on a yearly basis, and thus it is not necessary to record a provision in this regarding.connection.
2.2.5.2.2.4.  FOREIGN CURRENCY TRANSACTIONS AND EXCHANGE DIFFERENCES
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financial statements of consolidated entities whose functional currency is not the euro are convertedtranslated to euros as follows:
 § Assets and liabilities: at the average spot exchange rates as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005.2006.
 
 § Income and expenses and cash flows: at the average exchange rates as of December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005.the year.
 
 § Equity items: at the historical exchange rates.
The exchange differences arising on the translation of foreign currency balances to the functional currency of the consolidated entities (or entities accounted for equity method) and their branches are generally recorded in the consolidated income statement, except forstatement. Exceptionally, the exchange differences arising on non-monetary items whose fair value is adjusted with a balancing item in equity that are recorded under the heading “Valuation Adjustments — Exchange Differences” of the consolidated balance sheet.
The exchange differences arising on the translation to euros of balances in the functional currencies of the consolidated entities (or entities accounted for equity method) whose functional currency is not the euro are recorded under the heading “Valuation Adjustments — Exchange Differences” in the consolidated balance sheet until the item to which they relate is derecognized, at which time they are recorded in the income statement.


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The breakdown of the main balances in foreign currency of the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, based on the nature of the related items, was as follows:
                        
 Millions of euros 2008 2007 2006 
 2007 2006 2005 Millions of euros 
Assets -
 168,983 126,190 117,409 
Assets —
  181,108   168,983   126,190 
Cash and balances with Central Banks 10,097 8,858 9,091   11,579   10,097   8,858 
Financial held for trading 28,561 22,398 17,137   20,324   28,561   22,398 
Available-for-sale financial assets 21,159 14,801 15,477   20,780   21,159   14,801 
Loans and receivables 102,987 71,728 66,632   120,168   102,987   71,728 
Investments 523 66 63 
Investments in entities accounted for using the equity method  589   523   66 
Tangible assets 2,026 1,661 1,681   2,016   2,026   1,661 
Other 3,630 6,678 7,328   5,652   3,630   6,678 
Liabilities-
 189,683 135,829 127,769 
Liabilities —
  214,929   189,683   135,829 
Financial held for trading 1,893 1,879 1,571   6,168   1,893   1,879 
Financial liabilities at amortised cost 181,611 128,154 118,666   201,295   181,611   128,154 
Other 6,179 5,796 7,532   7,466   6,179   5,796 
The breakdown in foreign currencies of the balances in the most significant foreign currencycurrencies of the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, was as follows:based on the most significant foreign currencies, are set forth in the following table:
                
2008
 USD Mexican Pesos Other Foreign Total 
                 Millions of euros 
 Millions of euros
 Mexican Other  
 USD Pesos foreign TOTAL
Assets -
 73,296 58,449 37,238 168,983 
Assets —
  86,074   52,819   42,215   181,108 
Cash and balances with Central Banks 1,785 5,459 2,853 10,097   2,788   5,179   3,612   11,579 
Financial held for trading 5,963 20,203 2,395 28,561 
Financial assets held for trading  4,137   13,184   3,003   20,324 
Available-for-sale financial assets 10,477 5,227 5,455 21,159   10,321   5,613   4,846   20,780 
Loans and receivables 52,311 26,436 24,240 102,987   65,928   26,168   28,072   120,168 
Investments 5 72 446 523 
Investments in entities accounted for using the equity method  5   103   481   589 
Tangible assets 737 823 466 2,026   802   729   485   2,016 
Other 2,018 229 1,383 3,630   2,093   1,843   1,716   5,652 
Liabilities-
 95,939 53,021 40,723 189,683 
Financial held for trading 1,441 18 434 1,893 
Liabilities —
  119,107   50,103   45,719   214,929 
Financial liabilities held for trading  1,192   3,919   1,057   6,168 
Financial liabilities at amortised cost 93,835 49,647 38,129 181,611   116,910   42,288   42,097   201,295 
Other 663 3,356 2,160 6,179   1,005   3,896   2,565   7,466 


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2007
 USD  Mexican Pesos  Other foreign  Total 
  Millions of euros 
 
Assets —
  73,296   58,449   37,238   168,983 
Cash and balances with Central Banks  1,785   5,459   2,853   10,097 
Financial assets held for trading  5,963   20,203   2,395   28,561 
Available-for-sale financial assets  10,477   5,227   5,455   21,159 
Loans and receivables  52,311   26,436   24,240   102,987 
Investments in entities accounted for using the equity method  5   72   446   523 
Tangible assets  737   823   466   2,026 
Other  2,018   229   1,383   3,630 
Liabilities —
  95,939   53,021   40,723   189,683 
Financial liabilities held for trading  1,441   18   434   1,893 
Financial liabilities at amortised cost  93,835   49,647   38,129   181,611 
Other  663   3,356   2,160   6,179 
In
As of December 31, 2006 the balances held in foreign currency, approximately 64% of assets and 64% of liabilities were related to transactions in Mexican pesos and US dollars.
2.2.6. ENTITIES AND BRANCHES LOCATED IN COUNTRIES WITH HYPERINFLATIONARY ECONOMIES
2.2.5.  ENTITIES AND BRANCHES LOCATED IN COUNTRIES WITH HYPERINFLATIONARY ECONOMIES
None of the functional currencies of the consolidated subsidiaries and associates and their branches located abroad relate to hyperinflationary economies as defined by EU-IFRSs required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004. Accordingly, as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 it was not necessary to adjust the financial statements of any of the consolidated subsidiaries or associates to correct for the effect of inflation.
2.2.7. NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE AND LIABILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
2.2.6.  NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE AND LIABILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
The heading “Non-current Assets Held for Sale” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets reflects the carrying amount of the assets that are not included in operating activities — composing a “disposal group” or forming part of a business unit that the Group intends to sell (“discontinued operations”) — whichi.e., assets where an active program to locate a buyer and complete the plan has been initiated and approved at the appropriate level of management and it is highly probable they will very probably be sold in their current condition within one year from the date on which are classified as such. Therefore, the carrying amount of these assets — which can be financial or non-financial but are not included in Group’s operating activities — will foreseeably be recovered through the price obtained on their sale.
Specifically,
Within this heading, a distinction is made between individual assets and groups of assets that are to be disposed of along with related liabilities (“disposal groups”) and disposal groups that form part of a major business unit and are being held for sale as part of a disposal plan (“discontinued operations”).
The individual headings include, the assets received by the consolidated entities from their debtors in full or partpartial settlement of the debtors’ payment obligations (foreclosed assets)(assets foreclosed or donated in repayment of debt) are treated as non-current assets held for sale, unless the consolidated entities have decided to make continuing use of these assets.
Symmetrically, the heading “Liabilities Associated with Non-current Assets Held for Sale” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets reflects the balances payable arising on disposal groups and discontinued operations.

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2.2.8. SALES AND INCOME FROM THE PROVISION OF NON-FINANCIAL SERVICES
Non-current assets held for sale are generally measured at the lower of fair value less costs to sell and their carrying amount upon classification within this category. Non-current assets held for sale are not depreciated while included under this heading.
This
As a general rule, gains and losses generated on the disposal of assets and liabilities classified as non-current held for sale, and related impairment losses and subsequent recoveries, where pertinent, are recognized in “Gains/(losses) on non-current assets held for sale not classified as discontinued operations” of the accompanying consolidated income statements. The remaining income and expense items associated with these assets and liabilities are classified within the corresponding income statement headings.
2.2.7.  SALES AND INCOME FROM THE PROVISION OF NON-FINANCIAL SERVICES
The heading shows“Other operating income — Sales and income from non financial services” of the accompanying consolidated income statement includes the carrying amount of the sales of assets and income from the services provided by the consolidated Group companies that are not financial institutions. In the case of the Group, these companies are mainly real estate and services companies.
2.2.9.2.2.8.  INSURANCE AND REINSURANCE CONTRACTS
In accordance with standard accounting practice in the insurance industry, the consolidated insurance entities credit to the income statement the amounts of the premiums written and charge to income the cost of the claims incurred on final settlement thereof. Insurance entities are therefore required to accrue at period-end the unearned revenues credited to their income statements and the accrued costs not charged to income.
The most significant accruals recorded by the consolidated entities in relation to direct insurance contracts arranged by them relate to the following (Note 25)23):
Mathematical provisions, which include:
 -• Mathematical provisions, which include:
 • Life insurance provisions:  these represent the value of the life insurance obligations of the insurance companies at period-end, net of the obligations of the policyholder.
 
 -• Non-life insurance provisions:  provisions for unearned premiums. These provisions are intended for the accrual, at the date of calculation, of the premiums written. Their balance reflects the portion of the premiums accrued in the year that has to be allocated to the period from the reporting date to the end of the policy period.
Provision for claims: this reflects the total amount of the obligations outstanding arising from claims incurred prior to the reporting date. The insurance companies calculate this provision as the difference between the total estimated or certain cost of the claims not yet reported, settled or paid, and the total amounts already paid in relation to these claims.
Provisions for unexpired risks and other provisions, which include:
 -• Provision for claims:  this reflects the total amount of the obligations outstanding arising from claims incurred prior to the reporting date. The insurance companies calculate this provision as the difference between the total estimated or certain cost of the claims not yet reported, settled or paid, and the total amounts already paid in relation to these claims.
 • Provisions for unexpired risks and other provisions, which include:
• Non-life insurance provisions — unexpired risks:  the provision for unexpired risks supplements the provision for unearned premiums by the amount by which that provision is not sufficient to reflect the assessed risks and expenses to be covered by the insurance companies in the policy period not elapsed at period-end.

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 -• Technical provisions for reinsurance ceded:  calculated by applying the criteria indicated above for direct insurance, taking account of the cession conditions established in the reinsurance contracts in force.
 
 -• Other technical provisions:  the insurance companies have recognized provisions to cover the probable mismatches in the market reinvestment interest rates with respect to those used in the measurement of the technical provisions.
 -• Provision for bonuses and rebates:  this provision includes the amount of the bonuses accruing to policyholders, insuredsinsurees or beneficiaries and the premiums to be returned to policyholders or insureds,insurees, as


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the case may be, based on the behaviorbehaviour of the risk insured, to the extent that such amounts have not been individually assigned to each of them.
The Group controls and monitors the exposure of the insurance companies to financial risk and, to this end, uses internal methods and tools that enable it to measure credit risk and market risk and to establish the limits for these risks.
Reinsurance assets and Liabilities under insurance contracts -
The heading “Reinsurance Assets” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets includes the amounts that the consolidated entities are entitled to receive under the reinsurance contracts entered into by them with third parties and, more specifically, the share of the reinsurer in the technical provisions recorded by the consolidated insurance entities (Note 17)18).
The heading “Liabilities under Insurance Contracts” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets includes 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 (Note 25)23).
The income or loss reported by the Group’s insurance companies on their insurance activities is recorded, underattending to it nature in the heading “Insurance Activity Income” incorresponding items of the consolidated income statement (Note 47).statement.
2.2.10.2.2.9.  TANGIBLE ASSETS
Non-CurrentNon-current tangible assets for own use:
The heading Non-Current Tangible Assets for own use relates to the tangible assets, under ownership or acquired under finance leases, intended to the future or current use by the Group and that it is expected to be held for continuing use and the tangible assets acquired under finance leases.more than one year. It also includes tangible assets received by the consolidated entities in full or part settlement of financial assets representing receivables from third parties tangible assets acquired under finance leases and those assets expected to be held for continuing use.
Non-Current tangible assets for own use are presented in the consolidated balance sheets at acquisition cost less any accumulated depreciation and, where appropriate, any estimated impairment losses (net carrying amount higher than fair value).
For this purpose, the acquisition cost of foreclosed assets held for continued use is equal to the carrying amount of the financial assets delivered in exchange for their foreclosure.
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 has an indefinite life and, therefore, is not depreciated.
The period tangible asset depreciation charge is recognized with a balancing entry in the consolidated income statement and is based on the application of the following depreciation rates (determined on the basis of the average years of estimated useful life of the various assets):
   
  Annual Percentage
 
Buildings for own use 1.33% a 4%
Furniture 8% to 10%
Fixtures 6% to 12%
Office supplies and computerisation 8% to 25%
 
At each accounting close, period, the consolidated entities analyseanalyze whether there is anyare internal or external indicationindicators that the net carrying amounts of theira tangible assets exceed the related recoverable amounts. Ifasset may be impaired. When there is such an indication,evidence of impairment, the entity then analyzes whether the indicated impairment actually exists by comparing the asset’s carrying amount with its recoverable amount. When the carrying amount ofexceeds the asset in questionrecoverable amount, the carrying amount is reducedwritten down to itsthe recoverable amount and the future depreciation charges going forward are adjusted in proportion to reflect the asset’s new remaining useful life and / or to its revised carrying amount.life.
The BBVA Group’s criteria for determining the recoverable amount of these assets is based on up-to-date independent appraisals, performed within the last 3-5 years at most, absent other indications of impairment.
Similarly, if there is any indication that the value of a tangible asset has been recovered, the consolidated entities recognizewill estimate the recoverable amounts of the asset and recognised it in the consolidated income statement,


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the future depreciation charges. In 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 periods.
Upkeep and maintenance expenses relating to tangible assets held for continued use are charged to the income statement for the period in which they are incurred.
Investment property and otherOther assets leased out under an operating lease:lease
The heading “Tangible assets — Investment Property” in the consolidated balance sheet reflects the net values of the land, buildings and other structures held either to earn rentals or for capital appreciation at disposal date.
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 record the impairment losses thereon are the same as those described in relation to tangible assets for continued use.
2.2.11.Investment property:
The heading “Tangible assets — Investment Property” in the consolidated balance sheet reflects the net values of the land, buildings and other structures held either to earn rentals or for capital appreciation at the disposal date and are neither expected to be sold off in the ordinary course of the business nor are destined for own use.
The criteria used by the BBVA Group to determine their recoverable value is based on updated independent appraisals performed in the last 3-5 years at most, absent other indications of impairment.
2.2.10.  BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
A business combination is the bringing together of two or more separate entities or businesses into one single entity or group of entities. As a result of a business combination, which is accounted for using the purchase method, the Group obtains control over one or several entities.
The purchase method accounts for business combinations from the perspective of the acquirer. The acquirer must recognize the assets acquired and the liabilities and contingent liabilities assumed, including those not previously recognized by the acquired entity. This method measures the cost of the business combination and the assignation of it, at the date of acquisition, to the identifiable assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities measured at fair value.
In addition, any purchases of minority interests after the date on which the Group obtains control of the acquired are recorded as equity transactions, i.e. the difference between the price paid and the carrying amount of the percentage of minority interests acquired is charged directly to equity.
2.2.12
2.2.11  INTANGIBLE ASSETS
Goodwill
Goodwill
The positive differences between the cost of business combinations and the amount corresponding to the acquired percentage of the net fair value of the assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities of the acquired entity are recorded as goodwill on the asset side of the consolidated balance sheet. Goodwill represents the future economic benefits from assets that cannot be individually identified and separately recognized. Goodwill is not amortized and is subject periodically to an impairment analysis. Any impaired goodwill is written off.
Goodwill is allocated to one or more cash-generating units expected to benefit from the synergies arising from business combinations. The cash-generating units represent the Group’s smallest identifiable businessand/or geographical segments as managed internally by its directors within the Group.
The cash-generating units to which goodwill has been allocated are tested for impairment based on the carrying amount of the unit including the allocated goodwill. Such testing is performed at least annually or wheneverand, always, if there is an indication of impairment.
For the purpose of determining the impairment ofon a cash-generating unit to which a part of goodwill has been allocated, the carrying amount of that unit, adjusted by the theoretical amount of the goodwill attributable to the minority interest, shall be compared with its recoverable amount. TheIf the carrying amount of the cash generating unit


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exceed the related recoverable amounts the entity will recognised an impairment loss; the resulting loss shall be apportioned by reducing, firstly, the carrying amount of the goodwill allocated to that unit and, secondly, if there are still impairment losses remaining to be recognized, the carrying amount of the rest of the assets. This shall be done by allocating the remaining loss in proportion to the carrying amount of each of the assets in the unit. It will be taken into account that no impairment ofon goodwill attributable to the minority interest may be recognized. In any case, impairment losses on goodwill can never be reversed.
Other intangible assets
These assets can have an “indefinite useful life” — when, based on an analysis of all relevant factors, it is concluded that there is no foreseeable limit to the period over which the asset is expected to generate net cash flows for the consolidated entities — or a “finite useful life”, in all other cases.
The Group has not recognized any intangible assets with indefinite useful life.
Intangible assets with finite useful life are amortized over those useful lives using methods similar to those used to depreciate tangible assets.

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In both cases the consolidated entities recognize any impairment loss on the carrying amount of these assets with charge to the heading “Impairment Losses (Net)on other assets (net) — Other Intangible Assets”Goodwill on other intangible assets” in the consolidated income statement. The criteria used to recognize the impairment losses on these assets and, where applicable, the recovery of impairment losses recognized in prior periods are similar to those used for tangible assets.
2.2.13.2.2.12.  INVENTORIES
Inventories are assets, other than financial instruments, that are held for sale in the ordinary course of business, that are in the process of production, construction or development for such sale, or that are to be consumed in the production process or in the rendering of services.
The balance of the heading “Other Assetsassets — Inventories” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets includedsheet reflects the land and other property heldproperties that Group real estate agencies hold for sale by theas part of their property development business entities of the Group’s real state companiesactivities (Note 21).
Inventories are measured at the lower of cost and net realisable value, which is the estimated selling price of inventories in the ordinary course of business less the estimated costs of completion and the estimated costs necessary to make the sale.
The amount of any write-down of inventories, such as that reflecting damage, obsolescence, and reduction of the sale price, to net realisable value and any other losses is recognized as an expense in the period in which the write-down or loss occurs. Subsequent reversal of any write-down is recognized in the consolidated income statement for the period in which it occurs.
When inventories are sold, the carrying amount of those inventories is derecognised and recorded as an expense in the period in which the related revenue is recognized. The expense is included underin the heading “Cost“Other operating expenses — Changes in Inventories” of Sales” in the accompanying consolidated income statement (Note 49) when it corresponds to activities relating to the provision of non-financial services, or under the heading “Other Operating Expenses” in other cases (Note 50)44).
2.2.14.2.2.13.  TAX ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
The Spanish corporation tax expense and the expense for similar taxes applicable to the consolidated entities abroad are recognized in the consolidated income statement, except when they result from transactions the profits or losses on which are recognized directly in equity, in which case the related tax effect is also recognized in equity.
The current income tax expense is calculated by aggregating the current tax arising from the application of the related tax rate to the taxable profit (or tax loss) for the period (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, measured at the amount expected to be payable or recoverable on future fiscal years for the differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases, and tax loss and tax credit carry forwards. These amounts are measured applying to each temporary difference the tax rates that are expected to apply in the period when the asset is realised or the liability settled (Note 35)32).


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Deferred tax assets are recognized to the extent that it is considered probable that the consolidated entities will have sufficient taxable profits in the future against which the deferred tax assets can be utilized.
The deferred tax assets and liabilities recognized are reassessed by the consolidated entities at each balance sheet date in order to ascertain whether they still exist, and the appropriate adjustments are made on the basis of the findings of the analyses performed.
2.2.15. FINANCIAL GUARANTEES
“Financial guarantees”The income and expenses directly recognized in equity that do not increase or decrease taxable income are definedaccounted as contracts wherebytemporary differences.
Deferred tax liabilities in relation to taxable temporary differences associated with investments in subsidiaries, associates or jointly controlled entities are recognized as such, except where the Group undertakescan control the timing of the reversal of the temporary difference and it is further unlikely that it will reverse in the foreseeable future.
2.2.14.  FINANCIAL GUARANTEES
Financial guarantees are considered those contracts that oblige their issuer to make specific payments to reimburse the lender for a third party ifloss incurred when a specific borrower breaches its payment obligations on the latter does not do so,terms — original or as modified — of a debt instrument, irrespective of its instrumentation. These guarantees may take the various legal forms they may have.form of a deposit, financial guarantee, insurance contract or credit derivative, among others.
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. 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 2.2.2)2.2.1).
The provisions made for these transactionsfinancial guarantees classified as substandard are recognized under “Provisions — Provisions for Contingent LiabilitiesExposures and Commitments” on the liability side in the accompanying consolidated balance sheet (Note 26)24). These provisions are recognized and reversed with a charge or credit, respectively, to “Provisions (Net)”Expense” in the consolidated income statement.

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2.2.16.2.2.15.  LEASES
Leases are classified as finance from the start of the transaction leases when they transfer substantially 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 consolidated entities act 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 (normally the exercise price of the lessee’s purchase option on expiration of the lease agreement) are recorded as financing provided to third parties and, therefore, are included under the heading “Loans and Receivables” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
When the consolidated entities act as the lessor of an asset in operating leases, the acquisition cost of the leased assets is recognized in “Tangible assets” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. 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 consolidated income statement on a straight line basis within “Other operating income”.
If a fair value sale and leaseback results in an operating lease, the profit or loss generated is recognized 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.
Assets provided under operating leases to other Group entities are treated in the consolidated financial statements as assets held for continued use and in the individual financial statements of the owner as other assets leased out under an operating lease or as investment property.use.


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2.2.17.2.2.16.  PROVISIONS, CONTINGENT ASSETS AND CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
Provisions are existing
The heading “Provisions” of the accompanying consolidated balance sheets include amounts recognized to cover the Group’s current obligations arising fromas a result of past events, certain in terms of nature but uncertain in terms of amountand/or cancellation date, settlement of which is deemed likely to entail an outflow of resources embodying economic benefits. The obligations may arise in connection with legal or contractual requirements,provisions, valid expectations createdformed by Group companies inrelative to third parties regardingin relation to the assumption of certain types of responsibilities or virtual certainty asvirtually certain developments of particular aspects of applicable regulation, specifically draft legislation to the future course of regulation in particular respects, especially proposed new legislation thatwhich the Group cannot avoid.will certainly be subject.
Provisions are recognized in the balance sheet when each and every one of the following requirements is met: the Group has an existing obligation resulting from a past event and, at the consolidated balance sheet date, it is more likely than not that the obligation will have to be settled; it is probable that to settle the obligation the entity will have to give up resources embodying economic benefits; and a reliable estimate can be made of the amount of the obligation. This heading includes provisions for restructuring charges and litigation, including tax litigation.
Contingent liabilities are possible obligations of the Group 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 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.
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 Group. Contingent assets are not recognized in the balance sheet or in the income statement; however, they are disclosed in the notes to financial statements, provided that it is probable that these assets will give rise to an increase in resources embodying economic benefits.
2.2.18. TRANSFERS OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND DERECOGNITION OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
Contingent liabilities are possible obligations of the Group 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 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. A contingent liability is recognized as a substandard contingent liability when the Group considers that it will have to fulfill the obligation entered into due to the probability of failure by a customer being more likely than not, and the valuation methodology used to determine the extent of impairment is the same used for the valuation of financial assets, as explained in note 2.2.1.b.
2.2.17.  TRANSFERS OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND DERECOGNITION OF FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
The accounting treatment of transfers of financial assets depends on the extent to which the risks and rewards associated with the transferred assets are transferred to third parties.
The financial assets are derecognised from the consolidated balance sheet only if their cash flows are extinguished or the risks and rewards associated with the financial assets are substantially transferred. If the risks and rewards are substantially transferred to third parties, the financial asset is derecognized from the balance sheet, and any right or obligation retained or created as a result of the transfer is simultaneously recognized. Similarly, the financial liabilities are derecognised of the consolidated balance sheet only if their obligations are extinguished or acquired (with a view to subsequent cancellation or renewed placement)
If substantially all the risks and rewards associated with the transferred financial asset are transferred to third parties, the transferred financial asset is derecognised and, at the same time, any right or obligation retained or created as a result of the transfer is recognized.
The BBVA Group is considered to have transferred substantially all the risks and rewards if such risks and rewards account for the majority of the risks and rewards incidental to ownership of the securitized assets.
If substantially all the risks andand/or rewards associated with the transferred financial asset are retained, theretained:
• The transferred financial asset is not derecognized and continues to be measured using the same criteria as those used before the transfer in the consolidated balance sheet.
• A financial liability is recognized in the amount of compensation received, which is subsequently measured at amortized cost and included under the heading “Financial liabilities at amortized cost — Debt


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certificates” of the accompanying consolidated balance sheet. As these liabilities do not constitute a current obligation, when measuring such a financial liability the Group deducts those financial instruments owned by it which constitute financing for the entity to which the financial assets have been transferred, in so far as these instruments are deemed to specifically finance the assets transferred.
• Both the income generated on the transferred (but not derecognized) financial asset and the expenses of the new financial liability are recognized in the consolidated income statement
Securitizations
In the specific instance of the securitization funds to which the Group entities transfer their loan portfolios, the following indications of the existence of control are considered for the purpose of analyzing the need for consolidation:
• The securitization fund’s activities are undertaken in the name of the entity in accordance with that bank’s specific business requirements with a view to generating benefits or gains from the securitization funds’ operations.
• The bank retains decision-making power with a view to securing most of the gains derived from the securitization funds’ activities or has delegated this power in some kind of “auto-pilot” mechanism (the securitization funds are structured so that all the decisions and activities to be performed are pre-defined at their incorporation).
• The bank is entitled to receive the bulk of the securitization funds’ profits and is accordingly exposed to the risks inherent in their business activities. The entity retains the bulk of the securitization funds’ residual profit.
• The entity retains the bulk of the risk embodied by the assets in the securitization funds and the corresponding asset derecognition rules are applied.
If control is deemed to exist based on the aforementioned indicators, the securitization funds are consolidated within the consolidating entity. The consolidated Group is deemed to transfer substantially all risks and rewards if its exposure to the potential variation in the future net cash flows of the securitized assets following the transfer is not derecognisedmaterial. In this instance, the consolidated Group may derecognize the securitized assets.
The BBVA Group has applied the most stringent prevailing criteria in determining whether or not it retains substantially all the risk and continuesrewards incidental to be measured usingownership for all securitizations performed since January 1, 2004. As a result of this analysis, the same criteriaGroup has concluded that none of the securitizations undertaken since that date meet the prerequisites for derecognizing the underlying assets from the consolidated balance sheets (Note 13.3) as those used before to the transfer.
Financial assets are only derecognised when the cash flows they generate have extinguished or whenit retains substantially all the risks and rewards incidentalembodied by expected loan losses or associated with the possible variation in net cash flows, as it retains the subordinated loans extended by the BBVA Group to them have been transferred. Similarly, financial liabilities are only derecognised when the obligations they generate have extinguished or when they are acquired (with the intention either settle them or re-sell them).same securitization funds.
2.2.19. OWN2.2.18.  OWN EQUITY INSTRUMENTS
The balance of the heading “Stockholders’ Equityfunds — Treasury Shares” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets relates mainly to Bank shares held by certain consolidated companies as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005.2006. These shares are carried at acquisition cost, and the gains or losses arising on their disposal are credited or debited, respectively, as appropriate, to the heading “Stockholders’ Equity-Reserves”funds-Reserves” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets (Note 33)30).
2.2.20.2.2.19.  EQUITY-SETTLED SHARE-BASED PAYMENT TRANSACTIONS
Equity-settled share-based payment transactions, when the instruments granted do not vest until the counterparty completes a specified period of service, shall be accounted for those services as they are rendered by the counterparty during the vesting period, with a corresponding increase in equity. The entity shall measure the goods or services received, and the corresponding increase in equity, directly, at the fair value of the goods or services received, unless that fair value cannot be estimated reliably. If the entity cannot

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goods or services received, the entity shall measure their value, and the corresponding increase in equity, indirectly, by reference to the fair value of the equity instruments granted, at grant date.
Market conditions shall be taken into account when estimating the fair value of the equity instruments granted, thus, their evolution will not be reflected on the profit and loss account. Vesting conditions, other than market conditions, shall not be taken into account when estimating the fair value of the shares at the measurement date. Instead, vesting conditions shall be taken into account by adjusting the number of equity instruments included in the measurement of the transaction amount so that, ultimately, the amount recognized for goods or services received as consideration for the equity instruments granted shall be based on the number of equity instruments that eventually vest. As a consequence the effect of vesting conditions other than market conditions, will be recognized on the profit and loss account with the corresponding increase in equity.
2.2.21.2.2.20.  TERMINATION BENEFITS
Termination benefits must be recognized when the companyGroup is committed to severing its contractual relationship with its employees and, to this end, has a formal detailed redundancy plan. There were no redundancy plans in the Group entities, so it is not necessary to recognize a provision for this issue.
2.2.22.2.2.21.  CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOW STATEMENTSFLOWS
For the preparation of the consolidated statement of cash flow statementsflows has been used the indirect method has been used.method. This method starts from the entity’s consolidated profit or loss 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 investing or financing cash flows.
For these purposes, in addition to cash on hand, cash equivalents include very short term, highly liquid investments subject to very low risk of impairment.
The composition of component of cash and equivalents respect the headings of consolidated balance sheets is shown in the accompanying consolidated cash flow statements.
For the preparationdevelopment of consolidated statement of cash flow statementsflows is taken into consideration the following concepts:
a)
• Cash flows:  Inflows and outflows of cash and cash equivalents, the latter being short-term, highly liquid investments subject to a low risk of changes in value, such as balances with central banks, short-term Treasury bills and notes, and demand balances with other credit institutions.
• Operating activities:  The typical activities of credit institutions and other activities that cannot be classified as investing 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.
• Financing activities:  Activities that result in changes in the size and composition of equity and of liabilities that do not form part of operating activities
2.2.22.  STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN CONSOLIDATED TOTAL EQUITY
According to the new models of the statements of the Circular 6/2008, the Statement of changes in value, such as balances with central banks, short-term Treasury billstotal equity consists of two parts: Statement of recognized income and notes,expense and demand balances with other credit institutions.Statement of changes in total equity.
b) Operating activities:
• Statement of recognized income and expense that reflects the income and expenses generated in every year, distinguishing the recognized ones as “results” in the consolidated income statement of the “other gains (losses) and recognized expenses” straight in equity.
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shareholders when they act as such, and the due ones to changes in countable criteria and corrections of errors.
The typical activitiesapplicable regulations establish that certain categories of credit institutions and other activities that cannot be classified as investing or financing activities.
c) Investing activities: The acquisition, sale or other disposal of long-term assets and other investments notliabilities are recognized by its fair value with charge to total equity. These charges, known as “valuation adjustments”, are included in cash and cash equivalents.the total equity of the Group net of tax effect, which has been recognized depending on the case, as deferred tax assets or liabilities.
d) Financing activities: Activities that result in
This statement presents the changes occurred in the size and composition of equity and of liabilities that do not form part of operating activities
2.3 EU-IFRS RECENT PRONOUNCEMENTS
a) Standards and Interpretations effective in“valuation adjustments” for the present period
In the current fiscal year, the Group has adopted IFRS 7 “Financial Instruments: Disclosures” which is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2007, detailed by concepts, as well as earnings of the period plus/minus, if applicable, of the adjustments done by the change in accounting principles or by errors of previous periods . The sum of the changes made to IAS 1 “Presentation of Financial Statements”occurred in connection with the capital disclosures.
As a result of the adoption of IFRS 7 and the amendments to IAS 1, the qualitative and quantitative disclosuresheading “valuation adjustments” of the consolidated financial statements relatingtotal equity and the consolidated income of the period forms the “Incomes and expenses of the year” that is shown in the consolidated Statement of recognized income and expense.
2.3  IFRS RECENT PRONOUNCEMENTS
a)  STANDARDS AND INTERPRETATIONS IN EFFECT IN 2008
The following amendments to financial instruments and capital management detailed in Notes 7, 12 and 14, have been extended.
Moreover, these have also been effectiveIFRS or interpretations of existing standards (“IFRIC”) came into effect for the first time this yearin 2008. Their application by the following interpretations: IFRIC 7 “Applying the Restatement Approach under IAS 29 Financial reporting in Hyperinflationary Economies”, IFRIC 8 “Scope of IFRS 2,” IFRIC 9 “Reassessment of Embedded Derivatives” and IFRIC 10 “Interim Financial Reporting and Impairment”. The application of these interpretations had noGroup did not have an impact on the accompanying consolidated financial statementsstatements:
IAS 39 “Financial Instruments”
This standard was modified in 2008 to enable certain reclassifications of assets included in held for trading portfolios to the Group.available-for-sale and held-to-maturity portfolios, subject to compliance with certain criteria. The Group did not perform any such reclassifications.
b) New standards
IFRIC 11
IFRIC 11 provides guidance on interpreting IFRS 2: Group and Interpretations issuedTreasury Share Transactions, specifically clarification on whether certain transactions need to be accounted for as equity-settled or cash-settled. In addition, this interpretation addresses how to account for share-based payment arrangements that involve two or more entities within the same group.
b)  STANDARDS AND INTERPRETATIONS ISSUED BUT NOT YET EFFECTIVE IN 2008
At the date of preparationelaboration of the consolidated financial statements new IFRS’s (International Financial and Reporting Standards) and interpretations (IFRIC’s)(“IFRIC’s”) have been issued, which are not required to be applied as of December 31, 2007,2008, although in some cases earlier application is encouraged. The Group has not yet applied any of the following Standards to its consolidated financial statements.
IFRS 8 “Operating Segments”
It will be effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, January 2009.
This new standard replaces IAS 14 “Segment Reporting”. The main novelty is the adoption of an approach to management reporting business segments. The information reported will be that which management uses internally for evaluating the performance of operating segments and allocating resources to those segments.

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In the information to present, the segments identified and the criteria used to identify the segments, will be coincide with those used internally by the Management, even though theyorganization and the direction, but do not meet the criteria IFRS of the financial statements.
This standard will not have an impact on balance sheet and/or income statement, but that will affect the Report breakdown of the information by segments of the Report.segments.
IFRIC 11 “IFRS 2—Group and Treasury Share Transactions”
IAS 23 Revised “Borrowing Costs”
It will be effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, March 2007, early application is permitted.
This interpretation discusses how to apply IFRS 2 Share-based payment arrangements involving an entity’s own equity instruments or equity instruments of another entity in the same group. The IFRIC indicates that the transactions for which payment has been agreed in shares of the entity or other entity of the group are treated as if they were to be settled with Company’s own equity, regardless of how they are to obtain the necessary equity instruments.
The Group does not anticipate that adoption of IFRIC 11 will have any effects on its financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
IAS 23 (Revised) “Borrowing Costs”
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The revision to IAS 23 removes the option of immediately recognising as an expense borrowing costs that are directly attributable to the acquisition, construction or production of a qualifying asset. A qualifying asset is one that takes a substantial period of time to get ready for use or sale. An entity is, therefore, required to capitalise such borrowing costs as part of the cost of the asset.
The Group does not anticipate that adoption of IAS 23 will have any effects on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or cash flows.
IFRIC 13 “Customer Loyalty Programmes”
It will be effective for annual periods beginning on or after July 1, July 2008, early application is permitted.
This IFRIC 13 establishes the accounting procedure for the customer loyalty programmes used by entities to provide customers with incentives to buy their goods or services. If a customer buys goods or services, the entity grants the customer award credits (often described as “points”). The customer can redeem the award credits for awards such as free or discounted goods or services. The entity may operate the customer loyalty programme itself or participate in a programme operated by a third party.
The interpretation requires entities to allocate part of the incomes of the initial sale to exchangeable bond, recognizing them as income only when they have fulfilled their obligations by providing such awards or paying third parties to do so.
The Group does not anticipate that adoption of IFRIC 13 will have any effects on its consolidated financial position, results of operations or consolidated cash flowsflows.
IAS 1 Revised — Presentation of Financial Statements
The revised standard will come into effect for the annual periods beginning on or after January 1, January 2009, but early adoption is permitted.
The main changes from the previous version are to require that an entity must:
§The “statement of changes in equity” will present the amounts of transactions with owners in their capacity as owners, such as equity contributions, reacquisition of the entity’s own equity instruments and dividends.
§Present all non-owner changes in equity (that is, ‘comprehensive income’) either in one statement of comprehensive income or in two statements (a separate income statement and a statement of comprehensive income). Components of comprehensive income may not be presented in the statement of changes in equity.
The “statement of changes in equity” will present the amounts of transactions with owners in their capacity as owners, such as equity contributions, reacquisition of the entity’s own equity instruments and dividends.
Present all non-owner changes in equity (that is, ‘comprehensive income’) either in one statement of comprehensive income or in two statements (a separate income statement and a statement of comprehensive income).
Also, introduce new disclosures requirements when the entity applies an accounting policy retrospectively, or makes a restatement ofor reclassifies headings vis-à-vis the previous Financial Statement. The names of some Financial Statements are change to reflect more clearly its function. (i.e. the Balance Sheet is renamedrename as Statement of Financial Position).
No material effects are expected with the application of this Standard in the Group.
IFRIC 14 IAS 19 — The Limit on a Defined Benefit Asset, Minimum Funding Requirements and their Interaction

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It will be effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2008, early application is permitted.
IFRIC 14 provides general guidance on how to assess the limit in IAS 19 Employee Benefits on the amount of the surplus that can be recognized as an asset. It also explains how pension assets or liabilities are affected when an statutory or contractual minimum funding requirement exists, establishing the requirement of recognizing an additional liability only to the extent that the contributions payable will not be available as a refund or reduction in future contributions.
The Group does not anticipate that adoption of this IFRIC will have any effects on its financial statements.
IFRS 3 Revised — Business Combinations — and modification of IAS 27 - Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements
These standards will be effective for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, January 2009. An entity shall apply them prospectively from the period beginning after June 30, June 2007.
IFRS 3 (Revised) and the modifications of IAS 27 represent some significant changes in various aspects related to the accounting for Business Combinations that, in general, makemaking more emphasis in the use of theon fair value. Some of the main changes are: the acquisition costs, which will be registered as expense compared to current treatment of increasing the cost of the business combination; acquisitions achieved in stages, in which at the time the acquirer held the control, re-measured at fair value the ownership interest; or the existence of the option to measure at fair value the minority interests in the acquired, business, compared to current treatment of measuring its proportional share at fair value of the net assets acquired.


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The Group still has not evaluated the possible impact that the application of this standard might have on the future business combinations and its respective effects in the consolidated financial statements.
IFRS 2 Revised — Share-based Payment
The amendment will apply for annual periods beginning on or after January 1, January 2009, with earlier application permitted.
The amendment clarifies that vesting conditions are service conditions and performance conditions only, and that all cancellations, whether by the entity or by other parties, should receive the same accounting treatment.treatment
No material effects are expected with the application of this standard in the Group.
IFRIC 12 Service Concession Arrangements
This InterpretationAmendments to IAS 32 “Financial Instruments: Presentation” and IAS 1 “Presentation of financial statements”
The amendments performed to IAS 1 and IAS 32 have the objective of improving the accounting process for financial instruments who’s features are similar to the features of ordinary shares but that are at the present time classified as financial liabilities. These amendments will be applied from January 1, 2009, being earlier application permitted.
The amendment to IAS 32 requires that entities start to classify some instruments as equity, as long as they fulfill a series of particular requirements. Specifically, the following instruments will be classified as equity:
• “Puttable instruments”: Financial instrument that gives the holder the right to put the instrument back to the issuer for cash or another financial asset or is automatically put back to the issuer on the occurrence of an uncertain future event or retirement of the instrument holder. Puttable instruments that are subordinate and that entitle the holder to a pro rata share of the entity’s net assets in the event of the entity’s liquidation will be classified as equity.
• Instruments, or components of instruments, that are subordinate to all other classes of instruments and that impose on the entity an obligation to deliver to another party a pro rata share of the net assets of the entity only on liquidation.
No significant impact in the consolidated financial situation of the Group is expected from the implementation of this standard.
Amendment to IAS 27- Consolidated and separated financial statements; Cost of investments in subsidiaries, jointly controlled entities and associates
This amended standard shall be applied from January 1, 2009, being earlier application permitted. The main changes in IAS 27 are the following:
The elimination of the “cost method” from IAS 27.4, which implied that any return of the investment that corresponded to earnings not generated after the date of acquisition should be reduced in the separated financial statements, was due to problems that arose from this concept definition in some jurisdictions. In order to reduce the risk of overvaluation of the investments in subsidiaries, jointly controlled entities and associates, any dividend received by the investor from these entities will be recognised as an income and the related investment would be examined towards any impairment in accordance with IAS 36, as long as there is evidence of impairment on the investment (defining as such those cases in which: the book value of the investment in the separated financial statements is higher than the book value of the consolidated financial statements of the net assets of the investment, including goodwill; or when the dividend exceeds the valuation adjustments recognized in equity related with the investment in the period to which the distribution of dividends are charged.
When a new parent company is formed, it will value the cost of the investments in its separate financial statements the book value presented in the financial statements of the previous parent company as of the date in which the new parent company is created. This would be the case in which a new parent company is created when an existing entity decides to reorganize it operational structure and consequently becomes a subsidiary of the new parent company.
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First annual Project of improvements of IFRS
This project is required to be applied from January 1, 2009, being earlier application permitted. This is the first annual project of improvements carried out by the IASB in which small changes that affect the presentation, recognition or assessment of the IFRS as well as changes in terminology and editing, that don’t have any significant effect on the accounting process.
The most significant changes affect the following standards:
IFRS 5 —Non-current Assets Held for Sale and Discontinued Operations
IAS 1 —Presentation of Financial Statements
IAS 16— Property, Plant and Equipment
IAS 19 —Employee benefits
IAS 20 —Accounting for Government Grants and Disclosure of Government Assistance
IAS 27 —Consolidated and Separate Financial Statements
IAS 28 —Investments in Associates
IAS 38— Intangible Assets
IAS 39 — Financial Instruments:  Recognition and Measurement
IAS 40 —Investment property
The changes that affect the aforementioned standards do not represent a significant impact in the consolidated financial situation of the Group.
Amendment to IAS 39 — Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement. Eligible Hedged Items
This amendment applies retrospectively for annual periods beginning on or after July 1, 2009. Earlier application is permitted.
The amendment stipulates that:
• Inflation may not be designated as a hedged item unless it is identifiable and the inflation portion is a contractually specified portion of cash flows and other cash flows of the financial instrument are not affected by the inflation portion.
• When changes in the cash flows or fair value of a hedged item above or below a specified price or other variable (a one-sided risk) are hedged via a purchased option, the intrinsic value and time value components must be separated and only the intrinsic value may be designated as a hedging instrument.
Group management considers that the effectiveness of this amendment will not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
IFRIC 15 — Agreements for the Construction of Real Estate
IFRIC 15 is effective for annual periods beginning on or after 1 January 2008, with2009 and earlier application is permitted.
The service concessions are
This Interpretation says that agreements in which a government or other public entity awarded contracts for providingthe construction of public servicesreal estate shall only fall under the scope of IAS 11 “Construction Contracts” when the buyer is able to private sector operators. The controlspecify the major structural elements of the assets remainsdesign of the real estate before construction beginsand/or specify major structural changes once construction is in government hands, butprogress (even when the private operator is responsible for construction activities as well as management and maintenance of public infrastructure. IFRIC 12 gives guidance on how concession entities must apply IFRS in accounting for the rights and obligations in such agreements.
The Groupbuyer does not anticipateexercise this power). To the contrary IAS 18 applies.
Group management considers that adoptionthe effectiveness of this IFRICamendment will not have a significant effectmaterial impact on its consolidated financial statements.
3. BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA GROUP
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. is the Group’s parent company. Its individual financial statements are prepared on the basis of the accounting policies and methods contained in Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004. (See Note 1.2)
The Bank represented approximately 62% of the Group’s assets and 46% of consolidated profit before tax as of December 31, 2007 (65% of the assets and 33% of consolidated profit before tax as of December 31, 2006 and 63% of the assets and 27% of the profits as of December 31, 2005), after the related consolidation adjustments and eliminations.
Summarised below are the financial statements of BBVA as of December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005:

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BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A.IFRIC 16 — Hedges of a Net Investment in a Foreign Operation
BALANCE SHEETS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2007, 2006 AND 2005 (SUMMARIZED)
             
  Millions of euros
ASSETS 2007 2006 2005
 
CASH AND BALANCES WITH CENTRAL BANKS  12,216   3,264   2,708 
       
FINANCIAL ASSETS HELD FOR TRAIDING  41,180   35,899   31,224 
       
AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE FINANCIAL ASSETS  18,709   17,536   32,895 
       
LOANS AND RECEIVABLES  246,722   213,028   183,251 
       
HELD-TO-MATURITY INVESTMENTS  5,584   5,906   3,959 
       
HEDGING DERIVATIVES  779   1,759   2,505 
       
NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE  49   26   30 
   
INVESTMENT  21,668   14,160   13,297 
       
INSURANCE CONTRACTS LINKED TO PENSIONS  2,004   2,114   2,090 
       
TANGIBLE ASSET  1,870   2,093   2,061 
       
INTANGIBLE ASSETS  90   63   52 
   
TAX ASSETS  3,227   3,276   3,940 
       
ACCRUED INCOME  328   505   512 
   
OTHER ASSETS  440   562   617 
   
TOTAL ASSETS
  354,866   300,191   279,141 
 
IFRIC 16 is applicable for annual periods beginning on or after October 1, 2008.
             
  Millions of euros
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY 2007 2006 2005
 
LIABILITIES
            
       
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES HELD FOR TRADING  18,545   13,658   14,580 
       
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES AT AMORTISED COST  303,629   258,697   242,038 
       
CHANGES IN THE FAIR VALUE OF THE HEDGED ITEMS IN PORTFOLIO HEDGES OF INTEREST RATE RISK         
   
HEDGING DERIVATIVES  1,765   2,088   947 
       
PROVISIONS  6,637   6,926   6,376 
       
TAX LIABILITIES  1,715   1,250   1,580 
       
ACCRUED EXENSES AND DEFERRED INCOME  867   736   763 
   
OTHER LIABILITIES  103   105   7 
   
TOTAL LIABILITIES
  333,261   283,460   266,291 
 
             
EQUITY
            
       
VALUATION ADJUSTMENTS  2,888   2,264   1,810 
       
SHAREHOLDER’S EQUITY  18,717   14,467   11,040 
       
Capital  1,837   1,740   1,662 
       
Share premium  12,770   9,579   6,658 
       
Reserves  2,257   2,086   2,002 
       
Other equity instruments  49   26    
   
Less: Treasury shares  (129)  (40)  (30)
       
Profit attributed to the Group  3,612   2,440   1,918 
       
Less: Dividends and remuneration  (1,679)  (1,364)  (1,170)
       
TOTAL EQUITY
  21,605   16,731   12,850 
 
TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITES
  354,866   300,191   279,141 
 
This Interpretation addresses the following aspects of hedging net investments in foreign operations:
• The risk hedged is the foreign currency exposure to the functional currencies of the foreign operation and the parent entity. Consequently, a parent entity may designate as a hedged risk only the foreign exchange differences arising from a difference between its own functional currency and that of its foreign operation, i.e. the presentation currency does not create an exposure to which an entity may apply hedge accounting.
• The hedging instrument(s) may be held by any entity or entities within the group, irrespective of their functional currencies (except the foreign operation the investment in which is hedged), so long as IAS 39 requirements are met.
Group management considers that the effectiveness of this amendment will not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
IFRIC 17 — Distribution of Non-cash Assets to Owners
The Interpretation is effective for annual periods beginning on or after July 1, 2009. Earlier application is permitted.
IFRIC 17 stipulates that all non-cash distributions to owners must be valued at fair value, clarifying that:
• A dividend payable should be recognized when the dividend is appropriately authorized and is no longer at the discretion of the entity.
• An entity should recognize the difference between the dividend paid and the carrying amount of the net assets distributed in profit or loss.
Group management considers that the effectiveness of this amendment will not have a material impact on its consolidated financial statements.
3.  BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA GROUP
The BBVA Group is an international diversified financial group with a significant presence in the retail banking business, wholesale banking, assets management and private banking. Additionally, the Group maintains business activity in the insurance and real estate sector as well as other business activities such as operational leasing.
The following table sets forth information relating to total assets and income attributed to the Group of the entities of the Group, based on the activity of the entity, for the year 2008:
                 
  Total Assets
  % of the Total
  Total Income of the
  % of the Total
 
  Contributed to the
  Asset of the
  Period Contributed
  Income of the
 
  Group  Group  to the Group  Group 
  Millions of euros 
 
Banks  498,030   91.78%  3,535   70.41%
Financial services  15,608   2.88%  393   7.84%
Portfolio and funds managing company and dealers  11,423   2.10%  466   9.28%
Insurance and pension fund managing company  14,997   2.76%  646   12.86%
Real Estate, services and other entities  2,592   0.48%  (20)  (0.40)%
                 
Total  542,650   100%  5,020   100%
                 
The activity of the Group is mainly located in Spain, Mexico, United States, and other Latin American maintaining as well as an active presence in Asia (Note 17).

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BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A.
INCOME STATEMENT FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007, 2006 AND 2005 (SUMMARIZED)
             
  Millions of euros
  2007 2006 2005
 
INTEREST AND SIMILAR INCOME  13,785   9,556   7,169 
   
INTEREST EXPENSE AND SIMILAR CHARGES  (10,933)  (6,977)  (4,474)
   
INCOME FROM EQUITY INSTRUMENTS  1,810   1,529   1,057 
   
NET INTEREST INCOME
  4,662   4,108   3,752 
   
FEE AND COMMISSION INCOME  2,174   2,062   1,929 
   
FEE AND COMMISSION EXPENSES  (381)  (330)  (331)
   
GAINS/LOSSES ON FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (NET)  1,706   1,246   530 
   
EXCHANGE DIFFERENCES (NET)  266   236   133 
   
GROSS INCOME
  8,427   7,322   6,013 
   
OTHER OPERATING INCOME  77   70   81 
   
PERSONNEL EXPENSES  (2,238)  (2,158)  (2,014)
   
OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES  (982)  (849)  (804)
   
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTISATION  (209)  (201)  (197)
   
OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES  (78)  (65)  (63)
   
NET OPERATING INCOME
  4,997   4,119   3,016 
   
IMPAIRMENT LOSSES (NET)  (621)  (645)  (442)
   
PROVISION EXPENSE (NET)  (287)  (1,024)  (379)
   
OTHER GAINS  394   615   108 
   
OTHER LOSSES  (236)  (35)  (35)
   
INCOME BEFORE TAX
  4,247   3,030   2,268 
   
INCOME TAX  (635)  (590)  (350)
   
INCOME FROM ORDINARY ACTIVITIES
  3,612   2,440   1,918 
   
INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (NET)         
   
INCOME FOR THE YEAR
  3,612   2,440   1,918 
 
BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A.
STATEMENTS OF RECOGNISED INCOME AND EXPENSE FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007, 2006 AND 2005 (SUMMARIZED)
             
  Millions of euros
  2007 2006 2005
 
NET INCOME RECOGNISED DIRECTLY IN EQUITY
  624   454   877 
   
Available-for-sale financial assets  583   453   992 
   
Financial liabilities at fair value through equity         
   
Cash flow hedges  15   (29)  (65)
   
Hedges of net investments in foreign operations         
   
Exchange differences  26   30   (50)
   
Non-current assets held for sale         
   
INCOME FOR THE YEAR
  3,612   2,440   1,918 
   
TOTAL INCOME AND EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR
  4,236   2,894   2,795 
 

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BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A.
CASH FLOW STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2007, 2006 AND 2005 (SUMMARIZED)
             
  Millions of euros
  2007 2006 2005
 
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
            
   
Profit for the year  3,612   2,440   1,918 
   
Adjustment to profit:  1,543   2,036   1,414 
   
Adjusted profit  5,155   4,476   3,332 
   
Net increase/decrease in operating assets  (38,241)  (17,527)  (35,679)
   
Financial assets held for trading  (5,280)  (4,676)  2,562 
   
Available-for-sale financial assets  (343)  15,574   (4,130)
   
Loans and receivables  (34,030)  (30,201)  (34,134)
   
Other operating assets  1,412   1,776   23 
   
Net increase/decrease in operating liabilities  48,399   15,204   35,213 
   
Financial liabilities held for trading  4,887   (922)  2,844 
   
Financial liabilities at amortised cost  44,203   15,833   33,984 
   
Other operating liabilities  (691)  293   (1,615)
   
Total net cash flows from operating activities (1)
  15,313   2,153   2,866 
   
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
            
   
Investments (-)  (8,208)  (4,456)  (2,982)
   
Divestments (+)  990   1,690   267 
   
Total net cash flows from investing activities (2)
  (7,218)  (2,766)  (2,715)
   
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
            
   
Issuance/Redemption of capital (+/-)  3,263   2,960    
   
Acquisition of own equity instruments (-)  (12,001)  (4,728)  (2,619)
   
Disposal of own equity instruments (+)  11,888   4,760   2,615 
   
Issuance/Redemption of other equity instruments (+/-)  23   26    
   
Issuance/Redemption of subordinated liabilities (+/-)  72   64   702 
   
Issuance/Redemption of other long-term liabilities (+/-)         
   
Dividends paid (-)  (2,434)  (1,916)  (1,601)
   
Other items relating to financing activities (+/-)  41   1   (115)
   
Total net cash flows from financing activities (3)
  852   1,167   (1,018)
   
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH OR CASH EQUIVALENTS (4)
  5   2   (2)
   
NET INCREASE/DECREASE IN CASH OR CASH EQUIVALENTS (1+2+3+4)
  8,952   556   (869)
   
Cash or cash equivalents at beginning of year
  3,264   2,708   3,576 
   
Cash or cash equivalents at end of year
  12,216   3,264   2,707 
 
The total assets of the Group’s most significant subsidiaries, grouped by countries where Group has activity, as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 are as follows:
             
  Millions of euros
COUNTRY 2007 2006 2005
   
Mexico  65,556   55,992   59,220 
USA & Puerto Rico  44,358   14,682   9,388 
Chile  8,835   6,415   6,468 
Venezuela  7,156   6,824   5,133 
Colombia  5,922   4,797   4,741 
Peru  5,650   4,464   4,556 
Argentina  4,798   4,595   4,273 
 

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Country
 2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Spain  380,532   347,767   302,412 
Mexico  61,023   65,556   55,992 
USA & Puerto Rico  49,698   44,358   14,682 
Chile  9,389   8,835   7,273 
Venezuela  9,652   7,156   6,824 
Colombia  6,552   5,922   4,797 
Peru  7,683   5,650   4,464 
Argentina  5,137   4,798   4,595 
Other  12,984   11,684   10,624 
             
Total
  542,650   501,724   411,663 
             


The finance income of the Group’s most significant subsidiaries, grouped by countries where Group has activity, as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006, are as follows:
            
Country
 2008 2007 2006 
             Millions of euros 
 Millions of euros
COUNTRY 2007 2006 2005
  
Spain  16,892   15,007   10,792 
Mexico 6,083 5,886 5,495   6,721   6,185   5,991 
USA & Puerto Rico 1,476 566 379   2,174   1,476   566 
Chile 776 429 487   986   793   513 
Venezuela 770 573 454   1,116   772   574 
Colombia 589 437 291   811   589   437 
Peru 395 326 251   520   395   326 
Argentina 390 376 398   541   466   439 
Other  643   493   404 
       
Total  30,403   26,176   20,044 
       
The Appendices I to III provide
Appendix II provides relevant information as of December 31, 20072008 on the consolidated entities in the Group as well as those accounted for using the equity method.
Appendix IV provides relevant information as of December 31, 2008 on the consolidated jointly controlled entities accounted for using the proportionate consolidation method.
Appendix VI includes the changes in ownership interests held by the Group in the year 2008.
Appendix VII includes a detail of the fully consolidated subsidiaries which, based on the information available, were more than 5% owned by non-Group shareholders as of December 31, 2008.
— Spain
The activity of the Group in Spain is carried out fundamentally through BBVA which is the Group’s parent company. Appendix I includes the BBVA individual financial statements as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006.
The following table sets forth information relating to total assets and income before tax of the Group over the total assets and consolidate income before tax of the Group, as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006:
             
  2008  2007  2006 
 
% BBVA Assets over Group Assets  63%  62%  65%
% BBVA Income before tax over Consolidated income before tax  28%  46%  33%


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Additionally, there are other entities of the Group in Spain’s banking sector, insurance sector, real estate sector and entities of services and operating leases.
— Mexico
The Group presence in Mexico dates back to 1995. The activity is mainly developed through Grupo Financiero BBVA Bancomer, both in the banking sector through BBVA Bancomer, S.A. de C.V. as in the insurance and pensions business through Seguros Bancomer S.A. de C.V., Pensiones Bancomer S.A. de C.V., and Administradora de Fondos para el Retiro Bancomer, S.A. de C.V.
— United States and Puerto Rico
In recent years, the Group has expanded its presence in the United States through the acquisition of several financial groups operating in several southern states. In 2007 the Group acquired Compass Bancshares Inc. and State National Bancshares Inc. taking control of these entities and the companies of their groups. The merger between the three banks in Texas (Laredo National Bank, Inc., Texas National Bank, and State National Bank) and Compass Bank took place along 2008.
The BBVA group has as well a significant presence in Puerto Rico through its subsidiary bank BBVA Puerto Rico, S.A.
— Other Latin American Countries.
The Group’s activity in the rest of the Latin American countries is mainly focused on the banking, insuranceand/or pensions sectors in the following countries: Chile, Venezuela, Colombia, Peru, Argentina, Panama, Paraguay and Uruguay. In Bolivia and Ecuador the business activity is concentrated in the pensions sector.
The Group owns more than 50% of most of the companies in these countries, with the exception of certain companies based in Peru and Venezuela. Following is the detail of companies forming part of the BBVA Banco Continental (Peru) Group and BBVA Banco Provincial (Venezuela) which, although less than 50% owned by the Group, as of December 31, 2007,2008, are fully consolidated because the agreements entered into with the other shareholders give the Group effective control (Note 2.b)2.1):
                
COMPANY % Voting Rights % Ownership
Company
 % Voting Rights % Ownership 
Banco Continental, S.A. 92.08 46.04   92.08   46.04 
Continental Bolsa, Sociedad Agente de Bolsa, S.A. 100 46.04   100   46.04 
Continental Sociedad Titulizadora, S.A. 100 46.04   100   46.04 
Continental S.A. Sociedad Administradora de Fondos 100 46.04   100   46.04 
Inmuebles y Recuperaciones Continental, S.A. 100 46.04   100   46.04 
Banco Provincial Overseas N.V. 100 48.01   100   48.01 
Appendix V includes a detail of the fully consolidated subsidiaries which, based on the information available, were more than 5% owned by non-Group shareholders as of December 31, 2007.
The changesChanges in the ownership interests held by the Group in the most significant subsidiaries and the situation of these interests as of December 31, 2007 were as follows:
Mexicolast three years
The presence of the BBVA Group in Mexico began in July 1995 when the Grupo Financiero BBV-Probursa, S.A. de C.V. and the companies in its group, joined the Group. In July 2000, it was carried out to merge Grupo Financiero BBV-Probursa, S.A. de C.V. into Grupo Financiero Bancomer, S.A. de C.V., which placed the Group’s holding in Grupo Financiero Bancomer in a 36.6%.
After successive acquisitions of share capital of Grupo financiero Bancomer, in 2004 BBVA Group carried out a tender offer (OPA) on the part of the share capital of Grupo Financiero BBVA Bancomer, S.A. de C.V., which was not owned by the bank, to reach 99.70%.
As of December 31, 2007 BBVA held an ownership interest of 99.97% in the share capital of Grupo BBVA Financiero Bancomer, S.A. de C.V.
United States
In recent years, the Group has expanded its presence in the United States through the acquisition of several financial groups operating in various states:
BBVA Bancomer USA, (formerly Valley Bank) located in California in October 2004.
Laredo National Bancshares, Inc., located in Texas; in April 2005.
Texas Regional Bancshares Inc. located in Texas; in November 2006.
In 2007 the Group has expanded its presence in the United States through the acquisition of 100% of share capital of Compass Bancshares Inc. and State National Bancshares Inc. taking control of these entities and the companies of their groups.
In 2007 was the integration of holding companies of the three financial groups located in Texas (Laredo National Bancshares Inc., Texas Regional Bancshares Inc. and State National Bancshares Inc.) with the holding Compas Bancshares Inc., in a single company called BBVA USA Bancshares, Inc.

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Chile
The presence of the BBVA Group in Chile began in September 1998 when the Group acquired a 44% stake in Banco BHIF, S.A. (currently BBVA Chile, S.A.) and assumed the management of the group headed by this Chilean financial institution, increasing its stake in successive acquisitions.
On March 3, 2006, BBVA purchased 0.43% of BBVA Chile’s share capital for €3.7 million, increasing BBVA’s share capital in BBVA Chile to 67.05%. As the share capital of BBVA in BBVA Chile was higher than two thirds of BBVA Chile’s total share capital, BBVA in compliance with Chilean legislation launched a public tender offer for all of BBVA Chile’s share capital. After the acceptance of the public tender offer, BBVA’s share capital in BBVA Chile has increased to 68.17%, which is maintained as of December 31, 2007.
As of December 31, 2007, Bank of New York, a foreign non-BBVA Group credit institution, in its capacity as a depository in the American Depositary Receipts (ADR’s) programme, held a significant ownership interest of 15.59% in the fully consolidated company Administrador de Fondos de Pensiones AFP Provida. The ownership interest held by the BBVA Group in AFP Provida as of December 31, 2007 was 64.32%.
Venezuela
In March 1997, the Group acquired 40% of the share capital of Banco Provincial, S.A. and higher-percentage holdings in the other Provincial Group companies; consequently, it assumed the management of this group. Further acquisitions made in subsequent years raised the Bank’s holding in the Provincial Group to 55.60% as of December 31, 2007.
Colombia
In August 1996, the Group acquired 40% of the ordinary shares (equal to 35.1% of the total share capital) of Banco Ganadero, S.A. (currently BBVA Colombia, S.A.) assuming the management of it and its group of companies.
On December 31, 2005, BBVA Colombia acquired 98.78% of Banco Granahorrar, S.A., proceeding to merger both entities on May 2006.
The ownership interest held by the Group as of December 31, 2007 was 95.43%.
Peru
The presence of the BBVA Group in Peru began in April 1995, date on which the Group acquired 50% of the share capital of Holding Continental, S.A. and assumed the management of the financial group headed by Banco Continental, S.A. The ownership interest held by the Group as of December 31, 2007 was 92.08%.
Argentina
The presence of the BBVA Group in Argentina began in December 1996, when the Group acquired 30% of BBVA Banco Francés, S.A. (formerly Banco Francés Río de la Plata, S.A.) assuming the management of the company and its affiliates (including as insurance companies of Consolidar Group). Subsequent acquisitions of market and capital increases have lifted, as of December 31, 2007, the percentage of participation up to 76.06%.
As indicated in Note 1, the main activity carried out by the Group, is the financial activity. However, the Group has developed other activities, including real estate management, insurances and operating leases. Following is the detail of contribution to the total assets as of December 31, 2007 and consolidated income of the Group of those companies that develop non-financial activities.
                 
      % of the Total income of  
  Total assets total the period % of the total
  contributed to the assets of contributed to income of the
  Group the Group the Group Group
   
Insurance Entities  14,663   2.92   508   8.29 
Operating lease Entities  1,667   0.33   3   0.05 
Real Estate Entities  1,102   0.22   80   1.30 
 
The most noteworthy acquisitions and sales of subsidiaries in 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 were as follows:
Changes in the groupGroup in 20072008
During 2008, there were no significant changes in the Group, except the previously mentioned fusion of three banks in Texas (Laredo National Bank, Inc., Texas National Bank, Inc., and State National Bank, Inc.) with Compass Bank, Inc., and the increase of our ownership interest in CITIC Group (Note 17).
Changes in the Group in 2007
 - On January 3, 2007 the Group closed the transaction to purchase State National Bancshares Inc. with an investment of 488 million dollars (€378 million), generating a goodwill of €270 million. (Note 19)

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Compass Bancshares Inc. acquisition
  On September 7, 2007 the Group acquired 100% of the share capital of Compass Bancshares Inc., (“Compass”) a U.S. banking Group, listed in NASDAQ, which conducts its main business activity in the states of Alabama, Texas, Florida, Arizona, Colorado and New Mexico.
The consideration paid to former Compass stockholders for the acquisition was $9,115 million, (€6,672 million). The Group paid $4,612 million (€3,385 million) in cash and delivered 196 million of shares issued, which represent 5.5% of the current share capital of BBVA. This capital increase took place on September 10, 2007 at an issuance rate of €16.77 per share, the closing market price of the BBVA’s shares at September 6, 2007, in accordance with the resolutions adopted by the BBVA’s general shareholders’ meeting.
BBVA financed the cash consideration in this transaction with internal resources, among which are the funds raised through the sale of its 5,01% stake in Iberdrola, S.A. in February 2007, which represented a net capital gain of €696 million.
Changes in the Group in 2006
The most noteworthy acquisitions and sales of subsidiaries in 2006 were as follows:
 The consideration paid to former Compass stockholders for the acquisition was $9,115 million, (€6,672 million). The Group paid $4,612 million (€3,385 million) in cash and delivered 196 million of shares issued, which represent 5.5% of the current share capital of BBVA.
The General Shareholder’s meeting celebrated on June 21, 2007 approved the transaction and the consequent capital stock increase. This capital increase took place on September 10, 2007 at an issuance rate of €16.77 per share, the closing market price of the BBVA’s shares at September 6, 2007, in accordance with the resolutions adopted by the BBVA’s general shareholders’ meeting (Note 30).
BBVA financed the cash consideration in this transaction with internal resources, among which are the funds raised through the sale of its 5,01% stake in Iberdrola, S.A. in February 2007 (Note 48), which represented a net capital gain of €696 million.
The expenses directly attributable to the acquisition amounted to €21 million. The goodwill estimated at the time of purchase was €4,901 million euros.
The provisional goodwill as of December 31, 2007 was €4,548 million and the change from the date of acquisition are shown in Note 19.
Total assets and liabilities of Compass as of December 31, 2007 amounted to €31,210 and €23,174 million, respectively, and represent a 6.2% and 4.9% of the total assets and liabilities of the Group.
The Compass Group contribution to the consolidated income statement of BBVA Group from September 7, 2007 to December 31, 2007 was €70 million, a 1.1% of total profit and loss of the Group as of December 31, 2007. If the business combination had been as of the beginning of 2007, it would have meant an increase of €124 million in the consolidated income statement of the BBVA Group in 2007, after making the corresponding homogenization and consolidation adjustments.
Changes in the group in 2006
The most noteworthy acquisitions and sales of subsidiaries in 2006 were as follows:
 On July 28, 2006, Telefónica España, S.A., on behalf of the liquidity mechanism to integrate Uno-E Bank, S.A., as established in the agreement entered into by Terra (subsequently merged into Telefónica España, S.A.) and the Group BBVA, proceeded on January 10, 2003 to start selling to BBVA its 33% ownership interest in Uno-E Bank, S.A. for an aggregated amount of €148.5 million, reaching BBVA a 100% ownership ofUno-E Bank, S.A.
 
  In May 2006 BBVA acquired a 51% ownership interest in Forum, a Chilean company specialising in car purchase financing, through the Chilean entities Forum Distribuidora, S.A. and Forum Servicios Financieros, S.A. (which in turn own all the shares of ECASA, S.A.), giving rise to the incorporation of BBVA Financiamiento Automotriz. The goodwill recognised as of December 31, 2006 amounted to €51 million.
 
  On April 5, 2006 the Group sold its 51% ownership interest in Banc Internacional d’Andorra, S.A. for €395 million, which gave rise to a gain of €184 million.
 
  On November 10, 2006 the Group acquired Texas Regional Bancshares Inc. through the investment of $2,141 million (€1,674 million). The goodwill recognised as of December 31, 2006 amounted to €1,257 million.
 
  On November 30, 2006 the Group acquired all the shares of the Italian vehicle rental company Maggiore Fleet S.p.A., for €70.2 million, giving rise to goodwill of €35.7 million.
Changes in the group in 2005
On January 6, 2005 pursuant to the agreement entered into in September 2004 and after obtaining the mandatory authorisations, the Group, through BBVA Bancomer, acquired all the shares of Hipotecaria Nacional, S.A. de C.V., a Mexican company specialising in the mortgage business. The price paid was MXP 4,121 million (approximately €276 million) and the goodwill recognised, amounted to €259 million as of December 31, 2005.
4.  On 28 April, 2005 pursuant to the agreement entered into on September 20, 2004 and after obtaining the mandatory authorisations, BBVA acquired all the shares of Laredo National Bancshares, Inc., a bank holding located in Texas (United States) which operates in the banking business through twoALLOCATION OF PROFIT OR LOSS

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independent banks: Laredo National Bank and South Texas National Bank. The price paid was $859.6 million (approximately €666 million) and the goodwill recognised amounted to €474 million as of December 31, 2005.
On October 31, 2005, the Guarantee Fund for Colombian Financial Institutions, FOGAFIN, sold by public auction 98.78% of the share capital of Banco Granahorrar, S.A. (a Colombian financial institution) to the BBVA Group’s subsidiary in Colombia, BBVA Colombia, S.A. This transaction was performed in December 2005 after authorisation had been obtained from the related supervisory and control bodies. The price paid was Colombian pesos 981,572.2 million, approximately €364 million, and the goodwill recognised amounted to €267 million as of December 31, 2005.
4. DISTRIBUTION OF PROFIT
In 20072008 the Board of Directors of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. resolved to pay the shareholders three interim dividends out of 20072008 profit, amounting to a total of €0.456€0.501 gross per share. The aggregate amount of the interim dividends declared as of December 31, 2007,2008, net of the amount collected and to be collected by the consolidable Group companies, was €1,661€1,820 million and was recorded under “Equity-Dividends and Remuneration” in the related consolidated balance sheet (Note 29).sheet. The last of the aforementioned interim dividends, which amounted to €0.152€0.167 gross per share and was paid to the shareholders on January 10, 2008,12, 2009, was recorded under the heading “Financial Liabilities at Amortised Cost  Other Financial Liabilities”, in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 20072008 (Note 24)22).


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The provisional accounting statements prepared in 2007,2008, by Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. in accordance with legal requirements evidencing the existence of sufficient liquidity for the distribution of the interim dividends were as follows:
                        
 Millions of euros 25-06-2008
 31-08-2008
 30-11-2008
 
 31-05-2007 31-08-2007 30-11-2007 Dividend 1 Dividend 2 Dividend 3 
 Dividend 1 Dividend 2 Dividend 3 Millions of euros 
Interim dividend -      
Interim dividend —
            
Profit at each of the dates indicated, after the provision for income tax 1,301 3,088 3,426   1,748   2,785   2,967 
Less -
                 
Estimated provision for Legal Reserve   (19)  (19)         
Interim dividends paid   (539)  (1,109)     626   1,252 
       
Maximum amount distributable
 1,301 2,530 2,298   1,748   2,159   1,715 
       
Amount of proposed interim dividend
 539 570 570   626   626   626 
       
The Bank’s Board of Directors will propose to the shareholders at the Annual General Meeting that a final dividend of €0.277 per share be paid out of 2007 net profit. Based on the number of shares representing the share capital as of December 31, 2007 (Note 30), the final dividend would amount to €1,038 million and profit would be distributed as follows:
     
  Millions of euros
  euros
 
Net profit for 2007 (Note 3)2008(*)
  3,6122,835 
Distribution:
    
Dividends    
- Interim  1,6791,878 
- Final  1,038 
Legal reserve  19 
Voluntary reserves  876957 
 
(*)Profit of BBVA, S.A. (Appendix I)
The distribution of profit per share during 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 was as follows:
                                        
 First Second Third      First Interim Second Interim Third Interim Final Total 
 interim interim interim Final Total 
  
2005
 0.115 0.115 0.115 0.186 0.531 
2008
  0.167   0.167   0.167      0.501 
2007
  0.152   0.152   0.152   0.277   0.733 
2006
 0.132 0.132 0.132 0.241 0.637   0.132   0.132   0.132   0.241   0.637 
2007
 0.152 0.152 0.152 0.277 0.733 
The dividends paid during 2008 and 2007 were as follow:
                         
  2008     2007    
  % over
  Euros
     % Over
  Euros
    
  Nominal  per Share  Amount  Nominal  per Share  Amount 
        (Millions of Euros)        (Millions of Euros) 
 
Ordinary shares  102%  0.501   1,878   150%  0.733   2,717 
Rest of shares                  
Total dividends paid
  102%  0.501   1,878   150%  0.733   2,717 
Dividends with charge to income                  
Dividends with charge to reserve or share premium                  
Dividends in kind                  
The Bank’s Board of Directors plans to propose to its shareholders in general meeting the distribution of additional shareholder remuneration to complement the 2008 cash dividend in the form of an in-kind distribution of a portion of the share premium reserve: specifically, the proposal is to give Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.

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shareholders Company shares from treasury stock in the proportion of one (1) share for every sixty-two (62) outstanding.
5. EARNINGS PER SHARE
Accordingly, the maximum number of shares to be distributed is sixty million, four hundred and fifty-one thousand, one hundred and fifteen (60,451,115) treasury shares of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (Note 30).
This payment will entail a charge against the share premium reserve in the amount of the figure resulting from measuring each share to be distributed at the weighted average market price of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. shares in the continuous electronic market on the trading session on the day immediately preceding the date set for the General Shareholders’ Meeting called to ratify the proposal (“Reference Value”), subject to a ceiling such that in no event can the charge against the share premium reserve exceed the total account balance.
5.  EARNINGS PER SHARE
Basic earnings per share are determined by dividing net profit or losses attributable to the Group in a given period by the weighted average number of shares outstanding during the period.
Diluted earnings per share are determined using a method similar to that used to calculate basic earnings per share; however, the weighted average number of shares outstanding is adjusted to take into account the potential dilutive effect of share options, warrants and convertible debt instruments outstanding at period-end.
The “diluted number” of shares linked to warrants outstanding at period-end is determined in two stages: firstly, the hypothetical liquid amount that would be received on the exercise of these warrants is divided by the annual average price of the share and, secondly, the difference between the amount thus quantified and the present number of potential shares is calculated; this represents the theoretical number of shares issued disregarding the dilutive effect. Profit or loss for the period is not adjusted.
Therefore, the calculation of earnings per share was as follow:
             
  2008  2007  2006 
 
EARNINGS PER SHARE FOR CONTINUING OPERATIONS
            
Numerator for basic earnings per share:            
Income available to common stockholders (thousands of euros)  5,020   6,126   4,736 
Numerator for diluted earnings per share:            
Income available to common stockholders (thousands of euros)  5,020   6,126   4,736 
Denominator for basic earnings per share (millions of shares)  3,706   3,594   3,406 
Denominator for diluted earnings per share (millions of shares)  3,706   3,594   3,406 
             
Basic earnings per share for continuing operations (euros)
  1.35   1.70   1.39 
             
Diluted earnings per share for continuing operations (euros)
  1.35   1.70   1.39 
As of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, there were neither instruments nor share based payment to employees that could potentially dilute basic earnings per share.
Therefore:
             
EARNINGS PER SHARE FOR CONTINUING OPERATIONS 2007  2006  2005 
 
Numerator for basic earnings per share:            
Income available to common stockholders (thousands of euros)  6,126   4,736   3,806 
Numerator for diluted earnings per share:            
Income available to common stockholders (thousands of euros)  6,126   4,736   3,806 
Denominator for basic earnings per share (millions of shares)  3,594   3,406   3,391 
Denominator for diluted earnings per share (millions of shares)  3,594   3,406   3,391 
   
Basic earnings per share (euros)
  1.70   1.39   1.12 
   
Diluted earnings per share (euros)
  1.70   1.39   1.12 
 
As of December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, there were noshare, nor discontinued operations that affected the earnings per share calculation for periods presented.
6.  BASIS AND METHODOLOGY INFORMATION FOR SEGMENT REPORTING
6. BASIS AND METHODOLOGY INFORMATION FOR SEGMENT REPORTING
Information by business area isSegment reporting represents a fundamentalbasic tool for monitoringin the oversight and managingmanagement of the Group’s various businesses. Preparation of thisThe Group compiles reporting information starts at the lowest-level units,on as disaggregated a level as possible, and all the accounting data relating to the business managed bybusinesses these units manage is recorded in full. These disaggregated units are recorded. Management classifies and combines data from these unitsthen amalgamated in accordance with a definedthe organizational structure preordained by the Group to arrive at the picture for the principalinto higher level units and, finally, forultimately, the entire area itself. Likewise,business segments themselves. Similarly, each of the Group’s individual companies also belong to different business areas according to their type of activity. If a company’s activities do not match a single area,legal entities making up the Group assigns themare assigned to the various business segments based on their core activities; where their businesses are sufficiently diverse to so warrant, they are in turn segmented and its earningstheir assets and liabilities and income statement accounts are allocated to a number of relevant units.
Once management has defined the composition of each area, it applies the necessary management adjustments inherent in the model. The most relevant of these are:
Stockholders’ equity: the Group allocates economic capital commensurate with the risks incurred by each business (CER). This is based on the concept of unexpected loss at a certain level of statistical confidence, depending on the Group’s targets in terms of capital adequacy. These targets are applied at two levels: the first is core equity, which determines the allocated capital. The Bank uses this amount as a basis for calculating the return generated on the equity in each business (ROE). The second level is total capital, which determines the additional allocation in terms of subordinate debt and preference shares. The CER calculation combines lending risk, market risk (including structural risk associated with the balance sheet and equity positions), operational risk and fixed asset and technical risks in the case of insurance companies.
Stockholders’ equity, as calculated under BIS rules, is an extremely important reference to the entire Group. However, for the purpose of allocating capital to business areas the Bank prefers CeR. It is risk-sensitive and thus linked to the management policies for the individual businesses and the business portfolio. This procedure anticipates the approach likely to be adopted by the future Basel II rules on capital. These provide an equitable basis for assigning capital to businesses according to the risks incurred and make it easier to compare returns.
Internal transfer prices: management uses rates adjusted for maturity to calculate the margins for each business. It also revises the interest rates for the different assets and liabilities that make up each unit’s balance sheet.
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Once the composition of each business segment has been defined, certain management criteria are applied, noteworthy among which are the following:
Economic capital:  capital is allocated to each business based on capital at risk (CaR) criteria, in turn predicated on unexpected loss at a specific confidence level, determined as a function of the Group’s target solvency ratio. This target is in turn set at two levels: Tier 1 capital, which determines capital allocation and serves as the benchmark for determining each business’return-on-equity (ROE); total capital, which determines additional allocations in relation to preferred shares and subordinated debt.
The CaR calculation encompasses credit risk, market risk, structural balance sheet risk, shareholding risks, operational risk, risks to tangible assets and technical risks at insurance companies.
The calculation of eligible capital under prevailing legislation is a very important exercise for the Group at the global level; however, CaR criteria are used to allocate capital by business, which, due to sensitivity to risk factors, dovetails with the management policies governing the businesses themselves and the overall business portfolio. This procedure, a frontrunner for the trend later endorsed in the Basel II capital accord, standardizes capital allocation across businesses in accordance with the risks incurred and facilitates comparison of returns across the businesses.
Internal transfer prices:  the calculation of the spreads at each business is performed using rates adjusted for the maturities and rate reset clauses in effect on the various assets and liabilities making up each unit’s balance sheet. The allocation of profits across business generation and distribution units (e.g., in asset management products) is performed at market prices.
Allocation of operating expenses:  both direct and indirect expenses are allocated to the segments, except for those items for which there is no clearly defined or close link with the businesses, as they represent corporate/institutional expenses incurred on behalf of the overall Group.
Recognition of revenue from cross-selling:  on certain occasions, as a result of the correct allocation of revenues and expenses, consolidation adjustments are made to eliminate overlap in the units’ results on account of cross-selling incentives.
The primary segment reporting format used is that of business segments. The BBVA Group manages its business along two fundamental axes: wholesale and retail businesses, via five business units and one corporate division.
These units constitute the main cut-off for forming the Group’s business segments. They are managed individually and each has discrete characteristics in relation to customers, products, distribution networks, ratesand/or returns produced.
The breakdown of primary business segments is as follows:
 AssignmentThe wholesale businesses (a segment denominated Global Businesses), which includes wholesale type transactions undertaken in any part of operating expenses: the Bank assigns directworld, and indirect costs tois made up of: Global Clients & Investment Banking, which encompasses the business areas except for those where there is no closewholesale businesses performed by the European, Asian and defined relationship, i.e.New York based offices, Global Markets, charged with treasury management and distribution in the same markets, Asset Management, which includes the traditional asset management businesses (mutual funds and pension funds in Spain), when they are of a clearly corporate or institutional nature foralternative asset management and private equity, the entireProprietary Project Management arm, including the Group’s non-financial shareholdings and proprietary real estate activities, and Asia, which holds the Group’s investment in the CITIC Group.
 
 Cross-business register: in some cases, and forThe retail businesses, which constitute the correct assignment of results, consolidation adjustments are done to eliminate double accounting produced by the incentives given to boost cross-business between units.
Concerning the structure by segments, the main level is set out by type of business. As of December 19, 2006, the Group adopted a new organizational structure that it has been implemented in January 2007, which is designed to streamline the Group’s corporate structure and give greater weight and autonomy to its business units. The financial information for our business areas for 2006 and 2005 has been prepared on a uniform basis, consistent with our organizational structure in 2007.
The secondary basis of segment reporting relates to geographical segments.
Thus the present composition of the Group’s main business areas as of December 31, 2007, was as follows:
Spain and Portugal: this includes the Financial Services unit, i.e., individual customers, small companies and businesses in the domestic market, plus consumer finance provided by Finanzia and Uno-e; the Corporate and Business unit manages SMEs, companies and institutions in the domestic market; the insuranceGroup’s core business, and BBVA Portugal.are in turn split into four segments, given each unit’s unique characteristics. The names of these segments have been preserved from how the Group has traditionally reported its business performance to the market. They are:
 Global Businesses: consisting of Global CustomersThe retail banking business in the eurozone (a segment denominated Spain and Markets withPortugal), which includes: the global customers unit, investmentretail banking trading floor business, distributionnetwork in Spain, including the retail segment, wealth management and the Group’s activitiescompany and business banking unit in Asia;this market; commercial banking, which encompasses banking with SMEs, corporates, institutions and developers in the mutualsame geography, and pension fund managers in Spain,all other related businesses, noteworthy among which are the consumer financing, European insurance and domestic and international private banking. And finally, it includes business and real estate projects.Portuguese banking units.


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 The retail businesses in Mexico and the United States: this area(a segment denominated Mexico), which includes the banking, insurance and pension businesses in Mexico and the United States (including Puerto Rico).this nation.
 
 The retail businesses in the US (a segment denominated USA), which includes the banking and insurance businesses in the US and Puerto Rico.
 • The retail businesses in the rest of the Americas (a segment denominated South America: this consists ofAmerica), which includes the banking, insurance and pension businesses in South America.
Corporate Activities: The Corporate Activities area handles the Group’s general management functions. These mainly consist of structural positions for interest rates associated with the euro balance sheet and exchange rates, together with liquidity management and shareholders’ funds. The management of structural risks related to interest rates in currencies other than the euro is handled by the corresponding areas. This area also includes the industrial portfolio management unit and financial shareholdings. It also books the costs from central units that have a strictly corporate function and makes allocations to corporate and miscellaneous provisions, e.g., for early retirement.this region.
The summarized income statements and main activity ratios by business area in 2007, 2006 and 2005 are as follows:
                         
  Millions of euros
  Spain and Portugal Global Businesses
  2007 2006 2005 2007 2006 2005
 
NET INTEREST INCOME
  4,295   3,747   3,429   124   150   212 
Income by the equity method     1      239   283   52 
Net fee income  1,679   1,627   1,496   521   453   385 
Income from insurance activities  461   376   309          
CORE REVENUES
  6,435   5,751   5,234   884   886   649 
Gains and losses on financial assets and liabilities  235   215   152   789   498   350 
GROSS INCOME
  6,670   5,966   5,386   1,673   1,384   999 
Net revenues from non-financial activities  51   32   26   130   104   95 
Personnel and general administrative expenses  (2,487)  (2,419)  (2,303)  (525)  (418)  (371)
Depreciation and amortization  (109)  (104)  (103)  (11)  (10)  (12)
Other operating income and expenses  26   20   51   4   10   22 
OPERATING PROFIT
  4,151   3,495   3,057   1,271   1,070   733 
Impairment losses on financial assets  (604)  (552)  (489)  (127)  (125)  (108)
- Loan Loss provisions  (595)  (553)  (491)  (127)  (125)  (108)
- Other  (9)  1   2          
Provisions (net)  (3)  (3)     5   (11)  3 
Other income/losses (net)  9   22   21   13   153   27 
PRE-TAX PROFIT
  3,553   2,962   2,589   1,162   1,087   655 
Corporate income tax  (1,156)  (1,040)  (894)  (243)  (218)  (153)
NET PROFIT
  2,397   1,922   1,695   919   869   502 
Minority interests     (3)  (3)  (10)  (7)  (5)
NET ATTRIBUTABLE PROFIT
  2,397   1,919   1,692   909   862   497 
 

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  Millions of euros
  Mexico and USA South America Corporate Activities
  2007 2006 2005 2007 2006 2005 2007 2006 2005
 
NET INTEREST INCOME
  4,304   3,535   2,678   1,657   1,310   1,039   (610)  (368)  (150)
Income by the equity method  3   (2)     2   3   (1)  (2)  23   71 
Net fee income  1,621   1,390   1,212   919   815   695   (18)  50   152 
Income from insurance activities  313   304   229   (11)  (6)  5   (33)  (24)  (57)
CORE REVENUES
  6,241   5,227   4,119   2,567   2,122   1,738   (663)  (319)  16 
Gains and losses on financial assets and liabilities  254   196   168   201   283   157   1,190   841   441 
GROSS INCOME
  6,495   5,423   4,287   2,768   2,405   1,895   527   522   457 
Net revenues from non-financial activities  7   (4)  (3)        8   (1)  (1)  (1)
Personnel and general administrative expenses  (2,359)  (1,945)  (1,737)  (1,181)  (1,103)  (933)  (502)  (444)  (419)
Depreciation and amortization  (225)  (126)  (138)  (93)  (93)  (69)  (139)  (139)  (127)
Other operating income and expenses  (121)  (117)  (106)  (40)  (46)  (40)  (14)  (13)  (41)
OPERATING PROFIT
  3,797   3,231   2,303   1,454   1,163   861   (129)  (75)  (131)
Impairment losses on financial assets  (930)  (685)  (315)  (269)  (149)  (79)  (7)  9   138 
- Loan Loss provisions  (919)  (672)  (289)  (258)  (151)  (70)  (3)  26   146 
- Other  (11)  (13)  (26)  (11)  2   (9)  (4)  (17)  (8)
Provisions (net)  21   (73)  (51)  (65)  (59)  (78)  (167)  (1,193)  (329)
Other income/losses (net)  (9)  42   (8)  (18)     14   101   771   22 
PRE-TAX PROFIT
  2,879   2,515   1,929   1,102   955   718   (202)  (488)  (300)
Corporate income tax  (794)  (738)  (556)  (197)  (229)  (166)  311   165   247 
NET PROFIT
  2,085   1,777   1,373   905   726   552   109   (323)  (53)
Minority interests  (1)  (2)  (3)  (282)  (217)  (173)  4   (6)  (79)
NET ATTRIBUTABLE PROFIT
  2,084   1,775   1,370   623   509   379   113   (329)  (132)
 
The relevant business indicators as of December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 were as follows:
                                                 
  Millions of euros
  Spain and Portugal Global Businesses Mexico and USA South America
  2007 2006 2005 2007 2006 2005 2007 2006 2005 2007 2006 2005
 
Customer lending(1)
  199,929   179,370   155,500   35,848   29,049   20,426   53,052   31,449   25,222   21,839   17,366   15,018 
Customer deposits(2)
  91,928   85,309   73,450   42,742   35,400   43,042   56,820   41,309   39,104   25,310   22,773   21,023 
. Deposits  91,862   85,245   73,378   33,517   25,031   26,099   51,358   34,879   33,180   24,545   21,667   19,864 
. Assets sold under repurchase agreement  66   64   72   9,225   10,369   16,943   5,462   6,430   5,924   765   1,106   1,159 
Off-balance-sheet funds  50,088   52,477   52,881   12,229   11,179   10,252   19,862   18,478   16,977   36,551   33,447   30,978 
. Mutual funds  40,024   43,006   44,294   4,859   4,000   3,432   11,214   9,853   8,115   1,725   1,575   1,299 
. Pension funds  10,064   9,471   8,587   7,370   7,179   6,820   8,648   8,625   8,862   34,826   31,872   29,679 
Other placements  5,217   7,117   7,128            3,127   3,294   2,235          
Customer portfolios  9,817   8,181   5,608   9,200   11,342   12,889   12,919   6,941   5,713          
Total assets  225,930   203,192   180,496   97,414   85,274   102,115   104,059   71,830   69,147   36,690   30,496   28,248 
ROE (%)  36.4   31.1   30.3   33.0   41.8   27.6   47.6   46.7   44.2   32.8   31.8   30.1 
Efficiency ratio (%)  35.9   39.2   40.9   29.1   28.1   33.8   36.3   35.9   40.5   42.7   45.9   49.0 
Efficiency incl.
depreciation
and amortization (%)
  37.6   41.0   42.8   29.7   28.7   34.9   39.7   38.2   43.8   46.0   49.7   52.6 
NPL ratio (%)  0.73   0.55   0.54   0.02   0.04   0.17   1.97   2.19   2.24   2.14   2.67   3.67 
Coverage ratio (%)  231.2   315.7   321.8   n.m.   n.m.   940.7   189.1   248.9   251.3   145.6   132.8   109.3 
 
 
(1) Gross lending excluding Non Performing Loans (NPLs). MexicoActivities of a corporate nature (Corporate Activities), a unit which performs management functions for the Group as a whole, essentially management of structural euro- and currency-denominated balance sheet interest rate positions, as well as liquidity and capital management functions; the management of structural risks in non-euro interest rate positions is undertaken at the corresponding business units. This segment also includes the Industrial and Financial Shareholdings unit and the United States exclude Bancomer’s old mortgage portfolio.allocation of strictly head-office costs and certain allowances, such as early retirement provisions and others that are also corporate in nature.
This segment breakdown is different to that presented in 2007, and reflects the Group’s new organizational structure in force since January 2008. The main changes to the new structure are: the segregation of the US operation as an independent business unit (having been previous combined into a Mexico & USA unit) and the swapping of certain portfolios and units among the Spain and Portugal and Global Businesses segments.
Accordingly the figures presented for 2007 and 2006 have been restated using the same criteria and segment breakdown as disclosed in 2008, to enable like-for-likeyear-on-year comparisons.
The detail of the total assets for each operating segment as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, is as follows:
             
  Total Assets 
  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Spain and Portugal  223,498   223,628   200,814 
Global Businesses  140,372   103,999   84,792 
Mexico  60,805   65,678   56,879 
USA  43,345   38,381   14,951 
South America  41,600   34,690   30,498 
Corporate Activities  33,029   35,350   23,730 
             
Total
  542,650   501,726   411,663 
             


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The detail of the consolidated income for the year 2008, 2007 and 2006 for each operating segment is as follows:
             
  Consolidated Income 
  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Spain and Portugal  2,625   2,381   1,884 
Global Businesses  754   896   859 
Mexico  1,938   1,880   1,711 
USA  211   203   64 
South America  727   623   509 
Corporate Activities  (1,235)  142   (291)
             
Subtotal
  5,020   6,126   4,736 
             
Not assigned income         
Elimination of interim income (between segments)         
Other gains (losses)  366   289   235 
Income tax and/or income from discontinued operations  1,541   2,079   2,059 
             
INCOME BEFORE TAX
  6,926   8,494   7,030 
             
For the years 2008, 2007 and 2006 the detail of the ordinary income for each operating segment, which is conformed by the interest income, equity instruments income, fee and commission income, net gains on financial assets and liabilities and other operating income, is as follows:
             
  Total Ordinary Income 
  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Spain and Portugal  12,613   11,442   9,832 
Global Businesses  5,920   5,559   4,035 
Mexico  9,162   8,721   8,431 
USA  2,862   1,831   701 
South America  5,834   4,643   3,954 
Corporate Activities  4,886   5,064   3,275 
Adjustments and eliminations of ordinary income between segments         
             
TOTAL
  41,277   37,260   30,229 
             
The secondary level of segments is geographic (note 3).
(2)7.  Spain and Portugal and Global Businesses include collection accounts and individual annuities. South America includes marketable debt securities. Mexico and the United States exclude deposits and repos issued by Bancomer’s unit and Puerto Rico.RISK EXPOSURE
7. RISK EXPOSURE
Activities concerned withDealing in financial instruments may involvecan entail the assumption or transfer of one or more typesclasses of risk by financial entities.institutions. The main risks associated withinherent in financial instruments are:

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Market risks: these arise as a consequence of holding financial instruments whose value may be affected by changes in market conditions, following is a summary of each of the three components:
 Currency risk: arisesMarket risk is defined as the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a resultfinancial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in the exchange rate between currencies.market prices. There are three types of market risk:
 
 Currency risk:  the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in foreign exchange rates.
 Fair• Interest rate risk:  the risk that the fair value interest rate risk: arises asor future cash flows of a resultfinancial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates.
 
 Price risk: arises as  the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a resultfinancial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market prices, due either towhether those changes are caused by factors specific to the individual financial instrument or toits issuer, or factors that affectaffecting all similar financial instruments traded onin the market.


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  Credit risk: thisrisk is defined as the risk that one of the partiesparty to thea financial instrument agreement will fail to honour its contractual obligations due to the insolvency or incapacity of the individuals or legal entities involved and will cause a financial loss for the other party by failing to incur a financial loss.discharge an obligation.
 
  Liquidity risk: occasionally referred torisk is defined as fundingthe risk this arises either because thethat an entity maywill not be unable to sell a financial asset quickly at an amount close to its fair value, or because the entity may encounter difficulty in finding fundsable to meet commitmentsobligations associated with financial instruments.liabilities, or will be forced to secure funding on onerous conditions as a result of difficulties encountered in meeting its obligations.
RISK GUIDELINES AND POLICIES
The general guiding principles followed by the BBVA Group to define and monitor its risk profile are set out below:
• The risks assumed must be aligned with the Group’s regulatory capital in accordance with its target solvency level.
• There are limits in place to curtail the concentration of exposures to specific risk factors that could jeopardize the Group’s objectives in terms of solvency, liquidity and earnings recurrence.
• The Group’s endeavours to generate profits must imply a high degree of repeat earnings.
• Business growth must be financed in accordance with prudent liquidity management.
• All risks must be identified, measured and evaluated and procedures must be in place to monitor and manage these risks.
• Maintenance of robust tools for controlling and mitigating operational and reputational risks.
• The business divisions are held responsible for proposing and maintaining an adequate risk profile within their scope of activity and under the umbrella of the corporate risk management framework.
• The risk management infrastructure must be sufficient to lend dynamic support to the principles listed above in relation to tools, databases, IT systems, procedures and personnel.
Building on these principles, the Group has developed a globalan integrated risk management system based onthat is structured around three main components: (i) a corporate risk management structure,governance regime, with segregated functionsadequate segregation of duties and responsibilities;responsibilities (i.e., separation of risk-taking and risk control functions), (ii) a set of tools, circuits and procedures that make upconstitute the differentvarious discrete risk management systems;regimes, and (iii) an internal risk control system.
In relation to limiting risk concentrations, specifically in the trading area, limits are approved each year by the Board’s Risk Committee on exposures to trading, structural interest rate, structural currency, equity and liquidity risk at the banking entities and in the asset management, pension and insurance businesses. These limits factor in many variables, including economic capital and earnings volatility criteria, and are reinforced with alert triggers and a stop-loss scheme.
In relation to credit risk, maximum exposure limits are set by customer and country; generic limits are also set for maximum exposure to specific deals and products. Upper limits are allocated based on iso-risk curves, determined as the sum of expected losses and economic capital, and its ratings-based equivalence in terms of gross nominal exposure.
An additional guideline in terms of oversight of maximum risk concentration up to and at the level of 10% of equity: stringent requirements in terms of in-depth knowledge of the counterparty, its operating markets and sectors.
For retail portfolios, potential concentrations of risk are analyzed by geography or by certain specific risk profiles in relation to overall risk and earnings volatility; where appropriate, the opportune measures are taken, imposing cut-offs using scoring tools, via recovery management and mitigating exposure using pricing strategy, among other approaches.
CORPORATE MANAGEMENT STRUCTURE
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the Group. Likewise, it approves the infrastructure required for risk management, the delegation framework and the ceilings system that enable the business to develop in keeping withwithin this risk profile in day-to-day decision-making.
The Lending Committee undertakes periodic analysis and monitoring of risk management within the various levels of delegation of the Bank’s administrationadministrative bodies. The scope of its functions comprises:
  Analysing and assessing proposals for Group risk strategy and policies in order to submit them to the Bank’s Standing Committee for approval.
 
  Monitoring the degree to which the risks assumed are in line with the specified profile, as a reflection of the Bank’s risk tolerance and expected earnings in view of the risk exposure.
 
  Approval of risk operations within the established delegation system.
 
  Verification that the Group is provided with the means, systems, structures and resources in line with best practices, to enable it to implement its risk management strategy.
 
  Submission of the proposals it considers necessary or appropriate to the Bank’s Standing Committee so that risk management adapts to best practices arising from recommendations on corporate governance or from risk supervisory bodies.
The Group’s risk management system is managed by an independent risk area, which combines a view by risk typestype with a global view. The Risk Arearisk area assures that the risks tools, metrics, historical databases and information systems are in line and uniform. It likewise sets the procedures, circuits and general management criteria.
The Global Risk Committee — which is composed byof those in charge of the group’s risk managementmanagement- has as its main tasks the development and implementation of the Group’s risk management model as well as the correct integration of the risk’s costs in the different decision-making processes. The Global Risk Committee assesses the global risk profile of the Group and the coherence between the risk policies and objective risk profile; identifies global risk concentrations and mitigation techniques; monitors dethe macroeconomic environment and the performance of entities in the sector quantifying global sensitivity and the expected impact of different scenarios of risk positioning.
The Global Risk Internal Control and Operational risk Committee assesses the main operational risks of the Group and assures that the units establish the corresponding mitigation plans. As well, they review the internal control annual review that is afterwards approved by the Audit and Compliance Committee.
The Technical Transactions Committee analysesanalyzes and approves, where appropriate, the financial transactions and programmesprograms that are within its level of authorisation,authorization, and refers any transactions exceeding the scope of its delegated powers to the Lending Committee.
The New Products Committee is responsible for studying and, if necessary, for approving the introduction of new products before the activities begin. The Committee is also responsible for controlling and monitoring the new products, and for promoting business in an orderly way, and allowsallow them to develop in a controlled environment.
The Asset-Liability Committee (ALCO) is the body responsible for actively managing the Group’s structural liquidity, interest rate and currency risks, and its core capital.

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TOOLS, CIRCUITS AND PROCEDURES
Tools, circuits and procedures
The Group has implemented an integralintegrated risk management system designed to cater for the needs arising in relation to the various types of risk; this prompted it to equip the management processes for each risk with measurement tools for risk acceptance, assessment and monitoring and to define the appropriate circuits and procedures, which are reflected in manuals that also include management criteria.
Specifically, the main risk management activities performed are as follows: calculation of the risk exposures of the various portfolios, considering any related mitigating factors (netting, collateral, etc.); calculation of the probability of default (PD), loss severity and expected loss of each portfolio, and assignment of the PD to the new transactions (ratings and scorings); measurement of thevalues-at-risk of the portfolios based on various scenarios


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using historical and Monte Carlo simulations; establishment of limits to the potential losses based on the various risks incurred; determination of the possible impacts of the structural risks on the income statement; setting of limits and alerts to safeguard the Group’s liquidity; identification and quantification of operational risks by business line to enable the mitigation of these risks through corrective measures; and definition of efficient circuits and procedures which contribute to the achievement of the targets set.
7.1  Credit Risk
The detail,
Credit risk is defined as the risk that one party to a financial instrument will cause a financial loss for the other party by heading,failing to discharge an obligation.
Maximum exposure to credit risk
For the financial assets recognized on the face of the consolidated balance sheet, credit risk exposure is equivalent to these assets’ carrying amounts. The maximum exposure to credit risk on financial guarantees extended is the maximum that BBVA is liable for if these guarantees are called in.


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The Group’s maximum credit risk exposure as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, without recognizing the availability of collateral or other credit enhancements, is broken down by sector in the table below:
             
  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Financial asstest held for trading (Note 10)
  67,502   53,156   41,842 
Debt securities  26,556   38,392   30,426 
Public sector  20,778   27,960   20,939 
Credit institutions  2,825   6,020   6,352 
Other sectors  2,953   4,412   3,135 
Trading derivatives  40,946   14,764   11,416 
Other financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss (Note 11)
  516   421   56 
Debt securities  516   421   56 
Public sector  38   41   40 
Credit institutions  24   36   10 
Other sectors  454   344   6 
Availvable-for-sale financial assets (Note 12)
  39,961   37,252   32,068 
Debt securities  39,961   37,252   32,068 
Public sector  19,576   17,573   17,964 
Credit institutions  13,377   13,419   9,199 
Other sectors  7,008   6,260   4,905 
Loans and receivables (Note 13)
  375,386   344,124   285,421 
Loans and advances to credit institutions  33,679   24,392   21,204 
Loans and advances to customers  341,321   319,671   264,139 
Public Sector  22,502   21,065   21,194 
Agriculture  4,109   3,737   3,133 
Industry  46,576   39,922   24,731 
Real estate and construction  47,682   55,156   41,502 
Trade and finance  51,725   36,371   38,910 
Loans to individuals  127,890   121,462   103,918 
Leases  9,385   9,148   7,692 
Other  31,452   32,810   23,059 
Debt securities  386   61   78 
Public sector  290   (1)   
Credit institutions  4   1   1 
Other sectors  92   61   77 
Held-to-maturity investments (Note 14)
  5,285   5,589   5,911 
Public sector  3,844   4,125   4,440 
Credit institutions  800   818   823 
Other sectors  641   646   648 
Hedging derivatives (Note 15)
  3,833   1,050   1,963 
             
Subtotal
  492,482   441,592   367,261 
             
Valuation adjustments  942   655   401 
             
Total Balance
  493,424   442,247   367,662 
             
Financial guarantees (Note 33)  35,952   65,845   42,281 
Other contingent exposures  6,234   5,496   4,995 
Drawable by third parties (Note 33)  92,663   101,444   98,226 
Public sector  4,221   4,419   3,122 
Credit institutions  2,021   2,619   4,356 
Other sectors  86,421   94,406   90,748 
             
Total off-balances
  134,849   172,785   145,502 
             
Total
  628,273   615,032   513,164 
             


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Mitigating credit risk: collateral and 2005 was as follows:other credit enhancements
             
  Millions of euros
  2007 2006 2005
 
Gross credit risk (amount drawn down)  383,843   305,250   252,275 
Loans and advances to other debtors  317,998   262,969   222,413 
Contingent liabilities  65,845   42,281   29,862 
Market activities  110,721   92,083   118,005 
Drawable by third parties  101,444   98,226   85,001 
   
Total
  596,008   495,559   455,281 
 
In most instances the maximum credit exposure is mitigated by collateral, credit enhancements and other measures devised to reduce BBVA’s ultimate exposure. Following is a description for every class of financial instruments:
Financial assets held for trading:  Guarantees or credit enhancements, which are taken directly from the issuer or counterparty, are implied in the instruments’ contractual clauses. For trading derivatives credit risk is minimized via master netting agreements, whereby derivative financial assets and liabilities with the same counterparty can been settled net. Other types of guarantees may also be put in place, depending on the counterparty’s solvency and the nature of the transaction.
Other financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss:  Guarantees or credit enhancements, which are taken directly from the issuer or counterparty, are implied in the instruments’ contractual clauses.
Available-for-sale financial assets:  Guarantees or credit enhancements, which are taken directly from the issuer or counterparty, are implicit to the instrument’s structuring.
Loans and receivables:
• Loans and advances to credit institutions:  They have personal guarantees from the counterparties and, on occasion, an additional guarantee from another credit entity with which a credit derivative has been written.
• Loans and advances to customers:  Most of these operations are backed by personal guarantees extended by the counterparties. The collateral received to secure loans and advances to customers include mortgages, cash guarantees and other collateral such as pledged securities. Other kinds of credit enhancements may be put in place such as guarantees, credit derivatives, etc.
• Debt securities:  Guarantees or credit enhancements, which are taken directly from the issuer or counterparty, are implicit to the instrument’s structuring.
Held-to-maturity investments:  Guarantees or credit enhancements, which are taken directly from the issuer or counterparty, are implicit to the instrument’s structuring.
Hedging derivatives:  Credit risk is minimized via master netting agreements, whereby derivative financial assets and liabilities with the same counterparty can be settled net. Other types of guarantees may also be put in place, depending on the counterparty’s solvency and the nature of the transaction.
Financial guarantees, other contingent exposures and drawable by third parties:  They have personal guarantees from the counterparties and, on occasion, an additional guarantee from another credit entity with which a credit derivative has been written.
The Group’s collateralized credit risk as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, excluding balances deemed impaired, is broken down in the table below:
             
  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Mortgage loans
  125,540   123,998   107,837 
Operating assets mortgage loans  3,896   4,381   4,595 
Home mortgages  82,613   79,377   67,777 
Rest  39,031   40,240   35,465 
Secured loans, except mortgage
  19,982   11,559   8,900 
Cash guarantees  250   578   727 
Pledging of securities  458   766   972 
Rest  19,274   10,215   7,201 
             
Total
  145,522   135,557   116,737 
             


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In addition, the derivatives carry contractual, legal compensation rights that have effectively reduced credit risk by €29,377 million in 2008, by €9,480 million in 2007 and by €9,142 million in 2006.
As of December 31, 2008, the fair value of all collateral received was higher than the value of the underlying assets. Specifically in relation to mortgages, the average amount pending collection on the corresponding loans represented 55% of the fair value of the properties pledged.
Policies and procedures for hedging or mitigating risks, including policy governing the taking of collateral.
BBVA’s policy for hedging or mitigating credit risk is built on its banking model, which in turn is focused on relationship banking. Based on this approach, the taking of guarantees is a necessary tool but alone is not sufficient to underpin risk taking; accordingly, risk-taking by BBVA entails substantiation of the counterparty’s repayment ability or its ability to generate cash flow to service its obligations.
This philosophy is distilled in a conservative approach to risk taking policy, to the analysis performed on a transaction’s financial risk, based on the creditor’s ability to settle or generate cash flow to extinguish its obligations, to taking guarantees in all generally accepted forms (cash collateral, pledged assets, personal guarantees, covenants or hedges) commensurate with the risk assumed, and lastly, to the recovery risk assumed (asset liquidity).
Credit quality of financial assets that are neither past due nor impaired
BBVA has ratings tools that enable it to rank the credit quality of its operations and customers based on a scoring system and to map these ratings to probability of default (PD) scales. To analyze the performance of PD, the Bank has a series of historical databases that house the pertinent information generated internally.
The scoring tools vary by customer segment (companies, corporate clients, SMEs, public authorities, etc). For wholesale portfolios where the number of defaults is very low (sovereigns, corporates, financial entities) the internal ratings models are fleshed out by benchmarking the statistics maintained by the external rating agencies (Moody’s, Standard and Poor’s and Fitch). To this end, each year the Bank compares the PDs compiled by the agencies and allocated to each level of rating of risk, mapping the measurements compiled by the various agencies to the BBVA master ratings scale.
BBVA maintains a master ratings scale with a view to facilitating the uniform classification of the Group’s various risky asset portfolios. There are two versions of this scale: a 17-notch abridged scale which groups outstanding risk into 17 categories and an extended 34-notch scale that best represents the heterogeneous nature of BBVA’s portfolio. The enables the Group to factor in geographic diversity and the various levels of risk inherent in the various portfolios in the Group’s different operating markets.


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  Probability of Default (Basic Points) 
     Minimum from
  Maximum
 
Rating
 Average  >=  Until < 
 
AAA
  1   0   2 
AA+
  2   2   3 
AA
  3   3   4 
AA-
  4   4   5 
A+
  5   5   6 
A
  8   6   9 
A-
  10   9   11 
BBB+1
  12   11   14 
BBB+2
  15   14   17 
BBB1
  18   17   20 
BBB2
  22   20   24 
BBB-1
  27   24   30 
BBB-2
  34   30   39 
BB+1
  44   39   50 
BB+2
  58   50   67 
BB1
  78   67   90 
BB2
  102   90   116 
BB-1
  132   116   150 
BB-2
  166   150   194 
B+1
  204   194   226 
B+2
  250   226   276 
B+3
  304   276   335 
B1
  370   335   408 
B2
  450   408   490 
B3
  534   490   581 
B-1
  633   581   689 
B-2
  750   689   842 
B-3
  945   842   1061 
CCC+
  1,191   1,061   1,336 
CCC
  1,500   1,336   1,684 
CCC-
  1,890   1,684   2,121 
CC+
  2,381   2,121   2,673 
CC
  3,000   2,673   3,367 
CC-
  3,780   3,367   4,243 

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The table below outlines the distribution of exposure by internal ratings, which comprehendscomprenhends companies, financial entities and public institutions (excluding sovereign risk), is of a very high credit quality as evidenced by the fact that as of December 31, 2007, 44% of the portfolio is rated A or higher, and 69% has a rating same or higher to BBB-, as shown in the following table as of December 31, 20072008:
     
Rating
 % of Total
 Exposure
 
AAA/AA  2723.77%
A  1726.59%
BBB+  99.23%
BBB  85.76%
BBB-  89.48%
BB+  148.25%
BB  66.16%
BB-  65.91%
B+  33.08%
B  21.44%
B-  00.29%
CCC/CC0.03%
 
Total100.00%
Policies and procedures for preventing excessive concentrations of risk
In order to prevent the build up of excessive concentrations of credit risk at the individual, country and sector levels, the Group oversees updated risk concentration indices at the individual and portfolio levels tied to the various observable variables within the field of credit risk management. The limit on the Group’s exposure or share of a customer’s financial business therefore depends on the customer’s credit rating, the nature of the facility, and the Group’s presence in a given market, based on the following guidelines:
• Striking a balance between the customer’s financing needs, broken down by type (trade/financial, short/long-term, etc.), and the degree to which its business is or is not attractive to BBVA. This approach drives a better operational mix that is still compatible with the needs of the bank’s clientele.
• Other determining factors relate to national legislation and the ratio between the size of the customer book and bank’s equity, to prevent risk from becoming overly concentrated among few customers. Additional factors taken into consideration include constraints related to market, customer, internal regulation and macroeconomic factors, etc.
• Meanwhile, correct portfolio management leads to identification of risk concentrations and enables the taking of appropriate action.
Operations with customers or groups that entail an expected loss plus economic capital of over €18 million are approved at the highest level, i.e., by the Board Risk Committee. As a reference point, this is equivalent in terms of exposure to 10% of eligible equity for a AAA and to 1% for a BB rating, implying oversight of the major individual risk concentrations by the highest-level risk governance bodies as a function of credit ratings.
An additional guideline in terms of oversight of maximum risk concentration up to and at the level of 10% of equity: stringent requirements in terms of in-depth knowledge of the counterparty, its operating markets and sectors.
Financial assets past due but not impaired
The detail, by geographical area, of the Gross credit risk (amount drawn down) of the foregoing detailtable below provides disclosure on financial assets past due as of December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 was as follows:2008 but not impaired, specifically an age analysis by class of financial instrument:
             
  Millions of euros
  2007 2006 2005
 
Spain  292,442   243,367   199,043 
Other European countries  8,206   6,120   6,463 
The Americas  83,195   55,763   46,769 
Mexico  30,555   27,729   24,499 
Puerto Rico  3,110   3,248   3,294 
Chile  7,567   6,264   5,918 
USA (*)  24,584   5,051   1,797 
Argentina  2,392   2,203   2,109 
Perú  4,584   3,666   2,847 
Colombia  4,242   3,311   2,846 
Venezuela  4,789   3,139   2,397 
Other  1,372   1,152   1,062 
   
Total
  383,843   305,250   252,275 
 
(*) The change in 2007 is due to, basically, to the incorporation of Compass Group.
 
 
                 
  Less Than 1
  1 to 2
  2 to 3
    
  Month  Months  Months  Total 
  Millions of euros 
 
Loans and advances to customers  1,580   534   447   2,561 

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AsImpaired assets and impaitment losses
The table below breaks down the balance of December 31, 2007, 121 corporate groups (104 in 2006) had drawn down loans of more than €200 million; the 90% of these corporate groups have an investment grade rating. The total risk of these groups represents 18% of total risk Group (19% in 2006). By geographical area in which the transaction was originated, is as follows: 66% in Spain, 25%impaired financial assets in the Bank’s branches abroad,consolidated balance sheets and 9% in Latin America (6% in Mexico alone). The detail, by sector, is as follows: Institutional (18%), Real Estate and Construction (26%), Electricity and Gas (12%), Consumer Goods and Services (13%), and Industry (13%).
In market areas, the detail, by instrument, of the credit risk exposureimpaired contingent liabilities as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 by heading:
             
  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
IMPAIRED RISKS ON BALANCE
            
Available-for-sale  188   3   3 
Debt securities  188   3   3 
Loans and advances  8,540   3,366   2,500 
Loans and advances to credit institutions  95   8   8 
Loans and advances to customers  8,437   3,358   2,492 
Debt securities  8       
             
   8,728   3,369   2,503 
             
IMPAIRED RISKS OFF BALANCE
            
Impaired contingent liabilities  131   49   40 
             
TOTAL IMPAIRED RISKS
  8,859   3,418   2,543 
             
The changes for December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 in the impaired financial assets and December 31, 2005 wascontingent liabilities were as follows:follow:
             
  Millions of euros
  2007 2006 2005
 
Credit institutions  20,997   17,150   27,470 
Fixed-income securities  81,794   68,738   82,010 
Derivatives  7,930   6,195   8,526 
   
Total
  110,721   92,083   118,006 
 
             
  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Balance at the beginning of the year
  3,418   2,543   2,389 
Additions  11,488   4,606   2,746 
Recoveries  (3,668)  (2,418)  (1,830)
Transfers to write-off  (2,198)  (1,497)  (707)
Exchange differences and others  (182)  184   (55)
             
Balance at the end of the year
  8,858   3,418   2,543 
             
In
Following is a detail of the market areas the Group has legal compensation rights and contractual compensation agreements which give rise to a reduction of €9,480 million in credit risk exposureimpaired financial assets considered as of December 31, 2007.
Impaired assets2008, classified by geographical location of risk and Impairment losses
The detail, by natureage of the related financial instrument, of the carrying amounts of the financial assets included under the heading “Impaired loans and advances to other debtors” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 is shown in Note 12.4. Additionally, as of December 31, 2007 the substandard contingent liabilities amounted to €50 million (€39 million and €36 million as of December 31, 2006 and 2005 respectively).oldest past-due amount:
The detail, by geographical area, of the headings “impaired loans and advances to other debtors” and “Substandard contingent liabilities” as of December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 was as follows:
                         
  Impaired Assets of Loans and Advances to Customers 
  Amounts less
                
  than six
                
  months past-
  6 to 12
  12 to 18
  18 to 24
  More than 24
    
  due  months  months  months  months  Total 
  Millions of euros 
 
Spain  2,405   1,904   595   87   975   5,966 
Rest of Europe  55   10   6   5   16   92 
Latin America  1,112   88   22   7   320   1,549 
United States  221   869         30   1,120 
Rest              1   1 
                         
Total
  3,793   2,871   623   99   1,342   8,728 
                         
             
  Millions of euros
  2007 2006 2005
 
Spain  1,663   1,174   1,051 
Other European countries  63   42   37 
The Americas  1,682   1,315   1,294 
Mexico  659   612   573 
Puerto Rico  59   67   71 
Chile  203   194   235 
USA  431   110   19 
Argentina  16   26   38 
Peru  82   77   82 
Colombia  158   169   223 
Venezuela  57   38   16 
Other  17   22   37 
   
Total
  3,408   2,531   2,382 
 
The changes in 2007, 2006 and 2005 in “Impaired loans and advances to other debtors” and “Substandard contingent liabilities” in the foregoing detail were as follows:

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  Millions of euros
  2007 2006 2005
 
Balance at the beginning of the year
  2,531   2,382   2,248 
Additions  4,605   2,742   1,943 
Recoveries  (2,418)  (1,830)  (1,531)
Transfers to write-off  (1,497)  (708)  (667)
Exchange differences and others  187   (55)  389 
   
Balance at the end of the year
  3,408   2,531   2,382 
 
The table below breaks down impaired financial assets by segment, indicating, where appropriate, the type of security taken to ensure collection, as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006:
             
  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
IMPAIRED RISKS ON BALANCE
            
Public sector  102   177   216 
Credit institutions  165   8   8 
Collateralized financial assets with other sectors  3,428   809   545 
Mortgage  2,487   696   459 
Other collateralized financial assets  941   113   86 
Non-collateralized financial assets with other sectors  5,033   2,375   1,734 
             
Total
  8,728   3,369   2,503 
             
The table below depicts the finance income accrued on impaired financial assets as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006:
             
  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Financial income from impaired assets  1,042   880   1,107 
This income is not recognized in the accompanying consolidated income statement due to the existence of doubts as to the collectibility of these assets.
The analysis of financial assets that are individually determined to be impaired as at the reporting date, including the factors the entity considered in determining that they are impaired and a description of collateral held by the entity as security and other credit enhancements, is provided in Note 2.2.1.b.
The changes during 2008, 2007 and 2006 of the transfers to write-offs (financial impairment assets removed from balance because the recovery was considered remote) were as follow:
             
  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Balance at beginning of year
  5,622   6,120   6,187 
Increase:
            
Assets of remote collectability  1,700   1,895   472 
Products overdue not collected  276   217   167 
Decrease:
            
Cash recovery  (199)  (237)  (463)
Foreclosed assets  (13)  (5)  (5)
Other causes  (355)  (2,455)  (129)
Net exchange differences
  (159)  87   (109)
             
Balance at the end of year
  6,872   5,622   6,120 
             


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Decreases by other causes shown in the table above include sales to non Group third parties of the portfolio of write-offs during the current year, which are describe in the following table:
         
  2008  2007 
  Millions of euros 
 
SALES TO THIRD PARTIES
        
Bancomer  249   1,338 
BBVA, S.A.   12   968 
         
Total
  261   2,306 
         
Gains for sales to third parties  3   26 
         
Group’s NPL ratios as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 were:
             
  2008  2007  2006 
 
NPL ratio  2.12   0.89   0.83 
The breakdown of impairment losses by type of instrument registered in profit and loss and recoveries of written-off assets realized in the year as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 is provided in note 47 “Impairment on financial assets (net)”. The changes in the accumulated impairment losses for the years 2008, 2007 and 2006 on the financial assets were as follow:
             
  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Balance at beginning of year
  7,194   6,504   5,729 
Increase in impairment losses charged to income  4,590   2,462   2,113 
Decrease in impairment losses credited to income  (1,457)  (333)  (470)
Aquisition of subsidiaries in the year  1   276   91 
Disposal of subsidiaries in the year  (4)  (26)  (22)
Transfers to written-off loans  (1,951)  (1,297)  (563)
Exchange differences and other  (662)  (392)  (374)
             
Balance at end of year
  7,711   7,194   6,504 
             
Of which:
            
For impaired portfolio  3,480   1,999   2,083 
For current portfolio non impaired  4,231   5,195   4,421 
Renegotiated financial assets
As of December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005,2008 the detailcarrying amount of unimpaired financial assets which could have been impaired had the headings “Impaired loans and advancesconditions thereof not been renegotiated amounted to other debtors” and “Substandard contingent liabilities”€6,565 million (1.78% of credit investment).
Exposure to subprime credit risk
Given the various business segments were as follows:lack of an agreed definition of “subprime” in use across the market, we consider “subprime credit risk” to be the risk incidental to all those financial instruments of which the direct or indirect end borrower merits a credit FICO® score (a credit score based on a statistical analysis of each person’s credit profile, which is used to represent the creditworthiness of that person) of less than 640 points.
             
  Millions of euros
  2007 2006 2005
 
Retail Banking Spain and Portugal  1,597   824   672 
Global businesses  20   278   303 
Mexico and USA  1,146   789   663 
South America  535   526   631 
Corporate Activities  110   114   113 
   
Total
  3,408   2,531   2,382 
 
The changesapplication across the BBVA group of prudent risk policies has resulted in very limited exposure to subprime credit risks with respect to mortgage loans, mortgage backed securities and other securitized financial instruments originated the United States.
We do not market products specifically to the subprime segment. However, the financial crisis that began in the balanceUnited States in 2007, and the consequent decline in economic conditions and in the ability to pay of certain borrowers, has implied a downgrade in the provisions for impairment losses onrespective credit FICO® score of these borrowers. It is important to note,


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however, that the assets included underclassification of a financial instrument as a subprime credit risk does not necessarily signify that such financial instrument is either past due or impaired or that we have not assigned such financial instrument a “high” or “very high” estimate of recoverability.
As of December 31, 2008, mortgage loans originated in the heading “Loans and Receivables” are shown in Note 12.4.United States to customers whose creditworthiness had dropped below the “subprime” level as defined above totalled €498 million (0.15% of our total customer credit risk). Of this amount, only €42 million was past due or impaired.
In addition, as of December 31, 2007, 2006 and 20052008, indirect exposure through credit instruments tied to an underlying subprime risk totalled €21 million (Note 8), of which 75% carried high ratings from the provisions for impairment losses on off-balance-sheet items amounted to €546 million, €502 million and €452 million, respectively (see Note 26).rating agencies widely recognized in the marketplace.
7.2  Market Risk
Determining
Market risk is the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of financial instruments
The valuation of financial instruments at fair value for 2007 was performed using observable variables obtained from independent sources and referring to active markets, either by employing the actual price of thea financial instrument or by applying market-corroborated inputs to widely accepted models.
The inputs considered directly observable and capturable are equity and organisedwill fluctuate because of changes in market products, spot exchange rates, or investment funds, together with a sizeable part of fixed income securities. The remaining fixed income products, swaps, forward agreements, credit default swaps (CDS), etc. are valued by cash flow discounts using market listed interest-rate curves and spread curves.
Alternatively, options are valued using generally accepted valuation models, which include the implied volatility detected. The most frequently used models for equity and exchange-rate options are Monte Carlo, numerical integration and Black-Scholes, whereas Black 76, Hull and White or Black-Derman-Toy are largely used for interest-rate options. Each business area chooses and validates the models it uses independently.
In the case of correlation-sensitive products, a comparison is made between the results obtained by the valuation model and market-corroborated inputs.
Synthetic credit instruments such as mortgage basket securities (MBS) or credit default options (CDO) are calculated with models that use inputs directly or indirectly observed in the market, such as default rates, credit risk, loss severity or prepayment speed.
There are certain financial instruments that are valued by models using data that is not directly observable in the market, such as derivatives of interest rates on outstanding balances; these are valued using the Libor Market model, one of whose inputs is correlation decline which is not directly observable in the market. In this case, the sensitivity to a 1% movement in correlation decline is a negative sum of 372,000 euros and the uncertainty regarding that parameter does not exceed that 1%.
Likewise, credit market evolution in 2007 has prompted positions in certain instruments, such as cash CDOs, for which there was previously an active market and observable prices, to become illiquid to the point that, at

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the close of the year, it was impossible to find a price for them. It has therefore been necessary to resort to valuing them by use of models, some of the inputs for which have had to be inferred.
The following table presents the fair value of the principal financial instruments carried at fair value and the valuation methods used to determine it as of December 31, 2007:
                 
  Millions of euros
      Financial instruments    
      which fair value is    
      determinated for using Financial instruments which  
      valuation technique fair value is determinated for  
  Financial instruments based on assumptions using valuation technique  
  which fair value is that are supported by based on assumptions that  
  determinated by prices from observable are not supported by prices  
  published price current market from observable current 2007
  quotations transactions market transactions Total
 
Financial assets
                
Financial assets held for trading (Note 9)  44,879   17,247   210   62,336 
Other financial assets at fair value through profit and loss (Note 10)  1,116   51      1,167 
Available-for-sale financial assets (Note 11)  37,590   10,445   397   48,432 
Hedging derivatives (Note 14)  389   661      1,050 
Financial liabilities
                
Financial assets held for trading (Note 9)  1,506   17,691   76   19,273 
Other financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss (Note 22)  449         449 
Hedging derivatives (Note 14)  502   1,306      1,808 
 
The impact on the consolidated income statements for the assets and liabilities valued with no observable market price amounted to €47 million as of December 31, 2007.
As of December 31, 2006, the percentage of those financial instruments where the fair values were estimated using valuation techniques which are based in full or in part on assumptions that are not supported by observable market prices over total financial instruments’ fair value is 0.52%.
prices. Market risk exposure and managementcomprises three types of risk:
a) Market Risk
• Currency risk:  the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in foreign exchange rates.
• Interest rate risk:  the risk that the fair value or future cash flows of a financial instrument will fluctuate because of changes in market interest rates.
• Price risk:  defined as the risk that the value of financial instruments will fluctuate as a result of changes in market prices whether those changes are caused by factors specific to the individual instrument or factors affecting all instruments traded in the market.
a)  Market Risk
With regard to market risk (including interest rate risk, currency risk and equity price risk), BBVA’s limit structure determines a scheme of VaR (Value at Risk) limits and an overall VaR limitEconomic Capital for market risk for each business unit and specific sublimits by type of risk, activity and desk. The Group also hasIn general, the VaR/CaR readings are complemented by sensitivity analysis to determine, and where necessary limit, exposure to changes in place limits on losses and other control mechanisms such as delta sensitivity calculations, which are supplemented by a range ofthe various market risk variables. This indicators and alerts which automatically activate procedures aimed at addressing any situations that might have a negative effect on the activities of the business area.
During 2007,
In addition, the Group performs back testing and stress testing.
The BBVA GroupGroup’s market risk rosewas higher in comparison2008 than in prior years due to previous years, particularly from the third quarter, coinciding with the increased volatility in all markets.protracted and intense financial market volatility. The market risk profile as of December 31, 2007, 2006 and 20052008 for the parametric VaR calculations without smoothing with a 99% confidence interval and a1-day horizon were as follows:
(PERFORMANCE GRAPH)
TREND IN MARKET RISK
(MILLIONS of EUROS)
PERFORMANCE GRAPH

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  Millions of euros
  2007 2006 2005
 
Interest risk  7   7   11 
Spread risk  7   5   3 
Currency risk  2   1   2 
Stock-market risk  6   6   2 
Vega risk  9   5   4 
Correlation risk  3   3   2 
 
The market risks for risk factors are:
b) Structural interest rate
                 
  2008  2007  2006    
  Millions of euros 
 
Interest/Spread risk  24.2   12.2   12.9     
Currency risk  7.4   2.4   0.7     
Stock-market risk  1.1   6.3   5.8     
Vega/Correlation risk  14.8   8.8   7.9     
Since February 29, 2008 and with effect from December 31, 2007, the internal model of calculate of minimum capital was approved by the Bank of Spain for the trading portfolios of BBVA, S.A. and BBVA Bancomer.
The market risk factors used to measure and control these risks are the basis of all calculations using theValue-at-Risk (VaR) methodology
VaR measures the maximum loss with a given probability over a given period as a result of changes in the general conditions of financial markets and their effects on market risk factors. BBVA mainly conducts daily VaR estimates using the historic simulation methodology.
The types of risk factors used to measure VaR are:
• Interest rate risk:  Defined as the potential loss in value of the portfolio due to movements in interest rate curves. We use all interest rate curves in which positions and risks exist. We also use a wide range of vertices reflecting the different maturities within each curve.
• Credit spread risk:  Defined as the potential loss caused by movements in credit spread levels determining the value of corporate bonds or any corporate bond derivative. Credit spread VaR is estimated by moving the credit spreads used as risk factors through a range of scenarios. The risk factors used in the simulation are credit spread curves by sector and by rating, and specific spread curves for individual issuers.
• Exchange rate risk:  Defined as the potential loss caused by movements in exchange rates. Exchange rate risk VaR is estimated by impacting present positions with observed actual changes in exchange rates.
• Equity or commodity risk:  Defined as the potential loss caused by movements in equity prices, stock-market indices and commodity prices. Equity or commodity risk VaR is estimated by re-measuring present positions in line with observed actual changes in equity prices, stock-market indices and commodity prices.
• Vega risk:  Defined as the potential loss caused by movements in implied volatilities affecting the value of options. Vega (equities, interest rate and exchange rate) risk VaR is estimated by impacting implied volatility surfaces with observed changes in the implied volatilities of equity, interest rate and exchange rate options.
• Correlation risk:  Defined as the potential loss caused by a disparity between the estimated and actual correlation between two assets, currencies, derivatives, instruments or markets.
Finally, all these measurements are supplemented with VaR estimation with exponential smoothing, to better reflect the impact of movements.
b)  Structural interest rate risk
The aim of on-balance-sheet interest rate risk management is to maintain the BBVA Group’s exposure to market interest rate fluctuations at levels in keeping with its risk strategy and profile. To this end, the ALCO actively manages the balance sheet through transactions intended to optimize the level of risk assumed in relation to the expected results, thus enabling the Group to comply with the tolerable risk limits.
The ALCO bases its activities on the interest rate risk measurements performed by the Risk Area. Acting as an independent unit, the Risk Area periodically quantifies the impact of interest rate fluctuations on the BBVA Group’s net interest income and economic value.
In addition to measuring the sensitivity to 100-basis-point changes in market interest rates, the Group performs probabilisticprobability calculations tothat determine the economic capital and risk margin for structural interest rate risk in the BBVA Group’s


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BBVA’s Group banking activity (excluding the Treasury Area) based on interest rate curve simulation models. The Group regularly performs stress tests and sensitivity analysis to complement its assessment of its interest rate risk profile.
All these risk measurements are subsequently analysedanalyzed and monitored, and the levels of risk assumed and the degree of compliance with the limits authorisedauthorized by the Standing Committee are reported to the various managing bodies of the BBVA Group.
Following is a detail in millions of euros of the average interest rate risk exposure levels of the main financial institutions of the BBVA Group in 2007:2008:
                                        
 Average Impact on Net Interest Income Average Impact on Net Interest Income 
 100 Basis-Point   100 Basis-Point
 
 100 Basis-Point Increase Decrease 100 Basis-Point Increase Decrease 
ENTITIES Euro Dollar Other Total Total
Entities
 Euro Dollar Other Total Total 
 (Millions of euros) 
BBVA -15.1 +13.4 +0.5 -1.9 +37.5   (89.3)  (30.1)  +0.7   (115.0)  +136.9 
BBVA Bancomer  +16.8 +34.0 +50.8 -50.8      +18.2   +25.2   +43.4   (43.4)
BBVA Puerto Rico  -5.5  -5.5 +1.6      +2.0      +2.0   (3.2)
Compass Bancshares, Inc     (8.3)     (8.3)  +4.6 
BBVA Chile  +1.0 +1.0 +2.0 +2.2      +0.2   (0.5)  (0.3)  +0.1 
BBVA Colombia  +0.1 +8.5 +8.6 -8.6      (0.2)  +8.9   +8.6   (8.7)
BBVA Banco Continental  +0.7 +4.4 +5.1 -5.1      (1.2)  +2.9   +1.7   (1.8)
BBVA Banco Provincial  +1.4 +11.0 +12.4 -12.4      +1.2   (1.4)  (0.2)  +0.2 
BBVA Banco Francés  -0.2 +1.1 +0.9 -0.9      (0.2)  +0.3   +0.1   (0.1)
                                        
 Average Impact on Economic Value Average impact on Economic Value 
 100 Basis-Point   100 Basis-Point
 
 100 Basis-Point Increase Decrease 100 Basis-Point Increase Decrease 
ENTITIES Euro Dollar Other Total Total
Entities
 Euro Dollar Other Total Total 
 (Millions of euros) 
BBVA +423.0 +6.4 -1.9 +428.1 -480.4 
Europa  +140.6   +14.1   (1.1)  +152.6   (196.2)
BBVA Bancomer  +18.6 -322.7 -304.1 +300.4      +55.1   (401.8)  (346.0)  +331.1 
BBVA Puerto Rico  -10.7  -10.7 -8.7      +6.4      +6.4   (18.6)
Compass Bancshares, Inc     (127.4)     (127.4)  +44.9 
BBVA Chile  +4.2 -30.8 -26.6 +12.7      +3.2   (54.3)  (51.1)  +39.7 
BBVA Colombia  -0.5 -8.6 -9.0 +10.5      (0.8)  (9.5)  (10.4)  +11.4 
BBVA Banco Continental  +16.8 -3.4 -20.2 +21.2      (23.7)  (16.3)  (40.0)  +41.7 
BBVA Banco Provincial  -3.5 -0.6 -2.9 +3.6      (12.8)  +2.0   (10.8)  +12.0 
BBVA Banco Francés  -0.0 -15.2 -15.3 +16.6      +0.1   (9.4)  (9.3)  +9.8 
As part of the measurement process, the Group established the assumptions regarding the evolution and behaviorbehaviour of certain items, such as those relating to products with no explicit or contractual maturity. These

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assumptions are based on studies that estimate the relationship between the interest rates on these products and market rates and enable specific balances to be classified into trend-based balances maturing at long term and seasonal or volatile balances with short-term residual maturity.
The average annual interest rate of the debt securities included in the “financial assets held for trading” heading during 2007 was of 4.27% (3.94% and 5.29% during 2006 and 2005, respectively).
c) Structural currency risk
c)  Structural currency risk
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The ALCO is responsible for arranging hedging transactions to limit the net worth impact of fluctuations in exchange rates, based on their projected trend, and to guarantee the equivalent euro value of the foreign currency earnings expected to be obtained from these investments.
Structural currency risk management is based on the measurements performed by the Risk Area. These measurements use an exchange rate scenario simulation model which quantifies possible changes in value withfor a given confidence interval of 99% and a pre-established time horizon. The Standing Committee authorises the scheme of limits and alerts over this risk measurements which include a limit on the economic capital or unexpected loss arising from the currency risk of the foreign-currency investments.
As of December 31, 2007,2008, the coverage of structural currency risk exposure stood at 37%45%. The aggregate figure of asset exposure sensitivity to a 1% depreciation in exchange rates stood, as of December, 31 2007,2008, at €76 million. Said sensitivity derives largely from exposure€75 million, with the following concentration: 63% in the Mexican pesos, showing a high level of diversification among thepeso and 33% in other main LatinSouth American currencies and the U.S. dollar.currencies.
d) Structural equity price risk
d)  Structural equity price risk
The BBVA Group’s exposure to structural equity price risk derives mainly from investments in industrial and financial companies with medium- to long-term investment horizons. It is reduced by the net short positions held in derivative instruments on the same underlyings in order to limit the sensitivity of the portfolio to possible falls in prices. As of December 31, 20072008 the aggregate sensitivity of the Group’s equity positions to a 1% fall in the price of the shares amounted to €105€78 million, 62%52% of which is concentrated in highly liquid European Union equities. This figure is determined by considering the exposure on shares measured at market price or, in the absence thereof, at fair value, including the net positions in equity swaps and options on the same underlyingsunderlying in delta equivalent terms. Treasury Area portfolio positions are not included in the calculation.
The Risk Area measures and effectively monitors the structural equity price risk. To this end, it estimates the sensitivity figures and the capital required to cover the possible unexpected losses arising from fluctuations in the value of the companies in the investment portfolio, with a confidence interval equal to the entity’s target rating, taking into account the liquidity of the positions and the statistical behaviorbehaviour of the assets under consideration. These measurements are supplemented by periodic stress- and back-testing and scenario analyses.
7.3  LLiquidity riskiquidity risk
The aim of liquidity risk management and control is to ensure that the Bank’s payment commitments can be met on duly without having to resort to borrowing funds under onerous conditions, or damaging the image and reputation of the institution.
The Group’s liquidity risk is monitored using a dual approach: the short-term approach (90-day(90-day time horizon), which focuses basically on the management of payments and collections of Treasury and Markets, ascertains the Bank’s possible liquidity requirements; and the structural, medium- and long-term approach, which focuses on the financial management of the balance sheet as a whole, with a minimum monitoring time frame of one year.
The assessment of asset liquidity risk is based on whether or not they are eligible for rediscounting before the corresponding central bank. For normal situations, both in the short and medium term, those assets that are on the eligible list published by the European Central Bank (ECB) or the corresponding monetary authority are considered to be liquid. Non-eligible assets, listedquoted or non-listed,non-quoted, are considered to represent a second line of liquidity for the entity when analysing crisis situations.
The Risk Area performs a control function and is totally independent of the management areas of each of the approaches and of the Group’s various units. Each of the risk areas, which are independent from each other, complies with the corporative principles of liquidity risk control that are established by the Market Risk Central Unit (UCRAM)  Structural Risks.
For each entity, the management areas request an outline of the quantitative and qualitative limits and alerts for short-, medium-short-medium- and long-term liquidity risk, which is authorized by the Standing Committee. Also, the Risk

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the policies and procedures manual, and monitors the authorised limits and alerts, which are reviewed al least one time every year.
The liquidity risk data are sent periodically to the Group’s ALCO and to the management areas involved. As established in the Contingency Plan, the Technical Liquidity Group (TLG), in the event of an alert of a possible crisis, conducts an initial analysis of the Bank’s short- and long-term liquidity situation. The TLG comprises personnel from the Short-Term Cash Desk, Financial Management and the Market Area Risk Unit (UCRAM-Structural Risk). If the alert is serious, the TLG reports the matter to the Liquidity Committee, which is composed of the managers of the related areas. The Liquidity Committee is responsible, in situations requiring urgent attention, for calling a meeting of the Crisis Committee chaired by the CEO.
The remaining contractual maturities of transactions of financial instruments in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, disregarding valuation adjustments, was as follow:
                             
        Up to 1
  1 to 3
  3 to 12
  1 to 5
  Over 5
 
2008
 Total  Demand  month  months  months  years  years 
  Millions of euros 
 
ASSETS —
Cash and balances with central banks  14,640   13,485   476   296   181   202    
Loans and advances to credit insititutions  33,678   6,198   16,215   1,621   2,221   4,109   3,314 
Loans and advances to customers  341,322   13,905   36,049   23,973   45,320   91,030   131,045 
Debt securities  72,704   716   1,701   12,230   9,483   24,640   23,934 
Derivatives (trading and hedging)  44,779      3,739   2,206   5,442   16,965   16,427 
 
LIABILITIES —
Deposits from central banks  16,762   2,419   8,737   2,441   3,165       
Deposits from credit institutions  49,573   4,906   22,412   4,090   5,975   6,581   5,609 
Deposits from customers  253,722   101,140   68,804   27,025   35,176   16,440   5,137 
Debt certificates (including bonds)  101,329      9,788   13,516   12,072   45,470   20,483 
Subordinated liabilities  16,250   69   913   1   872   3,582   10,813 
Other financial liabilities  8,453   5,000   1,152   385   203   1,371   342 
Short positions  2,700      24      23      2,653 
Derivatives (trading and hedging)  41,534      2,693   3,108   6,310   15,537   13,886 


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        Up to 1
  1 to 3
  3 to 12
  1 to 5
  Over 5
 
2007
 Total  Demand  Month  Months  Months  Years  Years 
  Millions of euros 
 
ASSETS —
Cash and balances with central banks  22,561   22,532   29             
Loans and advances to credit insititutions  24,392   3,764   12,246   2,519   2,301   2,703   859 
Loans and advances to customers  319,671   7,220   30,338   23,778   46,226   87,414   124,695 
Debt securities  81,715   516   1,719   24,726   8,964   20,884   24,906 
Other assets                     
OTC derivatives                     
 
LIABILITIES —
Deposits from central banks  27,256   117   25,013   1,435   691       
Deposits from credit institutions  60,395   6,696   36,665   4,063   5,258   5,657   2,055 
Money market operations through counterparties                     
Deposits from customers  218,541   74,605   51,671   15,815   36,390   34,404   5,656 
Debt certificates (including bonds)  101,875   5,987   7,391   4,191   14,878   44,178   25,249 
Subordinated liabilities  15,397   1,200   495   15   583   2,722   10,382 
Other financial liabilities  6,239   3,810   1,372   182   450   372   53 
OTC derivatives                     
                             
        Up to 1
  1 to 3
  3 to 12
  1 to 5
  Over 5
 
2006
 Total  Demand  Month  Months  Months  Years  Years 
  Millions of euros 
 
ASSETS —
Cash and balances with central banks  12,496   12,446   50             
Loans and advances to credit insititutions  21,205   4,705   9,306   1,271   2,166   3,131   626 
Loans and advances to customers  264,139   2,919   23,196   21,555   37,308   71,728   107,433 
Money market operations through counterparties                     
Debt securities  68,537   379   1,272   16,223   7,068   16,461   27,134 
Other assets                     
OTC derivatives                     
 
LIABILITIES —
Deposits from central banks  15,191   1,802   11,041   1,850   498       
Deposits from credit institutions  42,285   2,529   22,017   5,268   5,968   4,460   2,043 
Money market operations through counterparties                     
Deposits from customers  186,035   77,654   46,488   12,352   16,412   27,295   5,834 
Debt certificates (including bonds)  85,670   3,453   5,629   2,989   9,952   41,985   21,662 
Subordinated liabilities  13,411         560   631   3,435   8,785 
Other financial liabilities  6,771   4,552   1,596   262   210   147   4 
OTC derivatives                     
In the wake of the exceptional circumstances unfolding in the international financial markets, notably from the second half of 2008, the European governments committed to taking the opportune measures to try to resolve the issues confronting bank funding and the ramifications of constrained funding on the real economy with a view to safeguarding the stability of the international financial system. The overriding goals underpinning these measures

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were to ensure sufficient liquidity to enable financial institutions to function correctly, to facilitate the funding of banks, to provide financial institutions with additional capital resources where needed so as to continue to ensure the proper financing of the economy, to ensure that applicable accounting standards are sufficiently flexible to take into consideration current exceptional market circumstances and to reinforce and improve cooperation among European nations.
Framed by this general philosophy, the following measures were passed into law in Spain during the fourth quarter of 2008:
• Royal Decree-Law 6/2008, of October 10, creating the Spanish Financial Asset Acquisition Fund, and Order EHA/3118/2008, dated October 31, enacting this Royal Decree. The purpose of the fund, which is managed by Spain’s economy ministry and has an initial endowment of €30 billion, extendable to €50 billion, is to acquire, with public financing and based on market criteria, via auctions, financial instruments issued by the banks andcajasand securitization funds containing Spanish assets, secured by loans extended to individuals, companies and non-financial corporates.
• Royal Decree-Law 7/2008, of October 13, on Emergency Economic Measures in connection with the Concerted Euro Area Action Plan, and Order EHA/3364/2008, dated November 21, enacting article 1 of the aforementioned Royal Decree, including the following measures:
The extension of state guarantees to secure bills, debentures and bonds issued by credit entities resident in Spain since October 14, 2008. Debt issued availing this state guarantee must: form part of individual operations or issuance programs; not be subordinated or secured by any other class of guarantee; be traded on official Spanish secondary markets; mature within 3 months and 3 years, although this maturity can be extended to 5 years subject to prior notification to the Bank of Spain; be fixed or floating rate, subject to special conditions for floating-rate debt; be repaid in a single installment at maturity; not have any options or other derivatives attached; and, have a nominal value of €10 million or more. The deadline for granting state guarantees is December 31, 2009 and the total amount of guarantees that can be extended in 2008 is €100 billion.
Authorization, on an exceptional basis, until December 31, 2009, for the Spanish economy ministry to acquire securities, including preferential shares and other non-voting equity instruments, issued by credit entities resident in Spain that need to reinforce their capital and so request.
The Bank is entitled to avail of the aforementioned measures under the umbrella of its risk management policy. However, at the date of preparation of the accompanying financial statements, the Group has not had to resort to using these facilities thanks to its exceptional liquidity management.


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7.4  Risk concentrations
The table below depicts the Group’s financial instruments by classes and geographic markets, disregarding valuation adjustments, as of December 31, 2008:
                         
     Europe
             
     Except
     Latin
       
Risks on Balance
 Spain  Spain  USA  America  Rest  Total 
  Millions of euros 
 
Financial assets held for trading
  20,489   30,251   4,566   16,120   1,873   73,299 
Debt securities  7,799   5,926   652   11,563   616   26,556 
Equity instruments  2,332   1,376   80   1,071   938   5,797 
Derivatives  10,358   22,949   3,834   3,486   319   40,946 
Other financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss
  245   24   442   1,042   1   1,754 
Debt securities  63      441   12      516 
Equity instruments  182   24   1   1,030   1   1,238 
Available-for-sale portfolio
  15,233   10,460   9,633   8,449   2,999   46,774 
Debt securities  11,811   9,970   8,889   8,368   924   39,962 
Equity instruments  3,422   490   744   81   2,075   6,812 
Loans and receivables
  215,030   44,394   38,268   69,534   8,162   375,388 
Loans and advances to credit institutions  6,556   15,848   2,479   7,466   1,330   33,679 
Loans and advances to customers  208,474   28,546   35,498   61,978   6,826   341,322 
Debt securities        291   90   6   387 
Held-to-maturity investments
  2,396   2,889            5,285 
Hedging derivatives
  439   2,789   270   309   26   3,833 
                         
Total
  253,832   90,807   53,179   95,454   13,061   506,333 
                         
                         
     Europe
             
     Except
     Latin
       
Risks Off-Balance
 Spain  Spain  USA  America  Rest  Total 
 
Financial guarantees
  16,843   8,969   3,456   4,721   1,963   35,952 
Other contingent exposures
  45,039   22,366   16,194   13,559   1,739   98,897 
                         
Total
  61,882   31,335   19,650   18,280   3,702   134,849 
                         
The breakdown of the main balances in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2008 and 2007 held in foreign currency are broken down into the main currencies of denomination in Note 2.2.4.
8.  FAIR VALUE OF FINANCIAL INSTRUMENTS
The fair value of an asset or a liability on a given date is the amount for which it could be exchanged or settled, respectively, between two knowledgeable, willing parties in an arm’s length transaction. The most objective and common reference for the fair value of an asset or a liability is the price that would be paid for it on an organised, transparent and deep market (“quoted price” or “market price”).
If there is no market price for a given asset or liability, its fair value is estimated on the basis of the price established in recent transactions involving similar instruments and, in the absence thereof, by using mathematical measurement models sufficiently tried and trusted by the international financial community. The models we most frequently use are the present value method, Monte Carlo, and Black-Scholes. 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 to the measurement models developed and the possible inaccuracies of the assumptions required by these models may signify that the fair value


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of an asset or liability that is estimated does not coincide exactly with the price for which the asset or liability could be exchanged or settled on the date of its measurement.
8. CASH AND BALANCES WITH CENTRAL BANKSDetermining the fair value of financial instruments
Following is a comparison of the carrying amounts of the Group’s financial assets and liabilities and their respective fair values as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006:
                         
  2008  2007  2006 
  Book
  Fair
  Book
  Fair
  Book
  Fair
 
  Value  Value  Value  Value  Value  Value 
  Millions of euros 
 
Assets
                        
Cash and balances with central banks  14,659   14,659   22,581   22,581   12,515   12,515 
Financial assets held for trading  73,299   73,299   62,336   62,336   51,791   51,791 
Other financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss  1,755   1,755   1,167   1,167   977   977 
Available-for-sale financial assets  47,780   47,780   48,432   48,432   42,256   42,267 
Loans and receivables  369,494   381,845   337,765   345,505   279,658   287,590 
Held-to-maturity investments  5,282   5,221   5,584   5,334   5,906   5,757 
Hedging derivatives  3,833   3,833   1,050   1,050   1,963   1,963 
Liabilities
                        
Financial assets held for trading  43,009   43,009   19,273   19,273   14,923   14,923 
Other financial liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss  1,033   1,033   449   449   582   582 
Financial liabilities at amortised cost  450,605   447,722   431,856   425,265   351,405   347,557 
Hedging derivatives  1,226   1,226   1,807   1,807   2,280   2,280 
For financial instruments that are not carried at fair value, fair value was calculated in the following manner:
• The fair value of “Cash and balances with central banks”, which are short term by their very nature, is equivalent to their carrying amount.
• The fair value of “Held-to-maturity investments” corresponds to their quoted price in active markets.
• The fair values of “Loans and receivables” and “Financial liabilities at amortized cost” was estimated by discounting estimated cash flows to present value using the market interest rates prevailing at each year-end.
For financial instruments which are carried at fair value, the measurement processes used are set forth below:
• Measurement using market observable quoted prices for the financial instrument in question, secured from independent sources and linked to active markets (Level 1). This level includes listed debt securities, other listed equity instruments, derivatives in organized markets and mutual funds.
• Measurement using valuation techniques the inputs for which are drawn from market observable data (Level 2). They are measured using discounted cash flow methodology using market observable interest rate and spread curves. This level includes unlisted debt securities, other unlisted equity instruments and OTC derivatives (swaps, forward contracts, credit default swaps (CDS), etc).
• Measurement using valuation techniques, where some of the inputs are not taken from market observable data (Level 3). Model selection and validation is undertaken at the independent business units.


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The following table sets forth the main valuation techniques used in the estimation of fair value in level 3, based of the financial instruments at fair value as of December 31, 2008:
Assumptions not
Financial Instruments
Valuation Techniques
Obsevable in Market
Debt securities
Time to default model. ABSs were measured by discounted cash flow. Future prepayments are calculated on the basis of conditional prepayment rates supplied by issuers. CDOs are valued by the time-to-default model. The model is based on a statistical Gaussian Copula as a measure of probability of default. The BBVA Group uses a correlation input extrapolated from the correlation of the various tranches of the indices (ITRAXX and CDX) with the underlying portfolio of our CDOs, using the expected loss as the basis of realisation.Credit Spread
Correlation of
defaults
Other equity instruments
Present value methodCredit Spread
Trading derivatives
Present value method and “Libor Market” model for valuation of forward and future rate agreements (FRA). Options are measured using widely accepted valuation models, factoring in implied volatility observations. The models used most often are the Montecarlo, numerical integration and Black-Scholes models for equity and currency options while the models used most extensively to value interest rate options are the Black 76, Hull & White and Black-Derman-Toy models.Correlation decay

Vol-of-Vol; Rever
Factor; Volatility-
Spot Correlation
Short positions
Present value method
Hedging derivatives
(assets and liabilities)
Present value method. Black 76 for caps, collars and floors.
The following are the principal assumptions used in the valuation of the financial instruments listed in the table above that are measured by means of internal models in which non-observable market data is utilized:
• Credit Spread:  The spread between the yield of a free risk asset (e.g.Treasury securities) and the yield of any other security that are identical in all respects except for quality rating. Spreads are considered as level 3 inputs to fair value when referred to illiquid issues. Based on spread of similar entities.
• Correlation decay:  It is the factor that allows us to calculate how the correlation evolves between the different pairs of forward rates.
• Vol-of-Vol:  Volatility of implicit volatility of the spot. It is a statistical measure of the changes of the spot volatility.
• Reversion Factor:  it is the speed with the spot volatility reverts to its average value.
• Volatility — Spot Correlation:  is a statistical measure of the linear relationship (correlation) between the spot price of a security and its volatility.


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The following table depicts the main financial instruments carried at fair value as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, broken down by the valuation technique level used to determine fair value:
                         
  2008  2007 
  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3  Level 1  Level 2  Level 3 
  Millions of euros 
 
ASSETS
Financial assets held for trading (Note 10)
  29,096   43,257   946   44,880   17,247   210 
Debt securities (Note 10.2)  22,227   4,015   314   34,265   4,031   96 
Other equity instruments (Note 10.3)  5,348   89   360   9,149   30   1 
Trading derivatives (Note 10.4)  1,521   39,153   272   1,466   13,185   113 
Other financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss (Note 11)
  923   831      1,116   51    
Debt securities  515   1      370   51    
Other equity instruments  408   830      746       
Available-for-sale financial assets (Note 12)
  24,640   19,679   2,905   37,590   10,445   397 
Debt securities  19,274   19,384   1,173   35,587   1,452   297 
Other equity instruments  5,366   295   1,732   2,003   8,993   100 
Hedging derivatives (Nota 15)
  444   3,386   2   389   661    
 
LIABILITIES
Financial liabilities held for trading (Note 10)  4,517   38,408   84   1,506   17,691   76 
Trading derivatives (Note 10.4)  1,817   38,408   84      17,464   76 
Short positions (Note 10.1)  2,700         1,506   227    
Other financial liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss (Note 11)
     1,033      449       
Hedging derivatives (Note 15)
  564   662      502   1,305    
Certain structured instruments of credit for which previously an active market existed have included in the Level 3 since, as a result of the changes in the economic conditions, they have turned in iliquid, being necessary to change method to determine its fair value. The amount of reclassified assets to Level 3 in 2008 was €2,566 millions.
As of December 31, 2008, the amount of gains no realized recognized in the accompanying consolidated income statement is a credit of €33 million.
As of December 31, 2008, the above table includes structured credit instruments, which book value was €7,548 million, of which 87.48% is guaranteed by insurance agencies and companies. The aforementioned amount was recognized in the held for trading portfolio (€569 million) and in the available-for-sale portfolio (€6,979 million).
Financial instruments at cost
The Group had equity instruments, derivatives with equity instruments as the underlying and certain discretionary profit sharing arrangements that were recognized at cost in Group’s consolidated balance sheet as their fair value could not be reliably determined. As of December 31, 2008, the balance of these financial instruments carried at cost at year-end amounted to €556 million. These instruments are currently classified in the available-for-sale portfolio.
The fair value of these instruments could not be reliably estimated because they correspond to investments in companies that are not quoted on organized markets and any valuation technique employed would entail the use of a significant number of non-observable inputs.


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The table below outlines the financial assets and liabilities carried at cost that were sold in 2008:
             
    Carrying
  
  Amount
 Amount At
 Gains/
  of Sale Sale Date losses
  Millions of euros
 
Sale of instruments at cost  219   147   72 
Loans and financial liabilities through profit or loss
As of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 there are not registered loans and financial liabilities (different of indicated in the present consolidated statements) as through profit or loss in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
9.  CASH AND BALANCES WITH CENTRAL BANKS
The breakdown of the balance of this heading in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 was as follows:
                        
 Millions of euros 2008 2007 2006 
 2007 2006 2005 Millions of euros 
Cash 2,938 2,756 2,409   3,915   2,938   2,756 
Balances at the Bank of Spain 11,543 2,705 2,381   2,391   11,543   2,705 
Balances at other central banks 8,080 7,035 7,527   8,336   8,080   7,035 
         
Total gross
 22,561 12,496 12,317   14,642   22,561   12,496 
         
Valuation adjustments (*) 20 19 24 
Accrued interests  17   20   19 
         
Total
 22,581 12,515 12,341   14,659   22,581   12,515 
       
(*)10.  Valuation adjustments include accrued interestFINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES HELD FOR TRADING
9. FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES HELD FOR TRADING10.1.  BREAKDOWN OF THE BALANCE
9.1. Breakdown of the balance
The breakdown of the balances of these headings in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 was as follows:
                                    
 Millions of euros 2008 2007 2006 
 2007 2006 2005 Millions of euros 
 Receivable Payable Receivable Payable Receivable Payable
Assets —
            
Debt securities 38,392  30,470  24,504    26,556   38,392   30,426 
Other equity instruments 9,180  9,949  6,246    5,797   9,180   9,949 
Trading derivatives  40,946   14,764   11,416 
       
Total
  73,299   62,336   51,791 
       
 
Liabilities —
            
Trading derivatives 14,763 17,540 11,416 13,218 13,263 13,863   40,309   17,540   13,218 
Short positions  1,734  1,705  2,408   2,700   1,733   1,705 
         
Total
 62,336 19,273 51,835 14,923 44,013 16,271   43,009   19,273   14,923 
       


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10.2.  DEBT INSTRUMENTS
9.2. Debt securities
The breakdown by type of instrument of the balance of this heading in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 was as follows:
             
  Millions of euros
  2007 2006 2005
 
Issued by central banks  208   623   142 
Spanish government bonds  5,043   3,345   2,502 
Foreign government bonds  22,709   16,971   13,133 
Issued by Spanish financial institutions  1,436   1,572   924 
Issued by foreign financial institutions  4,584   4,779   5,022 
Other fixed debt securities  4,412   3,180   2,781 
   
Total
  38,392   30,470   24,504 
 

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  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Issued by central banks  378   208   623 
Spanish government bonds  6,453   5,043   3,345 
Foreign government bonds  13,947   22,709   16,971 
Issued by Spanish financial institutions  578   1,436   1,572 
Issued by foreign financial institutions  2,247   4,584   4,780 
Other fixed debt securities  2,953   4,412   3,135 
             
Total
  26,556   38,392   30,426 
             

The detail, by geographical area, of this heading as of December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 was as follows:
             
  Millions of euros
  2007 2006 2005
 
Spain  7,193   5,553   4,097 
Rest of Europe  6,449   4,956   5,235 
United States  2,612   3,597   3,187 
Latin America  21,083   15,663   11,519 
Rest of the world  1,055   701   466 
   
Total
  38,392   30,470   24,504 
 
9.3. Other equity instruments10.3.  EQUITY INSTRUMENTS
The breakdown of the balance of this heading in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 was as follows:
                        
 Millions of euros 2008 2007 2006 
 2007 2006 2005 Millions of euros 
Shares of Spanish companies
 2,688 5,197 3,326   2,332   2,996   5,498 
Credit institutions 237 672 503   444   237   672 
Other 2,451 4,525 2,823   1,888   2,759   4,826 
Shares of foreign companies
 2,959 1,956 1,274   3,465   6,184   4,451 
Credit institutions 601 527 140   205   602   526 
Other 2,358 1,429 1,134   3,260   5,582   3,925 
Share in the net assets of mutual funds
 3,533 2,796 1,646 
  
Total
 9,180 9,949 6,246   5,797   9,180   9,949 
9.4. T
rading derivatives10.4.  TRADING DERIVATIVES
The trading derivatives portfolio arises from the Group’s need to manage the risks incurred by it in the course of its normal business activity, mostly for the positions held with customers. Trading derivatives are principally contracted in non organized markets, with credit entities as counterpart and related to foreign currencies risk, interest risk and equity securities.


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The detail, by transaction type and market, of the balances of this heading in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 was as follows showingshown the organisedorganized markets and non organised markets (OTC markets):organized markets:
                                                        
 Millions of euros   Interest
 Equity
         
 Interest Equity         Currency
 Rate
 Price
 Commodities
 Credit
 Other
   
2008
 Risk Risk Risk Risk Risk Risks Total 
 Currency Rate Price Commodities Credit Other   Millions of euros 
2007 Risk Risk Risk Risk Risk Risks Total
Organised markets
  (1) 1 214 1   215      5   (228)     2      (221)
Financial futures   2    2         4            4 
Options  (1)  212 1   212      5   (232)     2      (225)
Other products  1     1                      
OTC markets
  (1,762) 764  (2,063) 2 50 18  (2,997)  (1,491)  1,288   674   92   296      859 
Credit institutions
  (1,672)  (417)  (1,140) 2 115 15  (3,103)  (1,676)  (1,652)  (165)  15   (196)     (3,674)
Forward transactions  (1,379)       (1,379)  (978)                 (978)
Future rate agreements (FRAs)  70     70      68               68 
Swaps  (343)  (328)  (287) 2    (956)  (672)  (1,580)  154   15   (196)     (2,279)
Options 50  (149)  (853)   9  (943)  (26)  (140)  (319)           (485)
Other products   (10)   115  105 
Other financial Institutions
  (160) 1,716  (840)  91  807   (112)  1,335   (151)  27   582      1,681 
Forward transactions  (161)   (2)     (163)  (110)                 (110)
Future rate agreements (FRAs)                             
Swaps  1,695 22    1,717      1,278   24   12   582      1,896 
Options 1 21  (860)     (838)  (2)  57   (175)  15         (105)
Other products     91  91 
Other sectors
 70  (535)  (83)   (156) 3  (701)  297   1,605   990   50   (90)     2,852 
Forward transactions 27   (1)    26   378                  378 
Future rate agreements (FRAs)                             
Swaps  (1)  (646)  (251)     (898)  10   1,482   49   62   (90)     1,513 
Options 44 111 169   3 327   (91)  119   962   (12)        978 
Other products      (156)   (156)     4   (21)           (17)
                 
Total
  (1,763) 765  (1,849) 3 50 18  (2,782)  (1,491)  1,288   446   92   296      638 
                 
of which: Asset Trading Derivatives
 2,038 9,866 2,497 21 307 35 14,764   10,940   22,574   5,081   174   2,174   2   40,945 
                 
of which: Liability Trading Derivatives
  (3,800)  (9,101)  (4,345)  (18)  (258)  (23)  (17,540)  (12,431)  (21,281)  (4,636)  (81)  (1,878)  (2)  (40,309)
               

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     Interest
  Equity
             
  Currency
  Rate
  Price
  Commodities
  Credit
  Other
    
2007
 Risk  Risk  Risk  Risk  Risk  Risks  Total 
  Millions of euros 
 
Organised markets
  (1)  1   214   1         215 
Financial futures        2            2 
Options  (1)     212   1         212 
Other products     1               1 
OTC markets
  (1,762)  764   (2,063)  2   50   18   (2,997)
Credit institutions
  (1,672)  (417)  (1,140)  2   115   15   (3,103)
Forward transactions  (1,379)                 (1,379)
Future rate agreements (FRAs)     70               70 
Swaps  (343)  (328)  (287)  2         (956)
Options  50   (149)  (853)        9   (943)
Other products     (10)        115      105 
Other financial Institutions
  (160)  1,716   (840)     91      807 
Forward transactions  (161)     (2)           (163)
Future rate agreements (FRAs)                     
Swaps     1,695   22            1,717 
Options  1   21   (860)           (838)
Other products              91      91 
Other sectors
  70   (535)  (83)     (156)  3   (701)
Forward transactions  27      (1)           26 
Future rate agreements (FRAs)                     
Swaps  (1)  (646)  (251)           (898)
Options  44   111   169         3   327 
Other products              (156)     (156)
                             
Total
  (1,763)  765   (1,849)  3   50   18   (2,782)
                             
of which: Asset Trading Derivatives
  2,038   9,866   2,497   21   307   35   14,764 
                             
of which: Liability Trading Derivatives
  (3,800)  (9,101)  (4,345)  (18)  (258)  (23)  (17,540)
                             
                             
  Millions of euros
      Interest Equity        
  Currency Rate Price Commodities Credit Other  
2006 Risk Risk Risk Risk Risk Risks Total
 
Organised markets
  (747)     270   2      1   (474)
Financial futures  13      1            14 
Options  (760)     269   2      1   (488)
Other products                     
OTC markets
  (240)  587   (1,654)  5   (4)  (22)  (1,328)
Credit institutions
  (267)  (297)  (637)  1   (9)  (22)  (1,231)
Forward transactions  8         1         9 
Future rate agreements (FRAs)     44               44 
Swaps  (269)  (177)  (24)           (470)
Options  (6)  (164)  (613)     (9)  (22)  (814)
Other products                     
Other financial Institutions
  (5)  953   (570)     3      381 
Forward transactions  (3)                 (3)
Future rate agreements (FRAs)                     
Swaps     1,045   7            1,052 
Options  (2)  (92)  (577)     3      (668)
Other products                     
Other sectors
  32   (69)  (447)  4   2      (478)
Forward transactions  2                  2 
Future rate agreements (FRAs)                     
Swaps     (346)  (396)  4         (738)
Options  30   277   (51)     2      258 
Other products                     
   
Total
  (987)  587   (1,384)  7   (4)  (21)  (1,802)
   
of which: Asset Trading Derivatives
  469   8,518   2,262   35   81   51   11,416 
   
of which: Liability Trading Derivatives
  (1,456)  (7,931)  (3,646)  (28)  (85)  (72)  (13,218)
 

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     Interest
  Equity
             
  Currency
  Rate
  Price
  Commodities
  Credit
  Other
    
2006
 Risk  Risk  Risk  Risk  Risk  Risks  Total 
  Millions of euros 
 
Organised markets
  (747)     270   2      1   (474)
Financial futures  13      1            14 
Options  (760)     269   2      1   (488)
Other products                     
OTC markets
  (240)  587   (1,654)  5   (4)  (22)  (1,328)
Credit institutions
  (267)  (297)  (637)  1   (9)  (22)  (1,231)
Forward transactions  8         1         9 
Future rate agreements (FRAs)     44               44 
Swaps  (269)  (177)  (24)           (470)
Options  (6)  (164)  (613)     (9)  (22)  (814)
Other products                     
Other financial Institutions
  (5)  953   (570)     3      381 
Forward transactions  (3)                 (3)
Future rate agreements (FRAs)                     
Swaps     1,045   7            1,052 
Options  (2)  (92)  (577)     3      (668)
Other products                     
Other sectors
  32   (69)  (447)  4   2      (478)
Forward transactions  2                  2 
Future rate agreements (FRAs)                     
Swaps     (346)  (396)  4         (738)
Options  30   277   (51)     2      258 
Other products                     
                             
Total
  (987)  587   (1,384)  7   (4)  (21)  (1,802)
                             
of which: Asset Trading Derivatives
  469   8,518   2,262   35   81   51   11,416 
                             
of which: Liability Trading Derivatives
  (1,456)  (7,931)  (3,646)  (28)  (85)  (72)  (13,218)
                             
                         
  Millions of euros
      Interest Rate Equity Price   Other  
2005 Currency Risk Risk Risk Credit Risk Risks Total
 
Organised markets
  4   (6)  253   40   11   302 
Financial futures  4   (6)     40   11   49 
Options        253         253 
Other products                  
OTC markets
  (233)  456   (1,117)  (4)  (4)  (902)
Credit institutions
  5   (31)  (167)  (2)  (4)  (199)
Forward transactions  108   128   (8)        228 
Future rate agreements (FRAs)                  
Swaps  (8)  (78)  30   (2)     (58)
Options  (93)  154   (189)     (4)  (132)
Other products  (2)  (235)           (237)
Other financial Institutions
  (57)  (231)  (46)        (334)
Forward transactions  (25)              (25)
Future rate agreements (FRAs)                  
Swaps     (108)  (5)        (113)
Options  (32)  (178)  (41)        (251)
Other products     55            55 
Other sectors
  (181)  718   (904)  (2)     (369)
Forward transactions  (169)              (169)
Future rate agreements (FRAs)     2            2 
Swaps     421   (346)  (2)     73 
Options  (12)  295   (558)        (275)
Other products                  
   
Total
  (229)  450   (864)  36   7   (600)
   
of which: Asset Trading Derivatives
  1,302   9,837   1,921   98   105   13,263 
   
of which: Liability Trading Derivatives
  (1,531)  (9,386)  (2,785)  (63)  (98)  (13,863)
 

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11.  OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS DESIGNATED AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS
10. OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS
The detail of the balance of this heading in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, based on the nature of the related transactions, was as follows:
                       
 Millions of euros 2008 2007 2006 
 2007 2006 2005 Millions of euros 
Assets
            
Debt securities 421 56 283   516   421   56 
Unit-Linked products 421 56 283   516   421   56 
Government 41 40 66 
Credit Institutions 36 10 89 
Rest 344 6 128 
Other equity instruments 746 921 1,138 
Equity instruments
  1,238   746   921 
Unit-Linked products  921   329   472 
Other securities 417 449 264   317   417   449 
       
Total
  1,754   1,167   977 
       
Liabilities
            
Other financial liabilities
  1,033   449   582 
Unit-Linked products 329 472 874   1,033   449   582 
         
Total
 1,167 977 1,421   1,033   449   582 
       
Life insurance policies where the risk is borne by the policyholder are policies in which the funds constituting the insurance technical provisions, are invested in the name of the insurer in units in collective investment undertaking and other financial assets selected by the policyholder, who ultimately bears the investment risk.
12.  AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE FINANCIAL ASSETS
11. AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE FINANCIAL ASSETS12.1.  BREAKDOWN OF THE BALANCE
11.1. Breakdown of the balance
The detail of the balance of this heading in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, based on the nature of the related transactions, was as follows:
             
  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Debt securities  39,831   37,336   32,218 
Other equity instruments  7,949   11,096   10,037 
             
Total
  47,780   48,432   42,255 
             

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  Millions of euros 
  2007  2006  2005 
 
Avaliable-for-sale financial assets
            
Debt securities  37,336   32,230   50,972 
Other equity instruments  11,096   10,037   9,062 
   
Total
  48,432   42,267   60,034 
 
12.2  DEBT SECURITIES
The detail of the balance of the heading “Debt securities” as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, based on the nature of the related transactions, was as follows:
                        
 Millions of euros Unrealized
 Unrealized
 Fair
 
2008
 Gains Losses Value 
 Unrealized Unrealized Fair Millions of euros 
2007 Gains Losses Value
Domestic
 150  (77) 10,161   229   (62)  11,910 
Spanish Government and other Spanish Government securities 79  (31) 5,274   138      6,371 
Other debt securities 71  (46) 4,887   91   (62)  5,539 
International
 737  (287) 27,175 
United States
 50  (45) 9,056 
International —
  586   (774)  27,920 
United States -
  155   (286)  10,442 
Government securities 6  (2) 579   15   (1)  840 
US Treasury and other US Government agencies 1  61         444 
States and political subdivisions 5  (2) 518   15   (1)  396 
Other securities 44  (43) 8,477   140   (285)  9,602 
Other Countries
 687  (242) 18,119   431   (488)  17,478 
Securities of other foreign Governments 562  (128) 11,278   261   (232)  9,653 
Other debt securities 125  (114) 6,841   170   (256)  7,825 
         
TOTAL
 887  (364) 37,336 
Total net
  815   (836)  39,830 
       
                        
 Millions of euros  Unrealized
 Unrealized
 Fair
 
2007
 Gains Losses Value 
 Unrealized Unrealized Fair  Millions of euros 
2006 Gains Losses Value 
Domestic
 291  (18) 9,506   150   (77)  10,161 
Spanish Government and other Spanish Government securities 279  (16) 6,859   79   (31)  5,274 
Other debt securities 12  (2) 2,647   71   (46)  4,887 
International-
 852  (130) 22,724 
International —
  737   (287)  27,175 
United States -
 13  (21) 5,506   50   (45)  9,056 
Government securities 3  (2) 653   6   (2)  579 
US Treasury and other US Government agencies 3  (2) 343   1      61 
States and political subdivisions   310   5   (2)  518 
Other securities 10  (19) 4,853   44   (43)  8,477 
Other Countries
 839  (109) 17,218   687   (242)  18,119 
Securities of other foreign Governments 588  (60) 10,386   562   (128)  11,278 
Other debt securities 251  (49) 6,832   125   (114)  6,841 
         
Total net
 1,143  (148) 32,230   887   (364)  37,336 
       

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  Unrealized
  Unrealized
  Fair
 
2006
 Gains  Losses  Value 
  Millions of euros 
 
Domestic
  291   (18)  9,494 
Spanish Government and other Spanish Government securities  279   (16)  6,859 
Other debt securities  12   (2)  2,635 
International —
  852   (130)  22,724 
United States -
  13   (21)  5,506 
Government securities  3   (2)  653 
US Treasury and other US Government agencies  3   (2)  343 
States and political subdivisions        310 
Other securities  10   (19)  4,853 
Other Countries
  839   (109)  17,218 
Securities of other foreign Governments  588   (60)  10,386 
Other debt securities  251   (49)  6,832 
             
Total net
  1,143   (148)  32,218 
             
             
      Millions of euros  
  Unrealized Unrealized Fair
2005 Gains Losses Value
 
Domestic
  887      16,705 
Spanish Government and other Spanish Government securities  784      14,274 
Other debt securities  103      2,431 
International-
  1,023   (52)  34,267 
United States -
  17   (21)  3,989 
Government securities  1   (14)  3,009 
US Treasury and other US Government agencies  1   (14)  2,958 
States and political subdivisions        51 
Other securities  16   (7)  980 
Other Countries
  1,006   (31)  30,278 
Securities of other foreign Governments  935   (27)  21,793 
Other debt securities  71   (4)  8,485 
   
Total net
  1,910   (52)  50,972 
 
Impairment losses as of December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 of debt securities available for sale amounted to €29, €31and €65 million, respectively.
12.3  OTHER EQUITY INSTRUMENTS
The breakdown of the balance of the heading “Other equity instruments” by nature of the operations as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 was as follows:
                        
 Millions of euros   Unrealized
 Unrealized
 Fair
 
2008
 Gains Losses Value 
 Unrealized Unrealized Fair Millions of euros 
2007 Gains Losses Value
Other equity instruments listed
 4,449  (24) 10,797   1,190   (236)  7,082 
Shares of Spanish companies
 3,322  7,032   1,189   (95)  4,639 
Credit institutions 4  35      (9)  22 
Other 3,318  6,997 
Other entities  1,189   (86)  4,617 
Shares of foreign companies listed
 1,127  (24) 3,765   1   (141)  2,443 
United States   (1) 419      (11)  28 
Other countries 1,127  (23) 3,346   1   (130)  2,416 
Other equity instruments unlisted
 52  (5) 299   7   (1)  867 
Shares of Spanish companies
 64  (5) 132      (1)  36 
Credit institutions   2         1 
Other 64  (5) 130 
Other entities     (1)  35 
Shares of foreign companies unlisted
  (12)  167   7      831 
United States   70         626 
Other countries  (12)  97   7      205 
         
TOTAL
 4,501  (29) 11,096   1,197   (237)  7,949 
       

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  Unrealized
  Unrealized
  Fair
 
2007
 Gains  Losses  Value 
  Millions of euros 
 
Other equity instruments listed
  4,449   (24)  10,797 
Shares of Spanish companies
  3,322      7,032 
Credit institutions  4      35 
Other entities  3,318      6,997 
Shares of foreign companies listed
  1,127   (24)  3,765 
United States     (1)  419 
Other countries  1,127   (23)  3,346 
Other equity instruments unlisted
  52   (5)  299 
Shares of Spanish companies
  64   (5)  132 
Credit institutions        2 
Other entities  64   (5)  130 
Shares of foreign companies unlisted
  (12)     167 
United States        70 
Other countries  (12)     97 
             
TOTAL
  4,501   (29)  11,096 
             
             
  Millions of euros
  Unrealized Unrealized Fair
2006 Gains Losses Value
 
Other equity instruments listed
  3,628   (15)  9,867 
Shares of Spanish companies
  2,817      7,342 
Shares of foreign companies listed
  811   (15)  2,525 
United States  1      28 
Other countries  810   (15)  2,497 
Other equity instruments unlisted
        170 
Shares of Spanish companies
        39 
Shares of foreign companies unlisted
        131 
United States        26 
Other countries        105 
   
TOTAL
  3,628   (15)  10,037 
 
                        
 Millions of euros Unrealized
 Unrealized
 Fair
 
2006
 Gains Losses Value 
 Unrealized Unrealized Fair Millions of euros 
2005 Gains Losses Value
Other equity instruments listed
 2,980  (20) 8,935   3,628   (15)  9,867 
Shares of Spanish companies
 2,230  7,324   2,817      7,342 
Shares of foreign companies listed
 750  (20) 1,611   811   (15)  2,525 
United States 2  (4) 40   1      28 
Other countries 748  (16) 1,571   810   (15)  2,497 
Other equity instruments unlisted
 63  63         170 
Shares of Spanish companies
 63  72         39 
Shares of foreign companies unlisted
   55         131 
United States   10      ��   26 
Other countries   45         105 
         
TOTAL
 3,043  (20) 9,062   3,628   (15)  10,037 
       
As of December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 the accumulated
12.4  GAINS/LOSSES
The amount of gains/losses, net from tax recorded in equityof taxs, recognised in the heading of equity “Valuation Adjustments – Available-for-Sale Financial Assets” amounted to €3,596 million, €3,356��million and €3,003 million, respectively.
The amount gains/losses of “Available-for-sale financialadjustment — Available-for-sale assets” recognised in the consolidated statements of changes in equity in 2007 was €1,875 million (€1,295 million in 2006 and €1,479 million in 2005).
For December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, €1,537 million, €1,121 million and €428 million, respectively, were debited to “Valuation Adjustments” and recorded under “Gains/Losses on Financial Assets and Liabilities – Available-for-Sale Financial Assets” in the consolidated income statements for December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 (See Note 48).
Asas of December 31, 2007, most of our unrealised losses of “Available-for-sale assets” registered in equity correspond to “Debt securities”. 2008 was as follow:
             
  2008 2007 2006
  Millions of euros
 
Acumulated gains/losses  931   3,546   3,323 
These unrealised losses are considered temporary, because they have mainly arisen in a period shorter than one year and the decline is mainly dueattributable to adverse interest rate movements.
11.2. Impairment losses
Following is a summary of the changes for December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 in the impairment losses on available-for-sale financial assets:

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  Millions of euros
  2007 2006 2005
 
Balance at beginning of year
  82   138   149 
Increase in impairment losses charged to income  7   6   8 
Decrease in impairment losses credited to income  (6)  (25)  (28)
Elimination of impaired balance due to transfer of asset to write-off  (1)  (17)  (17)
Transfers        2 
Exchange differences and others  (28)  (20)  24 
   
Balance at end of year
  54   82   138 
Of which:            
- For impaired portfolio
  32   57   84 
- For current portfolio non impaired
  22   25   54 
 
The changes of accumulated gains/losses, net of tax, in the year 2008, 2007, and 2006 were as follow:
As of December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, the balances of the individually determined impairment losses related in full to debt securities from countries belonging to the Latin America geographical area and issuers equity instruments in Europe.
             
  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Balance at beginning of year
  3,546   3,323   3,002 
Measurement gains and losses  (2,065)  1,857   1,264 
Income tax  1,172   (97)  178 
Amounts transfers to income(*)  (1,722)  (1,537)  (1,121)
             
Balance at end of year
  931   3,546   3,323 
             
Of which:            
Equity instruments  1,047   3,215   2,620 
Debt securities  (116)  331   703 
             
(*)Registered in the heading “Gains and losses on financial instruments (net)” of the consolidated income statement (Note 42)
13.  LOANS AND RECEIVABLES
12. LOANS AND RECEIVABLES13.1.  BREAKDOWN OF THE BALANCE
12. 1. Breakdown of the balance
The detail of the balance of this heading in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, based on the nature of the related financial instrument, is as follows:
                        
 Millions of euros 2008 2007 2006 
 2007 2006 2005 Millions of euros 
Loans and advances to credit institutions 20,997 17,050 27,470   33,856   24,527   21,264 
Money market operations through counterparties  100  
Loans and advances to other debtors 310,882 256,565 216,850 
Loans and advances to customers  335,260   313,178   258,317 
Debt securities 60 77 2,292   378   60   77 
Other financial assets 6,553 6,063 2,784 
         
Total
 338,492 279,855 249,396   369,494   337,765   279,658 
       
12. 2. L
oans and advances to credit institutions13.2.  LOANS AND ADVANCES TO CREDIT INSTITUTIONS
The detail of the balance of this heading in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, based on the nature of the related financial instrument, was as follows:
                        
 Millions of euros 2008 2007 2006 
 2007 2006 2005 Millions of euros 
Reciprocal accounts 138 131 380   390   138   131 
Deposits with agreed maturity 9,388 9,470 13,202   8,005   9,388   9,469 
Demand deposits 833 439 541   6,433   834   439 
Other accounts 1,080 1,460 792   9,250   4,610   5,675 
Reverse repurchase agreements 9,423 5,490 12,459   9,601   9,422   5,490 
         
Total gross
 20,862 16,990 27,374   33,679   24,392   21,204 
         
Valuation adjustments 135 60 96   177   135   60 
Impairment losses  (74)  (10)  (6)
Accrued interest and fees  223   107   63 
Hedging derivatives and others  28   38   3 
         
Total
 20,997 17,050 27,470   33,856   24,527   21,264 
       


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13.3.  LOANS AND ADVANCES TO CUSTOMERS
12.3. Loans and advances to other debtors
The detail, by loan type and status, of the balance of this heading in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, was as follows:

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  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Financial paper  587   387   9 
Commercial credit  29,215   36,108   22,453 
Secured loans  145,522   135,557   116,737 
Credit accounts  21,593   23,835   21,700 
Other loans  111,597   94,695   78,990 
Reverse repurchase agreements  1,658   2,000   1,526 
Receivable on demand and other  13,372   14,582   12,182 
Finance leases  9,341   9,149   8,053 
Impaired assets  8,437   3,358   2,492 
             
Total gross
  341,322   319,671   264,142 
             
Valuation adjustments  (6,062)  (6,493)  (5,825)
Impairment losses  (7,431)  (7,138)  (6,420)
Accrued interests and fees  719   549   341 
Hedging derivatives and others  650   96   254 
             
Total
  335,260   313,178   258,317 
             

             
  Millions of euros
  2007 2006 2005
 
Financial paper  387   9   6 
Commercial credit  36,108   22,453   20,102 
Secured loans  135,557   116,738   101,527 
Credit accounts  23,835   21,700   19,312 
Other loans  93,624   77,748   61,672 
Reverse repurchase agreements  2,000   1,526   1,176 
Receivable on demand and other  13,341   11,658   8,717 
Finance leases  9,148   8,053   7,138 
Impaired assets  3,358   2,492   2,346 
   
Total gross
  317,358   262,377   221,996 
   
Valuation adjustments  (6,476)  (5,812)  (5,146)
   
Total
  310,882   256,565   216,850 
 
The guarantees taken to ensure the recovery of those transactions included under the line “Secured loans” are mortgage guarantees, financial or other as the pledging of securities. As of December 31, 2007, the fair value of the guarantees taken was over assets hedged. In the case of mortgage guarantees, the average of the amount of outstanding loans for the recovery was 50% of the fair value of mortgage guarantees.
ThroughGroup, via several of its financial institutions the Group finances the acquisition bybanks, provides its customers with financing to purchase assets, including movable and immovable property, in the form of both personal and real property throughthe finance lease contracts which are recordedarrangements recognized under this heading. AsThe breakdown of December 31, 2007, approximately €5,982 million related to finance lease contracts for personal property and €3,166 million related to finance lease contracts for real property. Of the totalthese finance leases as of December 31, 2008, 2007 72.25% are floating rate finance leases and the remaining 27.75% are fixed rate finance leases. 2006 was as follows:
             
  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Movable property  6,114   5,982   4,700 
Inmovable property  3,271   3,166   3,353 
Fixed rate  33%  28%  10%
Variable rate  67%  72%  90%
As of December 31, 2006, approximately €4,700 million related2008, unaccrued finance revenue from finance leases granted to customers amounted to €119 million. The unsecured residual value of those contracts totalled €519 million. Impairment losses determined collectively on finance lease contracts for personal property and €3,353 million related to finance lease contracts for real property. Of the total finance leases as of December 31, 2006, 90% are floating rate finance leases and the remaining 10% are fixed rate finance leasesarrangements meanwhile totalled €15 million.
The breakdown, by borrower sector,“Loans to individuals” subheading includes certain securitized loans that have not been derecognized since the Group has retained Group substantially all the related risks or rewards due to the fact that it has granted subordinated financing or other types of credit enhancements that absorb either substantially all expected credit losses on the “Loans and advances to other debtors” balance of this heading as of December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 was as follows:
             
  Millions of euros
  2007 2006 2005
 
Public Sector  21,065   21,194   22,125 
Agriculture  3,737   3,133   2,504 
Industry  39,922   24,731   17,930 
Real estate and construction  55,156   41,502   36,562 
Trade and finance  36,371   38,913   36,194 
Loans to individuals  121,462   103,918   82,583 
Leases  9,148   7,692   6,726 
Other  30,497   21,294   17,372 
   
Total gross
  317,358   262,377   221,996 
   
Valuation adjustments  (6,476)  (5,812)  (5,146)
   
Total
  310,882   256,565   216,850 
 
The detail, by geographical area, of this heading as of December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, disregarding valuation adjustments, was as follows:asset transferred or the probable variation in attendant net cash flows.

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  Millions of euros
  2007 2006 2005
 
Spain  204,311   183,231   156,127 
Rest of Europe  22,966   17,999   14,663 
United States  28,766   9,597   6,196 
Latin America  57,060   49,160   43,491 
Rest of the world  4,255   2,390   1,519 
   
Total
  317,358   262,377   221,996 
 
Of the balanceThe on-balance sheet amounts of the heading “Loans and advances to other debtors”, €28,221, €9,056 and €5,468 millionsaid securitized loans not derecognized as of December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively, corresponds to securitised loans that can not be derecognised on the balance sheet, because the Group maintains inherent risks associated with such loans.
Following is the breakdown of securitised loans, derecognised and retained on the balance sheet, depending on if they fulfill the conditions required for its derecognition, based on the nature of the financial instrument in which they have their origin.
             
  Millions of euros
  2007 2006 2005
 
Derecognised on the balance sheet  758   1,058   1,587 
Securitised mortgage assets  173   209   376 
Other securitised assets  585   849   1,211 
Retained on the balance sheet  28,221   9,056   5,468 
Securitised mortgage assets  17,214   2,320   2,250 
Other securitised assets  11,007   6,736   3,218 
   
Total
  28,979   10,114   7,055 
 
The liabilities associated with assets retained in the balance sheets are recognized under the heading “Financial liabilities at amortised cost – Deposits from other creditors” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. As of December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 amounted to €19,707 million, €9,061 million and €5,434 million, respectively.
12.4. Impaired assets and impairment losses
The changes for the December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 in the heading “Impaired Assets of Loans and advances to other debtors” were as follows:
             
  Millions of euros
  2007 2006 2005
 
Balance at beginning of year
  2,492   2,346   2,202 
Additions  4,568   2,710   1,940 
Recoveries  (2,398)  (1,805)  (1,527)
Transfers to write-off  (1,497)  (708)  (667)
Exchange differences and other  193   (51)  398 
   
Balance at end of year
  3,358   2,492   2,346 
 
Following is a detail of the financial assets classified as “Loans and receivables to other debtors” and considered to be impaired due to credit risk as of December 31,2008, 2007 and of the assets which, although not considered to be impaired, include any past-due amount at that date, classified by geographical location of risk and by age of the oldest past-due amount:2006 are set forth below:

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  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Securitised mortgage assets  34,012   17,214   2,320 
Other securitised assets  10,341   11,007   6,736 
Commercial and industrial loans  2,634   3,097   1,975 
Leasing  2,238   2,361    
Loans to individuals  5,124   5,154   4,741 
Other  345   395   20 
             
Total
  44,353   28,221   9,056 
             
Of which:
            
Liabilities associated to assets retained on the balance sheet(*)  14,948   19,249   8,807 
             

                             
  Amounts less Millons of euros
  than three Impaired assets of loans and advances to other debtors
�� months past- 3 to 6 6 to 12 12 to 18 18 to 24 More than 24  
  due months months months months months Total
 
Spain  1,015   594   409   212   110   295   1,620 
Rest of Europe  7   37   7   3   2   14   63 
Latin America  405   808   104   12   8   312   1,244 
United States  527   189   230         12   431 
   
Total  1,954   1,628   750   227   120   633   3,358 
 
(*)These liabilities are recognized under “Financial liabilities at amortized cost — Debt certificates” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets. (Note 22.4).
Meanwhile, certain other securitized loans have been derecognized where substantially all attendant risks or benefits were effectively transferred.
As of December 31, 2007 the amounts for rescheduled debt, for which additional effective guarantees have been pledged and therefore have not been included in the impaired portfolio, are not significant with respect to the total amount of loans and receivables.
The changes during2008, 2007 and 2006, the outstanding balances of the transfers to write-offs (financial impairment assets removed from balance because the recovery was considered remote)derecognized securitized loans were as follows:
         
  Millions of euros
  2007 2006
 
Balance at the beginning of year
  6,120   6,187 
Increase:
        
Assets of remote collectability  1,895   472 
Products overdue not collected  217   167 
Decrease:
        
Cash recovery  (237)  (463)
Foreclosed assets  (5)  (5)
Other causes  (2,455)  (129)
Net Exchange differences
  87   (109)
   
Balance at the end of year
  5,622   6,120 
 
             
  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Securitised mortgage assets  132   173   209 
Other securitised assets  413   585   849 
             
Total
  545   758   1,058 
             
Decreases by other causes shown in the table above include sales to non Group third parties of the portfolio of write-offs during 2007.
14.  HELD-TO-MATURITY INVESTMENTS
The changes in the impairment losses for the December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 on the assets included under the heading “Loans and Receivables” were as follow:
             
  Millions of euros
  2007 2006 2005
 
Balance at beginning of year
  6,417   5,586   4,622 
Increase in impairment losses charged to income  2,455   2,107   1,419 
Decrease in impairment losses credited to income  (327)  (445)  (422)
Acquisition of subsidiaries in the year  276   91   146 
Disposal of subsidiaries in the year  (26)  (22)  (2)
Transfers to written-off loans  (1,296)  (546)  (666)
Exchange differences  (420)  (333)  370 
Other  56   (21)  119 
   
Balance at end of year
  7,135   6,417   5,586 
Of which:
            
Based on determination form:
  7,135   6,417   5,586 
- For impaired portfolio
  1,967   2,026   2,129 
- For current portfolio non impaired
  5,168   4,391   3,457 
Based on the nature of the asset covered:
  7,135   6,417   5,586 
Loans and advances to credit institutions  9   7   17 
Loans and advances to other debtors  7,117   6,403   5,563 
Debt securities  1       
Other financial assets  8   7   6 
By geographical area:
  7,135   6,417   5,586 
Spain  3,459   3,785   3,179 
Rest  3,676   2,632   2,407 
 

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Recoveries of assets written off for the December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 amounted to €226 million, €184 million and €183 million, respectively, and are deducted from the balance of the heading “Impairment losses (net) – Loans and receivables” in the accompanying consolidated income statements.
As of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005, financial income amounting to €880 million, €1,107 million and €1,052 million had been accrued, respectively, which was not recorded in the consolidated income statements because there were doubts regarding its collection.
13. HELD-TO-MATURITY INVESTMENTS
As of December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, the detail of the balance of this heading in the consolidated balance sheets was as follows:
                                
 Millions of euros Amortised
 Unrealized
 Unrealized
 Fair
 
2008
 Cost Gains Losses Value 
 Amortised Unrealized Unrealized Fair Millions of euros 
2007 Cost Gains Losses Value
Domestic
 2,402   (131) 2,271   2,392   7   (60)  2,339 
Spanish Government and other Spanish Government securities 1,417   (68) 1,349 
Spanish Governments and other Spanish                
Governments securities  1,412   7   (7)  1,412 
Other debt securities 985   (63) 922   980      (53)  927 
International
 3,182   (119) 3,063   2,890   25   (33)  2,882 
United States
     
Other countries
 3,182   (119) 3,063 
Securities of other foreign Government 2,707   (106) 2,601 
Securities of other foreign Governments  2,432   22   (17)  2,437 
Other debt securities 475   (13) 462   458   3   (16)  445 
           
Total
 5,584   (250) 5,334   5,282   32   (93)  5,221 
         
                 
  Millions of euros 
  Amortised  Unrealized  Unrealized  Fair 
2006 Cost  Gains  Losses  Value 
 
Domestic
  2,404   2   (69)  2,337 
Spanish Government and other Spanish Government securities  1,417   1   (40)  1,378 
Other debt securities  987   1   (29)  959 
International
  3,502   5   (86)  3,421 
   
TOTAL
  5,906   7   (155)  5,758 
 


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  Amortised
  Unrealized
  Unrealized
  Fair
 
2007
 Cost  Gains  Losses  Value 
  Millions of euros 
 
Domestic
  2,402      (131)  2,271 
Spanish Governments and other Spanish                
Governments securities  1,417      (68)  1,349 
Other debt securities  985      (63)  922 
International
  3,182      (119)  3,063 
                 
Total
  5,584      (250)  5,334 
                 
                                
 Millions of euros Amortised
 Unrealized
 Unrealized
 Fair
 
2006
 Cost Gains Losses Value 
 Amortised Unrealized Unrealized Fair Millions of euros 
2005 Cost Gains Losses Value
Domestic
 1,205 33  (1) 1,237   2,404   2   (69)  2,337 
Spanish Government and other Spanish Government securities 363 12  375 
Spanish Governments and other Spanish                
Governments securities  1,417   1   (40)  1,378 
Other debt securities 842 21  (1) 862   987   1   (29)  959 
International
 2,754 45  (1) 2,798   3,502   5   (86)  3,421 
           
TOTAL
 3,959 78  (2) 4,035 
Total
  5,906   7   (155)  5,758 
         
The foreign securities by the Group as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 in the held to maturity portfolio corresponds to European issuers.
In 2007 there have been no sales in the held-to-maturity investments of the Group, so there was no impact on results for this concept.
The gross changes for December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 in the balance of this heading in the consolidated balance sheets were summarised as follows not considering impairment losses:
             
  Millions of euros
  2007 2006 2005
 
Balance at beginning of year
  5,911   3,964   2,225 
Acquisitions     2,211   1,885 
Redemptions  (300)  (274)  (146)
Other  (22)  10    
   
Balance at end of year
  5,589   5,911   3,964 
 

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  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Balance at beginning of year
  5,589   5,911   3,964 
Acquisitions        2,211 
Redemptions  (284)  (300)  (274)
Other  (20)  (22)  10 
             
Balance at end of year
  5,285   5,589   5,911 
             


15.  HEDGING DERIVATIVES (RECEIVABLE AND PAYABLE)
Following
The nature of principal risks hedges by the Group is a summary of the gross changesanalyzed in 2007, 2006 and 2005 in the impairment losses on held-to-maturity investments and the impact on income statement for that concept:note 7.
             
  Millions of euros
  2007 2006 2005
 
Balance at beginning of year
  5   5   4 
Increase in impairment losses charged to income        1 
   
Balance at end of year
  5   5   5 
- For impaired portfolio  5   5   5 
 
14. HEDGING DERIVATIVES (RECEIVABLE AND PAYABLE)
As of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, 2005, the main positions hedged by the Group and the derivatives assigned to hedge those positions are:
-
1. Fair value hedge:
  Available for sale fixed rate debt securities: this risk is hedged using interest-rate derivatives (fixed- variable swaps).
 
  Long term fixed rate debt issued by Group: this risk is hedged using interest-rate derivatives (fixed- variable swaps).
 
  Available for sale equity securities: this risk is hedged using equity swaps.
 
  Fixed rate loans: this risk is hedged using interest-rate derivatives (fixed- variable swaps).
-2. Cash flow hedge: Most of the hedged items are floating interest rate loans: this risk is hedged using currency and interest rate swaps.

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3. Net investment in a foreign operation hedge: Most of risks hedged are investments in foreign currency in foreign subsidiaries. This risk is hedged mainly with exchange rate options.options and forward currency purchase.
The Note 2.2.2.a describes
As of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 there were no hedges of highly probable forecast transaction in the aforementioned hedges.Group.
The Note 7 analyses the nature of the main risks of the Group that are hedged.
The detail of the fair value of the hedging derivatives held by the Group as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 recognized in the consolidated balance sheets was as follows:
                            
 Millions of euros   Interest
   
 Interest Rate Equity   Exchange
 Rate
   
2007 Exchange Risk Risk Price Risk Total
2008
 Risk Risk Total 
 Millions of euros 
Organised Markets
 
Fair value hedge  (1)    (1)
Non organised markets
             
Credit institutions
 18  (719)  (72)  (773)  204   2,290   2,494 
Fair value hedge   (693)  (72)  (765)     1,972   1,972 
Cash flow hedge   (26)   (26)  104   338   443 
Net investment in a foreign operation hedge 18   18   99   (20)  79 
Other financial institutions
 8 144  (135) 17      100   100 
Fair value hedge  100  (135)  (35)     68   68 
Cash flow hedge  44  44      32   32 
Net investment in a foreign operation hedge 8   8 
Other sectors
  11   1   13 
Fair value hedge     1   1 
Cash flow hedge  11      11 
         
Total
 25  (575)  (207)  (757)  215   2,391   2,606 
         
of which: Asset Hedging Derivatives
 35 1,015  1,050   227   3,606   3,833 
         
of which: Liability hedging Derivatives
  (10)  (1,590)  (207)  (1,807)  (11)  (1,215)  (1,226)
       
                 
     Interest
  Equity
    
  Exchange
  Rate
  Price
    
2007
 Risk  Risk  Risk  Total 
  Millions of euros 
 
Organised Markets
                
Fair value hedge  (1)        (1)
Non organised markets
                
Credit institutions
  18   (719)  (72)  (773)
Fair value hedge     (693)  (72)  (765)
Cash flow hedge     (26)     (26)
Net investment in a foreign operation hedge  18         18 
Other financial institutions
  8   144   (135)  17 
Fair value hedge     100   (135)  (35)
Cash flow hedge     44      44 
Net investment in a foreign operation hedge  8         8 
                 
Total
  25   (575)  (207)  (757)
                 
of which: Asset Hedging Derivatives
  35   1,015      1,050 
                 
of which: Liability hedging Derivatives
  (10)  (1,590)  (207)  (1,807)
                 

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  Interest
  Equity
    
  Rate
  Price
    
2006
 Risk  Risk  Total 
  Millions of euros 
 
Non organised markets Credit institutions
  (382)  (116)  (498)
Fair value hedge  (404)  (116)  (520)
Cash flow hedge  22      22 
Other financial institutions
  178   (3)  175 
Fair value hedge  126   (3)  123 
Cash flow hedge  52      52 
Other sectors
  9   (3)  6 
Fair value hedge  9   (3)  6 
             
Total
  (195)  (122)  (317)
             
of which: Asset Hedging Derivatives
  1,915   48   1,963 
             
of which: Liability hedging Derivatives
  (2,110)  (170)  (2,280)
             
             
  Millions of euros
  Interest Rate Equity Price  
2006 Risk Risk Total
 
Non organised markets
            
Credit institutions
  (382)  (116)  (498)
Fair value hedge  (404)  (116)  (520)
Cash flow hedge  22      22 
Other financial institutions
  178   (3)  175 
Fair value hedge  126   (3)  123 
Cash flow hedge  52      52 
Other sectors
  9   (3)  6 
Fair value hedge  9   (3)  6 
   
Total
  (195)  (122)  (317)
   
of which: Asset Hedging Derivatives
  1,915   48   1,963 
   
of which: Liability hedging Derivatives
  (2,110)  (170)  (2,280)
 
                 
  Millions of euros
      Interest Rate Equity Price  
2005 Exchange Risk Risk Risk Total
 
Organised Markets
                
Fair value hedge     (8)  (2)  (10)
Non organised markets
                
Credit institutions
                
Fair value hedge  (1,715)  741   31   (943)
Cash flow hedge  1,599   (150)     1,449 
Other financial institutions
                
Fair value hedge     195      195 
Other sectors
                
Fair value hedge     355   (3)  352 
   
Total
  (116)  1,133   26   1,043 
   
of which: Asset Hedging Derivatives
  1,599   2,282   32   3,913 
   
of which: Liability hedging Derivatives
  (1,715)  (1,149)  (6)  (2,870)
 
The most significant forecasted cash flows that the Group has hedged, being its impact on the income statement expected in the following periods:
                
                   More Than
     
 Millions of euros   3 Months
     
 More than 3     3 Months
 but Less
 From 1 to
 More Than
 
 3 months or months but less From 1 to 5 More than 5 or Less Than 1 Year 5 Years 5 Years 
 less than 1 year years years Millions of Euros 
Cash inflows from assets 187 488 377 144   174   399   330   148 
Cash outflows from liabilities 144 304 341 213   75   217   313   205 
The amounts that were sopreviously recognized in equity during the period and the amountsfrom cash flow hedge that were removed from equity and included in profit or loss for the period are shown in the “Consolidated Statement recognized income and expense”.
As of December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 there were no hedges of highly probable forecast transaction in the Group.
In 2007, in relation to the fair value hedges, €789 million were recognized in the consolidated income statement by gains on hedging items— in the heading “Gains or losses of financial assets and €793 million byliabilities (net) or in the losses onheading “Net Exchange differences” — during the hedged items attributable to the risk hedged.years 2008 and 2007 €12 and €13 millions, respectively.
As of December 31, 2007, the amounts recorded in profit and loss account by ineffective portion in cash flow hedge were not significant.

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16.  NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE AND LIABILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE

15. NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE AND LIABILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
The non-current assets held for sale recorded as assets in the accompanying consolidated balances sheets as of December 31, 2008 related to properties from the awardforeclosed assets for carrying out the guarantee to ensure the recovery of loans. These properties are assets available for sale, which is considered highly probable. The sale of most of these assets is expected to be completed within one year of the date on which they are classified as “non-current assets held for sale”.

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The changes for the year ended
As of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, and 2005the changes in the balanceheading “Non-current assets held for sale” of this heading in the consolidated balance sheets were as follows:follow:
                        
 Millions of euros 2008 2007 2006 
 2007 2006 2005 Millions of euros 
Revalued cost -
   
Balance beginning of year
 268 401 339 
Additions 487 279 122 
Retirements  (744)  (370)  (212)
Acquisition of subsidiaries in the year 15 17 91 
Disposal of subsidiaries in the year    
Transfers 265 13 8 
Exchange difference and other 15  (72) 53 
Balance at end of year
 306 268 401 
Impairment -
   
Balance beginning of year
 82 170 180 
Revalued cost —
            
Balance at beginning of year
  306   268   401 
Additions 38 61 31   515   487   279 
Retirements  (43)  (105)  (52)  (374)  (744)  (370)
Acquisition of subsidiaries in the year   28      15   17 
Transfers 8 6 4   57   265   13 
Exchange difference and other  (19)  (50)  (21)  2   15   (72)
Balance at end of year
 66 82 170   506   306   268 
Impairment —
            
Balance at beginning of year  66   82   170 
Additions  38   38   61 
Retirements  (22)  (43)  (105)
Transfers  25   8   6 
Exchange difference and other  (45)  (19)  (50)
Balance at end of year
  62   66   82 
         
Balance total at end of year
 240 186 231   444   240   186 
       
In
As of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, the Groupbalance of this heading related basically to foreclosed assets or recovered assets of finance leases. As of December 31, 2008, the balance of the foreclosed assets amounted to €333 million, €318 million of which corresponds to real state assets.
On March 4, 2008 BBVA reached an agreementBancomer, S.A de C.V concluded the sale of its corporate headquarters, Centro Bancomer and its car park, with a gross gain of €61.3 million, recognized, as of December 31, 2008, in the Group GMP to sell to them the four buildings of BBVA, locatedheading “Gains in Castellana 81, Goya 14, Hortaleza-Vía de los Poblados and Alcalá 16 (all of them in Madrid). The Group transferred from “Tangiblewritten off assets – Property, plants and equipment” to “Non-currentnot classified as non-current assets held for sale” an amount of €257 million. Once the sale was completed, that amount were derecognised on the heading “Non-current assets held for sale”, as shown in the table above. The amount of the sale of the buildings indicated above was €579 million.
Those sales generated gains of €279 million recognized in the heading “Other gains on disposal of tangible assets” in the accompanying consolidated income statementstatements of 2008. As of December 31, 2007 these assets were recognized in the heading “Tangible assets — Land and buildings for own use” (Note 54). Those sales have been made without any financing to GMP by19) in the Group.accompanying consolidated balance sheets. Jointly with this operation BBVA Bancomer subscribed a contract for the renting of Centro Bancomer and its car park for a 3 year period extendable for 2 more years.
The fair value of the items included in non current assets held for sale was determined by reference to appraisals performed by companies registered as appraisalsvaluers in each of the geographical areas in which the assets are located.
The
In the case of Spain, the independent valuation and appraisal companies authorised by the Bank of Spain and entrusted with the appraisal of these assets were Valtecnic, S.A., General de Valoraciones, S.A.,were: Krata, S.A., Tinsa,Gesvalt, S.A., Alia Tasaciones, S.A., Ibertasa, S.A., Tasvalor, S.A. and Gesvalt,Trinsa, S.A.
Management provides the assumptions, including both quantitative and qualitative information, about the specified asset or liability to the third party valuation and appraisal companies. We primarily utilize the third-parties to accumulate the data from multiple sources and assemble a report that summarizes the information obtained. We then use that information to determine the fair value. The third-party valuation firm is supervised by our personnel who are knowledgeable about valuations and fair value. We evaluate the appropriateness of the valuation methodology utilized.
As of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, there were no liabilities associated with non-current assets held for sale.


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17.  INVESTMENTS IN ENTITIES ACCOUNTED FOR USING THE EQUITY METHOD
16.17.1.  INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES
16.1. Investments in associates
The following table shows the detail of the most significant Group’s investments in associates as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005:

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  Millons of euros 
Investments in Associates 2007  2006  2005 
 
Citic Intemational Financial Holdings Limited CIFH  432       
Metropolitan Participaciones, S.L.  131       
Tubos Reunidos, S.A.  85   69   58 
BBVA Elcano Empresarial II, S.C.R., S.A.  57   31    
BBVA Elcano Empresarial, S.C.R., S.A.  57   31    
Banca Nazionale del Lavoro, S.p.A.        727 
Técnicas Reunidas, S.A.        39 
Rest of companies  84   75   122 
   
Total
  846   206   946 
 
2006:
Appendix III includes the most significant information about associates.
             
Investments in Associates
 2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Citic International Financial Holdings Limited CIFH  541   432    
Occidental Hoteles Management, S.L.(*)  128   131    
Tubos Reunidos, S.A.   54   85   69 
BBVA Elcano Empresarial II, S.C.R., S.A.   39   57   31 
BBVA Elcano Empresarial, S.C.R., S.A.   39   57   31 
Rest of companies  93   84   75 
             
Total
  894   846   206 
             
(*)Former Metropolitan Participaciones, S.L.
The detail of the balance and gross changes inas of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 in this heading of the consolidated balance sheets, were as follows:
           
             2008 2007 2006 
 Millions of euros  Millons of euros 
 2007 2006 2005 
Balance at beginning of year
 206 946 910   846   206   946 
Acquisitions 626 28 10 
Acquisitions:  655   626   28 
Of which:
            
Citic International Financial Holdings Limited (CIFH)  655   432    
Occidental Hoteles Management, S.L.      131    
Disposals   (802)  (11)  (782)     (802)
Of which:
            
Tubos Reunidos, S.A.(*)  (41)      
Transfers and others 14 34 37   (739)      
Of which:
  175   14   34 
         
Balance at end of year
 846 206 946   894   846   206 
       
Of which:
            
Goodwill  217   119   4 
CIFH  214   115    
Other  3   4   4 
(*)Corresponds to the sale of the 0.853% of the capital stock in January 2008 (see appendix VI).
The acquisitionsfollowing tables show the book value and the fair value of listed associates accounted for using the equity method as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, calculated on the base of its official listed:
                 
  2008  2007 
  Book
  Fair
  Book
  Fair
 
Company
 Value  Value  Value  Value 
  Millions of euros 
 
Tubos Reunidos, S.A.   54   85   85   241 
Citic International Financial Holdings Limited(*)        432   355 
(*)Delisted from the Hong Kong stock exchange in November 2008.


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Appendix V shows associate entities as of December 31, 2008.
Agreement with the CITIC Group
On November 22, 2006 BBVA reached an agreement with the banking group CITIC Group (“CITIC”) to develop a strategic alliance in the Chinese market. In accordance with this agreement, BBVA acquired in March 2007 were mainly: CITIC International Financial Holdings (CIFH) witha 14.58% ownership interest, for an investment of €483 million (the ownership interest held byin “Citic International Financial Holdings” (“CIFH”) which develops its activity in Hong Kong, being quoted as well in the Group as of March 2007 was 14.58%) and Metropolitan Participations, S.L., with an investment of €142 million euros (the ownership interest held by the Group as of September 2007 was 40.67%).
Hong Kong Stock Exchange. The investment in CIFH, despite beingrepresenting less than 20%, it is accounted for using the equity method because it has aexercises significant influence under the strategic agreement with the Chinese banking group CITIC. Becauseterms of this strategic agreement.
Under the terms of the same agreement, the GroupBBVA acquired in March 2007 a 4.83% of China Citic Bank (CNCB), withownership interest, for an investment of €719 million (Note 11)in “China Citic Bank” (“CNCB”).
In June of 2008, BBVA signed a new agreement with the CITIC Group. Under the terms of the new agreement, the Group committed to raising its interests in CIFH and CNCB to around 30% and 10%, respectively. As of December 31, 2008, the Group had increased its stakes in CIFH and CNCB to 29.68% and 9.93%, respectively.
The investment in CIFH was made in cash after this company delisted from the Hong Kong Stock Exchange. Subsequently, CIFH sold its investment in CNCB (15%) to its existing shareholders on a proportionate basis. This acquisition, coupled with the purchase of an additional 0.65% stake from the CITIC Group, raised BBVA’s ownership interest in CNCB at year-end 2008 to 9.93%. The latter investmentThese acquisitions entailed a total payout of €926 million.
Subsequent to year-end, BBVA acquired an additional 0.14% of CNCB for €19 million, bringing its overall ownership interest to 10.07%, as had been agreed.
Under the terms of the new agreement, BBVA also has an option to acquire an additional percentage, subject to certain conditions, during a two-year period, which could bring its interest in CNCB to 15%. As of December 31, 2008 and 2007, BBVA’s interest in CNCB was recognized in the headingincluding under “Available-for-sale financial assets” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2007 (Note 11)12).
The Group considers that BBVA’s investment in CNCB is strategic, as it is the platform for developing its business in continental China and is also maintainskey to the development of international business initiatives together with CITIC. In addition, BBVA has the status of “sole strategic investor” at CNCB.
The role of strategic foreign investor in commercial banks in the People’s Republic of China entails compliance with the following principles: to invest with a purchase option that allows reach 9.9%long-term horizon, to upgrade corporate governance, to undertake business alliances and to fend off the competition. Under this framework, BBVA participates in the definition of key policies at CNCB through its representation on the Board of Directors (BBVA will have 2 out of 15 seats on the Board under the new agreement) and on the Strategy Committee (1 member out of a total of 6).
In addition, under the umbrella of its strategic commitment to CNCB, BBVA is working together with CNCB on the idea of signing cooperation alliances under profit sharing regimes in the car financing and private banking segments. All strategic cooperation between the two parties is developed under the guidance and oversight of the capitalCooperation Committee created to this end by BBVA and CNCB, with both entities equally represented. Along these lines, the two entities’ executives are in constant contact and there is an ongoing flow of that bank.information regarding business models, risk management and control tools and technology.
In 2007 there have been no significant sales of ownership interest in associates. The most significant sales in 2006 were Banca Nazionale del Lavoro, S.p.A. and Técnicas Reunidas, S.A.
17.2.  INVESTMENTS IN JOINTLY CONTROLLED ENTITIES
The goodwill of associates accounted in this heading as of December 31, 2007 amounted to €119 million, of which €115 million related to CITIC International Financial Holdings.
The results on the consolidated income statements in 2007 were recognized in the heading “Share of profit or loss of entities accounted for using the equity method” and the contribution of the most significant associates: Tubos Reunidos, Metropolitan Particp, S.A. and CIFH, amounted to €20 million, €6 million, €7 million, respectively.
The following table shows the book value and the fair value as of December 31, 2007 calculated on the base of its official listed of associates accounted for using the equity method:
         
  Millions of euros
COMPANY Book value Fair value
 
Citic International Financial Holdings Limited  432   355 
Tubos Reunidos, S.A.  85   241 
 
16.2. Investments in jointly controlled entities
The entities that the Group has considered, thatbecause reflect the economic reality of such holdings, must be accounted by the “equity method”, because this reflects the economic reality of such holdings, (Note 2.1.b) are registered with the basisin this heading of consolidation of Note 2.1.b. The balance as of December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 amounted to €696 million, €683 million and €527 million, respectively.
The most significant investments included was Corporación IBV Participaciones Empresariales, S.A. with a balance a contribution of €574 million to the total assets of theaccompanying consolidated balance sheet as of Decembersheet.

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31, 2007 and €209 million toThe following table shows the consolidated income statement under the heading “share of profit or loss of entities accounted for using the equity method” for the year that ended December 31, 2007.
If the aforementioned entities had been consolidated by the proportionate consolidation method the total assetsdetail of the Groupmost significant Group’s investments in jointly controlled entities as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005 would have experienced an increase of €1,009 million, €1,017 million and €778 million, respectively. The economic impact on2006:
             
Jointly Controlled Entities
 2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Corporación IBV Participaciones Empresariales S.A.   385   574   565 
Fideicomiso F/403853-5 BBVA Bancomer SoS ZIBAT
  20       
Las Pedrazas Golf, S.L.   16       
Dintransa Rentrucks, S.A.   15       
Rest  137   122   118 
             
Total
  573   696   683 
             
Of which
            
Goodwill
            
Grupo Profesional Planeación y Proyectos S.A. de C.V.   4   4   5 
Dintransa Rentrucks, S.A.   8       
Rest  4   2    
             
   16   6   5 
             
If the margins of the accounts of consolidated results for the period that ended December 31, 2007 has not been significant.
The goodwill of the jointly controlled entities registered in this heading as of December 31, 2007 amounted to €6 million, of which €4 million related to Grupo Profesional Planeación y Proyectos, S.A. de C.V.
Appendix III includes the most significant information about jointly controlled entities accounted for equity method had been accounted for proportionate method, the Group had been increased as follow, as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006:
             
Increase
 2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Group’s Asset  910   1,009   1,017 
Net interest income  139   122   88 
Gross Income  17   40   297 
Appendix V show jointly controlled entities consolidated using the equity method.method as of December 31, 2008.
16.3.Information about associates and jointly controlled entities by the proportionate consolidation method
17.3.  INFORMATION ABOUT ASSOCIATES AND JOINTLY CONTROLLED ENTITIES BY THE PROPORTIONATE CONSOLIDATION METHOD
The following table provides relevant information of the balance sheet and income statement of associates and jointly controlled entities by the proportionate consolidation method as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, and 2005 (see Appendix III)respectively (Appendix V).
                                    
 Millions of euros 2008 2007 2006 
 2007 2006 2005   Jointly
   Jointly
   Jointly
 
   Controlled
   Controlled
   Controlled
 
Net sales 290 276 763 
Operating Income 104 317 159 
Net Income 250 282 122 
Items (*)
 Associates Entities Associates Entities Associates Entities 
 Millions of euros 
Current Assets 1,102 780 2,251   745   559   423   680   125   655 
Non-current Assets 2,446 433 11,815   4,162   349   2,116   329   109   324 
Current Liabilities 585 238 1,543   230   136   385   199   47   191 
Non-current Liabilities 2,963 975 12,523   4,677   772   2,154   810   187   788 
             
Net sales  210   102   181   109   131   145 
Operating Income  99   17   64   40   21   297 
Net Income  93   286   29   221   13   269 
             
16.4.
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Notifications about acquisition of holdings17.4.  NOTIFICATIONS ABOUT ACQUISITION OF HOLDINGS
The notifications on the acquisition and disposal of holdings in associates or jointly controlled, in compliance with Article 86 of the Spanish Corporations Law and Article 53 of the Securities Market Law 24/1988, are listed in Appendix IV.VI.
16.5
Impairment17.5  IMPAIRMENT
During 2008 and 2007, the goodwill in associates and jointly controlled entities werehas not impaired.registered impairment.
During 2006, the goodwill in jointly controlled entities was impaired for €6 million.
18.  REINSURANCE ASSETS
17. REINSURANCE ASSETS
This heading of the accompanying consolidated balance sheets reflects the amounts to receive from consolidated entities whose origins are reinsurance contracts with third parties.
As of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, the detail of the balance of this heading in the consolidated balance sheets was as follows:
             
  Millions of euros
  2007 2006 2005
 
Reinsurance assets  43   32   235 
Reinsurer’s share of technical provisions  43   32   223 
Debtors arising from insurance and reinsurance operations (*)        12 
   
Total
  43   32   235 
 
             
  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Reinsurance asset  29   43   32 


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18. TANGIBLE ASSETS
As of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, the detail and the change of the balance of this heading in the consolidated balance sheets based on the nature of the related items, were as follows:
                             
                 Assets
    
  Property, Plants and Equipment  Total
     Leased Out
    
        Furniture,
  Tangible
     Under an
    
  Land and
  Work in
  Fixtures
  Asset of
  Investment
  Operating
    
2008
 Buildings  progress  and Vehicles  Own Use  Properties  Lease  Total 
  Millions of euros 
 
Revalued cost —
                            
Balance at 1 January 2008
  3,415   151   5,024   8,590   96   966   9,652 
Additions  156   101   561   818   41   220   1,079 
Retirements  (125)  (55)  (483)  (663)  (3)  (28)  (694)
Acquisition of subsidiaries in the year(*)        16   16   1,661      1,677 
Disposal of entities in the year  (12)  (2)  (5)  (19)        (19)
Transfers  (326)  263   (22)  (85)  (8)  (162)  (255)
Exchange difference and other  (78)  (36)  (225)  (339)  (1)     (340)
Balance at 31 December 2008
  3,030   422   4,866   8,318   1,786   996   11,100 
Accumulated depreciation — Balance at 1 January 2008  (725)     (3,402)  (4,127)  (14)  (245)  (4,386)
Additions  (77)     (356)  (433)  (1)  (18)  (452)
Retirements  30      490   520   3   4   527 
Acquisition of subsidiaries in the year(*)        (4)  (4)  (33)     (37)
Disposal of entities in the year  3      4   7         7 
Transfers  11      4   15         15 
Exchange difference and other  29      136   165         165 
Balance at 31 December 2008
  (729)     (3,128)  (3,857)  (45)  (259)  (4,161)
Impairment —
Balance at 1 January 2008
  (21)     (5)  (26)  (1)  (2)  (29)
Additions  (3)        (3)  (4)  (1)  (8)
Retirements  1         1         1 
Acquisition of subsidiaries in the year(*)                     
Exchange difference and other  7      2   9   (3)  (2)  4 
Balance at 31 December 2008
  (16)     (3)  (19)  (8)  (5)  (32)
                             
Net tangible assets —
Balance at 1 January 2008
  2,669   151   1,617   4,437   82   719   5,238 
                             
Balance at 31 December 2008
  2,285   422   1,735   4,442   1,734   732   6,908 
                             
(*)The balance under “Investment properties” has increased mainly due to the incorporation of the assets of Fondo Inmobiliario BBVA Propiedad (see Appendix II) which is fully consolidated following the acquisition by the Group in 2008 of a 95.65% stake.

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                 Assets
    
  Property, Plants and Equipment  Total
     Leased
    
        Furniture,
  Tangible
     Out Under
    
  Land and
  Work in
  Fixtures and
  Assets of
  Investment
  an Operating
    
2007
 Buildings  Progress  Vehicles  Own Use  Properties  Lease  Total 
  Millions of euros 
 
Revalued cost —
                            
Balance at 1 January 2007
  3,088   24   4,974   8,086   76   881   9,043 
Additions  501   138   577   1,216   38   213   1,467 
Retirements  (116)  (29)  (165)  (310)  (2)  (16)  (328)
Acquisition of subsidiaries in the year  388   32   65   485      57   542 
Disposal of entities in the year        (19)  (19)  (16)  (160)  (195)
Transfers  (272)  (8)  (174)  (454)  1      (453)
Exchange difference and other  (174)  (6)  (234)  (414)  (1)  (9)  (424)
Balance at 31 December 2007
  3,415   151   5,024   8,590   96   966   9,652 
Accumulated depreciation —
                            
Balance at 1 January 2007  (798)     (3,445)  (4,243)  (14)  (231)  (4,488)
Additions  (54)     (340)  (394)  (3)  (79)  (476)
Retirements  6      114   120      77   197 
Acquisition of subsidiaries in the year  (8)     (4)  (12)     (21)  (33)
Disposal of entities in the year        24   24         24 
Transfers  65      81   146         146 
Exchange difference and other  64      168   232   4   9   245 
Balance at 31 December 2007
  (725)     (3,402)  (4,127)  (13)  (245)  (4,385)
Impairment —
                            
Balance at 1 January 2007
  (27)        (27)  (1)     (28)
Additions  (6)     (5)  (11)        (11)
Retirements  3   4      7         7 
Acquisition of subsidiaries in the year                 (2)  (2)
Exchange difference and other  9   (4)     5         5 
Balance at 31 December 2007
  (21)     (5)  (26)  (1)  (2)  (29)
                             
Net tangible assets - Balance at 1 January 2007
  2,263   24   1,529   3,816   61   650   4,527 
                             
Balance at 31 December 2007
  2,669   151   1,617   4,437   82   719   5,238 
                             
                         
  Millions of euros 
              
  Property, plants and equipment      Assets    
          Furniture,      Leased out    
          Fixtures      under an    
  Land and  Work in  and  Investment  Operating    
2007 Buildings  Progress  Vehicles  Properties  Lease  Total 
 
Revalued cost -
                        
Balance at 1 January 2007
  3,088   24   4,974   76   881   9,043 
Additions  501   138   577   38   213   1,467 
Retirements  (116)  (29)  (165)  (2)  (16)  (328)
Acquisition of subsidiaries in the year  388   32   65      57   542 
Disposal of entities in the year        (19)  (16)  (160)  (195)
Transfers  (272)  (8)  (174)  1      (453)
Exchange difference and other  (174)  (6)  (234)  (1)  (9)  (424)
Balance at 31 December 2007
  3,415   151   5,024   96   966   9,652 
                         
                         
Accumulated depreciation -
                        
Balance at 1 January 2007
  (798)     (3,445)  (14)  (231)  (4,488)
Additions  (54)     (340)  (3)  (79)  (476)
Retirements  6      114      77   197 
Acquisition of subsidiaries in the year  (8)     (4)     (21)  (33)
Disposal of entities in the year        24         24 
Transfers  65      81         146 
Exchange difference and other  64      168   4   9   245 
Balance at 31 December 2007
  (725)     (3,402)  (13)  (245)  (4,385)
                         
                         
Impairment -
                        
Balance at 1 January 2007
  (27)        (1)     (28)
Additions  (6)     (5)        (11)
Retirements  3   4            7 
Acquisition of subsidiaries in the year              (2)  (2)
Exchange difference and other  9   (4)           5 
Balance at 31 December 2007
  (21)     (5)  (1)  (2)  (29)
                         
                         
Net tangible assets -
                        
       
Balance at 1 January 2007
  2,263   24   1,529   61   650   4,527 
   
Balance at 31 December 2007
  2,669   151   1,617   82   719   5,238 
 

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                 Assets
    
  Property, Plants and Equipment  Total
     Leased
    
        Furniture,
  Tangible
     Out Under
    
  Land and
  Work In
  Fixtures and
  Assets Of
  Investment
  an Operating
    
2006
 Buildings  Progress  Vehicles  Own Use  Properties  Lease  Total 
  Millions of euros 
 
Revalued cost —
                            
Balance at 1 January 2006
  3,153   19   4,976   8,148   93   630   8,871 
Additions  58   32   436   526      304   830 
Retirements  (14)  (15)  (195)  (224)  (5)  (187)  (416)
Acquisition of subsidiaries in the year  127   2   32   161      150   311 
Disposal of entities in the year  (47)     (37)  (84)        (84)
Transfers  (18)  (7)  5   (20)  (1)     (21)
Exchange difference and other  (171)  (7)  (243)  (421)  (11)  (16)  (448)
Balance at 31 December 2006
  3,088   24   4,974   8,086   76   881   9,043 
Accumulated depreciation —
                            
Balance at 1 January 2006
  (796)     (3,483)  (4,279)  (15)  (164)  (4,458)
Additions  (68)     (266)  (334)  (1)  (48)  (383)
Retirements  13      160   173   1   13   187 
Acquisition of subsidiaries in the year        (9)  (9)     (48)  (57)
Disposal of entities in the year  3      35   38         38 
Transfers  7      1   8         8 
Exchange difference and other  43      117   160   1   16   177 
Balance at 31 December 2006
  (798)     (3,445)  (4,243)  (14)  (231)  (4,488)
Impairment —
                            
Balance at 1 January 2006
  (28)        (28)  (1)     (29)
Additions  (4)        (4)        (4)
Retirements  8         8         8 
Acquisition of subsidiaries in the year                     
Exchange difference and other  (3)        (3)        (3)
Balance at 31 December 2006
  (27)        (27)  (1)     (28)
Net tangible assets -
                            
                             
Balance at 1 January 2006
  2,329   19   1,493   3,841   77   466   4,384 
                             
Balance at 31 December 2006
  2,263   24   1,529   3,816   61   650   4,527 
                             
                         
  Millions of euros
                  Assets  
  Property, plants and equipment     Leased out  
          Furniture,     under an  
  Land and Work in Fixtures and Investment Operating  
2006 Buildings Progress Vehicles Properties Lease Total
 
Revalued cost -
                        
Balance at 1 January 2006
  3,153   19   4,976   93   630   8,871 
Additions  58   32   436      304   830 
Retirements  (14)  (15)  (195)  (5)  (187)  (416)
Acquisition of subsidiaries in the year  127   2   32      150   311 
Disposal of entities in the year  (47)     (37)        (84)
Transfers  (18)  (7)  5   (1)     (21)
Exchange difference and other  (171)  (7)  (243)  (11)  (16)  (448)
Balance at 31 December 2006
  3,088   24   4,974   76   881   9,043 
                         
Accumulated depreciation -
                        
Balance at 1 January 2006
  (796)     (3,483)  (15)  (164)  (4,458)
Additions  (68)     (266)  (1)  (48)  (383)
Retirements  13      160   1   13   187 
Acquisition of subsidiaries in the year        (9)     (48)  (57)
Disposal of entities in the year  3      35         38 
Transfers  7      1         8 
Exchange difference and other  43      117   1   16   177 
Balance at 31 December 2006
  (798)     (3,445)  (14)  (231)  (4,488)
                         
Impairment -
                        
Balance at 1 January 2006
  (28)        (1)     (29)
Additions  (4)              (4)
Retirements  8               8 
Acquisition of subsidiaries in the year                  
Exchange difference and other  (3)              (3)
Balance at 31 December 2006
  (27)        (1)     (28)
                         
Net tangible assets -
                        
       
Balance at 1 January 2006
  2,329   19   1,493   77   466   4,384 
   
Balance at 31 December 2006
  2,263   24   1,529   61   650   4,527 
 

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In March 2008, BBVA Bancomer realized the acquisition of two buildings in the city of Mexico, one of them located on the Paseo de la Reforma and the other in Parques Polanco, in which it will establish its new corporate headquarters. These acquisitions were recognized, as of December 31, 2008, in the heading “Tangible assets — Land and buildings for own use” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, for a total amount of €71 million.
                         
  Millions of euros
                  Assets  
  Property, plants and equipment     Leased out  
          Furniture,     under an  
  Land and Work in Fixtures and Investment Operating  
2005 Buildings Progress Vehicles Properties Lease Total
 
Revalued cost -
                        
Balance at 1 January 2005
  2,766   8   4,357   195   566   7,892 
Additions  109   19   375   4   240   747 
Retirements  (148)  (6)  (160)  (39)  (114)  (467)
Acquisition of subsidiaries in the year  159   10   124         293 
Disposal of entities in the year  (6)     (4)        (10)
Transfers  3   (7)  7   (34)     (31)
Exchange difference and other  270   (5)  277   (33)  (62)  447 
Balance at 31 December 2005
  3,153   19   4,976   93   630   8,871 
                         
Accumulated depreciation -
                        
Balance at 1 January 2005
  (664)  (1)  (3,013)  (32)  (127)  (3,837)
Additions  (52)     (219)  (1)  (89)  (361)
Retirements  41   1   143   4   54   243 
Acquisition of subsidiaries in the year  (29)     (80)        (109)
Disposal of entities in the year        2   1      3 
Transfers  (10)     4   6       
Exchange difference and other  (82)     (320)  7   (2)  (397)
Balance at 31 December 2005
  (796)     (3,483)  (15)  (164)  (4,458)
                         
Impairment -
                        
Balance at 1 January 2005
  (116)              (116)
Additions  (2)        (1)     (3)
Retirements  10               10 
Acquisition of subsidiaries in the year  (2)              (2)
Exchange difference and other  82               82 
Balance at 31 December 2005
  (28)        (1)     (29)
                         
Net tangible assets -
                        
   
Balance at 1 January 2005
  1,986   7   1,344   163   439   3,939 
   
Balance at 31 December 2005
  2,329   19   1,493   77   466   4,384 
 
The Group BBVA purchased, through a Real Estate company of the Group and in accordance with an agreement signed on June 19, 2007 with the “Group Gmp” (GMP), the “Parque Empresarial Foresta” located in a development area in the north of Madrid, where the new Corporate HeadquartersHeadquarter will be built.build. This project was an investment of €430 millionhas meant to the BBVA Group an investment of €434 million, recognized, as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, in the headings “Land and Buildings” and “works in progress” for an amount of €352€353 million and €78€81 million, respectively.

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The land and buildings acquired in 2007 in the “Parque Empresarial Foresta”, for the purpose of building a new corporate headquarters, were not deemed impaired at either December 31, 2008 or 2007. The main activity of the Group is carried out through a network of banking offices located geographically as shown in the following table:
                        
 Number of branches Number of Branches 
 2007 2006 2005
Area
 2008 2007 2006 
Spain 3,595 3,635 3,578   3,375   3,595   3,635 
United States(*) 4,291 3,742 3,618 
United States  4,267   4,291   3,742 
Rest of the world 142 122 132   145   142   122 
         
Total
 8,028 7,499 7,328   7,787   8,028   7,499 
       
 
(*)Includes those related to the BBVA Group’s banking, pensions fund managers and insurance companies in all the American countries in which it is present.

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As of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, and 2005, 47.3%, 46.9% and 47.9%, respectively,the percentage of the branches in Spainwhich were leased from third parties.parties in Spain was 47.3%, 47.3% and 46.9%, respectively. As of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, and 2005, 56.7%, 60% and 58.69%, respectively,the percentage of the branches in Latin-Americanwhich were leased from third parties.parties in Latin America was 61%, 56.7% and 60%, respectively.
The gains and losses from
Following the saletable shows the detail of tangible assets are presented under the headings “Other Gains” and “Other Losses” in the accompanying consolidated income statements (Note 54).
In 2007 the net tangible assets impairment losses charged to the consolidated income statement amounted to €12 million. In 2006 the net recoveries of impairment for tangible assets amounted to €5 million. In 2005 the net tangible assets impairment losses charged to the consolidated income statement amounted to €2 million. The changes were registered under the heading “Impairment Losses-Tangible Assets”.
The net book valuebased on Spanish or foreign entities as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005 of tangible assets for foreign subsidiaries amounted to €2,284 million, €1,857 million and €1,825 million, respectively.2006:
             
  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Foreign subsidiaries  2,276   2,271   2,670 
BBVA, S.A. and Spanish subsidiaries  4,633   2,967   1,857 
             
Total
  6,909   5,238   4,527 
             
Moreover, the amount of tangible assets under finance leases on which it is expected exercise the option to purchase option was not significant€2 million as December 31, 2008. As of December 31, 2007 and 2006 and 2005.the amount of tangible assets under finance leases on which it is expected exercise the option to purchase was not significant.


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20.  INTANGIBLE ASSETS
19. INTANGIBLE ASSETS20.1.  GOODWILL
19.1. Goodwill
As of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, the detail of the balance of this heading and the changes, according to the companies that originated them, was as follows:
                                            
 Millions of euros Balance at
       
 Balance at     beginning of
 Exchange
   Balance at
 
2008
 year Differences Other (*) end of Year 
 beginning of Exchange Balance at Millions of euros 
2007 year Additions Other Retirements Differences Impairment end of year
BBVA USA Bancshares, Inc. 1,679 5,171  (27)   (558)  6,265   6,265   366   12   6,643 
of which:
 
Laredo National Bank
 422     (43)  379 
Texas Regional Bank
 1,257   (27)   (129)  1,101 
State National Bank
  270    (33)  237 
Compass Bank
  4,901    (353)  4,548 
Grupo Financiero Bancomer, S.A. de C.V. 544     (59)  485   485   (79)     406 
Hipotecaria Nacional S.A. C.V. 239     (26)  213   213   (35)     178 
BBVA Colombia, S.A. 213   (8)   (1)  204   204   (11)     193 
BBVA Pensiones Chile, S.A. 90     (3)  87 
BBVA Inversiones Chile, S.A.   87   (16)     71 
Maggiore Fleet, S.p.A. 36   (2)    34   34         34 
BBVA Chile, S.A. 35     (1)  34   34   (6)     28 
BBVA Puerto Rico, S. A. 35     (4)  31 
BBVA Puerto Rico, S. A  31   2      33 
FORUM Servicios Financieros,S.A. 49   (20)   (1)  28   28   (3)     25 
AFP Provida, S.A. 22     (1)  21   21   (3)     18 
BBVA Portugal,S.A. 16      16   16         16 
Finanzia, Banco de Crédito, S.A. 5      5   5         5 
BBVA Finanzia S.p.A. 4      4   4         4 
BBVA Bancomer USA 4      4   4         4 
FORUM Distribuidora, S.A.   2   (1)     1 
BBVA Renting S.p.A.  1 2    3   3      (3)   
FORUM Distribuidora, S.A. 2      2 
           
FULLY CONSOLIDATED COMPANIES
 2,973 5,172  (55)   (654)  7,435   7,436   214   9   7,659 
         
(*)The goodwills of the four banks merged in 2008 are included (see Note 3)
There were no additions to, retirements or impairments of the goodwill carried in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets in 2008.

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  Balance at
             
  beginning of
        Exchange
  Balance at
 
2007
 year  Additions  Other  Differences  end of year 
  Millions of euros 
 
BBVA USA Bancshares, Inc.   1,679   5,171   (558)  (27)  6,266 
of which:
                    
Laredo National Bank
  422      (43)     379 
Texas Regional Bank
  1,257      (129)  (27)  1,101 
State National Bank
     270   (33)     237 
Compass Bank
     4,901   (353)     4,549 
Grupo Financiero Bancomer, S.A. de C.V.   544      (59)     485 
Hipotecaria Nacional S.A. C.V.   239      (26)     213 
BBVA Colombia, S.A.   213      (1)  (8)  204 
BBVA Pensiones Chile, S.A.   90      (3)     87 
Maggiore Fleet, S.p.A.   36         (2)  34 
BBVA Chile, S.A.   35      (1)     34 
BBVA Puerto Rico, S.A.   35      (4)     31 
FORUM Servicios Financieros,S.A.   49      (1)  (20)  28 
AFP Provida, S.A.   22      (1)     21 
BBVA Portugal,S.A.   16            16 
Finanzia, Banco de Crédito, S.A.   5            5 
BBVA Finanzia S.p.A.   4            4 
BBVA Bancomer USA  4            4 
BBVA Renting S.p.A.      1      2   3 
FORUM Distribuidora, S.A.   2            2 
                     
FULLY CONSOLIDATED COMPANIES
  2,973   5,172   (654)  (55)  7,436 
                     
                             
  Millions of euros
  Balance at                     Balance
  beginning of             Exchange     at end of
2006 year Additions Other Retirements Differences Impairment year
 
Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc.     1,294         (37)     1,257 
Grupo Financiero BBVA Bancomer, S.A. de C.V.  617            (73)     544 
Grupo Laredo  474      (3)     (49)     422 
Hipotecaria Nacional, S.A. de C.V.  259      10      (30)     239 
Grupo BBVA Colombia  267      (35)     (19)     213 
BBVA Pensiones Chile, S.A.  104            (14)     90 
Forum Servicios Financieros, S.A.     51         (2)     49 
Maggiore Fleet, S.p.A.     36               36 
BBVA Chile, S.A.  41            (6)     35 
BBVA Puerto Rico, S.A.  39            (4)     35 
AFP Provida  26            (4)     22 
BBVA Portugal, S.A.  16                  16 
Finanzia, Banco de Crédito, S.A.  5                  5 
BBVA Bancomer USA (*)  5            (1)     4 
BBVA Finanzia, S.p.A.     4               4 
Forum Distribuidora, S.A.     2               2 
Invesco Management Nº1     6            (6)   
Other companies  5   3   1   (9)         
   
FULLY CONSOLIDATED COMPANIES
  1,858   1,396   (27)  (9)  (239)  (6)  2,973 
 
 
There were no retirements or impairments of the goodwill carried in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets in 2007.

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  Balance at
                   
  Beginning of
           Exchange
     Balance at
 
2006
 Year  Additions  Other  Retirements  Differences  Impairment  End of Year 
  Millions of euros 
 
Texas Regional Bancshares, Inc.      1,294      (37)        1,257 
Grupo Financiero BBVA Bancomer, S.A. de C.V.   617         (73)        544 
Grupo Laredo  474         (49)     (3)  422 
Hipotecaria Nacional, S.A. de C.V.   259         (30)     10   239 
Grupo BBVA Colombia  267         (19)     (35)  213 
BBVA Pensiones Chile, S.A.   104         (14)        90 
Forum Servicios Financieros, S.A.      51      (2)        49 
Maggiore Fleet, S.p.A.      36               36 
BBVA Chile, S.A.   41         (6)        35 
BBVA Puerto Rico, S.A.   39         (4)        35 
AFP Provida  26         (4)        22 
BBVA Portugal, S.A.   16                  16 
Finanzia, Banco de Crédito, S.A.   5                  5 
BBVA Bancomer USA(*)  5         (1)        4 
BBVA Finanzia, S.p.A.      4               4 
Forum Distribuidora, S.A.      2               2 
Invesco Management No1
     6         (6)      
Other companies  5   3   (9)        1    
                             
FULLY CONSOLIDATED COMPANIES
  1,858   1,396   (9)  (239)  (6)  (27)  2,973 
                             
(*)Former Valley Bank.Bank
                     
  Millions of euros
  Balance at            
  beginning         Exchange Balance at end
2005 of year Additions Other Differences of year
 
Grupo Financiero BBVA Bancomer, S.A. de C.V.  513         104   617 
Grupo Laredo     433      41   474 
Grupo BBVA Colombia (*)     267         267 
Hipotecaria Nacional, S.A. de C.V.     224      35   259 
Grupo Provida  104         26   130 
BBVA Chile, S.A.  32         8   40 
BBVA Puerto Rico, S.A.  34         5   39 
BBVA (Portugal), S.A.  16            16 
Finanzia, Banco de Crédito, S.A.  5            5 
Valley Bank  6            6 
Other companies     5         5 
   
FULLY CONSOLIDATED COMPANIES
  710   929      219   1,858 
 
(*) Goodwill of Banco Granahorrar, S.A.
Annually and whenever there is an indication that the unit may be impaired, an impairment test is carried out for each company that generatedgenerates goodwill. This test compares the present value of future cash flows that are expected to be obtained by each company with its book value plusand goodwill, in order to determine whether or not its value is impaired. As of December 31, 2007,2008, as a result of the impairment tests carried out, there were no losses due to impairments in the value of these companies.
In 2007, the Group acquired 100% of the capital shares of State National Bancshares Inc. and Compass Bancshares Inc.
The detail of the book value of the consolidated assets and liabilities of Compass Bancshares Inc. and State NationalNacional Bancshares, Inc. previous to its acquisition and the corresponding acquisition costs, gross of tax,

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which according to the acquisition method have been provisionally allocated at the moment of purchase and which are definitive, were as follows:follow:

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Millions of euros
Acquisition cost of Compass Bancshares, Inc.
6,693
Compass Bancshares, Inc. value at the date of acquisition.
         
  Book value Fair Value
Cash  426   426 
Loans and receivables  18,610   18,221 
Financial assets  5,692   5,631 
Tangible assets  443   514 
Intangible assets obtained from previous business combinations  560   2 
Intangible assets identify at the date of the business combination (*)     545 
Other assets  390   391 
Financial liabilities  (23,521)  (23,518)
Other liabilities  (378)  (402)
Recognised contingent liabilities      
Deferred tax     (18)
 
Total Equity
  2,222   1,792 
 
Goodwill  
      4,901 
 
 
         
Acquisition Cost of Compass Bancshares, Inc.
 Book Value  Fair Value 
  Millions of euros 
 
Compass Bancshares, Inc. value at the date of acquisition
      
Cash  426   426 
Loans and receivables  18,610   18,221 
Financial assets  5,692   5,631 
Tangible assets  443   514 
Intangible assets obtained from previous business combinations  560   2 
Intangible assets identify at the date of the business combination(*)     545 
Other assets  390   391 
Financial liabilities  (23,521)  (23,518)
Other liabilities  (378)  (402)
Recognised contingent liabilities      
Deferred tax     (18)
         
Total Stockholders’ equity
  2,222   1,792 
         
Goodwill
      4,901 
         
(*)The balance of intangible assets amount identified at the acquisition date corresponds principallymainly to fair value gains assignedallocated to “core deposits” and amounted tocore deposits in the amount of €466 million.
Millions of euros
         
Acquisition Cost of State National Bancshares, Inc.
 Book Value  Fair Value 
  Millions of euros 
 
State National Bancshares, Inc. value at the date of acquisition
      
Cash  82   82 
Loans and receivables  899   884 
Financial assets  207   204 
Tangible assets  45   47 
Intangible assets obtained from previous business combinatios  88    
Intangible assets identify at the date of the business combination     28 
Other assets  8   7 
Financial liabilities  (1,145)  (1,146)
Other liabilities  (5)  (7)
Recognised contingent liabilities      
Deferred tax     9 
         
Total Stockholders’ equity
  179   108 
         
Goodwill
      270 
         
Acquisition cost of State National Bancshares, Inc.
378
State National Bancshares, Inc. value at the date of acquisition.
         
  Book value Fair Value
Cash  82   82 
Loans and receivables  899   884 
Financial assets  207   204 
Tangible assets  45   47 
Intangible assets obtained from previous business combinations  88    
Intangible assets identify at the date of the business combination     28 
Other assets  8   7 
Financial liabilities  (1,145)  (1,146)
Other liabilities  (5)  (7)
Recognised contingent liabilities      
Deferred tax     9 
 
Total Equity
  179   108 
 
Goodwill  
      270 
 
The valuations were conducted by Duff&Phelps & Phelps (an independent expert), applying different valuation methods on the basis of each asset and liability. The methods used are based on the present value of the cash flows that business or asset is expected to generate in the future, the Market Transaction Method and the Cost Method.
During 20072008 there have not been effects of gains, losses, error corrections and other significant adjustments in relation with assets, liabilities and contingent liabilities in the acquired entities in 2007 o prior periods.


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19.2. O
ther intangible assets20.2.  OTHER INTANGIBLE ASSETS
The detail of the balance of this heading in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 was as follows:
                 
              Average
              Useful
  Millions of euros Life
  2007 2006 2005 (years)
 
Computer software acquisition expense  42   56   45   5 
Other deferred charges  202   116   80   5 
Other intangible assets  571   132   92   5 
Impairment  (7)  (8)  (5)    
   
Total
  808   296   212     
 

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           Average
 
           Useful
 
           Life
 
  2008  2007  2006  (years) 
  Millions of euros    
 
Computer software acquisition expense  258   42   56   5 
Other deferred charges  113   202   116   5 
Other intangible assets  408   571   132   5 
Impairment  (1)  (7)  (8)    
                 
Total
  780   808   296     
                 


The changes in 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 in this heading were as follows:
                       
 Millons de euros 2008 2007 2006 
 2007 2006 2005 Millons de euros 
Balance at beginning of year
 296 212 111   808   296   212 
Additions 134 171 228   242   134   171 
Year amortisation  (151)  (89)  (88)
Exchange differences and other (*) 530 5  (34)
Year amortization  (256)  (151)  (89)
Exchange differences and other  13   530   2 
Impairment  (1)  (3)  (5)  (27)  (1)   
         
Balance at end of year
 808 296 212   780   808   296 
       
(*)21.  The heading “Exchange differences and other” as of December 31, 2007 includes €500 million of the acquisition of Compass in September 2007.REST OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
20. PREPAYMENTS AND ACCRUED INCOME AND ACCRUED EXPENSES AND DEFERRED INCOME
The detail of the balance of these headings in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 was as follows:
                        
 Millions of euros 2008 2007 2006 
 2007 2006 2005 Millions of euros 
Assets -
   
Assets —
            
Inventories(*)  1,066   457   470 
Transactions in transit  33   203   106 
Accrued interest  383   604   674 
Prepaid expenses 359 279 199   206   359   279 
Other prepayments and accrued income 245 395 358   177   245   395 
Other  1,296   1,033   1,104 
         
Total
 604 674 557   2,778   2,297   2,354 
         
 
Liabilities -
 
Liabilities —
            
Transactions in transit  53   54   140 
Accrued interest  1,918   1,820   1,510 
Unmatured accrued expenses 1,381 1,169 1,147   1,321   1,381   1,169 
Other accrued expenses and deferred income 439 341 563   597   439   341 
Other  586   498   579 
         
Total
 1,820 1,510 1,710   2,557   2,372   2,229 
       
21. OTHER ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
The detail of the balances of these headings in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 was as follows:
             
  Millions of euros
  2007 2006 2005
 
Assets -
            
Inventories (*)  457   470   339 
Transactions in transit  203   106   9 
Public Treasury     63   101 
Other  1,033   1,104   1,492 
   
Total
  1,693   1,743   1,941 
   
             
Liabilities -
            
Transactions in transit  54   140   24 
Other  498   579   581 
   
Total
  552   719   605 
 
 
(*)The balance of the heading Inventories in the consolidated financial statements relates basically to the following companies: Anida Desarrollos Inmobiliarios, S.A., Inensur Brunete, S.L., Anida Desarrollos Inmobiliarios, Monasterio Desarrollo,


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S.L., Montealiaga, S.A. and Desarrollo Urbanístico Chamartín, S.A., Marina Llar, S.L., Montealiaga, S.A, Anida Desarrollo Singulares, S.L. and Anida Operaciones Singulares, S.L.
22. OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS
The balanceheading “Inventories” includes the purchases of this headingland and property to customers in troubles that the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 amounted to €449 million, €582 million and €740 million, respectively, and related to deposits from other creditors through the so-called unit-linked life insurance policies (in which the policyholder bears the risk).

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Group real estate companies held for sale or in their development business.
23. FINANCIAL LIABILITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH EQUITY
22.  FINANCIAL LIABILITIES MEASURED AT AMORTISED COST
As of December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 there were no financial liabilities at fair value through equity.
24. FINANCIAL LIABILITIES AT AMORTIZED COST
The detail of the items composing the balances of this heading in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets was as follows:
                        
 Millions of euros 2008 2007 2006 
 2007 2006 2005 Millions of euros 
Deposits from central banks 27,326 15,238 21,190   16,844   27,326   15,238 
Deposits from credit institutions 60,772 42,567 45,126   49,961   60,772   42,567 
Money markets operations 23 223 23 
Deposits from other creditors 236,183 192,374 182,635 
Deposits from customers  255,236   219,610   186,749 
Debt certificates (including bonds) 82,999 77,674 62,842   104,157   102,247   86,482 
Subordinated liabilities 15,662 13,597 13,723   16,987   15,662   13,597 
Other financial liabilities (*) 6,239 6,772 6,051 
Other financial liabilities(*)  7,420   6,239   6,772 
         
Total
 429,204 348,445 331,590   450,605   431,856   351,405 
       
 
(*)As of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, and 2005, Other Financial Liabilities“Other financial liabilities” included €626 million, €570 million and €469 million, and €390 million, respectively, relating toin connection with the third interim dividend declared each year (Note 4).
24.1. D
eposits from central banks22.1.  DEPOSITS FROM CENTRAL BANKS
The breakdown of the balance of this heading in the consolidated balance sheets wasas of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 is as follows:
                        
 Millions of euros 2008 2007 2006 
 2007 2006 2005 Millions of euros 
Bank of Spain 19,454 7,265 16,139   4,036   19,454   7,265 
Credit account drawdowns 8,209 4,010 6,822   37   8,209   4,010 
Other State debt and Treasury bills under repurchase agreement   386   2,904       
Other assets under repurchase agreement 11,245 3,255 8,931   1,095   11,245   3,255 
Other central banks 7,802 7,927 5,028   12,726   7,802   7,926 
         
Total gross
 27,256 15,192 21,167   16,762   27,256   15,191 
         
Valuation adjustments 70 46 23 
Accrued interest until expiration  82   70   47 
         
Total
 27,326 15,238 21,190   16,844   27,326   15,238 
       
As of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, the financing limit assigned to the Group by the Bank of Spain and otherthe rest of central banks was €10,320 million, €8,136 and €10,003 million, respectively, of which €8,053 million, €4,535 and €6,822 millionthe one that it had been drawn down respectively.this one, was as follow:
24.2 D
             
  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Assigned  16,049   10,320   8,136 
Drawn down  125   8,053   4,535 
             


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epositsfrom credit institutions22.2  DEPOSITS FROM CREDIT INSTITUTIONS
The breakdown of the balance of this heading in the consolidated balance sheets, based on the nature of the related transactions, as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 was as follows:
                        
 Millions of euros 2008 2007 2006 
 2007 2006 2005 Millions of euros 
Reciprocal accounts 3,059 78 271   90   3,059   78 
Deposits with agreed maturity 33,576 27,016 28,807   35,785   33,576   27,016 
Demand deposits 1,410 1,782 1,054   1,228   1,410   1,782 
Other accounts 362 393 1,113   547   362   393 
Repurchase agreements 21,988 13,017 13,723   11,923   21,988   13,017 
         
Total gross
 60,395 42,286 44,968 
Subtotal
  49,573   60,395   42,286 
         
Valuation adjustments 377 281 158 
Accrued interest until expiration  388   377   281 
         
Total
 60,772 42,567 45,126   49,961   60,772   42,567 
       
The detail, by geographical area and on the nature of the related instruments, of this heading as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 disregarding valuation adjustments was as follows:
                 
     Deposits with
  Funds Received
    
  Demand
  Agree
  Under Financial
    
2008
 Deposits  Maturity  Asset Transfers  Total 
  Millions of euros 
 
Spain  676   4,413   1,131   6,220 
Rest of Europe  82   17,542   2,669   20,293 
United States  40   8,164   1,093   9,297 
Latin America  439   3,518   7,030   10,987 
Rest of the world  80   2,696      2,776 
                 
Total
  1,317   36,333   11,923   49,573 
                 
                 
     Deposits with
  Funds Received
    
  Demand
  Agree
  Under Financial
    
2007
 Deposits  Maturity  Asset Transfers  Total 
  Millions of euros 
 
Spain  790   5,247   3,239   9,276 
Rest of Europe  231   13,126   3,943   17,300 
United States  3,077   6,853   881   10,811 
Latin America  331   3,962   13,925   18,218 
Rest of the world  40   4,750      4,790 
                 
Total
  4,469   33,938   21,988   60,395 
                 
                 
     Deposits with
  Funds Received
    
  Demand
  Agree
  Under Financial
    
2006
 Deposits  Maturity  Asset Transfers  Total 
  Millions of euros 
 
Spain  807   5,001   1,683   7,491 
Rest of Europe  642   12,640   4,621   17,903 
United States  110   2,653   797   3,560 
Latin America  239   3,166   5,916   9,321 
Rest of the world  61   3,950      4,011 
                 
Total
  1,859   27,410   13,017   42,286 
                 

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  Millions of euros
      Deposits with Funds Received  
  Demand Agree Under Financial  
2007 Deposits Maturity Asset Transfers Total
 
Spain  790   5,247   3,239   9,276 
Rest of Europe  231   13,126   3,943   17,300 
United States  3,077   6,853   881   10,811 
Latin America  331   3,962   13,925   18,218 
Rest of the world  40   4,750      4,790 
   
Total
  4,469   33,938   21,988   60,395 
 
22.3  DEPOSITS FROM CUSTOMERS
                 
  Millions of euros
      Deposits with Funds Received  
  Demand Agree Under Financial  
2006 Deposits Maturity Asset Transfers Total
 
Spain  807   5,001   1,683   7,491 
Rest of Europe  642   12,640   4,621   17,903 
United States  110   2,653   797   3,560 
Latin America  239   3,166   5,916   9,321 
Rest of the world  61   3,950      4,011 
   
Total
  1,859   27,410   13,017   42,286 
 
                 
  Millions of euros
      Deposits with Funds Received  
  Demand Agree Under Financial  
2005 Deposits Maturity Asset Transfers Total
 
Spain and rest of Europe  1,033   14,815   8,255   24,103 
United States  69   3,670   1,650   5,389 
Latin America  1,290   2,643   3,818   7,751 
Rest of the world  46   7,679      7,725 
   
Total
  2,438   28,807   13,723   44,968 
 
24.3 Deposits from other creditors
The breakdown of the balance of this heading in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, based on the nature of the related transactions, as of December 2008, 2007 and 2006, was as follows:

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  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
General Government
  18,837   16,372   14,171 
Spanish  6,320   6,844   7,109 
Foreign  12,496   9,512   7,038 
Accrued interest  21   16   24 
Other resident sectors -
  98,630   90,863   88,811 
Current accounts  20,725   22,798   25,346 
Savings accounts  23,863   21,389   22,460 
Fixed-term deposits  43,829   36,911   30,894 
Reverse repos  9,339   8,785   9,081 
Other accounts  62   141   318 
Accrued interest  812   839   712 
Non-resident sectors
  137,769   112,375   83,767 
Current accounts  28,160   25,453   19,043 
Savings accounts  22,840   19,057   13,636 
Fixed-term deposits  79,094   58,492   40,906 
Repurchase agreements  6,890   8,545   9,555 
Other accounts  104   166   67 
Accrued interest  681   662   560 
             
Total
  255,236   219,610   186,749 
             
Of which:            
Deposits from customers without valuation adjustment  254,075   218,509   185,900 
Accrued interest  1,161   1,101   849 
In euros  121,895   107,371   102,731 
In foreign currency  133,341   112,239   84,018 

             
  Millions of euros
  2007 2006 2005
 
General Government
  16,372   14,171   17,673 
Spanish  6,844   7,109   9,742 
Foreign  9,512   7,038   7,876 
Valuation adjustments  16   24   55 
Other resident sectors -
  107,417   94,393   79,756 
Current accounts  22,798   25,346   20,645 
Savings accounts  21,389   22,460   20,629 
Fixed-term deposits  33,781   27,682   20,435 
Reverse repos  8,785   9,081   12,030 
Other accounts  19,825   9,112   5,382 
Valuation adjustments  839   712   635 
Non-resident sectors
  112,394   83,810   85,206 
Current accounts  25,453   19,043   18,717 
Savings accounts  19,057   13,636   11,370 
Fixed-term deposits  58,492   40,906   45,266 
Repurchase agreements  8,544   9,555   9,215 
Other accounts  186   110   77 
Valuation adjustments  662   560   561 
   
Total
  236,183   192,374   182,635 
   
Of which:            
In euros  123,924   108,313   100,623 
In foreign currency  112,259   84,061   82,012 
 
The detail, by geographical area, of this heading as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 disregarding valuation adjustments was as follows:
                                        
 Millions of euros     Deposits with
     
 Deposits     Demand
 Saving
 Agreed
     
2008
 Deposits Deposits Maturity Repos Total 
 Demand Saving with Agreed     Millions of euros 
2007 Deposits Deposits Maturity Repos Total
Spain 28,339 21,468 54,417 9,199 113,423   26,209   23,892   45,299   9,746   105,146 
Rest of Europe 3,055 312 12,555 10 15,932   3,214   360   22,733   34   26,341 
United States 6,996 7,877 22,964 148 37,985   8,289   10,899   36,997      56,185 
Latin America 18,677 9,445 21,874 8,392 58,388   20,219   9,911   20,195   6,868   57,193 
Rest of the world 1,657 2,842 4,439  8,938   1,576   2,488   4,796      8,860 
             
Total
 58,724 41,944 116,249 17,749 234,666   59,507   47,550   130,020   16,648   253,725 
           
                     
  Millions of euros
          Deposits with    
  Demand Saving Agreed    
2006 Deposits Deposits Maturity Repos Total
 
Spain  30,907   22,525   36,907   10,303   100,642 
Rest of Europe  2,746   1,050   7,244   448   11,488 
United States  1,419   2,019   10,529   57   14,024 
Latin America  17,816   11,466   22,505   9,064   60,851 
Rest of the world  795   403   2,875      4,073 
   
Total
  53,683   37,463   80,060   19,872   191,078 
 

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        Deposits with
       
  Demand
  Saving
  Agreed
       
2007
 Deposits  Deposits  Maturity  Repos  Total 
  Millions of euros 
 
Spain  28,339   21,467   36,242   9,199   95,247 
Rest of Europe  3,055   315   12,555   10   15,935 
United States  6,996   7,877   22,964   148   37,985 
Latin America  18,677   9,445   21,854   8,392   58,368 
Rest of the world  1,656   2,842   4,439      8,937 
                     
Total
  58,723   41,946   98,054   17,749   216,472 
                     
                     
        Deposits with
       
  Demand
  Saving
  Agreed
       
2006
 Deposits  Deposits  Maturity  Repos  Total 
  Millions of euros 
 
Spain  30,906   22,525   31,325   10,303   95,059 
Rest of Europe  2,746   1,049   7,244   448   11,487 
United States  1,420   2,019   10,529   57   14,025 
Latin America  17,817   11,466   22,461   9,064   60,808 
Rest of the world  795   403   2,876      4,074 
                     
Total
  53,684   37,462   74,435   19,872   185,453 
                     

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  Millions of euros
          Deposits with    
  Demand Saving Agreed    
2005 Deposits Deposits Maturity Repos Total
 
Spain and rest of Europe  30,294   21,676   36,344   17,145   105,459 
United States  1,007   354   10,372   135   11,868 
Latin America  17,041   10,164   22,968   7,983   58,156 
Rest of the world  775   518   4,608      5,901 
   
Total
  49,117   32,712   74,292   25,263   181,384 
 
22.4  DEBT CERTIFICATES (INCLUDING BONDS) AND SUBORDINATED LIABILITIES
24.4Debt certificates (including bonds)
The breakdown of the balance of thisthe heading “Debt certificate (including Bonds)” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, by the nature of the transactions, was as follows:
             
  Millions of euros
  2007 2006 2005
 
Promissory notes and bills  5,759   7,556   7,418 
Bonds and debentures issued:  76,867   69,305   53,469 
Mortgage-backed securities  39,730   36,029   26,927 
Other non-convertible securities  37,137   33,276   26,542 
Valuation adjustments  373   813   1,955 
   
Total
  82,999   77,674   62,842 
 
             
  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Promissory notes and bills
            
In euros  9,593   4,902   6,671 
In other currencies  10,392   857   885 
Subtotal
  19,985   5,759   7,556 
Bonds and debentures issued
            
In euros —
            
Non-convertible bonds and debentures at floating interest rates  11,577   18,955   18,346 
Non-convertible bonds and debentures  4,736   6,154   6,438 
Covered bonds  38,481   38,680   35,808 
Bonds from securitization realized by the Group (Note 13)  13,783   19,229   8,764 
Valuation adjustments(*)  2,668   252   734 
In foreign currencies —
            
Non-convertible bonds and debentures at floating interest rates  8,980   10,707   7,866 
Non-convertible bonds and debentures  1,601   1,322   626 
Covered bonds  1,005   1,049   221 
Other securities associate to financial activities  15       
Bonds from securitization realized by the Group (Note 13)  1,165   20   43 
Valuation adjustments(*)  161   120   80 
             
Subtotal
  84,172   96,488   78,926 
             
Total
  104,157   102,247   86,482 
             
24.4.1.
(*)Hedge transactions and issue expenses
The breakdown of the balance of the heading “Subordinated liabilities” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, by the nature of the transactions, was as follows:
             
  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Subordinated debt  10,785   10,834   9,385 
Preference shares  5,464   4,561   4,025 
Total gross
  16,249   15,395   13,410 
Valuation adjustments  738   267   187 
             
Total
  16,987   15,662   13,597 
             


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The changes as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 in the heading “Debt certificates (including Bonds)” and “Subordinated liabilities” were as follows:
                     
  2008 
  Balance at
        Exchange
  Balance at
 
  Beginning
     Repurchase
  Differences
  the End
 
Issuances of the Entity
 of Year  Issuances  or Refund  and Others  of Year 
  Millions of euros 
 
Debt certificates issued in the European Union  109,173   107,848   (85,671)  (20,193)  111,158 
With information brochure  109,140   107,848   (85,671)  (20,193)  111,125 
Without information brochure  33            33 
Other debt certificates issued outside European Union  8,737   42,494   (40,844)  (401)  9,986 
                     
Total
  117,910   150,342   (126,515)  (20,594)  121,144 
                     
                     
  2007 
  Balance at
        Exchange
  Balance at
 
  Beginning
     Repurchase
  Differences and
  the End
 
Issuances of the Entity
 of Year  Issuances  or Refund  Others  of Year 
  Millions of euros 
 
Debt certificates issued in the European Union  95,107   64,972   (40,801)  (9,641)  109,637 
With information brochure  95,077   64,967   (40,801)  (9,639)  109,604 
Without information brochure  30   5      (2)  33 
Other debt certificates issued outside European Union  5,471   3,589   (1,213)  425   8,272 
                     
Total
  100,578   68,561   (42,014)  (9,216)  117,909 
                     
The detail of the most significant issuances, repurchases or refunds of debt instruments issued by the bank or Group entities as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 are shown on Appendix IX.
22.4.1  Promissory notes and bills:
These promissory notes were issued mainly by the Group’s subsidiary Banco de Financiación, S.A., and the detail thereof, by currency, was as follows:BBVA.
             
  Millions of euros
  2007 2006 2005
 
In euros  4,902   6,671   6,725 
In other currencies  857   885   693 
   
Total
  5,759   7,556   7,418 
 
24.4.2.22.4.2.  Bonds and debentures issuedissued::
The detail of
Following the balance of this account in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, based on the currency in which the bonds and debentures are issued, and of the related interest rates was as follows:
             
  Millions of euros
  2007 2006 2005
 
In euros -
            
Non-convertible bonds and debentures at floating interest rates  18,955   18,346   18,488 
Non-convertible bonds and debentures  6,154   6,438   5,214 
Covered bonds  38,680   35,808   26,683 
Valuation adjustments  252   734   1,940 
             
In foreign currencies -
            
Non-convertible bonds and debentures at floating interest rates  10,707   7,866   2,614 
Non-convertible bonds and debentures  1,322   626   226 
Covered bonds  1,049   221   244 
Valuation adjustments  121   79   15 
   
Total
  77,240   70,118   55,424 
 

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As of December 31, 2007,table shows the (weighted average) interest rate relating to fixed and floating rate issuesbonds and debentures issued in euros was 3.87% and 4.68%, respectively. Asforeign currencies as of December 31, 2008, 2007 the (weighted average) interest rate relating to fixed and floating rate issues in foreign currencies at that date was 5.12% and 5.97%, respectively.2006:
The valuation adjustments caption mainly includes adjustments for accrued interest, hedging transactions and issuance fees.
                         
  2008  2007  2006 
     Foreign
     Foreign
     Foreign
 
  Euros  Currency  Euros  Currency  Euros  Currency 
 
Fixed rate  3.86%  4.79%  3.87%  5.12%  3.83%  5.34%
Floating rate  4.41%  4.97%  4.68%  5.97%  3.67%  5.25%
Most of the foreign-currency issuesissuances are denominated in U.S. dollars.
The accrued interests on promissory notes, bills and debentures for December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 amounted to €3,658 million, €2,821 million and €1,899 million, respectively (Note 43.2).
24.5.22.4.3. Subordinated liabilities
The detail, by company, of this heading in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 was as follows:
             
  Millions of euros
  2007 2006 2005
 
Subordinated debt  10,834   9,385   9,179 
Preference shares  4,562   4,025   4,128 
   
Total gross
  15,396   13,410   13,307 
   
Valuation adjustments  266   187   416 
   
Total
  15,662   13,597   13,723 
 
As of December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 the subordinated debt and preference shares bore interest of €868 million, €567 million and €556 million, respectively (see Note 43.2).
24.5.1.22.4.3.1. Subordinated debt
These issuesissuances are non-convertible subordinated debt and, accordingly, for debt seniority purposes, they rank behind ordinary debt.
The detail, disregarding valuation adjustments, of the balancebreakdown of this heading in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets, based on the related issuewithout factoring in valuation adjustments, by currency of issuance and interest rate was as follows:
                         
      Millions of euros 
ISSUER Currency 2007 2006 2005 Interest Rate 2007 Maturity Date
 
ISSUES IN EUROS
                        
BBVA
                        
july-96 EUR        79     December 22, 2006
july-96 EUR  27   27   27   9.37% December 22, 2016
february-97 EUR     60   60   6.97% December 18, 2007
september-97 EUR     36   36   6.65% December 17, 2007
december-01 (*) EUR     1,500   1,500   3.50% January 1, 2017
july-03 EUR  600   600   600   4.32% July 17, 2013
november-03 EUR  750   750   750   4.50% November 12, 2015
october-04 EUR  992   991   992   4.37% October 20, 2019
february-07 EUR  297         4.50% February 16, 2022
BBVA CAPITAL FUNDING, LTD.
                        
march-97 EUR     46   46   2.71% March 20, 2007
october-97 EUR     77   77   4.10% October 8, 2007
october-97 EUR  229   229   228   6.00% December 24, 2009
july-99 EUR  73   73   73   6.35% October 16, 2015
february-00 EUR  497   498   500   6.38% February 25, 2010
july-01 (*) EUR        500     July 4, 2011
october-01 EUR  60   60   60   5.73% October 10, 2011
october-01 EUR  40   40   40   6.08% October 10, 2016
october-01 EUR  50   50   50   5.33% October 15, 2016
november-01 EUR  55   55   55   5.30% November 2, 2016
is disclosed in Appendix IX.

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      Millions of euros 
ISSUER Currency 2007 2006 2005 Interest Rate 2007 Maturity Date
 
december-01 EUR  56   56   56   5.58% December 20, 2016
BBVA SUBORDINATED CAPITAL, S.A.U.
                        
may-05 EUR  497   497   480   4.95% May 23, 2017
october-05 EUR  150   150   150   5.03% October 13, 2020
october-05 EUR  250   250   250   4.90% October 20, 2017
october-06 EUR  1,000   1,000      4.93% October 24, 2016
april-07 EUR  750         5.01% April 3, 2017
april-07 EUR  100         4.34% April 4, 2022
BBVA BANCOMER, S.A. de C.V.
                        
may-07 EUR  596         4.80% May 17, 2017
ALTURA MARKETS A.V., S.A.
                        
november-07 EUR  3         6.72% November 29, 2017
ISSUES IN FOREIGN CURRENCY
                        
BBVA PUERTO RICO, S.A.
                        
september-04 USD  34   38   42   4.20% September 23, 2014
september-06 USD  25   28      5.76% September 29, 2016
september-06 USD  21   23      5.39% September 29, 2016
BBVA GLOBAL FINANCE, LTD.
                        
december-95 USD  136   152   170   7.00% December 1, 2025
december-95 USD        64     May 9, 2006
BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, CHILE
 CLP  283   276   172  Various  Various
BBVA BANCOMER, S.A. de C.V.
                        
november-98            198     September 28, 2006
july-05 USD  340   377   421   5.38% July 22, 2015
september-06 MNX  156   174      8.23% September 18, 2014
may-07 USD  340         6.01% May 17, 2022
BBVA CAPITAL FUNDING, LTD.
                        
october-95 JPY  60   64   72   6.00% October 26, 2015
february-96 USD        212     February 14, 2006
november-96 USD        170     November 27, 2006
BBVA BANCOMER CAPITAL TRUST, INC.
                        
february-01(*) USD        424     February 16, 2011
LNB CAPITAL TRUST I
                        
november-01(*) USD        18     December 8, 2031
LNB STATUTORY TRUST I
                        
december-01(*) USD        25     December 18, 2031
BBVA SUBORDINATED CAPITAL, S.A.U.
                        
october-05 JPY  122   127   144   2.75% October 22, 2035
october-05 GBP  409   447   438   6.48% October 21, 2015
march-06 GBP  409   447      5.00% March 31, 2016
march-07 GBP  343         5.75% March 11, 2018
RIVERWAY HOLDING CAPITAL TRUST I
                        
march-01 USD  7   9      10.18% June 8, 2031
RIVERWAY HOLDING CAPITAL TRUST II
                        
july-01 (*) USD     4      9.30% July 25, 2031
february-04 USD  34   38      7.84% March 17, 2034
COMPASS BANCSHARES INC
                        
july-01 USD  2         10.18% July 31, 2031
STATE NATIONAL CAPITAL TRUST I
                        
july-03 USD  10         7.88% September 30, 2033
STATE NATIONAL STATUTORY TRUST II
                        
march-04 USD  7         7.78% March 17, 2034
TEXASBANC CAPITAL TRUST I
                        
july-04 USD  17         7.75% July 23, 2034
COMPASS BANK
                        
august-99 USD  124         7.75% September 15, 2009
april-99 USD  69         6.45% May 1, 2009

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      Millions of euros 
ISSUER Currency 2007 2006 2005 Interest Rate 2007 Maturity Date
 
march-05 USD  188         5.50% April 1, 2020
march-06 USD  175         5.90% April 1, 2026
sep-07 USD  236         6.40% October 1, 2017
BBVA COLOMBIA, S.A.
                        
august-06 COP  135   136      11.54% August 28, 2011
BANCO CONTINENTAL, S.A.
                        
december-06 USD  20         6.65% December 16, 2016
may-07 PEN  9         5.85% May 7, 2022
may-07 USD  14         6.00% May 14, 2027
june-07 PEN  12         3.47% June 18, 2032
september-07 USD  14         6.26% September 24, 2017
november-07 PEN  11         3.56% June 18, 2032
   
TOTAL
      10,834   9,385   9,179         
 
(*) Issuances cancelled before their maturity date
The issues of BBVA Capital Funding, LTD., BBVA Subordinated Capital, S.A.U. and BBVA Global Finance, LTD. are guaranteed (secondary liability) by the Bank.
24.5.2.
22.4.3.2. Preference shares
The detail, by company, of this heading in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 was as follows:
             
  Millions of euros
  2007 2006 2005
 
BBVA Internacional, Ltd.(1)
  500   1,000   1,341 
BBVA Preferred Capital, Ltd.(2)
        203 
BBVA Privanza International (Gibraltar), Ltd.        59 
BBVA Capital Finance, S.A.  1,975   1,975   1,975 
Banco Provincial, S.A  66       
BBVA International Preferred, S.A.U.(3)
  2,003   1,050   550 
Tucson Loan Holdings, Inc.  18       
   
Total
  4,562   4,025   4,128 
 
             
  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
BBVA Internacional, Ltd.(1)  500   500   1,000 
BBVA Capital Finance, S.A.U.   2,975   1,975   1,975 
Banco Provincial, S.A  70   66    
BBVA International Preferred, S.A.U.(2)  1,901   2,003   1,050 
Phoenix Loan Holdings, Inc.   18   17    
             
Total
  5,464   4,561   4,025 
             
 
(1)Listed on the Spanish AIAF market.
 
(2)Listed in New York Stock Exchange
(3)Listed in London Stock Exchange and New York Stock Exchange.
The foregoing balances include several issuesbreakdown of non-cumulative non-voting preference sharesthe nominal of each of the issuances of the aforementioned companies as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and stakes of BBVA International Ltd., BBVA Capital Finance, S.A. and BBVA Intenational Preferred, S.A.U. guaranteed by Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A., the detail2006, was as follows:
         
    Amount Issued Fixed Annual
2007 Currency (Millions) Dividend
 
BBVA International, Ltd.        
December 2002 EUR 500  4.800%
BBVA Capital Finance, S.A.        
December 2003 EUR 350  4.806%
July 2004 EUR 500  4.806%
December 2004 EUR 1,125  4.809%
BBVA International Preferred, S.A.U.        
September 2005 EUR 550  3.80%
September 2006 EUR 500  4.94%
April 2007 USD 600  5.92%
July 2007 GBP 400  7.09%
Banco Provincial, S.A. — Banco Universal        
October 2007 BS 150,000  12.00%
November 2007 BS 58,000  12.00%
Tucson Loan Holdings Inc.        
November 1997 USD 28  9.875%
 

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  2008  2007  2006 
     Amount
     Amount
     Amount
 
     issued
     issued
     issued
 
  Currency  (Millions)  Currency  (Millions)  Currency  (Millions) 
 
BBVA International, Ltd.                        
December 2002  EUR   500   EUR   500   EUR   500 
BBVA Capital Finance, S.A.U.                        
December 2003  EUR   350   EUR   350   EUR   350 
July 2004  EUR   500   EUR   500   EUR   500 
December 2004  EUR   1,125   EUR   1,125   EUR   1,125 
December 2008  EUR   1,000             
BBVA International Preferred, S.A.U.                        
September 2005  EUR   550   EUR   550   EUR   500 
September 2006  EUR   500   EUR   500   EUR   500 
April 2007  USD   600   USD   600       
July 2007  GBP   400   GBP   400       
Banco Provincial, S.A. — Banco Universal                        
October 2007  BS   150,000   BS   150,000       
November 2007  BS   58,266   BS   58,000       
Phoenix Loan Holdings Inc.                        
November 2007  USD   21   USD   28       

         
    Amount Issued Fixed Annual
2006 Currency (Millions) Dividend
 
BBVA International, Ltd.        
March 2002 EUR 500  3.50%
December 2002 EUR 500  3.41%
BBVA Capital Finance, S.A.        
December 2003 EUR 350  3.41%
July 2004 EUR 500  3.41%
December 2004 EUR 1,125  3.41%
BBVA International Preferred, S.A.U.        
September 2005 EUR 550  3.80%
September 2006 EUR 500  4.95%
 
         
    Amount Issued Fixed Annual
2005 Currency (Millions) Dividend
 
BBVA Privanza Internacional (Gibraltar), Ltd.        
June 1997 USD 70  7.76%
BBVA International, Ltd.        
April 2001 EUR 340  7.00%
March 2002 EUR 500  3.50%
December 2002 EUR 500  3.25%
BBVA Preferred Capital, Ltd.        
June 2001 USD 240  7.75%
BBVA Capital Finance, S.A.        
December 2003 EUR 350  2.75%
July 2004 EUR 500  3.00%
December 2004 EUR 1,125  3.00%
BBVA International Preferred, S.A.U.        
September 2005 EUR 550  3.80%
 
These issues were subscribed by third parties outside the Group and are wholly or partially redeemable at the issuer company’s option after five or ten years from the issue date, depending on the terms of each issue.
25. LIABILITIES UNDER INSURANCE CONTRACTSThe issuances of BBVA International Ltd BBVA, BBVA Capital Finance, S.A. and BBVA International Preferred, S.A.U, are subordinately guaranteed by the Bank.


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23.  LIABILITIES UNDER INSURANCE CONTRACTS
The detail of the balance of this heading in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 was as follows:
                        
 Millions of euros 2008 2007 2006 
 2007 2006 2005 Millions of euros 
Technical provisions for:               
Mathematical reserves 8,977 8,678 9,023   5,503   5,847   5,465 
Provision for unpaid claims reported 580 655 419   640   580   655 
Other insurance technical provisions 440 788 1,058   428   440   788 
         
Total
 9,997 10,121 10,500   6,571   6,867   6,908 
       
24.  PROVISIONS
26. PROVISIONS
The detail of the balance of this heading in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 was as follows:

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  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Provisions for pensions and similar obligations (Note 25)  6,359   5,967   6,358 
Provisions for taxes and other legal contingents  263   225   232 
Provisions for contingent exposures and commitments (Note 7)  421   546   502 
Other provisions  1,635   1,604   1,557 
             
Total
  8,678   8,342   8,649 
             

             
  Millions of euros
  2007 2006 2005
 
Provisions for pensions and similar obligations (Note 27)  5,967   6,358   6,240 
Provisions for taxes  225   232   147 
Provisions for contingent exposures and commitments (Note 7)  546   502   452 
Other provisions  1,604   1,557   1,862 
   
Total
  8,342   8,649   8,701 
 
The changes in 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 in the balances of this heading in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets were as follows:
            
 Millions of euros            
 Provisions for Pensions and similar Provisions for Pensions and Similar Obligation 
 obligation 2008 2007 2006 
 2007 2006 2005 Millions of euros 
Balance at beginning of the year
 6,358 6,240 6,304   5,967   6,358   6,240 
Add -   
Add —            
Year provision with a charge to income for the year 417 1,410 647   1,309   417   1,410 
Of which:
            
Interest expenses and similar charges  252   242   254 
Personnel expenses  55   71   74 
Provision expenses  1,002   104   1,081 
Charges in reserves(*)  74       
Transfers and other changes  (4)  98   (1)  (4)   
Less -   
Less —            
Payments  (843)  (1,208)  (778)  (963)  (843)  (1,208)
Amount use and other variations 39  (84)  (31)  (27)  39   (84)
         
Balance at end of the year
 5,967 6,358 6,240   6,359   5,967   6,358 
       
The provisions charged to the income statement of 2007 under the heading “Provisions for pensions and similar obligations” registered as “interest expenses and similar charges”, “personal expenses” and “provision expenses” in the consolidated income statement amounted to €242, €71 and €104 million, respectively. The amount charged in this respect in 2006 was €254, €74 and €1,081 million, respectively. The amount charged in this respect in 2005 was €255, €69 and €323 million, respectively.
             
  Millions of euros
  Commitments and contingent risks
  provisions
  2007 2006 2005
 
Balance at beginning of the year
  502   452   349 
Add -            
Year provision with a charge to income for the year  93   74   114 
Transfers and other Changes     5   9 
Less -            
Available funds  (46)  (17)  (12)
Amount use and other variations  (3)  (12)  (8)
   
Balance at end of the year
  546   502   452 
 
             
  Millions of euros
  Provisions for taxes and other
  provisions
  2007 2006 2005
 
Balance at beginning of the year
  1,789   2,009   1,739 
Add -            
Year provision with a charge to income for the year  275   353   278 
Adquisition of subsidiaries  56   4   42 
Transfers and other Changes  14   101   318 
Less -            
Available funds  (140)  (51)  (160)
Amount use and other variations  (165)  (608)  (205)
Disposal of subsidiaries     (19)  (3)
   
Balance at end of the year
  1,829   1,789   2,009 
 
(*)Correspond to actuarial losses (gains) arising on certain defined benefit post-employment commitments recognised in “Reserves” within the Group’s consolidated equity (see Note 2.2.3.).

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  Commitments and Contingent Risks Provisions 
  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Balance at beginning of the year
  546   502   452 
Add —            
Year provision with a charge to income for the year  97   93   74 
Transfers and other Changes        5 
Less —            
Available funds  (216)  (46)  (17)
Amount use and other variations  (6)  (3)  (12)
             
Balance at end of the year
  421   546   502 
             
27. COMMITMENTS WITH PERSONNEL
             
  Provisions for Taxes and Other Provisions 
  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Balance at beginning of the year
  1,829   1,789   2,009 
Add —            
Year provision with a charge to income for the year  705   275   353 
Adquisition of subsidiaries     56   4 
Transfers and other Changes  254   14   101 
Less —            
Available funds  (245)  (140)  (51)
Amount use and other variations  (645)  (165)  (608)
Disposal of subsidiaries        (19)
             
Balance at end of the year
  1,898   1,829   1,789 
             
25.  COMMITMENTS WITH PERSONNEL
As described in note 2.2.4,2.2.3, the Group holds both defined benefit and defined contribution post-employment commitments; the following commitments with personnel:proportion of defined contribution benefits is gradually increasing, mainly due to new hires.
27.1. COMMITMENTS WITH PERSONNEL FOR POST-EMPLOYMENT DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLANS
25.1.  COMMITMENTS WITH PERSONNEL FOR POST-EMPLOYMENT DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PLANS
The commitments with personnel for post-employmentpost-employemnt defined contribution correspond to contributions on behalf of current employees made anually by the Group. These contributions are accrued and charged to the consolidated income statement in the corresponding financial year (see Note 2.2.3). No liability is therefore recognised in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
The contributions to the defined contribution plans in 2008, 2007 and 2006 were €71, €58 and €53 million of euros, respectively.
25.2  COMMITMENTS FOR POST-EMPLOYMENT DEFINED BENEFIT PLANS AND OTHER LONG-TERM POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
Commitments relating to pensions in defined benefit plans correspond principally to employees who have no impactretired or taken early retirement from the Group and to certain groups of personnel still employed in the Group in the case of pension benefits, while commitments relating to permanent disability and death benefits correspond to the bulk of its active labor force.


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Following the table shows the commitments for defined benefit plans and the long-term post-employment benefits, which are recognized as porvisiones on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets (Note 2.2.4). In24), as of December 31, 2008, 2007, the Group has made contributions to the defined contribution plans with a charge to the consolidated income statement of58 million of which40 million are related to commitments of the Group in Spain2006, 2005 and18 million are related to abroad commitments of the Group (in 2006 and 2005 the contributions amounted to53 million and56 million, respectively). 2004:
27.2. COMMITMENTS FOR POST-EMPLOYMENT DEFINED BENEFIT PLANS AND OTHER LONG-TERM POST-EMPLOYMENT BENEFITS
                     
  2008  2007  2006  2005  2004 
  Millions of euros 
 
Post-employment welfare benefits  7,985   7,816   8,173   7,639   7,404 
Assets and Insurance contracts coverages  1,626   1,883   1,816   1,399   555 
Net assets     (34)         
Net liabilities  6,359   5,967   6,357   6,240   6,849 
The commitments for defined contributions plans as well as the rest of long-term post-employment benefits, in Spain and abroad, were recognized as provisions on the accompanying consolidated balance sheets (Note 26), net insurance contracts or other assets to those commitments, as follows:
                                                                
 Millions of euros   Commitments in Spain Commitments Abroad Total 
 Commitments in Spain Commitments abroad TOTAL 2008 2007 2006 2008 2007 2006 2008 2007 2006 
 2007 2006 2005 2007 2006 2005 2007 2006 2005 Millions of euros 
Post-employment benefits
                                     
Post-employment benefits 3,115 3,386 3,443 1,097 956 966 4,212 4,342 4,409   3,060   3,115   3,386   903   1,097   956   3,963   4,212   4,342 
Early retirement 2,950 3,186 2,583    2,950 3,186 2,583   3,437   2,950   3,186            3,437   2,950   3,186 
Post-employment welfare benefits 234 223 211 420 422 436 654 645 647   221   234   223   364   420   422   585   654   645 
                     
Total
 6,299 6,795 6,237 1,517 1,378 1,402 7,816 8,173 7,639   6,718   6,299   6,795   1,267   1,517   1,378   7,985   7,816   8,173 
                   
 
Insurance contracts
 
Insurance contracts coverages
                                    
Post-employment benefits 467 569 627    467 569 627   436   467   569            436   467   569 
                     
 467 569 627    467 569 627   436   467   569            436   467   569 
Other plan assets
                                       
Post-employment benefits    1,062 879 687 1,062 879 687            889   1,062   879   889   1,062   879 
Post-employment welfare benefits    354 368 85 354 368 85            301   354   368   301   354   368 
                     
    1,416 1,247 772 1,416 1,247 772            1,190   1,416   1,247   1,190   1,416   1,247 
                   
Net commitments of plan assets
 5,832 6,226 5,610 101 131 630 5,933 6,357 6,240   6,282   5,832   6,226   77   101   131   6,359   5,933   6,357 
                   
of which:
                                     
Net assets     (34)    (34)                 (34)        (34)   
Net liabilities (*) 5,832 6,226 5,610 135 131 630 5,967 6,357 6,240 
Net liabilities(*)  6,282   5,832   6,226   77   135   131   6,359   5,967   6,357 
 
(*)RecordedRecognized under the heading “Provisions — Provisions for Pensionspensions and Similar Obligations”similar obligations” of the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
Other
Additionally, there are other commitments with personnel for long service bonuses which were recognized under the heading “Other provisions” of the accompanying consolidated balance sheets (Note 26)24) and amounted to40 €36 million as of December 31, 2007,182008, €11 million due to Spanish companies and22 €25 million due to abroad companies.


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27.2.125.2.1.  Main Commitments in SpainSpain:
The most significant actuarial assumptions used as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, to quantify these commitments were as follows:

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  2008 2007 2006
 
Mortality tables PERM/F 2000P. PERM/F 2000P. PERM/F 2000P.
Discount rate (cumulative annual) 4.5%/AA corporate 4.5%/AA corporate 4%/AA corporate
  bond yield curve bond yield curve bond yield curve
Consumer price index (cumulative annual) 2% 2% 1.5%
Salary growth rate (cumulative annual) At least 3% At least 3% At least 2.5%
  (depending on (depending on (depending on
  employee) employee) employee)
Retirement ages First date at which the employees are entitled to retire or contractually agreed at the individual level in the case of early retirements

             
  2007 2006 2005
 
Mortality tables PERM/F 2000P. PERM/F 2000P. PERM/F 2000P.
 
Discount rate (cumulative annual) 4.5%/AA corporate bond yield curve 4%/AA corporate bond yield curve 4%/AA corporate bond yield curve
Consumer price index (cumulative annual)  2.0%  1.5%  1.5%
             
Salary growth rate (cumulative annual) At least 3% (depending on employee) At least 2.5% (depending on employee) At least 2.5% (depending on employee)
Retirement ages First date at which the employees are entitled to retire or contractually agreed at the individual level in the case of early retirements
 
The disclosure of the different commitments with personnel in Spain is as follows:
Pension commitments
The situation of pension commitments in defined benefit plans as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 was as follows:
             
  Millions of euros
  2007 2006 2005
Commitments to retired employees  2,733   3,187   3,203 
Vested contingencies in respect of current employees  382   200   240 
   
Total commitments
  3,115   3,387   3,443 
   
Insurance contracts assigned to the funding of commitments
  467   569   627 
   
Net commitments(*)
  2,648   2,818   2,816 
 
             
  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Commitments to retired employees  2,852   2,733   3,186 
Vested contingencies in respect of current employees  208   382   200 
             
Net Commitments(*)
  3,060   3,115   3,386 
             
 
(*)Recorded in the heading “Provisions- Provisions“Funds for Pensions and Similar Obligations” (Note 26)
Insurance
To cover certain pension commitments, insurance contracts have been contracted with insurance companies not related to the group to funded certain pension commitments.group. These commitments are fundedcovered by assets and therefore are presented in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets for the net amount commitment less plan assets. As of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, the amount of the plan assets to the mentioned insurance contracts (shown in the previous table under the heading “Plan Insurance contracts”) equalled the amount of the funded commitments covered, therefore its net value was zero in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
On the other hand, the rest of commitments mentioned in the previous table include commitments by defined benefit for which insurance contracts have been contracted with BBVA Seguros, S.A. de Seguros y Reaseguros, which is 99.94% owned by the Group. The assets in which the insurance company has invested the amount of the contracts can not be considered plan assets according to IAS 19 and are presented in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets in different headings of Assets depending on the classification of financial instruments that corresponds. Therefore, thoseThe commitments are considered wholly unfunded according to IAS 19 and they are recognized under the heading “Provisions- Provisions“Funds for pensions and similar obligations” of the accompanying consolidated balance sheets (Note 26)24).


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The changes of these commitments net of plan insurance contracts, contracted with insurance companies related to the Group,group, were as follows:
             
  Millions of euros
  2007 2006 2005
 
Balance at beginning of the year
  2,817   2,816   2,826 
+ Interest cost  109   110   107 
+ Current services cost  18   23   19 
- Payments made  (163)  (159)  (145)
+/- Other changes  1   11   2 
+/- Actuarial losses (gains)  (134)  16   7 
   
Balance at end of the year
  2,648   2,817   2,816 
 

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  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Balance at beginning of year
  2,648   2,817   2,816 
Interest cost  116   109   110 
Current service cost  14   18   23 
Payments made  (167)  (163)  (159)
Other changes  8   1   11 
Actuarial losses (gains)  5   (134)  16 
             
Balance at end of year
  2,624   2,648   2,817 
             


The estimated amount of commitments in million of euros for the next 10 years was as follows:
                         
  2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013-2017
   
Pensions
  169   172   176   176   175   851 
 
                         
  2009  2010  2011  2012  2013  2014-2018 
 
Pension commitments
  173   178   178   177   176   850 
Early retirements
In 20072008 the Group offered to certain employees the possibility of taking early retirement before the age stipulated in the collective labour agreement in force. This offer was accepted by 5752,044 employees (1,887(575 and 6771,887 employees in 2007 and 2006, and 2005, respectively).
The early retirements commitments in Spain as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 were recognised as provisions in the heading “Provisions- Provisions“Provisions for Pensions and Similar Obligations” (Note 26)24) in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets amounted to2,950 €3,437 million,3,186 €2,950 million, and2,583 €3,186 million, respectively. Those commitments are considered wholly unfunded according to IAS 19 due to the absence of qualifying plan assets.
The changes of these commitments in 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 for all Group’s companies in Spain, were as follows:
             
  Millions of euros
  2007 2006 2005
 
Balance at beginning of the year
  3,186   2,583   2,657 
+ Interest cost  112   92   95 
+ Early retirements in the year  294   1,019   286 
- Payments made  (587)  (505)  (477)
+/- Other movements     (3)  6 
+/- Actuarial losses (gains)  (55)     16 
   
Balance at end of the year
  2,950   3,186   2,583 
 
             
  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Balance at beginning of the year
  2,950   3,186   2,583 
Interest cost  117   112   92 
Current services cost  1,004   294   1,019 
Payments made  (618)  (587)  (505)
Other changes  (14)     (3)
Actuarial losses (gains)  (2)  (55)   
             
Balance at end of the year
  3,437   2,950   3,186 
             
The cost of the early retirements in 20072008 were recognised in the heading “Provision Expense (Net) - Transfers to funds for pensions and similar obligations — Early retirements” in the accompanying consolidated income statements, respectively.statements.
The estimated amount of commitments in million of euros for the next 10 years waswere as follows:
                         
  2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013-2017
   
Pensions
  524   469   430   391   353   1,103 
 
                         
  2009  2010  2011  2012  2013  2014-2018 
 
Early Retirements
  606   539   498   458   415   1,293 
Other long-term commitments with personnel
As of October 18, 2007, the Bank has signed an Agreement Approval of Benefits for their employees in Spain. The agreement implies the standardization of the existing welfare benefits for every group of employees, and in


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some cases in which a service is provided, its quantification in an annual amount in cash. These welfare benefits include post-employment welfare benefits and other commitments with personnel.
Post-employment welfare benefits
The detail of these commitments as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 were as follows:
                     
 Millions of euros 2008 2007 2006 
 2007 2006 2005 Millions of euros 
Post-employment welfare benefit commitments to retired employees 192 169 159   181   192   169 
Vested post-employment welfare benefit contingencies in respect of current employees 42 54 52   40   42   54 
         
Total (*)
 234 223 211 
Net Commitments(*)
  221   234   223 
       
 
(*)RecognizedRecorded in the heading “Provisions- Provisions“Funds for Pensions and Similar Obligations”
These commitments are considered wholly unfunded according to IAS 19 due to the absence of qualifying plan assets.

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The changes of these commitments in 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006 for all Group’s companies in Spain, were as follows:
             
  Millions of euros
  2007 2006 2005
 
Balance at beginning of the year
  223   211   204 
+ Interest cost  9   9   8 
+ Current service cost  2   2   2 
- Payments made  (12)  (13)  (12)
+Prior service cost or changes in the plan  8       
+/- Other movements  3   6    
+/- Actuarial losses (gains)  1   8   9 
   
Balance at end of the year
  234   223   211 
 
             
  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Balance at beginning of year
  234   223   211 
Interest cost  11   9   9 
Current service cost  2   2   2 
Payments made  (43)  (12)  (13)
Prior service cost or changes in the plan     8    
Other changes  16   3   6 
Actuarial losses (gains)  1   1   8 
             
Balance at end of year
  221   234   223 
             
The estimated amount of commitments in million of euros for the next 10 years waswere as follows:
                         
  2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013-2017
   
Pensions
  45   17   16   16   15   72 
 
                         
  2009  2010  2011  2012  2013  2014-2018 
 
Post-employment welfare benefits
  20   19   18   17   17   81 
Summary on the consolidated income statements by defined contribution plans commitments
Following is a summary of the charges to the consolidated income statements in 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 for post-employment benefits commitments of companies in Spain
                        
 Millions of euros 2008 2007 2006 
 2007 2006 2005 Millions of euros 
Interest expense and similar charges
             
Interest cost of pension funds 230 210 211   244   230   210 
Personnel expenses
             
Transfers to pension plans 18 27 23 
Transfer to pensions plans  14   18   27 
Social attentions 2 2 2   2   2   2 
Provision expense (net)
             
Transfers to fund for pensions and similar obligations 
Transfer to fund for pension and similar obligations            
Pension funds  (180) 23 33   8   (180)  23 
Early retirement 294 1,019 286 
Early retirements  1,004   294   1,019 
         
Total
 364 1,281 555   1,272   364   1,281 
       


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Other commitments with personnel
Long-service cash bonuses
In addition to the aforementioned post-employment welfare benefits, the Group maintained certain commitments in Spain with certain employees, called “Long-service bonuses”. These commitments were both in the payment of a certain amount in cash and in the delivery of shares from Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A., when they complete a given number of years of effective service.
The aforementioned Agreement Approval of Benefits established that the Long-service bonuses ended as of December 31, 2007. Such employees are entitled to receive, to the date of seniority established, only the value of the accrued commitment until December 31, 2007.
In November 2007, the Group in Spain has offered to those employees the option to redeem the accrued value of such share benefits prior to the date of seniority established. The offer has beenwas accepted by most of employees and the settlement (by delivery of shares or cash) has takentook place in the month of December 2007.
The accrued value of the long-service bonuses until December 31, 20072008 for employees, who have not opted for early settlement, is recognized under the heading “Provisions — Other provisions” of the accompanying consolidated balance sheets and amounted to18 €11 million.
Following is the detail of the commitments recognised as of December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 under these headings:
             
  2007 2006 2005
 
Other commitments to employees (Note 26)
            
Long-service cash bonuses  8   32   30 
Long-service share-based bonuses  10   49   46 
   
Total
  18   81   76 
 

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The changes as of December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 in the present value of the long-service bonuses commitments, both in cash and in shares, were as follows:25.2.2.  Commitments abroad:
             
  Millions of euros
  2007 2006 2005
  | | |
Balance at beginning of the year
  81   76   64 
Interest cost  1   1   1 
Current service cost  8   8   7 
Payments made and settlements  (16)     (2)
Effect of reduction and settlements  (26)      
Other movements  (26)  (2)  5 
Actuarial losses (gains)  (4)  (2)  1 
   
Balance at end of the year
  18   81   76 
 
As of December 31, 2007, 20062008 and 2005 the changes, in the probable number of shares to be delivered due to the long-service bonuses, were as follows:
             
  Number of shares
  2007 2006 2005
 
Shares at beginning of the year
  6,538,948   6,946,467   6,658,067 
Current service cost  413,680   407,487   399,753 
Payments made and settlements  (4,122,739)  (186,480)  (269,100)
Effect of reduction and settlements  (1,818,683)      
Actuarial losses (gains)  (173,738)  (628,526)  157,747 
   
Shares at end of year
  837,468   6,538,948   6,946,467 
 
In March 1999, 32,871,301 new shares were issued at a price of2.14 per share. These shares were subscribed and paid by a company not related to the Group and, simultaneously, the Bank acquired an option to purchase them. Since 1999, the purchase option has been exercised several times, remaining as of December 31, 2007 the purchase option for a total of 248,326 shares at a price of2.09 per share. Additionally, the Bank has arranged a forward transaction with an entity not related to the Group of a total of 589,142 shares at an exercise price of16.64 per share.
Other commitments with personnel
Since all other employee welfare benefits for current employees accrue and are settled on a yearly basis, it is not necessary to record a provision in this connection. The total cost of the employee welfare benefits amounted to40 million ,34 million and30 million as of December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively, and these amounts were recognised with a charge to “Personnel Expenses — Other personnel expenses” in the accompanying consolidated income statements.
27.2.2. Commitments abroad:
The main commitments with personnel abroad are related to Mexico, Portugal and United States, which jointly represent 95.9%94% and 96%, respectively of the total amount of commitments with personnel abroad as of December 31, 2007 and 18,6%15% and 19%, respectively of the total of the commitments with personnel of BBVA Group as of December 31, 2007.Group.
As of December 31, 20072006, the main foreign post-retirement commitments corresponded to those in place in Mexico and Portugal, which jointly represented 66.6% of total commitments with personnel abroad, and 11.1% of total BBVA Group commitments with personnel anywhere in the world.
As of December 31, 2008 the details by countries of the various commitments with personnel of Group BBVA abroad are as follows:
             
     Plan
  Net
 
  Commitments  Assets  Commitments 
  Millions of euros 
 
Post-employment benefits
            
Pension commitments
            
Mexico  387   436   (49)
Portugal  283   283    
United States  167   133   34 
Rest  66   37   29 
             
   903   889   14 
Post-employment welfare benefits
            
Mexico  360   301   59 
Portugal         
United States         
Rest  4      4 
             
   364   301   63 
Total commitments
  1,267   1,190   77 
             

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  Millions of euros
      Plan Net
  Commitments Assets Commitments
 
Post-employment benefits
            
Pension commitments
            
Mexico  584   572   12 
Portugal  295   292   3 
United States  159   166   (7)
Rest  59   32   27 
   
   1,097   1,062   35 
Post-employment welfare benefits
            
Mexico  416   354   62 
Portugal         
United States         
Rest  4      4 
   
   420   354   66 
Total Commitments
  1,517   1,416   101 
 
As of December 31, 2006 and 2005, the main commitments with personnel abroad are related to Mexico and Portugal, which jointly represent 66.6% and 85.8%, respectively of the total amount of commitments with personnel abroad and 11.1% and 11.6%, respectively of the total of the commitments with personnel of BBVA Group.
27.2.2.1.25.2.2.1.  Commitments with personnel in Mexico:
In Mexico, the main actuarial assumptions used in quantifying the commitments with personnel as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, were as follows:
                        
 2007 2006 2005 2008 2007 2006 
Mortality tables EMSSA 97 EMSSA 97 EMSSA 97  EMSSA 97   EMSSA 97   EMSSA 97 
Discount rate (cumulative annual)  8.8%  9.0%  9.2%  10.3%  8.8%  9.0%
Consumer price index (cumulative annual)  3.6%  3.5%  4.0%  3.8%  3.6%  3.5%
Salary Growth rate  4.5%  6.0%  6.1%
Expected rate of return  8.8%  9.0%  9.2%
Medical cost trend rates  5.5%  6.0%  6.1%  6.8%  5.8%  5.5%
Expected rate of return on plan assets  9.8%  8.8%  9.0%
Pension commitments
Plan assets are those assets that are to be used directly to settle the vested obligations and which meet the following conditions: they are not owned by the Group entities; they are available only to pay post-employment benefits; and they cannot be returned to the Group entities. The return of plan assets amounts to41 €11 million. The vested obligations related to these commitments were disclosed net of the balances of the aforementioned plan assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
As of December 31 20072008 the plan assets related to these commitments relateare in full to debt securities.

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A new defined contribution plan was put in place in Mexico on a voluntary basis; it substitutes current commitments under the defined benefit plan. Approximately 70% of the workforce opted to sign up for the new plan, triggering a decrease in the pension obligations included in the tables presented to explain the variation in commitments in 2008.
The changes of these commitments and plan assets in 2007,2008, for all Group’s companies in Mexico, were as follows:
                        
 Millions of euros 2008 
 2007   Plan
 Net
 
 Plan Net Commitments Assets Commitments 
 Commitments assets commitments Millions of euros 
Balance at beginning of the year
 623 623  
Balance at beginning of year
  584   572   12 
Finance expenses 53  53   49      49 
Finance Income  52  (52)
Finance income     48   (48)
Current service cost 17  17   15      15 
Prior service cost or changes in the plan 3  3 
Prior service cost of changes in the plan         
Acquisitions or divestments made             
Effect of reductions or settlement  (6)   (6)  (66)     (66)
Payments  (31)  (31)    (31)  (31)   
Exchange difference  (69)  (68)  (1)
Exhange difference  (88)  (95)  7 
Actuarial losses (gains)  (11)  (11)    (47)  (37)  (10)
Contributions  5  (5)     8   (8)
Other movements 5 2 3   (29)  (29)   
         
Balance at end of the year
 584 572 12 
Balance at end of year
  387   436   (49)
       
As of December 31, 2006 and 20052007 the net commitments net of plan assets amountedamount to0 €12 million of euros. As of December 31, 2006 the commitments are over covered by the plan assets.
The table above includes, in both the commitments and166 million, respectively. plan assets columns, the portion of the existing plan pending transfer (as of December 31, 2008) to the new defined contribution system, corresponding to the employees that have accepted migration to the new scheme, in the amount of €33 million.


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The commitments net of the aforementioned Plan assets were recognized in the heading “Provisions - Provisions“Funds for Pensions and Similar Obligations” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets (Note 26)24).
The estimated payments for commitments in million of euros for the next 10 years were as follows:
                         
  2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013-2017
   
Pensions
  30   29   30   31   32   197 
 
                         
  2009  2010  2011  2012  2013  2014-2018 
 
Pensions
  30   30   30   31   31   174 
Following is a detail of the charges of these commitments, for all Group’s companies in Mexico, on the consolidated income statements corresponding to 2007:2008:
Millions of
euros
2007
Interest expense and similar charges1
Personnel expenses17
Provision expense (net)3
Total
         
  2008  2007 
  Millions of euros 
 
Interest expense and similar charges  1   1 
Personnel expenses  15   17 
Provisions expense (net)  (66)  (3)
         
Total
  (50)  15 
         
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Post-employment welfare benefits
The commitments for post-employment welfare benefits are related to medical care in Mexico.
The accrued liability, corresponding to Mexico, for the post-employment medical care benefits acquired with employees still active or already retired, net of plan assets amounts to62 million ,54 million and351 million as of December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively and are recognised in the heading “Provisions-Provisions for Pensions and Similar Obligations” of the consolidated financial statements attached.
Plan assets are used directly to settle the vested obligations and which meet the following conditions: they are not owned by the Group entities; they are available only to pay post-employment benefits; and they cannot be returned to the Group entities. The return of plan assets of post-employment welfare benefits commitments amounts to25 €7 million. The vested obligations related to these commitments were disclosed net of the balances of the aforementioned plan assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
As of December 31, 20072008 the plan assets to these commitments relate in full to debt securities.
The commitments net of the aforementioned plan assets were recognized in the heading “Provisions-Provisions for Pensions and Similar Obligations” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets (Note 26)24).
The changes of these commitments and plan assets in 2007,2008, for all Group’sGroups’ companies in Mexico, were as follows:
                        
 Millions of euros 2008 
 2007   Plan
 Net
 
 Plan Net Commitments Assets Commitments 
 Commitments assets commitments Millions of euros 
Balance at beginning of the year
 422 368 54 
Balance at beginning of year
  416   354   62 
Finance expenses 36  36   35      35 
Finance Income  31  (31)
Finance income     30   (30)
Current service cost 16  16   14      14 
Prior service cost or changes in the plan    
Prior service cost of changes in the plan         
Acquisitions or divestments made             
Effect of reductions or settlement  (9)   (9)  (17)     (17)
Payments  (18)  (18)    (19)  (19)   
Exchange difference  (48)  (41)  (7)
Exhange difference  (71)  (64)  (7)
Actuarial losses (gains) 16  (6) 22   2   (23)  25 
Contributions  (1) 19  (20)     23   (23)
Other movements 2 1 1          
         
Balance at end of the year
 416 354 62 
Balance at end of year
  360   301   59 
       
As of December 31, 20062007 and 20052006 the commitments net of plan assets amounted to54 €62 million and351 million. €54 million, respectively.


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Following is a detail of the charges of these commitments, for all Group’s companies in Mexico, on the consolidated income statements corresponding to 2008 and 2007:
Millions of
euros
2007
Interest expense and similar charges5
Personnel expenses16
Provision expense (net)13
Total
34
         
  2008  2007 
  Millions of euros 
 
Interest expense and similar charges  5   5 
Personnel expenses  14   16 
Provisions expense (net)  (17)  13 
         
Total
  2   34 
         
The sensibility analysis to changes in rates in 20072008 trend in the growth of medical care costs of BBVA Bancomer, S.A. was as follows:
         
  1% Increase 1% Decrease
Increase/Decrease in Current Services Cost and Interest Cost  10   (10)
Increase/Decrease in commitments  69   (69)
 

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  1% Increase  1% Decrease 
  Millions of euros 
 
Increase/Decrease in current services cost and interest cost  11   (9)
Increase/Decrease in commitments  72   (57)


27.2.2.2.25.2.2.2.  Pension Commitments in Portugal:
In Portugal, the main actuarial assumptions used in quantifying the commitments as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, were as follows:
                        
 2007 2006 2005 2008 2007 2006 
Mortality tables TV88/90 TV88/90 TV88/90  TV88/90   TV88/90   TV88/90 
Discount rate (cumulative annual)  5.3%  4.8%  4.5%  5.9%  5.3%  4.8%
Consumer price index (cumulative annual)  2.0%  2.0%  2.0%  2.0%  2.0%  2.0%
Salary growth rate (cumulative annual)  3.0%  3.0%  3.0%  3.0%  3.0%  3.0%
Expected rate of return on plan assets  4.6%  4.5%  4.5%  4.6%  4.6%  4.5%
Plan assets are assets that are to be used directly to settle the vested obligations and which meet the following conditions: they are not owned by the Group entities; they are available only to pay post-employment benefits; and they cannot be returned to the Group entities. The return of plan assets of pension commitments amounts to -4negative €4 million. The vested obligations related to these commitments were disclosed net of the balances of the aforementioned plan assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
The distribution of the mainly category of plan assets to 2008 and 2007 for all Group’s companies in Portugal was as follows:
2007
         
  % 
  2008  2007 
 
Equity securities
  8.7   13.0 
Debt securities
  85.3   83.5 
Property, Land and Buildings
  0.5   0.3 
Cash
  3.6   0.8 
Other investments
  1.9   2.4 


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Equity securities
13.0%
Debt securities
83.5%
Property, Land and Buildings
0.3%
Cash
0.8%
Other investments
2.4%
The changes of these commitments and plan assets in 2007,2008, for all Group’s companies in Portugal, were as follows:
                        
 Millions of euros 2008 
 2007     Plan
 Net
 
 Plan Net Commitments Assets Commitments 
 Commitments assets commitments Millions of euros 
Balance at beginning of the year
 295 256 40 
Balance at beginning of year
  295   292   3 
Finance expenses 14  14   15      15 
Finance Income  12  (12)
Finance income     13   (13)
Current service cost 5  5   4      4 
Prior service cost or changes in the plan 5  5 
Prior service cost of changes in the plan         
Acquisitions or divestments made             
Effect of reductions or settlement 11  11          
Payments  (14)  (14)    (15)  (15)   
Exchange difference    
Exhange difference         
Actuarial losses (gains)  (22)  (16)  (5)  (16)  (17)  1 
Contributions  54  (54)     10   (10)
Other movements  1  (1)         
         
Balance at end of the year
 295 292 3 
Balance at end of year
  283   283    
       
As of December 31, 20062007 and 20052006 the commitments net of plan assets amounted to39 €3 million and41 million. €39 million, respectively.
The commitments net of the aforementioned plan assets were recognized in the heading “Provisions - Provisions“Funds for Pensions and Similar Obligations” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets (Note 26)24).

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The estimated amount of commitments in million of euros for the next 10 years was as follows:
                         
  2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013-2017
   
Pensions
  14   15   15   15   15   75 
 
                         
  2009  2010  2011  2012  2013  2014-2018 
 
Pensions
  15   15   16   16   16   80 
Following is a detail of the changes on the consolidated income statements corresponding to 20072008 for the commitments for pensions in Portuguese entities:
Millions of euros
2007
Interest expense and similar charges2
Personnel expenses5
Provision expense (net)11
Total
18
         
  2008  2007 
  Millions of euros 
 
Interest expense and similar charges  2   2 
Personnel expenses  4   5 
Provisions expense (net)     11 
         
Total
  6   18 
         
27.2.2.3.25.2.2.3.  Pension Commitments in United States:
In United States, the main actuarial assumptions used in quantifying the commitments as of December 31, 2008 and 2007, were as follows:
2007
Mortality tableRP 2000 Projected
Discount rate (cumulative annual)6.6%
Consumer price index (cumulative annual)2.5%
Salary growth rate (cumulative annual)4.0%
Expected rate of return on plan assets7.5%
Medical Care Growth raten/a
         
  2008  2007 
 
Moratility tables  RP 2000 Projected   RP 2000 Projected 
Discount rate (cumulative annual)  6.9%  6.6%
Consumer price index (cumulative annual)  2.5%  2.5%
Salary growth rate (cumulative annual)  4.0%  4.0%
Expected rate of return on plan assets  7.5%  7.5%
Medical care growth rate  n/a   n/a 


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Plan assets are the assets that are to be used directly to settle the vested obligations and which meet the following conditions: they are not owned by the Group entities; they are available only to pay post-employment benefits; and they cannot be returned to the Group entities. The return of plan assets of pension commitments amounts to7 million. negative €40 million of euros. The vested obligations related to these commitments were disclosed net of the balances of the aforementioned plan assets in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets.
The distribution of the mainly category of plan assets isto 2008 and 2007 was as follows:
2007
Equity securities
         
  % 
  2008  2007 
 
Equity securities
  52.7   59.2 
Debt securities
  46   39.9 
Cash
  1.3    
59.2%
Debt securities
39.9%
Property, Land and Buildings
0.0%
Cash
0.0%
Other investments
0.9%

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The changes of these commitments and plan assets in 2007,2008, for all Group’s companies in United States, were as follows:
                        
 Millions of euros 2008 
 2007   Plan
 Net
 
 Plan Net Commitments Assets Commitments 
 Commitments assets commitments Millions of euros 
Balance at beginning of the year
 17 8 9 
Balance at beginning of year
  159   166   (7)
Finance expenses 4  4   10      10 
Finance Income  4  (4)
Finance income     12   (12)
Current service cost 2  2   5      5 
Prior service cost or changes in the plan    
Prior service cost of changes in the plan  1      1 
Acquisitions or divestments made 156 165  (9)         
Effect of reductions or settlement  (3)  (2)  (1)  (3)     (3)
Payments  (2)  (2)    (7)  (7)   
Exchange difference  (13)  (13)  
Exhange difference  10   10    
Actuarial losses (gains)  (2) 3  (5)  (8)  (52)  44 
Contributions  2  (2)     4   (4)
Other movements  1  (1)         
         
Balance at end of the year
 159 166  (7)
Balance at end of year
  167   133   34 
       
As of December 31, 2007 commitments net of plan assets amounted to negative €7 million.
The commitments net of the aforementioned plan assets were recognized in the heading “Provisions - Provisions“Funds for Pensions and Similar Obligations” in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets (Note 26)24).
The estimated amount of commitments in million of euros for the next 10 years was as follows:
                         
  2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013-2017
   
Pensions
  5   6   7   7   8   55 
 
                         
  2009  2010  2011  2012  2013  2014-2018 
 
Pensions
  7   7   8   8   9   61 
Following is a detail of the charges on the consolidated income statements corresponding to 2008 and 2007 for all Group’sGroups’ companies in United States:
Millions of euros
2007
Interest expense and similar charges
Personnel expenses2
Provision expense (net)(6)
         
  2008  2007 
  Millions of euros 
 
Interest expense and similar charges  (2)   
Personnel expenses  5   2 
Provisions expense (net)  (2)  (6)
         
Total
  1   (4)
         


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Total
(4)
27.2.2.4.25.2.2.4.  Commitments with personnel in rest of countries
In rest of countries, the commitments for post-employment defined contribution plans and other post-employment benefits as of December 31, 20072008 amounted to59 €66 million and4 €4 million, respectively.
Following is a detail of the charges on the consolidated income statements corresponding to 2008 and 2007 for all Group’s companies in rest of countries:
         
  2008  2007 
  Millions of euros 
 
Interest expense and similar charges  2   3 
Personnel expenses  1   3 
Provisions expense (net)     5 
         
Total
  3   11 
         
26.  Millions of euros
2007
Interest expense and similar charges3
Personnel expenses3
Provision expense (net)5
TotalMINORITY INTERESTS
11
28. MINORITY INTERESTS
The detail, by consolidated company, of the balance of the heading “Minority Interests” of consolidated equity in 2008, 2007 and 2006 was as follows:

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  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
BBVA Colombia Group  26   23   18 
BBVA Chile Group  129   116   95 
BBVA Banco Continental Group  278   246   235 
BBVA Banco Provincial Group  413   267   224 
Provida Group  65   79   66 
BBVA Banco Francés Group  88   87   52 
Other companies  50   62   78 
             
Total
  1,049   880   768 
             

             
  Millions of euros
  2007 2006 2005
 
BBVA Colombia Group  23   18   16 
BBVA Chile Group  116   95   121 
BBVA Banco Continental Group  246   235   222 
BBVA Banco Provincial Group  267   224   204 
Provida Group  79   66   70 
BBVA Banco Francés Group  87   52   17 
Other companies  62   78   321 
   
Total
  880   768   971 
Following is the amount of the share of profit in 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 of the minority group. These amounts are recognized in the heading “Minority interests”: of the consolidated income statements:
             
  Millions of euros
  2007 2006 2005
 
BBVA Colombia Group  5   3   4 
BBVA Chile Group  15   3   14 
BBVA Banco Continental Group  76   67   60 
BBVA Banco Provincial Group  106   69   47 
Provida Group  28   25   18 
BBVA Banco Francés Group  36   43   63 
Other companies  23   25   58 
   
Total
  289   235   264 
 
29. CHANGES IN TOTAL EQUITY
The changes in equity for December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 were as follows:
                                 
  Millions of euros
              Treasury        
              shares and        
  Share Reserves     other equity Valuation Minority Interim  
  Capital (Note 31 & Profit for instruments Adjustments Interest Dividends Total
2007 (Note 30) 32) (*) the year (Note 33) (**) (Note 28) (***) Equity
 
Balance at beginning of the year
  1,740   13,208   4,736   (112)  3,341   768   (1,363)  22,318 
   
Valuation adjustments              174   (12)     162 
Distribution of prior Years’ profit     2,525   (2,525)               
Dividends        (2,211)           1,363   (848)
Gains or losses on transactions involving treasury shares and other equity instruments     (26)     (209)           (235)
Profit for the year        6,126            (1,661)  4,465 
Increase of capital  97   3,191                  3,288 
Dividends paid to minority shareholders                 (108)     (108)
Changes in the composition of the Group                 (1)     (1)
Exchange differences              (1,263)  (55)     (1,318)
Share of minority interests in profit for the year                 288      288 
Other     (68)                 (68)
   
Balance at end of the year
  1,837   18,830   6,126   (321)  2,252   880   (1,661)  27,943 
 
 
             
  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
BBVA Colombia Group  5   5   3 
BBVA Chile Group  28   15   3 
BBVA Banco Continental Group  97   76   67 
BBVA Banco Provincial Group  175   106   69 
Provida Group  3   28   25 
BBVA Banco Francés Group  44   36   43 
Other companies  14   23   25 
             
Total
  366   289   235 
             
(*)27.  The amounts recognised under the heading Reserves include the amounts of the headings “Reserves” and “Share premium” of the consolidated balance sheet.
(**)See the consolidated statements of recognised income and expense.
(***)Excluded the dividens corresponding to Treasury stocks.

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  Millions of euros
              Treasury        
              shares and        
  Share Reserves     other equity Valuation Minority Interim  
  Capital (Note 31 & Profit for instruments Adjustments Interest Dividends Total
2006 (Note 30) 32) (*) the year (Note 33) (**) (Note 28) (***) Equity
   
Balance at beginning of the year
  1,662   8,830   3,806   (96)  3,295   971   (1,167)  17,301 
Valuation adjustments              472   (3)     469 
Distribution of prior Years’ profit     2,011   (2,011)               
Dividends        (1,795)        (17)  1,167   (645)
Gains or losses on transactions involving treasury shares and other equity instruments     17      (16)           1 
Profit for the year        4,736            (1,363)  3,373 
Increase of capital  78   2,921                  2,999 
Dividends paid to minority shareholders                 (87)     (87)
Changes in the composition of the Group     (55)           (279)     (334)
Exchange differences              (426)  (62)     (488)
Share of minority interests in profit for the year                 235      235 
Other     (517)           10      (507)
   
Balance at end of the year
  1,740   13,208   4,736   (112)  3,341   768   (1,363)  22,317 
 
(*)The amounts recognised under the heading Reserves include the amounts of the headings “Reserves” and “Share premium” of the consolidated balance sheet.
(**)See the consolidated statements of recognised income and expense.
(***)Excluded the dividens corresponding to Treasury stocks.CAPITAL STOCK
                                     
  Millions of euros    
              Treasury            
  Share         shares and            
  Capital Reserves     other equity Valuation Minority Interim      
  (Note (Note 31 Profit for instruments Adjustments Interest Dividends      
2005 30) & 32) (*) the year (Note 33) (**) (Note 28) (***) Total Equity    
       
Balance at beginning of the year
  1,662   7,428   2,923   (36)  2,107   738   (1,015)  13,807     
Valuation adjustments              605   2      607     
Distribution of prior Years’ profit     1,427   (1,427)                   
Dividends        (1,496)        (9)  1,015   (490)    
Gains or losses on transactions involving treasury shares and other equity instruments     34      (60)           (26)    
Profit for the year        3,806         (1)  (1,167)  2,638     
Increase of capital                            
Dividends paid to minority shareholders                 (55)     (55)    
Changes in the composition of the Group                 (8)     (8)    
Exchange differences              583   43      626     
Share of minority interests in profit for the year                 264      264     
Other     (58)           (3)     (61)    
       
Balance at end of the year
  1,662   8,830   3,806   (96)  3,295   971   (1,167)  17,302     
(*)The amounts recognised under the heading Reserves include the amounts of the headings “Reserves” and “Share premium” of the consolidated balance sheet.
(**)See the consolidated statements of recognised income and expense.
(***)Excluded the dividens corresponding to Treasury stocks.
30. CAPITAL STOCK
As of December 31, 2007,2008, the capital of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. amounted to1,836,504,869.29, €1,836,504,869.29, and consisted of 3,747,969,121 fully subscribed and paid registered shares of0.49 €0.49 par value each.

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As of June 21,On September 10, 2007 the capital increase approved on the Extraordinary General Meeting of Shareholders approved a capital increase,of June 21, 2007 was carried out aswith the issuance of September 10, 2007. This increase involves the issue of 196.000.000196,000,000 ordinary shares to acquire 100% of the same class and series to the


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previously existing ones as part of the payment for the acquisition of the total share capital of Compass Bancshares Inc. (Note 3). As of December 31, 2007,2008, there werewas no significant capital increasesincrease in progress at any of the Group companies.
All the shares of BBVA carry the same voting and dividend rights and no single shareholder enjoys special voting rights. All theThere are no shares representthat are not representative of an interest in the Bank’s capital.
The shares of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.BBVA are listedquoted on the computerized trading system of the Spanish stock exchanges and on the New York, Frankfurt, London, Zurich, Milan and Mexico stock market.
American Depositary Shares (ADSs) listedquoted in New York are also traded on the Lima (Peru) Stock Exchange, by virtue of an exchange agreement entered into between these two markets.
Also, as of December 31, 2007,2008, the shares of BBVA Banco Continental, S.A., Banco Provincial C,A.S.A., BBVA Colombia, S.A., BBVA Chile, S.A., BBVA Banco Frances, S.A. and AFP Provida were listedquoted on their respective local stock markets, being the last two listedquoted as well on the New York Stock Exchange. As well, BBVA Banco Frances, S.A. is listed on theLatin-American market of the Madrid Stock Exchange.
As of December 31, 2007,2008, BBVA had no newswas not aware of the existence ofany shareholder holding a significant interest in its share capital in any significant ownership interest with the exception ofequity other than Mr. Manuel Jove Capellán who, had a significant ownership interest of 5.010% of the capital stockat that date, owned 4.34% of BBVA through the companies: IAGA Gestión defollowing vehicles: Inveravante Inversiones Universales, S.L., Bourdet Inversiones, SICAV, S.A. and Doniños de Inversiones, SICAV, S.A. In addition,The reduction in Mr. Manuel Jové’s shareholding with respect to the 5.01% interest he held at year-end 2007 is the result of a securities loan (specifically the loan of 25,000,000 shares) undertaken in accordance with additional provision 18 of Law 62/2003, of December 30. The settlement of the loan in the future will ultimately restore Mr. Jové’s ownership stake to 5.01%.
Meanwhile, State Street Bank and Trust Co., Chase Nominees Ltd, The Bank of New York International Nominees Chase Nominees Ltd and State Street Bank and Trust Co.,Clearstream AG, in their capacity as international custodian/depositary banks, hold a 4.16%held 4.62%, 5.76%4.15%, 3.56% and 5.90%3.4% of the share capital stock of BBVA, respectively.respectively, as of December 31, 2008.
BBVA is not aware of any direct or indirect interests through which ownership or control of the Bank may be exercised.
BBVA has not been notified of the existence of any side agreements that regulate the exercise of voting rights at the Bank’s General Meetings, or which restrict or place conditions upon the free transferability of BBVA shares. Neither is the Bank aware of any agreement that might result in changes in the control of the issuer.
At the Annual General Meeting celebrated on February 28, 2004 the shareholders resolved to delegate to the Board of Directors, in accordance with Article 153.1.b) of the Spanish Corporations Law, the power to increase capital, on one or several occasions, by a maximum par value equal to 50% of the Company’s subscribed and paid capital at the date of the resolution, i.e. 830,758,750.54 euros.€830,758,750.54. The legally stipulated yearsyear within which the directors can carry out this increase is five years. The only disposition done by BBVA under this authorization was made in November 2006 by an amount of 78,947,368.22 euros.€78,947,368.22.
At the Annual General Meeting celebrated on March 18, 2006, the shareholders resolved to delegate to the Board of Directors the right to issue fixed-income securities of any kind, including redeemable and exchangeable bonds, non-convertible into equity. This increase is subject to applicable legal regulations and obtaining the required authorisations. The Board of Directors has a maximum legal period of five years as of said date to issue, on one or several occasions, directly or through subsidiary companies fully underwritten by the Bank, any kind of debt instruments, documented in debentures, any class of bonds, promissory notes, any class of mortgage bonds, warrants, totally or partially exchangeable for equity that the Company or another company may already have issued, or via contracts for difference (CD’s), or any other senior or secured nominative or bearer fixed-income securities (including covered bonds) in euros or any other currency that can be subscribed in cash or kind, with or without the incorporation of rights to the securities (warrants), subordinated or not, with a limited or open-ended term. The total maximum nominal amount authorised is105,000 €105,000 million, this amount was increased by30,000 €30,000 million by the Ordinary General Meeting celebrated on March 16, 2007.
On This amount was increase in €50,000 million by the other hand,Ordinary General Meeting of March 14, 2008. Accordingly, the maximum total nominal amount delegated by the General Meeting was settled at €185,000 million.


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At the Annual General Meeting celebrated on March 1, 200314, 2008 the shareholders resolved to delegate to the Board of Directors the right to issue bonds, convertibleand/or exchangeable into Company shares, within the five year period as of the date of the resolution. The amountresolution for a maximum total approved was6,000of €9,000 million. The delegation hasincludes the right to establish the different aspects and conditions of each issuance, including the power to exclude the preferential subscription rights of shareholders or convertible and/or exchangeable bonds holders, whenever it is necessaryin accordance with Article 159.2 of the Spanish Corporations Law, as well as determining the basis and methods of the conversion and resolving to raiseincrease capital on international markets or if corporate interests require so. BBVA has not issued any convertible bonds as of December 31, 2007.stock in the amount considered necessary.
28.  SHARE PREMIUM
31. SHARE PREMIUM
The balance of this heading in the consolidated balance sheet amounts to12,770 €12,770 million and includes, among others,inter alia, the amounts of the share premiums arising from the capital increases, in particular the capital increase in 2007 for an amount of3,191 €3,191 million (see Note 29)27), as well as the surpluses arising from the merger of Banco Bilbao, S.A. and Banco Vizcaya, S.A., amounted to641 €641 million.

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The revised Spanish Corporations Law expressly permits the use of the share premium balance to increase capital and establishes no specific restrictions as to its use.
29.  RESERVES
32. RESERVES
The breakdown of the balance of this heading in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets wasas of December 2008, 2007 and 2006 is as follows:
                        
 Millions of euros 2008 2007 2006 
 2007 2006 2005 Millions of euros 
Legal reserve 348 332 332   367   348   332 
Restricted reserve for retired capital 88 88 88   88   88   88 
Restricted reserve for Parent Company shares 912 815 357   604   912   815 
Restricted reserve for redenomination of capital in euros 2 2 2   2   2   2 
Revaluation Royal Decree-Law 7/1996 85 176 176   82   85   176 
Voluntary reserves 822 672 1,047   1,927   822   672 
Consolidation reserves attributed to the Bank, dependents consolidated companies 3,803 1,544 171 
Consolidation reserves attributed to the Bank and dependents consolidated companies  6,340   3,803   1,544 
         
Total
 6,060 3,629 2,173   9,410   6,060   3,629 
       
32.1. Legalreserve:
29.1.  LEGAL RESERVE:
Under the revised Corporations Law, 10% of profit for each year must be transferred to the legal reserve until the balance of this reserve reaches 20% of capital. This limit had already been reached by Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. as of December 31, 2007 once considered the proposal application of profit and loss account in 2007 (Note 4).2008. The legal reserve can be used to increase capital provided that the remaining reserve balance does not fall below 10% of the increased capital amount.
Except as mentioned above, until the legal reserve exceeds 20% of capital, it can only be used to offset losses, provided that sufficient other reserves are not available for this purpose.
32.2.
29.2.  RESTRICTED RESERVESestrictedreserves:
Pursuant to the Consolidated Spanish Companies Law, the respective restricted reserves were recorded in relation to the reduction of the par value of each share in April 2000, the treasury shares held by the bank at each period-end, and the customer loans outstanding at those dates that were granted for the purchase of, or are secured by, Bank shares.
Pursuant to Law 46/1998 on the introduction of the euro, the respective restricted reserves were recorded in relation to the redenomination of capital in euros.


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32.3. Revaluation royal decree-law 7/1996 (asset revaluations and regularisations)
29.3.  REVALUATION ROYAL DECREE-LAW 7/1996 (ASSET REVALUATIONS AND REGULARISATIONS):
Prior to the merger, Banco de Bilbao, S.A. and Banco de Vizcaya, S.A. availed themselves of the asset revaluations and regularisations provisions of the applicable enabling legislation. In addition, on December 31, 1996, the Banco Bilbao Vizcaya revalued its tangible assets pursuant to Royal Decree-Law 7/7/1996 by applying the maximum coefficients authorized, up to the limit of the market value arising from the existing measurements. The resulting increases in the cost and accumulated depreciation of tangible assets and, where appropriate, in the cost of equity securities, were allocated as follows:
     
  Millions of euros2008 
  2007Millions of euros 
 
Legal revaluations and regularisations of tangible assets:    
Cost  187 
Less:    
Single revaluation tax (3%)(3)%  (6)
Balance as of December 31, 1999  181 
Adjustment as a result of review by the tax authorities in 2000  (5)
Transfer to voluntary reserves  (9194)
    
Total
  8582 
 
Following the review of the balance of the account Revaluation Reserve Royal Decree-Law 7/1996 by the tax authorities in 2000, this balance can only be used, free of tax, to offset recorded losses and to increase capital until January 1, 2007. From that date, the remaining balance of this account can also be taken to unrestricted reserves, provided that the surplus has been depreciated or the revalue assets have been transferred or derecognised.

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29.4  RESERVES AND LOSSES AT CONSOLIDATED COMPANIES:
32.4 Reserves and losses at consolidated companies:
The breakdown, by company or corporate group, of the balances of these headings in the accompanying consolidated balance sheets wasis as follows:
                        
 Millions of euros 2008 2007 2006 
 2007 2006 2005 Millions of euros 
Fully and proportionately consolidated companies
 5,548 3,594 1,963             
BBVA Bancomer Group 2,782 2,187 1,379   3,489   2,782   2,187 
Provida Group 264 214 187   333   264   214 
BBVA Banco Provincial Group 84 35  (9)  198   84   35 
BBVA Continental Group 79 58 50   95   79   58 
BBVA Puerto Rico Group 43 38 15   44   43   38 
BBVA USA Bancshares Group 23 2 2   (84)  23   2 
BBVA Chile Group  (109)  (102)  (101)  (85)  (109)  (102)
BBVA Portugal Group  (236)  (207)  (222)  (220)  (236)  (207)
BBVA Colombia Group  (313)  (341)  (388)  (264)  (313)  (341)
BBVA Banco Francés Group  (441)  (602)  (817)  (305)  (441)  (602)
BBVA Luxinvest, S.A. 1,295 999 780   1,232   1,295   999 
Corporacion General Financiera, S.A. 965 701 546   979   965   701 
BBVA Seguros, S.A. 681 485 281   862   681   485 
Anida Grupo Inmobiliario, S.L. 296 218 194 
Cidessa Uno, S.L. 197 73 77 
Anida Grupo Inmobiliario, S.L  380   296   218 
Cidessa Uno, S.L  298   197   73 
BBVA Suiza, S.A. 197 171 146   222   197   171 
Finanzia, Banco de Crédito, S.A. 139 115 89 
Bilbao Vizcaya Holding, S.A. 104 54 46   150   104   54 
Banco de Crédito Local, S.A.  (243)  (249)  (250)
BBVA International Investment Corporation  (424)  (424)  (424)
Others 165 169 382 
 
For using the equity method:
 451 360  (171)
Corp. IBV Participaciones Empresariales, S.A. 428 326 298 
Part. Servired, Sdad.Civil 8 8 8 
Tubos Reunidos, S.A. 66 56 50 
Tribugest, S.L.  (17)  (12)  (12)
Banca Nazionale de Lavoro S.p.A.    (458)
Others  (34)  (18)  (57)
Total
 5,999 3,954 1,792 
  


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  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Finanzia, Banco de Crédito, S.A.   144   139   115 
Compañía de Cartera e Inversiones, S.A.   121   (10)  84 
Banco Industrial de Bilbao, S.A.   114   95   95 
BBVA Panama, S.A.   108   85   79 
Banco de Crédito Local, S.A.   (243)  (243)  (249)
BBVA International Investment Corporation  (418)  (424)  (424)
Other  135   (5)  (89)
             
Subtotal
  7,285   5,548   3,594 
             
For using the equity method:
  609   451   360 
             
Corp. IBV Participaciones Empresariales, S.A.   437   428   326 
Citic Intern.Final.Holding  151   (5)   
Tubos Reunidos, S.A.   53   66   56 
Other  (32)  (38)  (22)
             
Total
  7,894   5,999   3,954 
             
For the purpose of allocating the reserves and accumulated losses at consolidated companies shown in the foregoing table, the transfers of reserves arising from the dividends paid and the writedowns or transactions between these companies are taken into account in the period in which they took place.
As of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005, in2006, the individual financial statements of the subsidiaries giving rise to the balances recorded under theitemized in “Reserves and Losseslosses at Consolidated Companies—consolidated companies — Fully and Proportionately Consolidated Companies” shownproportionately consolidated companies” in the foregoing table1,706 million,1,743 above included €2,217 million, and1,557€1,706 million were treated asand €1,743 million, respectively, of restricted reserves, all of which are reflected as restricted reserves for Parent Companycompanies shares.

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30.  TREASURY SHARES
33. TREASURY SHARES
As of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005 the shares of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. held by the Bank and certain consolidated companies, were as follows:
                         
  2007 2006 2005
COMPANY Number of Shares % CAPITAL Number of Shares % CAPITAL Number of Shares % CAPITAL
 
BBVA  291,850   0.008   2,462,171   0.069   3,099,470   0.091 
Corporación General Financiera  15,525,688   0.414   5,827,394   0.164   4,420,015   0.130 
Others  19,154   0.001   16,640   0.000   89,782   0.003 
 
Total
  15,836,692   0.423   8,306,205   0.233   7,609,267   0.224 
 

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In 2007, 2006 and 2005 the Group companies performed the following transactions involving Bank shares:
                                    
 2007 2006 2005 2008 2007 2006 
 Number of shares Millions of euros Number of shares Millions of euros Number of shares Millions of euros Number of
 Millions of
 Number of
 Millions of
 Number of
 Millions of
 
 Shares Euros Shares Euros Shares Euros 
Balance as of January 1, 2007
 8,306,205 147 7,609,267 96 2,873,964 36 
Balance at beginning of year
  15,836,692   389   8,306,205   147   7,609,267   96 
+ Purchases 921,700,213 16,156 338,017,080 5,677 279,496,037 3,839   1,118,942,855   14,096   921,700,213   16,156   338,017,080   5,677 
- Sales  (914,169,726)  (16,041)  (337,319,748)  (5,639)  (274,760,734)  (3,757)  (1,073,239,664)  (13,685)  (914,169,726)  (16,041)  (337,319,748)  (5,639)
+/- Other   (1)  (394)  (1)   (6)     (60)     (1)  (394)  (1)
- Derivatives over BBVA shares  128  14   (16)
+/- Derivatives over BBVA shares     (20)     128      14 
             
Balance as of December 31, 2007
 15,836,692 389 8,306,205 147 7,609,267 96 
Balance at end of year
  61,539,883   720   15,836,692   389   8,306,205   147 
             
Of which:
                        
Held by the BBVA S.A.   4,091,197   143   291,850   129   2,462,171   40 
Held by Corporación General Financiera  57,436,183   577   15,525,688   260   5,827,394   107 
Held by other entities of the Group  12,503      19,154      16,640    
Average purchase price  12.60       17.53       16.80     
Average selling price  12.52       17.51       16.77     
Net gain or losses on transactions (Stockholders’funds-Reserves)  (172)      (26)      17     
The average purchase pricepercentages of the Bank’s shares in 2007 was17.53 per share and the average selling price of the Bank’s shares in 2007 was17.51 per share.
The net gains or losses on transactions with treasury shares held by the Group in 2008, 2007 and 2006 were recognized in equity under the heading “Stockholders’ Equity-Reserves” of the consolidated balance sheet. During 2007, the transactions involving treasury shares amounted a loss of26 million.as follows:
In 2007 the Group’s treasury shares ranged between a minimum of 0.136% and a maximum of 1.919% of share capital (between 0.020% and 0.858% in 2006 and between 0.07% and 0.66% in 2005).
                         
  2008  2007  2006 
  Min  Max  Min  Max  Min  Max 
 
% treasury shares  0.318%  3.935%  0.136%  1.919%  0.020%  0.858%
                         
The number of shares of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A., with nominal value per share €0.49, accepted in pledge as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 and 2005 were 96,613,490, 74,453,876 and 21,779,750, respectively. was as follow:
             
  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Number of shares in pledge  98,228,254   96,613,490   74,453,876 
Nominal value  0.49   0.49   0.49 
% of share capital  2.62%  2.58%  2.10%
The nominal value per share was0.49, representingnumber of BBVA shares own by third parties but manage by entities of the 2.58%, 2.10% and 0.64% of share capitalGroup as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 and 2005, respectively.was as follow:
The number of shares of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. owned by of third parties that are managed by Group companies as of December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 was 105,857,665, 99,849,614 and 140,357,341, respectively. The nominal value per share was0.49, representing the 2.8%, 2.8% and 4.1% of share capital as of December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005. The Note 42 — Transactions for the account of third parties- shows the portfolio managed by Group companies.
             
  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Number of shares property of third parties  104,534,298   105,857,665   99,849,614 
Nominal value  0.49   0.49   0.49 
% of share capital  2.8%  2.8%  2.8%


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34. CAPITAL RATIO
31.  CAPITAL RATIO
Bank of Spain Circular 5/1993, of March 26, as amended by Bank of Spain Circular 2/2006, of June 30, implementing Law 13/1992, of June 1, on the capital and supervision on a consolidated basis of financial institutions, stipulates that consolidable groups of credit institutions must at all times have a capital ratio of no less than 8% of the weighted credit risk of their assets and liabilities, commitments and other memorandum items, and of no less than 8% of the exchange risk exposure of their net global foreign currency positions and of their weighted held-for-trading and derivatives positions.
As of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, the capital of the Group exceeded the minimum level required by the aforementioned rules in force in every date (Note 1.8), as shown below:
                        
 Millions of euros 2008 (*) 2007 2006 
 2007 2006 2005 Millions of euros 
Basic equity
 19,115 18,313 15,352   22,107   19,115   18,313 
Capital  1,837   1,837   1,740 
Parent company reserves  20,768   18,389   13,527 
Minority interests  928   760   514 
Other equity instruments  5,391   4,491   4,025 
Deductions (Goodwill and others)  (9,998)  (9,654)  (4,180)
Attributed net income (less dividends)  3,181   3,292   2,687 
Additional equity
 13,147 12,344 7,520   12,387   13,147   12,344 
Other deductions
  (1,786)  (1,223)  (2,023)  (957)  (1,786)  (1,223)
Additional Capital due to mixed Group
 1,160 980 1,048 
Total Equity
 31,636 30,414 21,897 
Additional Capital due to mixed Group (**)
  1,129   1,160   980 
Total Stockholders’ equity
  34,666   31,636   30,414 
Minimum equity required
 25,496 21,047 18,420   23,653   25,496   21,047 
35. TAX MATTERS
(*)Provisionals data
(**)Mainly Insurance entities of the Group.
32.  TAX MATTERS
A)  Consolidated tax group
Pursuant to current legislation, the Consolidated Tax Group includes Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A., as the Parent company, and, as subsidiaries, the Spanish subsidiaries that meet the requirements provided for in Spanish legislation regulating the taxation of the consolidated income of corporate groups.

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The Group’s other banks and subsidiaries file individual tax returns in accordance with the tax legislation in force in each country.
B)  Years open for review by the tax authorities
At the tax authorities
As of December 31, 2007,date these consolidated financial statements were prepared, the Consolidated Tax Group had 2001 and subsequent years open for review by the tax authorities for the main taxes applicable to it.
In general, the other Spanish consolidated companies, except for those at which the statute-of-limitations year has been interrupted by the commencement of a tax audit, have the last four years open for review by the tax authorities for the main taxes applicable to them.
In 2005,2008, as a result of the tax audit conductedan inspection by the tax authorities, tax assessments were issued against several Group companies for theaccepted covering fiscal years up to and including 2000,through 2003, inclusive, some of which were signed on a contested basis. After considering the temporary nature of certain of the items assessed, the amounts, if any, that might arise fromunder objection. Although these tax assessments were provisioned.not official at the date of preparing the accompanying consolidated financial statements, their potential impact on equity was fully provisioned at year-end 2008.
Also, in 2006 and 2005, notification was received of the commencement of tax audits for 2001 to 2003 for the main taxes to which the Tax Group is subject. These tax audits had not been completed as of December 31, 2007.
In view of the varying interpretations that can be made of the applicable tax legislation, the outcome of the tax audits 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 advisers consider that the possibility of these contingent liabilities becoming actual liabilities is remote and, in any case, the tax charge which might arise there from would not materially affect the Group’s consolidated financial statements.


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C)  Reconciliation
The reconciliation of the corporation tax expense resulting from the application of the standard tax rate to the corporation tax expense recognized as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 was as follows:
                        
 Millions of euros 2008 2007 2006 
 2007 2006 2005 Millions of euros 
Corporation tax (*)
 2,761 2,461 1,957 
Corporation tax(*)
  2,078   2,761   2,461 
Decreases due to permanent differences:             
Tax credits and tax relief at consolidated Companies  (439)  (353)  (361)  (441)  (439)  (353)
Other items net  (229)  (151) 11   (249)  (229)  (151)
Net increases (decreases) due to temporary differences  (262)  (38)  (263)  580   (262)  (38)
Charge for income tax and other taxes
 1,831 1,919 1,344   1,968   1,831   1,919 
Deferred tax assets and liabilities recorded (utilised) 262 38 263   (580)  262   38 
Income tax and other taxes accrued in the year
 2,093 1,957 1,607   1,388   2,093   1,957 
Adjustments to prior years’ income tax and other taxes  (13) 102  (86)  153   (14)  102 
         
Income tax and other taxes
 2,080 2,059 1,521   1,541   2,079   2,059 
       
 
(*)Tax rate 30% in 2008, 32.5% as of December 31,in 2007 and 35% as of December 31, 2006 and 2005.in 2006.
The effective tax rate as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 was as follows:
                        
 Millions of euros 2008 2007 2006 
 2007 2006 2005 Millions of euros 
Consolidated Tax Group 4,422 3,376 2,771   2,492   4,422   3,376 
Other Spanish entities 3 102 56   40   4   102 
Foreign entities 4,069 3,552 2,764   4,394   4,069   3,552 
         
 8,494 7,030 5,591   6,926   8,495   7,030 
         
Income tax 2,080 2,059 1,521   1,541   2,079   2,059 
         
Effective tax rate
  24.49%  29.29%  27.20%  22.25%  24.48%  29.29%
       
D)tax recognized in equity
In addition to the income tax recognized in the consolidated income statements during 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, the Group recognized the following amounts in consolidated equity:

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  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Charges to equity net
            
Debt securities  (19)  (36)  (291)
Equity instruments  (168)  (1,373)  (1,105)
Credits to equity net
            
Other  2   22   41 
             
Total
  (185)  (1,387)  (1,355)
             

             
  Millions of euros
  2007 2006 2005
 
Charges to equity net
            
Debt securities  (36)  (291)  (179)
Equity instruments  (1,373)  (1,105)  (1,018)
Credits to equity net
            
Other  22   41   56 
   
Total
  (1,387)  (1,355)  (1,141)
 
E)  Deferred taxes
The balance of the heading “Tax Assets” in the consolidated balance sheets includes the tax receivables relating to deferred tax assets; in turn, the balance of the heading “Tax Liabilities” includes the liability relating to the Group’s various deferred tax liabilities.


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As a result of the tax reforms enacted in Spain in 2006, including, among others, the modification of the standard income tax rate, which was set at 32.5% for 2007 and at 30% for 2008 and subsequent years, Spanish companies have adjusted their deferred tax assets and liabilities on the basis of tax rates that are expected to apply when they are recovered or settled.
The Group has registered the effects in 2006 of this regulation with charge to the heading “Income tax” (380 million) in the consolidated income statement and the heading “Reserves” (105 million) in the consolidated balance sheet and with credit to the heading “Valuation Adjustments” (201 million) in the consolidated balance sheet.
Also, the calculated effect of this regulation is recorded under the heading “Income tax” in the consolidated income statement as of December 31, 2007 is9 million approximately.
The detail of deferred tax assets and liabilities was as follows:
                        
 Millions of euros 2008 2007 2006 
 2007 2006 2005 Millions of euros 
Deferred tax assets:
 4,958 5,278 6,421   6,484   5,207   5,340 
         
Of which:             
Pensions commitments 1,519 1,640 1,645   1,654   1,519   1,640 
Portfolio 587 672 1,129   335   587   672 
Loan loss provisions 1,400 1,464 1,195   1,436   1,400   1,464 
Tax losses and other 805 927 1,301   1,631   805   927 
         
Deferred tax liabilities
 2,817 2,369 2,100   2,266   2,817   2,369 
         
Of which:             
Free depreciation and other  (2,235)  (1,769)  (1,219)  (1,282)  (2,235)  (1,769)
       
36. FAIR VALUE OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
Following is a comparison of the carrying amounts of the Group’s financial assets and liabilities and their respective fair values asAs of December 31, 2007, 20062008, the balance of temporary differences estimated in connection with investments in subsidiaries, branches and 2005:
                         
  Millons of euros
  2007 2006 2005
  Book value Fair value Book value Fair value Book value Fair value
 
Assets
                        
Cash and balances with central banks  22,581   22,581   12,515   12,515   12,341   12,341 
Financial assets held for trading  62,336   62,336   51,835   51,835   44,013   44,013 
                         
Other financial assets at fair value through profit or loss  1,167   1,167   977   977   1,421   1,421 
Available-for-sale financial assets  48,432   48,432   42,267   42,267   60,034   60,034 
Loans and receivables  338,492   345,505   279,855   287,590   249,396   249,515 
Held-to-maturity investments  5,584   5,334   5,906   5,757   3,959   4,035 
Hedging derivatives  1,050   1,050   1,963   1,963   3,913   3,913 
Liabilities
                        
Financial liabilities held for trading  19,273   19,273   14,923   14,923   16,271   16,271 
                         
Other financial liabilities at fair
value through profit or loss
  449   449   582   582   740   740 
 
Financial liabilities at amortised cost  429,204   425,265   348,445   347,557   329,590   323,015 
                         
Hedging derivatives  1,807   1,807   2,280   2,280   2,870   2,870 
 

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The fair valueassociates and investments in jointly controlled entities, in respect of “Cash and Balances with Central Banks” is the same that the book value because it is short-terms operations. The fair value of the “Held-to-Maturity Investments” corresponds with the quoted market price. The fair value of “Loans and Receivables” and “Financial Liabilities at Amortized Cost” was estimated by discounting the expected cash flows using the markets interest rates at each year-end.
37. RESIDUAL MATURITY OF TRANSACTIONS
A detail, by maturity, of the balances of certain headingswhich no deferred tax liabilities have been recognized in the consolidated balance sheets as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, disregarding valuation adjustments, was as follows:sheet, amounted to €397 million.
                             
  Millions of euros
          Up to 1 1 to 3 3 to 12 1 to 5 Over 5
2007 Total Demand month months months years years
 
ASSETS -
                            
Cash and balances with central banks  22,561   22,532   29             
Loans and advances to credit insititutions  20,862   3,219   10,473   2,155   1,968   2,312   735 
Loans and advances to other debtors  317,358   7,168   30,121   23,603   45,888   86,760   123,818 
Debt securities  81,715   516   1,719   24,726   8,964   20,884   24,906 
Other assets  6,561   2,197   684   52   2,944   567   117 
OTC derivatives  13,797      724   415   1,222   5,024   6,412 
LIABILITIES-
                            
Deposits from central banks  27,256   117   25,013   1,435   691     
Deposits from credit institutions  60,395   6,696   36,665   4,063   5,258   5,657   2,055 
Money market operations through counterparties  23      23           
Deposits from other creditors  235,115   80,602   56,817   17,098   38,974   38,894   2,730 
Debt certificates (including bonds)  82,627      2,269   2,941   12,361   39,798   25,257 
Subordinated liabilities  15,396   1,200   495   15   582   2,722   10,382 
Other financial liabilities  6,238   3,810   1,372   182   450   371   53 
OTC derivatives  16,791      1,263   692   2,076   6,818   5,942 
 
                             
  Millions of euros
          Up to 1 1 to 3 3 to 12 1 to 5 Over 5
2006 Total Demand month months months years years
 
ASSETS -
                            
Cash and balances with central banks  12,496   12,446   50             
Loans and advances to credit insititutions  16,989   2,211   8,622   1,229   2,065   2,241   621 
Loans and advances to other debtors  262,374   1,817   22,812   21,553   37,292   71,382   107,518 
Money market operations through counterparties  100      100             
Debt securities  62,593   379   1,273   16,224   7,078   16,482   21,157 
Other assets  6,077   3,597   986   60   146   1,282   6 
OTC derivatives  10,299      314   331   704   3,130   5,820 
LIABILITIES-
                            
Deposits from central banks  15,191   1,802   11,041   1,850   498       
Deposits from credit institutions  42,285   2,529   22,017   5,268   5,968   4,460   2,043 
Money market operations through counterparties  223      223             
Deposits from other creditors  191,661   81,107   48,362   12,889   17,178   29,354   2,771 
Debt certificates (including bonds)  76,860      3,551   2,470   9,223   39,994   21,622 
Subordinated liabilities  13,411         560   631   3,435   8,785 
Other financial liabilities  6,771   4,552   1,596   262   210   147   4 
OTC derivatives  11,628      223   439   1,002   5,468   4,496 
 

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38. FINANCIAL GUARANTEES AND DRAWABLE BY THIRD PARTIES
The memorandum items “Contingent Exposures” and “Contingent Commitments”amortization of certain components of goodwill for tax purposes gives rise to temporary differences triggered by the resulting differences in the consolidated balance sheets includetax and accounting bases of goodwill balances. In this regard, and as a general rule, the amountsGroup’s accounting policy is to recognize deferred tax liabilities in respect of the aforementioned temporary differences at the Group companies that would be payable by the consolidated entities on behalf of third parties if the parties originally obligatedare subject to pay fail to do so, in connection with the commitments assumed by those entities in the course of their ordinary business.this particular tax shelter.
33.  FINANCIAL GUARANTEES AND DRAWABLE BY THIRD PARTIES
The breakdown of the balances of these items as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 was as follows:
                        
 Millions of euros 2008 2007 2006 
 2007 2006 2005 Millions of euros 
Contingent exposures -
 
Contingent exposures —
            
Collateral, bank guarantees and indemnities 56,983 37,002 25,790   27,649   27,997   24,708 
Rediscounts, endorsements and acceptances 58 44 42   81   58   44 
Other 8,804 5,235 4,030   8,222   8,804   5,235 
         
 65,845 42,281 29,862   35,952   36,859   29,987 
         
Contingent commitments -
 
Contingent commitments —
            
Drawable by third parties: 101,444 98,226 85,001   92,663   101,444   98,226 
Credit institutions 2,619 4,356 2,816   2,021   2,619   4,356 
General government sector 4,419 3,122 3,128   4,221   4,419   3,122 
Other resident sectors 42,448 43,730 36,063   37,529   42,448   43,730 
Non-resident sector 51,958 47,018 42,994   48,892   51,958   47,018 
Other commitments 5,496 4,995 4,497   6,234   5,496   4,995 
         
Total
  98,897   106,940   103,221 
 106,940 103,221 89,498        
Since a significant portion of these amounts will reach maturity without any payment obligation materializing for the consolidated companies, the aggregate balance of these commitments cannot be considered as an actual future requirement for financing or liquidity to be provided by the Group to third parties.
Income from the guarantee instruments is recorded under the heading “Fee and Commission Income” in the consolidated income statement and is calculated by applying the rate established in the related contract to the nominal amount of the guarantee (see Note 45)41).


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In 2008, 2007 and 2006 no issuances of debt securities carried out by associate entities, jointly controlled entities (accounted for using the equity method) and non Group entities have been guaranteed.
39. ASSETS ASSIGNED TO OTHER OWN AND THIRD-PARTY OBLIGATIONS
34.  ASSETS ASSIGNED TO OTHER OWN AND THIRD-PARTY OBLIGATIONS
As of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, the face amount of the assets owned by the consolidated entities pledged as security for own transactions, amounted to58,406 €76,259 million,45,774 €58,406 million and64,440 €45,774 million, respectively, and related basically to the pledge of certain assets as security for financing liabilities with the Bank of Spain (Note 24.1) and to a portion of the assets assigned to mortgage bond issues (Note 24.4.2),22.4) which pursuant to the Mortgage Market Law are admitted as security for obligation to third parties.
As of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, there were no additional assets assigned to own or third-party obligations to those described in the different headings of these financial statements.
35.  OTHER CONTINGENT ASSETS
40. OTHER CONTINGENT ASSETS
As of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, there were no significant contingent assets registered in the financial statements attached.
36.  PURCHASE AND SALE COMMITMENTS
41. PURCHASE AND SALE COMMITMENTS
The financial instruments sold with a commitment to subsequently repurchase them are not derecognized from the consolidated balance sheets and the amount received from the sale is considered financing from third parties. As of December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, the consolidated entities had sold financial assets totalling50,982 million,36,139 million and48,312 million, respectively, with a commitment to subsequently repurchase them.

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The financial instruments acquired with a commitment to subsequently resell them are not recognized in the consolidated balance sheets and the amount paid for the sale is considered credit given to third parties. As
The breakdown of sale and purchase commitments of the Group BBVA as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 and 2005, the consolidated entities had purchased financial instruments totalling11,423 million,7,018 million and13,636 million, respectively, with a commitment to subsequently resell them.was as follow:
             
  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Financial instruments sales with repurchase commitments  32,569   50,982   36,139 
Financial instruments purchase with resale commitments  11,259   11,423   7,018 
Following is a breakdown of the maturity of other future payment obligations from December 31, 2007:2008:
                                        
 Millions of euros Up to 1
         
 Up to 1         Year 1 to 3 Years 3 to 5 Years Over 5 Years Total 
 year 1 to 3 years 3 to 5 years Over 5 years Total Millions of euros 
Financial leases  1 1 9 11                
Operational leases 29 66 68 269 432   336   51   36   105   528 
Purchase commitments 47    47   33   4         37 
Technology and systems projects 42    42   10            10 
Other projects 5    5   23   4         27 
             
Total
 76 67 69 278 490   369   55   36   105   565 
           
37.  TRANSACTIONS FOR THE ACCOUNT OF THIRD PARTIES
42. TRANSACTIONS FOR THE ACCOUNT OF THIRD PARTIES
As of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, the detail of the most significant items composing this heading was as follows:
                        
 Millions de euros 2008 2007 2006 
 2007 2006 2005 Millions of euros 
Financial instruments entrusted by third parties 567,263 524,151 502,274   510,019   567,263   524,151 
Conditional bills and other securities received for collection 20,824 3,640 3,765   5,208   20,824   3,640 
Securities received in credit 632 70    71   632   70 


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As of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, the off balance sheet customer funds was as follows:
                        
 Millions de euros 2008 2007 2006 
 2007 2006 2005 Millions of euros 
The off balanced sheet customer funds
 165,314 157,550 152,977   114,840   165,314   157,550 
- Commercialised by the Group             
- Investment companies and mutual funds 63,487 62,246 61,412   37,076   63,487   62,246 
- Pension funds 59,143 55,505 51,061   42,701   59,143   55,505 
- Saving insurance contracts 10,437 13,104 9,441   10,398   10,437   13,104 
- Customer portfolios managed on a discretionary basis (*) 31,936 26,465 30,927 
 
- Customer portfolios managed on a discretionary basis  24,582   31,936   26,465 
Of which:
            
Portfolios managed on a discretionary  12,176   18,904   13,995 
- Commercialised by the Group managed by third parties outside the Group             
- Investment companies and mutual funds 156 115 68   59   156   115 
- Pension funds 128 97 56   24   128   97 
- Saving insurance contracts 27 18 12      27   18 
38.  INTEREST INCOME AND EXPENSE AND SIMILAR ITEMS
(*)38.1.  The amounts for customer portfolios managed on a discretionary basis in 2007 and 2006 wereINTEREST AND SIMILAR INCOME18,904 and13,995 million respectively.
Additionally, the Group has marketed and managed securitization funds and companies amounted to65,569 million as of December 31, 2007.
43. INTEREST INCOME AND EXPENSE AND SIMILAR ITEMS
43.1. Interest and similar income
The breakdown of the most significant interest and similar income earned by the Group in 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 was as follows:
             
  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Central Banks  479   458   444 
Loans and advances to credit institutions  1,323   1,664   958 
Loans and advances to customers  23,580   19,208   13,599 
General government  736   668   539 
Resident sector  11,177   9,281   6,394 
Non resident sector  11,667   9,259   6,666 
Debt securities  3,706   3,472   3,197 
Trading  2,241   2,028   1,363 
Investment  1,465   1,444   1,834 
Rectification of income as a result of hedging transactions  175   177   684 
Insurance activity income  812   821   774 
Other gains (losses)  329   376   386 
             
Total
  30,404   26,176   20,042 
             
The amounts recognized in consolidated equity during the year in connection with fair value hedges and the amounts derecognized from consolidated equity and taken to the consolidated income statement during the year are disclosed in the accompanying statements of consolidated changes in total equity.

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  Millions of euros
  2007 2006 2005
 
Central Banks  458   444   458 
Loans and advances to credit institutions  1,664   958   714 
Loans and advances to other debtors  19,207   13,599   10,190 
General government  668   539   437 
Resident sector  9,280   6,394   4,852 
Non resident sector  9,259   6,666   4,901 
Debt securities  3,472   3,196   3,624 
Trading  2,028   1,363   1,454 
Investment  1,444   1,833   2,170 
Rectification of income as a result of hedging transactions  177   684   530 
Other income  374   329   332 
   
Total
  25,352   19,210   15,848 
 
The breakdown of the balance of this heading in the accompanying consolidated income statements by geographic area as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 was as follows:
43.2. Interest expense and similar charges
             
  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Domestic  15,391   13,709   9,801 
Foreign  15,014   12,467   10,242 
European Union  1,974   1,652   1,262 
OECD  8,671   7,336   6,200 
Rest of countries  4,369   3,479   2,780 
             
Total
  30,404   26,176   20,042 
             
38.2.  INTEREST EXPENSE AND SIMILAR CHARGES
The breakdown of the balance of this heading in the accompanying consolidated income statements as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 was as follows:
                        
 Millions of euros 2008 2007 2006 
 2007 2006 2005 Millions of euros 
Bank of Spain and other central banks 365 300 288   384   365   300 
Deposits from credit institutions 3,119 2,343 1,985   3,115   3,119   2,343 
Deposits from other creditors 7,839 5,038 4,071 
Debt certificates (Note 24) 4,526 3,388 2,455 
Promissory notes, bills and debt securities 3,658 2,821 1,899 
Deposits from customers  9,057   7,840   5,038 
Debt certificates  3,631   3,658   2,821 
Subordinated liabilities 868 567 556   1,121   868   567 
Rectification of expenses as a result of hedging transactions  (326)  (231)  (304)  421   (327)  (231)
Cost attributable to pension funds (Note 27) 241 254 255 
Cost attributable to pension funds (Note 24)  254   241   255 
Insurance  571   616   633 
Other charges 167 123 182   164   168   178 
         
Total
 15,931 11,215 8,932   18,718   16,548   11,904 
       
43.3. Averages return on investments and average borrowing cost
38.3.  AVERAGES RETURN ON INVESTMENTS AND AVERAGE BORROWING COST
The detail of the average return on investments in 2007, 20062008 and 20052007 was as follows:
                                                    
 Millions of euros 2008 2007 
 2007 2006 2005 Average
   Interest
 Average
   Interest
 
Assets
 Balances Expenses Rates (%) Balances Expenses Rates (%) 
 Interest Interest Interest Millions of euros 
 Average   Rates Average   Rates Average   Rates
ASSETS Balances Income (%) Balances Income (%) Balances Income (%)
Cash and balances with central banks 16,038 458 2.86 11,903 444 3.73 10,494 458 4.37   14,396   479   3.32   16,038   458   2.86 
Securities portfolio and derivatives (*) 107,236 3,961 3.69 103,387 4,156 4.02 116,373 4,328 3.72 
Securities portfolio and derivatives  118,356   4,659   3.94   107,236   4,386   4.09 
Loans and advances to credit institutions 31,084 1,776 5.72 23,671 992 4.19 20,600 767 3.72   31,229   1,367   4.38   39,509   1,777   4.50 
Euros 21,097 1,138 5.39 14,090 452 3.21 10,653 276 2.59   21,724   933   4.30   29,522   1,138   5.39 
Foreign currency 9,987 638 6.39 9,581 540 5.63 9,947 491 4.94   9,505   434   4.57   9,987   639   6.39 
Loans and advances to customers 280,459 19,288 6.88 232,792 13,801 5.93 192,920 10,404 5.39   321,498   23,720   7.38   275,647   19,290   7.00 
Euros 205,857 10,747 5.22 177,331 7,366 4.15 150,358 5,699 3.79   218,634   13,072   5.98   201,045   10,747   5.22 
Foreign currency 74,602 8,541 11.45 55,461 6,435 11.60 42,562 4,705 11.06   102,864   10,648   10.35   74,602   8,543   11.45 
Other finance income  217   196   183       179         265    
Other assets 26,851   24,198   23,669     32,377         22,770       
               
ASSETS/FINANCE INCOME
 461,668 25,700 5.57 395,951 19,589 4.95 364,056 16,140 4.43   517,856   30,404   5.87   461,200   26,176   5.68 
             


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The average borrowing cost in 2007, 20062008 and 20052007 was as follows:

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  2008  2007 
  Average
     Interest
  Average
     Interest
 
Liabilities
 Balances  Expenses  Rates (%)  Balances  Expenses  Rates (%) 
  Millions of euros 
 
Deposits from central banks and credit institutions  77,159   3,809   4.94   65,822   3,469   5.27 
Euros  32,790   1,604   4.89   27,388   1,261   4.60 
Foreign currency  44,369   2,205   4.97   38,434   2,209   5.75 
Customer deposits  237,387   8,390   3.53   205,740   7,013   3.41 
Euros  115,166   3,765   3.27   109,605   3,133   2.83 
Foreign currency  122,221   4,625   3.78   96,135   3,880   4.04 
Marketable securities and subordinated liabilities  119,249   6,100   5.12   116,247   5,658   4.87 
Euros  96,764   5,055   5.22   99,612   4,675   4.67 
Foreign currency  22,485   1,045   4.65   16,635   983   5.91 
Other finance expenses     418         408    
Other liabilities  56,867         48,776       
Equity  27,194         24,615       
                         
LIABILITIES + EQUITY/ FINANCE EXPENSE
  517,856   18,717   3.61   461,200   16,548   3.59 
                         

                                     
  Millions of euros
  2007 2006 2005
          Interest   Interest         Interest
  Average   Rates Average   Rates Average   Rates
LIABILITIES Balances Expenses (%) Balances Expenses (%) Balances Expenses (%)
 
Deposits from central banks and credit institutions  65,822   3,298   5.01   63,730   2,420   3.80   64,804   2,176   3.36 
Euros  27,388   1,090   3.98   34,550   983   2.85   36,453   797   2.19 
Foreign currency  38,434   2,208   5.75   29,180   1,437   4.92   28,351   1,379��  4.86 
Customer deposits  219,732   7,584   3.45   177,927   5,392   3.03   159,103   4,433   2.79 
Euros  123,597   3,706   3.00   99,148   1,736   1.75   87,418   1,078   1.23 
Foreign currency  96,135   3,878   4.03   78,779   3,656   4.64   71,685   3,355   4.68 
Marketable securities and subordinated liabilities  99,539   4,642   4.66   87,526   3,026   3.46   68,925   1,886   2.74 
Euros  82,905   3,659   4.41   77,483   2,506   3.23   64,188   1,573   2.45 
Foreign currency  16,634   983   5.91   10,043   520   5.18   4,737   313   6.61 
Other finance expenses     407         377         437    
Other liabilities  51,960         47,979         55,544       
Equity  24,615         18,787         15,680       
   
LIABILITIES + EQUITY/ FINANCE EXPENSE
  461,668   15,931   3.45   395,949   11,215   2.83   364,056   8,932   2.45 
 
The variation on finance income on income from equity instruments (Note 44) and on financial costs in 20072008 with respect to 2006,2007, that is determined by the variation in prices (price effect) and the variation in the volume of activity (volume effect), was as follows:
            
 Millions of euros             
 Volume Price-Effect 2007/2006  Volume Price-Effect 2008/2007 
 Volume Price Effect Total Effect  Volume Effect(1) Price Effect(2) Total Effect 
 Effect (1) (2)  Millions of euros 
Cash and balances with central banks 154  (140) 14   (46)  66   21 
Securities portfolio and derivatives 155  (349)  (194)  468   (195)  273 
Loans and advances to credit institutions 310 475 785   (368)  (41)  (409)
Euros 224 462 686   37   (242)  (205)
Foreign currency 23 76 99   (29)  (175)  (204)
Loans and advances to customers 2,826 2,662 5,488   3,270   1,159   4,430 
Euros 1,185 2,197 3,382   698   1,627   2,325 
Foreign currency 2,221  (114) 2,107   3,269   (1,164)  2,105 
Other financial income  18 18      (86)  (86)
         
FINANCE INCOME + INCOME FROM EQUITY INSTRUMENTS
 3,251 2,859 6,111 
FINANCE INCOME
  3,297   932   4,229 
         
Deposits from central banks and credit institutions 80 798 878   609   (269)  340 
Euros  (204) 310 106   253   91   344 
Foreign currency 456 316 772   348   (351)  (3)
Customer deposits 1,267 925 2,192   1,101   277   1,377 
Euros 428 1,542 1,970   167   493   660 
Foreign currency 805  (583) 222   1,066   (321)  745 
Marketable securities and subordinated liabilities 416 1,200 1,616   162   281   443 
Euros 175 977 1,152   (142)  522   380 
Foreign currency 341 122 463   349   (287)  62 
Other finance expense  30 30      10   10 
         
FINANCE EXPENSE
 1,862 2,854 4,716   2,084   86   2,170 
         
NET INTEREST INCOME
 1,395   1,213   846   2,059 
       


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(1)The volume effect is calculated by multiplying the interest rate for the first year by the difference between the average balances for the two years.
periods.
 
(2)The price effect is calculated by multiplying the average balance for the second year by the difference between the interest rates for the two years.periods.
39.  DIVIDEND INCOME
44. INCOME FROM EQUITY INSTRUMENTS
The amount recorded under this heading in the accompanying consolidated income statements relates in full to dividends from other shares and equity instruments. The breakdown was as follows:
                     
 Millions of euros 2008 2007 2006 
 2007 2006 2005 Millions of euros 
Dividends from other shares and other equity instrument
             
Held for investment 227 258 222 
Held for trading 121 121 70 
Financial assets held for trading  110   121   121 
Other financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss         
Available-for-sale financial assets  337   227   259 
         
Total
 348 379 292   447   348   380 
       
40.  SHARE OF PROFIT OR LOSS OF ENTITIES ACCOUNTED FOR USING THE EQUITY METHOD
The profit contributed by the entities accounted for using the equity method as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 was as follows:
             
  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Corporación IBV Participaciones Empresariales, S.A.   233   209   251 
Servired Española de Medios de Pago, S.A.   26       
Tubos Reunidos, S.A.   20   20   14 
CITIC International Financial Holding Limited CIFH  18   7    
Rest  (4)  5   43 
             
Total
  293   241   308 
             

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41.  FEE AND COMMISSION INCOME
45. FEE AND COMMISSION INCOME
The breakdown of the balance of this heading in the accompanying consolidated statements of income as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 was as follows:
                        
 Millions of euros 2008 2007 2006 
 2007 2006 2005 Millions of euros 
Commitment fees 55 56 50   62   55   56 
Contingent liabilities 229 204 176   243   229   204 
Documentary credits 38 33 31   45   38   33 
Bank and other guarantees 191 171 145   198   191   171 
Arising from exchange of foreign currencies and banknotes 24 20 18   24   24   20 
Collection and payment services 2,567 2,274 2,019   2,655   2,567   2,274 
Securities services 2,089 2,017 1,948   1,895   2,089   2,017 
Counselling on and management of one-off transactions 16 14 16   9   16   14 
Financial and similar counselling services 23 19 11   24   23   18 
Factoring transactions 25 20 19   28   25   19 
Non-banking financial products sales 87 79 40   96   87   80 
Other fees and commissions 477 416 372   503   488   431 
         
Total
 5,592 5,119 4,669   5,539   5,603   5,133 
       
42.  FEE AND COMMISSION EXPENSES
46. FEE AND COMMISSION EXPENSES
The breakdown of the balance of this heading in the accompanying consolidated income statements as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 was as follows:
                       
 Millions of euros 2008 2007 2006 
 2007 2006 2005 Millions of euros 
Brokerage fees on lending and deposit transactions 7 11 13   8   7   11 
Fees and commissions assigned to third parties 612 560 519   728   612   561 
Other fees and commissions 250 213 197   275   424   372 
         
Total
 869 784 729   1,012   1,043   943 
       
43.  NET GAINS (LOSSES) ON FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
47. INSURANCE ACTIVITY INCOME
This heading in the accompanying consolidated income statement reflects the contribution of the consolidated insurance and reinsurance companies to the Group’s gross income. The detail of the balance of this heading was as follows:
             
  Millions of euros
  2007 2006 2005
 
Premium income  2,405   2,484   2,917 
Reinsurance premiums paid  (46)  (44)  (63)
Benefits paid and other insurance-related expenses  (1,674)  (1,539)  (1,786)
Reinsurance Income  32   76   44 
Net provisioning expense  (697)  (996)  (1,274)
Finance increase  993   968   904 
Finance expense  (284)  (299)  (255)
   
Total
  729   650   487 
 
As of December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 the detail of the balance of Premium income that corresponds to “life” insurance activity is1,788 million,1,897 million and2,047 million, respectively, and “non life”618 million,587 million and869 million, respectively.

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48. GAINS/LOSSES ON FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
The detail of the balance of this heading in the accompanying consolidated income statements was as follows:
             
  Millions of euros
  2007 2006 2005
 
Financial assets held for trading  597   716   897 
             
Other financial assets at fair value through profit or loss  44   62   33 
Available-for-sale financial assets (Note 11)  1,537   1,121   429 
Loans and receivables  63   77   129 
Other  20   (320)  (508)
   
Total
  2,261   1,656   980 
 
The heading “Available-for-sale financial assets” in 2007, of the prior table, includes883 million from the gains obtained in the disposal of the interest ownership in Iberdrola, S.A. This heading as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 includes522 million from the gains obtained in the disposal of the interest ownership in Repsol-YPF, S.A.
The breakdown, by type, of the financial instruments that gave rise to the above balances was as follows:
             
  Millions of euros
  2007 2006 2005
 
Debt instruments  (89)  80   48 
Equity instruments  1,826   2,604   1,111 
Loans and advances to other debtors  89   113   193 
Derivatives  407   (1,178)  (415)
Deposits from other creditors         
Other  28   37   43 
   
Total
  2,261   1,656   980 
 
             
  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Financial assets held for trading  265   709   829 
Other financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss  (17)  43   62 
Other financial instruments not at fair value through profit or loss  1,080   793   370 
Available-for-sale financial assets  996   709   612 
Loans and receivables  13   63   77 
Other  71   21   (319)
             
Total
  1,328   1,545   1,261 
             


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The breakdown of the balance of this heading in the accompanying consolidated income statements by the nature of financial instruments as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 was as follows:
             
  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Debt instruments  (143)  (6)  174 
Equity instruments  (1,986)  1,026   2,106 
Loans and advances to customers  106   88   113 
Derivatives  3,305   409   (1,169)
Deposits from customers  13       
Other  33   28   37 
             
Total
  1,328   1,545   1,261 
             
49. SALES AND INCOME FROM THE PROVISION OF NON-FINANCIAL SERVICES AND COST OF SALES
These headingsIn 2008, related to the most significant fair value hedges, were recorded in the consolidated income statement €2,519 million of gains for the hedging instruments and €2,556 million of losses for hedge instruments attributable to hedge risk.
As of December 31, 2008, the amounts recognised in profit or loss by the ineffective portion of cash flow hedges and hedges of a net investment in a foreign operation are not significants.
44.  OTHER OPERATING INCOME AND EXPENSES
The detail of the heading “Other operating income” of the accompanying consolidated income statements show, respectively, salesas of assetsDecember 31, 2008, 2007 and income from the provision of services that constitute the typical activity of non-financial consolidated entities forming part of the Group and the related costs of sales. The main lines of business of these entities are2006 was as follows:
                         
          Millions of euros  
  2007 2006 2005
  Sales/ Cost of Sales/ Cost of Sales/ Cost of
  Income Sales Income Sales Income Sales
 
Real estate  412   282   333   231   285   215 
Services and other  376   319   272   243   291   236 
   
Total
  788   601   605   474   576   451 
 
             
  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Income on insurance and reinsurance contracts  2,512   2,605   2,736 
Financial income from non-financial services  485   655   460 
Of which:
            
Real estate agencies  40   279   189 
Rest of operating income  562   329   217 
             
Total
  3,559   3,589   3,413 
             
50. OTHER OPERATING INCOME AND EXPENSES
In 2007, 2006 and 2005, the balanceThe detail of the heading “Other operating expenses” includesof the contribution in Spain to the Deposits Guarantee Fund, amounted to225,215accompanying income statements as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and202 million, respectively. In 2007, 2006 and 2005 the heading “Other operating income” includes among others the rents collected from leases.was as follows:
             
  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Expenses on insurance and reinsurance contracts  1,896   2,052   2,209 
Change in inventories  403   467   329 
Rest of operating expenses  794   532   385 
Of which:
            
Fondo de garantía de depositos  251   225   215 
             
Total
  3,093   3,051   2,923 
             
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45.  ADMINISTRATION COSTS
45.1  PERSONNEL EXPENSES
The detail of the balance of this heading in the accompanying consolidated income statements as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 was as follows:

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  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Wages and salaries  3,593   3,297   3,012 
Social security costs  566   546   504 
Transfers to internal pension provisions (Note 25)  56   56   74 
Contributions to external pension funds (Note 25 and Note 2.2.3)  71   58   53 
Other personnel expenses  430   378   346 
             
Total
  4,716   4,335   3,989 
             

             
  Millions of euros
  2007 2006 2005
 
Wages and salaries  3,297   3,012   2,743 
Social security costs  546   504   472 
Transfers to internal pension provisions (Note 27)  56   74   69 
Contributions to external pension funds (Note 27)  58   53   56 
Other personnel expenses  378   346   262 
   
Total
  4,335   3,989   3,602 
 
In 2007, 2006 and 2005,
As of December 31, 2008, certain Group companies implemented corporate programs for the acquisition of shares with discount of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. The cost of these programs is recognised under the heading “Other personnel expenses”.
The detail, by professional category and by geographical area, of the average number of employees in 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, was as follows:
                        
 Average number of employees Average Number of Employees 
 2007 2006 2005 2008 2007 2006 
Spanish banks
             
Executives 1,102 1,104 1,087   1,053   1,102   1,104 
Other line personnel 21,672 21,818 21,807   21,268   21,672   21,818 
Clerical staff 6,849 7,141 7,429   6,152   6,849   7,141 
Abroad branches 745 676 674   720   745   676 
  
 30,368 30,739 30,997        
    29,193   30,368   30,739 
        
Companies abroad
             
Mexico 26,568 25,157 24,721   27,369   26,568   25,157 
Venezuela 5,793 5,555 5,568   6,154   5,793   5,555 
Argentina 3,955 3,604 3,428   4,242   3,955   3,604 
Colombia 4,639 5,155 3,487   4,382   4,639   5,155 
Peru 3,349 2,705 2,358   3,836   3,349   2,705 
United States 6,767 1,685 933   12,029   6,767   1,685 
Other 4,780 4,490 4,628   4,918   4,780   4,490 
         
 55,851 48,351 45,123   62,930   55,851   48,351 
         
Pension fund managers
 8,969 8,297 7,078   8,470   8,969   8,297 
Other non-banking companies
 9,327 8,351 7,546   11,343   9,327   8,351 
         
Total
 104,515 95,738 90,744   111,936   104,515   95,738 
       


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The detail, by professional category and by gender, of the average number of employees in 2008 and 2007, was as follows:
                
         2008
 2007
 
 Average number Average Number Average Number 
 Men Women Men Women Men Women 
Executives  1,667   318   1,629   316   1,667   318 
Other line personnel  24,506   16,337   23,392   19,927   24,506   16,337 
Clerical staff  28,993   32,694   29,335   37,337   28,993   32,694 
           
Total
  55,166   49,349   54,356   57,580   55,166   49,349 
         
Equity-instrument-based employee remuneration -
At the Annual General Meeting held on March 18, 2006, the Bank’s shareholders approved a long-termshare-based remuneration plan for the members of the Group’s management team (“the Plan”). The Plan has a term of three years from 1 January 2006 and will be settled in the first half of 2009.
Under this Plan the Bank promises to deliver ordinary shares of BBVA to the members of the Group’s management team (including executive directors and management committee members of BBVA). A number of “theoretical shares” will be allocated to the beneficiaries based on the annual variable remuneration earned by each member in the last three years and on their level of responsibility. This number will serve as the basis for the calculation of the BBVA shares that will be delivered, as the case may be, when the Plan expires. The specific number of BBVA shares to be delivered to each beneficiary on expiry of the Plan will be calculated by multiplying the number of “theoretical shares” allocated by a coefficient ranging from 0 to 2. The value of the coefficient established by comparing the performance of the Total Shareholder Return (TSR) — share

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appreciation plus dividends — of the Bank over the term of the Plan with the performance of the same indicator for 1413 leading European banks. The amount of the obligation that will be registered in the consolidated financial statements will be determined by multiplying the number of the shares by the estimated average price at the moment of the liquidation of the Plan. (Plan (€15.02 at the moment of approved the Plan).
Both TSR and estimated average price per share were considered market variations at the moment of calculated the cost of the Plan when the Plan was initiated (Note 2.2.20)2.2.19). The value of the TSR calculated by Montecarlo simulations was0.896, €0.896, while the calculation of the estimated average price was of15.02. €15.02.
As of December 31, 2007,2008, the estimated number of theoretical shares for the Group as a whole, including executive directors and BBVA’s Management Committee members (see Note 58)(Note 54), was 9,833,185, representing 0.262 % of the Bank’s share capital.9,715,468.
As of December 31, 2007,2008, the total accrued amount during the Plan’s life is132 €131 million. During 2007For the year 2008 the expense amounted to46 €40 million and was recognized under the heading “Personnel Expenses — Other”Other personnel expenses” in the Group’s consolidated income statement with charge to “Equity-Other equity instrument-Rest” in the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2007,2008, net of tax effect.
At the date of preparing the accompanying consolidated financial statements, the value of the TSR applicable to settlement of the Plan has been set as the Group ranked third among the 13 benchmark banks, that using a multiplier coeficient of 1.42 applied to the number of theoretical shares result in a total of 13,795,964 shares in the Group. Nonetheless, at that same date, the definitive price of the shares to be delivered as consideration had not been set so that its definitive cost, which could translate into a higher or lower charge against consolidated reserves, cannot be determined until the Plan’s settlement date.
52. OTHERCompass long term incentive plan —
The board of directors of Compass Bancshares (“Compass”) approved a long term restricted share plan to provide incentives to certain officers and key employees of Compass Bancshares and its subsidiaries. This plan enters into effect in 2008 and duration of three years.
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period, but which otherwise have voting and dividend rights associated with BBVA American Depository Shares during the restriction periodand/or the assignation of restricted share units, representing each of these units the obligation of Compass to deliver an equivalent number of ADS once the restriction period has ended assuming the compliance with certain requirements.
The initial maximum number of BBVA American Depository Shares available for distribution under the Compass Restricted Share Plan is 1,320,911 (1 ADS is equivalent to one BBVA ordinary share) representing a 0.035% of the share capital of the bank.
As of December 31, 2008 only “restricted share units” have been assigned. As of December 31, 2008 1,067,593 restricted share units have been assigned to 408 employees and have restriction periods that will lapse during 2009, 2010, and 2011, representing 0.028% of the banks share capital.
The amount of expense associated with the above-described awards that has been accrued and recognized under the heading “Personnel expenses — Other personnel expenses” of the consolidated income statement for the year ended December 31, 2008 amounted to $8.4 million (€5.77 million), been recognized net of the correspondent tax effect in the heading “Stockholder’s equity — Other equity instruments” of the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2008.
45.2  GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
The breakdown of the balance of this heading in the consolidated income statements as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 was as follows:
                        
 Millions of euros 2008 2007 2006 
 2007 2006 2005 Millions of euros 
Technology and systems 539 495 434   598   539   495 
Communications 236 218 203   260   236   218 
Advertising 249 207 212   273   248   207 
Property, fixtures and materials 520 451 415   617   520   451 
Of which:
            
Rents expenses(*)  268   205   173 
Taxes other than income tax 257 203 213   295   258   203 
Other expenses 917 768 683   997   1,117   768 
         
Total
 2,718 2,342 2,160   3,040   2,918   2,342 
       
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46.  PROVISIONS (NET)
The heading “Property, Fixturesnet allowances charged to the income statement in connection with the headings “Pension Commitments and Materials” includes expenses relating to operating leases of buildings amounting to205 million,173 millionsimilar obligations”, “Risks and158 million contingent commitments”, “Tax provisions” and “Other provisions” in 2008, 2007 and 2006 and 2005, respectively. The consolidated companies do not expect to terminate the lease contracts early.were as follow:
             
  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Provisions to Pension Commitments and similar obligations  985   135   1,068 
Spain  1,008   84   1,040 
Mexico  (57)  19   (10)
Portugal     7   35 
USA  9   (3)   
Rest of the countries  25   28   3 
Provisions to risks and contingent commitments  (119)  48   57 
Provisions to tax and other provisions  564   52   213 
             
Total
  1,431   235   1,338 
             
53. FINANCE INCOME AND EXPENSES FROM NON-FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
47.  IMPAIRMENT ON FINANCIAL ASSETS (NET)
The amounts recorded underdetail of impairment on financial assets by nature of these headings relates in full to finance incomeassets as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and expenses from the Group’s real estate2006 was as follow:
             
  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Other financial instruments not at fair value through profit or loss
            
Available-for-sale financial assets  145   1   (20)
Debt securities  144   1   (21)
Other equity instruments  2      1 
Loans and receivalbles  (1)      
Held-to-maturity investments  2,797   1,902   1,477 
Of which:
            
Recovery of writen-off assets  192   226   184 
             
Total
  2,941   1,903   1,457 
             
48.  IMPAIRMENT ON OTHER ASSETS (NET)
The detail of impairment on non-financial assets by nature of these assets as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and renting companies.2006 was as follow:
             
  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Goodwill        13 
Other intangible assets  1   1    
Tangible assets  13   12   (5)
Inventories  26       
Rest  5      4 
             
Total
  45   13   12 
             
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49.  GAINS (LOSSES) IN WRITTEN OFF ASSETS NOT CLASSIFIED AS NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
The breakdown of the balances of these headings in the accompanying consolidated income statements as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 was as follows:
             
  Millions of euros
  2007 2006 2005
 
Other Gains
            
Gains on disposal of tangible assets  389   93   108 
Gains on disposal of investment  18   934   40 
Income from the provision of non-typical services  5   4   4 
Other income  84   97   133 
   
   496   1,128   285 
   
             
Other Losses
            
Losses on fixed asset disposals  22   21   22 
Losses on disposal of investment  7      12 
Other losses  370   121   174 
   
Total
  399   142   208 
 
             
  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Gains
            
Disposal of tangible assets  27   2   936 
Disposal of intangible assets and other  75   39   35 
Losses:
            
Disposal of tangible assets  (14)  (7)   
Disposal of intangible assets and other  (16)  (21)  (15)
             
Total
  72   13   956 
             
In 2007 the balance in
50.  GAINS AND LOSSES IN NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE NOT CLASSIFIED AS DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
The detail of the heading “Gains on disposaland losses in non-current assets held for sale not classified as discontinued operations” of tangible assets” includes279 million that were already recognized on the accompanying consolidated income statement as capital gainsof December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 was as follow:
             
  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Gains for real estate  21   344   18 
Of which:
            
Sales of buildings Madrid -SPAIN-(1)     279    
Sales of buildings Mexico D.F. -MEXICO-(2)  64       
Gains for sale of available-for-sale assets  727   847   523 
Of which:
            
Bradesco  727       
Iberdrola     847    
Repsol        523 
Total
  748   1,191   541 
             
(1)Sale of BBVA’s buildings located on Castellana 81, Alcalá, 16 and Hortaleza-Vía de los Poblados (all of them in Madrid). The sale of this buildings amounted to €579 million.
(2)Sale of BBVA Bancomer’s building in the city of Mexico (Note 16).
As of December 31, 2008 the impairmet loss of non-current assets held for sale was €62 millions.
51.  CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
Cash flows from operating activities amounted to negative €1,992 million in 2008, compared to €17,290 million in 2007. The most significant changes occurred in “Loans and advances” and “Financial liabilities at amortized cost” and trading portfolio.
Cash flows from investing activities amounted to negative €2,865 million in 2008, compared to negative €7,987 million in 2007. The most significant changes occurred in “Subsidiaries and other business units”.
Cash flows from financing activities amounted to negative €2,271 million in 2008, compared to €1,996 million in 2007. The most significant movements are shown in the line of buildings to GMP (Note 15)“Adquisition and amortization of own equity instrument”.

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In 2007,The table below breaks down the balance in the heading “Gains on disposal of investment” includes18 million from the gains obtained in the sale of the ownership interest held by the Group in AFP Crecer.
In 2007, the balance in the heading “Losses on disposal of investment” includes5 million from losses in the sale of BBVA Preferred Capital and BBVA Seguros, S.A. (Dominican Republic).
In 2006 the balance of the heading “Gains on disposal of investment “, corresponds mainly to the gains obtained in the sale of the ownership interest in Banca Nazionale del Lavoro, S.p.A.
In 2007 the balance under the heading “Other losses” includes200 million corresponding to BBVA’s contributions (to non-recoverable fund) to the Fundación BBVA para las Microfinanzas (a Microcredit Foundation), based on agreement reached in the Annual General Meeting Celebrated on March 16, 2007. The Foundation has been formed as an entity of public interest, non-profit organization and it is subject to the protectorate of the Ministry of Labour and Social Affairs of Spain. BBVA as founder only has the ability to appoint the board of trustees, and therefore neither manages nor is responsible for the Foundation activity or financial institutions that it acquires for fulfilling their purposes, which is not part of the Consolidated Group.
55. CONSOLIDATED CASH FLOW STATEMENTS
Themain cash flows from operating activities changeand used in 2007 amounted to17,142 million, compared to2,818 million in 2006. The most significant changes are in the headings loans and receivables and deposits from other creditors.
The cash flows from financing activities change in 2007 amounted to8,451 million, compared to2,741 million in 2006. The most significant change is in the heading Investment — Group entities, jointly controlled entities and associates.
The cash flows from investing activities change in 2007 amounted to2,607 million, compared to887million in 2006. The most significant change is in the heading Issuance/Redemption of subordinated liabilities.2008 and 2007:
         
  2008
 
  Cash Flows of Investment Activities 
  Investments (−)  Desinvestments (+) 
 
Tangible assets  1,199   168 
Intangible assets  402   31 
Investments  672   9 
Subsidiaries and other business units  1,559   13 
Non-current assets and liabilities associated held for sale  515   374 
Held-to-maturity investments     283 
Other settlements related with investement activities  270   874 
56. ACCOUNTANTS FEES AND SERVICES
         
  2007
 
  Cash Flows of Investment Activities 
  Investments (−)  Desinvestments (+) 
 
Tangible assets  1,836   328 
Intangible assets  134   146 
Investments  690   227 
Subsidiaries and other business units  7,082   11 
Compass Bancshares, Inc. (Note 3)(*)
  6,693    
State Nacional Bancshares, Inc. (Note 3)
  378    
Other
  12    
Non-current assets and liabilities associated held for sale  487   744 
Held-to-maturity investments     321 
Other settlements related with investement activities  719   1,184 
         
(*)An investment of €6,672 million (of which €3,385 million was paid in cash and the rest in shares issued pursuant to a rights issue) plus €21 million in transaction expenses directly attributable to the acquisition.
52.  ACCOUNTANTS FEES AND SERVICES
The detail of the fees for the services provided to the Group companies by their respective accountants in 20072008 was as follows:
     
  Millions of euros
 
Audits of the companies audited by firms belonging to the Deloitte worldwide organisation  10.612.2 
Fees for audits conducted by other firms  2.7 
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 organisation  5.15.3 
The detail of the other services provided to the various Group companies in 20072008 was as follows:
     
  Millions of euros
 
Firms belonging to the Deloitte worldwide organisation  1.61.5 
Other firms  8.47.0 
The services provided by our accountants meet the independence requirements established in Law 44/2002, of 22 November, on Measures Reforming the Financial System and in the Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002 adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), and accordingly they did not include the performance of any work that is incompatible with the auditing function.


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53.  RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
57. RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS
57.1. SignificantBBVA and other entities of the Group in their condition of financial entities maintain transactions with shareholdersrelated parties in the normal course of their business. All these transactions are of no relevance and are performed in market conditions.
53.1  SIGNIFICANT TRANSACTIONS WITH SHAREHOLDERS
As of December 31, 2007,2008 the balancesbalance of the transactions heldmaintained with significant shareholdersshareholder’s (see Note 30)27) correspond to “Deposits from other creditors” amountedcustomers” for an amount of €27 million and “Loans and advances to8.7 million. customers” for an amount of €4 million, all of them under normal market conditions.
57.2. Transactions with bbva group
53.2  TRANSACTIONS WITH BBVA GROUP
As of December 31, 2007, theThe balances of the main captionsaggregates in the consolidated financial statements arising from the transactions carried out by the Group with associatesassociated and jointly controlled companies accounted for

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using the equity method (Note 2.1.b)2.1), which consist of ordinary business and financial transactions carried out on an arm’s-length basis, as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 and 2005 arewere as follows:
                     
 Millions of euros 2008 2007 2006 
 2007 2006 2005 Millions of euros 
Assets:
             
Due from credit institutions   5   27   32    
Total net lending 610 374 268   507   610   374 
Liabilities:
             
Due to credit institutions  (32)  2   1       
Deposits 55 83 19   23   55   83 
Debt certificates 440 463 257   344   440   463 
Memorandum accounts:
             
Contingent risks 129 23 35   37   129   23 
Commitments contingents 443 457 44   415   443   457 
       
The balances of the main captionsaggregates in the consolidated income statements resulting from transactions with associatesassociated and jointly controlled entities that consolidated by the equity method as of December 31,in the years 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, were as follows:
                     
 Millions of euros 2008 2007 2006 
 2007 2006 2005 Millions of euros 
Statement of income:
             
Financial Revenues 33 12 8   36   33   12 
Financial Expenses 18 13 6   22   18   13 
There are no other material effects on the consolidated financial statements of the Group arising from dealings with these companies, other than the effects arising from using the equity method (Note 2.1), and from the insurance policies to cover pension or similar commitments (Note 27)24).
As of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, the notional amount of the futures transactions arranged by the Group with the main related companies amounted to approximately74 €101 million,9 €74 million and8 €9 million, respectively.
In addition, as part of its normal activity, the Group has entered into agreements and commitments of various types with shareholders of subsidiaries and associates, which have no material effects on the consolidated financial statements.


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57.3. Transactions with key entity personnel
53.3  TRANSACTIONS WITH KEY ENTITY PERSONNEL
The information on the remuneration of key personnel (members of the Board of Directors of BBVA and of the Management Committee) is included in Note 58.55.
As of December 31, 2007, the
The amount disposed of the loans granted to members of Board of Directors as of December 31, 2008 totalled65 €33 thousand.
The amount disposed of the loans granted as of December 31, 20072008, to the Management Committee, excluding the executive directors, amounted to3,352 €3,891 thousand. As of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, guarantees provided on behalf of members of the Management Committee amounted to13 €13 thousand.
As of December 31, 2007,2008, the amount disposed of the loans granted to parties related to key personnel (the aforementioned members of the Board of Directors of BBVA and of the Management Committee) totalled12,954 €8,593 thousand. As of December 31, 2007,2008, the other exposure to parties related to key personnel (guarantees, finance leases and commercial loans) amounted to19,383 €18,794 thousand.
The demand and time deposits held on an arm’s length basis as part of BBVA’s ordinary banking business by directors, Management Committee members and their related parties totalled7,590 thousand as
53.4  TRANSACTIONS WITH OTHER RELATED PARTIES
As of December 31, 2007.
In addition, BBVA and2008, the company does not present any transaction with other Group companies, inrelated parties that does not belong to the normal course of their business, that is not under market conditions and in their capacity asthat is relevant for the equity and income of the entity and for the presentation of the financial institutions, habitually perform transactions withsituation of this.
54.  REMUNERATION OF THE BANK’S DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT
Remunerations of the members of the Board of Directors of BBVAboard and of the Management Committee and their respective related parties. All these transactions, which are scantly material, are conducted on an arm’s-length basis.

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57.4. Transactions with other related parties
There are no other material transactions with other related parties.
58. REMUNERATION OF THE BANK’S DIRECTORS AND SENIOR MANAGEMENT
Remuneration and other provisions for the Board of Directors and members of the Management Committeemanagement committee.
-
 Remuneration of non-executive directors
The remuneration paid to the non-executive members of the Board of Directors during 20072008 is indicated below. The figures are given individually for each non-executive director and itemised in thousand euros:
                                               
 Thousands of euros         Appointments and
   
 Standing Appoinments and   Board Standing Committee Audit Risk Compensation Total 
 Board Committee Audit Risk Compensation Total Thousand of euros 
Tomás Alfaro Drake 124  68   192   129  ��   71         200 
Juan Carlos Álvarez Mezquíriz 124 159   41 324   129   167         42   338 
Rafael Bermejo Blanco 104  130 78  312   129      179   107      415 
Richard C. Breeden 337     337   350               350 
Ramón Bustamante y de La Mora 124  68 102  294   129      71   107      307 
José Antonio Fernández Rivero (*) 124   204  328 
José Antonio Fernández Rivero(*)  129         214      343 
Ignacio Ferrero Jordi 124 159   41 324   129   167         42   338 
Román Knörr Borrás 124 159    283   129   167            296 
Carlos Loring Martínez de Irujo 124  68  102 294   129      71      107   307 
Enrique Medina Fernández 124 159  102  385   129   167      107      403 
Susana Rodríguez Vidarte 124  68  31 223   129      71      42   242 
               
Total (**)
 1,557 636 402 486 215 3,296 
Total
  1,640   668   463   535   233   3,539 
             
 
(*)Mr José Antonio Fernández Rivero, apart from the amounts detailed above, also received a total of €652 thousand during 2007the six months ended 2008 in early retirement payments as a former member of the BBVA management.
(**)Mr Ricardo Lacasa Suárez and Telefónica de España, S.A., who stood down as directors at the Annual General Meeting in March 2007, received €95 thousand and €30 thousand, respectively, in 2007 in payment of his membership of the Board of Directors.


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 Remuneration of executive directors
The remuneration paid to the executivenon-executive members of the Board of Directors during 2007the six months ended June 30, 2008 is indicated below. The figures are given individually for each executive director and itemised in thousand euros:non-executive director:
                        
 Thousands of euros Fixed
 Variable
   
 Fixed Variable   Remunerations Remunerations (*) Total (**) 
 remunerations remunerations (*) Total (**) Thousand of euros 
Chairman & CEO 1,827 3,255 5,082   1,928   3,802   5,729 
President & COO 1,351 2,730 4,081 
President & CEO  1,425   3,183   4,609 
Company Secretary 622 794 1,416   665   886   1,552 
         
Total
 3,800 6,779 10,579   4,019   7,871   11,890 
       
(*)Figures relating to variable remuneration for 20062007 paid in 2007.2008.
 
(**)In addition, the executive directors received remuneration in kind during 20072008 totalling €33€38 thousand, of which €8€9 thousand relates to Chairman & CEO, €14€16 thousand relates to President & COO and €11€13 thousand to Company Secretary.
The
Meanwhile, the executive directors also earned aaccrued variable remuneration during 2007, which willin 2008 to be satisfied to them during 2008. Thepaid in 2009 in the amount earned byof €3,416 thousand in the case of the Chairman &and CEO, was€2,861 thousand in the case of €3,802 thousand, the President & COO earned €3,183and CEO and €815 thousand whilein the Company Secretary earned €886 thousand.case of the Board Secretary. These amounts are recognisedrecognized under the heading “Accrued Expenses and Deferred Income” in“Other liabilities — Accrued interest” on the accompanyingliability side of the consolidated balance sheet as of December 31, 2007.2008.
-
 Remuneration of the members of the management committee
The remuneration paid during 2007the year 2008 to the members of BBVA’s Management Committee, excluding executive directors, comprised €6,245€6,768 thousand in fixed remuneration and €11,439€13,320 thousand in variable remuneration accrued in 20062008 and paid in 2007.2009.
In addition, the members of the Management Committee, excluding executive directors, received remuneration in kind totalling €594€369 thousand in 2007.the year 2008.
(*)This paragraph includes information on the members of the Management committee as of December 31, 2008, excluding the executive directors.
— Pension commitments
The provisions recorded as of December 31, 2007, excluding2008 to cover the executive directors.

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- Pension commitments
The provisions to cater for pension and similar commitments assumed in relation to executive directorsdirector pensions, including the allowances recorded in 2007 were2008, amounted to €19,968 thousand, broken down as follows:
     
  ThousandsThousand of
euros euros
 
Chairman & CEO  61,31972,547 
President & COO  46,40052,495 
Company Secretary  7,7148,710 
     
Total
  115,433133,752 
 
Of this aggregate amount, €12,504 thousand were charged to 2007. Most of these commitments were insured under policies with BBVA as beneficiary, underwritten by an insurance company belonging to the Group. These insurance policies were matched to financial assets in compliance with Spanish legal regulations. The internal return on the insurance policies associated to said commitments was €4,837 thousand, which partly offset the amount allocated to provisions during the year.
Insurance premiums amounting to €86€78 thousand were paid on behalf of the non-executive directors on the Board of Directors.
The provisions charged as of December 31, 20072008 for post-employment commitments for the Management committee members, excluding executive directors, amounted to €35,345€51,326 thousand. Of these, €6,374€16,678 thousand were charged against 2007 earnings. The internal return on the insurance policies associated to said commitments was €782 thousand, which partly offset the amount allocated to provisions duringin the year.


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- Long-term plan for remuneration with shares(2006-2008) for executive directors and members of the management committee
The AGM, 18th March 18, 2006, approved a long-term plan for remuneration of executives with shares for the period2006-2008. The plan was for members of the management team, including the executive directors and members of the Management committee and will be paid out in the second half of 2009.
The plan allocated each beneficiary a certain number of theoretical shares as a function of their variable pay and their level of responsibility. At the end of the plan, the theoretical shares are used as a basis to allocate BBVA shares to the beneficiaries, should the initial requirements be met.
The number of shares to be delivered to each beneficiary is determined by multiplying the number of theoretical shares allocated to them by a coefficient of between 0 and 2. This coefficient reflects the relative performance of BBVA’s total shareholder value (TSR) during the period2006-2008 compared against the TSR of its European peer group.
Although this group of banks was determined in a resolution approved by shareholders in general meeting on March 18, 2006, the Board, at the proposal of the Appointments and Remuneration Committee, exercising the powers delegated to its at the shareholders’ meeting, agreed to modify the composition of the peer group in the wake of M&A activity at certain of the banks, adjusting the Plan coefficients so as not to distort its ultimate execution.
The number of theoretical shares allocated to executive directors, underin accordance with the AGM resolution is as follows:plan ratified at the shareholders’ meeting, was 320,000 for the Chairman & CEO, 270,000 for the President & CEO and 100,000 for the Board Secretary.
Theoretical shares
Chairman & CEO320,000
President & COO270,000
Company Secretary100,000
The total number of theoretical shares allocated to Management Committee members, excluding executive directors, as of December 31, 2008, was 1,124,166.
Upon conclusion of the Plan on December 31, 2008, the TSR was determined for BBVA and its peers in accordance with the terms established at the outset. BBVA ranked third among its peers, so that the coefficient to be applied to the number of theoretical shares assigned to each beneficiary to determine the number of BBVA shares to be distributed to them is a factor of 1.42.
As a result, the number of shares to be delivered under the Plan, the settlement of which will be submitted to the Bank’s shareholders in general meeting, to each of the executive directors and members of the Management committee on 31st December 2007, excluding the executive directors,Committee as of year-end as a group, is 1,124,166.as follows:
-
             
  No Assigned
     Number of
 
  Theoretical Shares  Multiplier Ratio  Shares 
 
Chairman & CEO  320,000   1.42   454,400 
President & COO  270,000   1.42   383,400 
Company Secretary  100,000   1.42   142,000 
Other members of Board of Directors  1,124,166   1.42   1,596,316 
             
— Scheme forremunerationfor remuneration of non-executive directors with deferred delivery of shares
The Annual General Meeting, March 18,18th, 2006, under agenda item eight, resolved to establish a remuneration scheme using deferred delivery of shares to the Bank’s non-executive directors, to substitute the earlier scheme that had covered these directors.
The new plan assigns theoretical shares each year to non-executive director beneficiaries equivalent to 20% of the total remuneration paid to each in the previous year, using the average of BBVA stock closing prices from the sixty trading sessions prior to the annual general meeting approvingthat approve the financial statements for the years covered by the scheme as ofstarting from the year 2007. These shares, where applicable, are to be delivered when the beneficiaries cease to be directors on any grounds other than serious dereliction of duties.

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The AGM resolution granted the non-executive directors who were beneficiaries of the earlier scheme the possibility of converting their entitlements under the previous scheme for non-executive directors into theoretical shares. All the beneficiaries opted for this conversion.
Consequently, the non-executive directors who were beneficiaries of the new system for deferred delivery of shares, approved by the AGM, received the following number of theoretical shares:shares allocated to non-executive director beneficiaries under the deferred share delivery scheme approved at the shareholders’ meeting in 2008 corresponding to 20% of the total remuneration paid to each in 2007, is set forth below:
                
 Accumulated   Accumulated
 
 Theoretical theoretical Theoretical
 Theoretical
 
Directors Shares shares Shares Shares 
Tomás Alfaro Drake 1,407 1,407   2,655   4,062 
Juan Carlos Álvarez Mezquíriz 3,283 19,491   4,477   23,968 
Rafael Bermejo Blanco  4,306   4,306 
Ramón Bustamante y de la Mora 2,982 19,923   4,064   23,987 
José Antonio Fernández Rivero 3,324 9,919   4,533   14,452 
Ignacio Ferrero Jordi 3,184 20,063   4,477   24,540 
Román Knörr Borrás 2,871 15,591   3,912   19,503 
Carlos Loring Martínez de Irujo 2,778 7,684   4,067   11,751 
Enrique Medina Fernández 3,901 28,035   5,322   33,357 
Susana Rodríguez Vidarte 1,952 10,511   3,085   13,596 
          
Total
 25,682 132,624   40,898   173,522 
     
-
 Severance payments
The Chairman of the board will be entitled to retire as an executive director at any time after his 65th65th birthday and the President & COO and the Company Secretary after their 62nd62nd birthday. They will all be entitled to the maximum percentage established under their contracts for retirement pension, and vesting their right to the pension once they reach said ages will render the indemnity agreed under their contracts.contracts null and void.
The contracts of the Bank’s executive directors (Chairman & CEO, President & COO, and Company Secretary) recognise their entitlement to be compensated should they leave their post for grounds other than their own decision, retirement, disablement or serious dereliction of duty. Had this occurred during 2007,the year 2009, they would have received the following amounts: €70,513€80,833 thousand for the Chairman & CEO; €57,407€60,991 thousand for the President & COO, and €13,460€13,958 thousand for the Company Secretary.
In order to receive such compensation, directors must place their directorships at the disposal of the board, resign from any positionposts that they may hold as representatives of the Bank in other companies, and waive prior employment agreements with the Bank, including any senior management positions and any right to obtain compensation other than that already indicated.
Upon stepping
On standing down, they will be rendered unable to provide services to other financial institutions in competition with the Bank or its subsidiaries for two years, as established in the board regulations.
55.  DETAIL OF THE DIRECTORS’ HOLDINGS IN COMPANIES WITH SIMILAR BUSINESS ACTIVITIES
59. SHARES HELD BY MEMBERS OF THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND OF THE MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE
As of December 31, 2007 the shares held by members of the Board of Directors and of the management Committée were as follows:
                         
BOARD OF DIRECTORS DIRECT SHARES INDIRECT SHARES TOTAL
NAME Number %/ Capital Number %/ Capital Number %/ Capital
 
Francisco González Rodríguez
  2,394   0.0001   1,411,265   0.0377   1,413,659   0.0377 
José Ignacio Goirigolzarri Tellaeche  496   0.0000   444,635   0.0119   445,131   0.0119 
Tomás Alfaro Drake  7,856   0.0002      0.0000   7,856   0.0002 
Juan Carlos Álvarez Mezquíriz  30,530   0.0008      0.0000   30,530   0.0008 
Rafael Bermejo Blanco  11,000   0.0003      0.0000   11,000   0.0003 
Richard C. Breeden  32,001   0.0009      0.0000   32,001   0.0009 
Ramón Bustamante y de la Mora  10,139   0.0003      0.0000   10,139   0.0003 
José Antonio Fernández Rivero  50,000   0.0013   325   0.0000   50,325   0.0013 
Ignacio Ferrero Jordi  2,647   0.0001   51,300   0.0014   53,947   0.0014 
Román Knörr Borrás  34,329   0.0009   6,773   0.0002   41,102   0.0011 
Carlos Loring Martínez de Irujo  9,149   0.0002      0.0000   9,149   0.0002 
José Maldonado Ramos  11,621   0.0003      0.0000   11,621   0.0003 
Enrique Medina Fernández  29,285   0.0008   1,100   0.0000   30,385   0.0008 
Susana Rodríguez Vidarte  11,179   0.0003   2,156   0.0001   13,335   0.0004 
   
Total
  242,626   0.0065   1,917,554   0.0512   2,160,180   0.0576 
 

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MANAGMENT DIRECTORS DIRECT SHARES INDIRECT SHARES TOTAL
NAME Number %/ Capital Number %/ Capital Number %/ Capital
 
Eduardo Arbizu Lostao  4,000   0.0001      0.0000   4,000   0.00011 
Francisco Javier Argente Ariño  27,618   0.0007      0.0000   27,618   0.00074 
Juan Asua Madariaga  7,104   0.0002   118,086   0.0032   125,190   0.00334 
Javier Ayuso Canals  2,441   0.0001      0.0000   2,441   0.00007 
José Andrés Barreiro Hernández  6,463   0.0002      0.0000   6,463   0.00017 
Javier Bernal Dionis  7,120   0.0002      0.0000   7,120   0.00019 
Ángel Cano Fernández  67,058   0.0018      0.0000   67,058   0.00179 
Ignacio Deschamps González  2,618   0.0001      0.0000   2,618   0.00010 
José María García Meyer-Dohner  10,495   0.0003      0.0000   10,495   0.00028 
Manuel González Cid  13,666   0.0004      0.0000   13,666   0.00036 
Vicente Rodero Rodero  27,047   0.0007   300   0.0000   27,347   0.00073 
José Sevilla Álvarez  100   0.0000   7,057   0.0002   7,157   0.00019 
   
Total
  175,730   0.0047   125,443   0.0033   301,173   0.0081 
 
60. DETAIL OF THE DIRECTORS’ HOLDINGS IN COMPANIES WITH SIMILAR BUSINESS ACTIVITIES
As of December 31, 20072008 pursuant to Article 127 third section of the Spanish Corporations Law, introduced by Law 26/2003 of 17 July amending Securities Market Law 24/1988 of July 28, July, and the revised Corporations Law, in order to reinforce the transparency of listed companies, set forth below are the companies engaging in an activity that is identical, similar or complementary to that which constitutes the corporate purpose of BBVA, in which the members of the Board of Directors have a direct or indirect ownership interest. None of the directors discharge executive or administrative functions at these companies.


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  Investments
    Number of Type of Ownership
Ownership
Surname (s) and First Name
 
Company
 Number of Shares Interest
 
Alfaro Drake, Tomás   
 
Alvarez Mezquiriz, Juan Carlos   
 
Bermejo Blanco, Rafael Banco Santander 7,400 Direct
 Banco Crédito Balear1,000Direct
  Banco Popular Español 13,88014,180 Direct
 
Breeden, Richard C.   
 
Bustamante y de la Mora, Ramón Royal Bank of Scotland7,350Indirect
  Banesto4,560Indirect
  Banco Popular Español5,700Indirect
Banco Santander7,540Indirect
Bankinter3,000Indirect
 
Fernández Rivero, José Antonio   
 
Ferrero Jordi, Ignacio Banco Santander 9,94012,245 Indirect
  Banco Popular Español 2,490 Indirect
Royal Bank of Scotland12,911Indirect
 
Goirigolzarri Tellaeche, José Ignacio   
 
González Rodríguez, Francisco RBC Dexia InvestorsInvestor Services España, S.A. 76,040 Indirect
 
Knörr Borrás, Román   
 
Loring Martínez de Irujo, Carlos   
 
Maldonado Ramos, José   
 
Medina Fernández, Enrique Bankinter0.052Indirect
  KBC Groep NV0.466Indirect
  Royal Bank3.080Indirect
Standard Chartered5.878Indirect
Unicredito Italiano0.027Indirect
 
Rodríguez Vidarte, Susana   
 

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61. OTHER INFORMATION
56.  OTHER INFORMATION
On March 22,15, 2002, BBVA notified the supervisory authorities of the stock markets on which its shares are listed that the Bank of Spain had commencedinitiated a proceeding against BBVA and 16 of its former directors and executives. These proceedings aroseexecutives, as a result of the existence of funds (approximately €225 million) belonging to BBV that were not included in the entity’s financial statements until they were voluntarily regularized by being recorded in the 2000 consolidated income statement as extraordinary income, for which the related corporation tax was recorded and paid. BBVA notified the Bank of Spain of these matters on January 19, 2001. The Bank of Spain’s supervisory services commenced an investigation into the origin of the funds, their use and the persons involved, the findings of which were included in the supervisory services’ report dated March 11, 2002. On March 15, 2002, the Bank of Spain notified the Bank of the commencement of a proceeding relating to these events.
On May 22, 2002, the Council of the Spanish National Securities Marketand Exchange Commission (CNMV) commenced a proceeding against BBVA for possible contravention of the Securities Market Law (under Article 99 ñ) thereof)thereof owing to the same events as those which gave rise to the Bank of Spain’s proceeding.
The commencement of proceedings to determine an eventual criminal liability of the individuals involved in those events triggered the suspension of the above mentioned proceedings until a definitive criminal resolution was issued. These criminal proceedings finished by definitive court resolutions inon 2007 without criminal liability for any person involved in them. The end of these criminal proceedings has allowed the re-opening of the proceedings: on June 13, June, 2007 the Bank of Spain, and on July 26, July 2007 the Spanish National Securities Market Commission (CNMV), notified the end of the proceeding development suspension.
At
On July 18, 2008, the dateboard of preparationthe Bank of these consolidatedSpain sanctioned BBVA with a fine of one million euros for a serious breach as typified in article 5.p) of the “Ley de Disciplina e Intervención de las Entidades de Crédito” (Law regulating the conduct of financial statements,entities) and also imposed various sanctions on the managers and executives responsible for such conduct none of the persons party to the proceedings or prosecuted in relation to the events referred to above was a memberwhom are presently members of the Board of Directors, or the Management Committee or heldhold executive office at BBVA.
On July 18, 2008, the Ministry of Economy and Finance sanctioned the entity with a fine of two million euros, as a result of the proceeding initiated by the Spanish Securities and Exchange Commission, for a very serious breach as typified in Article 99, n) of the “Ley del Mercado de Valores” (law regulating securities markets).

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Both sanctions have been appealed within the Ministry of Economy and Finance, but no decisions have been issued as of the date of this report.
57.  SUBSEQUENT EVENTS
Subsequent to the year-end close, the Directors of Banco de Crédito Local de España, S.A. and BBVA Factoring E.F.C., S.A. (both sole shareholder companies), in their respective Board meetings held on January 26, 2009, and Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A., in its Board meeting of January 27, 2009, approved the proposal to merge the first two sole shareholder companies into Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. and the subsequent transferen bloc of their assets to BBVA, which will acquire by universal succession the transferors’ rights and obligations.
The Group’s legal advisers domerger agreement will be submitted to shareholders for approval in general meeting during the first quarter of the year. Given that the merged companies are wholly and directly owned by Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A., in accordance with article 250.1 of the Spanish Public Limited Companies Act, it will not expectbe necessary to increase the aforementioned administrative and criminal proceedingscapital of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. or for management reports to have any material impactbe prepared by the companies involved in the merger, or for reports to be prepared by independent experts on the Bank.
62. SUBSEQUENT EVENTSmerger proposal.
 In March 2008, BBVA has notified the controlling shareholders of Banco Bradesco, S.A. (Fundaçao Bradesco y Cidade de Deus Compañhía Comercial de Participaçoes) the exercise of the put option on 5.01% ordinary shares of the share capital. The market value of such stake is approximately €976 million. Through this sale, BBVA will obtain a gross capital gain of approximately €740 million.
58.  DIFFERENCES BETWEEN EU-IFRS REQUIRED TO BE APPLIED UNDER THE BANK OF SPAIN’S CIRCULAR 4/2004 AND UNITED STATES GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES AND OTHER REQUIRED DISCLOSURES.
63. DIFFERENCES BETWEEN EU-IFRS REQUIRED TO BE APPLIED UNDER THE BANK OF SPAIN’S CIRCULAR 4/2004 AND UNITED STATES GENERALLY ACCEPTED ACCOUNTING PRINCIPLES AND OTHER REQUIRED DISCLOSURES.
As described in Note 1, the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements of the BBVA Group are presented in the formats stipulated by the Bank of SpainSpain’s Circular and were prepared by applying the EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004. Such formats and accounting principles vary in certain respects from those generally accepted in the United States (“U.S. GAAP”).
Following is a summary of the main differences between EU-IFRS required to be applied under the bankBank of Spain’s circularCircular 4/2004 and U.S. GAAP:
     
 Net income and Stockholders’ Equity reconciliation between EU-IFRS required to be applied under the bankBank of Spain’s circularCircular 4/2004 and U.S. GAAP A
  
 Consolidated Financial Statements B
  
 Additional information required by U.S. GAAP C
The preparation of these Consolidated Financial Statements requires management to make estimates and assumptions that affect the reported amounts and allocations of assets and liabilities and disclosures of contingent assets and liabilities and the reported amounts of revenues and expenses during the reported period. Actual results could differ from those estimated but any difference should not be material.
IFRS 1First-time adoptionprovides a number of exemptions and exceptions from full retrospective. Net income, stockholders’ equity and the reconciliation to U.S. GAAP shown below would have been different if

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the EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 had been applied fully retrospectively.
A) NET INCOME AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY RECONCILIATION BETWEEN EU-IFRS REQUIRED TO BE APPLIED UNDER THE BANK OF SPAIN’S CIRCULAR 4/2004 AND U.S. GAAP.
A)  NET INCOME AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY RECONCILIATION BETWEEN EU-IFRS REQUIRED TO BE APPLIED UNDER THE BANK OF SPAIN’S CIRCULAR 4/2004 AND U.S. GAAP.
Accounting practices used by the Bank in preparing the Consolidated Financial Statements conform toEU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004, but do not conform to U.S. GAAP. A summarized reconciliation of stockholders’ equity as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 and net income for the years 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 to U.S. GAAP is set forth below.


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The following tables set forth the adjustments to consolidated net income and to consolidated stockholders’ equity which would be required if U.S. GAAP had been applied to the accompanying Consolidated Financial Statements:
                              
 Increase (Decrease) Year   Increase (Decrease) Year Ended December 31, 
 Ended December 31, Item # 2008 2007 2006 
 Item # 2007 2006 2005   (Millions of euros, except per share data) 
 (Millions of Euros, except per share data)
NET INCOME
               
Profit for the year under EU-IFRS required to be applied under the bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004
 6,415 4,971 4,070 
Income attributed to the minority interest under EU-IFRS required to be applied under the bank of Spain’s circular 4/2004 (*)  (289)  (235)  (264)
Income attributed to the Group under EU-IFRS required to be applied under the bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004
 6,126 4,736 3,806 
Profit for the year under EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004
    5,385   6,415   4,971 
Income attributed to the minority interest under EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 (*)    (365)  (289)  (235)
Net Income attributed to parent company under EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004
    5,020   6,126   4,736 
Adjustments to conform to U.S. GAAP:
               
Business combination with Argentaria 1  (31)  (22)  (34) 1  (36)  (31)  (22)
Valuation of assets 2 110  (1)  (3) 2  (32)  110   (1)
Valuation of financial instruments 3  (9) 74 27  3     (9)  74 
Accounting of goodwill 4  (118)  (346)  (478) 4  (2)  (118)  (346)
Impact of SFAS 133 6 29 17  (99) 6  (128)  29   17 
Loans adjustments 7  (924) 445  (303) 7  (1,152)  (924)  445 
Intangible assets 8    (148)
Tax effect of U.S. GAAP adjustments and deferred taxation under SFAS 109 9 226 69 988  8  402   226   69 
Pension plan cost 10    (893)
       
Net income in accordance with U.S. GAAP before changes in accounting principles
 5,409 4,972 2,863 
Changes in accounting principles
 
Pension plan cost 10    (1,271)
Tax effect of Pension plan cost adjustment 9   426 
              
Net income in accordance with U.S. GAAP
 5,409 4,972 2,018     4,070   5,409   4,972 
Other comprehensive income, (loss) net of tax:
               
Foreign currency translation adjustments  (1,873)  (708) 1,138     (1,001)  (1,873)  (708)
Unrealized gains on securities:               
Unrealized holding gains (losses) arising during period, net of tax 487 110 883     (2,657)  487   110 
Derivative instruments and hedging activities 285 107  (119)    175   285   107 
              
Comprehensive income (losses) in accordance with U.S. GAAP
 4,308 4,481 3,920  9  587   4,308   4,481 
Net income per share (Euros)
 1.50 1.46 0.59 
Net income per share (Euros)(see Note 58.10)
    1.10   1.50   1.46 
 
(*)Under EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 total stockholders’ equity and net income includes the equity and net income corresponding to the stockholders of both the Parent and the minority interests. Under U.S. GAAP, total stockholders’ equity and net income is made up only of the equity portion attributed to equity holders of the Parent. Therefore, for reporting purposes, the minority interest portion is excluded of total stockholders’ equity and net income.

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    Increase (Decrease) Year
 
    Ended December 31, 
  Item # 2008  2007  2006 
    (Millions of euros) 
 
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
              
Total Stockholders’ equity under EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004
    26,705   27,943   22,318 
Minority interest under IFRS (*)    (1,049)  (880)  (768)
Total stockholders’ equity without minority interest under EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004
    25,656   27,063   21,550 
Adjustments to conform to U.S. GAAP:
              
Business combination with Argentaria 1  5,469   5,505   5,537 
Valuation of assets 2  (74)  (41)  (152)
Valuation of financial instruments 3  36   57   110 
Accounting of goodwill 4  2,573   2,877   2,842 
Translation of financial statements in high-inflation countries 5  (192)  (221)  (239)
Impact of SFAS 133 6  35   160   116 
Loans adjustments 7  36   1,188   2,115 
Tax effect of U.S. GAAP adjustments and deferred taxation under SFAS 109 8  (795)  (1,203)  (1,418)
               
Total stockholders’ equity in accordance with U.S. GAAP
    32,744   35,384   30,461 
                 
      Increase (Decrease) Year
      Ended December 31,
  Item # 2007 2006 2005
      (Millions of Euros)
STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
                
Total Stockholders’ equity under IFRS under EU-IFRS required to be applied under the bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004
      27,943   22,318   17,302 
Minority interests under IFRS (*)      (880)  (768)  (971)
Total stockholders’ equity without minority interest under IFRS
      27,063   21,550   16,331 
Adjustments to conform to U.S. GAAP:
                
Business combination with Argentaria  1   5,505   5,537   5,559 
Valuation of assets  2   (41)  (152)  (151)
Valuation of financial instruments  3   57   110   67 
Accounting of goodwill  4   2,877   2,842   3,418 
Translation of financial statements in high-inflation countries  5   (221)  (239)  (268)
Impact of SFAS 133  6   160   116   143 
Loans adjustments  7   1,188   2,115   1,669 
Tax effect of U.S. GAAP adjustments and deferred taxation under SFAS 109  9   (1,203)  (1,418)  (1,393)
                 
Stockholders’ equity in accordance with U.S. GAAP
      35,384   30,461   25,375 
 
(*)Under EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 total stockholders’ equity and net income includes the equity and net income corresponding to the stockholders of both the Parentparent and the minority interests. Under U.S. GAAP, total stockholders’ equity and net income is made up only of the equity portion attributed to equity holders of the Parent. Therefore, for reporting purposes, the minority interest portion is excluded of total stockholders’ equity and net income.
The differences included in the tables above are explained in the following items:
1.Business Combination with Argentaria-
1.  Business Combination with Argentaria —
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya, S.A. and Argentaria, Caja Postal y Banco Hipotecario, S.A. (Argentaria) merged, being January 28, 2000 the date from which such merger was legally effective. According to Spanish GAAP at that date, this business combination was accounted for using the method of pooling of interest and therefore no goodwill was accounted. IFRS 1First-time adoption of International Reporting Standardsgrants an exemption to apply IFRS 3Business Combinationsprospectively and thus not to restate business combinations that occurred before the date of transition to IFRS, which is January 1, 2004. Therefore, this merger has been accounted for using the method of pooling of interest and no goodwill was accounted. Since the transaction did not comply with the requirements of APB 16 for pooling of interest method, under U.S. GAAP this business combination was accounted for using the purchase method. The excess of the fair value of the new shares issued in exchange for the Argentaria shares over the net worth of Argentaria under U.S. GAAP as of the date of the merger, was approximately €6,316 million and

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was calculated considering the necessary adjustments to the net worth of Argentaria as of January 28, 2000 under Spanish GAAP, as described below:
     
  (Millions of euros)
Approximate Argentaria net worth as of January 28, 2000 under Spanish GAAP  3,454 
     
(i) Reversal of the net effect of the restatement of fixed assets and equity securities  (129)
(ii) Reduction for employees and third party loans issued to purchase shares of capital stock  (123)
(iii) Goodwill amortization adjustments  101 
(iv) Up-front premium reversal  108 
(v) Valuation of investment securities  1,926 
(vi) Effect of adjustments to conform to U.S. GAAP for investments in affiliated Companies  (87)
(vii) Tax effect of above mentioned adjustments  (608)
(viii) Other adjustments  35 
     
Subtotal  1,223 
     
Approximate Argentaria net worth as of January 28, 2000 under U.S. GAAP  4,677 

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i. Revaluation of property and equity securities
 
i.  Revaluation of property and equity securities
Certain of the Spanish and foreign consolidated companies had stepped up (increased) the cost and accumulated depreciation of property and equipment and, where appropriate, the carrying values of their equity investment securities pursuant to the relevant local legislation. Also, the buildings and equity securities owned by certain of the companies in the Group, whose shareholders’ meetings adopted merger resolutions in 1991, were stepped up. Under U.S. GAAP these step ups are not permitted to be reflected in the financial statements.
 
ii. - Employee and other third party loans
 
Certain Group banks granted loans to shareholders, employees and customers for the acquisition of Argentaria, Caja Postal y Banco Hipotecario, S.A. shares. Under Spanish GAAP, these loans were recorded in the Consolidated Financial Statements under the caption “Credit, Loans and Discounts”. Under U.S. GAAP, these loans should be recorded as a reduction of total stockholders’ equity because the only recourse for collection is the shares themselves.
 
iii. - Goodwill
 
Under Spanish GAAP, the general policy of the Group was to amortize goodwill over a maximum period of 10 years. However, a different period was used to amortize goodwill in some of the subsidiaries acquired. Until 2001, for purposes of calculating the effect of applying U.S. GAAP, goodwill arising on acquisitions was amortized in 10 years. Since July 2001, as required by SFAS 142, goodwill is no longer amortized.
 
Additionally, in 1998 and as a result of the merger, goodwill from Banco Exterior de España, S.A. was fully written off for Spanish GAAP purposes. Until June 2001, under U.S. GAAP this goodwill was amortized over the estimated economic life as there was no economic or fair value basis for the impairment made under Spanish GAAP. Since July 2001, as required by SFAS 142, goodwill is no longer amortized.
 
iv. - Up-front premium reversal
 
In 1998 the Bank arranged hedging transactions for which it paid a premium, which was recorded under the “Extraordinary Losses” caption in the income statement for 1998, to mitigate the adverse effect of the negative spread that arise between the average return on the mortgage loans financed by certain mortgage bonds and the fixed interest rates of such mortgage bonds. Under U.S. GAAP, the premium was recognized at inception as an asset,


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amortized over the life of the hedging transaction under SFAS 80 and that upon adoption of SFAS 133 the derivative has been recorded at fair value through income, as it does not qualify for hedge accounting under U.S. GAAP.
 
v. - Valuation of investment securities
 
Under SFAS 115, available-for-sale securities must be recorded at market value in total stockholders’ equity.
 
vi. - Investments in affiliated Companies
 
Under Spanish GAAP, investments in non-consolidated listed affiliated companies owned over 3% and in non-consolidated unlisted affiliated companies owned over 20% were recorded by the equity method. Under U.S. GAAP investments in affiliated companies over 20% but less than 50% are accounted for by the equity method and those exceeding 50% by the global integration method. Listed investments of less than 20% are accounted for at market value.
 
The excess of the fair value of the new shares issued in exchange for the Argentaria shares over the net worth of Argentaria, was allocated to the following specific items:
     
2000
 Millions of euros
2000euros
Net Lending  611 
Investment Securities-Held to Maturity  306 
Premises and Equipment  129 
Other assets and liabilities  (113)
Long Term Debt  (173)
Tax Effect  (220)
Goodwill  5,776 
     
   6,316 
     

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For U.S. GAAP purposes, BBVA amortizes the excess of the fair value assigned to the specific items over their remaining economic life. The amortization of the excess allocated to specific assets and liabilities was €36.5 million (net of tax), €31.4 million (net of tax), and €22.2 million (net of tax) in 2008, 2007 and €33.8 million (net of tax) in 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively.
 
Until December 31, 2001 BBVA amortized the goodwill on a straight line basis over a period of 25 years. Since January, 2002 BBVA stopped the amortization of the remaining goodwill pursuant to SFAS 142 and it has been assigned to different Reporting Units and tested for impairment as described in Note 2.2.12.2.2.11. As of December 31, 20072008 goodwill was €5,333 million.
 
The adjustment to total stockholders’ equity, that reflects both effects, was €5,469 million, €5,505 million €5,537 million and €5,559€5,537 million as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, respectively.
2. Valuation of assets-
2.  Valuation of assets —
This adjustment basically relates to the following:
• Revaluation of property
 
As described in Note 32.3,29.3, certain of the Spanish and foreign consolidated companies restated the cost and accumulated depreciation of property and equipment pursuant to the relevant legislation.
 
Fixed asset depreciation is computed on the restated value and the total amount charged to income is deductible for corporate income tax purposes. In addition, results on sales or dispositions of fixed assets are determined as the difference between the selling price and the net restated value.
 
Under U.S. GAAP these revaluations are not permitted to be reflected in the financial statements.
 
The amounts of the adjustments indicated below have been calculated to reflect the reversal of the additional depreciation on the revalued property and equipment (€5.034.78 million, €5.03 million and €8.10 million and €8.99 million as of


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December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, respectively) and the additional income that would have resulted if the Group had not restated the fixed assets that have been sold (€122.925.88 million, €2.92€122.92 million and €14.03€2.92 million as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, respectively). The adjustment to total stockholders’ equity reflects the reversal of the unamortized revaluation surplus (€158.76148.09 million, €286.71€158.76 million and €297.73€286.71 million as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, respectively).
• Valuation of property
 
In accordance with the EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004, certain property and equipment items were revalued and, therefore, this value was used as deemed cost on January 1, 2004 taking into consideration that, at the date of the revaluation, this deemed cost was comparable to fair value.
 
Under U.S. GAAP, these adjustments to the deemed cost are not permitted due to the fact that they do not reflect an actual impairment.
 
Consequently, there is an adjustment in the reconciliation to U.S. GAAP to reflect in the income statement the additional depreciation on the revalued property and equipment (€3.23 million, €3.23 million and €3.08€3.23 million as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, respectively) and the additional income (losses) related to property and equipment with lowerdifferent book value under U.S. GAAP which have been sold (€5.29(losses of €38.6 million as of December 31, 2008 and income of €36.3 million as of December 31, 2006). The adjustment to total stockholders’ equity reflects the reversal of the adjustments to the attributed cost (€109.1867.35 million, €112.41€109.18 million and €146.67€112.41 million as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, respectively).
3. Valuation of financial instruments-
3.  Valuation of financial instruments —
Group’s criteria of accounting for such securities are described in Note 2.2.2.2.2.1. The recognition, measurement and disclosure criteria included in IAS 32 and 39, were applied retrospectively to January 1, 2004 (the date of transition to the EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004).
     This adjustment mainly refers to following:
Certain Debt securities
     Debt securities included in available-for-sale portfolio were recognized at fair value of thethat date of transition to theunder EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 (January 1, 2004) through total stockholders’ equity.
     Under U.S. GAAP, in fiscal years ended prior to January 1, 2004, some unrealized losses regarding certain debt securities were recorded as ‘other-than- temporary’ impairments.

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     Consequently, Therefore, there is an adjustment in the reconciliation of stockholders’ equity to U.S. GAAP to reflect in the income statement the additional income related to debt securities (€3.01 million and €17.14 million as of December 31, 2006 and 2005, respectively). The adjustment to stockholders’ equity reflects the reversal of the adjustments to the fair value (an increase of €32.15 million, €46.76 million €61.37 million and €72.97€61.37 million as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, respectively).
Equity securities
4.  Accounting of goodwill —
     Equity securities included in available-for-sale portfolio were recognized at fair value of the date of transition to the EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 (January 1, 2004) through stockholders’ equity.
     As of December 31, 2007 there is no effect in the reconciliation to U.S. GAAP. As of December 31, 2006, there is an adjustment between U.S. GAAP and IFRS to reflect in the income statement the additional income related to the equity securities that have been sold (€71.75 million).
     As of December 31, 2005 the final adjustment is done with other equity securities and reflects the reversal of effects in net income (an increase of €10.32 million as of December 31, 2005) and reflects the record of the fair value of equity securities through stockholders’ equity (a decrease €51.45 million as of December 31, 2005).
     Under U.S. GAAP, in fiscal years ended prior to January 1, 2004, some unrealized losses regarding certain equity securities were recorded as “other-than-temporary” impairments.
4. Accounting of goodwill-
The breakdown of this adjustment is as follows:
                     
                         Total Stockholders’ Equity Net Income 
 Millions of euros 2008 2007 2006 2008 2007 2006 
 Stockholders’ equity Net Income Millions of euros 
 2007 2006 2005 2007 2006 2005
Goodwill charged to reserves in 1998 and 1999 65 65 65      65   65   65          
Different period of amortization of goodwill reversed 99 99 99      99   99   99          
Amortization under Spanish GAAP not reversed under U.S. GAAP  (154)  (154)  (154)      (154)  (154)  (154)         
Reversal of amortization 970 970 970      970   970   970          
Reversal of Step Acquisition 2,648 2,930 3,204      2,310   2,648   2,930          
Step Acquisition of BBVA Bancomer  (1,200)  (1,105)  (788)  (100)  (344)  (458)  (1,170)  (1,200)  (1,105)  1   (100)  (344)
Acquisition of Compass 405        405   405             
Others 43 37 22  (18)  (2)  (20)  48   43   37   (3)  (18)  (2)
                          
Adjustment 4 in reconciliation to U.S. GAAP
 2,877 2,842 3,418  (118)  (346)  (478)  2,573   2,877   2,842   (2)  (118)  (346)
                          


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The main reasons that generate a difference between IFRSEU-IFRS and U.S. GAAP in goodwill are the following:
Adjustments related to Goodwill previous to IFRS-1
The items included in the table above mentioned asGoodwill charged to reserves in 1998 and 1999
     Goodwill that arose in 19981999”,“Different period of amortization of goodwill reversed”,“Amortization under Spanish GAAP not reversed under U.S. GAAP” and 1999 as a result“Reversal of mergers and acquisitions through share exchanges was amortized in full with a chargeamortization”, refer to reserves, which wascertain impairments or amortizations of goodwill accounted for under Spanish GAAP previous to the date of adoption of IFRS-1. These impairments or amortizations were not acceptable under U.S. GAAP. UnderGAAP because they did not satisfy the SFAS 142 requirements. Therefore, there is an adjustment in the reconciliation of stockholders’ equity to U.S. GAAP to reflect the reversal of these impairments and amortizations of goodwill was amortized until 2001 over a period of ten years except for the goodwill arising in 2000 in the merger of Banca Catalana, S.A., Banco de Comercio, S.A., Banco de Negocios Argentaria, S.A. and Banco de Alicante, S.A. where the economic life was five years. Since 2001, as required by SFAS 142, goodwill is no longer amortized.
Impairmentrecorded prior to January 1, 2004.
 A discounted cash flow model was selected as the main method to determine the fair value of our Reporting Units; although other methodologies such as using quoted market values and market multiples were also used. Cash flow estimates require judgment and the Bank believes that the assumptions used in determining the cash flows are consistent with assumptions marketplace participants would use in their estimates of their fair value.
     The principal BBVA Group’s goodwill assigned to each Reporting Unit as of December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005 for annual impairment test purposes are the following:

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  Millions of Euros
  2007 2006 2005
Spain and Portugal  4,353   4,081   3,968 
Global Businesses  1,410   1,681   1,674 
Pensions in South America  251   270   312 
México  2,713   3,040   3,600 
Chile  104   126   78 
United States and Puerto Rico  6,698   1,724   572 
Colombia  204   213   267 
     Expected cash flows have been calculated using the “maximum payable dividend” for each period, considering net income and excess of minimum capital required. For financial statements and macroeconomics scenarios, a five year horizon was used to determine fair value. The risk free rate, the market risk premium and the country risk premium (when applicable) were considered to determine the discount rate used for each Reporting Unit.
Year 2007, 2006 and 2005 analysis
     As of December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, the Group has performed the required annual impairment tests of goodwill. As a result of Step 1 procedures of the above mentioned impairment test, the carrying amount of the Reporting Unit did not exceed its fair value.
Reversal of step acquisition
 
Investments acquired subsequent to obtaining control over a company (i.e. transactions involving the purchase of equity interests from minority shareholders) were treated as “equity transactions”. The amount of goodwill recorded under prior GAAP, at January 1, 2004, transition date to the EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004, was recorded on the transactions performed after control was obtainedobtained. These amounts were charged to “Minority Interests”“minority interest” and the surplus amount were charged to total stockholders’ equity.
 
Under U.S. GAAP, these acquisitions are accounted for using the “purchase method” and, consequently, there is an adjustment in the reconciliation to U.S. GAAP to reflect the reversal of goodwill recorded prior to January 1, 2004, and the increase of stockholders’ equity.
Step Acquisition of BBVA Bancomer
 As explained in Note 3 on
On March 20, 2004, BBVA completed the tender offer on 40.6% of the capital stock of Grupo Financiero BBVA Bancomer, S.A. de C.V. (“Bancomer”). The final number of shares presented in the offer and accepted by BBVA was 3,660,295,210, which represent 39.45% of the capital stock of Bancomer. Following the acquisition of these shares through the tender offer, the ownership interest held by BBVA in the capital of Bancomer was 98.88%. Lastly, as of December 31, 2006, as a result of the purchase of shares subsisting in the market, BBVA’s holding in Bancomer increased to 99.96%.
 
BBVA Bancomer, S.A. de C.V. was consolidated by Group BBVA since July 2000, when the merger of Grupo Financiero BBV-Probursa, S.A. de C.V. (a wholly-owned subsidiary of BBVA) and Grupo Financiero BBVA Bancomer, S.A. de C.V. was carried out.
 
Since March 20, 2004 the BBVA Group’s income statement reflected a decrease in “Minority Interest” caption related to the business combination described above while the rest of the income statement’s captions did not change because Bancomer was already a fully consolidated company before the acquisition of minority interest.
 
The cash paid for the acquired entity was €3,324 million. In connection with this business combination there are no contingent payments, options, or commitments specified in the acquisition agreement.
 
The business combination is registered as equity transaction and no amounts were allocated to assets or liabilities of the company acquired.
 
Under U.S. GAAP once the process of allocating the purchase price to all assets and liabilities of the company acquired, the goodwill was €1,060.2 million. The entire amount of goodwill was allocated to the Mexico reporting unit in the “Mexico and the United States” segment.segment (now “Mexico” as explained in Note 6). The reconciliation of


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the net worth acquired and the fair value of the assets and liabilities acquired for purposes of U.S. GAAP was as follows:

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  Millions of euros
 Euros
Net worth acquired
  1,207 
Investment securities  (32)
Net loans and leases  622 
Premises and equipment  (28)
Intangible assets  970 
Other Assets  189 
Time Deposits  (124)
Long term debt  (50)
Other liabilities  (490)
     
Fair value under U.S. GAAP
  2,264 
     
 
The identified intangible assets are related to “core deposits”, which were calculated according to the purchase method and are amortized over a period of 40 months. Additionally, the allocated amount of net loans and leases are amortized over a weighted-average period of 3 years. Under U.S. GAAP, the adjustment (net of tax) in the income statement was negative €1 million, €100.2 million €344.4 million and €458.5€344.4 million as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, respectively, mainly related to the additional amortization expenses of assets and liabilities subject to amortization.
 
The “Other liabilities” caption includes basically temporary differences arising from different accounting and tax values of assets and liabilities allocated in the acquisition. Because the amounts allocated to certain assets are non deductible under Spanish Tax Law, additional goodwill and the corresponding deferred tax liabilities have been considered under U.S. GAAP.
 
Since Bancomer was consolidated by Group BBVA sinceat July 1, 2000, there are no purchased research and development assets that were acquired and written off.
Acquisition of Compass
 As explained in item 3.A, on
On February 16, 2007 BBVA entered into a definitive agreement to acquire 100% of the share capital of Compass. On September 7, 2007 BBVA completed the acquisition.
Under EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004, the amount of goodwill was calculated at date in which BBVA obtained the control (September 7, 2007). Under US GAAP, EITF IssueNo. 99-12,Determination of the Measurement Date for the Market Price of Acquirer Securities Issued in a Purchase Business Combinationprovides guidance on the measurement date to be used in a business combination.EITF 99-12 specifies that the value of acquirer’s marketable equity securities issued to effect a purchase business combination should be determinated, pursuant to the guidance in paragraph 22 of FASB Statement No. 141, Business Combinations, based on the market price of the securities over a reasonable period of time before and after the terms of the acquisition are agreed to and announced. The date of measurement of the value of the acquirer’s marketable equity securities should not be influenced by the need to obtain shareholder or regulatory approvals. In addition, paragraph 7 of Issue 2 ofEITF 99-12 states that the measurement date is the earliest date, from the date the terms of the acquisition are agreed to and announced to the date of financial applications of the formula do not result in a change in the number of shares or the amount of other consideration. According to this BBVA considered the announcement date (February 16, 2007) as the measurement date under US GAAP. Consequently, there is an adjustment in the reconciliation to U.S. GAAP to reflect the different amount of goodwill.
 
This difference resulted in a reconciling item to stockholder’sstockholders’ equity (an increase of €405.31€405 million as of December 31, 2008 and December 31, 2007).


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Impairment
A discounted cash flow model was selected as the main method to determine the fair value of our Reporting Units; although other methodologies such as using quoted market values and market multiples were also used. Cash flow estimates require judgment and the Bank believes that the assumptions used in determining the reconciliationcash flows are consistent with assumptions marketplace participants would use in their estimates of their fair value.
The principal BBVA Group’s goodwill assigned to U.S. GAAP.each Reporting Unit as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 for annual impairment test purposes are the following:
5. Translation
             
  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Spain and Portugal  4,286   4,353   4,081 
Global Businesses  1,489   1,410   1,681 
Pensions in South America  208   251   270 
México  2,265   2,713   3,040 
Chile  86   104   126 
United States and Puerto Rico  7,098   6,698   1,724 
Colombia  193   204   213 
Expected cash flows have been calculated using the “maximum payable dividend” for each period, considering net income and excess of minimum capital required. For financial statements in high-inflation countries-and macroeconomics scenarios, a five year horizon was used to determine fair value. The risk free rate, the market risk premium and the country risk premium (when applicable) were considered to determine the discount rate used for each Reporting Unit.
 
Year 2008, 2007 and 2006 analysis
As of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, the Group has performed the required annual impairment tests of goodwill. As a result of Step 1 procedures of the above mentioned impairment test, the carrying amount of the Reporting Unit did not exceed its fair value.
5.  Translation of financial statements in high-inflation countries —
As indicated in Note 2.2.6,2.2.5, after the transition date to to the EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004, which is January 1, 2004, none of the functional currencies of the consolidated subsidiaries and associates and their branches located abroad relate to hyperinflationary economies. Accordingly, as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 it was not necessary to adjust the financial statements of any of the consolidated subsidiaries or associates to correct for the effect of inflation.
 
In accordance to the exemption provided by IFRS 1 First-time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards, the cumulative effect of inflation recorded prior to January 1, 2004 (transition date to EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004) mainly relating to items of property, plant and equipment has not been removed. Therefore, the previous GAAP restated amounts have been used as deemed cost of property, plant and equipment as of the transition date.

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Under U.S. GAAP, in prior years the financial statements of operating units in a highly inflationary economy were remeasured as if the functional currency of the operating unit were the same as that of the parent reporting currency. For the purposes of this requirement, a highly inflationary economy is one that has cumulative inflation of approximately 100 percent or more over a 3 year period. None of the countries where BBVA owned subsidiaries are highly inflationary countries.
 
The adjustment reflects the reversal of the charges to stockholders’ equity arising from inflation registered in dependent companies established in “non highly inflationary economies” (€221.02191.51 million, €239.49€221.02 million and €267.84€239.49 million as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, respectively).


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6. Impact of SFAS 133
6.  Impact of SFAS 133
As of December 31, 2007,2008, the main differences between IAS 39 and SFAS 133 that have resulted in reconciling items to net income and stockholder’sstockholders’ equity between IFRS and U.S. GAAP were as follows:
Fair value option
 
The EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 allows for the designation of a financial asset or a financial liability as held at fair value through the profit or loss if one of the criteria described in IAS 39 is met.
 
FAS 115 allows for the designation of a financial asset or a financial liability as held for trading only if these are acquired and held primarily for resale in the near term to make a profit from short-term movements in market prices.
 
As of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, we maintained certain financial assets and financial liabilities registered at fair value through the profit or loss under EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 which did not meet the conditions to be designated as financial asset or financial liability held for trading under U.S. GAAP. This difference resulted in a reconciling item to net income (an(a decrease of €116.1 million, an increase of €9.5 million and a increase of €72.40 million as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively) and stockholders’ equity (an increase of €70.47 million, an increase of €72.40€40.38 million and a decrease of €63.51€17.18 million as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005, respectively) and stockholder’s equity (an increase of €40.38 million, a decrease of €17.18 million and €63.59 million as of December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively) in the reconciliation to U.S. GAAP.
Retrospective application
 
As of December 31, 2003, in accordance with Spanish GAAP, certain fair value hedges of fixed income securities and cash flow hedges of exchange rate risk were considered to be speculative in our U.S. GAAP reconciliation adjustment, since the required documentation was not available at the date on which the aforementioned hedges were designated as such.
 
As of January 1, 2004, the transition date to the EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004, these transactions continued to be designated as hedges, since they met all the requirements for hedge accounting.
 
As of December 31, 2004, in accordance with U.S. GAAP the Group maintained the criteria established in prior years and considered these transactions to be speculative, which accounted for a portion of the reconciliation adjustment for derivatives and hedges.
 
Consequently, there is an adjustment in the reconciliation to U.S. GAAP to reflect in the net income (an(a decrease of €10.07 million, an increase of €16.72 million and a decrease of €6.03 million as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and a2006, respectively) and in stockholders’ equity (a decrease of €26.38€96.40 million, €108.65 million and €128.48 million as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005, respectively) and in stockholders’ equity (an increase of €108.65 million, €128.48 million and €147.91 million as of December 31, 2007, 2006, and 2005, respectively) the speculative nature of these transactions under U.S. GAAP.
Methods used to assess hedge effectiveness
 
Even though the methodology to assess the hedge effectiveness is the same under both. GAAP,both GAAPs, there are certain adjustments made in order to validate the hedge effectiveness that is permitted under the EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 and not under U.S. GAAP.
 
The EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 allows to designate a hedging instrument as hedging only a portion of the time period to maturity, and therefore adjust the effectiveness test to comply with the hedging objective. Under U.S. GAAP such hedges are not allowed.
 
Consequently, in 20072008 and 20062007 there is an adjustment to reverse these partial hedging transactions under U.S. GAAP. This difference resulted in a reconciling item to net income (an(a decrease of €2.2 million and an increase of €2.5 million and

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an increase of €9.11 million as of December 31, 20072008 and 2006,2007, respectively) and stockholder’sstockholders’ equity (an increase(a decrease of €10.61€8.78 million and an increase of €5.06€10.61 million as of December 31, 20072008 and 2006,2007, respectively) in the reconciliation to U.S. GAAP. During 2005 and 20042006 there were no hedging transactions of these types.


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The fair value of derivatives that afforded hedge accounting treatment under the EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 but did not qualify as hedges under U.S. GAAP as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 amounted negative to €8.38 million, €113.93 million negative toand €47.34 million and €69.21 million, respectively.
 
The fair value of derivatives that afforded hedge accounting treatment under the EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 and qualify as hedges under U.S. GAAP as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006 and 2005 amounted to €2,615.07 million, negative to €643.35 million and negative to €269.08 million, and €25.99 million, respectively.
 Additionally to prior explained differences, as of December 31, 2005, there was another difference between IAS 39 and SFAS 133 that resulted in a reconciling item to net income and stockholder’s equity to U.S. GAAP as follows:
7.  Loans adjustments
Definition of a derivative
     U.S. GAAP sets out requirements similar to those established by the EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004, except that the terms of the derivative contract should require or permit net settlement and have a notional amount. Contracts that do not comply with these requirements should be accounted according to the accounting provisions established for that particular instrument.
     For example certain option and forward agreements to buy unlisted equity investments fall within the EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 definition, but not the U.S. GAAP definition, because of the absence of net settlement.
     These transactions should be treated as equity securities if they comply with the definition of this type of instruments included in Appendix C to FAS 115: “An equity security is a security representing an ownership interest in an enterprise (for example, common, preferred, or other capital stock) or the right to acquire (for example, warrants, rights, and call options) or dispose of (for example, put options) an ownership interest in an enterprise at fixed or determinable prices. However, the term does not include convertible debt or preferred stock that by its terms either must be redeemed by the issuing enterprise or is redeemable at the option of the investor”.
     As of December 31, 2005 we maintained an option to buy unlisted equity investments which fell within the EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 definition of derivatives, but not the U.S. GAAP definition, because of the absence of net settlement. This difference resulted in a reconciling item to net income (€6.02 million in 2005) and stockholder’s equity (€58.46 million in 2005) to U.S.GAAP.
7. Loans adjustments
As we described in Note 2.2.2.c2.2.1.b to the Consolidated Financial Statements, a loan is considered to be an impaired loan — and therefore its carrying amount is adjusted to reflect the effect of its impairment — when there is objective evidence that events have occurred which, in the case of loans, give rise to a negative impact on the future cash flows that were estimated at the time the transaction was arranged.
 As a general rule, the carrying amount
The potential impairment of an impaired loanthese assets is adjusted with a charge to the consolidated income statement for the year in which the impairment becomes known, and the recoveriesdetermined individually or collectively. The quantification of previously recognized impairment losses are recognizedis determined on a collective basis in the consolidated income statement for the year in which the impairment is reversed or reduced.following two cases:
 The amount of the impairment losses incurred on these instruments relates to the positive difference between their respective carrying amounts and the present values of their expected future cash flows.
     The possible impairment losses on these assets are determined as follows:
 Individually,Assets classified as impaired for all significant loans and for thosecustomers in which although not significant, cannot be classified in homogenous groupsthe amount of instruments of similar characteristics, i.e. by instrument type, debtor’s industry and geographical location, type of guarantee, age of past-due amounts, etc.their operations is less than € 1 million.
 
 Collectively, in all other cases.Asset portfolio not currently impaired but which presents an inherent loss.
Inherent loss, calculated using statistical procedures, is deemed equivalent to the portion of losses incurred on the date that the accompanying consolidated financial statements are prepared that has yet to be allocated to specific transactions.
 
The Group estimates collective inherent loss of credit risk corresponding to operations realized by Spanish financial entities of the Group (approximately 68.73% of the Loans and Receivables of the Group as of December 31, 2008), using the parameters set by Annex IX of the Circular 4/2004 from Bank of Spain on the basis of its experience and the Spanish banking sector information in the quantification of impairment losses and provisions for insolvencies for credit risk.
Notwithstanding the above, the Group has historic statistical data which it used in its internal ratings models (IRBs) that were approved by the Bank of Spain for some portfolios in 2008, albeit only for the purpose of estimating regulatory capital under the new Basel Accord (BIS II). It uses these internal models to calculate the economic capital required in its activities and uses the expected loss concept to quantify the cost of credit risk for incorporation in its calculation of the risk-adjusted return on capital of its operations.
To estimate the collective loss of credit risk corresponding to operations with non Spanish residents registered in foreign subsidiaries, the Group applies similar methods and criteria, using the Bank of Spain’s parameters but adapting the default calendars to the particular circumstances of the country. Additionally, in Mexico for consumer loans, credit cards, and mortgages portfolios, as well as for credit investment maintained by the Group in the United States, internal models are used to calculate the impairment losses that are inherent in a group of loans are recognized taking into account thebased on historical experience of impairment and the other circumstances known at the timeGroup (approximately 13% of the assessment. TheseLoans and Receivables of the Group as of December 31, 2008).
In either case, the aforementioned provisions that haverequired under Circular 4/2004 from Bank of Spain standards fall within the range of provisions calculated using the Group’s internal ratings models.
For the years ended December 31, 2007 and 2006, the provisions required under Circular 4/2004 from Bank of Spain standards represented the estimate of a stress scenario located in an extreme of the range of provisions calculated using the Group’s internal ratings models. Therefore, those provisions did not been allocatedrepresent the best estimate of allowance for loan losses under U.S. GAAP which is the central scenario of the range of provisions calculated using the Group’s internal ratings models. As a consequence, there was an adjustment in the reconciliation to individual loans are calculated by using statistical procedures.U.S. GAAP in order to reflect in net income the reversal of the provisions recorded in excess in each year (a decrease of €924 million and an increase of €445 million as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively) and in

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     Understockholders’ equity the excess of the accumulated allowance for loan losses (an increase of €1,188 million and an increase of €2,115 million as of December 31, 2007 and 2006, respectively).
For the year ended December 31, 2008, there is no substantial difference in the calculation made under both GAAPs because the allowance for loan losses calculated under the EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 we calculateis similar to the best estimate of allowance for incurredloan losses not yet assigned to specific loans in a portfoliounder U.S. GAAP, which is the central scenario determined by using statistical procedures parameters established by the Bank of Spain. The methodology established by the Bank of Spain in the determination of the level of provisions required to cover inherent losses, is defined in Annex IX of the Circular 4/2004 of Bank of Spain as “losses incurred as at the date of the financial statements, calculated employing statistical methods, which are yet to be assigned to specific operations”. The Bank of Spain has explicitly stated that all the guidance in the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 complies with IFRS.
     The Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 requires us and all Spanish financial institutions to use specific credit risk segmentation of our loans portfolios and of “peer group” statistical percentages in determining the incurred losses not yet assigned to specific loans until the time in which our internal risk models have been reviewed and approved by the Bank of Spain.
     According to the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 the Bank of Spain, based on its experience of and information on the Spanish banking sector, has determined the method and amount of the parameters entities must use to calculate the amounts needed to cover the impairment losses inherent in debt instruments and contingent exposures classified as standard. The Bank of Spain shall, by means of the appropriate amendment to the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 periodically update the parameters used in the method to reflect changes in the data for the sector.
     However, BBVA Group, in recognizing incurred losses not yet assigned to specific loans in debt instruments at amortized cost, has developed internal risk models that take into accountwith our historical experience of impairment adjusted as appropriate for other objective observable data known at the time that each assessment is made.
     We have developed our internal risk model, based on historical information available for each country and type of risk (based on homogenous portfolios), adjusted for objective observable data that corroborates that the use of historical information does not represent the best available information.
     Our models use the “expected loss” concept to quantify the cost of our credit risk to be able to incorporate it in the calculation of the risk adjusted return of our operations. Additionally, the parameters necessary to calculate it are used to calculate the economic capital and in the future, the calculation of the regulatory capital under the internal models of Basel II.
     “Expected loss” of a given transaction represents the expected cost, measured as an average within a full economic cycle, of the credit risk of such transaction, considering the profile of the counterparty and the guarantees securing such transaction. The quantification of this expected loss would result out of three factors: “exposure”, “probability of default” and “loss given default”.
Exposure (EAD) is the amount of the risk assumed by default of the counterparty.
Probability of Default (DP) is the probability that the counterpart defaults on its principal and/or interest payments. We also allocate the probability of default by using BBVA’s historical databases to ascertain how this probability varies in terms of the scores allocated by our tools and of other potentially relevant factors (e.g. the seasoning of the transaction).The default probability is linked to the rating/scoring of each customer/transaction. The measurement of DP uses a temporary ceiling of 1 year, meaning that it quantifies that the counterparty defaults within the following year. Default is defined as those amounts not paid within 90 days or more, as well as those outstanding amounts where there is doubt about the solvency of the counterparty (judgmental defaults).
Loss given default (LGD) is the percentage of risk exposure that is not expected to be recovered in the event of default and constitutes one of the key factors in quantitative risk assessment. The method that we mainly use for the calculation of LGD is the “Workout LGD”. This method is based on discounting the cash flows of the defaulted exposure that have been collected at different times of the recovery process. In the case of portfolios with low default rates, which do not have enough data to obtain a reliable estimate by means of the Workout LGD method, other methods are used, such as external sources for obtaining market references on LGD rates suited to the internal portfolio.
     The calculation of the incurred loss considers, additionally, the adjustment to the full economic cycle of the factors mentioned above, especially the DP and LGD.
     As previously mentioned, the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 explicitly requires that the internal valuation allowance methodology described above shall be approved by the Bank of Spain prior to being used for financial statements purposes. Currently, the Bank of Spain has not yet verified such internal models. The Bank of Spain regulation requires that until such time that our internal models are approved, the models developed by the Bank of Spain must be used.

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     For U.S. GAAP purposes, we used our internal risk models developed by dividing the loan portfolio into different segments; each segment contains loans with similar characteristics, such as risk classification, economic environment (i.e. country), type of loan (e.g. mortgage loans or credit card loans), collateral type, and counterparty type (e.g. consumer, commercial or sovereign). We have developed our internal models by considering our own historical experience, appropriately adjusted for observable data information available over the economic environments where we operate.
     In our opinion, the use of “peer group” statistical assumptions, as required by the Bank of Spain for our Consolidated Financial Statements would not be appropriate under U.S. GAAP. Even when the amount falls within an acceptable range of estimated losses, we believe that amount does not correspond with the best estimate of loan losses.
     For that reason, for U.S. GAAP purposes we have used our own appropriately adjusted experience in determiningexperience. Therefore, the allowance for loan losses and thereforecalculated under both GAAPs are the loan allowances not allocated to specific loans, as determined bysame and the Bank of Spain’ guidance, result in a higher amount than those determined following the guidance described for U.S. GAAP.
     Consequently, there ishas included an adjustment in the reconciliation of net income for the year 2008 in order to make equivalent the allowance for loan losses under U.S. GAAP to reflect in the net income the reversal of the provision recorded in each year (a decrease of €924 million, an increase of €445 million and a decrease of €303 million as of December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively) and in stockholders’ equity the excess of the accumulated allowance for loansloan losses (an increase of €1,188 million, an increase of €2,115 million and €1,669 million as of December 31, 2007, 2006 and 2005, respectively).
8. Intangible assets
     Intangible assets with finite lives are amortized over those useful lives. At transition date, the estimated useful lives were recalculated. In accordance withcalculated under the EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 the previous GAAP restated amounts had been used as deemed cost(a decrease of certain intangible assets and the differences related to the previous carrying amounts of these intangible assets were accounted for in stockholders’ equity as of January 1, 2004.
     Under U.S. GAAP,€1,152 million, as of December 31, 2005, this adjustment was considered a change in accounting estimates and, in accordance with APB 20 Accounting changes, the cumulative effect of the adjustment was reflected in the income statement for 2005.
9. Tax effect of U.S. GAAP adjustments and deferred taxation under SFAS No. 109-2008).
 
8.  Tax effect of U.S. GAAP adjustments and deferred taxation under SFAS No. 109 —
The previous adjustments to net income and stockholders’ equity do not include their related effects on corporate tax (except for the adjustments mentioned in Item 1, the acquisition of BBVA Bancomer, S.A. de C.V. described in Item 5 and loans adjustments described in Item 7, which are disclosed under “Tax effect of above mentioned adjustments” item in the respective reconciliation statements.
 
As described in Note 2.2.142.2.13 deferred tax assets and liabilities include temporary differences measured at the amount expected to be payable or recoverable on differences between the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities and their tax bases, and tax loss and tax credit carryforwards. These amounts are measured at the tax rates that are expected to apply in the year when the asset will be realized or the liability settled.
 
As a result of the application of Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 109 (“SFAS 109”), Accounting for Income Taxes, the timing differences originated by the revaluation of property and equity securities and by certain provision for coverage of loan losses have been reversed.
 
On July 13, 2006, the FASB issued Interpretation No. 48 “Accounting for Uncertainty in Income Taxes — an Interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109” (FIN 48). This statement was issued to provide additional guidance and clarification on accounting for uncertainty in income tax positions. The interpretation prescribes a recognition threshold and measurement attribute for financial statement recognition and measurement of tax positions, as well as increased disclosure requirements with regards to uncertain tax positions.
 
This interpretation of FASB Statement No. 109 uses a two-step approach wherein a tax benefit is recognized if a position is more likely than not to be sustained. The amount of the benefit is then measured to be the highest tax benefit which is greater than fifty percent likely to be realized. FIN 48 also sets out disclosure requirements to enhance transparency of an entity’s tax reserves.
 
The Group adopted the provisions of FIN 48 effective January 1, 2007. As a result of adoption, the Group recorded a decrease €34.86 million reducted in retained earnings and a decrease in net income of €30.76 million as of December 31, 2007. Consequently, the adoption of FIN 48 provokes a decrease of €65.62 million in stockholders equity as of December 31, 2007. Additionally, as of December 31, 2008, the Group recorded a decrease €65.62 million in retained earnings and an increase in net income of €6.80 million. Consequently, there is a decrease of €58.82 million in stockholders’ equity as of December 31, 2008.

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The Group is currently under audit by taxing authorities in major taxing jurisdictions around the world. It is thus reasonably possible that changes in the gross balance of unrecognized tax benefits may occur within the next 12 months (an estimate of the range of such gross changes cannot be made), but the Group does not expect such audits to result in amounts that would cause a significant change to its effective tax rate.
 
In the reconciliation to U.S. GAAP, the Group has recorded deferred tax assets of negative €671.20 million, €981.35 million €86.79 million and €160.51€86.79 million as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 and deferred tax liabilities of negative €105.70 million, €174.9 million €238.42 million and €450.85€238.42 million as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, respectively.
 
SFAS 109 requires providing a valuation allowance when it is more likely than not that some portion of the deferred tax asset will not be realized. As of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 the valuation allowance was positive €11.42 million, negative €10.8 million and negative €45.07 million, and €278.26 million, respectively.


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As required by SFAS 109, the effects of the change in Spanish tax laws were included in income (see Note 35.e)32.c)
 
The following is a reconciliation of the income tax provision under IFRS to that under U.S. GAAP:
            
             2008 2007 2006 
 2007 2006 2005 Millions of euros 
 Millions of Euros
Income tax provision under IFRS
 2,079 2,059 1,521   1,541   2,079   2,059 
Tax effect of U.S. GAAP adjustments and deferred taxation under SFAS 109  (283)  (238)  (1,668)  (416)  (283)  (238)
Of which: Adjustments of deferred tax liability/assets for enacted changes in tax laws of U.S. adjustments   (326)          (326)
Income tax provision under U.S. GAAP
 1,796 1,822  (147)  1,125   1,796   1,822 
 
The following is a reconciliation of the deferred tax assets and liabilities recorded under the EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 and those that should be recorded under SFAS 109:
                         
  2007 2006 2005
  Deferred tax Deferred tax Deferred tax Deferred tax Deferred tax Deferred tax
  assets liabilities assets liabilities assets liabilities
  Millions of Euros
As reported under the EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004
  4,310   (2,235)  4,703   (1,747)  5,554   (1,502)
Less-                        
Timing differences recorded under the EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 and reversed in the reconciliation to U.S. GAAP  (1,070)     (1,355)     (1,333)   
Tax effect of the EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 to U.S. GAAP reconciliation adjustments  (3)     (14)     (16)   
Plus-                        
Tax effect of the EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 to U.S. GAAP reconciliation adjustments  92   (175)  101   (238)  176   (451)
As reported under SFAS 109 (gross)
  3,329   (2,410)  3,435   (1,985)  4,381   (1,953)
Valuation reserve  (22)     (45)     (278)   
As reported under SFAS 109 (net)
  3,307   (2,410)  3,390   (1,985)  4,103   (1,953)
 
                         
  2008  2007  2006 
  Deferred Tax
  Deferred Tax
  Deferred Tax
  Deferred Tax
  Deferred Tax
  Deferred Tax
 
  Assets  Liabilities  Assets  Liabilities  Assets  Liabilities 
  Millions of euros 
 
As reported under the EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004
  5,055   (1,282)  4,310   (2,235)  4,703   (1,747)
Less-                        
Timing differences recorded under the EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 and reversed in the reconciliation to U.S. GAAP  (719)     (1,070)     (1,355)   
Tax effect of the EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 to U.S. GAAP reconciliation adjustments  (1)     (3)     (14)   
Plus-                        
Tax effect of the EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 to U.S. GAAP reconciliation adjustments  48   (106)  92   (175)  101   (238)
As reported under SFAS 109 (gross)
  4,384   (1,388)  3,329   (2,410)  3,435   (1,985)
Valuation reserve  11      (22)     (45)   
As reported under SFAS 109 (net)
  4,395   (1,388)  3,307   (2,410)  3,390   (1,985)


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The following is an analysis of deferred tax assets and liabilities as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 estimated in accordance with U.S. GAAP:

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  December 31, 
  2008  2007  2006 
  (Millions of euros) 
 
Deferred Tax assets
            
Loan loss reserves  1,425   1,042   830 
Unrealized losses on securities pension liability  1,654   1,522   1,645 
Fixed assets  44   47   86 
Net operating loss carryforward  38   121   330 
Investments and derivatives  333      36 
Goodwill  (150)  (118)  (74)
Other  1,039   715   582 
Total deferred tax assets
  4,384   3,329   3,435 
Valuation reserve  11   (22)  (45)
Net tax asset
  4,395   3,307   3,390 
Deferred tax liabilities
            
Unrealized gains on securities pension liability  (1)     (1)
Unrealized gains on investments  (220)  (1,471)  (1,450)
Gains on sales of investments  (115)  (107)  (135)
Fixed assets  (11)  (38)  (99)
Goodwill  (67)  (84)  (148)
Other  (974)  (710)  (152)
Total deferred tax liabilities
  (1,387)  (2,410)  (1,985)
Valuation reserve         
Net tax liabilities
  (1,387)  (2,410)  (1,985)
             
  December 31,
  2007 2006 2005
  (Millions of euros)
Deferred Tax assets
            
Loan loss reserves  1,042   830   611 
Unrealized losses on securities pension liability  1,522   1,645   1,645 
Fixed assets  47   86   136 
Net operating loss carryforward  121   330   664 
Investments and derivatives     36   445 
Goodwill  (118)  (74)  8 
Other  715   582   872 
Total deferred tax assets
  3,329   3,435   4,381 
Valuation reserve  (22)  (45)  (278)
Net tax asset
  3,307   3,390   4,103 
Deferred tax liabilities
            
Unrealized gains on securities pension liability     (1)   
Unrealized gains on investments  (1,471)  (1,450)  (1,274)
Gains on sales of investments  (107)  (135)  (67)
Fixed assets  (38)  (99)  (161)
Goodwill  (84)  (148)  (347)
Other  (710)  (152)  (104)
Total deferred tax liabilities
  (2,410)  (1,985)  (1,953)
Valuation reserve         
Net tax liabilities
  (2,410)  (1,985)  (1,953)
 
Reconciliation between the federal statutory tax rate and the effective income tax rate is as follows:
             
  2007 2006 2005
  % percentages
Corporate income tax at the standard rate
  32.50   35.00   35.00 
Decrease arising from permanent differences  (7.86)  (7.16)  (6.25)
Adjustments to the provision for prior years’ corporate income tax and other taxes  (0.15)  1.45   (1.54)
Income tax provision under the EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004
  24.49   29.29   27.20 
Tax effect of U.S. GAAP adjustments and deferred taxation under SFAS 109  0.44   (2.48)  (30.86)
Income tax provision under U.S. GAAP
  24.93   26.81   (3.66)
10. Pension plan cost-
 Changes in accounting principles due to changes in method of amortization in 2005
             
  As of December 31,
  As of December 31,
  As of December 31,
 
  2008  2007  2006 
  % percentages 
 
Corporate income tax at the standard rate
  30.00   32.50   35.00 
Decrease arising from permanent differences  (9.96)  (7.86)  (7.16)
Adjustments to the provision for prior years’ corporate income tax and other taxes  2.21   (0.15)  1.45 
Income tax provision under theEU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004
  22.25   24.49   29.29 
Tax effect of U.S. GAAP adjustments and deferred taxation under SFAS 109  (0.59)  0.44   (2.48)
Income tax provision under U.S. GAAP
  21.65   24.93   26.81 
     Until 2004 both under Spanish GAAP and U.S. GAAP, the cumulative actuarial losses and certain losses were amortized in a straight-line method over the average expected years of work of employment.
     At January 1, 2005, all cumulative actuarial losses were accounted for in equity as of January 1, 2004, and from January 1, 2004, the Group decided to adopt an accounting policy to recognize actuarial losses have been accounted for in the income statement for the year when these losses have been incurred instead of using the corridor approach.
     As a result of the accounting policy election above, we decided from January 1, 2005 to also change our U.S. GAAP accounting policy for recognition of actuarial gains and losses from the corridor approach to immediate recognition in the income statement when they arise.
     Paragraph 8 of APB 20 states that a characteristic of a change in accounting principle is that it concerns a choice from among two or more generally accepted accounting principles.
     FASB Staff Implementation Guide on SFAS 106, Answer to Question 32 states that an employer should select an amortization method and apply it consistently from period to period as long as the resulting amortization equals or exceeds the minimum amortization specified by paragraph 59.
     We believe that this guidance permits election between different amortization methods that in fact are different and acceptable accounting principles and therefore our conclusion is that a change to a preferable

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amortization method is in accordance with paragraph 16 of APB Opinion No. 20, Accounting Changes, is an accounting change that enters into the definition of paragraph 8 of APB 20 aforementioned.
     We have followed the guidance set forth in Statement 87 paragraph 33 that permits any systematic method of amortization of unrecognized gains or losses instead of the minimum specified in paragraph 32 of SFAS 87.
     We believe that the change in accounting principle (change to a method of amortization that is permitted) that accelerates recognition is preferable because it accelerates the recognition of events that have occurred and the new approach rapidly directs the recorded liability toward the economic liability providing recognition of events that have occurred.
     In accordance with APB 20 Accounting changes, the cumulative effect of the change in accounting principle shall be recognized in the income statement for the year when the change occurred.
     Consequently, there is an adjustment due to the fact that under the EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 we changed the accounting principle retrospectively from January 1, 2004, while under U.S. GAAP we changed the accounting principle from January 1, 2005.
     The amounts of pension plan cost adjustments presented in the U.S. GAAP Net Income and Stockholders’ Equity reconciliation for the year 2005 were as follows:
charge to income statement related to First-time adoption of the EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 at January 1, 2004 and effect for the year 2005: €1,271 million;
9.  credit to income statement related to tax effect related to prior adjustment: €426 million.
There is no effect in reconciliation to stockholders’ equity for the year 2005, related to the fact that these two adjustments were recognized with counterparties a credit for and a charge to Retained earnings for €1,271 million and €426 million, respectively.Other Comprehensive Income
Changes in accounting estimate due to changes in scope of consolidation and actuarial assumptions in 2005
     As disclosed in BBVA’s 2004 Form 20-F, under Spanish GAAP, BBVA was not required to consolidate certain of its controlled insurance companies that hold some of the group’s pension plan, but it applied equity method. However, no similar consolidation exception existed under U.S. GAAP.
     Upon adoption of the EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004, BBVA began consolidating these insurance subsidiaries resulting in a change in accounting principle pursuant of paragraph 7 of IFRS 1 and recognized this change retroactively at the date of transition (January 1, 2004).
     In connection with the first time adoption process the Bank of Spain Circular issued guidance on how Banks should determine the actuarial assumptions for these types of pension plans that was required to be applied for both 2005 and 2004.
     As a result, we recognize the change in consolidation and the use of the Bank of Spain required discount rates as part of the transition to the EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004. However, our definitive application of this guidance was available after we have already filed the 2004 20-F, such that the actuarial assumptions used for 2004 under U.S. GAAP were different from those used for the EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004.
     During 2005, we decided that the Bank of Spain-Circular methodology to determine actuarial assumptions that provide a better, more refined estimate of the pension obligation so we decided to take use those assumptions for U.S. GAAP purposes.
     As noted in Question 57 of FASB Staff Implementation Guide (Statement 87), “A Guide to Implementation of Statement 87 on Employers’ Accounting for Pensions: Questions and Answers,” this change have been recognized as a change in estimates and recognized prospectively as part of net income from continuing operations.
     The amounts of pension plan cost adjustments presented in the U.S. GAAP Net Income and Stockholders’ Equity reconciliation for the year 2005 for this effect were as follows:
charge to income statement related to first-time adoption of the EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 at January 1, 2004 and effect for the year 2005: €893 million;
credit to income statement related to tax effect related to prior adjustment: €294 million.

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There is no effect in reconciliation to stockholders’ equity for the year 2005, related to the fact that these two adjustments were recognized with counterparties a credit for and a charge to Retained earnings for €893 million and €294 million, respectively.
     There is no significant impact on our financial position, cash flow or results of operations that arise from potential GAAP differences in pension obligation accounting because either BBVA has chosen the same criteria in both GAAP when it is permissible to do so or because the Group is not involved in specific transactions which can give rise to any difference in the reconciliation.
11. Other Comprehensive Income
SFAS No. 130, Reporting Comprehensive Income establishes standards for disclosing information related to comprehensive income and its components in a full set of general-purpose financial statements.
 
Comprehensive income is defined as the change in equity of a business enterprise during a period from transactions and other events and circumstances from non-owner sources. It includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners.
 
The accumulated balances of other comprehensive income as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 were as follows:
                 
  Foreign      
  currency Unrealized Gains on Other
  translation gains on Derivative Comprehensive
  adjustments securities Instruments Income
  Millions of Euros
Balance as of December 31, 2004
  (3,722)  2,247   28   (1,447)
Changes in 2005  1,138   883   (118)  1,903 
Balance as of December 31, 2005
  (2,584)  3,130   (90)  456 
Changes in 2006  (708)  110   107   (491)
Balance as of December 31, 2006
  (3,292)  3,240   17   (35)
Changes in 2007  (1,873)  487   285   (1,102)
Balance as of December 31, 2007
  (5,165)  3,727   302   (1,137)
                 
  Foreign
          
  Currency
  Unrealized
  Gains on
  Other
 
  Translation
  Gains on
  Derivative
  Comprehensive
 
  Adjustments  Securities  Instruments  Income 
  Millions of euros 
 
Balance as of December 31, 2006
  (3,292)  3,240   17   (35)
Changes in 2007  (1,873)  487   285   (1,101)
Balance as of December 31, 2007
  (5,165)  3,727   302   (1,137)
Changes in 2008  (1,001)  (2,657)  175   (3,483)
Balance as of December 31, 2008
  (6,166)  1,070   477   (4,619)
 
Taxes allocated to each component of other comprehensive income as of December 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 were as follows:
                                    
                             2008 2007 2006 
 2007 2006 2005 Before
 Tax
     Tax
   Before
 Tax
   
 Before Tax Tax Tax   Tax
 Expense or
 Net of Tax
 Before Tax
 Expense or
 Net of Tax
 Tax
 Expense or
 Net of Tax
 
 Tax expense Net of tax Before Tax expense Net of tax Before Tax expense Net of tax Amount Benefit Amount Amount Benefit Amount Amount Benefit Amount 
 Amount or benefit amount Amount or benefit amount Amount or benefit amount Millions of Euros 
 Millions of Euros
Foreign currency translations adjustment  (1,873)   (1,873)  (709)   (709) 1,139  1,138   (1,001)     (1,001)  (1,873)     (1,873)  (709)     (709)
Unrealized gains on securities:                                     
Unrealized holding gains arising during the period 633  (146) 487 425  (314) 111 1,219  (337) 883   (3,454)  797   (2,657)  633   (146)  487   425   (314)  111 
Derivatives Instruments and Hedging Activities 370  (85) 285 139  (32) 107  (160) 41  (118)  228   (53)  175   370   (85)  285   139   (32)  107 
                                      
Other comprehensive income
  (871)  (231)  (1,102)  (145)  (346)  (491) 2,198  (296) 1,903   (4,227)  744   (3,483)  (871)  (231)  (1,102)  (145)  (346)  (491)
                                      
                 
12. Earnings per share
 
10.  Earnings per share
SFAS No. 128, Earnings per Share, specifies the computation, presentation and disclosure requirements for earnings per share (EPS).

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Basic earnings per share is computed by dividing income available to common stockholders (the numerator) by the weighted-average number of common shares outstanding (the denominator), which may include contingently issuable shares where all necessary conditions for issuance have been satisfied. Diluted earnings per share include the determinants of basic earnings per share and, in addition, give effect to dilutive potential common shares that were outstanding during the period.


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     As indicated in Notes 63.A.10 of this Annual Report, effective on January 1, 2004, this supposed a change in our accounting policy related to pensions for U.S. GAAP purposes. Upon adoption of the EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004, the cumulative effect of this change as of January 1, 2004 was recognized in stockholders’ equity, in accordance with IFRS 1 First-Time Adoption of International Financial Reporting Standards.
The computation of basic and diluted earnings per share as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 is presented in the following table:
            
             2008 2007 2006 
 2007 2006 2005 Millions of euros, except per share data 
 Millions of Euros, except per share data
Numerator for basic earnings per share:
                   
Income available to common stockholders (EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004) 6,126 4,736 3,806   5,020   6,126   4,736 
Income available to common stockholders (U.S. GAAP):   4,070   5,409   4,972 
Before cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles 5,409 4,972 2,863 
Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles    (845)
After cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles 5,409 4,972 2,018 
Numerator for diluted earnings per share:
             
Income available to common stockholders (EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004) 6,126 4,736 3,806   5,020   6,126   4,736 
Income available to common stockholders (U.S. GAAP):   4,070   5,409   4,972 
Before cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles 5,409 4,972 2,863 
Cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles    (845)
After cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles 5,409 4,972 2,018 
Denominator for basic earnings per share
 3,593,940,198 3,405,418,793 3,390,852,043   3,706,000,000   3,593,940,198   3,405,418,793 
Denominator for diluted earnings per share
 3,593,940,198 3,405,418,793 3,390,852,043   3,706,000,000   3,593,940,198   3,405,418,793 
EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004             
Basic earnings per share (Euros) 1.70 1.39 1.12   1.35   1.70   1.39 
Diluted earnings per share (Euros) 1.70 1.39 1.12   1.35   1.70   1.39 
U.S. GAAP             
Before cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles: 
Basic earnings per share (Euros) 1.50 1.46 0.84   1.10   1.50   1.46 
Diluted earnings per share (Euros) 1.50 1.46 0.84   1.10   1.50   1.46 
After cumulative effect of changes in accounting principles: 
Basic earnings per share (Euros) 1.50 1.46 0.59 
Diluted earnings per share (Euros) 1.50 1.46 0.59 
13. FIN 46-R
 
At AGM held on March 13, 2009, the shareholders approved a resolution to supplement the 2008 cash dividend with a pay-out in kind of part of the share premium reserve, by delivering 60.451.115 BBVA treasury stocks. The Earnings per share ratios under EU-IFRS above would be 1.33, 1.68, 1.37 for the year 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively. The earnings per share ratios under U.S. GAAP above would be 1.08, 1.48, 1.43 for the year 2008, 2007 and 2006, respectively.
11.  FIN 46-R
We arranged the issuance of preferred shares using special purpose vehicles (See Note 24.5.2)22.4.3.2). Our preferred security transactions are based on the following model:
• We are the sponsor in the issuance of certain debentures by special purpose vehicles (SPEs) (the issuer of preference shares) that we incorporated and for which we hold 100% of the common stock and voting rights.
We are the sponsor in the issuance of certain debentures by special purpose vehicles (SPEs) (the issuer of preference shares) that we incorporated and for which we hold 100% of the common stock and voting rights.
The SPEs issue preferred securities to 3rd party investors. The terms of the preferred securities are issued in perpetuity with fixed dividend coupon and can be called by the SPEs (what are the conditions for calling)
  The SPEs lend both the proceeds raised from the preferred securities and the common stock back to us through intercompany loans with fixed maturities and fixed interest rate similar to that the dividend coupon on the preferred securities issued by the SPEs. Consequently, the SPEs use the cash received from interest payments on BBVA loans to pay dividends to the preferred securities holders.
 
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We consolidated the SPEs under EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 according to SIC 12 as we controlled them. However, under U.S. GAAP, BBVA does not consolidate the special purpose vehicle (issuer) as we have concluded that we are not the primary beneficiary as considered byFIN 46-R for the reasons described below.


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We as sponsor of the issuer of the preference shares neither have a significant residual interest held since our common shares are not viewed as equity at risk as our investment is returned back to us through the intercompany loan, nor the loan payable to the special purpose vehicle would be considered variable interests since they assume variability. Additionally, the fact that BBVA unconditionally guarantees the trust preferred securities is not relevant, since BBVA is guaranteeing its own obligations.
 
Under U.S. GAAP we consider the investments in the common stock of this class of special purpose vehicles as equity-method investees according to APB Opinion No. 18.
 
As a result of the deconsolidation of the SPEs, the loans received from the SPEs are presented as financial liabilities under U.S. GAAP.
 
Consequently, the deconsolidation of the entities described in Note 24.522.4.3.2 to our Consolidated Financial Statements has no impact on stockholder’s stockholdersequity or net income under U.S. GAAP. These financial instruments that are presented under EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 in the caption “Subordinated liabilities — preferences shares” are presented under U.S. GAAP under the caption “Time deposits” (€4,5615,464 million).
14. Other Accounting Standards
12.  Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157: “Fair Value Measurement”
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 155: “Accounting for Certain Hybrid Financial Instruments an amendment of FASB Statements No. 133 and 140”
In FebruarySeptember 2006, the FASB issued this Statement that amends FASB Statements No. 133, “Accountingdefines fair value, establishes a framework for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities”measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and No. 140, “Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities”.expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This Statement resolves issues addressed in Statement 133 Implementation Issue No. D1, “Application of Statement 133 to Beneficial Interests in Securitized Financial Assets.”
     This Statement permitsapplies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value remeasurement formeasurements and does not require any hybrid financial instrument that contains an embedded derivative that otherwise would require bifurcation, clarifies which interest-only strips and principal-only strips are not subject to the requirements of Statement 133, establishes a requirement to evaluate interests in securitized financial assets to identify interests that are freestanding derivatives or that are hybrid financial instruments that contain an embedded derivative requiring bifurcation, clarifies that concentrations of credit risk in the form of subordination are not embedded derivatives and amends Statement 140 to eliminate the prohibition on a qualifying special purpose entity from holding a F-145 derivative financial instrument that pertains to a beneficial interest other than another derivative financial instrument.new fair value measurements. This Statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. BBVA Group adopted FAS 157 and the adoption did not have a significant effect in our results of operations, financial position or cash flows. The disclosure about fair value measurements is presented in Notes 7 and 8.
13.  Other Accounting Standards
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 159: “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities — Including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115”
In February 2007 the FASB issued this Statement that includes an amendment of FASB Statements No. 115, “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities”. The fair value option established by this Statement permits all financial instruments acquired or issued afterentities to choose to measure eligible items at fair value at specified election dates. A business entity shall report unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected in earnings at each subsequent reporting date. The fair value option in this Statement is similar, but not identical, to the fair value option in IAS 39, Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement.
This Statement is effective as of the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after SeptemberNovember 15, 2006. Earlier2007. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of an entity’sa fiscal year that begins on or before November 15, 2007, provided the entity has not yet issued financial statements, including financial statements for any interim period for that fiscal year.
     The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact in our results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 156: “Accounting for Servicing of Financial Assets an amendmentalso elects to apply the provisions of FASB Statement No. 140”157, Fair Value Measurements. No entity is permitted to apply the Statement retrospectively to fiscal years preceding the effective date unless the entity chooses early adoption.
 In March 2006
BBVA Group elected not to apply the FASB issuedfair value option established by this Statement that amends FASB Statements No. 140, “Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities”, with respect to the accounting for separately recognized servicing assets and servicing liabilities.Statement.
 The new Statement should be adopted as of the beginning of the first fiscal year that begins after September 15, 2006. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact in our results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. FAS 158: “Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other Postretirement Plans  an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 88, 106, and 132”
 
In September 2006, the Financial Accounting Standards Board (FASB) issued Statement of Financial Accounting Standard (SFAS) No. 158,Employers’ Accounting for Defined Benefit Pension and Other

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Postretirement Plans, an amendment of FASB Statements No. 87, 106, and 132(R). SFAS No. 158 requires employers to recognize a net liability or asset and an offsetting adjustment to accumulate other comprehensive income to report the funded status of defined benefit pension and other post-retirement benefit plans. Previous standards required employers to disclose the complete funded status of its plans only in the notes to the financial statements.


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Additionally, SFAS No. 158 requires employers to measure plan assets and obligations at their year-end balance sheet date. Guidance relating to the recognition of the over or under funded status of the plan and additional disclosure requirements was effective for our fiscal year ended December 31, 2006. Under IFRS and U.S. GAAP, actuarial gains or losses (arising from differences between the actuarial assumptions and what had actually occurred) and prior service cost (there are no transition cost), were recognized in the consolidated income statements (see Note 2.2.4). Therefore, it did not have impact on the results of operations, financial position or cash flows. Guidance relating to the measurement date of the plans is effective for the years ending after December 15, 2008 and the adoption of this standard did not have a materialsignificant impact in our results of operations, financial position or cash flows, due to the fact that measurement date is December 31 for each fiscal year (see Note 27 “Commitments with personnel”).
FASB Staff Position No. FIN 46(R)-6 — Determining the Variability to Be Considered in Applying FASB Interpretation No. 46(R)
     This FASB Staff Position was Issued in April 13, 2006, and is effective for all entities (including newly created entities) with which that enterprise first becomes involved and to all entities previously required to be analyzed under Interpretation 46(R) when a reconsideration event has occurred pursuant to paragraph 7 of Interpretation 46(R) beginning the first day of the first reporting period beginning after June 15, 2006. Earlier application permitted for periods for which financial statements have not yet been issued. Retrospective application, if elected, must be completed no later than the end of the first annual reporting period ending after July 15, 2006. It addresses how a reporting enterprise should determine the variability to be considered in applying FASB Interpretation No. 46 (revised December 2003), Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities. 2. The variability that is considered in applying Interpretation 46(R) affects the determination of (a) whether the entity is a variable interest entity (VIE), (b) which interests are variable interests in the entity, and (c) which party, if any, is the primary beneficiary of the VIE. That variability will affect any calculation of expected losses and expected residual returns, if such a calculation is necessary. The adoption of this standard did not have a material impact in our results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
15. New Accounting Standards
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 157: “Fair Value Measurement”
     In September 2006, the FASB issued this Statement that defines fair value, establishes a framework for measuring fair value in generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP), and expands disclosures about fair value measurements. This Statement applies under other accounting pronouncements that require or permit fair value measurements and does not require any new fair value measurements. This Statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2007, and interim periods within those fiscal years. The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of this new statement at the required effective date will have a significant effect in its results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
FSPFAS 157-1, “Application of FASB Statement No. 157 to FASB Statement No. 13 and Other Accounting Pronouncements That Address Fair Value Measurements for Purposes of Lease Classification or Measurement under Statement 13”
 
This FASB Staff Position (FSP) was issued in February 2008, is effective upon the initial adoption of Statement 157 and amends FASB Statement No. 157, Fair Value Measurements, to exclude FASB Statement No. 13, Accounting for Leases, and other accounting pronouncements that address fair value measurements for purposes of lease classification or measurement under Statement 13. However, this scope exception does not apply to assets acquired and liabilities assumed in a business combination that are required to be measured at fair value under FASB Statement No. 141, Business Combinations, or No. 141 (revised 2007), Business Combinations, regardless of whether those assets and liabilities are related to leases. The Company does not anticipate that
BBVA Group adopted this FSP and the adoption of this new statement at the required effective date willdid not have a significant effect in itsour results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
14.  New Accounting Standards
FASB Staff PositionNo. FAS 157-2 “Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157”
 
In December 2007,February 2008, the FASB released a proposed FASB Staff Position (FSPSFAS 157-2  Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 157) which, if adopted, would delaydelayed the effective date of SFAS No. 157 until fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years, for all non-financial assets and nonfinancial liabilities, except those that are recognized or disclosed at fair value in the

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financial statements on a recurring basis (at least annually). The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of this new statement at the required effective date will have a significant effect in its results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 159: “The Fair Value Option for Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities—Including an amendment of FASB Statement No. 115”
     In February 2007 the FASB issued this Statement that includes an amendment of FASB Statements No. 115, “Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities”. The fair value option established by this Statement permits all entities to choose to measure eligible items at fair value at specified election dates. A business entity shall report unrealized gains and losses on items for which the fair value option has been elected in earnings at each subsequent reporting date. The fair value option in this Statement is similar, but not identical, to the fair value option in IAS 39, Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement.
     This Statement is effective as of the beginning of an entity’s first fiscal year that begins after November 15, 2007. Early adoption is permitted as of the beginning of a fiscal year that begins on or before November 15, 2007, provided the entity also elects to apply the provisions of FASB Statement No. 157, Fair Value Measurements. No entity is permitted to apply the Statement retrospectively to fiscal years preceding the effective date unless the entity chooses early adoption. The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of this new statement at the required effective date will have a significant effect in its results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
FAS 160, Noncontrolling Interests in Consolidated Financial Statements—Statements — an amendment of ARB No. 51
 
This Statement was issued in December 2007, and is effective for fiscal years, and interim periods within those fiscal years, beginning on or after December 15, 2008 (that is, January 1, 2009, for entities with calendar year-ends). Earlier adoption is prohibited. It amends ARB 51 to establish accounting and reporting standards for the noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary and for the deconsolidation of a subsidiary. It clarifies that a noncontrolling interest in a subsidiary is an ownership interest in the consolidated entity that should be reported as equity in the consolidated financial statements. Before this Statement was issued, limited guidance existed for reporting noncontrolling interests. As a result, considerable diversity in practice existed. So-called minority interests were reported in the consolidated statement of financial position as liabilities or in the mezzanine section between liabilities and equity. This Statement improves comparability by eliminating that diversity. The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of this new statement at the required effective date will have a significant effect in its results of operations, financial position or cash flows.


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Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 161,Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
 
In March 2008 the FASB issued FASB Statement No. 161,Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.The new standard is intended to improve financial reporting about derivative instruments and hedging activities by requiring enhanced disclosures to enable investors to better understand their effects on an entity’s financial position, financial performance, and cash flows. The new standard also improves transparency about the location and amounts of derivative instruments in an entity’s financial statements; how derivative instruments and related hedged items are accounted for under Statement 133; and how derivative instruments and related hedged items affect its financial position, financial performance, and cash flows.
 
FASB Statement No. 161 achieves these improvements by requiring disclosure of the fair values of derivative instruments and their gains and losses in a tabular format. It also provides more information about an entity’s liquidity by requiring disclosure of derivative features that are credit risk-related.risk — related. Finally, it requires cross-referencing within footnotes to enable financial statement users to locate important information about derivative instruments.
 
This Statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years and interim periods beginning after November 15, 2008, with early application encouraged.
 
The Group does not anticipate that the adoption of this new statement at the required effective date will have a significant effect in its results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
FAS
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 141 (revised 2007), Business Combinations
 
This revision was issued in December 2007, and is effective for business combinations for which the acquisition date is on or after the beginning of the first annual reporting period beginning on or after December 15, 2008. This Statement replaces FASB Statement No. 141, Business Combinations and establishes principles and requirements for how the acquirer:
1.Recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree
2.Recognizes and measures the goodwill acquired in the business combination or a gain from a bargain purchase
3.Determines what information to disclose to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination.
1. Recognizes and measures in its financial statements the identifiable assets acquired, the liabilities assumed, and any noncontrolling interest in the acquiree
2. Recognizes and measures the goodwill acquired in the business combination or a gain from a bargain purchase
3. Determines what information to disclose to enable users of the financial statements to evaluate the nature and financial effects of the business combination.
This Statement retains the fundamental requirements in Statement 141 that the acquisition method of accounting (which Statement 141 called the purchase method) be used for all business combinations and for an acquirer to be identified for each business combination. The Company does not anticipate that the adoption of this new statement at the required effective date will have a significant effect in its results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
FSPFAS 140-3, “Accounting for Transfers of Financial Assets and Repurchase Financing Transactions”
 
This standard was issued in February 2008, and is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after November 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Earlier application is not permitted. The objective of this FSP is to provide guidance on accounting for a transfer of a financial asset and a repurchase financing. This FSP presumes that an initial transfer of a financial asset and a repurchase financing are considered part of the same arrangement (linked transaction) under Statement 140. However, if certain criteria are met, the initial transfer and repurchase financing shall not be evaluated as a linked transaction and shall be evaluated separately under Statement 140. The Company does not anticipate that

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B) CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 163, “Accounting for Financial Guarantee Insurance Contracts — an interpretation of FASB Statement No. 60”
Diversity exists in practice in accounting for financial guarantee insurance contracts by insurance enterprises under FASB Statement No. 60,1. Differences relatingAccounting and Reporting by Insurance Enterprises.That diversity results in inconsistencies in the recognition and measurement of claim liabilities because of differing views about when a loss has been incurred under FASB Statement No. 5,Accounting for Contingencies.This Statement requires that an insurance enterprise recognize a claim liability prior to an event of default (insured event) when there is evidence that credit deterioration has occurred in an insured financial obligation. This Statement also clarifies how Statement 60 applies to financial guarantee insurance contracts, including the recognition and measurement to be used to account for premium revenue and claim liabilities. Those clarifications will increase comparability in financial reporting of financial guarantee insurance contracts by insurance enterprises. This Statement requires expanded disclosures about financial guarantee insurance contracts. The accounting and disclosure requirements of the Statement will improve the quality of information provided to users of financial statements.
This Statement is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and all interim periods within those fiscal years, except for some disclosures about the insurance enterprise’s risk-management activities. This Statement requires that disclosures about the risk-management activities of the insurance enterprise be effective for the first period (including interim periods) beginning after issuance of this Statement. Except for those disclosures, earlier application is not permitted.
Statement of Financial Accounting Standards No. 162, “The Hierarchy of Generally Accepted Accounting”
This Statement identifies the sources of accounting principles and the framework for selecting the principles to be used in the preparation of financial statements of nongovernmental entities that are presented in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP) in the United States (the GAAP hierarchy).
This Statement is effective on November 15, 2008.
BBVA Group adopted FAS 162 and the adoption did not have a significant effect in our results of operations, financial position or cash flows.
FSPFAS 142-3, ‘‘Determination of the Useful Life of Intangible Assets”
This standard was issued in April 2008, and is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years. Earlier application is not permitted. The objective of this FSP is to amend the factors that should be considered in developing renewal or extension assumptions used to determine the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under FASB Statement No. 142, Goodwill and Other Intangible Assets. The intent of this FSP is to improve the consistency between the useful life of a recognized intangible asset under Statement 142 and the period of expected cash flows used to measure the fair value of the asset under FASB Statement No. 141 (revised 2007), Business Combinations, and other U.S. generally accepted accounting principles (GAAP).
Under paragraph 11 of FASB Statement No. 142, the determination of the useful life would include consideration of any legal, regulatory, or contractual provisions that enable renewal or extension of the asset’s legal or contractual life without substantial cost.
This FSP states that in developing assumptions about renewal or extension used to determine the useful life of a recognized intangible asset, an entity shall consider its own historical experience in renewing or extending similar arrangements; however, these assumptions should be adjusted for the entity-specific factors in paragraph 11 of Statement 142. In the absence of that experience, an entity shall consider the assumptions that market participants would use about renewal or extension (consistent with the highest and best use of the asset by market participants), adjusted for the entity-specific factors in paragraph 11 of Statement 142.


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FSP APB14-1, “Accounting for Convertible Debt Instruments That May Be Settled in Cash upon Conversion (Including Partial Cash Settlement)”
This FSP applies to convertible debt instruments that, by their stated terms, may be settled in cash (or other assets) upon conversion, including partial cash settlement, unless the embedded conversion option is required to be separately accounted for as a derivative under FASB Statement No. 133, Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities. It clarifies that convertible debt instruments that may be settled in cash upon conversion (including partial cash settlement) are not addressed by paragraph 12 of APB Opinion No. 14, Accounting for Convertible Debt and Debt Issued with Stock Purchase Warrants. Additionally, this FSP specifies that issuers of such instruments should separately account for the liability and equity components in a manner that will reflect the entity’s nonconvertible debt borrowing rate when interest cost is recognized in subsequent periods. This FSP is effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those fiscal years.
FSP No. FAS 132(R)-1 Employers’ Disclosures about Postretirement Benefit Plan Assets
This FASB Staff Position, issued in December 2008, amends FASB Statement No. 132 (revised 2003),Employers’ Disclosures about Pensions and Other Postretirement Benefits,to provide guidance on an employer’s disclosures about plan assets of a defined benefit pension or other postretirement plan. It also includes a technical amendment to Statement 132(R) that requires a nonpublic entity to disclose net periodic benefit cost for each annual period for which a statement of income is presented.
The disclosures about plan assets required by this FSP shall be provided for fiscal years ending after December 15, 2009. Upon initial application, the provisions of this FSP are not required for earlier periods that are presented for comparative purposes. Earlier application of the provisions of this FSP is permitted. The technical amendment to Statement 132(R) (see paragraph B1(c)) is effective upon issuance of this FSP.
FSPFAS 133-1 andFIN 45-4 — Disclosures about Credit Derivatives and Certain Guarantees: An Amendment of FASB Statement No. 133 and FASB Interpretation No. 45; and Clarification of the Effective Date of FASB Statement No. 161
This FSP, issued in September 2008, amends FASB Statement No. 133,Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities,to require disclosures by sellers of credit derivatives, including credit derivatives embedded in a hybrid instrument. This FSP also amends FASB Interpretation No. 45,Guarantor’s Accounting and Disclosure Requirements for Guarantees, Including Indirect Guarantees of Indebtedness of Others,to require an additional disclosure about the current status of the payment/performance risk of a guarantee. Further, this FSP clarifies the Board’s intent about the effective date of FASB Statement No. 161,Disclosures about Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities.
The provisions of this FSP that amend Statement 133 and Interpretation 45 shall be effective for reporting periods (annual or interim) ending after November 15, 2008.
FSPFAS 140-4 and FIN 46(R)-8 — Disclosures by Public Entities (Enterprises) about Transfers of Financial Assets and Interests in Variable Interest Entities
This FASB Staff Position, issued in December 2008, amends FASB Statement No. 140,Accounting for Transfers and Servicing of Financial Assets and Extinguishments of Liabilities,to require public entities to provide additional disclosures about transfers of financial assets. It also amends FASB Interpretation No. 46 (revised December 2003),Consolidation of Variable Interest Entities,to require public enterprises, including sponsors that have a variable interest in a variable interest entity, to provide additional disclosures about their involvement with variable interest entities.
Additionally, this FSP requires certain disclosures to be provided by a public enterprise that is a sponsor of a qualifying special-purpose entity (SPE) that holds a variable interest in the qualifying SPE but was not the transferor of financial assets to the qualifying SPE, and a servicer of a qualifying SPE that holds a significant variable interest in the qualifying SPE but was not the transferor of financial assets to the qualifying SPE. The disclosures required


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by this FSP are intended to provide greater transparency to financial statement users about a transferor’s continuing involvement with transferred financial assets and an enterprise’s involvement with variable interest entities and qualifying SPEs.
This FSP shall be effective for the first reporting period (interim or annual) ending after December 15, 2008, with earlier application encouraged. This FSP shall apply for each annual and interim reporting period thereafter.
FSPFAS 157-3 — Determining the Fair Value of a Financial Asset When the Market for That Asset Is Not Active
This FASB Staff Position, issued in October 2008, clarifies the application of FASB Statement No. 157,Fair Value Measurements,in a market that is not active and provides an example to illustrate key considerations in determining the fair value of a financial asset when the market for that financial asset is not active.
This FSP shall be effective upon issuance, including prior periods for which financial statements presentation-have not been issued.
 
FSP EITF99-20-1 — Amendments to the Impairment Guidance of EITF Issue No.99-20.
This FASB Staff Position, issued in January 2009, amends the impairment guidance in EITF IssueNo. 99-20, “Recognition of Interest Income and Impairment on Purchased Beneficial Interests and Beneficial Interests That Continue to Be Held by a Transferor in Securitized Financial Assets,” to achieve more consistent determination of whether an other-than-temporary impairment has occurred. The FSP also retains and emphasizes the objective of an other than- temporary impairment assessment and the related disclosure requirements in FASB Statement No. 115,Accounting for Certain Investments in Debt and Equity Securities,and other related guidance.
The FSP shall be effective for interim and annual reporting periods ending after December 15, 2008, and shall be applied prospectively. Retrospective application to a prior interim or annual reporting period is not permitted.
FSP EITF03-6-1 — Determining Whether Instruments Granted in Share-Based Payment transactions Are Participating Securities
This FASB Staff Position, issued in June 2008, addresses whether instruments granted in share-based payment transactions are participating securities prior to vesting and, therefore, need to be included in the earnings allocation in computing earnings per share (EPS) under the two-class method described in paragraphs 60 and 61 of FASB Statement No. 128,Earnings per Share.
This FSP shall be effective for financial statements issued for fiscal years beginning after December 15, 2008, and interim periods within those years. All prior-period EPS data presented shall be adjusted retrospectively (including interim financial statements, summaries of earnings, and selected financial data) to conform with the provisions of this FSP. Early application is not permitted.
B)  CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
1.  Differences relating to the financial statements presentation —
In addition to differences described in Note 63.A58.A affecting net incomeand/or stockholders’ equity, there are differences relating to the financial statements presentation between the EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004 and U.S. GAAP presentation following the formatting guidelines inRegulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission of the United States. Although these differences do not cause differences between both GAAP reported net incomeand/or stockholders’ equity.


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2. Consolidated Financial Statements under Regulation S-X-
2.  Consolidated Financial Statements underRegulation S-X —
Following are the consolidated balance sheets of the BBVA Group as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 and the consolidated statement of income for each of the years ended December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, in the format for banks and bank holding companies required byRegulation S-X of the Securities and Exchange Commission of the United States of America, and, accordingly, prepared under U.S. GAAP (after reconciliation adjustments described above in Note 63.A)58.A)


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BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA GROUP
CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007 2006 AND 20052006
(Currency—Currency — Millions of Euros)
                        
 2007 2006 2005 2008 2007 2006 
Assets
       
ASSETS
ASSETS
Cash and due from banks 4,982 4,779 4,114   11,862   4,982   4,779 
Interest-bearing deposits in other banks 33,727 19,294 23,237   31,831   33,727   19,294 
Securities purchased under agreements to resell 6,870 7,117 13,636   6,480   6,870   7,117 
Trading securities 63,496 52,812 45,433   75,063   63,496   52,812 
Investments securities 53,694 48,236 64,048   53,416   53,694   48,236 
Net Loans and leases:             
Loans and leases, net of unearned income 316,743 261,862 224,067   340,958   316,743   261,862 
Less: Allowance for loan losses  (5,931)  (4,288)  (3,917)  (7,384)  (5,931)  (4,288)
Hedging derivatives 1,097 2,011 3,971   3,929   1,097   2,011 
Premises and equipment, net 4,764 3,906 3,702   6,462   4,764   3,906 
Investments in affiliated companies 1,535 889 1,435   1,467   1,535   889 
Intangible assets 811 466 707   780   811   466 
Goodwill in consolidation 15,741 11,142 10,345   15,634   15,741   11,142 
Accrual accounts 604 674 557   383   604   674 
Others assets 12,436 12,071 10,464   8,693   12,436   12,071 
              
Total assets
 510,569 420,971 401,799   549,574   510,569   420,971 
              
 
Liabilities and Stockholders’ Equity
 
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
LIABILITIES AND STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
Liabilities
             
Demand deposits 66,381 68,632 57,973   92,854   66,381   68,632 
Savings deposits 40,523 36,161 32,723   46,732   40,523   36,161 
Time deposits 133,311 101,634 103,245   166,322   133,311   101,634 
Due to Bank of Spain 8,210 4,689 6,822   37   8,210   4,689 
Trading account liabilities 19,273 14,923 16,271   43,009   19,273   14,923 
Hedging derivatives 1,807 2,280 2,870   1,226   1,807   2,280 
Short-term borrowings 56,993 52,450 70,096   61,832   56,993   52,450 
Long-term debt 118,128 78,848 55,605   76,302   118,128   78,848 
Taxes payable 2,992 2,608 2,551   2,372   2,992   2,608 
Accounts payable  7,420   6,239   6,772 
Accrual accounts  1,918   1,820   1,510 
Pension allowance  6,359   5,967   6,358 
Other Provisions  2,319   2,374   2,291 
Others liabilities  7,241   10,476   10,791 
       
Total liabilities
  515,944   474,494   389,947 
Minority interest  886   692   563 
Stockholders’ equity
            
Capital stock  1,836   1,836   1,740 
Additional paid-in capital  12,770   12,770   9,580 
Dividends  (1,820)  (1,661)  (1,363)
Other capital instruments  (720)  (389)  (147)
Retained earnings  20,679   22,828   20,651 
       
Total stockholders’ equity
  32,744   35,384   30,461 
       
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  549,574   510,569   420,971 

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  2007 2006 2005
Accounts payable  6,239   6,772   6,124 
Accrual accounts  1,820   1,510   1,710 
Pension allowance  5,967   6,358   6,240 
Provisions  2,374   2,291   2,461 
Others liabilities  10,476   10,791   10,995 
             
Total liabilities
  474,494   389,947   375,686 
Minority interest  692   563   738 
Stockholders’ equity
            
Capital stock  1,836   1,740   1,661 
Additional paid-in capital  12,770   9,580   6,658 
Dividends  (1,661)  (1,363)  (1,167)
Other capital instruments  (389)  (147)  (96)
Retained earnings  22,828   20,651   18,319 
             
Total stockholders’ equity
  35,384   30,461   25,375 
             
Total liabilities and stockholders’ equity
  510,569   420,971   401,799 
BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA GROUP
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF INCOME FOR THE YEARS ENDED
DECEMBER 31, 2008, 2007 2006 AND 20052006
(Currency—Currency — Millions of Euros)
            
             2008 2007 2006 
 2007 2006 2005
Interest Income                 
Interest and fees on loans and leases 19,191 13,744 9,893   24,140   19,191   13,744 
Interest on deposits in other banks 1,684 1,110 971   1,722   1,684   1,110 
Interest on securities purchased under agreements to resell 649 383 280   517   649   383 
Interest on investment securities 4,176 4,353 4,510   4,479   4,176   4,353 
              
Total interest income
 25,700 19,590 15,654   30,859   25,700   19,590 
Interest Expense             
Interest on deposits  (8,464)  (5,975)  (4,951)  (12,982)  (8,464)  (5,975)
Interest on Bank of Spain &Deposit Guarantee Fund
  (359)  (300)  (141)  (368)  (359) ��(300)
Interest on short-term borrowings  (2,078)  (2,180)  (2,411)  (2,168)  (2,078)  (2,180)
Interest on long term debt  (5,015)  (2,757)  (1,415)  (3,199)  (5,015)  (2,757)
              
Total interest expense
  (15,917)  (11,212)  (8,918)  (18,717)  (15,917)  (11,212)
              
Net Interest Income
 9,783 8,378 6,736   12,141   9,783   8,378 
              
Provision for loan losses  (2,832)  (1,031)  (943)  (3,956)  (2,832)  (1,031)
              
Net Interest Income after provision for loan losses
 6,951 7,347 5,793   8,186   6,951   7,347 
              
 
Non-interest income             
Contingent liabilities (collected) 229 204 177   243   229   204 
Collection and payments services (collected) 2,567 2,274 2,018   2,656   2,567   2,274 
Securities services (collected) 2,089 2,017 1,948   1,895   2,089   2,017 
Other transactions (collected) 707 624 526   746   707   624 
Ceded to other entities and correspondents (paid)  (570)  (537)  (532)  (662)  (570)  (537)
Other transactions (paid)  (299)  (247)  (197)  (326)  (299)  (247)
Gains (losses) from:             
Affiliated companies’ securities 252 1,293 150   306   252   1,293 
Investment securities 1,751 2,729 1,200   1,579   1,751   2,729 
Foreign exchange, derivatives and other, net 974  (902)  (109)  382   974   (902)
Other income 2,237 1,625 1,445 
Other gains (losses)  3,656   2,237   1,625 
              
Total non-interest income
 9,937 9,080 6,626   10,474   9,937   9,080 
              
Non-interest expense            
Salaries and employee benefits  (4,716)  (4,335)  (3,989)
Occupancy expense of premise, depreciation and maintenance, net  (1,348)  (986)  (924)
General and administrative expenses  (2,423)  (2,198)  (1,891)
Impairment of goodwill        (12)
Net provision for specific allowances  (1,431)  (210)  (1,338)
Other expenses  (3,181)  (1,665)  (1,239)
Minority shareholder’s interest  (365)  (289)  (240)
       
Total non-interest expense
  (13,465)  (9,683)  (9,633)
       
Income Before Income Taxes
  5,194   7,205   6,794 
       
Income tax expense  (1,124)  (1,796)  (1,822)
       
Net income
  4,070   5,409   4,972 
       

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  2007 2006 2005
  Non-interest expense            
Salaries and employee benefits  (4,335)  (3,989)  (4,495)
Occupancy expense of premise, depreciation and maintenance, net  (986)  (924)  (844)
General and administrative expenses  (2,198)  (1,891)  (1,745)
Impairment of goodwill     (12)   
Net provision for specific allowances  (210)  (1,338)  (396)
Other expenses  (1,665)  (1,239)  (1,499)
Minority shareholder’s interest  (289)  (240)  (298)
             
 Total non-interest expense
  (9,683)  (9,633)  (9,277)
             
Income Before Income Taxes
  7,205   6,794   3,142 
             
Income tax expense  (1,796)  (1,822)  (279)
             
Income before change of accounting principles
  5,409   4,972   2,863 
Changes in accounting principles: pensions (Note 63.A.10)        (1,271)
Tax effect of changes in accounting principles        426 
Net Consolidated Income for the year
  5,409   4,972   2,018 
             

3.  Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders equity —
3. Consolidated Statements of Changes in Stockholders equity -
Composition of stockholders’ equity (considering the final dividend) as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, is presented in Note 29.27, 28, 29 and 30. The variation in stockholders’ equity under U.S. GAAP as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 is as follows:
            
             2008 2007 2006 
 2007 2006 2005 Millions of euros 
 Millions of Euros
Balance at the beginning of the year
 30,461 25,375 23,465   35,384   30,461   25,375 
              
Net income for the year 5,409 4,972 2,018   4,070   5,409   4,972 
Dividends paid  (2,535)  (1,995)  (1,648)  (1,878)  (2,535)  (1,995)
Capital increase 3,288 3,000       3,288   3,000 
Other comprehensive income  (1,101)  (491) 1,902   (3,488)  (1,101)  (491)
Foreign Currency Translation Adjustment
  (1,873)  (708) 1,138   (1,007)  (1,873)  (708)
Unrealized Gains on Securities
 487 110 883   (2,657)  487   110 
Derivatives Instruments and Hedging Activities (SFAS 133)
 285 107  (119)  176   285   107 
Other variations  (138)  (400)  (362)  (1,344)  (138)  (400)
              
Balance at the end of the year
 35,384 30,461 25,375   32,744   35,384   30,461 
              

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C) MAIN DISCLOSURES REQUIRED BY U.S. ACCOUNTING REGULATIONS FOR BANKS AND ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES REQUIRED UNDER U.S. GAAP
C)  MAIN DISCLOSURES REQUIRED BY U.S. ACCOUNTING REGULATIONS FOR BANKS AND ADDITIONAL DISCLOSURES REQUIRED UNDER U.S. GAAP
1.  Investment Securities —
1. Investment Securities-
The breakdown of the Group’s investment securities portfolio by issuer is as follows:
                                                 
  2007 2006 2005
  Amortized     Unrealized Unrealized Amortized     Unrealized Unrealized Amortized     Unrealized Unrealized
  Cost Fair Value Gains Losses Cost Fair Value Gains Losses Cost Fair Value Gains Losses
  (Millions of euros)
DEBT SECURITIES -
                                                
                                                 
AVAILABLE FOR SALE PORTFOLIO
                                                
Domestic-
  10,088   10,161   150   (77)  9,233   9,506   291   (18)  15,818   16,705   887    
Spanish Government  5,226   5,274   79   (31)  6,596   6,859   279   (16)  13,490   14,274   784    
Other debt securities  4,862   4,887   71   (46)  2,637   2,647   12   (2)  2,328   2,431   103    
                                                 
International
  26,725   27,175   737   (287)  22,002   22,724   852   (130)  33,296   34,267   1,023   (52)
United States -
  9,051   9,056   50   (45)  5,514   5,506   13   (21)  3,993   3,989   17   (21)
U.S. Treasury and other U.S. Government agencies  60   61   1      342   343   3   (2)  2,971   2,958   1   (14)
States and political subdivisions  515   518   5   (2)  310   310         51   51       
Other debt securities  8,476   8,477   44   (43)  4,862   4,853   10   (19)  971   980   16   (7)
                                                 
Other countries -
  17,674   18,119   687   (242)  16,488   17,218   839   (109)  29,303   30,278   1,006   (31)
Securities of other foreign Governments  10,844   11,278   562   (128)  9,858   10,386   588   (60)  20,885   21,793   935   (27)
Other debt securities  6,830   6,841   125   (114)  6,630   6,832   251   (49)  8,418   8,485   71   (4)
                         
TOTAL AVAILABLE FOR SALE PORTFOLIO
  36,813   37,336   887   (364)  31,235   32,230   1,143   (148)  49,114   50,972   1,910   (52)
                         
                                                 
HELD TO MATURITY PORTFOLIO
                                                
Domestic-
  2,402   2,271      (131)  2,404   2,337   2   (69)  1,205   1,237   33   (1)
                                                 
Spanish Government  1,417   1,349      (68)  1,417   1,378   1   (40)  363   375   12    
Other debt securities  985   922      (63)  987   959   1   (29)  842   862   21   (1)
International-
  3,182   3,063      (119)  3,502   3,421   5   (86)  2,754   2,798   45   (1)
                         
 TOTAL HELD TO MATURITY PORTFOLIO
  5,584   5,334      (250)  5,906   5,758   7   (155)  3,959   4,035   78   (2)
                         
 TOTAL DEBT SECURITIES
  42,397   42,670   887   (614)  37,141   37,989   1,150   (303)  53,073   55,007   1,988   (54)
                         
 
                                                 
  2008  2007  2006 
  Amortized
  Fair
  Unrealized
  Unrealized
  Amortized
  Fair
  Unrealized
  Unrealized
  Amortized
  Fair
  Unrealized
  Unrealized
 
  Cost  Value  Gains  Losses  Cost  Value  Gains  Losses  Cost  Value  Gains  Losses 
  (Millions of euros) 
 
DEBT SECURITIES —
                                                
AVAILABLE FOR SALE PORTFOLIO
                                                
Domestic-
  11,743   11,910   229   (62)  10,088   10,161   150   (77)  9,221   9,494   291   (18)
Spanish Government  6,233   6,371   138      5,226   5,274   79   (31)  6,596   6,859   279   (16)
Other debt securities  5,510   5,539   91   (62)  4,862   4,887   71   (46)  2,625   2,635   12   (2)
International-
  28,108   27,920   586   (774)  26,725   27,175   737   (287)  22,002   22,724   852   (130)
United States -
  10,573   10,442   155   (286)  9,051   9,056   50   (45)  5,514   5,506   13   (21)
U.S. Treasury and other U.S. Government agencies  444   444         60   61   1      342   343   3   (2)
States and political subdivisions  382   396   15   (1)  515   518   5   (2)  310   310       
Other debt securities  9,747   9,602   140   (285)  8,476   8,477   44   (43)  4,862   4,853   10   (19)
Other countries -
  17,535   17,478   431   (488)  17,674   18,119   687   (242)  16,488   17,218   839   (109)
Securities of other foreign Governments  9,624   9,653   261   (232)  10,844   11,278   562   (128)  9,858   10,386   588   (60)
Other debt securities  7,911   7,825   170   (256)  6,830   6,841   125   (114)  6,630   6,832   251   (49)
                                                 
TOTAL AVAILABLE FOR SALE PORTFOLIO
  39,851   39,830   815   (836)  36,813   37,336   887   (364)  31,223   32,218   1,143   (148)
                                                 
HELD TO MATURITY PORTFOLIO
                                                
Domestic-
  2,392   2,339   7   (60)  2,402   2,271      (131)  2,404   2,337   2   (69)
Spanish Government  1,412   1,412   7   (7)  1,417   1,349      (68)  1,417   1,378   1   (40)
Other debt securities  980   927      (53)  985   922      (63)  987   959   1   (29)
International-
  2,890   2,882   25   (33)  3,182   3,063      (119)  3,502   3,421   5   (86)
                                                 
TOTAL HELD TO MATURITY PORTFOLIO
  5,282   5,221   32   (93)  5,584   5,334      (250)  5,906   5,758   7   (155)
                                                 
TOTAL DEBT SECURITIES
  45,133   45,051   847   (929)  42,397   42,670   887   (614)  37,129   37,976   1,150   (303)
                                                 

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  2007 2006 2005
  Amortized Fair Value Unrealized Unrealized Amortized Fair Value Unrealized Unrealized Amortized Fair Value Unrealized Unrealized
  Cost (1) Gains Losses Cost (1) Gains Losses Cost (1) Gains Losses
  (Millions of euros)
EQUITY SECURITIES -
                                                
                                                 
AVAILABLE FOR SALE PORTFOLIO
                                                
Domestic-
  3,783   7,164   3,386   (5)  4,564   7,381   2,817      5,103   7,396   2,293    
Equity listed  3,710   7,032   3,322      4,525   7,342   2,817      5,094   7,324   2,230    
Equity Unlisted  73   132   64   (5)  39   39         9   72   63    
International-
  2,841   3,932   1,115   (24)  1,860   2,656   811   (15)  936   1,666   750   (20)
United States-
  490   489      (1)  53   54   1      52   50   2   (4)
Equity listed  420   419      (1)  27   28   1      42   40   2   (4)
Equity Unlisted  70   70         26   26         10   10       
Other countries-
  2,351   3,443   1,115   (23)  1,807   2,602   810   (15)  884   1,616   748   (16)
Equity listed  2,242   3,346   1,127   (23)  1,702   2,497   810   (15)  839   1,571   748   (16)
Equity Unlisted  109   97   (12)     105   105         45   45       
                                                 
TOTAL AVAILABLE FOR SALE PORTFOLIO
  6,624   11,096   4,501   (29)  6,424   10,037   3,628   (15)  6,039   9,062   3,043   (20)
                                                 
 TOTAL EQUITY SECURITIES
  6,624   11,096   4,501   (29)  6,424   10,037   3,628   (15)  6,039   9,062   3,043   (20)
                                                 
 TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES
  49,021   53,766   5,388   (643)  43,565   48,026   4,778   (318)  59,112   64,069   5,031   (74)
                                                 
 
                                                 
  2008  2007  2006 
  Amortized
  Fair
  Unrealized
  Unrealized
  Amortized
  Fair
  Unrealized
  Unrealized
  Amortized
  Fair
  Unrealized
  Unrealized
 
  Cost  Value(1)  Gains  Losses  Cost  Value(1)  Gains  Losses  Cost  Value(1)  Gains  Losses 
  (Millions of euros) 
 
EQUITY SECURITIES —
                                                
AVAILABLE FOR SALE PORTFOLIO
                                                
Domestic-
  3,582   4,675   1,189   (96)  3,783   7,164   3,386   (5)  4,564   7,381   2,817    
Equity listed  3,545   4,639   1,189   (95)  3,710   7,032   3,322      4,525   7,342   2,817    
Equity Unlisted  37   36      (1)  73   132   64   (5)  39   39       
International-
  3,408   3,275   8   (141)  2,841   3,932   1,115   (24)  1,860   2,656   811   (15)
United States-
  665   654      (11)  490   489      (1)  53   54   1    
Equity listed  39   28      (11)  420   419      (1)  27   28   1    
Equity Unlisted  626   626         70   70         26   26       
Other countries-
  2,743   2,621   8   (130)  2,351   3,443   1,115   (23)  1,807   2,602   810   (15)
Equity listed  2,545   2,416   1   (130)  2,242   3,346   1,127   (23)  1,702   2,497   810   (15)
Equity Unlisted  198   205   7      109   97   (12)     105   105       
                                                 
TOTAL AVAILABLE FOR SALE PORTFOLIO
  6,990   7,950   1,197   (237)  6,624   11,096   4,501   (29)  6,424   10,037   3,628   (15)
                                                 
TOTAL EQUITY SECURITIES
  6,990   7,950   1,197   (237)  6,624   11,096   4,501   (29)  6,424   10,037   3,628   (15)
                                                 
TOTAL INVESTMENT SECURITIES
  52,123   53,001   2,044   (1,166)  49,021   53,766   5,388   (643)  43,553   48,026   4,778   (318)
                                                 
(1)The Fair Values are determined based on year-end quoted market process for listed securities and on management’s estimate for unlisted securities.

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The total amount of losses amounted to €1,368 million, €702 million €404 million and €217€404 million as of December 31, 2008, 2007 and 2006, and 2005, respectively.
             
  Millions of euros
  2007 2006 2005
Equity securities  (25)  (50)  (74)
Debt securities  (34)  (36)  (69)
(1) Total impairments other-than-temporary (charged to income under both GAAP)
  (59)  (86)  (143)
Equity securities  (29)  (15)  (20)
Debt securities  (614)  (303)  (54)
(2) Total temporary unrealized losses
  (643)  (318)  (74)
             
(1)+(2) Total losses
  (702)  (404)  (217)
             
             
 
             
  2008  2007  2006 
  Millions of euros 
 
Equity securities  (26)  (25)  (50)
Debt securities  (176)  (34)  (36)
(1) Total impairments other-than-temporary (charged to income under both GAAP)
  (202)  (59)  (86)
Equity securities  (237)  (29)  (15)
Debt securities  (929)  (614)  (303)
(2) Total temporary unrealized losses
  (1,166)  (643)  (318)
             
(1)+(2) Total losses
  (1,368)  (702)  (404)
             
As of December 31, 20072008 and 2006,2007, most of our unrealized losses correspond to other debt securities (both Available-for-Sale and Held-to-Maturity securities). As of December 31, 2005,2006, unrealized losses of debt securities and equity securities correspond basically to foreign securities held by Group BBVA.
 
As of December 31, 2007,2008, the fair value of the debt securities is below its amortized cost. We have evaluated this decline in fair value to determine whether it is other than temporary and we have not recognized any other-than-temporary impairment for these securities for the fiscal year ended December 31, 20072008 related to the following reasons:
  They have mainly arisen in a period shorter than one year;
 
  The decline is attributable solely to adverse interest rate movements;
 
  The principal and interest payments have been made as scheduled, and there is no evidence that the debtor will not continue to do so;
 
  The future principal payments will be sufficient to recover the current amortized cost of the security;
 
  We have the intent to hold the security until maturity or at least until the fair value of the security recovers to a level that exceeds the security’s amortized cost.
As of December 31, 2008 the unrealized losses that correspond to equity securities have been considered temporary and we have not recognized any other-than-temporary impairment for these investments because the unrealized losses related to they have mainly arisen in a period shorter than one year and additionally the decrease in fair value of the securities is not severe.
As of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, there are not realized losses that correspond to countries with transitory difficulties.
 
An analysis of the book value of investments, exclusive of valuation reserves, by contractual maturity and fair value of the debt securities portfolio is shown below:
                     
  December 31, 2007
  Book Value
      Due after one Due after five    
  Due in one year to five years to ten Due after ten  
  year or less years years years Total
  (Millions of euros)
AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE PORTFOLIO(*)
                    
Domestic
                    
Spanish government  437   796   1,062   2,980   5,274 
Other debt securities  453   2,935   326   1,173   4,887 
                     
Total Domestic
  890   3,731   1,388   4,153   10,161 
      ��              
                     
International
                    
United States  1,006   3,818   2,169   2,062   9,055 
U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government agencies  14   43   3      61 
States and political subdivisions  54   114   181   169   518 
Other U.S. securities  938   3,661   1,985   1,893   8,477 
Other countries  1,792   4,812   5,532   5,983   18,119 
Securities of other foreign governments  498   2,408   4,199   4,173   11,278 
Other debt securities of other countries  1,294   2,404   1,333   1,810   6,841 
                     
Total International
  2,798   8,630   7,701   8,045   27,175 
                     
TOTAL AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE
  3,688   12,361   9,089   12,198   37,336 
                     
HELD-TO-MATURITY PORTFOLIO
                    
Domestic                    
Spanish government  5   292   1,066   54   1,417 
Other debt securities  4   193   661   127   985 
                     
Total Domestic
  9   485   1,727   181   2,402 
                     
Total International
  282   936   1,738   227   3,182 
                     
TOTAL HELD-TO-MATURITY
  291   1,421   3,465   408   5,584 
                     
TOTAL DEBT SECURITIES
  3,979   13,782   12,554   12,606   42,921 
                     
                     
  December 31, 2008 
  Book Value 
  Due in
  Due After
  Due After
       
  One Year
  One Year to
  Five Years to
  Due After
    
  or Less  Five Years  Ten Years  Ten Years  Total 
  (Millions of euros) 
 
AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE PORTFOLIO(*)
                    
Domestic
                    
Spanish government  342   606   2,520   2,903   6,371 
Other debt securities  1,037   3,112   192   1,198   5,539 
                     
Total Domestic
  1,379   3,718   2,712   4,101   11,910 
                     

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  December 31, 2008 
  Book Value 
  Due in
  Due After
  Due After
       
  One Year
  One Year to
  Five Years to
  Due After
    
  or Less  Five Years  Ten Years  Ten Years  Total 
  (Millions of euros) 
 
International
                    
United States  1,277   3,431   3,026   2,708   10,442 
U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government agencies  61   156   18   209   444 
States and political subdivisions  60   121   141   74   396 
Other U.S. securities  1,156   3,154   2,867   2,425   9,602 
Other countries  3,208   5,847   4,292   4,131   17,478 
Securities of other foreign governments  813   3,784   3,113   1,943   9,653 
Other debt securities of other countries  2,395   2,063   1,179   2,188   7,825 
                     
Total International
  4,485   9,278   7,318   6,839   27,920 
                     
TOTAL AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE
  5,864   12,996   10,030   10,940   39,830 
                     
HELD-TO-MATURITY PORTFOLIO
                    
Domestic                    
Spanish government  168   121   1,068   54   1,410 
Other debt securities  26   259   566   130   980 
                     
Total Domestic
  195   380   1,634   184   2,390 
                     
Total International
  67   944   1,652   227   2,890 
                     
TOTAL HELD-TO-MATURITY
  261   1,324   3,286   413   5,282 
                     
TOTAL DEBT SECURITIES
  6,125   14,318   13,316   11,353   45,112 
                     
                     
  December 31, 2007
  Market Value
      Due after one Due after five    
  Due in one year to five years to ten Due after ten  
  year or less years years years Total
  (Millions of euros)
HELD-TO-MATURITY PORTFOLIO 
                    
Domestic 
                    
Spanish government  5   278   1,015   52   1,349 
Other debt securities  3   180   619   119   922 
                     
Total Domestic
  8   458   1,634   171   2,271 
                     
Total International
  271   901   1,673   218   3,063 
                     
TOTAL HELD-TO-MATURITY
  279   1,359   3,307   389   5,334 
                     
                       
                                        
 December 31, 2006 December 31, 2008 
 Book Value Market Value 
 Due after one Due after five     Due in
 Due After
 Due After
     
 Due in one year to five years to ten Due after ten   One Year
 One Year to
 Five Years to
 Due After
   
 year or less years years years Total or Less Five Years Ten Years Ten Years Total 
 (Millions of euros) (Millions of euros) 
AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE PORTFOLIO(*)
           
Domestic
           
Spanish government 312 1,524 1,684 3,339 6,858 
Other debt securities 525 709 540 873 2,647 
           
Total Domestic
 837 2,233 2,224 4,212 9,505 
           
International
 
United States 716 1,356 673 2,760 5,506 
U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government agencies 31 8 305  344 
States and political subdivisions 21 52 32 204 309 
Other U.S. securities 664 1,296 336 2,556 4,853 
Other countries 1,349 5,024 5,273 5,572 17,218 
Securities of other foreign governments 662 2,998 3,648 3,077 10,385 
Other debt securities of other countries 687 2,026 1,625 2,495 6,833 
           
Total International
 2,065 6,380 5,946 8,332 22,724 
           
TOTAL AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE
 2,902 8,613 8,170 12,544 32,229 
           
HELD-TO-MATURITY PORTFOLIO
                     
Domestic                     
Spanish government  261 1,100 55 1,417   168   121   1,068   54   1,412 
Other debt securities  129 707 152 987   25   245   534   123   927 
                      
Total Domestic
  390 1,807 207 2,404   193   366   1,602   178   2,339 
                      
Total International
 307 1,147 1,760 287 3,502   66   938   1,650   228   2,882 
                      
TOTAL HELD-TO-MATURITY
 307 1,537 3,567 494 5,906   259   1,304   3,252   406   5,221 
                      
TOTAL DEBT SECURITIES
 3,209 10,150 11,737 13,038 38,135 
           

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  December 31, 2007 
  Book Value 
  Due in
  Due After
  Due After
       
  One Year
  One Year to
  Five Years to
  Due After
    
  or Less  Five Years  Ten Years  Ten Years  Total 
  (Millions of euros) 
 
AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE PORTFOLIO(*)
                    
Domestic
                    
Spanish government  437   796   1,062   2,980   5,274 
Other debt securities  453   2,935   326   1,173   4,887 
                     
Total Domestic
  890   3,731   1,388   4,153   10,161 
                     
International
                    
United States  1,006   3,818   2,169   2,062   9,055 
U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government agencies  14   43   3      61 
States and political subdivisions  54   114   181   169   518 
Other U.S. securities  938   3,661   1,985   1,893   8,477 
Other countries  1,792   4,812   5,532   5,983   18,119 
Securities of other foreign governments  498   2,408   4,199   4,173   11,278 
Other debt securities of other countries  1,294   2,404   1,333   1,810   6,841 
                     
Total International
  2,798   8,630   7,701   8,045   27,175 
                     
TOTAL AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE
  3,688   12,361   9,089   12,198   37,336 
                     
HELD-TO-MATURITY PORTFOLIO
                    
Domestic                    
Spanish government  5   292   1,066   54   1,417 
Other debt securities  4   193   661   127   985 
                     
Total Domestic
  9   485   1,727   181   2,402 
                     
Total International
  282   936   1,738   227   3,182 
                     
TOTAL HELD-TO-MATURITY
  291   1,421   3,465   408   5,584 
                     
TOTAL DEBT SECURITIES
  3,979   13,782   12,554   12,606   42,921 
                     
                     
  December 31, 2006
  Market Value
      Due after one Due after five    
  Due in one year to five years to ten Due after ten  
  year or less years years years Total
  (Millions of euros)
HELD-TO-MATURITY PORTFOLIO 
                    
Domestic 
                    
Spanish government     260   1,065 �� 52   1,378 
Other debt securities     126   691   142   958 
                     
Total Domestic
     386   1,756   194   2,336 
                     
Total International
  306   1,129   1,713   273   3,421 
                     
TOTAL HELD-TO-MATURITY
  306   1,515   3,469   467   5,757 
                     
                       
                                        
 December 31, 2005 December 31, 2007 
 Book Value Market Value 
 Due after one Due after     Due in
 Due After
 Due After
     
 Due in one year to five five years to Due after ten   One Year
 One Year to
 Five Years to
 Due After
   
 year or less years ten years years Total or Less Five Years Ten Years Ten Years Total 
 (Millions of euros) (Millions of euros) 
AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE PORTFOLIO(*)
           
Domestic
           
Spanish government 5,467 3,632 1,114 4,060 14,274 
Other debt securities 281 417 388 1,346 2,431 
 
           
Total Domestic
 5,748 4,049 1,502 5,406 16,705 
           
International
 
United States 533 1,082 536 1,838 3,990 
U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government agencies 264 861 457 1,376 2,958 
States and political subdivisions 3 13 2 33 52 
Other U.S. securities 266 208 77 429 980 
Other countries 6,898 10,481 6,859 6,039 30,277 
Securities of other foreign governments 5,654 8,481 4,451 3,207 21,793 
Other debt securities of other countries 1,244 2,000 2,408 2,832 8,484 
           
Total International
 7,431 11,563 7,395 7,877 34,267 
           
TOTAL AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE
 13,179 15,612 8,897 13,283 50,972 
           
HELD-TO-MATURITY PORTFOLIO
                               
Domestic
                               
Spanish government  182 180  363   5   278   1,015   52   1,349 
Other debt securities  91 686 66 842   3   180   619   119   922 
                      
Total Domestic
  273 866 66 1,205   8   458   1,634   171   2,271 
                      
Total International
 283 853 1,546 72 2,754   271   901   1,673   218   3,063 
                      
TOTAL HELD-TO-MATURITY
 283 1,126 2,412 138 3,959   279   1,359   3,307   389   5,334 
                      
TOTAL DEBT SECURITIES
 13,462 16,738 11,309 13,421 54,931 
           
           

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  December 31, 2006 
  Book Value 
  Due in
  Due After
  Due After
       
  One Year
  One Year to
  Five Years to
  Due After
    
  or Less  Five Years  Ten Years  Ten Years  Total 
  (Millions of euros) 
 
AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE PORTFOLIO(*)
                    
Domestic
                    
Spanish government  312   1,524   1,684   3,339   6,858 
Other debt securities  525   709   540   873   2,647 
                     
Total Domestic
  837   2,233   2,224   4,212   9,505 
                     
International
                    
United States  716   1,356   673   2,760   5,506 
U.S. Treasury and other U.S. government agencies  31   8   305      344 
States and political subdivisions  21   52   32   204   309 
Other U.S. securities  664   1,296   336   2,556   4,853 
Other countries  1,349   5,024   5,273   5,572   17,218 
Securities of other foreign governments  662   2,998   3,648   3,077   10,385 
Other debt securities of other countries  687   2,026   1,625   2,495   6,833 
                     
Total International
  2,065   6,380   5,946   8,332   22,724 
                     
TOTAL AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE
  2,902   8,613   8,170   12,544   32,229 
                     
HELD-TO-MATURITY PORTFOLIO
                    
Domestic                    
Spanish government     261   1,100   55   1,417 
Other debt securities     129   707   152   987 
                     
Total Domestic
     390   1,807   207   2,404 
                     
Total International
  307   1,147   1,760   287   3,502 
                     
TOTAL HELD-TO-MATURITY
  307   1,537   3,567   494   5,906 
                     
TOTAL DEBT SECURITIES
  3,209   10,150   11,737   13,038   38,135 
                     
                     
  December 31, 2005
  Market Value
      Due after one Due after five    
  Due in one year to five years to ten Due after ten  
  year or less years years years Total
  (Millions of euros)
HELD-TO-MATURITY PORTFOLIO 
                    
Domestic 
                    
Spanish government     185   190      374 
Other debt securities     91   703   68   863 
                     
Total Domestic
     276   893   68   1,237 
                     
Total International
  283   859   1,579   77   2,798 
                     
TOTAL HELD-TO-MATURITY
  283   1,135   2,472   145   4,035 
                     
 
                     
  December 31, 2006 
  Market Value 
  Due in
  Due After
  Due After
       
  One Year
  One Year to
  Five Years to
  Due After
    
  or Less  Five Years  Ten Years  Ten Years  Total 
  (Millions of euros) 
 
HELD-TO-MATURITY PORTFOLIO
                    
Domestic
                    
Spanish government     260   1,065   52   1,378 
Other debt securities     126   691   142   958 
                     
Total Domestic
     386   1,756   194   2,336 
                    ��
Total International
  306   1,129   1,713   273   3,421 
                     
TOTAL HELD-TO-MATURITY
  306   1,515   3,469   467   5,757 
                     
*(*)As we describe in Note 2.2.22.2.1 the book value and market value are the same for “Trading portfolio” and “Available for sale portfolio”

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Under both IFRSEU-IFRS and U.S. GAAP, the methodology used to estimate the fair value of non-traded or unlisted securities is as follows (see Note 2.2.2.b)2.2.1.b):
 Debt securities:  fair value is considered to be the present value of the cash flows, using market interest rates (discounted cash flows).
 
 Equity securities:  in the cases of equity instruments whose fair value cannot be determined in a sufficiently objective manner are measured at acquitisionacquisition cost. In some cases in which trigger events indicate that a specific investment could be impaired, a specific valuation of fair value is used and all available factors are considered by management to determine the fair value under both GAAP. If it is available a valuation of the company, it is used as a better measure of fair value under both GAAP.
These methodologies include an evaluation of credit risk, market conditions (volatility, interest rate evolution, macroeconomic variables, etc...) or future expectations.
 
As of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 the net gains from sales of available-for-sale securities amounted to €1,537€996 million, €1,121€1,556 million and €429€1,135 million, respectively (see note 48)Notes 43 and 50). As of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 the gross realized gains on those sales amounted to €1,612€1,150 million, €1,277€1,635 million and €445€1,294 million, respectively. As of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 the gross realized losses on those sales amounted to €75€154 million (of which €36€58 million corresponds to debt securities and €39€96 million corresponds to other equity instruments), €157 million€79 million (of which €67€38 million corresponds to debt securities and €90€41 million corresponds to other equity instruments) and €16€159 million (of which €68 million corresponds to debt securities instruments,and €91 million corresponds to other equity instruments), respectively.
2. Loans and Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan-
2.  Loans and Accounting by Creditors for Impairment of a Loan —
The balance of the recorded investment in impaired loans (substandard loans) and of the related valuation allowance as of December 31, 20072008 is as follows:
     
  20072008
  Millions of euros
 euros
Impaired loans requiring no reserve  207125 
Impaired loans requiring valuation allowance  3,1518,312 
     
Total impaired loans  3,3588,437 
     
Valuation allowance on impaired loans  1,3342,299 
     
 
The roll-forward allowance is shown in Note 26. The reconciliation item to U.S. GAAP is in Note 63.A.7.58.A.7.
 
The related amount of interest income recognized during the time within that period that the loans were impaired was:

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  20072008
  Millions of euros
 euros
Interest revenue that would have been recorded if accruing  8801,042 
Net interest revenue recorded  158150 
3. Investments in and Indebtedness of and to Affiliates-
 
3.  Investments in and Indebtedness of and to Affiliates —
For aggregated summarized financial information with respect to significant affiliated companies for the year ended December 31, 20072008 see Note 1617 and Appendix IIIV for detailed information of investments in associates.
4. Deposits-
4.  Deposits —
The breakdowns of deposits from credit entities and customers as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, by domicile and type are included in Note 24.22.


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As of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, the time deposits, both domestic and international, (other than interbank deposits) in denominations of €68.75€71.85 thousand (approximately US$100 thousand) or more were €97.92 billion, €96.75 billion,and €82.24 and €28.8 billion, respectively.
5. Short-Term Borrowings-
5.  Short-Term Borrowings —
The information about “Short-Term borrowings” required under S-X Regulations is as follows:
                        
                         As of December 31, 
 As of December 31, 2008 2007 2006 
 2007 2006 2005 Amount Average Rate Amount Average Rate Amount Average Rate 
 Amount Average rate Amount Average rate Amount Average rate (In millions of euro, except %) 
 (in millions of euro, except percentages) 
Securities sold under agreements to repurchase (principally Spanish Treasury bills):
                                     
At December 31 39,902  5.20% 37,098  4.27% 48,254  3.54%
As of December 31  28,206   4.66%  39,902   5.20%  37,098   4.27%
Average during year 42,461  5.13% 38,721  3.61% 38,467  3.52%  34,729   5.62%  42,461   5.13%  38,721   3.61%
Maximum quarter-end balance 44,155  46,449  48,254    34,202      44,155      46,449    
Bank promissory notes:
                         
At December 31 5,810  3.69% 7,596  3.75% 7,569  2.58%
As of December 31  20,061   3.70%  5,810   3.69%  7,596   3.75%
Average during year 6,975  3.96% 8,212  3.16% 6,894  2.34%  15,661   4.57%  6,975   3.96%  8,212   3.16%
Maximum quarter-end balance 7,133  9,036  7,569    20,061      7,133      9,036    
Bonds and Subordinated debt :
 
At December 31 11,281  4.49% 7,756  4.01% 14,273  3.54%
Bonds and Subordinated debt:
                        
As of December 31  13,565   4.66%  11,281   4.49%  7,756   4.01%
Average during year 12,147  5.21% 8,076  3.74% 10,324  3.61%  12,447   5.18%  12,147   5.21%  8,076   3.74%
Maximum quarter-end balance 15,761  10,872  14,273    15,822      15,761      10,872    
Total short-term borrowings at December 31
 56,993  4.91% 52,450  4.16% 70,096  3.44%
Total short-term borrowings as of December 31
  61,832   4.35%  56,993   4.91%  52,450   4.16%
 
As of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, short-term borrowings include €13,018 million, €33,233 million €16,272 million and €23,040€16,272 million, respectively, of securities sold under agreements to repurchase from Bank of Spain and other Spanish and foreign financial institutions.
6. Long Term Debt-
6.  Long Term Debt —
See Notes 2422 and 34.31.
7. Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities-
7.  Derivative Financial Instruments and Hedging Activities —
The breakdown of the Derivative Financial Instruments is shown in Notes 910 and 14.15.
7.1.  Objectives for the holding of positions in derivatives and strategies for the achievement of these objectives
See Note 15
 
7.1. Objectives for the holding of positions in derivatives and strategies for the achievement of these objectives
     See Note 14
7.1.1. Risk Management Policies
 
See note 7Note 7.

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7.1.2. Transactions whose risks are hedged for U.S. GAAP purposes
 
U.S. GAAP (SFAS 133) is more restrictive than IAS 39, Financial Instruments: recognition and measurement, on the types of risks that may be hedged and therefore certain hedging relationships have been discontinued under U.S. GAAP.


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Paragraph 21.f. of SFAS 133 defines the risks that may be hedged as only one of (or a combination of) the following:
 
(a) the risk of changes in the overall fair value of the entire hedged item,
 
(b) the risk of changes in its fair value attributable to changes in the designated benchmark interest rate (referred to as interest rate risk),
 
(c) the risk of changes in its fair value attributable to changes in the related foreign currency exchange rates (referred to as foreign exchange risk) and
 
(d) the risk of changes in its fair value attributable to both changes in the obligor’s creditworthiness and changes in the spread over the benchmark interest rate with respect to the hedged item’s credit sector at inception of the hedge (referred to as credit risk).
 
The same paragraph states that an entity may not simply designate prepayment risk as the risk being hedged for a financial asset unless it is represented by an embedded option in the hedged instrument.
Transactions whose risks are hedged for U.S. GAAP purposes are:
1.Available for sale fixed rate debt securities: this risk is hedged using interest-rate derivatives (interest-rate swaps through which the fixed-coupon of the bond is exchanged for a variable return).
2.Long term fixed rate debt issued: this risk is hedged using interest-rate derivatives (interest-rate swaps which replicate, on the collection leg, the payment resulting from the issue and transform it into a variable cost for the Bank).
3.Foreign currency of a net investment in a foreign subsidiary: the risk of a net investment in a foreign operation is exchanged for the currency in which the investment is denominated.
4.Available for sale equity securities: this risk is hedged using equity swaps through which the risk of variation in the price per books of the portfolio is transferred to the counterparty.
5.Fixed rate loans: this risk is hedged using interest-rate derivatives (interest-rate swaps through which the fixed-coupon of the loans is exchanged for a variable return).
6.Floating interest rate loans in foreign currencies: this risk is hedged using currency swaps.
1. Available for sale fixed rate debt securities: this risk is hedged using interest-rate derivatives (interest-rate swaps through which the fixed-coupon of the bond is exchanged for a variable return).
2. Long term fixed rate debt issued: this risk is hedged using interest-rate derivatives (interest-rate swaps which replicate, on the collection leg, the payment resulting from the issue and transform it into a variable cost for the Bank).
3. Foreign currency of a net investment in a foreign subsidiary: the risk of a net investment in a foreign operation is exchanged for the currency in which the investment is denominated.
4. Available for sale equity securities: this risk is hedged using equity swaps through which the risk of variation in the price per books of the portfolio is transferred to the counterparty.
5. Fixed rate loans: this risk is hedged using interest-rate derivatives (interest-rate swaps through which the fixed-coupon of the loans is exchanged for a variable return).
6. Floating interest rate loans in foreign currencies: this risk is hedged using currency swaps.

7.2. Accounting for Derivative Instruments and Hedging Activities
 
Under SFAS 133 the accounting for changes in fair value of a derivative instrument depends on its intended use and the resulting designation.
 
If the derivative is designated as a fair value hedge, the changes in the fair value of the derivative and the hedged item attributable to the hedged risk are recognized in earnings.
 
If the derivative is designated as a cash flow hedge, the effective portions of changes in the fair value of the derivative are recorded in Other Comprehensive Income and are recognized in the income statement when the hedged item affects earnings. Ineffective portions of changes in the fair value of cash flow hedges are recognized in earnings.
 
The gain or loss on a hedging derivative instrument that is designated as, and is effective as, an economic hedge of the net investment in a foreign operation is reported in the same way as a translation adjustment to the extent it is effective as a hedge. The ineffective portion of net investment hedges is reported in earnings.
 
Hedging transactions must be formally documented, designated and the company must describe the way the effectiveness is going to be assessed.
 
On the other hand when the derivative is designated as a trading transaction the changes in the fair value must be recognized in earnings.


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7.3. Additional disclosures required by U.S. GAAP: Fair Value Methods
The methods used by the Group in estimating the fair value of its derivative instruments are as follows:
 
Forward purchases/sales of foreign currency

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Estimated fair value of these financial instruments is based on quoted market prices.
 
Forward purchases/sales of government debt securities
 
Estimated fair value of these financial instruments is based on quoted market prices, since they are mostly traded in organised markets.
 
Options and financial futures
 
Derivatives traded in organised markets are valued based on quoted market prices.
 
For options and futures traded in OTC markets, the fair value is estimated based on theoretical year-end closing prices. These year-end closing prices are calculated according to generally accepted models estimating the amounts the Group would receive or pay based upon the yield curve/ volatilities prevailing at year-end or prices.
 
Forward rate agreements and interest rate swaps
 
Fair values of these contracts are estimated based on the discounted future cash flows related to the interest rates to be collected or paid, using for this purpose the yield curve prevailing at year-end.
8. Pension liabilities-
8.  Pension liabilities —
See Notes 2.2.42.2.3 and 2725 for a detail of the pension commitments under the EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004.
9.  Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments (SFAS 107)- —
 
As required by SFAS No. 107, Disclosures about Fair Value of Financial Instruments, (“SFAS No. 107”) the Group presents estimate fair value information about financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate that value in Note 35.32. Fair value of a financial instrument is the amount for which the instrument could be exchanged in a current transaction between willing parties, other than in a forced or liquidation sale. Fair value is best determined by values quoted through active trading markets. Active trading markets are characterized by numerous transactions of similar financial instruments between willing buyers and willing sellers. Because no active trading market exists for various types of financial instruments, many of the fair values disclosed were derived using present value discounted cash flow or other valuation techniques. As a result, the Group’s ability to actually realize these derived values cannot be assured.
 
The estimated fair values disclosed under SFAS No. 107 may vary significantly between institutions based on the estimates and assumptions used in the various valuation methodologies. SFAS No. 107 excludes disclosure of goodwill, core deposits, non-financial assets such as fixed assets as well as certain financial instruments such as investments in affiliated companies.
 
Accordingly, the aggregate estimate fair values presented do not represent the underlying value of the Group.
 
The following methods and assumptions were used by the Group in estimating its fair value disclosures for financial instruments for which it is practicable to estimate such value:
 
a) Cash and due from banks
 
For these short-term instruments, the carrying amount is a reasonable estimate of fair value.
 
b) Interest-bearing deposits in other banks and securities purchased under agreement to resell
 
The fair value represents the present value of estimated future cash flows discounted at the average year-end market rates for each type of instrument.
 
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c.1) Fixed income:
 
(i) Listed securities: at closing market prices as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005.2006.
(ii) Unlisted securities: on the basis of market prices of other listed fixed-income securities of similar interest rate, credit risk and maturity. If no similar listed fixed-income securities can be identified, the fair value is estimated by discounting future cash-flows using year-end rates based on market rates available on securities with similar credit and maturity characteristics.
 
c.2) Equity securities:
(i) Listed securities: fair values are based on the December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 closing market price.

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(ii) Unlisted securities whose fair value cannot be determined in a sufficiently objective manner: at underlying book value per the December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 financial statements of each investee, or otherwise based on the latest financial statements currently available.
 
d) Loans and leases
 
The fair value of the Group’s loan portfolio is based on the credit and interest rate characteristics of the individual loans within each sector of the portfolio. The fair value of loans was estimated by discounting scheduled cash flows through the estimated maturity using prevailing market rates at year-end, and is implemented as follows:
d.1)The estimate of the provision for probable loan losses includes consideration of risk premiums applicable to various types of loans based on factors such as the current situation of the economic sector in which each borrower operates, the economic situation of each borrower and guarantees obtained. Accordingly, the allowance for probable loan losses is considered a reasonable estimate of the discount required to reflect the impact of credit risk.
d.2)For fixed and floating-rate loans for which the interest rate was similar to the average rates available for each type of loan (such as commercial or mortgage loans) as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, the carrying amount, net of the related allowance for probable loan losses, is considered a reasonable estimate of fair value.
d.3)For the remaining loans which the Group determined were at rates different to those currently offered, the fair values are estimated as the present value of future cash flows discounted at the average year-end market interest rates at which similar loans are being granted to borrowers with similar credit ratings and remaining maturities.
 
e) Deposits and Short Term Borrowings
 
The fair value represents the present value of estimated future cash flows discounted at the average year-end market rates for each type of instrument.
 
f) Long-Term Debt
 
The fair value is estimated on the basis of the discounted present value of the cash flows over the remaining term of such debt. The discount rates were determined based on market rates available as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 20052006 on debt with similar credit and maturity characteristics of the Group’s.
 
g) Commitments and Contingencies
 
g.1)Guarantees and other sureties provided and documentary credits:
 
It is estimated that the differential, if any, between the fee charged by the Group for these transactions and the average year-end market fee would not give rise to a material difference.
 
g.2) Derivative Products:
 
The fair value of these products as of December 31, 2008, 2007 2006 and 2005,2006, considering the related discounted cash-flows and the year-end prevailing rates and market values is presented in Note 9.10.


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See Note 2.2.2.b2.2.1.a for more information of fair value of financial instruments.
10. Segment Information-
10.  Segment Information —
See Note 6 for a detail of the segment information under the EU-IFRS required to be applied under the Bank of Spain’s Circular 4/2004.
11. Business combination in 2007-
11.  Business combination in 2008 —
See Note 3 for details of the effect on income statement of business combinations produced during 2007.
12. FIN 48-2008.
 
12.  FIN 48 —
As of December 31, 20072008 and January 1,December 31, 2007, the Group’s unrecognized tax benefits, including related interest expense and penalties was €1,0061.136 million and €8821.006 million, respectively. Total amountrespectively, of unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2007 that,which 612 million, if recognized, would affectreduce the annual effective rate is €563 million.tax rate. As the Group is presently under audit by number of tax authorities, it is reasonably possible that unrecognized tax benefits could change significantly over the next 12 months. The Group does not expect that any such changes would have a material impact on its annual effective tax rate.

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Due to the inherent complexities arising from the nature of the Group’s businesses, and from conducting business are being taxed in a substantial number of jurisdictions, significant judgements and estimates are required to be made. Agreement of tax liabilities between BBVA and the many tax jurisdictions in which Group files tax returns may not be finalized for several years. Thus, the Group’s final tax-related assets and liabilities may ultimately be different than those currently reported.
 
The following is a roll-forward of the Company’s FIN 48 unrecognized tax benefits from December 31, 2007 to December 31, 2008.
In millions of euros
Total unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 20071,006
Net amount of increases for current year’s tax positions11
Gross amount of increases for prior years’ tax positions124
Gross amount of decreases for prior years’ tax positions(4)
Foreign exchange and acquisitions(1)
Total unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2008
1,136
The following is a roll-forward of the Company’s FIN 48 unrecognized tax benefits from January 1, 2007 to December 31, 2007.
     
  In millions of euros
 of euros
Total unrecognized tax benefits as of January 1, 2007  882 
Net amount of increases for current year’s tax positions  1 
Gross amount of increases for prior years’ tax positions  129 
Gross amount of decreases for prior years’ tax positions  (17)
Foreign exchange and acquisitions  11 
Total unrecognized tax benefits as of December 31, 2007
  1,006 
 
The Group classifies interests as interest expenses but penalties are classified as tax expense. During the year ended December 31, 2007,2008, the Group recognized approximately €40€49 million in interests and penalties. The Group had approximately €209€255 million for the payment of interests and penalties accrued as of December 31, 2007.2008.


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The following are the major tax jurisdictions in which the Company and its affiliates operate and the earliest tax year subject to examination:
     
Jurisdiction
 Tax year
Spain  2001-20072004-2008 
United StateStates  2003-20072005-2008 
Puerto Rico  2003-20072003-2008 
Peru  2004-20072005-2008 
Colombia  2003-20072003-2008 
Argentina  2002-20072003-2008 
Venezuela  2003-20072003-2008 
Mexico  2006-20072006-2008 
13.  Financial Statements of Guarantors and Issuers of Guaranteed Securities Registered
In accordance with Reg. S-XRule 3-10, Financial Statements of Guarantors and Issuers of Guaranteed Securities Registered or Being Registered, BBVA International Preferred, S.A. (Unipersonal) — issuer of registered preferred securities guaranteed by Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. — do not file the financial statements required for a registrant byRegulation S-X as BBVA International Preferred, S.A. (Unipersonal) is 100% owned finance subsidiary of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. who fully and unconditionally guarantees the preferred securities (Serie C is listed in the United States). No other subsidiary of the Bank guarantees such securities. We are not aware of any legal or economic restrictions on the ability of this subsidiary to transfer funds to our parent company in the form of cash dividends, loans or advances, capital repatriation or otherwise. There is no assurance that in the future such restrictions will not be adopted.

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APPENDIX I Financial Statements of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.
BALANCE SHEETS AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2008 AND 2007
         
  2008  2007 
  Millions of euros 
 
ASSETS
CASH AND BALANCES WITH CENTRAL BANKS
  2,687   12,216 
         
FINANCIAL ASSETS HELD FOR TRADING
  59,987   41,180 
         
Loans and advances to credit institutions      
         
Money market operations through counterparties      
         
Debt securities  14,953   17,006 
         
Other equity instruments  5,605   9,037 
         
Trading derivatives  39,429   15,137 
         
Memorandum item: Loaned and advanced as collateral  5,012   5,919 
         
OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS DESIGNATED AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS
      
         
Loans and advances to credit institutions      
         
Money market operations through counterparties      
         
Debt securities      
         
Other equity instruments      
Memorandum item: Loaned and advanced as collateral      
         
AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE FINANCIAL ASSETS
  18,726   18,709 
         
Debt securities  11,873   9,142 
         
Other equity instruments  6,853   9,567 
         
Memorandum item: Loaned and advanced as collateral  7,694   2,573 
         
LOANS AND RECEIVABLES
  272,114   246,322 
         
Loans and advances to credit institutions  45,274   35,199 
         
Loans and advances to customers  226,836   211,123 
         
Debt securities  4    
         
Memorandum item: Loaned and advanced as collateral  4,683   4,240 
         
HELD-TO-MATURITY INVESTMENTS
  5,282   5,584 
         
Memorandum item: Loaned and advanced as collateral  729   2,085 
         
FAIR VALUE CHANGES OF THE HEDGED ITEMS IN PORTFOLIO HEDGES OF INTEREST RATE RISK
      
         
HEDGING DERIVATIVES
  3,047   779 
         
NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
  149   49 
         


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  2008  2007 
  Millions of euros 
 
INVESTMENTS IN ENTITIES ACCOUNTED FOR USING THE EQUITY METHOD
  21,668   21,668 
         
Associates  452   505 
         
Jointly controlled entities  4   4 
         
Group entities  21,212   21,159 
         
INSURANCE CONTRACTS LINKED TO PENSIONS
  1,996   2,004 
         
TANGIBLE ASSETS
  1,895   1,870 
         
Property, plants and equipment  1,884   1,859 
         
For own use  1,884   1,859 
         
Other assets leased out under an operating lease      
         
Investment properties  11   11 
         
Memorandum item: Loaned and advanced as collateral      
         
INTANGIBLE ASSETS
  166   90 
         
Goodwill      
         
Other intangible assets  166   90 
         
TAX ASSETS
  3,568   3,227 
         
Current  320   150 
         
Deferred  3,248   3,077 
         
OTHER ASSETS
  735   768 
         
TOTAL ASSETS
  392,020   354,466 
         

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  2008  2007 
  Millions of euros 
 
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES HELD FOR TRADING
  40,538   18,724 
         
Deposits from central banks      
         
Deposits from credit institutions      
         
Deposits from customers      
         
Debt certificates      
         
Trading derivatives  37,885   17,562 
         
Short positions  2,653   1,162 
         
Other financial liabilities      
         
OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES DESIGNATED AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS
      
         
Deposits from central banks      
         
Deposits from credit institutions      
         
Deposits from customers      
         
Debt certificates      
         
Subordinated liabilities      
         
Other financial liabilities      
         
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES AT AMORTISED COST
  322,197   303,051 
         
Deposits from central banks  13,697   22,984 
         
Deposits from credit institutions  43,972   46,852 
         
Deposits from customers  188,311   172,253 
         
Debt certificates  58,837   44,248 
         
Subordinated liabilities  13,332   12,593 
         
Other financial liabilities  4,048   4,121 
         
FAIR VALUE CHANGES OF THE HEDGED ITEMS IN PORTFOLIO HEDGES OF INTEREST RATE RISK
      
         
HEDGING DERIVATIVES
  824   1,766 - 
         
LIABILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
      
         
PROVISIONS
  7,071   6,637 
         
Provisions for pensions and similar obligations  5,651   5,184 
         
Provisions for taxes      
         
Provisions for contingent exposures and commitments  387   525 
         
Other provisions  1,033   928 
         
TAX LIABILITIES
  633   1,715 
         
Current      
         
Deferred  633   1,715 
OTHER LIABILITIES
  1,044   968 
         
TOTAL LIABILITIES
  372,307   332,861 
         


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  2008  2007 
  Millions of euros 
 
STOCKHOLDER’S EQUITY
  18,562   18,717 
         
Capital
  1,837   1,837 
         
Issued  1,837   1,837 
         
Less: Unpaid and uncalled (-)      
         
Share premium
  12,770   12,770 
         
Reserves
  3,070   2,257 
         
Other equity instruments
  71   49 
         
Equity component of compound financial instruments      
         
Other  71   49 
         
Less: Treasury shares
  (143)  (129)
         
Income
  2,835   3,612 
         
Less: Dividends and remuneration
  (1,878)  (1,679)
         
VALUATION ADJUSTMENTS
  1,151   2,888 
         
Available-for-sale financial assets  937   2,950 
         
Cash flow hedges  141   (80)
         
Hedges of net investments in foreign operations      
         
Exchange differences  73   18 
         
Non-current liabilities held-for-sale      
         
Other valuation adjustments      
         
TOTAL STOCKHOLDERS’ EQUITY
  19,713   21,605 
         
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
  392,020   354,466 
         
         
  2008  2007 
  Millions of euros 
 
CONTINGENT EXPOSURES
  64,729   73,903 
         
CONTINGENT COMMITMENTS
  69,671   76,246 
         


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INCOME STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008 AND 2007
         
  2008  2007 
  Millions of euros 
 
INTEREST AND SIMILAR INCOME  15,854   13,785 
   ��     
INTEREST EXPENSE AND SIMILAR CHARGES  (12,178)  (10,933)
         
NET INTEREST INCOME
  3,676   2,852 
         
DIVIDEND INCOME  2,318   1,810 
         
FEE AND COMMISSION INCOME  2,034   2,174 
         
FEE AND COMMISSION EXPENSES  (359)  (381)
         
NET GAINS (LOSSES) ON FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES  632   872 
         
Held for trading  (2)  465 
         
Other financial instruments designated at fair value through profit or loss      
         
Other financial instruments not designated at fair value through profit or loss  634   407 
         
Other      
         
NET EXCHANGE DIFFERENCES  (20)  266 
         
OTHER OPERATING INCOME  83   95 
         
OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES  (100)  (101)
         
GROSS INCOME
  8,264   7,587 
         
ADMINISTRATION COSTS  (3,324)  (3,420)
         
Personnel expenses  (2,258)  (2,238)
         
General and administrative expenses  (1,066)  (1,182)
         
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION  (219)  (209)
         
PROVISIONS (NET)  (1,327)  (299)
         
IMPAIRMENT (NET)  (996)  (598)
         
Loans and receivables  (900)  (602)
         
Other financial instruments not designated at fair value through profit or loss  (96)  4 
         
NET OPERATING INCOME
  2,398   3,061 
         
IMPAIRMENT ON OTHER ASSETS (NET)  (8)  (18)
         
Goodwill and other intangible asset      
         
Other assets  (8)  (18)
         
GAINS (LOSSES) IN WRITTEN OF ASSETS NOT CLASSIFIED AS NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE     39 
         
NEGATIVE GOODWILL      
         
GAINS (LOSSES) IN NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE NOT CLASSIFIED AS DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS  736   1,165 
         
INCOME BEFORE TAX
  3,126   4,247 
         
TAX EXPENSE (INCOME)  (291)  (635)
         
INCOME FROM CONTINUED OPERATIONS
  2,835   3,612 
         
INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (NET)      
         
INCOME FOR THE YEAR
  2,835   3,612 
         


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CHANGES IN TOTAL EQUITY FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008 AND 2007
                                         
  Total Stockholders’ Equity       
  Stockholders’ Equity       
           Other
  Less:
     Less:
  Total
     Total
 
  Share
  Share
     Equity
  Treasury
  Profit for
  Dividend and
  Stockholders’
  Valuation
  Stockholders’
 
  Capital  Premium  Reserves  Instruments  Shares  the Year  Remunerations  Equity  Adjustments  Equity 
  Millions of euros 
 
Balance at January 1, 2008
  1,837   12,770   2,257   49   129   3,612   1,679   18,717   2,888   21,605 
Effects of changes in accounting policies                              
Effect of correction of errors                              
Adjusted initial balance
  1,837   12,770   2,257   49   129   3,612   1,679   18,717   2,888   21,605 
Total income/expense recognized
                 2,835      2,835   (1,737)  1,098 
Other changes in equity
        813   22   14   (3,612)  199   (2,990)     (2,990)
Increased of capital                              
Capital reduction                              
Conversion of financial liabilities into capital                              
Increase of other equity instruments           22            22      22 
Reclassification of financial liabilities to other equity instruments                              
Reclassification of other equity instruments to financial liabilities                              
Dividend distribution                 1,038   (1,878)  2,916      2,916 
Transactions including treasury shares and other equity instruments (net)        (74)     14         (88)     (88)
Transfers between total equity entries        895         (2,574)  (1,679)         
Increase/Reduction in business combinations                              
Payments with equity instruments                              
Rest of increase/reductions in total equity        (8)              (8)     (8)
                                         
Balance as of December 31, 2008
  1,837   12,770   3,070   71   143   2,835   1,878   18,562   1,151   19,713 
                                         


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  Total Stockholders’ Equity
       
  Stockholders’ Equity       
           Other
  Less:
     Less:
  Total
     Total
 
  Share
  Share
     Equity
  Treasury
  Profit for
  Dividend and
  Stockholders’
  Valuation
  Stockholders’
 
  Capital  Premium  Reserves  Instruments  Shares  the Year  Remunerations  Equity  Adjustments  Equity 
  Millions of euros 
 
Balance at January 1, 2007
  1,740   9,579   2,085   26   40   2,440   1,364   14,466   2,264   16,730 
Effects of changes in accounting policies                              
Effect of correction of errors                              
Adjusted initial balance
  1,740   9,579   2,085   26   40   2,440   1,364   14,466   2,264   16,730 
Total income/expense recognized
                 3,612      3,612   624   4,236 
Other changes in equity
  97   3,191   172   23   89   (2,440)  315   639      639 
Increased of capital  97   3,191   (24)              3,264      3,264 
Capital reduction                              
Conversion of financial liabilities into capital                              
Increase of other equity instruments           23            23      23 
Reclassification of financial liabilities to other equity instruments                              
Reclassification of other equity instruments to financial instruments                              
Dividend distribution                 856   (1,679)  2,535      2,535 
Transactions including treasury shares and other equity instruments (net)        (24)     89         (113)     (113)
Transfers between total equity entries        220         (1,584)  (1,364)         
Increase/Reduction in business combinations                              
Payments with equity instruments                              
Rest of increase/reductions in total equity                              
Balance as of December 31, 2007
  1,837   12,770   2,257   49   129   3,612   1,679   18,717   2,888   21,605 

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CHANGES IN TOTAL EQUITY
FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008 AND 2007 — (Continued)
         
Changes in Total Equity
 2008  2007 
  Millions of euros 
 
INCOME FOR THE YEAR
  2,835   3,612 
OTHER RECOGNIZED INCOME (EXPENSES)
  (1,737)  624 
Available-for-sale financial assets  (2,838)  1,178 
Revaluation gains/losses  (1,727)  1,892 
Amounts transferred to income statement  (1,111)  (714)
Reclassifications      
Cash flow hedges  310   14 
Revaluation gains/losses  298   1 
Amounts transferred to income statement  12   13 
Amounts transferred to the initial carrying amount of the hedged items      
Reclassifications      
Hedges of net investment in foreign operations      
Revaluation gains/losses      
Amounts transferred to income statement      
Reclassifications      
Exchange differences  86   33 
Revaluation gains/losses  104   26 
Amounts transferred to income statement  (18)  7 
Reclassifications      
Non-current assets held for sale      
Revaluation gains/losses      
Amounts transferred to income statement      
Reclassifications      
Actuarial gains and losses in post-employment plans      
Rest of recognized income and expenses      
Income tax  705   (601)
         
TOTAL INCOME AND EXPENSES FOR THE YEAR
  1,098   4,236 
         


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CASH FLOW STATEMENTS FOR THE YEARS ENDED DECEMBER 31, 2008 AND 2007
         
  2008  2007 
  Millions of euros 
 
CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES(1)
  (7,399)  14,838 
Profit for the year
  2,835   3,612 
Adjustments to obtain the cash flow from operating activities:
  (2,232)  318 
Depreciation and amortization  219   209 
Other adjustments  (2,451)  109 
Net increase/decrease in operating assets
  46,475   37,923 
Financial assets held for trading  18,807   5,325 
Other financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss      
Available-for-sale financial assets  (754)  816 
Loans and receivables  25,792   33,492 
Other operating assets  2,630   (1,710)
Net increase/decrease in operating liabilities
  38,182   48,196 
Financial liabilities  21,814   5,066 
Other financial liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss      
Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost  18,351   44,378 
Other operating liabilities  (1,983)  (1,248)
Collection/Payments for income tax
  291   635 
CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES(2)
  (217)  (6,799)
Investment
  1,491   8,973 
Tangible assets  282   266 
Intangible assets  112   51 
Investments in entities accounted for using the equity method  696   7,890 
Subsidiaries and other business units      
Non-current assets held for sale and associated liabilities  131   47 
Held-to-maturity investments      
Other payments related to investing activities  270   719 
Divestments
  1,274   2,174 
Tangible assets  14   10 
Intangible assets      
Investments in entities accounted for using the equity method  7   43 
Subsidiaries and other business units      
Non- current assets held for sale and associated liabilities  949   1,821 
Held-to-maturity investments  284   300 
Other collections related to investing activities  20    
CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES(3)
  (1,912)  908 
Investment
  11,360   16,755 
Dividends  2,860   2,434 
Subordinated liabilities  600   2,320 
Amortization of own equity instruments      
Acquisition of own equity instruments  7,900   12,001 
Other items relating to financing activities      
Divestments
  9,448   17,663 
Subordinated liabilities  1,295   2,442 
Issuance of own equity instruments     3,263 
Disposal of own equity instruments  7,747   11,888 
Other items relating to financing activities  406   70 
EFFECT OF EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES ON CASH OR CASH EQUIVALENTS(4)
  (1)  5 
NET INCREASE/DECREASE IN CASH OR CASH EQUIVALENTS (1+2+3+4)
  (9,529)  8,952 
CASH OR CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR
  12,216   3,264 
         
CASH OR CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR
  2,687   12,216 
         
Cash  668   630 
Balance of cash equivalent in central banks  2,019   11,586 
Other financial assets      
Less:bank overdraft refundable on demand      
         
TOTAL CASH OR CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF YEAR
  2,687   12,216 
         


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APPENDIX III

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
COMPOSING THE BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA GROUP
                                     
      % of Voting Rights
       
      Controlled by the Bank     Investee Data 
                           Profit (Loss)
 
               Net
  Assets
  Liabilities
     For the
 
               Carrying
  as of
  as of
  Equity
  Period Ended
 
Company
 Location Activity Direct  Indirect  Total  Amount  31.12.08  31.12.08  31.12.08  31.12.08 
               Thousand of euros (*) 
 
AAI HOLDINGS, INC UNITED STATES NO ACTIVITY     100.00   100.00   1   1      1    
ADMINISTRAD. DE FONDOS PARA EL RETIRO-BANCOMER,S.A DE C.V.  MEXICO PENSIONS  17.50   82.50   100.00   302,164   151,825   28,044   84,131   39,650 
ADMINISTRADORA DE FONDOS DE PENSIONES PROVIDA(AFP PROVIDA) CHILE PENSIONS  12.70   51.62   64.32   191,473   340,987   76,787   279,565   (15,365)
AFP GENESIS ADMINISTRADORA DE FONDOS, S.A.  ECUADOR PENSIONS  0.00   100.00   100.00   3,249   5,747   2,532   1,031   2,184 
AFP HORIZONTE, S.A.  PERU PENSIONS  24.85   75.15   100.00   33,616   56,826   19,912   34,530   2,384 
AFP PREVISION BBV-ADM.DE FONDOS DE PENSIONES S.A.  BOLIVIA PENSIONS  75.00   5.00   80.00   2,063   12,687   6,121   3,786   2,780 
ALMACENES GENERALES DE DEPOSITO, S.A.E. DE SPAIN PORTFOLIO  83.90   16.10   100.00   12,649   113,131   2,997   103,795   6,339 
ALTITUDE INVESTMENTS LIMITED UNITED KINGDOM FINANCIAL SERV.  51.00      51.00   225   992   753   1,016   (777)
ALTURA MARKETS, SOCIEDAD DE VALORES, S.A.  SPAIN SECURITIES  50.00      50.00   5,000   1,491,084   1,463,685   12,041   15,358 
ANIDA CARTERA SINGULAR, S.L SPAIN PORTFOLIO     100.00   100.00      260      5,260   (5,000)
ANIDA DESARROLLOS INMOBILIARIOS, S.L SPAIN REAL STATE     100.00   100.00   112,477   250,890   85,910   166,877   (1,897)
ANIDA DESARROLLOS SINGULARES, S.L SPAIN REAL ESTATE INSTR.     100.00   100.00      594,494   610,811   4,964   (21,281)
ANIDA GERMANIA IMMOBILIEN ONE, GMBH ALEMANIA REAL ESTATE INSTR.     100.00   100.00   4,099   19,658   15,567   8,328   (4,237)
ANIDA GRUPO INMOBILIARIO, S.L SPAIN PORTFOLIO  100.00      100.00   198,357   667,126   94,755   499,998   72,373 
ANIDA INMOBILIARIA, S.A. DE C.V.  MEXICO PORTFOLIO     100.00   100.00   91,316   72,965   72   73,424   (531)
ANIDA OPERACIONES SINGULARES, S.L SPAIN REAL ESTATE INSTR.     100.00   100.00   3   1,649,249   1,650,489   3   (1,243)
ANIDA PROYECTOS INMOBILIARIOS, S.A. DE C.V.  MEXICO REAL ESTATE INSTR.     100.00   100.00   72,012   102,069   30,058   72,729   (718)
ANIDA SERVICIOS INMOBILIARIOS, S.A. DE C.V.  MEXICO REAL ESTATE INSTR.     100.00   100.00   793   1,008   211   537   260 
APLICA SOLUCIONES ARGENTINAS, S.A.  ARGENTINA SERVICES     100.00   100.00   1,538   3,639   1,925   1,468   246 
APLICA SOLUCIONES GLOBALES, S.L SPAIN SERVICES  94.98   5.02   100.00   60   66,128   67,329   288   (1,489)
APLICA TECNOLOGIA AVANZADA, S.A. DE C.V.  MEXICO SERVICES  100.00      100.00   4   38,817   38,101   2,966   (2,250)
APOYO MERCANTIL S.A. DE C.V.  MEXICO SERVICES     100.00   100.00   777   120,708   119,931   3,040   (2,263)
ARAGON CAPITAL, S.L SPAIN PORTFOLIO  99.90   0.10   100.00   37,925   32,901   98   31,819   984 
ARIZONA FINANCIAL PRODUCTS, INC UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   661,400   666,141   4,741   642,442   18,958 
ARIZONA KACHINA HOLDINGS, INC UNITED STATES NO ACTIVITY     100.00   100.00   1   1      1    
ATREA HOMES IN SPAIN LTD UNITED KINGDOM NO ACTIVITY     100.00   100.00      11   351   (340)   
ATUEL FIDEICOMISOS, S.A.  ARGENTINA SERVICES     100.00   100.00   6,269   6,288   18   5,607   663 


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APPENDIX II
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
COMPOSING THE BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA GROUP — (Continued)
                                     
      % of Voting Rights
       
      Controlled by the Bank     Investee Data 
                           Profit (Loss)
 
               Net
  Assets
  Liabilities
     For the
 
               Carrying
  as of
  as of
  Equity
  Period Ended
 
Company
 Location Activity Direct  Indirect  Total  Amount  31.12.08  31.12.08  31.12.08  31.12.08 
               Thousand of Euros (*) 
 
AUTOMERCANTIL-COMERCIO E ALUGER DE VEICULOS AUTOM., LDA PORTUGAL FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   7,209   60,301   50,960   9,449   (108)
BAHIA SUR RESORT, S.C SPAIN NO ACTIVITY  99.95      99.95   1,436   1,438   15   1,423    
BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA (PANAMA), S.A.  PANAMA BANKING  54.11   44.81   98.92   19,464   1,193,426   1,036,611   128,625   28,190 
BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA (PORTUGAL), S.A.  PORTUGAL BANKING  9.52   90.48   100.00   278,916   6,903,307   6,662,510   223,477   17,320 
BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA CHILE, S.A.  CHILE BANKING  55.97   12.21   68.18   303,531   8,587,405   8,075,856   456,634   54,915 
BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA PUERTO RICO PUERTO RICO BANKING     100.00   100.00   99,693   4,317,976   3,952,085   342,472   23,419 
BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA URUGUAY, S.A.  URUGUAY BANKING  100.00      100.00   17,049   489,055   450,065   30,031   8,959 
BANCO CONTINENTAL, S.A.  PERU BANKING     92.08   92.08   470,732   7,698,528   7,187,325   342,406   168,797 
BANCO DE CREDITO LOCAL, S.A.  SPAIN BANKING  100.00      100.00   509,594   11,311,890   11,166,097   58,905   86,888 
BANCO DE PROMOCION DE NEGOCIOS, S.A.  SPAIN BANKING     99.82   99.82   15,151   33,869   392   32,410   1,067 
BANCO DEPOSITARIO BBVA, S.A.  SPAIN BANKING     100.00   100.00   1,595   898,558   805,258   48,510   44,790 
BANCO INDUSTRIAL DE BILBAO, S.A.  SPAIN BANKING     99.93   99.93   97,220   291,669   15,740   219,664   56,265 
BANCO OCCIDENTAL, S.A.  SPAIN BANKING  49.43   50.57   100.00   15,812   17,423   365   16,431   627 
BANCO PROVINCIAL OVERSEAS N.V.  NETHERLANDS ANTILLES BANKING     100.00   100.00   26,801   426,998   400,530   19,006   7,462 
BANCO PROVINCIAL S.A. — BANCO UNIVERSAL VENEZUELA BANKING  1.85   53.75   55.60   153,859   9,495,115   8,582,684   564,493   347,938 
BANCOMER FINANCIAL SERVICES INC.  UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   1,903   663   (1,240)  1,914   (11)
BANCOMER FOREIGN EXCHANGE INC.  UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   4,201   5,772   1,571   2,940   1,261 
BANCOMER PAYMENT SERVICES INC.  UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   38   28   (10)  41   (3)
BANCOMER TRANSFER SERVICES, INC.  UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   17,228   68,836   51,607   8,236   8,993 
BANKERS INVESTMENT SERVICES, INC.  UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   637   679   42   630   7 
BBV AMERICA, S.L.  SPAIN PORTFOLIO  100.00      100.00   479,328   889,260      695,890   193,370 
BBV SECURITIES HOLDINGS, S.A.  SPAIN PORTFOLIO  99.86   0.14   100.00   13,327   47,941   29,648   16,159   2,134 
BBVA & PARTNERS ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT A.V., S.A.  SPAIN SECURITIES  70.00      70.00   1,331   12,592   6,753   4,165   1,674 
BBVA ADMINISTRADORA GENERAL DE FONDOS S.A.  CHILE FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   18,388   19,309   919   16,714   1,676 
BBVA ASESORIAS FINANCIERAS, S.A.  CHILE FINANCIAL SERV.     98.60   98.60   13,973   14,531   359   13,335   837 
BBVA ASSET MANAGEMENT, S.A., SGIIC SPAIN FINANCIAL SERV.  17.00   83.00   100.00   11,436   209,515   122,872   21,589   65,054 
BBVA BANCO DE FINANCIACION S.A.  SPAIN BANKING     100.00   100.00   64,200   5,765,224   5,692,947   70,808   1,469 
BBVA BANCO FRANCES, S.A.  ARGENTINA BANKING  45.65   30.35   76.00   40,139   4,486,157   4,064,180   353,683   68,294 
BBVA BANCOMER ASSET MANAGEMENT INC UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   1   1      1    
BBVA BANCOMER FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC UNITED STATES PORTFOLIO     100.00   100.00   40,350   37,567   (2,746)  39,394   919 
BBVA BANCOMER GESTION, S.A. DE C.V.  MEXICO FINANCIAL SERV.     99.99   99.99   22,245   37,892   15,643   6,910   15,339 
BBVA BANCOMER HOLDINGS CORPORATION UNITED STATES PORTFOLIO     100.00   100.00   9,835   9,835      7,490   2,345 


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APPENDIX II
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
COMPOSING THE BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA GROUP — (Continued)
                                   
      % of Voting Rights Thousands of Euros ( * )
      Controlled by the Bank Investee Data
                                Profit
                                (Loss)
                                for the
                Net Assets as Liabilities     Period
                Carrying of as of Equity ended
Company Location Activity Direct Indirect Total Amount 31.12.07 31.12.07 31.12.07 31.12.07
 
AAI HOLDINGS, INC. UNITED STATES NO ACTIVITY     100.00  100.00  1   1      1    
ADMINISTRAD. DE FONDOS PARA
EL RETIRO-BANCOMER,S.A DE C.V.
 MEXICO PENSIONS  17.50   82.50  100.00  332,125   170,243   34,134   102,166   33,943 
ADMINISTRADORA DE FONDOS DE PENSIONES PROVIDA(AFP PROVIDA) CHILE PENSIONS  12.70   51.62  64.32  222,505   422,738   98,353   261,210   63,175 
AFP GENESIS ADMINISTRADORA DE FONDOS, S.A. ECUADOR PENSIONS     100.00  100.00  2,105   4,268   2,162   617   1,489 
AFP HORIZONTE, S.A. PERU PENSIONS  24.85   75.15  100.00  34,833   54,088   16,870   27,285   9,933 
AFP PREVISION BBV-ADM.DE FONDOS DE PENSIONES S.A. BOLIVIA PENSIONS  75.00   5.00  80.00  2,063   7,301   3,623   2,589   1,089 
ALMACENADORA FINANCIERA PROVINCIAL. S.A. VENEZUELA SERVICES     100.00  100.00  210   371   161   46   164 
ALMACENES GENERALES DE DEPOSITO, S.A.E. DE SPAIN PORTFOLIO  83.90   16.10  100.00  12,649   106,971   4,073   97,340   5,558 
ALTITUDE INVESTMENTS LIMITED UNITED KINGDOM FINANCIAL SERV.  51.00     51.00  225   2,750   1,615   691   444 
ALTURA MARKETS, A.V., S.A. SPAIN SECURITIES  50.00     50.00  5,000   740,241   712,117   12,041   16,083 
ANIDA DESARROLLOS INMOBILIARIOS, S.L. SPAIN REAL ESTATE     100.00  100.00  112,477   318,156   73,541   178,041   66,574 
ANIDA GERMANIA IMMOBILIEN ONE, GMBH ALEMANIA REAL EST.INSTR.     100.00  100.00  (127)  23,568   23,695   25   (152)
ANIDA GERMANIA IMMOBILIEN THREE, GMBH ALEMANIA REAL EST.INSTR.     100.00  100.00  25   23   11   25   (13)
ANIDA GERMANIA IMMOBILIEN TWO, GMBH ALEMANIA REAL EST.INSTR.     100.00  100.00  25   23   11   25   (13)
ANIDA GRUPO INMOBILIARIO, S.L. SPAIN PORTFOLIO  100.00     100.00  198,357   576,146   75,912   447,547   52,687 
ANIDA INMOBILIARIA, S.A. DE C.V. MEXICO PORTFOLIO     100.00  100.00  71,944   69,026   461   67,286   1,279 
ANIDA PROYECTOS INMOBILIARIOS, S.A. DE C.V. MEXICO REAL EST.INSTR.     100.00  100.00  68,013   77,999   9,985   66,735   1,279 
ANIDA SERVICIOS INMOBILIARIOS, S.A. DE C.V. MEXICO REAL EST.INSTR.     100.00  100.00  404   1,152   769   393   (10)
APLICA SOLUCIONES ARGENTINAS, S.A. ARGENTINA SERVICES     100.00  100.00  1,445   4,923   3,365   993   565 
APLICA SOLUCIONES GLOBALES, S.L. SPAIN SERVICES  94.98   5.02  100.00  57   42,673   42,494   60   119 
APLICA TECNOLOGIA AVANZADA, S.A. DE C.V. MEXICO SERVICES  100.00     100.00  4   45,780   42,640   713   2,427 
APOYO MERCANTIL S.A. DE C.V. MEXICO SERVICES     100.00  100.00  3,228   72,942   69,714   1,822   1,406 
ARAGON CAPITAL, S.L. SPAIN PORTFOLIO  99.90   0.10  100.00  37,925   31,855   18   30,947   890 
ARGENTARIA SERVICIOS, S.A. CHILE SERVICES  100.00     100.00  676   1,277   5   1,400   (128)
ARIZONA FINANCIAL PRODUCTS, INC UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00  100.00  598,695   605,573   3,669   595,071   6,833 
ARIZONA KACHINA HOLDINGS, INC. UNITED STATES NO ACTIVITY     100.00  100.00  1   1      1    
ASSUREX, S.A. ARGENTINA INSURANCE  87.50   12.50  100.00  67   372   262   54   56 
ATREA HOMES IN SPAIN LTD UNITED KINGDOM NO ACTIVITY     100.00  100.00     31   371   (166)  (174)
ATREA INICIATIVAS RESIDENCIALES EN INTERNET, S. A. SPAIN SERVICES     100.00  100.00  735   1,719   940   1,735   (956)
ATUEL FIDEICOMISOS, S.A. ARGENTINA SERVICES     100.00  100.00  5,938   6,079   140   4,184   1,755 
AUTOMERCANTIL-COMERCIO E ALUGER DE VEICULOS AUTOM., LDA. PORTUGAL SERVICES     100.00  100.00  7,209   58,502   49,053   9,914   (465)
                                     
      % of Voting Rights
       
      controlled by the Bank     Investee Data 
                           Profit (Loss)
 
               Net
  Assets
  Liabilities
     For the
 
               Carrying
  as of
  as of
  Equity
  Period Ended
 
Company
 Location Activity Direct  Indirect  Total  Amount  31.12.08  31.12.08  31.12.08  31.12.08 
               Thousand of Euros (*) 
 
BBVA BANCOMER OPERADORA, S.A. DE C.V.  MEXICO SERVICES     100.00   100.00   108,236   280,141   171,905   (9,550)  117,786 
BBVA BANCOMER SERVICIOS ADMINISTRATIVOS, S.A. DE C.V.  MEXICO FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   954   6,155   5,201   514   440 
BBVA BANCOMER SERVICIOS, S.A.  MEXICO BANKING     100.00   100.00   453,310   475,676   22,366   350,078   103,232 
BBVA BANCOMER USA UNITED STATES BANKING     100.00   100.00   7,103   93,620   86,518   15,855   (8,753)
BBVA BANCOMER, S.A. DE C.V.  MEXICO BANKING     100.00   100.00   4,181,301   59,174,003   54,982,771   3,068,463   1,122,769 
BBVA BRASIL BANCO DE INVESTIMENTO, S.A.  BRASIL BANKING  100.00      100.00   16,166   30,830   4,872   23,971   1,987 
BBVA BROKER, CORREDURIA DE SEGUROS Y REASEGUROS, S.A.  SPAIN FINANCIAL SERV.  99.94   0.06   100.00   297   23,116   2,768   15,005   5,343 
BBVA CAPITAL FINANCE, S.A.  SPAIN FINANCIAL SERV.  100.00      100.00   60   3,001,677   3,001,455   198   24 
BBVA CAPITAL FUNDING, LTD.  CAYMAN ISLANDS FINANCIAL SERV.  100.00      100.00      1,174,864   1,173,183   1,713   (32)
BBVA CARTERA DE INVERSIONES,SICAV,S.A.  SPAIN VARIABLE CAPITAL  100.00      100.00   118,445   111,651   108   113,870   (2,327)
BBVA COLOMBIA, S.A.  COLOMBIA BANKING  76.20   19.23   95.43   263,965   6,505,196   5,937,078   442,448   125,670 
BBVA COMERCIALIZADORA LTDA CHILE FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   (282)  195   476   54   (335)
BBVA CONSOLIDAR SEGUROS, S.A.  ARGENTINA INSURANCES  87.78   12.22   100.00   6,514   39,656   23,060   11,168   5,428 
BBVA CONSULTORIA, S.A.  SPAIN SERVICES     100.00   100.00   2,227   2,186   38   3,479   (1,331)
BBVA CORREDORA TECNICA DE SEGUROS BHIF LTDA CHILE FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   21,994   23,626   1,630   17,459   4,537 
BBVA CORREDORES DE BOLSA, S.A.  CHILE SECURITIES     100.00   100.00   22,740   160,243   137,505   20,782   1,956 
BBVA DINERO EXPRESS, S.A.U SPAIN FINANCIAL SERV.  100.00      100.00   2,186   9,658   5,505   3,444   709 
BBVAE-COMMERCE, S.A. 
 SPAIN SERVICES  100.00      100.00   30,879   35,235      33,281   1,954 
BBVA FACTORING E.F.C., S.A.  SPAIN FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   126,447   6,786,041   6,523,179   228,768   34,094 
BBVA FACTORING LIMITADA CHILE FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   2,807   17,326   14,520   3,216   (410)
BBVA FIDUCIARIA , S.A.  COLOMBIA FINANCIAL SERV.     99.99   99.99   9,956   11,305   1,346   7,150   2,809 
BBVA FINANCE (UK), LTD.  UNITED KINGDOM FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   3,324   23,168   13,145   9,703   320 
BBVA FINANCE SPA.  ITALY FINANCIAL SERV.  100.00      100.00   4,648   5,460   447   4,963   50 
BBVA FINANCIAMIENTO AUTOMOTRIZ, S.A.  CHILE PORTFOLIO     100.00   100.00   85,607   85,696   89   75,949   9,658 
BBVA FINANZIA, S.P.A ITALY FINANCIAL SERV.  50.00   50.00   100.00   36,465   447,794   434,679   26,269   (13,154)
BBVA FUNDOS, S.G. DE FUNDOS DE PENSOES, S.A.  PORTUGAL FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   998   5,525   570   3,319   1,636 
BBVA GEST, S.G. DE FUNDOS DE INVESTIMENTO MOBILIARIO, S.A.  PORTUGAL FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   998   6,842   523   4,965   1,354 
BBVA GLOBAL FINANCE LTD.  CAYMAN ISLANDS FINANCIAL SERV.  100.00   0.00   100.00      586,894   583,286   3,437   171 
BBVA GLOBAL MARKETS RESEARCH, S.A.  SPAIN FINANCIAL SERV.  99.99   0.01   100.00   501   4,728   3,196   1,479   53 
BBVA HORIZONTE PENSIONES Y CESANTIAS, S.A.  COLOMBIA PENSIONS  78.52   21.43   99.95   36,879   72,698   18,157   45,713   8,828 
BBVA INMOBILIARIA E INVERSIONES S.A.  CHILE REAL ESTATE INSTR.     68.11   68.11   3,893   21,428   15,713   6,581   (866)

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APPENDIX III
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
COMPOSING THE BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA GROUP — (Continued)
                                     
      % of Voting Rights
       
      controlled by the Bank     Investee Data 
                           Profit (Loss)
 
               Net
  Assets
  Liabilities
     For The
 
               Carrying
  as of
  as of
  Equity
  Period Ended
 
Company
 Location Activity Direct  Indirect  Total  Amount  31.12.08  31.12.08  31.12.08  31.12.08 
               Thousand of euros (*) 
 
BBVA INSERVEX, S.A.  SPAIN SERVICES  100.00      100.00   1,205   2,447   262   1,442   743 
BBVA INSTITUIÇAO FINANCEI.CREDITO, S.A.  PORTUGAL FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   43,626   396,129   359,727   34,556   1,846 
BBVA INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION PUERTO RICO FINANCIAL SERV.  100.00      100.00   2,769,952   2,143,991   29   1,525,791   618,171 
BBVA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED CAYMAN ISLANDS FINANCIAL SERV.  100.00      100.00   1   509,587   507,027   2,699   (139)
BBVA INTERNATIONAL PREFERRED, S.A.U SPAIN FINANCIAL SERV.  100.00      100.00   60   1,929,850   1,929,623   124   103 
BBVA INVERSIONES CHILE, S.A.  CHILE FINANCIAL SERV.  36.65   63.35   100.00   306,854   374,617   8,633   375,143   (9,159)
BBVA INVESTMENTS, INC.  UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   10,921   12,191   1,270   8,315   2,606 
BBVA IRELAND PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY IRELAND FINANCIAL SERV.  100.00      100.00   180,381   2,302,336   1,980,247   300,774   21,315 
BBVA LEASIMO — SOCIEDADE DE LOCAÇAO FINANCEIRA, S.A.  PORTUGAL FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   11,576   42,560   32,227   10,222   111 
BBVA LEASING S.A. COMPAÑÍA DE FINANCIAMIENTO COMERCIAL COLOMBIA FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   16,295   52,254   35,942   15,971   341 
BBVA LUXINVEST, S.A.  LUXEMBOURG PORTFOLIO  36.00   64.00   100.00   255,843   1,529,677   86,200   1,408,176   35,301 
BBVA MEDIACION OPERADOR DE BANCA-SEGUROS
VINCULADO, S.A. 
 SPAIN FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   60   89,356   77,387   6,061   5,908 
BBVA NOMINEES LIMITED UNITED KINGDOM SERVICES  100.00      100.00      1      1    
BBVA PARAGUAY, S.A.  PARAGUAY BANKING  99.99      99.99   22,598   625,831   569,516   31,422   24,893 
BBVA PARTICIPACIONES INTERNACIONAL, S.L.  SPAIN PORTFOLIO  92.69   7.31   100.00   273,365   345,195   2,768   332,119   10,308 
BBVA PATRIMONIOS GESTORA SGIIC, S.A.  SPAIN FINANCIAL SERV.  99.98   0.02   100.00   3,907   51,584   4,157   40,143   7,284 
BBVA PENSIONES, SA, ENTIDAD GESTORA DE FONDOS DE PENSIONES SPAIN PENSIONS  100.00      100.00   12,922   74,573   34,419   25,938   14,216 
BBVA PLANIFICACION PATRIMONIAL, S.L SPAIN FINANCIAL SERV.  80.00   20.00   100.00   1   514   10   485   19 
BBVA PRIVANZA (JERSEY), LTD.  CHANNEL ISLANDS NO ACTIVITY OTHER
INVESTMENTS
     100.00   100.00   20,610   21,759   10   17,638   4,111 
BBVA PROPIEDAD F.I.I SPAIN COMPANIES,     95.65   95.65   1,522,714   1,655,365   75,248   1,573,328   6,789 
BBVA PUERTO RICO HOLDING CORPORATION PUERTO RICO PORTFOLIO  100.00      100.00   255,804   100,177   8   100,217   (48)
BBVA RE LIMITED IRELAND INSURANCES     100.00   100.00   656   48,632   30,913   13,215   4,504 
BBVA RENTING, S.A.  SPAIN FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   20,976   789,704   695,902   90,792   3,010 
BBVA RENTING, SPA ITALY SERVICES     100.00   100.00   1,925   36,750   35,569   1,797   (616)
BBVA SECURITIES INC UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   30,267   26,039   4,574   20,913   552 
BBVA SECURITIES OF PUERTO RICO, INC.  PUERTO RICO FINANCIAL SERV.  100.00      100.00   4,726   5,831   503   4,820   508 
BBVA SEGUROS COLOMBIA , S.A.  COLOMBIA INSURANCES  94.00   6.00   100.00   9,259   32,225   19,671   10,447   2,107 


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APPENDIX II
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
COMPOSING THE BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA GROUP — (Continued)
                                     
      % of Voting Rights
       
      Controlled by the Bank     Investee Data 
                           Profit (Loss)
 
               Net
  Assets
  Liabilities
     For The
 
               Carrying
  as of
  as of
  Equity
  Period Ended
 
Company
 Location Activity Direct  Indirect  Total  Amount  31.12.08  31.12.08  31.12.08  31.12.08 
               Thousand of euros (*) 
 
BBVA SEGUROS DE VIDA COLOMBIA, S.A.  COLOMBIA INSURANCES  94.00   6.00   100.00   13,242   183,692   153,770   25,787   4,135 
BBVA SEGUROS DE VIDA, S.A.  CHILE INSURANCES     100.00   100.00   24,840   308,595   283,754   24,977   (136)
BBVA SEGUROS INC.  PUERTO RICO FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   180   3,384   661   1,851   872 
BBVA SEGUROS, S.A., DE SEGUROS Y REASEGUROS SPAIN INSURANCES  94.30   5.64   99.94   414,525   11,474,162   10,523,770   692,709   257,683 
BBVA SENIOR FINANCE, S.A.U.  SPAIN FINANCIAL SERV.  100.00      100.00   60   11,704,747   11,704,466   378   (97)
BBVA SERVICIOS, S.A.  SPAIN SERVICES     100.00   100.00   354   19,174   5,497   5,440   8,237 
BBVA SOCIEDAD DE LEASING INMOBILIARIO, S.A.  CHILE FINANCIAL SERV.     97.49   97.49   9,063   36,224   26,926   8,786   512 
BBVA SUBORDINATED CAPITAL S.A.U.  SPAIN FINANCIAL SERV.  100.00      100.00   130   3,930,607   3,930,373   324   (90)
BBVA SUIZA, S.A. (BBVA SWITZERLAND) SUIZA BANKING  39.72   60.28   100.00   55,795   951,366   645,983   295,139   10,244 
BBVA TRADE, S.A.  SPAIN SERVICES     100.00   100.00   6,379   19,177   11,054   4,882   3,241 
BBVA U.S.SENIOR S.A.U SPAIN FINANCIAL SERV.  100.00      100.00   132   5,061,163   5,060,986   182   (5)
BBVA USA BANCSHARES, INC UNITED STATES PORTFOLIO  100.00      100.00   9,417,869   9,076,103   8,472   9,326,607   (258,976)
BBVA VALORES COLOMBIA, S.A. COMISIONISTA DE BOLSA COLOMBIA SECURITIES     100.00   100.00   3,405   3,991   582   2,570   839 
BBVA(SUIZA) S.A. OFICINA DE REPRESENTACION URUGUAY BANKING     100.00   100.00   11   2,264   2,253   11    
BCL INTERNATIONAL FINANCE, LTD.  CAYMAN ISLANDS FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00      112,943   112,939   15   (11)
BEXCARTERA, SICAV S.A.  SPAIN NO ACTIVITY     80.78   80.78   9,352   13,526   72   13,454    
BIBJ MANAGEMENT, LTD.  CHANNEL ISLANDS NO ACTIVITY     100.00   100.00                
BIBJ NOMINEES, LTD.  CHANNEL ISLANDS NO ACTIVITY     100.00   100.00                
BILBAO VIZCAYA AMERICA B.V PAISES BAJOS PORTFOLIO     100.00   100.00   756,000   483,360   189   402,089   81,082 
BILBAO VIZCAYA HOLDING, S.A.  SPAIN PORTFOLIO  89.00   11.00   100.00   34,771   201,339   6,681   187,190   7,468 
BLUE INDICO INVESTMENTS, S.L SPAIN PORTFOLIO  99.99   0.01   100.00   18,221   51,060   1   49,865   1,194 
BROOKLINE INVESTMENTS,S.L SPAIN PORTFOLIO  100.00      100.00   33,969   32,395   524   31,897   (26)
C B TRANSPORT ,INC UNITED STATES SERVICES     100.00   100.00   14,450   17,862   3,411   16,231   (1,780)
CANAL COMPANY, LTD.  CHANNEL ISLANDS NO ACTIVITY     100.00   100.00   26   793   7   763   23 
CAPITAL INVESTMENT COUNSEL, INC UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   19,439   20,937   1,498   18,533   906 
CARTERA E INVERSIONES S.A., CIA DE SPAIN PORTFOLIO  100.00      100.00   60,541   217,651   48,160   68,236   101,255 
CASA DE BOLSA BBVA BANCOMER, S.A. DE C.V.  MEXICO FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   54,497   67,976   13,476   16,195   38,305 
CASA DE CAMBIO MULTIDIVISAS, S.A DE C.V.  MEXICO NO ACTIVITY     100.00   100.00   145   145      143   2 
CENTRAL BANK OF THE SOUTH UNITED STATES BANKING     100.00   100.00   1,176   3,709   2,534   1,144   31 


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APPENDIX II
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
COMPOSING THE BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA GROUP — (Continued)
                                     
      % of Voting Rights
       
      Controlled by the Bank     Investee Data 
                           Profit (Loss)
 
               Net
  Assets
  Liabilities
     For The
 
               Carrying
  as of
  as of
  Equity
  Period Ended
 
Company
 Location Activity Direct  Indirect  Total  Amount  31.12.08  31.12.08  31.12.08  31.12.08 
               Thousand of euros (*) 
 
CIA. GLOBAL DE MANDATOS Y REPRESENTACIONES, S.A.  URUGUAY NO ACTIVITY     100.00   100.00   108   180   2   178    
CIDESSA DOS, S.L.  SPAIN PORTFOLIO     100.00   100.00   11,602   11,925   127   11,613   185 
CIDESSA UNO, S.L.  SPAIN PORTFOLIO     100.00   100.00   4,754   690,939   109   248,054   442,776 
CIERVANA, S.L.  SPAIN PORTFOLIO  100.00      100.00   53,164   68,947   2,442   55,428   11,077 
COMPASS AUTO RECEIVABLES CORPORATION UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   3,002   3,003   1   3,005   (3)
COMERCIALIZADORA CORPORATIVA SAC PERU FINANCIAL SERV.     99.99   99.99   120   272   151   114   7 
COMERCIALIZADORA DE SERVICIOS FINANCIEROS, S.A.  COLOMBIA SERVICES     99.98   99.98   96   206   111   97   (2)
COMPASS ARIZONA ACQUISITION, CORP.  UNITED STATES NO ACTIVITY     100.00   100.00   1   1      1    
COMPASS ASSET ACCEPTANCE COMPANY, LLC UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   341,239   341,569   329   326,948   14,292 
COMPASS BANCSHARES, INC.  UNITED STATES PORTFOLIO     100.00   100.00   9,058,349   9,358,516   300,166   9,314,819   (256,469)
COMPASS BANK UNITED STATES BANKING     100.00   100.00   9,101,163   46,842,954   37,741,791   9,348,126   (246,963)
COMPASS BROKERAGE, INC.  UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   22,919   24,358   1,438   18,734   4,186 
COMPASS CAPITAL MARKETS, INC.  UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   5,138,466   5,138,466      5,003,740   134,726 
COMPASS CONSULTING & BENEFITS, INC.  UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   12,121   12,705   583   11,562   560 
COMPASS CUSTODIAL SERVICES, INC.  UNITED STATES NO ACTIVITY     100.00   100.00   1   1      1    
COMPASS FIDUCIARY SERVICES, LTD., INC.  UNITED STATES NO ACTIVITY     100.00   100.00   9   9   1   9   (1)
COMPASS FINANCIAL CORPORATION UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   6,512   51,683   45,170   7,099   (586)
COMPASS GP,INC UNITED STATES PORTFOLIO     100.00   100.00   32,458   41,091   8,633   31,855   603 
COMPASS INSURANCE AGENCY, INC UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   118,981   132,232   13,249   110,076   8,907 
COMPASS INVESTMENTS, INC UNITED STATES NO ACTIVITY     100.00   100.00   1   1      1    
COMPASS LIMITED PARTNER, INC UNITED STATES PORTFOLIO     100.00   100.00   4,444,607   4,444,607   1   4,329,440   115,166 
COMPASS LOAN HOLDINGS TRS, INC UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   55,768   58,210   2,442   55,259   509 
COMPASS MORTAGE CORPORATION UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   1,830,203   1,831,372   1,169   1,782,160   48,043 
COMPASS MORTGAGE FINANCING, INC UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   25   25      25    
COMPASS MULTISTATE SERVICES CORPORATION UNITED STATES SERVICES     100.00   100.00   2,695   2,761   66   2,695    
COMPASS SECURITIES, INC UNITED STATES NO ACTIVITY     100.00   100.00   1   1      1    
COMPASS SOUTHWEST, LP UNITED STATES BANKING     100.00   100.00   3,629,145   3,630,558   1,413   3,529,350   99,795 
COMPASS TEXAS ACQUISITION CORPORATION UNITED STATES NO ACTIVITY     100.00   100.00   1,627   1,643   17   1,626    
COMPASS TEXAS MORTGAGE FINANCING, INC UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   25   25      25    
COMPASS TRUST II UNITED STATES NO ACTIVITY     100.00   100.00      1      1    
COMPASS UNDERWRITERS, INC UNITED STATES INSURANCES     100.00   100.00   147   147   1   141   5 
COMPASS WEALTH MANAGERS COMPANY UNITED STATES NO ACTIVITY     100.00   100.00   1   1      1    


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APPENDIX II
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
COMPOSING THE BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA GROUP — (Continued)
                                   
      % of Voting Rights Thousands of Euros ( * )
      Controlled by the Bank Investee Data
                                Profit
                                (Loss)
                                for the
                Net Assets as Liabilities     Period
                Carrying of as of Equity ended
Company Location Activity Direct Indirect Total Amount 31.12.07 31.12.07 31.12.07 31.12.07
 
BAHIA SUR RESORT, S.C. SPAIN NO ACTIVITY  99.95     99.95  1,436   1,438   15   1,423    
BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA (PANAMA), S.A. PANAMA BANKING  54.11   44.81  98.92  19,464   964,245   844,211   97,967   22,067 
BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA (PORTUGAL), S.A. PORTUGAL BANKING  9.52   90.48  100.00  278,916   6,189,940   5,950,880   218,251   20,809 
BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA CHILE, S.A. CHILE BANKING  58.36   9.81  68.17  289,697   7,963,538   7,460,901   458,131   44,506 
BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA PUERTO RICO PUERTO RICO BANKING     100.00  100.00  94,248   4,465,911   4,108,457   333,800   23,654 
BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA URUGUAY, S.A. URUGUAY BANKING  100.00     100.00  17,049   340,515   307,906   27,037   5,572 
BANCO CONTINENTAL, S.A. PERU BANKING     92.08  92.08  415,213   5,623,724   5,172,811   312,486   138,427 
BANCO DE CREDITO LOCAL, S.A. SPAIN BANKING  100.00     100.00  509,595   13,087,488   12,798,671   239,141   49,676 
BANCO DE PROMOCION DE NEGOCIOS, S.A. SPAIN BANKING     99.82  99.82  15,128   33,455   267   32,360   828 
BANCO DEPOSITARIO BBVA, S.A. SPAIN BANKING     100.00  100.00  1,595   1,986,276   1,894,994   43,758   47,524 
BANCO INDUSTRIAL DE BILBAO, S.A. SPAIN BANKING     99.93  99.93  97,219   327,169   38,652   271,811   16,706 
BANCO OCCIDENTAL, S.A. SPAIN BANKING  49.43   50.57  100.00  15,812   17,004   572   15,880   552 
BANCO PROVINCIAL OVERSEAS N.V. NETHERLANDS ANTILLES BANKING     100.00  100.00  25,030   353,545   328,518   20,142   4,885 
BANCO PROVINCIAL S.A. — BANCO UNIVERSAL VENEZUELA BANKING  1.85   53.75  55.60  145,846   6,935,275   6,316,583   342,895   275,797 
BANCOMER FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00  100.00  3,508   3,721   212   3,404   105 
BANCOMER FOREIGN EXCHANGE INC. UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00  100.00  3,730   4,707   977   2,790   940 
BANCOMER PAYMENT SERVICES INC. UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00  100.00  39   48   8   44   (4)
BANCOMER TRANSFER SERVICES, INC UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00  100.00  30,507   86,507   55,835   18,913   11,759 
                                     
      % of Voting Rights
       
      Controlled by the Bank     Investee Data 
                           Profit (Loss)
 
               Net
  Assets
  Liabilities
     For The
 
               Carrying
  as of
  as of
  Equity
  Period Ended
 
Company
 Location Activity Direct  Indirect  Total  Amount  31.12.08  31.12.08  31.12.08  31.12.08 
               Thousand of euros (*) 
 
COMPAÑIA CHILENA DE INVERSIONES, S.L SPAIN PORTFOLIO  100.00      100.00   232,976   173,294   2,295   171,112   (113)
COMUNIDAD FINANCIERA ÍNDICO, S.L SPAIN SERVICES     100.00   100.00   349   495   128   350   17 
CONSOLIDAR A.F.J.P., S.A.  ARGENTINA PENSIONS  46.11   53.89   100.00   52,900   58,868   9,629   56,570   (7,331)
CONSOLIDAR ASEGURADORA DE RIESGOS DEL TRABAJO, S.A.  ARGENTINA INSURANCES  87.50   12.50   100.00   32,598   166,487   131,121   26,102   9,264 
CONSOLIDAR CIA. DE SEGUROS DE RETIRO, S.A.  ARGENTINA INSURANCES  33.33   66.67   100.00   14,224   538,662   517,328   17,838   3,496 
CONSOLIDAR CIA. DE SEGUROS DE VIDA, S.A.  ARGENTINA INSURANCES  34.04   65.96   100.00   27,225   47,184   4,010   40,378   2,796 
CONSOLIDAR COMERCIALIZADORA, S.A.  ARGENTINA FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   553   3,817   3,265   935   (383)
CONTINENTAL BOLSA, SDAD. AGENTE DE BOLSA S.A.  PERU SECURITIES     100.00   100.00   3,860   6,395   2,535   2,688   1,172 
CONTINENTAL DPR FINANCE COMPANY CAYMAN ISLANDS FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00      182,651   182,651       
CONTINENTAL S.A. SOCIEDAD ADMINISTRADORA DE FONDOS PERU FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   5,021   6,303   1,284   4,469   550 
CONTINENTAL SOCIEDAD TITULIZADORA, S.A.  PERU FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   414   453   37   392   24 
CONTRATACION DE PERSONAL, S.A. DE C.V.  MEXICO SERVICES     100.00   100.00   1,280   8,150   6,871   346   933 
CORPORACION DE ALIMENTACION Y BEBIDAS, S.A.  SPAIN PORTFOLIO     100.00   100.00   138,508   164,531   2,409   157,487   4,635 
CORPORACION GENERAL FINANCIERA, S.A.  SPAIN PORTFOLIO  100.00      100.00   452,431   1,432,107   11,784   1,400,480   19,843 
CORPORACION INDUSTRIAL Y DE SERVICIOS, S.L SPAIN PORTFOLIO     100.00   100.00   1,251   5,573   577   4,870   126 
DESARROLLADORA Y VENDEDORA DE CASAS, S.A. DE C.V.  MEXICO REAL ESTATE INSTR.     100.00   100.00   17   17      22   (5)
DESARROLLO URBANISTICO DE CHAMARTIN, S.A.  SPAIN REAL STATE     72.50   72.50   29,330   59,259   17,074   42,167   18 
DESITEL TECNOLOGIA Y SISTEMAS, S.A. DE C.V.  MEXICO SERVICES     100.00   100.00   1,299   1,345   45   1,147   153 
DEUSTO, S.A. DE INVERSION MOBILIARIA SPAIN PORTFOLIO     100.00   100.00   11,492   17,074   1,544   15,176   354 
DINERO EXPRESS SERVICIOS GLOBALES, S.A.  SPAIN FINANCIAL SERV.  100.00      100.00   10,421   3,807   19,850   6,238   (22,281)
EL ENCINAR METROPOLITANO, S.A.  SPAIN REAL STATE     98.92   98.92   5,641   9,057   3,495   5,266   296 
EL OASIS DE LAS RAMBLAS, S.L SPAIN REAL STATE     70.00   70.00   167   493   340   135   18 
ELANCHOVE, S.A.  SPAIN PORTFOLIO  100.00      100.00   1,500   3,878   1,541   2,413   (76)
EMPRESA INSTANT CREDIT, C.A VENEZUELA NO ACTIVITY     100.00   100.00                
ESPANHOLA COMERCIAL E SERVIÇOS, LTDA BRASIL FINANCIAL SERV.  100.00      100.00      1,585   267   6,031   (4,713)
ESTACION DE AUTOBUSES CHAMARTIN, S.A.  SPAIN SERVICES     51.00   51.00   31   30      31   (1)
EUROPEA DE TITULIZACION, S.A., SDAD.GEST.DE FDOS.DE TITUL SPAIN FINANCIAL SERV.  85.99      85.99   1,815   11,599   1,337   6,162   4,100 
EXPLOTACIONES AGROPECUARIAS VALDELAYEGUA, S.A.  SPAIN REAL STATE     100.00   100.00   9,121   9,128   8   9,361   (241)
FIDEIC. No.711, EN BANCO INVEX, S.A. INSTITUCION DE BANCA MÚLTIPLE, INVEX GRUPO FINANCIERO, FIDUCIARIO
 MEXICO FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00      124,766   122,022   (2,700)  5,444 
FIDEICOMISO29764-8 SOCIO LIQUIDADOR POSICION DE TERCEROS
 MEXICO FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   28,422   28,970   549   25,746   2,675 

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
COMPOSING THE BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA GROUP — (Continued)
                                   
      % of Voting Rights Thousands of Euros ( * )
      Controlled by the Bank Investee Data
                Net Assets as Liabilities     Profit (Loss)
                Carrying of as of Equity for the Period
Company Location Activity Direct Indirect Total Amount 31.12.07 31.12.07 31.12.07 ended 31.12.07
 
BBV AMERICA, S.L. SPAIN PORTFOLIO  100.00     100.00  479,328   508,546      472,589   35,957 
BBV SECURITIES HOLDINGS, S.A. SPAIN PORTFOLIO  99.86   0.14  100.00  15,230   48,809   32,815   20,933   (4,939)
BBVA & PARTNERS ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT A.V., S.A. SPAIN SECURITIES  70.00     70.00  1,331   8,168   4,002   3,142   1,024 
BBVA ADMINISTRADORA GENERAL DE FONDOS S.A. CHILE FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00  100.00  18,881   31,452   12,611   17,120   1,721 
BBVA AMERICA FINANCE, S.A. SPAIN FINANCIAL SERV.  100.00     100.00  100   50,030   49,985   92   (47)
BBVA ASESORIAS FINANCIERAS, S.A. CHILE FINANCIAL SERV.     98.60  98.60  14,954   15,908   772   13,109   2,027 
BBVA BANCO DE FINANCIACION S.A. SPAIN BANKING     100.00  100.00  64,200   5,630,789   5,559,981   69,410   1,398 
BBVA BANCO FRANCES, S.A. ARGENTINA BANKING  45.65   30.41  76.06  42,268   4,129,684   3,689,099   386,063   54,522 
BBVA BANCOMER ASSET MANAGEMENT INC. UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00  100.00  1   1      1    
BBVA BANCOMER FINANCIAL HOLDINGS, INC. UNITED STATES PORTFOLIO     100.00  100.00  41,261   58,411   17,192   37,844   3,375 
BBVA BANCOMER GESTION, S.A. DE C.V. MEXICO FINANCIAL SERV.     99.99  99.99  20,089   38,744   18,653   5,930   14,161 
BBVA BANCOMER HOLDINGS CORPORATION UNITED STATES PORTFOLIO     100.00  100.00  6,955   6,955      4,171   2,784 
BBVA BANCOMER OPERADORA, S.A. DE C.V. MEXICO SERVICES     100.00  100.00  10,134   241,076   230,941   82,791   (72,656)
BBVA BANCOMER SERVICIOS ADMINISTRATIVOS, S.A. DE C.V. MEXICO FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00  100.00  696   718   22   652   44 
BBVA BANCOMER SERVICIOS, S.A. MEXICO BANKING     100.00  100.00  438,405   454,780   16,377   367,504   70,899 
BBVA BANCOMER USA UNITED STATES BANKING     100.00  100.00  14,213   85,894   71,789   23,025   (8,920)
BBVA BANCOMER, S.A. DE C.V. MEXICO BANKING     100.00  100.00  4,878,589   62,313,768   57,435,158   3,569,607   1,309,003 
BBVA BROKER, CORREDURIA DE SEGUROS Y REASEGUROS, S.A. SPAIN SERVICES  99.94   0.06  100.00  297   26,179   11,073   10,526   4,580 
BBVA CAPITAL FINANCE, S.A. SPAIN FINANCIAL SERV.  100.00     100.00  60   1,999,018   1,998,817   172   29 
BBVA CAPITAL FUNDING, LTD. CAYMAN ISLANDS FINANCIAL SERV.  100.00     100.00  0   1,155,982   1,154,288   1,614   80 
BBVA CARTERA DE INVERSIONES,SICAV, S.A. SPAIN VARIABLE CAPITAL  100.00     100.00  118,445   113,320   137   109,903   3,280 
BBVA COLOMBIA, S.A. COLOMBIA BANKING  76.20   19.23  95.43  262,058   5,897,729   5,390,318   394,944   112,467 
BBVA COMERCIALIZADORA LTDA. CHILE SERVICES     100.00  100.00  7   149   142   150   (143)
BBVA CONSOLIDAR SALUD S.A. ARGENTINA INSURANCE  15.35   84.65  100.00  14,179   40,029   25,537   11,561   2,931 
BBVA CONSOLIDAR SEGUROS, S.A. ARGENTINA INSURANCE  87.78   12.22  100.00  5,954   22,919   10,900   10,283   1,736 
BBVA CORREDORA TECNICA DE SEGUROS BHIF LTDA. CHILE SERVICES     100.00  100.00  20,550   22,356   1,846   15,921   4,589 
BBVA CORREDORES DE BOLSA, S.A. CHILE SECURITIES     100.00  100.00  23,411   300,841   277,329   21,370   2,142 
BBVA DINERO EXPRESS, S.A.U SPAIN FINANCIAL SERV.  100.00     100.00  2,186   9,658   6,213   2,832   613 
BBVA E-COMMERCE, S.A. SPAIN SERVICES  100.00     100.00  30,879   33,015   14   33,916   (915)
BBVA FACTORING E.F.C., S.A. SPAIN FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00  100.00  126,447   6,748,544   6,518,236   205,470   24,838 
BBVA FACTORING LIMITADA CHILE FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00  100.00  3,519   3,864   350   3,903   (389)
                                     
      % of Voting Rights
       
      controlled by the Bank     Investee Data 
                           Profit (Loss)
 
               Net
  Assets
  Liabilities
     For The
 
               Carrying
  as of
  as of
  Equity
  Period Ended
 
Company
 Location Activity Direct  Indirect  Total  Amount  31.12.08  31.12.08  31.12.08  31.12.08 
               Thousand of euros (*) 
 
FIDEICOMISO 474031 MANEJO DE GARANTIAS MEXICO FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   2   2      2    
FIDEICOMISO BBVA BANCOMER SERVICIOS No F/47433-8, S.A. 
 MEXICO FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   32,442   51,540   19,099   23,289   9,152 
FIDEICOMISO INVEX 228 MEXICO FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00                
FIDEICOMISO INVEX 367 MEXICO FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00                
FIDEICOMISO INVEX 393 MEXICO FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00                
FIDEICOMISO INVEX 411 MEXICO FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00                
FIDEICOMISO No.402900-5 ADMINISTRACION DE INMUEBLES
 MEXICO FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   2,631   2,580      2,580    
FIDEICOMISO No.752 EN BANCO INVEX, S.A.,INSTITUCION DE BANCA MULTIPLE, INVEX GRUPO FINANCIERO, FIDUCIARIO
 MEXICO FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00      55,999   55,067   (170)  1,102 
FIDEICOMISO No.781en BANCO INVEX, S.A.,INSTITUCION DE BANCA MULTIPLE, INVEX GRUPO FINANCIERO, FIDUCIARIO (FIDEIC. 3ra EMISION)
 MEXICO FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00      287,718   296,867   1,653   (10,802)
FIDEICOMISO No.847 EN BANCO INVEX, S.A.,INSTITUCION DE BANCA MULTIPLE, INVEX GRUPO FINANCIERO, FIDUCIARIO (FIDEIC. 4a EMISION)
 MEXICO FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   25.00   301,319   305,535   790   (5,006)
FIDEICOMISO SOCIO LIQUIDADOR DE OP.FINANC.DERIVADAS MEXICO FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   16,692   17,476   784   15,833   859 
FINANCEIRA DO COMERCIO EXTERIOR S.A.R PORTUGAL NO ACTIVITY  100.00      100.00   51   37      44   (7)
FINANCIERA AYUDAMOS S.A. DE C.V., SOFOMER MEXICO FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   4,616   4,960   345   5,092   (477)
FINANCIERA ESPAÑOLA, S.A.  SPAIN PORTFOLIO  85.85   14.15   100.00   4,522   6,812   1   6,654   157 
FINANZIA AUTORENTING, S.A.  SPAIN SERVICES     100.00   100.00   33,561   651,086   642,804   21,454   (13,172)
FINANZIA, BANCO DE CREDITO, S.A.  SPAIN BANKING     100.00   100.00   56,203   7,403,407   7,245,109   162,626   (4,328)
FIRS TIER CORPORATION UNITED STATES NO ACTIVITY     100.00   100.00   1   1      1    
FRANCES ADMINISTRADORA DE INVERSIONES, S.A.  ARGENTINA FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   5,912   9,521   3,610   5,220   691 
FRANCES VALORES SOCIEDAD DE BOLSA, S.A.  ARGENTINA FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   2,133   2,652   519   1,550   583 
FUTURO FAMILIAR, S.A. DE C.V.  MEXICO SERVICES     100.00   100.00   191   483   293   124   66 
FW CAPITAL I UNITED STATES NO ACTIVITY     100.00   100.00   1   1      1    
GENTE BBVA, S.A.  CHILE FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   (243)  5,790   6,034   55   (299)
GESTION DE PREVISION Y PENSIONES, S.A.  SPAIN PENSIONS  60.00      60.00   8,830   26,532   2,123   20,873   3,536 
GESTION Y ADMINISTRACION DE RECIBOS, S.A.  SPAIN SERVICES     100.00   100.00   150   2,763   876   1,182   705 
GOBERNALIA GLOBAL NET, S.A.  SPAIN SERVICES     100.00   100.00   947   2,491   1,188   1,396   (93)
GRAN JORGE JUAN, S.A.  SPAIN REAL STATE  100.00      100.00   110,115   494,296   411,493   101,894   (19,091)
GRANFIDUCIARIA COLOMBIA FINANCIAL SERV.     90.00   90.00      245   108   158   (21)

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
COMPOSING THE BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA GROUP — (Continued)
                                   
      % of Voting Rights Thousands of Euros ( * )
      Controlled by the Bank Investee Data
                Net Assets as Liabilities     Profit (Loss)
                Carrying of as of Equity for the Period
Company Location Activity Direct Indirect Total Amount 31.12.07 31.12.07 31.12.07 ended 31.12.07
 
BBVA FIDUCIARIA , S.A. COLOMBIA FINANCIAL SERV.     99.99  99.99  8,284   9,304   877   6,588   1,839 
BBVA FINANCE (UK), LTD. UNITED KINGDOM FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00  100.00  3,324   25,104   12,434   12,093   577 
BBVA FINANCE SPA. ITALY FINANCIAL SERV.  100.00     100.00  4,648   5,805   800   4,958   47 
BBVA FINANCIAMIENTO AUTOMOTRIZ, S.A. CHILE PORTFOLIO     100.00  100.00  86,170   86,171      77,906   8,265 
BBVA FINANZIA, S.P.A ITALY FINANCIAL SERV.  50.00   50.00  100.00  36,465   371,712   344,827   32,155   (5,270)
BBVA FUNDOS, S.G. DE FUNDOS DE PENSOES, S.A. PORTUGAL FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00  100.00  998   3,851   558   1,738   1,555 
BBVA GEST, S.G. DE FUNDOS DE INVESTIMENTO MOBILIARIO, S.A. PORTUGAL FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00  100.00  998   6,107   1,130   2,443   2,534 
BBVA GESTION,SOCIEDAD ANONIMA, SGIIC SPAIN FINANCIAL SERV.  17.00   83.00  100.00  11,436   222,714   133,331   3,659   85,724 
BBVA GLOBAL FINANCE LTD. CAYMAN ISLANDS FINANCIAL SERV.  100.00     100.00     1,391,951   1,388,503   3,225   223 
BBVA HORIZONTE PENSIONES Y CESANTIAS, S.A. COLOMBIA PENSIONS  78.52   21.43  99.95  36,406   63,495   10,003   40,738   12,754 
BBVA INMOBILIARIA E INVERSIONES S.A. CHILE REAL EST.INSTR.     68.11  68.11  4,893   25,668   18,486   7,968   (786)
BBVA INSERVEX, S.A. SPAIN SERVICES  100.00     100.00  1,205   3,574   53   3,166   355 
BBVA INSTITUIÇAO FINANCEI.CREDITO, S.A. PORTUGAL FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00  100.00  43,626   345,313   310,757   31,608   2,948 
BBVA INTERNATIONAL INVESTMENT CORPORATION PUERTO RICO FINANCIAL SERV.  100.00     100.00  2,769,952   2,026,747   32   1,478,608   548,107 
                                     
      % of voting rights
       
      controlled by the bank     Investee data 
                           Profit (Loss)
 
               Net
  Assets
  Liabilities
     for the
 
               Carrying
  as of
  as of
  Equity
  period ended
 
Company
 Location Activity Direct  Indirect  Total  Amount  31.12.08  31.12.08  31.12.08  31.12.08 
               Thousand of Euros (*) 
 
GRELAR GALICIA, S.A.  SPAIN PORTFOLIO     100.00   100.00   4,500   4,687      4,500   187 
GRUPO FINANCIERO BBVA BANCOMER, S.A. DE C.V.  MEXICO FINANCIAL SERV.  48.97   51.00   99.97   6,050,885   5,603,415   820   4,013,560   1,589,035 
HIPOTECARIA NACIONAL MEXICANA INCORPORATED UNITED STATES REAL ESTATE INSTR.     100.00   100.00   206   315   110   105   100 
HIPOTECARIA NACIONAL, S.A. DE C.V.  MEXICO FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   202,262   219,458   17,195   139,766   62,497 
HOLDING CONTINENTAL, S.A.  PERU PORTFOLIO  50.00      50.00   123,678   504,399   83   347,754   156,562 
HOLDING DE PARTICIPACIONES INDUSTRIALES 2000, S.A.  SPAIN PORTFOLIO     100.00   100.00   3,618   4,470      4,321   149 
HOMEOWNERS LOAN CORPORATION UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   7,684   8,987   1,302   5,974   1,711 
HUMAN RESOURCES PROVIDER UNITED STATES SERVICES     100.00   100.00   1,131,354   1,131,402   48   1,093,050   38,304 
HUMAN RESOURCES SUPPORT, INC UNITED STATES SERVICES     100.00   100.00   1,130,007   1,133,128   3,121   1,091,845   38,162 
HYDROX HOLDINGS, INC.  UNITED STATES NO ACTIVITY     100.00   100.00                
IBERDROLA SERVICIOS FINANCIEROS, E.F.C, S.A.  SPAIN FINANCIAL SERV.     84.00   84.00   7,290   9,641   74   9,334   233 
IBERNEGOCIO DE TRADE, S.L.  SPAIN SERVICES     100.00   100.00   1,586   1,737   150   16,662   (15,075)
INENSUR BRUNETE, S.L.  SPAIN REAL STATE     100.00   100.00   48,715   105,290   82,553   23,504   (767)
INGENIERIA EMPRESARIAL MULTIBA, S.A. DE C.V.  MEXICO SERVICES     99.99   99.99                
INMOBILIARIA ASUDI, S.A.  SPAIN REAL ESTATE INSTR.     100.00   100.00   2,886   3,239      3,092   147 
INMOBILIARIA BILBAO, S.A.  SPAIN REAL ESTATE INSTR.     100.00   100.00   3,657   3,812   1   3,658   153 
INMUEBLES Y RECUPERACIONES CONTINENTAL, S.A.  PERU REAL ESTATE INSTR.     100.00   100.00   3,586   7,252   3,668   219   3,365 
INVERAHORRO, S.L.  SPAIN PORTFOLIO  100.00      100.00   474   520   3   502   15 
INVERSIONES ALDAMA, C.A.  VENEZUELA NO ACTIVITY     100.00   100.00                
INVERSIONES BANPRO INTERNATIONAL INC. N.V.  NETHERLANDS ANTILLES PORTFOLIO  48.00      48.00   11,390   29,312   1,050   20,747   7,515 
INVERSIONES BAPROBA, C.A.  VENEZUELA FINANCIAL SERV.  100.00      100.00   1,307   1,159   230   706   223 
INVERSIONES P.H.R.4, C.A.  VENEZUELA NO ACTIVITY     60.46   60.46      50      50    
INVERSIONES T, C.A.  VENEZUELA NO ACTIVITY     100.00   100.00                
INVERSORA OTAR, S.A.  ARGENTINA PORTFOLIO     99.96   99.96   2,156   40,876   25   37,083   3,768 
INVESCO MANAGEMENT No 1, S.A. 
 LUXEMBOURG FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   10,016   10,480   494   10,945   (959)
INVESCO MANAGEMENT No 2, S.A. 
 LUXEMBOURG FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00      11,334   19,021   (6,108)  (1,579)
JARDINES DE SARRIENA, S.L.  SPAIN REAL STATE     85.00   85.00   255   503   165   369   (31)

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
COMPOSING THE BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA GROUP — (Continued)
                                   
      % of Voting Rights Thousands of Euros ( * )
      Controlled by the Bank Investee Data
                                Profit
                                (Loss)
                                for the
                Net Assets as Liabilities     Period
                Carrying of as of Equity ended
Company Location Activity Direct Indirect Total Amount 31.12.07 31.12.07 31.12.07 31.12.07
 
BBVA INTERNATIONAL LIMITED CAYMAN ISLANDS FINANCIAL SERV.  100.00     100.00  1   509,592   506,635   2,529   428 
BBVA INTERNATIONAL PREFERRED, S.A.U. SPAIN FINANCIAL SERV.  100.00     100.00  60   2,034,784   2,034,658   71   55 
BBVA INVERSIONES CHILE, S.A. CHILE PENSIONS  33.31   66.69  100.00  287,107   396,010   6,357   357,431   32,222 
BBVA INVESTMENTS, INC. UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00  100.00  7,721   10,236   2,515   4,627   3,094 
BBVA IRELAND PUBLIC LIMITED COMPANY IRELAND FINANCIAL SERV.  100.00     100.00  180,381   3,633,062   3,332,288   284,900   15,874 
BBVA LEASIMO — SOCIEDADE DE LOCACAO FINANCEIRA, S.A. PORTUGAL FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00  100.00  11,576   55,374   45,152   9,427   795 
BBVA LUXINVEST, S.A. LUXEMBOURG PORTFOLIO  36.00   64.00  100.00  255,843   1,565,479   67,703   1,379,235   118,541 
BBVA NOMINEES LIMITED UNITED KINGDOM SERVICES  100.00     100.00     1      1    
BBVA PARAGUAY, S.A. PARAGUAY BANKING  99.99     99.99  22,598   461,538   416,917   28,835   15,786 
BBVA PARTICIPACIONES INTERNACIONAL, S.L. SPAIN PORTFOLIO  92.69   7.31  100.00  273,365   333,220   1,431   325,493   6,296 
BBVA PATRIMONIOS GESTORA SGIIC, S.A. SPAIN FINANCIAL SERV.  99.98   0.02  100.00  3,907   51,232   2,502   40,142   8,588 
BBVA PENSIONES, SA, ENTIDAD GESTORA DE FONDOS DE PENSIONES SPAIN PENSIONS  100.00     100.00  12,922   73,153   33,156   25,938   14,059 
BBVA PLANIFICACION PATRIMONIAL, S.L. SPAIN FINANCIAL SERV.  80.00   20.00  100.00  1   491   5   472   14 
BBVA PRIVANZA (JERSEY), LTD. CHANNEL ISLANDS NO ACTIVITY     100.00  100.00  20,610   23,815   34   19,261   4,520 
BBVA PUERTO RICO HOLDING CORPORATION PUERTO RICO PORTFOLIO  100.00     100.00  255,804   94,749   4   94,799   (54)
BBVA RE LIMITED IRELAND INSURANCE     100.00  100.00  656   43,237   30,190   10,163   2,884 
BBVA RENTING, S.A. SPAIN FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00  100.00  20,976   760,048   669,250   81,980   8,818 
BBVA RENTING, SPA ITALY SERVICES     100.00  100.00  9,745   68,417   64,370   11,266   (7,219)
BBVA RESEARCH, S.A. SPAIN FINANCIAL SERV.  99.99   0.01  100.00  501   4,240   3,314   816   110 
BBVA SECURITIES HOLDINGS (UK) LIMITED UNITED KINGDOM NO ACTIVITY     100.00  100.00     5,339   5,604   64   (329)
BBVA SECURITIES INC. UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00  100.00  30,102   24,062   4,321   22,895   (3,154)
BBVA SECURITIES LTD. UNITED KINGDOM NO ACTIVITY     100.00  100.00  2,966   8,651   2,710   6,101   (160)
BBVA SECURITIES OF PUERTO RICO, INC. PUERTO RICO FINANCIAL SERV.  100.00     100.00  4,726   6,269   1,737   3,926   606 
BBVA SEGUROS COLOMBIA , S.A. COLOMBIA INSURANCE  94.00   6.00  100.00  9,259   35,361   23,674   10,783   904 
BBVA SEGUROS DE VIDA COLOMBIA, S.A. COLOMBIA INSURANCE  94.00   6.00  100.00  13,242   116,141   86,469   26,652   3,020 
BBVA SEGUROS DE VIDA, S.A. CHILE INSURANCE     100.00  100.00  27,781   240,267   212,486   25,709   2,072 
BBVA SEGUROS INC. PUERTO RICO SERVICES     100.00  100.00  170   3,273   576   1,629   1,068 
BBVA SEGUROS, S.A. SPAIN INSURANCE  94.30   5.64  99.94  414,520   11,620,427   10,670,871   717,214   232,342 
BBVA SENIOR FINANCE, S.A.U. SPAIN FINANCIAL SERV.  100.00     100.00  60   17,575,744   17,575,365   341   38 
BBVA SERVICIOS, S.A. SPAIN SERVICES     100.00  100.00  354   8,765   1,985   1,184   5,596 
BBVA SOCIEDAD LEASING HABITACIONAL BHIF CHILE FINANCIAL SERV.     97.48  97.48  9,779   34,819   24,835   9,437   547 
                                     
      % of voting rights
       
      controlled by the bank     Investee data 
                           Profit (Loss)
 
               Net
  Assets
  Liabilities
     for the
 
               carrying
  as of
  as of
  Equity
  period ended
 
Company
 Location Activity Direct  Indirect  Total  amount  31.12.08  31.12.08  31.12.08  31.12.08 
               Thousand of Euros (*) 
 
LIQUIDITY ADVISORS, L.P UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   851,032   853,671   2,639   834,089   16,943 
MAGGIORE FLEET, S.P.A.  ITALY SERVICES     100.00   100.00   67,785   202,340   166,006   34,869   1,465 
MARINA LLAR, S.L.  SPAIN REAL STATE     100.00   100.00   19,071   58,547   39,476   19,796   (725)
MARQUES DE CUBAS 21, S.L.  SPAIN REAL STATE  100.00      100.00   2,869   7,551   5,727   2,105   (281)
MEDITERRANIA DE PROMOCIONS I GESTIONS INMOBILIARIES, S.A.  SPAIN NO ACTIVITY     100.00   100.00   779   1,391   193   776   422 
MEGABANK FINANCIAL CORPORATION UNITED STATES NO ACTIVITY     100.00   100.00   1   1      1    
MERCURY TRUST LIMITED CAYMAN ISLANDS FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   3,786   3,820   38   3,857   (75)
MILANO GESTIONI, SRL.  ITALY REAL ESTATE INSTR.     100.00   100.00   46   4,184   3,816   350   18 
MIRADOR DE LA CARRASCOSA, S.L.  SPAIN REAL STATE     55.90   55.90   9,724   34,572   17,518   17,062   (8)
MISAPRE, S.A. DE C.V.  MEXICO FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   9,793   17,890   8,463   6,912   2,515 
MONESTERIO DESARROLLOS, S.L.  SPAIN REAL STATE     100.00   100.00   20,000   56,323   36,506   19,820   (3)
MONTEALIAGA,S.A.  SPAIN REAL STATE     100.00   100.00   21,154   101,228   74,417   20,056   6,755 
MULTIASISTENCIA OPERADORA S.A. DE C.V.  MEXICO SERVICES     100.00   100.00   32   614   582   25   7 
MULTIASISTENCIA SERVICIOS S.A. DE C.V.  MEXICO SERVICES     100.00   100.00   17   1,059   1,042   57   (40)
MULTIASISTENCIA, S.A. DE C.V.  MEXICO��SERVICES     100.00   100.00   8,298   17,808   8,473   6,651   2,684 
MULTIVAL, S.A.  SPAIN PORTFOLIO     100.00   100.00   67   234   136   104   (6)
OCCIVAL, S.A.  SPAIN NO ACTIVITY  100.00      100.00   8,211   9,950   132   9,495   323 
OPCION VOLCAN, S.A.  MEXICO REAL ESTATE INSTR.     100.00   100.00   49,153   53,520   4,366   45,741   3,413 
OPPLUS OPERACIONES Y SERVICIOS, S.A.  SPAIN SERVICES  100.00      100.00   1,067   13,264   10,926   975   1,363 
OPPLUS S.A.C PERU SERVICES     100.00   100.00   196   1,191   1,014   152   25 
PALADIN BROKERAGE SOLUTIONS, INC UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   8,454   8,769   316   8,375   78 
PARTICIPACIONES ARENAL, S.L.  SPAIN NO ACTIVITY     100.00   100.00   6,458   7,922   1,238   6,456   228 
PENSIONES BANCOMER, S.A. DE C.V.  MEXICO INSURANCES     100.00   100.00   98,732   1,395,384   1,296,646   74,490   24,248 
PERI 5.1 SOCIEDAD LIMITADA SPAIN REAL STATE     54.99   54.99   1             
PHOENIX LOAN HOLDINGS, INC UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   571,034   589,469   18,435   541,310   29,724 
PI HOLDINGS NO. 1, INC.  UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   12,558   13,732   1,175   10,549   2,008 
PI HOLDINGS NO. 3, INC.  UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   53   53      53    
PI HOLDINGS NO. 4, INC.  UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   1   1      1    
PORT ARTHUR ABSTRACT & TITLE COMPANY UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   2,143   2,466   323   2,265   (122)
PREMEXSA, S.A. DE C.V.  MEXICO FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   375   679   348   313   18 
PRESTACIONES ADMINISTRATIVAS LIMITADA — PROEX LIMITADA CHILE FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   80   635   626   3   6 

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APPENDIX III
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
COMPOSING THE BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA GROUP — (Continued)
                                   
      % of Voting Rights Thousands of Euros ( * )
      Controlled by the Bank Investee Data
                                Profit
                                (Loss)
                                for the
                Net Assets as Liabilities     Period
                Carrying of as of Equity ended
Company Location Activity Direct Indirect Total Amount 31.12.07 31.12.07 31.12.07 31.12.07
 
BBVA SUBORDINATED CAPITAL S.A.U. SPAIN FINANCIAL SERV.  100.00     100.00  130   4,093,376   4,093,051   200   125 
BBVA SUIZA, S.A. (BBVA SWITZERLAND) SUIZA BANKING  39.72   60.28  100.00  53,121   530,336   266,107   239,059   25,170 
BBVA TRADE, S.A. SPAIN SERVICES     100.00  100.00  4,910   24,726   19,822   2,513   2,391 
BBVA U.S.SENIOR S.A.U. SPAIN FINANCIAL SERV.  100.00     100.00  132   5,649,735   5,649,551   40   144 
BBVA USA BANCSHARES, INC UNITED STATES PORTFOLIO  100.00     100.00  9,428,287   9,126,996   1,544   8,958,711   166,741 
BBVA USA, INC. UNITED STATES SERVICES     100.00  100.00  10,483   13,004   2,520   18,143   (7,659)
BBVA VALORES COLOMBIA, S.A. COMISIONISTA DE BOLSA COLOMBIA SECURITIES     100.00  100.00  3,386   4,119   593   2,742   784 
BCL INTERNATIONAL FINANCE, LTD. CAYMAN ISLANDS FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00  100.00     127,447   127,432   24   (9)
BEX AMERICA FINANCE INCORPORATED UNITED STATES NO ACTIVITY  100.00     100.00     1   1       
BEXCARTERA, SICAV S.A. SPAIN NO ACTIVITY     80.78  80.78  9,352   13,526   72   13,454    
BIBJ MANAGEMENT, LTD. CHANNEL ISLANDS NO ACTIVITY     100.00  100.00               
BIBJ NOMINEES, LTD. CHANNEL ISLANDS NO ACTIVITY     100.00  100.00               
BILBAO VIZCAYA AMERICA B.V. NETHERLANDS PORTFOLIO     100.00  100.00  380,203   380,227   850   327,130   52,247 
BILBAO VIZCAYA HOLDING, S.A. SPAIN PORTFOLIO  89.00   11.00  100.00  34,771   172,212   528   123,208   48,476 
                                     
      % of voting rights
       
      controlled by the bank     Investee data 
                           Profit (Loss)
 
               Net
  Assets
  Liabilities
     for the
 
               carrying
  as of
  as of
  Equity
  period ended
 
Company
 Location Activity Direct  Indirect  Total  amount  31.12.08  31.12.08  31.12.08  31.12.08 
               Thousand of Euros (*) 
 
PREVENTIS, S.A.  MEXICO INSURANCES     90.27   90.27   3,639   11,753   7,780   4,959   (986)
PRO-SALUD, C.A.  VENEZUELA SERVICES     58.86   58.86                
PROMOCION EMPRESARIAL XX, S.A.  SPAIN PORTFOLIO  100.00      100.00   1,522   12,728   10,797   2,101   (170)
PROMOTORA DE RECURSOS AGRARIOS, S.A.  SPAIN SERVICES  100.00      100.00   139   125      127   (2)
PROMOTORA RESIDENCIAL GRAN EUROPA, S.L.  SPAIN REAL STATE     58.50   58.50   254   441   7   432   2 
PROVIDA INTERNACIONAL, S.A.  CHILE PENSIONS     100.00   100.00   29,453   29,520   67   28,695   758 
PROVINCIAL DE VALORES CASA DE BOLSA, C.A VENEZUELA FINANCIAL SERV.     90.00   90.00   2,561   10,550   7,009   3,725   (184)
PROVINCIAL SDAD.ADMIN.DE ENTIDADES DE INV.COLECTIVA, C.A.  VENEZUELA FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   2,336   2,321   131   1,716   474 
PROVIVIENDA, ENTIDAD RECAUDADORA Y ADMIN.DE APORTES, S.A.  BOLIVIA PENSIONS     100.00   100.00   490   2,284   1,755   452   77 
PROXIMA ALFA INVESTMENTS (IRELAND) LIMITED IRELAND FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   125   125      125    
PROXIMA ALFA INVESTMENTS (UK) LLP UNITED KINGDOM FINANCIAL SERV.     51.00   51.00      1,397   1,265   15   117 
PROXIMA ALFA INVESTMENTS (USA) LLC UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00      24,803   28,670   (6,999)  3,132 
PROXIMA ALFA INVESTMENTS HOLDINGS (USA) II INC.  UNITED STATES PORTFOLIO     100.00   100.00      4   4       
PROXIMA ALFA INVESTMENTS HOLDINGS (USA) INC.  UNITED STATES PORTFOLIO     100.00   100.00   344   390   390       
PROXIMA ALFA INVESTMENTS, SGIIC S.A.  SPAIN FINANCIAL SERV.  100.00      100.00   16,785   15,848   4,431   14,942   (3,525)
PROXIMA ALFA MANAGING MEMBER LLC.  UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   2   1   4      (3)
PROXIMA ALFA SERVICES LTD.  UNITED KINGDOM FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   2,292   1,852   185   1,657   10 
PROYECTO MUNDO AGUILON, S.L.  SPAIN REAL STATE     100.00   100.00   9,317   24,194   1,412   23,276   (494)
PROYECTOS EMPRESARIALES CAPITAL RIESGO I,S.C.R.SIMP., S.A.  SPAIN VENTURE CAPITAL  100.00      100.00   155,700   145,411   886   137,351   7,174 
PROYECTOS INDUSTRIALES CONJUNTOS, S.A. DE SPAIN PORTFOLIO     100.00   100.00   3,148   8,327   5,030   3,432   (135)
RESIDENCIAL CUMBRES DE SANTA FE, S.A. DE C.V.  MEXICO REAL STATE     100.00   100.00   8,858   10,538   2,065   8,809   (336)
RIVER OAKS BANK BUILDING, INC.  UNITED STATES REAL ESTATE INSTR.     100.00   100.00   14,977   15,924   947   14,551   426 
RIVER OAKS TRUST CORPORATION UNITED STATES NO ACTIVITY     100.00   100.00   1   1      1    
RIVERWAY HOLDINGS CAPITAL TRUST I UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   223   7,454   7,231   202   21 
S.GESTORA FONDO PUBL.REGUL.MERCADO HIPOTECARIO, S.A.  SPAIN FINANCIAL SERV.  77.20      77.20   138   213   67   148   (2)
SCALDIS FINANCE, S.A.  BELGICA PORTFOLIO     100.00   100.00   3,416   3,661   141   3,513   7 
SEGUROS BANCOMER, S.A. DE C.V.  MEXICO INSURANCES  24.99   75.01   100.00   301,667   1,465,656   1,264,620   63,865   137,171 
SEGUROS PROVINCIAL, C.A VENEZUELA INSURANCES     100.00   100.00   22,347   44,857   22,502   8,957   13,398 
SERVICIOS CORPORATIVOS BANCOMER, S.A. DE C.V.  MEXICO SERVICES     100.00   100.00   90   3,161   3,072   23   66 

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
COMPOSING THE BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA GROUP — (Continued)
                                   
      % of Voting Rights Thousands of Euros ( * )
      Controlled by the Bank Investee Data
                                Profit
                                (Loss)
                                for the
                Net Assets as Liabilities     Period
                Carrying of as of Equity ended
Company Location Activity Direct Indirect Total Amount 31.12.07 31.12.07 31.12.07 31.12.07
 
BLUE INDICO INVESTMENTS, S.L. SPAIN PORTFOLIO  99.99   0.01  100.00  18,214   56,266   6,400   2,116   47,750 
BLUE VISTA PLATAFORMA DE EMISION DE NUEVOS MEDIOS, S.L. SPAIN SERVICES     70.00  70.00  161   289   73   230   (14)
BROOKLINE INVESTMENTS,S.L. SPAIN PORTFOLIO  100.00     100.00  33,969   32,395   497   31,919   (21)
C B TRANSPORT, INC. UNITED STATES SERVICES     100.00  100.00  11,573   14,232   2,658   11,965   (391)
CANAL COMPANY, LTD. CHANNEL ISLANDS NO ACTIVITY     100.00  100.00  34   1,005   10   960   35 
CANAL INTERNATIONAL HOLDING (NETHERLANDS) BV. NETHERLANDS NO ACTIVITY     100.00  100.00  494   54   1   65   (12)
CAPITAL INVESTMENT COUNSEL, INC. UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00  100.00  15,434   18,031   2,596   15,031   404 
CARTERA E INVERSIONES S.A., CIA DE SPAIN PORTFOLIO  100.00     100.00  60,541   108,835   44,342   63,500   993 
CASA DE BOLSA BBVA BANCOMER, S.A. DE C.V. MEXICO FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00  100.00  53,529   62,907   9,376   22,354   31,177 
CASA DE CAMBIO MULTIDIVISAS, S.A DE C.V. MEXICO NO ACTIVITY     100.00  100.00  172   172      170   2 
CENTRAL BANK OF THE SOUTH UNITED STATES BANKING     100.00  100.00  1,079   3,484   2,405   1,053   26 
CIA. GLOBAL DE MANDATOS Y REPRESENTACIONES, S.A. URUGUAY NO ACTIVITY     100.00  100.00  108   170   2   168   0 
CIDESSA DOS, S.L. SPAIN PORTFOLIO     100.00  100.00  11,554   11,716   114   11,243   359 
CIDESSA UNO, S.L. SPAIN PORTFOLIO     100.00  100.00  4,754   397,056   108   197,077   199,871 
CIERVANA, S.L. SPAIN PORTFOLIO  100.00     100.00  53,164   56,826   189   54,797   1,840 
COMERCIALIZADORA CORPORATIVA SAC PERU FINANCIAL SERV.     99.99  99.99  8   44   37   115   (108)
COMPASS ARIZONA ACQUISITION, CORP. UNITED STATES NO ACTIVITY     100.00  100.00  1   1      1    
COMPASS ASSET ACCEPTANCE COMPANY, LLC UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00  100.00  308,448   308,801   128   311,748   (3,075)
COMPASS AUTO RECEIVABLES CORPORATION UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00  100.00  2,841   2,942   101   2,842   (1)
COMPASS BANCSHARES, INC. UNITED STATES PORTFOLIO     100.00  100.00  9,094,107   9,407,985   303,916   8,931,451   172,618 
COMPASS BANK UNITED STATES BANKING     100.00  100.00  6,567,403   30,907,692   24,325,856   6,511,757   70,079 
COMPASS BROKERAGE, INC. UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00  100.00  17,199   19,235   2,036   15,809   1,390 
COMPASS CAPITAL MARKETS, INC. UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00  100.00  4,774,478   4,774,479      4,715,514   58,965 
COMPASS CONSULTING & BENEFITS, INC UNITED STATES SERVICES     100.00  100.00  10,899   11,212   312   10,599   301 
COMPASS CUSTODIAL SERVICES, INC. UNITED STATES NO ACTIVITY     100.00  100.00  1   1      1    
COMPASS FIDUCIARY SERVICES, LTD., INC. UNITED STATES NO ACTIVITY     100.00  100.00  9   11   2   9    
COMPASS FINANCIAL CORPORATION UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00  100.00  8,412   49,424   41,013   8,891   (480)
COMPASS GP,INC. UNITED STATES PORTFOLIO     100.00  100.00  30,083   38,234   8,152   29,793   289 
COMPASS INDEMNITY CORPORATION UNITED STATES SERVICES     100.00  100.00  61,940   62,574   544   61,372   658 
COMPASS INSURANCE AGENCY, INC UNITED STATES SERVICES     100.00  100.00  102,831   120,547   17,716   101,078   1,753 
COMPASS INVESTMENTS, INC. UNITED STATES NO ACTIVITY     100.00  100.00  1   1      1    
                                     
      %of Voting Rights
       
      controlled by the Bank     Investee Data 
                           Profit (Loss)
 
               Net
  Assets
  Liabilities
     for the
 
               Carrying
  as of
  as of
  Equity
  Period Ended
 
Company
 Location Activity Direct  Indirect  Total  Amount  31.12.08  31.12.08  31.12.08  31.12.08 
               Thousand of Euros (*) 
 
SERVICIOS CORPORATIVOS DE SEGUROS, S.A. DE C.V.  MEXICO SERVICES     100.00   100.00   438   3,814   3,374   129   311 
SERVICIOS EXTERNOS DE APOYO EMPRESARIAL, S.A DE C.V.  MEXICO SERVICES     100.00   100.00   2,310   4,423   2,113   1,685   625 
SERVICIOS TECNOLOGICOS SINGULARES, S.A.  SPAIN SERVICES     100.00   100.00   103   10,637   10,835   103   (301)
SMARTSPREAD LIMITED (UK) UNITED KINGDOM SERVICES     63.52   63.52      1      1    
SOCIEDAD DE ESTUDIOS Y ANALISIS FINANC.,S.A.  SPAIN COMERCIAL  100.00      100.00   114,518   195,905   1,438   190,950   3,517 
SOCIETE INMOBILIERE BBV D’ILBARRIZ FRANCIA REAL STATE     100.00   100.00   1,589   1,647   45   1,590   12 
SOUTHEAST TEXAS TITLE COMPANY UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   699   938   237   861   (160)
SPORT CLUB 18, S.A.  SPAIN PORTFOLIO  100.00      100.00   21,923   37,451   15,662   22,237   (448)
ST. JOHNS INVESTMENTS MANAGMENT CO.  UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   3,653   3,816   163   3,565   88 
STATE NATIONAL CAPITAL TRUST I UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   338   11,117   10,778   317   22 
STATE NATIONAL PROPERTIES LLC UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   13   14   1   16   (3)
STATE NATIONAL STATUTORY TRUST II UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   223   7,423   7,199   211   13 
STAVIS MARGOLIS ADVISORY SERVICES, INC.  UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   20,363   21,152   791   19,393   968 
TARUS, INC.  UNITED STATES NO ACTIVITY     100.00   100.00   1   1      1    
TEXAS LOAN SERVICES, LP.  UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   842,681   843,680   1,001   827,050   15,629 
TEXAS REGIONAL STATUTORY TRUST I UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   1,114   37,117   36,001   1,051   65 
TEXASBANC CAPITAL TRUST I UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   563   18,751   18,189   530   32 
TRANSITORY CO.  PANAMA REAL ESTATE INSTR.     100.00   100.00   135   2,674   2,524   155   (5)
TSB PROPERTIES, INC.  UNITED STATES REAL ESTATE INSTR.     100.00   100.00   (1,419)  762   2,181   (1,419)   
TUCSON LOAN HOLDINGS, INC.  UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   553,469   553,549   80   524,864   28,605 
TWOENC, INC.  UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   (357)  299   655   (356)   
UNICOM TELECOMUNICACIONES S.DE R.L. DE C.V.  MEXICO SERVICES     99.98   99.98   1   2   2   (12)  12 
UNIDAD DE AVALUOS MEXICO S.A. DE C.V.  MEXICO FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   1,163   1,593   733   649   211 
UNITARIA GESTION DE PATRIMONIOS INMOBILIARIOS, S.A.  SPAIN SERVICES     100.00   100.00   2,410   2,634   33   2,525   76 
UNIVERSALIDAD “E5” COLOMBIA FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00      3,645   3,644   1    
UNIVERSALIDAD — BANCO GRANAHORRAR COLOMBIA FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00      5,464   5,805   (2,277)  1,936 
UNO-E BANK, S.A.  SPAIN BANKING  67.35   32.65   100.00   174,751   1,296,768   1,167,220   142,336   (12,788)
URBANIZADORA SANT LLORENC, S.A.  SPAIN NO ACTIVITY  60.60      60.60      108      108    
VALANZA CAPITAL RIESGO S.G.E.C.R. S.A. UNIPERSONAL SPAIN VENTURE CAPITAL  100.00      100.00   1,200   8,863   1,692   3,662   3,509 
VALLEY MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC.  UNITED STATES NO ACTIVITY     100.00   100.00   1   1      1    

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
COMPOSING THE BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA GROUP — (Continued)
                                   
      % of Voting Rights Thousands of Euros ( * )
      Controlled by the Bank Investee Data
                                Profit
                                (Loss)
                                for the
                Net Assets as Liabilities     Period
                Carrying of as of Equity ended
Company Location Activity Direct Indirect Total Amount 31.12.07 31.12.07 31.12.07 31.12.07
 
COMPASS LIMITED PARTNER, INC. UNITED STATES PORTFOLIO     100.00  100.00  4,145,699   4,145,777   77   4,093,857   51,843 
COMPASS LOAN HOLDINGS TRS, INC. UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00  100.00  52,215   53,941   1,727   51,824   390 
COMPASS MORTAGE CORPORATION UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00  100.00  1,682,285   1,683,514   1,229   1,659,817   22,468 
COMPASS MORTGAGE FINANCING, INC. UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00  100.00  24   24      24    
COMPASS MULTISTATE SERVICES CORPORATION UNITED STATES SERVICES     100.00  100.00  2,548   2,856   309   2,547    
COMPASS SECURITIES, INC. UNITED STATES NO ACTIVITY     100.00  100.00  1   1      1    
COMPASS SOUTHWEST, LP UNITED STATES BANKING     100.00  100.00  3,390,171   3,421,433   24,532   3,354,708   42,193 
COMPASS TEXAS ACQUISITION CORPORATION UNITED STATES PORTFOLIO     100.00  100.00  1,538   1,555   17   1,538    
COMPASS TEXAS MORTGAGE FINANCING, INC UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00  100.00  24   24      24    
COMPASS TRUST I UNITED STATES NO ACTIVITY     100.00  100.00           32   (32)
COMPASS TRUST III UNITED STATES NO ACTIVITY     100.00  100.00           91   (91)
COMPASS UNDERWRITERS, INC. UNITED STATES INSURANCE     100.00  100.00  134   137   3   133   1 
COMPASS WEALTH MANAGERS COMPANY UNITED STATES NO ACTIVITY     100.00  100.00  1   1      1    
COMPAÑIA CHILENA DE INVERSIONES, S.L. SPAIN PORTFOLIO  100.00     100.00  232,977   173,294   2,180   171,206   (92)
                                     
      % of voting rights
       
      controlled by the bank     Investee data 
                           Profit (Loss)
 
               Net
  Assets
  Liabilities
     for the
 
               Carrying
  as of
  as of
  Equity
  Period Ended
 
Company
 Location Activity Direct  Indirect  Total  Amount  31.12.08  31.12.08  31.12.08  31.12.08 
               Thousand of Euros (*) 
 
VIRTUAL DOC, S.L.  SPAIN SERVICES     70.00   70.00   467   618   114   667   (163)
VISACOM, S.A. DE C.V.  MEXICO SERVICES     100.00   100.00   860   860   1   221   638 
WESTERN BANCSHARES OF ALBUQUERQUE, INC.  UNITED STATES NO ACTIVITY     100.00   100.00   1   1      1    
WESTERN MANAGEMENT CORPORATION UNITED STATES NO ACTIVITY     100.00   100.00   1   1      1    
(*)Information on foreign companies at exchange rate on12-31-08

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APPENDIX IIII. BBVA Group’s securitization funds
               
       Total Securitized
  Securitized
 
    Origination Date
  Exposures at the
  Exposures
 
Securitization
 
COMPANY
 
(month/year)
  
Origination Date
  
Total
 
          (Thousand of euros) 
 
BBVA AUTOS I FTA BBVA, S.A.  10/2004   1,000,000   347,929 
BBVA-3 FTPYME FTA BBVA, S.A.  11/2004   1,000,000   246,486 
BBVA HIPOTECARIO 3 FTA BBVA, S.A.  06/2005   1,450,000   626,210 
BBVA-4 PYME FTA BBVA, S.A.  09/2005   1,250,000   338,192 
BBVA AUTOS 2 FTA BBVA, S.A.  12/2005   1,000,000   680,709 
GAT FTGENCAT 2005 FTA BBVA, S.A.  12/2005   700,000   92,139 
BBVA CONSUMO 1 FTA BBVA, S.A.  05/2006   1,500,000   1,116,144 
BBVA-5 FTPYME FTA BBVA, S.A.  10/2006   1,900,000   949,701 
BBVA CONSUMO 2 FTA BBVA, S.A.  11/2006   1,500,000   1,366,022 
BBVA RMBS 1 FTA BBVA, S.A.  02/2007   2,500,000   2,070,860 
BBVA RMBS 2 FTA BBVA, S.A.  03/2007   5,000,000   4,142,290 
BBVA LEASING 1 FTA BBVA, S.A.  06/2007   2,500,000   2,311,172 
BBVA-6 FTPYME FTA BBVA, S.A.  06/2007   1,500,000   958,144 
BBVA RMBS 3 FTA BBVA, S.A.  07/2007   3,000,000   2,720,745 
BBVA EMPRESAS 1 FTA BBVA, S.A.  11/2007   1,450,000   981,441 
BBVA RMBS 4 FTA BBVA, S.A.  11/2007   4,900,000   4,352,863 
BBVA-7 FTGENCAT FTA BBVA, S.A.  02/2008   250,000   193,353 
BBVA CONSUMO 3 FTA BBVA, S.A.  04/2008   975,000   314,168 
BBVA RMBS 5 FTA BBVA, S.A.  05/2008   5,000,000   4,810,142 
BBVA-8 FTPYME FTA BBVA, S.A.  07/2008   1,100,000   989,947 
BBVA RMBS 6 FTA BBVA, S.A.  11/2008   4,995,000   4,935,419 
BBVA RMBS 7 FTA BBVA, S.A.  11/2008   8,500,000   8,367,252 
PEP80040F110 BBVA BANCO CONTINENTAL  12/2007   17,964   14,305 
BBVA-FINANZIA AUTOS 1 FTA FINANZIA BANCO DE CREDITO, S.A.  04/2007   800,000   661,284 
BBVA CONSUMO 3 FTA FINANZIA BANCO DE CREDITO, S.A.  04/2008   975,000   632,517 
2 PS Interamericana BBVA CHILE  09/2004   14,506   12,925 
2 PS Interamericana BBVA SDAD. LEASING HABITACIONAL BHIF  09/2004   9,755   8,692 
11 PS BICE FORUM SERVICIOS FINANCIEROS (*)  03/2005   25,657   19,152 
11 PS Banchile FORUM SERVICIOS FINANCIEROS (*)  09/2005   10,743   9,904 
23 PS BICE FORUM SERVICIOS FINANCIEROS (*)  02/2006   9,784   9,397 
4 PS Itau FORUM SERVICIOS FINANCIEROS (*)  09/2006   9,802   9,558 
FannieMae- Lender No. 227300000 COMPASS BANK  12/2001   176,774   28,833 
Home Equity — 2003-HE1 COMPASS BANK  05/2003   542,092   66,187 
Fannie Mae — Lender No. 227300027 COMPASS BANK  12/2003   268,215   117,794 
Mortgages — LLC 2004-R1 COMPASS BANK  03/2004   424,636   132,088 
         56,254,927   44,633,962 
(*)Proportionate consolidation method


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APPENDIX IV

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON JOINTLY CONTROLLED COMPANIES PROPORTIONATELY

CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
COMPOSINGIN THE BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA GROUP
                                     
      % of Voting Rights Thousands of Euros ( * )
      Controlled by the Bank Investee Data
                                  Profit
                                  (Loss)
                                  for the
                  Net Assets Liabilities     Period
                  Carrying as of as of Equity ended
Company Location Activity Direct Indirect Total Amount 31.12.07 31.12.07 31.12.07 31.12.07
 
CONSOLIDAR A.F.J.P., S.A. ARGENTINA PENSIONS  46.11   53.89   100.00   58,524   81,540   22,257   56,503   2,780 
CONSOLIDAR ASEGURADORA DE RIESGOS DEL TRABAJO, S.A. ARGENTINA INSURANCE  87.50   12.50   100.00   33,253   148,289   107,295   36,741   4,253 
CONSOLIDAR CIA. DE SEGUROS DE RETIRO, S.A. ARGENTINA INSURANCE  33.33   66.67   100.00   12,639   478,538   459,584   13,498   5,456 
CONSOLIDAR CIA. DE SEGUROS DE VIDA, S.A. ARGENTINA INSURANCE  34.04   65.96   100.00   27,285   71,785   29,109   27,311   15,365 
CONSOLIDAR COMERCIALIZADORA, S.A. ARGENTINA SERVICES     100.00   100.00   112   2,483   2,372   271   (160)
CONSULTORES DE PENSIONES BBV, S.A. SPAIN PENSIONS     100.00   100.00   175   811      781   30 
CONTINENTAL BOLSA, SDAD. AGENTE DE BOLSA S.A. PERU SECURITIES     100.00   100.00   3,058   5,972   2,913   1,973   1,086 
CONTINENTAL S.A. SOCIEDAD ADMINISTRADORA DE FONDOS PERU FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   5,140   5,719   577   4,554   588 
CONTINENTAL SOCIEDAD TITULIZADORA, S.A. PERU SERVICES     100.00   100.00   705   728   22   685   21 
CONTRATACION DE PERSONAL, S.A. DE C.V. MEXICO SERVICES     100.00   100.00   587   7,810   7,224   82   504 
CORPORACION DE ALIMENTACION Y BEBIDAS, S.A. SPAIN PORTFOLIO     100.00   100.00   138,508   159,075   1,588   153,370   4,117 
CORPORACION GENERAL FINANCIERA, S.A. SPAIN PORTFOLIO  100.00      100.00   452,432   1,310,595   30,193   1,076,009   204,393 
CORPORACION INDUSTRIAL Y DE SERVICIOS, S.L. SPAIN PORTFOLIO     100.00   100.00   1,251   5,436   566   4,746   124 
DESARROLLADORA Y VENDEDORA DE CASAS, S.A. DE C.V. MEXICO REAL EST.INSTR.     100.00   100.00   26   30   4   33   (7)
DESARROLLO URBANISTICO DE CHAMARTIN, S.A. SPAIN REAL ESTATE     72.50   72.50   29,673   60,060   17,893   42,151   16 
DESITEL TECNOLOGIA Y SISTEMAS, S.A. DE C.V. MEXICO SERVICES     100.00   100.00   1,401   1,481   80   1,368   33 
DEUSTO, S.A. DE INVERSION MOBILIARIA SPAIN PORTFOLIO     100.00   100.00   11,491   11,492      11,005   487 
DINERO EXPRESS SERVICIOS GLOBALES, S.A. SPAIN FINANCIAL SERV.  100.00      100.00   10,421   20,925   14,519   13,228   (6,822)
EL ENCINAR METROPOLITANO, S.A. SPAIN REAL ESTATE     98.90   98.90   5,525   9,264   3,526   5,181   557 
EL OASIS DE LAS RAMBLAS, S.L. SPAIN REAL ESTATE     70.00   70.00   167   691   553   128   10 
ELANCHOVE, S.A. SPAIN PORTFOLIO  100.00      100.00   1,500   3,878   1,464   2,450   (36)
EMPRESA INSTANT CREDIT, C.A. VENEZUELA NO ACTIVITY     100.00   100.00                
ESPANHOLA COMERCIAL E SERVIÇOS, LTDA. BRAZIL FINANCIAL SERV.  100.00      100.00      881   1,639   3,651   (4,409)
ESTACION DE AUTOBUSES CHAMARTIN, S.A. SPAIN SERVICES     51.00   51.00   31   31      31    
EUROPEA DE TITULIZACION, S.A., SDAD.GEST.DE FDOS.DE TITUL. SPAIN FINANCIAL SERV.  82.97   0.00   82.97   1,506   6,941   779   3,096   3,066 
EURORISK, S.A. SPAIN FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   60   82,948   76,972   1,459   4,517 
EXPLOTACIONES AGROPECUARIAS VALDELAYEGUA, S.A. SPAIN REAL ESTATE     100.00   100.00   9,383   9,357   (4)  9,995   (634)
FIDEICOMISO 29764-8 SOCIO LIQUIDADOR POSICION DE TERCEROS MEXICO FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   18,501   18,691   190   17,035   1,466 
FIDEICOMISO 474031 MANEJO DE GARANTIAS MEXICO SERVICES     100.00   100.00   2   2      2    
FIDEICOMISO BBVA BANCOMER SERVICIOS Nº F/47433-8, S.A. MEXICO SERVICES     100.00   100.00   29,583   50,478   20,895   19,372   10,211 
FIDEICOMISO INVEX 1a EMISION
 MEXICO FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00      165,724   167,963   161   (2,400)

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      % of Voting Rights                
      Controlled by the Bank     Investee Data 
                           Profit
 
                           (Loss)
 
                           for the
 
               Net
           Period
 
               Carrying
  Assets
  Liabilities
  Equity
  Ended
 
Company
 Location Activity Direct  Indirect  Total  Amount  31.12.08  31.12.08  31.12.08  31.12.08 
               Thousand of Euros (*) 
 
ECASA, S.A.  CHILE FINANCIAL SERV.     51.00   51.00   5,469   6,794   1,326   (812)  6,280 
FORUM DISTRIBUIDORA, S,A, CHILE FINANCIAL SERV.     51.04   51.04   4,723   18,825   13,543   4,883   399 
FORUM SERVICIOS FINANCIEROS, S.A.  CHILE FINANCIAL SERV.     51.00   51.00   43,705   474,870   413,581   37,977   23,312 
INVERSIONES PLATCO, C.A VENEZUELA FINANCIAL SERV.     50.00   50.00   1,004   3,287   1,280   2,007    
PSA FINANCE ARGENTINA COMPAÑIA FINANCIERA, S.A.  ARGENTINA FINANCIAL SERV.     50.00   50.00   6,926   92,089   78,234   11,702   2,153 

APPENDIX I
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
COMPOSING THE BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA GROUP
                                     
      % of Voting Rights Thousands of Euros ( * )
      Controlled by the Bank Investee Data
                                  Profit
                                  (Loss)
                                  for the
                  Net Assets Liabilities     Period
                  Carrying as of as of Equity ended
Company Location Activity Direct Indirect Total Amount 31.12.07 31.12.07 31.12.07 31.12.07
 
FIDEICOMISO INVEX 228 MEXICO FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00      20,200   20,199   1    
FIDEICOMISO INVEX 367 MEXICO FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00      35,245   35,245       
FIDEICOMISO INVEX 393 MEXICO FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00      32,117   32,118   (1)   
FIDEICOMISO INVEX 411 MEXICO FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00      20,912   20,912       
FIDEICOMISO Nº.402900-5 ADMINISTRACION DE INMUEBLES MEXICO SERVICES     100.00   100.00   689             
FIDEICOMISO SOCIO LIQUIDADOR DE OP.FINANC.DERIVADAS MEXICO FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   12,187   12,306   121   10,903   1,282 
FINANCEIRA DO COMERCIO EXTERIOR S.A.R. PORTUGAL NO ACTIVITY  100.00      100.00   51   44      45   (1)
FINANCIERA AYUDAMOS S.A. DE C.V., SOFOMER MEXICO FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   2,900   3,181   281   3,218   (318)
FINANCIERA ESPAÑOLA, S.A. SPAIN PORTFOLIO  85.85   14.15   100.00   4,522   6,613      4,879   1,734 
FINANZIA AUTORENTING, S.A. SPAIN SERVICES     88.32   88.32   22,561   670,226   640,224   37,032   (7,030)
FINANZIA, BANCO DE CREDITO, S.A. SPAIN BANKING     100.00   100.00   56,203   6,356,261   6,190,607   160,470   5,184 
FIRS TIER CORPORATION UNITED STATES NO ACTIVITY     100.00   100.00   1   1      1    
FRANCES ADMINISTRADORA DE INVERSIONES, S.A. G.F.C.INVERS. ARGENTINA FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   5,534   9,237   3,701   3,762   1,774 
FRANCES VALORES SOCIEDAD DE BOLSA, S.A. ARGENTINA FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   2,002   2,769   767   1,228   774 
FUTURO FAMILIAR, S.A. DE C.V. MEXICO SERVICES     100.00   100.00   178   406   229   137   40 
FW CAPITAL I UNITED STATES NO ACTIVITY     100.00   100.00   1   1      1    

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
COMPOSING THE BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA GROUP
                                     
      % of Voting Rights Thousands of Euros ( * )
      Controlled by the Bank Investee Data
                                  Profit (Loss) for
                  Net Assets as Liabilities as     the
                  Carrying of of Equity Period ended
Company Location Activity Direct Indirect Total Amount 31.12.07 31.12.07 31.12.07 31.12.07
 
GENTE BBVA, S.A. CHILE FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   15   6,544   6,529   148   (133)
GESTION DE PREVISION Y PENSIONES, S.A. SPAIN PENSIONS  60.00      60.00   8,830   27,692   2,043   20,861   4,788 
GESTION Y ADMINISTRACION DE RECIBOS, S.A. SPAIN SERVICES     100.00   100.00   150   1,711   529   715   467 
GOBERNALIA GLOBAL NET, S.A. SPAIN SERVICES  99.94   0.06   100.00   1,250   2,471   1,074   1,345   52 
GRAN JORGE JUAN, S.A. SPAIN REAL ESTATE  100.00      100.00   110,115   511,514   409,598   110,119   (8,203)
GRANFIDUCIARIA COLOMBIA FINANCIAL SERV.     90.00   90.00      289   124   208   (43)
GRELAR GALICIA, S.A. SPAIN PORTFOLIO     100.00   100.00   4,500   4,499      4,330   169 
GRUPO FINANCIERO BBVA BANCOMER, S.A. DE C.V. MEXICO FINANCIAL SERV.  48.97   51.00   99.97   5,934,377   6,298,856   324   4,714,467   1,584,065 
HIPOTECARIA NACIONAL MEXICANA INCORPORATED UNITED STATES REAL EST.INSTR.     100.00   100.00   95   112   17   143   (48)
HIPOTECARIA NACIONAL, S.A. DE C.V. MEXICO FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   279,123   511,609   232,486   137,229   141,894 
HOLDING CONTINENTAL, S.A. PERU PORTFOLIO  50.00      50.00   122,985   447,310   6   314,640   132,664 
HOLDING DE PARTICIPACIONES INDUSTRIALES 2000, S.A. SPAIN PORTFOLIO     100.00   100.00   3,618   4,322      4,178   144 
HOMEOWNERS LOAN CORPORATION UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   5,530   5,694   148   4,966   580 
HUMAN RESOURCES PROVIDER UNITED STATES SERVICES     100.00   100.00   1,325,439   1,325,524   85   1,304,784   20,655 
HUMAN RESOURCES SUPPORT, INC UNITED STATES SERVICES     100.00   100.00   1,324,307   1,334,459   10,151   1,303,712   20,596 
HYDROX HOLDINGS, INC. UNITED STATES NO ACTIVITY     100.00   100.00                
IBERDROLA SERVICIOS FINANCIEROS, E.F.C, S.A. SPAIN FINANCIAL SERV.     84.00   84.00   7,290   9,449   115   9,117   217 
IBERNEGOCIO DE TRADE, S.L. SPAIN SERVICES     100.00   100.00   615   24,599   12,390   11,058   1,151 
INENSUR BRUNETE, S.L. SPAIN REAL ESTATE     100.00   100.00   23,745   139,844   143,115   (2,951)  (320)
INGENIERIA EMPRESARIAL MULTIBA, S.A. DE C.V. MEXICO SERVICES     99.99   99.99                
INMOBILIARIA ASUDI, S.A. SPAIN REAL EST.INSTR.     100.00   100.00   2,886   3,106   15   2,955   136 
INMOBILIARIA BILBAO, S.A. SPAIN REAL EST.INSTR.     100.00   100.00   3,646   3,659      3,515   144 
INMUEBLES Y RECUPERACIONES CONTINENTAL, S.A. PERU REAL EST.INSTR.     100.00   100.00   9,563   9,824   261   4,613   4,950 
INVERAHORRO, S.L. SPAIN PORTFOLIO  100.00      100.00   474   504   2   489   13 
INVERSIONES ALDAMA, C.A. VENEZUELA NO ACTIVITY     100.00   100.00                
INVERSIONES BANPRO INTERNATIONAL INC. N.V. NETHERLANDS ANTILLES PORTFOLIO  48.00      48.00   11,390   28,111   844   22,280   4,987 
INVERSIONES BAPROBA, C.A. VENEZUELA SERVICES  100.00      100.00   1,307   683   28   558   97 
INVERSIONES MOBILIARIAS, S.L. SPAIN PORTFOLIO  100.00      100.00   660   4,471   4,346   693   (568)
INVERSIONES P.H.R.4, C.A. VENEZUELA NO ACTIVITY     60.46   60.46      47      47    
INVERSIONES T, C.A. VENEZUELA NO ACTIVITY     100.00   100.00                
INVERSORA OTAR, S.A. ARGENTINA PORTFOLIO     99.96   99.96   3,769   42,833   28   39,101   3,704 
INVESCO MANAGEMENT Nº 1, S.A. LUXEMBOURG FINANCIAL SERV.     99.99   99.99   10,975   16,070   392   15,809   (131)
INVESCO MANAGEMENT Nº 2, S.A. LUXEMBOURG FINANCIAL SERV.     96.88   96.88   31   12,138   23,865   (11,177)  (550)
JARDINES DE SARRIENA, S.L. SPAIN REAL ESTATE     85.00   85.00   255   517   148   354   15 
LIQUIDITY ADVISORS, L.P UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   787,584   787,715   131   777,544   10,040 
MAGGIORE FLEET, S.P.A. ITALY SERVICES     100.00   100.00   67,785   148,300   113,109   34,359   832 
MARQUES DE CUBAS 21, S.L. SPAIN REAL ESTATE  100.00      100.00   2,869   7,546   5,441   2,329   (224)
MB CAPITAL I UNITED STATES NO ACTIVITY     100.00   100.00   1   1      1    

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      % of Voting Rights Thousands of Euros ( * )
      Controlled by the Bank Investee Data
                                  Profit (Loss) for
                  Net Assets as Liabilities as     the
                  Carrying of of Equity Period ended
Company Location Activity Direct Indirect Total Amount 31.12.07 31.12.07 31.12.07 31.12.07
 
MEDITERRANIA DE PROMOCIONS I GESTIONS INMOBILIARIES, S.A. SPAIN NO ACTIVITY     100.00   100.00   775   2,662   1,882   727   53 
MEGABANK FINANCIAL CORPORATION UNITED STATES NO ACTIVITY     100.00   100.00   1   1      1    
MERCURY TRUST LIMITED CAYMAN ISLANDS FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   3,655   3,745   93   3,616   36 
MILANO GESTIONI, SRL. ITALY REAL EST.INSTR.     100.00   100.00   46   4,177   3,827   371   (21)
MIRADOR DE LA CARRASCOSA, S.L. SPAIN REAL ESTATE     55.90   55.90   9,344   26,243   9,181   17,068   (6)
MISAPRE, S.A. DE C.V. MEXICO FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   7,735   18,788   11,723   7,982   (917)
MONESTERIO DESARROLLOS, S.L. SPAIN REAL ESTATE     100.00   100.00   18,663   54,869   35,219   19,822   (172)
MONTEALIAGA,S.A. SPAIN REAL ESTATE     100.00   100.00   21,154   100,912   78,144   14,038   8,730 
MULTIASISTENCIA, S.A. DE C.V. MEXICO SERVICES     100.00   100.00   7,218   13,499   5,036   7,769   694 
MULTIVAL, S.A. SPAIN PORTFOLIO     100.00   100.00   67   179   112   71   (4)
OCCIVAL, S.A. SPAIN NO ACTIVITY  100.00      100.00   8,211   9,523   28   9,163   332 

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
COMPOSING THE BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA GROUP
                                     
      % of Voting Rights Thousands of Euros ( * )
      Controlled by the Bank Investee Data
                                  Profit
                                  (Loss)
                                  for the
                  Net Assets as Liabilities as     Period
                  Carrying of of Equity ended
Company Location Activity Direct Indirect Total Amount 31.12.07 31.12.07 31.12.07 31.12.07
 
OPCION VOLCAN, S.A. MEXICO REAL EST.INSTR.     100.00   100.00   55,430   60,815   5,383   53,243   2,189 
OPPLUS OPERACIONES Y SERVICIOS, S.A. SPAIN SERVICES  100.00      100.00   1,067   4,161   3,187   1,066   (92)
PALADIN BROKERAGE SOLUTIONS, INC UNITED STATES SERVICES     100.00   100.00   7,915   8,535   621   7,881   33 
PARTICIPACIONES ARENAL, S.L. SPAIN NO ACTIVITY     100.00   100.00   6,456   7,670   1,212   6,271   187 
PENSIONES BANCOMER, S.A. DE C.V. MEXICO INSURANCE     100.00   100.00   94,760   1,344,099   1,249,334   79,450   15,315 
PERI 5.1 SOCIEDAD LIMITADA SPAIN REAL ESTATE     54.99   54.99   1         1   (1)
PHOENIX LOAN HOLDINGS, INC. UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   704,425   722,841   18,415   686,766   17,660 
PI HOLDINGS NO. 3 , INC. UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   50   70   20   50    
PI HOLDINGS NO. 4, INC. UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   1   1      1    
PI HOLDINGS NO.1 , INC. UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   1,637   2,023   386   1,637    
PORT ARTHUR ABSTRACT & TITLE COMPANY UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   2,149   2,354   205   1,597   552 
PREMEXSA, S.A. DE C.V. MEXICO FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   375   399   20   464   (85)
PREVENTIS, S.A. MEXICO INSURANCE     75.01   75.01   2,049   11,318   8,585   4,385   (1,652)
PRO-SALUD, C.A. VENEZUELA SERVICES     58.86   58.86               �� 
PROMOCION EMPRESARIAL XX, S.A. SPAIN FINANCIAL SERV.  100.00      100.00   1,522   2,132   32   2,045   55 
PROMOTORA DE RECURSOS AGRARIOS, S.A. SPAIN SERVICES  100.00      100.00   139   126   0   146   (20)
PROMOTORA RESIDENCIAL GRAN EUROPA, S.L. SPAIN REAL ESTATE     58.50   58.50   318   978   415   543   20 
PROVIDA INTERNACIONAL, S.A. CHILE PENSIONS     100.00   100.00   50,924   52,292   1,363   42,681   8,248 
PROVINCIAL DE VALORES CASA DE BOLSA, C.A. VENEZUELA FINANCIAL SERV.     90.00   90.00   6,423   13,282   4,901   5,438   2,943 
PROVINCIAL SDAD.ADMIN.DE ENTIDADES DE INV.COLECTIVA, C.A. VENEZUELA FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   2,319   2,527   276   1,587   664 
PROVIVIENDA, ENTIDAD RECAUDADORA Y ADMIN.DE APORTES, S.A. BOLIVIA PENSIONS     100.00   100.00   319   1,760   1,421   269   70 
PROXIMA ALFA INVESTMENTS (IRELAND) LIMITED IRELAND FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   125   125      125    
PROXIMA ALFA INVESTMENTS (UK) LLP UNITED KINGDOM FINANCIAL SERV.     51.00   51.00   0   1,899   1,842   (4)  61 
PROXIMA ALFA INVESTMENTS, SGIIC S.A. SPAIN FINANCIAL SERV.  51.00      51.00   5,100   22,410   9,126   10,866   2,418 
PROXIMA ALFA SERVICES LTD. UNITED KINGDOM FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   2,292   2,422   271   2,142   9 
PROYECTO MUNDO AGUILON, S.L SPAIN REAL ESTATE     100.00   100.00   9,317   35,186   6,747   22,612   5,827 
PROYECTOS EMPRESARIALES CAPITAL RIESGO I,S.C.R.SIMP., S.A. SPAIN VENTURE CAPITAL  100.00      100.00   155,700   153,678   1,004   155,670   (2,996)
PROYECTOS INDUSTRIALES CONJUNTOS, S.A. DE SPAIN PORTFOLIO     100.00   100.00   3,148   5,561   2,154   3,485   (78)
RESIDENCIAL CUMBRES DE SANTA FE, S.A. DE C.V. MEXICO REAL ESTATE     100.00   100.00   10,904   14,841   4,418   9,080   1,343 
RIVER OAKS BANK BUILDING, INC. UNITED STATES REAL EST.INSTR.     100.00   100.00   13,735   14,649   914   13,590   145 
RIVER OAKS TRUST CORPORATION UNITED STATES NO ACTIVITY     100.00   100.00   1   1      1    
RIVERWAY HOLDINGS CAPITAL TRUST I UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   211   7,047   6,836   188   23 

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
COMPOSING THE BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA GROUP
                                     
      % of Voting Rights Thousands of Euros ( * )
      Controlled by the Bank Investee Data
                                  Profit
                                  (Loss)
                                  for the
                  Net Assets as Liabilities as     Period
                  Carrying of of Equity ended
Company Location Activity Direct Indirect Total Amount 31.12.07 31.12.07 31.12.07 31.12.07
 
S.GESTORA FONDO PUBL.REGUL.MERCADO HIPOTECARIO, S.A. SPAIN FINANCIAL SERV.  77.20      77.20   138   215   67   150   (2)
SCALDIS FINANCE, S.A. BELGIUM PORTFOLIO     100.00   100.00   3,416   3,653   140   3,490   23 
SEGUROS BANCOMER, S.A. DE C.V. MEXICO INSURANCE  24.99   75.01   100.00   279,858   1,212,417   1,040,455   75,692   96,270 
SEGUROS PROVINCIAL, C.A. VENEZUELA INSURANCE     100.00   100.00   11,986   26,002   13,990   4,777   7,235 
SERVICIOS CORPORATIVOS BANCOMER, S.A. DE C.V. MEXICO SERVICES     100.00   100.00   3   7,883   7,880   124   (121)
SERVICIOS CORPORATIVOS DE SEGUROS, S.A. DE C.V. MEXICO SERVICES     100.00   100.00   204   4,115   3,921   96   98 
SERVICIOS EXTERNOS DE APOYO EMPRESARIAL, S.A DE C.V. MEXICO SERVICES     100.00   100.00   2,122   5,570   3,448   1,576   546 
SERVICIOS TECNOLOGICOS SINGULARES, S.A. SPAIN SERVICES  99.99   0.01   100.00   60   6,946   6,843   100   3 
SNB-WP, LP UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     51.00   51.00   736   5,392   3,950   1,568   (126)
SOCIEDAD DE ESTUDIOS Y ANALISIS FINANC.,S.A. SPAIN COMERCIAL  100.00      100.00   114,518   192,253   714   187,950   3,589 
SOCIETE INMOBILIERE BBV D’ILBARRIZ FRANCIA REAL ESTATE     100.00   100.00   1,589   1,621   31   80   1,510 
SOPORTE OPERATIVO PERU, S.A.C. PERU SERVICES     100.00   100.00   160   609   456   195   (42)
SOUTHEAST TEXAS INSURANCE SERVICES HOLDINGS, L.L.C. UNITED STATES NO ACTIVITY     100.00   100.00                
SOUTHEAST TEXAS INSURANCE SERVICES, L.P. UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   393   491   98   320   73 
SOUTHEAST TEXAS TITLE COMPANY UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   821   1,450   632   603   215 
SPORT CLUB 18, S.A. SPAIN PORTFOLIO  100.00      100.00   21,923   40,552   18,753   23,270   (1,471)

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES
COMPOSING THE BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA GROUP
                                     
      % of Voting Rights Thousands of Euros ( * )
      Controlled by the Bank Investee Data
                                  Profit
                                  (Loss) for
                  Net Assets as Liabilities as     the Period
                  Carrying of of Equity ended
Company Location Activity Direct Indirect Total Amount 31.12.07 31.12.07 31.12.07 31.12.07
 
ST. JOHNS INVESTMENTS MANAGMENT CO. UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   3,365   3,612   247   3,334   31 
STATE NATIONAL BANK (SNB) UNITED STATES BANKING     100.00   100.00   358,135   1,330,594   972,458   340,371   17,765 
STATE NATIONAL CAPITAL TRUST I UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   319   10,509   10,190   290   29 
STATE NATIONAL PROPERTIES LLC UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   15   16      17   (1)
STATE NATIONAL STATUTORY TRUST II UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   211   7,026   6,816   192   18 
STAVIS MARGOLIS ADVISORY SERVICES, INC. UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   18,283   19,088   805   17,649   634 
TARUS, INC. UNITED STATES NO ACTIVITY     100.00   100.00   1   1      1    
TEXAS INTERNATIONAL INSURANCE GROUP, INC. UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   361   368   7   333   28 
TEXAS LOAN SERVICES, LP. UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   781,001   781,251   250   771,028   9,973 
TEXAS REGIONAL STATUTORY TRUST I UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   1,054   35,130   34,077   959   94 
TEXAS STATE BANK UNITED STATES BANKING     100.00   100.00   1,541,553   5,782,484   4,240,929   1,478,818   62,737 
TEXASBANC CAPITAL TRUST I UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   533   17,772   17,239   531   2 
THE LAREDO NATIONAL BANK UNITED STATES BANKING     100.00   100.00   628,966   3,298,592   2,669,630   598,229   30,733 
TRANSITORY CO PANAMA REAL EST.INSTR.     100.00   100.00   147   2,777   2,630   197   (50)
TSB PROPERTIES, INC. UNITED STATES REAL EST.INSTR.     100.00   100.00   (1,342)  720   2,062   (1,342)   
TSB SECURITIES, INC. UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   286   308   22   284   2 
TUCSON LOAN HOLDINGS, INC. UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   599,124   599,893   770   585,354   13,769 
TWOENC, INC UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   (338)  265   603   (244)  (94)
UNICOM TELECOMUNICACIONES S.DE R.L. DE C.V. MEXICO SERVICES     99.98   99.98   (12)  10   21   (11)   
UNIDAD DE AVALUOS MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. MEXICO FINANCIAL SERV.     90.00   90.00   734   1,420   607   680   133 
UNITARIA GESTION DE PATRIMONIOS INMOBILIARIOS, S.A. SPAIN SERVICES     100.00   100.00   2,410   2,536   11   2,463   62 
UNIVERSALIDAD “E5” COLOMBIA FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00      5,143   5,141   2    
UNIVERSALIDAD — BANCO GRANAHORRAR COLOMBIA FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00      10,606   12,829   (2,446)  223 
UNO-E BANK, S.A. SPAIN BANKING  67.35   32.65   100.00   174,751   1,684,958   1,532,927   134,745   17,286 
UNO-E BRASIL BANCO DE INVESTIMENTOS, S.A. BRAZIL BANKING  100.00      100.00   16,166   35,363   4,685   29,132   1,546 
URBANIZADORA SANT LLORENC, S.A. SPAIN NO ACTIVITY  60.60      60.60      108      108    
VALANZA CAPITAL RIESGO S.G.E.C.R. S.A. UNIPERSONAL SPAIN VENTURE CAPITAL  100.00      100.00   1,200   5,988   1,787   1,305   2,896 
VALLEY MORTGAGE COMPANY, INC. UNITED STATES FINANCIAL SERV.     100.00   100.00   1   1      1    
VISACOM, S.A. DE C.V. MEXICO SERVICES     100.00   100.00   450   451   1   407   43 
WESTERN BANCSHARES OF ALBUQUERQUE, INC. UNITED STATES NO ACTIVITY     100.00   100.00   1   1      1    
WESTERN MANAGEMENT CORPORATION UNITED STATES NO ACTIVITY     100.00   100.00   1   1      1    
 
Information on foreign companies at exchange rate on 12-31-0712/31/08

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APPENDIX II
V
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON INVESTMENTS AND JOINTLY CONTROLLED COMPANIES PROPORTIONATELY
CONSOLIDATEDCOMPANIES ACCOUNTED FOR USING THE EQUITY METHOD IN THE BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA GROUP
                                     
      % of voting rights Thousand of Euros ( * )
      Controlled by the bank Investee Data
                                  Profit
                  Net             (loss) for
                  carrying Assets Liabilities Equity the Period
COMPANY LOCATION ACTIVITY Direct Indirect Total amount 31.12.07 31.12.07 31.12.07 2007
 
DARBY-BBVA LATIN AMERICAN INVESTORS, LTD CAYMAN ISLAND FINANCIAL SERV  50.00      50.00   40   2,070   914   935   221 
ECASA, S.A. CHILE FINANCIAL SERV     100.00   100.00   4,111   5,166   1,055   (395)  4,506 
FORUM DISTRIBUIDORA, S.A. CHILE FINANCIAL SERV     51.04   51.04   5,694   20,309   13,569   5,451   1,289 
FORUM SERVICIOS FINANCIEROS, S.A. CHILE FINANCIAL SERV     51.00   51.00   48,008   463,190   396,657   45,176   21,357 
INVERSIONES PLATCO, C.A. VENEZUELA FINANCIAL SERV     50.00   50.00   948   1,897      1,897    
PSA FINANCE ARGENTINA COMPAÑIA FINANCIERA, S.A. ARGENTINA FINANCIAL SERV     50.00   50.00   3,167   56,836   50,500   5,764   572 
 
Information on foreign companies at exchange rate on 12/31/07

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ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ON INVESTMENTS AND JOINTLY CONTROLLED
COMPANIES ACCOUNTED FOR USING THE EQUITY MEHOD IN THE BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA GROUP


(Includes the most significant companies which, taken as a whole, represent 97%95% of the total investment in this respect)
                                         
      % of voting rights Thousand of Euros ( * )    
      Controlled by the bank Investee Data    
                               Profit    
                  Net             (loss)    
                  Carrying          for the    
COMPANY LOCATION ACTIVITY Direct Indirect Total amount Assets Liabilities Equity period    
     
ADQUIRA ESPAÑA, S.A. SPAIN SERVICES     40.00   40.00   3,248   21,889   15,215   5,781   893  
ALMAGRARIO, S.A. COLOMBIA SERVICES     35.38   35.38   6,694   21,991   5,530   16,101   359  
AUREA, S.A. (CUBA) CUBA REAL ESTATE     49.00   49.00   3,933   10,062   1,261   7,692   1,109  
BBVA ELCANO EMPRESARIAL II, S.C.R., S.A. SPAIN SERV.FINANCIER  45.00      45.00   57,166   33,439   184   32,656   599  
BBVA ELCANO EMPRESARIAL, S.C.R., S.A. SPAIN SERV.FINANCIER  45.00      45.00   57,167   33,441   184   32,656   601  
CAMARATE GOLF, S.A.(*) SPAIN REAL ESTATE     26.00   26.00   4,623   68,873   50,992   17,927   (46)
CITIC INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL HOLDINGS LIMITED CIFH HONG-KONG BANKING  14.53      14.53   432,379   9,974   7,998   1,860   116  
COMPAÑIA ESPAÑOLA DE FINANCIACION DEL DESARROLLO S.A. SPAIN SERVICES  21.82      21.82   10,926   59,982   11,733   47,119   1,129  
COMPAÑIA MEXICANA DE PROCESAMIENTO, S.A. DE C.V. MEXICO SERVICES     50.00   50.00   3,325   7,983   1,832   8,913   (2,762) 
CORPORACION IBV PARTICIPACIONES EMPRESARIALES, S.A.(*) SPAIN PORTFOLIO     50.00   50.00   573,588   1,533,561   375,735   630,641   527,185(1) 
FERROMOVIL 3000, S.L.(*) SPAIN SERVICES     20.00   20.00   6,236   348,157   318,179   31,806   (1,828) 
FERROMOVIL 9000, S.L.(*) SPAIN SERVICES     20.00   20.00   3,951   280,371   261,599   20,773   (2,001) 
FIDEICOMISO HARES BBVA BANCOMER F/47997-2 (*) MEXICO REAL ESTATE     50.00   50.00   10,834   11,899   798   10,767   334  
FIDEICOMISO 70191-2 PUEBLA(*) MEXICO REAL ESTATE     25.00   25.00   10,310   49,890   2,417   48,205   (732) 
GRUPO PROFESIONAL PLANEACION Y
PROYECTOS, S.A. DE C.V.(*)
 MEXICO SERVICES     44.39   44.39   6,851   21,241   11,904   9,160   177(1) 
HESTENAR, S.L.(*) SPAIN REAL ESTATE     43.34   43.34   7,816   27,835   21,969   5,909   (43) 
IMOBILIARIA DAS AVENIDAS NOVAS, S.A. PORTUGAL REAL ESTATE     49.97   49.97   2,612   5,647   411   5,317   (81) 
IMOBILIARIA DUQUE DE AVILA, S.A.(*) PORTUGAL REAL ESTATE     50.00   50.00   4,993   26,138   16,504   9,848   (214) 
INMUEBLES MADARIAGA PROMOCIONES, S.L.(*) SPAIN REAL ESTATE  50.00      50.00   7,127   7,196   884   6,327   (15) 
JARDINES DEL RUBIN, S.A.(*) SPAIN REAL ESTATE     50.00   50.00   4,828   44,451   38,551   4,103   1,797  
LA ESMERALDA DESARROLLOS, S.L.(*) SPAIN REAL ESTATE     25.00   25.00   4,997   56,571   36,571   20,000   0  
LAS PEDRAZAS GOLF, S.L.(*) SPAIN REAL ESTATE     50.00   50.00   15,813   75,014   43,177   31,910   (73) 
METROPOLITAN PARTICIPACIONS, S.L. SPAIN PORTFOLIO     40.67   40.67   131,114   861,387   536,098   336,135   (10,846) (2)
MONTEALMENARA GOLF, S.L.(*) SPAIN REAL ESTATE     50.00   50.00   2,934   86,561   51,518   15,606   19,437  
PARQUE REFORMA SANTA FE, S.A. DE C.V. MEXICO REAL ESTATE     30.00   30.00   5,589   51,784   30,946   18,038   2,800  
ROMBO COMPAÑIA FINANCIERA, S.A. ARGENTINA SERV.FINANCIER     40.00   40.00   7,006   66,702   58,491   7,397   815  
SERVICIOS ELECTRONICOS GLOBALES, S.A. DE C.V. MEXICO SERVICES     46.14   46.14   4,436   20,613   10,216   9,930   466  
SERVIRED SOCIEDAD ESPAÑOLA DE MEDIOS DE PAGO, S.A. SPAIN SERV.FINANCIER  20.50   0.93   21.43   10,638   52,992   3,598   49,371   23  
 
TELEFONICA FACTORING, S.A. SPAIN SERV.FINANCIER  30.00      30.00   2,942   115,918   106,503   6,905   2,510  
TUBOS REUNIDOS, S.A. SPAIN INDUSTRIAL     24.26   24.26   84,754   634,707   339,202   235,098   60,407 (1)  
VITAMEDICA S.A DE C.V.(*) MEXICO INSURANCE     50.99   50.99   2,666   9,244   3,307   5,760   177  
 
OTHERS COMPANIES                  50,462                     
 
              TOTAL  1,541,958   4,655,513   2,363,508   1,689,712   602,293  
     
                                     
      % of Voting Rights
       
      Controllend by the Bank     Investee Data 
               Net
             
               Carrying
           Profit
 
Company
 Location Activity Direct  Indirect  Total  Amount  Assets  Liabilities  Equity  (Loss) 
               Thousand of euros 
 
ADQUIRA ESPAÑA, S.A.  SPAIN SERVICES     40.00   40.00   3,742   24,151   15,852   6,674   1,625(2)
ALMAGRARIO, S.A.  COLOMBIA SERVICES     35.38   35.38   6,222   26,494   5,200   18,126   3,168(2)
AUREA, S.A. (CUBA) CUBA REAL ESTATE     49.00   49.00   4,168   8,619   626   7,867   126(2)
BBVA ELCANO EMPRESARIAL II, S.C.R., S.A.  SPAIN VENTURE CAPITAL  45.00      45.00   38,506   59,494   486   71,555   (12,547)(2)
BBVA ELCANO EMPRESARIAL, S.C.R., S.A.  SPAIN VENTURE CAPITAL  45.00      45.00   38,502   59,499   486   71,557   (12,544)(2)
CAMARATE GOLF, S.A.(*) SPAIN REAL ESTATE     26.00   26.00   5,170   68,873   50,992   17,927   (46)(3)
CITIC INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL HOLDINGS LIMITED CIFH HONG-KONG FINANCIAL SERV.  29.68      29.68   541,221   11,531,795   9,224,863   2,133,662   173,270(1)(2)
COMPAÑIA ESPAÑOLA DE FINANCIACION DEL DESARROLLO S.A.  SPAIN SERVICES  21.82      21.82   11,502   63,052   12,600   48,248   2,204(2)
COMPAÑIA MEXICANA DE PROCESAMIENTO, S.A. DE C.V.  MEXICO SERVICES     50.00   50.00   3,189   7,983   1,832   8,913   (2,762)(3)
CORPORACION IBV PARTICIPACIONES EMPRESARIALES, S.A.(*) SPAIN PORTFOLIO     50.00   50.00   385,062   1,537,225   382,240   747,225   407,760(1)(2)
DISTRANSA RENTRUCKS, S.A.(*) SPAIN SERVICES     50.00   50.00   14,994   16,305   15,069   806   430(2)
ECONTA GESTION INTEGRAL, S.L.(*) SPAIN SERVICES     60.00   60.00   2,745   4,023   491   4,613   (1,081)(2)
FERROMOVIL 3000, S.L.(*) SPAIN SERVICES     20.00   20.00   5,089   632,971   603,297   29,977   (303)(2)
FERROMOVIL 9000, S.L.(*) SPAIN SERVICES     20.00   20.00   3,453   366,389   347,594   18,773   22(2)
FIDEICOMISO F/70191-2 PUEBLA(*) MEXICO REAL ESTATE     25.00   25.00   8,778   73,626   28,000   42,995   2,631(2)
FIDEICOMISO F/403853-5 BBVA BANCOMER SERVICIOS ZIBATA(*) MEXICO REAL ESTATE     30.00   30.00   19,807            (4)
FIDEICOMISO HARES BBVA BANCOMER F/47997-2(*) MEXICO REAL ESTATE     50.00   50.00   11,713   23,913   339   21,864   1,710(2)
GRUPO PROFESIONAL PLANEACION Y PROYECTOS, S.A. DE C.V.(*) MEXICO SERVICES     44.39   44.39   7,063   26,971   17,749   8,614   608(1)(2)
HESTENAR, S.L.(*) SPAIN REAL ESTATE     43.34   43.34   6,454   27,835   21,969   5,909   (43)(3)
IMOBILIARIA DUQUE D’AVILA, S.A.(*) PORTUGAL REAL ESTATE     50.00   50.00   5,011   26,138   16,504   9,848   (214)(3)


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      % of Voting Rights
       
      Controllend by the Bank     Investee Data 
               Net
             
               Carrying
           Profit
 
Company
 Location Activity Direct  Indirect  Total  Amount  Assets  Liabilities  Equity  (Loss) 
               Thousand of euros 
 
INMUEBLES MADARIAGA PROMOCIONES, S.L.(*) SPAIN REAL ESTATE  50.00      50.00   3,681   18,717   4,055   6,313   8,349(2)
JARDINES DEL RUBIN, S.A.(*) SPAIN REAL ESTATE     50.00   50.00   6,569   31,265   21,642   5,900   3,723(2)
LA ESMERALDA DESARROLLOS, S.L.(*) SPAIN REAL ESTATE     25.00   25.00   4,998   56,571   36,571   20,000   0(3)
LAS PEDRAZAS GOLF, S.L.(*) SPAIN REAL ESTATE     50.00   50.00   15,808   74,949   45,204   31,837   (2,092)(2)
MONTEALMENARA GOLF, S.L.(*) SPAIN REAL ESTATE     50.00   50.00   2,876   86,561   51,518   15,606   19,437(3)
OCCIDENTAL HOTELES MANAGEMENT, S.L.  SPAIN SERVICES     38.53   38.53   127,823   917,019   543,599   387,477   (14,057)(1)(2)
PARQUE REFORMA SANTA FE, S.A. DE C.V.  MEXICO REAL ESTATE     30.00   30.00   4,408   82,225   67,377   19,612   (4,764)(2)
ROMBO COMPAÑIA FINANCIERA, S.A.  ARGENTINA FINANCIAL SERV.     40.00   40.00   7,830   105,558   89,082   15,662   814(2)
SERVICIOS ELECTRONICOS GLOBALES, S.A. DE C.V.  MEXICO SERVICES     46.14   46.14   3,924   13,610   3,938   9,626   46(2)
SERVICIOS ON LINE PARA USUARIOS MULTIPLES, S.A. (SOLIUM)(*) SPAIN SERVICES     66.67   66.67   3,381   4,722   2,048   2,287   387 (2)
SERVIRED SOCIEDAD ESPAÑOLA DE MEDIOS DE PAGO, S.A.  SPAIN FINANCIAL SERV.  20.50   0.93   21.43   36,849   54,138   4,512   49,394   232 (2)
TELEFONICA FACTORING, S.A.  SPAIN FINANCIAL SERV.  30.00      30.00   2,962   90,854   81,268   6,905   2,682 (2)
TUBOS REUNIDOS, S.A.  SPAIN INDUSTRIAL     23.40   23.40   54,296   762,413   405,924   271,388   85,101 (1)
VITAMEDICA S.A DE C.V.(*) MEXICO INSURANCE     50.99   50.99   2,275   9,794   4,221   5,491   82 (2)
OTHER COMPANIES                  66,784                 
               TOTAL   1,466,855   16,893,752   12,107,150   4,122,650   663,953 
Data relating to the lastest financial statements approved at the date of preparation of these notes to the consolidated financial statements.
For the companies abroad the exchange rates rulig at the reference date are applied,
Data relating to the lastest financial statements (generally for 2004) approved at the date of preparation of these notes to the consolidated financial statements.
For the companies abroad the exchange rates ruling at the reference date are applied,
(1)Consolidated dataData
 
(2)Company incorporated inFinancial statements as of December 31, 2007
(3)Financial statements as of December 31, 2006
(4)New incorporation
 
(*)Jointly controlled entities accounted for using the equity method

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APPENDIX IVVI. Changes and notification of investments in the BBVA Group in 2008
NOTIFICATIONS OF ACQUISITIONS/DISPOSALS
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS AND OTHER ACQUISITIONS OR INCREASE OF INTEREST OWNERSHIP
IN INVESTEES OFCONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES AND JOINTLY CONTROLLED COMPANIES ACCOUNTED FOR
USIN THE GROUPPROPORTIONATE METHOD
             
    % of Ownership  
    Net%    
    Acquired    
    (Sold) in the % at Year- Date of Notification
COMPANY ACTIVITY Year End to Investee
 
Acquisitions made until December 31, 2006
            
             
BBVA CARTERA DE INVERSIONES SICAV, S.A. PORTFOLIO  17.40   92.25  January 9, 2007
HESTENAR, S.L. REAL ESTATE  3.34   43.34  January 18, 2007
INENSUR BRUNETE, S.L. REAL ESTATE  50.00   100.00  October 20, 2006
TECNICAS REUNIDAS, S.A. SERVICES  (15.23)  10.16  June 26, 2006
UNO-E BANK, S.A. BANKING  33.00   100.00  August 10, 2006
             
Acquisitions made until December 31, 2007
            
             
FORO LOCAL, S.L. SERVICES  39.87   100.00  July 13, 2007
HOLDING DE PARTICIPACIONES INDUSTRIALES 2000, S.A. PORTFOLIO  50.00   100.00  June 13, 2007
ECONTA GESTION INTEGRAL, S.L. SERVICES  60.00   60.00  August 9, 2007
METROPOLITAN PARTICIPATIONS, S.L. PORTFOLIO  40.67   40.67  October 11, 2007
 
                         
         Fair value of
          
      Price paid in the
  Equity
  %
    
      Transaction +
  Instruments
  Voting Rights    
      Expenses Directly
  Issued for the
  Acquired in
  Voting rights
    
  Type of
   Attributable to the
  Acquisition of the
  the Period
  Controlled After
  Effective Date (or
 
Company
 Transaction Activity Acquisition  Company  (Net)  the Acquisition  Notification Date) 
      (Thounsand of
             
      euros)             
 
BBVA LEASING S.A. Cia,FINANC, COMERC, (COLOMBIA) FOUNDING FINANCIAL SERV.  7,892      100.000%  100.000%  1/2/2008 
FINANZIA AUTORENTING* ACQUISITION SERVICES  10,999      11.681%  100.000%  3/14/2008 
ANIDA CARTERA SINGULAR, S.L.  FOUNDING PORTFOLIO  5,300      100.000%  100.000%  6/6/2008 
ANIDA DESARROLLOS SINGULARES, S.L FOUNDING REAL ESTATE  5,000      100.000%  100.000%  6/6/2008 
MARINA LLAR, S.A.* ACQUISITION REAL ESTATE  100      50.000%  100.000%  7/18/2008 
PREVENTIS ACQUISITION INSURANCES  2,486      15.262%  90.272%  01/03/2008
01/06/2008
01/08/2008
 
PROXIMA ALFA INVESTMENTS, SGIIC, S.A* ACQUISITION FINANCIAL SERV.  11,678      49.000%  100.000%  11/14/2008 
EUROPEA DE TITULIZACION, S.A.,S.G.F.T.* ACQUISITION FINANCIAL SERV.  309      3.018%  85.988%  14/02/2008
03/06/2008
09/12/2008
 
BBVA PROPIEDAD, F.I.I ACQUISITION OTHER INVEST.ENTITIES  1,532,798      95.654%  95.654%  12/30/2008 
*Notifications

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BUSINESS COMBINATIONS AND OTHER ACQUISITIONS OR INCREASE OF INTEREST OWNERSHIP
IN ASSOCIATED AND JOINTLY CONTROLLED COMPANIES ACCOUNTED FOR USING THE EQUITY
METHOD
                         
         Fair Value of
  %
    
      Price Paid in the
  Equity
  Voting Rights    
      Transaction +
  instruments
  Acquired
       
      Expenses Directly
  Issued for the
  in the
  Voting Rights
    
  Type of
   Attributable to the
  Acquisition of the
  Period
  Controlled After
  Effective Date (or
 
Company
 Transaction Activity Acquisition  Company  (Net)  the Acquisition  Notification Date) 
      (Thounsand
             
      of euros)             
 
FIDEICOMISO F/402770-2 ALAMAR FOUNDING REAL ESTATE  11,756      42.400%  42.400%  12/7/2007 
FIDEICOMISO F/403112-6 DE ADMINISTRACION DOS LAGOS FOUNDING REAL ESTATE  10,865      46.914%  46.914%  4/23/2008 
SERVICIOS ON LINE PARA USUARIOSMULTIPLES (SOLIUM)* ACQUISITION SERVICES  2,450      33.333%  66.667%  6/3/2008 
DISTRANSA RENTRUCKS, S.A.* ACQUISITION SERVICES  15,200      42.922%  42.922%  6/10/2008 
FIDEICOMISO F/403853-5 BBVA BANCOMER SoS ZIBATA
 FOUNDING REAL ESTATE  22,503      30.000%  30.000%  11/30/2008 
CITIC INTERNATIONAL FINANCIAL HOLDINGS LIMITED CIFH ACQUISITION FINANCIAL SERV.  654,827      15.163%  29.679%  11/30/2008 
*Notifications


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APPENDIX VVI. Changes and notification of investments in the BBVA Group in 2008
DISPOSALS OF INTEREST OWNERSHIP IN CONSOLIDATED SUBSIDIARIES AND JOINTLY
CONTROLLED COMPANIES ACCOUNTED FOR USING THE PROPORTIONATE CONSOLIDATION METHOD
                         
           %
    
           Voting Rights    
              Totally
    
  Type of
     Profit in the
  %
  Controlled After
  Effective Date (or
 
Company
 Transaction  Activity  Transaction  Sold  the Disposal  Notification date) 
                 Thounsand euros 
 
BBVA CONSOLIDAR SALUD, S.A.   DISPOSAL   INSURANCE   3,610   99.999%  0.000%  10/31/2008 
DISPOSAL OF INTEREST OWNERSHIP IN ASSOCIATES AND JOINTLY CONTROLLED COMPANIES
ACCOUNTED FOR USING THE EQUITY METHOD
                         
           %
    
           voting Rights    
              Totally
    
  Type of
     Profit in The
  %
  Controlled After
  Effective Date (or
 
Company
 Transaction  Activity  Transaction  Sold  the Disposal  Notification Date) 
 
TUBOS REUNIDOS*  DISPOSAL   INDUSTRIAL   8,362   0.853%  23.403%  16/01/2008 28/02/2008 
TRIBUGEST GESTION DE TRIBUTOS, S.A.   DISPOSAL   SERVICES   1,000   39.979%  0.000%  12/23/2008 
*Notifications


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ANEXO VI. Changes and notification of investments in the BBVA Group in 2008
COMPLEMENT APPENDIX IV REST OF QUOTED SUBSIDIARIES FULLY CONSOLIDATED AS OF DECEMBERAND JOINTLY CONTROLLED
COMPANIES
                   
       % Voting Rights  Effective Date
 
       Net Acquired
  Totally Controlled
  (or Notification
 
Company
 Type of Transaction Activity  in the Year  After Acquisition  Date) 
             Thounsand € 
 
ACS, ACTIVIDADES DE CONSTRUCCION Y SERVICIOS, S.A.* Refresh dates  SERVICES       3.216%  1/11/2008 
ACS, ACTIVIDADES DE CONSTRUCCION Y SERVICIOS, S.A.* Disposal  SERVICES   —0.411%  2.805%  8/13/2008 
GAMESA CORPORACION TECNOLOGICA, S.A.* Acquisition  INDUSTRIAL   4.626%  4.684%  3/11/2008 
GAMESA CORPORACION TECNOLOGICA, S.A.* Disposal  INDUSTRIAL   —2.711%  1.973%  14/08/2008
25/08/2008
 
SOL MELIA, S.A.* Acquisition  SERVICES   3.116%  3.495%  3/10/2008 
*Notifications


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APPENDIX VII. Subsidiaries fully consolidated with more than 5% owned by
non-Group shareholders
               
    % of Voting Rights
 
    Controlled by the Bank 
Company
 Activity Direct  Indirect  Total 
 
ALTITUDE INVESTMENTS LIMITED FINANCIAL SERV.  51.00      51.00 
ALTURA MARKETS, SOCIEDAD DE VALORES, S.A.  BROKERING  50.00      50.00 
BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA CHILE, S.A.  BANKING  55.97   12.21   68.18 
BANCO PROVINCIAL S.A. — BANCO UNIVERSAL BANKING  1.85   53.75   55.60 
BBVA & PARTNERS ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT A.V., S.A.  BROKERING  70.00      70.00 
BBVA BANCO FRANCES, S.A.  BANKING  45.65   30.35   76.00 
BBVA INMOBILIARIA E INVERSIONES, S.A.  REAL ESTATE     68.11   68.11 
DESARROLLO URBANISTICO DE CHAMARTÍN, S.A.  REAL ESTATE     72.50   72.50 
EL OASIS DE LAS RAMBLAS, S.L REAL ESTATE     70.00   70.00 
ESTACIÓN DE AUTOBUSES CHAMARTÍN, S.A.  SERVICES     51.00   51.00 
GESTIÓN DE PREVISIÓN Y PENSIONES, S.A.  PENSIONS  60.00      60.00 
HOLDING CONTINENTAL, S.A.  PORTFOLIO  50.00      50.00 
IBERDROLA SERVICIOS FINANCIEROS, E.F.C, S.A.  FINANCIAL SERV.     84.00   84.00 
INVERSIONES BANPRO INTERNATIONAL INC. N.V.  PORTFOLIO  48.00      48.00 
INVERSIONES P.H.R.4, C.A NO ACTIVITY     60.46   60.46 
JARDINES DE SARRIENA, S.L REAL ESTATE     85.00   85.00 
MIRADOR DE LA CARRASCOSA, S.L REAL ESTATE     55.90   55.90 
PERI 5.1 SOCIEDAD LIMITADA REAL ESTATE     54.99   54.99 
PREVENTIS, S.A.  INSURANCE     90.27   90.27 
PROMOTORA RESIDENCIAL GRAN EUROPA, S.L REAL ESTATE     58.50   58.50 
PRO-SALUD, C.A SERVICES     58.86   58.86 
PROVINCIAL DE VALORES CASA DE BOLSA, C.A FINANCIAL SERV.     90.00   90.00 
SMARTSPREAD LIMITED SERVICES     63.52   63.52 
VIRTUAL DOC, S.L SERVICES     70.00   70.00 


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APPENDIX VIII Reconciliation of the consolidated financial statements for the
years 2008, 2007 and 2006 elaborated in accordance with the models of Circular
6/2008 of the Bank of Spain with respect to those elaborated in accordance with
Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004.
The Group’s consolidated financial statements for the years 2007 and 2006 have been modified with respect to those originally prepared by the Group at that dates and in accordance with the model used in the consolidated financial statements for 2007 and 2006, in order to adapt them to the disclosure and presentation requirements set out in the Circular 6/2008 of the Bank of Spain. This change in format has no effect on the equity or on profit attributable to the Group.
The main differences between the financial statement models set out in Circular 6/2008 of the Bank of Spain and the formats included in the Group’s consolidated financial statements at December 31, 2007 and 2006 are as follows:
• Consolidated balance sheet:  in contrast to the consolidated balance sheet forming part of the consolidated financial statements at December 31, 2007, the model balance sheet included in these consolidated financial statements:
• Includes within “Tangible assets — Tangible fixed assets” both “Tangible assets — For own use” and “Tangible assets — Other assets leased out under and operating lease”, included in the asset side of the consolidated balance sheet forming part of the Group’s consolidated financial statements for 2007 and 2006.
• Includes under “Loans and advances to credit institutions” and “Loans and advances to customers,” all the amounts previously classified in under “Loans and receivables — Other financial assets” in the asset side of consolidated balance sheet forming part of the Group’s consolidated financial statements for 2007 and 2006.
• Includes “Other assets — Other,” which combines the captions “Prepayments” and “Other assets” presented in the asset side of consolidated balance sheet forming part of the Group’s consolidated financial statements for 2007 and 2006.
• Includes on the liability side of the balance sheet “Other liabilities”, which combines the “Accrued expenses” and “Other liabilities” headings included on the consolidated balance sheet forming part of the annual financial statements at December 31, 2007 and 2006.
• Consolidated income statement:  in contrast to the model consolidated income statement used in the consolidated financial statements at December 31, 2007 and 2006, the consolidated income statement presented in these consolidated financial statements:
A new margin called “Net interest income” representing the difference between “Interest and similar income” and “Interest expense and similar charges”. Both “Interest income” and “Interest expense” include income and expenses of this nature arising on the insurance business and on non-financial activities.
As explained in the previous paragraph dealing with “Interest income” and “Interest expense”, income and expense arising on the Group’s insurance activities are no longer offset. Rather, they are now recognized in the corresponding income or expense captions of the consolidated income statement, with the resulting effect on each of the margins and on the captions comprising that statement.
The new “Gross income” is similar to the previous “Gross income” except for the fact that it includes other operating income and expense which previously did not form part of the ordinary margin. In addition, the new model includes interest income and charges arising on non-financial activities (see letter g, below) and comprises other items previously recognized under “Other gains” and “Other losses”.
Eliminates the headings “Sales and income from the provision of non-financial services” and “Cost of sales” from the consolidated income statement. These amounts are now recognized primarily under “Other operating income” and “Other operating expenses,” respectively, in the consolidated income statement.


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“Staff expenses” and “General and administrative expenses” include amounts previously recognized under “Other gains” and “Other losses” in the earlier model.
“Impairment losses (net)” is now divided into two headings: “Impairment on financial assets (net)”, which comprises net impairment on the financial assets other than equity instruments classified as shareholdings; and “Impairment losses on other assets (net)”, which includes net impairment losses on equity instruments classified as shareholdings and on non-financial assets.
Eliminates the headings “Financial income from non-financial activities” and “Financial expense on non-financial activities.” These amounts are now recognized under “Interest income” and “Interest income,” respectively, in the consolidated income statement.
Changes “Net operating income”. These measures of profit mainly differ in that includes the financial interest income and expense arising on the Group’s non-financial activity, net impairment on financial instruments and net provisions, as well as the amounts previously recognized under “Other gains” and “Other losses” in the earlier statement format.
Does not include “Other gains” and “Other losses,” instead creating the following new headings: “Gains/(losses) on derecognised assets not classified as non-current assets held for sale,” “Negative goodwill” and “Gains/(losses)on non-current assets held for sale not classified as discontinued operations” which comprise, basically, the captions that previously formed part of the two eliminated headings mentioned above.


VIII-2


A reconciliation between the consolidated income statement for 2008, 2007 and 2006, prepared by the Group in accordance with the model of Circular 4/2004 of Bank of Spain and the model of Circular 6/2008 of Bank of Spain.
               
INCOME STATEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH BANK OF SPAIN
CIRCULAR 4/2004
  2008   Reconciliation   2008  INCOME STATEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH BANK OF SPAIN CIRCULAR 6/2008
INTEREST AND SIMILAR INCOME LESS INTEREST EXPENSE AND SIMILAR CHARGES  11,444   242       
           11,686  NET INTEREST INCOME
INCOME FROM EQUITY INSTRUMENTS  447      447  DIVIDEND INCOME
NET INTEREST INCOME
  11,891           
SHARE OR PROFIT OR LOSS OF ENTITIES ACCOUNTED FOR USING THE EQUITY METHOD  293      293  SHARE OR PROFIT OR LOSS OF ENTITIES ACCOUNTED FOR USING THE EQUITY METHOD
NET FEES AND COMMISSIONS  4,687   (159)  4,527  NET FEES AND COMMISSIONS
INSURANCE ACTIVITY INCOME  851   (851)      
GAINS OR LOSSES ON FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AND EXCHANGE DIFFERENCES (NET)  2,132   (574)  1,558  INCOME FROM INSURANCE ACTIVITIES (NET) AND EXCHANGE DIFFERENCES (NET)
       466   466  OTHER OPERATING INCOME AND EXPENSES (NET)
GROSS INCOME
  19,853   (876)  18,978  GROSS INCOME
COST OF SALES (NET)  82   (82)      
PERSONNEL EXPENSES AND OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES  (7,756)     (7,756) ADMINISTRATION COSTS
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION  (699)     (699) DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION
OTHER OPERATING INCOME (NET)  (201)  201       
       (2,940)  (2,940) IMPAIRMENT ON FINANCIAL ASSETS (NET)
       (1,431)  (1,431) PROVISIONS (NET)
NET OPERATING INCOME
  11,279   (5,127)  6,151  NET OPERATING INCOME
IMPAIRMENT LOSSES (NET)  (3,026)  2,981   (45) IMPAIRMENT LOSSES OF OTHER ASSETS (NET)
PROVISION EXPENSE (NET)  (1,433)  1,433       
FINANCIAL INCOME AND EXPENSES FROM NON-FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES            
OTHER GAINS AND LOSSES (NET)  106   (106)      
       72   72  GAINS (LOSSES) IN WRITTEN OFF ASSETS NOT CLASSIFIED AS NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
            NEGATIVE GOODWILL
       748   748  GAINS (LOSSES) IN NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE NOT CLASSIFIED AS DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
INCOME BEFORE TAX
  6,926      6,926  INCOME BEFORE TAX
INCOME TAX  (1,541)     (1,541) INCOME TAX
INCOME FROM ORDINARY ACTIVITIES
  5,385      5,385  INCOME FROM ORDINARY ACTIVITIES
INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (NET)            INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (NET)
INCOME FOR THE YEAR (+/-)
  5,385      5,385  NET INCOME
INCOME ATTRIBUTED TO MINORITY INTEREST  (366)     (366) PROFIT OR LOSS ATRIBUTABLE TO MINORITY INTEREST
INCOME ATRIBUTED TO THE GROUP
  5,020      5,020  NET INCOME ATRIBUTED TO PARENT COMPANY


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INCOME STATEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH BANK OF SPAIN
CIRCULAR 4/2004
  2007   Reconciliation   2007  INCOME STATEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH BANK OF SPAIN CIRCULAR 6/2008
INTEREST AND SIMILAR INCOME LESS INTEREST EXPENSE AND SIMILAR CHARGES  9,422   206       
           9,628  NET INTEREST INCOME
INCOME FROM EQUITY INSTRUMENTS  348      348  DIVIDEND INCOME
NET INTEREST INCOME
  9,769       9,976   
SHARE OR PROFIT OR LOSS OF ENTITIES ACCOUNTED FOR USING THE EQUITY METHOD  242      242  SHARE OR PROFIT OR LOSS OF ENTITIES ACCOUNTED FOR USING THE EQUITY METHOD
NET FEES AND COMMISSIONS  4,723   (164)  4,559  NET FEES AND COMMISSIONS
INSURANCE ACTIVITY INCOME  729   (729)      
GAINS OR LOSSES ON FINANCIAL ASSETS AND              
LIABILITIES AND EXCHANGE DIFFERENCES (NET)  2,670   (714)  1,956  INCOME FROM INSURANCE ACTIVITIES (NET) AND EXCHANGE DIFFERENCES (NET)
       538   538  OTHER OPERATING INCOME AND EXPENSES (NET)
GROSS INCOME
  18,133   (862)  17,271  GROSS INCOME
COST OF SALES (NET)  188   (188)      
PERSONNEL EXPENSES AND OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES  (7,053)  (200)  (7,253) ADMINISTRATION COSTS
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION  (577)     (577) DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION
OTHER OPERATING INCOME (NET)  (146)  146       
           9,441   
       (1,903)  (1,903) IMPAIRMENT ON FINANCIAL ASSETS (NET)
       (235)  (235) PROVISIONS (NET)
NET OPERATING INCOME
  10,544   (3,241)  7,303  NET OPERATING INCOME
IMPAIRMENT LOSSES (NET)  (1,938)  1,925   (13) IMPAIRMENT LOSSES OF OTHER ASSETS (NET)
PROVISION EXPENSE (NET)  (210)  210       
FINANCIAL INCOME AND EXPENSES FROM NON-FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES  1   (1)      
OTHER GAINS AND LOSSES (NET)  97   (97)      
       13   13  GAINS (LOSSES) IN WRITTEN OFF ASSETS NOT CLASSIFIED AS NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
            NEGATIVE GOODWILL
       1,191   1,191  GAINS (LOSSES) IN NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE NOT CLASSIFIED AS DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
INCOME BEFORE TAX
  8,495      8,495  INCOME BEFORE TAX
INCOME TAX  (2,080)     (2,080) INCOME TAX
INCOME FROM ORDINARY ACTIVITIES
  6,415      6,415  INCOME FROM ORDINARY ACTIVITIES
INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (NET)            INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (NET)
INCOME FOR THE YEAR (+/-)
  6,415      6,415  NET INCOME
INCOME ATTRIBUTED TO MINORITY INTEREST  (289)     (289) PROFIT OR LOSS ATRIBUTABLE TO MINORITY INTEREST
INCOME ATRIBUTED TO THE GROUP
  6,126      6,126  NET INCOME ATRIBUTED TO PARENT COMPANY


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INCOME STATEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH BANK OF SPAIN
CIRCULAR 4/2004
  2006   Reconciliation   2006  INCOME STATEMENT IN ACCORDANCE WITH BANK OF SPAIN CIRCULAR 6/2008
INTEREST AND SIMILAR INCOME LESS INTEREST EXPENSE AND SIMILAR CHARGES  7,995   143   8,138   
           8,138  NET INTEREST INCOME
INCOME FROM EQUITY INSTRUMENTS  379      380  DIVIDEND INCOME
NET INTEREST INCOME
  8,374       8,518   
SHARE OR PROFIT OR LOSS OF ENTITIES ACCOUNTED FOR USING THE EQUITY METHOD  308      308  SHARE OR PROFIT OR LOSS OF ENTITIES ACCOUNTED FOR USING THE EQUITY METHOD
NET FEES AND COMMISSIONS  4,335   (144)  4,191  NET FEES AND COMMISSIONS
INSURANCE ACTIVITY INCOME  650   (650)      
GAINS OR LOSSES ON FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES AND EXCHANGE DIFFERENCES (NET)  2,034   (396)  1,638  INCOME FROM INSURANCE ACTIVITIES (NET) AND EXCHANGE DIFFERENCES (NET)
       490   490  OTHER OPERATING INCOME AND EXPENSES (NET)
GROSS INCOME
  15,701   (558)  15,143  GROSS INCOME
COST OF SALES (NET)  131   (131)      
PERSONNEL EXPENSES AND OTHER ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES  (6,330)     (6,330) ADMINISTRATION COSTS
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION  (472)     (472) DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION
OTHER OPERATING INCOME (NET)  (146)  146       
           8,340   
       (1,457)  (1,457) IMPAIRMENT ON FINANCIAL ASSETS (NET)
       (1,338)  (1,338) PROVISIONS (NET)
NET OPERATING INCOME
  8,883   (3,338)  5,545  NET OPERATING INCOME
IMPAIRMENT LOSSES (NET)  (1,504)  1,492   (12) IMPAIRMENT LOSSES OF OTHER ASSETS (NET)
PROVISION EXPENSE (NET)  (1,338)  1,338       
FINANCIAL INCOME AND EXPENSES FROM NON-FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES  2   (2)      
OTHER GAINS AND LOSSES (NET)  987   (987)      
       956   956  GAINS (LOSSES) IN WRITTEN OFF ASSETS NOT CLASSIFIED AS NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
            NEGATIVE GOODWILL
       541   541  GAINS (LOSSES) IN NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE NOT CLASSIFIED AS DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
INCOME BEFORE TAX
  7,030      7,030  INCOME BEFORE TAX
INCOME TAX  (2,059)     (2,059) INCOME TAX
INCOME FROM ORDINARY ACTIVITIES
  4,971      4,971  INCOME FROM ORDINARY ACTIVITIES
INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (NET)            INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (NET)
INCOME FOR THE YEAR (+/-)
  4,971      4,971  NET INCOME
INCOME ATTRIBUTED TO MINORITY INTEREST  (235)     (235) PROFIT OR LOSS ATRIBUTABLE TO MINORITY INTEREST
INCOME ATRIBUTED TO THE GROUP
  4,736      4,736  NET INCOME ATRIBUTED TO PARENT COMPANY


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• Consolidated statement of recognised income and expense and consolidated statement of total changes in equity.
The consolidated statement of changes in equity and the detail of the changes in consolidated equity disclosed in the notes to the Group’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2007 are replaced by the consolidated statement of recognised income and expense and the consolidated statement of total changes in equity, respectively, which are included in the consolidated financial statements for 2008 and present, basically, the following significant differences:
a) The consolidated statement of total changes in equity and the consolidated statement of recognised income and expense presented in these consolidated financial statements for 2008 should be understood as the two parts of the former consolidated statement of changes in equity and replace the aforementioned statements presented in the statutory financial statements for 2007. The statement of recognised income and expense does not include “Other Financial Liabilities designated at Fair Value” and the related balance is recognised under “Other Recognised Income and Expense”.
b) The statement of recognised income and expense includes “Actuarial Gains/(losses) on Pension Plans”, for the recognition of changes in equity resulting from the recording of such actuarial gains and losses, if appropriate, against reserves; “Entities Accounted for Using the Equity Method”, which includes the changes in consolidated equity valuation adjustments arising from the application of the equity method to associates and jointly controlled entities; and “Other Recognised Income and Expense”, for the recognition of the items recorded as consolidated equity valuation adjustments and not included in any other specific line item in this statement.
c) The statement of recognised income and expense includes the line item “Income Tax” for the recognition of the tax effect of the items recognised directly in equity, except for “Entities Accounted for Using the Equity Method”, which is presented net of the related tax effect. Accordingly, each item recognised in equity valuation adjustments is recognised gross.
All the items recognised as valuation adjustments in the format of the consolidated statement of changes in equity included in the consolidated financial statements for 2007 were presented net of the related tax effect.
d) The consolidated statement of recognised income and expense no longer includes the effect on equity of changes in accounting policies or of errors allocable to prior years.
Consolidated cash flow statement:  the format of consolidated cash flow statement included in these consolidated financial statements contains, at the end of the statement, a detail of the items composing cash and cash equivalents, which was not included in the consolidated cash flow statement presented in the Group’s statutory consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2007. Also, certain disclosures relating to certain operating assets and liabilities, adjustments to profit or loss and cash flows from financing activities are eliminated; the wording and disclosures relating to certain items which compose the cash flows from investing activities are changed.


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APPENDIX IX. Detail of the most significant issuances, repurchases or refunds of debt instruments issued by the bank or entities of the Group in 2008, 2007 and 2006.
                         
              Prevailing
    
              Interest Rate
  Maturity
 
Issuer
 Currency  2008  2007  2006  December 08  Date 
  Millions of euros 
 
ISSUES IN EUROS
                        
BBVA
                        
july-96  EUR   27   27   27   9.37%  22-dec-16 
february-97  EUR         60   6.97%  18-dec-07 
september-97  EUR         36   6.65%  17-dec-07 
december-01  EUR         1,500   3.50%  01-jan-17 
july-03  EUR      600   600   4.32%  17-jul-13 
november-03  EUR   750   750   750   4.50%  12-nov-15 
october-04  EUR   992   992   991   4.37%  20-oct-19 
february-07  EUR   297   297      4.50%  16-feb-22 
may-08  EUR   125         6.03%  03-mar-33 
july-08  EUR   100         6.20%  04-jul-23 
BBVA CAPITAL FUNDING, LTD.
                        
march-97  EUR         46   2.71%  20-mar-07 
october-97  EUR         77   4.10%  08-oct-07 
october-97  EUR   229   229   229   6.00%  24-dec-09 
july-99  EUR   73   73   73   6.35%  16-oct-15 
february-00  EUR   442   497   498   6.38%  25-feb-10 
july-01  EUR                04-jul-11 
october-01  EUR   60   60   60   5.73%  10-oct-11 
october-01  EUR   40   40   40   6.08%  10-oct-16 
october-01  EUR   50   50   50   5.92%  15-oct-16 
november-01  EUR   55   55   55   5.49%  02-nov-16 
december-01  EUR   56   56   56   3.83%  20-dec-16 
BBVA SUBORDINATED CAPITAL, S.A.U
                        
may-05  EUR   484   497   497   4.38%  23-may-17 
october-05  EUR   150   150   150   5.69%  13-oct-20 
october-05  EUR   250   250   250   5.34%  20-oct-17 
october-06  EUR   1,000   1,000   1,000   5.24%  24-oct-16 
april-07  EUR   750   750      5.51%  03-apr-17 
april-07  EUR   100   100      4.47%  04-apr-22 
may-08  EUR   50         4.75%  19-may-23 
july-08  EUR   20         6.11%  22-jul-18 
BBVA BANCOMER, S.A. de C.V.
                        
may-07  EUR   610   596      4.80%  17-may-17 
ALTURA MARKETS A.V., S.A.
                        
november-07  EUR   3   3      5.90%  29-nov-17 
ISSUES IN FOREIGN CURRENCIES
                        
BBVA PUERTO RICO, S.A.
                        
september-04  USD   36   34   38   4.20%  23-sep-14 
september-06  USD   27   25   28   5.76%  29-sep-16 
september-06  USD   22   21   23   2.02%  29-sep-16 
BBVA GLOBAL FINANCE, LTD.
                        
december-95  USD   144   136   152   7.00%  01-dec-25 
december-95  USD                09-may-06 
BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, CHILE
  CLP   287   283   276   Various   Various 


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              Prevailing
    
              Interest Rate
  Maturity
 
Issuer
 Currency  2008  2007  2006  December 08  Date 
  Millions of euros 
 
BBVA BANCOMER, S.A. de C.V.
                        
november-98                  28-sep-06 
july-05  USD   360   340   377   5.38%  22-jul-15 
september-06  MXN   130   156   174   8.23%  18-sep-14 
may-07  USD   360   340      6.01%  17-may-22 
july-08  MXN   62         9.35%  16-jul-18 
october-08  MXN   156         9.38%  24-sep-18 
december-08  MXN   1         9.74%  26-nov-20 
december-08  MXN   142         9.74%  26-nov-20 
BBVA CAPITAL FUNDING, LTD.
                        
october-95  JPY   79   60   64   6.00%  26-oct-15 
february-96  USD               14-feb-06 
november-96  USD               27-nov-06 
BBVA BANCOMER CAPITAL TRUST, INC.
                        
february-01  USD               16-feb-11 
LNB CAPITAL TRUST I
                        
november-01  USD               08-dic-31 
LNB STATUTORY TRUST I
                        
december-01  USD               18-dic-31 
BBVA SUBORDINATED CAPITAL, S.A.U
                        
october-05  JPY   159   122   127   2.75%  22-oct-35 
october-05  GBP   315   409   447   6.28%  21-oct-15 
march-06  GBP   315   409   447   5.00%  31-mar-16 
march-07  GBP   262   343      5.75%  11-mar-18 
RIVERWAY HOLDING CAPITAL TRUST I
                        
march-01  USD   7   7   9   10.18%  08-jun-31 
TEXAS REGIONAL STATUTORY TRUST I
                        
july-01  USD         4   9.30%  25-jul-31 
february-04  USD   36   34   38   7.84%  17-mar-34 
COMPASS BANCSHARES INC
                        
july-01  USD      2      10.18%  31-jul-31 
STATE NATIONAL CAPITAL TRUST I
                        
july-03  USD   11   10      5.23%  30-sep-33 
STATE NATIONAL STATUTORY TRUST II
                        
march-04  USD   7   7      4.66%  17-mar-34 
TEXASBANC CAPITAL TRUST I
                        
july-04  USD   18   17      6.43%  23-jul-34 
COMPASS BANK
                        
august-99  USD   128   124      8.10%  15-agu-09 
april-99  USD   72   69      6.45%  01-may-09 
march-05  USD   201   188      5.50%  01-apr-20 
march-06  USD   186   175      5.90%  01-apr-26 
sep-07  USD   250   236      6.40%  01-oct-17 
BBVA COLOMBIA, S.A.
                        
august-06  COP   128   135   136   13.33%  28-agu-11 
BBVA PARAGUAY, S.A.
                        
Various  PYG   2         Various   Various 
Various  USD   6         Various   Various 

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              Prevailing
    
              Interest Rate
  Maturity
 
Issuer
 Currency  2008  2007  2006  December 08  Date 
  Millions of euros 
 
BANCO CONTINENTAL, S.A.
                        
december-06  USD   22   20      4.35%  15-feb-17 
may-07  PEN   9   9      5.85%  07-may-22 
may-07  USD   14   14      6.00%  14-may-27 
june-07  PEN   14   12      3.72%  18-jun-32 
september-07  USD   14   14      3.65%  24-sep-17 
november-07  PEN   12   11      3.56%  19-nov-32 
february-08  USD   14         6.46%  28-feb-28 
june-08  USD   22         5.30%  15-jun-18 
july-08  PEN   11         3.06%  08-jul-23 
september-08  PEN   12         3.09%  09-sep-23 
november-08  USD   14         4.47%  15-feb-19 
december-08  PEN   7         4.19%  15-dec-33 
                         
TOTAL
      10,785   10,834   9,385         
                         

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WITH MORE THAN 5% OWNED BY NON-GROUP SHAREHOLDERSAPPENDIX X. Consolidated income statements of first half of 2008 and 2007 and second half of 2008 and 2007.
               
    % of voting rights
    Controlled by the bank
Company Activity Direct Indirect Total
 
ALTITUDE INVESTMENTS LIMITED FINANCIAL SERV.  51.00      51.00 
ALTURA MARKETS, A.V., S.A. SECURITIES  50.00      50.00 
BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA CHILE, S.A. BANKING  58.36   9.81   68.17 
BANCO PROVINCIAL S.A. — BANCO UNIVERSAL BANKING  1.85   53.75   55.60 
BBVA & PARTNERS ALTERNATIVE INVESTMENT A.V., S.A. SECURITIES  70.00      70.00 
BBVA INMOBILIARIA E INVERSIONES S.A. REAL ESTATE     68.11   68.11 
BLUE VISTA PLATAFORMA DE EMISIÓN EN NUEVOS MEDIOS, S.L. SERVICES     70.00   70.00 
DESARROLLO URBANISTICO DE CHAMARTÍN, S.A. REAL ESTATE     72.50   72.50 
EL OASIS DE LAS RAMBLAS, S.L. REAL ESTATE     70.00   70.00 
ESTACIÓN DE AUTOBUSES CHAMARTÍN, S.A. SERVICES     51.00   51.00 
FINANZIA AUTORENTING, S.A. SERVICES     88.32   88.32 
GESTIÓN DE PREVISIÓN Y PENSIONES, S.A. PENSIONS  60.00      60.00 
HOLDING CONTINENTAL, S.A. PORTFOLIO  50.00      50.00 
IBERDROLA SERVICIOS FINANCIEROS, E.F.C, S.A. FINANCIAL SERV.     84.00   84.00 
INVERSIONES BANPRO INTERNATIONAL INC. N.V. PORTFOLIO  48.00      48.00 
JARDINES DE SARRIENA, S.L. REAL ESTATE     85.00   85.00 
MIRADOR DE LA CARRASCOSA, S.L. REAL ESTATE     55.90   55.90 
PERI 5.1 SOCIEDAD LIMITADA REAL ESTATE     54.99   54.99 
PREVENTIS, S.A. INSURANCES     75.01   75.01 
PROMOTORA RESIDENCIAL GRAN EUROPA, S.L. REAL ESTATE     58.50   58.50 
PRO-SALUD, C.A. SERVICES     58.86   58.86 
PROVINCIAL DE VALORES CASA DE BOLSA, C.A. FINANCIAL SERV.     90.00   90.00 
PROXIMA ALFA INVESTMENTS (UK) LLP FINANCIAL SERV.     51.00   51.00 
PROXIMA ALFA INVESTMENTS, SGIIC, S.A. FINANCIAL SERV.  51.00      51.00 
SNB-WP, LP FINANCIAL SERV.     51.00   51.00 
UNIDAD DE AVALUOS MEXICO S.A. DE C.V. FINANCIAL SERV.     90.00   90.00 
 
         
  Six Months Ended
  Six Months Ended
 
  December 31, 2008  December 31, 2007 
  Millions of euros 
 
INTEREST AND SIMILAR INCOME  15,622   14,297 
   
   
INTEREST EXPENSE AND SIMILAR CHARGES  (9,491)  (9,167)
   
   
REMUNERACION DE CAPITAL REEMBOLSABLE A LA VISTA  6,131   5,130 
   
   
NET INTEREST INCOME
  206   150 
   
   
DIVIDEND INCOME  2,762   2,883 
   
   
FEE AND COMMISSION INCOME  (518)  (530)
   
   
FEE AND COMMISSION EXPENSES  310   622 
   
   
NET GAINS (LOSSES) ON FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES  89   181 
   
   
NET EXCHANGE DIFFERENCES  1,628   1,787 
   
   
OTHER OPERATING INCOME        
   
   
OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES  (1,375)  (1,535)
   
   
GROSS INCOME
  9,352   8,826 
   
   
ADMINISTRATION COSTS  (3,940)  (3,708)
   
   
Personnel expenses  (2,373)  (2,268)
   
   
General and administrative expenses  (1,567)  (1,440)
   
   
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTIZATION  (361)  (330)
   
   
PROVISIONS (NET)  (819)  (55)
   
   
IMPAIRMENT ON FINANCIAL ASSETS(NET)  (1,776)  (1,033)
   
   
NET OPERATING INCOME
  2,455   3,700 
   
   
IMPAIRMENT ON OTHER ASSETS (NET)  (39)  (11)
   
   
GAINS (LOSSES) IN WRITTEN OF ASSETS NOT CLASSIFIED AS NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE  51   9 
   
   
NEGATIVE GOODWILL      
   
   
GAINS (LOSSES) IN NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE NOT CLASSIFIED AS DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS  (31)  96 
   
   
INCOME BEFORE TAX
  2,436   3,794 
   
   
TAX EXPENSE (INCOME)  (328)  (902)
   
   
INCOME FROM CONTINUED OPERATIONS
  2,108   2,891 
   
   
INCOME FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (NET)      
   
   
NET INCOME
  2,108   2,891 
   
   

F-170
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Exhibit
  
Number
 
Description
 
 1.1 Amended and Restated Bylaws (Estatutos) of the Registrant*.
 4.1 Plan of Merger between Banco Bilbao Vizcaya, S.A. and Argentaria, Caja Postal y Banco Hipotecario, S.A.**
 4.2 Master Agreement of Strategic Alliance between Telefónica and BBVA, together with an English translation.***
 4.3 Transaction Agreement by and between Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. and Compass Bancshares, Inc. dated as of February 16, 2007.****
 8.1 Consolidated Companies Composing Registrant (see Appendix I to XI to our Consolidated Financial Statements included herein).
 12.1 Section 302 Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Certification.
 12.2 Section 302 President and Chief Operating Officer Certification.
 12.3 Section 302 Chief Accounting Officer Certification.
 13.1 Section 906 Certification.
 15.1 Consent of Independent Registered Public Accounting Firm
Incorporated by reference to BBVA’s Registration Statement onForm F-3 (FileNo. 333-144784) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on July 18, 2008.
** Incorporated by reference to BBVA’s Registration Statement onForm F-4 (FileNo. 333-11090) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on November 4, 1999.
*** Incorporated by reference to BBVA’s 1999 Annual Report onForm 20-F.
**** Incorporated by reference to BBVA’s 2006 Annual Report onForm 20-F.