Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) to redeem EUR 1,000 million green securities
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Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) has decided to exercise its right to redeem early, in full, its green preferred securities contingently convertible into ordinary shares, issued on 15 July 2020 for a total of EUR 1,000 million. The redemption will take place on 15 January 2026, which is the First Reset Date under the securities’ terms, after obtaining prior consent from the regulator.
The redemption price is set at EUR 203,000 per preferred security, equal to the liquidation preference plus any accrued and unpaid distributions for the current period up to, but excluding, the redemption date, subject to the payment limitations in the original terms and conditions.
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FAQ
What action did BBVA (BBVA) announce in this report?
BBVA announced its irrevocable decision to early redeem in whole an issuance of green preferred securities contingently convertible into ordinary shares, in line with the original terms and conditions.
What securities is BBVA (BBVA) redeeming and what was their size?
The bank is redeeming green preferred securities contingently convertible into ordinary shares of BBVA, issued on 15 July 2020 for a total amount of EUR 1,000 million, with ISIN code ES0813211028.
When is the redemption date for BBVAs green preferred securities?
The securities will be redeemed on 15 January 2026, which coincides with the First Reset Date defined in the issuance terms.
What is the redemption price per BBVA preferred security?
The redemption price per preferred security is EUR 203,000, equal to the liquidation preference plus any accrued and unpaid distributions for the current distribution period up to, but excluding, the redemption date, subject to the payment limitations in the issuance terms.
Did BBVA need regulatory approval for this early redemption?
Yes. BBVA states that, once prior consent from the Regulator had been obtained, it decided to proceed with the early redemption of the issuance.
Why does the redemption date coincide with the First Reset Date?
The redemption on 15 January 2026 is carried out in accordance with the original terms and conditions of the issuance, which allow early redemption on the First Reset Date.