6-K 1 pillar3report2025seca.htm 6-K Pillar 3 Report 2025 SEC
 
UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE
COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
 
FORM 6-K
 
REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER PURSUANT TO RULE 13a-16 OR 15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of March, 2026
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)
 
Calle Azul 4,
28050 Madrid
Spain
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F:
Form 20-F [X]
Form 40-F [  ]
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):
Yes [  ]
No [X]
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(7):
Yes [  ]
No [X]
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The amounts shown in this report are presented in millions of euros; therefore, certain items shown without a balance could have a
balance if smaller units had been used. In order to present the amounts in million euros, the balances have been rounded;
therefore, the amounts shown in certain tables may not be the exact arithmetic sum of the preceding figures
The English language version of this report is a free translation from the original, which was prepared in Spanish. All possible care
has been taken, to ensure that the translation is an accurate presentation of the original. However, in all matters of interpretation,
views or opinion expressed in the original language version of the document in Spanish take precedence over the translation.
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Index
3.3.MREL
4. Risk
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Index of tables
Table 14. EU LR3 - Split-up of on balance sheet exposures (excluding derivatives, SFTs and exempted exposures)
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Index of charts
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1.Introduction
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1.1.BBVA Group
BBVA is a global financial group with a customer-centric vision, characterized by its pioneering strategy in digitalization, innovation
and sustainability. With a presence in more than 25 countries, it serves over 81.2 million active customers through a team of
127,174 employees. BBVA holds a leading position in Spain, is the largest financial institution in Mexico, and has leading franchises
in South America and Turkey. In Europe, BBVA has a steadily growing presence, driven by its specialized offices serving business
customers and its focus on digital banks, currently operating in Italy and Germany. In addition, BBVA provides specialized services
to large corporations through its offices in the United States and Asia. This strong geographic diversification, together with high
levels of customer acquisition through digital channels, positions us to strengthen our leadership and address the challenges of
the future.
In addition, through its activities, BBVA contributes to the progress and well-being of all its stakeholders: shareholders, customers,
employees, suppliers and society as a whole. In this regard, BBVA supports families, entrepreneurs and companies in their future
plans, helping them seize the opportunities provided by innovation and sustainability. Likewise, BBVA offers its customers a
differentiated value proposition, underpinned by technology and data, helping them improve their financial health through
personalized information to support financial decision-making.
Key figures 2025
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BBVA organizes its operations into several geographical areas (mainly Spain, Mexico, Turkey, and South America) and, key
indicators such as net interest income, fees, cost-to-income ratio, and asset quality are detailed for each of them. In the "Financial
Information" section of this consolidated Management Report, a breakdown of BBVA Group's business areas by segments and key
regions is presented.
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(1) Non-doubtful investment in management excluding temporary asset acquisitions.
(2) Considering the latest official updates to the countercyclical capital buffer and the systemic risk buffer, applied on the basis of exposure as of December 31, 2025. Meanwhile, as of January 1,
2026, the minimum regulatory requirement for the Group would be reduced to 8.98%, in accordance with the outcome of the Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process (SREP) communicated by
the European Central Bank (ECB).
(3) Gross acquisition of retail customers through own channels. The data excludes the US business sold to PNC.
(4) Growth compared to the same period last year, excluding the activity of BBVA Asset Management and the BBVA Microfinance Foundation.
(5) Objective 2029 includes the channeling of financial flows, on a cumulative basis, in relation to activities, customers, or products considered sustainable or that promote sustainability in
accordance with internal standards inspired by existing regulations, market standards such as the Green Bond Principles, the Social Bond Principles and the Sustainability Linked Bond Principles
of the International Capital Markets Association, as well as the Green Loan Principles, Social Loan Principles, and Sustainability Linked Loan Principles of the Loan Market Association, and best
market practices. The foregoing is understood without prejudice to the fact that such channeling, both initially and at a later date, may not be recorded on the balance sheet. Internal criteria based
on both internal and external information, whether public, provided by customers or by a third party (mainly data providers and independent experts), are used to determine the amounts of
sustainable business channeled. This Sustainable Business Channeling objective does not include the activities of BBVA Asset Management or the BBVA Microfinance Foundation.
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Purpose
BBVA's strategy revolves around a single Purpose: "Support your drive to go further". A renewed Purpose in which the customer
is the clear protagonist. BBVA wants to be the bank that not only supports individuals and businesses during key moments, but
also empowers them to achieve their goals and make their projects a reality.
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Its meaning is expressed through three key ideas:
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This is BBVA’s vocation.
Always being by its
customers’ side, especially
when they need it most. It
involves listening,
understanding, and adapting
to their needs, identifying
with them, sharing their
concerns, projects, and
dreams, with empathy and
constant support, to be a
true ally on their journey who
genuinely understands what
they need.
Embodies the spirit of
progress and innovation.
BBVA knows the path and
projects its customers toward
the future. It is an attitude
that is part of BBVA’s DNA,
always seeking to anticipate,
see today what will come
tomorrow, and look to the
future with optimism, sharing
the ambitions of customers
and helping them turn their
dreams into reality.
Represents the dreams,
hopes, and ambitions of
customers. BBVA recognizes
that behind every project,
every goal, and every step
forward, there is something
deeper: willpower. It is the
inner strength that drives
individuals and companies to
improve, pursue their
objectives, and believe in a
better future. It’s the
determination to keep moving
forward and the motivation
fueling them every day.
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This Purpose represents the future of BBVA to be built in this 2025–2029 strategic cycle. It inspires the way we work and the
culture of the Group, and it aligns the entire organization to build trustful relationships and generate a positive impact on
customers and society.
Values
The Group is grounded in strong Values, which form the foundation of its culture and serve as a guide for decision-making and the
expected behavior across the entire organization. These Values have been instrumental to the success of BBVA’s strategy and will
continue to be a key management lever in the new strategic cycle. The Values remain fully in force in this new stage as a hallmark
of the BBVA team; however, behaviors take on renewed meaning in this context, including the nuances of radically incorporating
the client’s perspective.
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1 Considering the official update of the countercyclical capital buffer, calculated on the basis of exposure as of December 31, 2025.
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1.2.Executive summary
Articles  438 b), 447 CRR
The entry into force of Regulation (EU) 2024/1623 (commonly referred to as ‘CRR3’) on January 1, 2025 brought about
substantial changes in the calculation of minimum capital requirements. The impact of these changes on the Group's CET1 ratio
was not significant at that date.
The strength of the BBVA Group's earnings has contributed to achieving a consolidated CET1 ratio of 12.70% as of December 31,
2025, which allows it to maintain a large management buffer over the Group's CET1 requirement as of that date (9.29%1), which is
also above the Group's target management range of 11.5 - 12.0% CET1.
The CET1 ratios path at the end of each quarter since December 31, 2024 is presented below:
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The CET1 ratio decreased by -18 basis points, mainly explained by the impact of -105 basis points from the extraordinary share
buyback program (SBB).
Among the recurring impacts, there has been a great generation of earnings in the year (+265 basis points) which, net of
shareholder remuneration and payment of contingent convertible instrument coupons (CoCos), generated a positive contribution
of +122 basis points.
Meanwhile, the growth in risk-weighted assets (RWA) derived from the organic growth of the business in constant terms, mainly as
a result of the increase in the loan portfolio, and, to a lesser extent, debt securities, partially offset by a risk transfer initiatives
drained the ratio by -152 basis points.
Finally, the other elements that make up CET1 had a positive contribution of +61 basis points; these include the calculation of
minority interests and the positive impact in Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) equivalent to the net monetary position value
loss in hyperinflationary economies, as well as the portfolio recorded in fair value through other comprehensive income
(corresponding to assets classified as Held to Collect and Sell) HTC&S. In addition, the negative effects of market evolution are
also included, particularly the variation of the foreign exchange, mainly represented by the variation of Turkish lira and, to a lesser
extent, the Mexican peso, partially offset by the depreciation of US dollar, throughout the year.
2 Considering the official update of the countercyclical capital buffer, calculated on the basis of exposure as of December 31, 2025.
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The evolution of CET1 ratio during the year 2025 is below:
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As of December 31, 2025 there is no difference between fully loaded and phased in ratios given that the impact associated with the
transitional provisions is zero.
Following the latest SREP (Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process) decision, the ECB has informed the Group that, effective
on January 1, 2026, BBVA Group must maintain at consolidated level a total capital ratio of 13.13%2 and a CET1 capital ratio of
8.98%2, including a Pillar 2 requirement at consolidated level of 1.62% (a minimum of 0.96% must be satisfied with CET1), of
which 0.12% is determined on the basis of the ECB's prudential provisioning expectations, and must be satisfied by CET1.
With respect to liquidity metrics, the BBVA Group maintains a solid liquidity position in every geographical area in which it
operates, with ratios well above the minimum required:
The BBVA Group's liquidity coverage ratio (LCR) remained comfortably above 100% throughout the year 2025, the
average ratio stood at 140%. For the calculation of this ratio, it is assumed that there is no transfer of liquidity among
subsidiaries; i.e. no type of excess liquidity levels in foreign subsidiaries is being considered in the calculation of the
consolidated ratio. When considering these excess liquidity levels, the average BBVA Group's LCR would stand at 167%.
The net stable funding ratio (NSFR), defined as the result between the amount of stable funding available and the amount
of stable funding required, demands banks to maintain a stable funding profile in relation to the composition of their
assets and off-balance sheet activities. This ratio should be at least 100% at all times. The BBVA Group's NSFR ratio,
stood at 126% as of December 31, 2025.
As of December 31, 2025, the breakdown of the point-in-time ratios in the main Liquidity Management Units (“hereinafter, LMU”)
of the Group is shown below:
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As for the leverage ratio, as of December 31, 2025, the ratio stood at 6.15%, above the minimum required ratio of 3.00 %.
The ratios as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2025 are shown below:
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3 Including combined buffer requirement (CBR). 3.97% as of December 31, 2025.
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With respect to MREL, as of December 31, 2025, both the RWA and Leverage ratios (LR) were at 28.89% and 10.21%, respectively.
Both comfortably above their respective requirements (27.10%3 and 8.59%).
These data are shown below, separating the excess:
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The following table shows the main regulatory metrics in accordance with Article 447 of the CRR:
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TABLE 1. EU KM1 - KEY METRICS (MILLION EUROS)
12-31-2025
9-30-2025
6-30-2025
3-31-2025
12-31-2024
Available own funds (amounts)
Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital
50,446
53,056
51,634
51,745
50,799
Tier 1 capital
55,934
58,541
57,123
57,452
56,822
Total capital
68,365
70,156
68,603
69,397
66,680
Risk-weighted exposure amounts
Total risk-weighted exposure amount
397,241
395,271
387,051
395,352
394,468
Total risk exposure pre-floor
397,241
395,271
387,051
395,352
Capital ratios (as a percentage of risk-weighted exposure amount)
Common Equity Tier 1 ratio (%)
12.70%
13.42%
13.34%
13.09%
12.88%
Common Equity Tier 1 ratio considering unfloored TREA (%)
12.70%
13.42%
13.34%
13.09%
Tier 1 ratio (%)
14.08%
14.81%
14.76%
14.53%
14.40%
Tier 1 ratio considering unfloored TREA (%)
14.08%
14.81%
14.76%
14.53%
Total capital ratio (%)
17.21%
17.75%
17.72%
17.55%
16.90%
Total capital ratio considering unfloored TREA (%)
17.21%
17.75%
17.72%
17.55%
Additional own funds requirements to address risks other than the risk of excessive
leverage (as a percentage of risk-weighted exposure amount)
Additional own funds requirements to address risks other than the risk of excessive leverage
(%)
1.68%
1.68%
1.68%
1.68%
1.68%
    Of which: to be made up of CET1 capital (percentage points)
1.02%
1.02%
1.02%
1.02%
1.02%
    Of which: to be made up of Tier 1 capital (percentage points)
1.31%
1.31%
1.31%
1.31%
1.31%
Total SREP own funds requirements (%)
9.68%
9.68%
9.68%
9.68%
9.68%
Combined buffer requirement (as a percentage of risk-weighted exposure amount)
Capital conservation buffer (%)
2.50%
2.50%
2.50%
2.50%
2.50%
Conservation buffer due to macro-prudential or systemic risk identified at the level of a
Member State (%)
Institution specific countercyclical capital buffer (%)
0.25%
0.10%
0.10%
0.09%
0.11%
Systemic risk buffer (%)
0.01%
0.01%
0.01%
Global Systemically Important Institution buffer (%)
Other Systemically Important Institution buffer
1.00%
1.00%
1.00%
1.00%
1.00%
Combined buffer requirement (%)
3.76%
3.61%
3.61%
3.60%
3.61%
Overall capital requirements (%)
13.44%
13.29%
13.29%
13.28%
13.29%
CET1 available after meeting the total SREP own funds requirements (%)
6.78%
7.51%
7.45%
7.23%
7.10%
Leverage ratio
Total exposure measure
908,869
871,029
824,769
827,965
834,488
Leverage ratio (%)
6.15%
6.72%
6.93%
6.94%
6.81%
Additional own funds requirements to address the risk of excessive leverage (as a
percentage of total exposure measure)
Additional own funds requirements to address the risk of excessive leverage (%)
    Of which: to be made up of CET1 capital (percentage points)
Total SREP leverage ratio requirements (%)
3.00%
3.00%
3.00%
3.00%
3.00%
Leverage ratio buffer and overall leverage ratio requirement (as a percentage of total
exposure measure)
Leverage ratio buffer requirement (%)
Overall leverage ratio requirements (%)
3.00%
3.00%
3.00%
3.00%
3.00%
Liquidity Coverage Ratio (1)
Total high-quality liquid assets (HQLA) (Weighted value)
112,732
107,751
104,579
105,596
106,927
Cash outflows - Total weighted value
117,302
112,494
108,573
106,972
105,027
Cash inflows - Total weighted value
36,887
35,311
33,844
32,849
31,821
Total net cash outflows (adjusted value)
80,415
77,183
74,729
74,123
73,206
Liquidity coverage ratio (%)
140.08%
139.50%
140.04%
142.61%
146.12%
Net Stable Funding Ratio
Total available stable funding
506,694
481,724
464,443
467,920
464,027
Total required stable funding
400,962
377,110
368,929
368,609
364,835
NSFR ratio (%)
126.37%
127.74%
125.89%
126.94%
127.19%
(1)  The EBA "mapping tool" links the LCR information to the regulatory models C72, C73, C74 and C76, which show end-of-quarter point-in-time values. However, article 447(f) of
Regulation 575/2013 (CRR) establishes that the information related to the LCR and its components should be disclosed as the average of the preceding 12 months’ values  and not as
point-in-time as of the end of the quarter. In compliance with this Regulation, and under guidance of EBA Q&A 2024_7092, this information is not based on the "mapping tool" but on table
73 (EU LIQ1).
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TABLE 2. EU KM2 - KEY METRICS - MREL AND, WHERE APPLICABLE, G-SII REQUIREMENT FOR OWN FUNDS AND
ELIGIBLE LIABILITIES (MILLION EUROS)
12-31-2025
6-30-2025
12-31-2024
Own funds and eligible liabilities ratios and requirements
Own funds and eligible liabilities
59,277
63,288
63,887
Of which own funds and subordinated liabilities
50,616
53,440
52,926
Total risk exposure amount of the resolution group (TREA)
205,154
200,574
228,796
Own funds and eligible liabilities as a percentage of TREA
28.89%
31.55%
27.92%
Of which own funds and subordinated liabilities
24.67%
26.64%
23.13%
Total exposure measure of the resolution group
580,788
525,985
527,804
Own funds and eligible liabilities as a percentage of the total exposure measure
10.21%
12.03%
12.10%
Of which own funds and subordinated liabilities
8.72%
10.16%
10.03%
Minimum requirement for own funds and eligible liabilities (MREL)
MREL requirement expressed as percentage of the total risk exposure amount (1)
27.10 %
26.79%
26.44%
Of which own funds and subordinated liabilities (1)
17.47 %
17.16%
17.15%
MREL requirement expressed as percentage of the total exposure measure
8.59 %
8.59%
8.48%
Of which own funds and subordinated liabilities
5.66 %
5.66%
5.78%
(1) Including the combined buffer requirement (CBR), 3.97% as of December 31, 2025, 3.66% as of June, 30, 2025 and 3.65% as of December, 31, 2024.
The following sections detail matters relating to the Group's solvency. These are supplemented by information included in the
Group's Consolidated Financial Statements and Management Report as of year 2025, which also contain the Group's main activity
and profitability indicators.
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2.1.Corporate name and scope of application
Article 436 a) CRR
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (hereinafter “the Bank”, "BBVA" or “BBVA, S.A.”), registered with the Company Register of
Vizcaya, is a private-law entity subject to the laws and regulations governing banking entities operating in Spain. It carries out its
activity through branches and agencies across the country and abroad.
The Bylaws and other public information are available for inspection at the Bank’s registered address (Plaza San Nicolás 4, Bilbao)
as noted on its web site (www.bbva.com).
Solvency regulations are applicable at a consolidated level for the whole Group.
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2.2.Regulatory framework and developments
2.2.1. Applicable regulatory framework
As a Spanish credit institution, BBVA is subject to Directive 2013/36/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council dated June
26, 2013, on access to the activity of credit institutions and the prudential supervision of credit institutions and investment firms
("CRD IV”), mainly amended by Directive 2019/878/EU (“CRD V”) and Directive (EU) 2024/1619 (“CRD VI”), which applies
effectively since January 2025.
The major regulation governing the solvency of credit institutions is (EU) Regulation No. 575/2013 of the European Parliament and
of the Council of June 26, 2013, on the prudential requirements for credit  institutions and investment firms amending (EU)
Regulation No 648/2012 ("CRR" and in conjunction with CRD IV and any implementing measures of CRD IV), which is
complemented by several binding Regulatory Technical Standards that are directly applicable to all EU member states, without the
need to implement national measures. This Regulation was mainly amended by Regulation 2019/876/EU (“CRR2”) and Regulation
2024/1623/EU (“CRR3” or “CRR III”).
The CRD IV Directive was transposed to Spanish national law by means of the Royal Decree-Law 14/2013, of November 29 (“RD-L
14/2013”), Law 10/2014 of June 26, Royal Decree 84/2015, of February 13 (“RD 84/2015”), Bank of Spain Circular 2/2014 of
January 31 and Circular 2/2016 of February 2 (“Bank of Spain Circular 2/2016”), which has been amended by Circular 3/2022 of
March, 30.
During 2021, Directive 2019/878 was transposed into the Spanish legal system through the publication of Royal Decree-Law
7/2021, of April 27 (amending Law 10/2014), Royal Decree 970/2021, of November 8 (which modifies RDL 84/2015) and Circular
5/2021, of September 22 (which modifies Circular 2/2016).
In the Macroprudential field, Royal Decree 102/2019 was published in March 2019, establishing the Macroprudential Authority of
the Financial Stability Board, establishing its legal regime. The aforementioned Royal Decree also develops certain aspects related
to the macroprudential tools contained in Royal Decree-Law 22/2018. Among them, it provides that the Bank of Spain may adopt
measures such as the countercyclical buffer for a given sector, sectoral limits on the concentration of exposures or the
establishment of limits and conditions on the granting of loans and other operations. These measures are developed in Bank of
Spain Circular 5/2021, of September 22.
In addition to the regulation on the prudential supervision of institutions, Directive 2014/59/EU ("BRRD") was approved in 2014,
which establishes a framework for the restructuring and resolution of credit institutions, making it mandatory for institutions to
have an adequate funding structure to absorb losses.
The aforementioned Directive was integrated into the Spanish legal system through its transposition by Law 11/2015, of June 18,
and its main amendment was made by Directive 2019/879 ("BRRD2"), which was subsequently incorporated into Spanish law by
Royal Decree-Law 7/2021, of April 27.
Section 2.3 of this chapter includes the specific regulations governing the information requirements of the Prudential Relevance
Report (Pillar 3).
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2.2.2. Regulatory developments in 2025
2025 has been a period of regulatory transition and consolidation, both in the European Union and globally. Europe has been
focused on implementing previous regulations and on a new political cycle that is aiming for economic growth and
competitiveness through regulatory simplification. This year has been key for the final implementation of the Basel III reforms, with
the entry into force of CRR III and the revised GL/RTS by the European Banking Authority (hereinafter, EBA). In addition,
digitization remains a priority with a strong focus on crypto-assets and Artificial Intelligence with proposals such as the Digital
Omnibus, which affects various regulations on data, cybersecurity, artificial intelligence and digital identity. In ESG regulation, the
work on the Omnibus regulatory simplification package stands out. Additionally, 2025 was crucial for the operational launch of the
new Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Authority (hereinafter, AMLA) and for financial institutions to begin
the transformation necessary to comply with the ambitious legal framework against money laundering.
Prudential framework
In the prudential sphere, the most notable development in 2025 was the implementation of the global framework of post-crisis
Basel III reforms in Europe. With regard to this implementation, most of the provisions of the banking package, entered into force
on January 1, 2025, containing the reform of the Capital Requirements Regulation (CRR III) and the Capital Requirements Directive
(CRD VI), published on June 9, 2024. However, the provisions relating to the new market risk framework (FRTB) have been
postponed until January 2027. As for CRD VI, European Union (hereinafter EU) member states have 18 months to transpose the
Directive into their national legislation (expiring in January 2026) and, once this transposition is complete, CRD VI will enter into
force the following day.
Of the 140 mandates granted to the EBA by CRR III and CRD VI, progress has been made in various technical developments during
2025: final versions of both guidelines and Regulatory Technical Standards (RTS) and Implementing Technical Standards (ITS)
have been published. Some of the most relevant ones include those relating to credit risk (e.g., the RTS on credit conversion
factors for off-balance sheet exposures or the Guidelines on exposures to real estate purchases, construction, and development
(ADC)), operational risk (RTS on loss taxonomy and RTS on business indicator components), as well as on ESG management and
crypto-assets (RTS on the transitional prudential treatment introduced in CRR III for these exposures). For its part, the EBA Guide
on ESG scenario analysis, initially scheduled for January 2026, has been published as final, delaying its application until January
2027. Lastly, the EBA also published various consultations (Guidelines on the definition of default, Guidelines on internal
governance, RTS on material changes to internal models, etc.), for which the final text is expected in 2026.
With regard to Level 1 legislative proposals, the reform of the securitization framework was presented by the European
Commission (hereinafter EC) in June 2025 and is currently under negotiation, while the legislative proposal on the permanent
capital treatment of exposures to crypto-assets, scheduled for the first half of 2025, has not yet been published.
At an international level, the implementation of the disclosure and prudential treatment framework for exposures related to
crypto-assets is still pending. It will come into force in January 2026 following its publication by the Base Committee on Banking
Supervision (hereinafter BCBS) in July 2024. In addition, in April 2025, the BCBS published guidelines with revised principles for
credit risk management.
Meanwhile, in 2025, in the EU, more work related to prudential arena is expected, in this case by the European Central Bank
(hereinafter ECB): updating the Internal Models Guide to include adjustments on market risk, credit risk, and counterparty risk, as
well as a new section on machine learning; and the revision of the Guide to Options and Discretion, which details how it will exercise
the supervisory powers granted to it by CRR III on certain issues.
Finally, in Spain, work continues to complete the transposition of CRD VI (the deadline is January 2026, as indicated above).
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ESG
In the area of ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance), and at a global level, the publication in June 2025 by the BCBS of the
final version of its framework for the disclosure of climate-related financial risks stands out.
In February 2025, the Commission announced the Omnibus regulatory simplification package on Environmental, Social, and
Governance (ESG) issues, which includes the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the Corporate Sustainability
Due Diligence Directive (CSDDD), the Taxonomy Regulation, and the Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Regulation (CBAM).
The main changes proposed are a reduction in the number of companies affected, a postponement of reporting deadlines and
entry into force, and a reduction in the data reporting.
The postponement of maturities or “Stop the Clock” was approved in April and published in the Official Journal of the European
Union (OJEU) and the Simplification Directive, which affects the content of the CSRD and the CSDDD, was finally approved on
December 16 in Parliament.
Companies that exceed 1,000 employees and €450 million in net turnover for two consecutive financial years will be required to
provide sustainability information under the CSRD, starting January 1, 2027. For the CSDDD, companies that exceed 5,000
employees and €1.5 billion in net turnover for two consecutive financial years will be subject to this requirement. Member States
will have until July 2028 to transpose the CSDD, and, in general, the obligations will enter into force for all companies from July 26,
2029.
Regarding the content of the CSRD, it is maintained that the verification of information has a limited scope, the information that
companies subject to the CSRD can require from companies in their value chain is limited, and civil liability at the European level
and climate transition plans are eliminated, among other issues.
With regard to taxonomy, a materiality threshold for disclosure is introduced, and adjusting the green asset ratio (GAR) to exclude
from the denominator those companies that are not subject to the CSRD. The Delegated Act was published in January 2026. This
Delegated Act includes the possibility of suspending the GAR report, subject to the publication of a statement in the sustainability
report.
The Carbon Border Adjustment Mechanism Regulation seeks to exempt smaller companies from the obligations of the Regulation
by establishing a broader de minimis exemption. The amendment was published in the OJEU in October.
As part of this simplification process, EFRAG submitted its technical report on December 3 with its proposal for simplifying
reporting standards.
In November 2025, the European Commission presented the review of the Regulation on sustainability-related disclosures in the
financial services sector (SFDR), with the aim of simplifying the current framework and harmonizing sustainability disclosure
requirements in the financial sector.
In relation to the prudential framework, the EBA published its guidelines for ESG risk management in January, in response to the
mandate of Article 87a of the CRD. The guidelines set out requirements for internal processes and ESG risk management to
ensure the resilience of institutions' business models and risk profiles in the short, medium, and long term. The guidelines will
come into force in January 2026.
From the disclosure framework perspective, the EBA consulted the amendment to the ESG reporting requirements in Pillar 3, aims
to simplify sustainability reporting by deprioritising the publication of certain ESG templates. The deprioritisation was endorsed in
August with the publication of a non-action letter, which will cease to be valid when the final version of the ESG disclosure
requirements comes into force.
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Finally, Spain established the Sustainable Finance Council, strengthening the public-private commitment to decarbonizing the
economy. In March, the Royal Decree creating the carbon footprint, compensation, and carbon dioxide absorption projects
registry was published, thus continuing the Registry that has been in operation since 2014, expanding its scope to accommodate
new types of absorption projects, introducing additional clarifications to improve its operation, introducing improvements in
processing, and strengthening coordination with equivalent regional registries.
Macroprudential framework
At the European level, in December 2024 the ECB published a new methodology for systemic risk buffers for domestic systemic
institutions (DSIBs) that incorporates the perspective of the Banking Union. The methodology will be fully implemented as of
January 1, 2028.
In Spain, in October, the Bank of Spain approved an increase in the countercyclical capital buffer (CCA) requirement from 0.5% to
1%, which will be required of institutions for their exposures located in Spain as of October 1, 2026.
Crisis management framework
At the global level, the Financial Stability Board (FSB) continued to support bank resolution authorities on issues related to the
operationalization and implementation of bail-in and other tools, as well as the exchange of knowledge and practices related to
public liquidity mechanisms. In November, the FSB published guidelines for the application of the key elements of the framework
in the insurance sector.
In Europe, the Single Resolution Board (SRB) updated its operational guidelines on: i) operational continuity in resolution (OCIR),
ii) orderly liquidation of the trading book (SWD), iii) self-assessment of resolvability, and iv) assessment of resolvability. It also
announced that no additional contributions to the Single Resolution Fund were necessary (as it had reached its target level). It also
launched consultations on: i) the valuation of banks in resolution, and ii) its approach to transferability and separability. Meanwhile,
the EBA published an ITS on resolution planning, a manual on simulation exercises for resolution authorities, a consultation to
simplify resolution plans and the functioning of resolution colleges, and an ITS on the framework for reporting MREL decisions by
resolution authorities.
Finally, the European Council and the European Parliament reached a political agreement on the main points of the crisis
management and deposit insurance framework (CMDI) reform package. The package is expected to be finally published and
approved in 2026.
Digital transformation
Digitalization has continued to be one of the priorities of various authorities globally, with significant advances in areas such as
crypto-assets, data and artificial intelligence.
The regulation of crypto-assets is becoming increasingly important, and 2025 has been marked by the full implementation of the
MiCA (Markets in Crypto-Assets) Regulation in Europe.
At the international level, in October 2025, the FSB published a report assessing progress in implementing its 2023
recommendations for regulating crypto-asset activities and global stablecoins. The FSB has concluded that the implementation of
its recommendations is incomplete, uneven, and inconsistent across jurisdictions, increasing the risk of regulatory arbitrage and
complicating the oversight of the global cryptoasset market. On the other hand, the G20 initiative to improve cross-border
payments continues to move forward.
In the EU, the digital strategy remains a priority for 2025, and in the area of simplification, the Commission published in November
an omnibus package of digital regulations focused on five key pillars: data rules, rules on cookies and other elements of the
ePrivacy Directive, cybersecurity incident notification systems, the practical application of the AI Regulation, and the Digital
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Identity framework. Of particular note in the data field is the proposed amendment to the GDPR, a regulation that, due to its
complexity, the Commission had previously avoided changing. Furthermore, the Commission also announced and published in
November a consultation to conduct an in-depth review of regulations (digital fitness check) to assess the interaction between
different rules, their cumulative impact on businesses, and how effectively they support EU competitiveness, values, and
fundamental rights.
Among the regulations currently being implemented, the Artificial Intelligence Regulation, approved in 2024, stands out. It has
begun to be implemented in stages, while the European Commission has published various guides to help companies apply the
regulation. In February 2025, the first obligations of the regulation, on literacy and prohibited practices, came into force, and the
EC published guidelines on this subject and on the definition of AI systems under the regulation. In August 2025, the obligations of
general-purpose AI model providers came into force, and the Commission previously published the corresponding guidelines and a
code of good practice for these providers.
The efforts of EU Member States are focusing on adapting national legal frameworks to European regulations and designating or
creating competent authorities for supervision. In Spain, the government presented in March the Draft Bill for the Proper Use and
Governance of AI, which designates the Spanish Artificial Intelligence Supervisory Agency (AESIA) as the main market surveillance
authority for most AI systems. Other sectoral authorities assume oversight in their specific areas of competence, such as the Bank
of Spain and the National Securities Market Commission (CNMV), in the area of competence that each holds in relation to the
financial supervision of financial institutions, for systems in the field of solvency assessment or credit rating, respectively.
Additionally, as part of the simplification package discussed above, the Commission has proposed a series of amendments to the
AI Regulation to reduce the compliance burden and delay the entry into force of the requirements on high-risk AI systems until 2
December 2027 at the latest.
With regard to digital identity, the eIDAS Regulation, which requires Member States to offer digital identity wallets (EUDIW)) by
December 2026, has seen substantial progress with the completion by the EC of multiple implementing acts introducing the
technical specifications necessary for the launch of the wallets.
In the field of digital assets, the EBA published the final technical standards (RTS) for the capital treatment of exposures to crypto-
assets under the EU transitional framework and its adoption by the European Commission is still pending.
Finally, in December, the Council and the EU Parliament reached a political agreement on the revision of PSD2, which includes new
rules for combating fraud, reimbursing victims of payment provider impersonation scams, and combating fraud and
compensating for losses by digital platforms and communications providers. This agreement will be formally ratified by lawmakers
in the first half of 2026 and will enter into force at the end of 2027 or the beginning of 2028.
Other regulatory developments
In 2025, progress has been made in implementing the amendment of several directives and regulations approved in the last two
years (e.g., MiFIR/MiFID, EMIR, Index Regulation). Of particular note are the application of the new active account requirement,
the latest amendment to EMIR, and the changes to transparency requirements in the MiFIR amendment.
European regulators also have published several consultations with the aim of improving the integration and development of
European capital markets (the EC consultation on the integration of European capital markets), encouraging retail investment in
capital markets (ESMA's Retail Investor Journey), and simplifying operational burdens (ESMA's call for evidence on simplifying
financial transaction disclosure).
For its part, the year 2025 marks the operational launch of the Anti-Money Laundering and Counter-Terrorist Financing Authority
(hereinafter, AMLA). The creation of this new authority is part of a broader regulatory package, known as the AML (Anti-Money
Laundering) package, which was published in 2024 and includes the creation of AMLA, the publication of the new European AML
Regulation, and the 6th AML Directive.
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2.2.3. Regulatory framework update - Entry into force of CRR3
Regulation (EU) 2024/1623 (CRR3), together with the associated Directive (CRD VI), consolidates the implementation in the
European Union of the final Basel III standards and establishes a new prudential framework applicable to credit institutions. The
Regulation applies generally from 1 January 2025 and includes a set of transitional provisions aimed at facilitating a gradual
transition to the new requirements. In this context, the objective of the new framework is to strengthen the resilience of the
financial system, enhance comparability across institutions and limit unwarranted variability in capital requirements, in particular
that arising from the use of internal models.
CRR3 introduces relevant changes to the prudential treatment of the main risk categories. In the area of credit risk, the
Standardised Approach is extensively revised, increasing the granularity of risk weights and updating the treatment of various
exposure classes, including exposures to institutions and corporates, specialised lending transactions, exposures secured by
immovable property and equity exposures. In parallel, the Internal Ratings-Based (IRB) framework is adjusted to align with the
final Basel standards, limiting the use of the Advanced IRB approach for certain portfolios and introducing minimum input floors
for key parameters such as probability of default (PD), loss given default (LGD) and credit conversion factors (CCF).
With regard to operational risk, CRR3 replaces the multiple-approach framework under CRR2 with a single, non-model-based
Standardised Approach. The new methodology is built around the Business Indicator (BI), which reflects the size and business
profile of the institution, and the Business Indicator Component (BIC), which determines the base capital requirement.
In the area of Credit Valuation Adjustment (CVA) risk, CRR3 introduces a new calculation framework aligned with the final Basel
standards. The revised framework includes a more risk-sensitive Standardised Approach (SA-CVA), a Basic Approach with lower
complexity and a Simplified Approach for institutions with limited derivatives activity. While certain exemptions are retained,
supervisory reporting requirements are strengthened, increasing transparency regarding valuation adjustment risk arising from
derivatives transactions.
CRR3 also introduces the output floor as a cross-cutting mechanism designed to limit the aggregate benefit derived from the use
of internal models in the calculation of risk-weighted assets (RWA). Under this mechanism, RWA calculated using internal models
may not fall below 72.5% of the RWA calculated under the corresponding Standardised Approaches, with a gradual phase-in from
2025 until reaching its final level in 2030.
In addition, CRR3 incorporates specific regulatory provisions relating to exposure to crypto-assets, recognizing the growing
impact of these assets on the financial sector and the associated risks. These new developments establish specific prudential
requirements for exposures linked to crypto-assets, subject to high risk weights and enhanced supervisory criteria to mitigate
volatility, liquidity, and valuation risks. The new framework thus promotes more rigorous and transparent management of these
emerging risks, aligning with international initiatives to ensure financial stability in a rapidly evolving technological environment.
With respect to market risk, although CRR3 incorporates the Fundamental Review of the Trading Book (FRTB) framework, its
application for capital requirement purposes has been deferred in the European Union until 1 January 2027. During the 2025 and
2026 financial years, institutions will continue to calculate market risk capital requirements in accordance with the CRR2
framework, with FRTB applying primarily for reporting purposes.
In other matters, CRR3 includes a set of transitional provisions designed to ensure an orderly transition to the new prudential
framework and to mitigate potential cliff effects on capital requirements.
Together with the prudential changes, CRR3 significantly strengthens the disclosure framework (Pillar 3), expanding and updating
transparency requirements relating to own funds, risk-weighted assets, the use of internal models and the impact of the output
floor. New disclosure requirements are also introduced for specific risk types, in particular credit risk, operational risk and CVA
risk, and alignment between public disclosures and supervisory reporting under the European Banking Authority (EBA) technical
standards is further enhanced.
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Overall, CRR3 represents a significant reform of the European prudential and transparency framework, with relevant impacts on
risk measurement and management processes and on the calculation of capital requirements, as well as on the content and scope
of the information disclosed in the Group’s Pillar 3 Report, which will progressively reflect the effects of the application of the new
regulatory framework.
In this context, the entry into force of CRR3 did not have a significant impact on the BBVA Group’s capital ratio, with its main
effects relating to changes in the calculation approaches applied to the different risk types and to the enhancement and adaptation
of the information disclosed to the market under the Pillar 3 framework.
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2.3.Contents of the 2025 Prudential Relevance Report
Article 431 (3) CRR
Article 13 of the CRR establishes that the parent entities of the European Union are subject, based on their consolidated situation,
to the disclosure requirements set by Part Eight of CRR.
The Prudential Relevance Report (Pillar 3) of the BBVA Group, reflects the prudential information at the consolidated level,
corresponding to the year ended December 31, 2025.The Pillar 3 has been prepared in accordance with the precepts contained in
Part Eight of the CRR, complying with the guidelines published by EBA as well as the applicable technical implementation
standards.
In addition, the main EBA guidelines that apply as of December 31, 2025 are highlighted below:
Guidelines on materiality, proprietary information, and confidentiality, and on the frequency of disclosure of information
according to Article 432, sections 1 and 2, and Article 433 of Regulation (EU) No. 575/2013 (EBA/GL/2014/14). These
guidelines detail the process and the criteria to be followed regarding the principles of materiality, proprietary
information, confidentiality and the right to omit information, and provide guidance for entities to assess the need to
publish information more frequently than the annual one. These guidelines were adopted by the Bank of Spain Executive
Commission in February 2015.
Implementing Technical Standards published in June 2020 concerning reporting and disclosure of public information
(EBA/ITS/2024/05, hereinafter “CRR3 EBA ITS”).
In these technical standards, the EBA, following the mandate of the European Commission in article 434a of the CRR3,
implements the changes introduced by aforementioned regulation, integrating in a single document most of the
disclosure requirements to the market that were disseminated in various guidelines published to date.
Additionally, these regulations also align with the aim of unifying, as far as possible, public information with the
information reported to the Supervisor through integration in regulatory reporting.
Likewise, together with the aforementioned ITS, the EBA publishes for informative purposes a document called mapping
tool that interrelates the quantitative information of most of the standard templates required in Pillar 3 with the regulatory
reporting, which has been taken into account in the preparation of this report. The implementation of these standards
may produce variations in the content and the way in which the information is presented with respect to previous periods.
Guidelines on the specification and disclosure of systemic importance indicators (EBA/GL/2020/14), adopted by the
Bank of Spain Executive Commission. These guidelines have been amended and subsequently adopted by Bank of Spain
in 2022 by EBA/GL/2022/12 Guidelines.
Guidelines on sound remuneration policies under Directive 2013/36/EU (EBA/GL/2021/04). These guidelines were
adopted by the Bank of Spain Executive Commission in December 2021. In addition, as regards remuneration, the
Guidelines on the benchmarking exercises on remuneration practices, the gender pay gap and approved higher ratios
under Directive 2013/36/EU (EBA/GL/2022/06), adopted as its own by the Bank of Spain on December 21, 2022, also
apply.
Implementing Technical Standards (ITS) on disclosure and reporting on the G-SII requirement for own funds and eligible
liabilities (TLAC) and the minimum requirements for own funds and eligible liabilities (MREL) (EBA/ITS/2020/06),
modified by EBA/Rep/2023/41.
In addition, the BBVA Group's Pillar 3 for the year ended December 31, 2025 has been prepared by applying the standards for the
preparation of the BBVA Group's financial information and, in compliance with the "General Policy for disclosure of economic-
financial, non-financial and corporate information" approved by the governance bodies of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.
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Likewise, it should be noted that the data disclosed in the Pillar 3, have been prepared in accordance with the internal processes
and controls described in the "Standard for the preparation of periodic public information of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.
and BBVA Group” and the “Procedure for the preparation of the Prudential Relevance Report - Pillar 3”. The aforementioned
internal regulations guarantee that the information disclosed in the Pillar 3 is subject to the internal control framework defined by
the Group, as well as to an adequate level of internal review.
The Pillar 3 was approved by the Board of Directors at its meeting held on February 25, 2026, after analysis by the Audit
Committee at its meeting held on February 23, 2026.
Throughout this report, and, in order to provide greater clarity in compliance with the regulatory requirements, the applicable
regulatory references are included in the heading of each corresponding section. The abovementioned references refer to the
articles of Part Eight of the CRR, followed, where applicable, by the tables required by EBA/ITS/2020/04, unless expressly
indicated in the case of another regulatory publication.
In addition, Annex XIII.a of this report contains the correspondence of the articles of Part Eight of the CRR on disclosure of
information that are applicable at the date of the report with the different sections of the document where the required information
is found. Likewise, Annex XIII.b contains the correspondence of the articles of Annex I, section 21 of the Commission Implementing
Regulation (EU) 2024/3172 on ESG risk disclosure with the different sections of this report.
The aforementioned annex, together with the other annexes and the tables included in this report, are in an editable format in
order to facilitate their treatment, following the recommendations of the EBA Guidelines. This document is called "Pillar 3 2025 -
Tables & Annexes" and available in the Shareholders and Investors / Financial Information section of the Group's website.
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2.4.Consolidation perimeters
2.4.1. Differences between the consolidated group for the purposes of
solvency regulations and accounting criteria
Article 436 b) CRR
The BBVA Group’s Consolidated Financial Statements are presented in compliance with IFRS-IASB (International Financial
Reporting Standards as issued by the International Accounting Standards Board (hereinafter “IASB”)), as well as in accordance
with the International Financial Reporting Standards endorsed by the European Union (hereinafter, “EU-IFRS”) applicable as of
December 31, 2025, considering the Bank of Spain Circular 4/2017, as well as its successive amendments, and any other
legislation governing financial reporting which was, as of the date of preparation of such consolidated financial statements,
applicable, and with the format and mark-up requirements established in the EU Delegated Regulation 2019/815 of the European
Commission.
On the basis of accounting criteria, companies are considered to form part of a consolidated group when the parent entity holds or
can hold, directly or indirectly, control of them. An institution is understood to control a subsidiary when it is exposed, or is entitled
to, variable returns as a result of its involvement in the subsidiary and has the capacity to influence those returns through the
power it exercises over the subsidiary. For control to exist, the following aspects must be fulfilled:
a.Power: An investor has power over a subsidiary when it has current rights that provide it with the capacity to direct its
relevant activities, i.e. those that significantly affect the returns of the subsidiary.
b.Returns: An investor is exposed, or is entitled to variable returns, as a result of its involvement in the subsidiary when the
returns obtained by the investor for such involvement may vary based on the economic performance of the subsidiary.
Investor returns can be positive only, negative only, or positive and negative at the same time.
c.Relationship between power and returns: An investor has control over a subsidiary when it not only has power over the
subsidiary and is exposed, or is entitled to, variable returns for its involvement in the subsidiary, but it also has the capacity to
use its power to influence the returns it obtains due to its involvement in the subsidiary.
Therefore, in drawing up the Consolidated Financial Statements of BBVA Group, all dependent companies and consolidating
structured entities have been consolidated by applying the full consolidation method.
Associated companies, as well as joint ventures (those over which joint control arrangements are in place), are valued using the
equity method.
The list of all the companies forming part of the Group is included in the appendices to the Consolidated Financial Statements of
BBVA Group.
For the purposes of solvency regulations, the following subsidiaries form part of the consolidated group, as defined in Article 18 of
the CRR:
Credit institutions
Investment firms
Financial Institutions
A financial institution is a company, separate from other institutions (credit institution or investment firm), whose main activity
may consist of acquiring holdings or performing one or more of the following activities:
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Loans, including in particular consumer finance, credit agreements relating to immovable property, recourse and non-
recourse factoring, and financing of commercial transactions (including forfaiting)
Financial leasing
Payment services
Issuing and managing other payment channels (e.g. traveler's checks and bank checks)
Granting of guarantees and commitments
Trading on their own account or on behalf of customers on any of the following instruments:
Money market instruments (checks, bills, certificates of deposit etc.)
Foreign currency
Financial futures and options
Foreign-exchange or interest-rate instruments
Marketable securities
Participating in the issuance of securities and the provision of corresponding services
Advising companies with regard to capital structure, industrial strategy and related matters, as well as advice
and services for mergers and acquisitions of companies
Brokerage in the interbank markets
Managing or advising on equity management
Custody and administration of marketable securities
Issuance of electronic money
This definition includes financial holding companies, mixed financial holding companies, payment institutions
and asset management firms, but excludes pure industrial holding companies, insurance companies, insurance
holding companies and mixed insurance holding companies.
Auxiliary services companies: A company whose main activity is holding or management of property,
management of computing services or any other similar activity of an auxiliary nature with regard to the main
activity of one or more institutions (credit institution or investment firm).
Therefore, for the purposes of calculating solvency requirements, and hence the drawing up of this Prudential Relevance Report,
the scope of consolidating entities is different from the scope defined for the purposes of drawing up the Consolidated Financial
Statements of BBVA Group.
The effect of the difference between the two regulations is mainly due to:
Withdrawals from the balance made by entities (largely insurance companies regulated by the Solvency II regulatory
framework) that are consolidated in the Consolidated Financial Statements of BBVA Group by the full consolidation
method and consolidated for the purposes of solvency by applying the equity method.
Entries to the balance contributed mainly by financial entities, consolidated by applying the equity method at the
accounting level, but for the purposes of solvency, are proportionally integrated.
The list of entities that use different consolidation methods in their public and regulatory balance sheets is included in the
table EU LI3 in Annex I.
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2.4.1.1.Significant transactions in the Group in 2025
During the year 2025 no significant or relevant corporate operations have been completed.
2.4.1.2.Reconciliation of the Public Balance Sheet from the accounting perimeter to the
regulatory perimeter
Articles 436 b), c), d), 437 a) CRR
EU LIA
The following table includes an exercise in transparency to show the reconciliation process between the book balances reported in
the public balance sheet (attached to the Consolidated Financial Statements of BBVA Group) and the book balances this report
uses (regulatory perimeter), revealing the main differences between both perimeters.
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TABLE 3. EU CC2 - RECONCILIATION OF REGULATORY CAPITAL TO BALANCE SHEET (MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Public Balance Sheet Headings
Public Balance
Sheet
Regulatory
balance sheet
Reference to
template EU CC1
Cash, cash balances at central banks and other demand deposits
58,837
58,961
Financial assets held for trading
123,185
121,853
Non-trading financial assets mandatorily at fair value through profit or loss
11,272
2,149
Financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss
1,006
Financial assets at fair value through accumulated other comprehensive income
58,809
36,846
Financial assets at amortised cost
568,893
568,604
Derivatives - Hedge accounting
570
506
Fair value changes of the hedged items in portfolio hedges of interest rate risk
(87)
(87)
Joint ventures and associates
994
3,898
Insurance and reinsurance assets
198
Tangible assets
9,482
9,471
Intangible assets
2,856
2,818
g)
Tax assets
17,867
17,235
Of which: deferred tax assets
13,869
13,257
h)
Other assets
4,985
4,824
Non-current assets and disposal groups classified as held for sale
709
675
Total Assets
859,576
827,753
Financial liabilities held for trading
91,917
93,010
Financial liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss
18,417
5,997
Financial liabilities at amortised cost
658,599
652,701
o) q)
Derivatives - Hedge accounting
1,933
1,766
Fair value changes of the hedged items in portfolio hedges of interest rate risk
Liabilities under insurance and reinsurance contracts
12,760
Provisions
4,422
4,098
Tax liabilities
4,020
3,081
Of which: deferred tax liabilities
2,540
1,631
Other liabilities
5,709
5,533
Non-current assets and disposal groups classified as held for sale
Total Liabilities
797,778
766,186
Capital
2,797
2,797
a)
Share premium
18,469
18,469
a)
Equity instruments issued other than capital
Other equity
40
40
c)
Retained earnings
46,346
45,117
b)
Revaluation reserves
Other reserves
203
1,143
c)
Less: treasury shares
(299)
(299)
l)
Profit or loss attributable to owners of the parent
10,511
10,499
e)
Less: interim dividend
(1,840)
(1,840)
e)
Accumulated other comprehensive income (loss)
(18,871)
(18,642)
c)
Minority interests
4,441
4,282
Total Equity
61,798
61,567
Total Equity and total Liabilities
859,576
827,753
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The main differences between the public balance sheet and the regulatory balance sheet are due to withdrawals from the balance
generated by insurance, real estate and financial entities that are consolidated through the application of the equity method for the
amount of €-32,974 million; and balance entries generated by entities that are consolidated using the proportional integration
method for an amount of €+1,151 million.
The process of reconciliation between accounting equity and regulatory own funds is shown below. Based on the shareholders’
equity reported in the Consolidated Financial Statements of BBVA Group and applying the deductions and adjustments shown in
the table below, reaching to the regulatory capital figure eligible for solvency purposes:
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TABLE 4. RECONCILIATION OF ACCOUNTING EQUITY AND THE REGULATORY CAPITAL (MILLION EUROS)
Eligible capital own funds
12-31-2025
12-31-2024
Capital
2,797
2,824
Share premium
18,469
19,184
Retained earnings, revaluation reserves and other reserves
46,550
42,507
Other equity
40
40
(-) Treasury shares
(299)
(66)
Attributable results to the parent company
10,511
10,054
Interim dividend
(1,840)
(1,668)
Total equity
76,228
72,875
Accumulated other comprehensive income (Loss)
(18,871)
(17,220)
Non-controlling interest
4,441
4,359
Shareholders' equity
61,798
60,014
Goodwill and other intangible assets
(1,691)
(1,553)
Equity not eligible at solvency level
(231)
(185)
Other adjustments and deductions (1)
(9,430)
(7,476)
Adjustments, deductions and prudential filters on Equity
(11,352)
(9,215)
Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1)
50,446
50,799
Additional Tier 1 (AT1)
5,488
6,023
Tier 2 (T2)
12,431
9,858
Total Capital (CET1 + AT1 + T2)
68,365
66,680
Total Minimum capital required (2)
53,403
52,427
(1) Other adjustments and deductions include, among others, the adjustment related to the amount of minority interest not eligible as capital, the amount of the treasury shares repurchase
up to the maximum limit authorised by the ECB to BBVA Group (including the tranches not initiated of the extraordinary share buyback) and the amount of foreseeable dividend not yet
distributed.
(2) Calculated over minimum total capital applicable for each period.
The following table also shows the risk to which each of the items on the regulatory balance sheet is exposed:
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TABLE 5. EU LI1 - DIFFERENCES BETWEEN THE ACCOUNTING AND REGULATORY SCOPES OF CONSOLIDATION AND THE MAPPING OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
CATEGORIES WITH REGULATORY RISK CATEGORIES (MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Carrying values as
reported in
published
financial
statements
Carrying Values
under scope of
regulatory
consolidation
Carrying values of items(1)
Subject to credit
risk framework
Subject to
counterparty
credit risk
framework
Subject to the
Securitisation
framework
Subject to the
market risk
framework
Not subject to capital
requirements or
subject to deduction
from capital
Assets
Cash, cash balances at central banks and other demand deposits
58,837
58,961
58,808
152
Financial assets held for trading
123,185
121,853
80,950
121,853
Non-trading financial assets mandatorily at fair value through profit or loss
11,272
2,149
2,011
138
Financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss
1,006
Financial assets at fair value through accumulated other comprehensive income
58,809
36,846
35,754
1,013
79
Financial assets at amortised cost
568,893
568,604
528,727
16,026
2,879
20,974
Derivatives - Hedge accounting
570
506
506
Fair value changes of the hedged items in portfolio hedges of interest rate risk
(87)
(87)
Joint ventures and associates
994
3,898
3,898
Insurance and reinsurance assets
198
Tangible assets
9,482
9,471
9,471
Intangible assets
2,856
2,818
1,106
1,712
Tax assets(2)
17,867
17,235
16,421
815
Other assets(3)
4,985
4,824
1,259
3,566
Non-current assets and disposal groups classified as held for sale
709
675
658
17
Total Assets 
859,576
827,753
658,111
97,633
3,892
121,853
27,300
Liabilities
Financial liabilities held for trading
91,917
93,010
79,305
93,010
Financial liabilities designated at fair value through profit or loss
18,417
5,997
5,997
Financial liabilities at amortised cost
658,599
652,701
31,175
621,527
Derivatives - Hedge accounting
1,933
1,766
1,766
Fair value changes of the hedged items in portfolio hedges of interest rate risk
Liabilities under insurance and reinsurance contracts
12,760
Provisions
4,422
4,098
722
3,375
Tax liabilities(2)
4,020
3,081
1,427
1,654
Other liabilities
5,709
5,533
5,533
Liabilities included in disposal groups classified as held for sale
Total Liabilities 
797,778
766,186
2,149
112,245
93,010
638,086
(1) For the purpose of the template, when a single item is associated with the capital requirements according to more than one risk framework, it is shown in all the columns corresponding to the capital requirements to which it is associated. As a result, the sum of the values of
the columns by type of risk may be greater than the carrying value according to the scope of regulatory consolidation.
(2) Deferred tax assets that depend on future income, reduced by the amount of deferred tax liabilities (article 38 of the CRR) are € 3,197 million and have a risk weight of 250% in application of article 48 of the CRR. The remaining tax assets include deferred tax assets that do
not depend on future income and current tax assets.
(3) Other assets include mainly an amount of €1,117 million relating to insurance contracts linked to pensions, which are not subject to capital requirements.
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A summary table with the main sources of differences between the amount of exposures in regulatory terms (EAD) and the accounting balances according to the Financial Statements is
below:
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TABLE 6. EU LI2 - MAIN SOURCES OF THE DIFFERENCES BETWEEN REGULATORY ORIGINAL EXPOSURE AMOUNTS AND CARRYING VALUES IN FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
(MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Total
Items subject to:
Credit risk
framework
Counterparty credit
risk  framework
Securitisation
framework
Market risk
framework
Asset carrying value amount under scope of regulatory consolidation
881,490
658,111
97,633
3,892
121,853
Liabilities carrying value amount under scope of regulatory consolidation
207,404
2,149
112,245
93,010
Total net amount under regulatory scope of consolidation
674,085
655,962
(14,612)
3,892
28,843
Amount of off-balance-sheet
298,237
298,161
75
Differences in valuation(1)
(333)
(333)
Differences due to netting agreements (netting, long/short positions) (2)
79,222
79,222
Differences due to accounting Provisions(3)
2,429
2,429
Differences due to credit risk mitigation techniques (CRM)
(39,249)
(5,723)
(32,968)
(558)
Differences due to credit conversion factors (CCF)
(227,871)
(227,871)
Differences due to risk transfer securitisations
Other(4)
15,357
(671)
16,028
Exposure amounts considered for regulatory purposes
827,695
722,286
47,670
29,228
28,511
(1) It includes the deduction for prudent valuation adjustments. This deduction is included in row 7 of table EU CC1.
(2) This amount includes the reversal of the accounting netting of derivatives and repurchase agreements to include the netting adjustment applicable in prudential regulation; and the impact of the collateral adjustment on securities financing transactions.
(3) Includes provisions for exposures to credit risk under advanced approach that do not reduce the EAD.
(4) Includes, among others, derivatives counterparty credit risk.
As the table shows, the main sources of difference between the accounting value on the balance sheet and the amount of exposure for regulatory purposes are the inclusion of off-balance
sheet items after the conversion factor, the different treatment of the guarantees eligible as risk mitigation techniques and the regulatory treatment of derivative and securities financing
transactions (inclusion of netting rules other than those applied in accounting value and the inclusion of the potential future exposure).
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2.4.2.Identification of dependent entities with bank capital below the
minimum requirement. Possible impediments to transferring own funds
Article 436 f), g) CRR
EU LIB a), d)
As of December 31, 2025, there are no entities in the Group with capital adequacy below their applicable minimum regulatory
requirement.
The Group operates mainly in Spain, Mexico, Turkey and South America. The Group’s banking subsidiaries around the world are
subject to supervision and regulation (with respect to issues such as compliance with a minimum level of regulatory capital) by a
number of regulatory bodies.
The obligation to comply with these capital requirements may affect the capacity of these banking subsidiaries to transfer funds
(e.g. via dividends) to the parent company.
In some jurisdictions in which the Group operates, the regulations lay down that dividends may only be paid with the funds
available by regulation for this purpose.
2.4.3. Exemptions from capital requirements at the individual or sub-
consolidated level
Article 436 h) CRR
EU LIB c)
In accordance with what is set out in the solvency regulations regarding the exemption from capital requirements compliance for
Spanish credit institutions belonging to a consolidated group (at individual or sub-consolidated level) established in the
aforementioned regulation, the Group obtained exemption from the supervisor on December 30, 2009 for Banco Occidental, S.A.
(this exemption was ratified through ECB decision 1024/2013).
In addition, for Financiero de Crédito de Portugal (BBVA IFIC, S.A.), the ECB has decided not to apply prudential requirements
individually.
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3.Solvency
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TABLE 7. SOLVENCY METRICS (MILLION EUROS)
12-31-2025
9-30-2025
6-30-2025
3-31-2025
12-31-2024
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital before other
regulatory adjustments
54,471
57,189
55,728
55,536
54,681
Total Common Equity Tier 1 regulatory
adjustments
(4,024)
(4,132)
(4,094)
(3,791)
(3,882)
Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1)
50,446
53,056
51,634
51,745
50,799
Additional Tier 1 before regulatory adjustments
5,488
5,485
5,489
5,706
6,023
Additional Tier 1 regulatory adjustments
Additional Tier 1 (AT1)
5,488
5,485
5,489
5,706
6,023
Tier 1 (Common Equity Tier 1+Additional Tier 1)
55,934
58,541
57,123
57,452
56,822
Tier 2 before regulatory adjustments
12,441
11,624
11,490
11,956
9,868
Tier 2 regulatory adjustments
(10)
(10)
(10)
(10)
(10)
Tier 2
12,431
11,614
11,480
11,946
9,858
Total Capital (Total capital = Tier 1 + Tier 2)
68,365
70,156
68,603
69,397
66,680
Total RWA
397,241
395,271
387,051
395,352
394,468
CET 1 ratio
12.70%
13.42%
13.34%
13.09%
12.88%
Tier 1 ratio
14.08%
14.81%
14.76%
14.53%
14.40%
Total Capital ratio
17.21%
17.75%
17.72%
17.55%
16.90%
Exposure to leverage ratio
908,869
871,029
824,769
827,965
834,488
Leverage ratio
6.15%
6.72%
6.93%
6.94%
6.81%
Subordinated own funds and eligible liabilities
50,616
54,689
53,440
54,868
52,926
Total own funds and eligible liabilities
59,277
64,342
63,288
65,776
63,887
MREL RWA
205,154
205,497
200,574
198,078
228,796
Subordinated RWA MREL ratio
24.67%
26.61%
26.64%
27.70%
23.13%
RWA MREL ratio
28.89%
31.31%
31.55%
33.21%
27.92%
MREL exposure to leverage ratio
580,788
547,217
525,985
525,772
527,804
Subordinated LR MREL ratio
8.72%
9.99%
10.16%
10.44%
10.03%
LR MREL ratio
10.21%
11.76%
12.03%
12.51%
12.10%
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3.1.Capital
3.1.1. Minimum own funds requirements per capital tier
Article 440 b) CRR
Article 92 of the CRR establishes that credit institutions must maintain the following own funds requirements at all times:
a.Common Equity Tier 1 capital ratio of 4.5%, calculated as Common Equity Tier 1 capital expressed as a percentage on the
total amount of risk-weighted assets.
b.Tier 1 capital ratio of 6%, calculated as the level of tier capital 1 expressed as a percentage of the total amount of risk-
weighted assets.
c.Total capital ratio of 8%, calculated as the total own funds expressed as a percentage of the total amount of risk-weighted
assets.
Notwithstanding the application of the Pillar 1 requirement, CRD IV allows competent authorities to require credit institutions to
maintain a level of own funds higher than the requirements of Pillar 1 to cover types of risk other than those already covered by the
Pillar 1 requirement (this power of the competent authority is commonly referred to as "Pillar 2R" from “Requirement”).
Additionally, CRD IV also grants the power to these authorities to propose an additional indicative buffer that entities should
maintain for optimal capitalization (Pillar 2G, for “Guidance”). The latter is non-binding and, therefore, is not part of the official
requirement of the entities, which establishes the threshold of the Maximum Distributable Amount (MDA, for its acronym in
English). However, not complying with this additional buffer could trigger the definition of additional supervision and control
measures by the ECB.
Furthermore, since 2016 and in accordance with CRD IV, credit institutions must comply with the following combined requirement
of capital buffers at all times: (i) the capital conservation buffer, (ii) the buffer for global systemically important banks (the "G-SIB"
buffer), (iii) the entity-specific countercyclical capital buffer, (iv) the buffer for other systemically important banks ("D-SIB" buffer)
and (v) the systemic risk capital buffer. The “combined capital buffer requirement” must be met with Common Equity Tier 1 capital
(“CET1”) to cover both minimum capital required by “Pillar 1” and “Pillar 2".
Both the capital conservation buffer and the G-SIB buffer (where appropriate) will apply to credit institutions as it establishes a
percentage greater than 0%.
The buffer for global systemically important banks applies to those institutions on the list of global systemically important banks,
which is updated annually by the Financial Stability Board (“FSB”). Considering the fact that BBVA does not appear on that list, as
at the report date, the G-SIB buffer does not apply to BBVA.  Detailed information on each of the quantitative indicators that form
part of the evaluation process is available on the BBVA Group's website.
The Bank of Spain has extensive discretionary powers as regards the countercyclical capital buffer specific to each bank, the
buffer for other systemically important financial institutions (which are those institutions considered to be systemically important
domestic financial institutions “D-SIB”) and the buffer against systemic risk (to prevent or avoid systemic or macroprudential
risk). The European Central Bank (ECB) has the powers to issue recommendations in this respect following the entry into force on
November 4, 2014 of the Single Supervisory Mechanism (SSM).
With regard to the minimum capital requirements applicable to the Group as of December 31, 2025, these amount to a minimum
CET1 ratio of 9.29%, as well as a minimum total capital ratio of 13.44%.
4 Including 0.12% determined on the basis of the ECB prudential provisioning expectations.
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Following the latest decision of the SREP (Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process), which came into force on January 1, 2026,
the ECB has notified the Group that the Pillar 2 requirement is maintained at 1.62% (of which 0.96%4 at least should be covered by
CET1). In addition, the Bank of Spain has reduced the D-SIB buffer requirement to 0.75% which the Group must maintain since
January 1, 2026, 0.25% less than that in force on December 31, 2025. Therefore, BBVA must maintain a CET1 capital ratio of
8.98% and a total capital ratio of 13.13% at a consolidated level.
Thus, the consolidated overall capital requirement includes: i) the minimum capital requirement of Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1)
of Pillar 1 (4.50%); ii) the capital requirement of Additional Tier 1 (AT1) of Pillar 1 (1.50%); iii) the capital requirement of Tier 2 of
Pillar 1 (2.00%); iv) the CET1 requirement of Pillar 2 (0.96%4), v) the capital requirement of Additional Tier 1 (AT1) of Pillar 2
(0.28%); vi) the capital requirement of Tier 2 of Pillar 2 (0.38%); vii) the capital conservation buffer (2.50% of CET1); viii) the
capital buffer for Other Systemically Important Institutions (O-SIIs) (0.75% of CET1); and ix) the countercyclical buffer (CCyB) and
systemic risk buffer updated as of December 31, 2025 (0.25% and 0.01% of CET1, respectively)
The BBVA Group has set the objective of maintaining a fully loaded CET1 ratio at a consolidated level between 11.5% and 12.0%. At
the end of the financial year 2025, the fully loaded CET1 ratio was above this target management range.
CET1 ratio reached 12.70% which represents 341 basis points over the minimum requirement of 9.29%.
The following table shows a comparison between the Group's capital requirements and its ratios as of December 31, 2025:
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The following table shows the CET1 ratio that would trigger restrictions on capital distribution capacity and the capital ratios as of
December 2025:
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TABLE 8. CAPITAL DISTRIBUTION CONSTRAINTS (12-31-2025)
CET1 capital ratio that would
trigger capital distribution
constraints (%)
Current CET 1 capital
ratio (%)
CET1 Pillar 1
4.50%
12.70%
CET1 Pillar 2 (P2R)
1.02%
Capital conservation buffer
2.50%
D-SIB buffer
1.00%
Countercyclical buffer
0.25%
Systemic Risk Buffer
0.01%
CET1 phased-in minimum plus Basel III buffers (excluding capital used to
meet other minimum regulatory capital)
9.29%
CET1 phased-in minimum plus Basel III buffers (including capital used to
meet other minimum regulatory capital)
9.69%
The countercyclical capital buffer requirement applicable to the BBVA Group is approximately 0.25%, which increased 15 basis
points compared to December 2024. This requirement means that the Group must maintain an additional capital buffer of €1,008
million at the end of December 2025.
The increase is mainly motivated by the activation of the Spanish requirement, to 0.5% from October 1, 2025, which represents 15
basis points.
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TABLE 9. EU CCYB2 - AMOUNT OF INSTITUTION-SPECIFIC COUNTERCYCLICAL CAPITAL BUFFER (MILLION EUROS.
12-31-2025)
Total risk exposure amount
397,241
Institution specific countercyclical buffer rate (1)
0.25%
Institution specific countercyclical buffer requirement
1,008
(1) Countercyclical capital buffer calculated as of December 2025 in accordance with Commission Delegated Regulation (EU) 2015/1555.
Annex IV shows the country breakdown of exposures and countercyclical buffer requirements (EU CCyB1).
On the other hand, regarding the systemic risk buffer, it is still active for all credit and counterparty risk exposures in Italy, being up
from 0.5% as of 31 December 2024 to 1% applicable as from 30 June 2025.
In practice, this has meant that the Group had to increase its systemic risk buffer to €38 million (0.01%).
3.1.2. Minimum own funds requirements by risk type
The entry into force of CRR3 on 1 January 2025 brought about substantial changes in the calculation of minimum capital
requirements based on Article 92 of the aforementioned Regulation.
These changes are aimed at developing more risk-sensitive approaches, as well as limiting the variability of the capital
requirements resulting from the application of internal models and facilitating their comparability and robustness, by increasing
segmentation, restricting the capacity to estimate certain parameters in those risk categories where robust modelling is more
complex and, lastly, establishing a lower limit for the capital requirements resulting from internal models with respect to those if
standardised methods were used.
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3.1.2.1. Entity risk profile
Article 438 d) CRR
The BBVA Group has a general risk management and control model (hereinafter, the “Model”) that is appropriate for its business
model, its organisation, the countries where it operates and its corporate governance system. This model allows the Group to
carry out its activity within the risk management and control strategy and policy defined by the corporate bodies of BBVA and to
adapt itself to a changing economic and regulatory environment, facing this management at a global level and aligned to the
circumstances at all times. The Model establishes a suitable risk management system related to the risk profile and strategy of the
entity.
The types of risk inherent in the business that make up the risk profile of the Group are as follows:
1.Credit risk and dilution: Credit risk arises from the probability that one party to a financial instrument will fail to meet its
contractual obligations for reasons of insolvency or inability to pay and cause a financial loss for the other party. This includes
counterparty risk, issuer risk, liquidation risk and country risk.
2.Counterparty risk: The credit risk corresponding to derivative instruments, repurchase and reverse repurchase transactions,
securities or commodities lending or borrowing transactions and deferred settlement transactions.
3.Credit Valuation Adjustment Risk (CVA): Its aim is to reflect the impact on the fair value of the counterparty’s credit risk,
resulting from OTC derivative instruments which are not recognised credit derivatives for the purpose of reducing the
amount of credit risk weighted exposure.
4.Market risk: Market risk originates in the possibility that there may be losses in the value of positions held due to movements
in the market variables that affect the valuation of financial products and assets in the trading book. This includes risk with
respect to the position in debt and equity instruments, exchange rate risk and commodity risk.
5.Operational risk: a risk that may cause losses as a result of human error; inadequate or defective internal processes;
inadequate conduct toward customers, in the markets or against the company; failures, interruptions or deficiencies in
systems or communications; theft, loss or misuse of information, as well as deterioration of its quality; internal or external
fraud including, in all cases, fraud resulting from cyber-attacks; theft or physical damage to assets or persons; legal risks;
risks resulting from workforce and occupational health management; and inadequate service provided by suppliers. This
definition includes legal risk, but excludes strategic and/or business risk and reputational risk.
6.Structural risk: This is divided into structural interest-rate risk (movements in market interest rates that cause changes in an
entity’s net interest income and book value) and structural exchange-rate risk (exposure to variations in exchange rates
originating in the Group’s foreign companies and in the provision of funds to foreign branches financed in a different currency
from that of the investment).
7.Liquidity risk: Risk of an entity having difficulties in duly meeting its payment commitments, or where, to meet them, it has to
resort to funding under burdensome terms which may harm the Group’s image or reputation.
8.Reputational risk: Considered to be the potential loss in earnings as a result of events that may negatively affect the
perception of the Group’s different stakeholders.
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The following table shows the total capital requirements broken down by risk type as of quarter-end from December 31, 2024 to
December 31, 2025:
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TABLE 10. EU OV1 - OVERVIEW OF RWA (MILLION EUROS)
RWEAs (1)
Minimum Capital
Requirements (2)
(3)
12-31-2025
9-30-2025
6-30-2025
3-31-2025
12-31-2024
12-31-2025
Credit risk (excluding CCR) (4)(5)
314,655
323,647
315,848
323,101
332,426
25,172
Of which the standardised approach (4)
204,557
182,461
178,510
178,439
163,518
16,365
Of which the Foundation IRB (F-IRB) approach
78,581
49,031
46,174
45,398
6,286
Of which: slotting approach
10,950
9,194
8,082
8,006
8,225
876
Of which equity IRB under the simple risk-weighted approach
2,456
Of which the Advanced IRB (A-IRB) approach
15,580
75,145
74,809
76,628
143,562
1,246
Counterparty credit risk - CCR
10,019
9,891
9,414
9,706
9,918
802
Of which the standardised approach (6)
7,789
7,244
7,017
7,596
7,045
623
Of which internal model method (IMM)
Of which exposures to a CCP(7)
576
678
511
576
406
46
Of which other CCR
1,654
1,970
1,886
1,534
2,466
132
Credit valuation adjustment - CVA risk
2,530
2,403
2,298
2,663
1,307
202
Of which the standardised approach (SA)
Of which the basic approach ( F-BA and R-BA)
2,530
2,403
2,298
2,663
202
Of which the simplified approach
Settlement risk
12
17
1
1
Securitisation exposures in the non-trading book (after the cap)(8)
5,121
3,942
3,128
1,939
1,212
410
Of which SEC-IRBA
2,708
2,957
2,148
1,811
1,087
217
Of which SEC-ERBA
355
191
152
129
125
28
Of which SEC-SA
2,058
794
827
165
Of which 1250%(8)
Market Risk(9)
18,365
17,065
17,536
17,668
16,805
1,469
Of which the alternative standardised approach (A-SA)(10)
Of which the simplified standardised approach (S-SA)(10)
Of which Alternative Internal Model Approach (A-IMA)(10)
Large exposures
Reclassifications between trading and non-trading books
Operational risk
46,538
38,299
38,799
40,262
32,799
3,723
Exposures to crypto-assets
11
11
11
12
13
1
Amounts below the thresholds for deduction (subject to 250% risk
weight) (11)
17,607
17,485
16,770
17,107
17,818
1,409
Output floor applied (%)
72.5%
72.5%
72.5%
72.5%
Floor adjustment (before application of transitional cap)
Floor adjustment (after application of transitional cap)
Total
397,241
395,271
387,051
395,352
394,468
31,779
(1) Risk-weighted assets according to the phased-in period. In the periods showed these RWA coincide with those corresponding to fully loaded.
(2) Considering the minimum total capital requirement of 8% (Article 92 of the CRR).
(3) After the supervisory review process (SREP), the total capital ratio requirement amounts to 13.44% (€53,403 million as of the reporting date).
(4) Including amounts below the deduction thresholds subject to 250% weight (DTAs rise to €7,991 million and significant investments in financial sector entities and insurance companies
amounting to €9,615 million).
(5) This line includes capital consumptions that the Group incorporates to reflect a more conservative treatment of certain elements in accordance with article 3 CRR.
(6) It only includes SA-CCR for derivatives.
(7) This row includes the total RWA corresponding to exposures with central counterparties (CCPs), both qualified and non-qualified, among which are also the initial margins.
(8) The BBVA Group deducts from capital those securitisations meeting the deduction requirements, so it does not apply a weight of 1,250% to these exposures. In this row, the value of €1,232
million that would result from applying this weight to the exposures deducted is not included.
(9) This row shows information according to the current calculation methodology.
(10) This row does not include information given that FRTB is not yet into force.
(11) The information in this row is disclosed for information purposes only, as the amount included here is also included in row 1, where institutions are requested to disclose information on
credit risk. As a consequence, this row should not be taken into account when calculating the total indicated at the bottom of the table.
5 From January 1, 2030, when the measure will be considered fully loaded. CRR3 establishes a phased-in implementation period, during which the percentage will be
increased annually (50% in 2025, 55% in 2026, 60% in 2027, 65% in 2028, 70% in 2029). The BBVA Group has not adhered to the transitional period, so the ratios
presented include the 72.5% established as the lower limit.
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In 2025, risk-weighted assets increased by approximately 3 billion euros. The impact of organic growth stemming from banking
activity under credit risk is offset by the exchange-rate impact (mainly driven by turkish lira, argentinian peso and US dollar) and
by regulatory impacts. Meanwhile, operational risk increased due to regulatory changes and changes in the years considered in the
calculation.
The evolution of RWA by type of risk is explained in more detail in the respective sections of the report.
Total risk-weighted assets are shown below, broken down by type of risk (where credit risk includes counterparty risk) as of
December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024:
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3.1.2.2. Comparison of modelled and standardised risk weighted exposure amounts
Article 438 d.a) CRR
The new CRR3 Regulation provides for an amendment to the calculation of the minimum capital requirements set out in Article 92,
paragraph 3. This modification implies that the capital requirements calculated using internal models will have a lower limit of
72.5%5 with respect to that resulting if they had been calculated using the standardised approach. This lower limit is denominated
as Output Floor. As shown in table 11, the Group is not affected by this limit.
The summary table showing the comparison between risk-weighted assets calculated by internal models and standardised
approach by risk type, as of December 31, 2025 and September 30, 2025 are below.
This table provide a comparison of the current risk-weighted assets (third column) with those that the Group would have in the
event of the Output Floor being affected on a full basis (fourth column) or under the transitional provisions of article 465 of CRR3
(fifth column).
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TABLE 11. EU CMS1 -  COMPARISON OF MODELLED AND STANDARDISED RISK WEIGHTED EXPOSURE AMOUNTS AT
RISK LEVEL (MILLION EUROS 12-31-2025)
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RWEAs for
modelled
approaches that
banks have
supervisory
approval to use
RWEAs for
portfolios where
standardised
approaches are
used
Total actual
RWEAs
(a+b)
RWEAs
calculated
using full
standardised
approach
RWEAs that is
the base of the
output floor
Credit risk (excluding counterparty credit risk)
105,111
204,557
309,668
391,366
366,588
Counterparty credit risk
5,850
4,169
10,019
15,880
15,880
Credit valuation adjustment (CVA)
2,530
2,530
2,530
2,530
Securitisation exposures in the banking book
2,708
2,413
5,121
5,779
5,779
Market risk(1)
9,556
8,809
18,365
19,164
19,164
Operational risk
46,538
46,538
46,538
46,538
Other risk weighted exposure amounts
4,999
4,999
4,999
3,170
Total
123,224
274,017
397,241
486,256
459,649
(1) This row shows information according to the current calculation methodology.
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EU CMS1 (MILLION EUROS. 9-30-2025)
RWEAs for
modelled
approaches that
banks have
supervisory
approval to use
RWEAs for
portfolios where
standardised
approaches are
used
Total actual
RWEAs
(a+b)
RWEAs
calculated
using full
standardised
approach
RWEAs that is
the base of the
output floor
Credit risk (excluding counterparty credit risk)
133,369
182,461
315,831
375,880
352,552
Counterparty credit risk
5,636
4,256
9,891
15,065
15,065
Credit valuation adjustment (CVA)
2,403
2,403
2,403
2,403
Securitisation exposures in the banking book
2,957
985
3,942
5,057
5,057
Market risk(1)
10,381
6,684
17,065
17,446
17,446
Operational risk
38,299
38,299
38,299
38,299
Other risk weighted exposure amounts
7,839
7,839
7,839
7,839
Total
152,344
242,927
395,271
461,989
438,661
(1) This row shows information according to the current calculation methodology.
As seen in the tables above, the BBVA Group has no impact of the output floor on internal models, calculated as 72.5% of RWA
calculated using only the standardised approaches.
The summary table showing the comparison between risk-weighted assets calculated by internal models and standardised
approach by exposure class for credit risk (EU CMS2) is in Annex V.
In addition, the full series of templates EU CMS1 and EU CMS2 during the year 2025, is available in the editable file "Pillar 3 2025 -
Tables & Annexes".
3.1.3. Eligible own funds
Article 437 a), b), c), d), e) CRR
For the purposes of calculating eligible own funds, according to Regulation (EU) 575/2013 and subsequent amendments, which
are applicable as of the report date, the elements and instruments of Tier 1 capital are defined as the sum of Common Equity Tier 1
capital (CET1) and additional Tier 1 capital (AT1), as defined in Part Two, Title I, Chapters I to III of the CRR, as well as their
corresponding deductions, in accordance with Articles 36 and 56, respectively.
Also considered are the elements of Tier 2 capital defined in Part Two, Title I of Chapter IV, Section I of the CRR. The deductions
defined as such in Section II of the same Chapter are also considered.
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The level of Common Equity Tier 1 capital essentially comprises the following elements:
a.Capital and share premium: this includes the elements described in article 26 section 1, and 28 of the CRR and the EBA list
referred to in Article 26 Section 3 of the CRR.
b.Accumulated gains: in accordance with Article 26. 1 c), the gains that may be used immediately and with no restriction to
cover any risk or losses are included, in the event that they occur.
c.Other accumulated income and other reserves: in accordance with Article 26. 1, d) and e), this item primarily classifies the
exchange-rate differences and the valuation adjustments associated with the portfolio of financial assets at fair value with
changes to other comprehensive income.
d.Minority interests eligible as CET1: includes the sum of the Common Equity Tier 1 capital instruments of a subsidiary that
arise in the process of its global consolidation and are attributable to natural or legal third persons other than companies
included in the consolidation, calculated in accordance with Article 84 et seq. of the CRR.
e.Net profit of the year attributed to the Group: the independently verified profits are included, net of any possible expense or
foreseeable dividend previously authorised by the supervisor (following the treatment set out in Article 5 of Decision (EU)
2015/656 of the ECB). As of December 31, 2025, it includes the prudential accrual of €0.6 /share in cash as Shareholders
remuneration related to 2025 Group results, which has been agreed by the Management Board on January, 4, 2026 (raised
for approval by the General Shareholders' Meeting of March 20, 2026).
Furthermore, CET1 capital is adjusted mainly through the following deductions:
f.Additional value adjustments: this includes adjustments resulting from the prudent valuation of positions at fair value, as set
out in Article 105 of the CRR.
g.Intangible assets: these are included net of the corresponding tax liabilities, as set out in Article 36.1 b) and Article 37 of the
CRR. It mainly includes goodwill, software and other intangible assets. The amount shall be deducted from the amount of the
accounting revaluation of the intangible assets of the subsidiaries derived from the consolidation of the subsidiaries
attributable to persons other than the companies included in the consolidation. This includes the positive effect due to the
prudent treatment of software following the publication of Delegated Regulation 2020/2176 of December 22.
h.Deferred tax assets: it includes deferred tax assets that rely on future profitability and do not rise from temporary
differences (net of the corresponding tax liabilities when the conditions established in Article 38.3 of the CRR are met), as per
Article 36.1 c) and Article 38 of the CRR, mainly loss carryforwards (LCFs).
i.Reserves at fair value related to losses or gains from cash flow hedging: includes value adjustments of cash flow hedging
of financial instruments not valued at fair value, including expected cash flows in accordance with Article 33 a) of the CRR.
j.Negative amounts due to the calculation of the expected losses: the default provision on expected losses in exposure
weighted by method based on internal ratings, calculated in accordance with Article 36.1 d) of the CRR, is included.
k.Profit and loss at fair value: these are derived from the entity’s own credit risk, in accordance with Article 33 b) of the CRR.
l.Direct, indirect and synthetic holdings of own instruments (treasury stock): includes the shares and other instruments
eligible as capital that are held by any of the Group’s consolidating entities, together with those held by non-consolidating
entities belonging to the economic Group, as set out in Article 36.1 f) and Article 42 of the CRR. It mainly includes the amount
of the treasury stock up to the maximum limit authorized by the ECB to the BBVA Group and the financing of own treasury
shares.
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m.Exposures at 1,250%: any instance of exposure that receives a risk weight of 1,250% and the Group considers for deduction
purposes is included, as set out in Article 36.1 k) of the CRR.
n.Other regulatory adjustments: other CET1 deductions are included according to the CRR, which were not recognised in the
above headings, such as:
i.losses and gains at fair value arising from the entity's own credit risk related to derivative liabilities (DVA).
ii.the amount corresponding to the insufficient coverage of non-performing exposures, taking into account both
Article 36.1.m) of the CRR and the supervisory expectations on prudential provisions for non-performing exposures
published in the Appendix to the ECB Guide on non-performing loans for credit institutions published in March 2018.
iii.the amount of the deduction arise from significant holdings in financial institutions and deferred tax assets arising
from temporary differences that exceed the 10% limit of the CET1, as well as the deduction for exceeding the joint
limit of 17.65% of the CET1 according to Article 48.2 of the CRR.
In addition, as of December 31, 2025, the Group do not hold stakes in financial institutions that are excluded from the
application of the previously mentioned limits (article 49 of the CRR) and, therefore, the standard template of the
EBA EU INS1 shall not be applicable.
In addition, the Group includes as eligible own funds the AT1 capital, which is comprised of: 
o.Capital instruments and share premium eligible as AT1: this item includes the perpetual contingent convertible securities
that meet the conditions set out in Articles 51 and 52.1, 53 and 54 of the CRR.
p.Qualifying Tier 1 capital included in the consolidated additional capital issued by affiliates and held by third parties: this
item includes the amount of additional Tier 1 capital from the subsidiaries, calculated in accordance with Article 85 and 86 of
the CRR.
Finally, the Group also includes Tier 2 eligible capital as own funds, which includes the following elements:
q.Capital instruments and Tier 2 share premiums: includes funding that, for credit ranking purposes, comes behind all the
common creditors. The issues, moreover, have to fulfil a number of conditions, which are laid out in Article 63 of the CRR,
taking into account the transitory provisions established in Part Ten, Chapter 4 of the CRR
r.Eligible own funds instruments eligible as Tier 2 capital issued by subsidiaries and held by third parties: these
instruments are included under Articles 87 and 88 of the CRR.
s.Credit risk adjustments: it includes the surplus resulting from comparing the provisions and expected credit losses related
to exposures calculated under IRB approach with the limit of 0.6% of the risk-weighted exposure.
Annex III outlines the main characteristics of capital instruments eligible for inclusion as additional Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital, in
accordance with the standard template EU CCA.
The amount of total eligible capital, net of deductions, for the different items making up the capital base as of December 31, 2025,
June 30, 2025 and December 31, 2024, respectively, is below, in accordance with the requirements for the disclosure of
information related to regulatory own funds established by the Implementing Technical Standards (EBA/ITS/2024/05)
(Implementing Regulation 2024/3172 of November 29, 2024):
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TABLE 12. AMOUNT OF CAPITAL (EU CC1) (MILLION EUROS)
Reference to template EU CC2(1)
12-31-2025
6-30-2025
12-31-2024
a) Capital and share premium
21,266
22,008
22,008
b) Retained earnings
42,657
44,078
39,652
c) Other accumulated earnings and other reserves
(17,459)
(15,649)
(14,334)
d) Minority interests eligible as CET1
2,762
2,581
2,343
e) Net profit attributable to the Group (2)(3)(4)
5,244
2,710
5,013
Common Equity Tier 1 Capital before other regulatory adjustments
54,471
55,728
54,681
f) Additional value adjustments
(333)
(330)
(355)
g) Intangible assets
(1,691)
(1,596)
(1,553)
h) Deferred tax assets
(815)
(904)
(844)
i) Fair value reserves related to gains or losses on cash flow hedges
(280)
(313)
(333)
j) Expected losses in equity
(84)
(268)
(199)
k) Profit or losses on liabilities measured at fair value
127
66
17
l) Direct, indirect and synthetic holdings of own instruments
(390)
(290)
(243)
m) Exposures at 1250%
(238)
(94)
(23)
n) Other CET1 regulatory adjustments
(321)
(364)
(349)
Total Common Equity Tier 1 regulatory adjustments
(4,024)
(4,094)
(3,882)
Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1)
50,446
51,634
50,799
o) Equity instruments and AT1 share premium
5,303
5,310
5,638
p) Qualifying Tier 1 capital included in consolidated AT1 capital issued by subsidiaries and held by third
parties
185
179
386
Additional Tier 1 before regulatory adjustments
5,488
5,489
6,023
Additional Tier 1 (AT1)
5,488
5,489
6,023
Tier 1 (Common Equity Tier 1+Additional Tier 1)
55,934
57,123
56,822
q) Equity instruments and Tier 2 share premiums
6,239
6,434
5,629
r) Eligible own funds instruments included in consolidated Tier 2 issued by subsidiaries and held by
third parties
6,022
5,056
4,192
s) Credit risk adjustments
180
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Tier 2 before regulatory adjustments
12,441
11,490
9,868
t) Tier 2 regulatory adjustments
(10)
(10)
(10)
Tier 2
12,431
11,480
9,858
Total Capital (Total capital = Tier 1 + Tier 2)
68,365
68,603
66,680
Total RWA
397,241
387,051
394,468
CET 1 ratio
12.70%
13.34%
12.88%
Tier 1 ratio
14.08%
14.76%
14.40%
Total Capital ratio
17.21%
17.72%
16.90%
(1) References to regulatory balance sheet (EU CC2) where these items are included.
(2) As of December 31, 2024, the total shareholder remuneration approved by the General Shareholders' Meeting is deducted.
(3) As of June 30, 2025, according to the article 26 of CRR, the foreseeable accrued dividend is deducted.
(4) As of December 31, 2025, the foreseeable total shareholder remuneration, raised for approval by the General Shareholders' Meeting is deducted.
The BBVA Group does not make use of the transitional provisions included in the CRR, so the phased-in and fully loaded ratios are
the same.
The CET1 fully loaded ratio of the BBVA Group (hereinafter, the Group) stood at 12.70% at the end of December 2025,
representing a large management buffer over the Group's CET 1 requirement (9.29%) and over the Group's target management
range of between 11.5 - 12% of CET 1.
The CET1 ratio decreased by -18 basis points, mainly explained by the impact of -105 basis points from the extraordinary share
buyback program (SBB). Among the recurring impacts, there has been a great generation of earnings in the year (+265 basis
points) which, net of shareholder remuneration and payment of contingent convertible instrument coupons (CoCos), generated a
positive contribution of +122 basis points.
Meanwhile, the growth in risk-weighted assets (RWA) derived from the organic growth of the business in constant terms, mainly as
a result of the increase in the loan portfolio, and, to a lesser extent, debt securities, partially offset by a risk transfer initiatives
drained the ratio by -152 basis points.
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Finally, the other elements that make up CET1 had a positive contribution of +61 basis points; these include the calculation of
minority interests and the positive impact in Other Comprehensive Income (OCI) equivalent to the net monetary position value
loss in hyperinflationary economies, as well as the portfolio recorded in fair value through other comprehensive income
(corresponding to assets classified as Held to Collect and Sell) HTC&S. In addition, the negative effects of market evolution are
also included, particularly the variation of the foreign exchange, mainly represented by the variation of Turkish lira and, to a lesser
extent, the Mexican peso, partially offset by the depreciation of US dollar, throughout the year.
Consolidated Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital fully loaded stood at 1.38% as of December 31, 2025, -15 basis points lower than in
2024. In January 2025, BBVA, S.A. issued contingent convertible instruments (CoCos) for USD 1 billion, and it made a further
issuance in November 2025 for €1 billion. On the other hand, in March 2025, BBVA redeemed an issuance of contingent
convertible bonds of USD 1 billion. Additionally, in December 2025, the redemption of another issuance of contingent convertible
instruments of €1 billion was announced, which took place in January 2026.
The Tier 2 fully  stood at 3.13% as of December 31, 2025, which represents an increase of +63 basis points compared to 2024,
mainly due to the issuance of a subordinated bond in Spain (€1 billion) in February 2025, the issuance in Mexico, also in February
2025 of subordinated debt for an amount of USD 1 billion, and the issuances in July and October 2025 of USD 500 million and USD
700 million, respectively of subordinated debt in Turkey.
As a result of the above, the total capital ratio stood at 17.21% as of December 31, 2025.
The composition of the fully loaded total capital ratio as of December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2025 is shown below:
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Regarding the specific variation during the quarter, the Group’s CET1 fully loaded decreased by -72 basis points with respect to the
September level (13.42%).
Regarding the recurring aspects that impact the ratio, it is worth noting the strong earnings generation during the quarter, which
contributed +64 basis points to the ratio, which, net of the provision for dividends and the coupon payments on AT1 instruments
(CoCos) contributed +30 basis points to CET1 ratio. Organic growth in risk-weighted assets (RWA) at constant exchange rates,
which net of risk transfer initiatives, represents a consumption of -57 basis points, reflecting, once again, the Group's ability to
continue reinvesting in new growth.
Meanwhile, among the other impacts whose aggregate has not had a significant effect on the ratio (4 basis points), it is worth
highlighting the positive compensatory effect on "Other Comprehensive Income" offsetting the negative impact in the income
statement from the loss on the net monetary position recorded in the financial statements of the subsidiaries operating in
hyperinflationary economies and the negative effects of the exchange rate and other market variables
On the other hand, noteworthy is the positive effect of regulatory impacts that have resulted in +56 basis points and on the
contrary,  the impact of -105 basis points from the extraordinary share buyback program (SBB) announced in December 2025 for
a maximum amount of €3.96 billion.
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The AT1 fully loaded ratio stood at 1.38% showing a slight variation (-1 basis points) compared to September 30, 2025. Merely
impacted in the quarter by organic RWA growth, offset by the currency effect. The issuance of €1 billion contingent convertible
debt (CoCo) by BBVA, S.A. in November was offset by the redemption of another issuance for the same amount in December.
The Tier 2 fully loaded ratio has experienced a significant variation in the quarter (19 basis points), mainly impacted by the
issuance in Turkey of a USD 700 million of subordinated debt in October.
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3.1.4. Procedure used in the capital self-assessment process
Article 438 a), c) CRR
EU OVC a)
The Group carries out the internal capital assessment process in accordance with the Capital Requirements Directive 2013/36/EU
and guidelines on the supervisory review and evaluation process (SREP) published by the European Banking Authority. In
accordance with Article 108 of the Capital Requirements Directive (2013/36/EU), the Group complies with the obligations set out
in Article 73 thereof on a consolidated basis. Furthermore, the document is structured on the basis of the ECB's guidance on the
internal capital adequacy assessment process (ICAAP) of November 2018.
Within the framework of the internal capital assessment process, the Group assesses and quantifies all risk that could significantly
affect its capital position and draws a conclusion on the capital adequacy from a holistic medium-term perspective.
The Group applies a proportionate approach that aims to ensure the entity's survival and continued compliance with all legal and
internal requirements. In addition to regulatory and accounting perspectives, the Group bases its capital adequacy position
analysis on a sound internal approach in which its capital position is assessed under an economic vision, which includes
quantifying capital needs for risk covered in Pillar 1 of Basel and the needs due to risk not covered by Pillar 1.
The following are some of the points assessed in the internal capital assessment process:
Business and strategy model, describing both the changes planned by the bank in the current business model and its
underlying activities such as the relationship between the business strategy and internal capital assessment process.
Internal governance, risk management and the control framework, reviewing the processes and mechanisms that ensure
that the bank has a sound and integrated framework for managing present and future material risk.
Risk appetite framework, describing the correspondence between this framework and the bank’s business strategy and
model.
Identification and assessment of risk (including credit, operational, market, liquidity and other structural risk) and
quantification of the capital necessary to cover them, with a quantitative reconciliation between the Pillar 1 and Pillar 2
approaches.
Planning capital under baseline and stress scenarios, projecting the capital base of the Group, the parent and its main
subsidiaries over the next four years and analysing capital sufficiency in accordance with the regulatory requirements and
the internal objectives set out by the entity for the close of the period, also dealing with the planned capital actions.
This internal capital assessment process concludes with submission to the supervisor of an annual report on the process. The
report plays a key role in the review and evaluation methodology applied by the Single Supervisory Mechanism, and is an
important element for determining capital requirements under Pillar 2.
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3.2.Leverage Ratio
Article 451 (1) a), b), d), e), f) CRR
EU LRA
The leverage ratio (LR) is a regulatory measure (not risk-based) complementing capital designed to guarantee the soundness and
financial strength of institutions in terms of indebtedness.
The entry into force of CRR2 in June 2021 meant the equalization, at the regulatory level, of the leverage ratio with that of capital,
through the establishment of a Pillar 1 minimum requirement of 3%, added to the article 92. In addition, this regulation, also
establishes an additional requirement for those entities considered to be of global systemic importance (GSII).
Furthermore, CRD V, as well as for regulatory capital, incorporated supervisory discretion so that the competent authority can
establish an additional requirement (Pillar 2R), as well as an indicative buffer to cover excessive leverage (Pillar 2G).
As of December 31, 2025, the BBVA Group does not have any additional LR requirement, so the applicable requirement is 3%.
Described below are the elements making up the leverage ratio, in accordance with CRR:
Tier 1 capital: Section 3.1.3. of this Document presents details of the eligible own funds, calculated based on the criteria
defined in the CRR.
Total Exposure: As set out in Article 429 of the CRR, the total exposure measure generally follows the book value subject
to the following considerations:
On-balance sheet exposure other than derivatives is included net of allowances and accounting valuation
adjustments.
The measure of the Group’s total exposure is composed of the total assets as per financial statements adjusted
for reconciliation between the accounting perimeter and the prudential perimeter.
Total exposure for the purpose of calculating the leverage ratio is composed by the sum of the exposure values of:
Assets: the exposure value of an asset item will be its accounting value remaining after the application of specific credit
risk adjustments. In general terms, securities financing transactions will not be compensated except for certain
conditions.
Derivatives contracts: the Entity calculates the exposure value of derivatives contracts in accordance with the standard
method of counterparty risk (SA-CCR). When calculating the exposure value, the effects of compensation agreements
(netting) will be taken into account. For the purposes of calculating the exposure value, collateral received will not be
included, except under certain conditions.
Add-ons for counterparty credit risk of securities financing transactions (SFTs): in addition to the calculation of the
exposure value of securities financing transactions, included in the first point, the total exposure measure shall include an
add-on due to counterparty credit risk in accordance with article 429e of the CRR2.
Off-balance sheet items: these correspond to risk and contingent liabilities and commitments, mainly collateral and
undrawn balances. A minimum floor is applied to conversion factors (CCFs) of 10% in line with the provisions of the
Article 429f (3) of CRR2.
Regular-way purchases or sales awaiting settlement.
In addition, certain concepts are excluded:
Exposures excluded from the total exposure measure. Items that, in accordance with Article 429 of the CRR, are not
included in the exposure measure of the leverage ratio because they meet specific regulatory exemption conditions.
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Tier 1 deductions: all those amounts of assets that have been deducted in the determination of the eligible Tier 1 capital
are deducted, in order not to duplicate exposure. The main deductions are intangible assets, loss carry forwards and
other deductions defined in Article 36 of CRR2 and indicated in section 3.1.3 of this report.
On the following chart, the leverage ratio quarterly evolution along the year, as well as its components is shown:
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As of December 31, 2025, the leverage ratio stood at 6.15%, decreasing in -57 basis points with respect to September 2025. This
decrease is mainly due to the negative evolution of Tier 1 capital, which has resulted in a -30 basis points reduction in the leverage
ratio, due to the deduction of the share buyback program, and by the exposure measure, which has subtracted -7 basis points to
the leverage ratio, evolving in line with the Group's asset growth.
Additionally, during the year (-65 basis points), the organic evolution of the balance sheet stands out, representing a decrease of
-55 basis points. On the other hand, solid earnings generation has limited the reduction in annual Tier 1 as a consequence of SBB,
representing -11 basis points. compared to December 31, 2024.
The table below shows a breakdown of the main items making up the leverage ratio as of December 31, 2025, June 30, 2025 and
as of December 31, 2024.
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TABLE 13. EU LR1 - SUMMARY RECONCILIATION OF ACCOUNTING ASSETS AND EXPOSURE CORRESPONDING TO
THE LEVERAGE RATIO (MILLION EUROS)
12-31-2025
6-30-2025
12-31-2024
(a) Total assets as published financial statements
859,576
776,974
772,402
(b) Adjustment for entities which are consolidated for accounting purposes but are
outside the scope of regulatory consolidation
(31,822)
(30,020)
(28,304)
(Adjustment for securitised exposures that meet the operational requirements for the
recognition of risk transference)
(5,841)
(5,673)
(3,035)
(Adjustment for temporary exemption of exposures to central bank (if applicable))
(Adjustment for fiduciary assets recognised on the balance sheet pursuant to the
applicable accounting framework but excluded from the leverage ratio total exposure
measure in accordance with Article 429a(1)(i) of  Regulation (EU) No 575/2013)
Adjustment for regular-way purchases and sales of financial assets subject to trade
date accounting
Adjustment for eligible cash pooling transactions
(c) Adjustments for derivative financial instruments
(2,267)
(510)
(1,650)
(d) Adjustments for securities financing transactions "SFTs"
5,642
5,211
10,629
(e) Adjustment for off-balance sheet items(1)
87,390
82,927
88,298
(Adjustment for prudent valuation adjustments and general credit risk adjustments
which have reduced Tier 1 capital)
(f) (Adjustment for intragroup exposures excluded from the leverage ratio exposure
measure in accordance with Article 429 (7) of Regulation (EU) No 575/2013)
(g) (Adjustment for exposures excluded from the total exposure measure
corresponding to the leverage ratio under Article 429(14) of Regulation (EU) No
575/2013)
(h) Other adjustments
(3,809)
(4,141)
(3,852)
Leverage ratio total exposure measure
908,869
824,769
834,488
Capital Tier 1
55,934
57,123
56,822
Leverage ratio
6.15%
6.93%
6.81%
(1) Corresponds to the off-balance sheet exposure after applying the conversion factors obtained in accordance with Article 429f of the CRR.
Annex VI includes the complete breakdown of the elements making up the leverage ratio, in the standardised EU LR2 template.
The table below includes the breakdown of on balance sheet exposures, excluding derivatives and securities financing
transactions.
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TABLE 14. EU LR3 - SPLIT-UP OF ON BALANCE SHEET EXPOSURES (EXCLUDING DERIVATIVES, SFTS AND
EXEMPTED EXPOSURES) (MILLON EUROS)
12-31-2025
6-30-2025
12-31-2024
Total on-balance sheet exposures (excluding derivatives, SFTs, and exempted
exposures), of which:
731,592
658,654
655,531
Trading book exposures
41,030
34,535
35,353
Banking book exposures, of which:
690,562
624,119
620,178
Covered bonds
3,440
2,955
1,934
Exposures treated as sovereigns
188,558
159,152
161,322
Exposures to regional governments, MDB, international organisations and PSE not
treated as sovereigns
9,295
9,975
10,357
Institutions
28,933
17,310
19,344
Secured by mortgages of immovable properties
117,217
112,845
104,926
Retail exposures
102,746
94,269
102,251
Corporates
177,042
163,070
159,560
Exposures in default
6,294
6,681
6,788
Other exposures (eg equity, securitisations, and other non-credit obligation assets)
57,035
57,863
53,696
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Regarding leverage management, this is included in the Capital Plan approved by the Board of Directors. The BBVA Group
systematically follows the evolution of leverage levels and monitors their degree of adequacy with the regulatory requirements and
internal objectives. The evolution of this ratio, as well as its evaluation with the different operational measures, are part of the
monitoring and reporting that, at least quarterly, is reported to different committees and governing bodies. Additionally, the
evolution of the ratio is evaluated, contrasting possible deviations from planning.
As part of the Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process (ICAAP), four-year leverage ratio estimates are calculated annually
for different macroeconomic scenarios, including a stress scenario.
Following the SREP process, the supervisor has not imposed additional capital requirements as a result of excessive leverage.
Within this management framework, the Group has established specific measures aimed at restoring its optimal leverage levels in
the event of potential contingencies or unexpected elements that could affect compliance with them.
In line with the risk appetite framework and the structural risk management, the Group operates by establishing limits and
operational measures that allow achieving sustainable evolution and growth of the Balance Sheet, always maintaining tolerable
risk levels. Proof of this is the level of regulatory leverage itself, which is comfortably above the minimum requirements.
6 Multiple Point of Entry established by the Single Resolution Board (SRB). Being an MPE implies that, should any of the group's subsidiaries have solvency, liquidity or
operational problems, the resolution authority could liquidate/resolve that entity without affecting the rest of the companies in the banking group.
7 The resolution group is made up of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. and the subsidiaries belonging to the same European resolution group.
8 According to the article 64 of the CRR, during the 5 years prior to the maturity of an issuance, its eligibility progressively decreases until it reaches zero at maturity.
9 The subordinated requirement in RWA is 13.50%.
10 Calculated according to current regulations and supervisory criteria as of December 31, 2025
11 The subordinated requirement in LR is 5.66%.
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3.3.MREL
Article 45i (3) a), c) BRRD
EBA/ITS/2020/06
The Minimum Requirement for Own Funds and Eligible Liabilities, MREL, aims to ensure that institutions maintain a sufficient
amount of equity and debt instruments available to absorb losses and, if necessary, convert into capital.
Institutions have the obligation to comply with the aforementioned requirement as a result of the Bank Recovery and Resolution
Directive (BRRD), whose update (BRRD2) published in 2019 and effective as of December 2020, established January 1, 2024 as
the deadline to comply with this requirement. Additionally, it established another requirement on subordinated instruments, which
came into force on January 1, 2022.
BBVA, as an MPE6, has sub-consolidated requirements, based on its resolution group7.
In line with other prudential ratios, non-compliance with any of the MREL requirements might entail additional supervision and
control measures, as well as the prohibition of distribution of dividends, coupons of AT1 instruments and variable remuneration.
In order to achieve the basis of own funds and eligible liabilities that make up the numerator of the ratio, resolution institutions
have at their disposal their total capital, to which are added other eligible debt instruments (hereinafter Tier 3) for loss absorption
and recapitalisation (bail-in). These instruments are classified according to their seniority in the event of a resolution event into
subordinated and senior. This is why the BRRD establishes two separate requirements (subordination and MREL).
In the event that the entity incurs losses, and once Tier 1 and Tier 2 capital has been exhausted, the hierarchy of Tier 3 instruments
available to BBVA is as follows:
1.Senior non-preferred debt.
2.Senior preferred debt.
3.Eligible subordinated liabilities not recognised as own funds; includes the decline8 of T2 issuances and subordinated debt.
In short, MREL compliant liabilities must be eligible to absorb losses, and their seniority will depend on the nature of the instrument
and its classification within the above hierarchy.
In the case of the denominator, institutions will use the total RWA and the leverage ratio exposure measure of their resolution
group, under the same provisions as in the calculation of their capital and leverage ratios, respectively.
On June 12, 2025 the Group made public that it had received a communication from the Bank of Spain regarding its MREL
requirement, established by the Single Resolution Board (“SRB”). According to this communication, BBVA must maintain, as from
June 12, 2025, an MREL in RWA of 23.13%9, not taking into account the current10 combined buffer requirement (CBR) of 3.97%. In
addition, BBVA must keep, also as from June 12, 2025, a volume of own funds and eligible liabilities in terms of total exposure
considered for purposes of calculating the leverage ratio of 8.59% (the “MREL in LR”)11.
With respect to the MREL ratios achieved as of December 31, 2025, these were 28.89% and 10.21%, respectively for MREL in RWA
and MREL in LR, reaching the subordinated ratios of both 24.67% and 8.72%, respectively.
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In terms of disclosure, BBVA, as an O-SII, is subject to the requirements of the BRRD (article 45 i, paragraph 6), and article 437a of
the CRR does not apply to it as it is not considered to be G-SIB.
The following table shows, among others, the detail of shareholders' equity and eligible liabilities, which make up the structure of
the MREL base. Only the applicable rows and columns are presented in the table:
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TABLE 15. EU TLAC1 - COMPOSITION - MREL AND, WHERE APPLICABLE, G-SII REQUIREMENT FOR OWN FUNDS AND
ELIGIBLE LIABILITIES (MILLION EUROS)
12-31-2025
12-31-2024
Minimum
requirement for
own funds and
eligible
liabilities
(MREL)
Minimum
requirement for
own funds and
eligible
liabilities
(MREL)
Own funds and eligible liabilities and adjustments
Common Equity Tier 1 capital (CET1)
31,053
33,419
Additional Tier 1 capital (AT1)
5,303
5,638
Tier 2 capital (T2)
6,349
5,876
Own funds for the purpose of Articles 92a CRR and 45 BRRD
42,705
44,933
Own funds and eligible liabilities: Non-regulatory capital elements
Eligible liabilities instruments issued directly by the resolution entity that are subordinated to excluded liabilities (not
grandfathered)
6,739
6,067
Eligible liabilities instruments issued by other entities within the resolution group that are subordinated to excluded
liabilities (not grandfathered)
Eligible liabilities instruments that are subordinated to excluded liabilities, issued prior to 27 June 2019 (subordinated
grandfathered)
340
1,140
Tier 2 instruments with a residual maturity of at least one year to the extent they do not qualify as Tier 2 items
942
896
Eligible liabilities that are not subordinated to excluded liabilities (not grandfathered pre cap)
8,637
10,693
Eligible liabilities that are not subordinated to excluded liabilities  issued prior to 27 June 2019 (pre-cap)
24
268
Amount of non subordinated instruments eligible, where applicable after application of Article 72b (3) CRR
8,661
10,961
Eligible liabilities items  before adjustments
16,682
19,065
Of which subordinated
8,021
8,103
Own funds and eligible liabilities: Adjustments to non-regulatory capital elements
Own funds and eligible liabilities items before adjustments
59,388
63,997
(Deduction of investments in other eligible liabilities instruments)
111
110
Own funds and eligible liabilities after adjustments
59,277
63,887
Of which own funds and subordinated
50,616
52,926
Risk-weighted exposure amount and leverage exposure measure of the resolution group
Total risk exposure amount
205,154
228,796
Total exposure measure
580,788
527,804
Ratio of own funds and eligible liabilities
Own funds and eligible liabilities (as a percentage of total risk exposure amount )
28.89%
27.92%
Of which own funds and subordinated
24.67%
23.13%
Own funds and eligible liabilities (as a percentage of total exposure measure)
10.21%
12.10%
Of which own funds and subordinated
8.72%
10.03%
CET1 (as a percentage of TREA) available after meeting the resolution group’s requirements
5.76%
5.13%
The full template, including non applicable cells, is available in the editable file “Pillar 3 2025 – Tables & Annexes”.
The MREL situation with respect to the requirement has significantly decreased during the year, by €-7.5 billion, partly motivated
by the own requirement update in 2025, higher than the one in force in December 2024. Throughout the year, other relevant
effects have occurred:
On the CET1 side, there was a very positive contribution from the year's results, supported in part by the dividends from Mexico,
Garanti, and Peru. This impact is offset by the extraordinary Share Buyback of €-3.96 billion.
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Issuances were planned and executed in such a way as to adequately cover the period's maturities and redemptions during the
period (€-2 billion in AT1), and a new T2 issuance of €1 billion has been made. In the case of Senior preferred issuances, a negative
balance was presented at year-end, with 4 issuances maturing for a total value of €2 billion, with the certainty that two issuances
have already been made in January that compensate for the position.
Given the structure of the resolution group's own funds and eligible liabilities, as of December 31, 2025, the Group meets the
aforementioned requirements.
As mentioned before, with the aim of reinforcing compliance with these requirements, BBVA has made several debt issuances
during 2025. For more information of issuances, see section 4.5.3 of this report.
A table showing the ranking of creditors of the instruments eligible for MREL, as well as their amounts is presented in Annex VII,
according to the standardised EBA template EU TLAC3b.
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4.Risk
4.5.1.Liquidity and Funding strategy and planning
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4.1.General Risk Management and Control Model
The BBVA Group has implemented a comprehensive Risk Management and Control Model (the “Model”) tailored to its business
model, organizational structure, countries of operation, and corporate governance system. The Model enables the Group to
operate in alignment with the risk strategy and policy defined by BBVA’s governing bodies, providing both those bodies and the
highest executive levels with a holistic view of all risks to which the Group is exposed.
The Model is applied across the entire Group and consists of the following core elements:
a governance model, both at the level of the corporate bodies and the executive domain;
a Risk Appetite Framework;
a set of processes for risk assessment, monitoring, and reporting;
a set of internal regulations, resources, and infrastructure; and
a risk culture led by senior management (tone from the top).
The Model also incorporates the regulatory environment applicable to the Bank, supervisory expectations, and the evolving
economic and regulatory landscape in which the Group operates.
4.1.1. General principles
Article 435 (1) a), b) CRR
EU OVA b), f)
Risk management and control within the BBVA Group shall be carried out in accordance with the provisions of the General Policies
(including the Model) and the decisions adopted by the corporate bodies (including the Risk Appetite Framework), and in
compliance with the following general principles:
Prudence: risk management at BBVA is guided by a prudent approach, aiming to ensure the Group’s preparedness to
address risks, even under highly adverse scenarios.
Proactivity and foresight: BBVA adopts a proactive and forward-looking approach to risk management, enabling the swift
implementation of measures in response to any early signs of undesired risk increases.
Comprehensive Management (end-to-end): BBVA manages risk throughout its entire lifecycle: origination and/or
identification, measurement, monitoring, and management (including mitigation and/or prevention, as applicable). This
requires proper coordination among all relevant executive areas.
Critical thinking: risk management and control at BBVA shall be carried out in an environment that enables and
encourages constructive challenge, critical thinking, and diversity of perspectives to enrich the decision-making process.
Integrity, ethical conduct, and regulatory compliance: the effectiveness of BBVA’s risk management and control model
requires maintaining the highest standards of corporate integrity and ethical conduct by all its members, in accordance
with the BBVA Group’s Code of Conduct, the Group’s purpose and values, and in full compliance with all laws and
regulations applicable to the Bank in the course of its activities.
Well-defined organizational responsibilities: risk management relies on a governance framework that must include clearly
defined organizational responsibilities, commonly referred to as the «three lines of defense»:
the business line;
an independent risk management and compliance function, separate from the first line of defense; and
an internal audit function, independent from both the first and second lines of defense.
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Accountability: the effectiveness of BBVA’s risk management and control model depends on each employee
fulfilling and taking responsibility for the functions assigned to them under the three lines of defense model.
4.1.2. Risk Governance model within the corporate bodies
Article 435 (1) a), b), (2) d), e) CRR
EU OVA b), EU OVB b), d)
The BBVA Group’s risk governance model is characterized by the active involvement of its corporate bodies, both in setting the
risk strategy and in continuously overseeing its implementation. This provides them with a holistic view of all the risks to which the
Group is exposed.
In accordance with BBVA’s corporate governance system, the Board of Directors reserves certain responsibilities related both to
management—by adopting the most significant decisions—and to oversight and control—by monitoring and supervising decisions
taken and the Bank’s management.
To ensure the effective performance of these management and supervisory responsibilities, the corporate governance system
provides for various committees that support the Board of Directors in matters within its remit, as defined by the specific
regulations governing each committee. A coordinated working structure among these governing bodies has been established.
The following sections outline the roles of BBVA’s corporate bodies in the Group’s risk management and control framework:
Board of Directors
The Board of Directors is responsible for setting the Group’s risk strategy and, in carrying out this function, defines the risk
management and control policy, which is embodied in:
the Group’s Risk Appetite Framework, as defined in the Model;
the set of General Risk Management Policies for the various risk types to which the Bank is or may be exposed, which
establish the core principles for managing and controlling risks in a consistent and uniform manner across the Group, and
in alignment with the Model and the Risk Appetite Framework; and
the Model.
These responsibilities are carried out in coordination with the Bank’s other strategic and forward-looking decisions, including the
Strategic Plan, the Annual Budget, the Capital Plan, and the Liquidity and Funding Plan, as well as other management objectives,
all of which are also subject to the approval of the Board of Directors.
In addition to defining the risk strategy, the Board of Directors exercises oversight and control functions related to risk by
monitoring the evolution of risks at the Group level and across its main business areas, to ensure alignment with the Group’s Risk
Appetite Framework. The Board also oversees the internal information and control systems.
In discharging all of these responsibilities, the Board of Directors is supported by its Committees, in accordance with the roles set
out in their respective regulations and as described below.
The Risk and Compliance Committee
The Risk and Compliance Committee ("RCC") is a committee of the Board composed of non-executive directors. Its primary role is
to assist the Board of Directors in defining and monitoring the Group’s risk management and control policy.
In line with the responsibilities assigned under its regulations, the Committee supports the Board of Directors by performing,
among others, the following functions:
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it reviews, based on the strategic foundations set by the Board of Directors (or, where applicable, by the Executive
Committee), proposals related to the Group’s risk strategy, control, and management—such as the Risk Appetite
Framework and the Model—and submits them to the Board for consideration and, where appropriate, approval;
it proposes, in alignment with the Group’s Risk Appetite Framework and the Model, the General Risk Management Policies
for the Group’s various risk types and supervises the internal control and information systems;
it monitors the evolution of both financial and non-financial risks and their alignment with the Risk Appetite Framework
and the general policies, providing more detailed and frequent oversight than that performed by the Board of Directors or
the Executive Committee;
it preliminarily assesses risk mitigation measures that fall under the authority of the Executive Committee or the Board of
Directors;
it oversees the procedures, tools, and indicators used for Group-wide risk measurement and ensures compliance with
regulatory and supervisory requirements in risk-related matters;
it analyzes the risks associated with projects deemed strategic for the Group or corporate transactions to be submitted to
the Board of Directors or the Executive Committee, within its scope of competence;
it participates in the design of the remuneration policy, ensuring that it is consistent with sound and effective risk
management and does not encourage risk-taking that exceeds the Group’s risk tolerance; and
it promotes the risk culture throughout the Group.
In 2025, the CRC has held 22 meetings.
Executive Committee
In order to maintain a comprehensive and integrated view of the Group’s overall business performance and that of its business
units, the Executive Committee monitors the evolution of the Group’s risk profile and the key metrics defined by the Board of
Directors. It is informed of any deviations or breaches of the metrics established in the Risk Appetite Framework and, where
appropriate, adopts the necessary measures, as outlined in this Model.
In addition, the Executive Committee supports the Board of Directors in the development of the foundations for the Risk Appetite
Framework, ensuring alignment and coherence with the Bank’s broader strategic and forward-looking decisions, as well as with its
management objectives.
Lastly, the Executive Committee assists the Board of Directors in decision-making related to business risk and reputational risk, in
accordance with its own regulations.
Other Committees
In addition to the functions carried out by the Risk and Compliance Committee and the Executive Committee, the Board of
Directors is also supported by other specialized committees in overseeing certain non-financial risks that fall within the purview of
the Risk and Compliance Committee. These include the Audit Committee, which is responsible for the supervision of accounting,
tax, and public reporting risks, in addition to its oversight function regarding the independent review activities performed by the
Internal Audit Area; and the Technology and Cybersecurity Committee, which oversees risks related to technology and
cybersecurity.
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4.1.3. Risk Governance model within the executive domain
Article 435 (1) a), b), (2) d), e) CRR
EU OVA b), EU OVB b), d)
To carry out the Group’s risk management and control activities, BBVA’s corporate bodies rely on the executive areas, which
perform the functions assigned to them under the general policies (including the Model) and the remaining internal regulations.
These functions must be carried out in accordance with the Group’s Risk Appetite Framework and the management objectives
established by the corporate bodies.
Accordingly, the Board of Directors has defined a model for the management and control of financial and non-financial risks across
the Group, based on the three lines of defense model, with clearly defined and independent roles:
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Lines of defense
Responsible Area
Functions
First line of defense
Executive areas,
depending on the type of
risk
Manage and control financial and/or non-financial risks to which the Bank and its Group
entities are exposed during the development of their duties including risk identification,
measurement, monitoring, and reporting. Risk management and control shall be
conducted in accordance with external and internal regulations, while incorporating the
challenge function performed by the second and third lines of defense within their
respective areas of responsibility.
Second line of
defense
Global Risk Management
(GRM)
Regulation & Internal
Control (R&IC)
Acting independently from the first line of defense, it shall be responsible for identifying,
measuring, monitoring, and reporting the risks affecting the Group.
Establish (or submit to the corporate bodies for approval) the financial and/or non-
financial risk management and control frameworks across all executive areas of the Bank,
within their respective scopes.
Challenge how the executive areas manage and/or control their respective risks
throughout their life cycles; and
Conduct reviews of the Group’s risk management and control practices.
Third line of defense
Internal Audit
Conduct independent reviews of how the other executive areas fulfill their first and
second line risk management and control responsibilities.
The following section outlines, at a general level, the roles and responsibilities of the various executive areas involved in risk
management and control under this three lines of defense model, without prejudice to the specific functions assigned to them
under other applicable internal and external regulations in force at any given time.
Enterprise Risk Management Committee
To ensure a holistic view of all risks—both financial and non-financial—within key risk planning processes, the BBVA Group has
established the Enterprise Risk Management Committee (ERMC). This is a high-level executive committee responsible for the
comprehensive management and control of risks.
The committee is co-chaired by the Group Heads of Global Risk Management (GRM) and Regulation & Internal Control (R&IC), and
includes other senior executives responsible for financial and non-financial risks across the Group, all of whom perform second line
of defense functions. Among its key responsibilities:
It reviews and endorses the final proposals for the Group’s Risk Appetite Framework and the Model, prior to their
submission to BBVA’s corporate bodies for consideration and, where appropriate, approval. It also monitors compliance
with these frameworks throughout the year;
It promotes a holistic risk management across the BBVA Group, integrating both financial and non-financial risks into the
Group’s planning processes and into the most relevant regulatory processes (e.g., ICAAP, ILAAP, or the Recovery Plan);
and
It fosters a strong risk culture across the Group, encouraging informed and responsible decision-making aligned with
BBVA’s Purpose and values, and tracks its evolution over time.
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Financial risk domain
BBVA has a Global Risk Management (GRM) area, which is responsible for:
safeguarding the solvency of the Group and its constituent entities;
supporting the definition of the Group’s strategy in relation to financial risk; and
supporting the business development through independent and comprehensive financial risk management.
In this context, the GRM area ensures the consistent integration and application of the financial risk strategy across the Group, as
well as a uniform regulatory framework, infrastructure, and control environment for this type of risk. To this end, GRM is supported
by a committee structure that includes both first and second lines of defense units.
Head of Global Risk Management (GRM)
The Chief Risk Officer (CRO), who leads the Global Risk Management function, is appointed by BBVA’s Board of Directors and
reports to the Board on the evolution of the Group’s financial risks. Functionally, the CRO reports to the Chief Executive Officer and
is assigned the responsibilities defined in the General Policy on executive decision-making, as approved by the Board. Specifically,
the CRO performs the second line of defense function for financial risks and is granted the independence, authority, seniority,
experience, expertise, and resources necessary to perform this role effectively.
To better fulfill its responsibilities, the CRO relies, on the one hand, on an organizational structure composed of financial risk units
at the corporate level and the Internal Risk Control Unit. On the other hand, risk units are also embedded within the business units,
performing first line of defense functions.
Additionally, the CRO relies on a governance structure composed of various specialized committees, depending on the nature of
the risks under his/her responsibility. These culminate in the Global Risk Management Committee (GRMC), which serves as the
main executive-level committee for financial risks. Its objective is to develop the strategies, internal regulations, and infrastructure
necessary to identify, assess, measure, and manage the risks within its scope of responsibility that the Group faces in the course
of its business activities. In some cases, these may be subject to approval by BBVA's corporate governing bodies.
The GRMC carries out its functions assisted by various support committees which include:
Global Credit Risk Management Committee: It is responsible for analyzing and decision-making related to wholesale
credit risk admission.
Work Out Committee: Its purpose is to analyze and make decisions regarding the admission of wholesale credit risks of
customers classified as Watch List, "non-performing” or write-offs in accordance with the criteria established in the
Group, as well as to be informed of the decisions adopted by the Head in GRM WR of the Portfolio Surveillance & Work Out
function within its area of responsibility; it will also include the approval of proposals related to changes in the
classification of risks within its scope of responsibility; as well as the approval of other proposals that must be seen in this
Committee according to the established thresholds and criteria.
Wholesale & Sustainability Risk Committee: Its purpose is the analysis, discussion and support for decision-making on all
those matters of wholesale credit risk management that impact or potentially impact the corporate practices, processes
and metrics established in the Policies, Standards and Frameworks for Action. In addition, it serves as a basis for the
development of the risk management model and its monitoring of the BBVA Group's insurance companies. Finally, it is
the main area of decision and monitoring of the lines of action for the integration of climate and environmental risk into
the Group's risk management framework.
Portfolio Management Committee: it is the executive body responsible for ensuring a holistic view of all risks and
promoting the optimal mix and composition of portfolios under the constraints imposed by the Risk Appetite Framework
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("RAF"). In this way, the aim is to obtain an adequate return for the risks incurred through the cycle and to maintain a
robust financial position, reflected in the sufficiency of liquidity and capital to face stress situations.
Risk Models Management Committee: It ensures an appropriate decision-making process regarding the planning,
development, implementation, use, validation and monitoring of the models required to achieve an appropriate
management of the Model Risk in the BBVA Group.
Retail Credit Risk Committee: it ensures for the analysis, discussion and decision support on all issues regarding the retail
credit risk management that impact or potentially do in the practices, processes and corporate metrics established in the
General Policies, Rules and Operating Frameworks.
Also:
Global Credit Committee of CIB: its purpose is to analyze and make decisions related to wholesale credit risk admission
from certain segments of BBVA Group's customer base in addition to receiving information about relevant decisions
adopted in this area.
Global Operational Market and Counterparty Risk Committee: is the executive body responsible for ensuring adequate
operational management of these risks in all the group's units, through the design, approval and supervision of the
processes necessary for said management, including decision-making with respect to the most relevant operations.
GRM Continuity Committee: as established by the Corporate Continuity Committee for the different areas, this
Committee is dedicated to analyzing and taking decisions in response to exceptional crisis situations, with a view to
managing the continuity and restoration of critical GRM processes, with a view to ensuring its operations have a minimum
impact through the Continuity Plan, which addresses crisis management and Recovery Plans.
The Corporate Committee for Admission of Operational Risk and Product Governance aims to ensure the adequate
evaluation of initiatives with significant risk (new business, product, outsourcing, process transformation, new systems,
etc.) from the perspective of operational risk and reputational as well as the approval of the proposed control frameworks.
Corporate GRM units
The GRM units at the corporate level, as part of the second line of defense for financial risks, support the CRO in the development
of the elements used to define the proposal for the Group’s Risk Appetite Framework, general policies, internal regulations, and
global infrastructures—within the action framework approved by BBVA’s corporate governing bodies. They also ensure the
implementation of these elements and report—either directly or through the CRO—to BBVA’s corporate governing bodies.
Heads of Risk in business units
Each business unit is headed by a Local Head of Risk, who, within the scope of their first line of defense responsibilities, performs
risk management and control functions. This role is responsible for managing and controlling the financial risks of the
corresponding business area through the consistent application of the Group’s Risk Model, general policies, and other internal
regulations approved at Group level—adapting them, where necessary, to local requirements—and reporting accordingly to the
local corporate governing bodies.
The CRO shall be responsible for ensuring that local Risk units operate with full independence from the units directly linked to the
business and are guided by their own risk management criteria. To this end, the CRO assumes the following responsibilities:
Set the performance objectives for the local Heads of Risk.
Validate, or if necessary, adjust the performance evaluation of the local Heads of Risk conducted by their hierarchical
managers. In the event of a discrepancy, the opinion of the CRO shall prevail.
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Approve the appointment of local Heads of Risk, with the right to veto such appointments, as well as the authority to
unilaterally remove them from their position.
In addition, the CRO has access to forums—such as the Global Risk Management Committee (GRMC)—to ensure appropriate
coordination with the local Heads of Risk in the execution of their financial risk management and control responsibilities.
Internal Risk Control
The Group has a dedicated Internal Risk Control Unit, whose Group-level head reports directly to the Group CRO. This unit acts as
a control function over the activities carried out by the GRM area and the Local Risk areas.
Specifically, the Internal Risk Control Unit is responsible for:
verifying that the normative framework, models, processes, and measures established by GRM are appropriate and
sufficient for each type of financial risk;
overseeing their implementation and performance, ensuring proper segregation of duties among units;
challenging decisions made in GRM’s most relevant committees, applying an independent and expert perspective;
conducting validation of risk models; and
supporting the Risk and Compliance Committee in carrying out its responsibilities related to financial risks.
The Internal Risk Control function operates on a global and cross-cutting basis under a unified methodological framework that
covers the full lifecycle of financial risk management. It promotes a critical and analytical perspective, and actively fosters the
Group’s risk culture.
Non-financial risk domain
BBVA has a Regulation & Internal Control (R&IC) area, which, as a cross-functional unit serving all BBVA Group businesses, is
responsible for:
supporting the definition of its strategy regarding non-financial risks; and
assisting business areas in operating with integrity and in compliance with applicable laws, regulations, and self-
regulatory standards.
To this end, it defines the Group’s internal control model for non-financial risks, supervises its effectiveness, and ensures that non-
financial risks are managed and controlled by the executive areas in line with the guidelines approved by the corporate bodies and
by the R&IC area itself. This includes applying appropriate independent challenge by R&IC.
This area includes, among others, the Non-Financial Risk and Compliance units, as well as Risk Control Specialists, all of whom
perform second line of defense functions in the domain of other non-financial risks.
Group head of Regulation & Internal Control
The Group Head of Regulation & Internal Control (R&IC) is appointed by BBVA’s Board of Directors, upon proposal by the Risk and
Compliance Committee. This executive reports directly to the corporate bodies on the performance of their duties, which
reinforces their independence from the rest of the Group’s executive areas. The role is endowed with the authority, seniority,
experience, expertise, and resources necessary to carry out their responsibilities effectively.
As the person responsible for the second line of defense for non-financial risks, the Head of R&IC ensures that such risks within the
Group are managed and controlled in accordance with this Model and with the general policies for the various types of non-
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financial risk. This executive informs the corporate bodies about the status and evolution of the non-financial risks and internal
control framework and, where appropriate, proposes the adoption of corrective measures deemed necessary at any given time,
promoting a culture of integrity and compliance across the Group, and acting, in accordance with the BBVA Group’s Compliance
System and Statute, as the Chief Compliance Officer (the most senior executive responsible for the Compliance function).
To support decision-making, the Head of R&IC is backed by the Regulation & Internal Control Leadership Committee, the Group’s
primary executive forum for non-financial risk. This forum is responsible for:
supporting the Head of R&IC in developing strategies, programs, projects, plans, internal regulations, and infrastructure
necessary to appropriately identify, assess, measure, manage, and control non-financial risks arising from the Group’s
activities;
coordinating the implementation of the above in the areas responsible for managing and controlling material non-financial
risks; and
monitoring, supervising, and controlling the main non-financial risks faced by the Group in the course of its activities; and
proposing the inclusion of non-financial risks in the Risk Appetite Framework.
Non-Financial Risk, Compliance, and Risk Control Specialists Units
Within the Regulation & Internal Control (R&IC) area, the second line of defense for non-financial risks is composed of the following
units, whose heads report directly to the Group Head of R&IC:
Non-Financial Risk unit, responsible, among other functions, for:
submitting proposals to the corporate bodies regarding general policies for non-financial risk management, as
well as developing, implementing and supervising the application of the internal regulations that operationalize
those policies;
defining a common methodology and shared tools to enable executive areas to manage and control the non-
financial risks within their remit, including the admission of operational risk within the Group;
coordinating the transversal processes related to the management of non-financial risks.
Compliance unit, responsible, in accordance with the Compliance Function System and Statute, among other duties, for:
supporting the business areas in assessing the compliance risks inherent to BBVA Group activities by promoting,
prioritizing, and, where appropriate, defining and implementing plans and actions for their prevention and
management;
establishing and/or proposing internal regulations, as well as the systems, tools, procedures, indicators, and
controls necessary for the management, control, and mitigation of compliance risk—including the management
of certain related processes;
supervising and verifying the management of compliance risks in accordance with the internal regulations within
its scope of responsibility;
conducting training and awareness programs for employees to foster a strong compliance culture; and
reporting relevant compliance risk information to Senior Management and the corporate bodies.
Risk Control Specialists , responsible, among other functions, for:
defining a general, homogeneous framework across the Group for mitigating, controlling, and monitoring the
most relevant non-financial risks within each area’s scope of responsibility;
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participating in the definition of metrics, indicators, and limits that establish risk tolerance thresholds—both at
the Group and business unit level—and performing periodic follow-ups to ensure that the non-financial risk
profile remains within the defined parameters;
challenging how executive areas manage their respective non-financial risks and promoting a consistent
management approach across the Group.
To support decision-making in the non-financial risk domain, the R&IC area has a governance model that enables the identification
and prioritization of relevant situations from a control and risk management perspective, and facilitates proper evaluation of
initiatives involving significant non-financial risks, including approval of their associated control environments.
This governance model is structured through, among others, the Regulation & Internal Control Leadership, the Operational Risk
Admission and Product Governance Committees, the Corporate Assurance Committees, the Internal Control Body for AML or the
Criminal Responsibility Committee.
Executive areas
All of the Group’s executive areas are responsible, as the first line of defense, for managing non-financial risks within their
processes, activities, products, systems, and third-party relationships, including activities relying on outsourced services.
To ensure proper management and control of non-financial risks, each area is supported by a Risk Control Assurer (RCA) function,
composed of individuals with the appropriate experience, expertise, and organizational standing. The RCA supports the area’s
most senior executive—and the area as a whole—in ensuring that non-financial risks are managed and controlled in line with the
general mitigation, control, and monitoring frameworks established by the Risk Control Specialists, within the defined
management parameters and applicable internal regulations.
Parent-Subsidiary risk management relationship model
In accordance with the BBVA Group’s General Corporate Governance Policy, the Group operates under a common risk
management and control framework that ensures integrated oversight. This framework consists of high-level guidelines—such as
the Risk Appetite Framework—and general policies, including the Model, which are approved by BBVA’s corporate bodies for the
entire Group.
To ensure that the risk strategy and risk management model are effectively implemented at the subsidiary level, a parent-
subsidiary governance model has been defined. This model includes a minimum catalog of decisions that must be adopted by the
corporate bodies of subsidiaries. These decisions provide for a governance structure that is aligned with and coordinated by the
parent company. Depending on the area of competence, it is the responsibility of the GRM or R&IC head of the respective business
unit to formulate the relevant proposals for submission to the subsidiary’s governing body for consideration and, if appropriate,
approval.
The approval of such decisions by the subsidiary’s corporate bodies entails the design and execution of a corresponding risk
monitoring and control plan, which will be overseen by the proposing area.
Notwithstanding the above, certain risk-related decisions falling within the authority of the subsidiary’s corporate bodies will
require prior endorsement by BBVA’s corporate bodies, in accordance with the provisions of the internal regulations in effect at
any given time.
In the specific case of the Spain and Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) business areas—which are not legally independent
entities and therefore do not have their own corporate bodies separate from BBVA as the Group parent and transversal business
unit, respectively—any references in this document to “corporate bodies” shall, where applicable, be understood to refer to the
most senior executive responsible for the business area. In all other cases, they refer to BBVA’s own corporate bodies. Any actions
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involving proposals to these bodies shall be carried out in coordination with the Group’s Head of GRM and/or Head of R&IC, as
appropriate.
4.1.4. Risk appetite framework
Article 435 (1) b), e), f)
EU OVA a), b), c)
Elements
The Group’s Risk Appetite Framework (RAF) defines the Group’s target risk profile, including the level of risk the Group is willing to
assume in order to achieve its objectives, taking into account the organic development of its business. The structure and key
elements of the RAF are approved by the Board of Directors and are subject to regular review by the GRM and R&IC areas within
the Enterprise Risk Management Committee (ERMC), and may also be updated following significant changes to the business
strategy or material corporate transactions.
The RAF is tailored to each of the Group’s key business areas and is structured around the following elements approved by the
Board of Directors:
Risk Appetite Statement: articulates the general principles of the Group’s risk strategy and its target risk profile:
"The BBVA Group aims to achieve a solid risk-adjusted profitability throughout the cycle by developing a universal
banking business model. This model is based on values, centered on the needs and life goals of our clients, and prioritizes
sustainability as a lever for growth, operational excellence and the preservation of adequate business security and
continuity.
BBVA intends to achieve these goals while maintaining a moderate risk profile, understood as achieving profitability that is
commensurate with the risks incurred throughout the cycle, and maintaining a robust financial position reflected in
sufficient liquidity and capital to withstand stress scenarios.
Risk Management at BBVA is based on a holistic and forward-looking approach to all risks, enabling adaptation to the
disruption risks inherent to the banking business, while leveraging the capabilities offered by innovation and technological
evolution. The key pillars of risk management to promote responsible growth, with recurrent generation of value, are the
diversification of portfolios across geographies, the quality and profile of asset classes and client segments, anti-money
laundering and financing of terrorism prevention, the incorporation of the impact of climate change, and accompanying
our clients in achieving their life goals.”
Core Statements: based on the Risk Appetite Statement, these define the Group’s general risk management principles in
the areas of solvency, liquidity and funding, and profitability and income recurrence.
Core Metrics: quantitatively express the principles and target risk profile set out in the Risk Appetite Statement and the
corresponding Core Statements. These metrics are organized under a traffic light approach, with the following
thresholds:
Management reference: a comfortable risk level for the Group.
Maximum appetite: the highest risk level the Group is willing to accept in the normal course of business.
Maximum capacity: the highest level of risk the Group could assume, which in some metrics is linked to
regulatory requirements.
Statements by type of risk: based on the Core Statements, these outline the general principles for managing each specific
type of risk, ensuring alignment with the overall Risk Appetite Statement.
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By type of risk Metrics: based on the Core Metrics, these define specific indicators for each risk type. Each includes a
maximum appetite threshold to ensure consistency with the Risk Appetite Statement and Core Metrics.
In addition, the RAF includes a set of management limits and monitoring metrics that are defined at the executive level by the risk-
owning areas to support proactive risk management and ensure alignment with the key elements of the RAF approved by the
Board of Directors.
Each key business area has its own local Risk Appetite Framework, which consist of a local Risk Appetite Statement, Core
Statements and Metrics, and By Type of Risk Statements and Metrics. These must be consistent with the Group-level RAF but
tailored to the business area's specific context and approved by its respective governing bodies. Additionally, the local RAF
establishes, at the local executive level, a set of management limits and monitoring metrics that are aligned with and consistent
with the above.
Development process
The proposal for the Group’s Risk Appetite Framework is jointly developed by the GRM and R&IC areas, each within their
respective scope of responsibility. Both areas shall operate under robust governance models that ensure the proposal is properly
challenged and refined.
In this context, for financial risks, the Internal Risk Control Unit conducts an effective challenge of the proposal presented to the
Global Risk Management Committee (GRMC), whereas for non-financial risks, the corresponding statements and metrics are
analyzed by the Regulation & Internal Control Leadership, which includes the Group’s senior non-financial risk executives.
Once finalized, the Enterprise Risk Management Committee (ERMC) is responsible for reviewing the RAF proposal prior to its
submission to BBVA’s corporate bodies for consideration and, where appropriate, approval, in accordance with the functions set
out in their respective regulations and described in the Model.
As with the Group-level RAF proposal, each business area's RAF proposal will be supported by solid governance models that
ensure effective challenge and review before being submitted to the corporate governing bodies (or the most senior executive) of
the respective business area. In addition, it will be ensured that the proposal is properly coordinated and aligned with the RAF
approved at Group level.
Integration of the RAF into the management
The integration of the Risk Appetite Framework into the Group’s day-to-day risk management relies on the following three
foundational elements:
A consistent normative framework, headed by a set of general policies for the various risk types. These policies define the
basic management guidelines and are further developed through rules and procedures, as outlined in the Internal
Normative Framework. This normative framework is complemented by specific frameworks and programs that guide the
actions of executive areas to ensure appropriate risk management and control. Business units, in turn, adapt this
normative framework to local requirements and their specific characteristics, ensuring that each unit has clearly defined
decision-making, oversight, and control processes that are aligned with Group-wide general policies.
The inclusion, within the Framework itself, of a set of management limits and monitoring metrics, defined by the GRM and
R&IC areas within their respective scopes. These indicators guide executive areas in the day-to-day management of risks,
helping to steer the Group’s risk profile toward the target risk level.
Comprehensive risk management across the full lifecycle, with a tailored approach based on the nature of each risk type.
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Monitoring of the RAF and management of breaches
To enable the corporate bodies to effectively perform their assigned risk oversight functions, the senior executives responsible for
risks must report regularly to them—with greater frequency and detail in the case of the Risk and Compliance Committee (RCC)—
on the evolution of the Group’s Risk Appetite Framework metrics. This ensures that the corporate bodies can verify the degree of
compliance with the risk strategy approved by the Board of Directors.
If, during the monitoring of these metrics, the executive areas detect a significant deviation or breach of the maximum appetite
threshold of the metrics that fall within the scope of the Board of Directors, they must promptly inform the RCC (via its Chair),
along with a proposal for corrective measures if applicable. This communication is coordinated through the General Secretariat.
Once reviewed by the RCC, the breach is then reported to the Executive Committee—as part of its responsibility to monitor the
Group’s risk profile—and to the Board of Directors at its next scheduled meeting. The Board will decide whether to adopt any
executive measures it deems necessary, including the potential revision of any RAF metric. To support this decision, the RCC will
submit all relevant information, including the analysis provided by the executive areas and its own assessment.
However, once the information has been analysed and the proposal for corrective measures reviewed by the CRC, the CDP may
adopt, for urgent matters and in accordance with applicable legal provisions, the Executive Committee may adopt measures that
would otherwise fall under the authority of the Board. These decisions must then be communicated to the RCC (via its Chair) and
reported to the Board of Directors at its next meeting.
In all cases, enhanced monitoring will be implemented for the breached metric—including more frequent and granular reporting if
needed—until the deviation is fully resolved. Updates will be provided to the corporate bodies in accordance with their respective
supervisory and control functions.
Additionally, the executive areas may establish reinforced monitoring and breach management models to anticipate or address
RAF metric breaches. Any such developments will be reported to the RCC, Executive Committee, and Board of Directors, following
the communication standards outlined in this section—or with greater frequency if deemed appropriate.
Management thresholds for fundamental metrics shall be established as early-warning alerts prior to exceeding the maximum risk
appetite, without requiring remediation plans if breached. A notification will occur at an executive level within the relevant area
(GRM or R&IC), with updates provided to the Corporate Bodies during periodic monitoring session. 
At the business unit level, the senior GRM and R&IC executives of each area must report periodically—within their respective
scopes—to their local corporate bodies (or to the most senior executive, if no such bodies exist) on the evolution of their own RAF
metrics. This follows a structure consistent with the Group-level governance model.
4.1.5. Risk assessment, monitoring and reporting
Article 435 (1) c) CRR
EU OVA d)
The assessment, monitoring, and reporting of both financial and non-financial risks at the Group level enable the Model to maintain
a dynamic and forward-looking approach, ensuring compliance with the Risk Appetite Framework (RAF) approved by the Board,
even under adverse scenarios.
This process is integrated into the day-to-day activities of the GRM and R&IC units, both at the corporate level and within business
areas. Within the framework of the Enterprise Risk Management Committee (ERMC), the process also ensures that the highest
executive level maintains a holistic view of the risks affecting the Group.
The process is structured across the following stages:
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Identification (Risk Assessment) of the material risks to which BBVA is exposed. This includes identifying key risk events
(including emerging risks) as well as key vulnerabilities, both at the Group level and within individual business areas.
Risk profile monitoring of the Group and the evolution of identified risk factors using a range of internal indicators, peer
comparisons, and market data, enabling the anticipation of future developments.
Impact assessment of realized risk factors on RAF metrics under various scenarios, including stress scenarios.
Response to undesirable situations and corrective measures proposal, enabling the Group to manage risk proactively
even before the undesired event materializes.
Reporting: ensures that risk information is conveyed to the corporate bodies and senior management in a comprehensive
and reliable manner, in accordance with principles of transparency, accountability, accuracy, completeness, clarity,
relevance, timeliness, and confidentiality.
4.1.6. Internal regulation, resources and infrastructure
Article 435 (1) b) CRR
EU OVA b)
To ensure prudent and forward-looking risk management, as well as proper oversight and control, the Group relies on the following
key enablers:
Internal regulation, comprising general policies (including the Model), rules, and procedures that define roles,
responsibilities, guidelines, and processes for risk management and control across the Group.
A qualified team, composed of individuals with the necessary skills, experience, and technical capabilities, and sized
appropriately to the Group’s business activities. The composition and profile of the risk team will evolve over time based
on the nature and level of risks the Group faces, the analytical and technological capabilities required, and the specific
conditions in the markets where the Group operates.
Appropriate methodologies and models, which support the measurement and management of different risk types, as well
as the assessment of capital required to absorb those risks
Technology infrastructure and systems, which support the Risk Appetite Framework, enable the calculation and
measurement of variables, parameters, and data across different risk types, facilitate risk management and control, and
provide a platform for storing and leveraging data needed for risk oversight and reporting to both corporate bodies and
supervisory authorities.
Data governance, which ensures that the Group has access to high-quality, sufficient data for its risk management
processes, based on principles of governance, infrastructure, accuracy and integrity, completeness, timeliness, and
adaptability.
All these components follow a global and consistent approach, delivering value both to the Group as a whole and to the individual
entities that comprise it, in alignment with corporate-level standards
4.1.7. Risk culture
Article 435 (1) e) CRR
EU OVA c)
BBVA has fostered a risk culture, grounded in the decisions and guidance issued by its corporate bodies. These have promoted
responsible risk management, aligned with the Group’s corporate culture and core values.
The Board of Directors and Senior Management actively promote a shared understanding of risk throughout the organization. This
shared vision is communicated to all areas and levels, so that all employees understand, manage, and control the financial and
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non-financial risks relevant to their role, in a consistent manner according to the type of risk, and in line with the highest standards
of integrity, ethical conduct, and compliance with applicable regulations.
This approach ensures that day-to-day decisions involving risk management and control are made based on a common set of
attitudes and behaviors across the organization. These are built on a clear understanding of the risks being assumed (awareness),
responsibility for one’s risk-related actions (accountability), a constructive environment (atmosphere) that promotes open
dialogue.
The Group’s risk culture is developed and reinforced through a coherent set of integrated levers, including the Risk Appetite
Framework, general policies and other internal regulations, decision-making processes, indicator-based monitoring and control
(KPIs/KRIs), ongoing training, internal communication, incentives, testing exercises, and internal audits.
The Enterprise Risk Management Committee (ERMC), as the Group’s most senior executive body in this area, is responsible for
promoting, developing, and monitoring the risk culture across the organization. To this end, it is supported by the GRM and R&IC
areas, which actively contribute to its promotion, action planning, and structured reporting on its progress.
4.1.8. Transactions with related parties
Article 435 (1) f).ii) CRR
EU OVA a)
In addition to the provisions of the General Risk Management and Control Model, the BBVA Group has internal policies and
procedures in place to approve, supervise, and control related-party transactions and intra-group transactions.
In this regard, BBVA and other Group subsidiaries, in their capacity as financial entities, carry out transactions with their related
parties in the normal course of their business, all of which are not significant and are carried out under normal market conditions.
Additionally, BBVA Group has a resolution strategy defined by the SRB as Multiple Point of Entry (MPE), which is based, according
to the Financial Self-Sufficiency Principle and the Decentralized Management Principle, on a decentralized business model in
which the subsidiaries are substantially self-sufficient in terms of legal structure, governance, capital, funding relationships and
operations, subject, however, to the corporate policies established for the BBVA Group and to the general supervision and control
of the corporate areas. Under this model, and subject to these principles, funding operations for subsidiaries are limited and at
market prices.
Details of transactions with related parties and transactions with joint ventures and associates can be found in note 53 of the BBVA
Group Consolidated Financial Statements.
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4.2.Credit and Counterparty Risk
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4.2.1. Scope and nature of the Credit Risk measurement and reporting
systems for capital framework purposes
Article 435 (1)  a), b), c), f) CRR
EU CRA a), b), c), d)
Credit risk arises from the probability that one of the parties to the financial instrument contract will default on its contractual
obligations due to insolvency or inability to pay and cause the other party to incur a financial loss.
It is the most relevant risk for the Group and includes the management of issuer, settlement and country risks, with counterparty
risk constituting an additional risk category within BBVA’s risk taxonomy.
The Group has a risk strategy established by the Board of Directors of the parent company, which establishes the Group's Risk
Appetite statement, core metrics and the statements and metrics by type of risk in which it materializes, as well as the General
Risk Management and Control Model.
The credit risk statement outlines BBVA's general principles and objectives in managing this risk, which are specified through a set
of metrics related to economic capital, asset quality, portfolio structure, and profitability. Maximum appetite thresholds are
established for these metrics, defining the Group's credit risk profile.
The Risk and Compliance Committee assists the Board of Directors in different areas relating to risk control and monitoring,
complementing these functions by submitting to the Board proposals on the Group's risk strategy, control and management. It
also establishes, in line with the Group's Risk Appetite Framework approved by the Board of Directors, the control and
management policies for the different risks of the Group.
The Risk and Compliance Committee, the Executive Committee and the Board itself adequately monitor the implementation of the
Group's risk strategy and profile.
Based on the risk strategy determined by the Board of Directors, and as part of the Risk Appetite Framework, the Global Risk
Management Committee approves the management limits structure that articulates the framework at the level of geographies,
risk types, asset classes and portfolios, including the proposed Asset Allocation management limits that are established on an
annual basis with the appropriate level of disaggregation.
Asset Allocation limits for portfolios, businesses and risks are defined, considering the established metrics, in terms of exposure,
capital consumption, profitability and composition of the portfolio mix, subject to the restrictions framework resulting from the
target risk profile definition. These limits are established through a combination of quantitative criteria aimed at maximising the
profitability–risk trade-off, based on the risk positioning and its alignment with business projections.
The Corporate Risk Area establishes individual, portfolio, sector and geographic risk concentration thresholds. These thresholds
are established in terms of EAD and Herfindahl indexes in order to limit the impact on capital consumption.
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The Business Areas work in line with the global view and the defined metrics, optimizing in terms of profitability-risk, within the
Group's limits and policies, each of the portfolios for which they are responsible.
Existing gaps with regard to the target portfolio are identified at global level and submitted to the Business Areas, establishing
global and local plans to align the risk with the predefined target profile and taking into account the expected future evolution of
the portfolios.
For risk and capital management purposes, credit risk at BBVA is quantified using two main measures: expected loss ("EL") and
economic capital ("EC"). The expected loss reflects the average value of losses and is considered as business cost. However,
economic capital is the amount of capital considered necessary to cover unexpected losses arising from the possibility that actual
losses may exceed expected losses.
These risk measures are combined with profitability information within the value-based management framework, thus integrating
the profitability-risk binomial in decision-making, from the business strategy definition to the approval of individual loans, pricing,
the assessment of non-performing portfolios, incentives to the Group's areas, etc.
There are three essential parameters for obtaining the aforementioned measures (PE and CE): probability of default ("PD"), loss
given default ("LGD") and exposure at default ("EAD"), based mainly on the estimation of credit conversion factors ("CCF"), which
are generally estimated using the historical information available in the systems, and which are assigned to transactions and
customers depending on their characteristics.
In this context, credit rating tools (ratings and scorings) assess the risk of each client/transaction based on its credit quality
through a score, which is used in the allocation of risk metrics along with other additional information: age of facilities, loan-to-
value ratio, client segment, etc.
Section 4.2.7.1. of this document details the definitions, methods and data used by the Group in determining the own funds
requirements for the estimation of the probability of default (PD), loss given default (LGD) and credit conversion factor (CCF).
4.2.2.Definitions and methodologies
4.2.2.1.Prudential definition of default
Article 442 a), b) CRR
EU CRB a), b), c)
The definition of default in the prudential field is included in Article 178 of Regulation (EU) No. 575/2013. This definition is
applicable both under the standardized approach and under the internal ratings-based (IRB) approach.
Likewise, for the purposes of the application of point (b) of Article 178(1) of Regulation (EU) No 575/2013, where any amount of
principal, interest or fee has not been paid at the date it was due, the Group recognises this as the credit obligation past due.
In 2021, the EBA Guidelines (EBA/GL/2016/07) and the Regulations on materiality thresholds (Delegated Regulation of the
European Commission 2018/171 and Regulation 2018/1845 of the European Central Bank) that develop the content of the
aforementioned article 178, entered into force. The modifications introduced cover aspects such as the calculation of past due
days, clarifications on the indicators of probable non-payment (“Unlikely to Pay”), the criteria for the classification to non-
defaulted status, definition of retail exposures and aspects related to documentation and external governance. During 2021, BBVA
completed the implementation of the prudential definition of default, both for portfolios under the standardised approach, as well
as portfolios under the IRB approach, once the relevant supervisory authorization has been received.
Currently, the BBVA Group considers that a default has occurred in relation to a certain obligor when at least one of the following
circumstances occurs:
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a.that the obligor has a delay for more than 90 consecutive days with respect to any significant credit obligation to the entity.
b.that the entity considers that there are reasonable doubts about the payment of all of its credit obligations to the entity itself,
the parent company or any of its subsidiaries, without resorting to actions such as the execution of guarantees.
In relation to the computation of past due days, an obligor is considered in default when the sum of the past due amounts in all its
credit obligations with the entity exceed the materiality thresholds (both absolute and relative) for more than 90 consecutive days.
The absolute threshold is set at €100 for retail exposures and €500 for wholesale exposures and the relative threshold at 1% of all
on-balance sheet exposures to the obligor.
Regarding the existence of reasonable doubts about payment, the following elements are considered as indicators of probability
of default:
A.Specific credit risk adjustments: an adjustment to the carrying amount as a result of a sharp deterioration in the credit risk
quality of the obligor is an indicator of probable default.
B.Sale of credit obligations with significant economic loss: a sale of a credit obligation against an obligor with a material
economic loss related to a deterioration in credit quality should be considered an indicator of default. When the economic loss
exceeds the 5% threshold, the credit obligations will be considered to be in default.
C.Distressed restructuring: it is considered that there is an indicator of probable default, and therefore the client must be
considered in default, when the restructuring or refinancing measures may result in a reduction of the financial obligation that
is considered to be caused by a material forgiveness or deferral of principal, interest or fees.
Specifically, unless proven otherwise, transactions that meet any of the following criteria will be reclassified to the default risk
category:
They are supported by an inadequate payment plan.
They Include contractual clauses that delay the reimbursement of the operation through regular payments.
Present amounts derecognized from the balance sheet.
In any case, a restructuring will be considered impaired when the reduction in the net present value of the financial obligation is
greater than 1%.
D.Bankruptcy/Arrangement/Liquidation/Failure/Pre-arrangement of the client: These situations will be valued as indicators
of non-payment as long as this prevents or delays the payments of credit obligations to the institution.
E.Fraud: If credit fraud is identified before the default is recognized.
The definition of default is applied at the debtor level for wholesale counterparties. Therefore, the classification of any material
exposure of a client as defaulted, either because it is more than 90 past due days or due to any of the subjective criteria, implies
the consideration of all the client's exposures as default.
Regarding retail customers, the definition of default is applied at the contract level following risk management practices.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, when an operation of a retail client presents defaults of more than 90 days and this represents
more than 20% of the client's total balance, all its operations are considered in default.
Additionally, it should be noted that when operations of related entities with the holder are considered in default, including both
entities of the same group and those with which there is a relationship of economic or financial dependence, the operations of the
holder are also classified as default if after its analysis it is concluded that there are reasonable doubts about its total
reimbursement.
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The classification of an operation as in default is carried out in such a way that each contract can only be either in default or non
default in its entirety.
With regard to transactions/customers classified as in default, it should be noted that they will cease to be classified as such when
no default trigger is still applicable, either because the client/transaction does not have material past due balances, that is, above
both materiality thresholds, for more than 90 consecutive days, either when the recovery process is considered complete in
accordance with the entity's recovery management or because no criterion of probable non-payment continues to apply. However,
in any case, at least three months must elapse from the moment in which the situation that triggered the non-payment ceased to
be fulfilled in order to stop classifying an operation in a defaulted situation as such. During this period, the obligor must show good
payment behaviour and an improvement in its credit quality. In restructuring processes, the minimum period will be one year.
4.2.2.2.Accounting definitions and methodologies
Article 442 a), b) CRR
EU CRB a), c), d)
The calculation of credit risk adjustments applicable to the BBVA Group's Consolidated Financial Statements follows the
provisions of IFRS 9 - Financial Instruments. This standard establishes an expected loss model to calculate aforementioned 
provision for credit risk.
Credit risk provision is calculated for financial assets valued at amortised cost, debt instruments valued at fair value with changes
in accumulated other comprehensive income, financial guarantee contracts and other commitments. All financial instruments
measured at fair value through profit or loss are excluded from the impairment model.
Given the nature of the calculation of provisions under IFRS 9, all adjustments are considered specific credit risk adjustments for
the purposes of Regulation (EU) No. 575/2013 of the European Parliament and of the Council.
Definition of impaired financial asset
According to IFRS 9, an asset is credit-impaired (stage 3) if one or more events have occurred and they have a detrimental impact
on the estimated future cash flows of the asset.
The definition of impaired asset under IFRS 9 is currently aligned with that of default used by the Group both for internal credit risk
management and for regulatory purposes, in accordance with the definitions established in the Guidelines mentioned in section
4.2.2.1, as well as in the CRR. This alignment facilitates the integration of both definitions in credit risk management, giving
coherence and consistency in the processes.
Definition of restructured exposure
For accounting purposes, the Group uses the concept of restructured exposure for a transaction in which, for economic or legal
reasons related to current or foreseeable financial difficulties of the holder (or holders), its financial conditions are modified in
order to facilitate the payment of the debt (principal and interest) because the holder is unable, or is expected to be unable, to
comply with those conditions in due time and form. In this respect, the definition used for accounting purposes is aligned with the
definition used for the purposes of Article 47b of the CRR.
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4.2.3.Exposure to credit risk
According to Article 5 of the CRR, with respect to the regulatory capital requirements for credit risk, exposure is understood to be
any asset item and all items included in the Group’s off-balance sheet accounts involving credit risk and not deducted from the
Group’s bank capital. Accordingly, mainly loan and advances to customers are included, with their corresponding undrawn
balances, letters of credit and guarantees, debt securities and capital instruments, cash and balances with central banks and
credit institutions, repurchase and reverse repurchase agreements, financial derivatives and intangible assets.
The credit risk exposure specified in the following sections of this document is broken down into credit risk according to the
standardised approach (Section 4.2.6), credit risk according to the advanced approach (Section 4.2.7), counterparty credit risk
(Section 4.2.8), securitisation credit risk (Section 4.2.9) and structural equity risk (Section 4.4.3).
The following table shows the main metrics of credit risk (including counterparty credit risk) by approach and exposure class as of
December 31, 2025:
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TABLE 16. CREDIT RISK AND COUNTERPARTY RISK EXPOSURE (MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Exposure Class
Original
Exposure(1)
Provisions
Net exposure
of provisions(3)
On-balance
exposure after
credit risk
mitigation
techniques(4a)
Off-balance
exposure after
credit risk
mitigation
techniques(4b)
Exposure in the
adjusted
value(5)
EAD(6)
RWA
RWA density
Central governments or central banks
192,022
(57)
191,965
202,316
8,257
214,243
210,125
28,687
14%
Regional governments or local authorities
28,064
(12)
28,052
2,275
560
2,819
2,486
1,491
60%
Public sector entities
1,807
(1)
1,807
854
351
1,273
1,064
784
74%
Multilateral development banks
570
570
2,615
2,620
2,620
2
%
International organisations
676
676
454
5
459
459
Institutions
40,608
(42)
40,566
10,131
20,122
32,254
13,757
4,546
33%
Corporates
87,817
(418)
87,399
49,121
24,411
75,067
60,007
55,842
93%
Retail
211,229
(3,280)
207,949
97,162
106,841
199,975
97,924
66,795
68%
Secured by mortgages on immovable property
44,300
(370)
43,930
41,866
1,654
43,346
42,357
18,640
44%
Exposures in default
10,818
(6,364)
4,454
3,790
315
4,068
3,849
3,951
103%
Subordinated debt exposures
%
Covered bonds
Claims on institutions and corporates with a short-term credit assessment
%
Collective investments undertakings
469
469
175
293
469
322
805
250%
Equity exposures
6,175
6,175
6,134
6,175
6,175
14,105
228%
Other exposures
21,693
21,693
21,470
8
21,721
21,716
12,954
60%
Total standardised approach
646,249
(10,544)
635,705
438,364
162,819
604,488
462,860
208,602
45%
FIRB approach
329,775
(1,600)
154,329
129,643
322,613
239,451
95,381
40%
Central governments or central banks
%
Regional governments or local authorities
%
Public sector entities
%
Institutions
62,884
(6)
19,739
13,334
64,004
55,488
9,183
17%
Corporates
266,892
(1,594)
134,590
116,309
258,609
183,963
86,198
47%
AIRB approach
70,770
(829)
66,875
3,852
70,726
67,645
15,580
23%
Central governments or central banks
%
Regional governments or local authorities
%
Public sector entities
%
Corporates
%
Retail
70,770
(829)
66,875
3,852
70,726
67,645
15,580
23%
Total IRB approach
400,545
(2,429)
221,204
133,495
393,339
307,096
110,961
36%
Total positions in securitisation (7)
31,041
(5)
31,036
30,478
29,327
29,327
5,121
17%
Total credit risk
1,077,835
(12,977)
666,742
690,046
296,314
1,027,154
799,283
324,683
41%
(1) Gross exposure value before credit risk mitigation techniques and CCF, excluding contributions to the default fund for a CCP.
(2) Includes provisions and impairment of financial assets and contingent risk and commitments.
(3) Exposures are only adjusted  by credit risk adjustments in the case of the standardised method.. The original exposurefor equity  is shown net of impairment.
(4a) (4b) Reduced exposure by eligible credit risk mitigation techniques is included, either on-balance sheet or off-balance sheet, not subject to counterparty credit risk according to Chapter 4 of CRR. In the case of securitisation exposure,
(5)  Under the standardised approach, it corresponds to the exposure value after the application of the eligible credit risk mitigation techniques, net of volatility adjustments.
(6) Exposure at default.
(7) This row includes the SEC-SA, SEC-ERBA and SEC-IRBA methods. The exposure of securitisations with a risk weight of 1,250% which are deducted from own funds is included (€98.573 thousand).
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Within the framework of the implementation of CRR3 and the transitional provisions applicable to IRB approaches, in 2025 the
Group developed a holistic modelling strategy aimed at assessing the suitability, scope and sustainability of internal credit risk
models.
As a result of this exercise, and subject to approval by the European Central Bank, the Advanced IRB (AIRB) approach has been
partially reversed in favour of the Foundation IRB (FIRB) approach or the Standardised approach for certain exposures of BBVA,
S.A. and BBVA México.
This action is part of the process of adapting to the new European regulatory framework and is intended to reinforce
methodological robustness, consistency in the calculation of APRs and alignment with supervisory expectations regarding internal
models.
During 2025, the evolution in exposure and RWA is due to the activity in the different portfolios, the variation of which will be
detailed in their respective sections.
See following sections for more information on the variations of RWA by standardised and IRB approaches.
The distribution of the Group's original exposure by geography (classification by country of the counterparty) is shown below:
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The average RWA densities for credit and counterparty risk as of December 31, 2025 are shown below, by exposure class and
geography where the Group operates.
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TABLE 17. BREAKDOWN OF RWA DENSITY BY GEOGRAPHICAL AREA AND APPROACH (MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
RWA Density(1)
Spain
Mexico
Turkey
South
America
Other
areas(2)
Total
Central governments or central banks (3)
10%
20%
34%
49%
2%
14%
Regional governments or local authorities
17%
96%
100%
100%
21%
60%
Public sector entities
64%
16%
100%
100%
20%
74%
Multilateral development banks
%
%
%
%
%
%
International organisations
%
%
%
%
%
%
Institutions
18%
30%
86%
42%
27%
33%
Corporates
87%
96%
95%
96%
81%
93%
Retail
65%
71%
65%
71%
73%
68%
Secured by mortgages on immovable property
49%
40%
60%
44%
45%
44%
Exposures in default
109%
100%
102%
102%
105%
103%
Subordinated debt exposures
%
%
%
%
%
%
Covered bonds
%
%
%
%
%
%
Claims on institutions and corporates with a short-
term credit assessment
%
%
%
%
%
%
Collective investments undertakings
250%
%
%
%
250%
250%
Equity exposures
195%
250%
252%
250%
250%
228%
Other exposures
92%
49%
65%
42%
15%
60%
Total standardised approach
29%
51%
67%
70%
21%
45%
Central governments or central banks
%
%
%
%
%
%
Regional governments or local authorities
%
%
%
%
%
%
Public sector entities
%
%
%
%
%
%
Institutions
18%
37%
110%
40%
15%
17%
Corporates
54%
47%
117%
55%
41%
47%
Retail
23%
23%
67%
32%
32%
23%
Collective investment undertakings (CIU)
%
%
%
%
%
%
Total IRB approach
36%
47%
111%
50%
32%
36%
Total positions in securitisation
16%
%
%
%
26%
17%
Total credit risk
31%
50%
68%
68%
28%
41%
(1) Calculated as RWA/EAD.
(2) Other countries includes mainly exposures in Europe (excluding Spain), United States and Asia.
(3) Includes deferred tax assets net of deferred tax liabilities.
4.2.3.1.Credit quality of exposures
Article 442 c), d), e), f), g) CRR
The carrying amount of performing and non-performing exposures, broken down by product and counterparty sector, as of
December 31, 2025 and as of December 31, 2024, is below:
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TABLE 18. EU CR1 - PERFORMING AND NON-PERFORMING EXPOSURES AND RELATED PROVISIONS (MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Gross carrying amount (1) /nominal amount
Accumulated impairment, accumulated negative changes in fair
value due to credit risk and provisions (2)
Accumulated
partial write-
off
Collateral and financial
guarantees received
Performing exposures (3)
Non-performing exposures
Performing exposures
Non-performing exposures
Of which:
stage 1
Of which:
stage 2
Of which:
stage 2
Of which:
stage 3
Of which:
stage 1
Of which:
stage 2
Of which:
stage 2
Of which:
stage 3
On
performing
exposures
On non-
performing
exposures
Cash balances at central banks and other
demand deposits
50,902
50,902
(6)
(6)
Loans and advances
494,384
462,619
31,223
14,354
14,354
(4,460)
(2,507)
(1,953)
(7,992)
(7,992)
(150)
213,702
3,988
Central banks
10,881
10,881
(12)
(12)
General governments
25,726
25,649
77
18
18
(10)
(8)
(2)
(8)
(8)
8,453
4
Credit institutions
24,402
24,259
34
(20)
(18)
(1)
9,817
Other financial corporations
23,451
23,349
101
11
11
(18)
(16)
(1)
(7)
(7)
6,031
3
Non-financial corporations
217,012
204,426
12,395
5,118
5,118
(1,217)
(591)
(625)
(2,961)
(2,961)
(150)
88,975
1,369
Of which: SME
61,380
55,784
5,474
3,646
3,646
(556)
(310)
(246)
(2,081)
(2,081)
(8)
36,420
1,048
Households
192,911
174,055
18,617
9,207
9,207
(3,184)
(1,860)
(1,324)
(5,015)
(5,015)
100,427
2,612
Debt securities
108,576
108,399
5
62
62
(47)
(47)
(41)
(41)
Central banks
1,917
1,807
General governments
95,422
95,386
(39)
(39)
Credit institutions
4,840
4,839
(1)
(1)
Other financial corporations
2,520
2,494
60
60
(4)
(4)
(39)
(39)
Non-financial corporations
3,877
3,872
5
1
1
(2)
(2)
(1)
(1)
Off-balance-sheet exposures
311,591
302,752
8,839
676
676
548
387
160
177
177
9,851
78
Central banks
General governments
4,400
4,372
28
1
1
87
Credit institutions
26,262
26,208
54
4
3
50
Other financial corporations
21,230
20,844
386
1
1
6
4
2
143
Non-financial corporations
160,366
155,288
5,078
561
561
183
87
96
158
158
8,541
70
Households
99,333
96,040
3,293
114
114
354
292
63
19
19
1,030
7
Total
965,452
924,672
40,067
15,092
15,092
(5,061)
(2,947)
(2,114)
(8,210)
(8,210)
(150)
223,553
4,065
(1) Includes the carrying amount of reverse repurchase agreements and positions subject to the securitisation framework.
(2) Off-balance sheet exposures provisions are shown as positive, in line with FINREP regulatory financial reporting models.
(3) Includes gross carrying amount of the "amortised cost" portfolio, the "fair value through other comprehensive income" portfolio and the "fair value through P&L" portfolios. Due to this, the balance of the rows other than "Cash and balances with central banks" performing may
differ from the sum of the balances of stage 1 and stage 2 columns for these rows.
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EU CR1 (MILLION EUROS. 6-30-2025)
Gross carrying amount (1) /nominal amount
Accumulated impairment, accumulated negative changes in fair value
due to credit risk and provisions (2)
Accumulated
write-off
Collateral and financial
guarantees received
Performing exposures (3)
Non-performing exposures
Performing exposures
Non-performing exposures
Of which:
stage 1
Of which:
stage 2
Of which:
stage 2
Of which:
stage 3
Of which:
stage 1
Of which:
stage 2
Of which:
stage 2
Of which:
stage 3
On
performing
exposures
On non-
performing
exposures
Cash balances at central banks
and other demand deposits
34,070
34,070
(8)
(8)
Loans and advances
457,451
426,756
30,276
14,136
14,136
(4,262)
(2,443)
(1,819)
(7,430)
(7,430)
(143.466)
200,633
4,498
Central banks
8,732
8,732
(7)
(7)
General governments
25,978
25,904
73
20
20
(10)
(8)
(2)
(7)
(7)
7,838
7
Credit institutions
24,428
24,364
9
(17)
(16)
(1)
9,683
Other financial corporations
19,378
19,049
329
11
11
(16)
(13)
(3)
(7)
(7)
5,095
3.218
Non-financial corporations
197,820
184,583
13,051
4,883
4,883
(1,283)
(647)
(637)
(2,732)
(2,732)
(143)
83,177
1,547
Of which: SME
56,233
49,468
6,640
3,477
3,477
(643)
(350)
(293)
(1,919)
(1,919)
(27)
32,552
1,244
Households
181,115
164,124
16,814
9,223
9,223
(2,929)
(1,752)
(1,177)
(4,683)
(4,683)
94,840
2,941
Debt securities
99,139
98,559
2
64
64
(61)
(61)
(39)
(39)
Central banks
665
422
General governments
87,434
87,138
(53)
(53)
Credit institutions
4,626
4,626
(1)
(1)
Other financial corporations
2,310
2,273
63
63
(4)
(4)
(38)
(38)
Non-financial corporations
4,104
4,101
2
1
1
(3)
(2)
(1)
(1)
Off-balance-sheet exposures
293,326
285,170
8,156
653
653
442
310
132
171
171
11,999
86
Central banks
539
539
General governments
3,502
3,471
32
2
2
1
1
243
Credit institutions
41,915
41,877
38
3
2
6
Other financial corporations
16,488
16,282
205
1
1
6
4
1.195
94
Non-financial corporations
144,972
139,928
5,044
545
545
167
88
78
154
154
10,586
77
Households
85,911
83,074
2,837
106
106
266
213
53
16
16
1,070
9
Total
883,986
844,555
38,434
14,854
14,854
(4,773)
(2,822)
(1,952)
(7,640)
(7,640)
(143)
212,632
4,584
(1) Includes the carrying amount of reverse repurchase agreements and positions subject to the securitisation framework.
(2) Off-balance sheet exposures provisions are shown as positive, in line with FINREP regulatory financial reporting models.
(3) Includes gross carrying amount of the "amortised cost" portfolio, the "fair value through other comprehensive income" portfolio and the "fair value through P&L" portfolios. Due to this, the balance of the rows other than "Cash and balances with central banks" performing may
differ from the sum of the balances of stage 1 and stage 2 columns for these rows.
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During the second half of 2025 there was an increase in exposure, linked mainly to the organic growth of activity, particularly
lending to corporates and retail, and to a lesser extent, the off balance sheet exposures.
Non performing exposures, in constant terms, slightly increased from June 2025.
Similarly, the accumulated impairment and negative changes in fair value had a slight increase.
The following table shows the credit quality of performing and non-performing exposures according to the number of past due
days as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024:
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TABLE 19. EU CQ3 - CREDIT QUALITY OF PERFORMING AND NON-PERFORMING EXPOSURES BY PAST DUE DAYS (MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Gross carrying amount (1) /nominal amount
Performing exposures
Non-performing exposures
Not past due
or past due ≤
30 days
Past due >
30 days ≤ 90
days
Unlikely to pay
that are not past
due or are past
due ≤ 90 days
Past due
> 90 days
≤ 180 days
Past due
> 180 days
≤ 1 year
Past due
> 1 year ≤ 2
years
Past due
> 2 years ≤ 5
years
Past due
> 5 years ≤ 7
years
Past due > 7
years
Of which
defaulted
Cash balances at central banks and
other demand deposits
50,902
50,902
Loans and advances
494,384
492,699
1,685
14,354
7,378
1,954
1,864
1,700
1,313
53
90
14,354
Central banks
10,881
10,881
General governments
25,726
25,722
4
18
10
2
5
1
18
Credit institutions
24,402
24,402
Other financial corporations
23,451
23,451
11
8
1
1
1
11
Non-financial corporations
217,012
216,632
380
5,118
2,465
462
693
667
704
49
78
5,118
Of which SMEs
61,380
61,138
241
3,646
1,690
285
506
507
610
17
31
3,646
Households
192,911
191,611
1,300
9,207
4,895
1,492
1,169
1,032
604
4
11
9,207
Debt Securities
108,576
108,576
62
62
62
Central banks
1,917
1,917
General governments
95,422
95,422
Credit institutions
4,840
4,840
Other financial corporations
2,520
2,520
60
60
60
Non-financial corporations
3,877
3,877
1
1
1
Off-balance sheet exposures
311,591
676
676
Central banks
General governments
4,400
Credit institutions
26,262
Other financial corporations
21,230
1
1
Non-financial corporations
160,366
561
561
Households
99,333
114
114
Total
965,452
652,177
1,685
15,092
7,440
1,954
1,864
1,700
1,313
53
90
15,092
(1) Includes the carrying amount of reverse repurchase agreements and positions subject to the securitisation framework.
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EU CQ3 (MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2024)
Gross carrying amount (1) /nominal amount
Performing exposures
Non-performing exposures
Not past due
or past due ≤
30 days
Past due > 30
days ≤ 90
days
Unlikely to pay
that are not past
due or are past
due ≤ 90 days
Past due
> 90 days
≤ 180 days
Past due
> 180 days
≤ 1 year
Past due
> 1 year ≤ 2
years
Past due
> 2 years ≤ 5
years
Past due
> 5 years ≤ 7
years
Past due > 7
years
Of which
defaulted
Cash balances at central banks
and other demand deposits
42,582
42,582
Loans and advances
440,695
439,077
1,618
14,217
7,630
1,814
1,768
1,784
1,037
110
73
14,217
Central banks
8,261
8,261
General governments
21,889
21,883
6
26
23
1
2
26
Credit institutions
22,388
22,388
2
1.639
2
Other financial corporations
17,371
17,371
13
8
1
1.073
2.467
13
Non-financial corporations
192,808
192,565
242
5,014
2,474
384
631
781
587
104
54
5,014
Of which SMEs
57,329
57,170
159
3,492
1,458
290
514
622
529
37
43
3,492
Households
177,978
176,609
1,369
9,162
5,125
1,430
1,136
998
450
6
17
9,162
Debt Securities
96,695
96,695
50
50
50
Central banks
679
679
General governments
85,240
85,240
Credit institutions
3,470
3,470
Other financial corporations
2,579
2,579
48
48
48
Non-financial corporations
4,727
4,727
2
2
2
Off-balance sheet exposures
261,040
791
791
Central banks
254
General governments
3,783
1
1
Credit institutions
20,525
Other financial corporations
14,353
1
1
Non-financial corporations
141,930
690
690
Households
80,195
100
100
Total
841,011
578,353
1,618
15,057
7,680
1,814
1,768
1,784
1,037
110
73
15,057
(1) Includes the carrying amount of reverse repurchase agreements and positions subject to the securitisation framework.
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The distribution of exposures by geographical area as of December 31, 2025 and June 30, 2025 are below:
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TABLE 20. EU CQ4 - QUALITY OF NON-PERFORMING EXPOSURES BY GEOGRAPHY (MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Gross carrying amount(1)(2) / nominal amount
Accumulated negative
changes in fair value due
to credit risk on non-
performing exposures
Of which: non
performing
Of which: defaulted
Of which: subject to
impairment (3)
Accumulated
impairment
Provisions on off-
balance sheet (4)
On balance exposures
668,277
14,416
14,416
667,563
(12,546)
Spain
248,774
6,432
6,432
248,762
(4,448)
Mexico
126,809
2,818
2,818
126,270
(3,485)
Turkey
70,252
2,576
2,576
70,235
(1,926)
South America
73,739
2,254
2,254
73,606
(2,255)
Other countries (5)
148,704
337
337
148,691
(431)
Off balance exposures
312,267
676
676
725
Spain
62,461
340
340
113
Mexico
31,635
17
17
233
Turkey
67,191
153
153
203
South America
26,019
152
152
119
Other countries (5)
124,961
14
14
57
Total
980,544
15,092
15,092
667,563
(12,546)
725
(1) Includes the carrying amount of reverse repurchase agreements and positions subject to the securitisation framework.
(2) Includes gross carrying amount of the "cash balances at central banks and other demand deposits" portfolio, the "amortised cost" portfolio, the "fair value through other comprehensive income" portfolio and the "fair value through P&L" portfolios.
(3) Includes gross carrying amount of "cash balances at central banks and other demand deposits" portfolio, assets at amortised cost and assets at fair value through other comprehensive income.
(4) Off-balance sheet exposures provisions are shown as positive, in line with FINREP regulatory financial reporting models.
(5) Other countries includes mainly exposures in Europe (excluding Spain), United States and Asia.
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EU CQ4 (MILLION EUROS. 6-30-2025)
Gross carrying amount(1)(2) / nominal amount
Accumulated negative
changes in fair value due to
credit risk on non-
performing exposures
Of which: non
performing
Of which: defaulted
Of which: subject to
impairment (3)
Accumulated
impairment
Provisions on off-
balance sheet (4)
On balance exposures
604,860
14,201
14,201
603,863
(11,800)
Spain
232,096
7,229
7,229
232,089
(4,505)
Mexico
118,213
2,521
2,521
117,786
(3,142)
Turkey
64,691
2,014
2,014
64,678
(1,703)
South America
67,087
2,117
2,117
66,566
(2,070)
Other countries (5)
122,774
319
319
122,744
(380)
Off balance exposures
293,979
653
653
613
Spain
58,967
346
346
122
Mexico
27,677
13
13
174
Turkey
54,025
122
122
174
South America
25,205
146
146
100
Other countries (5)
128,105
26
26
42
Total
898,839
14,854
14,854
603,863
(11,800)
613
(1) Includes the carrying amount of reverse repurchase agreements and positions subject to the securitisation framework.
(2) Includes gross carrying amount of the "cash balances at central banks and other demand deposits" portfolio, the "amortised cost" portfolio, the "fair value through other comprehensive income" portfolio and the "fair value through P&L" portfolios.
(3) Includes gross carrying amount of "cash balances at central banks and other demand deposits" portfolio, assets at amortised cost and assets at fair value through other comprehensive income.
(4) Off-balance sheet exposures provisions are shown as positive, in line with FINREP regulatory financial reporting models.
(5) Other countries includes mainly exposures in Europe (excluding Spain), United States and Asia.
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Throughout 2025, and specifically in the second half, activity grew in the main geographies where the Group operates. This growth
was due to the strong dynamism in lending, standing out United States where CIB operations are particularly noteworthy.
Meanwhile, in Turkey there has been a significant increase in Turkish lira and foreign currency lending across all products. In
Mexico, the increase has mainly occurred in the retail segment.
In terms of non-performing exposure, in constant terms, the slight increase is mainly explained by Turkey, where new
restructuring regulations have come into force, although this has been partially offset by portfolio sales and recoveries in the
wholesale segment. In South America, growth has mainly occurred in Argentina. Growth in other regions has been offset by the
decline at BBVA, S.A., which made two portfolio sales in the second half of the year.
Annex VIII is an extension of this table, showing the ten countries with the highest on-balance sheet exposures and the ten
countries with the highest off-balance sheet exposures as of December 31, 2025.
The distribution by counterparty sector of total and non-performing exposures of loans and advances, as well as their impairment
as of December 31, 2025 and June 30, 2025, are shown below:
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TABLE 21. EU CQ5 - CREDIT QUALITY OF LOANS AND ADVANCES TO NON-FINANCIAL CORPORATIONS BY
INDUSTRY  (MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Gross carrying amount (1)(2) /nominal amount
Accumulated
negative
changes in fair
value due to
credit risk on
non-
performing
exposures
Of which:
non
performing
Of which:
defaulted
Of which:
subject to
impairment
(3)
Accumulated
impairment
Agriculture, forestry and fishing
5,583
152
152
5,583
(134)
Mining and quarrying
4,396
37
37
4,396
(42)
Manufacturing
53,223
1,034
1,034
53,159
(831)
Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning supply
18,087
269
269
18,087
(206)
Water supply
1,160
23
23
1,160
(18)
Construction
11,599
469
469
11,599
(353)
Wholesale and retail trade
41,930
1,388
1,388
41,930
(1,054)
Transport and storage
13,641
288
288
13,636
(236)
Accommodation and food service activities
9,929
237
237
9,929
(192)
Information and communication
13,410
106
106
13,410
(85)
Financial activities and insurance
11,644
103
103
11,644
(158)
Real estate activities
13,425
369
369
13,304
(214)
Professional, scientific and technical activities
5,765
216
216
5,763
(184)
Administrative and support service activities
5,708
130
130
5,708
(109)
Public administration and defence, compulsory social
security
2,327
5
5
2,327
(7)
Education
679
27
27
679
(20)
Human health services and social work activities
2,387
85
85
2,387
(55)
Arts, entertainment and recreation
912
32
32
912
(27)
Other services
6,327
147
147
6,327
(253)
Total
222,130
5,118
5,118
221,939
(4,178)
(1) Includes the carrying amount of reverse repurchase agreements and positions subject to the securitisation framework.
(2) Includes gross carrying amount of assets at amortised cost, assets at fair value through other comprehensive income and assets designated at fair value through profit and loss other
than those held for trading.
(3) Includes gross carrying amount of assets at amortised cost and assets at fair value through other comprehensive income.
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EU CQ5 (MILLION EUROS. 6-30-2025)
Gross carrying amount (1)(2) /nominal amount
Accumulated negative
changes in fair value
due to credit risk on
non-performing
exposures
Of which:
non
performing
Of which:
defaulted
Of which:
subject to
impairment (3)
Accumulated
impairment
Agriculture, forestry and fishing
4,922
177
177
4,922
(144)
Mining and quarrying
4,757
24
24
4,757
(45)
Manufacturing
50,966
918
918
50,904
(733)
Electricity, gas, steam and air
conditioning supply
18,083
50
50
18,083
(167)
Water supply
1,208
24
24
1,208
(16)
Construction
10,728
484
484
10,725
(346)
Wholesale and retail trade
36,752
1,296
1,296
36,752
(1,004)
Transport and storage
12,391
282
282
12,385
(223)
Accommodation and food service
activities
9,208
244
244
9,208
(190)
Information and communication
9,997
107
107
9,997
(76)
Financial activities and insurance
11,147
88
88
11,147
(130)
Real estate activities
12,362
589
589
12,247
(371)
Professional, scientific and technical
activities
5,223
222
222
5,223
(165)
Administrative and support service
activities
5,427
124
124
5,427
(99)
Public administration and defence,
compulsory social security
281
4
4
281
(6)
Education
665
26
26
665
(17)
Human health services and social
work activities
2,267
45
45
2,267
(37)
Arts, entertainment and recreation
715
39
39
715
(24)
Other services
5,603
140
140
5,603
(221)
Total
202,702
4,883
4,883
202,516
(4,015)
(1) Includes the carrying amount of reverse repurchase agreements and positions subject to the securitisation framework.
(2) Includes gross carrying amount of assets at amortised cost, assets at fair value through other comprehensive income and assets designated at fair value through profit and loss other
than those held for trading.
(3) Includes gross carrying amount of assets at amortised cost and assets at fair value through other comprehensive income.
During the second half of 2025, the gross book balance of loans and advances to non-financial corporations increased by 10%
compared to June, in current terms. Despite defaulted exposures increased by €236 million and the impairment by €163 million,
the impairment ratio was  -10 basis points below the June 2025 level.
The distribution of the gross book value of performing and non-performing exposures of loans and debt securities by residual
maturity is presented below. The accounting values as of  December 31, 2025 and June 30, 2025 are presented:
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TABLE 22. EU CR1-A - MATURITY OF EXPOSURES (MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Value of net exposure(1)
On demand
≤ 1 year
> 1 year ≤ 5
year
> 5 year
No stated
maturity
Total
Loans and advances
6,193
153,859
158,726
177,533
496,310
Debt securities
25,096
43,959
39,200
218
108,472
Total
6,193
178,955
202,685
216,733
218
604,783
(1) Includes gross carrying amount of the "amortised cost" portfolio, the "fair value through other comprehensive income" portfolio and the "fair value through P&L" portfolios.
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EU CR1-A (MILLION EUROS. 6-30-2025)
Value of net exposure(1)
On demand
≤ 1 year
> 1 year ≤ 5
year
> 5 year
No stated
maturity
Total
Loans and advances
5,945
147,218
138,257
168,475
459,895
Debt securities
20,690
42,790
35,089
118
98,687
Total
5,945
167,908
181,047
203,564
118
558,582
(1) Includes gross carrying amount of the "amortised cost" portfolio, the "fair value through other comprehensive income" portfolio and the "fair value through P&L" portfolios.
The changes of non performing exposures between December 31, 2024 and December 31, 2025 is shown below in the following
tables:
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TABLE 23. EU CR2 - CHANGES IN THE BALANCE OF EXPOSURES TO CREDIT RISK IN DEFAULT AND IMPAIRED
(MILLION EUROS)
Gross book value of defaulted
exposures
Balance as of December 2024
15,057
Loans and debt securities that have defaulted or whose value has deteriorated since the last reporting period
6,082
Reclassification to non-default status
(3,442)
Amounts recognized as write-offs
(2,287)
Other changes
(556)
Balance as of June 2025
14,854
Gross book value of defaulted
exposures
Balance as of June 2025
14,854
Loans and debt securities that have defaulted or whose value has deteriorated since the last reporting period
7,069
Reclassification to non-default status
(3,475)
Amounts recognized as write-offs
(2,247)
Other changes
(1,109)
Balance as of December 2025
15,092
The balance of defaulted exposures has remained almost stable (+0.2%) offsetting the increase in the second half of the year
mentioned above.the decrease of the first half of the year.
Annex IX shows the standardised table EU CR2 including changes in the stock of non-performing loans and advances.
A table with a general overview of forborne exposures is shown below, which includes the amounts as of December 31, 2025  and
the main figures as of June 30, 2025:
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TABLE 24. EU CQ1 - CREDIT QUALITY OF FORBORNE EXPOSURES (MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Gross carrying amount (1) /nominal amount of
exposures with forbearance measures
Accumulated impairment,
accumulated negative
changes in fair value due
to credit risk and
provisions (2)
Collateral received and financial
guarantees received on forborne
exposures
Non-performing forborne
Performing
forborne
Of which
defaulted
Of which
impaired
On
performing
forborne
exposures
On non-
performing
forborne
exposures
Of which collateral and
financial guarantees
received on non-
performing exposures
with forbearance
measures
Cash balances at central banks
and other demand deposits
Loans and advances
5,381
6,055
6,055
6,055
(496)
(3,027)
4,618
1,907
Central banks
General governments
23
7
7
7
(1)
(5)
Credit institutions
Other financial corporations
1
4
4
4
(2)
3
2
Non-financial corporations
2,235
2,509
2,509
2,509
(243)
(1,323)
1,654
634
Households
3,122
3,535
3,535
3,535
(252)
(1,698)
2,961
1,271
Debt Securities
10
10
10
(3)
Loan commitments given
231
24
24
24
13
4
Total exposures
5,612
6,089
6,089
6,089
(509)
(3,034)
4,618
1,907
(1) Includes the carrying amount of reverse repurchase agreements and positions subject to the securitisation framework.
(2) Off-balance sheet exposures provisions are shown as positive, in line with FINREP regulatory financial reporting models.
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EU CQ1 (MILLION EUROS. 6-30-2025)
Gross carrying amount (1) /nominal amount of
exposures with forbearance measures
Accumulated impairment,
accumulated negative
changes in fair value due to
credit risk and provisions (2)
Collateral received and financial
guarantees received on forborne
exposures
Non-performing forborne
Performing
forborne
Of which
defaulted
Of which
impaired
On
performing
forborne
exposures
On non-
performing
forborne
exposures
Of which collateral
and financial
guarantees received
on non-performing
exposures with
forbearance
measures
Cash balances at central banks
and other demand deposits
Loans and advances
4,537
6,474
6,474
6,474
(417)
(3,136)
4,832
2,307
Central banks
General governments
24
8
8
8
(2)
(4)
Credit institutions
Other financial corporations
4
4
4
4
(2)
6
3
Non-financial corporations
1,911
2,557
2,557
2,557
(204)
(1,382)
1,733
757
Households
2,598
3,904
3,904
3,904
(211)
(1,749)
3,092
1,548
Debt Securities
Loan commitments given
144
22
22
22
5
3
Total exposures
4,681
6,496
6,496
6,496
(422)
(3,139)
4,832
2,307
(1) Includes the carrying amount of reverse repurchase agreements and positions subject to the securitisation framework.
(2) Off-balance sheet exposures provisions are shown as positive, in line with FINREP regulatory financial reporting models.
The amounts of collateral obtained by taking possession and execution processes as of December 31, 2025 and June 30, 2025 are
shown below, differentiating property, plant and equipment from other collateral:
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TABLE 25. EU CQ7 - COLLATERAL OBTAINED BY TAKING POSSESSION AND EXECUTION PROCESSES (MILLION
EUROS)
12-31-2025
6-30-2025
Collateral obtained
Collateral obtained
Value at initial
recognition(1)
Accumulated
negative changes(2)
Value at initial
recognition(1)
Accumulated
negative changes(2)
Property, plant and equipment (PP&E)
Other than PP&E
880
(316)
925
(291)
Residential immovable property
660
(220)
676
(185)
Commercial Immovable property
186
(64)
208
(80)
Movable property (auto, shipping, etc.)
8
(7)
8
(5)
Equity and debt instruments
20
(21)
28
(20)
Other
6
(4)
6
(1)
Total
880
(316)
925
(291)
(1) Value at initial recognition: the gross carrying amount of the collateral obtained by taking possession at initial recognition.
(2) Cumulative negative changes: cumulative impairment or negative cumulative changes in the value of collateral initially recognised.
4.2.4. Hedging and risk reduction policies. Supervision strategies and
processes
Article 435 (1) d) CRR
EU OVA g), EU CRA b)
In certain cases, maximum credit risk exposure is reduced by collateral, credit enhancements and other actions which mitigate the
Group’s exposure. The BBVA Group applies a credit risk hedging and mitigation policy deriving from a banking approach focused
on relationship banking. The existence of guarantees could be a necessary but not sufficient instrument for accepting risks, as the
assumption of risks by the Group requires prior evaluation of the debtor’s capacity for repayment, or that the debtor can generate
sufficient resources to allow the amortization of the risk incurred under the agreed terms.
The policy of accepting risks is therefore organized into three different levels in the BBVA Group:
analysis of the financial risk of the transaction, based on the debtor’s capacity for repayment or generation of funds;
the constitution of guarantees that are adequate, or at any rate generally accepted, for the risk assumed, in any of the
generally accepted forms: monetary, secured, personal or hedge guarantees; and
assessment of the repayment risk (asset liquidity) of the guarantees received.
This is carried out through a prudent risk policy that consists of the analysis of the financial risk, based on the capacity for
reimbursement or generation of resources of the borrower, the analysis of the guarantee, assessing, among others, the efficiency,
the robustness and the risk, the adequacy of the guarantee with the operation and other aspects such as the location, currency,
concentration or the existence of limitations. Additionally, the necessary tasks for the constitution of guarantees must be carried
out - in any of the generally accepted forms (collaterals, personal guarantees and financial hedge instruments) - appropriate to the
risk assumed.
The procedures for the management and valuation of collateral are set out in the corporate general policies (retail and wholesale),
which establish the basic principles for credit risk management, including the management of collaterals assigned in transactions
with customers. The criteria for the systematic, standardized and effective treatment of collateral in credit transaction procedures
in BBVA Group’s wholesale and retail banking are included in the Specific Collateral Rules.
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The methods used to value the collateral are in line with the best market practices and imply the use of appraisal of real estate
collateral, the market price in market securities, the trading price of shares in mutual funds, etc. All the collaterals received must
be correctly assigned and entered in the corresponding register. They must also have the approval of the Group’s legal units.
The valuation of the collateral is taken into account in the calculation of the expected losses. The Group has developed internal
models to estimate the realization value of the collaterals received, the time that elapses until then, the costs for their acquisition,
maintenance and subsequent sale, from real observations based on its own experience. This modeling is part of the LGD
estimation processes that are applied to the different segments, and is included within the annual review and validation
procedures.
The following is a description of the main types of collateral for each financial instrument class:
Debt instruments held for trading: the guarantees or credit enhancements obtained directly from the issuer or
counterparty are implicit in the clauses of the instrument (mainly guarantees of the issuer).
Derivatives and hedging derivatives: in derivatives, credit risk is minimized through contractual netting agreements,
where positive- and negative-value derivatives with the same counterparty are offset for their net balance. There may
likewise be other kinds of guarantees and collaterals, depending on counterparty solvency and the nature of the
transaction (mainly collaterals).
Other financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss and financial assets at fair value through other
comprehensive income: the guarantees or credit enhancements obtained directly from the issuer or counterparty are
inherent to the structure of the instrument (mainly personal guarantees).
Financial assets at amortised cost:
a.Loans and advances to credit institutions: these usually have the counterparty’s personal guarantee or pledged
securities in the case of reverse repurchase agreements (repos).
b.Loans and advances to customers: most of these loans and advances are backed by personal guarantees
extended by the customer. There may also be collateral to secure loans and advances to customers (such as
mortgages, cash collaterals, pledged securities and other collateral), or to obtain other credit enhancements
(bonds or insurances).
c.Debt securities: the guarantees or credit enhancements obtained directly from the issuer or counterparty are
inherent to the structure of the instrument.
Financial guarantees, other contingent risks and drawable by third parties: these have the counterparty’s personal
guarantee or other types of collaterals.
4.2.5.Information on credit risk mitigation techniques
4.2.5.1.Processes and use of on- and off-balance sheet netting
Article 453 a) CRR
EU CRC a)
Derivative contracts are executed under master agreements —such as ISDA (International Swaps and Derivatives Association) or
CMOF (Contrato Marco de Operaciones Financieras)— that incorporate netting mechanisms.
The specific clauses of each agreement determine which transactions may be subject to netting, thus establishing the scope of the
contractual offsetting.
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The application of counterparty risk mitigation techniques, such as position netting and the use of collateral agreements,
contributes to reducing the total exposure, understood as the sum of the current market value and the potential associated risk.
Financial assets and liabilities may be netted in certain cases. In particular, they are presented for a net amount on the
consolidated balance sheet only when the Group's entities satisfy the provisions of IAS 32-Paragraph 42, so they have both the
legal right to net recognised amounts, and the intention of settling the net amount or of realizing the asset and simultaneously
paying the liability.
4.2.5.2.Hedging based on collateral
4.2.5.2.1.Management and valuation policies and procedures
Article 453 b) CRR
EU CRC b)
The procedures for management and valuation of collateral are included in the Specific Collateral Rules, or in the Policies and
Procedures for Retail and Wholesale Credit Risk.
These Policies and Procedures lay down the basic principles of credit risk management, which includes the management of the
collateral assigned in transactions with customers.
Accordingly, the risk management model jointly values the existence of a suitable cash flow generation by the debtor that enables
them to service the debt, together with the existence of suitable and sufficient guarantees that ensure the recovery of the credit
when the debtor’s circumstances render them unable to meet their obligations.
The valuation of collaterals is carried out in a rigorous and prudent manner, with the necessary information to determine it and
with extreme caution in the use of appraisal values and any other type of valuation by independent experts. At the time of granting
credit, unless local regulations provide for a shorter term, individual appraisals / independent expert appraisals must be available
for a maximum age of one year in new origination proposals or that imply an increase in the amount over the existing risk; and
three years in proposals on existing risk such as subrogations, forbearance, financing of assets on the group's balance sheet, etc.
In the case of non-performing assets, as well as in restructuring and refinancing, the appraisal review period will be twelve months.
The milestones under which the valuations of the collaterals must be updated in accordance with local regulation are established
under these prudential principles.
Random or rotating case assignment processes must be established to ensure the independence in the activity of the
professionals or companies in charge of the appraisal with respect to the credit originating units. The valuation of non-real estate
guarantees will also be carried out considering the general principles of prudence and rigour. Similarly, the independence and
objectivity of the valuations is a critical factor that must be guaranteed through the use of external sources or the value contrast
with them. Given the heterogeneity of this type of guarantees, in general the validity of the valuations must be ensured through
documentation (for example, pro-forma invoices for movable property, certificates of deposits) or through consultation processes
of market values (eg. in securities accounts, investment funds).
With respect to the entities that carry out the valuation of the collateral, principles are in place in accordance with local regulations
that govern the level of customer loyalty and dependence on the Group, along with related processes. These valuations will be
updated by statistical methods, indices or appraisals of goods, consultation of internal and external sources, etc. which shall be
carried out under the generally accepted standards in each market and in accordance with local regulations.
For the validation of the collaterals, the Legal Services, support in the formalisation process ensuring that the requirements are
met so that the guarantees are duly established in the corresponding jurisdiction. The guarantees are required to be included in
the corresponding policies, duly guarded and registered in the official formats and bodies established, in order to fully preserve
their recovery effectiveness. In general, these policies must include the general circumstances of the guarantees, the description
of the assets that act as collateral, the obligations and rights of the parties involved and the related insurance.
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Additionally, a critical review of the valuation is carried out, focusing in particular on aspects such as its understandability, the
prudence of the assumptions and the clear and reasonable identification of other comparable properties used as a reference to
determine the appraised value. In the wholesale sphere, the possibility of carrying out a due diligence will be considered when the
risk or complexity of the operation so requires.
4.2.5.2.2.Types of collateral
Article 453 c) CRR
EU CRC c)
As collateral for the purpose of calculating bank capital, the Group uses the hedging established in the solvency regulations. The
following are the main types of collateral available in the Group:
Mortgage Guarantees: The collateral is the property upon which the loan is arranged.
Financial guarantees: Their object is any one of the following financial assets, as per articles 197 and 198 of the solvency
regulation.
Cash deposits, deposit certificates or similar instruments.
Debt securities issued for the different categories.
Shares or convertible bonds.
Other goods and rights used as a real collateral: The following property and rights are considered acceptable as
collateral as per Article 200 of the CRR.
Cash deposits, deposit certificates or similar instruments held in third-party institutions other than the lending
credit institution, when these are pledged in favour of the latter.
Life insurance policies pledged in favour of the lending credit institution.
Debt securities issued by other institutions, provided that these securities are to be repurchased at a pre-set
price by the issuing institutions at the request of the holder of the securities.
4.2.5.3.Hedging based on personal guarantees
Article 453 d) CRR
EU CRC d)
According to the solvency regulations, unfunded credit protection consists of personal guarantees, including those arising from
credit insurance, that have been granted by the providers of protection defined in Articles 201 and 202 of the solvency regulation.
In the category of Retail exposure under the advanced measurement approach, unfunded credit protection impacts the PD and
does not reduce the amount of the credit risk in EAD.
4.2.5.4.Amount of the credit risk mitigation
Article 453 f), g) CRR
This section shows the amounts of credit risk mitigation techniques.
In line with the EBA standards published in June 2024 (EBA/ITS/2024/05), the following table shows the book value of secured
and unsecured exposures, including all guarantees recognised for accounting purposes, regardless of their use for capital
purposes.
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TABLE 26. EU CR3 - CRM TECHNIQUES - OVERVIEW (MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Exposures unsecured
- carrying amount (1)
Exposures secured -
Carrying amount (1)
Exposures secured
by collateral
Exposures secured by
financial guarantees (2)
Exposures secured
by credit
derivatives
Total Loans
329,516
217,690
151,746
65,944
Total debt securities
108,550
Total exposures
438,065
217,690
151,746
65,944
Of which: non performing
2,395
3,988
3,081
907
Of which: defaulted
2,395
3,988
3,081
907
(1) Includes net carrying amount of the "amortised cost" portfolio, the "fair value through other comprehensive income" portfolio and the "fair value through P&L" portfolios, as well as cash
and balances with central banks.
(2) Excluding personal guarantees (unfunded credit protection which impacts on the PD but not in EAD.
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EU CR3 (MILLION EUROS. 6-30-2025)
Exposures
unsecured - carrying
amount (1)
Exposures secured -
Carrying amount (1)
Exposures secured
by collateral
Exposures secured by
financial guarantees
(2)
Exposures secured
by credit
derivatives
Total Loans
288,826
205,131
144,941
60,189
Total debt securities
99,103
Total exposures
387,929
205,131
144,941
60,189
Of which: non performing
2,234
4,498
3,352
1,146
Of which: defaulted
2,234
4,498
3,352
1,146
(1) Includes net carrying amount of the "amortised cost" portfolio, the "fair value through other comprehensive income" portfolio and the "fair value through P&L" portfolios, as well as
cash and balances with central banks.
(2) Excluding personal guarantees (unfunded credit protection which impacts on the PD but not in EAD.
During 2025, a non significant variation has been observed in the coverage level, which reached as of December 31, 2025 a
percentage of 33%, slightly lower than the coverage recorded in June (35%).
Currently, the Group does not use credit derivatives as a credit risk mitigation technique.
For a breakdown of the specific mitigation techniques for the standardised and IRB approaches to credit risk, see sections 4.2.6.2.
y 4.2.7.2. respectively.
4.2.5.5.Risk concentration
Article 453 e) CRR
EU CRC e)
BBVA has established the measurement, monitoring and reporting criteria for the analysis of large credit exposures that could
represent a concentration risk, with the aim of ensuring their alignment with the risk appetite framework defined in the Group.
Particularly, measurement and monitoring criteria are established for large exposures at the level of individual concentrations,
concentrations of retail portfolios, wholesale sectors and geographies.
A quarterly measurement and monitoring process has been established for reviewing concentration risk.
The main measures to prevent risk concentration in BBVA are:
At both the Group level and the subsidiaries belonging to the banking group, the information of customers (groups) that
hold the largest exposures (greater than 10% of fully loaded Tier1; in the subsidiaries their level of own funds are used) is
available. If a customer presents a concentration that exceeds the thresholds, the reasonableness of maintaining this
exposure must be justified, or the measures to reduce the exposure be explained (for example, cancellation of risk) in
writing every year.
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As an additional support to management, the portfolio concentration is calculated using the Herfindahl index. To date, the
concentration at Group level is “very low”.
The credit risk mitigation does not have a significant impact on the Group’s large exposures, being used solely as a
mechanism for mitigating intra-group risk (“standby letters of credit” issued by BBVA in favor of the banking Group’s
subsidiaries).
The concentration to different industries is calculated based on the risk aggregation by economic activity. BBVA uses a
classification that groups activities into 16 sectors. All of them are under the acceptable thresholds at the Group level.
In retail portfolios, the analysis is carried out at subportfolio level (mortgage and non-mortgage retail). Both are below the
acceptable thresholds at the Group level.
4.2.6.Information on the standardised approach
4.2.6.1.Identification of external rating agencies and credit ratings assignments
Article 444 a), b), c), d) CRR
EU CRD a), b), c), d)
The external credit assessment institutions (ECAIs) appointed by the Group to determine the risk weights applicable to its
exposure are as follows: Standard & Poors’, Moodys, Fitch and DBRS.
The ratings of ECAI are used for exposures to wholesale portfolios, basically those involving “Sovereigns and central banks” in
developed countries, and “Financial Institutions”.
In cases where a counterparty has ratings from different ECAIs, the Group follows the procedure laid down in Article 138 of the
Solvency Regulations, which specifies the order of priority to be used in the assignment of ratings.
When two different credit ratings made by designated ECAIs are available for a rated exposure, the higher risk weight will be
applied. However, when there are more than two credit ratings for the same rated exposure, use is to be made of the two credit
ratings that provide the lowest risk weights. If the two lowest risk weights coincide, then that weight will be applied; if they do not
coincide, the higher of the two will be applied.
The correspondence between the alphanumeric scale of each agency used and the risk categories used by the Group are defined
in the Implementing Technical Standards on the mapping of ECAIs credit assessment under Article 136(1) and (3) of Regulation
(EU) No. 575/2013; complying with the provisions of Article 136 of the CRR.
The number of cases and the amount of the assignments of credit ratings to public share issuances in the banking book are not
relevant for the Group in terms of credit admission and issuer risk management.
4.2.6.2.Exposure values before and after the application of credit risk mitigation
techniques
Articles 444 d), 453 g), h), i) CRR
The original exposure net of value adjustments and provisions, before and the application of after risk mitigation techniques and
credit conversion factors (CCF), as well as RWA density for each exposure category, according to the standardised approach, are
shown below, excluding securitisation and counterparty credit risk exposure:
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TABLE 27. EU CR4 - STANDARDISED APPROACH - CREDIT RISK EXPOSURE AND CREDIT RISK MITIGATION EFFECTS
(MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Exposures before CCF and CRM(1)
Exposures post-CCF and CRM(2)
RWA(3) and RWA Density
On-balance
sheet amount
Off-balance
sheet amount
On-balance
sheet amount
Off-balance
sheet amount
RWA
RWA Density
Central governments or central banks
170,141
2,652
202,150
4,139
27,557
13%
Non-central government public sector
entities
26,553
2,918
3,098
356
2,244
65%
Regional governments or local
authorities
25,353
2,567
2,244
227
1,488
60%
Public sector entities
1,201
351
854
130
756
77%
Multilateral development banks
483
2,615
2
0%
International organisations
676
454
5
0%
Institutions
10,085
20,085
10,131
1,624
4,181
36
Covered bonds
0%
Corporates
50,498
25,232
48,111
9,089
53,668
94%
Of which: Specialised Lending
2,999
301
2,998
221
2,880
89%
Subordinated debt exposures and equity
6,134
6,134
14,003
228%
Subordinated debt exposures
0%
Equity
6,134
6,134
14,003
228%
Retail
100,733
107,215
93,575
4,349
66,794
68%
Secured by mortgages on immovable
property and ADC exposures
42,276
1,654
41,696
660
18,640
44%
Secured by mortgages on residential
immovable property - non IPRE
30,620
217
30,367
31
9,153
30%
Secured by mortgages on residential
immovable property - IPRE
599
595
214
36%
Secured by mortgages on commercial
immovable property - non IPRE
6,784
703
6,666
431
4,451
63%
Secured by mortgages on commercial
immovable property - IPRE
1,639
16
1,626
7
1,027
63%
Acquisition, Development and
Construction (ADC)
2,635
719
2,441
192
3,795
144%
Exposures in default
4,136
318
3,760
89
3,951
103%
Claims on institutions and corporates
with a short-term credit assessment
Collective investment undertakings (CIU)
175
293
175
147
805
250%
Other items
21,449
1
21,470
3
12,711
59%
Not applicable
Total
433,340
160,370
433,370
20,461
204,557
45%
(1) Net OE: original exposure net of value adjustments and provisions.
(2) EAD: original exposure net of value adjustments and provisions after CRM and CCF.
(3) RWA: EAD after risk-weighting.
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EU CR4 (MILLION EUROS. 6-30-2025)
Exposures before CCF and CRM(1)
Exposures post-CCF and CRM(2)
RWA(3) and RWA Density
On-balance
sheet amount
Off-balance
sheet amount
On-balance sheet
amount
Off-balance
sheet amount
RWA
RWA Density
Central governments or central banks
141,455
3,924
171,766
3,148
26,033
15%
Non-central government public sector
entities
25,597
2,386
2,588
309
2,023
70%
Regional governments or local authorities
24,348
2,063
1,716
202
1,227
64%
Public sector entities
1,248
323
872
108
796
81%
Multilateral development banks
376
1,710
5
2
0%
International organisations
758
758
0%
Institutions
9,215
32,546
9,281
1,672
4,051
37
Covered bonds
0%
Corporates
47,070
23,178
45,723
8,230
50,710
94%
Of which: Specialised Lending
3,005
354
3,004
252
2,940
90%
Subordinated debt exposures and equity
6,381
311
6,381
156
15,840
242%
Subordinated debt exposures
0%
Equity
6,381
311
6,381
156
15,840
242%
Retail
72,038
66,285
63,912
4,175
46,362
68%
Secured by mortgages on immovable
property and ADC exposures
37,504
1,395
37,069
593
16,918
45%
Secured by mortgages on residential
immovable property - non IPRE
27,008
149
26,921
9
8,616
32%
Secured by mortgages on residential
immovable property - IPRE
478
477
170
36%
Secured by mortgages on commercial
immovable property - non IPRE
6,510
695
6,369
431
4,291
63%
Secured by mortgages on commercial
immovable property - IPRE
1,339
19
1,333
18
873
65%
Acquisition, Development and Construction
(ADC)
2,169
533
1,968
135
2,967
141%
Exposures in default
3,498
266
3,109
73
3,276
103%
Claims on institutions and corporates with a
short-term credit assessment
Collective investment undertakings (CIU)
0%
Other items
20,186
20,202
1
13,296
66%
Not applicable
Total
364,078
130,291
362,497
18,364
178,510
47%
(1) Net OE: original exposure net of value adjustments and provisions.
(2) EAD: original exposure net of value adjustments and provisions after CRM and CCF.
(3) RWA: EAD after risk-weighting.
The increase in exposure observed during the period is mainly explained by the increase in the retail, corporate and sovereign
portfolios, although this organic growth is partially attenuated by the exchange rate effect, especially in the case of retail and
corporate. On the other hand, as a result of regulatory impacts, there has been a significant increase in the retail portfolio following
the reclassification of certain portfolios in Mexico and Spain from the advanced approach to the standardised approach.
The average density in these categories remains largely unchanged, and therefore the evolution of RWA is in line with this growth
in exposure.
In addition, the following tables show the exposure net of provisions, after the application of credit risk mitigation techniques and
CCFs by risk weights and exposure categories under the standardised approach, excluding securitisation positions and
counterparty credit risk exposure.   
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TABLE 28. EU CR5 - STANDARDISED APPROACH: EXPOSURE VALUES AFTER APPLICATION OF CREDIT RISK
MITIGATION TECHNIQUES (MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Risk Weight
0%
2%
4%
10%
20%
30%
35%
40%
45%
50%
Central governments or central banks
177,848
299
985
9,732
Non-central government public sector entities
603
621
222
Regional governments or local authorities
406
582
222
Public sector entities
197
39
Multilateral development banks
2,604
11
International organisations
458
Institutions
103
7,684
1,259
884
Covered bonds
Corporates
967
473
Of which: Specialised Lending
Subordinated debt exposures and equity
Subordinated debt exposures
Equity
Retail exposures
135
7,244
Secured by mortgages on immovable property and
ADC exposures
24,817
309
97
114
Secured by mortgages on residential immovable
property - non IPRE
24,817
7
No loan splitting applied
1
Loan splitting applied (secured)
24,815
Loan splitting applied (unsecured)
2
5
Secured by mortgages on residential immovable
property - IPRE
309
97
107
Secured by mortgages on commercial immovable
property - non IPRE
1
No loan splitting applied
Loan splitting applied (secured)
Loan splitting applied (unsecured)
1
Secured by mortgages on commercial immovable
property - IPRE
Acquisition, Development and Construction (ADC)
Exposures in default
Claims on institutions and corporates with a short-
term credit assessment
Collective investment undertakings (CIU)
Other items
8,711
65
Not applicable
Total
190,224
103
299
35,149
1,568
232
7,358
11,312
(1) Refers to exposure for which no credit rating from designated ECAIs is available.
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TABLE 28. EU CR5 (MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025. CONTINUATION)
Risk Weight
60%
70%
75%
80%
90%
100%
105%
110%
130%
150%
Central governments or central banks
13,735
494
Non-central government public sector entities
2,008
Regional governments or local authorities
1,260
Public sector entities
748
Multilateral development banks
International organisations
Institutions
446
1,157
223
Covered bonds
Corporates
1,877
1,529
50,716
507
1,132
Of which: Specialised Lending
19
1,529
1,164
507
Subordinated debt exposures and equity
Subordinated debt exposures
Equity
Retail exposures
89,859
686
Secured by mortgages on immovable property
and ADC exposures
4,144
1,267
6,073
244
2,774
30
101
2,387
Secured by mortgages on residential
immovable property - non IPRE
5,407
168
No loan splitting applied
409
104
Loan splitting applied (secured)
Loan splitting applied (unsecured)
4,998
64
Secured by mortgages on residential
immovable property - IPRE
10
4
30
38
Secured by mortgages on commercial
immovable property - non IPRE
4,134
662
2,298
2
No loan splitting applied
227
1,176
Loan splitting applied (secured)
4,134
Loan splitting applied (unsecured)
435
1,122
2
Secured by mortgages on commercial
immovable property - IPRE
1,267
244
101
22
Acquisition, Development and Construction
(ADC)
308
2,325
Exposures in default
3,644
204
Claims on institutions and corporates with a
short-term credit assessment
Collective investment undertakings (CIU)
Other items
12,698
Not applicable
Total
4,144
1,267
98,255
1,529
244
87,419
30
101
507
4,439
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TABLE 28. EU CR5 (MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025. CONTINUATION)
Total credit
exposures amount
(post-CCF and
post-CRM)
Of which:
unrated (1)
250%
370%
400%
1250%
Others
Central governments or central banks
3,197
206,290
Non-central government public sector entities
3,454
147
Regional governments or local authorities
2,470
147
Public sector entities
984
Multilateral development banks
2,615
11
International organisations
458
458
Institutions
11,755
3,974
Covered bonds
Corporates
57,201
54,362
Of which: Specialised Lending
3,219
3,219
Subordinated debt exposures and equity
5,016
4
1,114
6,134
4,885
Subordinated debt exposures
Equity
5,016
4
1,114
6,134
4,885
Retail exposures
97,923
97,923
Secured by mortgages on immovable property and
ADC exposures
42,357
42,357
Secured by mortgages on residential immovable
property - non IPRE
30,398
30,398
No loan splitting applied
514
514
Loan splitting applied (secured)
24,815
24,815
Loan splitting applied (unsecured)
5,069
5,069
Secured by mortgages on residential immovable
property - IPRE
595
595
Secured by mortgages on commercial immovable
property - non IPRE
7,097
7,097
No loan splitting applied
1,404
1,404
Loan splitting applied (secured)
4,134
4,134
Loan splitting applied (unsecured)
1,560
1,560
Secured by mortgages on commercial immovable
property - IPRE
1,633
1,633
Acquisition, Development and Construction (ADC)
2,633
2,633
Exposures in default
3,849
3,849
Claims on institutions and corporates with a short-
term credit assessment
Collective investment undertakings (CIU)
322
322
273
Other items
21,473
21,473
Not applicable
Total
8,535
4
1,114
453,831
229,713
(1) Refers to exposure for which no credit rating from designated ECAIs is available.
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EU CR5 (Million Euros. 6-30-2025)
Risk Weight
0%
2%
4%
10%
20%
30%
35%
40%
45%
50%
Central governments or central banks
149,587
279
369
7,518
Non-central government public sector entities
359
516
207
Regional governments or local authorities
217
466
203
Public sector entities
141
50
4
Multilateral development banks
1,704
11
International organisations
758
Institutions
144
7,058
827
178
924
Covered bonds
Corporates
344
1,313
Of which: Specialised Lending
Subordinated debt exposures and equity
Subordinated debt exposures
Equity
Retail exposures
115
3,085
Secured by mortgages on immovable property and
ADC exposures
21,112
266
72
80
Secured by mortgages on residential immovable
property - non IPRE
21,112
7
No loan splitting applied
1
Loan splitting applied (secured)
21,090
Loan splitting applied (unsecured)
22
5
Secured by mortgages on residential immovable
property - IPRE
266
72
72
Secured by mortgages on commercial immovable
property - non IPRE
1
No loan splitting applied
Loan splitting applied (secured)
Loan splitting applied (unsecured)
1
Secured by mortgages on commercial immovable
property - IPRE
Acquisition, Development and Construction (ADC)
Exposures in default
Claims on institutions and corporates with a short-
term credit assessment
Collective investment undertakings (CIU)
Other items
6,739
210
Not applicable
Total
159,145
144
279
29,619
1,093
187
178
3,164
9,962
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EU CR5 (Million Euros. 6-30-2025. CONTINUATION)
Risk Weight
60%
70%
75%
80%
90%
100%
105%
110%
130%
150%
Central governments or central banks
13,434
580
Non-central government public sector entities
1,816
Regional governments or local authorities
1,032
Public sector entities
784
Multilateral development banks
International organisations
Institutions
402
1,154
267
Covered bonds
Corporates
1,325
1,473
48,146
663
690
Of which: Specialised Lending
22
1,473
1,099
663
Subordinated debt exposures and equity
Subordinated debt exposures
Equity
Retail exposures
64,308
579
Secured by mortgages on immovable property
and ADC exposures
3,782
992
6,356
218
2,868
16
108
1,793
Secured by mortgages on residential
immovable property - non IPRE
5,605
206
No loan splitting applied
912
146
Loan splitting applied (secured)
Loan splitting applied (unsecured)
4,693
60
Secured by mortgages on residential
immovable property - IPRE
7
18
16
27
Secured by mortgages on commercial
immovable property - non IPRE
3,775
733
2,288
2
No loan splitting applied
327
1,161
Loan splitting applied (secured)
3,775
Loan splitting applied (unsecured)
406
1,127
2
Secured by mortgages on commercial
immovable property - IPRE
992
218
108
34
Acquisition, Development and Construction
(ADC)
373
1,729
Exposures in default
2,995
187
Claims on institutions and corporates with a
short-term credit assessment
Collective investment undertakings (CIU)
Other items
13,254
Not applicable
Total
3,782
992
72,390
1,473
218
84,246
16
108
663
3,517
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EU CR5 (Million Euros. 6-30-2025. CONTINUATION)
Total credit
exposures amount
(post-CCF and
post-CRM)
Of which:
unrated (1)
250%
370%
400%
1250%
Others
Central governments or central banks
3,147
174,915
46,149
Non-central government public sector entities
2,897
Regional governments or local authorities
1,918
397
Public sector entities
979
1,261
Multilateral development banks
1,715
81
International organisations
758
Institutions
10,952
3,608
Covered bonds
Corporates
53,954
26,450
Of which: Specialised Lending
3,256
1,288
Subordinated debt exposures and equity
5,091
4
109
1,333
6,537
Subordinated debt exposures
Equity
5,091
4
109
1,333
6,537
Retail exposures
68,087
Secured by mortgages on immovable property and
ADC exposures
37,662
Secured by mortgages on residential immovable
property - non IPRE
26,931
No loan splitting applied
1,059
Loan splitting applied (secured)
21,090
Loan splitting applied (unsecured)
4,781
Secured by mortgages on residential immovable
property - IPRE
477
Secured by mortgages on commercial immovable
property - non IPRE
6,800
No loan splitting applied
1,488
Loan splitting applied (secured)
3,775
Loan splitting applied (unsecured)
1,536
Secured by mortgages on commercial immovable
property - IPRE
1,352
Acquisition, Development and Construction (ADC)
2,103
Exposures in default
3,182
Claims on institutions and corporates with a short-
term credit assessment
Collective investment undertakings (CIU)
Other items
20,203
14,995
Not applicable
Total
8,238
4
109
1,333
380,861
169,103
(1) Refers to exposure for which no credit rating from designated ECAIs is available.
During the period, there were significant variations in exposure, primarily driven by an increase in sovereign exposures (0% RW),
reflecting growth in the fixed-income portfolio and central bank balances. Simultaneously, corporate and retail exposures (100%
and 75% RW, respectively) rose due to heightened commercial activity. These increases were partially offset by foreign exchange
headwinds in specific geographies. Furthermore, regulatory adjustments led to a notable increase in the retail portfolio following
the reclassification of specific portfolios in Mexico and Spain from the Internal Ratings-Based (IRB) approach to the Standardised
Approach.
Exposure net of provisions and after applying CCF and CRM related to counterparty credit risk are shown in table EU CCR3 of
Section 4.2.8.2.2 of this report.
The following table shows the flow statements of credit and counterparty credit risk RWA under standardised approach during the
fourth quarter of 2025:
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TABLE 29. RWA FLOW STATEMENTS OF CREDIT RISK EXPOSURES UNDER THE STANDARDISED APPROACH
(MILLION EUROS)
Credit Risk
Counterparty Credit Risk
Total
RWA amounts
Capital
Requirements
RWA amounts
Capital
Requirements
RWA amounts
Capital
requirements
RWA as of September 30, 2025
167,601
13,408
4,115
329
171,716
13,737
Asset size
7,637
611
(182)
(15)
7,455
596
Asset quality
187
15
(1)
186
15
Model updates
Methodology and policy
15,317
1,225
(1)
15,316
1,225
Acquisitions and disposals
Foreign exchange movements
(188)
(15)
12
1
(176)
(14)
Other
RWA as of December 31, 2025
190,554
15,244
3,943
315
194,497
15,560
During the fourth quarter of 2025, the risk-weighted assets under the standardized approach increased substantially, driven by the
partial reversal of the IRB approach for retail portfolios in BBVA, S.A. and BBVA Mexico. Aside from this factors, RWA experienced
organic growth linked to increased activity in Turkey and South America, most notably in Argentina.
There was no material impact from foreign exchange fluctuations in this period.
The full annual series of RWA flow of credit risk under the standardised approach is available in the editable file “Pillar 3 2025 –
Tables & Annexes”.
4.2.6.3.Equity exposure by method
Article 438 e) CRR
Under the new CRR3 framework, equity exposures are calculated using standard methodology. To this end, different risk weights
are established depending on the type of asset in question:
Exposures to unlisted companies will generally receive a risk weight of 400%.
Exposures arising from legislative programmes will receive a risk weight of 100%.
Exposures to central banks will receive a risk weight of 0%.
Exposures to funds not established in the European Union will receive a risk weight of 1,250%.
All other equity exposures will receive a risk weight of 250%.
As an exception, the risk weighting applied on July 8, 2024 may continue to be applied to exposures that may be considered
strategic for the institution.
The following table shows equity exposures broken down by type of exposure, as of December 31, 2025 and as of June 30, 2025.
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TABLE 30. EU CR10 (5) - EQUITY EXPOSURES (MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
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Equity under the standardised approach
Categories
On-balance sheet amount(1)
Off-balance sheet amount(1)
RWA(2)
Equity exposures to unlisted companies
4
16
Equity exposures arising from legislative
programmes
Equity exposures to central banks
Equity exposures subject to 1,250% RW
Other equity exposures
5,016
12,641
Equity exposures under article 495a(3)
1,114
1,447
Total
6,134
14,105
(1) Corresponds to the exposure value, regardless of credit conversion factors (CCF), after the effect of the Credit Risk Mitigation (CRM) techniques.
(2) Includes the risk-weighted exposure value of on-balance sheet and off-balance sheet items, as well as derivatives, which, as of December 31, 2025, have an
exposure value of €40 million.
EU CR10 (5) (MILLION EUROS. 6-30-2025)
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Equity under the standardised approach
Categories
On-balance sheet amount(1)
Off-balance sheet amount(1)
RWA
Equity exposures to unlisted companies
4
17
Equity exposures arising from legislative
programmes
Equity exposures to central banks
Equity exposures subject to 1,250% RW
106
6
1,363
Other equity exposures
4,938
305
12,726
Equity exposures under article 495a(3)
1,333
1,733
Total
6,381
311
15,840
(1) Corresponds to the exposure value, regardless of credit conversion factors (CCF), after the effect of the Credit Risk Mitigation (CRM) techniques.
During second half of the year 2025 there is no relevant changes in the composition of equity exposures, except for the deduction
of those exposures weighting 1,250% as of June 2025.
Additionally, section 4.4.3 shows detailed information on the structural risk of equities.
4.2.7.Information on the IRB approach
4.2.7.1.General information
4.2.7.1.1.Authorisation by the supervisor to use the IRB approach
Article 452 a), b), f) CRR
EU CRE a), e)
The following are the models authorised by the supervisor for use in the calculation of regulatory capital (own funds)
requirements.
12 Sequential deployment process of IRB models in each exposure category.
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Institution Portfolio
Portfolio
Number of
models
Model description
BBVA S.A.
Financial institutions
2
1 Rating, 1 PD model
Specialised finance
1
1 Slotting criteria
Developers
2
1 Rating, 1 PD model
Small Corporates
2
1 Rating, 1 PD model
Medium-sized Corporates
2
1 Rating, 1 PD model
Large Corporates
2
1 Rating, 1 PD model
Mortgages
6
2 Scorings, 2 PD models, 1 LGD model, 1 CCF model
BBVA Bancomer
Large Corporates
2
1 Rating, 1 PD model
Medium-sized Corporates
2
1 Rating, 1 PD model
The following table shows the distribution of EAD of credit and counterparty risk by method for each category of exposure as of
December 31, 2025, in addition to the percentage subject to rollout12 (counterparty credit risk included and securitisations are
excluded):
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TABLE 31. EU CR6-A — SCOPE OF THE USE OF IRB AND SA APPROACHES  (MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Exposure value as
defined in Article
166 CRR for
exposures subject
to IRB approach
Total exposure value
for exposures subject
to the Standardised
approach and to the
IRB approach (1)
Percentage of total
exposure value
subject to the
permanent partial
use of the SA (%)
Percentage of total
exposure value
subject to IRB
Approach (%)
Percentage of
total exposure
value subject to a
roll-out plan (%)
Central governments or central
banks
176,134
100.00%
%
Regional governments or local
authorities
27,770
100.00%
Public sector entities
1,599
100.00%
Institutions
75,732
8.09%
72.16%
19.75
Corporates
190,535
264,755
14.05%
71.51%
14.44%
Of which: Corporates -
General
235,884
14.04%
71.14%
14.82%
Of which: Corporates -
Specialised lending
18,919
82.63
17.37
Of which: Corporates -
Specialised lending, excluding
slotting approach
Of which: Corporates -
Specialised lending under
slotting approach
18,919
82.63%
17.37
Of which: Corporates -
Purchased Receivables
9,952
41.06%
58.94%
%
Retail
67,688
220,315
61.66%
30.35%
8.00%
Of which: Retail – Qualifying
revolving
29,289
100.00%
%
%
Of which: Retail – Secured by
residential immovable property
97,681
13.52%
68.45%
18.03%
Of which: Retail - Purchased
Receivables
1,113
100.00
%
%
Of which: Retail - Other retail
exposures
92,232
100.00%
%
%
Equity
6,175
100.00%
%
%
Collective investment
undertakings (CIU)
469
100.00
%
Other non-credit obligation
assets
21,692
100.00%
Total
312,747
794,641
51.57%
39.45%
8.99%
(1) Includes the value of the exposure defined by article 429(4) of the CRR that corresponds to the exposure to the leverage ratio as defined in section 3.2.
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The above table is shown according to the CRR EBA ITS where the first column includes the exposure value (EAD) of the portfolios
subject to the IRB method, while the second column includes the value of the exposures subject to the standard and IRB
approaches.
The entry into force of CRR3 on 1 January 2025, as well as the new holistic model strategy carried out at the Group level, has led to
substantial changes in the internal models used by the Group to calculate capital requirements for credit risk, as well as its
corresponding roll-out plan.
The following chart shows the exposures distributed by permanent partial use of the standard method, subject to roll-out plans
and those that are already subject to the IRB method:
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CHART 12. DISTRIBUTION OF EXPOSURE BETWEEN THE USE OF PPU, IRB AND ROLLOUT PLANS
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The main types of rating models used in the IRB portfolios are ratings for wholesale portfolios and proactive and reactive scorings
in the case of retail portfolios.
The rating models give contracts/customers a score that orders customers according to their credit quality. This score is
determined, among others, by the characteristics of the transactions, economic and financial conditions of the customer,
information on payment behaviour, and credit bureau.
The approval of the models by the supervisor includes both own estimations of the probability of default (PD), loss given default
(LGD) and the internal estimation of credit conversion factors (CCFs).
As an IRB entity, the BBVA Group has defined the IRB Strategy at consolidated level, including the IRB Roll-Out plan (see table EU
CR6-A for more information).
4.2.7.1.2.Structure of internal rating systems and relationship between internal and external
ratings
Artículo 452 f), i) CRR
EU CRE e), i)
The Group has rating tools for each exposure category listed in the CRR3.
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The retail portfolio has scoring tools for determining the credit quality of transactions on the basis of information on the
transaction itself and on the customer. The scoring models are algorithms calculated using statistical methods that score each
transaction. This score reflects the transaction’s level of risk and is in direct relation to its probability of default (PD).
These decision models are the basic tool to decide who should receive a loan and the amount to be granted, thereby contributing
to both the arrangement and management of retail-type loans.
For the wholesale portfolio, the Group has rating tools that, unlike scorings, do not assess transactions but rather customers. The
Group has different tools for rating the various customer segments: small companies or corporates. In those wholesale portfolios
where the number of defaults is very low (corporates, financial institutions) the internal information is supplemented by the
benchmarks of external rating agencies.
The PD estimates made by the Group are transferred to the Master Scale, enabling a comparison to be made with the scales used
by external agencies.
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Internal rating
Probability of default (basic points)
Reduced List (22 groups)
Average
Minimum from >=
Maximum
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+
14
11
17
BBB
20
17
24
BBB-
31
24
39
BB+
51
39
67
BB
88
67
116
BB-
150
116
194
B+
255
194
335
B
441
335
581
B-
785
581
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
4.2.7.1.3.Use of internal estimates for purposes other than the calculation of regulatory capital
requirements
The Group’s internal estimates are a critical component of management based on value creation, giving rise to criteria for
assessing the risk-return trade-off.
These measures have a broad range of uses, from the adoption of strategic business decisions through to the individual admission
of transactions.
Specifically, internal estimates are used in everyday business in support of credit risk management through their inclusion in
admission and monitoring processes, as well as in the pricing of transactions.
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The management use of performance metrics that consider expected loss, economic capital and risk-adjusted return enables the
monitoring of portfolios and the assessment of non-performing positions, among others.
4.2.7.1.4.Process for managing and recognizing the effects of credit risk mitigation
Article 435 (1) d) CRR
EU CRA b)
Mitigation is an iterative process whose purpose is to recognize the benefits of the existence of collateral and guarantees, ordering
them from the highest to the lowest credit quality.
The Group uses risk mitigation techniques for exposure pertaining to the wholesale portfolio by replacing the debtor’s RW with
that of the guarantor, in cases in which the latter is eligible and its RW is lower than the debtor’s. In retail admission processes the
guarantor is included in the scoring itself.
Collateral in IRB models is recognised through the LGD and must meet eligibility criteria based on maturity and minimum exposure
coverage, and making the necessary adjustments depending on the type of existing collateral, financial or real.
4.2.7.1.5.Control mechanisms for internal rating models
Article 452 c), d), e) CRR
EU CRE b), c), d)
The Group has a management framework for rating models that covers all the phases of the model  life-cycle: from the
identification of a need, to planning and the initiation of model development or modification, through the second line of defense
review, to its implementation, use, and monitoring.
Model Development
The development of a model is an activity that requires the involvement of different stakeholders, experience and multidisciplinary
technical knowledge. GRM Data & Advanced Analytics is the area responsible for the development of BBVA Group's risk models.
As a global function, it must ensure that the models are developed according to the best market practices, that the model
development process is homogenous within the Group and an efficient management of existing resources.
Every model development must be properly documented. A correct and updated documentation allows to reduce the
dependencies of key people and facilitates control, review and training tasks, mitigating the model risk.
An outsourcing of specific activities in the development of risk models is possible, but in no case does this imply a transfer of
responsibility outside the Group.
The Group has internal policies where all concepts are defined.
Model Approval
The Group's Chief Risk Officer (CRO) is the head of the risk function in the executive line and, in order to better perform his duties,
he is supported by a specific committee structure.
The IRB Rating System and IMA Models Change Rule defines the internal governance process that must be followed in order to
start using the BBVA Group's risk models, as defined in the Model Risk Management Policy, indicating the committees that must
authorize the new models and their changes (methodological changes, changes in scope and usage), as well as the cessation of its
use, depending on the materiality of the changes introduced in the model.
The Global Risk Management Committee (GRMC) is constituted as a forum for advising and supporting the Group Risk Director for
the exercise of the functions and decision-making that the latter is responsible for adopting. This includes with regards to model
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risk, among other functions, approving both the material modifications of the Internal Models that are used in the Calculations of
Regulatory Capital  (IRB; IMA) as well as of new models that will be used to this end.
Moreover, the Risk Models Management Committee (RMMC) reports to the GRMC, providing it with adequate technical support in
decisions associated with model risk management. One of its functions is the review, prior to its presentation to the GRMC, of the
requests for new Internal models that will be for Regulatory Capital calculations or the changes  to be introduced in the existing
ones, acting in a delegated manner to approve  those changes of less relevance or immaterial.
Given its technical component, the presidency is exercised by the Head of GRM Data & Advanced Analytics. In addition to including
members of GRM's Senior Management and the responsible for GRM Internal Control, the committee is also complemented by
members of the GRM Data & the GRM Internal Validation COE.
Model Monitoring
A comprehensive  monitoring framework allows to identify unexpected behaviour incorrect model usages and even to anticipate
when changes in the risk profile of portfolios or products require corrective actions to be taken. The risk rating models are
monitored with a frequency appropriate to the nature of the model, the availability of new data, modelling techniques and the
importance of their use in management.The monitoring  is analysed with a double perspective: performance and use.
Performance monitoring aims to detect deficiencies in the behaviour of risk rating models, anticipating their possible deterioration
over time. It is a mechanism to determine if the models are working correctly, helping to verify that the components of the model
work as expected. The performance monitoring framework makes possible to identify weaknesses and establish the necessary
action plans to ensure its proper functioning. This analytical framework, a fundamental component of risk model planning,
establishes the minimum criteria that must be taken into account, as well as the metrics and thresholds that allow warning of
unwanted behaviour.
Usage monitoring aims to verify that the model is effectively used in the risk management process, for the uses defined, and in an
appropriate way. This control mechanism continuously allows the detection of deviations from the intended use of the models, as
well as the establishment of action plans for their correction.
In addition, the Group has an area independent from the developers and users of the rating models, whose main function is to
backtest the models, in order to ensure  their accuracy, robustness and stability (see “Validation Process” in section 4.2.7.1.7)
On the other hand, a series of reports are periodically presented to the governing bodies for their review, which  purpose of is to
monitor the main risk indicators and management metrics, the presentation of follow-up reports and plans to redirect exceeded
indicators with respect to the action frameworks approved annually.
4.2.7.1.6.Description of the internal rating process
Article 452 f) CRR
EU CRE e)
There follows a description of the internal rating process by type of customer:
Financial institutions: The relevant risk unit periodically rates these types of clients, and constantly monitors the
evolution of these clients in national and international markets. External ratings are a key factor in the ratings assignment
for financial institutions.
Large Companies: Includes the rating of exposure with corporate business groups. The result is affected both by
indicators of business risk (evaluation of the competitive environment, business positioning, regulation, etc.) and financial
risk indicators (size of the group by sales, cash generation, levels of debt, financial flexibility, etc.).
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In accordance with the characteristics of the large companies, the rating model has a global nature with specific algorithms
according to the sector of activity and geographical adaptations. The rating of these customers is generally calculated within the
framework of the annual risk review process, or the admission of new operations.
The responsibility for the assessment lies with the units proposing the risk, while those responsible of approvals, validate it when
the decision is taken.
Medium-sized companies: This segment also takes into account quantitative factors derived from economic and
financial information, and qualitative factors that are related to the age of the company, the sector, management quality,
etc. and alert factors derived from risk monitoring.
As in the Corporate segment, the rating tends to run parallel to the admission process, so the responsibility for rating lies with the
unit proposing the risk, while the decision-making level is in charge of validating it.
Small-sized companies: As in the case of medium-sized companies, this segment also takes into account quantitative
factors derived from economic and financial information, and qualitative factors that are related to the age of the
company, the sector, management quality, etc. and alert factors derived from risk monitoring. Similarly, the rating tends
to run parallel with the admission process, so the responsibility for rating is with the unit proposing the risk, while the
decision-making level is in charge of validating it.
Specialised Lending: To classify this segment, the Group has chosen to use the approach of slotting criteria, as included
in the Basel Accord of June 2004 and in the solvency regulations (CRR Article 153.5).
Developers: The rating of real estate developers covers the rating of both customers who are developers and the
Property Projects unit. Its use makes it easier to monitor and rate projects during their execution phase, as well as
enriching the admission processes.
BBVA Mexico Corporates: This segment also takes into account quantitative factors derived from economic and financial
information and bureau information, as well as qualitative factors related to the age of the company, the sector, the
quality of its management, etc. The rating tends to run parallel to the admission process, so that responsibility for the
rating is with the unit originating the risk, while the decision-making body validates it.
In general in the wholesale area, the rating of customers is not limited to admission, as the ratings are updated according to new
information available at any time (economic and financial data, changes in the company, external factors, etc.).
Retailers: Retail exposure is rated by models developed internally by the Entity that allow the credit risk of portfolios to be
assessed. The model score can be assigned at the customer or product level and transformed into a probability of default,
allowing for management based on risk groups. Depending on the information available, ratings can be reactive or
proactive. The reactive ratings are generated from the customer's request to take out a product, while the proactive
ratings are periodically calculated on the basis of the information available, internal and external, on the customer's
payment behaviour. Proactive models allow offers of pre-approved products, which are instrumentalised in mass
marketing campaigns. Ratings are integrated into admission and monitoring processes for retail portfolios, ensuring
adequate credit risk management.
The rating process is as follows for each specific category of retail exposure:
a.Mortgages - Spain:
Reactive processes: The manager collects data on the customer (personal, financial, banking relationship information)
and on the transaction (LTV, amount, maturity, destination etc.) and calculates the rating of the transaction with the
scoring. The decision on whether it is approved is made based on the results of applying the model and risk policies
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Proactive processes: Each month all the customers who have asset positions in credit cards, consumer finance or
mortgages and first and second in liability seniority, are rated according to information on their behavior.
4.2.7.1.7.Definitions, methods and data for estimating and validating risk parameters
Article 452 f) CRR
EU CRE e)
The estimation of the parameters is based on the uniform definition of default established at Group level. Specifically, for a facility
or customer to be considered in a situation of default, the provisions of current regulations must be met.
Specifically, there are two approaches in the Group for considering default and estimating parameters:
The facility level approach is applied within the sphere of retail risk. Each customer transaction is handled as an
independent unit in terms of credit risk. Therefore, non compliance with credit obligations to the bank is handled at the
transaction level.
The obligor level approach is applied to the remainder portfolios. The significant unit for defining default is the customer’s
sum of contracts, which enter a situation of default en masse when the customer defaults.
Furthermore, to avoid including non material defaults in the estimates, non-performing volumes have to pass through a materiality
filter that depends on the type of customer and transaction, according to what is established by the EBA’s Definition of Default
guidelines.
Estimating parameters
In the case of Spain and Mexico, the Group has an internal information system denominated CORE that reflects exposure to credit
risk in the Group’s different portfolios included in advanced foundation and slotting criteria approaches.
The Group’s rating systems ensure the availability of historical data necessary for estimating the following parameters:
1.Advanced Approach: Probability of Default (PD), Loss Given Default (LGD), and Credit Conversion Factors (CCF). These
parameters are subsequently used in the calculation of regulatory capital under the advanced approach, as well as in the
estimation of economic capital and expected credit loss for credit risk.
2.Foundation Approach: Probability of Default (PD), which is used in the calculation of regulatory capital, economic capital, and
expected credit loss.
3.Slotting Approach for Specialised Lending: Assignment of regulatory categories based on a set of prescribed qualitative and
quantitative factors. These factors, combined with the maturity of the exposure, determine the risk-weighted asset density
Other sources of information for the Bank may be used in addition, depending on any new needs detected in the estimation
process.
In the case of low default portfolios (LDP), in which the number of defaults tends to be insufficient for obtaining empirical
estimates, use is made of data from external agencies that are merged with the internal information available and expert criteria.
The following shows the estimation methodologies used for the PD, LGD and CCF risk parameters, for the purpose of calculating
regulatory capital requirements.
Probability of default (PD)
The methodology used for estimating the PD in cases that have a sufficiently large mass of internal data is based on the creation of
risk groups. The groups proposed with a view to calibration are defined by grouping contracts together, seeking to achieve intra-
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group homogeneity in terms of credit quality and differentiation with all the other risk groups. The largest possible number of
groups is defined in order to allow a suitable discrimination of risk.
The fundamental metric used for making these groupings is the score, being supplemented by other metrics relevant to PD that
are proven to be sufficiently discriminating depending on the portfolio.
Once the risk groups have been defined, the average empirical PD recorded for each one is obtained and adjusted to represent the
likely range of variability of the parameter.
In low default portfolios (LDPs) empirical PDs observed by external credit rating agencies are used, in order to derive robust PD
estimates for the internal risk group classifications.
Loss given default (LGD)
As a general rule, the method used to estimate loss given default (LGD) in portfolios with a sufficient number of defaults is
Workout LGD. Here, the LGD of a contract is obtained as a quotient of the sum of all the financial flows recorded during the
recovery process that takes place when a transaction defaults, and the transaction’s exposure at the time of default.
This estimate is made by considering all the historical data recorded in internal systems. When making the estimates, there are
transactions that have already defaulted but for which the recovery process is still ongoing. The loss given default recorded at the
time of the estimate is therefore higher than it will ultimately be. The necessary adjustments are made in these cases so as not to
distort the estimate.
These estimates are made by defining uniform risk groups in terms of the nature of the operations that determine the LGD. They
are made in such a way that there are enough groups for each one to be distinguishable and receive a different estimate.
The loss given default (LGD) rates estimated according to the internal databases the Bank holds are conditioned to the moment of
the cycle of the data window used, since loss given default varies over the economic cycle. Hence, the following concepts can be
defined: long-run loss given default (LRLGD), the downturn loss given default (DLGD), and loss given default best estimate (LGD
BE).
The DLGD is the key parameter to calculate the risk weighted assets and represents the LGD observed in an economic downturn.
Finally, LGD BE is determined according to the loss given default (LGD) observed in the BE period, which aims to cover the defaults
closest in time to the present, in other words those that have been produced at a time of the economic cycle that is similar to the
present and that also correspond to a very similar portfolio to the present one.
However, for defaulted transactions, the LGD at the worst time will be the LGD BE plus a stress, which is measured based on the
volatility of LGD.
Credit conversion factor (CCF)
As with the two preceding parameters, exposure at default is another of the necessary inputs for calculating expected loss and
regulatory capital. A contract’s exposure usually coincides with its balance. However, this is not applicable in all cases.
For example, for products with committed limits, such as credit facilities, the exposure should incorporate the potential increase in
the balance that may be recorded up to the time of default.
In observance of regulatory requirements, exposure is calculated as the drawn balance, which is the real risk at any specific
moment, plus a percentage (CCF) of the undrawn balance, which is the part that the customer can still use until the available limit
is reached. Therefore, the CCF is defined as the percentage of the undrawn balance that is expected to be used before default
occurs.
13 A cohort is a twelve-month window that has a reference date (closing of each month) and contains all delinquent transactions whose default date occurs within the
cohort. All operations must have a contract date prior to the reference date.
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CCF is estimated by using the cohort13 approach, analysing how the exposure varies from a pre-established reference date
through to the moment of default, obtaining the average performance according to the relevant metrics.
Different approaches are used for retail and wholesale exposure. The facility level approach analyses the evolution of the exposure
up to the time of the breach of contract, while the obligor level approach analyses the evolution of the exposure up to the moment
of the non-compliance of the client.
Again, in low-default portfolios there is not enough historical experience to be able to make a reliable estimate with the defined
LGD methodology. In this case, external sources are also used, which are combined with internal data to obtain a CCF
representative of the portfolio.
Validation process
The models used for calculating the parameters, as explained above, are subject to an effective contrast, in accordance with the
principle of proportionality, by the Internal Approval team, independent from those that have developed or used said calculation, in
order to ensure its accuracy, robustness and stability.
This review process is not restricted as to the time of approval, or the inclusion of changes in the models, but rather is framed
within a plan that allows for a periodic evaluation of them, resulting in the issuance of recommendations and mitigating actions for
the deficiencies identified.
As such, all models used in regulatory capital calculations using internal models must be subject to an annual review of the
calculation, which meet the minimum quantitative and qualitative test content requested by the supervisor in Section 4 of the
ECB's Guidelines on Internal Models (General Aspects); even when, in accordance with the principle of proportionality, certain
aspects or models that are relatively insignificant within the capital calculation may be subject to revision in the context of a
broader review cycle.
However, this possibility does not provide an exemption from conducting the various tests defined in the Instructions for Reporting
the Validation Results of Internal Models, issued by the ECB in February 2019 and the Supervisory handbook on the validation of
rating systems under the internal ratings based approach, and that should—for Internal Models on Capital for Credit Risk—be sent
to the supervisor on an annual basis and include:
Back-testing of the parameters by comparing the model estimates with the levels actually achieved in the annual study
period.
Discrimination Capacity Analysis, it being important to analyse the evolution of the calculated indices over time by
comparing them with indices obtained at different points in time (for example, during model construction).
Representativeness Analysis, both in order to analyse that the model's application perimeter is set to the approved and
defined perimeter, and in order to analyse the representativeness of the historical data used in the estimation of the risk
parameters applied; with particular emphasis on tracking the record of changes made to the definition of default.
Override analyses, which modify the final score obtained as a large number of analyses could indicate that the model is
lacking certain important information.
Stability analysis: in order to assess the stability of the rating system, analyses will be conducted on customer migrations,
on the stability of the migration matrix and on concentration in rating grades; these analyses may be supplemented,
optionally and based on results, by comparing the Population Stability Index (PSI).
Evaluation of the Data Used in the calibration by analysing the data extraction, processing and purging processes;
assessing potential implications for the estimate and establishing appropriate remedial actions.
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The various aspects detected by Internal Validation during the review process which are susceptible to be improved will be
reflected in the validation report by setting weaknesses (recommendations, suggestions or limitations) whose criticality is
expressed on a four-color scale based on the risk assigned to the same.
For each recommendation issued, the validation report will include the details of the person responsible for its resolution, the
proposed action plan and the committed resolution date (which will be limited by the maximum terms defined by validation based
on the severity granted to the same and the model TIER, these being greater for recommendations of lesser severity and TIER).
Once the suggestions, limitations and recommendations have been established, Internal Validation will issue its opinion on the
level of risk existing in the revised model, using a four-level scale.
The reports issued by Internal Validation, required as part of the approval process for the implementation of new models or
relevant changes to existing ones, will be presented to the committees established for this purpose.
Additionally, at least every six months, the periodic reports that have been issued throughout the period will be sent to the Risk
Models Management Committee (RMMC) for information purposes, and those classified as having a high level of Model Risk will be
presented.
Annually, the results of the year's Internal Validation work will be presented to the Global Risk Management Committee (GRMC)
and to the Risk and Compliance Committee of the BBVA Group Board of Directors (CRyC), with a summary of the conclusions
obtained on the models used in IRB Systems to calculate the Credit Risk Weight Assets reviewed detailing the main strengths and
weaknesses of the most relevant.
In addition, the details of the expired recommendations will be presented to the RMMC on a quarterly basis. The Committee urges
its members to take the appropriate measures to execute the necessary plans aiming to solve or mitigate the weaknesses
associated with the expired recommendations. Moreover, the information to these recommendations will be submitted to the
GRMC on a biannual basis.
4.2.7.2.IRB metrics by exposure class
Article 452 g), 453 g) CRR
The following table presents the information on credit risk as of December 31, 2025 (excluding counterparty credit risk, which is
set out in detail in Table CCR4 in section 4.2.8.2.3) using the internal ratings-based (IRB) approach, by debtor grade for the
different categories of exposure (AIRB and FIRB):
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TABLE 32.1. EU CR6 - IRB APPROACH - CREDIT RISK EXPOSURES BY EXPOSURE CLASS AND PD RANGE (AIRB. MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
PD Scale (1)(6)
Original on-
balance sheet
gross exposure
Off-balance
sheet exposures
pre CCF
Average
CCF(2)
EAD post CRM
and post-CCF
Average PD(3)
Number of
obligors
Average
LGD(4)
Average
Maturity
(days)(5)
RWA
RWA Density
EL
Value
adjustments
and provisions
Prudential portfolios for AIRB approach
66,875
3,852
1.00%
67,645
3.98%
922,241
34.16%
15,580
23%
1,076
(829)
Central governments or central banks
%
%
%
%
0,00 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,00 to <0,10
%
%
%
%
0,10 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,15 to <0,25
%
%
%
%
0,25 to <0,50
%
%
%
%
0,50 to <0,75
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <1,75
%
%
%
%
1,75 to <2,50
2,50 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <5,00
%
%
%
%
5,00 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
10,00 to <20,00
%
%
%
20,00 to <30,00
%
%
%
30,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
100,00 (Default)
%
%
%
%
Regional governments or local
authorities
%
%
%
%
0,00 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,00 to <0,10
%
%
%
%
0,10 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,15 to <0,25
%
%
%
%
0,25 to <0,50
%
%
%
%
0,50 to <0,75
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <1,75
%
%
%
%
1,75 to <2,50
2,50 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <5,00
%
%
%
%
5,00 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <20,00
%
%
%
%
20,00 to <30,00
%
%
%
%
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PD Scale (1)(6)
Original on-
balance sheet
gross exposure
Off-balance
sheet exposures
pre CCF
Average
CCF(2)
EAD post CRM
and post-CCF
Average PD(3)
Number of
obligors
Average
LGD(4)
Average
Maturity
(days)(5)
RWA
RWA Density
EL
Value
adjustments
and provisions
30,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
100,00 (Default)
%
%
%
%
Public sector entities
%
%
%
%
0,00 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,00 to <0,10
%
%
%
%
0,10 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,15 to <0,25
%
%
%
%
0,25 to <0,50
%
%
%
%
0,50 to <0,75
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <1,75
%
%
%
%
1,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <5,00
%
%
%
%
5,00 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <20,00
%
%
%
%
20,00 to <30,00
%
%
%
%
30,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
100,00 (Default)
%
%
%
%
Corporates - Purchased receivables
%
%
%
%
0,00 to <0,15
0,00 to <0,10
0,10 to <0,15
0,15 to <0,25
0,25 to <0,50
0,50 to <0,75
0,75 to <2,50
0,75 to <1,75
1,75 to <2,50
2,50 to <10,00
2,50 to <5,00
5,00 to <10,00
10,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
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PD Scale (1)(6)
Original on-
balance sheet
gross exposure
Off-balance
sheet exposures
pre CCF
Average
CCF(2)
EAD post CRM
and post-CCF
Average PD(3)
Number of
obligors
Average
LGD(4)
Average
Maturity
(days)(5)
RWA
RWA Density
EL
Value
adjustments
and provisions
10,00 to <20,00
20,00 to <30,00
%
%
%
%
30,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
100,00 (Default)
%
%
%
%
Corporates - Other
%
%
%
%
0,00 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,00 to <0,10
%
%
%
%
0,10 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,15 to <0,25
%
%
%
%
0,25 to <0,50
%
%
%
%
0,50 to <0,75
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <1,75
%
%
%
%
1,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <5,00
%
%
%
%
5,00 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <20,00
%
%
%
%
20,00 to <30,00
%
%
%
%
30,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
100,00 (Default)
%
%
%
%
Memo item: Corporates - Large
Corporates
%
%
%
%
0,00 to <0,15
0,00 to <0,10
0,10 to <0,15
0,15 to <0,25
0,25 to <0,50
0,50 to <0,75
0,75 to <2,50
0,75 to <1,75
1,75 to <2,50
2,50 to <10,00
2,50 to <5,00
5,00 to <10,00
10,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
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PD Scale (1)(6)
Original on-
balance sheet
gross exposure
Off-balance
sheet exposures
pre CCF
Average
CCF(2)
EAD post CRM
and post-CCF
Average PD(3)
Number of
obligors
Average
LGD(4)
Average
Maturity
(days)(5)
RWA
RWA Density
EL
Value
adjustments
and provisions
10,00 to <20,00
20,00 to <30,00
%
%
%
%
30,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
100,00 (Default)
%
%
%
%
Memo item: Corporates - SME
%
%
%
%
0,00 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,00 to <0,10
%
%
%
%
0,10 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,15 to <0,25
%
%
%
%
0,25 to <0,50
%
%
%
%
0,50 to <0,75
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <1,75
%
%
%
%
1,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <5,00
%
%
%
%
5,00 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <20,00
%
%
%
%
20,00 to <30,00
%
%
%
%
30,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
100,00 (Default)
%
%
%
%
Retail  - Secured by residential real
estate
66,875
3,852
1.00%
67,645
3.98%
922,241
34.16%
15,580
23%
1,076
(829)
0,00 to <0,15
34,373
1,593
1.02%
34,692
0.07%
460,444
33.87%
2,044
6%
8
(4)
0,00 to <0,10
29,673
1,568
1.02
29,987
0.06
389,054
33.98
1,622
5
6
(3)
0,10 to <0,15
4,700
25
1.11%
4,705
0.12%
71,390
33.13%
423
9%
2
(1)
0,15 to <0,25
8,956
853
0.96%
9,126
0.19%
129,651
32.80%
1,154
13%
6
(2)
0,25 to <0,50
9,459
642
1.17%
9,587
0.38%
130,445
35.83%
2,208
23%
13
(4)
0,50 to <0,75
3,106
244
0.79%
3,155
0.64%
49,690
33.05%
971
31%
7
(3)
0,75 to <2,50
4,743
369
0.77%
4,816
1.31%
72,886
33.64%
2,416
50%
21
(19)
0,75 to <1,75
3,635
261
0.81%
3,688
1.12%
56,371
33.67%
1,687
46%
14
(12)
1,75 to <2,50
1,107
108
0.68
1,129
1.97
16,515
33.53
729
65
7
(7)
2,50 to <10,00
2,552
116
0.79%
2,576
4.89%
34,372
33.56%
2,738
106%
42
(75)
2,50 to <5,00
1,361
89
0.85%
1,379
3.43%
20,271
32.39%
1,184
86%
15
(51)
5,00 to <10,00
1,191
27
0.56%
1,197
6.57%
14,101
34.92%
1,554
130%
27
(24)
10,00 to <100,00
1,619
22
3.08%
1,623
20.88%
16,600
32.74%
2,838
175%
112
(69)
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PD Scale (1)(6)
Original on-
balance sheet
gross exposure
Off-balance
sheet exposures
pre CCF
Average
CCF(2)
EAD post CRM
and post-CCF
Average PD(3)
Number of
obligors
Average
LGD(4)
Average
Maturity
(days)(5)
RWA
RWA Density
EL
Value
adjustments
and provisions
10,00 to <20,00
825
4
1.21%
826
13.76%
8,469
33.11%
1,381
167%
38
(30)
20,00 to <30,00
531
7
5.87%
532
22.79%
5,029
31.07%
948
178%
38
(28)
30,00 to <100,00
263
10
1.75%
265
39.23%
3,102
34.92%
510
192%
37
(11)
100,00 (Default)
2,067
13
0.71%
2,069
100.00%
28,153
41.92%
1,212
59%
868
(653)
Retail  - Qualifying revolving
%
%
%
%
0,00 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,00 to <0,10
%
%
%
%
0,10 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,15 to <0,25
%
%
%
%
0,25 to <0,50
%
%
%
%
0,50 to <0,75
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <1,75
%
%
%
%
1,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
2,50 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <5,00
%
%
%
%
5,00 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <20,00
%
%
%
%
20,00 to <30,00
%
%
%
%
30,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
100,00 (Default)
%
%
%
%
Retail  - Purchased receivables
%
%
%
%
0,00 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,00 to <0,10
%
%
%
%
0,10 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,15 to <0,25
%
%
%
%
0,25 to <0,50
%
%
%
%
0,50 to <0,75
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <1,75
%
%
%
%
1,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <5,00
%
%
%
%
5,00 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
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PD Scale (1)(6)
Original on-
balance sheet
gross exposure
Off-balance
sheet exposures
pre CCF
Average
CCF(2)
EAD post CRM
and post-CCF
Average PD(3)
Number of
obligors
Average
LGD(4)
Average
Maturity
(days)(5)
RWA
RWA Density
EL
Value
adjustments
and provisions
10,00 to <20,00
%
%
%
%
20,00 to <30,00
%
%
%
%
30,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
100,00 (Default)
%
%
%
%
Retail - Other
%
%
%
%
0,00 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,00 to <0,10
%
%
%
%
0,10 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,15 to <0,25
%
%
%
%
0,25 to <0,50
%
%
%
%
0,50 to <0,75
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <1,75
%
%
%
%
1,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <5,00
%
%
%
%
5,00 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <20,00
%
%
%
%
20,00 to <30,00
%
%
%
%
30,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
100,00 (Default)
%
%
%
%
Memo item: Retail - Secured by
immovable property SME
6.88%
22.72%
3
34.11%
149%
0,00 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,00 to <0,10
0,10 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,15 to <0,25
%
%
%
%
0,25 to <0,50
%
%
%
%
0,50 to <0,75
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <1,75
%
%
%
%
1,75 to <2,50
2,50 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <5,00
%
%
%
%
5,00 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <100,00
6.88%
22.72%
3
34.11%
149%
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PD Scale (1)(6)
Original on-
balance sheet
gross exposure
Off-balance
sheet exposures
pre CCF
Average
CCF(2)
EAD post CRM
and post-CCF
Average PD(3)
Number of
obligors
Average
LGD(4)
Average
Maturity
(days)(5)
RWA
RWA Density
EL
Value
adjustments
and provisions
10,00 to <20,00
%
%
%
%
20,00 to <30,00
6.88%
22.72%
3
34.11%
149%
30,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
100,00 (Default)
%
%
%
%
Memo item: Retail - Secured by
immovable property non-SME
66,874
3,851
1.00%
67,645
3.98%
922,238
34.16%
15,580
23%
1,076
(829)
0,00 to <0,15
34,373
1,593
1.02%
34,692
0.07%
460,444
33.87%
2,044
6%
8
(4)
0,00 to <0,10
29,673
1,568
1.02%
29,987
0.06%
389,054
33.98%
1,622
5%
6
(3)
0,10 to <0,15
4,700
25
1.11%
4,705
0.12%
71,390
33.13%
423
9%
2
(1)
0,15 to <0,25
8,956
853
0.96%
9,126
0.19%
129,651
32.80%
1,154
13%
6
(2)
0,25 to <0,50
9,459
642
1.17%
9,587
0.38%
130,445
35.83%
2,208
23%
13
(4)
0,50 to <0,75
3,106
244
0.79%
3,155
0.64%
49,690
33.05%
971
31%
7
(3)
0,75 to <2,50
4,743
369
0.77%
4,816
1.31%
72,886
33.64%
2,416
50%
21
(19)
0,75 to <1,75
3,635
261
0.81%
3,688
1.12%
56,371
33.67%
1,687
46%
14
(12)
1,75 to <2,50
1,107
108
0.68
1,129
1.97%
16,515
33.53%
729
65%
7
(7)
2,50 to <10,00
2,552
116
0.79%
2,576
4.89%
34,372
33.56%
2,738
106%
42
(75)
2,50 to <5,00
1,361
89
0.85%
1,379
3.43%
20,271
32.39%
1,184
86%
15
(51)
5,00 to <10,00
1,191
27
0.56%
1,197
6.57%
14,101
34.92%
1,554
130%
27
(24)
10,00 to <100,00
1,619
21
3.01%
1,623
20.88%
16,597
32.74%
2,838
175%
112
(69)
10,00 to <20,00
825
4
1.21%
826
13.76%
8,469
33.11%
1,381
167%
38
(30)
20,00 to <30,00
531
7
5.82%
532
22.79%
5,026
31.07%
947
178%
38
(28)
30,00 to <100,00
263
10
1.75%
265
39.23%
3,102
34.92%
510
192%
37
(11)
100,00 (Default)
2,067
13
0.71%
2,069
100.00%
28,153
41.92%
1,212
59%
868
(653)
Memo item: Retail - Other SME
%
%
%
%
0,00 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,00 to <0,10
%
%
%
%
0,10 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,15 to <0,25
%
%
%
%
0,25 to <0,50
%
%
%
%
0,50 to <0,75
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <1,75
%
%
%
%
1,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <5,00
%
%
%
%
5,00 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
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PD Scale (1)(6)
Original on-
balance sheet
gross exposure
Off-balance
sheet exposures
pre CCF
Average
CCF(2)
EAD post CRM
and post-CCF
Average PD(3)
Number of
obligors
Average
LGD(4)
Average
Maturity
(days)(5)
RWA
RWA Density
EL
Value
adjustments
and provisions
10,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <20,00
%
%
%
%
20,00 to <30,00
%
%
%
%
30,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
100,00 (Default)
%
%
%
%
Memo item: Retail - Other non-SME
%
%
%
%
0,00 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,00 to <0,10
%
%
%
%
0,10 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,15 to <0,25
%
%
%
%
0,25 to <0,50
%
%
%
%
0,50 to <0,75
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <1,75
%
%
%
%
1,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <5,00
%
%
%
%
5,00 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <20,00
%
%
%
%
20,00 to <30,00
%
%
%
%
30,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
100,00 (Default)
%
%
%
%
Total AIRB Approach
66,875
3,852
1.00%
67,645
3.98%
922,241
34.16%
15,580
23%
1,076
(829)
(*) Exposures of less than 500,000 euros rounded down to zero are shown with a dash.
(1) PD intervals established by the CRR3 EBA ITS.
(2) Calculated as EAD after CCF for off-balance sheet exposure over total off-balance exposure before CCF.
(3) Corresponds to obligor grade PD weighted by EAD post CRM.
(4) Corresponds to obligor grade LGD weighted by EAD post CRM.
(5) Corresponds to the maturity of the obligor in years weighted by EAD. In accordance with Regulation (EU) 680/2014, it is reported only for those categories where average maturities are relevant for the calculation of RWA. Residual maturities of less than one year are rounded to 1.
(6) Specialised lending exposures are included in the FIRB approach. The Group has chosen to use the supervisory slotting criteria method, in line with the provisions of article 153.5 of the CRR, therefore, following the CRR3 EBA ITS, Specialised Lending exposures are not included in
this table.
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TABLE 32.2. EU CR6 - IRB APPROACH - CREDIT RISK EXPOSURES BY EXPOSURE CLASS AND PD RANGE (FIRB. MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
PD Scale (1)(6)
Original on-
balance sheet
gross exposure
Off-balance sheet
exposures pre CCF
Average
CCF(2)
EAD post
CRM and
post-CCF
Average
PD(3)
Number of
obligors
Average
LGD(4)
Average
Maturity
(days)(5)
RWA
RWA Density
EL
Value
adjustments and
provisions
Prudential portfolios for FIRB approach
142,974
123,081
35.57%
186,739
1.54%
66,325
38.47%
78,993
42%
1,086
(1,461)
Central governments or central banks
%
%
%
%
0,00 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,00 to <0,10
%
%
%
%
0,10 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,15 to <0,25
%
%
%
%
0,25 to <0,50
%
%
%
%
0,50 to <0,75
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <1,75
%
%
%
%
1,75 to <2,50
2,50 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <5,00
%
%
%
%
5,00 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
10,00 to <20,00
%
%
%
20,00 to <30,00
%
%
%
30,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
100,00 (Default)
%
%
%
%
Regional governments or local
authorities
%
%
%
%
0,00 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,00 to <0,10
%
%
%
%
0,10 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,15 to <0,25
%
%
%
%
0,25 to <0,50
%
%
%
%
0,50 to <0,75
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <1,75
%
%
%
%
1,75 to <2,50
2,50 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <5,00
%
%
%
%
5,00 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <20,00
%
%
%
%
20,00 to <30,00
%
%
%
%
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PD Scale (1)(6)
Original on-
balance sheet
gross exposure
Off-balance sheet
exposures pre CCF
Average
CCF(2)
EAD post
CRM and
post-CCF
Average
PD(3)
Number of
obligors
Average
LGD(4)
Average
Maturity
(days)(5)
RWA
RWA Density
EL
Value
adjustments and
provisions
30,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
100,00 (Default)
%
%
%
%
Public sector entities
%
%
%
%
0,00 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,00 to <0,10
%
%
%
%
0,10 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,15 to <0,25
%
%
%
%
0,25 to <0,50
%
%
%
%
0,50 to <0,75
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <1,75
%
%
%
%
1,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <5,00
%
%
%
%
5,00 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <20,00
%
%
%
%
20,00 to <30,00
%
%
%
%
30,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
100,00 (Default)
%
%
%
%
Institutions
19,739
13,334
36.17%
24,557
0.20%
1,007
39.35%
7
6,450
26%
19
(6)
0,00 to <0,15
14,674
10,377
35.55%
18,356
0.07%
503
39.89%
9
3,497
19%
5
(2)
0,00 to <0,10
11,624
9,307
35.40%
14,912
0.06%
370
39.81%
11
2,546
17%
3
(1)
0,10 to <0,15
3,050
1,069
36.85%
3,444
0.11%
133
40.22%
2
951
28%
2
(1)
0,15 to <0,25
1,980
2,159
37.61%
2,793
0.18%
167
44.76%
3
1,052
38%
2
(1)
0,25 to <0,50
584
399
46.44%
772
0.34%
80
30.92%
4
253
33%
1
0,50 to <0,75
1,643
157
41.09%
1,707
0.56%
64
25.55%
2
677
40%
2
(1)
0,75 to <2,50
769
134
25.04%
798
1.21%
95
44.95%
2
787
99%
4
(1)
0,75 to <1,75
769
134
25.04%
798
1.21%
95
44.95%
2
787
99%
4
(1)
1,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <10,00
80
95
37.07%
117
4.19%
37
44.42%
1
151
129%
2
(1)
2,50 to <5,00
80
95
37.15%
117
4.19%
29
44.42%
1
151
129%
2
(1)
5,00 to <10,00
11.71%
8.64%
8
45.00%
1
175%
10,00 to <100,00
9
14
30.56%
12
38.34%
59
45.00%
3
32
261%
2
(1)
10,00 to <20,00
7
20.23%
1
13.26%
8
45.00%
2
3
200%
20,00 to <30,00
%
%
%
%
30,00 to <100,00
9
8
39.29%
11
41.58%
51
45.00%
3
29
269%
2
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PD Scale (1)(6)
Original on-
balance sheet
gross exposure
Off-balance sheet
exposures pre CCF
Average
CCF(2)
EAD post
CRM and
post-CCF
Average
PD(3)
Number of
obligors
Average
LGD(4)
Average
Maturity
(days)(5)
RWA
RWA Density
EL
Value
adjustments and
provisions
100,00 (Default)
20.00%
100.00%
2
45.00%
5
%
Corporates - Specialised Lending
%
%
%
%
0,00 to <0,15
0,00 to <0,10
0,10 to <0,15
0,15 to <0,25
0,25 to <0,50
0,50 to <0,75
0,75 to <2,50
0,75 to <1,75
1,75 to <2,50
2,50 to <10,00
2,50 to <5,00
5,00 to <10,00
10,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <20,00
20,00 to <30,00
%
%
%
%
30,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
100,00 (Default)
%
%
%
%
Corporates - Purchased receivables
5,123
%
5,123
0.99%
5,938
39.97%
1,491
29%
21
(14)
0,00 to <0,15
825
%
825
0.09%
792
40.00%
1
138
17%
0,00 to <0,10
444
%
444
0.06%
75
40.00%
1
50
11%
0,10 to <0,15
381
%
381
0.12%
717
40.00%
2
89
23%
0,15 to <0,25
2,623
%
2,623
0.20%
986
40.00%
542
21%
2
0,25 to <0,50
1,105
%
1,105
0.37%
865
39.94%
354
32%
2
0,50 to <0,75
219
%
219
0.60%
663
39.92%
99
45%
1
0,75 to <2,50
236
%
236
1.22%
974
39.83%
146
62%
1
(2)
0,75 to <1,75
191
%
191
1.08%
905
39.81%
113
59%
1
1,75 to <2,50
45
%
45
1.81%
69
39.92%
32
72%
(1)
2,50 to <10,00
38
%
38
4.04%
1,171
38.84%
37
97%
1
(1)
2,50 to <5,00
28
%
28
3.09%
694
38.59%
24
88%
5,00 to <10,00
10
%
10
6.66%
477
39.54%
12
122%
10,00 to <100,00
67
%
67
37.34%
429
39.98%
175
262%
10
(2)
10,00 to <20,00
1
%
1
13.27%
117
40.00%
2
190%
(1)
20,00 to <30,00
1
%
1
23.81%
10
40.00%
2
206%
30,00 to <100,00
65
%
65
37.91%
302
39.98%
171
264%
10
(1)
100,00 (Default)
10
%
10
100.00%
58
39.53%
%
4
(9)
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PD Scale (1)(6)
Original on-
balance sheet
gross exposure
Off-balance sheet
exposures pre CCF
Average
CCF(2)
EAD post
CRM and
post-CCF
Average
PD(3)
Number of
obligors
Average
LGD(4)
Average
Maturity
(days)(5)
RWA
RWA Density
EL
Value
adjustments and
provisions
Corporates - Other
118,113
109,747
35.50%
157,059
1.76%
59,380
38.28%
2
71,052
45%
1,046
(1,441)
0,00 to <0,15
18,311
29,983
34.63%
28,815
0.09%
6,403
39.89%
2
6,109
21%
11
(6)
0,00 to <0,10
11,265
16,896
33.54
17,034
0.07
364
40.00
2
3,044
18
5
(1)
0,10 to <0,15
7,046
13,087
36.04%
11,782
0.12%
6,039
39.74%
2
3,064
26%
6
(4)
0,15 to <0,25
43,133
44,450
37.85%
59,977
0.20%
5,995
39.27%
2
20,631
34%
48
(16)
0,25 to <0,50
22,900
14,291
35.54%
27,902
0.36%
8,121
37.58%
2
13,234
47%
39
(17)
0,50 to <0,75
10,743
6,907
37.75%
13,376
0.59%
6,768
37.76%
2
8,077
60%
30
(17)
0,75 to <2,50
13,515
8,285
34.57%
16,379
1.24%
12,003
36.15%
2
12,721
78%
76
(84)
0,75 to <1,75
11,375
6,791
33.30%
13,646
1.12%
11,476
36.07%
2
10,318
76%
57
(46)
1,75 to <2,50
2,140
1,494
40.35
2,733
1.81
527
36.54
2
2,404
88
18
(37)
2,50 to <10,00
6,964
5,214
18.83%
7,851
4.58%
13,208
33.37%
2
8,129
104%
128
(210)
2,50 to <5,00
4,931
4,007
17.54%
5,559
3.41%
8,963
33.12%
2
5,236
94%
67
(136)
5,00 to <10,00
2,032
1,207
23.10%
2,293
7.42%
4,245
33.98%
2
2,893
126%
61
(74)
10,00 to <100,00
996
412
36.60%
1,141
23.06%
3,538
36.79%
2
2,148
188%
101
(81)
10,00 to <20,00
482
140
29.32%
519
14.20%
1,628
36.80%
2
910
176%
29
(33)
20,00 to <30,00
224
169
44.70%
300
23.04%
229
39.02%
1
615
205%
27
(22)
30,00 to <100,00
291
102
33.19%
323
37.27%
1,681
34.72%
2
623
193%
45
(26)
100,00 (Default)
1,550
206
32.54%
1,616
100.00%
3,344
36.34%
2
4
%
615
(1,011)
Memo item: Corporates - Large Corporates
80,742
91,079
26.92%
114,015
0.47%
8,089
39.44%
2
44,189
39%
211
(226)
0,00 to <0,15
16,761
28,388
34.86%
26,756
0.09%
1,098
40.00%
2
5,541
21%
10
(3)
0,00 to <0,10
11,099
16,783
33.57%
16,833
0.07%
398
40.00%
2
2,966
18%
5
(1)
0,10 to <0,15
5,661
11,605
36.72%
9,923
0.12%
700
40.00%
2
2,575
26%
5
(1)
0,15 to <0,25
38,399
39,861
37.51%
53,357
0.20%
2,502
39.68%
2
18,110
34%
43
(13)
0,25 to <0,50
15,010
11,584
35.20%
19,009
0.37%
1,464
38.32%
2
9,050
48%
27
(10)
0,50 to <0,75
5,353
5,122
39.40%
7,402
0.61%
809
39.59%
2
4,573
62%
18
(7)
0,75 to <2,50
4,016
4,771
37.84%
5,831
1.27%
1,009
38.81%
2
4,741
81%
29
(42)
0,75 to <1,75
2,993
3,435
37.76%
4,311
1.08%
781
38.65%
2
3,293
76%
18
(10)
1,75 to <2,50
1,023
1,337
38.05
1,520
1.80%
228
39.27%
2
1,449
95%
11
(32)
2,50 to <10,00
938
1,087
33.00%
1,286
4.85%
865
36.57%
2
1,546
120%
23
(94)
2,50 to <5,00
534
612
36.42%
738
3.21%
477
36.69%
2
807
109%
9
(62)
5,00 to <10,00
404
475
28.58%
548
7.07%
388
36.41%
2
739
135%
14
(32)
10,00 to <100,00
204
210
42.65%
294
24.41%
276
40.00%
1
628
214%
29
(22)
10,00 to <20,00
29
12
29.43%
33
14.45%
85
40.00%
2
77
236%
2
(6)
20,00 to <30,00
148
155
45.22%
218
22.70%
18
40.00%
1
449
206%
20
(15)
30,00 to <100,00
27
42
37.02%
43
40.71%
173
40.00%
1
101
237%
7
(1)
100,00 (Default)
60
56
38.83%
82
100.00%
66
39.76%
1
%
33
(35)
Memo item: Corporates - SME
17,156
6,218
26.92%
18,785
6.81%
46,479
34.31%
2
10,720
57%
484
(738)
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PD Scale (1)(6)
Original on-
balance sheet
gross exposure
Off-balance sheet
exposures pre CCF
Average
CCF(2)
EAD post
CRM and
post-CCF
Average
PD(3)
Number of
obligors
Average
LGD(4)
Average
Maturity
(days)(5)
RWA
RWA Density
EL
Value
adjustments and
provisions
0,00 to <0,15
818
855
34.26%
1,113
0.12%
5,212
37.94%
2
243
22%
(3)
0,00 to <0,10
%
%
%
%
0,10 to <0,15
818
855
34.26%
1,113
0.12%
5,212
37.94%
2
243
22%
(3)
0,15 to <0,25
2,120
431
41.22%
2,294
0.22%
2,823
33.43%
3
692
30%
2
(1)
0,25 to <0,50
2,328
684
38.78%
2,592
0.34%
5,610
35.58%
2
972
38%
3
(3)
0,50 to <0,75
1,901
574
33.80%
2,094
0.53%
5,284
36.12%
2
1,004
48%
4
(5)
0,75 to <2,50
4,428
1,116
31.97%
4,775
1.19%
9,940
34.06%
2
2,999
63%
20
(23)
0,75 to <1,75
4,199
1,077
29.63%
4,508
1.15%
9,824
34.44%
2
2,830
63%
19
(22)
1,75 to <2,50
229
39
96.01%
267
1.88%
116
27.64%
3
168
63%
1
(1)
2,50 to <10,00
4,159
2,380
14.08%
4,466
4.42%
11,615
32.16%
2
3,835
86%
69
(79)
2,50 to <5,00
3,191
1,877
14.37%
3,436
3.44%
8,015
32.12%
2
2,758
80%
41
(57)
5,00 to <10,00
968
503
13.02%
1,030
7.69%
3,600
32.29%
2
1,076
105%
28
(22)
10,00 to <100,00
572
101
29.21%
599
24.60%
3,080
34.79%
2
970
162%
55
(35)
10,00 to <20,00
284
49
30.52%
298
14.01%
1,376
35.31%
2
425
143%
16
(18)
20,00 to <30,00
44
7
39.33%
47
23.70%
180
35.24%
2
77
164%
4
(4)
30,00 to <100,00
244
45
26.19%
255
37.12%
1,524
34.11%
2
467
183%
35
(13)
100,00 (Default)
829
77
29.60%
852
100.00%
2,915
36.00%
2
4
1%
330
(589)
Total FIRB Approach
142,974
123,081
35.57%
186,739
1.54%
66,325
38.47%
78,993
42%
1,086
(1,461)
(*) Exposures of less than 500,000 euros rounded down to zero are shown with a dash.
(1) PD intervals established by the CRR3 EBA ITS.
(2) Calculated as EAD after CCF for off-balance sheet exposure over total off-balance exposure before CCF.
(3) Corresponds to obligor grade PD weighted by EAD post CRM.
(4) Corresponds to obligor grade LGD weighted by EAD post CRM.
(5) Corresponds to the maturity of the obligor in years weighted by EAD. In accordance with Regulation (EU) 680/2014, it is reported only for those categories where average maturities are relevant for the calculation of RWA. Residual maturities of less than one year are rounded to 1.
(6) The Group has chosen to use the supervisory slotting criteria method fo specialised lending exposures, in line with the provisions of article 153.5 of the CRR, and therefore, following the CRR3 EBA ITS, specialised lending exposures are not included in this table.
For information about exposures and RWA under IRB approach, see tables 16 and 36.
The tables corresponding to June 30, 2025 are available in the editable file “Pillar 3 2025 - Tables & Annexes”.
The table below includes all collaterals meeting the eligibility criteria for solvency purposes, and have an effect on EAD or other parameters such as LGD in the case of credit risk exposures
under internal models (IRB).
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TABLE 33. EU CR7-A - IRB APPROACH – DISCLOSURE OF THE EXTENT OF THE USE OF CRM TECHNIQUES (MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Total
exposures
Funded credit
Protection (FCP)
Unfunded credit
Protection (UFCP)
RWEA without
substitution
effects
(reduction
effects only)
RWEA with
substitution
effects
(both reduction
and sustitution
effects)
Part of
exposures
covered by
Financial
Collaterals
(%)
Part of exposures covered by Other eligible collaterals (%)
Part of exposures covered by Other funded credit protection (%)
Part of
exposures
covered by
Guarantees
(%)
Part of
exposures
covered by
Credit
Derivatives
(%)
Part of
exposures
covered by
Immovable
property
Collaterals (%)
Part of
exposures
covered by
Receivables
(%)
Part of
exposures
covered by
Other physical
collateral (%)
Part of
exposures
covered by Cash
on deposit (%)
Part of
exposures
covered by Life
insurance
policies (%)
Part of
exposures
covered by
Instruments
held by a third
party (%)
Central governments and
central banks
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
Regional governments
and local authorities
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
Public sector entities
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
Institutions
24,557
3.41%
0.09%
0.03%
%
0.07%
%
%
%
%
%
%
12,434
6,450
Corporates
176,253
0.61%
7.31%
2.73%
0.18%
4.40%
%
%
%
%
%
%
143,608
83,081
Corporates – General
157,059
0.69%
8.20%
3.06%
0.20%
4.93%
%
%
%
%
%
%
124,376
71,052
Corporates – Specialised
lending
14,071
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
17,222
10,538
Corporates – Purchased
Receivables
5,123
0.03%
0.12%
0.03%
0.04%
0.06%
%
%
%
%
%
%
2,010
1,491
Total FIRB
200,810
0.96%
6.42%
2.40%
0.16%
3.87%
%
%
%
%
%
%
156,042
89,531
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TABLE 33. EU CR7-A - IRB APPROACH – DISCLOSURE OF THE EXTENT OF THE USE OF CRM TECHNIQUES (MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Total
exposures
Funded credit
Protection (FCP)
Unfunded credit
Protection (UFCP)
RWEA without
substitution
effects
(reduction
effects only)
RWEA with
substitution
effects
(both reduction
and sustitution
effects)
Part of
exposures
covered by
Financial
Collaterals
(%)
Part of exposures covered by Other eligible collaterals (%)
Part of exposures covered by Other funded credit protection (%)
Part of
exposures
covered by
Guarantees
(%)
Part of
exposures
covered by
Credit
Derivatives
(%)
Part of
exposures
covered by
Immovable
property
Collaterals (%)
Part of
exposures
covered by
Receivables
(%)
Part of
exposures
covered by
Other physical
collateral (%)
Part of
exposures
covered by Cash
on deposit (%)
Part of
exposures
covered by Life
insurance
policies (%)
Part of
exposures
covered by
Instruments
held by a third
party (%)
Central governments and
central banks
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
Regional governments and
local authorities
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
Public sector entities
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
Corporates
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
Corporates – General
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
Corporates –
Specialised lending
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
Corporates – Purchased
Receivables
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
Retail
67,645
%
98.05%
96.83%
%
1.22%
%
%
%
%
%
%
16,029
15,580
Retail – Qualifying
revolving
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
Retail – Secured by
residential immovable
property
67,645
%
98.05%
96.83%
%
1.22%
%
%
%
%
%
%
16,029
15,580
Retail – Purchased
Receivables
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
Retail – Other retail
exposures
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
Total AIRB
67,645
%
98.05%
96.83%
%
1.22%
%
%
%
%
%
%
16,029
15,580
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EU CR7-A (MILLION EUROS. 6-30-2025)
Total
exposures
Funded credit
Protection (FCP)
Unfunded credit
Protection (UFCP)
RWEA without
substitution
effects
(reduction
effects only)
RWEA with
substitution
effects
(both reduction
and sustitution
effects)
Part of
exposures
covered by
Financial
Collaterals
(%)
Part of exposures covered by Other eligible collaterals (%)
Part of exposures covered by Other funded credit protection (%)
Part of
exposures
covered by
Guarantees
(%)
Part of
exposures
covered by
Credit
Derivatives
(%)
Part of
exposures
covered by
Immovable
property
Collaterals (%)
Part of
exposures
covered by
Receivables
(%)
Part of
exposures
covered by
Other physical
collateral (%)
Part of
exposures
covered by
Cash on
deposit (%)
Part of
exposures
covered by Life
insurance
policies (%)
Part of
exposures
covered by
Instruments
held by a third
party (%)
Central governments and
central banks
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
Regional governments and
local authorities
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
Public sector entities
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
Institutions
21,065
3.66%
0.25%
0.03%
%
0.22%
%
%
%
%
3.77%
%
20,107
5,584
Corporates
116,206
0.51%
1.92%
0.55%
0.02%
1.35%
%
%
%
%
10.36%
%
83,403
48,672
Corporates – General
101,447
0.59%
2.19%
0.63%
0.02%
1.54%
%
%
%
%
10.76%
%
69,151
39,995
Corporates – Specialised
lending
11,207
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
6.03%
%
13,056
7,734
Corporates – Purchased
Receivables
3,552
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
12.64%
%
1,196
944
Total FIRB
137,270
1.00%
1.66%
0.47%
0.01
1.18%
%
%
%
%
9.35%
%
103,511
54,256
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Total
exposures
Funded credit
Protection (FCP)
Unfunded credit
Protection (UFCP)
RWEA without
substitution
effects
(reduction
effects only)
RWEA with
substitution
effects
(both reduction
and sustitution
effects)
Part of
exposures
covered by
Financial
Collaterals
(%)
Part of exposures covered by Other eligible collaterals (%)
Part of exposures covered by Other funded credit protection (%)
Part of
exposures
covered by
Guarantees
(%)
Part of
exposures
covered by
Credit
Derivatives
(%)
Part of
exposures
covered by
Immovable
property
Collaterals (%)
Part of
exposures
covered by
Receivables
(%)
Part of
exposures
covered by
Other physical
collateral (%)
Part of
exposures
covered by
Cash on
deposit (%)
Part of
exposures
covered by Life
insurance
policies (%)
Part of
exposures
covered by
Instruments
held by a third
party (%)
Central governments and
central banks
1,716
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
3
183
Regional governments and
local authorities
186
0.03%
0.03%
%
%
0.03%
%
%
%
%
%
%
85
34
Public sector entities
1,056
0.04%
4.03%
3.75%
%
0.28%
%
%
%
%
%
%
842
613
Corporates
44,135
1.01%
14.90%
5.67%
0.60%
8.63%
%
%
%
%
%
%
56,360
35,120
Corporates – General
43,017
1.03%
15.27%
5.82%
0.61%
8.84%
%
%
%
%
%
%
54,299
34,620
Corporates – Specialised
lending
0
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
0
0
Corporates – Purchased
Receivables
1,118
0.06%
0.59%
0.07%
0.13%
0.40%
%
%
%
%
%
%
1,431
500
Retail
98,806
0.03%
64.95%
63.84%
%
1.10%
%
%
%
%
%
%
54,833
38,859
Retail – Qualifying revolving
16,293
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
29,868
16,422
Retail – Secured by
residential immovable
property
69,550
%
91.57%
90.52%
%
1.05%
%
%
%
%
%
%
16,493
15,471
Retail – Purchased
Receivables
5
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
%
13
3
Retail – Other retail
exposures
12,958
0.20%
3.73%
0.98%
%
2.75%
%
%
%
%
%
%
8,459
6,964
Total AIRB
145,899
0.32%
48.52%
44.98%
0.18%
3.36%
%
%
%
%
%
%
112,123
74,809
Currently, the Group does not use credit derivatives as a credit risk mitigation technique, so the EU CR7 table “IRB Approach - Effect on RWA of credit derivatives used as credit risk mitigation
techniques” is not applicable.
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Article 452 h) CRR
In application of article 452.h) of the CRR, two tables are presented below that show relevant information on the retrospective
tests of the probability of default (PD backesting) of exposures to credit risk (excluding counterparty and securitisations), at
consolidated level of the BBVA Group. Specifically, the PD estimated for the IRB models is compared with the average annual
default rate of obligors.
As of December 31, 2025, this information is shown in the standard format and applying the instructions of the CRR3 EBA ITS:
EU CR9: Backtesting of PD per exposure class by fixed PD scale.
EU CR9.1: Backtesting of PD by exposure class where an additional column is added to report the equivalent external
rating. The equivalence between the PD and the external ratings described in section 4.2.7.1.2 has been used.
Both tables exclude counterparty risk, securitisations and equity. It should be noted that this information is presented at a
consolidated level, adding the IRB portfolios of BBVA.S.A. and BBVA Mexico. The information presented in these tables is as
follows:
Number of obligors: the obligors at the end of the previous fiscal year are presented.
Of which: number of obligors who have defaulted: customers who defaulted at some point during the last 12 months, so
that the debtors in default during the year are shown for each PD interval.
Observed average default rate: arithmetic mean of one-year default rates. To calculate this rate, the obligors at the end
of the previous year are taken into account in the denominator, and the obligors in default in the numerator.
Arithmetic average PD and weighted average PD (EU CR9 only): the first one refers to the arithmetic average of the PD
per obligor grade at the beginning of the period. The weighted average PD will be calculated by weighting by the exposure
value of each PD range used for the RWA calculation. This weighted average PD will be the same as the one reported in
the EU CR6 table.
Average historical annual default rate: it corresponds to the average annual default rate for the previous five years.
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TABLE 34.1. EU CR9 - IRB APPROACH - BACKTESTING OF PD PER EXPOSURE CLASS (FIXED PD SCALE) (AIRB. 12-31-2025)
AIRB
Number of obligors at the
end of previous year
Of which number of
obligors which defaulted in
the year
Observed average default
rate
Weighted average PD(1)
Arithmetic average PD by
obligors(1)
Average historical annual
default rate
Central governments or central banks
0,00 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,00 to <0,10
%
%
%
%
0,10 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,15 to <0,25
%
%
%
%
0,25 to <0,50
%
%
%
%
0,50 to <0,75
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <1,75
%
%
%
%
1,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <5,00
%
%
%
%
5,00 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <20,00
%
%
%
%
20,00 to <30,00
%
%
%
%
30,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
100,00 (Default)
%
%
%
%
Regional governments or local authorities
0,00 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,00 to <0,10
%
%
%
%
0,10 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,15 to <0,25
%
%
%
%
0,25 to <0,50
%
%
%
%
0,50 to <0,75
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <1,75
%
%
%
%
1,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <5,00
%
%
%
%
5,00 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <20,00
%
%
%
%
20,00 to <30,00
%
%
%
%
30,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
100,00 (Default)
%
%
%
%
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AIRB
Number of obligors at the
end of previous year
Of which number of
obligors which defaulted in
the year
Observed average default
rate
Weighted average PD(1)
Arithmetic average PD by
obligors(1)
Average historical annual
default rate
Public sector entities
0,00 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,00 to <0,10
%
%
%
%
0,10 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,15 to <0,25
%
%
%
%
0,25 to <0,50
%
%
%
%
0,50 to <0,75
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <1,75
%
%
%
%
1,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <5,00
%
%
%
%
5,00 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <20,00
%
%
%
%
20,00 to <30,00
%
%
%
%
30,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
100,00 (Default)
%
%
%
%
Corporates - Specialised Lending
0,00 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,00 to <0,10
%
%
%
%
0,10 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,15 to <0,25
%
%
%
%
0,25 to <0,50
%
%
%
%
0,50 to <0,75
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <1,75
%
%
%
%
1,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <5,00
%
%
%
%
5,00 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <20,00
%
%
%
%
20,00 to <30,00
%
%
%
%
30,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
100,00 (Default)
%
%
%
%
Corporates - Purchased receivables
0,00 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
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AIRB
Number of obligors at the
end of previous year
Of which number of
obligors which defaulted in
the year
Observed average default
rate
Weighted average PD(1)
Arithmetic average PD by
obligors(1)
Average historical annual
default rate
0,00 to <0,10
%
%
%
%
0,10 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,15 to <0,25
%
%
%
%
0,25 to <0,50
%
%
%
%
0,50 to <0,75
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <1,75
%
%
%
%
1,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <5,00
%
%
%
%
5,00 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <20,00
%
%
%
%
20,00 to <30,00
%
%
%
%
30,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
100,00 (Default)
%
%
%
%
Corporates - Other
0,00 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,00 to <0,10
%
%
%
%
0,10 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,15 to <0,25
%
%
%
%
0,25 to <0,50
%
%
%
%
0,50 to <0,75
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <1,75
%
%
%
%
1,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <5,00
%
%
%
%
5,00 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <20,00
%
%
%
%
20,00 to <30,00
%
%
%
%
30,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
100,00 (Default)
%
%
%
%
Memo item: Corporates - Large Corporates
0,00 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,00 to <0,10
%
%
%
%
0,10 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
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>  4. Risk
AIRB
Number of obligors at the
end of previous year
Of which number of
obligors which defaulted in
the year
Observed average default
rate
Weighted average PD(1)
Arithmetic average PD by
obligors(1)
Average historical annual
default rate
0,15 to <0,25
%
%
%
%
0,25 to <0,50
%
%
%
%
0,50 to <0,75
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <1,75
%
%
%
%
1,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <5,00
%
%
%
%
5,00 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <20,00
%
%
%
%
20,00 to <30,00
%
%
%
%
30,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
100,00 (Default)
%
%
%
%
Memo item: Corporates - SME
0,00 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,00 to <0,10
%
%
%
%
0,10 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,15 to <0,25
%
%
%
%
0,25 to <0,50
%
%
%
%
0,50 to <0,75
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <1,75
%
%
%
%
1,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <5,00
%
%
%
%
5,00 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <20,00
%
%
%
%
20,00 to <30,00
%
%
%
%
30,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
100,00 (Default)
%
%
%
%
Retail  - Secured by residential real estate
0,00 to <0,15
159,323
270
%
%
%
%
0,00 to <0,10
135,737
224
%
%
%
%
0,10 to <0,15
23,586
46
%
%
%
%
0,15 to <0,25
86,889
269
%
%
%
%
0,25 to <0,50
61,937
355
1%
%
%
1%
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AIRB
Number of obligors at the
end of previous year
Of which number of
obligors which defaulted in
the year
Observed average default
rate
Weighted average PD(1)
Arithmetic average PD by
obligors(1)
Average historical annual
default rate
0,50 to <0,75
17,639
201
1%
1%
1%
2%
0,75 to <2,50
50,046
815
2%
1%
1%
2%
0,75 to <1,75
40,481
635
2%
1%
1%
2%
1,75 to <2,50
9,565
180
2%
2%
2%
3%
2,50 to <10,00
18,277
1,019
6%
5%
5%
8%
2,50 to <5,00
11,531
471
4%
3%
3%
6%
5,00 to <10,00
6,746
548
8%
7%
7%
12%
10,00 to <100,00
23,302
2,110
9%
21%
25%
12%
10,00 to <20,00
5,478
813
15%
14%
14%
20%
20,00 to <30,00
15,988
659
4%
23%
25%
6%
30,00 to <100,00
1,836
638
35%
39%
52%
44%
100,00 (Default)
25,005
%
100%
100%
%
Retail  - Qualifying revolving
0,00 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,00 to <0,10
%
%
%
%
0,10 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,15 to <0,25
%
%
%
%
0,25 to <0,50
%
%
%
%
0,50 to <0,75
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <1,75
%
%
%
%
1,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <5,00
%
%
%
%
5,00 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <20,00
%
%
%
%
20,00 to <30,00
%
%
%
%
30,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
100,00 (Default)
%
%
%
%
Retail  - Purchased receivables
0,00 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,00 to <0,10
%
%
%
%
0,10 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,15 to <0,25
%
%
%
%
0,25 to <0,50
%
%
%
%
0,50 to <0,75
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
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AIRB
Number of obligors at the
end of previous year
Of which number of
obligors which defaulted in
the year
Observed average default
rate
Weighted average PD(1)
Arithmetic average PD by
obligors(1)
Average historical annual
default rate
0,75 to <1,75
%
%
%
%
1,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <5,00
%
%
%
%
5,00 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <20,00
%
%
%
%
20,00 to <30,00
%
%
%
%
30,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
100,00 (Default)
%
%
%
%
Retail - Other
0,00 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,00 to <0,10
%
%
%
%
0,10 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,15 to <0,25
%
%
%
%
0,25 to <0,50
%
%
%
%
0,50 to <0,75
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <1,75
%
%
%
%
1,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <5,00
%
%
%
%
5,00 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <20,00
%
%
%
%
20,00 to <30,00
%
%
%
%
30,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
100,00 (Default)
%
%
%
%
Memo item: Retail - Secured by immovable
property SME
0,00 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,00 to <0,10
%
%
%
%
0,10 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,15 to <0,25
%
%
%
%
0,25 to <0,50
%
%
%
%
0,50 to <0,75
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <1,75
%
%
%
%
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AIRB
Number of obligors at the
end of previous year
Of which number of
obligors which defaulted in
the year
Observed average default
rate
Weighted average PD(1)
Arithmetic average PD by
obligors(1)
Average historical annual
default rate
1,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <5,00
%
%
%
%
5,00 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <100,00
%
23%
%
%
10,00 to <20,00
%
%
%
%
20,00 to <30,00
%
23%
%
%
30,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
100,00 (Default)
%
%
%
%
Memo item: Retail - Secured by immovable
property non-SME
0,00 to <0,15
159,323
270
0.17%
0.07%
0.08%
0.26%
0,00 to <0,10
135,737
224
0.17%
0.06%
0.07%
0.24%
0,10 to <0,15
23,586
46
0.20%
0.12%
0.13%
0.35%
0,15 to <0,25
86,889
269
0.31%
0.19%
0.19%
0.43%
0,25 to <0,50
61,937
355
0.57%
0.38%
0.35%
0.83%
0,50 to <0,75
17,639
201
1.14%
0.64%
0.57%
1.50%
0,75 to <2,50
50,046
815
1.63%
1.31%
1.39%
2.49%
0,75 to <1,75
40,481
635
1.57%
1.12%
1.23%
2.30%
1,75 to <2,50
9,565
180
1.88%
1.97%
2.08%
3.31%
2,50 to <10,00
18,277
1,019
5.58%
4.89%
4.84%
8.01%
2,50 to <5,00
11,531
471
4.08%
3.43%
3.35%
5.84%
5,00 to <10,00
6,746
548
8.12%
6.57%
7.37%
11.73%
10,00 to <100,00
23,302
2,110
9.06%
20.88%
24.67%
12.12%
10,00 to <20,00
5,478
813
14.84%
13.76%
14.04%
20.17%
20,00 to <30,00
15,988
659
4.12%
22.79%
25.16%
5.74%
30,00 to <100,00
1,836
638
34.75%
39.23%
52.03%
43.59%
100,00 (Default)
25,005
%
100.00%
100.00%
%
Memo item: Retail - Other SME
0,00 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,00 to <0,10
%
%
%
%
0,10 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,15 to <0,25
%
%
%
%
0,25 to <0,50
%
%
%
%
0,50 to <0,75
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <1,75
%
%
%
%
1,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
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AIRB
Number of obligors at the
end of previous year
Of which number of
obligors which defaulted in
the year
Observed average default
rate
Weighted average PD(1)
Arithmetic average PD by
obligors(1)
Average historical annual
default rate
2,50 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <5,00
%
%
%
%
5,00 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <20,00
%
%
%
%
20,00 to <30,00
%
%
%
%
30,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
100,00 (Default)
%
%
%
%
Memo item: Retail - Other non-SME
0,00 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,00 to <0,10
%
%
%
%
0,10 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,15 to <0,25
%
%
%
%
0,25 to <0,50
%
%
%
%
0,50 to <0,75
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <1,75
%
%
%
%
1,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <5,00
%
%
%
%
5,00 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <20,00
%
%
%
%
20,00 to <30,00
%
%
%
%
30,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
100,00 (Default)
%
%
%
%
(1) A floor of 0.03% PD is applied to exposures in the categories of Institutions, Corporates and Retail, according to Articles 160 and 163 of the CRR.
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TABLE 34.2. EU CR9 - IRB APPROACH - BACKTESTING OF PD PER EXPOSURE CLASS (FIXED PD SCALE) (FIRB. 12-31-2025)
FIRB
Number of obligors at the
end of previous year
Of which number of obligors
which defaulted in the year
Observed average default
rate
Weighted average PD(1)
Arithmetic average PD by
obligors(1)
Average historical annual
default rate
Central governments or central banks
0,00 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,00 to <0,10
%
%
%
%
0,10 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,15 to <0,25
%
%
%
%
0,25 to <0,50
%
%
%
%
0,50 to <0,75
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <1,75
%
%
%
%
1,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <5,00
%
%
%
%
5,00 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <20,00
%
%
%
%
20,00 to <30,00
%
%
%
%
30,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
100,00 (Default)
%
%
%
%
Regional governments or local authorities
0,00 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,00 to <0,10
%
%
%
%
0,10 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,15 to <0,25
%
%
%
%
0,25 to <0,50
%
%
%
%
0,50 to <0,75
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <1,75
%
%
%
%
1,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <5,00
%
%
%
%
5,00 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <20,00
%
%
%
%
20,00 to <30,00
%
%
%
%
30,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
100,00 (Default)
%
%
%
%
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FIRB
Number of obligors at the
end of previous year
Of which number of obligors
which defaulted in the year
Observed average default
rate
Weighted average PD(1)
Arithmetic average PD by
obligors(1)
Average historical annual
default rate
Public sector entities
0,00 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,00 to <0,10
%
%
%
%
0,10 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,15 to <0,25
%
%
%
%
0,25 to <0,50
%
%
%
%
0,50 to <0,75
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <1,75
%
%
%
%
1,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <5,00
%
%
%
%
5,00 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <20,00
%
%
%
%
20,00 to <30,00
%
%
%
%
30,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
100,00 (Default)
%
%
%
%
Institutions
0,00 to <0,15
1,053
6
0.57%
0.07%
0.11%
0.32%
0,00 to <0,10
245
1
0.41%
0.06%
0.07%
%
0,10 to <0,15
808
5
0.62%
0.11%
0.12%
0.41%
0,15 to <0,25
529
2
0.38%
0.18%
0.20%
0.18%
0,25 to <0,50
271
%
0.34%
0.33%
0.37%
0,50 to <0,75
147
%
0.56%
0.55%
0.68%
0,75 to <2,50
99
%
1.21%
1.28%
%
0,75 to <1,75
99
%
1.21%
1.28%
%
1,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <10,00
74
1
1.35%
4.19%
4.35%
1.04%
2,50 to <5,00
61
1
1.64%
4.19%
3.51%
1.26%
5,00 to <10,00
13
%
8.64%
8.28%
%
10,00 to <100,00
48
1
2.08%
38.34%
36.77%
1.77%
10,00 to <20,00
9
%
13.26%
14.46%
%
20,00 to <30,00
%
%
%
%
30,00 to <100,00
39
1
2.56%
41.58%
41.91%
2.17%
100,00 (Default)
22
%
100.00%
100.00%
%
Corporates - Specialised Lending
0,00 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
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FIRB
Number of obligors at the
end of previous year
Of which number of obligors
which defaulted in the year
Observed average default
rate
Weighted average PD(1)
Arithmetic average PD by
obligors(1)
Average historical annual
default rate
0,00 to <0,10
%
%
%
%
0,10 to <0,15
%
%
%
%
0,15 to <0,25
%
%
%
%
0,25 to <0,50
%
%
%
%
0,50 to <0,75
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
0,75 to <1,75
%
%
%
%
1,75 to <2,50
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
2,50 to <5,00
%
%
%
%
5,00 to <10,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
10,00 to <20,00
%
%
%
%
20,00 to <30,00
%
%
%
%
30,00 to <100,00
%
%
%
%
100,00 (Default)
%
%
%
%
Corporates - Purchased receivables
0,00 to <0,15
339
%
0.09%
0.12%
%
0,00 to <0,10
28
%
0.06%
0.09%
%
0,10 to <0,15
311
%
0.12%
0.12%
%
0,15 to <0,25
447
%
0.20%
0.20%
%
0,25 to <0,50
341
%
0.37%
0.33%
%
0,50 to <0,75
279
%
0.60%
0.53%
%
0,75 to <2,50
419
3
0.72%
1.22%
1.19%
0.60%
0,75 to <1,75
400
3
0.75%
1.08%
1.16%
0.63%
1,75 to <2,50
19
%
1.81%
1.80%
%
2,50 to <10,00
523
3
0.57%
4.04%
4.67%
%
2,50 to <5,00
324
1
0.31%
3.09%
3.47%
%
5,00 to <10,00
199
2
1.01%
6.66%
6.64%
%
10,00 to <100,00
172
4
2.33%
37.34%
29.60%
1.50%
10,00 to <20,00
55
2
3.64%
13.27%
14.50%
4.68%
20,00 to <30,00
%
23.81%
%
%
30,00 to <100,00
117
2
1.71%
37.91%
36.70%
%
100,00 (Default)
30
%
100.00%
100.00%
%
Corporates - Other
0,00 to <0,15
5,410
4
0.07%
0.09%
0.12%
0.17%
0,00 to <0,10
224
%
0.07%
0.08%
%
0,10 to <0,15
5,186
4
0.08%
0.12%
0.12%
0.18%
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FIRB
Number of obligors at the
end of previous year
Of which number of obligors
which defaulted in the year
Observed average default
rate
Weighted average PD(1)
Arithmetic average PD by
obligors(1)
Average historical annual
default rate
0,15 to <0,25
5,075
13
0.26%
0.20%
0.20%
0.25%
0,25 to <0,50
6,458
24
0.37%
0.36%
0.34%
0.43%
0,50 to <0,75
5,659
25
0.44%
0.59%
0.54%
0.46%
0,75 to <2,50
10,032
127
1.27%
1.24%
1.20%
1.05%
0,75 to <1,75
9,695
119
1.23%
1.12%
1.17%
1.04%
1,75 to <2,50
337
8
2.37%
1.81%
1.85%
1.35%
2,50 to <10,00
11,215
415
3.70%
4.58%
4.79%
2.66%
2,50 to <5,00
7,705
236
3.06%
3.41%
3.42%
2.02%
5,00 to <10,00
3,510
179
5.10%
7.42%
7.80%
4.06%
10,00 to <100,00
2,527
251
9.93%
23.06%
24.67%
8.51%
10,00 to <20,00
1,252
132
10.54%
14.20%
14.56%
8.68%
20,00 to <30,00
185
33
17.84%
23.04%
23.68%
11.80%
30,00 to <100,00
1,090
86
7.89%
37.27%
36.45%
7.75%
100,00 (Default)
2,505
%
100.00%
100.00%
%
Memo item: Corporates - Large Corporates
0,00 to <0,15
775
1
0.13%
0.09%
0.11%
0.08%
0,00 to <0,10
227
%
0.07%
0.09%
%
0,10 to <0,15
548
1
0.18%
0.12%
0.12%
0.11%
0,15 to <0,25
1,864
5
0.27%
0.20%
0.20%
0.12%
0,25 to <0,50
1,054
%
0.37%
0.35%
0.25%
0,50 to <0,75
601
1
0.17%
0.61%
0.57%
%
0,75 to <2,50
690
1
0.14%
1.27%
1.25%
%
0,75 to <1,75
555
%
1.08%
1.11%
%
1,75 to <2,50
135
1
0.74%
1.80%
1.81%
%
2,50 to <10,00
588
2
0.34%
4.85%
4.90%
0.79%
2,50 to <5,00
315
%
3.21%
3.42%
0.69%
5,00 to <10,00
273
2
0.73%
7.07%
6.60%
0.92%
10,00 to <100,00
220
6
2.73%
24.41%
29.72%
3.35%
10,00 to <20,00
72
2
2.78%
14.45%
15.18%
1.98%
20,00 to <30,00
14
%
22.70%
23.25%
9.09%
30,00 to <100,00
134
4
2.99%
40.71%
38.20%
3.49%
100,00 (Default)
62
%
100.00%
100.00%
%
Memo item: Corporates - SME
0,00 to <0,15
4,231
3
0.07%
0.12%
0.12%
0.16%
0,00 to <0,10
%
%
%
0,10 to <0,15
4,231
3
0.07%
0.12%
0.12%
0.16%
0,15 to <0,25
2,321
5
0.22%
0.22%
0.20%
0.33%
0,25 to <0,50
4,368
23
0.53%
0.34%
0.33%
0.46%
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FIRB
Number of obligors at the
end of previous year
Of which number of obligors
which defaulted in the year
Observed average default
rate
Weighted average PD(1)
Arithmetic average PD by
obligors(1)
Average historical annual
default rate
0,50 to <0,75
4,358
20
0.46%
0.53%
0.53%
0.51%
0,75 to <2,50
8,197
108
1.32
1.19%
1.19%
1.18
0,75 to <1,75
8,131
102
1.25
1.15%
1.18%
1.14
1,75 to <2,50
66
6
9.09
1.88
2.01
6.88
2,50 to <10,00
9,654
368
3.81%
4.42%
4.76%
2.69%
2,50 to <5,00
6,747
217
3.22%
3.44%
3.42%
2.04%
5,00 to <10,00
2,907
151
5.19%
7.69%
7.88%
4.21%
10,00 to <100,00
2,099
221
10.53%
24.60%
24.72%
9.05
10,00 to <20,00
1,032
122
11.82
14.01%
14.50%
9.43
20,00 to <30,00
135
27
20.00
23.70%
23.75%
13.23
30,00 to <100,00
932
72
7.73%
37.12%
36.17%
8.03
100,00 (Default)
2,163
100.00%
100.00%
(1) A floor of 0.03% PD is applied to exposures in the categories of Institutions, Corporates and Retail, according to Articles 160 and 163 of the CRR.
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TABLE 35.1. EU CR9.1 - BACKTESTING OF PD PER EXPOSURE CLASS (INTERNAL PD SCALE) (AIRB. 12-31-2025)
AIRB
External rating
equivalent
Number of obligors at the
end of previous year
Of which number of obligors
which defaulted in the year
Observed average default
rate
Arithmetic average PD by
obligors(1)
Average historical annual
default rate
Central governments or central banks
0.00 to <0.02
AAA
0.02 to <0.03
AA+
%
0.03 to <0.04
AA
%
0.04 to <0.05
AA-
%
%
0.05 to <0.06
A+
%
0.06 to <0.09
A
0.09 to <0.11
A-
%
0.11 to <0.17
BBB+
%
0.17 to <0.24
BBB
%
%
0.29 to <0.39
BBB-
%
0.39 to <0.67
BB+
%
0.67 to <1.16
BB
%
1.16 to <1.94
BB-
%
1.94 to <3.35
B+
3.35 to <5.81
B
%
5.81 to <11.61
B-
%
11.61 to <100.00
CCC
%
%
100.00 (default)
D
%
%
Regional governments or local authorities
0.00 to <0.02
AAA
0.02 to <0.03
AA+
0.03 to <0.04
AA
%
0.04 to <0.05
AA-
%
%
0.05 to <0.06
A+
%
%
0.06 to <0.09
A
%
%
0.09 to <0.11
A-
%
%
%
0.11 to <0.17
BBB+
%
%
%
0.17 to <0.24
BBB
%
%
%
0.29 to <0.39
BBB-
%
%
%
0.39 to <0.67
BB+
%
%
%
0.67 to <1.16
BB
%
1.16 to <1.94
BB-
%
1.94 to <3.35
B+
%
%
3.35 to <5.81
B
%
%
%
5.81 to <11.61
B-
%
%
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AIRB
External rating
equivalent
Number of obligors at the
end of previous year
Of which number of obligors
which defaulted in the year
Observed average default
rate
Arithmetic average PD by
obligors(1)
Average historical annual
default rate
11.61 to <100.00
CCC
%
%
100.00 (default)
D
%
Public sector entities
0.00 to <0.02
AAA
0.02 to <0.03
AA+
0.03 to <0.04
AA
%
0.04 to <0.05
AA-
%
0.05 to <0.06
A+
%
0.06 to <0.09
A
%
0.09 to <0.11
A-
%
%
%
0.11 to <0.17
BBB+
%
%
%
0.17 to <0.24
BBB
%
%
%
0.29 to <0.39
BBB-
%
%
%
0.39 to <0.67
BB+
%
%
%
0.67 to <1.16
BB
%
%
%
1.16 to <1.94
BB-
%
%
%
1.94 to <3.35
B+
%
%
%
3.35 to <5.81
B
%
%
%
5.81 to <11.61
B-
%
%
%
11.61 to <100.00
CCC
%
%
%
100.00 (default)
D
%
Corporates - Specialised Lending
0.00 to <0.02
AAA
0.02 to <0.03
AA+
0.03 to <0.04
AA
%
%
0.04 to <0.05
AA-
%
0.05 to <0.06
A+
%
0.06 to <0.09
A
%
%
0.09 to <0.11
A-
%
%
0.11 to <0.17
BBB+
%
%
%
0.17 to <0.24
BBB
%
%
0.29 to <0.39
BBB-
%
%
%
0.39 to <0.67
BB+
%
%
%
0.67 to <1.16
BB
%
%
%
1.16 to <1.94
BB-
%
%
%
1.94 to <3.35
B+
%
%
%
3.35 to <5.81
B
%
%
%
5.81 to <11.61
B-
%
%
%
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AIRB
External rating
equivalent
Number of obligors at the
end of previous year
Of which number of obligors
which defaulted in the year
Observed average default
rate
Arithmetic average PD by
obligors(1)
Average historical annual
default rate
11.61 to <100.00
CCC
%
%
%
100.00 (default)
D
%
Corporates - Purchased receivables
0.00 to <0.02
AAA
0.02 to <0.03
AA+
0.03 to <0.04
AA
0.04 to <0.05
AA-
0.05 to <0.06
A+
0.06 to <0.09
A
0.09 to <0.11
A-
0.11 to <0.17
BBB+
0.17 to <0.24
BBB
0.29 to <0.39
BBB-
0.39 to <0.67
BB+
0.67 to <1.16
BB
1.16 to <1.94
BB-
%
1.94 to <3.35
B+
3.35 to <5.81
B
5.81 to <11.61
B-
11.61 to <100.00
CCC
%
%
%
100.00 (default)
D
%
Corporates - Other
0.00 to <0.02
AAA
0.02 to <0.03
AA+
0.03 to <0.04
AA
%
%
%
0.04 to <0.05
AA-
%
%
%
0.05 to <0.06
A+
%
%
%
0.06 to <0.09
A
%
%
%
0.09 to <0.11
A-
%
%
%
0.11 to <0.17
BBB+
%
%
%
0.17 to <0.24
BBB
%
%
%
0.29 to <0.39
BBB-
%
%
%
0.39 to <0.67
BB+
%
%
%
0.67 to <1.16
BB
%
%
%
1.16< to 1.94
BB-
%
%
%
1.94 to <3.35
B+
%
%
%
3.35 to <5.81
B
%
%
%
5.81 to <11.61
B-
%
%
%
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AIRB
External rating
equivalent
Number of obligors at the
end of previous year
Of which number of obligors
which defaulted in the year
Observed average default
rate
Arithmetic average PD by
obligors(1)
Average historical annual
default rate
11.61 to <100.00
CCC
%
%
%
100.00 (default)
D
%
Memo item: Corporates - Large Corporates
0.00 to <0.02
AAA
0.02 to <0.03
AA+
0.03 to <0.04
AA
0.04 to <0.05
AA-
0.05 to <0.06
A+
0.06 to <0.09
A
0.09 to <0.11
A-
%
%
%
0.11 to <0.17
BBB+
%
%
%
0.17 to <0.24
BBB
%
%
%
0.29 to <0.39
BBB-
%
%
%
0.39 to <0.67
BB+
%
%
%
0.67 to <1.16
BB
%
%
%
1.16 to <1.94
BB-
%
%
%
1.94 to <3.35
B+
%
%
%
3.35 to <5.81
B
%
%
%
5.81 to <11.61
B-
%
%
%
11.61 to <100.00
CCC
%
%
%
100.00 (default)
D
%
Memo item: Corporates - SME
0.00 to <0.02
AAA
0.02 to <0.03
AA+
0.03 to <0.04
AA
%
%
%
0.04 to <0.05
AA-
%
%
%
0.05 to <0.06
A+
%
0.06 to <0.09
A
%
%
%
0.09 to <0.11
A-
%
%
%
0.11 to <0.17
BBB+
%
%
%
0.17 to <0.24
BBB
%
%
%
0.29 to <0.39
BBB-
%
%
%
0.39 to <0.67
BB+
%
%
%
0.67 to <1.16
BB
%
%
%
1.16 to <1.94
BB-
%
%
%
1.94 to <3.35
B+
%
%
%
3.35 to <5.81
B
%
%
%
5.81 to <11.61
B-
%
%
%
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AIRB
External rating
equivalent
Number of obligors at the
end of previous year
Of which number of obligors
which defaulted in the year
Observed average default
rate
Arithmetic average PD by
obligors(1)
Average historical annual
default rate
11.61 to <100.00
CCC
%
%
%
100.00 (default)
D
%
Retail  - Secured by residential real estate
0.00 to <0.02
AAA
0.02 to <0.03
AA+
0.03 to <0.04
AA
%
%
%
0.04 to <0.05
AA-
%
%
%
0.05 to <0.06
A+
54,554
96
0.18%
0.05%
0.23%
0.06 to <0.09
A
64,207
92
0.14%
0.08%
0.23%
0.09 to <0.11
A-
17,024
36
0.21%
0.09%
0.39%
0.11 to <0.17
BBB+
28,922
74
0.26%
0.14%
0.42%
0.17 to <0.24
BBB
80,300
236
0.29%
0.19%
0.43%
0.29 to <0.39
BBB-
45,524
249
0.55%
0.32%
0.73%
0.39 to <0.67
BB+
35,243
312
0.89%
0.51%
1.33%
0.67 to <1.16
BB
15,572
191
1.23%
0.91%
1.87%
1.16 to <1.94
BB-
27,688
474
1.71%
1.47%
2.66%
1.94 to <3.35
B+
14,362
433
3.01%
2.60%
4.62%
3.35 to <5.81
B
5,493
307
5.59%
4.54%
7.33%
5.81 to <11.61
B-
5,555
453
8.15%
7.99%
12.33%
11.61 to <100.00
CCC
22,969
2,086
9.08%
24.87%
13.03%
100.00 (default)
D
25,005
%
100.00%
%
Retail  - Qualifying revolving
0.00 to <0.02
AAA
0.02 to <0.03
AA+
0.03 to <0.04
AA
%
%
%
0.04 to <0.05
AA-
%
%
%
0.05 to <0.06
A+
%
%
%
0.06 to <0.09
A
%
%
%
0.09 to <0.11
A-
%
%
%
0.11 to <0.17
BBB+
%
%
%
0.17 to <0.24
BBB
%
%
%
0.29 to <0.39
BBB-
%
%
%
0.39 to <0.67
BB+
%
%
%
0.67 to <1.16
BB
%
%
%
1.16 to <1.94
BB-
%
%
%
1.94 to <3.35
B+
%
%
%
3.35 to <5.81
B
%
%
%
5.81 to <11.61
B-
%
%
%
p.159
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>  4. Risk
AIRB
External rating
equivalent
Number of obligors at the
end of previous year
Of which number of obligors
which defaulted in the year
Observed average default
rate
Arithmetic average PD by
obligors(1)
Average historical annual
default rate
11.61 to <100.00
CCC
%
%
%
100.00 (default)
D
%
Retail  - Purchased receivables
0.00 to <0.02
AAA
0.02 to <0.03
AA+
0.03 to <0.04
AA
0.04 to <0.05
AA-
0.05 to <0.06
A+
0.06 to <0.09
A
0.09 to <0.11
A-
%
%
%
0.11 to <0.17
BBB+
%
%
%
0.17 to <0.24
BBB
%
%
%
0.29 to <0.39
BBB-
%
%
%
0.39 to <0.67
BB+
%
%
%
0.67 to <1.16
BB
%
%
%
1.16 to <1.94
BB-
%
%
%
1.94 to <3.35
B+
%
%
%
3.35 to <5.81
B
%
%
%
5.81 to <11.61
B-
%
%
%
11.61 to <100.00
CCC
%
%
%
100.00 (default)
D
%
Retail - Other
0.00 to <0.02
AAA
0.02 to <0.03
AA+
0.03 to <0.04
AA
%
%
%
0.04 to <0.05
AA-
%
%
%
0.05 to <0.06
A+
%
0.06 to <0.09
A
%
%
%
0.09 to <0.11
A-
%
%
%
0.11 to <0.17
BBB+
%
%
%
0.17 to <0.24
BBB
%
%
%
0.29 to <0.39
BBB-
%
%
%
0.39 to <0.67
BB+
%
%
%
0.67 to <1.16
BB
%
%
%
1.16 to <1.94
BB-
%
%
%
1.94 to <3.35
B+
%
%
%
3.35 to <5.81
B
%
%
%
5.81 to <11.61
B-
%
%
%
p.160
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>  4. Risk
AIRB
External rating
equivalent
Number of obligors at the
end of previous year
Of which number of obligors
which defaulted in the year
Observed average default
rate
Arithmetic average PD by
obligors(1)
Average historical annual
default rate
11.61 to <100.00
CCC
%
%
%
100.00 (default)
D
%
Memo item: Retail - Secured by immovable property
SME
0.00 to <0.02
AAA
0.02 to <0.03
AA+
0.03 to <0.04
AA
%
%
%
0.04 to <0.05
AA-
%
%
%
0.05 to <0.06
A+
%
%
%
0.06 to <0.09
A
%
%
%
0.09 to <0.11
A-
%
%
%
0.11 to <0.17
BBB+
%
%
%
0.17 to <0.24
BBB
%
%
%
0.29 to <0.39
BBB-
%
%
%
0.39 to <0.67
BB+
%
%
%
0.67 to <1.16
BB
%
%
%
1.16 to <1.94
BB-
%
%
%
1.94 to <3.35
B+
%
%
%
3.35 to <5.81
B
%
%
%
5.81 to <11.61
B-
%
%
%
11.61 to <100.00
CCC
%
%
%
100.00 (default)
D
%
%
%
Memo item: Retail - Secured by immovable property
non-SME
0.00 to <0.02
AAA
0.02 to <0.03
AA+
0.03 to <0.04
AA
%
%
%
0.04 to <0.05
AA-
%
%
%
0.05 to <0.06
A+
54,554
96
0.18%
0.05%
0.23%
0.06 to <0.09
A
64,207
92
0.14%
0.08%
0.23%
0.09 to <0.11
A-
17,024
36
0.21%
0.09%
0.39%
0.11 to <0.17
BBB+
28,922
74
0.26%
0.14%
0.42%
0.17 to <0.24
BBB
80,300
236
0.29%
0.19%
0.43%
0.29 to <0.39
BBB-
45,524
249
0.55%
0.32%
0.73%
0.39 to <0.67
BB+
35,243
312
0.89%
0.51%
1.33%
0.67 to <1.16
BB
15,572
191
1.23%
0.91%
1.87%
1.16 to <1.94
BB-
27,688
474
1.71%
1.47%
2.66%
1.94 to <3.35
B+
14,362
433
3.01%
2.60%
4.62%
p.161
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>  4. Risk
AIRB
External rating
equivalent
Number of obligors at the
end of previous year
Of which number of obligors
which defaulted in the year
Observed average default
rate
Arithmetic average PD by
obligors(1)
Average historical annual
default rate
3.35 to <5.81
B
5,493
307
5.59%
4.54%
7.33%
5.81 to <11.61
B-
5,555
453
8.15%
7.99%
12.33%
11.61 to <100.00
CCC
22,969
2,086
9.08%
24.87%
13.03%
100.00 (default)
D
25,005
%
100.00%
%
Memo item: Retail - Other SME
0.00 to <0.02
AAA
0.02 to <0.03
AA+
0.03 to <0.04
AA
%
%
%
0.04 to <0.05
AA-
%
%
%
0.05 to <0.06
A+
%
%
%
0.06 to <0.09
A
%
%
%
0.09 to <0.11
A-
%
%
%
0.11 to <0.17
BBB+
%
%
%
0.17 to <0.24
BBB
%
%
%
0.29 to <0.39
BBB-
%
%
%
0.39 to <0.67
BB+
%
%
%
0.67 to <1.16
BB
%
%
%
1.16 to <1.94
BB-
%
%
%
1.94 to <3.35
B+
%
%
%
3.35 to <5.81
B
%
%
%
5.81 to <11.61
B-
%
%
%
11.61 to <100.00
CCC
%
%
%
100.00 (default)
D
%
%
%
Memo item: Retail - Other non-SME
0.00 to <0.02
AAA
0.02 to <0.03
AA+
0.03 to <0.04
AA
%
%
%
0.04 to <0.05
AA-
%
%
%
0.05 to <0.06
A+
%
%
%
0.06 to <0.09
A
%
%
%
0.09 to <0.11
A-
%
%
%
0.11 to <0.17
BBB+
%
%
%
0.17 to <0.24
BBB
%
%
%
0.29 to <0.39
BBB-
%
%
%
0.39 to <0.67
BB+
%
%
%
0.67 to <1.16
BB
%
%
%
1.16 to <1.94
BB-
%
%
%
1.94 to <3.35
B+
%
%
%
p.162
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>  4. Risk
AIRB
External rating
equivalent
Number of obligors at the
end of previous year
Of which number of obligors
which defaulted in the year
Observed average default
rate
Arithmetic average PD by
obligors(1)
Average historical annual
default rate
3.35 to <5.81
B
%
%
%
5.81 to <11.61
B-
%
%
%
11.61 to <100.00
CCC
%
%
%
100.00 (default)
D
%
%
%
TABLE 35.2. EU CR9.1 - BACKTESTING OF PD PER EXPOSURE CLASS (INTERNAL PD SCALE) (FIRB. 12-31-2025)
FIRB
External rating
equivalent
Number of obligors at the
end of previous year
Of which number of obligors
which defaulted in the year
Observed average default
rate
Arithmetic average PD by
obligors(1)
Average historical annual
default rate
Central governments or central banks
0.00 to <0.02
AAA
0.02 to <0.03
AA+
%
0.03 to <0.04
AA
%
0.04 to <0.05
AA-
%
%
0.05 to <0.06
A+
%
0.06 to <0.09
A
0.09 to <0.11
A-
%
0.11 to <0.17
BBB+
%
0.17 to <0.24
BBB
%
%
0.29 to <0.39
BBB-
%
0.39 to <0.67
BB+
%
0.67 to <1.16
BB
%
1.16 to <1.94
BB-
%
1.94 to <3.35
B+
3.35 to <5.81
B
%
5.81 to <11.61
B-
%
11.61 to <100.00
CCC
%
%
100.00 (default)
D
%
%
Regional governments or local authorities
0.00 to <0.02
AAA
0.02 to <0.03
AA+
0.03 to <0.04
AA
%
0.04 to <0.05
AA-
%
%
0.05 to <0.06
A+
%
%
0.06 to <0.09
A
%
%
0.09 to <0.11
A-
%
%
%
p.163
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>  4. Risk
FIRB
External rating
equivalent
Number of obligors at the
end of previous year
Of which number of obligors
which defaulted in the year
Observed average default
rate
Arithmetic average PD by
obligors(1)
Average historical annual
default rate
0.11 to <0.17
BBB+
%
%
%
0.17 to <0.24
BBB
%
%
%
0.29 to <0.39
BBB-
%
%
%
0.39 to <0.67
BB+
%
%
%
0.67 to <1.16
BB
%
1.16 to <1.94
BB-
%
1.94 to <3.35
B+
%
%
3.35 to <5.81
B
%
%
%
5.81 to <11.61
B-
%
%
11.61 to <100.00
CCC
%
%
100.00 (default)
D
%
Public sector entities
0.00 to <0.02
AAA
0.02 to <0.03
AA+
0.03 to <0.04
AA
%
0.04 to <0.05
AA-
%
0.05 to <0.06
A+
%
0.06 to <0.09
A
%
0.09 to <0.11
A-
%
%
%
0.11 to <0.17
BBB+
%
%
%
0.17 to <0.24
BBB
%
%
%
0.29 to <0.39
BBB-
%
%
%
0.39 to <0.67
BB+
%
%
%
0.67 to <1.16
BB
%
%
%
1.16 to <1.94
BB-
%
%
%
1.94 to <3.35
B+
%
%
%
3.35 to <5.81
B
%
%
%
5.81 to <11.61
B-
%
%
%
11.61 to <100.00
CCC
%
%
%
100.00 (default)
D
%
Institutions
0.00 to <0.02
AAA
0.02 to <0.03
AA+
0.03 to <0.04
AA
%
%
0.04 to <0.05
AA-
%
0.05 to <0.06
A+
130
0.05
%
0.06 to <0.09
A
115
1
0.87
0.09%
%
0.09 to <0.11
A-
%
%
p.164
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>  4. Risk
FIRB
External rating
equivalent
Number of obligors at the
end of previous year
Of which number of obligors
which defaulted in the year
Observed average default
rate
Arithmetic average PD by
obligors(1)
Average historical annual
default rate
0.11 to <0.17
BBB+
925
5
0.54%
0.13%
0.38%
0.17 to <0.24
BBB
412
2
0.49
0.21%
0.24%
0.29 to <0.39
BBB-
271
%
0.33%
0.37%
0.39 to <0.67
BB+
147
%
0.55%
0.68%
0.67 to <1.16
BB
51
%
0.94%
%
1.16 to <1.94
BB-
48
%
1.64%
%
1.94 to <3.35
B+
34
1
2.94%
2.76%
%
3.35 to <5.81
B
27
%
4.45%
2.86%
5.81 to <11.61
B-
13
%
8.28%
%
11.61 to <100.00
CCC
48
1
2.08%
36.77%
1.67%
100.00 (default)
D
22
100.00%
Corporates - Specialised Lending
0.00 to <0.02
AAA
0.02 to <0.03
AA+
0.03 to <0.04
AA
0.04 to <0.05
AA-
0.05 to <0.06
A+
0.06 to <0.09
A
0.09 to <0.11
A-
0.11 to <0.17
BBB+
0.17 to <0.24
BBB
0.29 to <0.39
BBB-
0.39 to <0.67
BB+
0.67 to <1.16
BB
1.16 to <1.94
BB-
%
1.94 to <3.35
B+
3.35 to <5.81
B
5.81 to <11.61
B-
11.61 to <100.00
CCC
%
%
%
100.00 (default)
D
%
Corporates - Purchased receivables
0.00 to <0.02
AAA
0.02 to <0.03
AA+
0.03 to <0.04
AA
%
%
%
0.04 to <0.05
AA-
%
%
%
0.05 to <0.06
A+
%
%
%
0.06 to <0.09
A
5
%
0.06%
%
0.09 to <0.11
A-
152
%
0.10%
%
p.165
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>  4. Risk
FIRB
External rating
equivalent
Number of obligors at the
end of previous year
Of which number of obligors
which defaulted in the year
Observed average default
rate
Arithmetic average PD by
obligors(1)
Average historical annual
default rate
0.11 to <0.17
BBB+
328
%
0.15%
%
0.17 to <0.24
BBB
149
%
0.20%
%
0.29 to <0.39
BBB-
493
%
0.30%
%
0.39 to <0.67
BB+
279
%
0.53%
%
0.67 to <1.16
BB
230
%
0.91%
%
1.16< to 1.94
BB-
189
3
1.59%
1.53%
1.30%
1.94 to <3.35
B+
149
1
0.67%
2.62%
%
3.35 to <5.81
B
269
%
4.50%
%
5.81 to <11.61
B-
105
2
1.90%
8.02%
%
11.61 to <100.00
CCC
172
4
2.33%
29.60%
1.52%
100.00 (default)
D
30
100.00%
Corporates - Other
0.00 to <0.02
AAA
0.02 to <0.03
AA+
0.03 to <0.04
AA
0.04 to <0.05
AA-
0.05 to <0.06
A+
0.06 to <0.09
A
72
0.06
0.09 to <0.11
A-
2,679
2
0.07%
0.10%
0.19%
0.11 to <0.17
BBB+
3,743
5
0.13%
0.14%
0.17%
0.17 to <0.24
BBB
2,701
7
0.26%
0.20%
0.35%
0.29 to <0.39
BBB-
7,269
21
0.29%
0.31%
0.35%
0.39 to <0.67
BB+
6,138
31
0.51%
0.54%
0.50%
0.67 to <1.16
BB
5,496
52
0.95%
0.92%
0.89%
1.16 to <1.94
BB-
4,465
69
1.55%
1.52%
1.13%
1.94 to <3.35
B+
4,172
114
2.73%
2.69%
1.72%
3.35 to <5.81
B
4,199
143
3.41%
4.37%
2.37%
5.81 to <11.61
B-
2,915
164
5.63%
8.34%
4.33%
11.61 to <100.00
CCC
2,527
251
9.93%
24.67%
8.59%
100.00 (default)
D
2,505
100.00%
Memo item: Corporates - Large Corporates
0.00 to <0.02
AAA
0.02 to <0.03
AA+
0.03 to <0.04
AA
%
%
%
0.04 to <0.05
AA-
%
%
%
0.05 to <0.06
A+
%
0.06 to <0.09
A
70
%
0.06%
%
0.09 to <0.11
A-
266
1
0.38%
0.10%
0.37%
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>  4. Risk
FIRB
External rating
equivalent
Number of obligors at the
end of previous year
Of which number of obligors
which defaulted in the year
Observed average default
rate
Arithmetic average PD by
obligors(1)
Average historical annual
default rate
0.11 to <0.17
BBB+
1,274
3
0.24%
0.15%
0.11%
0.17 to <0.24
BBB
158
1
0.63%
0.20%
0.47%
0.29 to <0.39
BBB-
1,902
1
0.05%
0.30%
0.16%
0.39 to <0.67
BB+
624
1
0.16%
0.56%
%
0.67 to <1.16
BB
411
%
0.97%
%
1.16 to <1.94
BB-
276
1
0.36%
1.66%
%
1.94 to <3.35
B+
176
%
2.77%
0.66%
3.35 to <5.81
B
301
2
0.66%
4.72%
0.83%
5.81 to <11.61
B-
114
%
8.58%
1.10%
11.61 to <100.00
CCC
220
6
2.73%
29.72%
3.62%
100.00 (default)
D
62
100.00%
Memo item: Corporates - SME
0.00 to <0.02
AAA
0.02 to <0.03
AA+
0.03 to <0.04
AA
%
%
%
0.04 to <0.05
AA-
%
%
%
0.05 to <0.06
A+
%
%
%
0.06 to <0.09
A
%
%
%
0.09 to <0.11
A-
2,253
1
0.04%
0.10%
0.15%
0.11 to <0.17
BBB+
2,007
2
0.10%
0.14%
0.19%
0.17 to <0.24
BBB
2,259
5
0.22%
0.20%
0.35%
0.29 to <0.39
BBB-
4,042
17
0.42%
0.32%
0.38%
0.39 to <0.67
BB+
4,717
26
0.55%
0.53%
0.57%
0.67 to <1.16
BB
4,422
37
0.84%
0.91%
0.96%
1.16 to <1.94
BB-
3,716
65
1.75%
1.50%
1.31%
1.94 to <3.35
B+
3,618
103
2.85%
2.67%
1.77%
3.35 to <5.81
B
3,557
128
3.60%
4.33%
2.49%
5.81 to <11.61
B-
2,538
143
5.63%
8.28%
4.43%
11.61 to <100.00
CCC
2,099
221
10.53%
24.72%
9.35%
100.00 (default)
D
2,163
%
100.00%
%
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As of December 31, 2025, the total number of short-term wholesale obligors (residual maturity of less than 1 year) whose
exposures are calculated under IRB approach rises to approximately 28,000 obligors. The largest number of these corresponds to
the regulatory categories of Corporates, in Spain. Additionally, the Group only has one PD model authorized by the Supervisor for
each of the aforementioned categories, therefore, 100% of the RWA are calculated under this PD model.
The comparability of the information and the composition of the time window are conditioned by the following factors:
Long life cycle between the time the IRB parameters are updated and their final implementation, depending on the
materiality of the change, supervisory prioritization for the inspection and decision phases.
Different nature, risk profile and economic cycles of the different portfolios, especially relevant in cases where several
geographies are aggregated in the same exposure class (mainly Corporates).
Minimum historical depth of 5 years: The annual historical default rates cover more than 5 years, seeking consistency between
regulatory and economic capital, as long as the supervisory process for the approval of the changes allows it.
Window overlap: Although there is an overlap of quarterly windows in the calibration of the pools, analysis are carried out to
measure and mitigate the possible bias that this overlapping could imply. In the quantification of the long-term PD, however, there
are no overlapping windows.
4.2.7.4.RWA flow statements of credit and counterparty credit risk under the IRB
approach
Article 438 h) CRR
The following table shows the flow statements of credit and counterparty credit risk RWA under internal model (IRB) during the
last quarter of 2025:
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TABLE 36. EU CR8 - RWA FLOW STATEMENTS OF CREDIT AND COUNTERPARTY RISK EXPOSURES UNDER THE IRB
APPROACH (MILLION EUROS)
Credit Risk
Counterparty Credit Risk
Total
RWA amounts
Capital
Requirements
RWA amounts
Capital
Requirements
RWA amounts
Capital
requirements
RWA as of September 30, 2025
133,369
10,670
5,636
451
139,005
11,120
Asset size
4,019
322
660
53
4,679
374
Asset quality
72
6
(427)
(34)
(354)
(28)
Model updates
Methodology and policy
(32,557)
(2,605)
(15)
(1)
(32,572)
(2,606)
Acquisitions and disposals
Foreign exchange movements
206
17
(4)
202
16
Other
RWA as of December 31, 2025
105,111
8,409
5,850
468
110,961
8,877
During the fourth quarter of 2025, the risk-weighted assets under the IRB method decreased significantly, driven by the partial
migration from AIRB to FIRB or the standardized approach in certain portfolios. Additionally, risk transfer securitisations executed
during the quarter enabled a capital release of approximately € 2.9 billion. These factors offset organic growth, primarily within
BBVA, S.A., supported by strong CIB activity in the United States, Asia, and the rest of Europe.
It is worth noting that the impact of foreign exchange fluctuations was immaterial during this period.
The full annual series of RWA flow of credit risk under the IRB approach is available in the editable file “Pillar 3 2025 – Tables &
Annexes”.
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4.2.7.5.Risk weights of specialised lending exposure
Article 438 e) CRR
The solvency regulation stipulates that the classification of specialised lending companies should apply to legal entities with the
following characteristics:
The exposure is to an entity created specifically to finance and/or operate physical assets.
The contractual arrangements give the lender a substantial degree of control over the assets and income they generate.
The primary source of repayment of the obligation is the income generated by the assets being financed, rather than the
independent capacity of the borrower.
Corporate specialized lending exposures subject to the IRB Supervisory Slotting Approach, which is used by BBVA for RWA
calculations, are assigned to a grade, the determination of which takes into account the following factors:
1.Financial Strength that includes: market conditions, financial ratios, stress analysis and financial structure.
2.Political and legal environment that includes: political risks, country risks, force majeure risks, government support, stability
of legal and regulatory environment, local support and legal force of the contracts.
3.Asset and operational characteristics that includes: design and technology risks, permits and license risks, construction risks,
completion guarantees, Contractor and Operator qualifications, O&M agreements and supply risks.
4.Strength of the Sponsor that includes: financial strength, experience and support to the project.
5.Legal & Finance Structure that includes: pledges and assignments, covenants and restrictions, DSRA.
Once assigned to a grade, the exposure is risk-weighted in accordance with the risk weight applicable to that grade and remaining
maturity banding.
The following tables show information on specialised lending exposures by type according to CRR EBA ITS. as of December 31,
2025 and June 30, 2025:
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TABLE 37. EU CR10 (1-4) - IRB: SPECIALISED LENDING (MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Specialised lending: Project Finance
Regulatory
categories
Remaining maturity
On-balance
sheet
amount(1)
Off-balance
sheet
amount(2)
RW
Exposure
amount(3)
RWA
Expected
losses
Category 1
Less than 2.5 years
201
56
50%
225
93
Category 1
Equal to or more than 2.5 years
1,316
274
70%
1,433
852
6
Category 2
Less than 2.5 years
996
527
70%
1,210
730
5
Category 2
Equal to or more than 2.5 years
4,593
3,108
90%
5,907
4,604
47
Category 3
Less than 2.5 years
356
84
115%
394
340
11
Category 3
Equal to or more than 2.5 years
1,261
638
115%
1,516
1,471
42
Category 4
Less than 2.5 years
26
3
250%
27
50
2
Category 4
Equal to or more than 2.5 years
266
28
250%
283
568
23
Category 5
Less than 2.5 years
1
1
Category 5
Equal to or more than 2.5 years
4
4
2
Total
Less than 2.5 years
1,578
669
1,856
1,213
18
Total
Equal to or more than 2.5 years
7,441
4,048
9,142
7,496
120
(1) Corresponds to the original exposure.
(2) Corresponds to the value of off-balance sheet exposure, regardless of credit conversion factors (CCF), or the effect of the Credit Risk Mitigation (CRM)
techniques.
(3) Corresponds to exposure value after CRM and CCF.
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Specialised lending: IPRE & HVCRE
Regulatory
categories
Remaining maturity
On-balance
sheet
amount(1)
Off-balance
sheet
amount(2)
RW
Exposure
amount(3)
RWA
Expected
losses
Category 1
Less than 2.5 years
1,373
391
50%
1,529
765
Category 1
Equal to or more than 2.5 years
1,449
1,453
70%
2,031
1,422
8
Category 2
Less than 2.5 years
70%
Category 2
Equal to or more than 2.5 years
56
90%
56
50
Category 3
Less than 2.5 years
115%
Category 3
Equal to or more than 2.5 years
115%
Category 4
Less than 2.5 years
250%
Category 4
Equal to or more than 2.5 years
250%
Category 5
Less than 2.5 years
16.642
16.642
8.321
Category 5
Equal to or more than 2.5 years
Total
Less than 2.5 years
1,389
391
1,546
765
8
Total
Equal to or more than 2.5 years
1,505
1,453
2,086
1,472
9
(1) Corresponds to the original exposure.
(2) Corresponds to the value of off-balance sheet exposure, regardless of credit conversion factors (CCF), or the effect of the Credit Risk Mitigation (CRM)
techniques.
(3) Corresponds to exposure value after CRM and CCF.
Specialised lending: Object Finance
Regulatory
categories
Remaining Maturity
On-balance
sheet
amount(1)
Off-balance
sheet
amount(2)
RW
Exposure
Amount(3)
RWA
Expected
Losses
Category 1
Less than 2.5 years
991
50%
991
497
Category 1
Equal to or more than 2.5 years
7,856
70%
7,856
5,499
31
Category 2
Less than 2.5 years
70%
Category 2
Equal to or more than 2.5 years
90%
Category 3
Less than 2.5 years
115%
Category 3
Equal to or more than 2.5 years
115%
Category 4
Less than 2.5 years
250%
Category 4
Equal to or more than 2.5 years
250%
Category 5
Less than 2.5 years
Category 5
Equal to or more than 2.5 years
Total
Less than 2.5 years
991
991
497
Total
Equal to or more than 2.5 years
7,856
7,856
5,499
31
(1) Corresponds to the original exposure.
(2) Corresponds to the value of off-balance sheet exposure, regardless of credit conversion factors (CCF), or the effect of the Credit Risk Mitigation (CRM)
techniques.
(3) Corresponds to exposure value after CRM and CCF.
Specialised lending: Commodities Finance
Regulatory
categories
Remaining Maturity
On-balance
sheet
amount(1)
Off-balance
sheet
amount(2)
RW
Exposure
Amount(3)
RWA
Expected
Losses
Category 1
Less than 2.5 years
50%
Category 1
Equal to or more than 2.5 years
70%
Category 2
Less than 2.5 years
70%
Category 2
Equal to or more than 2.5 years
90%
Category 3
Less than 2.5 years
115%
Category 3
Equal to or more than 2.5 years
115%
Category 4
Less than 2.5 years
250%
Category 4
Equal to or more than 2.5 years
250%
Category 5
Less than 2.5 years
Category 5
Equal to or more than 2.5 years
Total
Less than 2.5 years
Total
Equal to or more than 2.5 years
(1) Corresponds to the original exposure.
(2) Corresponds to the value of off-balance sheet exposure, regardless of credit conversion factors (CCF), or the effect of the Credit Risk Mitigation (CRM)
techniques.
(3) Corresponds to exposure value after CRM and CCF.
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EU CR10 (1-4) (MILLION EUROS. 6-30-2025)
Specialised lending: Project Finance
Regulatory
categories
Remaining Maturity
On-balance
sheet
amount(1)
Off-balance
sheet
amount(2)
RW
Exposure
Amount(3)
RWA
Expected
Losses
Category 1
Less than 2.5 years
97
102
50%
145
60
Category 1
Equal to or more than 2.5 years
1,376
332
70%
1,517
864
6
Category 2
Less than 2.5 years
834
343
70%
976
537
4
Category 2
Equal to or more than 2.5 years
3,104
2,341
90%
4,105
2,948
33
Category 3
Less than 2.5 years
332
116
115%
384
331
11
Category 3
Equal to or more than 2.5 years
1,548
651
115%
1,825
1,595
51
Category 4
Less than 2.5 years
250%
Category 4
Equal to or more than 2.5 years
43
3
250%
44
111
4
Category 5
Less than 2.5 years
1
1
1
Category 5
Equal to or more than 2.5 years
32
32
16
Total
Less than 2.5 years
1,265
561
1,506
928
15
Total
Equal to or more than 2.5 years
6,104
3,327
7,523
5,519
110
(1) Corresponds to the original exposure.
(2) Corresponds to the value of off-balance sheet exposure, regardless of credit conversion factors (CCF), or the effect of the Credit Risk Mitigation (CRM)
techniques.
(3) Corresponds to exposure value after CRM and CCF.
Specialised lending: IPRE & HVCRE
Regulatory
categories
Remaining Maturity
On-balance
sheet
amount (1)
Off-balance
sheet
amount (2)
RW
Exposure
Amount (3)
RWA
Expected
Losses
Category 1
Less than 2.5 years
1,045
397
50%
1,204
602
Category 1
Equal to or more than 2.5 years
979
1,055
70%
1,401
981
6
Category 2
Less than 2.5 years
65
70%
65
45
Category 2
Equal to or more than 2.5 years
90%
Category 3
Less than 2.5 years
115%
Category 3
Equal to or more than 2.5 years
115%
Category 4
Less than 2.5 years
250%
Category 4
Equal to or more than 2.5 years
250%
Category 5
Less than 2.5 years
Category 5
Equal to or more than 2.5 years
Total
Less than 2.5 years
1,110
397
1,269
647
Total
Equal to or more than 2.5 years
980
1,055
1,402
981
6
(1) Corresponds to the original exposure.
(2) Corresponds to the value of off-balance sheet exposure, regardless of credit conversion factors (CCF), or the effect of the Credit Risk Mitigation (CRM)
techniques.
(3) Corresponds to exposure value after CRM and CCF.
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Specialised lending: Object Finance
Regulatory
categories
Remaining Maturity
On-balance
sheet
amount(1)
Off-balance
sheet
amount(2)
RW
Exposure
Amount(3)
RWA
Expected
Losses
Category 1
Less than 2.5 years
1
50%
1
Category 1
Equal to or more than 2.5 years
9
70%
9
6
Category 2
Less than 2.5 years
70%
Category 2
Equal to or more than 2.5 years
90%
Category 3
Less than 2.5 years
115%
Category 3
Equal to or more than 2.5 years
115%
Category 4
Less than 2.5 years
250%
Category 4
Equal to or more than 2.5 years
250%
Category 5
Less than 2.5 years
Category 5
Equal to or more than 2.5 years
Total
Less than 2.5 years
1
1
Total
Equal to or more than 2.5 years
9
9
6
(1) Corresponds to the original exposure.
(2) Corresponds to the value of off-balance sheet exposure, regardless of credit conversion factors (CCF), or the effect of the Credit Risk Mitigation (CRM)
techniques.
(3) Corresponds to exposure value after CRM and CCF.
Specialised lending: Commodities Finance
Regulatory
categories
Remaining Maturity
On-balance
sheet
amount(1)
Off-balance
sheet
amount(2)
RW
Exposure
Amount(3)
RWA
Expected
Losses
Category 1
Less than 2.5 years
50%
Category 1
Equal to or more than 2.5 years
70%
Category 2
Less than 2.5 years
70%
Category 2
Equal to or more than 2.5 years
90%
Category 3
Less than 2.5 years
115%
Category 3
Equal to or more than 2.5 years
115%
Category 4
Less than 2.5 years
250%
Category 4
Equal to or more than 2.5 years
250%
Category 5
Less than 2.5 years
Category 5
Equal to or more than 2.5 years
Total
Less than 2.5 years
Total
Equal to or more than 2.5 years
(1) Corresponds to the original exposure.
(2) Corresponds to the value of off-balance sheet exposure, regardless of credit conversion factors (CCF), or the effect of the Credit Risk Mitigation (CRM)
techniques.
(3) Corresponds to exposure value after CRM and CCF.
For risk measurement of the Specialised Lending portfolio, the Group uses the "slotting criteria" approach, which classifies
exposures into different regulatory categories based on the risk assessment performed by the entity and the residual maturity. In
terms of the type of specialised lending, project finance represents 80% of the whole portfolio capital requirements with a total
exposure of €14,639 million and RWA consumption of €10,950 million.
During the period, there was growth, specially in project finance activity.
4.2.8.Information on counterparty credit risk
Counterparty credit risk exposure involves that part of the original exposure corresponding to derivative instruments, repurchase
and reverse repurchase transactions, securities or commodities lending transactions and deferred settlement transactions.
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4.2.8.1.Policies for managing counterparty risk 
4.2.8.1.1.Methodology: allocation of internal capital and limits to exposure subject to
counterparty risk
Article 439 a) CRR
EU CCRA a)
The Group has an economic model for calculating internal capital through exposure to counterparty risk in treasury operations.
This model has been implemented in the Risk unit systems in Market areas. It is used to estimate the credit exposure for each of
the counterparties for which the entity operates.
Exposure is generated in a manner consistent with those used for the monitoring and control of credit risk limits. The time horizon
is divided up into intervals, and the market risk factors (interest rates, exchange rates, etc.) underlying the instruments that
determine their valuation are simulated for each interval.
Exposure is obtained based on the 2000 different scenarios generated using the Monte Carlo method for risk factors (subject to
counterparty risk) and applying the corresponding mitigating factors to each counterparty (i.e. applying collateral and/or
compensation arrangements, or netting, as applicable).
The correlations, loss given defaults, internal ratings and associated probabilities of default are consistent with the Group’s
economic model for general credit risk.
The capital for each counterparty is then calculated using the exposure profile and taking into account the analytical formula
adopted by Basel. This figure is modified by an adjustment factor for possible subsequent maturity after one year of the
operations, in a similar vein to the general approach adopted by Basel for the treatment of credit risk.
Counterparty limits are specified within the financial programs authorised for each subsidiary within the line item of treasury
limits. It stipulates both the limit and the maximum maturity for the transaction.
Small businesses Transactions that generate counterparty risk are subject to risk limits that control both bilateral risk and risk with
CCPs. When setting these limits for each business area and segment, and to ensure their correct application, the corresponding
capital consumption and revenue generated by this operation are taken into account.
There is also a risk committee that individually analyzes the most significant transactions to assess (among other aspects) the
relationship between profitability and risk.
The consumption of transactions within the limits is measured in terms of market capitalisation (mark to market) plus the
potential risk with Monte Carlo Simulation methodology (95% confidence level or above if there are mitigating agreements or a
risk of adverse links) and considering possible mitigating factors (such as netting, break clauses and collateral contracts).
Management of consumption by lines in the Markets area is carried out through a corporate platform that enables online
monitoring of the limits and liquid assets established for the different counterparties and customers. This control is completed by
independent units of the business area to guarantee proper segregation of functions.
4.2.8.1.2.Policies for ensuring the effectiveness of collateral and setting the value adjustments
for impairment losses to cover this risk
Article 439 b) CRR
EU CCRA b)
The Group negotiates agreements with its customers to mitigate counterparty risk within the legal frameworks applicable in each
of the countries where it operates. These agreements regulate the exchange of guarantees as a mechanism to reduce exposure
derived from transactions that generate counterparty risk.
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The assets covered by these agreements include cash, as well as financial assets with a high credit quality. In addition, the
agreements with customers include mechanisms that allow the immediate replacement of the collateral if its quality is impaired
(for example, a reduction in the market capitalisation or adverse changes in the asset rating).
Mitigation by compensation or netting transactions and by collateral only reduces the consumption of limits and capital if there is a
positive opinion on their immediate effectiveness in case of the counterparty’s default or insolvency.
An internal tool has been specifically designed to store and process the collateral contracts concluded with counterparties. This
application enables the existence of collateral to be taken into account at the transaction level (useful for controlling and
monitoring the status of specific operations) as well as at the counterparty level. Furthermore, this tool feeds the applications
responsible for estimating counterparty risk by providing all the necessary parameters for considering the impact of mitigation in
the portfolio due to the agreements signed.
In order to guarantee the effectiveness of collateral contracts, the Group carries out daily monitoring of the market values of
operations governed by such contracts and of the deposits made by the counterparties. Once the amount of the collateral to be
delivered or received is obtained, the collateral demand (margin call), or the demand received, is carried out at the intervals
established in the contract, usually daily.
If significant variations arise from the process of reconciliation between the counterparties, after a reconciliation in economic
terms, they are reported by the Collateral unit to the Risk unit for subsequent analysis and monitoring. Within the control process,
the Collateral unit issues a daily report on the guarantees which includes a description by counterparty of the exposure and
deposited collateral, making special reference to those guarantee deficits at or beyond the set warning levels.
As pointed out in section 4.2.5.1., financial assets and liabilities may be the object of compensation, or netting, in other words
presentation for a net amount in the consolidated balance sheet, only when the Group’s entities comply with the provisions laid
down in IAS 32 - Paragraph 42, and thus have the legally obliged right to offset the amounts recognised, and the intention to settle
the net amount or to divest the asset and pay the liability at the same time.
In addition, the Group has assets and liabilities on the balance sheet that are not netted and for which there are master netting
agreements, but for which there is neither the intention nor the right to settle. The most common types of events that trigger the
compensation of reciprocal obligations include the bankruptcy of the credit institution in question, swiftly accumulating
indebtedness, default, and the restructuring or dissolution of the entity.
In the current market context, derivatives are arranged under a variety of framework contracts, with the most general being those
developed by the International Swaps and Derivatives Association (ISDA), and for the Spanish market the Framework Agreement
for Financial Transactions (FAFT). Practically all portfolio derivative operations have been concluded under these master
contracts, including in them the netting clauses referred to in the above point as Master Netting Agreements, considerably
reducing the credit exposure in these instruments. Furthermore, in the contracts concluded with professional counterparties,
annexes are included with collateral agreements called Credit Support Annexes (CSA), thus minimizing exposure to a possible
counterparty insolvency.
At the same time, the Group has a high volume of assets sold under repurchase agreements traded through clearing houses that
use mechanisms to reduce counterparty risk, as well as through various master contracts in bilateral operations, the most
common being the Global Master Repurchase Agreement (GMRA), which is published by the International Capital Market
Association (ICMA). This tends to have clauses added relating to the exchange of collateral within the main body of the master
contract itself.
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4.2.8.1.3.Policies on the risk of adverse effects due to correlations
Article 439 c) CRR
EU CCRA c)
Derivatives contracts may give rise to potential adverse correlation effects between the exposure to the counterparty and its credit
quality (wrong-way-exposure).
The Group has specific policies for handling these type of exposures, which establish:
How to identify transactions subject to adverse correlation risk.
A specific transaction-by-transaction admission procedure.
Measurements appropriate to the risk profile with adverse correlation and sanctioned in the corresponding decision-
making areas.
Control and monitoring of the transaction.
4.2.8.1.4.Impact of collateral in the event of a downgrade in credit quality
Article 439 d) CRR
EU CCRA e)
In derivatives transactions, as a general policy the Group does not subscribe collateral contracts that involve an increase in the
amount to be deposited in the event of the Group being downgraded.
The general criteria applied to date with banking counterparties is to establish a zero threshold within collateral contracts,
irrespective of the mutual rating; provision will be made as collateral of any difference that arises through market capitalisation
(mark to market).
Since 2018, with the entry into force of the regulatory obligations for exchange of margins for derivatives that are not offset in the
clearing houses, all the collateral annexes have been adapted to the characteristics required by the regulation, among which is that
of establishing a zero threshold. Furthermore, the obligation to exchange initial margins with the main financial counterparties to
overcollateralize exposure was added in 2019.
4.2.8.2.Exposure to counterparty credit risk
The exposure value of derivative instruments will be determined based on one of the methods established in sections 3 to 6 of
chapter 6 of the CRR: standard method for counterparty credit risk, simplified standard method for credit risk counterparty,
original risk method or internal models method.
The exposure value of the securities financing transactions (SFTs) is determined in accordance with the methods provided in the
preceding paragraph or using those provided for in Chapter 4 of the CRR.
In this regard, the BBVA, S.A. Group calculates the exposure value of derivative instruments in accordance with the standardised
method for counterparty credit risk (SA-CCR) which is applicable since June 2021.
The SA-CCR framework calculates the aforementioned exposure by each netting set of the entity. The SA-CCR method defines the
exposure value as the product of a surcharge (α) applied to the sum of the replacement cost (RC) and the potential future
exposure (PFE). Where α is equal to 1.4.
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The BBVA Group S.A. calculates the exposure value of the repurchase operations in accordance with the provisions of chapter 4
on credit risk mitigation and in accordance with the financial collateral comprehensive method.
A breakdown of the original exposure, EAD and RWA under counterparty credit risk (including exposures to Central
Counterparties) is below:
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TABLE 38. POSITIONS SUBJECT TO COUNTERPARTY CREDIT RISK IN TERMS OF OE, EAD AND RWA (MILLION
EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Exposure Class and risk types
Securities
financing transactions
Derivatives and transactions
with deferred settlement
Total
OE
EAD
RWA
OE
EAD
RWA
OE
EAD
RWA
Central governments or central banks
18,223
2,676
714
949
1,159
416
19,172
3,835
1,130
Regional governments or local authorities
132
16
4
132
16
4
Public sector entities
149
5
4
106
75
24
255
80
28
Multilateral development banks
19
68
5
87
5
International organisations
Institutions
8,862
467
101
1,535
1,535
263
10,397
2,002
365
Corporates
9,247
384
317
2,423
2,423
1,857
11,669
2,806
2,174
Retail
2
2
Secured by mortgages on immovable
property
Exposures in default
Subordinated debt exposures
Covered bonds
Claims on institutions and corporates with
a short-term credit assessment
Collective investments undertakings
Equity exposures
40
40
101
40
40
101
Other exposures
243
243
243
243
243
243
Total counterparty risk by standardised
approach
36,501
3,532
1,136
5,497
5,497
2,908
41,998
9,029
4,044
FIRB approach
21,738
21,738
669
16,903
16,903
5,181
38,641
38,641
5,850
Central governments or central banks
Regional governments or local authorities
Public sector entities
Institutions
21,738
21,738
669
9,193
9,193
2,065
30,931
30,931
2,733
Corporates
7,710
7,710
3,117
7,710
7,710
3,117
AIRB approach
Central governments or central banks
Regional governments or local authorities
Public sector entities
Corporates
Retail
Total counterparty risk by IRB approach
21,738
21,738
669
16,903
16,903
5,181
38,641
38,641
5,850
Total counterparty risk
58,239
25,270
1,805
22,399
22,399
8,089
80,639
47,670
9,894
As of December 2025, positions subject to counterparty credit risk under the advanced method increased compared to June
2025. This movement was mainly driven by greater exposure in the entities segment, as well as by increased activity in
securities financing transactions.
In addition, counterparty credit risk exposure under the standardised approach increased, mainly due to greater activity in the
Central Government and Central Bank segment, linked to derivative instruments and deferred settlement transactions.
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4.2.8.2.1.Counterparty credit risk exposure by approach
Article 439 f), g), k) CRR
Below is an overview of the methods used to calculate the regulatory requirements for counterparty credit risk and the main
parameters of each method (excluding requirements for CVA and exposure cleared through a CCP, which are shown in tables
CVA1 and CCR8, respectively).
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TABLE 39. EU CCR1 - ANALYSIS OF CCR EXPOSURE BY APPROACH (MILLION EUROS)
12-31-2025
Replacement
cost (RC)
Potential
future
exposure 
(PFE)
Expected
Effective
Positive
Exposure (EEPE)
Alpha
Exposure
value pre-
CRM
Exposure
value post-
CRM
Exposure
value
(without
CVA)
RWEA
Original Exposure Method (for
derivatives)
1.4
Simplified SA-CCR (for derivatives)
1.4
SA-CCR (for derivatives)
3,677
11,559
1.4
20,429
20,429
20,036
7,789
IMM (for derivatives and SFTs)
Of which securities financing
transactions netting sets
Of which derivatives and long
settlement transactions netting
sets
Of which from contractual
cross-product netting sets
Financial collateral simple method
(for SFTs)
Financial collateral comprehensive
method (for SFTs)
54,870
26,242
24,877
1,726
VaR for SFTs
Total
75,299
46,671
44,913
9,515
6-30-2025
Replacement
cost (RC)
Potential
future
exposure 
(PFE)
Expected
Effective Positive
Exposure (EEPE)
Alpha
Exposure
value pre-
CRM
Exposure
value post-
CRM
Exposure
value
(without
CVA)
RWEA
Original Exposure Method (for
derivatives)
1.4
Simplified SA-CCR (for derivatives)
1.4
SA-CCR (for derivatives)
3,760
8,845
1.4
18,405
18,405
18,300
7,017
IMM (for derivatives and SFTs)
Of which securities financing
transactions netting sets
Of which derivatives and long
settlement transactions netting
sets
Of which from contractual
cross-product netting sets
Financial collateral simple method
(for SFTs)
Financial collateral comprehensive
method (for SFTs)
40,798
22,463
20,986
1,935
VaR for SFTs
Total
59,204
40,868
39,286
8,952
During the second half of 2025, consumption due to counterparty risk, excluding exposures to central counterparties, increases
under the SA-CCR method for derivative instruments, reflecting a higher volume of this type of transaction. Consumption due to
counterparty risk under the comprehensive approach for securities financing transactions decreased.
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4.2.8.2.2.Counterparty credit risk by standardised approach
Articles 439 l), 444 e) CRR
The following table shows a breakdown of exposure to counterparty credit risk (following credit risk mitigation and CCF
techniques) calculated using the standardised approach, by exposure category and risk weights (excluding exposures to central
counterparties):
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TABLE 40. EU CCR3 - STANDARDISED APPROACH - CCR EXPOSURES BY REGULATORY PORTFOLIO AND RISK (MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Risk weight
0%
2%
4%
10%
20%
50%
70%
75%
100%
150%
Others(1)
Total
Central governments or central banks
2,354
202
830
449
3,835
Regional government or local authorities
16
16
Public sector entities
19
25
28
9
80
Multilateral development banks
5
5
International organisations
Institutions
1,041
163
264
185
1
22
43
282
2,002
Corporates
448
485
65
1,768
3
37
2,806
Retail
Institutions and corporates with a short term
credit assessment
Other items
243
40
283
Total
2,378
1,041
163
954
1,528
67
2,042
495
359
9,029
(1) Includes information on other risk weights, incorporating additional information to that provided for in the EBA Mapping Tool.
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Risk weight
0%
2%
4%
10%
20%
50%
70%
75%
100%
150%
Others(1)
Total
Central governments or central banks
2,097
104
209
467
2,878
Regional government or local authorities
14
10
25
Public sector entities
23
25
14
63
Multilateral development banks
114
114
International organisations
2
2
Institutions
478
126
911
483
52
70
586
2,707
Corporates
363
584
57
1,634
17
40
2,695
Retail
Institutions and corporates with a short term
credit assessment
Other items
181
1
182
Total
2,237
478
126
1,418
1,277
57
1,892
555
626
8,666
(1) Includes information on other risk weights, incorporating additional information to that provided for in the EBA Mapping Tool.
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For information on counterparty credit risk activity under the standardised approach of credit risk, see comments on Table 38.
4.2.8.2.3.Counterparty credit risk under IRB approach
Articles 439 l), 452 g) CRR
The following table shows the relevant parameters for the calculation of capital requirements to counterparty credit risk under
FIRB models as of December 31, 2025. At this date, no counterparty credit exposure is under AIRB models :
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TABLE 41.2. EU CCR4 - IRB APPROACH: CCR EXPOSURES BY PORTFOLIO AND PD SCALE (FIRB. MILLION EUROS.
12-31-2025)
PD scale (1)(5)
EAD post-
CRM
Average PD(2)
Number of
Obligors
Average
LGD(3)
Average
Maturity
(days)(4)
RWA
RWA Density
Total FIRB approach
38,073
0.76%
2,623
22.49%
5,438
14%
Central governments or central banks
%
%
%
0,00 <0,15
%
%
%
0,15 <0,25
%
%
%
0,25 <0,50
0,50 <0,75
0,75 <2,50
2,50 <10,00
10,00 <100,00
100,00 (Default)
Regional governments or local authorities
%
%
%
0,00 <0,15
%
%
%
0,15 <0,25
%
%
%
0,25 <0,50
0,50 <0,75
0,75 <2,50
2,50 <10,00
10,00 <100,00
100,00 (Default)
Public sector entities
%
%
%
0,00 <0,15
%
%
%
0,15 <0,25
%
%
%
0,25 <0,50
0,50 <0,75
0,75 <2,50
2,50 <10,00
10,00 <100,00
100,00 (Default)
Institutions
30,931
0.82%
1,085
18.45%
1
2,733
9%
0,00 <0,15
26,074
0.07%
709
18.77%
1
1,741
7%
0,15 <0,25
1,597
0.17%
124
33.97%
4
527
33%
0,25 <0,50
110
45
45.00%
2
48
44%
0,50 <0,75
769
0.56%
53
9.04%
92
12%
0,75 <2,50
1,874
0.97%
66
7.04%
207
11%
2,50 <10,00
1
3.91%
5
45.00%
1
1
120%
10,00 <100,00
506
41.58%
83
3.81%
117
23%
100,00 (Default)
Corporates - Puchased receivables
%
%
%
0,00 <0,15
%
%
%
0,15 <0,25
%
%
%
0,25 <0,50
0,50 <0,75
0,75 <2,50
2,50 <10,00
10,00 <100,00
100,00 (Default)
Corporates - Other
7,143
0.49%
1,538
40.00%
2
2,705
38%
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PD scale (1)(5)
EAD post-
CRM
Average PD(2)
Number of
Obligors
Average
LGD(3)
Average
Maturity
(days)(4)
RWA
RWA Density
0,00 <0,15
2,765
0.11%
234
40.00%
2
639
23%
0,15 <0,25
2,798
0.19%
387
40.00%
2
964
34%
0,25 <0,50
955
237
40.00%
2
473
50%
0,50 <0,75
216
0.60%
188
40.00%
3
157
73%
0,75 <2,50
315
1.23%
259
40.00%
3
311
99%
2,50 <10,00
60
5.36%
187
40.00%
3
91
152%
10,00 <100,00
33
41.81%
37
40.00%
4
71
218%
100,00 (Default)
1
100.00%
9
40.00%
1
Total FIRB Approach
38,073
0.76%
2,623
22.49%
5,438
14%
(*) Exposures of less than 500,000 euros which are rounded down to zero are shown with a dash.
(1) PD intervals established by the CRR3 EBA ITS.
(2) Corresponds to obligor grade PD weighted by EAD.
(3) Corresponds to obligor grade LGD weighted by EAD.
(4) Corresponds to the maturity of the obligor in years weighted by EAD. In accordance with Regulation (EU) 680/2014, it is reported only for those categories
where average maturities are relevant for the calculation of RWA. Residual maturities of less than one year are rounded to 1.
(5) The Group has chosen to use the supervisory slotting criteria method fo specialised lending exposures, in line with the provisions of article 153.5 of the CRR,
and therefore, following the CRR3 EBA ITS, specialised lending exposures are not included in this table.
The table corresponding to June 30, 2025 is available in the editable file “Pillar 3 2025 - Tables & Annexes”.
As of December 31, 2025, exposures to central counterparties included in EU CCR8 table are excluded from this table. For more
information on counterparty trading activity under the standardized approach to credit risk, see comments on Table 38.
4.2.8.2.4.Composition of collateral for counterparty risk exposure
Article 439 e) CRR
A table with a breakdown of collaterals contributed or received by the Group to strengthen or reduce exposure to counterparty
credit risk related to derivatives transactions and securities financing transactions as of December 31, 2025 is presented below:
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TABLE 42. EU CCR5 - COMPOSITION OF COLLATERAL FOR EXPOSURE TO COUNTERPARTY CREDIT RISK (MILLION
EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Collateral used in derivative transactions
Collateral used in SFTs
Fair Value of Collateral received
Fair Value of posted Collateral(
1)
Fair Value of Collateral received
Fair Value of posted Collateral
Segregated(2)
Unsegregated(3
)
Segregated(2)
Unsegregated(3
)
Segregated(2)
Unsegregated(3
)
Segregated(2)
Unsegregated(3
)
Cash- domestic
currency 
2,515
8,691
48,568
30,209
Cash- other
currencies 
1,520
40
2,736
30,569
25,457
Domestic
sovereign debt 
89
973
947
405
54
7,243
Other sovereign
debt 
963
3,663
1,497
193
7,825
144
13,130
Government
agency debt 
18
1,375
Corporate
bonds 
318
489
273
199
2,073
19,781
Equity securities 
Other collateral 
2,758
Total
1,371
9,160
2,758
12,224
89,107
144
99,954
(1) In accordance with Articles 279 and 298 of Regulation (EU) 2015/13 regarding the treatment of collateral for the purpose of calculating counterparty risk, the amount of collateral
provided as collateral for the netting of derivative liability arrangements has been taken into account in the EAD calculation.
(2) Refers to collateral that is held in a bankruptcy-remote manner.
(3) Refers to collateral that is not held in a bankruptcy-remote manner.
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EU CCR5 (MILLION EUROS. 6-30-2025)
Collateral used in derivative transactions
Collateral used in SFTs
Fair Value of Collateral received
Fair Value of posted Collateral(1
)
Fair Value of Collateral received
Fair Value of posted Collateral
Segregated(2)
Unsegregated(3
)
Segregated(2)
Unsegregated(3
)
Segregated(2)
Unsegregated(3
)
Segregated(2)
Unsegregated(3
)
Cash- domestic
currency
2,415
4,079
49,441
24,306
Cash- other
currencies
9
1,517
159
2,185
19,912
21,499
Domestic
sovereign debt
23
2,721
1,362
114
285
590
7,519
Other sovereign
debt
300
3,332
549
79
6,431
130
15,174
Government
agency debt
11
8
Corporate bonds
90
136
249
84
1,557
13,213
Equity securities
Other collateral
3,512
Total
422
10,123
2,319
6,541
77,637
721
85,230
(1) In accordance with Articles 279 and 298 of Regulation (EU) 2015/13 regarding the treatment of collateral for the purpose of calculating counterparty risk, the amount of collateral
provided as collateral for the netting of derivative liability arrangements has been taken into account in the EAD calculation.
(2) Refers to collateral that is held in a bankruptcy-remote manner.
(3) Refers to collateral that is not held in a bankruptcy-remote manner.
As of December 31, 2025, collateral received and delivered in securities financing transactions (SFTs) increased due to higher
trading activity during the half-year. Meanwhile, there was an increase in the fair value of collateral in derivative transactions
delivered.
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4.2.8.2.5.Credit derivatives transactions
Article 439 j) CRR
The table below shows the amounts of credit derivative transactions, broken down into purchased and sold derivatives:
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TABLE 43. EU CCR6 - CREDIT DERIVATIVES EXPOSURES (MILLION EUROS)
12-31-2025
6-30-2025
Credit derivative hedges
Credit derivative hedges
Protection Bought
Protection Sold
Protection Bought
Protection Sold
Notionals
Single-name credit default swaps
6,493
5,765
6,155
5,529
Index credit default swaps
24,272
26,172
19,959
21,619
Total return swaps
100
3,625
1,715
Credit options
1,500
1,000
Other credit derivatives
Notionals Total
30,865
35,562
27,614
29,863
Fair Values
Positive fair value (asset)
25
765
23
534
Negative fair value (liability)
(698)
(58)
(528)
(24)
The main change compared to June 30, 2025, was due to new transactions in indexed CDSs.
Additionally, as of December 31, 2025, the Group did not have any credit options used in intermediation activities as hedges.
4.2.8.3.Exposure to central counterparty clearing houses
Article 439 i) CRR
The following table presents a complete overview of the exposure to central counterparty clearing houses by type of exposure
(arising from transactions, margins, or contributions to the default fund) and their corresponding capital requirements:
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TABLE 44. EU CCR8 -  EXPOSURES TO CCPS (MILLION EUROS)
12-31-2025
6-30-2025
EAD post
CRM
RWA
EAD post
CRM
RWA
Exposures to QCCPs (total)
148
168
Exposures for trades at QCCPs (excluding initial margin and default
fund contributions); of which 
1,153
26
751
44
  (i) OTC Derivatives
714
18
549
40
  (ii) Exchange-traded derivatives
118
2
172
3
  (iii) Securities financing transactions (SFTs)
321
6
30
1
  (iv) Netting sets where cross-product netting has been approved
Segregated initial margin
1,651
1,653
Non-segregated initial margin
32
1
35
1
Pre-funded default fund contributions
351
121
430
124
Unfunded default fund contributions
793
742
Exposures to non-QCCPs (total)
428
343
Exposures for trades at non-QCCPs (excluding initial margin and
default to contributions); of which
1,604
353
1,624
293
  (i) OTC Derivatives
10
2
20
3
  (ii) Exchange-traded derivatives
1,522
279
1,578
264
  (iii) Securities financing transactions (SFTs)
72
72
27
27
  (iv) Netting sets where cross-product netting has been approved
Segregated initial margin
Non-segregated initial margin
277
71
176
48
Pre-funded default fund contributions
4
1
Unfunded default fund contributions
As of December 31, 2025, exposures to central counterparties have grown compared to June 30, 2025, driven mainly by the
increase in OTC derivatives volumes and securities financing transactions with qualified entities. Although this increase in
exposure is observed, the associated RWA volume remains stable. On the other hand, in the area of non-qualified entities, there
has been an upturn in exposure to exchange-traded derivatives, a factor that explains the increase in capital requirements for the
period in this segment.
4.2.8.4.CVA charge requirements
Article 445a (1) a) CRR
EU CVAA a)
The CVA surcharge in Capital refers to the additional capital requirements to cover unexpected losses due to credit valuation
adjustments.
Procedures for calculating the valuation adjustments and reserves
The fair value of liabilities should reflect the entity's default risk, which includes, among other components, its own credit risk.
Taking this into account, the Group makes valuation adjustments for credit risk in the estimates of the fair value of its assets and
liabilities.
These adjustments are calculated by estimating Exposure At Default, Probability of Default and Loss Given Default, which are
based on the recovery levels for all derivative products on any instrument, deposits and repos at the legal entity level (all
counterparties under a same master agreement), in which BBVA has exposure.
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Credit Valuation Adjustment (hereinafter “CVA”) and Debit Valuation Adjustments (hereinafter “DVA”) are included in the
valuation of derivatives, both assets and liabilities, to reflect the impact on the fair value of the counterparty credit risk and its own,
respectively. The Group incorporates in its valuation, for all exposures classified in any of the categories valued at fair value, both
the counterparty credit risk and its own. In the trading portfolio, and in the specific case of derivatives, credit risk is recognized
through such adjustments.
As a general rule, the calculation of CVA is the sum of the expected positive exposure in time t, the probability of default between
t-1 and t, and the Loss Given Default of the counterparty. Consequently, the DVA is calculated as the sum of the expected negative
exposure in time t, the probability of default of BBVA between t-1 and t, and the Loss Given Default of BBVA. Both calculations are
performed throughout the entire period of potential exposure.
The calculation of the expected positive and negative exposure is done through a Montecarlo simulation of the market variables
involved in all trades’ valuation under the same legal netting set.
The information needed to calculate the probability of default and the loss given default of a counterparty comes from the credit
markets. The counterparty’s Credit Default Swaps are used if liquid quotes are available. If a market price is not available, BBVA
has implemented a mapping process based on the sector, rating and geography of the counterparty to assign probabilities of
default and loss given default calibrated directly to market.
An additional adjustment for Own Credit Adjustment (hereinafter "OCA") is applied to the instruments accounted for by applying
the Fair Value Option permitted by IFRS 9.
Capital requirements for CVA risk are subject to ongoing supervision by local capital teams and are integrated into corporate tools
and established reporting circuits, both locally and at the consolidated level.
These metrics are also included in the periodic information submitted to the monthly capital committees, where they are analyzed
and reviewed to ensure methodological consistency and the reliability of the information reported.
Methodologies for calculating capital requirements for CVA
There are three methods of calculating capital requirements:
Standardised approach (Art. 383 CRR). It is based on the sum of delta and vega risk, calculated using sensitivities to
factors such as interest rates, spreads and volatility. Requires supervisory approval, a dedicated management unit,
regulatory models per counterparty and the ability to calculate these sensitivities on a monthly basis. It allows for the
inclusion of eligible hedges if they are correctly modelled. This approach seeks to standardise and simplify the calculation
of CVA risk, improving comparability and transparency. As of December 31, 2025, no subsidiary of the Group has the
supervisory authorisation for using this method.
Basic approach (Art 384 CRR). which allows CVA capital requirements to be calculated without the need for internal
models and sensitivities. It provides a simpler and more conservative alternative to the standardised approach and does
not require prior supervisory approval.
Simplified approach (Art 385 CRR), which allows institutions that meet certain requirements established in the CRR to
calculate the capital requirements for CVA as 8% of the RWA for counterparty risk. Although less complex than the
standard approach, it requires greater granularity than the basic method and can recognize hedges under certain
conditions. As of December 31, 2025, no subsidiary of the Group meets the requirements for using this method.
The variations in terms of RWA during the last quarter of 2025 are presented below:
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TABLE 45. RWEA FLOW STATEMENTS OF CREDIT VALUATION ADJUSTMENT RISK (MILLION EUROS)
Risk weighted
exposure amount
Own funds
requirements
RWA as of September 30, 2025
2,403
192
Asset size
133
11
Foreign exchange movements
(7)
(1)
Other
RWA as of December 31, 2025
2,530
202
As of December 31, 2025, risk weighted assets for CVA increased by €133 million, mainly due to the increase in the EAD of the
derivatives portfolio, partially offset by a €7 million reduction due to the exchange rate effect.
The full annual series of RWA flow of credit valuation adjustments under the standardised approach is available in the editable file
“Pillar 3 2025 – Tables & Annexes”.
The basic method, which is used by the Group to calculate the CVA capital requirement, is described in detail below.
4.2.8.4.1.Basic approach
Article 445a (3) a) CRR
The basic CVA approach, regulated by article 384 of CRR3, allows for the calculation of the capital requirement for credit valuation
adjustment (CVA) risk in a simplified manner. This approach is designed for institutions that do not have supervisory approval for
the use of the standardised approach. It aims to provide a simple and prudent alternative, particularly suitable for institutions with
less complex derivatives portfolios.
The basic approach has two methodologies:
1.Full Basic Approach (FBA). When one or more eligible hedging measures are included in the calculation.
2.Reduced Basic Approach (RBA). No eligible hedges are included in the calculation of the minimum requirements.
The latter is used in the Group for the calculation of CVA requirements. The total of CVA's risk-based own funds requirements
under the reduced basic approach and their components are presented below:
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TABLE 46. EU CVA1 - CREDIT VALUATION ADJUSTMENT RISK UNDER THE REDUCED BASIC APPROACH (R-BA)
(MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Components of own funds
requirements
Own funds requirements
Aggregation of systematic components of CVA risk
472
Aggregation of idiosyncratic components of CVA risk
99
Total
202
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4.2.9.Information on securitisation
4.2.9.1.General characteristics of securitisation
4.2.9.1.1.Purposes of securitisation
Article 449 a), b) CRR
EU SECA a), b)
The Group’s current securitisation policy considers a recurrent issuance program with a deliberate diversification of securitised
assets that adjusts their volume to the Bank’s capital requirements and to market conditions.
This program is complemented by all the other finance and capital instruments, thereby diversifying the need to resort to
wholesale markets.
The definition of the strategy and the execution of the operations, as with all other wholesale finance and capital management, is
supervised by the Assets & Liabilities Committee, with the pertinent internal authorisations obtained directly from the Board of
Directors or from the Executive Committee.
The main objective of securitisation is to serve as an instrument for the efficient management of the balance sheet, mainly as a
source of liquidity at an efficient cost, obtaining liquid assets through eligible collateral, as a complement to other financial
instruments. In addition, there are other secondary objectives associated with the use of securitisation instruments, such as the
freeing up of regulatory capital by transferring risk, and the freeing of potential excess over the expected loss, as long as the
volume of the first-loss tranche and risk transfer allow it.
In accordance with the STS (Simple, Transparent and Standardized) securitisation framework, the Group does not take into
account the STS classification when selecting the portfolios to be securitised.
Main risks exposed in securitisation operations.
1.Default risk
It is the risk that the debtor does not pay the assumed contractual obligations by the due date and in the correct manner (for
example, potential non-payment of instalments).
In the particular case of securitisation, the entities provide information to investors on the situation of the securitised loan
portfolio. In this respect, it is worth noting that transactions transferred to the Securitisation Fund do not include defaults, or at
most, if there is one, in no case do they exceed 30 days of non-payment, demonstrating the high quality of securitised
transactions. The rating agencies take this element closely into account when analysing the credit risk of transactions.
BBVA monitors the changes in these indicators with the aim of establishing specific action plans in the different products, in order
to correct any deviations that are leading to a deterioration in credit quality.
In order to monitor these indicators, monthly, and in some cases, daily information is available. It includes flows of additions,
recoveries, irregular investments and non-performing loans. The information is obtained through different applications and
reports prepared in the Risk area.
BBVA’s policy of recovery for impaired loans consists of defining an operating system that allows a speedy and efficient correction
of the irregular situation. It is based on a highly personalised management, with a key role being played by the Recovery Manager
and his close and ongoing relationship with the debtor.
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The main guarantee is always mortgage on the asset subject of the transaction, or on the main residence. In addition, there are
frequent personal guarantees issued by the holders of the loan or the guarantors, which reinforce the repayment of the debt and
quality of the risk. The rights to collection before insurance companies are also subrogated in favour of the Bank in cases where
there is damage to the mortgaged building due to fire or other duly stipulated causes.
2.Early repayment risk
This derives from the potential total or partial prepayment by the debtor of the amounts corresponding to the (fully or partially)
securitised loans, which could imply that the maturity of the securitisation bonds calculated at the time of the issue is shorter than
the maturity of the loans transferred to the Fund.
This risk is mainly due to the variations of market interest rates, but despite its importance it is not the only determining factor; to
this have to be added other more personal elements, such as inheritance, divorce, change of residence, etc.
In the specific case of the Group’s securitisations, this risk is very limited, as the maturity date of the securitisation Bonds is set
according to the maturity of the last loan of the securitised portfolio.
3.Liquidity risk
At times it is noted that a possible limited liquidity of the markets in which the Bonds are traded could constitute a risk derived
from the securitisation processes.
Although an entity may not undertake contracts in the secondary market of Bonds issued by the Securitisation Fund, and thus
provide liquidity to the funds, the securitisation process itself consists of converting illiquid assets that form part of the Bank’s
balance sheet into liquid assets in the form of securitisation Bonds, which give the possibility of trading and transferring them in a
regulated market. This would not be the case if they were not subject to the securitisation process.
In addition, understanding liquidity risk as the possible time mismatch between the maturities of the collections generated by the
loans and the payments the Bonds originate, BBVA has not so far made any securitisation issues in which there is a divergence
between collections and payments. The entities that have programs for debt security issues, in which this risk is typically present,
mitigate it with the use of liquidity lines that are included in the structure of the Fund.
4.2.9.1.2.Functions performed by the securitisation process and degree of involvement
Article 449 a) CRR
EU SECA a)
The Group’s involvement degree in its securitisation funds is not usually restricted to the mere role of assignor and administrator
of the securitised portfolio.
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As seen in the above image, the Group has usually taken additional roles such as:
Payment Agent.
Provider of treasury account.
Provider of the subordinated loan and of the financing of initial costs, being the one that finances the first-loss tranche,
and the latter financing the fund’s fixed expenditure.
Administrative agent of the securitised portfolio.
The Group has not assumed the role of sponsor of securitisation originated by third-party institutions.
The Group’s balance sheet maintains the first-loss tranches of all securitisation that has been carried out.
It is worth noting that the Group has maintained a consistent line on generating securitisation operations since the credit crunch,
which began in July 2007.
In addition, the Group has performed various Synthetic Securitisation operations to date, introducing this operation as an
additional source of regulatory capital release.
4.2.9.1.3.Methods used for the calculation of risk-weighted exposure in securitisation
transactions
Article 449 c) CRR
EU SECA c)
When securitisation positions meet the criteria for significant and effective risk transfer as defined by Articles 244 and 245 of
Regulation 2017/2401, under the securitisation framework set in Regulation 2017/2402, the Group calculates the capital
requirements of these securitisations by applying the following methods, which apply to both originated securitisations and
investment positions in securitisation funds originated by third parties: 
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IRBA method (Article 259): When according to the securitisation features, all information on the underlying loans of the
securitised portfolio is accessible, and at least for 95% of the loans the risk weights are calculated under IRB approach.
SA method (Article 261): When information is available on the underlying loans of the securitised portfolio, but the
threshold of 95% of the loans under the IRB approach is not reached.
ERBA method (Article 263): When information on the underlying securitisation loans is not accessible, and it is
necessary to use external rating data.
4.2.9.1.4.Transfer of risk in securitisation activities and criteria for recognition of gains on sales
Article 449 g) CRR
EU SECA g)
The Group considers that the risks and benefits of the securitisations are substantially retained if the subordinated bonds are held
and/or if subordination funding has been granted to those securitisation funds, which means that the credit loss risk of the
securitised assets will be assumed. Consequently, the Group is not derecognizing those transferred loan portfolios.
In addition, the Group recognizes the gains on sales of securitised assets when they are derecognised from the balance sheet,
which implies to comply with the  substantial transfer of risks and benefits requirements described above.
The result will be recognised in the income statement  and calculated as the difference between the carrying amount and the sum
of the amount received, including any new asset received minus liabilities assumed.
When the amount of the transferred financial asset matches the total amount of the original financial asset, the new financial
assets, financial liabilities and service-delivery liabilities, which, if any, arise as a result of the transfer, shall be recorded at fair
value.
4.2.9.2.Securitisation exposure in the banking and trading book
Article 449 b), j) CRR
EU SECA b)
The Group has carried out twelve securitisations in 2025, two of them in cash or traditional format and ten in synthetic
securitisation format, all of them involving risk transfer.
The first securitisation was closed in January, consisting of a portfolio of commercial loans amounting to €150 million (RPP
01-2025); the second, in February, amounted to €3.25 billion of a Corporate loan portfolio (BBVA Vela Corporates 2025-1); the
third, in March, amounted to  €1.431 billion on a SME loan portfolio (BBVA Vela SME 2025-1). In March, there was also an increase
of €4 billion in the Verano IV transaction, which had been closed in October 2024 on a portfolio of Large Corporate loans.
In May, the fourth transaction was executed in a Cash format, for an amount of €2.35 billion (BBVA Consumer 2025-1 FT). In June,
three transactions were closed: the fifth, amounting to €2.498 billion (BBVA Vela Consumer 2025-1), backed by a Consumer loan
portfolio; the sixth, a synthetic securitisation on a Project Finance loan portfolio (Galea I) for €1,000 million; and the seventh,
amounting to €39 million, backed by a portfolio of commercial factoring (RPP 06-2025).
During the last quarter of the year, the remaining 5 transactions were carried out: in September, the eighth transaction, in Cash
format (BBVA Consumer Auto 2025-1 FT), a securitisation of an Auto loan portfolio of €1 billion; also in September, the ninth
transaction of €2.792 billion (BBVA Vela Hipotecario 2025-1), a securitisation of mortgage loans. In October, the tenth transaction
consisted of a synthetic securitisation of a Large Corporates loan portfolio amounting to €4 billion (Saona I). In November, the
eleventh transaction was a €2.196 billion securitisation of a portfolio of Empresas and Corporate loans, and finally, in December,
the twelfth transaction involved a portfolio of receivables of €70 million (RPP 12-2025).
Table EU SEC1 below shows the exposure to securitisations of the banking book, broken down by type of underlying asset,
indicating whether it is traditional or synthetic securitisations, and identifying the functions (origination, sponsorship and
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investment). In the "Bank acts as originator" block, the figures presented in the total columns are the total securitised amounts,
obtained as the sum of the amount corresponding to the first loss tranche, and those with risk transfer:
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TABLE 47. EU SEC1 - SECURITISATION EXPOSURES IN THE BANKING BOOK (MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Bank acts as originator
Subtotal
Bank acts as sponsor
Subtotal
Bank acts as investor
Subtotal
Traditional
Synthetic
Traditional
Synthetic
Traditional
Synthetic
STS
Non STS
Of which:
SRT
STS
Non STS
STS
Non STS
Of which:
SRT
Of which:
SRT
Total
2,105
2,105
1
23,254
23,254
25,360
371
3,596
3,967
Retail (total)- of which 
2,105
2,105
6,798
6,798
8,903
10
3
12
Residential mortgage
3,575
3,575
3,575
3
3
Credit card
Other retail exposures
2,105
2,105
3,223
3,223
5,329
10
10
Re-Securitisation
Wholesale (total)- of which 
1
16,456
16,456
16,457
361
3,593
3,954
Loans to corporates
1
16,350
16,350
16,351
266
1,692
1,958
Commercial mortgage
Lease and receivables
106
106
106
95
1,901
1,996
Other wholesale
Re-Securitisation
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EU SEC1 (MILLION EUROS. 6-30-2025)
Bank acts as originator
Subtotal
Bank acts as sponsor
Subtotal
Bank acts as investor
Subtotal
Traditional
Synthetic
Traditional
Synthetic
Traditional
Synthetic
STS
Non STS
Of which: SRT
STS
Non STS
STS
Non STS
Of which: SRT
Of which: SRT
Total
1,904
1,904
17,670
17,670
19,574
196
3,161
3,357
Retail (total)- of which 
1,904
1,904
5,060
5,060
6,964
14
4
18
Residential mortgage
1,119
1,119
1,119
4
4
Credit card
Other retail exposures
1,904
1,904
3,941
3,941
5,845
14
14
Re-Securitisation
Wholesale (total)- of which 
12,610
12,610
12,610
182
3,157
3,339
Loans to corporates
12,501
12,501
12,501
87
1,428
1,515
Commercial mortgage
Lease and receivables
109
109
109
95
1,729
1,824
Other wholesale
Re-Securitisation
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The EU SEC2 table below shows the amounts in terms of net positions of the securitisation positions in the trading book, broken down by type of underlying asset of the securitisation,
indicating whether it is traditional or synthetic securitisations, and identifying the functions (origination, sponsorship and investment):
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TABLE 48. EU SEC2 - SECURITISATION EXPOSURES IN THE TRADING PORTFOLIO (MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Bank acts as originator
Bank acts as sponsor
Bank acts as investor
Traditional
Synthetic
Subtotal
Traditional
Synthetic
Subtotal
Traditional
Synthetic
Subtotal
STS
Non-STS
STS
Non-STS
STS
Non-STS
Total
Retail (total) - of which
Residential mortgage
Credit card
Other retail exposures
Re-Securitisation
Wholesale (total)- of which
Loans to corporates
Commercial mortgage
Lease and receivables
Other wholesale
Re-Securitisation
(*) It includes securitisation positions in the trading portfolio.
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EU SEC2 (MILLION EUROS. 6-30-2025)
Bank acts as originator
Bank acts as sponsor
Bank acts as investor
Traditional
Synthetic
Subtotal
Traditional
Synthetic
Subtotal
Traditional
Synthetic
Subtotal
STS
Non-STS
STS
Non-STS
STS
Non-STS
Total
Retail (total) - of which
Residential mortgage
Credit card
Other retail exposures
Re-Securitisation
Wholesale (total)- of which
Loans to corporates
Commercial mortgage
Lease and receivables
Other wholesale
Re-Securitisation
(*) It includes securitisation positions in the trading portfolio.
The securitisation positions in the trading book have been stable along 2025.
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4.2.9.3.Securitisation – Group acting as originator
4.2.9.3.1.Rating agencies used
Article 449 h) CRR
EU SECA h)
The external credit assessment institutions (ECAI) involved in the rating of those securitisations originated by the Group which
fulfill the criteria of risk transfer and falling within the securitisation solvency framework are, generally, Fitch, Moody’s, S&P, and
DBRS. The types of securitisation exposure for which each agency is used are, with no differentiation between the different
agencies, all the asset types that tend to be used as residential mortgage loans to Corporates and SMEs, consumer finance and
autos and leasing.
In all the securitisation funds, the agencies have assessed the risk of the entire issuance structure:
Awarding ratings to all bond tranches.
Establishing the volume of the credit enhancement.
Establishing the necessary triggers (early termination of the restitution period, pro-rata depreciation of AAA classes, pro-
rata amortization of series subordinated to AAA and amortization of the reserve fund, amongst others).
For each issue, in addition to the initial rating, the agencies carry out regular quarterly monitoring.
4.2.9.3.2.Positions in securitisation originated by the Group
Article 449 k).i) CRR
The table below shows the EAD and RWA of securitisation positions originated by the Group in the banking book, broken down by
type of securitised exposure, tranches and risk weight ranges and their corresponding capital requirements as of December 31,
2025 and as of June 30, 2025.
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TABLE 49. EU SEC3 - SECURITISATION EXPOSURES IN THE BANKING BOOK AND ASSOCIATED REGULATORY CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS – BANK ACTING AS ORIGINATOR OR
AS SPONSOR (MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Exposure values (by RW bands)
Exposure values (by regulatory approach)
RWA (by regulatory approach)
Capital requirement after cap
≤20% RW
>20% to
50% RW
>50% to
100% RW
>100% to
<1250% RW
1250%
RW /
deductions
(1)
SEC-IRBA
SEC-ERBA
& SEC-IAA
SEC-SA
1250%
RW /
deductions
(1)
SEC-IRBA
SEC-ERBA
& SEC-IAA
SEC-SA
1250%
RW /
deductions
(1)
SEC-IRBA
SEC-ERBA
& SEC-IAA
SEC-SA
1250%
RW /
deductions
(1)
Total Exposures
19,627
5,636
97
19,869
994
4,400
97
2,708
126
1,259
217
10
101
Traditional
Securitisation
2,105
1
994
1,112
1
126
111
10
9
Of which
Securitisation
2,105
1
994
1,112
1
126
111
10
9
  Of which retail
underlying
2,105
994
1,112
126
111
10
9
    Of which STS
2,105
994
1,112
126
111
10
9
  Of which
wholesale
1
1
    Of which STS
Of which re-
Securitisation
Synthetic
Securitisation
17,522
5,636
97
19,869
3,289
97
2,708
1,148
217
92
Of which
Securitisation
17,522
5,636
97
19,869
3,289
97
2,708
1,148
217
92
  Of which retail
underlying
1,925
4,811
62
3,554
3,182
62
979
1,132
78
91
  Of which
wholesale
15,596
825
35
16,315
106
35
1,728
16
138
1
Of which re-
Securitisation
(1) Securitisations with a risk weight of 1,250% are deducted from own funds, as explained in section m) of chapter 3.1.3 of this report.
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EU SEC3 (MILLION EUROS. 6-30-2025)
Exposure values (by RW bands)
Exposure values (by regulatory approach)
RWA (by regulatory approach)
Capital requirement after cap
≤20% RW
>20% to
50% RW
>50% to
100% RW
>100% to
<1250%
RW
RW /
deductions
(1)
SEC-IRBA
SEC-ERBA
& SEC-IAA
SEC-SA
RW /
deductions
(1)
SEC-IRBA
SEC-ERBA
& SEC-IAA
SEC-SA
RW /
deductions
(1)
SEC-IRBA
SEC-ERBA
& SEC-IAA
SEC-SA
RW /
deductions
(1)
Total
Exposures
19,482
92
19,482
92
2,148
172
Traditional
Securitisation
1,902
1
1,902
1
229
18
Of which
Securitisation
1,902
1
1,902
1
229
18
Of which retail
underlying
1,902
1
1,902
1
229
18
Of which STS
1,902
1
1,902
1
229
18
Of which
wholesale
Of which STS
Of which re-
Securitisation
Synthetic
Securitisation
17,580
90
17,580
90
1,919
154
Of which
Securitisation
17,580
90
17,580
90
1,919
154
Of which retail
underlying
4,996
64
4,996
64
555
44
Of which
wholesale
12,584
26
12,584
26
1,364
109
Of which re-
Securitisation
(1) Securitisations with a risk weight of 1,250% are deducted from own funds, as explained in section m) of chapter 3.1.3 of this report.
In the case of securitisations where the Group acts as originator, the variation of the requirements in 2025 is explained by the securitisations mentioned above which complied with the risk
transfer requirements set in the applicable regulatory provision. The net effect on the Group's RWA by changing the capital consumption of the underlying assets under the credit risk
framework  to the capital consumption under the securitisation framework is a reduction of approximately €9.8 billion, at the time of the origination.
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4.2.9.3.3.Breakdown of securitised positions by type of asset
Article 449 l) CRR
The table below shows the outstanding amount, non-performing exposures and impairment losses recognised in the period by
underlying assets of originated securitisation operations which meet the risk transfer criteria, broken down by asset type as of
December 31, 2025 and as of June 30, 2025.
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TABLE 50. EU SEC5 - EXPOSURES SECURITISED BY THE INSTITUTION - EXPOSURES IN DEFAULT AND SPECIFIC
CREDIT RISK ADJUSTMENTS (MILLION EUROS)
12-31-2025
30-6-2025
Nominal
amount
Of which
exposures in
default
Total amount of
specific credit risk
adjustments made
during the period(1)
Nominal
amount
Of which
exposures in
default
Total amount of
specific credit risk
adjustments made
during the period(1)
Total
30,958
186
(281)
23,592
91
Retail exposure
12,625
174
(253)
9,916
82
Residential mortgage
3,911
5
(8)
1,258
4
Credit card
Other retail exposures
8,714
169
(245)
8,657
78
Re-securitisation
Wholesale exposure
18,332
13
(28)
13,676
9
Loans to corporates
18,120
12
(27)
13,310
9
Commercial mortgage
Lease and receivables
212
366
Other wholesale
Re-securitisation
(1) Negative amounts indicate an increase in credit risk adjustments during the period.
The balance of defaulted exposures of securitisations with risk transfer has not increased significantly during 2025.
The following table shows the outstanding balance corresponding to the underlying assets of securitisation originated by the
Group, which do not meet the risk transfer criteria, and which, therefore, are not included in the securitisation framework, but
rather for which the capital calculation of the exposure is carried out as if it had not been securitised:
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TABLE 51. OUTSTANDING BALANCE CORRESPONDING TO THE UNDERLYING ASSETS OF THE GROUP'S
ORIGINATED SECURITISATIONS, IN WHICH RISK TRANSFER CRITERIA ARE NOT FULFILLED (MILLION EUROS)
Outstanding amount
Type of asset
2025
Commercial and residential mortgages
Credit cards
Financial leasing
Lending to corporates and SMEs
13
Consumer finance
Receivables
Securitisation balances
Mortgage-covered bonds
Others
Total
13
In 2025 the balance has been reduced as a result of the amortisation of the underlying loans.
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4.2.9.4.Securitisation - Group acting as investor
Article 449 k).ii) CRR
The amounts in terms of EAD and RWA of the securitisation positions of the banking book where the Group acts as investor are
shown below, broken down by type of underlying asset, tranches and risk weight bands that correspond to the securitisations and
their corresponding capital requirements at December 31, 2025 and June 30, 2025.
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TABLE 52. EU SEC4 - SECURITISATION EXPOSURES IN THE BANKING BOOK AND ASSOCIATED CAPITAL REQUIREMENTS – BANK ACTING AS INVESTOR (MILLION EUROS.
12-31-2025)
Exposure values (by RW bands)
Exposure values (by regulatory approach)
RWA (by regulatory approach)
Capital requirement after cap
≤20% RW
>20% to
50% RW
>50% to
100% RW
>100% to
<1250% RW
1250% RW /
deductions
(1)
SEC-
IRBA
SEC-ERBA
& SEC-IAA
SEC-SA
1250% RW /
deductions
(1)
SEC-
IRBA
SEC-ERBA
& SEC-IAA
SEC-SA
1250% RW /
deductions
(1)
SEC-
IRBA
SEC-ERBA
& SEC-IAA
SEC-SA
1250% RW /
deductions
(1)
Total
Exposures
2,499
770
696
1
1,281
2,684
1
229
799
18
64
Traditional
Securitisation
2,499
770
696
1
1,281
2,684
1
229
799
18
64
Of which
Securitisation
2,499
770
696
1
1,281
2,684
1
229
799
18
64
Of which retail
underlying
11
1
11
1
1
  Of which STS
10
10
1
Of which
wholesale
2,488
770
696
1,270
2,684
227
799
18
64
  Of which STS
361
266
95
27
10
2
1
Of which re-
Securitisation
Synthetic
Securitisation
Of which
Securitisation
Of which retail
underlying
Of which
wholesale
Of which re-
Securitisation
(1) Securitisations with a risk weight of 1,250% are deducted from own funds, as explained in section m) of chapter 3.1.3 of this report.
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EU SEC4 (MILLION EUROS. 6-30-2025)
Exposure values (by RW bands)
Exposure values (by regulatory approach)
RWA (by regulatory approach)
Capital requirement after cap
≤20% RW
>20% to
50% RW
>50% to
100% RW
>100% to
<1250% RW
1250% RW /
deductions
(1)
SEC-
IRBA
SEC-ERBA
& SEC-IAA
SEC-SA
1250% RW /
deductions
(1)
SEC-
IRBA
SEC-ERBA
& SEC-IAA
SEC-SA
1250% RW /
deductions
(1)
SEC-
IRBA
SEC-ERBA
& SEC-IAA
SEC-SA
1250% RW /
deductions
(1)
Total
Exposures
2,409
307
640
2
806
2,550
2
152
827
12
66
Traditional
Securitisation
2,409
307
640
2
806
2,550
2
152
827
12
66
Of which
Securitisation
2,409
307
640
2
806
2,550
2
152
827
12
66
Of which retail
underlying
10
7
2
16
2
3
Of which STS
10
5
14
2
Of which
wholesale
2,399
300
640
790
2,550
149
827
12
66
Of which STS
182
87
95
9
10
1
1
Of which re-
Securitisation
Synthetic
Securitisation
Of which
Securitisation
Of which retail
underlying
Of which
wholesale
Of which re-
Securitisation
(1) Securitisations with a risk weight of 1,250% are deducted from own funds, as explained in section m) of chapter 3.1.3 of this report.
During the second half of 2025 there was no relevant variations in securitisation exposures, when the Group acts as an investor.
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4.3.Market Risk
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4.3.1. Scope and nature of the market risk measurement and reporting
systems
Article 435 (1) a), b), c), d) CRR
EU MRA a), b), c)
Market risk is the possibility that there may be losses in the value of positions held due to movements in the market variables that
affect the valuation of financial products and assets.
The scope of market risk in the Group's trading portfolios is mainly defined by the portfolios originated by Global Markets valued at
fair value and maintained for the purpose of trading and generates short term results. The market risk in the banking book is
clearly delimited and separated in the structural risk of interest and credit spread, exchange rate and equity, which are broken
down in section 4.4.
The main market risks can be classified into the following groups:
Interest rate risk: This arises as a result of exposure to movements in the different interest rate curves involved in trading.
Although the typical products that generate sensitivity to the movements in interest rates are money-market products
(deposits, interest rate futures, call money swaps, etc.) and traditional interest rate derivatives (swaps and interest rate
options such as caps, floors, swaptions, etc.), practically all the financial products are exposed to interest rate
movements due to the effect that such movements have on the valuation of the financial discount.
Equity risk: This arises as a result of movements in share prices. This risk is generated in spot positions in shares or any
derivative products whose underlying asset is a share or an equity index. Dividend risk is a sub-risk of equity risk, arising
as an input for any equity option. Its variation may affect the valuation of positions and it is therefore a factor that
generates risk on the books.
Exchange rate risk: This is caused by movements in the exchange rates of the different currencies in which a position is
held. As in the case of equity risk, this risk is generated in spot currency positions, and in any derivative product whose
underlying asset is an exchange rate. In addition, the quanto effect (operations where the underlying asset and the
instrument itself are denominated in different currencies) means that in certain transactions in which the underlying asset
is not a currency, an exchange rate risk is generated that has to be measured and monitored.
Credit spread risk: Credit spread is an indicator of an issuer's credit quality. Spread risk occurs due to variations in the
levels of spread of both corporate and government issues, and affects positions in bonds and credit derivatives.
Volatility risk: This occurs as a result of changes in the levels of implied price volatility of the different market instruments
on which derivatives are traded. This risk, unlike the others, is exclusively a component of trading in derivatives and is
defined as a first-order convexity risk that is generated in all possible underlying assets in which there are products with
options that require a volatility input for their valuation.
Other less relevant risks for the Group include inflation risk, correlation risk and market liquidity risk.
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The metrics developed to control and monitor market risk in the BBVA Group are aligned with market practices and are
implemented consistently across all the local market risk units.
Measurement procedures are established in terms of the possible impact of negative market conditions on the trading portfolio of
the Group's Global Markets units, both under ordinary circumstances and in situations of heightened risk factors.
A management scheme is designed to encourage the creation of geographically, individually and sectorally diversified market
portfolios, avoiding individual concentrations and concentrations of correlated risk factors, in order to achieve a distribution of
capital that preserves the level of income and limits market risk losses even in stress situations. In addition, the market risk
admission process is subject to robust policies and appropriate decision-making tools, as well as continuous monitoring of the
evolution of activity and variations in market variables in order to adjust possible deviations in a timely manner.
The current management structure includes the monitoring of market-risk limits, consisting of a scheme of limits based on
specific metrics according to market activities, (VaR (Value at Risk), economic capital, as well as stop-loss limits for each of the
Group’s business units).
In addition, in Chapter 4.3.4.2 more information about the risk measurement models used in the Group, focused on internal
models approved by the supervisor for BBVA, S.A. and BBVA Mexico to calculate regulatory capital requirements on trading
portfolios is detailed. For the other geographic areas (mainly South America and Garanti BBVA), the calculation of own funds
requirements for trading portfolios is carried out using the standardised approach.
Analysis of the Group’s RWA structure shows that almost 5% corresponds to Market Risk (including structural exchange risk).
4.3.1.1.Characteristics of the risk management system
Article 435 (1) b), c) CRR
EU MRA a), b)
The Group has a risk management system in place which is appropriate for the volume of risk managed, complying with the
functions set out in the Corporate Policy on Market Risk in Market Activities.
Market risk management must be based on processes and tools that integrate management models, criteria and strategies, and
allow decision-making to be automated.
Likewise, the information processes necessary for the measurement, generation or maintenance of tools, engines, reporting, etc.,
must comply with the requirements of the regulations relating to the data, with special attention to the identification of the
information activities established therein and compliance with the deliverables of each activity.
The risk units must have:
A suitable organisation (means, resources and experience) in line with the nature and complexity of the business.
Segregation of functions and independence in decision-making.
Performance under integrity and good governance principles, driving the best practices in the industry and complying
with the rules, both internal (policies, procedures) and external (regulation, supervision, guidelines).
The existence of channels for communication with the relevant corporate bodies at local level according to their corporate
governance system, as well as with the Corporate Area.
All market risk existing in the business units that carry out trading activity must be adequately identified, measured and
assessed, and procedures must be in place for its control and mitigation. On this point according to the Corporate Policy
on Market Risk in Market Activities each business unit has established structured limits, early alerts and operational
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references, having a communication circuit that establishes the responsibilities of information at different levels and
actions by the risk areas and business managers. 
The Global Market Risk Unit (GMRU), as the unit responsible for managing market risk at Group level, must promote the
use of objective and uniform metrics for measuring the different types of risks.
The BBVA Group's risk governance model is characterised by the special involvement of its corporate bodies, both in establishing
the risk strategy and in the continuous monitoring and supervision of its implementation. The corporate bodies approve both the
risk strategy and the general policies for the different types of risk, and the Risk area is responsible, in the management area, for
implementing and developing them in all matters relating to financial risks, reporting to the corporate bodies.
The Risk Appetite statement contained in the Group's Risk Appetite Framework sets out the general principles of the Group's Risk
Strategy. It also includes a statement on market risk, which establishes that the BBVA Group's market activity is mainly focused on
obtaining recurring income from stable activity with customers and taking advantage of market opportunities arising from the
management of books arising from customer transactions. Market risk management is aimed at achieving an adequate return on
capital, maintaining a risk profile appropriate to the type of business conducted in each geographical area.
4.3.2.Differences in the trading book under accounting and prudential
regulation
EU MRB EU a)
According to the solvency regulations, trading book shall be made up of all the positions on financial instruments and commodities
that the credit institution holds for the purpose of trading or that act as hedging for other elements in this portfolio.
With respect to this portfolio, the rule also refers to the need to establish clearly defined policies and procedures.
For this purpose, regulatory trading book defined by the Group includes the positions managed by the Group’s Trading units, for
which market risk limits are set and then monitored daily. Moreover, they comply with the other requirements defined in the
solvency regulations.
In accounting, Financial assets are recorded under the heading “Financial assets held for trading” if the objective of the business
model is to generate gains by buying and selling these financial instruments or to generate short-term results.
4.3.3.Standardised approach
Article 445 CRR
Market risk-weighted assets under the standardised approach (including structural exchange rate risk) account for 48% of total
market risk-weighted assets.
The amounts in terms of RWA and market risk capital requirements calculated by standardised approach as of December 31, 2025
and as of June 30, 2025 are below.
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TABLE 53. EU MR1 - MARKET RISK UNDER THE STANDARDISED APPROACH (MILLION EUROS)
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6-30-2025
RWA
RWA
Outright Products
7,767
6,464
Interest Rate Risk
1,442
1,574
Equity Risk
42
43
Foreign Exchange Risk
6,281
4,845
Commodity Risk
1
3
Options
Simplified approach
Delta-plus method
Scenario approach
Securitisation
1,043
1,131
Total
8,809
7,596
During the second semester of 2025, standard market risk capital requirements are mainly affected by currency fluctuations, with
this impact being partially offset by lower interest rate risk consumption and, to a lesser extent, by the decrease in positions
subject to correlation risk in the trading book (included in the row “Securitisation”).
4.3.4. Internal models
4.3.4.1.Scope of application
Article 455 b) CRR
For the purposes of calculating own funds requirements as approved by the supervisor, the scope of application of the internal
market risk model extends to BBVA, S.A. and BBVA Mexico trading activity.
As explained in the following section, most of the items on the Group’s consolidated balance sheet that are subject to market risk
are positions whose principal metric used to measure their market risk is VaR.
4.3.4.2.Characteristics of the models used
Article 455 a).i), a.ii), b), c), f) CRR
EU MRB EU a), (A), (B), (C)
Measurement procedures are established in terms of the possible impact of negative market conditions on the trading portfolio of
the Group's Global Markets units, both under ordinary circumstances and in situations of heightened risk factors.
The standard metric used to measure market risk is Value at Risk (hereinafter “VaR”), which indicates the maximum loss that may
occur in the portfolios at a given confidence level (99%) and time horizon (one day).
This statistic value is widely used in the market and has the advantage of summing up in a single metric the risks inherent to
trading activity, taking into account how they are related and providing a prediction of the loss that the trading book could sustain
as a result of fluctuations in equity prices, interest rates, foreign exchange rates and credit spreads. Additionally, for certain
positions, other risks need to be considered, such as a credit spread, base, volatility or correlation risk
With respect to the risk measurement models used by the BBVA Group, the Supervisor has authorized the use of the internal
market risk model to determine bank capital requirements deriving from risk positions on the BBVA, S.A. and BBVA Mexico trading
book, which jointly accounted for around  73% of the Group’s trading-book market risk as of December 31, 2025 .
BBVA uses a single model to calculate the regulatory requirements by risk, taking into account the correlation between the assets
and thus recognizing the diversification effect of the portfolios. The model used estimates the VaR in accordance with the
“historical simulation” methodology, which involves estimating the profit and loss that would have been incurred in the current
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portfolio if the changing market conditions that occurred over a given period of time were repeated. Based on this information, it
infers the maximum foreseeable loss in the current portfolio with a given level of confidence.
Absolute and relative returns are used in simulating the potential variation of the risk factors, depending on the type of risk factor.
Relative returns are used in the case of equity; while absolute returns are used in the case of foreign currency, spreads and interest
rates.
The model has the advantage of accurately reflecting the historical distribution of the market variables and of not requiring any
specific distribution assumption. The historical period used in this model is two years.
The VaR figures are estimated based on the VaR without smoothing methodology, which awards equal weight to the daily
information for the previous two years. This is currently the official methodology for measuring market risks for the purpose of
monitoring compliance with risk limits. The VaR stress metric is obtained in an analogous way (99% percentile, with 1-day loss),
with a fixed window of 1 year within the established stress period, subject to revision and being specific to each geographical area
to represent its stress period.
At the same time, and following the guidelines established by the Spanish and European authorities, BBVA incorporates metrics in
addition to VaR with the aim of meeting the Bank of Spain's regulatory requirements with respect to the calculation of bank capital
for the trading book. Specifically, the measures incorporated in the Group since December 2011 (stipulated by Basel 2.5) are:
VaR: In regulatory terms, the VaR charge incorporates the stressed VaR charge, and the sum of the two (VaR and
stressed VaR) is calculated. This quantifies the losses associated with the movements of the risk factors inherent to
market operations (including interest rate risk, exchange rate risk, equity risk and credit risk, among others). Both VaR
and stressed VaR are rescaled by a regulatory multiplier (between three and four) and by the square root of ten to
calculate the capital charge.
Specific Risk - Incremental Risk Capital (“IRC”): Quantification of the risks of default and changes of the credit ratings of
the bond and derivative positions and debt funds with daily look-through or significant benchmark (correlation > 90%) in
the trading portfolio. The IRC charge is exclusively applied in entities in respect of which the internal market risk model is
used (i.e. BBVA, S.A. and BBVA Mexico). The IRC charge is determined based on the associated losses (calculated at
99.9% confidence level over a one-year horizon under the hypothesis of constant risk) due to a rating change and/or
default of the issuer with respect to an asset. In addition, the price risk is included in sovereign positions for the specified
items.
Specific Risk: Securitization, correlation portfolios and Investment funds without look-through. Capital charges for
securitizations and correlation portfolios are assessed based on the potential losses associated with the occurrence of a
credit event in the underlying exposures. They are calculated by the standard model. The scope of the correlations
portfolios refers to the First To Default (FTD)-type market operation and/or tranches of market CDOs (Collateralized
Debt Obligations) and only for positions with an active market and hedging capacity. Capital charge for Funds include
losses associated with volatility and credit risk of the underling positions of the fund. All charges are calculated by the
standard model.
The capital charge is determined based on the associated losses (at 99.9% over a time horizon of 1 year under the assumption of
constant risk) resulting from the rating migration and/or default of the asset’s issuer. Also included is the price risk in sovereign
positions for the indicated items.
Regarding the method of aggregating the capitals of the different geographies, the direct sum of the capital charges is applied
without applying diversification among them.
The calculation methodology is based on the Monte Carlo simulation of the impact of defaults and rating transitions on the
portfolio subject to incremental risk capital. The model defining the transition and default process of a counterparty is based on
the changes in a counterparty’s credit quality. Under a one-factor Merton model, which underlies the Basel or Creditmetrics
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model, this credit quality will correspond to the value of the issuer’s assets, depending on a systemic factor that is common to all
the issuers, and an idiosyncratic factor specific to each.
All that is needed to simulate the rating and default transition process for the issuers is to simulate the systemic factor and the
idiosyncratic component. Once the underlying variable is available, the final rating can be obtained. The individual credit quality
simulation of the issuers allows losses due to systemic risk and idiosyncratic risk to be obtained.
Transition matrices
The transition matrix used for calculation is estimated based on the external information about the rating transitions provided by
the rating agencies. Specifically, the information provided by the Standard & Poor’s agency is used.
The appropriateness of using information on external transitions is justified by:
The internal ratings for the Sovereign, Emerging Sovereign Country, Financial Institution and Corporate segments (which
constitute the core positions subject to incremental risk capital) are aligned with the external ratings. By way of example,
the internal rating system for financial institutions is based on an algorithm that uses external ratings.
The rating agencies provide sufficient historical information to cover a complete economic cycle (rating transition
information is available dating back to the 1981 financial year) and obtain a long-term transition matrix in the same way
that long-term probabilities of default are required for the calculation of the regulatory capital for credit risk in the banking
book.
This depth level of historical information is not available for the internal rating systems.
Although external data are used for determining the transitions between ratings, to establish the default, the probabilities used are
assigned by the BBVA master scale, which ensures consistency with the probabilities used for the calculations of capital in the
banking book.
The transition matrix is recalibrated every year, based on information on transitions provided by Standard & Poor’s. A procedure
has been defined to readjust the transitions in accordance with the probability of default assigned by the master scale.
Liquidity horizons
The calculation of incremental risk capital used by BBVA explicitly includes the use of positions with a hypothesis of a constant
level of risk and quarterly liquidity horizons of less than one year. The average liquidity horizon is in the range of 3-6 months.
The establishment of liquidity horizons follows the guidelines/criteria established by Basel in its guidelines for computing capital
for incremental risk.
First, a criterion has been used of capacity for managing positions through liquid instruments that allow their inherent risk to be
hedged. The main instrument for hedging the price risk for rating transitions and defaults is the Credit Default Swap (CDS). The
existence of this hedging instrument serves as a justification for considering a short term liquidity horizon.
However, in addition to considering the existence of a liquid CDS, a distinction has to be made according to the issuer’s rating (this
factor is also mentioned in the aforementioned guidelines). Specifically, between investment grade issuers or those with a rating of
BBB- or above, and issuers below this limit.
According to these criteria, the issuers are mapped to standard liquidity horizons of 3, 6 or 12 months.
Correlation
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The calculation methodology is based on a multi-factor model, in which there is one factor common to all the counterparties. The
coefficient of the model is determined by the correlation curves established by Basel for corporates, financial institutions and
sovereigns based on the probability of default.
The use of the Basel correlation curve ensures consistency with the calculation of regulatory capital under the IRB approach for
the positions in the banking book.
Validity tests are performed regularly on the risk measurement models used by the Group. They estimate the maximum loss that
could have been incurred in the assessed positions with a certain level of probability (backtesting), as well as measurements of the
impact of extreme market events on risk positions (stress testing).
Backtesting is performed at the trading floor level as an additional control measure in order to carry out a more specific monitoring
of the validity of the measurement models.
The current structure for market risk management includes monitoring market risk limits, which consists of a system of limits
based on metrics of market activities (Value at Risk (VaR), economic capital, as well as stop-loss limits for each of the Group’s
business units). The global limits are approved by the Executive Committee on an annual basis, once they have been analysed by
the Global Risk Management Committee (GRMC). This limits structure is developed by identifying specific risks by type, trading
activity and trading floor. The market risk unit also maintains consistency between limits. The control structure in place is
supplemented by limits on loss and a system of alert signals to anticipate the effects of adverse situations in terms of risk and/or
result.
The review of the quality of the inputs used by the evaluation processes is based on checking the data against other sources of
information accepted as standard. These checks detect errors in the historical series such as repetitions, data outside the range,
missing data, etc. As well as these periodic checks of the historical data loaded, the daily data that feed these series are subject to
a data quality process to guarantee their integrity.
The choice of proxies is based on the correlation detected between the performance of the factor to be entered and the proxy
factor. For equity, a Ridge regression model is used, and for the rest of the risk factors, the Simple Linear Regression model is
used, selecting the proxy with the best coefficient of determination (R2) for the entire period for which returns are available for
both series. Next, the factor returns are reconstructed on the necessary dates, using the beta parameter estimated in the simple
linear regression
4.3.4.2.1.Valuation methodology and description of the independent price verification process
Articles 436 e), 455 c) CRR
EU MRB EU b)
The process for determining the fair value established in the Group seeks to ensure that financial assets and liabilities are properly
recorded following the IFRS 13 principles, which defines fair value as the price that would be received to sell an asset or paid to
transfer a liability in an orderly transaction between market participants in the principal market or most advantageous market, at
the measurement date.
The fair value is reached without making any deduction in transaction costs that might be incurred due to sale or disposal by other
means.
BBVA has established, at a geographic level, a structure of Risk Operational Admission and Product Governance Committees
responsible for validating and approving new products or types of financial assets and liabilities before being contracted. Local
management responsible for valuation, which are independent from the business are members of these committees.
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These areas are required to ensure, prior to the approval stage, the existence of not only technical and human resources, but also
adequate informational sources to measure the fair value of these financial assets and liabilities, in accordance with the rules
established by the valuation global area and using models that have been validated and approved by the responsible areas
complying with the governance of BBVA Group's official models.
Fair value hierarchy
All financial instruments, both assets and liabilities are initially recognized at fair value, which at that point is equivalent to the
transaction price, unless there is evidence to the contrary in the market. Subsequently, depending on the type of financial
instrument, it may continue to be recognized at amortised cost or fair value through adjustments in the income statement or
equity.
When possible, the fair value is determined as the market price of a financial instrument. However, for many of the financial assets
and liabilities of the Group, especially in the case of derivatives, there is no market price available, so its fair value is estimated on
the basis of the price established in recent transactions involving similar instruments or, in the absence thereof, by using
mathematical measurement models that are sufficiently tried and trusted by the international financial community. The estimates
of the fair value derived from the use of 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 such asset or liability. However, the limitations inherent in the
measurement models and possible inaccuracies in the assumptions and parameters required by these models may mean that the
estimated fair value of an asset or liability does not exactly match the price for which the asset or liability could be exchanged or
settled on the date of its measurement.
Additionally, for financial assets and liabilities that show significant uncertainty in inputs or model parameters used for valuation,
criteria are established to measure said uncertainty and activity limits are set based on these. Finally, these measurements are
compared, as much as possible, against other sources such as the measurements obtained by the business teams and/or those
obtained by other market participants.
The process for determining the fair value requires the classification of the financial assets and liabilities according to the
measurement processes used as set forth below:
Level 1: valuation using directly the quotation of the instrument, observable and readily and regularly available from
independent price sources and referenced to active markets that the entity can access at the measurement date. The
instruments classified within this level are fixed-income securities, equity instruments and certain derivatives.
Level 2: valuation of financial instruments with commonly accepted techniques that use inputs obtained from observable
data in markets.
Level 3: valuation of financial instruments with valuation techniques that use significant unobservable inputs in the
market. As of December 31, 2025, the affected instruments at fair value accounted for approximately 0.70% of financial
assets and 0.47% of the Group’s financial liabilities. Model selection and validation is undertaken by control areas outside
the business areas.
Full revaluation is used for most financial products at BBVA Group.
In addition, the Group calculates Prudent Valuation Adjustments (PVA) for all instruments valued at fair value. PVA is an additional
or conservative adjustment to the fair value that allows a more prudent assessment to be obtained by considering sources of risks
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that exist in the calculation of the fair value (uncertainty inputs, risk model, etc). A detailed breakdown of the method for
calculating PVAs for the Group is below:
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TABLE 54. EU PV1 - PRUDENT VALUATION ADJUSTMENTS (MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Risk category
Category level AVA - Valuation
uncertainty
Total category
level post-
diversification
Category level AVA
Equity
Interest
Rates
Foreign
exchange
Credit
Commodities
Unearned credit
spreads AVA
Investment and
funding costs AVA
Market price uncertainty
47
116
6
8
8
10
98
75
23
Close-out cost
49
72
11
13
9
77
61
16
Concentrated positions
57
56
113
44
69
Early termination
Model risk
10
7
1
8
2
14
14
Operational risk
10
5
1
1
17
13
4
Future administrative costs
14
14
14
Total Additional Valuation Adjustments (AVAs)
333
221
111
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EU PV1 (MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2024)
Risk category
Category level AVA - Valuation
uncertainty
Total category
level post-
diversification
Category level AVA
Equity
Interest
Rates
Foreign
exchange
Credit
Commodities
Unearned credit
spreads AVA
Investment and
funding costs AVA
Market price uncertainty
39
109
9
3
11
13
92
75
17
Close-out cost
51
71
22
7
12
1
82
66
15
Concentrated positions
49
82
131
60
71
Early termination
Model risk
23
10
1
7
7
24
24
Operational risk
5
9
2
2
17
13
3
Future administrative costs
9
9
9
Total Additional Valuation Adjustments (AVAs)
355
248
107
Total AVAs as at end of 2025 remain stable with respect to 2024.
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4.3.4.2.2.Market risk in  2025
Articles 438 h), 455 d), e) CRR
The Group’s market risk related to its trading portfolio remained in 2025 at low levels compared to other risks managed by BBVA,
particularly credit risk. This is due to the nature of the business. In 2025, the average VaR was €33 million, above the figure of
2024, with a maximum level in the year reached on April 28, 2025 of €44 million. The evolution in the BBVA Group’s market risk
during  2025, measured as VaR with a 99% confidence level and a 1-day horizon (shown in Millions of Euros) is as follows:
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As of December 31, 2025 and 2024 the VaR was €29 million and €34 million, respectively, with the following breakdown:
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TABLE 55. TRADING BOOK. VAR WITHOUT SMOOTHING BY RISK FACTORS (MILLION EUROS)
VaR by risk factors
Interest-rate
and spread risk
Exchange -
rate risk
Equity risk
Vega /
correlation risk
Diversification
effect(1)
Total
December 2025
Average VaR for the period
39
8
1
5
(20)
33
Maximum VaR for the period
45
12
1
4
(19)
44
Minimum VaR for the period
33
6
1
5
(21)
24
VaR at the end of the period
34
9
1
5
(20)
29
December 2024
Average VaR for the period
41
7
2
6
(20)
37
Maximum VaR for the period
55
10
2
7
(23)
50
Minimum VaR for the period
33
7
2
6
(19)
28
VaR at the end of the period
37
5
2
4
(14)
34
(1) The diversification effect is the difference between the sum of the average individual risk factors and the total VaR figure that includes the implied correlation between all the variables
and scenarios used in the measurement.
By type of market risk assumed by the Group's trading portfolio, the main risk factor for the Group continued to be that linked to
interest rates, with a weight of 69% of the total as of December 31, 2025 (this figure includes the spread risk). The relative weight
of this risk decreased by 8 percentage points compared with the close of 2024. Exchange rate risk accounted for 17% of the total
risk, which implies an increase of 6 percentage points compared with the close of 2024, while equity risk accounted for 3%,
maintaining its weight compared with the close of 2024. The volatility and correlation risk accounted for 11%, which implies an
increase of 3 percentage points compared with the close of 2024.
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According to article 455, letter d) and e) of the CRR (corresponding to the breakdown of information on internal models of Market
Risk), the elements that make up the Own Funds requirements to which a reference is made in articles 364 and 365 of the CRR,
are presented below.
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TABLE 56. EU MR2-A - MARKET RISK UNDER THE IMA (MILLION EUROS)
12-31-2025
6-30-2025
RWA
Capital
Requirements
RWA
Capital
Requirements
VaR
2,231
178
2,621
210
Previous day's VaR
66
67
Average of the daily VaR on each of the preceding sixty business
days (VaRavg) x multiplication factor
178
210
SVaR
4,775
382
4,398
352
Latest SVaR
152
128
Average of the SVaR during the preceding sixty business days
(sVaRavg) x multiplication factor (mc)
382
352
Incremental risk charge - IRC
2,550
204
2,922
234
Most recent IRC value
186
234
Average of the IRC number over the preceding 12 weeks
204
202
Comprehensive Risk Measure- CRM
Most recent risk number for the correlation trading portfolio
over the preceding 12 weeks
Average of the risk number for the correlation trading portfolio
over the preceding 12 weeks
8% of the own funds requirement in SA on most recent risk
number for the correlation trading portfolio
Others
Total
9,556
764
9,941
795
For more information about RWA and capital requirements under IMA, see Table 58.
The maximum, minimum and average values in the second half of the year of the metrics used in the IMA method, as well as the
period-end data, are presented below:
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TABLE 57. EU MR3 - IMA VALUES FOR TRADING PORTFOLIOS (MILLION EUROS)
Second half 2025
First half 2025
IMA values for trading portfolios
VaR (10 day 99%)
Maximum value
92
88
Average value
68
68
Minimum value
37
41
Period end
66
67
SVar (10 day 99%)
Maximum value
172
185
Average value
122
125
Minimum value
68
72
Period end
152
128
IRC (99.9%)
Maximum value
263
276
Average value
178
189
Minimum value
123
90
Period end
186
234
CRM (99.9%)
Maximum value
Average value
Minimum value
Period end
For more information about RWA and capital requirements under IMA, see Table 58.
The main changes in the market RWA, calculated using the method based on internal models are below:
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TABLE 58. EU MR2-B - RWA FLOW STATEMENTS OF MARKET RISK EXPOSURES UNDER THE IMA (MILLION EUROS)
VaR
SVaR
IRC
CRM
Other
Total RWA
Total Capital
Requirements
RWA September, 2025
2,378
5,432
2,571
10,381
831
Regulatory adjustments
(1,582)
(3,612)
(5,194)
(415)
RWA as of last day of September 2025
796
1,821
2,571
5,188
415
Level risk variation
(129)
(603)
5
(726)
(58)
Model updates
Methodology and policy
Acquisitions and disposals
Foreign Exchange movements
(19)
(54)
(26)
(99)
(8)
Other
RWA as of last day of December 2025
830
1,904
2,328
5,062
405
Regulatory adjustments
1,401
2,871
222
4,494
359
RWA December, 2025
2,231
4,775
2,550
9,556
764
In the fourth quarter of 2025, capital requirements for market risk under the internal model were mainly affected by the reduction
in capital requirements at BBVA, S.A., SVaR capital requirements decreased mainly at BBVA, S.A. and, to a lesser extent, at BBVA
Mexico. The IRC remained stable, as the increase in Mexico offset the decline in Spain.
Capital requirements at BBVA, S.A. fell as of December 31, 2025, mainly due to the decline in capital requirements for SVaR as a
result of lower overall exposure to the main interest rate and credit spread factors, with VaR falling to a lesser extent for the same
reason. IRC capital requirements decreased due to bond hedging, as well as a lower nominal value in the corporate issuer portfolio.
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Capital requirements at BBVA Mexico remained stable at September 2025 levels, with IRC growing due to an increase in the
corporate bond position. This increase was offset by a decrease in SVaR and an increase in currency exposure. VaR remained
stable.
The full annual series of RWA flow of market risk under the IMA is available in the editable file “Pillar 3 2025 – Tables & Annexes”.
4.3.4.2.3Stress testing
Article 455 a).iii) CRR
All the tasks associated with stress, methodologies, scenarios of market variables or reports are undertaken in coordination with
the Group’s Risk Areas.
A number of stress tests are carried out on the BBVA Group's trading portfolios. First, global and local historical scenarios are used
that replicate the behavior of an extreme past event, such as the collapse of Lehman Brothers or the Tequilazo crisis. These stress
tests are complemented with simulated scenarios, where the aim is to generate scenarios that have a significant impact on the
different portfolios, but without being anchored to any specific historical scenario.
Finally, for some portfolios or positions, fixed stress tests are also carried out that have a significant impact on the market
variables affecting these positions.
Historical scenarios
The historical benchmark stress scenario for the BBVA Group is Lehman Brothers, whose sudden collapse in September 2008 led
to a significant impact on the behavior of financial markets at a global level. The following are the most relevant effects of this
historical scenario:
Credit shock: reflected mainly in the increase of credit spreads and downgrades in credit ratings.
Increased volatility in most of the financial markets giving rise to a great deal of variation in the prices of different assets
(currency, equity, debt).
Liquidity shock in the financial systems, reflected by a major movement in interbank curves, particularly in the shortest
sections of the euro and dollar curves.
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TABLE 59. TRADING BOOK. IMPACT ON EARNINGS IN LEHMAN SCENARIO (MILLION EUROS)
12-31-2025
12-31-2024
GM Europe, NY & Asia
(19)
(18)
GM Mexico
(57)
(110)
GM Turkey
(1)
(4)
GM Argentina
(7)
(1)
GM Colombia
(2)
(2)
GM Peru
(7)
(6)
GM Chile
*GM: Global Markets
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Simulated scenarios
Unlike the historical scenarios, which are fixed and therefore not suited to the composition of the risk portfolio at all times, the
scenario used for the exercises of economic stress is based on resampling methodology. This methodology is based on the use of
dynamic scenarios that are recalculated periodically depending on the main risks affecting the trading portfolios. On a data window
wide enough to collect different periods of stress (data are taken from January 1, 2008 until the date of the assessment), a
simulation is performed by resampling of historic observations, generating a distribution of losses and gains that serve to analyze
extreme market events within the selected historical window.
The advantage of this methodology is that the period of stress is not predetermined, but depends on the portfolio maintained at
each time, and making a large number of simulations (10,000 simulations) allows a greater richness of information for the analysis
of expected shortfall than what is available in the scenarios included in the calculation of VaR.
The main features of this approach are:
a) the generated simulations respect the correlation structure of the data
b) there is flexibility in the inclusion of new risk factors
c) it allows the introduction of a lot of variability in the simulations (desirable for considering extreme events).
The impact of the stress tests by simulated scenarios (Stress VaR 95% at 20 days, Expected Shortfall 97,5 % at 20 days and
Stress VaR 99% at 1 day) is shown below.
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TABLE 60. TRADING BOOK. STRESS RESAMPLING (MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Europe
Mexico
Peru
Venezuela
Argentina
Colombia
Turkey
Expected impact
(129)
(66)
(17)
(39)
(4)
(17)
Stress VaR
Expected
Shortfall
Stress
Period
Stress
VaR 1D
95 20 D
97.5 20 D
99%
Resampling
Total
GM Europe, NY and Asia
(89)
(129)
2010/09/28 -
2012/09/07
(31)
GM Mexico
(50)
(66)
2008/01/02 -
2009/12/29
(13)
*GM: Global Markets
4.3.4.2.4.Backtesting
Artículo 455 a).iv), g) CRR
The internal market risk model is validated on a regular basis by backtesting in both, BBVA, S.A. and Global Markets Mexico (in
BBVA Mexico). The aim of backtesting is to validate the quality and precision of the internal market risk model used by BBVA
Group to estimate the maximum daily loss of a portfolio, at a 99% level of confidence and a 250-day time horizon, by comparing
the results of those entities and the risk measurements generated by the internal market risk model. These tests showed that the
internal market risk model of both, BBVA, S.A. and Global Markets Mexico is adequate and precise.
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Introduction
The ex-post or Backtesting validation is based on the comparison of the periodic results of the portfolio with the market risk
measures from the established measurement system. The validity of a VaR model is particularly dependent on whether the
empirical reality of the results does not enter into open contradiction with what is expected in the model. If the observed results
were sufficiently adjusted to what was predicted by the model, it would be rated as good, and if the discrepancy were notable,
revisions would be required in order to correct possible errors or modifications and to improve quality.
In order to determine whether the results have been sufficiently adjusted to the risk measurements, it is necessary to establish
objective criteria, which are specified in a series of validation tests carried out with a given methodology. In establishing the most
appropriate methodology, the criteria recommended by Basel have been largely followed as they are considered appropriate.
Validation test
In the comparison between results and risk measurements, a key element that is of interest is the confidence that the losses do
not exceed the VaR risk measurements made more than a number of times according to the level of confidence adopted in the
model. The validation test presented below, which focuses on contrasting this aspect, emphasizes that the risk measurement
model is underestimating the risk that is actually being borne.
For the establishment of a hypothesis comparison test, we start from the observed results and try to infer whether there is enough
evidence to reject the model (the null hypothesis that the trust of the model is established is not met).
In cases where the model functions properly, the VaR measurement indicates that the variation of the value of a portfolio in a given
time horizon will not exceed the value obtained in a percentage of times determined by the level of confidence. In other words, the
probability of having a loss that is higher than the VaR measurement, what is called an exception, will be 1%, and the probability
that the exception will not occur will be 99%.
GREEN Zone: model
acceptance zone
It is characterised as being an area in which there is a high probability of accepting a suitable model and a
low probability of accepting an unsuitable model. This is defined by the set for which the accumulated
probability of less than 95%, with the null hypothesis proving correct. It covers a number between zero
and four exceptions.
YELLOW zone:
ambiguous zone
Possible results for both a suitable and inadequate model. It begins when the accumulated probability is
greater than equal to 95% (it must be less than 99.99%), with the null hypothesis proving correct. It
covers a number of between five and nine exceptions.
RED zone: model
rejection zone
High probability that the model is unsuitable and unlikely to reject if suitable. It is defined by the fact that
the level of significance is less than 0.1% or, which is the same, the accumulated probability is greater than
or equal to 99.99%, with the null hypothesis proving correct. It corresponds to a number of exceptions
equal to or greater than ten.
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To carry out this test it is advisable to have, at least, a one-year historical series of both results and risk estimates on a daily basis.
The criterion used is perfectly adapted to the priority of supervisory, which is to avoid situations where excess risk for which the
entity is not prepared jeopardizes its survival. However, the use of risk measurements as a tool for managing positions entails a
concern that the risk measurements are adjusted to the real risk on both sides: not only is there concern that the risk is being
underestimated, but also that It may be overestimating.
At the end of December 31, 2025, the model is in the green zone of acceptance of the model, both in BBVA SA and BBVA Mexico.
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Backtesting results
Regulatory backtesting is made up of two types: Hypothetical Backtesting and Actual Backtesting:
Hypothetical Backtesting is defined as the contrast of the Hypothetical P&L on the estimated VaR, the day before the
performance of said result. Actual Backtesting is defined as the contrast with the Actual P&L on the same estimated VaR,
the day before the performance of said result.
Actual Backtesting was implemented and entered into force on January 1, 2013, as a result of the transposition in the
national legal order through the Bank of Spain Circular 4/2011 of November 30, of the CRD III that introduces Basel 2.5 in
the European Union. The results that are used for the construction of both types of Backtesting are based on the actual
results of the management tools.
According to Article 369 of the CRR, the P&L used in Backtesting should have a sufficient level of granularity in order to be shown
at the “top-of-house” level, differentiating between Hypothetical and Actual P&L. In addition to the above, the historical
Backtesting series will include a minimum of one year.
Actual P&L
The Actual P&L contains the complete management results, including the intraday operation and the daily and non-daily valuation
adjustments, discounting the results of the franchises and commissions of each day and each desk.
The valuation functions and the parameters of the valuation models used in the calculation of the Actual P&L are the same as
those used in the calculation of the Economic P&L.
Hypothetical P&L
The Hypothetical P&L contains the management results without the P&L of the daily activity, it is said, excluding intraday
operations, premiums, and commissions. It is calculated using the end-of-day or “frozen” portfolio, applying official prices and
valuation models The data is provided by the management systems and broken down by desk, in adherence with the Volcker Rule
on desk distribution.
The valuation functions and the parameters assigned to the valuation models used in the calculation of the Hypothetical P&L are
the same as those used in the calculation of the Actual P&L.
The P&L figures used in both Backtesting types exclude Credit Valuation Adjustments (CVA), Debt Valuation Adjustments (DVA)
and Additional Valuation Adjustments (AVA). As well as any change in value resulting from migrations from rating to default,
except those reflected in prices by the market itself, since the changes in value due to migration from rating to default are included
in the Counterparty Credit Risk metrics.
Perimeter of the backtesting and internal model exceptions
The calculation scope of VaR and P&L (Hypothetical and Actual) is limited to the totality of the Trading Book portfolios of the
Global Markets Internal Model of BBVA, S.A. and BBVA Mexico.
All the positions belonging to the Banking Book, the portfolios under the Standardised Approach and the trading activity with
Hedge Funds (this activity was excluded from the Internal Model in its original approval) are thus excluded from this scope of
application.
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It is considered that there is an exception at the Top of House level, when the two following circumstances concur in the same
internal model and date:
The Hypothetical P&L and/or the Actual P&L are negative.
With an amount equal to or greater than the maximum between VaR without smoothing and VaR with smoothing
calculated based on the previous day
For the purposes of calculating the number of exceptions of the Regulatory Backtesting, exceptions will only be taken into account
within a mobile window of 250 consecutive Business Days at the Top of House level in each respective internal model.
At the end of December 31, 2025, there was not any exception nor in BBVA SA neither in BBVA Mexico Backtesting.
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4.4.Structural risk
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The structural risks are defined, in general terms, as the possibility of suffering losses in the banking book due to adverse
movements in market risk factors.
In the Group, the following types of structural risks are defined, according to their nature: interest rate risk, credit spread risk,
exchange rate risk, equity risk, and actuarial risk.
The scope of structural risks in the Group excludes market risks in the trading book that are clearly delimited and separated and
are part of the Market Risks category.
The Assets and Liabilities Committee (ALCO) is the main responsible body for the management of structural risks regarding
liquidity/ funding, interest rate, credit spread, currency, equity and solvency. Every month, with the participation of the CEO and
representatives from the areas of Finance, Risks and Business Areas, this committee monitors the structural risks and is
presented with proposals with regard to action plans related with its management for its approval. These management proposals
are made by the Finance area with a forward-looking focus, maintaining the alignment with the Risk Appetite Framework, trying to
guarantee the recurrence of results and financial stability, as well as to preserve the solvency of the entity. All balance sheet
management units have a local ALCO, which is permanently attended by members of the Corporate Center, and there is a
corporate ALCO where management strategies are monitored and presented in the Group's subsidiaries.
The GRM area acts as an independent unit, ensuring adequate separation between the management and risk control functions,
and is responsible for ensuring that the structural risks in the Group are managed according to the strategy approved by the Board
of Directors.
Consequently, GRM deals with the identification, measurement, monitoring and control of those risks and their reporting to the
corresponding corporate bodies. Through the GRMC, it performs the function of control and risk assessment and is responsible for
developing the strategies, policies, procedures and infrastructure necessary to identify, evaluate, measure and manage the
significant risks that the BBVA Group faces. To this end, GRM, through the corporate unit of Structural Risks, proposes a scheme
of limits that defines the risk appetite set for each of the relevant structural risk types, both at Group level and by management
units, which will be reviewed annually, reporting the situation periodically to the Group's corporate bodies as well as to the GRMC.
Additionally, both the management system and the control and measurement system for structural risks are necessarily adjusted
to the Group's internal control model, complying with the evaluation and certification processes that comprise it. In this sense, the
tasks and controls necessary for its scope of action have been identified and documented, supporting a regulatory framework
which includes specific processes and measures for structural risks, from a broad geographical perspective.
Within the three lines of defense scheme in which BBVA's internal control model is based according to the most advanced
standards in terms of internal control, the first line of defense is maintained by the Finance area, which is responsible for managing
the structural risk.
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As a second line of defense, GRM is in charge of identifying risks, and establishing policies and control models, periodically
evaluating their effectiveness.
In the second line of defense, there are also the Internal Risk Control units, which independently review the Structural Risk control,
and Internal Financial Control, which carries out a review of the design and effectiveness of the operational controls over structural
risk management.
The third line of defense is represented by the Internal Audit area, an independent unit within BBVA Group, which is responsible for
reviewing specific controls and processes.
4.4.1. Structural interest rate risk
4.4.1.1.Scope and nature of interest rate risk and credit spread risk
Articles  435 (1) a), 448 (1) e), f) CRR
EU IRRBBA a), b)
The structural interest-rate risk in the Banking Book (“IRRBB”) is defined as the potential change on the earnings, through the
impact on an entity’s net interest income and on the valuation of instruments accounted at fair value, as well as on the economic
value of the equity due to variations in market interest rates.
Furthermore, the credit spread risk in the banking book (CSRBB)  arises from the potential impacts on the earnings and/or on the
value of equity of the banking book produced by a variation in the level of market credit spreads  that are not explained by default
or migration risk or by movements in market interest rates.
Structural interest rate and credit spread risk managing is carried out  from a double perspective, of the economic value of equity
and  of the earnings, in a broad sense, including the net interest income management and the banking book instruments
accounted at fair value with an impact on P&L and/or on equity monitoring.
Besides, the banking book instruments accounted for its market value (fair value) are subject to a specific monitoring, due to their
impact on risk and on the capital, through OCI (Other Comprehensive Income) or profit and loss (P&L).
Likewise, within the evaluation of risk sources, climate change risks (ESG) is considered through the incorporation of their
potential effect on structural interest rate risk factors. This risk materializes on IRRBB through the potential impact on the
valuation of fixed income portfolios (reflected in their credit spread) due to their exposure to transition risk.
Structural interest rate risk perimeter is limited to the structural balance sheet (banking book), and includes all those entities
whose structural balance sheet contributes to the banking book of the Group, as well as their banking subsidiaries. All trading
activities (trading book), developed by the Global Markets unit, are excluded from the scope, as they are included in the market
risk monitoring and control process.
For its part, credit spread risk in the banking book monitoring is limited to those banking book instruments sensitive to market
credit spread changes that can impact on net interest income or on equity.
Under the value approach, within the scope of CSRBB, in any case they will be included those banking book instruments whose
change in their fair value has an impact on equity, via profi t and loss account or other comprehensive income (OCI), as well as
other assets not accounted for at fair value that are characterized by having observable market prices and could affect equity in
exceptional situations where it would be necessary to generate liquidity through their sale or use as collateral .
From an earnings perspective, credit spread risk comes from the potential impacts on the NII caused by changes in the
contractual spreads of the new volumes of the banking book, along with the impacts on fair value accounted portfolios.
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The exposure of a financial entity to adverse interest rates and credit spreads movements is a risk inherent to the development of
the banking business, which is also, in turn, an opportunity to create economic value. Therefore, interest rate and credit spread
risk in the banking book must be effectively managed so that it is limited in accordance with the entity’s equity and in line with the
expected economic result.
In BBVA, the purpose of structural interest rate risk management is to maintain the recurrent generation of earnings  in the event
of market interest rate fluctuations, through the contribution to the net interest income and the control of the potential impacts on
the mark-to-market of the fair value accounted portfolios, as well as to limit the capital consumption due to structural interest rate
risk. Likewise, the spread risk management in the banking book is aimed at limiting the equity impact of market credit spread
movements on the valuation of the structural balance sheet, mainly associated with fixed-income instruments which are used in
balance sheet risk management. The objective is to keep this risk at levels consistent with the equity of the Group, while controlling
the effect on earnings through net interest income and the mark-to-market of instruments accounted for at fair value.
In order to manage the structural interest rate risk so that it remains within the approved limits, Global ALM (Balance-sheet
management) uses fixed-rate bond portfolios with a conservative risk profile, as they are mainly invested in the country's
sovereign bonds, which can be classified for accounting under the HTC&S or HTC modality. Additionally, financial derivatives are
also used, which have, except for duly justified and approved exceptions, hedge accounting treatment of both Fair Value Hedge
and Cash Flow Hedge. Derivative instruments (like swaps, forward agreements or interest rate options) may be used, complying
with the accounting requirements regarding their treatment as hedges with the aim of minimizing the P&L impacts. Before being
implemented, these tools have to be previously analysed and approved in the assets and liabilities committees (both at the local
level and at the holding level) and are subsequently followed up in the next committees.
Structural interest rate and credit spread risk are embedded in the economic capital adequacy process, in order to assure that it is
adequately considered during the general allocation of capital of the entity.
The management of these risks is decentralized, and is carried out in each Group’s entity with a robust supervision and
coordination from the corporate center, keeping the exposure to interest rates and credit spreads movements aligned with the
strategy and the target risk profile of the Group, and in compliance with the regulatory requirements according to the EBA
guidelines and the different local and supranational supervisory authorities. Besides, in order to preserve the capital position of the
Group, the corporate unit of GRM-SSRR monitors the banking book exposure to interest rates at a consolidated level.
4.4.1.2.Nature of IRRBB and CSRBB
Articles 435 (1) a), 448 (1) e).i), iii), v), f) CRR
EU OVA f), EU IRRBBA b), c), d)
Structural interest rate risk may arise from different sources, which are part of the four types of risk faced by the entities:
Repricing Risk: arises due to different maturity (fixed-rate products) or repricing (variable rate products) periods of
assets, liabilities and off-balance sheet positions.
Curve risk: arises from a change on the slope and/or curvature of the yield curve as a result of different fluctuations in
each time slot.
Basis risk: arises from imperfect correlation between changes on the reference interest rates for different instruments
with similar repricing and maturity characteristics.
Option risk: arises from the (implicit or explicit) options associated with certain balance sheet transactions that may
change their future flows and generate mismatches in their maturities.
To monitor and control IRRBB and CSRBB, a comprehensive set of metrics is assessed on a regular basis, from a dual perspective
of economic value (EVE) and earnings, where impacts on net interest income (NII) and on the value of instruments accounted at
fair value are considered, including sensitivity and probabilistic measures.
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Among others, EVE and NII sensitivity measures to parallel interest rate shifts are calculated, broken down by currency and yield
curve. In addition, the aggregate cross-currency sensitivity is calculated in order to obtain a figure of the total sensitivity of the
entity to parallel shifts in multiple interest rate curves (currencies), considering the volatility of the currencies and their correlation
among each other.
Scenarios of parallel and sudden rate shifts of different magnitudes are evaluated. The general shift reference is +/-100 bps, as
well as the specific shock size calibrated for each currency according to its volatility with a 99% confidence level, which is used to
obtain the aggregate sensitivity. Negative rates scenarios are allowed until plausible levels according to the observed volatility.
Likewise, MtM sensitivity to parallel interest rates shocks is monitored in isolation for the structural balance sheet assets
accounted at fair value, including fixed-income portfolios and derivatives. Furthermore, credit spread sensitivities are also
estimated by comparing the MtM of the baseline scenario with the MtM recalculated after applying a consistent shock to the credit
spreads of the discount rates curve of each security (market spread).
These metrics are complemented by the sensitivity on earnings, which adds the impact of a parallel and instantaneous interest
rate shock, on the net interest income and on the future market value of the instruments of the Banking Book accounted at fair
value, at the end of the projection horizon, generally 12 months.
The probabilistic measures are the main monitoring metrics, and they are included in the Risk Appetite by type of risk metrics.
These measures complete the sensitivity analysis metrics as they consider additional effects like changes on the slope and shape
of the curve or the basis among interest rate yield curves (“risk free”), as well as ramp shocks (gradual) of interest rates and credit
spread shocks. The simulation methodology is based on an analysis of the major IRs components, on the basis of which different
scenarios are generated for each currency with a specific probability of occurrence, calculating then the impact in terms of value
and earnings for each scenario.
The IRRBB and CSRBB probabilistic metrics are composed by the Economic Capital (EC), and the Earnings at risk (EaR), and they
estimate, respectively, the maximum negative impact for a given horizon and confidence level, on the Economic Value and the
projected Earnings, driven by movements in the market interest rate and credit spreads levels.
The periodicity of the calculation of the main risk measures is monthly, except for the contribution of the fair value instruments
which is monitored on a weekly basis.
These measures are complemented with the periodical calculation of other scenarios that complete the analysis of the entity risk,
such as, changes of the slope/curvature, gradual shifts (ramps), individual shifts by tenor, individual shocks by curve (basis), or
changes in model assumptions.
In addition to the analysis under normal conditions, stress tests are regularly run to assess the level of exposure to interest rate
risk under stress scenarios of market variables. The stress scenarios are simulated based on historical information, and consider
directional movements, changes in the slope, curvature and basis of the yield curves according to market stress conditions. These
scenarios are evaluated from the two risk perspectives, economic value and net interest income.
The stress exercise is completed with a reverse stress test whose objective is to identify those scenarios capable of producing a
certain impact within a set range of values.
Likewise, the stress scenarios of the market variables are complemented with stress tests to the main assumptions of the model.
Finally, the analysis of IRRBB scenarios under the ICAAP (Internal Capacity Adequacy Assessment Process) and GRM Stress
Program processes are carried out, which assess, on a regular basis, global stress situations under a comprehensive view for the
set of financial risks.
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4.4.1.3.Key assumptions of the model
Article 448 (1) c), g) CRR
EU IRRBBA g), (1), (2)
In order to measure structural interest rate risk, the setting of assumptions on the evolution and behaviour of certain balance
sheet items is particularly relevant, especially those related to products without an explicit or contractual maturity which
characteristics are not established in their contractual terms and must be therefore estimated
The assumptions that characterize these balance sheet items must be understandable for the areas and bodies involved in risk
management and control and remain duly updated, justified and documented. The modelling of these assumptions must be
conceptually reasonable and consistent with the evidence based on historical experience, reviewed at least once a year and, if any,
the behaviour of the customers induced by the business areas.  In order to provide the required dynamism to enhance their
accuracy and reflect specific market or management circumstances, risk models and metrics may incorporate parameters or
adjustments based on expert judgment, subject to the internal governance established in this regard. These assumptions are
regularly subject to a sensitivity analysis to assess and understand the impact of the modelling on the risk metrics.
In view of the heterogeneity of the financial markets, customers and products in the multiple jurisdictions, each one of the entities
of the Group is responsible for determining the local behaviour assumptions to be applied to the balance sheet items, always under
the guidelines and the applicability of the corporate models existing in the Group.
To calculate IRRBB measures, internal models are used to set the behavioural assumptions. The key modelling assumptions
applied are:
Non-maturity Deposits (NMDs)
The NMDs internal model distinguishes between volatile, semi stable and stable deposits.
The volatile portion of NMDs is stripped out using the moving average of the historical series, which is shifted down according to
the volatility of the error of the regression. The volatile part of deposits is assumed that matures at short term (<1 Month).
The semi-stable amount corresponds to the part of the trend balance that is not yet consolidated, either because it is a recently
formed balance, or because it has a behavior linked to external factors (non-transactional amounts excess, competition,
investment alternatives, etc). Thus, it is considered that it is exposed to a greater probability of exit and that it may be influenced
by the management measures applied, so that it is assigned a gradual run-off in the medium term and normally linked to the
movement of market factors.
Meanwhile, the stable amount of deposits is run off to long term following a decay distribution estimated according to the
conditional probabilities of maturity during the life of the product. Besides, based on the observed data and applying a
conservatism criterion, a maximum life around 20 years is assumed, preventing the maturing cash flows to extend beyond that
time.
The following table shows the average maturities obtained by the NMDs internal model:
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TABLE 61. AVERAGE MATURITIES FOR NMDS (YEARS. 12-31-2025)
Core deposits
Full amount of deposits
Retail transactional
6.00
3.55
Retail non-transactional
5.68
3.29
Wholesale
4.55
1.43
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Furthermore, the model also estimates the evolution of the mix of customer deposits, considering the potential migration between
different types of deposits (demand / time deposits) under different interest rates scenarios. The potential asymmetry between
the behaviour of balance stability in interest rate increase and decrease scenarios is considered in the analysis.
Finally, for those deposits with administered rates, the model estimates the translation dynamic of interest rates shocks to these
accounts’ remuneration, based on the analysis of its relationship with the evolution of market interest rates. For retail accounts a
general floor is set at 0% assuming that in negative interest rate environments retail customer rate will never be negative.
Revolving Credit cards
They mature gradually according to the monthly expected average repayment rate.
Expectations about the exercise of interest rate options (explicit and implicit), both purchased or sold, under different interest rate
scenarios.
Loans subject to prepayment risk
The balance is segmented into several categories based on the characteristics of the loan and/or the client (that is, loan rate,
original face amount, original maturity, scoring. etc.)
The “prepayment” behaviour, understood as all extraordinary payments over those established in the regular payment schedule
and that therefore changes the contractual payment scheme, is then analysed in order to be modelled. The model captures total
and partial prepayments, if relevant.
The potential link with the interest rates evolution is also examined, and incorporated in the model when the incentive of the client
to pre-cancel determines the prepayment speed. In this case, the model adjusts the prepayment rates applied in each interest rate
scenario.
Customer deposits with early redemption optionality
An early cancellation assumption is established for those deposits with a redemption option before maturity. The cancellation rate
is based on the economic incentive of the client, and linked to the level of market interest rates, if applicable.
Treatment of Non performing exposures (NPEs)
The amount of NPEs, net of provisions, is considered interest rate sensitive, while the provisioned amount is considered non-
earning, consistently with the treatment of the allowances in the liability side. A maturity ladder is assigned to the expected
recovery flows of the NPEs based on the future cash flows distribution which is estimated according to the internal Loss Given
Default recovery model.
The governance of structural interest rate risk models is subject to internal model risk regulation, under the scope of GRM-
Analytics. In this way, they must be properly inventoried and catalogued and comply with the requirements for their development,
updating and management of the changes included in the internal procedures. Likewise, they are subject to the corresponding
internal validations and monitoring requirements established based on their relevance, as well as back-testing procedures against
experience to confirm the validity of the assumptions applied.
14 Structural portfolio managed by the Asset and Liability Committee, designed to mitigate the sensitivity of the balance sheet to interest rate movements.
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4.4.1.4.Evolution of IRRBB and CSRBB
Article 448 (1) e).iv) CRR
EU IRRBBA f)
The year 2025 has been influenced by the geopolitical context, notably the increase in the United States tariffs, as well as
developments and expectations regarding inflation and central bank actions.
In the United States, there have been declines across the entire interest rate curve due to the deceleration signs and greater
prospects for interest rate cuts by the Fed. In contrast, Europe has seen a rebound in yields, particularly at the long end of the
curve, mainly due to the change of course in Germany's fiscal policy. The peripheral curves are still supported with spreads against
German bonds narrowing over the year. In Mexico, the sovereign curve has fallen in line with United States rates. In Turkey, yield
curves were more volatile as a result of both the political situation and inflation trends and expectations. However, it is worth
noting the favorable performance of credit default swaps (CDS) and sovereign bonds denominated in hard currency since March.
Lastly, in South America, the curves show mixed performance, with upturns in some regions, such as Colombia, and downturns in
others, such as Peru. Overall, ALCO14 portfolios have performed positively in 2025.
Regarding benchmark interest rates in the main areas where the Group operates:
The ECB has cut interest rates by a total of 100 basis points throughout the year until its meeting in July 2025, due to the
convergence of inflation towards the target, maintaining the rates without changes in its last meeting in December 2025.
Thus, the benchmark interest rate in the euro area stood at 2.15% at the end of December 2025, the rate on the deposit
facility at 2.00% and the rate on the marginal lending facility at 2.40%.
In Mexico, the monetary policy rate stood at 7.0% at the end of December 2025, 300 basis points below the end of 2024.
The Central Bank of the Republic of Turkey (CBRT) has continued its monetary easing process, supported by improved
inflation setting the monetary policy rate at 38.0% at the end of December 2025, which represents a decrease of 950
basis points since the end of December of the previous year.
In Argentina, the central bank abandoned the official interest rate as a monetary anchor and began to regulate the
monetary base using other tools such as setting reserve requirements or intervening in the foreign exchange market for
its management.
In Colombia, the reference rate stood at 9.25% at the end of December 2025, 25 basis points below the end of 2024.
In Peru the official monetary policy rate closed at 4.25% as of December 2025, 75 basis points below the previous year's
closing level.
The BBVA Group, at an aggregate level, continues to maintain a limited risk profile, in accordance with the established objective in
the environment of a change of cycle to lower interest rates, with a positive sensitivity to interest rate increases in net interest
income. Effective management of the balance sheet structural risk enabled the Group to mitigate the negative impact of the low
interest rates in previous exercises, as well as to take advantage of the change in trend of interest rates and benefit from the
significant increases in 2022 and 2023, as well as mitigate the impact of the decreases during 2024 and 2025, which is reflected in
the strength and recurrence of the net interest income. By area, the main features are::
Spain has a balance sheet characterized by a lending portfolio with a high proportion of variable-rate loans (mortgages
and corporate lending) and liabilities composed mainly by customer demand deposits. The ALCO portfolio acts as a
management lever and hedge for the balance sheet, mitigating its sensitivity to interest rate fluctuations. The exposure of
the net interest income to movements in interest rates remains limited.
Mexico continues to show a balance between fixed and variable interest rates balances, which results in a limited
sensitivity to interest rates fluctuations. Among the assets that are most sensitive to interest rate changes, the
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commercial portfolio stood out, while consumer and mortgage portfolios are mostly at a fixed rate. With regard to
customer funds, the high proportion of non-interest-bearing deposits, which are insensitive to interest rate movements,
should be highlighted. The ALCO portfolio is invested primarily in fixed-rate sovereign bonds with limited durations.
In Turkey, the sensitivity of net interest income to rates remains limited in both local and foreign currencies, thanks to the
bank's management, with a low repricing gap between loans and deposits.
In South America, the sensitivity of net interest income continues to be limited, since most of the countries in the area
have a fixed/variable composition stable between assets and liabilities. In addition, in balance sheets with several
currencies, the interest rate risk is managed for each of the currencies, showing a very low level of exposure.
The table below shows the profile of average structural interest rate risk and credit spread risk of fixed income portfolio in the
banking book classified as HtC&S in terms of sensitivities of the main currencies for the BBVA Group in 2025:
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TABLE 62. SENSITIVITY TO INTEREST-RATE AND CREDIT SPREAD ANALYSIS (12-31-2025)
Interest rate
Credit spread
Impact on net interest income (1)
Impact on economic value (2)
Impact on economic
value (2)
100 basis-point
increase
100 basis-point
decrease
100 basis-point
increase
100 basis-point
decrease
100 basis-point
increase
EUR
[0,5% , 1,5%]
[-1,5% , -0,5%]
[-2,5% , -1,5%]
[1,5% , 2,5%]
[-1,5% , -0,5%]
MXN
[0,5% , 1,5%]
[-1,5% , -0,5%]
[-1,5% , -0,5%]
[0,5% , 1,5%]
[-0,5% , 0,5%]
USD
[0,5% , 1,5%]
[-1,5% , -0,5%]
[0,5% , 1,5%]
[-1,5% , -0,5%]
[-0,5% , 0,5%]
TRY
[-0,5% , 0,5%]
[-0,5% , 0,5%]
[-0,5% , 0,5%]
[-0,5% , 0,5%]
[-0,5% , 0,5%]
Other
[-0,5% , 0,5%]
[-0,5% , 0,5%]
[-0,5% , 0,5%]
[-0,5% , 0,5%]
[-0,5% , 0,5%]
BBVA Group
[1,5% , 2,5%]
[-2,5% , -1,5%]
[-4,5% , -3,5%]
[2,5% , 3,5%]
[-1,5% , -0,5%]
(1) Percentage of 12 months net interest income for the BBVA Group.
(2) Percentage of CET1 (Fully Loaded) for BBVA Group.
The key modelling and parametric assumptions used for internal calculations are the same as those used for the prescribed for the
SOT regulatory IRRBB metrics (as explained in the following section), except for the following settings:
Multiple risk free discount curves are used in order to capture basis risk, instead of one single curve as for the SOT
calculations.
Floors applied to negative rates in the internal risk scenarios are different from the one prescribed for EBA SOT scenarios.
Cross-currency aggregation methods, based on historical correlation among currencies, are used.
For the internal metrics, in the Net Interest Income (NII) projections it is applied a dynamic balance sheet growth
assumption, based on the updated financial planning.
4.4.1.5.IRRBB SOT regulatory metrics
Article 448 (1) a), b), d) CRR
EU IRRBBA h)
In the context of the SREP, CRD IV provides for a review and evaluation of the IRRBB. The main instrument of this assessment is
the Supervisory Outlier Test (SOT), which assesses the impact on Economic Value of Equity (EVE) and Net Interest Margin risks
(NII) of the banking book under different interest rate variation scenarios. This exercise allows comparability between entities.
As described above, the structural interest rate risk in the banking book (IRRBB) is part of the entity’s risk management
framework and is included in the internal capital self-assessment process as part of Pillar 2.
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The table below shows the changes in the economic value of equity (EVE) and in net interest income (NII) shown as amounts in
millions of euros:
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TABLE 63. EU IRRBB1 -  INTEREST RATE RISK IN THE BANKING BOOK
∆ EVE
∆ EVE
∆ NII
∆ NII
Currency
12-31-2025
6-30-2025
12-31-2025
6-30-2025
Parallel up
(6,013)
(5,231)
304
123
Parallel down
2,254
1,813
(1,190)
(976)
Steepener
(800)
(53)
Flattener
(531)
(1,232)
Short rates up
(2,397)
(2,688)
Short rates down
949
1,275
The SOT regulatory metrics have been calculated as described in the guidelines.
IRRBB measures cover the principal exposures in currency EUR, USD, MXN, TRY and COP, up to a cumulative percentage of the
banking book above 90%.
Reported changes of the economic value of equity (EVE) are calculated as follows:
Changes in EVE under the six supervisory interest rate shock scenarios
The supervisory maturity-dependent post-shock interest rate floor (-1.5%) has been applied for each currency
Changes in EVE are expressed in amounts, valued in millions of euros (at the exchange rate of each date).
Aggregate EVE change for each interest rate shock scenario has been calculated by adding together any negative and
positive changes to EVE occurring in each currency. Positive changes have been weighted by a factor of 50%.
Run-off balance sheet assumption: existing positions mature and are not replaced
Own equity has been excluded from the computation of the exposure level
Commercial margins are included in the interest cash flows
Cash flows have been discounted using one only risk-free rate yield curve
Reported changes of the net interest income (NII) are calculated as follows:
Changes in projected NII over a forward-looking rolling 12-month period under the two parallel supervisory interest rate
shock scenario out of the six supervisory shock scenarios for EVE
The supervisory maturity-dependent post-shock interest rate floor (-1.5%) has been applied for each currency
Instantaneous shocks are applied
Changes in NII  are expressed in amounts, valued in millions of euros (at the exchange rate of each date).
Aggregate NII change for each interest rate shock scenario has been calculated by adding together any negative and
positive changes to NII occurring in each currency. Positive changes have been weighted by a factor of 50%.
Constant balance sheet assumption
New exposures are repriced considering the margin of new productions at the reporting date.
Commercial margins are included in the interest cash flows
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Fees and commissions attributable for interest rate changes are not included
SOT metrics significance and evolution
SOT IRRBB metrics at Group level remain in a moderate risk level, maintaining the negative exposure to parallel down scenario for
the NII approach, while in the case of the EVE, the worst scenario among the 6 prescriptive scenarios corresponds to the parallel
up scenario.
NII risk remained contained during the semester, in line with the continuation of strategies aimed at protecting net interest income.
These actions, based on proactive management focused on locking in asset profitability and taking advantage of the positive slope
of the yield curve, have made it possible to preserve margin generation in an environment characterized by the exhaustion of the
interest rate cutting cycle, thereby supporting the extension of these strategies over time.
Conversely, these same measures may lead to an increase in value risk on the balance sheet, as they extend asset duration. This
effect is primarily observed in the balance sheets of BBVA México and BBVA, S.A., which account for the largest value impacts in
the SOT exercise, as a result of the application of larger shocks in the Mexican peso and the greater exposure assumed by BBVA,
S.A.
Additionally, initiatives aimed at optimizing capital ratios at year-end generate further pressure on the indicators in relative terms
with respect to Tier 1.
4.4.2.Structural exchange rate risk
Article 435 a) CRR
Structural exchange rate risk is defined as the possibility of impacts on solvency, equity value and results driven by fluctuations in
the exchange rates due to exposures in foreign currencies.
Structural exchange rate risk is inherent to the business of international banking groups, such as BBVA, that develop their
activities in different geographical areas and currencies. At a consolidated level, structural exchange rate risk arises from the
consolidation of holdings in subsidiaries with functional currencies other than the euro. Its management is centralized in order to
optimize the joint management of permanent foreign currency exposures, taking diversification into account.
The purpose of structural exchange rate risk management is protecting solvency by limiting volatility of the consolidated CET1
ratio and income to consolidate denominated in a currency other the euro in the Group, as well as to limit the capital requirements
under exchange rate fluctuations to which the Group is exposed due to its international diversification. The ALM Global corporate
unit, through the ALCO, is responsible for the management of this risk all through an active hedging policy, deliberately taken for
each objective, and fully aligned with the management strategy.
At the corporate level, the risk monitoring metrics included in the limits framework are aligned with the Risk Appetite Framework,
and are targeted to control the effects on the solvency through the economic capital metric and the fluctuations in the Common
Equity Tier I fully loaded (CET1 fully loaded) consolidated ratio, as well as the maximum deviation in the Group's attributable profit.
The probabilistic metrics make it possible to estimate the joint impact of exposure to different currencies taking into account the
different variability in exchange rates and their correlations. These metrics are supplemented with additional assessment
indicators.
The suitability of these risk assessment metrics is reviewed on a regular basis through backtesting exercises. The final element of
structural exchange rate risk control is the stress and scenario analysis aimed to assess the vulnerabilities of foreign currency
structural exposure not contemplated by the risk metrics and to serve as an additional tool when making management decisions.
The scenarios are based both on historical situations simulated by the risk model and on the risk scenarios provided by BBVA
Research.
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The purpose of the exchange rate risk management of BBVA's long term investments, which arises mainly from its foreign
franchises, is to preserve the capital ratios of the Group and to maintain the stability of the profits. During 2025, the US dollar
depreciated significantly against the euro (-11.6%). This depreciation was concentrated in the first half of the year, when the
aggressiveness of US tariff policy generated a climate of distrust towards the dollar. Among emerging market currencies, the
Mexican peso stood out with an appreciation (+2.0% against the euro), supported by the perception of Mexico as a relative winner
of the trade war. The Turkish lira was heavily penalised in 2025 (-27.2%), reflecting high inflation, which is nevertheless gradually
declining. Regarding the performance of South American currencies, the Peruvian sol weakened against the euro (-1.2%), the
Colombian peso showed a notable appreciation (+3.8%), while the Chilean peso depreciated by -2.9%. Finally, the Argentine peso
experienced a very significant depreciation (-37.4%), in an environment still marked by macroeconomic adjustments and high
financial volatility, despite progress in the economic stabilisation process.
BBVA maintains active management policies for its main investments in emerging countries with the objective of achieving, on
average, a hedging level of between 40% and 50% of the aggregate attributable profit in non-euro currencies that the Group
expects to generate over the next twelve months; and between 50% and 70% of the aggregate excess capital in non-euro
currencies within CET1. With respect to this solvency ratio, the sensitivities estimated as of year-end 2025 to 10% currency
depreciations are as follows: Mexican peso (-14 basis points); Turkish lira (-3 basis points); and US dollar (+12 basis points).
The evolution of the structural exchange risk requirements in 2025 is in section 4.3.3. of this Report.
For the years 2025 and 2024, the estimated sensitivities (in absolute terms) of the result attributable to the parent company are
shown below, taking into account the coverage, against depreciations and appreciations of 1% of the average rate in the main
currencies. To the extent that hedging positions are periodically modulated, the sensitivity estimate attempts to reflect an average
(or effective) sensitivity in the year:
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TABLE 64. SENSITIVITY TO 1% CHANGE (MILLION EUROS)
Currency
2025
2024
Mexican peso
11.4
27.8
Turkish lira
4.3
3.3
Peruvian sol
1.7
1.4
Chilean peso
0.4
0.2
Colombian peso
0.7
0.4
Argentine peso
1.3
1.8
U.S. dollar
3.3
0.3
4.4.3.Structural equity risk
Article 435 a) CRR
Equity risk in the banking book refers to the possibility of suffering losses in the value of positions in shares and other equity
instruments held in the banking book with long or medium term investment horizons due to fluctuations in the value of equity
indexes or shares.
BBVA Group's exposure to structural equity risk arises largely from minority shareholdings held on industrial and financial
companies, and in new business (innovation). This exposure is modulated in some portfolios with positions held on derivative
instruments on the same underlying assets, in order to adjust the portfolio sensitivity to potential changes in equity prices.
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The structural equity risk management is aimed at increasing the income-generating capacity of those shares held by the Group,
limiting the capital requirements for equity risk and narrowing the impact on the solvency level through a proactive management of
the portfolio using hedges. The function of managing the main structural equity portfolios is a responsibility of the specialized units
of the corporate areas of Global ALM, Strategy & M&A and Client Solutions (Banking for Growth Companies). Their activity is
subject to the corporate structural equity risk management policy, complying with the defined management principles and Risk
Appetite Framework.
The structural equity risk metrics, designed by GRM according to the corporate model, contribute to the effective monitoring of
the risk by estimating the sensitivity and the capital necessary to cover the possible unexpected losses due to changes in the value
of the shareholdings in the Group's investment portfolio, with a level of confidence that corresponds to the objective rating of the
entity, taking into account the liquidity of the positions and the statistical behavior of the assets to be considered
In order to analyze the risk profile in depth, stress tests and scenario analysis of sensitivity to different simulated scenarios are
carried out. They are based on both past crisis situations and forecasts made by BBVA Research. These analyses are carried out
regularly to assess the vulnerabilities of structural equity exposure not contemplated by the risk metrics and to serve as an
additional tool when making management decisions.
Backtesting is carried out on a regular basis on the risk measurement model used.
For the third consecutive year, global equity markets posted significant gains in 2025, with double-digit increases in both Europe
and the United States. Following an optimistic start to the year, supported by a presumed pro-market orientation of the U.S.
administration, equity markets experienced a sharp setback in April after the United States announced substantial import tariffs
during the so-called “Liberation Day.” Nevertheless, the potential import tariff escalation subsequently subsided, paving the way
for a strong equity rally that continued uninterrupted through year-end. In the United States, the communications and technology
sectors led the advances, while in Europe the banking sector delivered a strong performance, topping European markets for the
second year in a row. From a geographical perspective, the Spanish stock market was among the strongest performers in Europe,
also driven by the financial sector, enabling it to surpass its historical peak for the first time since 2007.
Structural equity risk, measured in terms of economic capital, has not experienced any material changes over the past year. The
aggregate sensitivity of the BBVA Group’s consolidated equity to a 1% fall in the price of shares of the companies making up the
equity portfolio amounted to €-27 million as of December 31, 2025, the same as at December 2024. This estimation takes into
account the exposure in shares valued at market prices, or if not applicable, at fair value (excluding the positions in the Treasury
Area portfolios) and the net delta-equivalent positions in derivatives on the same underlyings.
4.4.3.1.Classification of equity exposure not included in the trading book
The Group distinguishes between equity exposures in investments in associates, capital instruments classified as financial assets
at fair value through other comprehensive income and non-trading financial assets mandatory at fair value through profit or loss.
The investments in associates are the investments in entities over which the Group has a significant influence. It is presumed that
there is significant influence when 20% or more of the voting rights of the subsidiary are held, directly or indirectly, unless it can be
clearly demonstrated that such influence does not exist. There are certain exceptions to this criterion that do not constitute
significant amounts for the Group. These investments in associates are valued using the equity method.
The remaining capital instruments not held for trading are classified as:
The financial assets recorded in the heading “Non-trading financial assets mandatorily at fair value through profit or loss" either
have contractual cash flows that do not met the conditions of the SPPI test, or are not covered by a business model whose
objective is either (i) to hold financial assets to collect contractual cash flows or (ii) achieved by collecting contractual cash flows
and selling financial assets.
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Financial assets are classified in “Financial assets designated at fair value through profit or loss” only if such classification
eliminates or significantly reduces a measurement or recognition inconsistency that would otherwise arise from recognizing or
measuring such financial assets on different bases.
Assets recognized under this heading in the consolidated balance sheets are measured at their fair value. This category of
valuation implies the recognition of the information in the income statement as if it were an instrument valued at amortized cost,
while the instrument is valued at fair value in the balance sheet, At the time of initial recognition of specific investments in equity
instruments, the BBVA Group may make the irrevocable decision to present subsequent changes in fair value in other
comprehensive income.
4.4.3.2.Risk-weighted assets of investments in associates and capital instruments
A breakdown of the RWA to investments in associates and capital instruments by accounting portfolio and applicable method as of
December 31, 2025 is shown below:
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TABLE 65. BREAKDOWN OF RWA, EQUITY INVESTMENTS AND CAPITAL INSTRUMENTS BY ACCOUNTING
PORTFOLIO (MILLION EUROS)
12-31-2025
Investments in associates
9,266
Instruments classified as non-current assets and disposal groups classified as held for sale
1
Instruments classified as financial assets held for trading
Financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income
1,868
Non-trading financial assets mandatorily at fair value through profit or loss
2,868
Off balance
Derivatives
101
The evolution and main changes in the own funds consumption for positions subject to equity credit risk in 2025 are shown below:
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TABLE 66. VARIATION IN RWA FOR EQUITY RISK (MILLION EUROS)
RWA as of December 31, 2024
15,914
Asset size(1)
(157)
Acquisitions and disposals
(16)
Foreign exchange movements
(760)
Other
(876)
RWA as of December 31, 2025
14,105
(1) Asset size includes changes due to the revaluation of investments and the organic profit generation of Group's insurance companies.
The portfolio mainly includes the Group’s insurance companies, which for regulatory purposes are considered as investments in
associates. It also includes stakes in real estate investment companies and equity holdings in other sectors, with a significant stake
in Telefónica, Crea Madrid Nuevo Norte and Metrovacesa.
During 2025, the risk-weighted assets for equity risk declined, driven by both foreign exchange effects and regulatory impacts
(under the 'Other' heading).
Specifically, exposures in Collective Investment Undertakings (CIUs) were reclassified into their respective categories under the
standardized approach, while those with a 1,250% risk weight were deducted from CET1.
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4.5.Liquidity Risk
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Liquidity and funding risk is defined as the incapacity of a bank in meeting its payment commitments due to lack of funds or that,
to face those commitments, should have to make use of funding under burdensome terms.
4.5.1.Liquidity and Funding strategy and planning
Articles 435 (1) a), e), 451a (1), (4) CRR
EU OVA c), EU LIQA a), h)
Liquidity and Funding Risk Management main target is to maintain a solid balance sheet structure which allows a sustainable
business model.
Liquidity and Funding Risk Management aims, in the short term, to prevent an entity from having difficulties in meeting its
payment commitments in due time and form or that, to meet them, it has to resort to obtaining funds in burdensome conditions
that deteriorate the image or reputation of the entity.
In the medium term, its objective is to ensure the suitability of the Group's financial structure and its evolution, within the
framework of the economic situation, the markets and regulatory changes.
The Group’s liquidity and funding strategy is based on the following pillars:
The principle of the funding self-sufficiency of its subsidiaries, meaning that each of the LMU must cover its funding needs
independently on the markets where it operates. This avoids possible contagion due to a crisis affecting one or more of
the Group’s LMU.
Stable customer deposits as the main source of funding in all the LMU, in accordance with the Group’s business model.
Diversification of the sources of wholesale funding, in terms of maturity, market, instruments, counterparties and
currencies, with recurring access to the markets.
Compliance with regulatory requirements, ensuring the availability of ample liquidity buffers, of high quality, as well as
sufficient instruments as required by regulations with the capacity to absorb losses.
Compliance with the internal Liquidity Risk and Funding metrics, while adhering to the Risk Appetite level established for
each LMU at any time.
This management of structural and liquidity funding is based on the principle of financial self-sufficiency of the entities that
comprise it. This approach helps prevent and limit liquidity risk by reducing the Group’s vulnerability during periods of high risk.
This decentralized management prevents possible contagion from a crisis affecting only one or a few Group entities, which must
act independently to meet their liquidity requirements in the markets where they operate.
Within this strategy, the BBVA Group is organized into eight LMU composed of the parent company and the bank subsidiaries in
each geographical area, plus the branches that depend on them.
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In addition, the policy for managing liquidity and funding risk is also based on the model’s robustness and on the planning and
integration of risk management into the budgeting process of each LMU, according to the liquidity and funding risk appetite that it
decides to assume in its business.
Liquidity and funding planning is part of the strategic processes for the Group’s budgetary and business planning. This objective is
to allow a recurrent growth of the banking business with suitable maturities and costs within the established risk tolerance levels
by using a wide range of instruments which allow the diversification of the funding sources and the maintenance of a high volume
of available liquid assets.
A statement of the level of appropriateness of the liquidity risk management mechanisms for 2025 is included as part of the
Internal Liquidity Adequacy Assessment Process (ILAAP) approved by the Board of Directors in February 2026: 
“As a result of the self-assessment exercise carried out, the Board of Directors concludes that the liquidity and funding
management model is robust, with a medium-low liquidity and funding risk profile, supported by the current Risk Appetite
Framework and liquidity and funding planning.
In addition, this liquidity and funding management model considers the necessary liquid resources and the capacity to activate and
generate additional measures to preserve this profile over the planning horizon, as well as to deal with unexpected stress
situations.
The assessment concludes that BBVA Group entities maintain a robust financing structure and effective governance that allows
liquidity and financing planning and management to be adapted to adverse scenarios.
All the processes described are subject to the BBVA Group's internal control model, based on an organisational structure of three
lines of defence and using robust corporate methodologies and tools. The risks identified in these processes are sufficiently
mitigated by controls that have been tested during this financial year and have functioned correctly.”
4.5.2.Governance and monitoring and mitigation measures
Articles 435 (1) b), c), d), 451a (1), (4) CRR
EU OVA b), d), e), f), g), EU LIQA b), c), d), e), f), g), EU LIQB d)
The responsibility for liquidity and funding management in the development of normal business activity lies with the Finance area
as a first line of defense in managing the risks inherent to this activity, in accordance with the principles established by the EBA and
in line with the most demanding standards, policies, procedures and controls in the framework established by the governing
bodies. Finance, through the Balance-Sheet Management area, plans and executes the funding of the structural long-term gap of
each LMU and proposes to the ALCO the actions to be taken on this matter, in accordance with the policies established by the Risk
Committee in line with the metrics of the Risk Appetite Framework approved by the Board of Directors.
Finance is also responsible for preparing the regulatory reporting of liquidity, coordinating with the responsible areas in each LMU
the necessary processes to cover the requirements at corporate and regulatory level, ensuring the integrity of the information
provided.
GRM is responsible for ensuring that the liquidity and financing risk in the Group is managed in accordance with the framework
established by governing bodies. It also deals with the identification, measurement, monitoring and control of such risks and their
communication to the relevant corporate bodies. In order to carry out this task properly, the Risk function in the Group has been
configured as a single, global function, independent of the management areas.
Additionally, the Group has, in its second line of defense, an Internal Risk Control unit, which performs an independent review of
the control of Liquidity and Funding Risk, and a Financial Internal Control Unit that reviews the design and effectiveness of the
controls operations on liquidity management and reporting.
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As the third line of defense of the Group's internal control model, Internal Audit is in charge of reviewing specific controls and
processes in accordance with a work plan that is drawn up annually.
The Group’s fundamental objectives regarding the liquidity and funding risk are determined through the Liquidity Coverage Ratio
(LCR) and through the Loan-to-Stable Customer Deposits (LtSCD) ratio.
The LCR ratio is a regulatory metric that aims to guarantee the resilience of entities in a scenario of liquidity tension within a time
horizon of 30 days. Within its Risk Appetite Framework and system of limits and alerts, BBVA has established a required LCR
compliance level for the entire Group and for each individual LMU. The internal levels required are aimed at efficiently meeting the
regulatory requirement, at a level above 100% as a mitigation measure.
The LtSCD ratio measures the relationship between net lending and stable customer funds. The aim is to preserve a stable funding
structure in the medium term for each of the LMU which make up the BBVA Group, taking into account that maintaining an
adequate volume of stable customer funds is key to achieving a sound liquidity profile. In geographical areas with dual-currency
balances, the indicator is also controlled by currency to manage the mismatches that might occur.
Stable customer funds are considered to be the financing obtained and managed from the LMU among their target customers.
Those funds are characterized by their low sensitivity to market changes and by their less volatile behavior at aggregated level per
operation due to the loyalty of the customer to the entity. The stable resources are calculated by applying to each identified
customer segment a haircut determined by the analysis of the stability if the balances by which different aspects are evaluated
(concentration, stability, level of loyalty). The main source of stable resources arises from wholesale funding and retail customer
funds.
In order to establish the target (maximum) levels of LtSCD in each LMU and provide an optimal funding structure reference in
terms of risk appetite, the corporate Structural Risks unit of GRM identifies and assesses the economic and financial variables that
condition the funding structures in the different geographical areas.
Additionally, liquidity and funding risk management aims to achieve a proper diversification of the funding structure, avoiding
excessive dependence on short-term funding by establishing a maximum level for the short-term funds raised, including both
wholesale financing and the least stable proportion of customer funds In relation to long-term financing, the maturity profile does
not present significant concentrations, which makes it possible to adapt the schedule of the planned issuance plan to the best
financial conditions in the markets. Lastly, concentration risk is monitored at LMU level, with the aim of ensuring a correct
diversification of both the counterparty and type of instrument.
One of the fundamental metrics within the general management framework of the liquidity and funding risk is the maintenance of a
liquidity buffer consisting of high quality assets free of charges which can be sold or offered as collateral to obtain funding, either
under normal market conditions or in stress situations.
The Finance area is responsible for the collateral management and determining the liquidity buffer within the BBVA Group.
According to the principle of auto-sufficiency of the Group's subsidiaries, each LMU is responsible for maintaining a buffer of liquid
assets which complies with the regulatory requirements applicable under each jurisdiction. In addition, the liquidity buffer of each
LMU must be aligned with the liquidity and funding risk tolerance as well as the management limits set and approved for each
case.
In this context, the short-term resistance of the liquidity risk profile is promoted, to ensure that each LMU has sufficient collateral
to deal with the risk of the closing of wholesale markets. Basic capacity is the internal metric for the management and control of
short-term liquidity risk, which is defined as the relationship between the explicit assets available and the maturities of wholesale
liabilities and volatile resources, at different time periods up to one year, with special relevance at 30 and 90 days, with the
objective of preserving the survival period above 3 months with the available buffer, without considering the balance inflows.
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As a fundamental element of the liquidity and financing risk monitoring scheme, stress tests are carried out. They enable to
anticipate deviations from the liquidity targets and the limits set in the appetite, and to establish tolerance ranges in the different
management areas. They also play a major role in the design of the Liquidity Contingency Plan and the definition of specific
measures to be adopted to rectify the risk profile if necessary.
For each scenario, it is checked whether BBVA has a sufficient stock of liquid assets to guarantee its capacity to meet the liquidity
commitments/outflows in the different periods analyzed. The analysis considers four scenarios: one central and three crisis-
related (systemic crisis; unexpected internal crisis with a considerable rating downgrade and/or affecting the ability to issue in
wholesale markets and the perception of business risk by the banking intermediaries and the entity’s clients; and a mixed scenario,
as a combination of the two aforementioned scenarios). Each scenario considers the following factors: existing market liquidity,
customer behavior and sources of funding, the impact of rating downgrades, market values of liquid assets and collateral, and the
interaction between liquidity requirements and the development of BBVA's credit quality.
The stress tests conducted on a regular basis by GRM reveal that BBVA maintains a sufficient buffer of liquid assets to deal with
the estimated liquidity outflows in a scenario resulting from the combination of a systemic crisis and an unexpected internal crisis,
including in the scenario of a significant downgrade of the Bank’s rating by up to three notches.
Together with the results of the stress tests and the risk metrics, the early warning indicators play an important role within the
corporate model and the Liquidity Contingency Plan.
Finance is the area responsible for the elaboration, monitoring, execution and update of the liquidity and funding plan and of the
market access strategy to guarantee and improve the stability and diversification of the wholesale funding sources.
In order to implement and establish management in an anticipated manner, limits are set on an annual basis for the main
management metrics that form part of the budgeting process for the liquidity and funding plan. This framework of limits
contributes to the planning of the joint future performance of:
The loan book, considering the types of assets and their degree of liquidity, as well as their validity as collateral in
collateralized funding.
Stable customer funds, based on the application of a methodology for establishing which segments and customer
balances are considered to be stable or volatile funds based on the principle of sustainability and recurrence of these
funds.
Projection of the credit gap, in order to require a degree of self-funding that is defined in terms of the difference between
the loan-book and stable customer funds.
Incorporating the planning of securities portfolios into the banking book, which include both fixed-interest and equity
securities, and are classified as financial assets at fair value through other comprehensive income and at amortised cost,
and additionally on trading portfolios.
The structural gap projection, as a result of assessing the funding needs generated both from the credit gap and by the
securities portfolio in the banking book, together with the rest of on-balance-sheet wholesale funding needs, excluding
trading portfolios. This gap therefore needs to be funded with customer funds that are not considered stable or on
wholesale markets.
As a result of these funding needs, the BBVA Group plans the target wholesale funding structure according to the tolerance set in
each LMU target.
Thus, once the structural gap has been identified and after resorting to wholesale markets, the amount and composition of
wholesale structural funding is established in subsequent years, in order to maintain a diversified funding mix and guarantee that
there is not a high reliance on short-term funding (short-term wholesale funding plus volatile customer funds).
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In practice, the execution of the principles of planning and self-funding at the different LMU results in the Group’s main source of
funding being customer deposits, which consist mainly of demand deposits, savings deposits and time deposits.
As sources of funding, customer deposits are complemented by access to the interbank market and the domestic and
international capital markets in order to address additional liquidity requirements, implementing domestic and international
programs for the issuance of commercial paper and medium and long-term debt.
The process of analysis and assessment of the liquidity and funding situation and of the inherent risks is a process carried out on
an ongoing basis in the BBVA Group, with the participation of all the Group areas involved in liquidity and funding risk
management. This process is carried out at both local and corporate level. It is incorporated into the decision- making process for
liquidity and funding management, with integration between the risk appetite strategy and establishment and the planning
process, the funding plan and the limits scheme.
4.5.3.Liquidity and funding performance
Article 451a (1), (4) CRR
EU LIQA a), EU LIQB d)
The BBVA Group maintains a dynamic funding structure with a predominantly retail nature, where customer resources represent
the main source of funding.
During 2025 liquidity conditions have remained sound in all countries where the Group operates.
The performance of the indicators show that the funding structure remained steady during 2025 and 2024, in the sense that all
LMU held self-funding levels with stable customer resources above the requirements.
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TABLE 67. LTSCD BY LMU
2025
2024
Group (average)
105%
102%
BBVA, S.A.
105%
101%
BBVA Mexico
115%
115%
Garanti BBVA
92%
90%
Other LMU
103%
99%
With respect to LCR, the Group has maintained a liquidity buffer at both a consolidated and individual level in 2025. As a result, the
ratio has remained comfortably above 100%, with the consolidated ratio as of December 31, 2025 standing at 143%.
Although this requirement is only established at a Group level, for banks in the Eurozone, the minimum level required comfortably
exceeded in all subsidiaries.
It should be noted that the calculation of the Consolidated LCR does not allow the transfer of liquidity between, or with,
subsidiaries located outside the Eurozone, so no excess liquidity may be transferred from these entities for the purpose of
calculating the consolidated ratio.
If the impact of these highly liquid assets was considered, the LCR would be 169%, or 26 basis points above the Group LCR and 69
basis points above the requirement.
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TABLE 68. LCR MAIN LMU
2025
2024
Group
143%
134%
BBVA, S.A.
162%
156%
BBVA Mexico
161%
146%
Garanti BBVA
159%
141%
One of the key elements in BBVA's Group liquidity and funding management is the targeted maintenance of large high quality
liquidity buffers in all business areas where the group operates.
Each entity maintains a liquidity buffer at the individual level for BBVA, S.A. and for each of its subsidiaries, such as BBVA Mexico,
Garanti BBVA and the Latin American subsidiaries.
In this respect, the Group has maintained for the last 12 months an average volume of high quality liquid assets (HQLA) amounting
to €134,046 million, of which 98% correspond to maximum quality assets (LCR level 1).
The Net Stable Funding Ratio (NSFR), defined as the result between the amount of stable funding available and the amount of
stable funding required, requiring banks to maintain a stable financing profile in relation to the composition of their assets and off-
balance sheet activities. This ratio should be at least 100% at all times. The NSFR ratio of the BBVA Group, stood at 126% as of
December 31, 2025.
The NSFR of BBVA Group and its main LMU as of December 31, 2025 and 2024, was the following:
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TABLE 69. NSFR MAIN LMU
2025
2024
Group
126%
127%
BBVA, S.A.
117%
119%
BBVA Mexico
132%
131%
Garanti BBVA
144%
149%
Below is a matrix of residual maturities by contractual periods based on supervisory prudential reporting as of December 31, 2025:
TABLE 70. INFLOWS - CONTRACTUAL MATURITIES (MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
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Demand
Up to 1
month
1 to 3
months
3 to 6
months
6 to 9
months
9 to 12
months
1 to 2
years
2 to 3
years
3 to 5
years
Over 5
years
Total
ASSETS
Cash, cash balances at central banks
and other demand deposits
14,413
43,789
58,202
Deposits in credit entities
5,953
868
1,056
962
1,430
670
1,186
112
66
12,303
Deposits in other financial institutions
4,505
1,626
1,315
846
726
2,941
2,654
2,059
2,060
18,732
Reverse repo, securities borrowing and
margin lending
2,061
51,418
9,957
4,566
1,707
2,320
7,223
1,933
669
113
81,967
Loans and advances
40,574
40,625
30,638
19,096
22,144
49,496
41,730
58,930
114,633
417,866
Securities' portfolio settlement
4,598
3,947
9,016
4,451
8,405
18,718
8,361
29,414
47,407
134,317
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TABLE 71. OUTFLOWS - CONTRACTUAL MATURITIES (MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Demand
Up to 1
month
1 to 3
months
3 to 6
months
6 to 9
months
9 to 12
months
1 to 2
years
2 to 3
years
3 to 5
years
Over 5
years
Total
LIABILITIES
Wholesale funding
5,139
4,481
7,210
4,872
7,653
13,261
4,252
9,584
32,528
88,980
Deposits from financial institutions
3,151
4,504
1,394
775
622
765
936
321
601
550
13,619
Deposits from other financial
institutions and international
agencies
8,003
12,649
4,606
1,684
823
1,065
1,798
302
361
550
31,841
Customer deposits
345,742
67,090
25,358
13,345
5,668
6,638
2,056
1,176
1,062
465
468,600
Security pledge funding
1,299
89,726
14,794
5,108
1,407
2,047
3,656
507
288
564
119,396
Derivatives, net
58
103
167
465
(87)
145
104
(79)
(807)
69
With regard to the financing structure, the loan portfolio is mostly financed by retail deposits. The “demand” maturity bucket
mainly contains the retail customer sight accounts whose behavior historically showed a high level of stability and little
concentration. According to a behavior analysis which is done every year in every entity, this type of account is considered to be
stable and for liquidity risk purposes receives a better treatment.
The most relevant aspects related to the main geographical areas are the following:
BBVA, S.A. maintained a strong position with a large high-quality liquidity buffer, maintaining at all times the regulatory
liquidity metrics well above the set minimums. During 2025, commercial activity showed dynamism in attracting
customer deposits, mainly from wholesale clients, supported equally by retail clients and the new digital bank in Germany.
Regarding lending activity, there was a significant boost from wholesale business units. Growth in both areas has resulted
in a narrowing of the credit gap.
BBVA Mexico showed a solid liquidity situation, with a credit gap that improved over the year, mainly due to strong
deposit growth in local currency. In addition, the liquidity situation was reinforced by wholesale debt issuances carried out
in both Mexican pesos and U.S. dollars.
In Turkey, Garanti BBVA maintained an adequate liquidity situation in 2025. The lending gap decreased significantly in
foreign currencies due to a strong rise in deposits. On the other hand, there was an increase in the credit gap in Turkish
lira due to the strong growth in lending, which exceeded that of deposits. Wholesale issuances in foreign currency
supported liquidity.
In South America, the liquidity situation has also remained adequate throughout the region in 2025. In BBVA Argentina, at
a constant exchange rate, the credit gap improved in Argentine pesos due to the impulse in time deposits despite strong
loan growth. In the U.S. dollar balance sheet, at a constant exchange rate, the growth of loans exceeded fund gathering,
thus widening the credit gap in this currency. In BBVA Colombia, the liquidity situation was comfortable, even though the
credit gap widened in 2025, with a sustained growth of loans that slightly exceeded the volume of fund gathering. At
BBVA Peru, the liquidity situation remained solid, with a credit gap that  widened during the year due to the dynamism of
lending activity, especially in U.S. dollars.
The main wholesale financing transactions carried out by the BBVA Group during 2025 are listed below:
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Issuer
Type of issuance
Date of
issuance
Nominal
(millions)
Curren
cy
Coupon
Early
redemption
Maturity date
BBVA, S.A.
AT1
Jan-25
1,000
USD
7.750%
Jan-32
Perpetual
Tier 2
Feb-25
1,000
EUR
4.000%
Feb-32
Feb-37
Senior non-preferred
Jul-25
1,000
EUR
3.125%
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Jul-30
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Senior non-preferred
Aug-25
1,000
EUR
3.750%
_
Aug-35
AT1
Nov-25
1,000
EUR
5.625%
Nov-32
Perpetual
In relation to liability management, on May 10, 2025, BBVA, S.A. redeemed early and in full an issue of senior preferred bonds
made in May 2023 for €1 billion; in January 2025, it redeemed early and in full a €1 billion Tier 2 issue made in January 2020 and
maturing in 2030; and in March 2025, it redeemed in full a Contingent Convertible Preferred Securities (AT1) issue for USD 1000
billion issued in 2019. On September 14, 2025, BBVA, S.A. redeemed early and in full an issue of simple non-preferred bonds made
in September 2022 for USD 1 billion (see Note 22.4).
After the closing date of the 2025 financial year, on January 7, 2026, BBVA, S.A. issued €2 billion in senior non-preferred debt,
structured in two tranches: the first, for €750 million, with a coupon fixed set at three-month Euribor plus 55 basis points, and the
second, for €1.25 billion, with a fixed coupon of 3.75%. On January 15, 2026, BBVA, S.A. carried out the early redemption of a
green AT1 issue made on July 15, 2020, for a combined nominal amount of €1 billion, a decision that was communicated to the
market on December 17, 2025 .
BBVA Mexico issued in February 2025 USD 1 billion of Tier 2 subordinated debt with a coupon of 7.625%. In addition, a senior debt
issue was carried out in March 2025 for 15 billion Mexican pesos (approximately €692 million), and another in September 2025 in
two tranches: the first for 14,434 million Mexican pesos (approximately €666 million) and the second for USD 158 million.
Throughout 2025, Garanti BBVA issued a total of USD 3,847 million of short-term senior MTN in order to roll over maturities and
generate liquidity. In June 2025, it renewed 100% of a sustainable syndicated loan in two tranches for a total amount of USD 440
million. In July 2025, Garanti BBVA completed the issuance of subordinated bonds for a total amount of USD 500 million. In
October 2025, another subordinated bond issue was made for USD 700 million. In November 2025, Garanti BBVA issued Turkey's
first biodiversity bond, worth USD 20.22 million. Finally, in December 2025, Garanti BBVA formalized a sustainability focused
syndicated loan for a total amount of USD 428 million.
In 2025, through successive placements of debt securities, BBVA Argentina issued a total of 244 billion Argentine pesos and USD
192 million. The euro equivalent of these issues was €306 million.
In April 2025, BBVA Colombia issued a subordinated biodiversity bond, subscribed by the International Finance Corporation (IFC),
for an amount of USD 45 million.
In Peru, BBVA issued USD 200 million in the form of a gender social bond aimed at women entrepreneurs, executed in two
tranches during the first and the third quarters of 2025, in partnership with IDB Invest, FMO (Dutch Entrepreneurial Development
Bank) and COFIDE (Corporación Financiera de Desarrollo, S.A.).
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4.5.4.Liquidity and funding prospects
Article 435 (1) a), 451a (1) CRR
EU LIQA a)
The Group faces 2026 with a comfortable liquidity situation in all the territories it operates in. The funding structure based on
stable customer deposits and oriented toward the long term, as well as the proven capacity to access capital markets, allows to
comfortably face the moderate volume of maturities expected for the coming quarters.
The following table is a breakdown of wholesale funding maturities of the most significant units of the Group according to their
nature:
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TABLE 72. MATURITY OF WHOLESALE ISSUANCES BY NATURE AND GEOGRAPHICAL AREA (MILLION EUROS)
Type of issuance
2026
2027
2028
After 2028
Total
Eurozone
Senior debt
1,991
2,250
225
5,459
9,926
Non preferred senior debt
1,172
1,888
1,140
3,851
8,051
Mortgage-covered bonds
1,000
1,693
850
3,543
Public-covered bonds
Preferred shares (1)
1,000
851
1,000
3,452
6,303
Subordinated debt(1)
344
1,327
1,219
4,384
7,273
Structured financing (2)
4,673
1,575
1,285
5,838
13,371
Total
10,180
9,584
4,869
23,834
48,467
BBVA Mexico
Senior debt
1,380
1,687
829
2,549
6,446
Subordinated debt(1)
851
3,106
3,957
Total
1,380
1,687
1,680
5,655
10,403
Garanti BBVA
Senior debt
2,410
826
47
3,283
Mortgage-covered bonds
Subordinated debt(1)
525
2,087
2,612
Securitisations
11
11
11
33
Syndicated loans
325
361
64
750
Other long term financial instruments
238
6
1,405
1,649
Total
2,984
1,729
122
3,492
8,327
South America
Senior debt
382
142
184
468
1,176
Subordinated debt(1)
35
54
450
539
Total
417
142
238
918
1,715
Total
14,961
13,142
6,909
33,899
68,912
(1) Regulatory capital instruments are classified in this table by terms according to their contractual maturity or nearest amortisation option.
(2) Includes Global Markets MTN programme amounts not eligible as MREL, classified according to their earliest repayment option.
Going into 2026, one of the main objectives of the Group's funding strategy is maintaining the strength of the financing structure
based on the growth of stable customer resources; diversifying the different sources of financing and ensuring the availability of
sufficient levels of liquid assets; and optimizing the generation of collateral, for compliance with regulatory ratios, and other
internal metrics to monitor liquidity and funding risk, including stress scenarios.
4.5.5.LCR disclosure
Article 451a (1), (2) a), b), c) CRR
EU LIQB a), b), c), d), e), f)
A breakdown of the LCR disclosure as of December 31, 2025 is shown below, according to Article 435 of Regulation (EU) No
575/2013. These figures are calculated as simple averages of end-of-month observations from the twelve months preceding each
quarter. No transfer of liquidity is assumed between subsidiaries, and therefore no excess liquidity is transferred from the entities
abroad to the consolidated figures displayed in the following table:
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TABLE 73. EU LIQ1 - LIQUIDITY COVERAGE RATIO DISCLOSURE (ROUNDED MILLION EUROS)
Total unweighted value (average)
Total weighted value (average)
December
September
June
March
December
December
September
June
March
December
End of the quarter
12-31-2025
9-30-2025
6-30-2025
3-31-2025
12-31-2024
12-31-2025
9-30-2025
6-30-2025
3-31-2025
12-31-2024
Number of data points used in the calculation of averages 
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
12
High-quality liquid assets
Total high-quality liquid assets (HQLA)
112,732
107,751
104,579
105,596
106,927
Cash-outflows
Retail deposits and deposits from small business customers, of which:
268,362
263,451
259,513
258,326
256,593
19,323
18,871
18,400
18,148
17,862
Stable deposits
165,914
162,951
162,266
162,917
162,716
8,296
8,148
8,113
8,146
8,136
Less stable deposits
92,561
90,726
87,481
85,315
83,491
11,028
10,723
10,287
10,002
9,726
Unsecured wholesale funding
161,642
156,866
151,303
148,276
144,344
66,787
63,905
60,697
58,944
57,095
Operational deposits (all counterparties) and deposits in networks of cooperative banks
71,118
71,310
71,467
70,660
68,738
16,407
16,453
16,486
16,261
15,782
Non-operational deposits (all counterparties)
87,141
82,788
77,278
74,959
72,926
46,996
44,684
41,653
40,027
38,633
Unsecured debt
3,383
2,768
2,558
2,657
2,680
3,383
2,768
2,558
2,657
2,680
Secured wholesale funding
4,827
4,531
4,756
4,649
4,935
Additional requirements
109,098
105,126
101,521
98,963
95,576
17,198
16,475
16,130
16,242
16,345
Outflows related to derivative exposures and other collateral requirements(1)
3,684
3,642
3,697
4,124
4,582
3,684
3,642
3,697
4,124
4,582
Outflows related to loss of funding on debt products
Credit and liquidity facilities
105,415
101,484
97,824
94,839
90,994
13,515
12,832
12,433
12,118
11,763
Other contractual funding obligations
16,536
16,494
16,777
17,923
18,413
3,545
3,310
3,263
3,695
3,625
Other contingent funding obligations
159,271
152,083
146,329
142,652
136,973
5,622
5,403
5,327
5,295
5,167
Total cash outflows
117,302
112,494
108,573
106,972
105,027
Cash - inflows
Secured lending (e.g. reverse repos)
52,710
43,767
40,807
38,719
37,624
2,717
2,483
2,621
2,573
2,470
Inflows from fully performing exposures
47,321
45,632
43,749
42,060
40,865
31,422
30,071
28,773
27,712
26,752
Other cash inflows
2,748
2,757
2,450
2,564
2,599
2,748
2,757
2,450
2,564
2,599
(Difference between total weighted inflows  and total weighted outflows arising from
transactions in third countries where there are transfer restrictions or which are denominated
in non-convertible currencies)
(Excess inflows from a related specialised credit institutions)
Total cash inflows
102,779
92,156
87,006
83,343
81,088
36,887
35,311
33,844
32,849
31,821
Fully exempt inflows
Inflows subject to 90% cap
Inflows subject to 75% cap
102,779
92,156
87,006
83,343
81,088
36,887
35,311
33,844
32,849
31,821
Total adjusted value
Liquidity buffer
112,732
107,751
104,579
105,596
106,927
Total net cash outflows
80,415
77,183
74,729
74,123
73,206
Liquidity coverage ratio (%)
140%
139%
140%
143%
146%
Liquidity buffer (including excess liquidity of subsidiaries)
134,046
128,691
125,581
127,181
130,613
Total net cash outflows
80,415
77,183
74,729
74,123
73,206
Liquidity coverage ratio (%)
167%
167%
168%
172%
178%
(1) Includes the amount of the collateral that the entity would have to provide in case of a credit downgrade, according to CRR Article 439(d).
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Since liquidity transferability between subsidiaries is not assumed, BBVA Group's consolidated ratio is primarily determined by
BBVA, S.A.'s ratio and the volume of outflows from entities abroad. The evolution of the consolidated ratio is closely linked to the
performance of BBVA, S.A.'s LCR. Throughout the series shown in the table, the LCR has remained at high levels, reflecting the
Group’s strong and ample liquidity position..
As regards the numerator of the ratio, one of the key elements in the BBVA Group's management of liquidity and funding is the
maintenance of large high-quality liquidity buffers in all geographic areas. In the last 12 months, the Group maintained an average
volume of high quality liquid assets (HQLA) of €12.7 billion (€134.0 billion considering the excess liquidity of all the banks abroad),
of which 98% corresponded to top quality assets (level 1).
As regards the composition of the denominator of the LCR, the main source of funding for all the Group's banks is retail deposits,
liabilities of a stable nature which therefore produce fewer potential outflows in the LCR ratio. The Group also has sources of
wholesale funding that are adequately diversified in terms of maturity, instrument, market, currency and counterparty, oriented
toward the long term, which are considered less stable for the purposes of the LCR, generating greater potential outflows.
Regarding the sustainability of wholesale funding as a source of funding, this depends on the degree of diversification. In particular,
in order to ensure adequate diversification by counterparties, specific concentration thresholds are set and must be met at all
times by each LMU. As of December 31, 2025, except for the positions against central clearing houses and the secured funding
operations with several Central Banks, the Group has no counterparties that maintain balances greater than 1.2% of the Group's
total liabilities and the weight of the first 10 counterparties per balance represents 5.6%.
The establishment of an independent control framework for the Euro, USA, Mexico and Turkey LMUs, allows compliance with the
Liquidity and Finance corporate requirements on the four main currencies in which the BBVA Group operates: Euro, Dollar,
Mexican Peso and Turkish Lira.
With the exception of the dollar, significant currencies at the Group level are fully managed by entities resident in the jurisdictions
of each of them, with their funding needs covered in the local markets in which they operate.
For those LMUs operating in dollarised economies (Argentina, Peru, Mexico and Turkey) there are specific regulatory
requirements that limit the level of risk of each subsidiary. In addition, the LCR in US dollars in all of them exceeds 100%.
Finally, the Group's exposure to derivatives is limited (see section on counterparty risk exposure). In addition, the LCR of the
different LMU’s includes liquidity outflows arising from the need to post additional collateral, the most relevant cases being the
deterioration of the entity's credit quality, the excess collateral to be returned to the counterparty, and the impact of an adverse
market scenario. For the quantification of additional collateral in case of adverse market scenarios, a Historical Look Back
Approach is used in accordance with the EBA RTS (Article 423(3) of the CRR).
4.5.6.Net Stable Funding Ratio
Article 451a (1), (3) a), b), c) CRR
Within its risk appetite framework, BBVA has included the NSFR indicator within the limits scheme for both the Group as a whole
and for each individual LMU, aimed at keeping this metric at a comfortable level above 100%.
A table including the main components of NSFR is shown below:
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TABLE 74. EU LIQ2 - NET STABLE FUNDING RATIO (NSFR) (ROUNDED MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Unweighted value by residual maturity
Weighted value
No Maturity
< 6 months
6 months to <1 year
>= 1 year
Available stable funding (ASF) Items
Capital items and instruments
59,958
14,175
74,134
Own funds
59,958
12,431
72,390
Other capital instruments
1,744
1,744
Retail deposits
278,321
4,975
1,368
265,318
Stable deposits
177,365
2,300
579
171,261
Less stable deposits
100,956
2,675
789
94,057
Wholesale funding:
313,485
25,493
52,101
155,537
Operational deposits
76,744
38,372
Other wholesale funding
236,741
25,493
52,101
117,165
Interdependent liabilities
Other liabilities:
345
24,278
2
11,705
11,706
NSFR derivative liabilities
345
All other liabilities and capital instruments not included in the
above categories
24,278
2
11,705
11,706
Total available stable funding (ASF)
506,694
Required stable funding (RSF) Items
Total high-quality liquid assets (HQLA)
8,183
Assets encumbered for a residual maturity of one year or
more in a cover pool
86
88
2,493
2,267
Deposits held at other financial institutions for operational
purposes
118
59
Performing loans and securities:
178,817
48,644
311,412
329,509
Performing securities financing transactions with financial
customers collateralised by Level 1 HQLA subject to 0%
haircut
38,652
1,520
5,693
8,196
Performing securities financing transactions with financial
customer collateralised by other assets and loans and
advances to financial institutions
21,110
3,792
12,700
16,660
Performing loans to non- financial corporate clients, loans to
retail and small business customers, and loans to sovereigns,
and PSEs, of which:
93,161
34,064
189,597
219,916
With a risk weight of less than or equal to 35% under the
Basel II Standardised Approach for credit risk
5,971
2,313
27,153
21,987
Performing residential mortgages, of which:
3,165
3,196
87,605
65,010
With a risk weight of less than or equal to 35% under the
Basel II Standardised Approach for credit risk
2,340
2,376
64,007
44,091
Other loans and securities that are not in default and do not
qualify as HQLA, including exchange-traded equities and trade
finance on-balance sheet products
22,728
6,073
15,818
19,727
Interdependent assets
Other assets:
18,642
2,941
47,276
50,050
Physical traded commodities
709
603
Assets posted as initial margin for derivative contracts and
contributions to default funds of CCPs
4,526
3,847
NSFR derivative assets 
NSFR derivative liabilities before deduction of variation margin
posted
10,260
513
All other assets not included in the above categories
8,381
2,941
42,041
45,088
Off-balance sheet items
46,632
4,007
156,243
10,895
Total RSF
400,962
Net Stable Funding Ratio (%)
126%
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EU LIQ2 (ROUNDED MILLION EUROS. 9-30-2025)
Unweighted value by residual maturity
Weighted value
No Maturity
< 6 months
6 months to <1 year
>= 1 year
Available stable funding (ASF) Items
Capital items and instruments
62,674
13,295
75,969
Own funds
62,674
11,614
74,288
Other capital instruments
1,681
1,681
Retail deposits
263,191
4,943
1,557
251,114
Stable deposits
162,606
2,126
702
157,197
Less stable deposits
100,585
2,817
855
93,917
Wholesale funding:
289,671
19,563
49,772
143,128
Operational deposits
71,532
35,766
Other wholesale funding
218,139
19,563
49,772
107,362
Interdependent liabilities
Other liabilities:
24,403
1
11,513
11,514
NSFR derivative liabilities
All other liabilities and capital instruments not
included in the above categories
24,403
1
11,513
11,514
Total available stable funding (ASF)
481,724
Required stable funding (RSF) Items
Total high-quality liquid assets (HQLA)
5,767
Assets encumbered for a residual maturity of one
year or more in a cover pool
126
121
3,474
3,162
Deposits held at other financial institutions for
operational purposes
187
93
Performing loans and securities:
164,294
44,570
296,879
311,762
Performing securities financing transactions with
financial customers collateralised by Level 1 HQLA
subject to 0% haircut
31,088
1,597
4,651
6,765
Performing securities financing transactions with
financial customer collateralised by other assets and
loans and advances to financial institutions
23,462
3,019
11,552
15,325
Performing loans to non- financial corporate clients,
loans to retail and small business customers, and
loans to sovereigns, and PSEs, of which:
88,894
31,763
183,437
210,907
With a risk weight of less than or equal to 35% under
the Basel II Standardised Approach for credit risk
5,798
2,611
29,695
23,694
Performing residential mortgages, of which:
2,976
3,095
82,589
61,233
With a risk weight of less than or equal to 35% under
the Basel II Standardised Approach for credit risk
2,205
2,290
60,917
41,994
Other loans and securities that are not in default and
do not qualify as HQLA, including exchange-traded
equities and trade finance on-balance sheet products
17,874
5,097
14,651
17,531
Interdependent assets
Other assets:
18,599
2,121
42,895
46,289
Physical traded commodities
592
503
Assets posted as initial margin for derivative
contracts and contributions to default funds of CCPs
4,284
3,642
NSFR derivative assets
1,220
1,220
NSFR derivative liabilities before deduction of
variation margin posted
10,064
503
All other assets not included in the above categories
7,315
2,121
38,019
40,422
Off-balance sheet items
42,088
4,814
143,165
10,037
Total RSF
377,110
Net Stable Funding Ratio (%)
128%
The table shows a balanced funding structure that maintains a significant volume of retail deposits as the main source of funding
for investment activity. This type of funds is characterised by a more favourable treatment for NSFR purposes, given its low
sensitivity to market fluctuations and its low volatility in aggregate balances per transaction, as a result of customer linkage. This
results in a level of NSFR that comfortably exceeds the regulatory requirement of 100%, with a stable evolution over time.
15 An asset is considered encumbered if it is subject to any form of agreement with the objective of ensuring, collateralizing or improving the credit quality of a
transaction, and it cannot be freely removed. In any case, the consideration of a committed asset is not based on an explicit legal definition, such as the transfer of a
title, but on an economic criterion, so any asset that is subject to any restriction to be used or to replace another asset, is considered pledged.
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4.5.7.Encumbered assets in funding operations
Article 443 CRR
EU AE4
In relation to the management of encumbered liquid assets15, all LMUs maintain adequate positions not only to cover the minimum
survival periods in a stress situation, but also uncollateralised wholesale liabilities, which are ultimately the most affected by the
ratio of encumbered assets.
All of the Group's LMUs have implemented procedures and controls to ensure that the risk associated with the management of
guarantees and asset assessment are properly identified, controlled and managed in compliance with the Corporate Liquidity and
Financing Risk Policy, highlighting: i) monitoring and control scheme for encumbered assets risk indicators, ii) periodic evaluation
of stress scenarios as a result of the risk levels achieved, and iii) a contingency plan with action measures based on the degree of
criticality and immediacy of the situation.
The impact on the business model of the level of the asset pledging, as well as the importance in the Group's funding model is low
because the funding is based on stable customer deposits, the dependence on short term funding is reduced, and a robust funding
structure is maintained, with a moderate level of encumbered assets.
The ratio of encumbered assets to total assets for the main LMUs as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 is:
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TABLE 75. ENCUMBERED ASSETS OVER TOTAL ASSETS RATIO
2025
2024
BBVA Group
13%
14%
BBVA, S.A.
16%
15%
BBVA Mexico
11%
16%
Garanti BBVA
4%
5%
The Group mainly has the following sources of encumbrance:
Assets sold under repurchase agreement
Collateralized financing transactions through repurchase agreements are among the short-term sources of funding. These
transactions play an important role in the Group's encumbered assets, with debt securities being the main asset used.
Assets pledged with Central Banks
The role of central banks as ultimate liquidity providers is one of the key contingent funding resources in the event of stress in the
financial markets. In this regard, and in accordance with the principles established for collateral management, the Group's strategy
is to maintain extensive credit facilities with the respective central banks by pledging assets as collateral in those geographical
areas where these instruments exist as part of monetary policy.
Additionally, a relevant element has been, in the case of the ECB, the non-standard monetary policy measures related to the
“Targeted Longer-Term Refinancing Operations” (TLTRO) to provide long-term financing with the aim of easing credit conditions
for the private sector and stimulating financing for the real economy. As of December 31, 2025, BBVA, S.A. has no balance drawn
down in any TLTRO operation.
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Management of collateral agreements
The use of collateral is one of the most effective techniques to mitigate credit risk exposure arising from derivatives, repo
transactions or securities lending. The assets currently used as collateral are: cash and debt securities.
Securitisation
The issuance of securitisation represents one of the main potential sources of risk of assets pledged on the balance sheet.
Depending on the type of assets backing the securitisation, the following classes are issued: residential mortgage-backed
securities (RMBS), consumer loans and loans to SMEs. The impact of this pledging source is very low for the Group.
Covered bonds
The issuance of covered bonds is one of the main sources of secured funding with a high degree of protection for bondholders. The
issuances are backed by on-balance sheet assets that can be pooled and have a joint guarantee by the entity that will back the
issuance in the event that the underlying assets are unable to meet payments. The products through which this type of funding is
implemented are mortgage covered bonds, public covered bonds and internationalisation covered bonds.
Mortgage covered bonds are issued with first-rank mortgage loan collateral constituted in favour of the bank. These represent the
majority of the Group's covered bond issuances. Public covered bonds are backed by loans and credits granted by the issuer to the
State, to central and regional governments, local authorities and autonomous bodies dependent on them, as well as other
analogous entities of the European Economic Area. Finally, internationalization bonds are issued to guarantee credits and loans
linked to the funding of contracts for the export of goods and services or for the internationalization of companies.
Regarding the specific overcollateralization applied to these issuances:
Royal Decree-Law 24/2021 transposing Directive (EU) 2019/2162 on covered bonds with effect from July 8, 2022 establishes that
mortgage, public and internationalization covered bonds must have the minimum level of legal over-collateralization foreseen in
the first paragraph of Article 129.3a of Regulation (EU) No. 575/2013 of June 26, 2013 (CRR), which is established at 5% over the
nominal value.
This regulation establishes that the cover pool must include at all times an additional liquidity buffer consisting of high quality
liquid assets available to cover the maximum accumulated net liquidity outflow in the 180 days following the covered bond
program. As of December 31, 2025, this liquidity buffer is formed by level 1 debt securities.
Within the Group there are units responsible for the execution, monitoring and control of this type of issuances, as well as the
calculation of the additional capacity issuances, with the aim of ensuring that the entity is not over-issued and that it complies with
the established limits of the Asset Encumbrance Ratio.
The following table shows assets pledge as collateral (loans) underlying the issuance of covered bonds, as well as the total issued
and excess capacity to issue as of December 31, 2025:
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TABLE 76. COVERED BONDS (MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Retained
Retained used
13,890
Retained not used
2,150
Placed on market
3,543
Total covered bonds issued
19,583
Eligible collateral to consider
71,252
Maximum to issue
67,859
Capacity to issue
48,276
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The carrying amount, both encumbered and unencumbered, of the pool of assets underlying the retained securitisation and
covered bonds, as well as the carrying amount of the related issued liabilities as of December 31, 2025, is shown in the following
table:
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TABLE 77. COVERED BONDS AND SECURITISATIONS ISSUED AND RETAINED (MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Carrying amount of underlying assets
Carrying amount of liabilities issued
retained
Unencumbered
Encumbered
Unencumbered
Encumbered
Covered bonds and securitisation issued and retained
32,982
7,025
32,498
6,707
Covered bonds issued and retained
10,178
6,668
9,693
6,350
Securitisation issued and retained
22,804
357
22,804
357
The assets on the balance sheet and the collaterals received that, as of December 31, 2025, are encumbered (provided as
collateral or guarantee with respect to certain liabilities), as well as the collateral that is unencumbered, are shown below. It should
be noted that the value used for the purpose of this disclosure is the carrying amount and fair value, for both the assets on the
balance sheet and the encumbered and unencumbered guarantees received. The balances are calculated as annual medians using
as a sample the four quarters of the last year. Information as of December 31, 2024 is also shown:
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TABLE 78. EU AE1 - ENCUMBERED AND UNENCUMBERED ASSETS (MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Carrying value of
encumbered assets
Fair value of encumbered
assets
Carrying value of
unencumbered assets
Fair value of
unencumbered assets
of which
notionally
eligible
EHQLA and
HQLA
of which
notionally
eligible
EHQLA and
HQLA
of which
EHQLA and
HQLA
of which
EHQLA and
HQLA
Institution's assets
66,145
40,292
698,616
109,226
Equity instruments
1,494
1,147
1,494
1,147
9,343
3,842
9,343
3,842
Debt securities
41,604
39,132
42,342
39,733
84,592
56,874
84,920
55,375
Of which: covered
bonds
390
390
391
391
3,017
3,001
3,032
3,015
Of which:
securitisations
5
5
58
59
Of which: issued by
general governments
36,190
36,190
36,670
36,670
74,872
53,193
75,397
51,526
Of which: issued by
financial corporations
2,525
869
2,629
877
6,897
3,456
6,806
3,479
Of which: issued by
non- financial
corporations
2,939
2,076
2,958
2,090
1,693
409
1,676
412
Other assets
22,240
604,898
48,907
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EU AE1 (MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2024)
Carrying value of encumbered
assets
Fair value of encumbered
assets
Carrying value of
unencumbered assets
Fair value of unencumbered
assets
of which
notionally eligible
EHQLA and
HQLA
of which
notionally eligible
EHQLA and
HQLA
of which EHQLA
and HQLA
of which EHQLA
and HQLA
Institution's assets
72,642
44,853
671,687
99,686
Equity instruments
766
544
766
544
9,242
5,063
9,242
5,063
Debt securities
46,835
44,309
47,942
45,206
76,799
46,644
75,935
45,321
Of which: covered bonds
143
140
143
143
1,974
1,951
1,962
1,939
Of which: securitisations
64
64
Of which: issued by general
governments
40,581
40,581
41,541
41,484
67,694
44,006
66,880
42,676
Of which: issued by financial
corporations
2,544
700
2,613
692
5,984
2,281
5,911
2,271
Of which: issued by non- financial
corporations
3,738
2,801
3,708
2,786
1,626
316
1,676
311
Other assets
23,577
584,266
47,336
The encumbered assets included in the "Other Assets" row of the EU AE1 table correspond to demand loans and loan advances
mainly backing own covered bonds and securitisations, collateral deliveries for derivatives transactions and the issuance of
mortgage bonds and securitisation bonds.
12% of unencumbered assets are considered unavailable for encumbrance in the business as usual of the BBVA Group's business,
corresponding mainly to property, plant and equipment, deferred tax assets and derivatives.
The fair value of collateral received , as well as the own securities issued as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 is below:
TABLE 79. EU AE2 - COLLATERAL RECEIVED (MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Fair value of encumbered collateral
received or own debt securities issued
Fair value of collateral received or own
debt securities issued available for
encumbrance
of which notionally
eligible EHQLA and
HQLA
of which EHQLA and
HQLA
Collateral received
40,585
34,354
18,039
9,909
Loans on demand
Equity instruments
229
130
783
304
Debt securities
40,335
34,228
17,288
9,649
Of which: covered bonds
8,955
8,840
406
354
Of which: securitisations
708
343
Of which: issued by general governments
25,337
23,636
13,097
9,234
Of which: issued by financial corporations
12,263
9,092
3,537
572
Of which: issued by non- financial corporations
2,735
1,495
723
73
Loans and advances other than loans on demand
Other collateral received
Own debt securities issued other than own mortgage-covered
bonds or ABSs
62
Own mortgage-covered bonds and ABSs issued and not yet
pledged
33,150
Total assets, collateral received and own debt securities issued
106,760
75,322
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EU AE2 (MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2024)
Fair value of encumbered collateral received
or own debt securities issued
Fair value of collateral received or own debt
securities issued available for encumbrance
of which notionally
eligible EHQLA and
HQLA
of which EHQLA and
HQLA
Collateral received
56,301
47,972
15,054
8,588
Loans on demand
Equity instruments
708
446
317
88
Debt securities
55,593
47,526
14,846
8,501
Of which: covered bonds
9,850
9,811
704
551
Of which: securitisations
646
238
Of which: issued by general governments
37,239
33,367
10,829
7,271
Of which: issued by financial corporations
14,419
10,400
2,976
1,194
Of which: issued by non- financial corporations
3,727
1,798
551
45
Loans and advances other than loans on demand
Other collateral received
Own debt securities issued other than own mortgage-
covered bonds or ABSs
72
Own mortgage-covered bonds and ABSs issued and not yet
pledged
38,512
Total assets, collateral received and own debt securities
issued
128,210
93,154
The off-balance sheet collateral received mostly reflects reverse repurchase agreements of debt securities, mostly sovereign.
The sources of encumbrance with the associated collateral as of December 31, 2025 and December 31, 2024 are below:
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TABLE 80. EU AE3 - SOURCES OF ENCUMBRANCE (MILLION EUROS)
Matching liabilities, contingent
liabilities or securities lent
Assets, collateral received and own securities
issued other than mortgage-covered bonds,
public-covered bonds and ABSs encumbered
Carrying amount of selected financial liabilities 2025
105,491
104,764
Carrying amount of selected financial liabilities 2024
126,150
125,103
There are assets without associated liabilities that correspond mainly to security lending operations, and in a lesser extent to
guarantees granted as collateral to be able to operate in certain markets.
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4.6.Operational Risk
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BBVA defines operational risk (“OR”) as any risk that could result in losses caused by human error; inadequate or flawed internal
processes; undue conduct with respect to customers, markets or the institution; weaknesses in the anti-money laundering and
financing of terrorist programs; failures, interruptions or flaws in systems or communications; theft, loss or wrong use of
information, as well as deterioration of its quality, internal or external fraud, including in any case those derived from cyberattacks;
theft or harm to assets or persons; legal risks; risks derived from staff management and labor health; and defective service
provided by suppliers; as well as damages from extreme climate events, pandemics and other natural disasters.
4.6.1.Operational risk management
Operational risk management aims to guarantee the quality, security, and availability of the service provided; ensure that the
Group's activities are carried out in an honest and transparent manner and in compliance with applicable regulations; and
minimize legal or regulatory penalties and the economic and reputational losses arising from such penalties, as well as their impact
on the recurring generation of results. To this end, it identifies the root causes of operational risk in order to prevent its occurrence
and mitigate its possible consequences by establishing control and monitoring frameworks and developing mitigation plans.
Operational risk management is integrated into the global risk management structure of the BBVA Group.
4.6.1.1.Operational risk management principles
Articles 435 (1) a), 446 (1) CRR
EU ORA a)
The BBVA Group is committed to preferably applying advanced operational risk management models, regardless of the capital
calculation regulatory model applicable at the time. Operational risk management at the BBVA Group shall:
Be aligned with the Risk Appetite Framework ratified by the BBVA Board of Directors, aiming to safeguard the solvency of
the entity.
Address BBVA's management needs in terms of compliance with legislation, regulations and industry standards, as well
as the decisions or positioning of BBVA's corporate bodies.
Anticipate the potential operational risk to which the Group may be exposed as a result of the creation or modification of
products, activities, processes or systems, as well as decisions regarding the outsourcing or hiring of services, and
establish mechanisms to assess and mitigate risk to a reasonable extent prior to implementation, as well as review the
same on a regular basis.
Regularly assess the significant operational risk to which the Group is exposed, in order to adopt appropriate mitigation
measures in each case, once the identified risk and the cost of mitigation (cost/benefit analysis) have been considered.
Promote the implementation of mechanisms that support careful monitoring of all sources of operational risk and the
effectiveness of mitigation and control environments, fostering proactive risk management.
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Identify the relevant operational events already suffered, looking for their root causes and establishing measures to
prevent the same, provided that the cost/benefit analysis so recommends.
Evaluate key public events that have generated operational risk losses at other companies and support, where
appropriate, the implementation of measures as required to prevent them from occurring at the Group.
Stablish mechanisms to measure and monitor economic capital requirements, including stress scenarios to complement
operational events already suffered.
Have an effective system of governance in place, where the functions and responsibilities of the corporate areas and
bodies involved in operational risk management are clearly defined.
Operational risk management must be performed in coordination with management of other risk, taking into
consideration credit or market events that may have an operational origin.
4.6.1.2.Operational risk management model
Article 435 (1) a), c), d), 446 (1) a) CRR
EU ORA a), c), d), e)
The operational risk management cycle at BBVA is equivalent to the one implemented for the rest of risks. Its elements are:
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Operational risk management parameters
Operational risk forms part of the risk appetite framework of the Group and includes at least three types of metrics and limits:
Economic capital: calculated with the operational losses database of the Group, considering the corresponding intra-
geographical diversification effects and the additional estimation of potential and emerging risks through the inclusion of
stress scenarios. The economic capital is regularly calculated for the main banks of the Group, using simulation
capabilities to forecast the impact of changes on the risk profile or potential new events. This figure represents the
amount of own funds that, according to internal methodologies, the Group believes it needs to cover unexpected losses
over a one-year time horizon.
ORI metrics (Operational Risk Indicator) is calculated as the ratio between direct operational losses incurred and gross
margin generated. Throughout 2025, the SIRO 2.0 tool has been implemented, which maintains the main components of
the operational risk loss database to be used in internal and regulatory reports and in the calculation of economic capital,
broken down by geography, entity, and/or business area.
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Indicators on sources of risk: The operational risk appetite is complemented by a series of indicators designed to
objectively measure the Group's exposure to different sources of operational risk, its evolution, and the effectiveness of
its control model, thus enabling proactive risk management before it materializes. The indicators are reviewed and
adjusted periodically in order to capture the main risks prevailing at any given time.
Operational risk admission
The main purposes of the operational risk admission phase are the following:
To anticipate potential operational risk to which the Group may be exposed due to the release of new, or modification of
businesses, products, activities, processes or systems or in relations with third parties (e.g. in the outsourcing of bank
processes to third parties).
To ensure that implementation and the roll out of initiatives is only performed once appropriate mitigation measures have
been taken in each case, including external assurance of risks where deemed appropriate.
The framework for the admission of Operational and Reputational Risk takes shape in different Operational Risk Admission and
Product Governance Committees, both at a corporate and Business Area level, that follow a delegation structure based on the risk
level of proposed initiatives.
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The admission process covers any initiative (new business, product, outsourcing, contracting third-party services, process
transformation, new systems, etc.), is proportionate to the level of risk involved in the initiatives, and includes monitoring them
after their admission.
Operational risk monitoring
The Group promotes continuous monitoring by the Areas of the proper functioning and effectiveness of their control environment,
taking into account, among other elements, the evolution of the management indicators defined for the Area, the events and
losses experienced (by the Group or by the Industry), scenarios, and the results of the activities of the second line of defense,
internal audit, supervisors, or external auditors.
The objective in this phase is to ensure that the Group's operational risk profile remains within authorized limits.
The main components of this phase of the operational risk management life cycle are described below:
Risk and Control Self-Assessment (RCSA)
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Proper operational risk management requires the establishment of methodologies and procedures to identify, assess, prioritize,
and monitor this type of risk in order to implement the appropriate mitigation and control measures in each case.
The purpose of the Group's operational risk self-assessment is to generate and maintain an up-to-date map of the relevant
operational risks in each area and to assess the adequacy of the environment for monitoring and mitigating these risks, in order to
identify risks that exceed the established tolerance level and promote their mitigation.
Monitoring of management parameters
The monitoring of management parameters allows the Group to identify sources of risk that behave abnormally, exceeding the
established appetite levels, as well as relevant sources of risk not previously identified or underestimated; in these situations, the
Group activates mechanisms to identify the root causes of these situations and to reinforce the mitigation environment, thus
contributing to the Group's RCSA process.
The RCSA, together with the operational risk admission process and the management derived from the monitoring of forward-
looking parameters, make up the main structure of the Group's operational risk proactive management processes.
Operational loss collection
In addition, and in line with the best practices and recommendations provided by the Bank for International Settlements
(hereinafter, BIS), BBVA has procedures to collect the operational losses occurred both in the different entities of the Group and in
other financial groups, with the appropriate level of detail to carry out an effective analysis that provides useful information for
management purposes, preparation of regulatory or internal reports, calculation of economic capital and to contrast the
consistency of the Group's operational risks map.
The monitoring activities result in a risk assessment of the Group and its main geographical areas, which allows the Group to focus
its management and mitigation efforts.
Operational risk mitigation
The Group promotes proactive and continuous risk mitigation through the establishment and improvement of the mitigation and
control environment, taking into account proportionality criteria.
For risks that exceed the defined tolerance threshold, it will be necessary to either establish additional mitigation measures or
accept the control weakness in accordance with the procedure defined for this purpose.
The Group considers the option of transferring risks to third parties as a tool for managing operational risks when internal
mitigation levels do not reach the desired target risk levels. The use of risk transfer mechanisms should not lead to a relaxation of
internal mitigation measures, which must be maintained on a complementary basis.
Reporting
Proper decision-making requires systematic, timely, and high-quality reporting on the Group's risk situation and on the Model itself
to the areas responsible for its management and supervision. To this end, each of the roles involved in risk management has
specific reporting obligations in accordance with the Group's risk governance model.
4.6.1.3.Operational risk governance
Article 435 (1) b), 446 (1) (a) CRR
EU ORA b)
BBVA Group's operational risk governance model is based on two components:
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Three-line defense control model, in line with industry best practices, and which guarantees compliance with the most
advanced operational risk internal control standards.
Scheme of Corporate Assurance Committees and Internal Control and Operational Risk Committees in the different
business and support areas.
Three lines of defense control model
1.- First line of defense: composed of the Business and Support Areas in charge of managing operational risks in their products,
activities, processes and systems, including those present in activities that depend on third parties.
The Areas integrate operational risk management into their day-to-day activities, identifying and evaluating operational risks,
carrying out controls and implementing mitigation plans for those risks with a residual level higher than acceptable.
2.- Second line of defense: composed of:
i.the Non-Financial Risk Units, holding an locals.     
ii.the Specialized Control Units, in the areas of compliance, risk, finance, processes, technological security, physical
security, information and data security, legal, people, and third parties.
Risk Control Specialists work across their geographical areas, performing their duties in those areas where operational risks in
their field of expertise may arise.
The Non-Financial Risk Units and the Specialist Units report to the Regulation and Internal Control area in order to ensure a
coordinated action of the second line of defense and to preserve their independence with respect to the first line of defense.
3.- Third line of defense: performed by BBVA Internal Audit, which:
Performs an independent review of the control model, verifying compliance with and effectiveness of established general
policies.
Provides independent information on the control environment to the Corporate Assurance Committees.
Corporate Assurance Committee Scheme
Corporate Assurance establishes a structure of committees, both at local and corporate level, to provide senior management with
a comprehensive and homogeneous vision of the main non-financial risks and significant situations of the control environment.
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(1) CA: Corporate Assurance
Each geographical area has a Corporate Assurance Committee chaired by the Country Manager and whose main functions are:
Facilitate agile and anticipatory decision-making for the mitigation or assumption of the main risks.
Monitoring the changes in the non-financial risks and their alignment with the defined strategies and policies and the risk
appetite.
Analyzing and assessing controls and measures established to mitigate the impact of the risks identified, should they
materialize.
Making decisions about the proposals for risk taking that are conveyed by the working groups or that arise in the
Committee itself.
Promoting transparency by promoting the proactive participation of the three lines of defense in discharging their
responsibilities and the rest of the organization in this area.
At the holding level there is a Global Corporate Assurance Committee, chaired by the Group's Chief Executive Officer. Its main
functions are similar to those already described but applicable to the most important issues that are escalated from the
geographies and the holding company areas.
The business and support areas have an Internal Control and Operational Risk Committee, whose purpose is to ensure the due
implementation of the operational risk management model within its scope of action and drive active management of such risk,
taking mitigation decisions when control weaknesses are identified and monitoring the same.
Additionally, the Non-Financial Risk unit periodically reports the status of the management of non-financial risks in the Group to
the Board's Risk and Compliance Committee.
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4.6.2.Methods used for calculating capital
Article 446 (1) b), c), d) CRR
Under CRR3, aligned with the finalized Basel III framework, the regulatory treatment of operational risk under Pillar 1 has been
consolidated into a single, fully standardized approach. This replaces the previous range of methodologies (including the
Advanced Measurement Approach) thereby enhancing cross-bank comparability and simplicity.
The resulting framework is the Standardised Measurement Approach (SMA), in which the capital requirement is primarily
determined by a Business Indicator (BI). The BI is a financial-statement-based measure intended to proxy the scale and income
profile of the institution. This is then translated into a Business Indicator Component (BIC) through prescribed coefficients. In
accordance with the regulation, the own funds requirements under the SMA are equivalent to the BIC.
Components of the Business Indicator
The BI is calculated as the sum of three distinct components, as defined under CRR3 and its accompanying technical standards:
Interest, Leases and Dividends Component (ILDC): Encompasses interest income and expenses, including those
attributable to leasing activities (subject to a cap of 2.25% of interest-bearing assets), plus dividend income.
Services Component (SC): Captures fee and commission income and expenses, as well as other operating income and
expenses.
Financial Component (FC): Reflects net gains and losses linked to financial operations, covering relevant elements from
both the trading and banking books in line with the applicable accounting or regulatory scope.
The BI is determined based on a three-year average of its underlying components. This average serves as the basis for calculating
the BIC.
Calculation of the BIC
The BIC is calculated by applying progressive marginal coefficients to the BI. Consequently, the effective capital charge increases
in proportion to the scale of the BI, as detailed below:
Bucket 1: For a BI up to €1 billion, a coefficient of 12% is applied.
Bucket 2: For the portion of the BI between €1 billion and €30 billion, a coefficient of 15% is applied.
Bucket 3: For the portion of the BI exceeding €30 billion, a coefficient of 18% is applied.
Annex X shows the values for each component and subcomponent over the last three financial years, adjustments for mergers,
acquisitions or divestments, and the three-year average used to calculate the BIC.
The following table presents the amount of the BI, incorporating the impact of M&A and exclusions due to divested activities.
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TABLE 81. BUSINESS INDICATOR (EU OR2) (MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Business Indicator (BI)
21,558
BI gross of excluded divested activities
21,558
Reduction in BI due to excluded divested activities
Impact in BI of mergers/acquisitions
During the year, there have been no merges or acquisitions that affect the calculation of the Business Indicator, with no reduction
due to excluded activities.
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Transitional Arrangements
By way of a transitional arrangement, CRR3 allows EU parent institutions (which are previously authorized to apply the Alternative
Standardised Approach (ASA) for retail and commercial banking business lines) to continue doing so latest until December 31,
2027. This is subject to having informed the consolidating supervisor and remains restricted to the scope of the existing
permission as per the CRR version applicable on July 8, 2024.
In accordance with these transitional provisions, the BBVA continues to apply the ASA for the operational risk own funds
requirements attributable to the retail and commercial business lines of its subsidiaries in Mexico and Peru.
Under this approach, the own funds requirements is determined by applying a fixed coefficient of 12% for the retail banking
business line and 15% for the commercial banking business line to a proxy of the relevant indicator. This proxy is calculated as
3.5% of the three-year average of the total amount of loans and advances, as prescribed in the version of the CRR applicable prior
to the implementation of the CRR3 framework.
The own funds requirements for the retail and commercial business lines in Mexico and Peru are determined independently under
the ASA framework; consequently, their respective BI components are deducted from the BBVA's consolidated BI used for the
SMA capital charge.
Total Own Funds Requirements
The BBVA's total own funds requirements for operational risk are therefore calculated as the aggregate of the requirements
derived from the Standardised Measurement Approach and those under the Alternative Standardised Approach for the entities
within the scope of the transitional arrangement.
The following table EU OR3 shows the total amount of capital requirements for operational risk and the corresponding risk-
weighted exposures. It also shows the BIC resulting from the BI, as well as, where applicable, the additional requirements
associated with the ASA applicable to certain subsidiaries until the end of 2027.
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TABLE 82. EU OR3 - OPERATIONAL RISK OWN FUNDS REQUIREMENTS AND RISK EXPOSURE AMOUNTS (MILLION
EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Business Indicator Component (BIC)
3,204
Alternative Standardised Approach (ASA) Own Funds Requirements (OROF) under Article 314(4)
519
Not applicable
Minimum Required Operational Risk Own Funds Requirements (OROF)
3,723
Operational Risk Exposure Amounts (REA)
46,538
This information provides an understanding of the magnitude of the regulatory capital required, its evolution and its contribution to
the total solvency ratio.
In 2025, capital requirements for operational risk in the BBVA Group have mainly increased by the change in methodology
envisaged in CRR3.
4.6.3.Group’s operational risk profile
Article 446 (2) CRR
BBVA’s profile of operational risk losses by risk type (Group and countries) in 2025 is as follows:
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Table EU OR1 below provides quantitative information on operational losses incurred over the last 10 years. For each financial year,
it shows the total number of events and the amount of net losses after recoveries, distinguishing between the thresholds of
€20,000 and €100,000 established by the regulator.
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TABLE 83. EU OR1 - OPERATIONAL RISK LOSSES (MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Current year
Year-1
Year-2
Year-3
Year-4
Year-5
Year-6
Year-7
Year-8
Year-9
Ten-year average
Using €20,000 threshold
Total amount of operational risk losses net of
recoveries (no exclusions)
297
301
294
235
170
451
237
266
527
846
362
Total number of operational risk losses
2
2
2
2
2
3
3
3
3
2
2
Total amount of excluded operational risk
losses
Total number of excluded operational risk
events
Total amount of operational risk losses net of
recoveries and net of excluded losses
297
301
294
235
170
451
237
266
527
846
362
Using €100,000 threshold
Total amount of operational risk losses net of
recoveries (no exclusions)
264
275
267
210
145
424
196
218
460
793
325
Total number of operational risk losses
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Total amount of excluded operational risk
losses
Total number of excluded operational risk
events
Total amount of operational risk losses net of
recoveries and net of excluded losses
264
275
267
210
145
424
196
218
460
793
325
Details of operational risk capital calculation
Not aplicable
Not aplicable
Not aplicable
As of December 31, 2025, no event has been excluded in accordance with Article 320 of the CRR (those considered exceptional and currently irrelevant to the entity's risk profile).
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4.7.Risks on crypto-assets
4.7.1. Regulatory framework for Crypto assets
As indicated in section 2.2.2, CRR3 was published in the OJEU in June 2024. Although its date of application was scheduled for
January 1, 2025, certain articles came into force on July 9, 2024. Among them, article 451 ter, which requires the disclosure of
information on crypto-asset exposures and related activities. Within the framework of this requirement, BBVA includes the present
section as part of the Pillar 3 report.
The Group uses the definition of a crypto-asset as set out in Regulation (EU) 2023/1114 on markets in crypto-asset (hereinafter,
MiCA). According to this Regulation, a crypto-asset is a digital representation of a value or of a right that is able to be transferred
and stored electronically using distributed ledger technology or similar technology.
BBVA adheres to various regulatory frameworks for its crypto-assets offering, including MiCA in the European Union, which sets
standards for the issuance and the provision of crypto-assets services as well as a framework for crypto-asset service providers.
Also for the European Union, under the aforementioned CRR3, a transitional prudential framework for credit institutions' exposure
to crypto-assets is in place, effective from July 9, 2024, until Basel standards are formally transposed in Europe. The final drafts of
the RTS for this transitional prudential treatment were sent to the European Commission on August 5, 2025,  while the final ITS on
reporting and disclosure had been adopted earlier, at the end of 2024. BBVA applies the Swiss regulatory standards under FINMA
supervision for its custody and trading services in Switzerland, while in Turkey, compliance is aligned with Capital Market Law No.
7518, which mandates licensing for crypto-asset service providers. This Law defines crypto-assets and establishes that Virtual
Assets Service Providers (VASPs) must request a license from the Capital Markets Board (CMB).
4.7.2.Management of crypto-assets
As of December 31, 2025, BBVA Switzerland offers services that enable custody and administration, execution of orders and
transfers of crypto-assets on behalf of its customers. This subsidiary doesn’t hold any position as fees are managed and paid by its
order execution provider.
In Turkey, Garanti BBVA Kripto Varlık Alım Satım Platformu A.Ş (Garanti BBVA Kripto) operates a trading platform and provides
custody and administration and transfers of crypto-assets on behalf of its customers. To enable these services, these subsidiaries
need to handle a proprietary crypto-asset position for the following activities:
Settlement of net traded volumes between the subsidiary liquidity providers and custody accounts to mitigate
counterparty risk and maintain segregation of our customer crypto-assets.
Pay network fees for the aforementioned settlements and customers’ outgoing transfers, as well as to advance customer
withdrawals for unsettled funds.
Similarly, in Spain, BBVA Spain provides crypto-asset order execution services, transfer services for crypto-assets on behalf of
clients, as well as crypto-asset custody and administration services on behalf of its clients. These activities also require BBVA to
have its own position of crypto-assets in order to pay network fees for settlement transactions between liquidity providers and
BBVA's crypto-asset custody infrastructure, and for transfer services for crypto-assets on behalf of clients.
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The following table represents the amount of exposure to crypto-assets derived from these services and activities:
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TABLE 84. EU CAE1 - EXPOSURES TO CRYPTO-ASSETS (MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Exposure value
Risk weighted
exposures amounts
(RWEA)
Own funds
requirements
Tokenised traditional assets
1
11
1
Asset referencered tokens
Exposures to other crypto assets
Total
1
11
1
Memorandum item
Exposures to other crypto assets expressed as a  percentage of the institution's T1 capital
In addition, BBVA offers traditional banking services to crypto asset companies and invests in companies and funds specific to the
sector.
In line with International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS), BBVA classifies crypto-asset activities based on their nature.
Proprietary positions for blockchain network fee payments and client advances are categorized as inventories, valued at the lower
of cost or net realizable value. Custody activities for clients are recorded off-balance sheet, consistent with other securities
custody operations, with the risk borne by clients.
The governance of crypto-asset services, like any other business of the bank, is subject to BBVA Group's corporate governance
model. This model is structured through a set of policies and procedures that encompass general policies on customer conduct,
non-financial risk management, and third-party service management, among others.
Additionally, this framework is complemented by specific committees that supervise and monitor each of the Group's businesses,
including trading and custody of crypto assets, and ensure compliance with operational risk management frameworks and internal
controls, as described in the section on operational risk management model. Crypto-asset activities remain subject to the defined
risk appetite parameters and are included within BBVA's risk measurement and monitoring mechanisms.
The incorporation of crypto-asset services into BBVA's offerings complements and enhances its traditional business activities. By
diversifying its client base, particularly among individuals and businesses with a focus on digital innovation, the bank strengthens
customer retention while attracting new segments. This diversification is accompanied by additional fee-based revenue from
activities such as custody or trading. The integration of these services, however, adds operational complexity, requiring the
development of specialized infrastructure and robust risk management frameworks to ensure alignment with existing operations.
Additionally, BBVA’s position as a forward-looking and innovative financial institution is reinforced by its crypto-asset capabilities,
enhancing its competitiveness in a rapidly evolving market environment.
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5.Information on remuneration
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In accordance with the provisions of article 85 of Act 10/2014 of June 26, on the regulation, supervision and solvency of credit
institutions ("Act 10/2014") and article 93 of Royal Decree 84/2015 of February 13, implementing said Act ("Royal Decree
84/2015"), and pursuant to the provisions of the Bank of Spain Circular 2/2016 of February 2, to credit institutions on supervision
and solvency, completing the adaptation of the Spanish legal system to Directive 2013/36/EU and Regulation (EU) nº.575/2013
(the "Bank of Spain Circular 2/2016"), credit institutions shall provide the public with and update periodically, and at least once a
year, inter alia, information concerning their remuneration policies and practices established in section eight of Regulation
575/2013/EU, in relation to those categories of staff whose professional activities have a significant impact on the risk profile of
the institution and/or its consolidated group (the "Identified Staff" or "Risk Takers").
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5.1.Information on the decision-making process used to establish
the remuneration policy for the Identified Staff
Article 450 (1) a) CRR
EU REMA a)
In accordance with the provisions contained in the Bylaws of BBVA ("BBVA", the "Institution" or the "Bank"), the BBVA Board of
Directors Regulations grant the Board the powers, among others, to approve the remuneration policy for directors, for submission
to the General Shareholders' Meeting, that of senior management, the rest of the Identified Staff and the Group as a whole, as well
as the determination of the remuneration of non-executive directors, and, in the case of executive directors, the approval of the
contracts that the Bank must enter into with them and the determination of their individual remuneration corresponding for the
performance of their executive functions.
Among the Committees constituted to support the Board in carrying out its functions, the Remuneration Committee is the body
which assists it in remuneration matters related to its directors, senior management and the rest of the Identified Staff, ensuring
observance of the remuneration policies established.
Thus, in accordance Article 5 of the Remuneration Committee Regulations, and without prejudice to any other functions assigned
to it by law, the Bylaws, the Board of Directors’ Regulations, or assigned to it by decision of the Board of Directors, the
Remuneration Committee primary responsibility shall be to assist the Board of Directors in matters relating to remuneration that
fall within its remit, by preparing the decisions to be taken by the Board of Directors in this area. For this purpose, it shall have the
following functions:
1.Propose the directors' remuneration policy to the Board of Directors, for submission to the General Shareholders’ Meeting,
likewise submitting the corresponding report, in the terms established by applicable regulations at any given time.
2.Propose the remuneration of non-executive directors, in accordance with the provisions of the directors' remuneration policy,
submitting the corresponding proposals to the Board.
3.Propose to the Board of Directors the contracts to be entered into by the Company with the executive directors, in
accordance with the directors' remuneration policy.
4.Propose the objectives and criteria for measuring the variable remuneration of the executive directors and assess their
degree of achievement thereof, submitting the corresponding proposals to the Board.
5.Analyse, where appropriate in accordance with the approved remuneration policies, the need to make ex ante or ex post
adjustments to variable remuneration, including the application of reduction or recovery clauses for variable remuneration,
submitting the corresponding proposals to the Board of Directors, prior report of the relevant committees in each case.
6.Propose on an annual basis to the Board of Directors the annual report on the remuneration of the Bank's directors, which will
be submitted to the Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting as set out in applicable legislation.
7.Propose to the Board of Directors the remuneration policies for senior managers, the Identified Staff and the Group as a
whole; and, oversee its implementation, including the supervision of the process for the identification of the aforementioned
Staff.
8.Proposed to the Board of Directors the basic contractual conditions for senior managers, including their remuneration and
severance payments in the event of termination and directly oversee their remuneration within the framework of the
remuneration policy applicable at any given time to Senior Management..
9.Propose to the Board of Directors the criteria for the determination of the variable remuneration of the heads of the
Regulation & Internal Control area and the Internal Audit area and propose such remuneration, submitting the corresponding
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proposals to the Board of Directors, based on their performance evaluation, submitted to it in turn by the Risk and
Compliance Committee and the Audit Committee, respectively.
10.Ensure compliance with the remuneration policies established by the Institution and review them periodically, proposing
modifications, where appropriate, to ensure, among other things, that they are adequate to attract and retain the best
professionals, so that they contribute to the creation of long-term value and adequate control and management of risks, and
that they attend to the principle of pay equality; in particular, ensure that the remuneration policies established by the
Institution are subject to internal, central and independent review at least once a year.
11.Verify information on the remuneration of directors and senior managers contained in the various corporate documents,
including the annual report on the remuneration of directors.
12.Report, in advance of any decisions that, as the case may be, must be adopted by the Board of Directors or, where applicable,
the Executive Committee, on all matters within its remit as provided by law, the Bylaws, or any of the Company’s governing
body regulations.
13.Oversee the selection of external advisers, whose advice or support is required for the performance of their functions in
matters of remuneration, ensuring that any potential conflicts of interest do not impair the independence of the advice
provided.
At the end of 2025 financial year, the Remuneration Committee was composed of five members; all of them had the status of non-
executive directors, with the majority being independent, including the Chair. The names, positions and status of the members of
the Remuneration Committee are detailed in the following table (1):
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Name and surname(s)
Position
Status
Ms. Ana Revenga Shanklin
Chair
Independent
Ms. Lourdes Máiz Carro
Member
Independent
Ms. Ana Peralta Moreno
Member
Independent
Mr. Carlos Salazar Lomelín
Member
External
Mr. Jan Verplancke
Member
Independent
The directors who have been members of the Remuneration Committee during 2025 have received a total amount of 278
thousand euros for their membership. The Annual Report on BBVA Directors' Remuneration referred to said financial year includes
the individual remuneration of each director, broken down by remuneration items.
The Remuneration Committee performs its functions with full autonomy of operation, meeting as often as necessary to carry out
its duties, headed by its Chair. In 2025 financial year it met on a total of 5 occasions. 
In order to adequately perform its functions, the Committee uses advice provided by the Bank's internal services, and may also
make use of any external advice it needs to establish criteria on matters within its remit. Thus, during 2025 the Committee has
relied on information provided by the leading global consulting firm on compensation of directors and senior managers, WTW, and
has received legal advice from the law firm J&A Garrigues S.L.P.
In addition, the Board's Risks and Compliance Committee also participates in the process of establishing remuneration policies,
ensuring that they are compatible with adequate and efficient risk management and do not offer incentives to take risks that
exceed the level tolerated by the Group.
BBVA has the following remuneration policies, designed within the framework of the regulations applicable to credit institutions,
and considering best practices and recommendations at the local and international level in remuneration matters (hereinafter, the
“Remuneration Policies”):
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The BBVA Group General Remuneration Policy (the “BBVA Group General Remuneration Policy” or the “Policy”),
which applies, as a general rule, to all employees of BBVA and of the companies comprising its Group (the “Group
Entities”). This Policy includes the specific rules applicable to the Identified Staff, including members of BBVA’s Senior
Management (excluding executive directors, whose remuneration is governed by the BBVA Directors’ Remuneration
Policy), as well as the process for their identification.
The BBVA Group General Remuneration Policy applicable during the 2025 financial year was approved by the Board of
Directors, at the proposal of the Compensation Committee, on March 29, 2023.
The BBVA Group General Remuneration Policy is coordinated at the corporate level by BBVA’s Global Talent & Culture
area, and the Group’s control functions actively and regularly cooperate in its design and in overseeing its
implementation, in accordance with the powers conferred upon them under applicable regulations.
The BBVA Directors’ Remuneration Policy (the “BBVA Directors’ Remuneration Policy”), which applies to all members
of the Board of Directors and which, in accordance with the provisions of BBVA’s Bylaws, distinguishes between the
remuneration system applicable to non-executive directors and that applicable to executive directors.
The BBVA Directors' Remuneration Policy applicable during the 2025 financial year was approved by the BBVA General
Shareholders' Meeting held on March 17, 2023 for the 2023, 2024, 2025 and 2026 financial years and is available on the
Bank's corporate website (www.bbva.com).
As stated in this policy, the remuneration system for executive directors generally corresponds to that applicable to the
rest of the members of the Identified Staff, incorporating certain specific characteristics derived from their status as
directors. The remuneration system for non-executive directors is based on the criteria of responsibility, dedication and
incompatibilities inherent to the position they hold, and consists exclusively of fixed elements, with no variable
remuneration.
In accordance with the provisions of Article 529 novodecies of the Spanish Companies Act, upon completion of the final
financial year for which it was applicable, the Board of Directors, at the proposal of the Remuneration Committee, has
resolved to submit for consideration at BBVA’s 2026 Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting a new BBVA Directors’
Remuneration Policy for financial years 2026, 2027, 2028, and 2029.
The Board of Directors, as the highest body responsible for the representation, management, administration, and oversight of
BBVA, periodically reviews the remuneration policies and oversees its implementation, based on the information and report
received by the Talent & Culture area and the Internal Audit area, guaranteeing that the Policy is applied properly and in a manner
consistent with BBVA's Corporate Governance System.
For this purpose, the Bank is supported by the Remuneration Committee, which serves as a central element in the remuneration
decision-making process remuneration matters and which, as stated, is responsible for submitting proposals to the Board of
Directors both the BBVA Group General Remuneration Policy and the BBVA Directors' Remuneration Policy, for its subsequent
submission to the General Shareholders' Meeting in the latter case.
In application of Remuneration Policies, approved by the Bank's corporate bodies, during the 2025 financial year the
Remuneration Committee analysed the remuneration proposals needed for their development and implementation.
At the beginning of the financial year, the Remuneration Committee determined the Attributable Profit and Capital Ratio
thresholds that should be reached, as ex ante adjustments, for the generation of the 2025 financial year Annual Variable
Remuneration of the executive directors and the rest of the Identified Staff, as well as for the initial award of the Long-Term
Incentive that forms part of such remuneration, submitting the corresponding proposals to the Board for approval.
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Likewise, the Remuneration Committee determined the annual indicators used for the calculation of the Short-Term Incentive that
forms part of the Annual Variable Remuneration for the 2025 financial year of the executive directors and their corresponding
weightings, as well as the objectives and scales of achievement associated with said indicators, submitting the corresponding
proposals to the Board for their approval.
Likewise, the Remuneration Committee determined the long-term indicators that will be used to calculate the Long-Term Incentive
that forms part of the Annual Variable Remuneration for the 2025 financial year of the executive directors and the other members
of the Identified Staff, as well as their corresponding weightings, submitting the corresponding proposals to the Board for
approval.
Likewise, the Remuneration Committee determined, for its proposal to the Board, the objectives and scales of achievement
associated with long-term indicators approved by the Board for the calculation of the Long-Term Incentive that forms part of the
Annual Variable Remuneration for the financial year 2024 of the executive directors and the other members of the Identified Staff,
as well as the thresholds and the scales of Capital Ratio and Liquidity Coverage Ratio indicators, for the application of possible ex
post adjustments for risk (reduction) of the deferred portion of the Annual Variable Remuneration for the financial year 2023 and
2024 of the executive directors and the other members of the Identified Staff to be paid in 2026, with the prior analysis for the
latter issue of the Risk and Compliance Committee.
Moreover, in 2025, the Remuneration Committee submitted to the Board for its submission in turn to the General Shareholders'
Meeting held in 2025 the proposed resolution regarding the increase of the maximum level of variable remuneration up to 200% of
the fixed component of the total remuneration of a certain number of members of the Identified Staff, also proposing to the Board
the report accompanying this resolution, which was made available to the Bank's shareholders.
Likewise, in accordance with the proposal submitted by the Remuneration Committee, the Board approved the Annual Report on
the Remuneration of BBVA Directors for financial year 2024, developed in accordance with Circular 4/2013 of the National
Securities Market Commission (CNMV), which was submitted to an advisory vote at the General Shareholders' Meeting held in
2025, pursuant to article 541 of the Corporate Enterprises Act, and which was made available to the Bank's shareholders through
the corporate website (www.bbva.com).
The Annual Report on the Remuneration of Directors of BBVA  for financial year 2024  includes an overall summary of the
application of the Directors’ Remuneration Policy during financial year 2024, as well as details of the individual remuneration
accrued under all concepts by each of the directors during that year, and information on the Directors’ Remuneration Policy
applicable for financial year 2025.
Moreover, within the framework of the function attributed to the Remuneration Committee for the oversight and periodic review of
the established Remuneration Policies, the Committee reviewed their application in 2024, in accordance with applicable law and
recommendations. For this purpose, the review covered the BBVA Group General Remuneration Policy, which includes the special
provisions for the Identified Staff, as well as the procedure for their identification, and the BBVA Directors' Remuneration Policy
applicable in that financial year, based on an internal, central and independent review carried out by the Bank's Internal Audit area.
The result of all this was submitted to the Board of Directors.
Furthermore, the Remuneration Committee received from the global Talent and Culture area the information regarding the
application of the procedure for the identification of the Identified Staff for the 2025 financial year, both for BBVA individually and
for the BBVA Group at a consolidated level, in accordance with the qualitative and quantitative criteria established in the applicable
regulations and the internal criteria established by the Bank. In particular, it was informed of the number of persons included in the
Identified Staff and that no exclusions would be requested in 2025, the foregoing being duly reported to the Board of Directors.
Lastly, the Remuneration Committee carried out its review and analysis of the BBVA Directors’ Remuneration Policy with a view to
submitting the corresponding proposal, together with its specific report thereon, to the Board of Directors, for subsequent
submission to the General Shareholders’ Meeting for financial year 2026, in accordance with the provisions of Article 529
novodecies of the Spanish Companies Act.
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All of the issues discussed above, along with other matters within its remit, are detailed in the Remuneration Committee Activity
Report for 2025 financial year, published on the Bank's corporate website on the occasion of the calling of the 2026 General
Shareholders' Meeting (www.bbva.com).
16 As regards non-executive directors, they are identified as Risk Takers under article 32.1 of Act 10/2014, although as specified in section 5.3 of this document, they
have a specific system of remuneration, different from that applicable to executive directors, and do not receive variable remuneration.
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5.2.Description of the different types of employees included in the
Identified Staff
EU REMA a)
In accordance with BBVA Group's General Remuneration Policy, the selection of the persons who make up the Identified Staff
within BBVA and/or its Group is part of an annual process based on the qualitative and quantitative criteria established under
Article 32.1 of Act 10/2014 and (EU) Delegated Regulation 2021/923/EU of the Commission of March 25, 2021, supplementing
CRD IV (the "Delegated Regulation 2021/923/EU"). This process also includes internal criteria established by BBVA
complementary to those indicated in said Regulation, in compliance with Rule 38 of Bank of Spain Circular 2/2016 (hereinafter, the
"Identification Process").
The qualitative criteria established in the Identification Process are defined based on the level of responsibility of the position (for
example, members of the BBVA Board of Directors, members of BBVA Senior Management, staff responsible for control functions
and other key functions or significant business units within the Group), as well as on the basis of the staff's capacity or
responsibility to assume or manage risk.
The quantitative criteria establish that employees have a significant impact on the risk profile based on the total remuneration
awarded, unless BBVA determines that, in fact, the activity of such staff has no significant impact on the risk profile. The
application of these criteria takes into account the total remuneration awarded in the previous financial year, or the remuneration
established by the applicable rules at all times.
The Identification Process is updated during the year and takes all BBVA and BBVA Group personnel into consideration,
respectively, allowing the inclusion of personnel in the Identified Staff who meet or are likely to meet the qualitative criteria
established under applicable law for at least three months out of a given financial year.
The Group Entities actively participate in the Identification Process carried out by BBVA, providing all the information necessary in
order to adequately identify the personnel having a significant impact on the Group's risk profile.
In accordance with the Identification Process previously indicated, at the year-end 2025 a total of 376 Risk Takers, of which:
198 were identified both at BBVA Group level and at individual level in BBVA,
168 are only identified at BBVA Group level, and
10 are only identified at individual level in BBVA.
These include:
Members of the BBVA Board of Directors16.
Members of BBVA Senior Management.
Risk Takers by function: comprised by those members that carry out the functions that correspond to the qualitative
criteria established under Article 32.1 of Act 10/2014 and Delegated Regulation 2021/923/EU, as well as those Risk
Takers identified according to internal Bank criteria based on the Rule 38 of Bank of Spain Circular 2/2016.
Risk Takers by remuneration: composed of those employees who meet the quantitative criteria of Article 32.1 of Act
10/2014 and Delegated Regulation EU 2021/923/EU.
The total number of Risk Takers identified in the 2025 financial year, which, as indicated above, was 376 persons, has increased
respect to the total number of members identified in 2024, which was 337 persons. This increase is primarily due to organizational
changes implemented in certain areas of the Bank, which resulted in the identification of new positions.
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In any case, BBVA adapts the composition of the Identified Staff, including the categories of professionals deemed necessary at
any time, in accordance with the requirements established for that purpose under the terms of applicable regulations.
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5.3.Key features of the remuneration system
Article 450 (1) c), f) CRR
EU REMA b), e), f), g)
The BBVA Group General Remuneration Policy is geared toward the recurring generation of value for the Group, the alignment of
the interests of its employees and shareholders, prudent risk management and the development of the strategy defined by the
Group. 
This policy is one of the elements devised by the Board of Directors, as part of the Bank's Corporate Governance System, to
promote proper management and oversight of the Institution and its Group, and is based on the following principles:
long-term value creation;
results attained through sound and responsible risk-taking;
attracting and retaining the best professionals;
rewarding the level of responsibility and professional career;
ensuring internal equity and external competitiveness and equal pay for men and women;
encouraging responsible conduct and fair treatment of customers, as well as avoiding conflicts of interest; and
ensuring transparency of the remuneration model.
Based on the general principles above, BBVA has defined the Group's General Remuneration Policy, taking into account both
compliance with the legal requirements applicable to credit institutions and to the different sectors in which the Group operates,
and alignment with best market practices, including arrangements devised to reduce exposure to excessive risks and align
remuneration with the Group's strategy, objectives, values and long-term interests.
Thus, according to these principles, the Policy:
contributes to the business strategy of BBVA and its Group, and to the achievement of its objectives, values and interests,
as well as value creation and long-term sustainability;
is compatible with and promotes sound and effective risk management and does not provide incentives to assume risks
that exceed the level tolerated by the Institution or the BBVA Group, in a manner that is consistent with the BBVA Group's
risk strategy and culture;
is clear, comprehensible and transparent, with a simple wording that enables the understanding of the different
components making up remuneration and the conditions for the accrual, award, vesting and payment thereof. To that
end, it distinguishes clearly between the criteria for determining fixed remuneration and variable remuneration and is
transparent as regards the setting of objectives and parameters for their calculation;
It includes a competitive remuneration system, with the aim of attracting and retaining the best professionals and
adequately rewarding the duties performed;
is gender neutral, as it reflects equal compensation for the same duties or duties of equal value and does not establish any
difference or discrimination on the basis of gender;
includes measures to avoid conflicts of interest, promoting the independence of judgement of persons involved in
decision-making and in the oversight and control of management and the establishment of remuneration systems,
incorporating predetermined calculation rules that avoid discretion in their application; and
pursues that remuneration is not based solely or primarily on quantitative criteria, taking into account appropriate
qualitative criteria, which reflect compliance with applicable regulations.
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In accordance with the above, the remuneration system generally applicable to all BBVA Group staff comprises the following:
a)A fixed remuneration, which takes into account the level of responsibility, the functions carried out and the professional
career of each employee, under the principles of internal equity and the market value of the function, constituting a significant
portion of the total pay. The award and amount of fixed remuneration are based on predetermined objective and non-
discretionary criteria.
b)A variable remuneration, consisting of payments or allowances in cash or in kind, in addition to fixed remuneration, which
depend on variable parameters and which includes both the annual variable remuneration associated to the corporate model
and, if applicable, other variable incentive schemes and any other variable component that BBVA or the Group's entities, at
any given time, may grant to their personnel or to certain groups of employees.
In no case will variable remuneration limit the ability of the Group to strengthen its capital base in accordance with regulatory
requirements and it shall consider current and future risks as well as the costs of the necessary capital and liquidity, reflecting
a performance that is sustainable and adapted to risk.
Guaranteed variable remuneration will only be awarded on an exceptional basis, in accordance with the terms established
under applicable regulations, and only, where applicable, for newly hired staff, limited to the first year of employment.
Within this remuneration model for general application, the BBVA Group General Remuneration Policy includes certain special
provisions, applicable, on the one hand, to staff exercising control functions and, on the other hand, to staff exercising functions
related to the sale of products and the provision of services to clients. Thus:
i.Staff who perform control functions are independent from the units they supervise, have the necessary authority and are
remunerated according to the achievement of targets associated with their duties, regardless of the results of the areas they
supervise, thereby avoiding potential conflicts of interest.
In order to strengthen the independence and objectivity of these functions, and to reflect the nature of their responsibilities,
the fixed element of their remuneration has a greater weight than the variable element.
Likewise, in the weighting established for the calculation of the annual variable remuneration of employees exercising control
functions, the area and individual components will have a greater weight than that established for the Group component.
The remuneration of the members of BBVA's Senior Management in independent control functions is directly supervised by
the Remuneration Committee, as is the case with the rest of the members of BBVA's Senior Management, as the Board of
Directors is the body responsible for establishing the basic conditions of their contracts.
Moreover, the Board of Directors, on the proposal of the BBVA Remuneration Committee following prior analysis by the Audit
Committee and the Risk and Compliance Committee, respectively, is responsible for setting the targets and performance
evaluation of the global heads of the Internal Audit and Regulation & Internal Control functions or for the analogous functions
that may be established at any given time.
ii.The design and implementation of the remuneration of the Group staff involved in the provision of services to clients, watches
for the protection of their interests and the quality of the services provided, so that:
responsible business conduct and fair treatment of clients is fostered;
no incentives should be established that could induce staff to put their own interests or those of BBVA Group first, in
possible opposition to the interests of their clients;
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remuneration is not primordially or exclusively linked to the sale of a product, or a category or specific type of product,
such as products that are more lucrative for the institution or employee, when there are others more in line with client
needs; and that this objective is not set as that with the greatest weight in the remuneration package; and
an appropriate balance is maintained between the fixed and variable elements of the remuneration.
Moreover, BBVA and the Group Entities directly subject to the customer protection regulations must comply with the specific
remuneration requirements established at any time, as well as with any other regulations applicable to this group.
Pursuant to the legal requirements established by Act 10/2014 and its regulatory implementation, the BBVA Group General
Remuneration Policy defines specific rules applicable to the Identified Staff, in accordance with the regulations and
recommendations applicable to remuneration schemes for these employees.
The remuneration system of the Identified Staff focused specifically on aligning their remuneration with the risks, and also the
long-term objectives and interests of BBVA and its Group, whose fundamental characteristics are the following:
Balance between the fixed and variable components of the total remuneration, in line with that established in the
applicable regulations, with the fixed remuneration constituting a sufficiently high part of the total remuneration and
allowing a fully flexible policy regarding the payment of variable components, which may cause them to be reduced, even
in their entirety, where appropriate.
The theoretical relative proportion between the main fixed and variable components of remuneration has been
established taking into account the type of functions carried out by each beneficiary (business, support or control) and,
consequently, their impact on the risk profile, adapted in each case to the reality of the different Group Entities or
functions.
The variable element of remuneration for a financial year (understood as the sum of all variable remuneration) shall be
limited to a maximum amount of 100% of the fixed element (understood as the sum of all  fixed remuneration) of the total
remuneration, unless the BBVA General Shareholders' Meeting resolves to increase this percentage to a maximum of
200%. As explained in detail in section 5.7 of this report, the BBVA General Shareholders' Meeting held on March 21,
2025, authorized the increase in the maximum limit to 200% for a maximum of 309 Risk Takers.
Within the framework of the BBVA Group's corporate variable remuneration model, the members of the Identified Staff
have an annual variable remuneration (the “Annual Variable Remuneration” or the “AVR”) that is aligned with the Group's
results and the achievement of its strategy, considering the risk incurred, and is comprised of a short-term incentive (the
“Short-Term Incentive” or the “STI”) and a long-term incentive (the “Long-Term Incentive” or the “LTI”).
In order to ensure alignment and linkage to results and long-term sustainability, the Annual Variable Remuneration
corresponding to each financial year will not be accrued or will be reduced in its accrual if certain profit and capital ratio
levels, which are approved by the Board of Directors upon proposal of the Remuneration Committee, are not reached.
The Short-Term Incentive, in line with the corporate variable remuneration model applicable to the rest of the Group's
employees, is awarded annually, reflects performance measured through the achievement of objectives aligned with the
risk incurred and is calculated on the basis of:
i.Group, area and individual metrics or indicators measured on an annual basis, which take into account the
strategic priorities defined by the Group, as well as current and future risks (the "Annual Indicators");
Each function within the organization is assigned a weighting that determines the extent to which the Annual
Variable Remuneration is linked to the performance of the Group, the area or the individual. The weighting of
each of these components ("Group, area and individual") depends on how closely the function is linked to the
overall strategy of the Group and the area.
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ii.the corresponding achievement scales to be established, according to the weighting attributed to each Annual
Indicator and based on the objectives established for each one of them; and
iii.a Target Short-Term Incentive, which represents the amount of the Short-Term Incentive if 100% of the pre-
established objectives are achieved (the "Target STI").
Once the financial year is closed, the result of each Annual Indicator will be compared with its target and, depending on its degree
of achievement and applying the corresponding scales and according to the weighting assigned to each indicator, the amount of
the Short-Term Incentive will be calculated, which may be between 0 and 150% of the Target STI.
The Annual Indicators are aligned with the most relevant management metrics and with the strategic priorities defined by the
Group. Therefore, the Annual Indicators for the calculation of the 2025 STI of the Identified Staff are as follows:
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Weight
RORC
35%
Attributable Profit
15%
Fee and commission income
10%
Net Promoted Score (NPS)
15%
Target customers
15%
Channeling of sustainable business
10%
The Long-Term Incentive reflects the performance over a multi-year horizon and the determination of its final amount is
conditioned to the fulfillment of a series of long-term objectives that make it possible to evaluate the results and the fulfillment of
the Group's long-term strategy.
The Long-Term Incentive of the members of the Identified Staff will only be awarded in the event that the Group reaches the profit
and capital ratio thresholds approved by the Board of Directors for the accrual of the Annual Variable Remuneration. Once the year
has ended and the level reached with respect to these profit and capital ratio thresholds has been verified, the initial award of the
Long-Term Incentive will take place at its maximum theoretical amount.
The final Long-Term Incentive amount will be calculated by taking as a reference the Target Long-Term Incentive determined for
each member of the Identified Staff (the "Target LTI"), which represents the amount of the Long-Term Incentive in the event that
100% of the pre-established objectives are achieved, and based on:
i.financial and non-financial metrics or indicators with multi-year objectives established at the time of their the initial award,
that take into account the strategy defined by the Group and the creation of long-term value (the "Long-Term Indicators");
ii.the corresponding achievement scales, according to the weighting attributed to each Long-Term Indicator.
The final amount of this incentive may be between 0 and 150% of the Target LTI.
The approved Long-Term Indicators for the calculation of the Identified Staff's 2025 LTI are as follows:
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TABLE 86. LONG-TERM INDICATORS 2025 (TARGETS FOR 2028) - LTI
Weight
Tangible Book Value (TBV) per share
40%
Relative Total Shareholder Return (TSR)
40%
Decarbonisation of the portfolio
15%
Percentage of women in management positions
5%
The sum of the STI and LTI amounts awarded constitutes the Annual Variable Remuneration or AVR for the year for each member
of the Identified Staff.
The Annual Variable Remuneration of the members of the identified staff will be subject to the following consolidation and
payment rules:
Once the Annual Variable Remuneration has been awarded, in the financial year following the one to which it corresponds,
a percentage of the Identified Staff's Annual Variable Remuneration (not exceeding 40% for executive directors,
members of BBVA's Senior Management and those members of the Identified Staff with particularly high variable
remuneration amounts, and no more than 60% for the rest of the Identified Staff) will be vested and paid, if the conditions
are met, normally in the first quarter of the financial year following the year to which the Annual Variable Remuneration
corresponds (the "Upfront Portion" of the Annual Variable Remuneration). The Upfront Portion will be comprised
exclusively of a percentage of the Short-Term Incentive.
The remaining portion - and at least 60% for executive directors, members of BBVA's Senior Management and those
members of the Identified Staff with particularly high variable remuneration amounts, and at least 40% for the rest of the
Identified Staff - will be deferred for a period of 4 years (the "Deferred Portion" of the Annual Variable Remuneration or the
"Deferred Annual Variable Remuneration"). Notwithstanding the foregoing, for executive directors and members of
BBVA's senior management the deferral period will be 5 years. In both cases, the Deferred Portion will be paid, if the
conditions are met, after the expiration of each of the deferral years and will not be paid more promptly than on a pro rata
basis.
Within such deferral period, the portion of the Annual Variable Remuneration corresponding to the Long-Term Incentive
will only begin to be paid after the expiration of the target measurement period of the Long-Term Indicators, the result of
which is conditional on the determination of its final amount. Thus, this incentive will be part of the Deferred Annual
Variable Remuneration of each member of the Identified Staff.
In accordance with the provisions of the BBVA Group General Remuneration Policy, exceptions to the deferral rules may
be applied in the cases stipulated in applicable regulations.
Both the Upfront Portion and the Deferred Portion of the Annual Variable Remuneration of each member of the Identified
Staff will be paid 50% in cash and 50% in BBVA shares or in instruments linked to BBVA shares. For executive directors
and members of BBVA's Senior Management, the Deferred Portion of their Annual Variable Remuneration paid in BBVA
shares and/or in instruments linked to BBVA shares will be higher.
In accordance with the foregoing, a portion of the Deferred Annual Variable Remuneration in shares may be delivered in
the form of options on BBVA shares.
In accordance with the provisions of the BBVA Group General Remuneration Policy, exceptions relating to the payment in
shares or instruments linked to shares may be applied in the cases stipulated in applicable regulations.
The shares or instruments received as Annual Variable Remuneration will be unavailable at least for one year from the
date of delivery. The foregoing shall not apply to the shares to be disposed of, as the case may be, to meet the tax
obligations arising from the delivery of the shares.
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To ensure that the Annual Variable Remuneration relates to the performance of the Group's risks, the Deferred Portion
will be subject to possible ex post risk adjustments, such that it will not vest or may be reduced, if certain capital and
liquidity thresholds are not met.
This ensures that payment is only made if it is sustainable based on the Bank's ability to pay, based on its capital and
liquidity position at any given time.
Furthermore, up to 100% of the Annual Variable Remuneration of each member of the Identified Staff corresponding to
each financial year, both in cash and in shares or instruments, shall be subject to clauses of reduction of the variable
remuneration (malus) and recovery of the variable remuneration already satisfied (clawback), both linked to a deficient
financial performance of the Bank as a whole or of a specific division or area or of the exposures generated by a member
of the Identified Staff, when such deficient financial performance is derived from any of the following circumstances:
a)Misconduct, fraud or serious infringement  of the Code of Conduct and other applicable internal regulations by an
Identified Staff member.
b)Regulatory sanctions or judicial convictions due to events that could be attributable to a specific unit or to personnel
responsible for such events.
c)Significant failure of risk management committed by the Bank or by a business or risk control unit, to which the wilful
misconduct or gross negligence of an Identified Staff member was a contributing factor.
d)Restatement of the Bank’s annual financial statements, except where such restatement is due to a change in
applicable accounting legislation.
For this purpose the Bank shall compare the performance assessment carried out for the Identified Staff member with
the ex post behaviour of some of the criteria that contributed to achieve the targets.
Both the malus and clawback clauses shall apply to both the cash portion and the share or instrument portion of the
Annual Variable Remuneration corresponding to the year in which the event giving rise to the application of the clause
occurred, and shall be in force during the period of deferral and unavailability of the shares or instruments applicable to
such Annual Variable Remuneration.
However, in the event that the above circumstances result in a dismissal or termination due to a serious and culpable
breach of duties of the member of the Identified Staff, the reduction mechanisms may be applied to the whole of the
Deferred Annual Variable Remuneration of previous years pending payment at the date on which the decision of
dismissal or termination is adopted, depending on the damage caused.
Moreover, if the above circumstances, regardless of the financial impact caused, create a relevant reputational damage
to the Bank, the malus and clawback arrangements may also apply to the Annual Variable Remuneration, including the
amounts deferred from previous financial years, whose payment corresponds to or has taken place in the financial year
in which the damage is revealed.
In any case, the Annual Variable Remuneration will only vest or be paid if it is sustainable according to the Group's
situation as a whole, and justified based on the results of the Bank, the business unit and the Identified Staff member
concerned.
In addition to the foregoing, the malus and clawback mechanisms shall apply to the variable remuneration received by
members of BBVA's Senior Management when the Bank is required to restate the accounting to correct an error that
would have resulted in the award and/or payment of variable remuneration that was erroneously calculated, if the
clawback of such remuneration is required under the policy adopted by the Bank in compliance with the standard
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approved by the New York Stock Exchange pursuant to Section 10D of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the “Dodd-
Frank Recoupment Policy”).
In this case, the reduction and recovery mechanisms will apply to any erroneously calculated variable remuneration
received by the members of BBVA's Senior Management to whom the Dodd-Frank Recoupment Policy applies during
any of the three financial years immediately prior to the date on which the Bank is required to make the aforementioned
accounting restatement.
The cash amounts of the Deferred Portion of the Annual Variable Remuneration finally vested shall be subject to
restatement, applying the consumer price index (CPI) measured as a year-on-year change in prices or any other criteria
established by the Board of Directors for the same purpose.
Identified Staff members may not use personal hedging strategies or insurance related to Annual Variable Remuneration
and liability that undermine the effects of alignment with prudent risk management.
In the event of termination of the contractual relationship of a member of the Identified Staff prior to the award of the
Annual Variable Remuneration, such member shall be entitled to receive, if the conditions for such termination are met,
the proportional part of such remuneration (comprising both the Short-Term Incentive and the Long-Term Incentive),
calculated pro rata to the time of rendering services in such year and being subject, in any case, to the same rules of
accrual, award, vesting and payment that would be applicable if the member of the Identified Staff had remained in active
service, in accordance with the rules described above. The above will not be applicable to cases where the termination of
the contractual relationship is due to a voluntary resignation or lawful dismissal, in which cases the employee shall not be
eligible for Annual Variable Remuneration.
In any case, the payments, both in cash and in shares or instruments, to be made to the members of the Identified Staff
corresponding to the deferred amounts of the Annual Variable Remuneration for financial years prior to that in which the
termination of their contractual relationship takes place, shall continue to be subject to the vesting and payment rules
(including deferral periods and potential ex post adjustments) provided in the remuneration policies applicable in the
financial year to which they correspond, in such a way that the termination of the contractual relationship shall not
constitute a condition for the prepayment of such remuneration.
In the event that the members of the Identified Staff were entitled to receive any other remuneration item, other than the
Annual Variable Remuneration, which would be considered as variable remuneration, such variable remuneration shall be
subject to the rules of accrual, award, vesting and payment that are applicable in accordance with the configuration of the
remuneration item itself and with its nature and, in any case, the requirements of the applicable regulations at any time
shall be complied with.
In particular, the retention bonuses to which members of the Identified Staff may contractually have the right, will be
considered variable remuneration and subject to the conditions established for them under the applicable regulations.
Thus, they will comply with the requirements regarding payment in shares or instruments, deferral and withholding rules,
ex post adjustments for risk and application of malus and clawback clauses established for Annual Variable Remuneration
in the Policy and, in the same way as Annual Variable Remuneration, they will count as variable remuneration for the
purposes of calculating the ratio between fixed and variable remuneration. In any case, the retention bonuses must be
duly justified and will be awarded once the retention periods have expired.
In addition, BBVA's Directors' Remuneration Policy includes additional restrictions on the transferability of shares derived
from the settlement of the Annual Variable Remuneration of executive directors. Specifically, it establishes that once the
BBVA shares or instruments linked to BBVA shares have been received, they may not be transferred until a period of at
least three years has elapsed, except in the case in which the director in question maintains, at the time of the transfer, a
net economic exposure to the variation in the price of the shares for a market value equivalent to an amount of at least
twice his Annual Fixed Remuneration through the ownership of shares, options or other financial instruments. The
foregoing shall not apply to shares that the director needs to dispose of in order to meet the costs related to their
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acquisition or, subject to the favorable opinion of the Remuneration Committee, to meet extraordinary situations that
may arise.
Moreover, in accordance with the provisions of BBVA Group General Remuneration Policy and in line with applicable
regulations, payments to members of the Identified Staff due to early termination of a contract will be based on the
results obtained over time. In no case shall bad results or inappropriate conduct be rewarded, and payments may not be
awarded in cases where there have been clear and serious infringements that justify the immediate termination of the
contract or the dismissal of the Identified Staff member. With regard to BBVA directors, the Bank has no commitments to
make severance payments.
As regards the pension policy, this shall remain compatible at all times with the Group's long-term business strategy, objectives,
values and interests. To this end, BBVA has a pension system which is arranged on the basis of geographic areas and coverage
offered to different groups of employees. These groups have been formed according to parameters that, among others, include,
origin (meaning the Entity of the Group in which the employees initiated the employment relationship); date of entry; and the level
or category of responsibility within the organization.
In general, BBVA's pension schemes to cover the retirement contingency are defined-contribution. Contributions to the Group's
employee pension schemes are made within the framework of relevant labour law and individual or group agreements applicable
to each Group Entity, sector or geographic area.
The scope of the system (cover for retirement, death and disability) for each group is defined in consideration of the three factors
mentioned above.
The basis for the calculation of the benefits described (commitments for retirement, death and disability) are established using
fixed annual amounts; there are no temporary fluctuations derived from variable components or Individual results.
However, in accordance with Bank of Spain Circular 2/2016, 15% of the annual contributions covering the retirement contingency
of the members of Senior Management of BBVA shall be considered "discretionary pension benefits" and therefore shall depend
on variable components and be subject to the conditions established for these instruments in the aforementioned Circular.
To comply with the above, the annual amount of the "discretionary pension benefits" will be determined by reference to the result
of the Annual Variable Remuneration awarded in each financial year and the following rules will apply:
They shall form part of the total amount of variable remuneration for the purposes of the maximum limit between fixed
and variable remuneration;
They shall be paid in full in BBVA shares;
They shall be subject to a five-year withholding period from the date on which the beneficiary ceases to render services to
the Bank for any reason; and
During the aforementioned five-year withholding period, the Bank may apply, if the corresponding conditions are met, the
malus and clawback arrangements applicable to Annual Variable Remuneration.
More detailed information on the implementation of the pension obligations for executive directors and other members of senior
management in the 2025 financial year can be found in Note 54 of the Annual Report of the BBVA Group's Consolidated Financial
Statements for the 2025 financial year, available on the Bank's corporate website (www.bbva.com).
The detailed description of the remuneration system applicable to BBVA directors in 2025 is included in the BBVA Directors'
Remuneration Policy, approved by BBVA´s General Shareholders ' Meeting held on March 17, 2023 for the financial years 2023,
2024, 2025 and 2026, and its implementation during the year is included in the BBVA Annual Report on Directors' Remuneration
for the 2025 financial year, both documents being available on the Bank's corporate website (www.bbva.com). 
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As set out in those documents, in the case of the non-executive directors, they do not receive variable remuneration; they receive a
fixed annual amount in cash by virtue of their membership of the Board and, where applicable, of the various committees, as well
as for the performance of any other functions or responsibilities that may be attributed to them in the framework of the Bank's
Corporate Governance System. The amount of annual fixed allowance for each of the above positions or functions is set by the
Board of Directors, at the proposal of the Remuneration Committee, depending on the nature of the assigned functions and the
dedication and responsibility required from each role.
In addition, the BBVA non-executive directors have a fixed remuneration system with deferred delivery of BBVA shares, which has
been approved by BBVA General Shareholders' Meeting. This remuneration system comprises the annual allocation to non-
executive directors of a number of theoretical shares of the Bank, which are to be effectively delivered on the date of their removal
as directors for any reason except for a serious breach of their duties.
The annual number of theoretical shares allocated to each non-executive director shall be equivalent to 20% of their annual fixed
allowance in cash received by each in the previous financial year, according to the average closing prices of the BBVA share during
the 60 trading sessions prior to the General Shareholders' Meetings approving the corresponding financial statements for each
financial year.
The shares delivered by BBVA to directors and employees as part of variable remuneration or other remuneration systems form
part of its treasury stock, so their delivery does not entail any dilution for shareholders.
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5.4.Information on the connection between the remuneration of the
Identified Staff and the Group's performance
Article 450 (1) b) CRR
EU REMA b), e), i)
As explained in the preceding sections, the BBVA Group's General Remuneration Policy provides for members of the Identified
Staff to receive an Annual Variable Remuneration, comprising a Short-Term Incentive and a Long-Term Incentive, the accrual of
which is subject to ex ante adjustments and the amount of which is calculated on the basis of the fulfillment of certain objectives
established for both the Annual and Long-Term Indicators, which serve, respectively, to calculate both incentives in accordance
with the scales of achievement and weightings associated with each one of them. In this way, the amount of Annual Variable
Remuneration received by the members of the Identified Staff is directly linked to the results of the BBVA Group and varies
according to them.
In 2025, the amount of the Short-Term Incentive of the members of the Identified Staff, with the exception of the executive
directors, has taken into account, in addition to the degree of achievement of the strategic objectives set at the Group level,  the
degree of achievement of the strategic objectives at the area level and those of each individual. Accordingly, the Group, area and
individual Annual Indicators used to calculate the Short-Term Incentive have a respective associated weighting, which, in each
case, is established according to the degree to which the function is linked to the objectives of the Group, area and the individual,
respectively.
The level of achievement of the Group's financial and non-financial Annual Indicators for incentive purposes is detailed below:
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TABLE 87. ANNUAL INDICATORS (BBVA GROUP) - LEVEL OF ACHIEVEMENT
2025
2024
Annual indicator
Weight (1)
Goal
Result (2)
Level of
attainment
Weight (1)
Goal
Result (2)
Level of
attainment
RORC
35%
19.36%
21.13%
123%
20%
19.34%
20.98%
142%
Net attributable profit
15%
9,46 mill. €
10,511 mill. €
122%
20%
8,957 mill. €
10,054 mill. €
150%
Enterprise fee income
10%
2,350 mill. €
2,577 mill. €
110%
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Net Promoted
Score (NPS) (3)
15%
100
91
91%
15%
100
102
102%
Target customers
(3)
15%
100
112
112%
15%
100
97
97%
Sustainable
business
channeling
10%
114,740 mill. €
133,778 mill. €
122%
10%
76,349 mill. €
92,737 mill.€
136%
(1) Weights set for the annual variable remuneration associated with the corporate model for the 2024 and 2025 financial years for BBVA Group staff, including executive directors. 
(2) Results for incentive purposes.
(3) For the NPS and Target customers indicators, targets are at country level. The Group's achievement for these indicators is calculated as the average weighted by the net margin of the
achievements obtained by the countries.
In 2025 the BBVA Group reached a RORC of 21.13% (compared to 20.98% the previous year), driven by the higher Net
Attributable Profit in 2025. Likewise, the BBVA Group has accrued a  Net Attributable  Profit of €10,511 million, which compares
very positively with the figure of €10,054 million of last year  (+4.5%). This has been specially driven by the good performance of
the recurrent income (interest margin  and fees) of the banking business. This same figure has been taken for incentive purposes.
Similarly, the new indicator of Enterprises Fee Income, which measures fee income generated by the Corporate & Investment
Banking (CIB) and Enterprises and Institutional Banking (BEI) areas, with the aim of boosting business activity with enterprises,
fostering its growth and greater product diversification, has achieved a result of €2,577 million, which is above the established
target.
Likewise, in 2025, the Bank has channeled sustainable business for a total of €133,778 million in the environmental —which
includes climate and natural capital—and social areas, which also places the result of the Channeling of sustainable business
indicator above the established target.
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Meanwhile, the result of the Net Promoter Score (NPS) indicator closed the year slightly below the established target in the
different segments, notwithstanding the particularly good performance of Turkey and Colombia and, additionally, of the SME
segment in Mexico, Peru and Uruguay.
Finally, the Target Customers  indicator’s performance was particularly positive in the business segments  and in countries such as
Spain, Turkey and Peru, resulting in achievement above the established target.
The outstanding performance of the Group in 2025 is even more substantial when considering that the targets set for this year
were not only very challenging  but also well above the projections of the analysts’ consensus when they were approved.
Thus, the Annual Variable Remuneration of the members of the Identified Staff is linked, among others, to the financial and non-
financial results of the Group all within the framework and in accordance with the rules of the remuneration system indicated in
section 5.3 of this report.
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5.5.Description of the criteria used to take into consideration
present and future risks in the remuneration processes
Article 450 (1) e) CRR
EU REMA c)
BBVA Group promotes the development of a risk culture at all levels in the organization through its Corporate Governance System.
Thus, BBVA's Corporate Bodies have provided the Group with a set of general policies and management and control basic
guidelines, that allow for integrated and consistent management and supervision across the Group, highlighting among these
guidelines the Risk Appetite Framework and the general policies on risk management by risk type.
The Remuneration Policies forms part of the elements designed by the Board of Directors, as part of the Corporate Governance
System, to promote adequate risk management and supervision in the BBVA Group. Among the principles inspiring it, is the
achievement of the results based on a prudent and responsible risk assumption.
Thus, in line with what has been set out in section 5.3 of this report, the remuneration policy applicable to executive directors, the
rest of members of BBVA Senior Management and the rest of the Identified Staff of BBVA and/or its Group features a number of
specific elements which make their remuneration take into account current and future risks for the Bank, promoting their prudent
and effective management, and not offering incentives to assume risks that exceed the level tolerated by the Institution or the
Group, consistently with the risk strategy and culture of the BBVA Group.
In particular, the Bank's Remuneration Policies establish:
Balance between the fixed and variable components of total remuneration;
Ex ante adjustments, compliance with which is verified prior to the accrual and award of the Annual Variable
Remuneration;
Both Annual and Long-Term financial and non-financial indicators to evaluate the results, which take account both current
and future risks, and the strategic priorities defined by the Group;
Consideration, in the measurement of performance, of financial and non-financial measures that value both the individual
management aspects and the objectives of the area and the Group;
Greater weight assigned to the objectives related to specific functions in the measurement of the performance of the
members with control functions, and greater weight of the fixed remuneration over their total remuneration, in both
cases, to reinforce the independence and objectivity of these functions;
Establishment of at least 50% of the Annual Variable Remuneration in BBVA shares or instruments linked to BBVA
shares;
Deferral rules designed so that a substantial portion of the Annual Variable Remuneration (at least 60% in the case of
executive directors, other members of BBVA's Senior Management and members of the Identified Staff with particularly
high variable remuneration; and at least 40% in all other cases) is deferred over time, thus taking into account the
economic cycle and business risks.
Inclusion of possible ex post adjustments for risk linked to the results of capital and liquidity indicators, so that if the
thresholds established for each of them are not met, the Deferred Portion of the Annual Variable Remuneration to be paid
each year may be reduced, even in full, thus guaranteeing that the payment is only made if it is sustainable in terms of the
Bank's payment capacity, based on its capital and liquidity situation at any given time.
Mandatory retention periods for the shares or instruments derived from the Annual Variable Remuneration, so that the
beneficiaries cannot freely dispose of them, at least, until one year has passed from the date of delivery, except for those
shares that must be disposed of to meet the payment of tax obligations derived from their delivery.
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Prohibition of carrying out personal hedging strategies or insurance related to the remuneration and liability;
Limitation of the variable component of the remuneration for the year to 100% of the fixed component of the total
remuneration, unless the General Shareholders' Meeting of BBVA authorizes the application of a maximum ratio of 200%
for certain members of the Identified Staff, as explained in detail in section 5.7 of this report.
Submission of the total Annual Variable Remuneration to malus and clawback clauses during the entire period of deferral
and unavailability, under the terms indicated in Section 5.3.
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5.6.Main parameters and the motivation of any component of
possible variable compensation plans and other non-cash advantages
Article 450 (1) f) CRR
EU REMA g)
The main parameters and motivation behind the components of the variable remuneration plans of the Identified Staff have been
set out in the previous sections of this report.
5.7.Ratios between fixed and variable remuneration of the Identified
Staff
Article 450 (1) d) CRR
EU REMA d)
As indicated in section 5.3 above, in the total remuneration of the Identified Staff, the fixed and variable components are duly
balanced in line with the provisions of the applicable regulations, with the fixed remuneration constituting a sufficiently high part of
the total remuneration and allowing a fully flexible policy with regard to the payment of the variable components, which may lead
to their reduction, if necessary, to their entire amount.
The theoretical relative proportion between the main fixed and variable components of the Identified Staff's remuneration is
established taking into account the type of functions performed by each beneficiary (business, support or control) and,
consequently, their impact on the risk profile, adapting in each case to the reality existing in the different Group Entities or
functions in which the members of the Identified Staff carry out their activity.
To this end, the Bank has defined target ratios or paymix between the main components of fixed and variable remuneration, which
take into account both the function performed by each member of the Identified Staff as well as their impact on the risk profile.
Regardless of the foregoing, the variable element of the Identified Staff's remuneration corresponding to a financial year
(understood as the sum of all remuneration of a variable nature) shall be limited to a maximum amount of 100% of the fixed
element (understood as the sum of all fixed remuneration) of the total remuneration, unless the General Shareholders' Meeting of
BBVA resolves to raise such percentage up to a maximum of 200%, all in accordance with the procedure and requirements
established in the applicable regulations.
In this regard, the General Shareholders’Meeting held on March 21, 2025 resolved to increase the maximum level of the variable
component of remuneration up to a maximum of 200% of the fixed component of total remuneration for certain members of the
Identified Staff, in the terms indicated in the report issued for this purpose by the Board of Directors dated February 11, 2025.
Thus, the BBVA’s Board of Directors submitted the following proposed resolution to the General Meeting:
"For the purposes of the provisions of Article 34.1 g) of Act 10/2014 of June 26 on the regulation, supervision and solvency of
credit institutions, to approve a maximum level of variable remuneration of up to 200% of the fixed component of total
remuneration for a group of employees whose professional activities have significant impact on the risk profile of Banco Bilbao
Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (the “Bank”) or its Group, enabling subsidiaries of to likewise apply said maximum level to their
professionals, pursuant to the Report issued in this regard by the Board of Directors of the Bank, on February 11, 2025, and
which has been made available to shareholders as of the date on which the General Meeting was convened.”
This resolution was approved by the BBVA General Shareholders' Meeting for a maximum of 309 Risk Takers, with a favourable
vote of 98.76% of the capital present or represented at said General Shareholders' Meeting.
The proposal submitted to the General Shareholders' Meeting included the detailed recommendation of the Board, explaining the
reasons and scope of the resolution proposed to the General Meeting, and included the number of persons affected, their
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positions, as well as the expected effect on maintaining a solid capital basis, taking into account the considerations established by
the competent authority as regards dividend distribution policies.
As reflected in the Board’s Report, the persons for whom approval of the higher level of remuneration for 2025 financial year was
requested performed one of the following functions:
Members of the BBVA Board of Directors.
Members of BBVA Senior Management.
Members of the Identified Staff who perform their functions in the business areas of Spain, Mexico, Turkey, countries of
South America, and Corporate and Investment Banking (CIB).
Identified Staff members who perform their functions in corporate support areas, working globally for the Group as a
whole, without being attached to a business area.
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5.8. Quantitative information on remuneration of the Identified Staff
Article 450 (1) g), h), i), k) (2) CRR
EU REMA i), j)
After year-end 2025, the Annual Variable Remuneration corresponding to the members of the Identified Staff for said financial
year was calculated in accordance with the results obtained (described in Section 5.4 above).
In accordance with the vesting and payment system of the Annual Variable Remuneration for 2025 financial year applicable to
members of the Identified Staff:
The Upfront Portion is vested and paid, as a general rule, in the first quarter of 2026 financial year, in a percentage not
exceeding 40% in the case of the executive directors, members of Senior Management of BBVA and those members of
the Identified Staff with particularly high variable remuneration amounts, and no more than 60% for the remaining
members of the Identified Staff. The Upfront Portion will be comprised exclusively of a percentage of the Short-Term
Incentive.
The Deferred Portion, at least 60% for executive directors, members of BBVA's Senior Management and those members
of the Identified Staff with particularly high variable remuneration amounts, and at least 40% for the rest of the Identified
Staff, will be paid, if conditions are met, once each of the deferral years has elapsed and no more promptly than on a pro
rata basis. The deferral period will be 5 years for executive directors and members of the Senior Management and 4 years
for the rest of the Identified Staff.
Within such deferral period, the portion of the Annual Variable Remuneration corresponding to the Long-Term Incentive
will only begin to be paid after the expiration of the target measurement period of the Long-Term Indicators, the result of
which is conditional on the determination of its final amount. Thus, this incentive will be part of the Deferred Annual
Variable Remuneration of each member of the Identified Staff.
Both the Upfront Portion and the Deferred Portion of the Annual Variable Remuneration of each member of the Identified
Staff will be paid 50% in cash and 50% in BBVA shares and/or in instruments linked to BBVA shares. For executive
directors and members of BBVA's Senior Management, the Deferred Portion will be paid 40% in cash and 60% in BBVA
shares and/or in instruments linked to BBVA shares.
In accordance with the foregoing, a portion of the Deferred Annual Variable Remuneration in shares  for 2025 financial
year will be paid in the form of options on BBVA shares.
In accordance with the BBVA Group General Remuneration Policy and in application of the provisions of article 34.2 b) of Law
10/2014 (transposing article 94. 3 b) of Directive 2013/36/EU into Spanish law), to a total of 20 members of the Identified Staff,
whose annual variable remuneration for financial year 2025 has not exceeded 50,000 euros and has not represented more than
one third of their total annual remuneration, has benefited from the exception provided in this regulation. Thus, the requirements
of deferral and payment in shares and/or share-linked instruments provided for in sections m) and l) of article 34.1 of Law
10/2014) will not apply to the Annual Variable Remuneration for the 2025 financial year of this group of employees.
Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Long-Term Incentive for 2025 shall not be consolidated or paid until the amount thereof is
determined in view of the result of the Long-Term Indicators approved for its calculation (at year-end 2028).
The total aggregate remuneration received by these employees in 2025 is 3,147 thousand of euros, of which 2,539 thousand of
euros is fixed remuneration and 608 thousand of euros is variable remuneration.
All of the above gives rise to the amounts presented in the following table, broken down by types of employees:
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TABLE 88. EU REM1 - REMUNERATION AWARDED FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR (THOUSAND EUROS)
MB Supervisory
function (1)
MB Management
function (1)
Other senior
management (1)
Other
identified staff
(1)
Fixed
remuneration
Number of identified staff
13
2
16
345
Total fixed remuneration(2)
5,113
6,657
21,684
153,170
Of which: cash-based
4,193
6,397
21,044
148,829
(Not applicable in the EU)
Of which: shares or equivalent ownership interests
Of which: share-linked instruments or equivalent
non-cash instruments
Of which: other instruments(3)
817
(Not applicable in the EU)
Of which: other forms
103
260
640
4,341
(Not applicable in the EU)
Variable
remuneration
Number of identified staff
2
16
338
Total variable remuneration(4)
8,039
13,087
88,402
Of which: cash-based
3,472
5,388
48,939
Of which: deferred
2,037
3,128
19,173
Of which: shares or equivalent ownership
interests(5)
4,132
6,414
35,772
Of which: deferred
2,697
4,153
16,324
Of which: share-linked instruments or equivalent
non-cash instruments
359
538
3,655
Of which: deferred
359
538
2,748
Of which: other instruments
Of which: deferred
Of which: other forms(6)
76
747
36
Of which: deferred
76
747
36
Total remuneration (2 + 10)
5,113
14,696
34,771
241,572
(*) The data included in the template represents the best information available as of the date of publication of the report.
(1) Includes the remunerations of the directors who have been directors during the year, of the members of Senior Management who had such status on December 31, 2025, and of the rest
of the Identified Staff who had such status during the year. The information on the remuneration and other benefits to the Board of Directors and members of the Bank's Senior
Management is detailed in Note 54 of the report of the Consolidated Annual Accounts of the BBVA Group corresponding to the financial year 2025.
(2) Fixed remuneration for fiscal year 2025, both in cash and in kind. In the case of executive directors and Senior Management, the contributions made by the Bank in 2025 in relation to the
pension commitments assumed in matters of social welfare are included in Note 54 of the report of the Consolidated Annual Accounts of the BBVA Group corresponding to the financial
year 2025.
(3) In the case of non-executive directors, they have a fixed remuneration system with deferred delivery of BBVA shares after dismissal, as long as it is not due to serious breach of duties,
approved by the General Meeting. The number of theoretical shares assigned to each non-executive director in 2025 is equivalent to 20% of the annual fixed cash allocation received in
2023 by each of them, according to the average of the closing prices of the BBVA share during the 60 trading sessions prior to the General Meeting of March 21, 2025, which was 11,44575
euros per share.
(4) Total variable remuneration corresponding to the year 2025, which includes both the Annual Variable Remuneration and, for the purposes of this report, other payments considered
variable in accordance with the applicable regulations. For the initial determination of the 2025 Annual Variable Remuneration, and for the purposes of applying the deferral rules, the Short-
Term Incentive generated and the Long-Term Incentive in the maximum level of achievement scenario (150% of the Target Long-Term Incentive) have been considered. However, the final
amount of the 2025 Annual Variable Remuneration will depend on the result of the long-term indicators which, at the end of 2028, may be within an achievement range of between 0% and
150%. In addition, the 2025 Deferred Annual Variable Remuneration is subject to ex post risk adjustments, related to the Risk Appetite Framework, which may imply the reduction, up to its
entirety, of the deferred part whose consolidation and payment corresponds in each year, in the event that certain capital and liquidity thresholds are not reached.
(5) The total variable remuneration in shares of the Identified Group awarded with respect to fiscal year 2025 represents 0.04% of BBVA's share capital.
(6) In accordance with the provisions of the Guidelines on the remuneration comparison exercise, gender pay gap and higher ratios authorized under Directive 2013/36/EU (EBA/
GL/2022/06), adopted as its own by the Bank of Spain on December 21, 2022, the “Discretionary pension benefits” are included (15% of the agreed annual contribution to cover the
retirement contingency) corresponding to the 2025 financial year of the President and the members of Senior Management.
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TABLE 89. EU REM2 - SPECIAL PAYMENTS  TO STAFF WHOSE PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES HAVE A MATERIAL
IMPACT ON INSTITUTIONS’ RISK PROFILE (IDENTIFIED STAFF) (THOUSAND EUROS)
MB
Supervisory
function
MB
Management
function
Other Senior
Management
Other
Identified
Staff
Guaranteed variable remuneration awards
Guaranteed variable remuneration awards - Number of identified staff
2
Guaranteed variable remuneration awards - Total amount
223
Of which: guaranteed variable remuneration awards paid during the financial
year, that are not taken into account in the bonus cap
164
Severance payments awarded in previous periods, that have been paid
out during the financial year
Severance payments awarded in previous periods, that have been paid out
during the financial year - Number of identified staff
19
Severance payments awarded in previous periods, that have been paid out
during the financial year - Total amount
652
Severance payments awarded during the financial year
Severance payments awarded during the financial year - Number of identified
staff
1
13
Severance payments awarded during the financial year - Total amount(1)
1,908
6,965
Of which: paid during the financial year
1,908
6,254
Of which: deferred
711
Of which: severance payments paid during the financial year, that are not
taken into account in the bonus cap
1,908
5,766
Of which: highest payment that has been awarded to a single person
1,908
1,647
(*) The data included in the template represents the best information available as of the date of publication of the report.
(1) The amount of the statutory severance payment in accordance with labor regulations is included, as well as, where applicable, the additional amount to said legal severance payment.
Additionally, non-competition agreements have been signed with some beneficiaries for a total amount of 6,868 thousand euros, which will be paid periodically from the moment of
departure of the member of the Identified Staff, during the non-competition period.
In addition, in accordance with Rule 40.1 of Circular 2/2016 of the Bank of Spain, it is stated that of the 14 cases of payments for
early termination of contract, 6 of them have exceeded two annuities of the fixed remuneration.
Payments were also made in 2025 for amounts deferred from previous years whose payment corresponded in said financial year.
The following table shows the amounts of deferred remuneration from previous years awarded in 2025, distinguishing between the
amounts of such remuneration that have been paid in the year and the amounts that, as of December 31, 2025 remain deferred.
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TABLE 90. EU REM3 - DEFERRED REMUNERATION (THOUSAND EUROS)
Deferred and retained remuneration(1)
Total amount of 
deferred
remuneration
awarded for
previous
performance
periods
Of which due
to vest in the
financial
year(2)
Of which vesting in
subsequent
financial years
Amount of
performance
adjustment made in
the financial year to
deferred
remuneration  that
was due to vest in
the financial year
Amount of performance
adjustment made in the
financial year to
deferred remuneration
that was due to vest in
future performance
years
Total amount of
adjustment during the
financial year due to ex
post implicit adjustments
(i.e.changes of value of
deferred remuneration
due to the changes of
prices of instruments)
Total amount of
deferred
remuneration
awarded before the
financial year
actually paid out in
the financial year
Total of amount of
deferred
remuneration
awarded for previous
performance period
that has vested but
is subject to
retention periods
MB Supervisory function (3)
63
63
60
123
98
Cash-based
25
25
25
Shares or equivalent ownership interests
38
38
60
98
98
Share-linked instruments or equivalent non-cash instruments
Other instruments
Other forms(4)
MB Management function(5)
18,329
3,545
14,784
2,464
6,009
4,591
Cash-based
7,141
1,418
5,723
1,418
Shares or equivalent ownership interests
9,928
2,127
7,801
2,464
4,591
4,591
Share-linked instruments or equivalent non-cash instruments
784
784
Other instruments
Other forms(4)
476
476
Other senior management(5)
25,196
4,100
21,096
2,752
6,852
5,209
Cash-based
9,028
1,643
7,385
1,643
Shares or equivalent ownership interests
12,513
2,457
10,056
2,752
5,209
5,209
Share-linked instruments or equivalent non-cash instruments
1,040
1,040
Other instruments
Other forms(4)
2,615
2,615
Other identified staff
93,352
18,642
74,710
9,985
28,627
19,553
Cash-based
45,384
9,074
36,310
9,074
Shares or equivalent ownership interests
41,872
9,278
32,594
9,673
18,951
18,951
Share-linked instruments or equivalent non-cash instruments
5,599
290
5,309
312
602
602
Other instruments
Other forms(4)
497
497
Total amount
136,940
26,350
110,590
15,261
41,611
29,451
(*) The data included in the template represents the best information available as of the date of publication of the report.
(1) The deferred remuneration awarded with respect to previous results periods already reported at the time of its awarding is included, in compliance with the provisions of the Guidelines on the remuneration comparison exercise, gender pay gap and higher ratios authorized under
Directive 2013/36/EU (EBA/GL/2022/06), adopted as its own by the Bank of Spain on December 21, 2022.
(2) Additionally, the update has been paid in accordance with the interannual CPI of the cash part of the deferred remuneration awarded with respect to previous periods of results that has been consolidated in fiscal year 2025. These amounts are the following: 5 thousand euros for
a non-executive director, 132 thousand euros for executive directors, 144 thousand euros for the rest of the members of Senior Management and 663 thousand euros for the rest of the Identified Staff.
(3) The deferred variable remuneration generated in 2019 by a non-executive director in her previous capacity as a BBVA director is included.
(4) In accordance with the provisions of the Guidelines on the exercise of remuneration comparison, gender pay gap and higher ratios authorized under Directive 2013/36/EU (EBA/GL/2022/06), adopted as its own by the Bank of Spain on December 21, 2022, the “Discretionary
pension benefits” are included (15% of the agreed annual contribution to cover the contingency of retirement) corresponding to the 5 years prior to 2025 of the Chair and members of Senior Management.
(5) The corresponding remunerations of the executive directors and other members of Senior Management who had such status on December 31, 2025 are included. The information on the remuneration and other benefits to the Board of Directors and members of the Bank's
Senior Management is detailed in Note 54 of the report to the BBVA Group's Consolidated Annual Accounts for the year 2025.
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The number of employees receiving remuneration of €1 million or more is as follows:
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TABLE 91. EU REM4 - REMUNERATION OF €1 MILLION OR MORE PER YEAR
EUR
Identified staff that are high earners as set out in
Article 450(i) CRR
1,000,000 to below 1,500,000
51
1,500,000 to below 2,000,000
16
2,000,000 to below 2,500,000
6
2,500,000 to below 3,000,000
5
3,000,000 to below 3,500,000
2
3,500,000 to below 4,000,000
1
4,000,000 to below 4,500,000
4,500,000 to below 5,000,000
1
5,000,000 to below 6,000,000
6,000,000 to below 7,000,000
1
7,000,000 to below 8,000,000
1
8,000,000 to below 9,000,000
(*) The data included in the template represents the best information available as of the date of publication of the report.
(**) Includes the sum of the fixed remuneration for the year 2025 and the total variable remuneration corresponding to 2025. Total variable remuneration corresponding to the year 2025,
which includes both the Annual Variable Remuneration and, for the purposes of this report, other payments considered variable in accordance with the applicable regulations. For the initial
determination of the 2025 Annual Variable Remuneration, and for the purposes of applying the deferral rules, the Short-Term Incentive generated and the Long-Term Incentive in the
maximum level of achievement scenario (150% of the Target Long-Term Incentive) have been considered. However, the final amount of the 2025 Annual Variable Remuneration will
depend on the result of the long-term indicators which, at the end of 2028, may be within an achievement range of between 0% and 150%. In addition, the 2025 Deferred Annual Variable
Remuneration is subject to ex post risk adjustments, related to the Risk Appetite Framework, which may imply the reduction, up to its entirety, of the deferred part whose consolidation and
payment corresponds in each year, in the event that certain capital and liquidity thresholds are not reached.
The table below gives the total remuneration of the Identified Staff for the year 2025, broken down by area of activity:
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TABLE 92. EU REM5 - INFORMATION ON REMUNERATION OF STAFF WHOSE PROFESSIONAL ACTIVITIES HAVE A MATERIAL IMPACT ON INSTITUTIONS’ RISK PROFILE
(IDENTIFIED STAFF) (THOUSAND EUROS)
Management body remuneration
Business areas
Total
MB
Supervisory
function
MB
Management
function
Total MB
Investment
banking(1)
Retail
banking(2)
Asset
management(3)
Corporate
functions(4)
Independent
internal control
functions(5)
All other(6)
Total number of identified staff
376
Of which: members of the MB(7)
13
2
15
Of which: other senior management(7)
1
5
7
3
Of which: other identified staff(7)
56
76
17
103
93
Total remuneration of identified staff(8)
5,113
14,696
19,809
57,756
75,761
15,871
78,826
48,133
Of which: variable remuneration
8,039
8,039
24,893
28,371
8,523
25,472
14,233
Of which: fixed remuneration
5,113
6,657
11,770
32,863
47,390
7,348
53,354
33,900
(*) The data included in the template represents the best information available as of the date of publication of the report.
(1) Includes trading activities and other Investment Banking activities.
(2) Includes Retail, Business, Corporate and Insurance Banking activities.
(3) Includes Asset Management and Private Banking activities.
(4) Includes the support areas for the BBVA Group and the business support areas (Finance, Legal, Human Resources, etc.).
(5) Includes Risk Management, Internal Audit and Regulatory Compliance activities.
(6) Rest of activities not included in the previous categories.
(7) The information corresponding to the directors who have been directors during the year, the members of Senior Management who had such status on December 31, 2025, and the rest of the Identified Staff who have had such status during the year is included. The information
on the remuneration and other benefits to the Board of Directors and members of Senior Management is detailed in Note 54 of the report of the Consolidated Annual Accounts of the BBVA Group corresponding to the financial year 2025.
(8) Includes the sum of the fixed remuneration corresponding to the 2025 financial year and the total variable remuneration corresponding to 2025, which includes both the Annual Variable Remuneration and, for the purposes of this report, other payments considered variable in
accordance with the applicable regulations. For the initial determination of the 2025 Annual Variable Remuneration, and for the purposes of applying the deferral rules, the Short-Term Incentive generated and the Long-Term Incentive in the maximum level of achievement scenario
(150% of the Target Long-Term Incentive) have been considered. However, the final amount of the 2025 Annual Variable Remuneration will depend on the result of the long-term indicators which, at the end of 2028, may be within an achievement range of between 0% and 150%.
In addition, the 2025 Deferred Annual Variable Remuneration is subject to ex post risk adjustments, related to the Risk Appetite Framework, which may imply the reduction, up to its entirety, of the deferred part whose consolidation and payment corresponds in each year, in the
event that certain capital and liquidity thresholds are not reached.
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BBVA has a corporate governance system that is constantly evolving to adapt to the Bank’s strategy and to its particular
circumstances and needs, in line with the corporate culture and values that define BBVA’s identity.
This system is geared toward promoting BBVA’s objectives and long-term interests and has taken shape on the basis of the
following pillars:
1.An appropriate composition of the corporate bodies
2.A clear distribution of functions and interaction among them and senior management
3.A sound decision-making process and a robust informational model
4.A comprehensive monitoring, oversight and control system
5.A parent-subsidiary relationship model that allows for a coherent and  well-integrated internal governance at Group level.
The information regarding Entity’s corporate governance, contained in this Report, is complemented by the 2025 Annual
Corporate Governance Report which forms part of the Management Report by reference, and which has been submitted by the
Board to the Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting on 2026, as well as the BBVA Board of Directors selection, suitability and
diversity policy; which are all of them available on the BBVA corporate website (www.bbva.com), in the “Shareholders and
Investors” – “Corporate Governance and Remuneration Policy” section.
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6.1.Members of the Board of Directors of BBVA
Article 435 (2) a), b) CRR
EU OVB a), b)
Below is the composition of BBVA’s Board of Directors for the year ended December 31, 2025, along with information on their
professional profiles:
Carlos Torres Vila has been Chair of the BBVA Board of Directors since December 2018 and he is also Chair of the
Executive Committee and the Technology and Cybersecurity Committee of the Board of Directors. He is also non-
executive director at the following entities of the BBVA Group: Grupo Financiero BBVA México, S.A. de C.V. and BBVA
México, S.A., Institución de Banca Múltiple, Grupo Financiero BBVA México. Previously, he was Chief Executive Officer of
BBVA from May 2015 to December 2018. He joined the BBVA Group in 2008 and has held various high-ranking roles since
then, which include Head of Digital Banking from March 2014 to May 2015 and Head of Strategy and Corporate
Development from January 2009 to March 2014. In addition, he previously held positions of responsibility in other
companies, such as Chief Financial Officer and Head of Corporate Strategy and member of the Executive Committee of
Endesa, as well as  elected partner at McKinsey & Company. He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering (BSc) and in
Business Administration from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT) and a degree in Law from the National
Distance Education University (UNED). He also completed a master’s degree in Management (MS) at the MIT Sloan
School of Management.
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Count of positions in
accordance with banking
regulations*
1 executive position**
(executive director of BBVA
and non-executive director at
BBVA Group entities**)
Onur Genç has been Chief Executive Officer of BBVA since December 2018. Furthermore, he is non-executive director at
the following entities of the BBVA Group: Grupo Financiero BBVA México, S.A. de C.V. and BBVA México, S.A., Institución
de Banca Múltiple, Grupo Financiero BBVA México. He was President and CEO of BBVA USA and Country Manager of
BBVA in the United States between January 2017 and December 2018, Deputy CEO of Garanti BBVA between 2015 and
2017 and Executive Vice President of retail and private banking at Garanti BBVA between 2012 and 2015. He has also held
positions of responsibility in different McKinsey & Company offices, having previously been a Senior Partner and Manager
of its Turkish office. He holds a degree in Electrical Engineering (BSc) from the University of Bogaziçi in Turkey and a
master’s degree in Business Administration (MSIA/MBA) from Carnegie Mellon University in the USA.
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Count of positions in
accordance with banking
regulations*
1 executive position**
(executive director of BBVA
and non-executive director
at BBVA Group entities**)
José Miguel Andrés Torrecillas has been independent director of BBVA since March 2015 and Deputy Chair of the Board
of Directors since April 2019. Additionally, he is Chair of the Audit Committee and the Appointments and Corporate
Governance Committee of the Board of Directors of BBVA. He has been an independent director at Obrascón Huarte Laín,
S.A. since 2025. His professional career is linked to Ernst & Young,  where he has held different positions of responsibility,
including partner (1987), Managing Partner of the Banking Group (1989-2004), General Managing Partner of Audit and
Advisory Services (2001-2004) and Chair of Ernst & Young Spain (2004-2014). He has been a member of various
organisations such as the ROAC (Official Registry of Auditors), the REA (Registry of Economic Auditors), the Governing
Board of the Spanish Institute of Financial Analysts, Empresa y Sociedad Foundation, Spanish Institute of Chartered
Accountants, Advisory Board of the Institute of Internal Auditors, and of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England
& Wales (the ICAEW). He has also been a member of the Board of Directors of Zardoya Otis, S.A. from 2015 to 2022.He
holds a degree in Economic and Business Sciences from Complutense University of Madrid and completed post-graduate
studies in Management Programmes from IESE, Harvard and IMD.
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Count of positions in
accordance with banking
regulations*
2 non-executive positions
(BBVA and Obrascón
Huarte Laín, S.A.)
Jaime Caruana Lacorte was appointed independent director of BBVA in March 2018. He was General Manager of the Bank
for International Settlements (BIS) between 2009 and 2017; between 2006 and 2009 he was Head of the Monetary and
Capital Markets Department and Financial Counsellor to the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF);
between 2003 and 2006 he was Chair of the Basel Committee on Banking Supervision; and between 2000 and 2006 he
was Governor of the Bank of Spain and member of the Governing Council of the European Central Bank. He is a member
of the Group of 30 (G-30). He holds a degree in Telecommunications Engineering from the Escuela Técnica Superior de
Ingenieros de Telecomunicación (ETSIT) of the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and he is a Commercial Technician and
State Economist.
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Count of positions in
accordance with banking
regulations*
1 non-executive position
(BBVA)
Enrique Casanueva Nárdiz was appointed independent director of BBVA in March 2024. He has held various senior
positions at international financial institutions, most notably at J.P. Morgan, where he served as Chair and CEO of Spain
and Portugal and member of the EMEA Management Committee from 2006 to 2015; Head of Southern Europe, Nordic
Countries, Central and Eastern Europe, Ireland and Israel, and member of the EMEA Executive Committee from 2015 to
2017; as well as Senior Advisor and member of EMEA Advisory Council from 2019 to 2024. Previously, he was Managing
Director of Investment Banking Spain and Portugal at Banco Santander Investment between 1995 and 2000, and
executive director of the Investment Banking area of Goldman Sachs between 1991 and 1995.  He holds a degree in
Industrial Engineering from the Universidad Politécnica de Madrid and a Master’s degree in Business Administration
(MBA), specializing in finance and strategy, from the Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT).
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Count of positions in
accordance with banking
regulations*
1 non-executive position
(BBVA)
Sonia Dulá was appointed independent director of BBVA in March 2023. She is a director of Huntsman Corporation,
Acciona, S.A. and Corporación Acciona Energías Renovables, S.A., as well as a life member of the Council on Foreign
Relations. She has sat on the boards of directors of different entities such as Bestinver, Grupo Prisa, Millicom,
Hemisphere Media, Council of the Americas, Women’s World Banking and The Adrienne Arsht Center for the Performing
Arts. She has also sat on the international advisory board of Banco Itaú (Brazil) and has been a member of the Young
Presidents Organization (YPO) and the Global Diversity and Inclusion Council of Bank of America. She has held positions
of responsibility at Bank of America Merrill Lynch, such as Head of Corporate and Investment Banking for Latin America
(2007–2010), Head of Wealth Management for Latin America (2010–2013) and Vice Chair Latin America (2013–2018).
She also spent part of her career at Goldman Sachs Group, as executive director and Vice President of Investment
Banking and Capital Markets between 1986 and 1995. She holds a BA in Economics from Harvard University (United
States) and an MBA in  Finance from Stanford Graduate School of Business (United States).
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accordance with banking
regulations*
3 non-executive positions (BBVA,
Huntsman Corporation and
companies of Acciona Group)
Raúl Galamba de Oliveira has been independent director of BBVA since March 2020 and Lead Director since April 2022.
Moreover, he is Chair of the Risk and Compliance Committee of the Board of Directors of BBVA. He is independent Chair
of the Board of Directors of CTT – Correios de Portugal, S.A. and non-executive director at José de Mello Capital. His
career path has been mainly linked to the firm McKinsey & Company, where he was appointed partner in 1995 and Head
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of the global financial services practice in 2000. In this firm he has held other senior positions, including Managing Partner
of Spain and Portugal (2005-2011), Managing Partner of the Global Risk practice (2013-2016), member of the Global
Shareholders’ Council (2005-2011), member of the Global Partner Election and Evaluation Committees (2001-2017),
member of the Remuneration Committee (2005-2013) and Chair of the Global Learning Board (2006-2011). He is a
graduate in Mechanical Engineering from the Instituto Superior Técnico (IST) in Portugal, holds a master’s degree (MS) in
Mechanical Engineering-Systems from IST and an MBA from the Nova School of Business Economics in Portugal.
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Count of positions in
accordance with banking
regulations*
3 non-executive positions
(BBVA, CTT- Correios de
Portugal, S.A. José de Mello
Capital)
Belén Garijo López has been director of BBVA since March 2012, as other external director since March 2024. She has
been Chair of the Executive Board and CEO of the Merck Group since 2021, Chair of the European side of the EU-Japan
Business Round Table, member of the Executive Committee of the German Chemical Industry Association, member of
the European Round Table for Industry, member of The Business Council and member of the European Innovation
Council (EIC). She has been a member of the Board of Directors of L’Oréal from 2014 to 2024, and she has held various
positions of responsibility at Abbot Laboratories (1989-1996), Rhône-Poulenc (1996-1999), Aventis Pharma (1999-2004),
Sanofi Aventis (2004-2011), and Merck (since 2011). She is graduated in Medicine from the University of Alcalá de
Henares in Madrid and a specialist in Clinical Pharmacology at Hospital de La Paz – Autonomous University of Madrid.
She also holds a master’s degree in Business and Management from the Ashridge Management School (UK).
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Count of positions in accordance
with banking regulations*
1 executive position (Merck
Group) and 1 non-executive
position (BBVA)
Connie Hedegaard Koksbang has been independent director of BBVA since March 2022. She is  independent director at
Danfoss A/S. She participates on an ongoing basis in international forums, organizations and foundations such as
member of the Board of Trustees of the European Climate Foundation, Chair of the OECD’s Round Table on Sustainable
Development, member of the Climate and Environment Advisory Council of the European Investment Bank (EIB),
member of the Board of Trustees of Villum Foundation, Chair of the European Commission’s Mission Adaptation to
Climate Change, including Social Change, Chair of the Board at Aarhus University, member of the Sustainability Advisory
Committee at Volkswagen and advisor to the Board of Gazelle Wind Power Limited. She has been director of Cadeler A/S
from 2020 to 2023 and member of the supervisory board of Nordex SE from 2016 to May 2022. She has held various
positions in the public sector in Denmark and the European Union, such as EU Commissioner for Climate Action, Danish
Minister for Climate and Energy, Minister for Environment, and Minister for Nordic Cooperation. She holds a Master’s
Degree in Literature and History from the University of Copenhagen.
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Count of positions in
accordance with banking
regulations*
2 non-executive positions
(BBVA and Danfoss A/S )
Lourdes Máiz Carro has been independent director of BBVA since March 2014. She is non-executive director of
Actividades de Construcción y Servicios, S.A. She was Secretary of the Board of Directors and Head of Legal Services at
Iberia, Líneas Aéreas de España from 2001 to 2016. She has also been a director of several companies, including Renfe,
GIF (Gerencia de Infraestructuras Ferroviarias – Railway Infraestructure Administrator, now ADIF), the ICO (Instituto de
Crédito Oficial – Official Credit Institution), INISAS, Compañía de Seguros y Reaseguros, S.A., Aldeasa, Almacenaje y
Distribución, and Banco Hipotecario. In 1992, she became Attorney for the State and held various senior positions in the
Public Administration, including Director of the Cabinet of the Assistant Secretary of Public Administration, Director of
the Cabinet of the Assistant Secretary of Education; General Director of Administrative Organization, Personnel and IT,
General Director of the Sociedad Estatal de Participaciones Patrimoniales (SEPPA) within the Ministry of Economy and
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Finance and Technical General Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food. She holds a bachelor’s degree
in Law and Philosophy and Educational Sciences from Complutense University of Madrid, and a doctorate in philosophy.
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Count of positions in
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banking regulations*
2 non-executive positions
(BBVA and Actividades de
Construcción y Servicios, S.A.)
Cristina de Parias Halcón has been other external director of BBVA since March 2024. She is an independent director at
Endesa, S.A. and Sanitas Seguros as well as director at Diezma, S.L. She currently sits on the Board of Trustees of the
BBVA Microfinance Foundation and of Fundación Professor Uría. She was a member of the Board of Directors of BBVA
México, S.A., Institución de Banca Múltiple, Grupo Financiero BBVA México and Grupo Financiero BBVA México, S.A. de
C.V. until 2024. From 1998 to 2019, she held various senior positions at BBVA as head of the Consumer Finance
subsidiary (Finanzia) and CEO of Uno-e Bank, Head of New Digital Businesses, Territorial Head of the Central Region and
Country Manager for Spain and Portugal. She was Head of Marketing and Multichannel Sales for retail clients and Head of
the Personal Banking Business Unit (CitiGold), both positions held at Citibank from 1991 to 1998. She holds a degree in
Law from the University of Seville and an MBA from IESE Business School, Barcelona.
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Count of positions in
accordance with banking
regulations*
4 non-executive positions
(BBVA, Endesa, S.A.,
Sanitas Seguros y Diezma,
S.L.)
Ana Peralta Moreno has been independent director of BBVA since March 2018. She is currently independent director of
Grenergy Renovables, S.A. and of Inmobiliaria Colonial, SOCIMI, S.A. She has held various positions at a number of
financial institutions, notably serving as an independent director at Grupo Lar Holding Residencial, S.A.U. (2017–2018),
independent director at Deutsche Bank SAE (2015–2018), independent director at Banco Etcheverría, S.A. (2013–2014),
and Senior Advisor at Oliver Wyman Financial Services (2012–2018). She has been Chief Risk Officer and member of the
Management Committee at Banco Pastor, S.A. (2008-2011) and held different positions at Bankinter, S.A., including Chief
Risk Officer and member of the Management Committee (2004-2008). She is a graduate in Economic and Business
Sciences from Complutense University of Madrid. She also completed a Master’s programme in Economic-Financial
Management at CEF, a Programme for Management Development (PMD) at Harvard Business School and PADE
(Programa de Alta Dirección de Empresas  - senior management programme) at IESE.
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Count of positions in
accordance with banking
regulations*
3 non-executive positions (BBVA,
Grenergy Renovables, S.A. and
Inmobiliaria Colonial SOCIMI, S.A.)
Ana Revenga Shanklin has been independent director of BBVA since March 2020. She is the Chair of the Remunerations
Committee of the Board of Directors of BBVA. She is a member of the Board of Trustees of the BBVA Microfinance
Foundation and a member of the Advisory Board of ESADE EcPol - Center for Economic Policy and Political Economy
since 2019. She has been Chair of the Board of Trustees of the ISEAK Foundation between 2018 and 2025. She was also
Associate Professor at the Walsh School of Foreign Service at Georgetown University from 2019 to 2021 and Senior
Fellow at The Brookings Institution from 2018 to 2023. She is also non-executive director of Revenga Ingenieros, S.A.Her
career path has been mainly linked to the World Bank, where, after holding several technical and management positions in
East Asia and the Pacific, Europe and Central Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean, she held various senior positions,
including Senior Global Director of Poverty and Equity between 2014 and 2016 and Deputy Chief Economist between 2016
and 2017. She is a graduate (BA) in Economics and Mathematics from Wellesley College in the United States, she
completed a graduate programme (MA) and a PhD in Economy at Harvard University, and holds a Certificate in Human
Rights from the Faculty of Law at the University of Geneva (Switzerland).
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Count of positions in accordance
with banking regulations*
2 non-executive positions (BBVA
and Revenga Ingenieros, S.A.)
Carlos Salazar Lomelín has been director of BBVA since March 2020, with the status of other external. He is director of
Sukarne, S.A. de C.V., Alsea, S.A.B. de C.V. and CYDSA Corporativo S.A. de C.V. Furthermore, he is non-executive director
at the following entities of BBVA Group: Grupo Financiero BBVA México, S.A. de C.V., BBVA México, S.A., Institución de
Banca Múltiple, Grupo Financiero BBVA México, BBVA Seguros México, S.A. de C.V., Grupo Financiero BBVA México,
BBVA Pensiones México, S.A. de C.V., Grupo Financiero BBVA México and BBVA Seguros Salud México, S.A. de C.V.,
Grupo Financiero BBVA México. His career path has also been linked to the Grupo Fomento Económico Mexicano S.A.B.
de C.V. (Femsa) between 1973 and 2019, in roles such as General Manager of Cervecería Cuauhtémoc-Moctezuma,
Manager of Coca Cola Femsa and General Manager of Femsa. He participates in a range of educational institutions and
social and business organisations and forums. He has been a professor of economics for more than 40 years at the
Instituto Tecnológico y de Estudios Superiores de Monterrey, where he is currently the President of the Business Schools.
He has also been Chair of Mexico’s Business Coordinating Council (Consejo Coordinador Empresarial) between 2019 and
2022. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Economics and postgraduate studies in Business Administration from the
Monterrey Institute of Technology and Higher Education.
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Count of positions in
accordance with banking
regulations*
4 non-executive positions** (entities of BBVA
Group**, Sukarne, S.A. de C.V., Alsea,
S.A.B. de C.V. and CYDSA Corporativo, S.A.
de C.V.)
Jan Verplancke has been independent director of BBVA since March 2018. He is an advisor to the internal advisory board
at Abdul Latif Jameel and CEO of Vestraco, S.à.R.L. He was a non-executive director of Cambridge Solutions (India) from
2006 to 2009 and a non-executive director of Monitise (United Kingdom) from 2008 to 2011. In his professional career he
has served as Chief Information Officer (CIO) and Group Head of Technology and Banking Operations at Standard
Chartered Bank from 2004 to 2015, Vice President of Technology and Chief Information Officer (CIO) for EMEA at Dell
from 1999 to 2004, as well as Vice President and Chief of Architecture and Vice President of Information - Youth Division
at Levi Strauss between 1994 and 1999. He holds a bachelor’s degree in Sciences, specialising in Computer Science, from
the Programming Centre of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) in Belgium.
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Count of positions in
accordance with banking
regulations*
1 non-executive position (BBVA)
and 1 executive position (Vestraco,
S.à.R.L.)
* The applicable banking regulation (Act 10/2014 on the regulation, supervision and solvency of credit institutions and the
Circular 2/2016 on the supervision and solvency) stipulates that directors of credit institutions may not simultaneously hold
more positions than those provided for in the following combinations: a) one executive position and two non-executive
positions; or b) four non-executive positions.
** In accordance with Rule 34.2 of Circular 2/2016, on the supervision and solvency, executive or non-executive positions
held within the same group will count as a single position; and the existence of an executive position in the joint count of
several positions will determine the classification of the position resulting from the set as executive.
Moreover, in accordance with Rule 34.3 of this Circular, positions held in non-profit organizations or entities or companies
pursuing non-commercial purposes will not count when determining the maximum number of positions provided in the
previous star “*”.
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The Board of Directors has submitted to the 2026 General Shareholders’ Meeting the reelection of Sonia Dulá, Raúl Galamba
de Oliveira and Ana Revenga Shanklin, as independent directors, the reelection of Carlos Salazar Lomelín, as other external
director; as well as the appointment of Jorge Montalbo Todolí, as independent director, for the statutory period of three
years.
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6.2.Selection, sustainability and diversity policy
Article 435 (2) b), c) CRR
EU OVB b), c)
The Bank has a Policy on the selection, suitability and diversity of BBVA’s Board of Directors (the “Selection Policy”), approved by
the Board of Directors, that sets out the principles and criteria governing the process for the selection, appointment and renewal of
BBVA Board members, as well as the legal requirements that directors must meet, including those relating to suitability. The
Policy also provides for elements and objectives concerning the composition of the corporate bodies, including diversity, the
purpose of which is to ensure that the corporate bodies properly and effectively exercise their functions; all of this in the Bank's
best corporate interest.
In this sense, the Selection Policy states that BBVA’s Board of Directors will promote diversity in the composition of the Bank's
corporate bodies by encouraging the inclusion of people with different profiles, qualities, knowledge, training and experience.
In addition, to ensure that the corporate bodies have an adequate and balanced composition, the Selection Policy provides that
directors’ renewal and selection processes will encourage diversity of their members, based on the needs of the Bank at all times.
In particular, efforts will be made to ensure that the Board of Directors has a balanced representation of men and women. In
selection processes for new Bank directors, carried out as part of the progressive refreshment process of the corporate bodies,
the Appointments and Corporate Governance Committee shall ensure that they promote diversity and that, in general, they are
free from implicit biases that may lead to discrimination.
Furthermore, the Committee will ensure that these selection processes facilitate the selection of a sufficient number of female
directors so as to guarantee a balanced representation of women and men, endeavouring to ensure that women who match the
relevant professional profile are included amongst potential candidates.
To this end, the Appointments and Corporate Governance Committee has set a target for representation of the lesser-represented
gender, namely that female directors should represent at least 40% of the members of the Board of Directors.
Additionally, the aim is for the composition of the Board of Directors to feature an appropriate balance between the different types
of director, for non-executive directors to represent an ample majority over executive directors and for the number of independent
directors to account for at least 50% of the total number of directors.
Under the Selection Policy, the corporate bodies will also assess the diversity of skills, experience and knowledge, combining
profiles who have experience and knowledge of the Group, its businesses and the financial sector in general, with others who have
training, skills, knowledge and experience in other areas and sectors relevant to the Bank.
In addition, BBVA's corporate bodies may take any other diversity factor into consideration that is relevant at any given moment to
adapt the composition of the corporate bodies to the needs of the Bank, including criteria such as training, professional
experience, knowledge, origin or age; thus ensuring an adequate balance so that that the corporate bodies can properly and
effectively exercise their functions.
In the framework of the above, the Appointments and Corporate Governance Committee analysed, on the occasion of the
assessment of the operation of the Board in 2024, the structure, size and composition of the Bank’s corporate bodies, the
conclusions of which were taken into account to submit the corresponding proposals for the re-election of directors that were
submitted to the Bank's Annual General Shareholders' Meeting held in 2025.
As a result of the foregoing, the Board of Directors submitted to the 2025 Annual General Meeting the re-election of Carlos Torres
Vila, Onur Genç and Connie Hedegaard Koksbang, as directors of the Bank, which allowed to maintain the presence of women on
the Board of Directors at 46.67% and the diversity of knowledge, skills and experience (national and international) in essential
areas for BBVA, which allows for a balanced, diverse and qualified composition.
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The Appointments and Corporate Governance Committee, as part of the annual Board assessment process for the 2025 financial
year, also carried out the periodic analysis of the structure, size and composition of the Board of Directors, in accordance with its
Regulations and the Selection Policy, to ensure that they are adequate for the performance of their functions.
As a result of the above, the Appointments and Corporate Governance Committee found that the composition of the Board, as a
whole, is appropriate, diverse and adapted to the needs of the corporate bodies, integrating individuals with different profiles,
knowledge and professional experience, combined with diversity in terms of gender and nationality, providing it with an in-depth
understanding of the environment, the strategy, activities, businesses and risks of the Bank and its Group; and that it consists of a
high number of independent directors whose level of dedication and participation make it possible for the Bank’s corporate bodies
to fulfil their functions in the best corporate interest.
In this regard, the composition of the Board complies with the requirements and objectives set out in the applicable regulations, in
its Regulations and in the Selection Policy, highlighting that there is an adequate balance between the different types of directors,
with a large majority of non-executive directors (13 out of 15, that is, 87%) and independent directors (10 out of 15, that is, 67%),
and with a level of gender diversity that meets the targets assumed by the Board.
The Board is also broadly diverse in terms of skills, knowledge and experience - both domestic and international, which has been
reinforced as a result of the renewal process carried out year after year, which have brought in new members who have
contributed to strengthening the Board's wealth of skills, knowledge and expertise in areas of special relevance for the
management and supervision of the Bank.
As a result of the analysis of the size, structure and composition of the corporate bodies carried out within the framework of the
evaluation process for the 2025 financial year, and taking into consideration the expiration of the term of some of the Bank’s
directors in 2026 and other circumstances that may affect the composition of the Board, the Appointments and Corporate
Governance Committee has continued to promote the progressive renewal process of the corporate bodies so that they can
continue to have the most appropriate composition for the best performance of their functions, which has culminated in the
proposals submitted to the 2026 Annual General Shareholders’ Meeting, in accordance with the information that is available to
shareholders through the BBVA corporate website, and described in the section above.
All of this allows the Board, as a whole, to have an adequate and diverse composition at all times and in-depth knowledge of the
environment, strategy, activities, businesses and risks of the Bank and its Group, resulting in a balanced composition adapted to
the needs of the corporate bodies, and therefore helping to ensure that it operates at all times in the Company’s best interests.
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6.3.Committees of the Board of Directors
Article 435 (2) d) CRR
EU OVB d)
BBVA’s Bylaws provide that the Board of Directors may, for the better performance of its functions, establish such committees as
it deems necessary to assist it on matters within its remit.
Thus, the Board of Directors has established the following committees: Executive Committee, Audit Committee, Appointments
and Corporate Governance Committee, Remuneration Committee, Risk and Compliance Committee and Technology and
Cybersecurity Committee.
The committees of the Board of Directors, except the Executive Committee, are composed by a majority of independent directors
(the Audit Committee and the Risk and Compliance Committee are composed exclusively by independent directors).
Below is the composition of each committee as of December 31, 2025:
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Directors
Executive
Committee
Audit
Committee
Appointments
and Corporate
Governance
Committee
Remunerations
Committee
Risk and
Compliance
Committee
Technology and
Cybersecurity
Committee
Carlos Torres Vila
X
X
Onur Genç
X
José Miguel Andrés Torrecillas
X
X
X
Jaime Caruana Lacorte
X
X
X
Enrique Casanueva Nárdiz
X
X
Sonia Dulá
X
X
Raúl Galamba de Oliveira
X
X
X
Belén Garijo López
X
X
Connie Hedegaard Koksbang
X
Lourdes Máiz Carro
X
X
Cristina de Parias Halcón
X
X
Ana Peralta Moreno
X
X
Ana Revenga Shanklin
X
X
X
Carlos Salazar Lomelín
X
Jan Verplancke
X
X
The Board of Directors holds monthly ordinary meetings in accordance with the annual meeting schedule drawn up, and
extraordinary meetings as often as deemed necessary. The committees will meet whenever they are convened by their chair, in
accordance with the provisions established in the specific Regulations of each committee.
Below is detailed the meetings held by the Board of Directors and by its committees in 2025 financial year:
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TABLE 93. NUMBER OF MEETINGS HELD BY THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS AND BY ITS COMMITTEES
Governing body
No. meetings in 2025
Board of Directors
15
Executive Committee
16
Audit Committee
14
Risk and Compliance Committee
22
Appointments and Corporate Governance Committee
5
Remunerations Committee
5
Technology and Cybersecurity Committee
7
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All the committees of the Board of Directors have their own regulations, approved by the Board of Directors, which include their
compositions, organisational and operational rules, available on the Bank’s corporate website, www.bbva.com, under
“Shareholders and Investors”, “Corporate Governance and Remuneration Policy”, in the “Board Committees” section.
The information regarding the activity carried out by each committee in 2025 financial year is included in the 2025 Annual
Corporate Governance Report (section 6); as well as in the report detailing the activity carried out by each committee in the
exercise of their functions during the 2025 financial year. Both the Annual Corporate Governance Report and the report of each
committee are available on the Bank’s corporate website, www.bbva.com, under “Shareholders and Investors”, “Corporate
Governance and Remuneration Policy” section.
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6.4.Information flow on risk
Article 435 (2) e) CRR
EU OVB e)
In accordance with BBVA's corporate governance system, the Board of Directors of the Bank has certain assigned functions in
risk-related matters, concerning both the management dimension — specifically, in connection with the adoption of the
corresponding most relevant decisions — as well as to the monitoring and supervision of the adopted decisions and the
management of the Bank.
In particular, the Board of Directors is responsible for establishing the Group's risk strategy and, in the exercise of this function, for
determining the risk control and management policy, which is materialized in the General Risk Management and Control Model
(the "Model"), the BBVA Group's Risk Appetite Framework and in the framework of the policies for the management of the
different types of risks (financial and non-financial) to which the Bank is or may be exposed, and which contain the basic guidelines
for managing and controlling risks uniformly across the Group, in a consistent manner with the Model and the Risk Appetite
Framework.
Furthermore, in parallel with the function of defining the risk strategy and within the scope of its risk monitoring, supervision and
control functions, the Board of Directors monitors the evolution of BBVA Group risks as well as the risks affecting each one of its
main geographical and/or business areas, ensuring that they comply with the BBVA Group's Risk Appetite Framework, and is also
responsible for overseeing internal information and control systems.
To guarantee an adequate performance of its management and supervision functions, the Board relies on the work carried out by
its different Committees, in accordance with the matters within the scope of their remit and as established in the Regulations of
the Board and in the regulations of its Committees, as well as on the information and documentation submitted by the executive
areas responsible for managing and controlling risks within the Group (the Global Risk Management Area and, as regards non-
financial risks and the internal control model, the Regulation and Internal Control Area).
Thus, for the adequate performance of its duties, the Board of Directors of BBVA, as a credit institution, is assisted by the Risk and
Compliance Committee, which provides support mainly, in matters related to the management and supervision of risks, and the
Executive Committee, which helps ensure its alignment with the established strategy.
In general, the Risk and Compliance Committee meets twice a month, in order to carry out a permanent and adequate monitoring
of the evolution of the risks of the Group.
As of December 31, 2025, this Committee is made up of non-executive directors, and a majority of independent directors,
including its Chair, all of them with sufficient knowledge, capacity and experience to understand and control the risk strategy of the
Bank and its Group.
The Risk and Compliance Committee's main task is to support the Board of Directors in determining and monitoring the Group’s
risk control and management policy, which includes both financial and non-financial risks; by submitting to the Board the Model
and the Group’s Risk Appetite Framework proposals, based on the strategic-financial approach which is determined by the Board
of Directors or the Executive Committee, thus ensuring its alignment with the Group's Strategic Plan in force at all times. In
addition, the Risk and Compliance Committee proposes, in a manner consistent with the Group's Risk Appetite Framework
approved by the Board, the Group's financial and non-financial risk control and management policies; and also participates in the
decision-making process regarding the strategic corporate projects or transactions presented to the Board of Directors or the
Executive Committee, assessing the associated risks.
On the other hand, the Risk and Compliance Committee monitors the evolution of the risks faced by the Group and their level of
adequacy with regard to the Group's Risk Appetite Framework and the established general policies, with greater frequency and
with a sufficient degree of granularity, which enables the adequate performance of its functions. Therefore, the Risk and
Compliance Committee obtains a holistic and global vision of all risks of the Group, both financial and non-financial, without
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prejudice to the support provided to the Board and the Risk and Compliance Committee by other Committees, which receive
information on certain non-financial risks by virtue of their speciality.
This monitoring by the Risk and Compliance Committee of the different types of risks, financial and non-financial, is reported by
the executive areas through three types of reports: (i) a general overview of the Group's risks, provided monthly by the Head of
Global Risk Management, supplemented, with respect to non-financial risks, with the monthly report from the Head of Regulation
& Internal Control; (ii) an overview on the most relevant risks of the main geographical and business areas in which the Group
develops its activity, through six-monthly reports from the Heads of Risks in each relevant geographical or business area; and (iii)
an update by type of risk, provided by means of the regular reports from the executives responsible for each type of risk within the
Group (financial and non-financial) and on a more frequent basis in credit risk matters (retail and wholesale), as well as in the
different non-financial risks (including, among others, the compliance risk).
In addition to the risk monitoring function performed by the Risk and Compliance Committee, the Executive Committee monitors
the evolution of the Group's risk profile through the monthly reports provided by the Head of Global Risk Management.
Besides the activity of both committees on risk-related matters, the Board of Directors itself is informed on a regular basis about
the evolution of the Group's main risks, both financial and non-financial, through the monthly activity reports of the Risk and
Compliance Committee, as well as the quarterly reports of the Head of Global Risk Management, the Head of Regulation & Internal
Control and the Chair of the Risk and Compliance Committee and the annual report specifically submitted by the Group's head of
RCS Engineering, who reports to the Head of Regulation and Internal Control.
Thus, the Board, with support from its committees, establishes the Group's risk strategy and oversees and controls the evolution
of all the risks in the Group and its main geographical or business areas.
For more details on the activity of the Board of Directors' committees in risk-related matters in 2025, please refer to BBVA's 2025
Annual Corporate Governance Report and the report on Board committees’ activity in 2025, both available on BBVA's corporate
website (www.bbva.com), under the "Shareholders and Investors”, “Corporate Governance and Remuneration Policy” section.
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7.1.Introduction and governance model
7.1.1. Sustainability as a growth engine
Sustainability is integrated into BBVA's activity within a context of structural transformation driven by climate change and the
need to advance towards more efficient and resilient economic models. This process incorporates considerations related to the
protection of natural capital and the social sphere.
The world is experiencing an era of unprecedented change, and sustainability represents a major long-term opportunity:
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Banks have a fundamental role to play, financing this transformation and channeling resources towards decarbonization
technologies that offer long-term profitability.
Within this framework, BBVA addresses this challenge with a holistic vision that integrates three key areas across the geographies
in which it operates:
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In its strategic plan for the period 2025-2029, BBVA has set a new target of €700 billion for sustainable business channeling to
support individuals, businesses, and corporations in their transformation. This represents more than doubles the previous target
of €300 billion for the 2018-2025 period and is more ambitious, as it is planned for a shorter timeframe. In 2025, BBVA channeled
17 Growth compared to the same period of the previous year, excluding the activity of BBVA Asset Management and the BBVA Microfinance Foundation.
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a total of €134 billion into sustainable business, marking a record year and representing 44%17 growth compared to the same
period of the previous year:
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18 The European Commission’s Omnibus process is a legislative initiative that aims to harmonize, simplify, and update multiple European Union legal acts through a
single joint proposal. Ultimately, it will reduce regulatory complexity, avoid overlaps and duplication, and improve consistency across sectoral regulatory frameworks,
particularly in areas such as ESG disclosures.
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7.1.2. Regulatory framework
Implementing technical standards on ESG risk
On January 24, 2022, the European Banking Authority published its final draft Implementing Technical Standards (ITS) amending
the CRR with regard to Pillar 3 disclosures on environmental, social and governance (ESG) risks.
These ITS were subsequently incorporated into the body of European Union law through Commission Implementing Regulation
(EU) 2022/2453 of November 30, 2022, amending the implementing technical standards laid down in Implementing Regulation
(EU) 2021/637 with regard to the disclosure of environmental, social and governance risks. Subsequently, Implementing
Regulation (EU) 2024/3172 included the same requirements on environmental, social and governance risks already set out in
Implementing Regulation (EU) 2022/2453.
In May 2025, the EBA published consultation document CP/2025/07, on amendments to the aforementioned Implementing
Regulation. The proposal introduces tougher and proportionate ESG risk requirements, with the aim of increasing the
transparency and consistency of disclosures, in line with the European Commission’s Omnibus proposal18. The proposal provides
for transitional provisions and supervisory flexibility so that during the transitional period, the publication requirement for certain
information, particularly information related to the European Taxonomy, is not prioritized, given that it is currently under review. In
August 2025, the EBA published a No Action Letter stating that, as from June 2025 and until the new ITS enter into force,
supervisory priority will not be given to the disclosure of certain information, including templates EU 6 to EU 10, as well as specific
data points in templates 1 and 4 related to the EU Taxonomy.
7.1.3. Governance model
Functions and responsibilities of the Corporate Bodies
Article 449 bis CRR - Table (1) e), Table (2) d)
BBVA’s sustainability governance model is integrated within the Group’s corporate governance system, under the terms detailed
below.
BBVA has a corporate governance system comprised of a set of principles, rules, and mechanisms that integrate and regulate the
structures and operation of its Corporate Bodies (hereinafter, the System or the Corporate Governance System). This System is
primarily defined by the provisions of the Bylaws, the regulations of its various Corporate Bodies, and the Bank's general policies
approved by the Board of Directors.
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The System is aligned with BBVA’s culture and values and is geared towards achieving the Group’s social interest and purpose. To
ensure this, the Board oversees its effectiveness, adapting it, when deemed necessary or appropriate, to the environment in which
its Group operate, taking into account applicable regulatory and supervisory requirements, industry best practices, and the
opinions of various stakeholders.
Within the framework of the Corporate Governance System, regarding its functions, the Board of Directors is responsible for those
established at any given time by applicable legislation and the Bylaws, and specifically those detailed in Article 18 of its
Regulations.
Among other functions, and as an essential part of the Corporate Governance System, the Board of Directors is empowered,
pursuant to Article 18.1. a) i) of its Regulations, to approve the Entity's general policies and strategies. In exercising this power, the
Board has defined a general management and control framework, comprised of the Group's main strategic and forward-looking
decisions (including the Strategic Plan, the Budget, and the Risk Appetite Framework), and has approved a series of general
policies containing the Board of Directors' main guidelines for the management and oversight of the Group's various areas of
activity.
Furthermore, the Board, either directly or through its Committees, generally monitors the implementation of decisions, including
overseeing the implementation of the aforementioned general management and control framework, and supervising the
management of the Company and its Group.
To ensure the proper fulfillment of its functions, the Board of Directors has a governance model that guarantees the participation
of all directors, with full freedom of judgment, and whose fundamental pillars are: (i) appropriate decision-making, oversight, and
control processes; (ii) a comprehensive, transparent, adequate, and consistent information model; and (iii) proactive management
of identified conflicts of interest, both actual and potential.
Governance model of the Corporate Bodies on matters of sustainability
Article 449 bis CRR - Table (1) e), f), g), Table (2) d), e)
Within the framework of the Group's overall management and control structure, the Board of Directors has approved the Strategic
Plan for 2025-2029, which includes, as one of its six strategic priorities, "Boost sustainability as a growth engine". In this regard,
the Corporate Bodies are promoting the integration of sustainability, encompassing ESG aspects, into all of the Group’s
businesses and activities from a global perspective, and ensuring the appropriate management of the material impacts, risks, and
opportunities arising from it.
To assist them in the above, the Bank has the Global Sustainability Area, which is responsible, among other things, for designing
and promoting the implementation of the Group's strategic sustainability agenda and business development in this area; for
establishing the Group's objectives in these matters; and for promoting and coordinating the different lines of work of the Group's
areas in this area, establishing for all of them the objective of promoting integrity in the relationship with the different stakeholders.
Furthermore, the various executive areas promote the different facets of sustainability within their respective areas of
responsibility, considering them in the definition of their strategies, work plans, initiatives, and resource management, and
establishing, where appropriate, objectives and metrics to measure the progress made by each area in these areas.
In particular, they are addressed in the Strategic Plan, which incorporates sustainability as one of its strategic priorities, namely
"Boost sustainability as a growth engine"; in the budget, which establishes annual targets for strategic indicators related to
sustainability, among others; and in the Risk Appetite Framework, which includes references to sustainability in the Risk Appetite
Statement, as well as specific metrics related to sustainability (e.g. the Net High Transition Risk metric and the decarbonization
metric for the lending portfolio).
Furthermore, various sustainability-related issues are also integrated into the Group's general policies, which establish the basic
management guidelines in different areas of particular relevance to the proper development of the Bank's activity.
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In this context, BBVA’s Corporate Governance System provides the Corporate Bodies with a holistic view of the different elements
that contribute to sustainability and long-term value creation, which the environment classifies as “ESG” factors or that should be
included within the concept of “sustainability”. This view encompasses, among other aspects, the management of the
environmental impact arising both from the Bank’s own activity and from that of its customers in relation to climate change; the
management of social issues, both internally and in its interaction with society and, in particular, with customers; as well as
governance aspects linked to the Group’s conduct and aimed at ensuring responsible and appropriate business conduct.
In particular, in carrying out the management and oversight functions related to sustainability, the Board of Directors has adopted
a governance model that centers on the Board itself and relies on the specialized assistance of its various committees on matters
within their respective areas of competence.
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In the case of the Executive Committee, it supports the Board of Directors in decision-making and the ongoing monitoring of
BBVA's sustainability strategy and objectives. The Executive Committee also supports the Board in overseeing the development
and implementation of the strategy by the Group's various executive areas.
Meanwhile, the Risk and Compliance Committee supports the Board in integrating sustainability into the analysis, planning, and
management of the Group's financial and non-financial risks, and in monitoring their implementation.
The Audit Committee oversees the process of preparing and the content of the information that must be formulated by the
Corporate Bodies regarding sustainability for publication as part of the Group's public information.
The Appointments and Corporate Governance Committee, in addition to assisting the Board in evaluating the effectiveness of the
Corporate Governance System described above, also ensures that sustainability-related competencies are taken into account
when analyzing the composition of the Board of Directors.
On the other hand, the Remuneration Committee analyzes the selection and monitors the evolution of strategic indicators linked to
variable remuneration, including those related to sustainability.
Lastly, the Technology and Cybersecurity Committee supports the Board of Directors in monitoring the Group’s technology
strategy, as well as in overseeing technology risk and cybersecurity management, in a complementary and coordinated manner
with the other Board committees.
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Through this governance model, the Corporate Bodies define, oversee, and monitor the implementation of the Group's
sustainability strategy, taking into account the impacts, risks, and opportunities it generates for the BBVA Group. It also allows the
Corporate Bodies to establish or oversee the establishment, at the executive level as appropriate, of the Group's objectives in
these areas and to monitor progress toward achieving them.
Integration of sustainability at the executive level across areas
The implementation of the sustainability strategy, approved by BBVA’s Corporate Bodies, requires cross-functional integration at
the executive level. For this implementation, the Group has a Global Sustainability Area, whose head reports directly to both the
Chairman, regarding transformation and sustainability strategy, and the CEO, regarding business matters.
Thus, the implementation of the sustainability strategy is cross-cutting throughout the Group, with all its areas responsible for
progressively incorporating it into their strategic agenda and work practices. To this end, the Global Sustainability Area is
responsible, among other things, for designing and driving the implementation of the Group’s strategic sustainability agenda
(focusing on combating climate change, protecting natural capital, and inclusive growth) and developing business in this area;
establishing the Group's objectives in these matters; and promoting and coordinating the Group’s various lines of work in this area,
developed by the different areas; while maintaining, across all areas of the Group, the objective of promoting integrity in
relationships with different stakeholders.
In this way, the sustainability governance model in the Group integrates the governance model of the Corporate Bodies with a
cross-cutting structure in the executive field led by the Global Sustainability Area, which drives the execution of the strategic
priority in the different areas of the Group, in accordance with the main areas of action foreseen in the Sustainability General Policy
of the Group (climate change and protection of natural capital as well as inclusive growth).
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As shown in the above figure, the Global Sustainability Area incorporates dependencies from the business units of both
Commercial Client Solutions and Retail Client Solutions as well as CIB, a business unit with which it shares its Head, with the aim of
strengthening and accelerating the integration of sustainability into the Group's business.
In addition, BBVA has developed a network of experts made up of specialists in sustainability across different areas of the Group
(Retail Client Solutions, Commercial Client Solutions, CIB, Asset Management, GRM, Finance, Regulation & Internal Control, Legal,
Internal Audit, and the Global Sustainability Area itself). These specialist teams are responsible for building knowledge in the field
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of sustainability within the Group, aimed at developing customer-focused proposals and solutions, as well as for supporting the
different areas in the design and implementation of new value propositions in the field of sustainability, the integration of
sustainability risks into risk management, the management of non-financial risks, and the definition of a public sustainability
agenda and standards.
In 2022, the Sustainability Alignment Steering Group (hereinafter, the SASG) was created with the aim of putting forward
proposals and monitoring the alignment objectives for the sectors for which specific targets have been set, as well as overseeing
compliance with those objectives. This committee is led by the Global Head of Sustainability & Corporate & Investment Banking
and is composed of the global heads of Risk Management, Commercial Client Solutions and Strategy & M&A.
Following its passage through the SASG, the monitoring of compliance with the objectives, including the explanation of possible
deviations and redirection measures (if applicable) is presented on a quarterly basis for review at the highest executive level and
subsequently to the Corporate Bodies, with a minimum frequency of biannually.
With regard to the area of ESG public disclosure, the Group has an ESG Reporting Committee. The Committee serves as a
coordination and support body at executive level aimed at ensuring that the information to be disclosed on sustainability matters
that is to be formulated by the Corporate Bodies of the BBVA Group reflects the sustainability objectives and strategy, risk
management model and relevant quality standards. The Committee is led by the Finance area and the following areas participate
in it: the Global Sustainability Area, Global Risk Management, Regulation & Internal Control, Legal Services, the General
Secretariat, Data, the Chair’s Office, Talent & Culture, Strategy, Communications and Internal Audit.
On the other hand, the Group has a specific ESG dispute management procedure whose objective is to identify existing preventive
processes and establish the methodology for managing and resolving such incidents. In this context, it also highlights the due
diligence process carried out when verifying compliance with the Environmental and Social Framework and the Equator Principles.
For this purpose, there are decision-making and operational analysis bodies, such as the New Business Committee (hereinafter,
the NBC), which assess the results of the analysis of customer and project controversies. This committee, which meets at least
weekly and maintains a sector-based approach, evaluates transactions involving CIB and corporate segment customers, taking
into account both the specific environmental, social and governance risk factors affecting them, as well as other relevant factors.
Transactions approved by the NBC must also be submitted to the wholesale credit risk management committees for assessment.
To facilitate these decision-making processes, the GRM CIB ESG Risk team (which performs the CIB Reputation function) may
request additional analyses from the Holding Reputation unit. This unit periodically reports the Group’s reputational risks,
including the assessment of ESG risks from this perspective, to the Corporate Assurance Committee and to the Board’s Standing
Executive Committee.”
In addition, high-level oversight and governance are exercised over these processes. In this context, two key bodies are
responsible for monitoring and strategy direction:
The CIB Engagement Oversight Group Client Committee (hereinafter, CEOG) monitors engagement and support plans
with customers within the framework of assessing compliance with the Environmental and Social Framework (which are
described in greater detail in section 7.3.1. about strategy and business processes). The CEOG meets annually by default,
although ad-hoc meetings may be held as and when needed.
The Wholesale and Sustainability Committee is the main decision-making and monitoring body for the actions related to
the integration of climate and environmental risk within BBVA's risk management framework. Its responsibilities include
planning processes, the definition of appetite, and decision-making at the customer, transaction, or portfolio level, within
the scope of credit risk, markets, and structural risks. This is implemented through:
Taxonomies of climate and environmental risks and their evolution.
Methodological decisions in emission calculation engines impacting RAF metrics.
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Approval of specific tools not considered as models.
Decisions on the adoption of external models or the development of in-house calculation capabilities for climate
and environmental risk.
Review and feedback from Wholesale & Sustainability Risk on the proposals to revise the Environmental and
Social Framework by the Global Sustainability Area.
For more information, see chapters 7.2., 7.3. and 7.4. on environmental, social and governance risk, under the sections on strategy
and risk management in this report, also mention issues related to the governance approach in the ESG field.
Activities of the Corporate Bodies on sustainability matters of frequency of meeting
Article 449 bis CRR – Table (1) h), Table (2) f)
The Board of Directors has approved the Strategic Plan for 2025-2029, which incorporates, as one of its six strategic priorities,
"Boost sustainability as a growth engine" and a Sustainability General Policy, that defines and establishes the general principles,
objectives, and management and control guidelines that the Group will follow regarding sustainable development, and whose
oversight falls to the Board itself.
In addition, the Board of Directors has adopted other specific management decisions in the field of sustainability, including the
establishment of a strategic sustainable business channeling indicator, setting a target of €700 billion for the 2025–2029 period,
which also forms part of the indicators established for employee incentives, following the achievement in 2025 of the €300 billion
sustainable business channeling target set for the 2018 to 2025 period; and portfolio decarbonization targets in certain sectors,
aligned with the objective of achieving net zero emissions by 2050.
To monitor and control the implementation of the decisions adopted by the Board of Directors regarding sustainability, the
Corporate Bodies rely on periodic reports received from both the Global Sustainability Area and the various areas of the Group,
which incorporate sustainability into their business and activity reporting. These reports are submitted by the executive areas to
the Corporate Bodies according to their respective responsibilities, either on a regular basis or on an ad hoc basis.
To this end, it is worth noting that in 2025, the Corporate Bodies received regular, specific reports from the Global Sustainability
Area, enabling them to monitor the various aspects of the strategy related to sustainability and the established objectives in this
area, as well as the Group's main projects and lines of work in this field. Likewise, the Group's different business and global areas
reported to the Corporate Bodies on their activities, which include sustainability as a key pillar, given its strategic priority for the
organization. These reports detailed the specific initiatives, projects, and activities undertaken, and the resources available for
implementing this priority.
In this regard, within the framework of reporting on sustainability to the Corporate Bodies reports have been presented twice to
the Board and twice to the Executive Committee.
Remuneration policy with objectives related to environmental and social risks
Article 449 bis CRR - Table (1) i), Table (2) g)
BBVA has the following remuneration policies in place, designed within the framework of the specific regulations applicable to
credit institutions and taking into account best practices and recommendations on matters of remuneration both locally and
internationally (the “Remuneration Policies”):
1.The General Remuneration Policy of the BBVA Group, which applies, in general, to all Group employees, including BBVA's
Senior Management, with the exception of BBVA's executive directors, (the "General Remuneration Policy of the BBVA Group"
or the "Policy") and aims to regulate the remuneration of the Group's employees, establishing the particularities applicable to
certain groups of employees, such as personnel who perform control functions, personnel who perform functions related to the
sale of products and the provision of services to customers and personnel whose professional activities significantly affect the
risk profile (the "Identified Collective").
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2.BBVA's Directors' Remuneration Policy applies to all members of the Board of Directors, both executive and non-executive,
and aims to regulate their remuneration systems. It was approved by BBVA's Annual General Meeting of Shareholders held on
March 17, 2023, for the 2023, 2024, 2025, and 2026 financial years, and is available on BBVA's corporate website
(www.bbva.com).
Both Remuneration Policies are based on the same general principles and are geared towards the recurring generation of value for
the Group, the alignment of the interests of its employees and shareholders, prudent risk management, and the development of
the defined strategy.
Regarding the integration of sustainability into the corporate variable compensation model, BBVA has a corporate model for
annual variable compensation that, in general, applies to all employees, based on their roles, including executive directors, with
certain specific provisions arising from their position as directors.
This corporate variable compensation model consists of an incentive that reflects performance measured through the
achievement of objectives associated with annual financial and non-financial performance indicators at the Group, area, and
individual levels (except in the case of executive directors, whose annual variable compensation is calculated exclusively based on
Group indicators). These indicators take into account the strategic priorities defined by the Group, as well as current and future
risks, and allow annual variable compensation to be linked to the degree of achievement of the BBVA Group's strategy.
In fiscal year 2025, the level of achievement of the annual Group-wide indicators, which are shared by the executive directors, the
rest of BBVA’s Senior Management and the Group’s workforce, amounted to 115% (126% in 2024), based on the results achieved
for each of the financial and non-financial indicators. The level of achievement of the annual Group-wide indicators for incentive
purposes is detailed below:
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TABLE 94. ANNUAL VARIABLE REMUNERATION 2025 – ANNUAL FINANCIAL AND NON–FINANCIAL INDICATORS (BBVA
GROUP) (MEASUREMENT PERIOD 2025)
2025
2024
Annual indicator
Weight (1)
Goal
Result (2)
Level of
attainment
Weight (1)
Goal
Result (2)
Level of
attainment
RORC
35%
0.1936
0.2113
123%
20%
19.34%
20.98%
142%
Net attributable profit
15%
9,646 mill. €
10,511 mill. €
122%
20%
8,957 mill. €
10,054 mill. €
150%
Enterprise fee income
10%
2,350 mill. €
2,577 mill. €
110%
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
Efficiency ratio
n/a
n/a
n/a
n/a
20%
41.13%
40.00%
118%
Net Promoted Score
(NPS) (3)
15%
100
91
91%
15%
100
102
102%
Target customers (3)
15%
100
112
112%
15%
100
97
97%
Sustainable business
channeling
10%
114,740 mill. €
133,778 mill. €
122%
10%
76,349 mill. €
92,737 mill.€
136%
n/a: not applicable.
(1) Weights set for the annual variable remuneration associated with the corporate model for the 2024 and 2025 financial years for BBVA Group staff, including
executive directors. 
(2) Results for incentive purposes.
(3) For the NPS and target customers indicators, targets are at country level. The Group's achievement for these indicators is calculated as the average weighted by
the net margin of the achievements obtained by the countries.
In particular, the annual indicators include the sustainable business channeling indicator, which measures the volume of
sustainable business channelled by BBVA in the environmental area (which includes climate and natural capital) and in the social
area, and is directly related to the Group’s strategic priority of “Boost sustainability as a growth engine”. Likewise, these indicators
include the NPS, which seeks to assess customers level of recommendation, as well as the factors that influence this decision.
19 BBVA publishes all information related to compliance with social and governance factors in the Annual Management Report.
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In the case of the members of the Identified Collective, including the executive directors, their annual variable remuneration under
the corporate model includes a short-term incentive, calculated on the basis of the annual indicators described above, and,
additionally, a long-term incentive. The long-term incentive will be calculated based on the results of a set of group-wide, multi-
year financial and non-financial indicators, which prioritize value creation and profitability for shareholders and for the Group over
the long term, as well as the progressive achievement of the Group’s sustainability goals and objectives.
Among the indicators used to calculate the long-term incentive include a portfolio decarbonization indicator, which measures the
level of achievement of the decarbonization targets for a number of sectors for which BBVA has set specific objectives and is
therefore directly linked to the BBVA Group’s strategic priority of “Boost sustainability as a growth engine”. In addition, an
indicator measuring the evolution of the percentage of women in management positions across the BBVA Group is included, which
is fully aligned with the Group’s strategic priority of “Strengthen our empathy, succeed as a winning team”, guided by BBVA’s
Purpose and its values and behaviors.
The long-term indicators used to calculate the long-term incentive for the Identified Collective, including the executive directors
and the rest of BBVA’s Senior Management, which forms part of the annual variable remuneration under the corporate model for
fiscal year 2025, and whose achievement will be determined at the end of the corresponding measurement period (at year-end
2028), are detailed below:
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TABLE 95. LONG-TERM INCENTIVE FOR THE IDENTIFIED GROUP 2025 – LONG–TERM INDICATORS (BBVA GROUP)
(MULTI–YEAR MEASUREMENT PERIOD WITH TARGETS FOR 2028)
Weight
Long-term indicator
2025
2024
Tangible Book Value per share (TBV per share)
40%
40%
Relative Total Shareholder Return (Relative TSR)
40%
40%
Decarbonization of the portfolio
15%
15%
Percentage of women in management positions
5%
5%
Both the short-term incentive and the long-term incentive are calculated by reference to the respective target incentives of each
beneficiary, which represent the amount of the incentive in the event that 100% of the pre-established objectives are achieved.
Specifically, regarding the executive directors, their annual variable remuneration consists of a short-term and a long-term
incentives, which, in 2025, are weighted at 64% and 36%, respectively.
Taking these weightings into account, together with those assigned to each of the annual and long-term indicators, the non-
financial or sustainability-related indicators —NPS, target customers, sustainable business channeling, decarbonization of
portfolio and the percentage of women in management positions— represent, both in 2025 and 2024, 32.8% of the executive
directors’ target annual variable remuneration.
Commitment to employee and labor standards compliance, customer protection and product
responsibility19
Article 449 bis CRR – Table (2) d)
With its aim of strengthen empathy and succeed as a winning team among the Group’s six strategic priorities, BBVA reaffirms its
commitment to talent management as a key asset of the new 2025–2029 Strategic Plan. To achieve this, BBVA promotes a
corporate culture aligned with its purpose and values that fosters empathy, integrity and excellence in service. All of this reinforces
the Group’s ability to generate differentiated customer experiences, which is decisive in advancing the strategic priority of “Embed
a Radical Client Perspective in all we do”.
20 The adjusted gap calculation includes 89.4% of the Group’s employees. The remaining employees cannot be included in the calculation because they are associated
with positions in which there is no representation of both genders.
21The median is used for this calculation, since this statistical indicator is less affected by the presence of biases in the distribution of extreme values and better
represents the Group’s real situation.
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Within the framework of BBVA's new strategy the Group has redefined its roadmap around four fundamental pillars, on which it
has launched various initiatives throughout 2025.
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The Group's cultural transformation seeks to strengthen employees’ connection with customers in order to bring the new
purpose to life. To this end, throughout 2025 this transformation was reinforced through the evolution of processes, work
habits and signals of change.
The strategic talent planning ensures that the Group has the appropriate organizational structures and teams to
successfully execute the strategic plans of each area, in an environment where artificial intelligence is transforming the
ways of working.
BBVA is reinforcing its commitment to attracting and developing top talent, promoting a meritocratic culture based on
leadership and excellence, supporting internal mobility, and developing a diverse and inclusive environment.
Finally, BBVA is fostering an emotional connection between employees and the company – a “love brand” – by promoting
work-life balance, supporting social initiatives, and enhancing the employee experience through streamlined internal
processes. In this regard, the Group has launched a new global engagement survey, which results show a high level of
employee engagement with BBVA, with a participation of 79% of staff  and a consolidated Group score of 90 out of 100,
placing it 15 points above the benchmark of the company Kantar.
Remuneration policies
The corporate governance system defined by the Board of Directors, which guarantees sound management and supervision of the
Group, includes gender-neutral remuneration policies and practices, compatible with prudent and effective risk management,
aimed at encouraging responsible conduct and fair treatment of customers, while helping to avoid conflicts of interest and
promoting competitive remuneration.
BBVA's remuneration policies are gender-neutral, reflecting equal remuneration for the same functions or functions of equal value,
and not establishing any difference or discrimination based on gender. The remuneration model rewards the level of responsibility,
the functions performed and the track record of each employee, ensuring internal equity and external competitiveness, as well as
equal pay between men and women.
The BBVA Group’s20 adjusted pay gap21 for the 2025 and 2025 financial years is 0.3% y 0.6%, respectively.
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Code of Conduct
The Code of Conduct establishes that all members of the BBVA Group must act with integrity and responsibility, respecting
applicable laws and regulations, and demonstrating the prudence and professionalism befitting the trust placed in BBVA by its
customers and shareholders.
To strengthen awareness and understanding of the code of conduct, BBVA offers a mandatory corporate course that all
employees complete periodically (generally every three years). This course includes messages from Senior Management, who
address various aspects of conduct relevant to employees' daily work, thus reflecting Senior Management's commitment to
strengthening the company culture. The Compliance function monitors course completion, establishing mechanisms and
reminders for those who have not yet finished.
Additionally, the Group offers various courses on business ethics, notably the Anti-Corruption Policy training.
Labor rights
Working conditions, along with the rights and obligations of the Group's staff, are regulated by rules, agreements and collective
and individual agreements, in compliance with the legal provisions in force in each geography where BBVA operates.
In accordance with the above, the regulatory framework governing the conditions of the entire workforce is as follows:
Labor regulations applicable in each of the geographies where BBVA operates. These consist of laws, regulations, or rules
issued by the competent authorities in each geography and apply to all employees in that region.
Sectoral agreements signed with the corresponding trade unions, which complement and, where appropriate, improve
the provisions of applicable labor regulations. For example, in Spain, the Banking Collective Bargaining Agreement is
negotiated within the banking sector and applies to its employees; this is the agreement that applies to BBVA, S.A.
Bilateral agreements between the entity and the unions that may take place in each of the Group's companies. These
must comply with the provisions of the regulations or sectoral agreements, and may improve upon them.
Unilateral measures carried out by each entity to improve what is provided for in the previous aspects.
To ensure regulatory compliance, coordinate negotiation processes, and monitor the effectiveness of agreements reached, BBVA
has local labor relations and advisory teams in each geography. In companies without dedicated teams, specialized external
lawyers are hired. Additionally, a global team with a comprehensive view of labor issues provides guidance and strategic advice to
the local teams.
The agreements described are updated as frequently as required by regulations or as determined by the negotiating parties.
Employees' working conditions and rights are communicated through standard internal channels —Intranet, Talent & Culture
portal, electronic communications, corporate forums, employment contracts, and onboarding—, ensuring transparency and
accessibility of information.
This labor legislation, which regulates the obligations and rights of workers, covers a wide range of aspects of working conditions,
such as working hours, vacations and leave (paid or unpaid), types of contracts, disciplinary procedures, remuneration and
benefits, etc.
22 High-emitting sectors: Oil & Gas (upstream), Power (generation), Auto (manufacturers), Steel (manufacturers), Cement (manufacturers), Coal (thermal coal mining),
Aviation (airlines), Shipping (operators), Real Estate (residential), Real Estate (commercial), Aluminum (primary production). The geographical scope of the 2030
interim emission reduction target for the Real Estate sector (commercial and residential) is Spain.
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7.2.Environmental risk
7.2.1. Strategy and business processes
Sustainability in the business model and corporate environment
Article 449 bis CRR - Table (1) a), b)
BBVA strengthens sustainability as a driver of differential growth, with the ambition of continuing to lead a transformation that
represents a major opportunity and requires significant investments in key industries, productive sectors, and value chains. To
succeed, the Group supports its customers with specialized advice and provides the necessary financing to meet the demand for
more efficient and environmentally responsible energy solutions, while maintaining its commitment to the social sphere. In this
way, BBVA consolidates sustainability as an essential pillar of competitiveness and long-term development.
BBVA integrates climate change management as a cornerstone of its corporate strategy. In this regard, the Group has defined a
decarbonization roadmap that makes it possible to identify, measure and reduce the environmental impact of its activity,
promoting a transition toward a low-carbon economy that encompasses both its operating footprint and its financial activity.
Accordingly, the Group has established emissions reduction targets for both its loan portfolio22, and its own operations through
the Global Eco-Efficiency Plan (hereinafter, the GEP).
Furthermore, as presented in section 7.1.1. on sustainability as a growth engine, BBVA promotes the channeling of sustainable
business as a strategic axis to address the transition to a low-carbon economy.
The performance achieved in 2025 represents progress towards meeting the €700 billion channeling target set by the Group for
the 2025-2029 period: BBVA reached a record €134 billion channeled into sustainable business during 2025, of which €104 billion
is associated with the environmental domain, and the remainder with social activities.
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The Group develops specific initiatives in the environmental field and carries out differentiated monitoring of the distribution
channel according to each customer segment:
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Criteria for determining the sustainable business channeling
To determine the sustainable business channeling, BBVA takes into account the following regulations and main market standards:
Existing regulations: these primarily consider the current taxonomies of sustainable activities in the different geographical
areas where it has a presence.
Market Standards for dedicated-purpose products and activities: these mainly include the Green Bond Principles and
Social Bond Principles of the International Capital Markets Association, as well as the Green Loan Principles and Social
Loan Principles of the Loan Market Association.
Market Standards for general-purpose products and activities (usually linked to ESG indicators or criteria to incentivize
positive sustainability behavior): these include the Sustainability-Linked Bond Principles of the International Capital
Markets Association and the Sustainability-Linked Loan Principles of the Loan Market Association.
Internal Standards: BBVA also applies internal standards inspired by local taxonomies (in the European case, considering
the element of “substantial contribution” to the environmental objectives defined by these taxonomies) and market best
practices. These standards may incorporate a degree of flexibility when applied in non-European regions, with the aim of
reflecting national characteristics and avoiding the exclusion of emerging markets. BBVA also assesses the sustainable
activities of its customers that comply with internal standards and/or applicable regulations, based on their publicly
available information. For this purpose, it may use external data providers and recognized business certifications.
Sustainable business channeling amounts are calculated using internal criteria based on both internal and external information,
whether public, supplied by customers, or provided by third-parties (primarily data providers and independent experts).
Integration of sustainability into financial planning
To strengthen the cross-cutting integration of sustainability, BBVA has incorporated other aspects related to sustainability into its
day-to-day operations, both in its relationship with customers and in its internal processes, including its management control and
reporting processes. The following actions can be highlighted:
Progressive integration of sustainability into financial reports for Senior Management and the business areas.
In Spain for example, these reports include an analysis of the trend in profits and returns and the impact on the income
statement, and certain decisions on how best to allocate internal resources are made on the basis of this information.
23 The figure includes information from Spain, Mexico, Turkey, Argentina, Colombia, Peru, Uruguay and Holding.
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Use of financial information for decision-making based on the sustainability axis.
Likewise in Spain, for example, this information includes data on sustainable business channeling, profitability,
percentage of penetration of sustainable activity, as well as balance sheets and income statements that enable the Group
to monitor the sustainable business for each segment of activity.
Incorporating global and local sustainability projects into the SDA (Single Development Agenda) project agenda.
The SDA is a uniform governance framework through which projects are prioritized and the financial resources and
human capital necessary for their execution are allocated. The amount allocated to sustainability-related projects totalled
€42 million in 2025 (€52.5 million in 2024)23.
Alignment of the loan portfolio with the Paris Agreement
Article 449 bis CRR - Template 3
To advance decarbonization, BBVA:
Develops a decarbonization strategy for the loan portfolio and investment products, tailored to the specific
characteristics of each sector and supported by specific transition plans, with metrics and monitoring systems that
enable the continuous assessment of decarbonization progress and data-driven decision-making.
Sets intermediate emission reduction targets for 2030, which steer the loan portfolio's evolution towards pathways
aligned with decarbonization scenarios, in accordance with the Guidelines for Climate Target Setting for banks issued by
the United Nations Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP-FI).
Considering the above, in 2021 BBVA announced its objective of phasing out thermal coal activities, by ceasing to finance
companies involved in these activities in 2030 in developed countries by 2040 globally (under the terms of the Environmental and
Social Framework).
Likewise, in 2021, using the PACTA (Paris Agreement Capital Transition Assessment) methodology, BBVA published its 2030
alignment targets for the Power Generation, Automobile, Steel and Cement sectors. The Net Zero scenario of the International
Energy Agency (IEA_NZE) and the Institute for Sustainable Futures Sectoral Pathways to Net Zero Emissions (ISF-NZ) was used
as a benchmark. In 2023, the International Energy Agency published an update to the 2050 net zero emissions scenario. BBVA’s
interim decarbonization targets to 2030 published in 2021 remain unchanged.
During the year 2022, BBVA published its alignment target for the Oil & Gas sector. BBVA was involved in defining a specific set of
guidelines for this sector. However, given its significance in terms of global emissions, the PCAF methodology has been used for
the calculation and a scope 1, 2 and 3 absolute emission reduction target has been set for the upstream Oil & Gas sector (which
includes oil exploration, drilling, extraction and production).
In 2023, the 2030 alignment targets were published for the Aviation and Shipping sectors. As a benchmark, the net zero scenario
of the Institute for Sustainable Futures’ Sectoral Pathways to Net Zero Emissions (ISF-NZ) for Aviation and the emissions
reduction strategy for Shipping set by the International Maritime Organization (IMO) in 2023 were used.
Finally, in 2024, BBVA published its 2030 intermediate emission reduction targets for additional sectors: the Aluminum sector and
the commercial and residential Real Estate sectors in Spain. For the Aluminum sector, the Net Zero scenario of the International
Aluminium Institute (IAI) and the 1.5°C Roadmaps of Mission Possible Partnership (MPP) were used as references; these are
science-based benchmarks recognized by the industry.In the case of the real estate sector, the scope of the target is limited to
Spain, and the Integrated National Energy and Climate Plan (PNIEC) was used as the reference roadmap defining national targets
for emissions reduction, renewable energy penetration and energy efficiency. This scenario forms the basis of BBVA’s
assumptions, and its successful implementation will be key to achieving the proposed decarbonization targets.
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The following table shows, for the sectors in which alignment objectives have been defined for 2030, a breakdown of the chosen
metrics, the gross carrying amount, the alignment for the reference year, as well as the distance to the scenario considered:
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TABLE 96. ESG3: BANKING BOOK - CLIMATE CHANGE TRANSITION RISK: ALIGNMENT METRICS (12-31-2025)
Sector
NACE Sectors
Portfolio gross
carrying amount
(Million euros)
Description
Alignment
metric
Year of
reference
Distance to IEA
NZE2050 in the
year 2030
Target (year of
reference + 3
years)
Power
See Annex for detail
10,841
Average kilograms of CO₂ per MWh
102
2024
(21)%
Automotive
See Annex for detail
3,234
Average grams of CO₂ per vehicle-km
136
2024
36%
Aviation
See Annex for detail
504
Average grams of CO₂ per passenger-km
98
2024
37%
Cement, clinker and lime production
See Annex for detail
813
Average kilograms of CO₂ per ton of production
724
2024
49%
Iron and steel, coke, and metal ore production - Steel
See Annex for detail
2,112
Average kilograms of CO₂ per ton of production
1,126
2024
24%
Fossil fuel combustion - Oil & Gas
See Annex for detail
2,001
Millions of tonnes of CO₂
5.7
2024
(38)%
Fossil fuel combustion - Coal
See Annex for detail
52
Exposure (Million euros)
107.1
2024
—%
Maritime Transport - Minimum
See Annex for detail
182
Alignment delta g CO₂ / (dwt-nautic miles)
14.7
2024
—%
Maritime Transport - Striving
See Annex for detail
182
Alignment delta g CO₂ / (dwt-nautic miles)
21.7
2024
—%
Residential Real Estate (RRE)
See Annex for detail
70,863
kg CO₂/m2/year
20.6
2024
108%
Commercial Real Estate (CRE)
See Annex for detail
8,115
kg CO₂/m2/year
18.9
2024
102%
(*) Accounting portfolios: "At amortised cost", "Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income (FVOCI)", "Fair Value through P&L" and "Non-tradable at Fair Value Through Profit or Loss". Instruments: loans and advances, fixed income
and equities. Sectors: non-financial corporations. Special features: main activity code information (NACE) used for internal management and reporting.  The data included in the template represents the best information available as of the
date of publication of the report.
(**) Reduction targets to 2030 have been defined for the following sectors: 52% in Electricity, 46% in Automotive, 23% in Steel, 17% in Cement, all with base year 2020; 30% in Oil & Gas with base year 2021; 18% in Aviation with base year
2022; in 30% and 44% in Residential and Commercial Real Estate respectively with base year 2023. In Maritime Transport, the alignment delta is calculated by reference to the annual trajectory set by the IMO. BBVA aims to eliminate its
exposure to coal customers by 2030 in developed countries and by 2040 globally.
(***) BBVA sets portfolio alignment targets for 2030 in line with industry practices and draws up a decarbonization scenario year by year. One of the EBA's requests is to draw up short-term targets (3 years), and there is a path to
decarbonization but it is not an objective officially communicated by the Group. In Oil and Gas, since it is an absolute metric (tons of CO₂e) a distance cannot be established in each NACE, and the distance of the sector as a whole must be
taken into account.
(****) Coal exposure includes financing provided and committed credit limits.
24 Excluding the Netherlands and Romania.
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Methodological notes on the alignment calculation
Scope
The analysis was carried out for BBVA, S.A., BBVA Mexico, BBVA Peru, BBVA Argentina, BBVA Colombia and Garanti BBVA24. In
the real estate sector, both commercial and residential, the alignment calculation applies only to properties in Spain. According to
the PACTA methodology, emission intensity is calculated for the part of the value chain where the majority of emissions are
generated, in order to optimize emissions within the sector. In this way, it is assumed that aligning the part of the value chain
responsible for emissions aligns the sector as a whole.
Calculation of the metric
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TABLE 97. CALCULATION OF THE PACTA METRIC
PACTA sector and value chain
Metric
Scope of
emissions
Scenario
Methodology
Oil and Gas (upstream)
Absolute emissions (million ton
CO2e)
1&2&3
IEA_NZE
PCAF
Power (generation)
Emission intensity
(kg CO2e/MWh)
1&2
IEA_NZE
PACTA
Auto (manufacturers)
Emission intensity
(g CO2/v-km)
3
IEA_NZE
PACTA
Steel (manufacturers)
Emission intensity
(kg CO2e/ton of steel)
1&2
ISF-NZ
PACTA
Cement (manufacturers)
Emission intensity
(kg CO2e/ton cement)
1&2
IEA_NZE
PACTA
Coal (thermal coal)
Total amount (€Mn) (2)
n/a
n/a
n/a
Aviation (airlines)
Emissions intensity
(g CO2/PKM) (3)
1
ISF-NZ (3)
PACTA
Maritime transport (operators)
Alignment delta (g CO2e/
(dwt*nautical miles)) (4)
1&2&3
IMO
IMO
Residential real estate (operational
emissions) (1)
Emissions intensity
(kg CO2e/m2/y)
1&2
PNIEC
PCAF
Commercial real estate (operating
emissions) (1)
Emissions intensity
(Kg CO2e/m2/y)
1&2
PNIEC
PCAF
Aluminum (primary manufacturing) (1)
Alignment delta (ton CO2e/ton
aluminum) (4)
1&2
IAI&MPP
SAFF
n/a: not applicable.
* BBVA has set the goal of phasing out its exposure to coal customers by 2030 in developed countries and by 2040 globally, under the terms of its
Environmental and Social Framework.
(1) In 2024, closing data for the Commercial real estate, Residential Real Estate, and Aluminum sectors were not published, as a full 12-month cycle had not yet
elapsed since the publication of the applicable targets, in accordance with the guidelines for setting climate targets for banks of the United Nations Environment
Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP-FI).
(2) The total amount of the loan portfolio weighted by revenues from thermal coal mining or by the installed capacity for the generation of electrical energy
derived from thermal coal with coal customers (defined in the terms of the Environmental and Social Framework) amounts to €1,341 million as of December 31,
2025. The total amount of the loan portfolio weighted by revenues from thermal coal mining or by the installed capacity for the generation of electrical energy
derived from thermal coal with coal customers that have limited expectations of making the transition in time to meet BBVA's coal phase-out objective as of the
same date amounts to €81 million.
(3) The ISF-NZ scenario does not consider the belly freight factor. BBVA portfolio metric in gCO2/PKM adjusted for the annual belly freight factor.
(4)  A positive score indicates that the portfolio intensity is higher than required by the decarbonization pathway. A negative score or 0 indicates that the portfolio
intensity is aligned.
25 The primary provider of emissions intensity information is Asset Impact (formerly Asset Resolution), which provides asset information for the portfolio included in the
calculation scope.
26 Oil & Gas companies with exploration, drilling, and extraction activities.
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The metrics used are emission intensity per unit of production for sectors that use the PACTA methodology (Power Generation,
Steel, Cement, Automotive and Aviation) and for the Maritime Transport, Real Estate (both commercial and residential), and
Aluminum sectors. To calculate the metric, each customer is assigned25 an emissions intensity figure based on their production
capacity. The portfolio alignment metric for each sector is calculated as the weighted average of each customer’s emission
intensity, weighted by their share in the portfolio. Each customers weight corresponds to the financing provided, adjusted by the
percentage of their activity and the different technologies used in their economic activity.
In this calculation, the customer total exposure is used (disbursed plus committed but not disbursed), except for the Oil & Gas
sector, where the portfolio alignment metric is an absolute emissions metric with a 2021 baseline, and the reduction target is only
associated with disbursed financing.
Specifics in the metrics used of certain sectors:
Oil & Gas
The metric for the fossil fuel sector (Oil & Gas) has been defined based on absolute emissions financed. It comprises the three
scopes (1, 2 and 3) of the upstream26 and parent companies operating within the industry, and emission reduction targets have
been set. The methodology used is PCAF. First, the in-scope exposure of each customer is defined, meaning the customer
subsidiaries with upstream business. Once this exposure has been calculated, it is used to calculate an emissions attribution factor
as indicated by PCAF. This factor is used to calculate the emissions to be attributed to BBVA as financier. 
Aviation
In the case of the Aviation sector, most airlines, when calculating the emissions intensity of their aircraft, equate the cargo carried
by the aircraft with the passengers equivalent to that cargo. Therefore, they include total emissions in the numerator and the
aircraft’s total load in the denominator, equating passengers and cargo (emissions CO2/pkm “passenger kilometer”). BBVA’s
external provider’s database includes total aircraft emissions in the numerator but does not include cargo transported in the
denominator (its passenger equivalent). This makes it hard to compare the metric with our peers, with what is reported by the
airlines and with the various scenarios, and it ends up overestimating the emissions intensity of each aircraft. BBVA makes an
initial calculation of the metric using the available data, without altering the supplier’s data. To facilitate analysis, the intensity data
is subsequently calculated by applying a load factor correction, and is thus published in the non-financial information statement.
Following this methodological adjustment, the figure stands at 85 g CO2/pkm).
Shipping
For the Shipping sector, a methodology inspired by the main alignment methodology of the sector has been used. For each
customer and each vessel, an emission intensity was calculated and compared individually with the IMO scenarios, thus yielding a
score. These scores are aggregated by weighting each customer’s exposure to obtain a portfolio score.
Real estate assets
The portfolio alignment metric for commercial and residential real estate follows the CRREM (Carbon Risk Real Estate Monitor)
methodology, which defines a metric in terms of emission intensity (kg CO2e per square meter per year). CO2 emissions
calculations depend heavily on the energy matrix of the country where the property is located. Ideally, this data would come from
energy efficiency certificates. However, due to limited availability, lack of standardization, and infrequent updates of these
certificates, BBVA has opted to estimate emissions using the PCAF methodology, with values specific to each property type
according to its energy certificate.
27 The achievement and progressive advancement of decarbonization objectives will depend to a large extent on the actions of third parties, such as customers,
governments, and other stakeholders, and therefore may be materially affected by such actions, or the lack thereof, as well as by other exogenous factors beyond
BBVA's control (including, but not limited to, new technological and regulatory developments, armed conflicts, and the ongoing climate and energy crises).
Consequently, these objectives may be subject to future revisions.
28 It includes committed financing, both drawn and undrawn, with wholesale customers of CIB and Commercial Banking, except for the Oil & Gas sector, which only
considers drawn financing with wholesale customers of CIB and Commercial Banking.
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Aluminum
The portfolio alignment metric for this sector is calculated using the Sustainable Aluminum Finance Framework developed by the
Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI). At present, it is the only standardized methodology available for the sector and provides banks
with the tools needed to measure, compare, and disclose the climate alignment of their loan portfolios in this sector.
Calculation of the scenario
For the alignment calculation, BBVA uses the IEA Net Zero scenario as a reference, except in the cases of Steel and Aviation, for
which the ISF-NZ scenario prepared by the University of Technology Sydney for UNPRI has been used.  However, the data used as
a reference in 2030 for the calculation of the distance may differ from the data published by the scenarios. The PACTA
methodology uses the aforementioned scenarios as a reference for emissions reductions to meet a 1.5°C scenario, but applies a
different starting point. The starting point applied is the result of aggregating all the customers in the database used, taking this
aggregation as the market reference.
Integration into management and sectoral alignment plans
With the aim of reducing emissions, BBVA has designed a strategy focused on the progressive alignment of its portfolio with the
objectives of the Paris Agreement, contributing to limiting global warming to 1.5°C.
The decarbonization strategy for aligning the loan portfolio is based on a management model that includes three elements:
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Development of sector alignment Plans, with intermediate targets to 203027 for the most emissions-intensive sectors, allowing the
specific characteristics and challenges of each industry to be addressed in its transition to a low-carbon economy (Oil & Gas,
Power Generation, Auto, Steel, Cement, Coal, Aviation, Shipping, Aluminum and the Real Estate sector, both commercial and
residential), following the Guidance for Climate Target Setting for banks of the United Nations Environment Programme Finance
Initiative (UNEP-FI).
For each sector, the Group conducts a detailed analysis that assesses its role in decarbonization, as well as the main risks
and opportunities, the current state of the portfolio28, and its progress toward the targets set. These plans define a
sectoral decarbonization path and a business strategy that guides selective growth, considering both the risk profile and
the business opportunities associated with the transition.
Sectoral alignment plans are developed through a structured three-phase process: sector analysis, an overview of the
customer portfolio, and the identification of business opportunities arising from the decarbonization context. They also
incorporate the business projections defined in the five-year Industrial Plans, the sectoral and customer-type appetite
identified in the Asset Allocation, and the Sectoral Frameworks from the Risk area. Additionally, BBVA continuously
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monitors its exposure to these activities and directs capital allocation toward initiatives and projects related to
decarbonization and the energy transition.
1.Assessment of customers’ transition plans using specific tools integrated into the business strategy and the risk
management process, with the aim of quantifying the risk arising from potential misalignment of customers with their
expected commitments.
2.Integration into the annual customer review and operations admission process, evaluating the execution of customers'
transition plans and the impact of individual transactions on achieving portfolio alignment objectives.
To promote the operationalization of the decarbonization strategy for portfolio alignment, BBVA has developed specific
tools such as, for example:
Transition risk indicator (TRi): this tool allows for the evaluation of each customer's current emissions profile and
the maturity of their decarbonization strategies, using a sector-specific approach and based on the analysis of
the most significant variables. It categorizes customers according to their transition risk and the maturity of their
plans, facilitating personalized advice.
Sustainability Client Toolkit: this tool gathers ESG information from large corporations and/or entities in a single
repository, facilitating access and use by customer relationship management teams.
Management dashboard for sectoral transition plans: this dashboard compiles the main alignment indicators
obtained using the PACTA (Paris Agreement Capital Transition Assessment) methodology and facilitates the
monitoring of their evolution and progress toward achieving objectives.
"What if" simulator: this tool allows for the real-time evaluation of the potential impact of transactions on both
each customer's decarbonization curve and the BBVA Group's portfolio curve for the corresponding sector,
enabling proactive and dynamic portfolio management.
This management model allows for tracking objectives and capturing potential business growth. The allocated resources are
directed towards the development, creation, and integration of specific tools into BBVA's systems that enable the monitoring and
control of defined sector plans, as well as their application in the deal admission process. This includes evaluating customers'
transition plans, identifying gaps in relation to trajectories compatible with the climate transition, and designing and implementing
engagement plans.
Sector-specific transition plans, along with the aforementioned tools (e.g. TRi), allow for an assessment of the maturity level of
customer transitions in order to deploy a support strategy, strengthen strategic dialogue with them, and offer a value proposition
tailored to their needs.
Supporting customers during the transition
The Group's engagement strategy aims to establish a structured framework for interaction that facilitates customers' progress
toward sustainable business models. This approach pursues a dual strategic objective:
Integrate the identification of customers' climate and transition risks into the Group's operations and processes, ensuring
consistency with strategy and risk appetite.
To drive BBVA's sustainability strategy by actively supporting customer transformation through financing and advisory
solutions.
This support process focuses on wholesale customers of CIB and Commercial Banking belonging to sectors intensive in emissions
or affected by sector alignment frameworks.
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The relationship model is based on a collaborative and continuous approach, articulated through:
Strategic dialogue: to identify and understand specific challenges and opportunities for each counterparty.
Specialized advice: assistance in defining transition strategies and access to technical solutions.
Value proposition: provision of sustainable financial solutions.
Sectoral participation: active involvement in forums and working groups to share best practices.
This model allows BBVA to gain in-depth knowledge of the risk profile of its most heavily issuing customers. Thanks to this
understanding, the Group offers a high-value-added service that strengthens long-term trust and enables it to tailor the necessary
measures to each individual case.
The Group monitors the effectiveness of this support through tracking indicators that assess the customer's progress and actual
engagement. These results are submitted to the relevant supervisory body (CIB Engagement Oversight Group - CEOG), enabling
dynamic risk management. In cases where progress does not align with established objectives, mitigation measures may be
considered, including, among others, limiting the growth of exposure.
Governance model for the loan portfolio decarbonization strategy
Sustainability and climate change are integrated into BBVA's governance through principles and mechanisms that facilitate
decisions aligned with its long-term strategy.
The Sustainability General Policy establishes the general principles of action including, among others, those aimed at supporting
customers in their transition towards more sustainable business models.
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To monitor the decarbonization strategy of the loan portfolio and its degree of alignment with the established objectives, BBVA
created the Sustainability Alignment Steering Group (SASG) in 2022. This committee is led by the Global Head of Sustainability &
Corporate & Investment Banking and comprised of the Global Heads of Global Risk Management, Commercial Client Solutions,
and Strategy & M&A. Its main functions include:
Analyzing and discussing the 2030 emissions reduction targets, which are presented by the Global Head of Sustainability
& Corporate & Investment Banking for approval by the BBVA Executive Committee and Board of Directors.
Evaluating the degree of compliance with the objectives and the evolution of the loan portfolio decarbonization strategy.
Analyzing and discussing the proposals for sectoral alignment plans and their updates, submitted by the business units
with the support of the technical teams.
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Promoting the creation and deployment of the necessary tools, methodologies, and metrics to integrate sectoral plans
into existing management processes.
Analyzing and understanding best practices in the sector, promoting the integration of sustainability criteria into daily
business operations.
In 2024, the Group strengthened its decarbonization strategy governance model by implementing a sector-based model for CIB
and corporate customer segments. This structure incorporates specialists with experience in each key sector, enabling more
effective support, a stronger strategic dialogue, and more efficient attention to business needs.
In this way, BBVA has global sector heads in the priority sectors for decarbonizing its lending portfolio: energy; industry and
transport; and infrastructure and construction. These leaders are responsible for guiding the business strategy for each sector,
executing the actions defined in the sector alignment plans, and implementing a support plan to assist them in their transition to a
low-carbon economy. Additionally, BBVA completes its sector coverage with managers in the consumer, retail, and healthcare
sectors; technology, media, and communications (TMT); financial institutions; and financial sponsors.
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Information derived from monitoring sector-specific plans is taken into account in risk assessment processes, particularly
regarding credit and transition risks, considering customers' capacity to move towards models with a lower environmental impact.
This risk analysis contributes to business decision-making and the updating of sector-specific plans, facilitating the prioritization of
sectors or customers and the adjustment of support strategies.
Information related to Article 8 of the Taxonomy of the European Union
Article 449 bis CRR - Table (1) c)
Article 449 bis CRR - Templates 6, 7, 8
According to the EBA consultation paper (CP/2025/07), the obligation to disclose information related to the EU Taxonomy—
specifically the forms related to the Green Asset Ratio (hereinafter, GAR) and other templates linked to the Taxonomy Regulation
(Templates 6 to 10)—has been suspended until December 31, 2026 for large and listed institutions. This postponement is part of
the transitional measures adopted by the EBA.
Furthermore, the EBA has recommended that competent authorities adopt a position of supervisory flexibility during this
transitional period.1 In particular, it is suggested that the requirement for such information not be prioritized in the context of
supervision. In its “no-action letter” (published on August 6, 2025), the EBA formally advised regulators to support the transitional
suspension of the disclosure of these templates.
Consequently, the new EBA technical framework29, which is pending official publication, maintains the legal suspension of the EU
Taxonomy and GAR disclosures until the end of 2026.
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Therefore, BBVA has considered omitting information on the EU Taxonomy for now. These measures reduce the operational
burden through to the future legal obligation, and allow reasonable time to adjust systems, processes and collect data.
Policies and procedures related to customer engagement in their strategies to mitigate and
reduce environmental risks
Article 449 bis CRR - Table (1) d)
BBVA obtains and analyzes information from its customers to proactively and constructively offer them solutions that will help
them in their transition toward a more sustainable future. This is done according to the customer's progress in their
decarbonization process, always aligned with their 2050 decarbonization strategy and their strategy to achieve the interim
emissions reduction targets for 2030 within the framework of their transition plan.
To this end, BBVA has policies and procedures in place that enable it to mitigate and reduce environmental risks affecting its
customer’s strategies. These standards and policies define key responsibilities, processes and tools applicable to each of the
portfolio segments, as well as the Group's functions as part of climate and environmental risk management activities.
The main policies and rules are detailed below:
Wholesale Credit Risk Management Policy, which incorporates the identification, management, and monitoring of risks
and opportunities associated with environmental aspects as a core part of its risk management strategy. It also
establishes measures to enhance the management and monitoring of wholesale portfolios, along with management
criteria and limits.
Wholesale Credit Risk Management Standard, which details the analysis of climate and environmental risks to be
conducted during the credit risk underwriting process in the annual customer review (Financial Program) and the tools to
be used. This includes the sustainability due diligence process, compliance with the limitations outlined in the
Environmental and Social Framework, customer-level transition risk mitigation policies defined in the Sector Frameworks
based on the Transition Risk Indicator, controversy analysis (understood as the presence of significant incidents related
to the customer’s environmental, social, or governance performance), and the criteria for defining risk appetite indicated
in the Sector Alignment Plans.
Retail Credit Risk Management Policy, which establishes measures to enhance the management and monitoring of
transition and physical risks in mortgage, SME, and auto loan portfolios, as well as differentiated criteria for mitigating
transition and physical risks.
Retail Credit Risk Management Standard, which details the information-gathering processes necessary to analyze climate
risks (both physical and transition) in mortgage, SME, and auto loan portfolios.
Collateral Standard, which specifies, as key considerations in evaluating collateral strength and risk, the potential loss of
value of real estate collateral due to climate risk, both transition and physical, as well as the adequacy of associated
insurance coverage.
Similarly, measures are specified to enhance the management, monitoring, and disclosure of physical and transition climate risks
in the Policies and Standards on market and counterparty risk, interest rate risk, banking book equity risk, and liquidity and funding
risk.
Additionally, BBVA has plans and procedures for supporting customers. BBVA's customer support strategy is based on
constructive and ongoing dialogue, aimed at assisting customers in designing and implementing their transition strategies toward
more sustainable business models.
One of the main purposes of this customer support is to understand the risk profile of counterparties in order to align the Group’s
strategy and risk appetite, while also supporting customers in achieving their objectives based on the results of the materiality
assessment.
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For more information about customer support, see the subsection “Supporting customers during the transition” of section 7.2.1.
on environmental risk business strategy and processes.
7.2.2. Risk management
Integration of climate change and environmental factors and risks into the risk framework
Article 449 bis CRR - Table (1) j), r)
The management of climate and environmental risk factors is key to implementing BBVA’s strategy, which is based on properly
managing risks, supporting the transition to a low-carbon economy, and fulfilling the ambition of achieving net-zero carbon
emissions by 2050.
The potential impacts of climate and environmental (C&E) risks, as well as social and governance risks, are assessed in the risk-
management cycle as follows:
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Identification and assessment of climate and environmental risks
To carry out the process of identifying the risks and opportunities associated with climate change and other environmental
aspects, BBVA has identified the sectors carrying the highest climate and environmental risk. To this end, in recent years BBVA
has developed its internal taxonomies for transition climate risks, physical climate risks, and other environmental risks (natural
capital), understood as common definitions of the risk drivers and their transmission channels with potential impacts on traditional
prudential risks:
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BBVA has a risk taxonomy that is part of its risk management framework. The taxonomy constitutes an inventory of all the risks to
which BBVA is exposed, or may become exposed, by carrying out its business and pursuing its business strategies, and is
therefore tailored to BBVA’s risk profile.
The taxonomy allows risks to be categorized into different levels. On the one hand, there is a general level or “tier 1 risks”, which
corresponds to the most aggregated categories of financial and non-financial risks. “Tier 2 risks” represent a lower or more
granular level, corresponding to the risk drivers that form part of the “tier 1 risks”.
In the latest review of the risk taxonomy, climate and environmental, social and governance risks have been defined as a cross-
cutting category, as they are considered a source of existing risks, with a cross-cutting impact on different tier 1 risk categories.
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CHART 22. CLIMATE AND ENVIRONMENTAL RISKS (BBVA GROUP. 2025)
Climatics
Environmental
Types of
risks
Transition
Physical
Transition and physical
Credit
The transition to a low-carbon
economy can involve significant costs
and investments, putting some
customers' revenues at risk in certain
sectors. This could potentially increase
their probability of default (PD) and
affect the value of collateral.
Risk metrics may be affected for
exposures in sectors or geographical
areas more exposed to extreme
weather events or changes in weather
patterns.
The need for adaptation due to the loss of
ecosystem services capacity may
potentially entail additional costs or
significant investments in certain sectors to
maintain their operation.
Real Estate
Less energy-efficient properties may
see their value affected, with a
consequent impact on the value of
collateral.
Extreme weather events, due to their
location in certain geographical areas,
can affect the market's perception of
their value, with a potential impact on
the value of real estate collateral.
-
Market
Transition risks can have negative
impacts on the value of financial assets
and increase their volatility.
Extreme weather events can affect
expectations of asset value, resulting in
sudden depreciations or greater
volatility in the value of financial assets.
Perceptions of inadequate environmental
practices in some sectors or industries can
generate volatility in asset values.
Liquidity
Transition risks can directly or
indirectly affect expected cash flows or
decrease the liquidity of certain assets,
affecting the Group's liquidity position.
Physical risks can directly affect the
cash outflows of a financial institution
or indirectly through the need for
liquidity of customers after extreme
weather events.
-
Business and
strategy
Transition, physical, and natural capital risks can indirectly affect the strategy and business plan due to the business position
with certain economic sectors whose business model may be more affected by the transition to a low-carbon economy, by
physical changes in the climate, or by the risks of loss of ecosystem service capacity.
Operational
Changing customer perception due to
the relationships BBVA maintains or
the financing it provides to certain
customers and industries can generate
legal risks.
Extreme weather events can cause
disruptions and interruptions to our
own operations or damage to our own
assets.
Changing customer perception due to the
relationships BBVA maintains or the
financing it provides to certain customers
and industries can generate legal risks.
Reputational
Potential negative perception of stakeholders when their expectations of climate and environmental management are not
met.
Risk Assessment
The climate risk assessment is updated semiannually and is supported by an internal scenario analysis tool that projects the
financial evolution of sectors and counterparties under alternative climate pathways across different time horizons. For transition
risk, reference scenarios from the Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS) (Net Zero, Delayed Transition, and Current
Policies) are used, and for physical risk, sets of pathways consistent with SSP2-4.5 and SSP3-7.0 are applied, including specific
water stress exercises. The projections are periodically integrated into monitoring indicators (e.g. transition, physical, and
alignment metrics) to prioritize supervision and customer engagement.
The results of the exercise show transition risk to be the predominant vector: the profile is low in the short term, medium-low in the
medium term, and medium in the long term, with the greatest contribution from credit portfolios (particularly wholesale) exposed
to sectors with higher decarbonization requirements and counterparties whose competitiveness depends on the adoption of low-
carbon technologies.
Physical risk remains contained at the aggregate level: low in the short term and medium-low in the medium and long term, with
geographic heterogeneity. Materiality is observed in the wholesale portfolios of Spain and Mexico, and more visible signals appear
in retail portfolios under acute hazards, with materiality in Mexico.
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The impact of transition risk on market risk is not material. Fixed income is positioned at medium-low, with no qualitative changes
compared to previous periods. Diversification by issuers and geographies, along with the use of hedges, contributes to the market
profile’s resilience against shocks associated with the transition. The physical risk component is assessed as low; under extreme
heat or flood scenarios, the most plausible channels would be commodities and volatility, without material effects on aggregated
sensitivities.
Regarding liquidity and funding risk, the profile is low in the short term and medium-low over the medium and long horizons.
Internal indicators remain within thresholds, with no signs of stress attributable to the climate scenario. A comfortable liquidity
buffer and stable market access are maintained; however, monitoring of potential funding concentrations related to HTR sectors is
reinforced. For the physical risk component, the exercises consider localized acute events; no material impacts are observed on
Liquidity Coverage Ratio (LCR) and the Net Funding Stable Ratio (NSFR), although enhanced monitoring continues in geographies
with higher exposure to physical hazards.
Overall, the assessment confirms a stable profile in the short term and an increasing one in the medium-to-long term for transition
risk, while physical risk remains contained at the Group level.
From an operational perspective, the exercise generates calibration signals for RAF metrics and defines early warning thresholds
that trigger management actions when necessary. At the same time, it provides sector- and customer-level alignment information
that feeds portfolio planning and guides the reassignment of growth limits based on decarbonization pathways. On this basis,
priority is given to engaging with customers who have the largest gaps relative to the market pathway or significant physical
exposure, establishing milestones and monitoring mechanisms to assess effectiveness.
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TABLE 98. CLIMATE CHANGE RISK ASSESSMENT 2025
Spain
Rest of the geographies
Group BBVA
ST
MT
LT
ST
MT
LT
ST
MT
LT
Transition risk
Credit
Liquidity and funding
Structural equity
Credit spread
Markets (trading)
Insurance
Operational
Reputational
Business
TOTAL
Physical risk
Credit
Liquidity and funding
Structural equity
Credit spread
Markets (trading)
Insurance
Operational
Reputational
Business
TOTAL
Other environmental risks
Credit
TOTAL
Definition of time horizons:
ST: Short term: up to 3 years.
MP: Medium term: 3 to 5 years.
LT: Long term: beyond  5 years.
Low risk
Medium-low risk
Medium risk
Medium-high risk
High risk
Does not apply
Analysis of scenarios and stress testing
Article 449 bis CRR - Table (1) n)
Scenarios and internal stress tests
The climate scenarios have been integrated into the governance of the BBVA Group's internal scenarios:
1.The baseline budget scenario includes an analysis of the climate policies in force in each relevant geographic area in which
BBVA operates, their effective importance within the general economic policy framework, their consistency with the
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transition to a decarbonized economy and with the budget scenario itself. Potential biases on expected economic growth
are therefore qualitatively assessed.
2.Incorporation of transitional climate risks into one of the alternative risk scenarios (HLRS) that are continuously
monitored and evaluated by the Scenario Working Group. The ongoing monitoring of alternative risk scenarios aids in
selecting the scenario to be used in the Group’s capital self-assessment process (ICAAP).
Since 2022, various physical risk events have been assessed in the Group with the aim of considering them as inputs for the
ICAAP. In 2022, a drought risk scenario in Spain was considered, while in 2023 a risk scenario for the Mexican economy triggered
by cyclones was considered as an additional input for the adverse ICAAP scenario. In 2024, events with simultaneous occurrence
across different geographies were defined, including drought scenarios in Spain and Mexico as part of the 2024 ICAAP adverse
scenario. In 2025, the focus remained on drought scenarios, as these events could become more severe in the long term, with their
scope extended to Spain, Mexico, and Turkey simultaneously.
Additionally, the adverse macroeconomic scenario incorporated, for the first time in 2024, an additional shock arising from a
transition risk scenario triggered by the bursting of a green asset bubble. The 2025 ICAAP adverse scenario maintains an
additional shock originating from a transition risk source, this time related to climate fragmentation between China and the USA
and Europe, stemming from an escalation of geopolitical tensions.
Regulatory and supervisory scenarios and stress tests
In early 2024, BBVA took part in the "One-off Fit-for-55" supervisory exercise, whose primary objective was to collect data on
credit and market portfolio exposures and transition climate risks associated with the Fit-for-55 package commitments.
Additionally, the request for information considers elements relating to the locations of the financed assets, in order to assess the
possible physical risks to which the banks' portfolio is exposed. Finally, information was also requested on the entity's income in
various sectors, with the aim of analyzing the dependence of financial entities on the most polluting sectors and evaluating the
associated business risk.
This request for information, coordinated by the EBA, adds data to the hierarchical projections made by the ECB. In November
2024, the EBA published a report detailing the results. The report stresses that climate transition risks alone do not pose a threat
to the financial stability of the European Union. However, combined with macroeconomic shocks, they can increase losses for
financial institutions and cause disruption. It also highlights the importance of proactive management of climate risks and the need
for close collaboration between financial institutions and regulators to ensure an orderly transition towards a sustainable
economy.
Processes to define, measure and monitor climate change and environmental risks
Article 449 bis CRR - Table (1) l)
Article 449 bis CRR - Template 1, 2, 4 y 5
Climate transition risk
Transition risks are those risks associated with the adjustment process toward a low-carbon economy in response to climate
change, arising from regulatory changes, market shifts, and consumer behavior changes necessary to meet global climate targets.
Sectors identified as having the highest climate risk face a significant transformation and adaptation challenge that requires
substantial investments. These are also the sectors that will require the most understanding and monitoring of risks.
BBVA has an internal sectoral taxonomy for transition risk, whose main objective is to identify sectors’ vulnerability to transition
risk and rank them accordingly.
In this way, sectors are categorized as very high, high, moderate, or low vulnerability. The sectors most sensitive to transition risk,
or High Transition Risk (HTR) sectors, are identified as energy or fossil fuel producers (Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Coal mining);
30 Measured by its EAD (Exposure At Default).
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basic industries with high emissions intensity (Steel, Cement) and end-user energy-consuming activities that generate emissions
through their products or services (Auto, Aviation, and Shipping).
Also, in 2025 the modification in the transition risk taxonomy has been approved, which expands the perimeter of the high
transition risk sectors, incorporating the intermediate (midstream) activities of the Oil & Gas sector, as well as the gas transport
and distribution activities and the supply of gas within the Power Generation sector.
As a result of this exercise, with data as of December 31, 2025, it was identified that 13.84% (11.7% in 2024) of the wholesale
portfolio exposure30 (representing 7.16% of the Group, 5.9% in 2024) corresponds to sectors defined as HTR, with a high or very
high level of exposure to this risk. This calculation was carried out on a portfolio of €291,540 million, 253,795 in 2024 (out of the
Group total of €563,583 million, €500,636 en 2024), corresponding to the exposure of the wholesale loan portfolio.
The following chart shows the percentage of exposure of each HTR sector relative to the total wholesale portfolio:
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CHART 23. EXPOSURE TO SECTORS SENSITIVE TO TRANSITION RISK (% OF WHOLESALE EAD) (1)
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* Includes Aviation and Shipping.
(1) The 2024 data differs from that published in the 2024 Non-Financial Information Statement due to additional checks.
Regarding the small business portfolio with high or very high transition risk, the associated exposure is limited, accounting for
approximately 2.80% of the total small business portfolio (2.10% in 2024) and is minimally representative of the Group as a whole.
The increase in HTR exposure is partly explained by greater financial support for customers in carbon-intensive sectors who,
despite the nature of their activity, are well positioned in their climate transition process. In this sense, considering only the
exposure to HTR customers who are not yet advanced in the transition, the indicator as a percentage of total wholesale decreases
from 8.78% in December 2024 to 8.45% in December 2025.
Assessing transition risk and customer decarbonization plans
Materiality assessments and risk quantification are complemented by evaluations of wholesale customers. These evaluations
consider key aspects related to transition risk, physical risk, and environmental risk. The results of these evaluations are factored
into credit decisions and form part of the customer’s rating.
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Transition risk analysis is conducted across all sectors, with an advanced approach for customers in High Transition Risk (HTR)
sectors identified in the internal transition risk taxonomy. This analysis is supported by BBVA’s scoring system, known as the
Transition Risk Indicator (TRi). In this way, a transition risk score and an assessment of decarbonization plans are available for all
corporate banking customers, regardless of their sector.
The TRi evaluates customers’ exposure to transition risk based on their activities and geographies. Additionally, the credibility of
transition plans is assessed through:
The level of ambition of emission reduction targets; and
The level of implementation of these plans. The latter is measured by the maturity of governance structures, the
concreteness of the climate strategy regarding the technological levers defined to achieve the targets, and the actual
evolution of greenhouse gas emissions.
The TRi is an internal tool useful for business areas in segmenting customers within the sectoral alignment plans for portfolios that
form part of BBVA’s objectives. This allows the application of risk mitigation policies established in the Sector Frameworks. The
following shows the output of the transition scoring system, which is used to classify customers by their level of exposure to
transition risk and maturity in risk management:
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CHART 24. TRANSITION SCORE OF TOP CUSTOMERS BY SECTOR (1)
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(1) Scoring system related to the transition of the Corporate portfolio (the size of the circles represents the number of customer’s in each category) and its coverage.
(2) 2024 Data: Auto (94%); Cement (82%); Oil & Gas (81%); Autoparts (37%); Steel (73%); Power Generation (62%); and other sectors (37%).
The mortgage portfolio represents a significant portion of the Group's portfolio; therefore, specific tools, processes, and
methodologies have been developed to assess the climate risks associated with this portfolio. Regarding transition risk, BBVA has
adapted its onboarding and monitoring processes to increase the availability of data related to Energy Performance Certificates
(EPCs) for the portfolio. In Spain, work continues on collecting EPC data during the loan origination process. When the actual data
is unavailable at the time of origination, estimated EPC data is collected through appraisal companies. Additionally, the recurring
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capture of actual EPC data directly from the databases of the Autonomous Communities has begun. This aims to capture real data
on the collateral and identify any potential energy efficiency improvements in the properties after origination.
As a result of the above, progress has been made in increasing the coverage of EPC in the portfolio in Spain, reaching a coverage of
84.8% of the portfolio's EAD with actual or estimated data.
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CHART 25. PORTFOLIO COVERAGE BY ENERGY PERFORMANCE CERTIFICATE RATING IN SPAIN (PERCENTAGE)
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Efforts to improve loan origination and data capture are reflected in the increased proportion of A-rated loans in 2025.
In Latin America, where official EPCs do not exist, several initiatives have been launched in conjunction with leading organizations
to estimate energy consumption data and EPCs for both existing and new loans.
Furthermore, BBVA has applied differentiated pricing to loans with sustainability features, such as the "Efficient Home Mortgage"
for homes with an A or B energy rating.
Calculation of financed CO2 emissions
BBVA measures scope 3, category 15 greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions for financing activities (corporate loans, project finance,
commercial real estate, mortgages, and motor vehicle loans) and for the portfolio of corporate bonds and listed and unlisted
equity. To carry out this measurement, BBVA has adopted the PCAF (Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials) methodology,
applying the financial control criteria identified in the GHG protocol. This calculation covers all portfolios included in the first edition
of the PCAF standard and the Group's significant geographical areas, providing a comprehensive view of financed emissions.
In line with the defined roadmap, since the end of 2024 the calculation of financed emissions includes all material geographies
within the Group: BBVA, S.A. (excluding the branch in Portugal), BBVA Mexico, BBVA Colombia, BBVA Peru, BBVA Argentina and
Garanti BBVA (the Garanti BBVA perimeter in Turkey and its subsidiaries Garanti Bank International and Garanti Bank Romania).
The estimate is expressed in terms of both absolute financed emissions and economic intensity (tons of CO2e per € million
financed). Additionally, the quality score defined in the PCAF methodology is presented, which assesses the availability and
reliability of the data used for the calculation. This score ranges from 1 to 5, with 5 being the worst score, assigned when sector
estimates using emission factors provided by PCAF are used, and 1 being the best score, assigned when customer-disclosed and
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verified reported emissions data are used. The version of the factors used is the latest one provided by PCAF, segmented by
Exiobase, in September 2024.
The following graph shows the BBVA Group's financed emissions by asset class and their distribution by geography:
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TABLE 99. ESG1. BANKING BOOK- CLIMATE CHANGE TRANSITION RISK: CREDIT QUALITY OF EXPOSURES BY SECTOR , EMISSIONS AND RESIDUAL MATURITY (MILLION
EUROS 12-31-2025)
Gross carrying amount
Accumulated impairment,
accumulated negative changes in fair
value due to credit risk and provisions
3 emissions of the
counterparty) (in
tons of CO2
equivalent)
GHG
emissions
percenta
ge 
derived
from
company-
specific
reporting
(3)
<= 5 years
> 5 year <=
10 years
> 10 year
<= 20
years
> 20 years
Average
weighted
maturity
Sector/subsector
from
Paris
Agreeme
nt (2)
Of which
environmen
tally
sustainable
(CCM)
Of which
stage 2
exposures
Of which
non-
performing
exposures
Of which
Stage 2
exposures
Of which
non-
performing
exposures
Of which
Scope 3
financed
emissions
Exposures towards sectors that
highly contribute to climate
change (1)
185,766
14,761
10,067
4,387
(3,358)
(478)
(2,484)
196,619,271
133,432,954
17%
148,460
21,970
7,257
8,079
4
A - Agriculture, forestry and fishing
5,871
2
435
164
(147)
(22)
(104)
9,836,506
3,128,804
5%
4,626
991
85
169
3
B - Mining and quarrying
3,225
1,129
172
35
(39)
(16)
(18)
9,476,766
4,900,168
21%
3,027
91
51
56
2
B.05 - Mining of coal and lignite
51
51
4
(1)
(1)
43,276
11,416
%
25
26
4
B.06 - Extraction of crude petroleum and
natural gas 
570
537
22
5
(3)
(3)
1,869,732
1,565,060
77%
532
18
20
2
B.07 - Mining of metal ores 
1,595
234
37
4
(5)
(1)
(2)
3,225,493
1,545,365
11%
1,547
1
44
4
2
B.08 - Other mining and quarrying
317
16
13
(10)
(1)
(8)
248,400
108,722
5%
274
33
7
3
3
B.09 - Mining support service activities
692
307
93
14
(21)
(12)
(6)
4,089,865
1,669,605
5%
649
14
29
3
C - Manufacturing
60,653
3,431
3,107
1,115
(876)
(136)
(638)
96,678,624
74,679,775
25%
52,153
4,946
640
2,914
3
C.10 - Manufacture of food products
11,157
456
196
(151)
(22)
(109)
26,704,228
24,981,719
15%
9,485
902
53
716
3
C.11 - Manufacture of beverages
1,772
105
22
(15)
(2)
(10)
816,154
648,684
21%
1,521
183
38
30
2
C.12 - Manufacture of tobacco products
346
6
60,774
51,595
92%
336
9
1
2
C.13 - Manufacture of textiles
1,499
112
67
(51)
(8)
(38)
687,148
534,363
17%
1,374
92
3
29
2
C.14 - Manufacture of wearing apparel
831
73
54
(44)
(6)
(35)
410,707
310,481
1%
735
76
2
18
2
C.15 - Manufacture of leather and related
products
369
22
27
(19)
(1)
(17)
175,889
133,607
27%
336
23
2
8
2
C.16 - Manufacture of wood and of products of
wood and cork, except furniture; manufacture
of articles of straw and plaiting materials
575
49
36
(27)
(2)
(21)
325,573
169,510
%
509
43
8
15
3
C.17 - Manufacture of pulp, paper and
paperboard
1,870
128
15
(16)
(3)
(9)
1,282,500
737,904
10%
1,495
307
5
64
3
C.18 -  Printing and service activities related to
printing
295
37
26
(19)
(2)
(16)
121,014
86,034
%
234
33
13
15
4
C.19 -  Manufacture of coke oven products
3,390
2,526
12
37
(15)
(13)
9,023,781
5,330,265
22%
2,589
499
75
227
4
C.20 - Production of chemicals
5,837
413
473
36
(47)
(15)
(24)
7,162,945
4,973,218
29%
4,890
493
289
165
3
C.21 - Manufacture of pharmaceutical
preparations
2,079
50
11
(7)
(5)
1,200,604
809,432
29%
1,777
197
2
102
4
C.22 - Manufacture of rubber products
2,129
1
147
26
(31)
(10)
(17)
1,934,630
1,199,345
6%
1,907
98
39
85
3
C.23 - Manufacture of other non-metallic
mineral products
3,899
12
221
35
(36)
(10)
(21)
8,539,470
1,575,793
21%
3,480
300
8
111
3
C.24 - Manufacture of basic metals
4,601
85
166
121
(82)
(8)
(66)
6,497,713
3,327,604
28%
4,252
231
30
88
2
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Gross carrying amount
Accumulated impairment,
accumulated negative changes in fair
value due to credit risk and provisions
3 emissions of the
counterparty) (in
tons of CO2
equivalent)
GHG
emissions
percenta
ge 
derived
from
company-
specific
reporting
(3)
<= 5 years
> 5 year <=
10 years
> 10 year
<= 20
years
> 20 years
Average
weighted
maturity
Sector/subsector
from
Paris
Agreeme
nt (2)
Of which
environmen
tally
sustainable
(CCM)
Of which
stage 2
exposures
Of which
non-
performing
exposures
Of which
Stage 2
exposures
Of which
non-
performing
exposures
Of which
Scope 3
financed
emissions
C.25 - Manufacture of fabricated metal
products, except machinery and equipment
1,874
2
174
103
(79)
(11)
(60)
1,261,417
1,145,760
1%
1,607
164
25
78
3
C.26 - Manufacture of computer, electronic and
optical products
2,632
93
9
(8)
(1)
(6)
807,208
672,364
61%
2,388
128
5
110
2
C.27 - Manufacture of electrical equipment
2,839
1
108
28
(23)
(3)
(16)
8,306,110
7,888,608
20%
2,543
217
2
76
2
C.28 - Manufacture of machinery and
equipment n.e.c.
1,922
334
103
72
(59)
(9)
(46)
2,664,274
2,288,945
23%
1,735
131
8
49
2
C.29 - Manufacture of motor vehicles, trailers
and semi-trailers
6,689
43
213
95
(61)
(6)
(51)
16,028,820
15,654,089
49%
5,459
536
8
686
4
C.30 - Manufacture of other transport
equipment
2,063
198
13
(21)
(8)
(8)
1,493,911
1,397,025
29%
1,802
82
178
4
C.31 - Manufacture of furniture
535
37
36
(27)
(3)
(22)
285,801
149,997
6%
482
30
8
15
2
C.32 - Other manufacturing
986
16
88
30
(24)
(4)
(17)
663,538
469,588
17%
848
96
2
40
3
C.33 - Repair and installation of machinery and
equipment
464
35
20
(15)
(2)
(11)
224,415
143,845
%
367
77
12
7
3
D - Electricity, gas, steam and air conditioning
supply
20,418
6,115
857
286
(216)
(57)
(144)
20,453,629
9,125,123
26%
15,194
3,162
1,134
928
4
D35.1 - Electric power generation, transmission
and distribution
15,628
2,240
829
285
(213)
(57)
(144)
15,139,725
6,132,722
21%
11,246
2,418
1,053
911
5
D35.11 - Production of electricity
11,425
2,084
727
274
(201)
(55)
(137)
9,862,802
1,687,415
39%
7,979
2,100
804
543
5
D35.2 - Manufacture of gas; distribution of
gaseous fuels through mains
4,783
3,875
25
1
(3)
(1)
5,288,795
2,986,376
44%
3,941
744
80
17
3
D35.3 - Steam and air conditioning supply
7
3
25,109
6,025
%
7
1
3
E - Water supply; sewerage, waste
management and remediation activities
1,273
104
44
24
(16)
(1)
(13)
548,791
279,948
6%
815
123
313
21
7
F - Construction
12,770
2
604
491
(371)
(38)
(301)
2,674,312
2,302,987
8%
9,010
1,123
1,862
775
5
F.41 - Construction of buildings
8,303
378
279
(216)
(27)
(168)
812,818
649,545
2%
5,382
513
1,762
646
6
F.42 - Civil engineering
2,514
1
73
36
(31)
(2)
(25)
1,045,297
929,590
33%
2,072
354
46
42
3
F.43 - Specialised construction activities
1,952
1
154
176
(124)
(9)
(108)
816,197
723,852
3%
1,555
256
53
88
3
G - Wholesale and retail trade; repair of motor
vehicles and motorcycles
42,971
3,430
2,322
1,375
(1,058)
(107)
(826)
47,920,855
35,140,588
12%
37,731
2,634
385
2,220
3
H - Transportation and storage
15,114
538
827
299
(242)
(41)
(168)
7,257,517
3,190,401
12%
10,435
2,928
1,113
639
5
H.49 - Land transport and transport via
pipelines
7,369
525
481
184
(153)
(22)
(107)
3,009,322
1,506,853
7%
5,775
986
139
469
4
H.50 - Water transport
994
12
98
21
(23)
(5)
(17)
1,219,445
338,830
%
612
186
195
1
5
H.51 - Air transport
606
22
14
(6)
(1)
(5)
1,824,621
296,019
20%
321
236
45
5
5
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Gross carrying amount
Accumulated impairment,
accumulated negative changes in fair
value due to credit risk and provisions
3 emissions of the
counterparty) (in
tons of CO2
equivalent)
GHG
emissions
percenta
ge 
derived
from
company-
specific
reporting
(3)
<= 5 years
> 5 year <=
10 years
> 10 year
<= 20
years
> 20 years
Average
weighted
maturity
Sector/subsector
from
Paris
Agreeme
nt (2)
Of which
environmen
tally
sustainable
(CCM)
Of which
stage 2
exposures
Of which
non-
performing
exposures
Of which
Stage 2
exposures
Of which
non-
performing
exposures
Of which
Scope 3
financed
emissions
H.52 - Warehousing and support activities for
transportation
5,995
1
220
63
(51)
(13)
(32)
1,000,892
862,916
19%
3,616
1,486
732
161
5
H.53 - Postal and courier activities
150
6
17
(10)
(9)
203,237
185,783
%
110
34
2
3
3
I - Accommodation and food service activities
10,382
667
241
(195)
(28)
(139)
994,385
554,267
5%
6,249
3,234
722
176
5
L - Real estate activities
13,090
10
1,032
355
(197)
(32)
(131)
777,886
130,893
12%
9,221
2,736
953
180
5
Exposures towards sectors other
than those that highly contribute
to climate change (1)
42,192
117
2,333
733
(824)
(148)
(479)
28,383
4,812
1,453
7,544
6
K - Financial and insurance activities
3,242
101
80
25
(21)
(3)
(13)
2,731
306
109
97
3
Exposures to other sectors (NACE codes J, M -
U)
38,950
16
2,253
708
(802)
(144)
(466)
25,652
4,506
1,344
7,447
6
TOTAL
227,958
14,878
12,400
5,120
(4,182)
(626)
(2,963)
196,619,271
133,432,954
17%
176,844
26,782
8,710
15,623
4
(*) Accounting portfolios: "At amortised cost", "Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income (FVOCI)", "Fair Value through P&L" and "Non-tradable at Fair Value through P&L". Instruments: loans and advances, fixed income and equities.
Sectors: non-financial corporations. The information includes the entire prudential balance sheet of the BBVA Group, although in terms of the breakdown of environmental KPIs, it includes the most significant BBVA Group subsidiaries, which
represent 97% of total assets. This scope applies to all regulatory templates (ESG1, ESG2, ESG3, ESG4, ESG5). The data included in the table represent the best information available as of the date of publication of the report.
(**) Specific details:
Information on customers' economic activities has been used based on the local economic classifications of each geography, in the case of Spanish companies, the National Classification of Economic Activities (CNAE), or other
equivalent standards in the other geographies where the Group operates. These local classifications by activity are equivalent to the Statistical Classification of Economic Activities of the European Community (NACE). In addition,
information provided by risk analysts who review the NACE for individual customers is being used when it does not accurately reflect the main economic activity. This information on customer economic activity is used for the BBVA
Group's internal risk management.
GHG emissions calculation for BBVA, S.A. loans and advances. (except for the branches in Portugal whose emissions have not been measured due to low materiality), BBVA Mexico, BBVA Peru, BBVA Colombia, Garanti BBVA and
BBVA Argentina. The financed emissions mentioned previously in the report correspond to the expanded perimeter. This table does not provide emissions for a series of portfolios (other sectors, the portfolio of individuals or
households). Furthermore, the sector information in this report for calculating emissions may contain differences with respect to the information provided in the BBVA´s Management Report, given that this information, at the
request of the banking supervisor, must be consistent with the sector information in the FINREP regulatory framework.
Operational marking excluded from the Paris Agreement(1). The thresholds considered for exclusion from the Paris Agreement on the basis of the Delegated Regulation (EU) 2020/1818 are:
Companies deriving 1 % or more of their revenues from the exploration, mining, extraction, distribution or refining of anthracite, hard coal and lignite.
Companies deriving 10 % or more of their revenues from the exploration for, extraction, extraction, distribution or refining of liquid fuels.
(***) Revenues from customer activities are obtained from external vendor data provider. For those cases where no information is available on the customer's activity revenues, it is assumed that its revenues come from the main activity
(NACE) used for internal management and reporting.
(****) Companies engaged in Power Generation take into account the emissions intensity estimated under the PACTA methodology in the logic to be considered as companies excluded from the Paris Agreement.
(*****) Exposures computed in the numerator of column k ("GHG emissions") are estimated under the PCAF methodology with approach 1a or 1b.
(1) In accordance with the Commission delegated regulation EU) 2020/1818 supplementing regulation (EU) 2016/1011 as regards minimum standards for EU Climate Transition Benchmarks and EU Paris-aligned Benchmarks -Climate
Benchmark Standards Regulation - Recital 6: Sectors listed in Sections A to H and Section L of Annex I to Regulation (EC) No 1893/2006.
(2) Exposures towards companies excluded from EU Paris-aligned Benchmarks in accordance with points (d) to (g) of Article 12.1 and in accordance with Article 12.2 of Climate Benchmark Standards Regulation.
(3) GHG emissions (column i, "GHG financed emissions (scope 1, scope 2 and scope 3 emissions of the counterparty)"): gross carrying amount percentage of the portfolio derived from company-specific reporting.
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Identification of customers excluded  from EU Paris-Aligned Benchmarks
The Paris Agreement is an agreement within the framework of the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change
(COP) that establishes measures to reduce greenhouse gas emissions (GHG).
In February 2019, the European Parliament and the Council reached an agreement on the creation of two new categories of low-
carbon benchmarks: the EU Climate Transition Benchmark (or EU CTB for short) and the Paris-Aligned Benchmark (or EU PAB for
short). While both benchmarks feature the same criteria focused on decarbonization, the thresholds are different.
In 2020, the European Commission established the minimum criteria that indices must meet to qualify as a EU Climate Transition
Benchmark (EU CTB) and EU Paris-Aligned Benchmark (EU PAB). For the Paris-Aligned Benchmark (EU PAB), Delegated
Regulation (EU) 2020/1818 sets out certain exclusions including quantitative criteria for the sectors of (i) exploration, mining,
extraction, distribution or refining of anthracite, hard coal and lignite; (ii) exploration, extraction, distribution or refining of liquid
fuels; (iii) exploration, extraction, production or distribution of gaseous fuels; (iv) generation of electricity with a given emissions
intensity. The aforementioned regulation contains qualitative criteria in relation to controversial weapons such as anti-personnel
mines, biological, chemical and nuclear weapons, cluster bombs, as well as depleted uranium weapons, blinding laser weapons,
incendiary weapons and/or undetectable fragments. However, as expressly instructed by the current Pillar 3 regulations issued by
the EBA and the European Commission, these qualitative aspects should not be taken into account.
The identification of customers excluded from the Paris Agreement-Aligned EU Benchmark is carried out using information
provided by an external ESG data provider of the Group. A relationship is established between the sectors or economic activities
described in the delegated regulation and an assessment is made as to whether or not the customer or business group meets the
relevant criteria. This cataloging is carried out in accordance with the methodology developed by the aforementioned provider,
which builds a logical relationship between the economic sectors or activities and the screening criteria by percentage of turnover
established by the delegated regulation in those sectors.
The categorization provided is also related to the NACE catalogue (4-digit). This interaction takes place through the link
established by EUROSTAT with NACE, making it possible to identify customers whose information is not available from the
provider. These cases are exceptional given that in the aforementioned sectors, such as Coal, Oil & Gas, and Power Generation,
there are customers of sufficient size and information on turnover by economic activity is available. For those activities that involve
more than one sub-activity, for example Oil & Gas at the same time, the most restrictive criterion will be considered.
Concentration of financed emissions
The BBVA Group has analyzed its exposures to the 20 most carbon-intensive companies in the world, which it uses as a
complement to the sectoral analysis (NACE codes) disclosed in other sections of this report. To analyze the exposure to these
companies, the financing granted to any of the companies belonging to their segment is considered.  The relationship between
corporate groups and companies belonging to them is based on the principles of supervisory reporting on large exposures
(COREP Large Exposures) and connected customers.
The information on the world’s top 20 carbon-intensive companies, according to the EBA’s ITS, should be based on accurate and
publicly available information. Examples of data sources used to identify these companies include the Carbon Majors database,
which contains reports from the Carbon Disclosure Project (CDP) and the Climate Accountability Institute, as well as Thomson
Reuters.
However, these reports use different criteria to determine the most polluting companies, since they are based on different
perimeters within the value chain for measuring greenhouse gas emissions. Therefore, the results are not equivalent due to the
different perimeter of emissions considered by each of them.
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BBVA has information from several data providers recognized in the sector with whom it collaborates to provide information on
climate aspects. This information is based on questionnaires sent to companies by the CDP, an organization that the EBA cites as
valid for determining a list of the most polluting companies.
Based on this information, a list of the most polluting companies has been drawn up, the emissions perimeter of which includes the
three scopes (1, 2, and 3 upstream) of their value chain. BBVA understands that this scope is the one that companies can directly
manage within their value chain, where they can carry out mitigation actions, accelerate their transition to productive processes or
improve energy efficiency.
Below is the Group’s exposure data for the 20 most carbon-intensive companies worldwide, showing that there are 9 customers
with a combined balance of €1,402 million, representing  0,24% of the exposure to non-financial companies and whose weighted
average maturity is 1.28 years.
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TABLE 100. ESG4. BANKING BOOK - CLIMATE CHANGE TRANSITION RISK: EXPOSURES TO TOP 20 CARBON-
INTENSIVE FIRMS (MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Gross carrying amount
(aggregate)
Gross carrying amount
towards the counterparties
compared to total gross
carrying amount (aggregate) (*)
Of which
environmentally
sustainable (CCM)
Weighted average
maturity
Number of top 20
polluting firms
included
1,402
0.24%
1.28
9
(*) For counterparties among the top 20 carbon emitting companies in the world, exclusively considering non-financial corporates in the investment portfolio of
the entity.
(**) Accounting portfolios: "At amortised cost", "Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income (FVOCI)", "Fair Value through P&L" and "Non-tradable at Fair
Value through Profit or Loss". Instruments: loans, fixed income and equities. Sectors: non-financial corporations.
(***) The information includes the BBVA Group total prudential balance. In terms of breakdown of environmental objectives, the most significant entities are
included and correspond to 97% of the total assets. The data included in the template represents the best information available as of the date of publication of
the report.
Breakdown of residential mortgages
The EPC label is a classification of properties according to their energy efficiency. It must be calculated according to the
methodology adopted by Directive (EU) 2024/127 – Energy Performance of Buildings Directive – EPBD, published in April 2024
and pending transposition into national regulations.
The BBVA Group’s exposures secured by real estate, as well as those arising from foreclosure processes or received in payment of
debt, are distributed according to their geographic diversification. Because of this, there is a presence in countries outside the
scope of application of the aforementioned Directive. As a result, the standards for assessing the energy consumption intensity or
energy efficiency of real estate in each region have different levels of maturity, which adds complexity when trying to provide a
consistent view from a global perspective.
Most of the real estate assets relate to the business in Spain, where the EPC is the standard approach to assessing energy
efficiency. Under the applicable regulations in Spain, the assessment and issuance of an Energy Performance Certificate (EPC) is
mandatory for the sale of residential properties since 2013. Over recent years, BBVA, S.A. has implemented the necessary
changes to collect EPC information for new mortgage loans in Spain via appraisal companies. The Bank is finalizing periodic
access to the EPC databases maintained by the Autonomous Communities, which will allow, from 2026 onwards, updating EPC
data after origination. This will reflect any subsequent improvements in the energy efficiency of the property, thereby covering the
majority of the exposure. More precisely, the EPC information was obtained from existing public records and, in cases where the
information was not available, it was based on a model developed by the appraiser to estimate the intensity of energy consumption
based on the nearest neighborhood, geographic area, year of construction and floor of the building. This model has been analyzed
by BBVA’s Internal Validation team.
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It should be noted that due to the type of property in question, the issuance of EPC labels may not be mandatory, as is the case
with plots of land, storage rooms, or stand-alone garages, for which no information or estimated energy consumption (kWh/m2/
year) has been obtained.
For real estate assets attached to the banking business in Spain, information on estimated energy consumption (kWh/m2 per
year) has been incorporated whenever the EPC label information is available.  A project was launched to raise awareness among
BBVA customers of the value and worth of EPCs and to include them among the documentation to be requested when granting a
mortgage before penalizing risks. This should ultimately help to improve loan terms and conditions and decarbonize the total stock
of housing units, which in Europe accounts for 40% of CO2 emissions.
In addition, several initiatives have been launched in Spain to finance improvements in the energy efficiency of buildings, both for
individuals and communities of owners.
In Turkey, energy certificates have been obtained from appraisal documents for existing properties in the country since 2017.
Since January 2023, the mortgage contracting process has been modified to automatically collect label and consumption
information, which has been done for mortgage loan originations for 2023. For the existing stock, a tool is being developed to
estimate the energy efficiency level based on actual available EPCs.
In Mexico, there are two ongoing projects to obtain energy efficiency information. First, the mortgage loan underwriting process
has been modified to automatically collect information on new transactions and, second, proxies are being calculated to qualify
energy efficiency and emissions for both the existing stock and new originations. In both cases, the aim is to have information on
energy consumption (kWh/m2/year) and emissions (KgCO2/m2/year). In relation to collateral, BBVA has been calculating the
associated emissions and consumption estimates for existing stock and new loans since 2Q 2024, which has resulted in a
significant increase in the availability of energy performance data in non-EU geographies.
A similar initiative has already been implemented in Peru and Colombia, with the aim of managing the collection of emissions
metrics (KgCO2/m2/year) and, from this, being able to generate consumption metrics (kWh/m2/year) by applying the country’s
energy mix.
BBVA is actively working to identify key local factors to determine the degree of sustainability of the properties. Some of these
factors are associated with the water resources required or waste management, since the energy efficiency of buildings is of
different significance depending on the climate of the countries in which they operate.
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TABLE 101. ESG2. BANKING BOOK - CLIMATE CHANGE TRANSITION RISK: LOANS COLLATERALISED BY IMMOVABLE PROPERTY - ENERGY EFFICIENCY OF THE COLLATERAL
(MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Total gross carrying amount amount
Level of energy efficiency (EP score in kWh/m² of collateral)
Level of energy efficiency (EPC label of collateral) (1)
Without EPC label of collateral
0; <= 100
> 100; <=
200
> 200; <=
300
> 300; <=
400
> 400; <=
500
> 500
A
B
C
D
E
F
G
Of which level of
energy efficiency
(EP score in kWh/
m² of collateral)
estimated
Total EU area
85,897
12,528
28,186
18,045
4,149
1,099
912
2,424
2,718
2,583
6,797
33,347
5,241
7,610
25,176
17%
Of which Loans collateralised by commercial
immovable property
12,656
1,385
2,132
1,264
364
104
217
386
742
726
701
1,540
318
332
7,912
9%
Of which Loans collateralised by residential
immovable property
72,924
11,138
26,015
16,751
3,778
993
695
2,038
1,975
1,856
6,093
31,770
4,913
7,267
17,012
20%
Of which Collateral obtained by taking possession:
residential and commercial immovable properties
317
5
39
30
7
2
1
2
3
37
10
11
252
8%
Of which Level of energy efficiency (EP score in kWh/
m² of collateral) estimated
4,199
1,160
1,609
1,067
210
34
119
4,199
100%
Total non-EU area
48,515
2,409
8,099
2,218
910
610
861
12
470
1,145
42
13
1
46,830
29%
Of which Loans collateralised by commercial
immovable property
19,457
685
611
138
24
11
91
12
308
405
6
3
18,723
4%
Of which Loans collateralised by residential
immovable property
28,659
1,719
7,487
2,079
886
599
770
1
162
740
36
10
1
27,708
45%
Of which Collateral obtained by taking possession:
residential and commercial immovable properties
399
5
1
1
399
2%
Of which Level of energy efficiency (EP score in kWh/
m² of collateral) estimated
12,916
1,825
7,220
2,003
792
506
558
12,916
100%
(*) Accounting portfolios: "At amortised cost", "Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income (FVOCI)", "Fair Value through P&L" and "Non-marketable at Fair Value through Profit or Loss". Loans secured by real estate are in the "At amortised cost" portfolio. Instruments:
loans secured by residential real estate, commercial real estate and foreclosed real estate collateral. Sectors: non-financial corporations and households. Data on the Group's prudential perimeter, where energy efficiency information is available mainly in the Spanish and Turkish
business.
(1) The EPC labels included are the certified labels obtained from the customer, from the registry, provided by the appraiser and estimated by methodology based on certified homes belonging to the same building.
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Climate physical risk
Physical risks arise from climate change and can manifest both in the increased frequency and severity of extreme weather events
and in long-term alterations of climate patterns. These types of events can cause physical damage to company assets, disrupt
supply chains, or increase the expenses required to address them.
During 2025, BBVA updated its internal physical risk taxonomy, whose main objective is to identify the economic activities most
exposed to physical climate risks and the most relevant natural hazards in the main geographies where BBVA operates, as well as
to explain the transmission channels of physical risks to prudential financial risks.
In this way, it is identified that the most relevant natural hazards in the geographies where BBVA operates are tropical cyclones,
heatwaves, wildfires, riverine and coastal floods, and drought.
The physical risk analysis is based on sets of climate trajectories consistent with the Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSP)
developed by the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change (IPCC) in its Sixth Assessment Report (AR6). These scenarios
integrate consistent assumptions about the evolution of socioeconomic, energy, and demographic factors, and their translation
into greenhouse gas emission pathways.
BBVA uses two reference scenarios: SSP2-4.5 and SSP3-7.0. SSP2-4.5 is used as the baseline scenario for the analysis. This
scenario describes an intermediate pathway of continuation of current trends until mid-century, with a gradual energy transition
and subsequent decline without reaching net zero, leading to ~2.7 °C (2.1–3.5 °C) by the end of the century (AR6). This is useful as
a central point for impacts and adaptation.
Meanwhile, the SSP3-7.0 scenario reflects a world characterized by high geopolitical fragmentation, reduced international
cooperation, and limited climate policies, resulting in a scenario of high physical risk. Therefore, the IPCC classifies it as high
emissions and projects an average warming of ~3.6 °C (2.8–4.6 °C) by the end of the century (AR6). At these levels, the frequency
and intensity of heat waves, extreme rainfall, and droughts clearly increase, as do coastal risks. Meanwhile, the SSP5-8.5 scenario
is considered unlikely given current policies and is therefore reserved for stress tests.
Natural hazards
During 2025, the calculation methodology for both the retail and wholesale portfolios was maintained, considering the following
acute climate hazards (river and pluvial flooding, tropical cyclones, wildfires, heatwaves and cold waves) and chronic hazards (sea
level rise, drought).
Exposure
In 2025, work was carried out within the framework of the strategy for geospatial data on customers’ productive assets. In 2026,
efforts will continue, focusing on improving asset coverage at a global level.
Vulnerability
In 2026, the update of this vulnerability component will be addressed to provide greater granularity based on sub-sectors and to
include a larger number of hazards. Additionally, this component will be complemented with damage functions where scientifically
robust, and work will continue to increase the number of available damage functions for both direct and indirect transmission
channels of physical climate risk.
Next steps
During 2025, the BBVA Adapta project was launched to develop an internal tool for analyzing physical climate risk and natural
capital. This tool will provide a granular view of these risks and integrate them into various risk and business processes.
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Despite these advances, the assessment of physical climate risks presents several limitations:
Data: historical data are scarce and heterogeneous, with coverage gaps, low resolution, and lack of georeferencing.
Scenarios and uncertainty: climate scenarios are based on assumptions (policies, technology, pathways) with structural
uncertainty. Additionally, damage functions and exposure inventories remain incomplete.
Heterogeneous analysis (TCFD/ISSB/NGFS): the heterogeneity of risk analysis and reporting methodologies may
significantly affect comparability between entities. There is also a high dependence on low-resolution scenarios that do
not capture local realities.
Addressing these limitations requires collaborative work between public entities and private initiatives.
Based on the aforementioned physical risk analysis methodology and using data as of December 31, 2025, it was identified that 
23% of the wholesale portfolio's exposure (23% in 2024) corresponds to activities with a high or very high level of exposure to this
risk. This calculation was performed on a portfolio totaling €291,540 million (253,795 in 2024).
In summary, internal taxonomies allow for the assessment of the exposure of key economic activities to climate and environmental
risks, including transition risks, physical risks, and natural capital risks.
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CHART 28. EXPOSURE TO PHYSICAL RISK AS OF DECEMBER 31, 2025 (PERCENTAGE)1
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(1) The breakdown includes the portfolios of Spain, Mexico, Turkey, Peru, Colombia and Argentina
During 2025, significant progress was made in the granular analysis of physical risk exposure for customers and operations.
Specifically, a physical risk score was developed for the CIB and corporate customer segments portfolio, which will identify
customers with the greatest exposure to physical and climate-related risks. This score was initially developed using a methodology
from an external provider; however, during 2026, an internal methodology developed within the BBVA Adapta project will be
implemented.
This scoring system will be available during the customer onboarding process, through the Client Sustainability Toolkit, and will be
complemented by a customer physical risk adaptation questionnaire. The combination of the physical risk exposure score and the
implemented adaptation measures will allow for an integrated assessment of each customer's exposure and resilience.
Furthermore, during 2025, a methodological approach was developed to conduct a tactical analysis of physical risk for project
finance and data center transactions, providing an initial approximation of the portfolio's risk exposure. During 2026, work will
continue on implementing this type of analysis in the onboarding process for project finance, data center, and hotel asset
transactions, as well as integrating this analysis into the BBVA Adapta project.
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In terms of physical risk analysis in the mortgage portfolio, a metric (called High Physical Risk, hereinafter, HPR) has been
developed that allows for the quantification and monitoring of the exposure of mortgage portfolio assets to climate-related
physical risks with a forward-looking approach. This metric is part of the Monitoring Metrics of the Risk Appetite Framework.
Each mortgage asset is assigned a physical risk score based on the expected annual loss due to different climate hazards,
considering the SSP2-4.5 scenario and a time horizon up to 2040. Those assets with the worst score are included in the HPR
metric. The scope of application is the retail mortgage portfolio in the following geographies: Spain, Mexico, Colombia, Peru, and
Turkey.
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TABLE 102. ESG5. BANKING BOOK - CLIMATE CHANGE PHYSICAL RISK: EXPOSURE SUBJECT TO PHYSICAL RISK (MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Total
Gross carrying amount
of which exposures sensitive to impact from climate change physical events
Breakdown by maturity bucket
of which
exposures
sensitive to
impact from
chronic climate
change events
of which
exposures
sensitive to
impact from
acute climate
change events
of which
exposures
sensitive to
impact both
from chronic
and acute
climate change
events
Of which
Stage 2
exposures
Of which non-
performing
exposures
Accumulated impairment, accumulated negative
changes in fair value due to credit risk and
provisions
<= 5
years
> 5 year
<= 10
years
> 10 year
<= 20
years
> 20 years
Average
weighted
maturity
of which Stage
2 exposures
Of which non-
performing
exposures
A - Agriculture, forestry and fishing
5,871
2,364
428
10
26
2
461
1,674
692
192
96
(72)
(6)
(55)
B - Mining and quarrying
3,225
1,573
9
44
18
2
255
1,017
372
17
8
(7)
(1)
(3)
C - Manufacturing
60,653
9,247
1,108
305
334
3
5,759
3,215
2,020
475
148
(124)
(26)
(82)
D - Electricity, gas, steam and air
conditioning supply
20,418
5,902
1,321
181
1
3
1,739
5,100
567
76
7
(9)
(5)
E - Water supply; sewerage, waste
management and remediation
activities
1,273
10
1
3
6
14
3
F - Construction
12,770
1,077
135
111
8
3
285
1,009
38
63
33
(23)
(4)
(16)
G - Wholesale and retail trade; repair
of motor vehicles and motorcycles
42,971
404
68
36
4
25
454
29
47
36
(19)
(2)
(15)
H - Transportation and storage
15,114
98
39
3
4
29
101
10
10
4
(3)
(2)
L - Real estate activities
13,090
1,608
390
29
7
4
607
1,411
15
30
9
(11)
(1)
(4)
Loans collateralised by residential
immovable property
101,583
547
1,478
6,862
2,725
17
414
10,951
248
1,362
611
(227)
(49)
(163)
Loans collateralised by commercial
immovable property
32,113
3,387
1,557
385
17
5
1,136
3,787
422
313
197
(130)
(14)
(102)
Repossessed colaterals
716
66
20
5
59
2
I - Accommodation and food service
activities
10,382
3,260
1,798
198
22
5
2,866
1,583
829
144
94
(70)
(6)
(54)
J - Information and communication
17,497
4
1
1
4
1
6
2
(2)
(2)
K - Financial and insurance activities
3,242
1
2
11
2
Other relevant sectors
21,452
246
37
17
5
3
104
165
36
17
56
(28)
(1)
(24)
(*) Accounting portfolios: "At amortised cost", "Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income (FVOCI)", "Fair Value through P&L" and "Non-tradable at Fair Value through Profit or Loss". Instruments: loans, fixed income and equities. In
addition, loans secured by residential real estate, commercial real estate and foreclosed real estate collateral. Sectors: non-financial corporations and households (only for the part of loans secured by residential real estate). Specific details:
Main activity code (NACE) information used for internal management and reporting purposes. In other relevant sectors all other NACE activities are included until the perimeter is complete. These data represent the best information
available to date.
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Risk associated to natural capital
BBVA includes natural capital in its holistic vision of sustainability, which encompasses the geographies in which it operates. For
BBVA, opportunities in natural capital are linked to investments that mitigate risks, improve efficiency, and protect natural
resources in four key areas:
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Natural capital constitutes a functional foundation for economic stability and biosphere integrity. Aligned with ESRS requirements
and recognizing the financial sector's structural dependency on nature, the Group integrates this management into its
sustainability strategy as a growth engine that complements and reinforces climate action.
Policies and frameworks
The Sustainability General Policy expressly includes the protection of natural capital as one of its key areas of focus. Specifically,
BBVA recognizes the need to protect ecosystem services and natural assets, as well as species and natural ecological processes,
and considers biodiversity and natural capital in its relationships with customers.
Additionally, the Environmental and Social Framework specifically includes a number of general prohibited activities, in relation to
the loss of biodiversity and the fight against deforestation:
Threats to protected areas: new projects that threaten: UNESCO World Heritage Sites, Ramsar-listed wetlands, Alliance
for Zero Extinction sites, and Category I-IV areas of the International Union for Conservation of Nature.
Deforestation: new High Conservation Value and High Carbon Forest removal projects.
Non-certified palm oil farms: new palm oil projects in swamps and peat-rich areas.
In addition to these general restrictions, specific prohibitions have been established for new projects in the agroindustrial sector
related to ecosystem protection: projects that involve the burning of natural ecosystems, the removal of forests with high
conservation value and high carbon content, as well as palm oil farms that are not certified by the Roundtable on Sustainable Palm
Oil (RSPO) or are not in the process of certification. New palm oil projects in swamps and peat-rich areas are also excluded.
Risk management
Natural capital risks are those that arise from actions to protect natural capital (transition risks) and the loss of ecosystem
services that serve as inputs or enable economic activities (physical risks). They are a source of economic risks due to the
dependencies and impacts of economic activities on natural capital.
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Customer activity and its value chain can affect natural capital (impacts), while the loss of natural capital can generate risks for
BBVA customers' operations and business model (dependencies).
Customers whose activities or value chain have a high impact on ecosystems face a greater level of transition risk due to
regulatory and policy changes. The replacement of technologies with more efficient and less polluting ones, shifts in
consumer demand, and market changes.
Customers with a high dependence on natural capital in their activities or value chain may face greater physical risks
stemming from ecosystem degradation, such as reduced water resources or the loss of protective capacity against
adverse weather events.
During 2025, BBVA updated its internal taxonomy of natural capital risks, integrating the analysis of impacts and dependencies
across the value chain. Furthermore, for the first time, a geographical perspective was considered to capture the relationship
between the Group's activities and nature in its main operating regions.
The methodology designed to identify points of interaction with nature and assess related impacts and dependencies is linked to
the initial steps of the TNFD's LEAP approach, recognizing that impacts and dependencies indicate both greater risks and
opportunities. This exercise primarily utilized the methodology of the ENCORE tool (Exploring Natural Capital Opportunities, Risks
and Exposure) developed by the Natural Capital Finance Alliance, which is also consistent with aspects of other reference tools
such as the SBTN Materiality Screening Tool, developed by the Science Based Target Network (SBTN).
The information provided by ENCORE allows, for the first time, an understanding of the impacts and dependencies on natural
capital, both upstream and downstream, of the value chain for each of BBVA’s 271 economic activities. This analysis enables an
understanding of the potential material dependencies and impacts of the bank own activities, as well as those of its suppliers and
customers. It also provides a clearer picture of exposure to nature-related risks that were previously hidden within its value chain.
Furthermore, the previous approach has been complemented with a geographical perspective to understand the interaction of
economic activities with nature in the different regions where its customers operate. Following TNFD recommendations, a
compilation of metrics has been carried out to provide geographical insights into the following aspects:
Impact factors and external factors, such as regulations on water management, waste and pollution, and biodiversity and
land use.
Changes in the state of nature and the availability of ecosystem services, through recognized external sources such as
Aqueduct, the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN), and the United Nations Environment Programme
World Conservation Monitoring Centre (UNEP-WCMC). Key metrics considered include Baseline Water Stress (BWS) and
the Ecoregion Intactness Index (EII).
This analysis includes aspects related to water availability and quality, biodiversity, land use, as well as ecosystem pollution and
waste generation.
As a result, by combining the levels of impact and dependence, an exposure level (very high, high, medium, low) is assigned to
each sector and geography to natural capital risk. Activities considered sensitive to natural capital risk total €68,843 billion,
representing  23.6% of the wholesale portfolio. By country, those with the highest percentage exposure to natural capital risk are
Colombia, Peru, and Argentina, geographies where the primary exploitation and/or manufacturing of food, beverages, and
tobacco subsectors have a greater weight in the wholesale portfolio.
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TABLE 103. EXPOSURE SENSITIVE TO NATURAL CAPITAL RISK (PERCENTAGE. 2025)
Spain
CIB, BBVA S.A
Mexico
Colombia
Peru
Argentina
Turkey
TOTAL
% EAD
25.4%
22.7%
22%
33.7%
37%
34.5%
16.4%
23.6%
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This prioritization of activities helps identify areas for improvement in risk management processes. First, natural capital risks have
been included in the risk assessment exercise that forms part of the General Risk Management and Control Model. As next steps,
work is underway to identify more specific metrics to evaluate customers' impact on and dependence on nature. These metrics will
provide insight into the current situation and customers' commitments in managing the risks and opportunities arising from
natural capital.
Exposure by sector to climate and environmental risks
BBVA has developed an internal taxonomy designed to assess the exposure of key economic activities to climate and
environmental transition, physical, and natural capital risks.
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TABLE 104. RISK LEVEL OF ECONOMIC ACTIVITIES (BBVA GROUP. 2025)
Climate
Natural capital
Sector
Subsector
Transition risk
Physical risk
Transition and
physical
Transport vehicles and
components
OEM cars
Auto parts suppliers
Other OEMs
Basic materials
Mining
Of which: coal mining
Steel and processed metals
Of which: production of steel and metals
Chemicals
Of which: Agrochemicals
Paper and forestry products
Construction and
building materials
Construction
Building materials
Of which: Cement-based products and materials
Energy
Integrated Oil & Gas
Upstream
Downstream
Midstream
Oil services
Basic consumption
Primary exploitation
Production of food, beverages and tobacco
Transport
Air transport
Shipping
Transport infrastructure operators
Electricity
Traditional/multi-technique electricity generation
Low-carbon electricity generation
Transmission, distribution and supply of electrical energy
Integrated electricity companies
Transmission, distribution and supply of gas
Other sectors
Wholesale portfolio exposure (EAD at High or Very High) (1)
14%
23%
23%
Very high
High
Medium
Low
Does not apply
(1) This calculation has been carried out on the wholesale portfolio amounting to €291,540 million (253,795 in 2024).
(2) Data 2024 (%): Climate: Transition risk (12) and Physical risk (23); Natural capital: Transition and physical risk (34).
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Definition of risk appetite and resilience of the strategy to climate risks
Article 449 bis CRR - Table (1) m), o), q)
BBVA’s climate change risk management is based on the risk planning process. This process is guided by the defined risk appetite
and is operationalized through management frameworks that determine how it is handled in day-to-day operations.
Integration of climate risks into the Risk Appetite Framework
Integration into the Risk Appetite Framework (RAF) forms the basis for the prudent management of climate risk. The defined
tolerances and thresholds are supported by the results of the Risk Assessment and the Group’s transition plans.
As part of the RAF formulation process, the review and calibration of the Risk Appetite Statement and its translation into metrics is
generally performed annually. In defining the appetite for portfolio positioning, based on the relative weight in BBVA’s portfolio
(the “Risk Portfolio View”), transition risk is used as an input for portfolios most exposed to regulatory, legal, technological,
market, and reputational risks arising from climate change. Additionally, the High Transition Risk (HTR) metric sets limits and a
“Room for Growth” in line with decarbonization and alignment objectives established in the business plans.
On this basis, the Board of Directors approves limits and thresholds for aggregated exposure to HTR activities, both at the Group
level and by geographic area, defining the maximum appetite for this type of risk. Additionally, from 2024, the RAF incorporates an
indicator to monitor the degree of compliance with sectoral decarbonization targets, strengthening the link between risk
management and alignment commitments.
Within the RAF structure, four levels of metrics are defined, integrating climate risk concentration indicators:
At the By-type level, this includes: (i) the concentration metric for activities and customers potentially most vulnerable to
decarbonization, Net High Transition Risk (HTR), and (ii) a metric for portfolio and financed emissions alignment (Lending
Portfolio Decarbonization).
At the Monitoring Metrics incorporates: (i) physical risk concentration in the mortgage portfolio through High Physical
Risk (HPR), (ii) exposure to customers potentially most vulnerable to decarbonization through High Market Misalignment
(HMM) — customers with emissions intensity >30% above the Net-Zero market scenario—, and (iii) the financed
emissions intensity metric for the wholesale portfolio (Intensity of financed emissions).
These metrics are defined both at the Group level and for each business area.
The RAF will evolve from 2026 as models are refined to more accurately reflect the effects of climate risks and more sophisticated
analytical capabilities are implemented.
Key Risk Indicators (KRIs) related to climate change, including the metrics included in the RAF, are integrated into internal risk
reports. Furthermore, during 2025, the internal risk metrics dashboard has been enhanced, allowing all BBVA teams to access
materially relevant information on risk identification, monitoring, exposure trends, and climate risk mitigation actions.
Definition of customer-level risk appetite
BBVA applies specific frameworks by sector and by product in which the risk appetite is defined according to customer type,
considering both the climate and environmental risk profile as well as decarbonization objectives. This allows the establishment of
criteria for portfolio management.
In the wholesale portfolio, elements of sustainability risk analysis and portfolio alignment have been integrated to drive the
achievement of strategic objectives, through:
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Compliance with the risk appetite defined in the Sectoral and Product Frameworks is also a condition that alignment plans for each
sector, with emission reduction objectives, must meet.
In the Retail Portfolio, integration of sustainability aspects, particularly related to decarbonization and physical risk, has continued
in the mortgage, small business, and auto loan operating frameworks. For Mortgages, origination limits have been defined in Spain
and Turkey by combining the EPC rating with the loan-to-value ratio (LTV). This begins to integrate transition risk into the risk
appetite definition for this portfolio. Another key factor influencing transition risk in these portfolios is the financed carbon
emissions associated with each loan. Thus, the calculation of financed emissions serves as a lever to identify portfolios most
sensitive to regulatory, technological, or energy/CO₂ price changes. As a risk mitigation lever, BBVA also acts as a facilitator of
financing for investments needed for climate change mitigation and adaptation, promoting more sustainable lifestyles and
products.
Assessment of business model resilience
BBVA understands climate resilience as the ability to adapt in order to manage both transition and physical risks, while
simultaneously capturing opportunities linked to decarbonization. In line with the option considered by the ESRS and following
TCFD recommendations, BBVA evaluates its strategy on two complementary levels: (i) an orderly transition scenario that allows
for opportunity capture, and (ii) scenarios with greater severity of climate risks, against which the robustness of the business
model is tested.
Climate scenarios are integrated into the Group’s scenario governance and incorporated into the ICAAP. For transition risk, the
Group includes an adverse “climate fragmentation” scenario as a structural element of the capital plan, using a top-down
approach that combines macroeconomic projections and sectoral impacts, based on NGFS scenarios, and includes potential asset
valuation shocks associated with the transition (e.g. corrections in green assets). For physical risk, a economic capital add-on is
estimated for droughts in the main geographies of the footprint (Spain, Mexico, and Turkey), with calibrations based on climate
indicators and forward-looking multipliers, to capture potential deterioration under adverse conditions.
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Additionally, exercises assessing the impact of climate risks on provisioning and economic capital calculations progress along two
complementary levers:
Top-down (transition risks): Disaggregation of the NGFS scenarios by sector to calibrate pathways for Probability of
Default (PD) and the impact on provisions for stage 2 customers, as well as a transfer of exposures from stage 1 to stage
2.
Bottom-up (physical risks): Assessment of potential collateral value deterioration—real estate assets in corporate and
retail portfolios—with translation into Loss Given Default (LGD).
The results of this calculation show that the impacts continue to be immaterial for both transition and physical risks. However, it is
important to consider that methodological limitations, particularly in terms of data and scenario design, may be underestimating
expected losses for the financial system. In this context, BBVA has implemented scenario analysis capabilities to develop bottom-
up analytical methodologies and models to project customers’ financial statements and estimate impacts on collateral values
under different climate scenarios and across various time horizons. Using these capabilities, the Group will continue refining the
models to more accurately reflect the effects of climate risks as information and data evolve, applying a bottom-up scenario
analysis approach.
Furthermore, a stress test exercise has been carried out to assess the robustness and resilience of the business strategy in the
event of a potential strategic exit of relationships with certain customers, assuming that they do not meet the milestones set in the
developed engagement plans. Customers in this situation are closely monitored, and improvements are expected in the short to
medium term. The outcome of this exercise under the most adverse scenario (considering a complete exit of these customers)
highlights the strength of the business strategy.
Finally, the resilience of the strategy under different climate scenarios is reinforced by the fact that BBVA has established
sustainability as one of its six strategic priorities, with a particular focus on combating climate change, integrating into this priority
the goal of aligning its financing portfolio with Paris Agreement-compatible scenarios. Notable intermediate targets for 2030
include CO₂ emission reductions in the Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Auto, Steel, Cement, Coal, Aviation, and Shipping sectors, as
well as Aluminum and Real Estate (commercial and residential), alongside an eco-efficiency plan to reduce its operational
footprint.
Sustainability data strategy
Article 449 bis CRR - Table (1) p)
During 2025, the rollout of the sustainability data strategy continued, reviewing new data needs and providing business units with
capabilities to leverage existing information in order to optimize decision-making. The ESG Data Strategy is aligned with the BBVA
Group’s Data Governance framework, fostering the integrity and quality of the information made available to users.
Collecting ESG data from customers remains a strategic priority within BBVA's ESG Data Strategy. To this end, initiatives have
been launched to explore and integrate new information providers, develop AI-based capabilities for processing unstructured data
sources, and obtain data directly from corporate customers. These actions strengthen the Group's capacity to promote
sustainable business growth and mitigate ESG risks.
One of the key pillars in the capture of customers ESG data has been the geolocation of their productive assets. In this regard,
during 2025 work was carried out on their collection, availability and integration into BBVA’s systems. This new solution model will
make it possible to optimize the measurement of physical risk for BBVA and to develop new personalized advisory capabilities for
customers.
In line with the priorities established in the Group's sustainability strategy, new datasets have been made available this year to
meet the demands of business areas regarding natural capital management. This information will enable BBVA to promote the
development of initiatives related to natural capital and improve the accuracy of nature-related risk measurements.
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Additionally, the BBVA Group continuously works to make available KPIs and metrics of strategic relevance for business
development. This data, which reflects the environmental, social, and governance performance of its customers and operations, is
a fundamental asset for identifying business opportunities aligned with sustainability principles.
Finally, BBVA continues to make progress in collecting data on the energy efficiency of real estate assets, especially in regions
where there is no legislative framework comparable to that of the European Union in this area. In these regions, projects have been
developed to estimate energy consumption and financed emissions with the greatest possible accuracy, allowing their integration
into risk management processes. As a result, data for Colombia was reported for the first time in 2025.
Methodologies and standards and considered in the climate and environmental risk
management framework
Article 449 bis CRR - Table (1) k)
BBVA addresses the management and analysis of climate and environmental risks through a comprehensive approach that
combines alignment with international and market standards, best practices and specific methodologies identified in different
international frameworks, as well as with current regulations on the matter and supervisory expectations.
On the regulatory front, BBVA considers various regulations in force in this area, including the EU Taxonomy Regulation
2020/852, the Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive (CSRD), the European Sustainability Reporting Standards (ESRS) and
Spanish Law 7/2021 on climate change, among others. This approach is complemented by supervisory guidelines, including the
ECB’s expectations on climate and environmental risks, the EBA Guidelines on ESG risks, as well as international best practices
related to climate stress testing, among others.
BBVA relies on sector initiatives following the recommendations of the UN Environment Programme Finance Initiative (UNEP-FI),
together with sustainable finance principles and standards established by the International Capital Markets Association (ICMA)
and the Loan Market Association (LMA).
Likewise, to analyze financed emissions and align its portfolio with climate objectives, it uses methodologies such as PCAF and
PACTA, in addition to reinforcing its commitment to the transition towards a low-carbon economy through its participation in the
Net Zero Banking Alliance.
As indicated in section 7.2.2. on environmental risk management, in relation to physical risks, the physical risk analysis is based on
climate trajectory sets consistent with the Shared Socioeconomic Pathways (SSP) developed by the Intergovernmental Panel on
Climate Change (IPCC) in its Sixth Assessment Report (AR6).
Similarly, as detailed above in section 7.2.2. on environmental risk management, in the information relating to risks associated with
natural capital, BBVA predominantly uses the methodology of the ENCORE tool developed by the Natural Capital Finance Alliance,
which is also consistent with aspects contained in other reference tools such as the SBTN Materiality Screening Tool, developed by
the Science Based Target Network (SBTN).
Finally, as part of its project management, BBVA applies the Equator Principles (EP), which require adequate assessment and
mitigation of biodiversity risks in the projects it finances under the EP. It is worth noting that for projects with impacts on critical
habitats, BBVA, as part of implementing the EP, requires the implementation of biodiversity management plans aligned with the
IFC (International Finance Corporation) Performance Standards, which require the identification and quantification of impacts on
biodiversity, critical habitats, and natural resources.
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7.3.Social risk
7.3.1. Strategy and business processes
Integration of social factors into business strategy
Article 449 bis CRR - Table (2) a)
As mentioned in section 7.2.1. on environmental risk business strategy and processes, BBVA addresses sustainability with a
holistic vision that includes not only combating climate change and preserving natural capital, but also contributing to the progress
and development of the societies in which it operates.
Beyond the positive impact generated by its banking activities—the main driver to contribute to the progress and development of
the societies in which it operates—, BBVA complements this effect through robust social and philanthropic activity. This activity is
channeled through social programs developed by the Group and its foundations, as well as through contributions to non-profit
organizations and the promotion of a corporate culture committed to social and environmental support, facilitating employee
participation in volunteer initiatives.
Overall, these activities with a positive impact on society are consistent with BBVA's Purpose and strategic priorities, driving
growth that empowers individuals and societies to  go further.
Finally, in line with its decarbonization strategy and the principles of its Sustainability General Policy, BBVA works on progressively
integrating ESG risks and opportunities into internal processes, supporting customers in their transitions and monitor direct and
indirect environmental and social impacts. In this regard, BBVA integrates these principles into its operations, also covering the
processes for assessing and managing the impact and risk of its financing operations. In addition to defining sectoral alignment
plans and assessing customers transition plans, the Group measures the environmental and social impact, applying proportional
processes tailored to the type of customer and the nature of the transaction.
Objectives and goals set towards inclusive growth
Article 449 bis CRR - Table (2) b)
Evolution of sustainable business channeling in the social sphere
The progress achieved in the social sphere in 2025 - within the objective set by BBVA to mobilize 700 billion in sustainable
activities for the period 2025-2029 - has been very significant. This year, BBVA reached a record figure of €134 billion channeled,
of which €30 billion was allocated to social activities, representing a 52% growth compared to 2024.
31 The 2024 data differ from those presented in the previous report, as the estimates included at the close of the 2024 financial year have been replaced by the actual
data filed after the publication of that report.
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Contribution through social programs and initiatives
In the area of philanthropic contributions to the development in of the societies where the Group operates, BBVA established the
2025 Community Investment Goal, allocating €550 million to social initiatives to benefit 100 million people between 2021 and
2025. Both targets were met ahead of schedule, on December 31, 2024, with €590.2 million31 allocated to social programs and
nearly 106 million people reached.
At the conclusion of the plan and following a thorough strategic review, BBVA has determined that the current philanthropic
framework is robust and remains fully aligned with the Group's long-term commitment to promoting the development of the
society. For this reason, it was not deemed necessary to launch a new Community Investment Plan.
In 2025, the BBVA Group allocated €191.5 million to the development of social programs and initiatives (€178 million in 2024),
representing 1.8% of its attributable profit. The programs and initiatives implemented directly benefited 7.7 million people.
In this regard. BBVA implements this contribution through its local banks and foundations, highlighting: (i) the BBVA Foundation,
focuses its activity on generating knowledge, (ii) the BBVA Mexico Foundation, focuses its activities on education with its
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benchmark program, "Chavos que Inspiran", which offers 10 years of support that transforms the lives of talented, underprivileged
young people across the country and (iii) the BBVA Microfinance Foundation, focuses its activities on supporting vulnerable
microentrepreneurs in Colombia, Chile, Panama, Peru, and the Dominican Republic through financial products and services such
as microloans, microinsurance, and financial and digital education workshops, among others.
Limits and procedures to assessing and addressing social risk
Article 449 bis CRR - Table (2) b), c)
Along with the integration of transition and physical risks into the Group's risk management processes and credit decision-making,
BBVA has a set of additional processes that allow it to identify and manage other environmental and social risks and impacts
associated with its customers financing activity.
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Its application allows the scope of the analysis to be broadened beyond climate-related issues, ensuring a comprehensive
assessment tailored to the customer type and the nature of the project. Thus, the depth of the analysis depends on the magnitude,
complexity, and potential impact of each case: larger-scale projects or customers require more exhaustive assessments, while
those with limited risks are analyzed using simplified procedures.
As previously mentioned in section 7.1.3. on governance model, the main procedures that the Group has which support
environmental and social assessment are:
The Environmental and Social Framework establishes the criteria for identifying, assessing, and monitoring certain
activities in sectors selected for their environmental and social impact (mining, agribusiness, energy, infrastructure and
defense) and guides commercial decision-making and risk acceptance for these sectors.
ESG controversy management it allows for the early identification of potential controversies, the review of existing
processes that act as preventive mechanisms, and the establishment of a common methodology for their management
and resolution for all customers in the CIB and Enterprise segments.
The management of environmental and social risks in projects through the application of the EP4.
The Know Your Customer process, through which customers economic activities are verified and documented using a
risk-based approach, enabling a better understanding of customers, their operations, product segmentation, channels,
needs, and transaction traceability.
To this end, BBVA collects ESG information from both its customers and external sources, allowing for proper monitoring of the
environmental and social risks and impacts associated with its activity. The conclusions of this analysis are incorporated, along
with the assessment of physical and transition risks, into the processes of customer and transaction admission and review.
For more details, see the section 7.3.2. on social risk management.
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7.3.2. Risk management
Methodologies and international standards on which the social risk management framework
is based
Article 449 bis CRR - Table (2) h)
BBVA is inspired by international industry principles and standards when designing its social risk management framework. In this
regard, as set out in its Sustainability General Policy, BBVA ensures compliance with all applicable laws and respect for
internationally recognized human rights in all its relations with employees, customers, shareholders, suppliers and, in general, with
the communities in which it conducts its business and activities.
In addition, in matters relating to social risk, BBVA relies on a set of declarations, conventions and initiatives such as the 
Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), Conventions of the International Labor Organization (ILO), the Principles for Responsible
Banking promoted by the United Nations Environment – Finance Initiative (UNEP-FI), the United Nations Global Compact, the
Women´s Empowerment Principles (WEPs),  among others.
Integration of social factors into the risk framework: management, commitments, setting
limits, tools and relationship with other risks
Article 449 bis CRR - Table (2) i), j) k), l), m)
BBVA is systematically incorporating its relationship with social factors—customers, employees, suppliers, and society—as a
potential risk vector within its overall non-financial risk management framework. This ensures their systematic consideration in the
processes of identification, assessment, control, and monitoring, thereby integrating due diligence into the Group's management
model. This process consolidates the objectives established and processes implemented in previous years to identify and address
potential negative impacts on its stakeholders, in accordance with the implementation of the Human Rights Action Plan 2021-22 &
2023.
In this regard, BBVA manages social risks taking into account the different customer segments, as shown below:
Social risks in CIB and corporate customer segments
As previously mentioned in sections 7.1.3. on governance model and 7.3.1. on strategy and business processes within social risk,
BBVA evaluates and manages social risks from the perspective of customers in the CIB and Business segments through various
procedures, such as:
Environmental and Social Framework
BBVA has an Environmental and Social Framework applicable to customers in the CIB segment and, since December 2024, also to
customers in the business segment, in accordance with materiality thresholds defined by geography based on their capital base,
associated risks, leverage level, and credit rating.
The Framework focuses on critical risks common to all sectors (such as the impact on critical habitats and cultural and
environmental heritage) and social aspects (such as human rights abuses and respect for indigenous and local communities
through the requirement of free, prior, and informed consent). Additionally, it assesses risks in specific sectoral risks are assessed,
such as the impact on natural capital (particularly in the oil palm supply chain in agribusiness or the clearing of high-value forests).
The implementation of the Framework is based on the analysis carried out by the ESG risk teams using internal Group information
or external information provided by independent expert advisors. This analysis assesses whether customers engage in activities
prohibited for the sectors covered by the Framework. If customers are involved in an activity subject to special attention, BBVA
32 Procedure approved in 2023.
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assesses the environmental and social impacts of the activity to be financed and may initiate engagement and support with the
customer under the terms set out in the Framework. During fiscal year 2025, 257 companies, both existing and new customers,
were assessed.
If there is sufficient evidence that a new customer or new project subject to the Framework engages in any of the following
“prohibited activities”, said new customer or new project will not be financed. If the following are found to exist: (i) customers
subject to EU, US or UN financial sanctions; and/or (ii) customers for whom BBVA has sufficient evidence that they are employing
child or forced labor, or participating in human trafficking, as defined in the ILO Conventions. In the event that any of the previous
activities are detected in existing customers, BBVA will activate customer relationship management proposals that could even
involve discontinuing their financing.
In accordance with established governance, this Framework is reviewed and updated annually to ensure its alignment with market
dynamics, emerging trends, evolving stakeholder expectations, and regulatory changes in the countries where BBVA operates.
Furthermore, it is subject to periodic internal audits and controls.
ESG controversy management
As part of its commitment to responsible environmental and social risk management, in 2024 BBVA implemented a specific
procedure for managing environmental and social controversies applicable to customers in the CIB and Enterprise segments.
This procedure allows for the early identification of potential controversies, a review of existing processes that act as preventative
mechanisms, and the establishment of a common methodology for their management and resolution. Its application is based on
the availability of external data, primarily provided by an external supplier, and is complemented by internal analysis of company
information.
The results of this analysis are subsequently integrated into each customer's financial program, allowing the business relationship
to be adjusted according to the level of risk identified32.
Equator Principles (hereinafter, EP4)
BBVA implements environmental and social risk assessment processes with the aim of mitigating and preventing negative
impacts, thereby enhancing the economic, social, and environmental value of project financing in sectors such as energy,
transportation, and social services.
The environmental and social management of transactions subject to EP4 is carried out through consistent end-to-end processes
applied from origination to portfolio monitoring. These processes are reviewed annually and may be subject to audits or internal
reviews.
Upon completion of the initial processes, each transaction is assigned to a risk category (A, B, or C). This categorization
determines the depth of environmental and social due diligence (ESD), the need for an independent review (mandatory for
Category A projects and, where applicable, for Category B projects), as well as the content of the covenants and action plans once
integrated into the portfolio.
In this regard, BBVA assesses the following due diligence areas under the EP4:
Environmental and social assessment and disclosure: BBVA conducts a proportionate assessment that combines internal
and external analysis, a review of the project's environmental and social documentation, and an analysis of relevant public
information. Additionally, the level of stakeholder engagement and consultation is reviewed, as well as the existence of
accessible grievance mechanisms for potentially affected communities. The results of this assessment are integrated into
the loan approval process and the negotiation of contractual clauses.
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Application of international technical standards: following EP4, BBVA assesses compliance with the IFC Performance
Standards and the World Bank's Environment, Health and Safety (EHS) Guidelines in non-designated countries. In
designated countries, local regulations are used as a reference, supplemented by the IFC Performance Standards when
there is a high risk or regulatory gaps. This analysis determines whether the project complies with international best
practices and whether additional action plans are required.
BBVA applies explicit due diligence expectations regarding human rights and free, prior, and informed consent. Projects
with potential impacts on indigenous peoples are subject to enhanced due diligence and may require additional external
validations.
In line with the EP4 requirements and the Group's climate strategy, BBVA assesses exposure to both physical and
transition risks. For high-emission projects, a more in-depth assessment is required, aligned, among other things, with the
EP4 requirements.
Data on financed operations that were analyzed under the EP4 during fiscal years 2025 and 2024 are detailed below:
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TABLE 105. DATA OF FINANCED TRANSACTIONS ANALYZED ACCORDING TO THE EQUATOR PRINCIPLES CRITERIA
Category A (1)
Category B (2)
Category C (3)
2025
2024
2025
2024
2025
2024
Number of transactions
16
5
56
40
7
17
Total amount (millions of euros)
41,656
5,366
44,537
27,079
5,892
21,972
Amount financed by BBVA (millions of euros)
2,067
440
4,866
2,943
481
1,334
(1) Category A: projects with potentially significant adverse social or environmental impacts that are irreversible or unprecedented.
(2) Category B: projects with potentially limited adverse social and environmental impacts that are few in number, generally site-specific, largely reversible and readily addressed through
mitigation measures.
(3) Category C: projects with minimal or no social or environmental impacts.
Of the total 133 transactions analyzed (100% of the transactions within the scope of the Equator Principles in 2024: 81), 79
transactions were signed in 2025 (62 in 2024), and 54 transactions were rejected for business-related reasons and for risk
concerns (8 transactions were rejected in 2024). Of the transactions signed in 2025, 53% are in the Power Generation sector, 35%
are in the infrastructure sector, and 12% are in other sectors. By geographic area, 52% are in the Americas and and the rest belong
to Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
KYC (Know your customer)
The KYC processes applied in the business segment collect basic information for customer analysis through questionnaires,
focused on CO₂ emissions and decarbonization plans. As in the corporate segment, this information is also considered in the risk
policy decision-making process with the customer.
BBVA has specialized ESG risk assessment teams, located in each of the geographic areas where it operates and within each
business area, to support this decentralized analysis conducted by risk analysts. The results of this analysis can influence risk
decisions, specifically the management policy and risk appetite with customers, as defined by the Risk Committees and outlined in
the wholesale Sector Frameworks, the Environmental and Social Framework, and the Alignment Plans.
Social risks in retail customers
BBVA also evaluates and manages social risks from the perspective of retail customers. To do so, it identifies, verifies, and
documents the economic activity of retail customers through risk-based KYC processes, which enables a better understanding of
customers, their operations, product segmentation, channels, needs, and transaction traceability.
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Additionally, the General Retail Credit Risk Policy establishes for equality and diversity as one of the general principles governing
retail credit risk management within the BBVA Group. This helps ensure that access to financial products is free from unfair bias
based on factors such as gender, race, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or political opinion.
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Finally, the General Model Risk Management Policy establishes that, in order to prevent unfair bias in access to financial products
based on factors such as gender, race, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or political opinion, none of these variables
are included in admission or pricing models.
Integration of social risks into the reputational sphere
Within the framework of social risk management, BBVA places significant emphasis on reputational risk management through its
taxonomy of reputational risks, which can arise from environmental, social and governance aspects.
In this sense, reputational risk associated with ESG aspects arises when stakeholders' expectations regarding the Group’s
management of these areas are not met, which can generate a negative perception. According to the internal classification, this
risk can occur for different reasons. among others:
The development and publication of internal sustainability regulations that are not aligned with stakeholder expectations.
The signing of public sustainability commitments that cannot subsequently be fulfilled.
Inadequate setting, management, and/or control of committed decarbonization objectives.
Onboarding and financing customers (companies) that are socially or environmentally questionable.
Considering or labeling something as sustainable when it is not.
Irresponsible communication regarding sustainability.
Publishing environmental reporting that is inaccurate or could be considered misleading.
BBVA carries out an annual reputational risk assessment and continuously evaluates, through different admission processes, the
reputational risks of new initiatives.As part of this process, BBVA analyzes its customer social controversies using different tools
and methodologies, as these may in turn impact the Group’s reputation. All of this allows BBVA to propose actions to prevent and/
or mitigate environmental, social, or governance risks with potential reputational impact.
7.4.Governance risk
Making counterparty governance performance part of governance risk
Article 449 bis CRR – Table (3) a), b), c)
According to the regulations applicable to this report, governance risks related to counterparties include various types of disputes
they may face, highlighting the following, although this is not an exhaustive list:
i.Ethical considerations, such as integrity of conduct, values and ethics, anti-bribery and anti-corruption measures,
accountability and compliance with the rule of law and regulatory framework.
ii.Assessment of the strategy and risk management through strategy implementation, operational execution and
monitoring, internal controls and risk management policies and procedures.
iii.Factoring in diversity and inclusion, by looking at the gender gap, pay gap, and representation of people from minority
groups in management positions.
iv.Efforts to become more transparent in reporting information on discrimination, tax commitments and payments, and in
disclosing lobbying activities.
v.In relation to the management of conflicts of interest: any conflicts that affect the governing bodies.
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vi.Internal communication on critical concerns, such as insufficient communication of critical internal issues and difficulties
in escalating to the highest governance bodies.
BBVA integrates counterparty corporate governance practices into decision-making processes, and assesses operational
performance standards, the existence of robust internal controls, and the oversight structure of independent processes and
policies, including processes to ensure the quality of financial and non-financial reporting.
As discussed in section 7.3.2. on social risk management, BBVA uses the KYC process to assess sustainability governance
practices during the customer review and onboarding process. This includes the existence of sustainability oversight at the Board
of Directors level and the integration of sustainability objectives into management compensation. In this context, the evaluation of
governance aspects is based on the manager's experience, knowledge of the sector, and understanding of potential customers
and their needs.
The various frameworks considered when analyzing governance risk include the following statements, conventions and initiatives:
United Nations Global Compact.
OECD Guidelines for Multinational Enterprises.
Principles for Responsible Investment of United Nations (UN PRI).
Responsible Banking Principles promoted by United Nations Environment – Finance Initiative (UNEP-FI).
7.4.1. Risk management
BBVA builds governance aspects into its risk management framework. To do so, it analyses the corporate governance
performance of its customers and considers their management and governance practices in the risk underwriting process.
Integration of corporate governance practices into risk management processes
Article 449 bis CRR – Table (3) d)
The identification, assessment and monitoring of the risks of customers and their operations are integrated into BBVA’s standard
risk, compliance and operations processes and tools. Decisions are based on internal information or, where appropriate, on
information provided by independent external analysts.
As detailed in section 7.2.2. on environmental risk management, BBVA, with its risk taxonomy, constitutes an inventory of all the
risks to which it is or may be exposed as a result of the development of its business activity and strategy and, therefore, adapts to
its risk profile. In this sense, governance risks are treated as level 2 risks that can be translated into prudential risk categories
(credit, real estate, market, liquidity and funding, business strategy, operational, reputational). Additionally, reputational risks in
this standard also include negative perception due to association with third-party companies.
The management and governance analysis serves as an input when calculating the credit rating and addresses the following
factors: strategic positioning; financial and risk management; operational efficiency; and governance practices, including the
management of environmental and social factors.
In this case, it is a rating modifier that should be considered negative if the counterparty does not provide basic information related
to governance. The following specific factors and subfactors are considered:
Strategic positioning and consistency of strategy with organizational capabilities and market trends, strategic planning
process, ability to monitor, adjust and control strategy execution.
Financial and risk management in terms of risk management and risk tolerance standards.
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Financial and risk management as it relates to operational performance standards and enterprise-wide risk management
standards and tolerances.
Management’s operational effectiveness, knowledge and experience, and depth and breadth.
Governance and reporting practices, including financial and non-financial reporting assurance practices.
These factors are in line with the definitions of the EBA governance factors set out in the draft guidelines on the management of
ESG risks. Similarly, another of the aspects looked at when reviewing customers is the integration of climate change into
customers governance and decision-making processes.
During the annual customer review process, the existence of an internal committee to review and monitor sustainability and
climate management as well as the integration of sustainability objectives in the remuneration of the management team and the
management committee.
The Group considers the corporate governance performance of its CIB and enterprise segment customers, analyzing their
compliance with management practices through ESG dispute analysis, which has been previously developed in section 7.3.2. on
social risk management, along with the rest of the internal risk management indicators that feed the risk appetite with each
customer.
In this regard, BBVA analyzes in terms of governance risk, the controversies related to (i) ethics, (ii) transparency: participation in
lobbying activities and standards and practices; and iii) management of conflicts of interest.
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I. EU LI3 - OUTLINE OF THE DIFFERENCES IN THE SCOPES OF CONSOLIDATION AND NON-DEDUCTED PARTICIPATIONS IN INSURANCE UNDERTAKINGS (12-31-2025)
Article 436 b) CRR
Company
Method of accounting
consolidation
Global
Consolidation -
Method of
regulatory
consolidation
Proportional
Consolidation –
Method of
regulatory
consolidation
Equity method -
Regulatory
consolidation
method
Unconsolidated -
Regulatory
consolidation
method
Deductions (1)
Activity
ALTURA MARKETS SOCIEDAD DE VALORES SA
Equity Method
X
SECURITIES DEALER
ANIDA PROYECTOS INMOBILIARIOS, S.A. DE C.V.
Fully Consolidation
X
REAL ESTATE
AUTOCRED SPA
Equity Method
X
FINANCIAL SERVICES
BBVA AGENCIA DE SEGUROS COLOMBIA LTDA
Fully Consolidation
X
INSURANCE
BBVA BROKER ARGENTINA SA
Fully Consolidation
X
INSURANCE
BBVA PENSIONES MEXICO, S.A. DE C.V., GRUPO FINANCIERO BBVA MEXICO
Fully Consolidation
X
INSURANCE
BBVA RE INHOUSE COMPAÑIA DE REASEGUROS, S.E.
Fully Consolidation
X
INSURANCE
BBVA SEGUROS ARGENTINA SA
Fully Consolidation
X
INSURANCE
BBVA SEGUROS CA
Fully Consolidation
X
INSURANCE
BBVA SEGUROS COLOMBIA SA
Fully Consolidation
X
INSURANCE
BBVA SEGUROS DE VIDA COLOMBIA SA
Fully Consolidation
X
INSURANCE
BBVA SEGUROS MÉXICO SA DE CV GRUPO FINANCIERO BBVA MEXICO
Fully Consolidation
X
INSURANCE
BBVA SEGUROS SA DE SEGUROS Y REASEGUROS
Fully Consolidation
X
INSURANCE
BBVA SEGUROS SALUD MEXICO SA DE CV GRUPO FRO. BBVA MEXICO.
Fully Consolidation
X
INSURANCE
BBVA SERVICIOS, S.A.
Fully Consolidation
X
COMMERCIAL
CORPORACION IBV PARTICIPACIONES EMPRESARIALES, S.A.
Equity Method
X
INVESTMENT COMPANY
CREA MADRID NUEVO NORTE SA
Fully Consolidation
X
REAL ESTATE
F/11395 FIDEICOMISO IRREVOCABLE DE ADMINISTRACION CON DERECHO DE REVERSION
Fully Consolidation
X
REAL ESTATE
F/253863 EL DESEO RESIDENCIAL
Fully Consolidation
X
REAL ESTATE
FIDEICOMISO 1729 INVEX ENAJENACION DE CARTERA
Equity Method
X
INSTRUMENTAL REAL ESTATE
FIDEICOMISO F/403112-6 DE ADMINISTRACION DOS LAGOS
Fully Consolidation
X
REAL ESTATE
FIDEICOMISO HARES BBVA BANCOMER F/ 47997-2
Fully Consolidation
X
REAL ESTATE
FIDEICOMISO SCOTIABANK INVERLAT S A F100322908
Fully Consolidation
X
REAL ESTATE
FOMENTO Y DESARROLLO DE CONJUNTOS RESIDENCIALES S.L. EN LIQUIDACION
Fully Consolidation
X
REAL ESTATE
GARANTI BBVA EMEKLILIK AS
Fully Consolidation
X
INSURANCE
GARANTI KULTUR AS
Fully Consolidation
X
SERVICES
INVERSIONES ALDAMA, C.A.
Fully Consolidation
X
REAL ESTATE
INVERSIONES P.H.R.4, C.A.
Fully Consolidation
X
REAL ESTATE
INVERSIONES PLATCO CA
Equity Method
X
FINANCIAL SERVICES
MULTIASISTENCIA, S.A. DE C.V.
Fully Consolidation
X
INSURANCE
OPERADORA DOS LAGOS S.A. DE C.V.
Fully Consolidation
X
SERVICES
PRO-SALUD, C.A.
Fully Consolidation
X
SERVICES
RCI COLOMBIA SA COMPAÑIA DE FINANCIAMIENTO
Equity Method
X
FINANCIAL SERVICES
ROMBO COMPAÑIA FINANCIERA SA
Equity Method
X
BANKING
TRIFOI REAL ESTATE SRL
Fully Consolidation
X
REAL ESTATE
URBANIZADORA SANT LLORENC SA
Fully Consolidation
X
REAL ESTATE
(1) These companies are subject to the deduction for significant shareholdings in financial entities and deferred tax assets arising from temporary differences in excess of the 10% CET1 limit, as well as the deduction for joint excess of the 17.65% CET1 limit in accordance with Article
48 paragraph 2 of the CRR. As of December 31, 2025, regarding the total of significant holdings in financial sector entities, the limits indicated in phased-in terms are not exceeded, not being applicable deductions for this purpose.
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Article 437 a), d), e) CRR
Amount
Regulation (UE) Nº575/2013
Reference to article
Reference to EU CC2
template (1)
Common Equity Tier 1: instruments and reserves
Capital instruments and the related share premium accounts
21,266
26 (1), 27, 28, 29, list of EBA 26 (3)
(a)
of which: Own shares
21,266
List 26 (3) of EBA
Capital
2,797
Share Premium
18,469
Retained earnings
42,657
26 (1) (c)
(b)
Accumulated other comprehensive income and any other reserves (in order to include unrealised losses or gains, in accordance with applicable accounting
standards)
(17,459)
(c)
Funds for general banking risk
26 (1)
Amount of qualifying items referred to in Article 484 (3) and the related share premium accounts subject to phase out from CET1
486 (2)
Minority interests (amount allowed in consolidated CET1)
2,762
84, 479, 480
(d)
Independently reviewed interim profits net of any foreseeable charge or dividend (2)
5,244
26 (2)
(e)
Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital before regulatory adjustments
54,471
Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1) capital: regulatory adjustments
Additional value adjustments (negative amount)
(333)
34, 105
f)
Intangible assets (net of related tax liability) (negative amount)
(1,691)
36 (1) (b), 37, 472 (4)
g)
Empty set in the EU
Deferred tax assets that rely on future profitability excluding those arising from temporary difference (net of related tax liability where the conditions in Article 38
(3) are met) (negative amount)
(815)
36 (1) (c), 38, 472 (5)
h)
Fair value reserves related to gains or losses on cash flow hedges
(280)
33 (a)
i)
Negative amounts resulting from the calculation of expected loss amounts (equity)
(84)
36 (1) (d), 40, 159, 472 (6)
j)
Any increase in equity that results from securitised assets (negative amount)
32 (1)
Gains or losses on liabilities valued at fair value resulting from changes in own credit standing
127
33 (b)
k)
Defined-benefit pension fund assets (negative amount)
36 (1) (e), 41, 472 (7)
Direct and indirect holdings by an institution of own CET1 instruments (negative amount)
(390)
36 (1) (f), 42, 472 (8)
l)
Direct, indirect and synthetic holdings of the CET1 instruments of financial sector entities where those entities have reciprocal cross holdings with the institution
designed to inflate artificially the own funds of the institution (negative amount)
36 (1) (g), 44, 472 (9)
Direct, indirect and synthetic holdings of the CET1 instruments of financial sector entities where the institution does not have a significant investment in those
entities (amount above 10% threshold and net of eligible short positions) (negative amount)
36 (1) (h), 43, 45, 46, 49 (2) (3), 79,
472 (10)
Direct, indirect and synthetic holdings of the CET1 instruments of financial sector entities where the institution has a significant investment in those entities
(amount above 10% threshold and net of eligible short positions) (negative amount)
36 (1) (i), 43, 45, 47, 48 (1) (b), 49 (1) a
(3), 79, 470, 472 (11)
Empty set in the EU
Exposure amount of the following items which qualify for a RW of 1250%, where the institution opts for the deduction alternative
(238)
36 (1) (k)
of which: qualifying holdings outside the financial sector (negative amount)
36 (1) (k) (i), 89 a 91
of which: securitisation positions (negative amount)
(99)
36 (1) (k) (ii), 243 (1) (b), 244 (1) (b),
258
m)
of which: free deliveries (negative amount)
36 (1) (k) (iii), 379 (3)
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Amount
Regulation (UE) Nº575/2013
Reference to article
Reference to EU CC2
template (1)
Deferred tax assets arising from temporary difference (amount above 10 % threshold , net of related tax liability where the conditions in Article 38  (3) are met)
(negative amount)
36 (1) (c), 38, 48 (1) (a), 470, 472 (5)
Amount exceeding the 17,65% threshold (negative amount)
48 (1)
n)
of which: direct and indirect holdings by the institution of the CET1 instruments of financial sector entities where the institution has a significant investment in those
entities
36 (1) (i), 48 (1) (b), 470, 472 (11)
Empty set in the EU
of which: deferred tax assets arising from temporary difference
36 (1) (c), 38, 48 (1) (a), 470, 472 (5)
Losses for the current financial year (negative amount)
Foreseeable tax charges relating to CET1 items except where the institution suitably adjusts the amount of CET1 items insofar as such tax charges reduce the
amount up to which those items may be used to cover risks or losses (negative amount)
36 (1) (a), 472 (3)
Empty set in the EU
Qualifying AT1 deductions that exceeds the AT1 capital of the institution (negative amount)
36 (1) (j)
Other CET1 deductions
(321)
n)
Total regulatory adjustments to Common Equity Tier 1 (CET1)
(4,024)
Common Equity Tier 1  (CET1) capital
50,446
Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital: instruments
Capital instruments and the related share premium accounts
5,303
51, 52
o)
of which: classified as equity under applicable accounting standards
of which: classified as liabilities under applicable accounting standards
5,303
o)
Amount of qualifying items referred to in Article 484 (4) and the related share premium accounts subject to phase out from AT1
Amount of qualifying items referred to in Article 494a(1) subject to phase out from AT1
Amount of qualifying items referred to in Article 494b(1) subject to phase out from AT1
486 (3)
Qualifying Tier 1 capital included in consolidated AT1 capital (including minority interest not included in row 5) issued by subsidiaries and held by third parties
185
85, 86, 480
p)
of which: instruments issued by subsidiaries subject to phase-out
486 (3)
Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital before regulatory adjustments
5,488
Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital: regulatory adjustments
Direct and indirect holdings by an institution of own AT1 instruments (negative amount)
52 (1) (b), 56 (a), 57, 475 (2)
Holdings of the AT1 instruments of financial sector entities where those entities have reciprocal cross holdings with the institution designed to inflate artificially the
own funds of the institution (negative amount)
56 (b), 58, 475 (3)
Direct, indirect and synthetic holdings of the AT1 instruments of financial sector entities where the institution does not have a significant investment in those
entities (amount above 10% threshold and net of eligible short positions) (negative amount)
56 (c), 59, 60, 79, 475 (4)
Direct, indirect and synthetic holdings of the AT1 instruments of financial sector entities where the institution has a significant investment in those entities (amount
above 10% threshold and net of eligible short positions) (negative amount)
56 (d), 59, 79, 475 (4)
Empty set in the EU
Qualifying T2 deductions that exceed the T2 capital of the institution (negative amount)
56 (e)
Other regulatory to Additional Tier 1
Total regulatory adjustments to Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital
Additional Tier 1 (AT1) capital
5,488
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Regulation (UE) Nº575/2013
Reference to article
Reference to EU CC2
template (1)
Tier 1 capital (T1 = CET1 + AT1)
55,934
Tier 2 (T2) capital: instruments and provisions
Capital instruments and the related share premium accounts
6,239
62, 63
q)
Amount of qualifying items referred to in Article 484 (5) and the related share premium accounts subject to phase out from T2
Amount of qualifying  items referred to in Article 494a (2) subject to phase out from T2
Amount of qualifying  items referred to in Article 494b (2) subject to phase out from T2
486 (4)
Qualifying own funds instruments included in consolidated T2 capital (including minority interest and AT1 instruments not included in rows 5 or 34) issued by
subsidiaries and held by third party
6,022
87, 88, 480
r)
of which: instruments issued by subsidiaries subject to phase-out
486 (4)
Credit risk adjustments
180
62 (c) y (d)
s)
Tier 2 (T2) capital before regulatory adjustment
12,441
Tier 2 (T2) capital: regulatory adjustments
Direct and indirect holdings by an institution of own T2 instruments and subordinated loans (negative amount)
(10)
63 (b) (i), 66 (a), 67, 477 (2)
t)
Holdings of the T2 instruments and subordinated loans of financial sector entities where those entities have reciprocal cross holdings with the institutions
designed to inflate artificially the own funds of the institution (negative amount)
66 (b), 68, 477 (3)
Direct, indirect and synthetic holdings of the T2 instruments and subordinated loans of financial sector entities where the institution does not have a significant
investment in those entities (amount above 10 % threshold and net of eligible short positions) (negative amount)
Empty set in the EU
66 (c), 69, 70, 79, 477 (4)
Direct, indirect and synthetic holdings of the T2 instruments and subordinated loans of financial sector entities where the institution has a significant investment in
those entities (net of eligible short positions) (negative amounts)
66 (d), 69, 79, 477 (4)
Empty set in the EU
Qualifying eligible liabilities deductions that exceed the eligible liabilities items of the institution (negative amount)
Other regulatory adjustments to Tier 2 capital
t)
Total regulatory adjustments to Tier 2 (T2) capital
(10)
Tier 2 (T2) capital
12,431
Total capital (TC = T1 + T2)
68,365
Total risk-weighted assets
397,241
Capital ratios and capital buffers
Common Equity Tier 1 (as a percentage of total risk exposure amount)
12.70%
92 (2) (a), 465
Tier 1 (as a percentage of total risk exposure amount)
14.08%
92 (2) (b), 465
Total capital (as a percentage of total risk exposure amount)
17.21%
92 (2) (c)
Institution specific buffer requirement (CET1 requirement in accordance with article 92 (1) (a) plus capital conservation and countercyclical buffer requirements
plus a systemic risk buffer, plus systemically important institution buffer expressed as a percentage of total risk exposure amount)
9.29%
DRC 128, 129 y 130
of which: capital conservation buffer requirement
2.50%
of which: countercyclical buffer requirement
0.25%
of which: systemic risk buffer requirement
0.01%
of which: Global Systemically Important Institution (G-SII) or Other Systemically Important Institution (O-SII) buffer
1.00%
of which: additional own funds requirements to address the risks other than the risk of excessive leverage
1.02%
DRC 131
Common Equity Tier 1 available to meet buffers (as a percentage of risk exposure amount) (3)
6.78%
DRC 128
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Regulation (UE) Nº575/2013
Reference to article
Reference to EU CC2
template (1)
Not relevant in EU regulations
Not relevant in EU regulations
Not relevant in EU regulations
Capital ratios and capital buffers
Direct and indirect holdings of the capital of financial sector entities where the institution does not have a significant investment in those entities (amount below
10% threshold and net of eligible short positions
4,056
36 (1) (h), 45, 46, 472 (10), 56 (c), 59,
60, 475 (4), 66 (c), 69, 70, 477 (4)
Direct and indirect holdings of the CET1 instruments of financial sector entities where the institution has a significant investment in those entities (amount below
10% threshold and net of eligible short positions
3,846
36 (1) (i), 45, 48, 470, 472 (11)
Empty set in the EU
Deferred tax assets arising from temporary difference (amount below 10 % threshold , net of related tax liability where the conditions in Article 38 (3) are met)
3,197
36 (1)(c), 38, 48, 470, 472 (5)
Applicable caps on the inclusion of provisions in Tier 2
Credit risk adjustments included in T2 in respect of exposures subject to standardised approach (prior to the application of the cap)
62
Cap on inclusion of credit risk adjustments in T2 under standardised approach
62
Credit risk adjustments included in T2 in respect of exposures subject to internal rating-based approach (prior to the application of the cap)
180
62
Cap for inclusion of credit risk adjustments in T2 under internal ratings-based approach
666
62
Capital instruments subject to phasing-out provisions (applicable only between 1st January 2013 and 1st January 2022)
Current cap on CET1 instruments subject to phase-out arrangements
484 (3), 486 (2) y (5)
Amount excluded from CET1 due to cap (excess over cap after redemptions and maturities)
484 (3), 486 (2) y (5)
Current cap on AT1 instruments subject to phase-out arrangements
484 (4), 486 (3) y (5)
Amount excluded from AT1 due to cap (excess over cap after redemptions and maturities)
484 (4), 486 (3) y (5)
Current cap on T2 instruments subject to phase-out arrangements
484 (4), 486 (4) y (5)
Amount excluded from T2 due to cap (excess over cap after redemptions and maturities)
484 (5), 486 (4) y (5)
(1) Reference to the headings of the regulatory balance sheet (CC2) where the different items described are reflected.
(2) As of December 31, 2025, the foreseeable total shareholder remuneration, raised for approval by the General Shareholders' Meeting is deducted.
(3) Excess of CET1 over the Group's minimum Common Equity Tier 1 capital requirements established by the ECB through the SREP letter applicable to date.
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III.1. PARENT COMPANY AT1 ISSUANCES  (MILLON EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Article 437 b), c)
EU CCA
1
Issuer
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A.
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A.
2
Unique identifier (e.g. ISIN)
US05946KAM36
XS2638924709
2a
Public or private
Public
Public
3
Governing law(s) of the instrument
New York, except subordination, set-off  waiver and
recognition of bail-in power  which are under Spanish law
Spanish
3a
Contractual recognition of conversion by resolution institution
Yes
Yes
Regulatory treatment
4
Transitional CRR rules
Additional Tier 1
Additional Tier 1
5
Post-transitional CRR rules
Additional Tier 1
Additional Tier 1
6
Eligible at solo/(sub-)consolidated/solo & (sub-)consolidated
At solo & (sub-)consolidated
At solo & (sub-)consolidated
7
Instrument type (types to be specified by each jurisdiction)
AT1-Contingent Convertible
AT1-Contingent Convertible
8
Amount recognised in regulatory capital (currency in million, as of
most recent reporting date)
851
1000
9
Nominal amount of instrument
1.000 Mill USD
1,000 Mill EUR
EU-9a
Issue price
100%
100%
EU-9b
Redemption price
100%
100%
10
Accounting classification
Obligación - coste amortizado
Obligación - coste amortizado
11
Original date of issuance
19/9/2023
21/6/2023
12
Perpetual or dated
Perpetual
Perpetual
13
Original maturity date
No maturity
No maturity
14
Issuer call subject to prior supervisory approval
Yes
Yes
15
Optional call date, contingent call dates, and redemption amount
Issur call Date: 19/03/2029; also subject to both Regulatory
and Tax call. 100%
Issuer call date: 21/06/2028; subjecto also to  Regulatory and
Tax call. 100%
16
Subsequent call dates, if applicable
Dayly since  19/03/2029 tol 19/09/2029 and,  on any
Distribution Payment Date
thereafter, at the Redemption Price,
On any day falling in the period commencing on (and
including) the First Call Date (21 June 2028 ) and ending
on (and including) the First Reset Date (21 December 2028),
and on any Distribution Payment Date
thereafter at the Redemption Price
6
Coupons / dividends
17
Fixed or floating dividend/coupon
Fixed Reset
Fixed Reset
18
Coupon rate and any related index
9.375% quarterly until First Reset Date  (19 Septiembre 2029);
and then  5-year  UST + 5.099%
8.375%; the 5-year Mid-Swap Rate + 5.544%
19
Existence of a dividend stopper
No
No
EU-20a
Fully discretionary, partially discretionary or mandatory (in terms of
timing
Fully discretionary
Fully discretionary
EU-20b
Fully discretionary, partially discretionary or mandatory (in terms of
amount)
Fully discretionary
Fully discretionary
21
Existence of step up or other incentive to redeem
No
No
22
Noncumulative or cumulative
Non-cumulative
Non-cumulative
23
Convertible or non-convertible
Convertible according to its T&C (Trigger Event and Capital
Reduction) and in case of non-viability or resolution (PONV)
Convertible according to its T&C (Trigger Event and Capital
Reduction) and in case of non-viability or resolution (PONV)
24
If convertible, conversion trigger (s)
Trigger event: CET1 5.125%; At solo & (sub-)consolidated.
Contractual recognition
Capital Reduction: Capital reduction provided for in Article
418.3 of the LSC. Contractual recognition
PONV: Statutory recognition. Competent authority: SRB
Trigger event: CET1 5.125%; At solo & (sub-)consolidated.
Contractual recognition
Capital Reduction: Capital reduction provided for in Article
418.3 of the LSC. Contractual recognition
PONV: Statutory recognition. Competent authority: SRB
25
If convertible, fully or partially
Trigger event: Total
Capital reduction: Total
PONV: Total or partial, depending on what the SRB
determines
Trigger event: Total
Capital reduction: Total
PONV: Total or partial, depending on what the SRB
determines
26
If convertible, conversion rate
Trigger Event and Capital Reduction: Variable
PONV: To decide by SRB
Trigger Event and Capital Reduction: Variable
PONV: To decide by SRB
27
If convertible, mandatory or optional conversion
Trigger event: Mandatory
Capital reduction: Mandatory (unless otherwise indicated by
the holder)
PONV: Mandatory
Trigger event: Mandatory
Capital reduction: Mandatory (unless otherwise indicated by
the holder)
PONV: Mandatory
28
If convertible, specify instrument type convertible into
Trigger Event and Capital Reduction: BBVA's CET1
PONV: To be  decided by SRB
Trigger Event and Capital Reduction: BBVA's CET1
PONV: To be  decided by SRB
29
If convertible, specify issuer of instrument it converts into
Trigger Event and Capital Reduction: BBVA
PONV: To be decided  by SRB
Trigger Event and Capital Reduction: BBVA
PONV: To be decided  by SRB
30
Write-down features
Yes
Yes
31
If write-down, write-down trigger (s)
Trigger  event and Capital reduction: BBVA's CET1
PONV:To be decided by the SRB
Trigger  event and Capital reduction: BBVA's CET1
PONV:To be decided by the SRB
32
If write-down, full or partial
Fully or partially
Fully or partially
33
If write-down, permanent or temporary
Permanent
Permanent
34
If temporary write-down, description of write-up mechanism
N/A
N/A
EU-34a
Type of subordination
N/A
N/A
EU-34b
Order of priority in normal insolvency proceedings
2
2
35
Position in subordination hierarchy in liquidation (specify
instrument type immediately senior to instrument)
Senior to common shares and reserves and pari passu with
preferred shares and the rest of AT1. Immediately subordinate
to Tier 2
Senior to common shares and reserves and pari passu with
preferred shares and the rest of AT1. Immediately subordinate
to Tier 2
36
Non-compliant transitioned features
No
No
37
If yes, specify non-compliant features
N/A
N/A
EU-37a
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Terms and Conditions
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Issuer
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA
2
Unique identifier (e.g. ISIN)
XS3226545617
US05946KAS06
2a
Public or private
Public
Public
3
Governing law(s) of the instrument
Spanish
New York, except subordination, set-off  waiver and
recognition of bail-in power  which are under
Spanish law
3a
Contractual recognition of conversion by resolution institution
Yes
Yes
Regulatory treatment
4
Transitional CRR rules
Additional Tier 1
Additional Tier 1
5
Post-transitional CRR rules
Additional Tier 1
Additional Tier 1
6
Eligible at solo/(sub-)consolidated/solo & (sub-)consolidated
At solo & (sub-)consolidated
At solo & (sub-)consolidated
7
Instrument type (types to be specified by each jurisdiction)
AT1-Contingent Convertible
AT1-Contingent Convertible
8
Amount recognised in regulatory capital (currency in million, as of
most recent reporting date)
1000
851
9
Nominal amount of instrument
EUR 1,000 Mill
USD 1,000 Mill
EU-9a
Issue price
1
100%
EU-9b
Redemption price
1
100%
10
Accounting classification
Liability – amortised cost
Liability – amortised cost
11
Original date of issuance
45972
01/14/2025
12
Perpetual or dated
Perpetual
Perpetual
13
Original maturity date
No maturity
No maturity
14
Issuer call subject to prior supervisory approval
Yes
Yes
15
Optional call date, contingent call dates, and redemption amount
Issuer call date: 11/11/2032; also subject to both
Regulatory and Tax call. 100%
Issuer call date: 14/01/2032; also subject to both
Regulatory and Tax call. 100%
16
Subsequent call dates, if applicable
At any time on or after the first reset date
At any time on or after the first reset date
Coupons / dividends
17
Fixed or floating dividend/coupon
Fixed Reset
Fixed Reset
18
Coupon rate and any related index
5.63%; 5-year Mid-Swap Rate  + 3.246%
7.75% quarterly until First Reset Date (January 14th
2032); 5-year UST + 3.249%
19
Existence of a dividend stopper
No
No
EU-20a
Fully discretionary, partially discretionary or mandatory (in terms of
timing
Fully discretionary
Fully discretionary
EU-20b
Fully discretionary, partially discretionary or mandatory (in terms of
amount)
Fully discretionary
Fully discretionary
21
Existence of step up or other incentive to redeem
No
No
22
Noncumulative or cumulative
Non-cumulative
Non-cumulative
23
Convertible or non-convertible
Convertible according to its T&C (Trigger Event and
Capital Reduction) and in case of non-viability or
resolution (PONV)
Convertible according to its T&C (Trigger Event and
Capital Reduction) and in case of non-viability or
resolution (PONV)
24
If convertible, conversion trigger (s)
Trigger event: CET1 5.125%; At solo &
(sub-)consolidated. Contractual recognition
Capital Reduction: Capital reduction provided for in
Article 418.3 of the LSC. Contractual recognition
PONV: Statutory recognition. Competent authority:
SRB
Trigger event: CET1 5.125%; At solo &
(sub-)consolidated. Contractual recognition
Capital Reduction: Capital reduction provided for in
Article 418.3 of the LSC. Contractual recognition
PONV: Statutory recognition. Competent authority:
SRB
25
If convertible, fully or partially
Trigger event: Total
Capital reduction: Total
PONV: Total or partial, depending on what the SRB
determines
Trigger event: Total
Capital reduction: Total
PONV: Total or partial, depending on what the SRB
determines
26
If convertible, conversion rate
Trigger Event and Capital Reduction: Variable
PONV: To decide by SRB
Trigger Event and Capital Reduction: Variable
PONV: To decide by SRB
27
If convertible, mandatory or optional conversion
Trigger event: Mandatory
Capital reduction: Mandatory (unless otherwise
indicated by the holder)
PONV: Mandatory
Trigger event: Mandatory
Capital reduction: Mandatory (unless otherwise
indicated by the holder)
PONV: Mandatory
28
If convertible, specify instrument type convertible into
Trigger Event and Capital Reduction: BBVA's CET1
PONV: To decide by SRB
Trigger Event and Capital Reduction: BBVA's CET1
PONV: To decide by SRB
29
If convertible, specify issuer of instrument it converts into
Trigger Event and Capital Reduction: BBVA
PONV: To be decided  by SRB
Trigger Event and Capital Reduction: BBVA
PONV: To be decided  by SRB
30
Write-down features
Yes
Yes
31
If write-down, write-down trigger (s)
Trigger  event and Capital reduction: BBVA's CET1
PONV:To be decided by the SRB
Trigger  event and Capital reduction: BBVA's CET1
PONV:To be decided by the SRB
32
If write-down, full or partial
Fully or partially
Fully or partially
33
If write-down, permanent or temporary
Permanent
Permanent
34
If temporary write-down, description of write-up mechanism
N/A
N/A
EU-34a
Type of subordination
N/A
N/A
EU-34b
Order of priority in normal insolvency proceedings
2
2
35
Position in subordination hierarchy in liquidation (specify instrument
type immediately senior to instrument)
Senior to common shares and reserves and pari
passu with preferred shares and the rest of AT1.
Immediately subordinate to Tier 2
Senior to common shares and reserves and pari
passu with preferred shares and the rest of AT1.
Immediately subordinate to Tier 2
36
Non-compliant transitioned features
No
No
37
If yes, specify non-compliant features
N/A
N/A
EU-37a
Link to the terms and conditions of the instrument
Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions
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1
Issuer
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA
2
Unique identifier (e.g. ISIN)
US05946KAF84
XS2840032762
2a
Public or private
Public
Public
3
Governing law(s) of the instrument
New York law, except provisions relating to the
subordination of the Preferred Securities
shall be governed by  with the common laws of Spain
Spanish
3a
Contractual recognition of conversion by resolution institution
Yes
Yes
Regulatory treatment
4
Transitional CRR rules
Additional Tier 1
Additional Tier 1
5
Post-transitional CRR rules
Additional Tier 1
Additional Tier 1
6
Eligible at solo/(sub-)consolidated/solo & (sub-)consolidated
At solo & (sub-)consolidated
At solo & (sub-)consolidated
7
Instrument type (types to be specified by each jurisdiction)
AT1-Contingent Convertible
AT1-Contingent Convertible
8
Amount recognised in regulatory capital (currency in million, as of most
recent reporting date)
851
750
9
Nominal amount of instrument
USD 1,000 Mill
EUR 750 Mill
EU-9a
Issue price
100%
100%
EU-9b
Redemption price
100%
100%
10
Accounting classification
Liability – amortised cost
Liability – amortised cost
11
Original date of issuance
16/11/2017
13/6/2024
12
Perpetual or dated
Perpetual
Perpetual
13
Original maturity date
No maturity
No maturity
14
Issuer call subject to prior supervisory approval
Yes
Yes
15
Optional call date, contingent call dates, and redemption amount
Issuer call date: 16/11/2027 (fully)
also subject to both Regulatory and Tax call (entirely).
100%
Issuer call date: 13/06/2031; also subject to both
Regulatory and Tax call. 100%
16
Subsequent call dates, if applicable
At any time on or after the first reset date
At any time on or after the first reset date
Coupons / dividends
17
Fixed or floating dividend/coupon
Fixed Reset
Fixed Reset
18
Coupon rate and any related index
6.125% quarterly (10 initial years); 5 year Mid-Swap +
3.870%
6.875%; 5-year Mid-Swap Rate  + 4.267%
19
Existence of a dividend stopper
No
No
EU-20a
Fully discretionary, partially discretionary or mandatory (in terms of timing
Fully discretionary
Fully discretionary
EU-20b
Fully discretionary, partially discretionary or mandatory (in terms of
amount)
Fully discretionary
Fully discretionary
21
Existence of step up or other incentive to redeem
No
No
22
Noncumulative or cumulative
Non-cumulative
Non-cumulative
23
Convertible or non-convertible
Convertible according to its T&C (Trigger Event and
Capital Reduction) and in case of non-viability or
resolution (PONV)
Convertible according to its T&C (Trigger Event and
Capital Reduction) and in case of non-viability or
resolution (PONV)
24
If convertible, conversion trigger (s)
Trigger event: CET1 5.125%; At solo &
(sub-)consolidated. Contractual recognition
Capital Reduction: Capital reduction provided for in
Article 418.3 of the LSC. Contractual recognition
PONV: Statutory recognition. Competent authority: SRB
Trigger event: CET1 5.125%; At solo & (sub-)consolidated.
Contractual recognition
Capital Reduction: Capital reduction provided for in
Article 418.3 of the LSC. Contractual recognition
PONV: Statutory recognition. Competent authority: SRB
25
If convertible, fully or partially
Trigger event: Total
Capital reduction: Total
PONV: Total or partial, depending on what the SRB
determines
Trigger event: Total
Capital reduction: Total
PONV: Total or partial, depending on what the SRB
determines
26
If convertible, conversion rate
Trigger Event and Capital Reduction: Variable
PONV: To decide by SRB
Trigger Event and Capital Reduction: Variable
PONV: To decide by SRB
27
If convertible, mandatory or optional conversion
Trigger event: Mandatory
Capital reduction: Mandatory (unless otherwise
indicated by the holder)
PONV: Mandatory
Trigger event: Mandatory
Capital reduction: Mandatory (unless otherwise indicated
by the holder)
PONV: Mandatory
28
If convertible, specify instrument type convertible into
Trigger Event and Capital Reduction: BBVA's CET1
PONV: To decide by SRB
Trigger Event and Capital Reduction: BBVA's CET1
PONV: To decide by SRB
29
If convertible, specify issuer of instrument it converts into
Trigger Event and Capital Reduction: BBVA
PONV: To be decided  by SRB
Trigger Event and Capital Reduction: BBVA
PONV: To be decided  by SRB
30
Write-down features
Yes
Yes
31
If write-down, write-down trigger (s)
Trigger  event and Capital reduction: BBVA's CET1
PONV:To be decided by the SRB
Trigger  event and Capital reduction: BBVA's CET1
PONV:To be decided by the SRB
32
If write-down, full or partial
Fully or partially
Fully or partially
33
If write-down, permanent or temporary
Permanent
Permanent
34
If temporary write-down, description of write-up mechanism
N/A
N/A
EU-34a
Type of subordination
N/A
N/A
EU-34b
Order of priority in normal insolvency proceedings
2
2
35
Position in subordination hierarchy in liquidation (specify instrument type
immediately senior to instrument)
Senior to common shares and reserves and pari passu
with preferred shares and the rest of AT1. Immediately
subordinate to Tier 2
Senior to common shares and reserves and pari passu
with preferred shares and the rest of AT1. Immediately
subordinate to Tier 2
36
Non-compliant transitioned features
No
No
37
If yes, specify non-compliant features
N/A
N/A
EU-37a
Link to the terms and conditions of the instrument
Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions
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III.2. PARENT COMPANY T2 ISSUANCES  (MILLON EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Article 437 b), c)
EU CCA
Issuer
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A.
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A.
Unique identifier (e.g. ISIN)
US05946KAN19
XS2674597468
Public or private
Public
Public
Governing law(s) of the instrument
English legislation except provisions of status of the notes
under Spanish law
Spanish
Contractual recognition of conversion by resolution
institution
Yes
Yes
Regulatory treatment
Transitional CRR rules
Tier 2
Tier 2
Post-transitional CRR rules
Tier 2
Tier 2
Eligible at solo/(sub-)consolidated/solo &
(sub-)consolidated
At solo & (sub-)consolidated
At solo & (sub-)consolidated
Instrument type (types to be specified by each jurisdiction)
Tier 2 instrument
Tier 2 instrument
Amount recognised in regulatory capital (currency in million,
as of most recent reporting date)
668
358
Nominal amount of instrument
750 Mill USD
300 Mill GBP
Issue price
100%
99.90%
Redemption price
100%
100%
Accounting classification
Liability – amortised cost
Liability – amortised cost
Original date of issuance
15/11/2023
31/8/2023
Perpetual or dated
Dated
Dated
Original maturity date
15/11/2034
30/11/2033
Issuer call subject to prior supervisory approval
Yes
Yes
Optional call date, contingent call dates, and redemption
amount
Call date del emisor: 15/11/2033; also subject to both
Regulatory (Total) and Tax call (Partial). 100%
Issuer call date: 31/08/2028 ;  also subject to both
Regulatory (Total) and Tax call (Partial). 100%
Subsequent call dates, if applicable
NA
Any date during the period commencing on 31 August 2028
and ending on (and including) the Reset
Date (30 November 2028)
Coupons / dividends
Fixed or floating dividend/coupon
Fixed reset
Fixed reset
Coupon rate and any related index
7.883%;  1-yae UST +330pbs
8.25%;  5-year GBP Mid Swap Rate +360pbs
Existence of a dividend stopper
No
No
Fully discretionary, partially discretionary or mandatory (in
terms of timing
Mandatory
Mandatory
Fully discretionary, partially discretionary or mandatory (in
terms of amount)
Mandatory
Mandatory
Existence of step up or other incentive to redeem
No
No
Noncumulative or cumulative
Cumulative
Cumulative
Convertible or non-convertible
Convertible in case of non-viability or resolution (PONV)
Convertible in case of non-viability or resolution (PONV)
If convertible, conversion trigger (s)
PONV
Competent authority: SRB Contractual recognition
PONV
Competent authority: SRB Contractual recognition
If convertible, fully or partially
Total or partial, depending on what the SRB determines
Total or partial, depending on what the SRB determines
If convertible, conversion rate
To be decided  by SRB
To be decided  by SRB
If convertible, mandatory or optional conversion
Mandatory
Mandatory
If convertible, specify instrument type convertible into
To be decided by SRB
To be decided by SRB
If convertible, specify issuer of instrument it converts into
To be decided by SRB
To be decided by SRB
Write-down features
Yes
Yes
If write-down, write-down trigger (s)
PONV
Competent authority: SRB Contractual recognition
PONV
Competent authority: SRB Contractual recognition
If write-down, full or partial
Fully or partially
Fully or partially
If write-down, permanent or temporary
Permanent
Permanent
If temporary write-down, description of write-up mechanism
N/A
N/A
Type of subordination
N/A
N/A
Order of priority in normal insolvency proceedings
3
3
Position in subordination hierarchy in liquidation (specify
instrument type immediately senior to instrument)
Senior to capital, reserves and instruments AT1
Pari passu to other issues of T2 (compute or not compute in
capital)
Junior to Tier 3 and senior bonds both preferred and non-
preferred
Senior to capital, reserves and instruments AT1
Pari passu to other issues of T2 (compute or not compute in
capital)
Junior to Tier 3 and senior bonds both preferred and non-
preferred
Non-compliant transitioned features
No
No
If yes, specify non-compliant features
N/A
N/A
Link to the terms and conditions of the instrument
Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions
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Issuer
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA
Unique identifier (e.g. ISIN)
XS2636592102
XS2206805769
Public or private
Public
Public
Governing law(s) of the instrument
Spanish
Spanish
Contractual recognition of conversion by resolution
institution
Yes
Yes
Regulatory treatment
Transitional CRR rules
Tier 2
Tier 2
Post-transitional CRR rules
Tier 2
Tier 2
Eligible at solo/(sub-)consolidated/solo &
(sub-)consolidated
At solo & (sub-)consolidated
At solo & (sub-)consolidated
Instrument type (types to be specified by each jurisdiction)
Tier 2 instrument
Tier 2 instrument
Amount recognised in regulatory capital (currency in million,
as of most recent reporting date)
771
342
Nominal amount of instrument
750 Mill EUR
GBP 300 Mill
Issue price
99%
100.00%
Redemption price
100%
100%
Accounting classification
Liability – amortised cost
Liability – amortised cost
Original date of issuance
15/6/2023
15/7/2020
Perpetual or dated
Dated
Dated
Original maturity date
15/9/2033
15/7/2031
Issuer call subject to prior supervisory approval
Yes
Yes
Optional call date, contingent call dates, and redemption
amount
Issuer call date: 15/06/2028 ; subject  both  Regulatory
call(total) and  Tax call(partial). 100%
Issuer call date: 15/07/2025;
also subject to both Regulatory (Total) and Tax call (Partial).
100%
Subsequent call dates, if applicable
At any date  between  15/06/2028 and  15/09/2023
No
Coupons / dividends
Fixed or floating dividend/coupon
Fixed reset
Fixed reset
Coupon rate and any related index
5.75%;  5Y Euro Mid Swap + 280pbs
3.104%;  5-year GBP Mid Swap Rate + 127pbs
Existence of a dividend stopper
No
No
Fully discretionary, partially discretionary or mandatory (in
terms of timing
Mandatory
Mandatory
Fully discretionary, partially discretionary or mandatory (in
terms of amount)
Mandatory
Mandatory
Existence of step up or other incentive to redeem
No
No
Noncumulative or cumulative
Cumulative
Cumulative
Convertible or non-convertible
Convertible in case of non-viability or resolution (PONV)
Convertible in case of non-viability or resolution (PONV)
If convertible, conversion trigger (s)
PONV
Competent authority: SRB Contractual recognition
PONV
Competent authority: SRB Contractual recognition
If convertible, fully or partially
Total or partial, depending on what the SRB determines
Total or partial, depending on what the SRB determines
If convertible, conversion rate
To be decided  by SRB
To be decided  by SRB
If convertible, mandatory or optional conversion
Mandatory
Mandatory
If convertible, specify instrument type convertible into
To be decided by SRB
To be decided by SRB
If convertible, specify issuer of instrument it converts into
To be decided by SRB
To be decided by SRB
Write-down features
Yes
Yes
If write-down, write-down trigger (s)
PONV
Competent authority: SRB Contractual recognition
PONV
Competent authority: SRB Contractual recognition
If write-down, full or partial
Fully or partially
Fully or partially
If write-down, permanent or temporary
Permanent
Permanent
If temporary write-down, description of write-up mechanism
N/A
N/A
Type of subordination
N/A
N/A
Order of priority in normal insolvency proceedings
3
3
Position in subordination hierarchy in liquidation (specify
instrument type immediately senior to instrument)
Senior to capital, reserves and instruments AT1
Pari passu to other issues of T2 (compute or not compute in
capital)
Junior to Tier 3 and senior bonds both preferred and non-
preferred
Senior to capital, reserves and instruments AT1
Pari passu to other issues of T2 (compute or not compute in
capital)
Junior to Tier 3 and senior bonds both preferred and non-
preferred
Non-compliant transitioned features
No
No
If yes, specify non-compliant features
N/A
N/A
Link to the terms and conditions of the instrument
Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions
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Issuer
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA
Unique identifier (e.g. ISIN)
XS2889406497
XS2762369549
Public or private
Public
Public
Governing law(s) of the instrument
Spanish
Spanish
Contractual recognition of conversion by resolution
institution
Yes
Yes
Regulatory treatment
Transitional CRR rules
Tier 2
Tier 2
Post-transitional CRR rules
Tier 2
Tier 2
Eligible at solo/(sub-)consolidated/solo &
(sub-)consolidated
At solo & (sub-)consolidated
At solo & (sub-)consolidated
Instrument type (types to be specified by each jurisdiction)
Tier 2 instrument
Tier 2 instrument
Amount recognised in regulatory capital (currency in million,
as of most recent reporting date)
998
1294
Nominal amount of instrument
EUR 1,000 Mill
EUR 1,250 Mill
Issue price
99.72%
100%
Redemption price
100%
100%
Accounting classification
Liability – amortised cost
Liability – amortised cost
Original date of issuance
29/8/2024
8/2/2024
Perpetual or dated
Dated
Dated
Original maturity date
29/8/2036
8/2/2036
Issuer call subject to prior supervisory approval
Yes
Yes
Optional call date, contingent call dates, and redemption
amount
Issuer call date: 08/29/2031;
also subject to both Regulatory (Total) and Tax call (Partial).
100%
Issuer call date: 02/08/2031;
also subject to both Regulatory (Total) and Tax call (Partial).
100%
Subsequent call dates, if applicable
No
No
Coupons / dividends
Fixed or floating dividend/coupon
Fixed reset
Fixed reset
Coupon rate and any related index
4.375%; 5Y Euro Mid Swap + 200 bps
4.875%; 5Y Euro Mid Swap + 240 bps
Existence of a dividend stopper
No
No
Fully discretionary, partially discretionary or mandatory (in
terms of timing
Mandatory
Mandatory
Fully discretionary, partially discretionary or mandatory (in
terms of amount)
Mandatory
Mandatory
Existence of step up or other incentive to redeem
No
No
Noncumulative or cumulative
Cumulative
Cumulative
Convertible or non-convertible
Convertible in case of non-viability or resolution (PONV)
Convertible in case of non-viability or resolution (PONV)
If convertible, conversion trigger (s)
PONV
Competent authority: SRB Contractual recognition
PONV
Competent authority: SRB Contractual recognition
If convertible, fully or partially
Total or partial, depending on what the SRB determines
Total or partial, depending on what the SRB determines
If convertible, conversion rate
To be decided  by SRB
To be decided  by SRB
If convertible, mandatory or optional conversion
Mandatory
Mandatory
If convertible, specify instrument type convertible into
To be decided by SRB
To be decided by SRB
If convertible, specify issuer of instrument it converts into
To be decided by SRB
To be decided by SRB
Write-down features
Yes
Yes
If write-down, write-down trigger (s)
PONV
Competent authority: SRB Contractual recognition
PONV
Competent authority: SRB Contractual recognition
If write-down, full or partial
Fully or partially
Fully or partially
If write-down, permanent or temporary
Permanent
Permanent
If temporary write-down, description of write-up mechanism
N/A
N/A
Type of subordination
N/A
N/A
Order of priority in normal insolvency proceedings
3
3
Position in subordination hierarchy in liquidation (specify
instrument type immediately senior to instrument)
Senior to capital, reserves and instruments AT1
Pari passu to other issues of T2 (compute or not compute in
capital)
Junior to Tier 3 and senior bonds both preferred and non-
preferred
Senior to capital, reserves and instruments AT1
Pari passu to other issues of T2 (compute or not compute in
capital)
Junior to Tier 3 and senior bonds both preferred and non-
preferred
Non-compliant transitioned features
No
No
If yes, specify non-compliant features
N/A
N/A
Link to the terms and conditions of the instrument
Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions
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Issuer
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA
Unique identifier (e.g. ISIN)
XS1562614831
XS1569874503
Public or private
Public
Private
Governing law(s) of the instrument
English legislation except provisions of status of the notes
under Spanish law
English legislation except provisions of status of the notes
under Spanish law
Contractual recognition of conversion by resolution
institution
Yes
Yes
Regulatory treatment
Transitional CRR rules
Tier 2
Tier 2
Post-transitional CRR rules
Tier 2
Tier 2
Eligible at solo/(sub-)consolidated/solo &
(sub-)consolidated
At solo & (sub-)consolidated
At solo & (sub-)consolidated
Instrument type (types to be specified by each jurisdiction)
Tier 2 instrument
Tier 2 instrument
Amount recognised in regulatory capital (currency in million,
as of most recent reporting date)
226
156
Nominal amount of instrument
EUR 1,000 Mill
EUR 165 Mill
Issue price
100%
99%
Redemption price
100%
100%
Accounting classification
Liability – amortised cost
Liability – amortised cost
Original date of issuance
2/10/2017
2/24/2017 & 3/14/2017
Perpetual or dated
Dated
Dated
Original maturity date
2/10/2027
24/2/2032
Issuer call subject to prior supervisory approval
No
No
Optional call date, contingent call dates, and redemption
amount
Only subject to both Regulatory and Tax call 100%
Only subject to both Regulatory and Tax call 100%
Subsequent call dates, if applicable
N/A
N/A
Coupons / dividends
Fixed or floating dividend/coupon
Fixed
Fixed
Coupon rate and any related index
3.50%
4.00%
Existence of a dividend stopper
No
No
Fully discretionary, partially discretionary or mandatory (in
terms of timing
Mandatory
Mandatory
Fully discretionary, partially discretionary or mandatory (in
terms of amount)
Mandatory
Mandatory
Existence of step up or other incentive to redeem
No
No
Noncumulative or cumulative
Cumulative
Cumulative
Convertible or non-convertible
Convertible in case of non-viability or resolution (PONV)
Convertible in case of non-viability or resolution (PONV)
If convertible, conversion trigger (s)
PONV
Competent authority: SRB Contractual recognition
PONV Competent authority:
SRB Contractual recognition
If convertible, fully or partially
Total or partial, depending on what the SRB determines
Total or partial, depending on what the SRB determines
If convertible, conversion rate
To be decided  by SRB
To be decided  by SRB
If convertible, mandatory or optional conversion
Mandatory
Mandatory
If convertible, specify instrument type convertible into
To be decided by SRB
To be decided by SRB
If convertible, specify issuer of instrument it converts into
To be decided by SRB
To be decided by SRB
Write-down features
Yes
Yes
If write-down, write-down trigger (s)
PONV
Competent authority: SRB Contractual recognition
PONV Competent authority:
SRB Contractual recognition
If write-down, full or partial
Fully or partially
Fully or partially
If write-down, permanent or temporary
Permanent
Permanent
If temporary write-down, description of write-up mechanism
N/A
N/A
Type of subordination
N/A
N/A
Order of priority in normal insolvency proceedings
3
3
Position in subordination hierarchy in liquidation (specify
instrument type immediately senior to instrument)
Senior to capital, reserves and instruments AT1
Pari passu to other issues of T2 (compute or not compute in
capital)
Junior to Tier 3 and senior bonds both preferred and non-
preferred
Senior to capital, reserves and instruments AT1
Pari passu to other issues of T2 (compute or not compute in
capital)
Junior to Tier 3 and senior bonds both preferred and non-
preferred
Non-compliant transitioned features
No
No
If yes, specify non-compliant features
N/A
N/A
Link to the terms and conditions of the instrument
Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions
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Issuer
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA
Unique identifier (e.g. ISIN)
XS1579039006
XS1587857498
Public or private
Private
Private
Governing law(s) of the instrument
English legislation except provisions of status of the notes
under Spanish law
English legislation except provisions of status of the notes
under Spanish law
Contractual recognition of conversion by resolution
institution
Yes
Yes
Regulatory treatment
Transitional CRR rules
Tier 2
Tier 2
Post-transitional CRR rules
Tier 2
Tier 2
Eligible at solo/(sub-)consolidated/solo &
(sub-)consolidated
At solo & (sub-)consolidated
At solo & (sub-)consolidated
Instrument type (types to be specified by each jurisdiction)
Tier 2 instrument
Tier 2 instrument
Amount recognised in regulatory capital (currency in million,
as of most recent reporting date)
13
109
Nominal amount of instrument
EUR 53,4 mills
USD 120 Mill
Issue price
100%
100.00%
Redemption price
100%
100%
Accounting classification
Liability – amortised cost
Liability – amortised cost
Original date of issuance
16/3/2017
31/3/2017
Perpetual or dated
Dated
Dated
Original maturity date
16/3/2027
31/3/2032
Issuer call subject to prior supervisory approval
No
No
Optional call date, contingent call dates, and redemption
amount
Only subject to both Regulatory and Tax call 100%
Only subject to both Regulatory and Tax call 100%
Subsequent call dates, if applicable
N/A
N/A
Coupons / dividends
Fixed or floating dividend/coupon
Fixed (until 03/16/2019) and floating since that date
Fixed
Coupon rate and any related index
3% and afterwards annually resettable at CMS  (10 years)
+1.30%
5.70%
Existence of a dividend stopper
No
No
Fully discretionary, partially discretionary or mandatory (in
terms of timing
Mandatory
Mandatory
Fully discretionary, partially discretionary or mandatory (in
terms of amount)
Mandatory
Mandatory
Existence of step up or other incentive to redeem
No
No
Noncumulative or cumulative
Cumulative
Cumulative
Convertible or non-convertible
Convertible in case of non-viability or resolution (PONV)
Convertible in case of non-viability or resolution (PONV)
If convertible, conversion trigger (s)
PONV Competent authority:
SRB Contractual recognition
PONV Competent authority:
SRB Contractual recognition
If convertible, fully or partially
Total or partial, depending on what the SRB determines
Total or partial, depending on what the SRB determines
If convertible, conversion rate
To be decided  by SRB
To be decided  by SRB
If convertible, mandatory or optional conversion
Mandatory
Mandatory
If convertible, specify instrument type convertible into
To be decided by SRB
To be decided by SRB
If convertible, specify issuer of instrument it converts into
To be decided by SRB
To be decided by SRB
Write-down features
Yes
Yes
If write-down, write-down trigger (s)
PONV Competent authority:
SRB Contractual recognition
PONV Competent authority:
SRB Contractual recognition
If write-down, full or partial
Fully or partially
Fully or partially
If write-down, permanent or temporary
Permanent
Permanent
If temporary write-down, description of write-up mechanism
N/A
N/A
Type of subordination
N/A
N/A
Order of priority in normal insolvency proceedings
3
3
Position in subordination hierarchy in liquidation (specify
instrument type immediately senior to instrument)
Senior to capital, reserves and instruments AT1
Pari passu to other issues of T2 (compute or not compute in
capital)
Junior to Tier 3 and senior bonds both preferred and non-
preferred
Senior to capital, reserves and instruments AT1
Pari passu to other issues of T2 (compute or not compute in
capital)
Junior to Tier 3 and senior bonds both preferred and non-
preferred
Non-compliant transitioned features
No
No
If yes, specify non-compliant features
N/A
N/A
Link to the terms and conditions of the instrument
Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions
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Issuer
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA
Unique identifier (e.g. ISIN)
XS1615673701
XS1615674261
Public or private
Private
Private
Governing law(s) of the instrument
English legislation except provisions of status of the notes
under Spanish law
English legislation except provisions of status of the notes
under Spanish law
Contractual recognition of conversion by resolution
institution
Yes
Yes
Regulatory treatment
Transitional CRR rules
Tier 2
Tier 2
Post-transitional CRR rules
Tier 2
Tier 2
Eligible at solo/(sub-)consolidated/solo &
(sub-)consolidated
At solo & (sub-)consolidated
At solo & (sub-)consolidated
Instrument type (types to be specified by each jurisdiction)
Tier 2 instrument
Tier 2 instrument
Amount recognised in regulatory capital (currency in million,
as of most recent reporting date)
6
42
Nominal amount of instrument
CHF 20 Mill
EUR 150 Mill
Issue price
100%
100.00%
Redemption price
100%
100%
Accounting classification
Liability – amortised cost
Liability – amortised cost
Original date of issuance
24/5/2017
24/5/2017
Perpetual or dated
Dated
Dated
Original maturity date
24/5/2027
24/5/2027
Issuer call subject to prior supervisory approval
No
No
Optional call date, contingent call dates, and redemption
amount
Only subject to both Regulatory and Tax call 100%
Only subject to both Regulatory and Tax call 100%
Subsequent call dates, if applicable
N/A
N/A
Coupons / dividends
Fixed or floating dividend/coupon
Fixed
Fixed
Coupon rate and any related index
1.60%
2.54%
Existence of a dividend stopper
No
No
Fully discretionary, partially discretionary or mandatory (in
terms of timing
Mandatory
Mandatory
Fully discretionary, partially discretionary or mandatory (in
terms of amount)
Mandatory
Mandatory
Existence of step up or other incentive to redeem
No
No
Noncumulative or cumulative
Cumulative
Cumulative
onvertible or non-convertible
Convertible in case of non-viability or resolution (PONV)
Convertible in case of non-viability or resolution (PONV)
If convertible, conversion trigger (s)
PONV Competent authority:
SRB Contractual recognition
PONV Competent authority:
SRB Contractual recognition
If convertible, fully or partially
Total or partial, depending on what the SRB determines
Total or partial, depending on what the SRB determines
If convertible, conversion rate
To be decided  by SRB
To be decided  by SRB
If convertible, mandatory or optional conversion
Mandatory
Mandatory
If convertible, specify instrument type convertible into
To be decided by SRB
To be decided by SRB
If convertible, specify issuer of instrument it converts into
To be decided by SRB
To be decided by SRB
Write-down features
Yes
Yes
If write-down, write-down trigger (s)
PONV Competent authority:
SRB Contractual recognition
PONV Competent authority:
SRB Contractual recognition
If write-down, full or partial
Fully or partially
Fully or partially
If write-down, permanent or temporary
Permanent
Permanent
If temporary write-down, description of write-up mechanism
N/A
N/A
Type of subordination
N/A
N/A
Order of priority in normal insolvency proceedings
3
3
Position in subordination hierarchy in liquidation (specify
instrument type immediately senior to instrument)
Senior to capital, reserves and instruments AT1
Pari passu to other issues of T2 (compute or not compute in
capital)
Junior to Tier 3 and senior bonds both preferred and non-
preferred
Senior to capital, reserves and instruments AT1
Pari passu to other issues of T2 (compute or not compute in
capital)
Junior to Tier 3 and senior bonds both preferred and non-
preferred
Non-compliant transitioned features
No
No
If yes, specify non-compliant features
N/A
N/A
Link to the terms and conditions of the instrument
Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions
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Issuer
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA
Unique identifier (e.g. ISIN)
XS1824263260
XS3009012470
Public or private
Private
Public
Governing law(s) of the instrument
English legislation except provisions of status of the notes
under Spanish law
Spanish
Contractual recognition of conversion by resolution
institution
Yes
Yes
Regulatory treatment
Transitional CRR rules
Tier 2
Tier 2
Post-transitional CRR rules
Tier 2
Tier 2
Eligible at solo/(sub-)consolidated/solo &
(sub-)consolidated
At solo & (sub-)consolidated
At solo & (sub-)consolidated
Instrument type (types to be specified by each jurisdiction)
Tier 2 instrument
Tier 2 instrument
Amount recognised in regulatory capital (currency in million,
as of most recent reporting date)
243
1012
Nominal amount of instrument
USD 300 Mill
EUR 1,000 Mill
Issue price
99%
100%
Redemption price
100%
100%
Accounting classification
Liability – amortised cost
Liability – amortised cost
Original date of issuance
29/5/2018
25/2/2025
Perpetual or dated
Dated
Dated
Original maturity date
29/5/2033
25/2/2037
Issuer call subject to prior supervisory approval
No
Yes
Optional call date, contingent call dates, and redemption
amount
Only subject to both Regulatory and Tax call 100%
Issuer call date: 02/25/2032;
also subject to both Regulatory (Total) and Tax call (Partial).
100%
Subsequent call dates, if applicable
NA
No
Coupons / dividends
Fixed or floating dividend/coupon
Fixed
Fixed reset
Coupon rate and any related index
5.25%
4%; 5Y Euro Mid Swap + 165 bps
Existence of a dividend stopper
No
No
Fully discretionary, partially discretionary or mandatory (in
terms of timing
Mandatory
Mandatory
Fully discretionary, partially discretionary or mandatory (in
terms of amount)
Mandatory
Mandatory
Existence of step up or other incentive to redeem
No
No
Noncumulative or cumulative
Cumulative
Cumulative
onvertible or non-convertible
Convertible in case of non-viability or resolution (PONV)
Convertible in case of non-viability or resolution (PONV)
If convertible, conversion trigger (s)
PONV Competent authority:
SRB Contractual recognition
PONV
Competent authority: SRB Contractual recognition
If convertible, fully or partially
Total or partial, depending on what the SRB determines
Total or partial, depending on what the SRB determines
If convertible, conversion rate
To be decided  by SRB
To be decided  by SRB
If convertible, mandatory or optional conversion
Mandatory
Mandatory
If convertible, specify instrument type convertible into
To be decided by SRB
To be decided by SRB
If convertible, specify issuer of instrument it converts into
To be decided by SRB
To be decided by SRB
Write-down features
Yes
Yes
If write-down, write-down trigger (s)
PONV Competent authority:
SRB Contractual recognition
PONV
Competent authority: SRB Contractual recognition
If write-down, full or partial
Fully or partially
Fully or partially
If write-down, permanent or temporary
Permanent
Permanent
If temporary write-down, description of write-up mechanism
N/A
N/A
Type of subordination
N/A
N/A
Order of priority in normal insolvency proceedings
3
3
Position in subordination hierarchy in liquidation (specify
instrument type immediately senior to instrument)
Senior to capital, reserves and instruments AT1
Pari passu to other issues of T2 (compute or not compute in
capital) Junior to Tier 3 and senior bonds both preferred and
non-preferred
Senior to capital, reserves and instruments AT1
Pari passu to other issues of T2 (compute or not compute in
capital)
Junior to Tier 3 and senior bonds both preferred and non-
preferred
Non-compliant transitioned features
No
No
If yes, specify non-compliant features
N/A
N/A
Link to the terms and conditions of the instrument
Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions
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III.3. MEXICO ISSUANCES  (MILLON EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Article 437 b), c)
EU CCA
1
Issuer
BBVA Bancomer S.A., Institución de Banca Múltiple, Grupo
Financiero BBVA Bancomer, acting through its Texas Agency
BBVA Bancomer S.A., Institución de Banca Múltiple, Grupo
Financiero BBVA Bancomer, acting through its Texas Agency
2
Unique identifier (e.g. ISIN)
USP16259AN67 -- US05533UAG31
US05533UAF57 - USP16259AM84
2a
Public or private
Public
Public
3
Governing law(s) of the instrument
New York, except for the determination of trigger events,
capital events, or regulatory events that are determined
under Mexican law. Also ranking and subordination are under
Mexican law
New York, except for the determination of trigger events,
capital events, or regulatory events that are determined
under Mexican law. Also ranking and subordination are under
Mexican law
3a
Contractual recognition of conversion by resolution institution
Yes
Yes
Regulatory treatment
4
Transitional CRR rules
Tier 2
Tier 2
5
Post-transitional CRR rules
Tier 2
Tier 2
6
Eligible at solo/(sub-)consolidated/solo & (sub-)consolidated
At solo & (sub-)consolidated
At solo & (sub-)consolidated
7
Instrument type (types to be specified by each jurisdiction)
Tier 2 Instruments
Tier 2 Instruments
8
Amount recognised in regulatory capital (currency in million, as of
most recent reporting date)
586
758
9
Nominal amount of instrument
USD 750 Mill
USD 1,000 Mill
EU-9a
Issue price
100%
99.505%
EU-9b
Redemption price
100%
100%
10
Accounting classification
Liability – amortised cost
Liability – amortised cost
11
Original date of issuance
13/9/2019
18/1/2018
12
Perpetual or dated
Dated
Dated
13
Original maturity date
13/9/2034
18/1/2033
14
Issuer call subject to prior supervisory approval
Yes
No
15
Optional call date, contingent call dates, and redemption amount
09/13/2029 fully or partially. (also subject to Regulatory call
and Tax call, only with full amortisation). 100%
01/18/2028 fully or partially. (also subject to Regulatory call
and Tax call, only with fully amortisation. 100%
16
Subsequent call dates, if applicable
No
No
Coupons / dividends
17
Fixed or floating dividend/coupon
Fixed reset
Fixed reset
18
Coupon rate and any related index
5.875%. From call Treasury yield optional date + 430.8 bps
5.125%. From call Treasury yield optional date + 265 bps
19
Existence of a dividend stopper
Yes
Yes
EU-20a
Fully discretionary, partially discretionary or mandatory (in terms of
timing
Mandatory
Mandatory
EU-20b
Fully discretionary, partially discretionary or mandatory (in terms of
amount)
Mandatory
Mandatory
21
Existence of step up or other incentive to redeem
No
No
22
Noncumulative or cumulative
Cumulative
Cumulative
23
Convertible or non-convertible
Non-convertible
Non-convertible
24
If convertible, conversion trigger (s)
N/A
N/A
25
If convertible, fully or partially
N/A
N/A
26
If convertible, conversion rate
N/A
N/A
27
If convertible, mandatory or optional conversion
N/A
N/A
28
If convertible, specify instrument type convertible into
N/A
N/A
29
If convertible, specify issuer of instrument it converts into
N/A
N/A
30
Write-down features
Yes
Yes
31
If write-down, write-down trigger (s)
(*) A Trigger Event will be deemed to have occurred if any of
the following events takes places: (i) the CNBV publishes a
determination, in its official publication of capitalisation
levels for Mexican Banks, that the issuer's Fundamental
Capital is equal to or below 4.5%; (ii) the Issuer does not
comply with the Mexican Banking Law and other regulation
or (iii) the Banking Stability Committee determines that
financial assistance is required by the Issuer to avoid
revocation of the Issuer's license for its failure to comply with
corrective measures.
(*) A Trigger Event will be deemed to have occurred if any of
the following events takes places: (i) the CNBV publishes a
determination, in its official publication of capitalisation
levels for Mexican Banks, that the issuer's Fundamental
Capital is equal to or below 4.5%; (ii) the Issuer does not
comply with the Mexican Banking Law and other regulation
or (iii) the Banking Stability Committee determines that
financial assistance is required by the Issuer to avoid
revocation of the Issuer's license for its failure to comply with
corrective measures.
32
If write-down, full or partial
Fully or partially
Fully or partially
33
If write-down, permanent or temporary
Permanent
Permanent
34
If temporary write-down, description of write-up mechanism
N/A
N/A
EU-34a
Type of subordination
N/A
N/A
EU-34b
Order of priority in normal insolvency proceedings
N/A
N/A
35
Position in subordination hierarchy in liquidation (specify instrument
type immediately senior to instrument)
The Notes constitute Subordinated Preferred Indebtedness,
and (i) will be subordinate and junior in right of payment and
in liquidation to all of the present and future Senior
Indebtedness, (ii) will rank pari passu without preference
among themselves and with all of the present and future
other unsecured subordinated preferred indebtedness and
(iii) will be senior to subordinated non-preferred
indebtedness and all classes of equity or capital stock.
The Notes constitute Subordinated Preferred Indebtedness,
and (i) will be subordinate and junior in right of payment and
in liquidation to all of the present and future Senior
Indebtedness, (ii) will rank pari passu without preference
among themselves and with all of the present and future
other unsecured subordinated preferred indebtedness and
(iii) will be senior to subordinated non-preferred
indebtedness and all classes of equity or capital stock.
36
Non-compliant transitioned features
No
No
37
If yes, specify non-compliant features
N/A
N/A
EU-37a
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Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions
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1
Issuer
BBVA México S.A., Institución de Banca Múltiple, Grupo
Financiero BBVA México, acting through its Texas Agency
BBVA Bancomer S.A., Institución de Banca Múltiple, Grupo
Financiero BBVA Bancomer, acting through its Texas Agency
2
Unique identifier (e.g. ISIN)
US07336UAA16 - USP1S81BAA64
US07336UAB98  -  USP1S81BAB48
2a
Public or private
Public
Public
3
Governing law(s) of the instrument
New York, except for the determination of trigger events,
capital events, or regulatory events that are determined under
Mexican law. Also ranking and subordination are under
Mexican law
New York, except for the determination of trigger events, capital
events, or regulatory events that are determined under Mexican
law. Also ranking and subordination are under Mexican law
3a
Contractual recognition of conversion by resolution
institution
Yes
Yes
Regulatory treatment
4
Transitional CRR rules
Tier 2
Tier 2
5
Post-transitional CRR rules
Tier 2
Tier 2
6
Eligible at solo/(sub-)consolidated/solo &
(sub-)consolidated
At solo & (sub-)consolidated
At solo & (sub-)consolidated
7
Instrument type (types to be specified by each jurisdiction)
Tier 2 Instruments
Tier 2 Instruments
8
Amount recognised in regulatory capital (currency in
million, as of most recent reporting date)
769
713
9
Nominal amount of instrument
1,000 Mill USD
USD 900 Mill
EU-9a
Issue price
100%
100%
EU-9b
Redemption price
100%
100%
10
Accounting classification
Liability – amortised cost
Liability – amortised cost
11
Original date of issuance
29/6/2023
1/8/2024
12
Perpetual or dated
Dated
Dated
13
Original maturity date
29/6/2038
1/8/2039
14
Issuer call subject to prior supervisory approval
Yes
Yes
15
Optional call date, contingent call dates, and redemption
amount
29/06/2033 fully or partially. (also subject to Regulatory call
and Tax call, only with full amortisation). 100%
01/08/2034 fully. (also subject to Regulatory call and Tax call,
only with full amortisation). 100%
16
Subsequent call dates, if applicable
No
No
Coupons / dividends
17
Fixed or floating dividend/coupon
Fixed reset
Fixed reset
18
Coupon rate and any related index
8.45%  From call Treasury yield optional date + 466.1 bps
8.125%  since call date Treasury yield + 421.4bps
19
Existence of a dividend stopper
Yes
Yes
EU-20a
Fully discretionary, partially discretionary or mandatory (in
terms of timing
Mandatory
Mandatory
EU-20b
Fully discretionary, partially discretionary or mandatory (in
terms of amount)
Mandatory
Mandatory
21
Existence of step up or other incentive to redeem
No
No
22
Noncumulative or cumulative
Cumulative
Cumulative
23
Convertible or non-convertible
Non-convertible
Non-convertible
24
If convertible, conversion trigger (s)
N/A
N/A
25
If convertible, fully or partially
N/A
N/A
26
If convertible, conversion rate
N/A
N/A
27
If convertible, mandatory or optional conversion
N/A
N/A
28
If convertible, specify instrument type convertible into
N/A
N/A
29
If convertible, specify issuer of instrument it converts into
N/A
N/A
30
Write-down features
Yes
Yes
31
If write-down, write-down trigger (s)
(*) A Trigger Event will be deemed to have occurred if any of
the following events takes places: (i) the CNBV publishes a
determination, in its official publication of capitalisation levels
for Mexican Banks, that the issuer's Fundamental Capital is
equal to or below 4.5%; (ii) the Issuer does not comply with the
Mexican Banking Law and other regulation or (iii) the Banking
Stability Committee determines that financial assistance is
required by the Issuer to avoid revocation of the Issuer's
license for its failure to comply with corrective measures.
(*) A Trigger Event will be deemed to have occurred if any of the
following events takes places: (i) the CNBV publishes a
determination, in its official publication of capitalisation levels for
Mexican Banks, that the issuer's Fundamental Capital is equal to or
below 4.5%; (ii) the Issuer does not comply with the Mexican
Banking Law and other regulation or (iii) the Banking Stability
Committee determines that financial assistance is required by the
Issuer to avoid revocation of the Issuer's license for its failure to
comply with corrective measures.
32
If write-down, full or partial
Fully or partially
Fully or partially
33
If write-down, permanent or temporary
Permanent
Permanent
34
If temporary write-down, description of write-up
mechanism
N/A
N/A
EU-34a
Type of subordination
N/A
N/A
EU-34b
Order of priority in normal insolvency proceedings
N/A
N/A
35
Position in subordination hierarchy in liquidation (specify
instrument type immediately senior to instrument)
The Notes constitute Subordinated Preferred Indebtedness,
and (i) will be subordinate and junior in right of payment and in
liquidation to all of the present and future Senior Indebtedness,
(ii) will rank pari passu without preference among themselves
and with all of the present and future other unsecured
subordinated preferred indebtedness and (iii) will be senior to
subordinated non-preferred indebtedness and all classes of
equity or capital stock.
The Notes constitute Subordinated Preferred Indebtedness, and
(i) will be subordinate and junior in right of payment and in
liquidation to all of the present and future Senior Indebtedness, (ii)
will rank pari passu without preference among themselves and
with all of the present and future other unsecured subordinated
preferred indebtedness and (iii) will be senior to subordinated non-
preferred indebtedness and all classes of equity or capital stock.
36
Non-compliant transitioned features
No
No
37
If yes, specify non-compliant features
N/A
N/A
EU-37a
Link to the terms and conditions of the instrument
Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions
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Issuer
BBVA Bancomer S.A., Institución de Banca Múltiple, Grupo Financiero BBVA
Bancomer, acting through its Texas Agency
2
Unique identifier (e.g. ISIN)
US072912AA61  -  USP2000GAA15
2a
Public or private
Public
3
Governing law(s) of the instrument
New York, except for the determination of trigger events, capital events, or regulatory
events that are determined under Mexican law. Also ranking and subordination are
under Mexican law
3a
Contractual recognition of conversion by resolution institution
Yes
Regulatory treatment
4
Transitional CRR rules
Tier 2
5
Post-transitional CRR rules
Tier 2
6
Eligible at solo/(sub-)consolidated/solo & (sub-)consolidated
At solo & (sub-)consolidated
7
Instrument type (types to be specified by each jurisdiction)
Tier 2 Instruments
8
Amount recognised in regulatory capital (currency in million, as of most recent
reporting date)
805
9
Nominal amount of instrument
USD 1.000 Mill
EU-9a
Issue price
100%
EU-9b
Redemption price
100%
10
Accounting classification
Liability – amortised cost
11
Original date of issuance
2/11/2025
12
Perpetual or dated
Dated
13
Original maturity date
2/11/2035
14
Issuer call subject to prior supervisory approval
Yes
15
Optional call date, contingent call dates, and redemption amount
11/02/2030 fully. (also subject to Regulatory call and Tax call, only with full
amortisation). 100%
16
Subsequent call dates, if applicable
No
Coupons / dividends
17
Fixed or floating dividend/coupon
Fixed reset
18
Coupon rate and any related index
7.625%  since call date Treasury yield + 337.5bps
19
Existence of a dividend stopper
Yes
EU-20a
Fully discretionary, partially discretionary or mandatory (in terms of timing
Mandatory
EU-20b
Fully discretionary, partially discretionary or mandatory (in terms of amount)
Mandatory
21
Existence of step up or other incentive to redeem
No
22
Noncumulative or cumulative
Cumulative
23
Convertible or non-convertible
Non-convertible
24
If convertible, conversion trigger (s)
N/A
25
If convertible, fully or partially
N/A
26
If convertible, conversion rate
N/A
27
If convertible, mandatory or optional conversion
N/A
28
If convertible, specify instrument type convertible into
N/A
29
If convertible, specify issuer of instrument it converts into
N/A
30
Write-down features
Yes
31
If write-down, write-down trigger (s)
(*) A Trigger Event will be deemed to have occurred if any of the following events takes
places: (i) the CNBV publishes a determination, in its official publication of
capitalisation levels for Mexican Banks, that the issuer's Fundamental Capital is equal
to or below 4.5%; (ii) the Issuer does not comply with the Mexican Banking Law and
other regulation or (iii) the Banking Stability Committee determines that financial
assistance is required by the Issuer to avoid revocation of the Issuer's license for its
failure to comply with corrective measures.
32
If write-down, full or partial
Fully or partially
33
If write-down, permanent or temporary
Permanent
34
If temporary write-down, description of write-up mechanism
N/A
EU-34a
Type of subordination
N/A
EU-34b
Order of priority in normal insolvency proceedings
N/A
35
Position in subordination hierarchy in liquidation (specify instrument type immediately
senior to instrument)
The Notes constitute Subordinated Preferred Indebtedness, and (i) will be subordinate
and junior in right of payment and in liquidation to all of the present and future Senior
Indebtedness, (ii) will rank pari passu without preference among themselves and with
all of the present and future other unsecured subordinated preferred indebtedness and
(iii) will be senior to subordinated non-preferred indebtedness and all classes of equity
or capital stock.
36
Non-compliant transitioned features
No
37
If yes, specify non-compliant features
N/A
EU-37a
Link to the terms and conditions of the instrument
Terms and Conditions
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III.4. SOUTH AMERICA ISSUANCES  (MILLON EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Article 437 b), c)
EU CCA
1
Issuer
BBVA Peru
BBVA Colombia
2
Unique identifier (e.g. ISIN)
USP07760AH74
N/A
2a
Public or private
Public
Private
3
Governing law(s) of the instrument
New York
Colombian
3a
Contractual recognition of conversion by resolution institution
Yes
Yes
Regulatory treatment
4
Transitional CRR rules
Tier 2
Tier 2
5
Post-transitional CRR rules
Tier 2
Tier 2
6
Eligible at solo/(sub-)consolidated/solo & (sub-)consolidated
At solo & (sub-)consolidated
At solo & (sub-)consolidated
7
Instrument type (types to be specified by each jurisdiction)
Tier 2 instrument
Tier 2 instrument
8
Amount recognised in regulatory capital (currency in million, as of
most recent reporting date)
198
38
9
Nominal amount of instrument
USD 300 Mill
USD 45 Mill
EU-9a
Issue price
100%
100%
EU-9b
Redemption price
100%
100%
10
Accounting classification
Liability – amortised cost
Liability – amortised cost
11
Original date of issuance
3/07/2024
4/29/2025
12
Perpetual or dated
Dated
Dated
13
Original maturity date
6/07/2034
4/29/2035
14
Issuer call subject to prior supervisory approval
Yes
Yes
15
Optional call date, contingent call dates, and redemption amount
Issuer call date: 07/06/2029, also subject to
Regulatory call
Issuer call date: 28/04/2030, also subject to
Regulatory call
16
Subsequent call dates, if applicable
N/A
N/A
Coupons / dividends
17
Fixed or floating dividend/coupon
Fixed
Floating
18
Coupon rate and any related index
6.20%
SOFR6m +3.75%
19
Existence of a dividend stopper
No
No
EU-20a
Fully discretionary, partially discretionary or mandatory (in terms of
timing
Mandatory
Mandatory
EU-20b
Fully discretionary, partially discretionary or mandatory (in terms of
amount)
Mandatory
Mandatory
21
Existence of step up or other incentive to redeem
No
No
22
Noncumulative or cumulative
Cumulative
Cumulative
23
Convertible or non-convertible
Non-convertible
Non-convertible
24
If convertible, conversion trigger (s)
N/A
N/A
25
If convertible, fully or partially
N/A
N/A
26
If convertible, conversion rate
N/A
N/A
27
If convertible, mandatory or optional conversion
N/A
N/A
28
If convertible, specify instrument type convertible into
N/A
N/A
29
If convertible, specify issuer of instrument it converts into
N/A
N/A
30
Write-down features
Yes
No
31
If write-down, write-down trigger (s)
SBS
N/A
32
If write-down, full or partial
Fully or partially
N/A
33
If write-down, permanent or temporary
Permanent
N/A
34
If temporary write-down, description of write-up mechanism
N/A
N/A
EU-34a
Type of subordination
N/A
N/A
EU-34b
Order of priority in normal insolvency proceedings
N/A
N/A
35
Position in subordination hierarchy in liquidation (specify instrument
type immediately senior to instrument)
Senior debt securities other than parity securities
rank immediately superior
Senior debt securities other than parity securities
rank immediately superior
36
Non-compliant transitioned features
No
No
37
If yes, specify non-compliant features
N/A
N/A
EU-37a
Link to the terms and conditions of the instrument
Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions
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Issuer
BBVA Uruguay SA
2
Unique identifier (e.g. ISIN)
N/A
2a
Public or private
Private
3
Governing law(s) of the instrument
Uruguayan
3a
Contractual recognition of conversion by resolution institution
Yes
Regulatory treatment
4
Transitional CRR rules
Tier 2
5
Post-transitional CRR rules
Tier 2
6
Eligible at solo/(sub-)consolidated/solo & (sub-)consolidated
At solo & (sub-)consolidated
7
Instrument type (types to be specified by each jurisdiction)
Tier 2 instrument
8
Amount recognised in regulatory capital (currency in million, as of most
recent reporting date)
13
9
Nominal amount of instrument
USD 15 Mill
EU-9a
Issue price
100%
EU-9b
Redemption price
100%
10
Accounting classification
Liability – amortised cost
11
Original date of issuance
24/2/2021
12
Perpetual or dated
Dated
13
Original maturity date
24/2/2031
14
Issuer call subject to prior supervisory approval
Yes
15
Optional call date, contingent call dates, and redemption amount
At issuer's discretion after 5 years from the date of issue, minimum amount of
1 MM USD
16
Subsequent call dates, if applicable
At issuer's discretion after 5 years from the date of issue, minimum amount of
1 MM USD
Coupons / dividends
17
Fixed or floating dividend/coupon
Floating
18
Coupon rate and any related index
LIBOR 180d + 3.65%
19
Existence of a dividend stopper
No
EU-20a
Fully discretionary, partially discretionary or mandatory (in terms of timing
Mandatory
EU-20b
Fully discretionary, partially discretionary or mandatory (in terms of amount)
Mandatory
21
Existence of step up or other incentive to redeem
No
22
Noncumulative or cumulative
Cumulative
23
Convertible or non-convertible
Non-convertible
24
If convertible, conversion trigger (s)
N/A
25
If convertible, fully or partially
N/A
26
If convertible, conversion rate
N/A
27
If convertible, mandatory or optional conversion
N/A
28
If convertible, specify instrument type convertible into
N/A
29
If convertible, specify issuer of instrument it converts into
N/A
30
Write-down features
No
31
If write-down, write-down trigger (s)
N/A
32
If write-down, full or partial
Fully or partially
33
If write-down, permanent or temporary
Permanent
34
If temporary write-down, description of write-up mechanism
N/A
EU-34a
Type of subordination
N/A
EU-34b
Order of priority in normal insolvency proceedings
N/A
35
Position in subordination hierarchy in liquidation (specify instrument type
immediately senior to instrument)
Senior debt securities other than parity securities rank immediately superior
36
Non-compliant transitioned features
No
37
If yes, specify non-compliant features
N/A
EU-37a
Link to the terms and conditions of the instrument
Terms and Conditions
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III.5. TURKEY ISSUANCES  (MILLON EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Article 437 b), c)
EU CCA
Issuer
Garanti BBVA
Garanti BBVA
Unique identifier (e.g. ISIN)
XS1617531063  (144A) US900148AE73 (Reg S)
XS2773062471
Public or private
Public
Public
Governing law(s) of the instrument
English law except regarding subordination that will follow
Turkish law
English law except regarding subordination that will follow
Turkish law
Contractual recognition of conversion by resolution
institution
Yes
Yes
Regulatory treatment
Transitional CRR rules
Tier 2
Tier 2
Post-transitional CRR rules
Tier 2
Tier 2
Eligible at solo/(sub-)consolidated/solo &
(sub-)consolidated
At solo & (sub-)consolidated
At solo & (sub-)consolidated
Instrument type (types to be specified by each jurisdiction)
Tier 2 instrument
Tier 2 instrument
Amount recognised in regulatory capital (currency in million,
as of most recent reporting date)
52
255
Nominal amount of instrument
USD 750 Mill
USD 500 Mill
Issue price
100%
100%
Redemption price
100%
100%
Accounting classification
Liability – amortised cost
Liability – amortised cost
Original date of issuance
5/23/2017
2/28/2024
Perpetual or dated
Dated
Dated
Original maturity date
5/24/2027
2/28/2034
Issuer call subject to prior supervisory approval
Yes
Yes
Optional call date, contingent call dates, and redemption
amount
05/24/2022 fully (also subject to Regulatory call and Tax
call, only full amortisation)only in full amortisation: 100%
02/28/2029 in full (also subject to both the Regulatory call
and the Tax call, only in full amortisation).100%.
Subsequent call dates, if applicable
No
No
Coupons / dividends
Fixed or floating dividend/coupon
Fixed to fixed
Fixed to fixed
Coupon rate and any related index
6.125% (swap5y$+ 4.22%)
8.375% until reset date. CMT Rate + 4.09% after
Existence of a dividend stopper
No
No
Fully discretionary, partially discretionary or mandatory (in
terms of timing
Mandatory
Mandatory
Fully discretionary, partially discretionary or mandatory (in
terms of amount)
Mandatory
Mandatory
Existence of step up or other incentive to redeem
No
No
Noncumulative or cumulative
Cumulative
Cumulative
Convertible or non-convertible
Non-convertible
Non-convertible
If convertible, conversion trigger (s)
N/A
N/A
If convertible, fully or partially
N/A
N/A
If convertible, conversion rate
N/A
N/A
If convertible, mandatory or optional conversion
N/A
N/A
If convertible, specify instrument type convertible into
N/A
N/A
If convertible, specify issuer of instrument it converts into
N/A
N/A
Write-down features
Yes
Yes
If write-down, write-down trigger (s)
Cases that by a loss the issuer has become or is likely to
become non-viable. Non-viability/Write -down of the notes .
BRSA.
Cases that by a loss the issuer has become or is likely to
become non-viable. Non-viability/Write -down of the notes .
BRSA.
If write-down, full or partial
Fully or partially
Fully or partially
If write-down, permanent or temporary
Permanent
Permanent
If temporary write-down, description of write-up mechanism
N/A
N/A
Type of subordination
N/A
N/A
Order of priority in normal insolvency proceedings
N/A
N/A
Position in subordination hierarchy in liquidation (specify
instrument type immediately senior to instrument)
Constitute Non-Preferred Debt and will rank (1) junior to the
Senior Debt and Preferred Debt, (2) pari passu among
themselves and with all the other Non-Preferred Debt, (3)
senior only to all classes of equity capital
Constitute Non-Preferred Debt and will rank (1) junior to the
Senior Debt and Preferred Debt, (2) pari passu among
themselves and with all the other Non-Preferred Debt, (3)
senior only to all classes of equity capital
Non-compliant transitioned features
No
No
If yes, specify non-compliant features
N/A
N/A
Link to the terms and conditions of the instrument
Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions
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Issuer
Garanti BBVA
Garanti BBVA
Unique identifier (e.g. ISIN)
XS3106498051 - US900148AH05
XS3205715611
Public or private
Public
Public
Governing law(s) of the instrument
English law except regarding subordination that will follow
Turkish law
English law except regarding subordination that will follow
Turkish law
Contractual recognition of conversion by resolution
institution
Yes
Yes
Regulatory treatment
Transitional CRR rules
Tier 2
Tier 2
Post-transitional CRR rules
Tier 2
Tier 2
Eligible at solo/(sub-)consolidated/solo &
(sub-)consolidated
At solo & (sub-)consolidated
At solo & (sub-)consolidated
Instrument type (types to be specified by each jurisdiction)
Tier 2 instrument
Tier 2 instrument
Amount recognised in regulatory capital (currency in million,
as of most recent reporting date)
296
416
Nominal amount of instrument
USD 500 Mill
USD 700 Mill
Issue price
99.451%
100%
Redemption price
100%
100%
Accounting classification
Liability – amortised cost
Liability – amortised cost
Original date of issuance
7/01/2025
10/15/2025
Perpetual or dated
Dated
Dated
Original maturity date
1/08/2036
10/15/2036
Issuer call subject to prior supervisory approval
Yes
Yes
Optional call date, contingent call dates, and redemption
amount
08/01/2031 fully (also subject to Regulatory call and Tax call,
only full amortisation)only in full amortisation: 100%
15/10/2031 fully (also subject to Regulatory call and Tax call,
only full amortisation)only in full amortisation: 100%
Subsequent call dates, if applicable
No
No
Coupons / dividends
Fixed or floating dividend/coupon
Fixed to fixed
Fixed to fixed
Coupon rate and any related index
8.125%  (CMT Rate $+ 4.325%)
7.625%  (CMT Rate $+ 3.867%)
Existence of a dividend stopper
No
No
Fully discretionary, partially discretionary or mandatory (in
terms of timing
Mandatory
Mandatory
Fully discretionary, partially discretionary or mandatory (in
terms of amount)
Mandatory
Mandatory
Existence of step up or other incentive to redeem
No
No
Noncumulative or cumulative
Cumulative
Cumulative
Convertible or non-convertible
Non-convertible
Non-convertible
If convertible, conversion trigger (s)
N/A
N/A
If convertible, fully or partially
N/A
N/A
If convertible, conversion rate
N/A
N/A
If convertible, mandatory or optional conversion
N/A
N/A
If convertible, specify instrument type convertible into
N/A
N/A
If convertible, specify issuer of instrument it converts into
N/A
N/A
Write-down features
Yes
Yes
If write-down, write-down trigger (s)
Cases that by a loss the issuer has become or is likely to
become non-viable. Non-viability/Write -down of the notes .
BRSA.
Cases that by a loss the issuer has become or is likely to
become non-viable. Non-viability/Write -down of the notes .
BRSA.
If write-down, full or partial
Fully or partially
Fully or partially
If write-down, permanent or temporary
Permanent
Permanent
If temporary write-down, description of write-up mechanism
N/A
N/A
Type of subordination
N/A
N/A
Order of priority in normal insolvency proceedings
N/A
N/A
Position in subordination hierarchy in liquidation (specify
instrument type immediately senior to instrument)
Constitute Non-Preferred Debt and will rank (1) junior to the
Senior Debt and Preferred Debt, (2) pari passu among
themselves and with all the other Non-Preferred Debt, (3)
senior only to all classes of equity capital
Constitute Non-Preferred Debt and will rank (1) junior to the
Senior Debt and Preferred Debt, (2) pari passu among
themselves and with all the other Non-Preferred Debt, (3)
senior only to all classes of equity capital
Non-compliant transitioned features
No
No
If yes, specify non-compliant features
N/A
N/A
Link to the terms and conditions of the instrument
Terms and Conditions
Terms and Conditions
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Issuer
Garanti BBVA
Unique identifier (e.g. ISIN)
US900148AG22 (144A)  XS2913414384 (Reg S)
Public or private
Public
Governing law(s) of the instrument
English law except regarding subordination that will follow Turkish law
Contractual recognition of conversion by resolution institution
Yes
Regulatory treatment
Transitional CRR rules
Tier 2
Post-transitional CRR rules
Tier 2
Eligible at solo/(sub-)consolidated/solo & (sub-)consolidated
At solo & (sub-)consolidated
Instrument type (types to be specified by each jurisdiction)
Tier 2 instrument
Amount recognised in regulatory capital (currency in million, as of most recent
reporting date)
427
Nominal amount of instrument
USD 750 Mill
Issue price
0.99985
Redemption price
1
Accounting classification
Liability – amortised cost
Original date of issuance
45629
Perpetual or dated
Dated
Original maturity date
49312
Issuer call subject to prior supervisory approval
Yes
Optional call date, contingent call dates, and redemption amount
01/03/2030 fully (also subject to Regulatory call and Tax call, only full
amortisation)only in full amortisation: 100%
Subsequent call dates, if applicable
No
Coupons / dividends
Fixed or floating dividend/coupon
Fixed to fixed
Coupon rate and any related index
8.125%  (CMT Rate $+ 3.836%)
Existence of a dividend stopper
No
Fully discretionary, partially discretionary or mandatory (in terms of timing
Mandatory
Fully discretionary, partially discretionary or mandatory (in terms of amount)
Mandatory
Existence of step up or other incentive to redeem
No
Noncumulative or cumulative
Cumulative
Convertible or non-convertible
Non-convertible
If convertible, conversion trigger (s)
N/A
If convertible, fully or partially
N/A
If convertible, conversion rate
N/A
If convertible, mandatory or optional conversion
N/A
If convertible, specify instrument type convertible into
N/A
If convertible, specify issuer of instrument it converts into
N/A
Write-down features
Yes
If write-down, write-down trigger (s)
Cases that by a loss the issuer has become or is likely to become non-viable. Non-
viability/Write -down of the notes . BRSA.
If write-down, full or partial
Fully or partially
If write-down, permanent or temporary
Permanent
If temporary write-down, description of write-up mechanism
N/A
Type of subordination
N/A
Order of priority in normal insolvency proceedings
N/A
Position in subordination hierarchy in liquidation (specify instrument type
immediately senior to instrument)
Constitute Non-Preferred Debt and will rank (1) junior to the Senior Debt and
Preferred Debt, (2) pari passu among themselves and with all the other Non-Preferred
Debt, (3) senior only to all classes of equity capital
Non-compliant transitioned features
No
If yes, specify non-compliant features
N/A
Link to the terms and conditions of the instrument
Terms and Conditions
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IV. EU CCYB1 - GEOGRAPHICAL BREAKDOWN OF RELEVANT CREDIT EXPOSURES FOR THE CALCULATION OF THE COUNTERCYCLICAL CAPITAL BUFFER (MILLION EUROS.
12-31-2025)
Article 440 a) CRR
General credit exposures (1)
Trading book exposure
Securitisation
exposure
Total exposure
value
Own funds requirements
Risk-weighted
exposure
amounts
Own funds
requirements
weights
Countercyclical
capital buffer
rate
Exposure value
for SA
Exposure value
for IRB
Sum of long and
short position of
trading book
Trading book
exposure value
for internal
models
Exposure value
for SA
Of which:
General credit
exposures
Of which:
Trading book
exposures
Of which:
Securitisation
exposures
Total
Geographical breakdown 
Germany
442
4,138
176
181
4,937
177
177
2,216
0.78%
0.75%
Australia
2
625
627
33
33
406
0.14%
1.00%
Belgium
111
1,238
20
21
1,391
57
57
712
0.25%
1.00%
Cyprus
7
46
29
27
108
2
2
25
0.01%
2.50%
South Korea
37,515
126,271
1,375
98
25,371
190,631
6,178
86
328
6,591
82,389
29.17%
0.50%
Denmark
483
6,488
104
109
395
7,579
224
4
229
2,864
1.01%
1.00%
Spain
19
2,656
2,676
63
63
791
0.28%
0.50%
France
48
14
6
6
75
5
5
59
0.02%
1.00%
Hong-Kong
10
2,167
7
7
1,286
3,477
45
20
65
815
0.29%
1.50%
Hungary
315
2,471
33
28
266
3,113
154
2
156
1,956
0.69%
0.50%
Ireland
10
127
26
25
188
5
5
59
0.02%
2.50%
Luxembourg
1,238
3,593
20
21
260
5,132
185
5
190
2,379
0.84%
2.00%
Norway
45
204
248
14
14
171
0.06%
1.00%
Netherlands
1,643
8,713
74
74
10,503
497
1
498
6,221
2.20%
2.00%
United Kingdom
9
11
21
2
2
23
0.01%
1.25%
Poland
2,823
1
2,824
155
155
1,938
0.69%
1.00%
Czech Republic
9
11
21
2
2
23
0.01%
1.25%
Romania
2,823
1
2,824
155
155
1,938
0.69%
1.00%
Sweden
36
599
27
27
687
30
30
376
0.13%
2.00%
Uruguay
3,008
127
3,135
180
180
2,250
0.80%
0.75%
Other countries with
countercyclical capital buffer
(2)
13
11
13
15
52
1
1
15
0.01%
Total countries with countercyclical
capital buffer
47,828
159,944
1,910
638
27,579
237,898
8,021
88
359
8,468
105,849
37.48%
Argentina
10,080
291
9
10,380
653
1
654
8,174
2.89%
Chile
2,493
1,968
17
17
4,495
240
2
242
3,025
1.07%
Colombia
18,595
650
8
7
1
19,262
1,115
1,115
13,937
4.93%
United States
4,856
31,454
203
231
1,575
38,319
1,358
1
42
1,401
17,518
6.20%
Italy
516
5,508
43
39
6,106
232
233
2,906
1.03%
Mexico
64,558
34,826
662
692
100,739
4,766
98
4,864
60,799
21.53%
Peru
19,155
580
19,735
1,111
1,111
13,883
4.92%
Turkey
59,973
65
60
60,099
3,737
5
3,742
46,774
16.56%
Total countries with a 0%
countercyclical buffer or without
countercyclical capital buffer (with own
funds requirements greater than 1%)
180,226
75,342
1,004
987
1,576
259,135
13,212
107
42
13,361
167,016
59.13%
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Trading book exposure
Securitisation
exposure
Total exposure
value
Own funds requirements
Risk-weighted
exposure
amounts
Own funds
requirements
weights
Countercyclical
capital buffer
rate
Exposure value
for SA
Exposure value
for IRB
Sum of long and
short position of
trading book
Trading book
exposure value
for internal
models
Exposure value
for SA
Of which:
General credit
exposures
Of which:
Trading book
exposures
Of which:
Securitisation
exposures
Total
Saudi Arabia
5
54
60
2
2
21
0.01%
Austria
59
370
18
18
465
16
16
201
0.07%
Bahamas
47
47
2
2
30
0.01%
Bermudas
113
3
3
119
5
5
65
0.02%
Brazil
134
1,088
1,222
61
61
767
0.27%
Canada
16
392
14
12
434
26
26
327
0.12%
China
4
978
982
18
18
221
0.08%
Ecuador
26
1
27
2
2
23
0.01%
United Arab Emirates
113
586
9
9
717
19
19
241
0.09%
Finland
6
61
16
16
98
3
3
38
0.01%
Indonesia
30
33
63
2
2
26
0.01%
Caiman Islands
96
403
5
6
171
680
33
8
41
510
0.18%
Israel
9
54
63
3
3
36
0.01%
Japan
2
444
2
3
451
19
19
242
0.09%
Jersey
250
250
8
8
97
0.03%
Malaysia
104
105
8
8
98
0.03%
Malta
45
8
53
4
4
50
0.02%
Marshall (Islands)
146
146
12
12
146
0.05%
Mauricio
94
94
4
4
46
0.02%
Panama
300
60
361
8
8
103
0.04%
Portugal
1,792
2,910
3
5
4,709
204
204
2,545
0.90%
Singapore
295
3,678
3,973
99
99
1,233
0.44%
Switzerland
736
2,923
48
49
3,756
129
129
1,612
0.57%
Taiwan
1,396
1,396
31
31
383
0.14%
Venezuela
396
3
398
30
30
372
0.13%
British Virgin (Islands)
136
3
3
142
3
3
33
0.01%
Other countries (3)
85
136
12
7
239
8
9
110
0.04%
Total countries without countercyclical
capital buffer (with own funds
requirements less than 1%)
4,295
16,322
132
131
171
21,051
757
1
8
766
9,574
3.39%
Total
232,349
251,608
3,046
1,756
29,326
518,085
21,990
196
410
22,595
282,439
99.9989%
(*) The established order is alphabetical according to the Spanish version.
(1) Credit exposure excludes exposures to Central Governments or Central Banks, Regional Governments or Local Authorities, Public sector entities, Multilateral Development Banks, International Organisations and Institutions in
accordance with art. 140.4 of Directive 2013/36/EU.
(2) Includes information on those countries with countercyclical buffers set by their national authorities, but whose individual exposures imply own funds requirements applicable to countercyclical buffer of less than €1 million for the Group.
The countries included in this row, as well as their respective buffers are: Armenia (1,5%), Bulgaria (2%), Croatia (1,5%), Slovenia (1%), Slovakia (1,5%), Estonia (1,5%), Greece (0,25%), Iceland (2,5%), Latvia (1%) and Lithuania (1%).
(3) Other countries include those territories (112) where own funds requirements applicable to countercyclical buffer for the Group are less than €1 million and have no countercyclical buffer set.
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V. EU CMS2 - COMPARISON OF MODELLED AND STANDARDISED RISK WEIGHTED EXPOSURE AMOUNTS FOR
CREDIT RISK AT ASSET CLASS LEVEL (MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Article 438 d.a) CRR
RWEAs for
modelled
approaches that
banks have
supervisory
approval to use
RWEAs for
portfolios where
standardised
approaches are
used
Total actual
RWEAs
(a+b)
RWEAs
calculated
using full
standardised
approach
RWEAs that
is the base of
the output
floor
Central governments and central banks
27,557
27,557
27,557
Regional governments or local authorities
1,488
1,488
1,488
Public sector entities
756
756
756
Categorised as Multilateral Development Banks in
SA(1)
2
2
2
Categorised as International organisations in (1)
Institutions
6,450
7,475
10,631
11,656
11,656
Equity
14,003
14,003
14,003
Not applicable
Corporates(2)
83,081
122,252
136,750
200,699
175,921
Of which: F-IRB is applied(3)
83,081
129,220
83,081
129,220
129,220
Of which: A-IRB is applied(3)
Of which: Corporates - General
71,052
110,498
121,840
186,064
161,286
Of which: Corporates - Specialised lending
10,538
11,754
13,419
14,635
14,635
Of which: Corporates - Purchased receivables
1,491
3,826
1,491
3,826
3,826
Retail
15,580
1,374
82,374
68,168
68,168
Of which: Retail - Qualifying revolving
Of which: Retail - Purchased receivables
Of which: Retail - Other
68,168
Of which: Retail - Secured by residential real estate
15,580
18,364
15,580
18,364
18,364
Not applicable
Of which: Retail - Categorised as secured by
mortgages on immovable properties and ADC
exposures in SA(1)
28,338
18,640
46,977
46,977
Collective investment undertakings (CIU)
805
805
805
Categorised as exposures in default in SA(1)
2,090
3,951
6,041
6,041
Categorised as subordinated debt exposures in SA(1)
42
42
42
Categorised as covered bonds in SA(1)
459
459
459
Categorised as claims on institutions and corporates
with a short-term credit assessment in SA(1)
Others
12,711
12,711
12,711
Total
105,111
162,031
309,668
391,366
366,588
(*) The total amount in this table reconciles with that in the first row (“Credit risk excluding counterparty credit risk") of Table 11 EU CMS1, incorporating additional
information to that provided for in the EBA Mapping Tool.
(1) Following version 1.5 of the EBA Mapping Tool, published in November 2025, the amount in the first column, which in previous periods was shown in this row,
has been redistributed to other rows not categorised in SA.
(2) According to the instructions of DPM 4.2, the exposures included in this row for the second column are calculated using the standardised approach.
(3) According to the instructions of DPM 4.2, the exposures included in this row for the second column are calculated using the IRB approach.
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VI. EU LR2 - LEVERAGE RATIO COMMON DISCLOSURE (MILLION EUROS)
Article 451 (1) a), b), c), f), (3) CRR
12-31-2025
6-30-2025
12-31-2024
On-balance sheet exposures (excluding derivatives and SFTs)
On-balance sheet items (excluding derivatives, SFTs, but including collateral)
732,189
659,541
656,332
Gross-up for derivatives collateral provided where deducted from the balance sheet assets
pursuant to the applicable accounting framework
(Deductions of receivables assets for cash variation margin provided in deri- vatives transactions)
(240)
(329)
(266)
(Adjustment for securities received under securities financing transactions that are recognised as
an asset)
(General credit risk adjustments to on-balance sheet items)
(Asset amounts deducted in determining Tier 1 capital)
(3,211)
(3,254)
(3,051)
Total on-balance sheet exposures (excluding derivatives and SFTs) (sum of lines 1 to 6)
728,737
655,958
653,015
Derivative exposures
Replacement cost associated with SA-CCR derivatives transactions (ie net of eligible cash
variation margin)
1,988
9,775
10,178
Derogation for derivatives: replacement costs contribution under the simplified standardised
approach
Add-on amounts for potential future exposure associated with  SA-CCR derivatives transactions
21,268
19,169
20,291
Derogation for derivatives: Potential future exposure contribution under the simplified
standardised approach
Exposure determined under Original Exposure Method
(Exempted CCP leg of client-cleared trade exposures) (SA-CCR)
(Exempted CCP leg of client-cleared trade exposures) (simplified standardised approach)
(Exempted CCP leg of client-cleared trade exposures) (original exposure method)
Adjusted effective notional amount of written credit derivatives
35,562
29,863
22,196
(Adjusted effective notional offsets and add-on deductions for written credit derivatives)
(26,842)
(22,789)
(15,118)
Total derivatives exposures (sum of lines 8 to 12)
31,976
36,017
37,547
Securities financing transaction (SFT) exposures
Gross SFT assets (with no recognition of netting), after adjustment for sales accounting
transactions
81,911
61,955
65,099
(Netted amounts of cash payables and cash receivables of gross SFT assets)
(26,452)
(16,146)
(19,407)
Counterparty credit risk exposure for SFT assets
5,852
5,211
10,640
Derogation for SFTs: Counterparty credit risk exposure in accordance with Articles 429e(5) and
222 of Regulation (EU) No 575/2013
Agent transaction exposures
(Exempted CCP leg of client-cleared SFT exposure)
Total securities financing transaction exposures (sum of lines 14 to EU-17a)
61,310
51,020
56,332
Other off-balance sheet exposures
Off-balance sheet exposures at gross notional amount
296,980
280,944
261,878
(Adjustments for conversion to credit equivalent amounts)
(209,777)
(198,612)
(173,750)
(General provisions associated with off-balance sheet exposures deducted in determining Tier 1
capital)
Off-balance sheet exposures (sum of lines 19 to 21)
87,203
82,332
88,129
Exempted exposures in accordance with Article 429a of the CRR (on and off balance sheet)
(Exposures excluded from the total exposure measure in accordance with Article 429a(1)(c) of
the CRR)
(Exposures exempted in accordance with Article 429a(1)(j) of the CRR (on and off balance sheet))
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12-31-2025
6-30-2025
12-31-2024
On-balance sheet exposures (excluding derivatives and SFTs)
(Excluded exposures of public development banks (or units) - Public sector investments)
(Excluded exposures of public development banks (or units) -  Promotional loans)
(Excluded passing-through promotional loan exposures by non-public development banks (or
units))
(Excluded guaranteed parts of exposures arising from export credits)
(357)
(558)
(535)
(Excluded excess collateral deposited at triparty agents)
(Excluded CSD related services of CSD/institutions in accordance with Article 429a(1)(o) of the CRR)
(Excluded CSD related services of designated institutions in accordance with Article 429a(1)(p) of the
CRR)
(Reduction of the exposure value of pre-financing or intermediate loans)
(Excluded exposures to shareholders according to Article 429a (1), point (da) CRR)
(Exposures deducted in accordance with point (q) of Article 429a(1) CRR)
(Total exempted exposures)
(357)
(558)
(535)
Capital and total exposure measure
Tier 1 capital
55,934
57,123
56,822
Leverage ratio total exposure measure
908,869
824,769
834,488
Leverage ratio
Leverage ratio
6.15%
6.93%
6.81%
Leverage ratio (excluding the impact of the exemption of public sector investments and
promotional loans) (%)
6.15%
6.93%
6.81%
Leverage ratio (excluding the impact of any applicable temporary waiver of central bank
reserves) (%)
6.15%
6.93%
6.81%
Regulatory minimum leverage ratio requirement (%)
3.00%
3.00%
3.00%
Additional own funds requirements to address the risk of excessive leverage (%)
    Of which: comprised of common equity tier 1 capital
Leverage ratio cushion requirement (%)
Overall leverage ratio requirement (%)
3.00%
3.00%
3.00%
Choice on transitional arrangements and relevant exposures
Choice on transitional arrangements for the definition of the capital measure
Transitional
Transitional
Transitional
Disclosure of mean values
Mean value of gross SFT assets, after adjustment for sale accounting transactions and netted of
amounts of associated cash payables and cash receivable
86,319
68,704
67,901
Quarter-end value of gross SFT assets, after adjustment for sale accounting transactions and
netted of amounts of associated cash payables and cash receivables
55,458
45,809
45,692
Total exposures (including the impact of any applicable temporary exemption of central bank
reserves) incorporating mean values from row 28 of gross SFT assets (after adjustment for sale
accounting transactions and netted of amounts of associated cash payables and cash
receivables)
939,730
847,664
856,697
Total exposures (excluding the impact of any applicable temporary exemption of central bank
reserves) incorporating mean values from row 28 of gross SFT assets (after adjustment for sale
accounting transactions and netted of amounts of associated cash payables and cash
receivables)
939,730
847,664
856,697
Leverage ratio (including the impact of any applicable temporary exemption of central bank
reserves) incorporating mean values from row 28 of gross SFT assets (after adjustment for sale
accounting transactions and netted of amounts of associated cash payables and cash
receivables)
5.95%
6.74%
6.63%
Leverage ratio (excluding the impact of any applicable temporary exemption of central bank
reserves) incorporating mean values from row 28 of gross SFT assets (after adjustment for sale
accounting transactions and netted of amounts of associated cash payables and cash
receivables)
5.95%
6.74%
6.63%
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VII. EU TLAC3B - CREDITOR RANKING - RESOLUTION ENTITY  (MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
EBA/REP/2023/41
Insolvency ranking (1)
1
2
3
7
8
9
Sum
Most junior
Most senior
Description of insolvency rank (free text)
CET1
AT1
T2
Other contractually
subordinated
claims
Senior non
preferred claims
Ordinary claims
Empty set in the EU
Empty set in the EU
Empty set in the EU
Own funds and liabilities potentially eligible for
meeting MREL
31,132
5,303
7,170
200
6,879
8,850
59,536
o/w residual maturity  ≥ 1 year < 2 years
1,227
1,250
3,212
5,689
o/w residual maturity  ≥ 2 year < 5 years
2,778
3,077
5,855
o/w residual maturity ≥ 5 years < 10 years
2,644
125
2,851
2,349
7,968
o/w residual maturity ≥ 10 years, but excluding
perpetual securities
3,300
213
3,513
o/w  perpetual securities
31,132
5,303
75
36,510
(1) As of December 31, 2025, BBVA does not include in its MREL base the claims from persons specially related to the debtor, claims from fines and rest of accrued interest, which are in order 4, 5 and 6, respectively, of the seniority ranking
applicable to Spain as of December 31, 2025, according to the latest publication of the SRB, on 3 January 2025. The most senior instruments are those included in order 9, which include senior preferred debt issuances.
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VIII. EU CQ4 - QUALITY OF NON-PERFORMING EXPOSURES BY GEOGRAPHY (MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Gross carrying amount(1)(2) / nominal amount
Of which: non
performing
Of which: defaulted
Of which: subject to
impairment (3)
Accumulated
impairment
Provisions on off-balance
sheet (4)
Accumulated negative changes in
fair value due to credit risk on
non-performing exposures
On balance exposures (5)
668,277
14,416
14,416
667,563
(12,546)
Argentina
13,552
431
431
13,496
(385)
Colombia
22,864
803
803
22,858
(776)
Spain
248,774
6,432
6,432
248,762
(4,448)
France
17,654
6
6
17,654
(7)
United Kingdom
13,022
17
17
13,022
(89)
Italy
15,854
12
12
15,854
(15)
Mexico
126,809
2,818
2,818
126,270
(3,485)
Peru
24,542
803
803
24,542
(874)
Turkey
70,252
2,576
2,576
70,235
(1,926)
United States
43,208
5
5
43,195
(24)
Other areas
71,747
515
515
71,676
(515)
Off balance exposures (5)
312,267
676
676
725
Argentina
10,922
4
4
17
Germany
7,359
3
3
5
Spain
62,461
340
340
113
France
28,429
1
1
2
United Kingdom
10,709
18
Italy
8,754
1
1
4
Mexico
31,635
17
17
233
Peru
9,216
130
130
74
Turkey
67,191
153
153
203
United States
36,757
7
Other areas
38,835
27
27
50
Total
980,544
15,092
15,092
667,563
(12,546)
725
(*) The established order is alphabetical according to ISO-3166-1 .
(1) Includes the carrying amount of reverse repurchase agreements and positions subject to the securitisation framework.
(2) Includes gross carrying amount of the "cash balances at central banks and other demand deposits" portfolio, the "amortised cost" portfolio, the "fair value through other comprehensive income" portfolio and the "fair value through P&L" portfolios.
(3) Includes gross carrying amount of "cash balances at central banks and other demand deposits" portfolio, assets at amortised cost and assets at fair value through other comprehensive income.
(4) Off-balance sheet exposures provisions are shown as positive, in line with FINREP regulatory financial reporting models.
(5) The most relevant 10 countries are shown independently.
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IX. EU CR2 - CHANGES IN THE STOCK OF NON-PERFOMING LOANS AND ADVANCES (MILLION EUROS)
Gross carrying amount
Stock of non-performing as of December 2024
14,217
Loans and debt securities that have defaulted or whose value has deteriorated
since the last reporting period
6,067
Reclassification to non-default status
(3,290)
Amounts recognized as write-offs
(2,287)
Other changes
(570)
Stock of non-performing as of June 2025
14,136
Gross carrying amount
Stock of non-performing as of June 2025
14,136
Loans and debt securities that have defaulted or whose value has deteriorated
since the last reporting period
7,042
Reclassification to non-default status
(3,468)
Amounts recognized as write-offs
(2,247)
Other changes
(1,109)
Stock of non-performing as of December 2025
14,354
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X. EU OR2 - BUSINESS INDICATOR, COMPONENTS AND SUBCOMPONENTS (MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Artículo 446 (1)
BI and its subcomponents
Current year
Year-1
Year-2
Average value
Interest, lease and dividend component (ILDC)
11,009
ILDC related to the individual institution/consolidated Group
(excluding entities considered by Article 314(3)
11,009
Interest and lease income
40,861
37,147
26,966
34,991
Interest and lease expense
27,785
26,857
17,659
24,100
Total assets/Asset component
629,767
534,067
550,691
571,508
Dividend income/dividend component
123
117
116
118
Services component (SC)
7,815
Fee and commission income
9,273
7,306
5,129
7,236
Fee and commission expense
3,637
2,638
1,623
2,633
Other operating income
468
408
458
445
Other operating expense
630
671
435
579
Financial component (FC)
2,734
Net profit or loss applicable to trading book (TB)
2,757
2,589
1,559
2,302
Net profit or loss applicable to banking book (BB)
(596)
401
(300)
432
Approach followed  to determine the TB/BB boundary (PBA or
accounting approach)
Business Indicator (BI)
21,558
Business indicator component (BIC)
3,204
Disclosure on the BI
BI gross of excluded divested activities
21,558
Reduction in BI due to excluded divested activities
Impact in BI of mergers/acquisitions
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XI. ESG3: BANKING BOOK - CLIMATE CHANGE TRANSITION RISK: ALIGNMENT METRICS (12-31-2025)
Sector
NACE Sectors
Portfolio gross
carrying amount
(Million euros)
Description
Alignment
metric
Year of
reference
Distance to IEA
NZE2050 in the year
2030
Target (year of
reference + 3
years)
Power
D.35.11
9,460
Average kilograms of CO₂ per MWh
97
2024
(25)%
Power
D.35.12
269
Average kilograms of CO₂ per MWh
129
2024
(1)%
Power
D.35.13
729
Average kilograms of CO₂ per MWh
118
2024
(9)%
Power
D.35.14
59
Average kilograms of CO₂ per MWh
144
2024
11%
Power
Other
323
Average kilograms of CO₂ per MWh
160
2024
23%
Automotive
C.29.10
3,233
Average grams of CO₂ per km
136
2024
36%
Automotive
C.29.32
1
Average grams of CO₂ per km
159
2024
59%
Aviation
H.51.10
140
Average grams of CO₂ per passenger-km
102
2024
42%
Aviation
H.51.21
157
Average grams of CO₂ per passenger-km
93
2024
30%
Aviation
Other
207
Average grams of CO₂ per passenger-km
95
2024
33%
Cement, clinker and lime production
C.23.51
813
Average kilograms of CO₂ per ton of production
724
2024
49%
Cement, clinker and lime production
Other
0
Average kilograms of CO₂ per ton of production
782
2024
61%
Iron and steel, coke, and metal ore production - Steel
C.24.10
1,306
Average kilograms of CO₂ per ton of production
1,221
2024
35%
Iron and steel, coke, and metal ore production - Steel
C.24.20
231
Average kilograms of CO₂ per ton of production
772
2024
(15)%
Iron and steel, coke, and metal ore production - Steel
C.24.52
475
Average kilograms of CO₂ per ton of production
1,025
2024
13%
Iron and steel, coke, and metal ore production - Steel
Other
100
Average kilograms of CO₂ per ton of production
962
2024
6%
Fossil fuel combustion - Oil & Gas
B.06.10
994
Million tons of CO₂
4
2024
%
Fossil fuel combustion - Oil & Gas
B.06.20
5
Million tons of CO₂
0
2024
%
Fossil fuel combustion - Oil & Gas
B.09.10
0
Million tons of CO₂
0
2024
%
Fossil fuel combustion - Oil & Gas
C.19.20
819
Million tons of CO₂
1
2024
%
Fossil fuel combustion - Oil & Gas
D.35.21
145
Million tons of CO₂
0
2024
%
Fossil fuel combustion - Oil & Gas
D.35.22
0
Million tons of CO₂
0
2024
%
Fossil fuel combustion - Oil & Gas
G.46.71
38
Million tons of CO₂
0
2024
%
Fossil fuel combustion - Oil & Gas
Other
0
Million tons of CO₂
1
2024
%
Fossil fuel combustion - Coal
B.05.10
0
Exposure in millions of euros
0
2024
%
Fossil fuel combustion - Coal
Other
52
Exposure in millions of euros
107
2024
%
Maritime Transport - Minimum
H.50.10
12
Alignment delta gCO₂/ (dwt-nautic miles)
(3)
2024
%
Maritime Transport - Minimum
H.50.20
67
Alignment delta gCO₂ / (dwt-nautic miles)
(13)
2024
%
Maritime Transport - Minimum
Other
104
Alignment delta gCO₂ / (dwt-nautic miles)
30
2024
%
Maritime Transport - Striving
H.50.10
12
Alignment delta gCO₂/ (dwt-nautic miles)
3
2024
%
Maritime Transport - Striving
H.50.20
67
Alignment delta gCO₂ / (dwt-nautic miles)
(8)
2024
%
Maritime Transport - Striving
Resto
104
Alignment delta gCO₂ / (dwt-nautic miles)
37
2024
%
Residential Real Estate (RRE)
Other
70,863
kg CO₂/m2/year
21
2024
108%
Commercial Real Estate (CRE)
Other
8,115
kg CO₂/m2/year
19
2024
102%
(*) Accounting portfolios: "At amortised cost", "Fair Value Through Other Comprehensive Income (FVOCI)", "Fair Value Through P&L" and "Non-tradable at Fair Value Through Profit or Loss". Instruments: loans and advances, fixed income and equities. Sectors: non-financial
corporations. Special features: main activity code information (NACE) used for internal management and reporting. The figures may vary slightly from the calculations made on the PACTA portfolio alignment, because this methodology takes into account the committed
available, while the figures shown in the table above correspond to transactions with gross book balance. The information includes the BBVA Group total prudential balance. In terms of breakdown of environmental objectives, the most significant entities are included and
correspond to 96% of the total assets. The data included in the template represents the best information available as of the date of publication of the report.
(**) The base year for all sectors is 2022. Reduction targets to 2030 have been defined for the following sectors: 52% in Electricity, 46% in Automotive, 23% in Steel, 17% in Cement, all with base year 2020; 30% in Oil & Gas with base year 2021; 18% in Aviation with base year
2022. In Maritime Transport, the alignment delta is calculated by reference to the annual trajectory set by the IMO. BBVA aims to eliminate its exposure to coal customers by 2030 in developed countries and by 2040 globally.
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(***) BBVA sets portfolio alignment targets for 2030 in line with industry practices and draws up a Net Zero scenario year by year. One of the EBA's requests is to draw up short-term targets (3 years), and there is a path to Net Zero but it is not an objective officially
communicated by the Group.
(****) Carbon exposure includes financing provided and committed credit limits.
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XII. ESG5. BANKING BOOK - CLIMATE CHANGE PHYSICAL RISK: EXPOSURES SUBJECT TO PHYSICAL RISK (SPAIN. MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Total
Gross carrying amount
of which exposures sensitive to impact from climate change physical events
Breakdown by maturity bucket
of which
exposures
sensitive to
impact from
chronic
climate
change
events
of which
exposures
sensitive to
impact from
acute climate
change
events
of which
exposures
sensitive to
impact both
from chronic
and acute
climate change
events
Of which
Stage 2
exposures
Of which
non-
performing
exposures
Accumulated impairment, accumulated
negative changes in fair value due to
credit risk and provisions
<= 5 years
> 5 year <=
10 years
> 10 year <=
20 years
> 20 years
Average
weighted
maturity
of which
Stage 2
exposures
Of which
non-
performing
exposures
A - Agriculture, forestry and fishing
1,646
598
131
6
11
3
181
192
373
77
49
(27)
(3)
(21)
B - Mining and quarrying
201
46
8
7
5
19
17
26
2
4
(1)
(1)
C - Manufacturing
17,022
1,954
351
28
280
4
1,893
466
254
119
53
(30)
(2)
(24)
D - Electricity, gas, steam and air
conditioning supply
3,394
82
24
42
1
6
148
1
34
7
(5)
(5)
E - Water supply; sewerage, waste
management and remediation
activities
506
2
3
10
5
2
F - Construction
6,075
94
28
93
5
8
15
205
13
19
(11)
(10)
G - Wholesale and retail trade; repair
of motor vehicles and motorcycles
12,851
5
16
32
11
11
37
5
3
5
(2)
(1)
H - Transportation and storage
5,387
1
5
3
9
8
1
(1)
(1)
L - Real estate activities
4,571
314
86
28
1
5
298
127
4
15
7
(5)
(3)
Loans collateralised by residential
immovable property
70,815
99
470
1,479
2,574
20
297
4,308
16
320
120
(47)
(8)
(38)
Loans collateralised by commercial
immovable property
11,598
145
204
337
16
10
243
447
11
66
46
(22)
(2)
(18)
Repossessed collaterals
317
20
20
2
18
I - Accommodation and food service
activities
4,548
1,289
398
86
13
5
1,716
71
66
51
(26)
(2)
(21)
J - Information and communication
4,625
1
11
1
1
K - Financial and insurance activities
1,295
2
12
2
Other relevant sectors
7,275
58
31
16
2
5
62
45
8
11
(5)
(5)
(*) Accounting portfolios: "At amortised cost", "Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income (FVOCI)", "Fair Value through P&L" and "Non-tradable at Fair Value through Profit or Loss". Instruments: loans, fixed income and equities. In addition, loans secured by residential real
estate, commercial real estate and foreclosed real estate collateral. Sectors: non-financial corporations and households (only for the part of loans secured by residential real estate). Specific details: Main activity code (NACE) information used for internal management and
reporting purposes. In other relevant sectors all other NACE activities are included until the perimeter is complete. The data included in the template represents the best information available as of the date of publication of the report.
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XII. ESG5. BANKING BOOK - CLIMATE CHANGE PHYSICAL RISK: EXPOSURES SUBJECT TO PHYSICAL RISK (OTHERS EU. MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Total
Gross carrying amount
of which exposures sensitive to impact from climate change physical events
Breakdown by maturity bucket
of which
exposures
sensitive to
impact from
chronic
climate
change events
of which
exposures
sensitive to
impact from
acute climate
change
events
of which
exposures
sensitive to
impact both
from chronic
and acute
climate change
events
Of which
Stage 2
exposures
Of which
non-
performing
exposures
Accumulated impairment, accumulated
negative changes in fair value due to
credit risk and provisions
<= 5 years
> 5 year <=
10 years
> 10 year <=
20 years
> 20 years
Average
weighted
maturity
of which
Stage 2
exposures
Of which
non-
performing
exposures
A - Agriculture, forestry and fishing
128
54
28
1
4
25
30
30
4
1
(1)
(1)
B - Mining and quarrying
39
C - Manufacturing
6,042
447
72
1
15
2
141
394
40
8
(9)
(2)
(5)
D - Electricity, gas, steam and air
conditioning supply
3,579
3
2
3
E - Water supply; sewerage, waste
management and remediation
activities
77
1
9
1
F - Construction
785
194
40
18
4
251
32
3
(6)
(3)
(2)
G - Wholesale and retail trade; repair
of motor vehicles and motorcycles
3,598
7
2
6
4
6
H - Transportation and storage
1,760
24
3
3
28
1
1
(1)
(1)
L - Real estate activities
900
278
12
1
2
284
6
7
(1)
Loans collateralised by residential
immovable property
2,113
1
2
1
15
4
Loans collateralised by commercial
immovable property
1,058
234
87
19
4
196
144
37
6
(8)
(4)
(3)
Repossessed collaterals
2
I - Accommodation and food service
activities
411
85
64
4
76
74
J - Information and communication
2,600
K - Financial and insurance activities
959
7
Other relevant sectors
1,607
1
2
1
(*) Accounting portfolios: "At amortised cost", "Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income (FVOCI)", "Fair Value through P&L" and "Non-tradable at Fair Value through Profit or Loss". Instruments: loans, fixed income and equities. In addition, loans secured by residential real
estate, commercial real estate and foreclosed real estate collateral. Sectors: non-financial corporations and households (only for the part of loans secured by residential real estate). Specific details: Main activity code (NACE) information used for internal management and
reporting purposes. In other relevant sectors all other NACE activities are included until the perimeter is complete. The data included in the template represents the best information available as of the date of publication of the report.
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XII. ESG5. BANKING BOOK - CLIMATE CHANGE PHYSICAL RISK: EXPOSURES SUBJECT TO PHYSICAL RISK (MEXICO. MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Total
Gross carrying amount
of which exposures sensitive to impact from climate change physical events
Breakdown by maturity bucket
of which
exposures
sensitive to
impact from
chronic
climate
change
events
of which
exposures
sensitive to
impact from
acute climate
change
events
of which
exposures
sensitive to
impact both
from chronic
and acute
climate change
events
Of which
Stage 2
exposures
Of which
non-
performing
exposures
Accumulated impairment, accumulated
negative changes in fair value due to
credit risk and provisions
<= 5 years
> 5 year <=
10 years
> 10 year <=
20 years
> 20 years
Average
weighted
maturity
of which
Stage 2
exposures
Of which
non-
performing
exposures
A - Agriculture, forestry and fishing
1,056
524
167
2
3
221
312
159
47
23
(19)
(1)
(16)
B - Mining and quarrying
623
177
10
4
150
29
8
4
1
(2)
C - Manufacturing
10,172
2,322
145
34
2
2,140
295
65
73
15
(18)
(3)
(12)
D - Electricity, gas, steam and air
conditioning supply
1,924
831
265
52
4
1,071
77
1
2
E - Water supply; sewerage, waste
management and remediation
activities
114
6
3
6
F - Construction
1,995
625
2
2
1
9
594
26
10
2
(1)
(1)
G - Wholesale and retail trade; repair
of motor vehicles and motorcycles
8,286
230
34
4
5
235
24
27
19
(8)
(1)
(7)
H - Transportation and storage
2,727
40
30
4
28
31
10
5
L - Real estate activities
5,792
528
284
5
5
24
783
11
7
1
(5)
(1)
Loans collateralised by residential
immovable property
18,896
227
842
4,986
88
15
82
5,951
110
964
451
(154)
(36)
(105)
Loans collateralised by commercial
immovable property
9,595
2,347
1,022
23
4
218
2,873
302
134
105
(69)
(3)
(58)
Repossessed collaterals
142
40
20
3
36
2
I - Accommodation and food service
activities
3,206
1,230
917
23
8
5
352
1,014
812
30
25
(25)
(1)
(20)
J - Information and communication
1,144
2
2
1
(1)
(1)
K - Financial and insurance activities
36
Other relevant sectors
4,721
85
2
2
6
48
33
2
41
(17)
(17)
(*) Accounting portfolios: "At amortised cost", "Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income (FVOCI)", "Fair Value through P&L" and "Non-tradable at Fair Value through Profit or Loss". Instruments: loans, fixed income and equities. In addition, loans secured by residential
real estate, commercial real estate and foreclosed real estate collateral. Sectors: non-financial corporations and households (only for the part of loans secured by residential real estate). Specific details: Main activity code (NACE) information used for internal management and
reporting purposes. In other relevant sectors all other NACE activities are included until the perimeter is complete. The data included in the template represents the best information available as of the date of publication of the report.
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XII. ESG5. BANKING BOOK - CLIMATE CHANGE PHYSICAL RISK: EXPOSURES SUBJECT TO PHYSICAL RISK (SOUTH AMERICA. MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Total
Gross carrying amount
of which exposures sensitive to impact from climate change physical events
Breakdown by maturity bucket
of which
exposures
sensitive to
impact from
chronic
climate
change events
of which
exposures
sensitive to
impact from
acute climate
change events
of which
exposures
sensitive to
impact both
from chronic
and acute
climate change
events
Of which
Stage 2
exposures
Of which
non-
performing
exposures
Accumulated impairment, accumulated
negative changes in fair value due to
credit risk and provisions
<= 5 years
> 5 year <=
10 years
> 10 year <=
20 years
> 20 years
Average
weighted
maturity
of which
Stage 2
exposures
Of which
non-
performing
exposures
A - Agriculture, forestry and fishing
2,401
999
92
3
12
2
2
1,064
40
43
15
(17)
(1)
(11)
B - Mining and quarrying
1,357
1,107
44
1
2
2
969
181
4
1
(1)
(1)
C - Manufacturing
7,329
1,075
26
2
3
2
109
523
473
37
4
(6)
(1)
(3)
D - Electricity, gas, steam and air
conditioning supply
2,254
1,260
123
3
972
411
(1)
E - Water supply; sewerage, waste
management and remediation
activities
273
7
F - Construction
1,220
86
66
1
4
9
132
12
6
5
(2)
(2)
G - Wholesale and retail trade; repair
of motor vehicles and motorcycles
7,062
20
18
1
5
5
34
2
4
(3)
(3)
H - Transportation and storage
2,037
6
1
4
1
7
L - Real estate activities
380
4
8
5
1
10
1
(1)
(1)
Loans collateralised by residential
immovable property
7,649
35
105
396
62
14
21
546
31
62
32
(22)
(3)
(17)
Loans collateralised by commercial
immovable property
5,606
131
54
6
4
17
162
13
14
10
(8)
(2)
(5)
Repossessed collaterals
75
5
20
5
I - Accommodation and food service
activities
415
50
28
1
4
2
70
7
10
2
(3)
(1)
(1)
J - Information and communication
1,305
1
6
1
K - Financial and insurance activities
453
9
Other relevant sectors
3,784
32
7
4
37
2
1
1
(1)
(1)
(*) Accounting portfolios: "At amortised cost", "Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income (FVOCI)", "Fair Value through P&L" and "Non-tradable at Fair Value through Profit or Loss". Instruments: loans, fixed income and equities. In addition, loans secured by residential
real estate, commercial real estate and foreclosed real estate collateral. Sectors: non-financial corporations and households (only for the part of loans secured by residential real estate). Specific details: Main activity code (NACE) information used for internal management and
reporting purposes. In other relevant sectors all other NACE activities are included until the perimeter is complete. The data included in the template represents the best information available as of the date of publication of the report.
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XII. ESG5. BANKING BOOK - CLIMATE CHANGE PHYSICAL RISK: EXPOSURES SUBJECT TO PHYSICAL RISK (TURKEY. MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Total
Gross carrying amount
of which exposures sensitive to impact from climate change physical events
Breakdown by maturity bucket
of which
exposures
sensitive to
impact from
chronic
climate
change
events
of which
exposures
sensitive to
impact from
acute climate
change
events
of which
exposures
sensitive to
impact both
from chronic
and acute
climate change
events
Of which
Stage 2
exposures
Of which
non-
performing
exposures
Accumulated impairment, accumulated
negative changes in fair value due to
credit risk and provisions
<= 5 years
> 5 year <=
10 years
> 10 year <=
20 years
> 20 years
Average
weighted
maturity
of which
Stage 2
exposures
Of which
non-
performing
exposures
A - Agriculture, forestry and fishing
396
116
1
30
3
83
11
4
(4)
(1)
(2)
B - Mining and quarrying
673
244
1
84
2
158
6
2
(3)
(1)
(1)
C - Manufacturing
7,810
1,385
1
1,166
46
173
129
68
(54)
(10)
(38)
D - Electricity, gas, steam and air
conditioning supply
1,868
16
2
14
2
10
E - Water supply; sewerage, waste
management and remediation
activities
57
1
1
1
F - Construction
1,783
60
1
60
3
5
(2)
(2)
G - Wholesale and retail trade; repair
of motor vehicles and motorcycles
4,580
142
1
142
14
9
(6)
(1)
(4)
H - Transportation and storage
2,108
27
1
27
3
2
(1)
(1)
L - Real estate activities
543
2
1
2
Loans collateralised by residential
immovable property
2,083
186
61
4
14
142
91
16
8
(4)
(1)
(3)
Loans collateralised by commercial
immovable property
3,080
531
190
3
463
161
97
62
29
(23)
(4)
(17)
Repossessed collaterals
179
I - Accommodation and food service
activities
1,386
379
353
4
721
1
10
39
16
(15)
(2)
(12)
J - Information and communication
210
2
2
2
K - Financial and insurance activities
42
Other relevant sectors
2,286
69
1
35
34
1
6
3
(4)
(1)
(2)
(*) Accounting portfolios: "At amortised cost", "Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income (FVOCI)", "Fair Value through P&L" and "Non-tradable at Fair Value through Profit or Loss". Instruments: loans, fixed income and equities. In addition, loans secured by residential real
estate, commercial real estate and foreclosed real estate collateral. Sectors: non-financial corporations and households (only for the part of loans secured by residential real estate). Specific details: Main activity code (NACE) information used for internal management and
reporting purposes. In other relevant sectors all other NACE activities are included until the perimeter is complete. The data included in the template represents the best information available as of the date of publication of the report.
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XII. ESG5. BANKING BOOK - CLIMATE CHANGE PHYSICAL RISK: EXPOSURES SUBJECT TO PHYSICAL RISK (OTHERS. MILLION EUROS. 12-31-2025)
Total
Gross carrying amount
of which exposures sensitive to impact from climate change physical events
Breakdown by maturity bucket
of which
exposures
sensitive to
impact from
chronic
climate
change
events
of which
exposures
sensitive to
impact from
acute climate
change
events
of which
exposures
sensitive to
impact both
from chronic
and acute
climate
change
events
Of which
Stage 2
exposures
Of which
non-
performing
exposures
Accumulated impairment, accumulated
negative changes in fair value due to
credit risk and provisions
<= 5 years
> 5 year <=
10 years
> 10 year <=
20 years
> 20 years
Average
weighted
maturity
of which
Stage 2
exposures
Of which
non-
performing
exposures
A - Agriculture, forestry and fishing
244
72
10
1
1
74
7
10
4
(3)
(3)
B - Mining and quarrying
332
20
C - Manufacturing
12,279
2,065
514
275
3
3
309
1,492
1,055
77
(9)
(8)
D - Electricity, gas, steam and air
conditioning supply
7,399
3,710
908
87
3
502
4,047
155
30
(2)
E - Water supply; sewerage, waste
management and remediation
activities
246
F - Construction
912
18
2
18
G - Wholesale and retail trade; repair
of motor vehicles and motorcycles
6,593
H - Transportation and storage
1,096
L - Real estate activities
904
482
2
482
Loans collateralised by residential
immovable property
26
4
Loans collateralised by commercial
immovable property
1,176
Repossessed collaterals
2
I - Accommodation and food service
activities
416
227
37
89
4
353
J - Information and communication
7,614
K - Financial and insurance activities
457
Other relevant sectors
1,779
(*) Accounting portfolios: "At amortised cost", "Fair Value through Other Comprehensive Income (FVOCI)", "Fair Value through P&L" and "Non-tradable at Fair Value through Profit or Loss". Instruments: loans, fixed income and equities. In addition, loans secured by residential
real estate, commercial real estate and foreclosed real estate collateral. Sectors: non-financial corporations and households (only for the part of loans secured by residential real estate). Specific details: Main activity code (NACE) information used for internal management and
reporting purposes. In other relevant sectors all other NACE activities are included until the perimeter is complete. The data included in the template represents the best information available as of the date of publication of the report.
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XIII.A REGULATORY COMPLIANCE (12-31-2025)
The following table provides the correspondence between disclosure requirements as per Part Eight of CRR applicable as of December, 31, 2025 and the sections of Pillar 3 report where
the information can be found:
CRR Article
Description
Pillar 3 Section
ITS reference
General principles of disclosure
Art.431 - Disclosure requirements
and policies
Scope of application of disclosure and publication requirements for data that convey a complete picture of the institution's risk profile.
2025 Prudential Relevance Report -
Pillar 3. (Section 2.3)
Art.432 - Non-material, proprietary
or confidential information
Omission of disclosures considered non-significant or confidential and the reasons, if applicable, for their classification as such.
BBVA Group has not made use of the
exemption for disclosures
considered proprietary or
confidential.
Art.433 - Frequency and scope of
disclosures
Publication of the information with the frequency set by article 433a. Disclosures shall be published coinciding with the publication of the
financial statements or as soon as possible thereafter.
The BBVA Group publishes more
frequently than once a year, as
defined in article 433a on disclosures
by large entities.
Art.434 - Uniform disclosure formats
Obligation to disclose information in electronic format and in a single medium or location.
The BBVA Group publishes the
2025 Prudential Relevance Report
in a single document.
Technical criteria on transparency and disclosure of information
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Description
Pillar 3 Section
ITS reference
Art.435.- Disclosure of risk
management objectives and policies
1. Institutions shall disclose their risk management objectives and policies for each separate category of risk, including the risks
referred to in this Title. Those disclosures shall include:
(a) the strategies and processes to manage those categories of risks.
Section 4.1.1.
Section 4.1.2.
Section 4.1.3.
Section 4.2.1.
Section 4.3.1.
Section 4.3.1.1.
Section 4.4.1.1.
Section 4.4.1.2.
Section 4.5.1.
Section 4.5.2.
Section 4.5.4.
Section 4.6.1.1.
Section 4.6.1.2.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CRA
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU OVA
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU MRA
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU ORA
b) the structure and organisation of the relevant risk management function including information on the basis of its authority, its
powers and accountability in accordance with the institution's incorporation and governing documents.
Section 4.1.1.
Section 4.1.2.
Section 4.1.3.
Section 4.1.4.
Section 4.1.6.
Section 4.2.1.
Section 4.3.1.
Section 4.3.1.1.
Section 4.5.2.
Section 4.6.1.3.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CRA
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU OVA
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU MRA
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU ORA
(c) the scope and nature of risk reporting and measurement systems.
Section 4.1.5.
Section 4.2.1.
Section 4.3.1.
Section 4.3.1.1.
Section 4.5.2.
Section 4.6.1.2.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU OVA
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU MRA
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU ORA
(d) the policies for hedging and mitigating risk, and the strategies and processes for monitoring the continuing effectiveness of
hedges and mitigants.
Section 4.2.4.
Section 4.2.7.1.4.
Section 4.3.1.
Section 4.5.2.
Section 4.6.1.2.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CRA
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU OVA
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU MRA
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU ORA
(e) a declaration approved by the management body on the adequacy of the risk management arrangements of the relevant
institution providing assurance that the risk management systems put in place are adequate with regard to the institution's profile
and strategy.
Section 4.1.4.
Section 4.1.7.
Section 4.3.1.1.
Section 4.5.1.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU OVA
(f) a concise risk statement approved by the management body succinctly describing the relevant institution's overall risk profile associated
with the business strategy; that statement shall include:
    (i) key ratios and figures providing external stakeholders a comprehensive view of the institution's management of risk, including how the
risk profile of the institution interacts with the risk tolerance set by the management body.
    (ii) information on intragroup transactions and transactions with related parties that may have a material impact of the risk profile of the
consolidated group.
Section 4.1.4.
Section 4.1.8.
Section 4.2.1.
Section 4.3.1.1.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU OVA
2. Institutions shall disclose the following information regarding governance arrangements:
(a) the number of directorships held by members of the management body.
Section 6.1.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU OVB
(b) the recruitment policy for the selection of members of the management body and their actual knowledge, skills and expertise.
Section 6.1.
Section 6.2.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU OVB
(c) the policy on diversity with regard to selection of members of the management body, its objectives and any relevant targets set
out in that policy, and the extent to which those objectives and targets have been achieved.
Section 6.2.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU OVB
(d) whether or not the institution has set up a separate risk committee and the number of times the risk committee has met.
Section 4.1.2.
Section 4.1.3.
Section 6.3.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU OVB
e) the description of the information flow on risk to the management body.
Section 4.1.2.
Section 4.1.3.
Section 6.3.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU OVB
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Pillar 3 Section
ITS reference
Art.436 - Disclosure of the scope of
application
(a) the name of the institution to which this Regulation applies.
Section 2.1.
(b) a reconciliation between the consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with the applicable accounting
framework and the consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with the requirements on regulatory consolidation
pursuant to Sections 2 and 3 of Title II of Part One; that reconciliation shall outline the differences between the accounting and
regulatory scopes of consolidation and the legal entities included within the regulatory scope of consolidation where it differs from
the accounting scope of consolidation; the outline of the legal entities included within the regulatory scope of consolidation shall
describe the method of regulatory consolidation where it is different from the accounting consolidation method, whether those
entities are fully or proportionally consolidated and whether the holdings in those legal entities are deducted from own funds.
Section 2.4.1.
Section 2.4.1.2.
Annex  I
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU LIA
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c) a breakdown of assets and liabilities of the consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with the requirements on regulatory
consolidation pursuant to Sections 2 and 3 of Title II of Part One, broken down by type of risks as referred to under this Part.
Section 2.4.1.2.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU LI1
(d) a reconciliation identifying the main sources of differences between the carrying value amounts in the financial statements
under the regulatory scope of consolidation as defined in Sections 2 and 3 of Title II of Part One, and the exposure amount used for
regulatory purposes; that reconciliation shall be supplemented by qualitative information on those main sources of differences.
Section 2.4.1.2.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU LIA
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU LI2
(e) for exposures from the trading book and the non-trading book that are adjusted in accordance with Article 34 and Article 105, a
breakdown of the amounts of the constituent elements of an institution's prudent valuation adjustment, by type of risks, and the
total of constituent elements separately for the trading book and non-trading book positions.
Section 4.3.4.2.1.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU PV1
(f) any current or expected material practical or legal impediment to the prompt transfer of own funds or to the repayment of
liabilities between the parent undertaking and its subsidiaries.
Section 2.4.2.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU LIB
(g) the aggregate amount by which the actual own funds are less than required in all subsidiaries that are not included in the
consolidation, and the name or names of those subsidiaries.
Section 2.4.2.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU LIB
(h) where applicable, the circumstances under which use is made of the derogation referred to in Article 7 or the individual consolidation
method laid down in Article 9.
Section 2.4.3.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU LIB
Art.437 - Disclosure of own funds
(a) a full reconciliation of Common Equity Tier 1 items, Additional Tier 1 items, Tier 2 items and the filters and deductions applied to
own funds of the institution pursuant to Articles 32 to 36, 56, 66 and 79 with the balance sheet in the audited financial statements
of the institution.
Section 2.4.1.2.
Section 3.1.3.
Annex II
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CC1
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CC2
(b) a description of the main features of the Common Equity Tier 1 and Additional Tier 1 instruments and Tier 2 instruments issued
by the institution.
Section 3.1.3.
Annex III
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CCA
(c) the full terms and conditions of all Common Equity Tier 1, Additional Tier 1 and Tier 2 instruments.
Section 3.1.3.
Annex III
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CCA
(d) a separate disclosure of the nature and amounts of the following:
      (i) each prudential filter applied pursuant to Articles 32 to 35.
      (ii) items deducted pursuant to Articles 36, 56 and 66.
      (iii) items not deducted pursuant to Articles 47, 48, 56, 66 and 79.
Section 3.1.3
Annex II
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CC1
(e) a description of all restrictions applied to the calculation of own funds in accordance with this Regulation and the instruments,
prudential filters and deductions to which those restrictions apply.
Section 3.1.3
Annex II
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CC1
(f) a comprehensive explanation of the basis on which capital ratios are calculated where those capital ratios are calculated by using
elements of own funds determined on a basis other than the basis laid down in this Regulation.
N/A
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CC1
Art.437a - Disclosure of own funds
and eligible liabilities
a) the composition of their own funds and eligible liabilities, their maturity and their main features.
Section 3.3.
Annex VII
EBA REP 2023/41 - EU TLAC 1
EBA REP 2023/41 - EU TLAC 3
(b) the ranking of eligible liabilities in the creditor hierarchy.
Section 3.3.
Annex VII
EBA REP 2023/41 - EU TLAC 1
EBA REP 2023/41 - EU TLAC 3
(c) the total amount of each issuance of eligible liabilities instruments referred to in Article 72b and the amount of those issuances
that is included in eligible liabilities items within the limits specified in Article 72b(3) and (4).
Section 3.3.
Annex VII
EBA REP 2023/41 - EU TLAC 1
EBA REP 2023/41 - EU TLAC 3
(d) the total amount of excluded liabilities referred to in Article 72a(2).
Section 3.3.
Annex VII
EBA REP 2023/41 - EU TLAC 1
EBA REP 2023/41 - EU TLAC 3
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Description
Pillar 3 Section
ITS reference
Art.438 - Disclosure of own funds
requirements and risk-weighted
exposure amounts
(a) a summary of their approach to assessing the adequacy of their internal capital to support current and future activities.
Section 3.1.4.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU OVC
(b) the amount of the additional own funds requirements based on the supervisory review process as referred to in point (a) of
Article 104(1) of Directive 2013/36/EU and its composition in terms of Common Equity Tier 1, additional Tier 1 and Tier 2
instruments.
Section 1.2.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU KM1
(c) upon demand from the relevant competent authority, the result of the institution's internal capital adequacy assessment
process.
Section 3.1.4.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU OVC
(d) the total risk-weighted exposure amount and the corresponding total own funds requirement determined in accordance with
Article 92, to be broken down by the different risk categories set out in Part Three and, where applicable, an explanation of the
effect on the calculation of own funds and risk-weighted exposure amounts that results from applying capital floors and not
deducting items from own funds.
Section 3.1.2.1.
Annex XIII.C
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU OV1
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CVA4
(da) where required to calculate the un-floored total risk exposure amount as calculated in accordance with Article 92(4), and the
standardised total risk exposure amount as calculated in accordance with Article 92(5), to be broken down by the different risk
categories or risk exposure classes, as applicable, set out in Part Three and, where applicable, an explanation of the effect on the
calculation of own funds and risk-weighted exposure amounts that results from applying capital floors and not deducting items
from own funds.
Section 3.1.2.2.
Annex V
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CMS1
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CMS2
(e) the on- and off-balance-sheet exposures, the risk-weighted exposure amounts and associated expected losses for each
category of specialised lending referred to in Table 1 of Article 153(5) and the on- and off-balancesheet exposures and risk-
weighted exposure amounts for the categories of equity exposures set out in Article 133(3) to (6), and article 495a(3).
Section 4.2.6.3
Section 4.2.7.5.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CR10
(f) the exposure value and the risk-weighted exposure amount of own funds instruments held in any insurance undertaking,
reinsurance undertaking or insurance holding company that the institutions do not deduct from their own funds in accordance
with Article 49 when calculating their capital requirements on an individual, sub-consolidated and consolidated basis.
N/A
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU INS1
(g) the supplementary own funds requirement and the capital adequacy ratio of the financial conglomerate calculated in
accordance with Article 6 of Directive 2002/87/EC and Annex I to that Directive where method 1 or 2 set out in that Annex is
applied.
N/A
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU INS2
(h) the variations in the risk-weighted exposure amounts of the current disclosure period compared to the immediately preceding disclosure
period that result from the use of internal models, including an outline of the key drivers explaining those variations.
Section 4.2.7.4.
Section 4.3.4.2.2.
Annex XIII.C
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CR8
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU MR2-B
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CCR7
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CVA4
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CRR Article
Description
Pillar 3 Section
ITS reference
Art.439 - Disclosure of exposures to
counterparty credit risk
(a) a description of the methodology used to assign internal capital and credit limits for counterparty credit exposures, including
the methods to assign those limits to exposures to central counterparties.
Section 4.2.8.1.1.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CCRA
(b) a description of policies related to guarantees and other credit risk mitigants, such as the policies for securing collateral and establishing
credit reserves.
Section 4.2.8.1.2.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CCRA
c) a description of policies with respect to General Wrong-Way risk and Specific Wrong-Way risk as defined in Article 291.
Section 4.2.8.1.3.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CCRA
(d) the amount of collateral the institution would have to provide if its credit rating was downgraded.
Section 4.2.8.1.4.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CCRA
(e) the amount of segregated and unsegregated collateral received and posted per type of collateral, further broken down between collateral
used for derivatives and securities financing transactions.
Section 4.2.8.2.4.
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(f) for derivative transactions, the exposure values before and after the effect of the credit risk mitigation as determined under the methods
set out in Sections 3 to 6 of Chapter 6 of Title II of Part Three, whichever method is applicable, and the associated risk exposure amounts
broken down by applicable method.
Section 4.2.8.2.1.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CCR1
(g) for securities financing transactions, the exposure values before and after the effect of the credit risk mitigation as determined under the
methods set out in Chapters 4 and 6 of Title II of Part Three, whichever method is used, and the associated risk exposure amounts broken
down by applicable method.
Section 4.2.8.2.1.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CCR1
(h) the exposure values after credit risk mitigation effects and the associated risk exposures for credit valuation adjustment
capital charge, separately for each method as set out in Title VI of Part Three.
N/A
(i) the exposure value to central counterparties and the associated risk exposures within the scope of Section 9 of Chapter 6 of
Title II of Part Three, separately for qualifying and non-qualifying central counterparties, and broken down by types of exposures.
Section 4.2.8.3.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CCR8
(j) the notional amounts and fair value of credit derivative transactions; credit derivative transactions shall be broken down by
product type; within each product type, credit derivative transactions shall be broken down further by credit protection bought
and credit protection sold.
Section 4.2.8.2.5.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CCR6
(k) the estimate of alpha where the institution has received the permission of the competent authorities to use its own estimate of
alpha in accordance with Article 284(9).
Section 4.2.8.2.1.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CCR1
(l) separately, the disclosures included in point (e) of Article 444 and point (g) of Article 452.
Section 4.2.8.2.2.
Section 4.2.8.2.3.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CCR3
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(m) for institutions using the methods set out in Sections 4 to 5 of Chapter 6 of Title II Part Three, the size of their on- and off-balance-sheet
derivative business as calculated in accordance with Article 273a(1) or (2), as applicable.
N/A
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CCR1
Where the central bank of a Member State provides liquidity assistance in the form of collateral swap transactions, the competent authority
may exempt institutions from the requirements in points (d) and (e) of the first subparagraph where that competent authority considers that
the disclosure of the information referred to therein could reveal that emergency liquidity assistance has been provided. For those purposes,
the competent authority shall set out appropriate thresholds and objective criteria.
N/A
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Art.440 - Disclosure of
countercyclical capital buffers
(a) the geographical distribution of the exposure amounts and risk-weighted exposure amounts of its credit exposures used as a
basis for the calculation of their countercyclical capital buffer.
Annex IV
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CCyB1
(b) the amount of their institution-specific countercyclical capital buffer.
Section 3.1.1.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CCyB2
Art.441 - Disclosure of indicators of
global systemic importance
G-SIIs shall disclose, on an annual basis, the values of the indicators used for determining their score in accordance with the identification
methodology referred to in Article 131 of Directive 2013/36/EU.
N/A
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Art.442 - Institutions shall disclose
the following information regarding
the institution's exposure to credit
risk and dilution risk
(a) the scope and definitions that they use for accounting purposes of ‘past due’ and ‘impaired’ and the differences, if any, between the
definitions of ‘past due’ and ‘default’ for accounting and regulatory purposes.
Section 4.2.2.1.
Section 4.2.2.2.
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(b) a description of the approaches and methods adopted for determining specific and general credit risk adjustments.
Section 4.2.2.1.
Section 4.2.2.2.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CRB
(c) information on the amount and quality of performing, non-performing and forborne exposures for loans, debt securities and off-balance-
sheet exposures, including their related accumulated impairment, provisions and negative fair value changes due to credit risk and amounts
of collateral and financial guarantees received.
Section 4.2.3.1.
Annex XIII.C
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CR1
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CR2a
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CQ1
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CQ2
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CQ4
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CQ5
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CQ6
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CQ7
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(d) an ageing analysis of accounting past due exposures.
Section 4.2.3.1.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CQ3
(e) the gross carrying amounts of both defaulted and non-defaulted exposures, the accumulated specific and general credit risk
adjustments, the accumulated write-offs taken against those exposures and the net carrying amounts and their distribution by geographical
area and industry type and for loans, debt securities and offbalance-sheet exposures
Section 4.2.3.1.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CR1
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CQ4
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CQ5
(f) any changes in the gross amount of defaulted on- and off-balance-sheet exposures, including, as a minimum, information on the opening
and closing balances of those exposures, the gross amount of any of those exposures reverted to non-defaulted status or subject to a write-
off.
Section 4.2.3.1.
Annex IX
Annex XIII.C
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CR2
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CR2a
(g) the breakdown of loans and debt securities by residual maturity.
Section 4.2.3.1.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CR1-A
Art.443 - Disclosure of encumbered
and unencumbered assets.
Institutions shall disclose information concerning their encumbered and unencumbered assets. For those purposes, institutions shall use
the carrying amount per exposure class broken down by asset quality and the total amount of the carrying amount that is encumbered and
unencumbered. Disclosure of information on encumbered and unencumbered assets shall not reveal emergency liquidity assistance
provided by central banks.
Section 4.5.7.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU AE 1
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU AE 2
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU AE 3
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU AE 4
Art.444 - Disclosure of the use of the
Standardised Approach
(a) the names of the nominated ECAIs and ECAs and the reasons for any changes in those nominations over the disclosure period.
Section 4.2.6.1.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CRD
(b) the exposure classes for which each ECAI or ECA is used.
Section 4.2.6.1.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CRD
(c) a description of the process used to transfer the issuer and issue credit ratings onto items not included in the trading book.
Section 4.2.6.1.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CRD
(d) the association of the external rating of each nominated ECAI or ECA with the risk weights that correspond to the credit quality
steps as set out in Chapter 2 of Title II of Part Three, taking into account that it is not necessary to disclose that information where
the institutions comply with the standard association published by EBA.
Section 4.2.6.1.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CRD
(e) the exposure values and the exposure values after credit risk mitigation associated with each credit quality step as set out in Chapter 2 of
Title II of Part Three, by exposure class, as well as the exposure values deducted from own funds.
Section 4.2.6.2.
Section 4.2.8.2.2.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CR4
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CR5
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Art.445 - Disclosure of exposure to
market risk
Institutions calculating their own funds requirements in accordance with points (b) and (c) of Article 92(3) shall disclose those requirements
separately for each risk referred to in those points. In addition, own funds requirements for the specific interest rate risk of securitisation
positions shall be disclosed separately.
Section 4.3.3.
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Art.445a - Disclosure of CVA risk
1. Institutions subject to the own funds requirements for CVA risk shall disclose the following information:
(a) an overview of their processes to identify, measure, hedge and monitor their CVA risk.
Section 4.2.8.4.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CVAA
(b) whether institutions meet all of the conditions set out in Article 273a(2); where those conditions are met, whether institutions
have chosen to calculate the own funds requirements for CVA risk using the simplified approach set out in Article 385; where
institutions have chosen to calculate the own funds requirements for CVA risk using the simplified approach, the own funds
requirements for CVA risk in accordance with that approach.
N/A
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(c) the total number of counterparties for which the standardised approach is used, with a breakdown by counterparty types.
N/A
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2. Institutions using the standardised approach set out in Article 383 for calculating the own funds requirements for CVA risk shall
disclose, in addition to the information referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article, the following information:
(a) the structure and the organisation of their internal CVA risk management function and governance.
N/A
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CVAB
(b) their total own funds requirements for CVA risk under the standardised approach with a breakdown by risk class.
N/A
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CVA3
(c) an overview of the eligible hedges used in that calculation, with a breakdown by type of instruments set out in Article 386(2).
N/A
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CVA3
3. Institutions using the basic approach set out in Article 384 for calculating the own funds requirements for CVA risk shall
disclose, in addition to the information referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article, the following information:
(a) their total own funds requirements for CVA risk under the basic approach, and the components BACVAtotal and BACVAcsr-
hedged.
Section 4.2.8.4.1.
Annex XIII.C
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CVA1
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(b) an overview of the eligible hedges used in that calculation, with a breakdown by type of instruments set out in Article 386(3).
N/A
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CVA2
Art.446 - Disclosure of operational
risk
1. Institutions shall disclose the following information:
(a) the main characteristics and elements of their operational risk management framework.
Section 4.6.1.1.
Section 4.6.1.2.
Section 4.6.1.3.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU ORA
(b) their own funds requirement for operational risk equal to the business indicator component calculated in accordance with
Article 313.
Section 4.6.2.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU OR3
(c) the business indicator, calculated in accordance with Article 314(1), and the amounts of each of the business indicator
components and their sub-components for each of the three years relevant for the calculation of the business indicator.
Section 4.6.2.
Annex X
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU OR2
(d) the amount of the reduction of the business indicator for each exclusion from the business indicator in accordance with Article
315(2), as well as the corresponding justifications for such exclusions.
Section 4.6.2.
Annex X
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU OR2
2. Institutions that calculate their annual operational risk losses in accordance with Article 316(1) shall disclose the following
information in addition to the information referred to in paragraph 1 of this Article:
(a) their annual operational risk losses for each of the last 10 financial years, calculated in accordance with Article 316(1).
Section 4.6.3.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU OR1
(b) the number of exceptional operational risk events and the amounts of the corresponding aggregated net operational risk
losses that were excluded from the calculation of the annual operational risk loss in accordance with Article 320(1), for each of the
last 10 financial years, and the corresponding justifications for those exclusions.
Section 4.6.3.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU OR1
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Art.447 - Disclosure of key metrics
(a) the composition of their own funds and their risk-based capital ratios as calculated in accordance with Article 92(2).
Section 1.2.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU KM1
(aa) where applicable, the risk-based capital ratios as calculated in accordance with Article 92(2), by using the un-floored total risk
exposure amount instead of the total risk exposure amount.
Section 1.2.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU KM1
(b) the total risk exposure amount as calculated in accordance with Article 92(3) and, where applicable, the un-floored total risk exposure
amount as calculated in accordance with Article 92(4).
Section 1.2.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU KM1
(c) where applicable, the amount and composition of additional own funds which the institutions are required to hold in accordance with
point (a) of Article 104(1) of Directive 2013/36/EU.
Section 1.2.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU KM1
(d) their combined buffer requirement which the institutions are required to hold in accordance with Chapter 4 of Title VII of Directive
2013/36/EU.
Section 1.2.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU KM1
(e) their leverage ratio and the total exposure measure as calculated in accordance with Article 429.
Section 1.2.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU KM1
(f) the following information in relation to their liquidity coverage ratio as calculated in accordance with the delegated act referred
to in Article 460(1):
    (i) the average or averages, as applicable, of their liquidity coverage ratio based on end-of-the-month observations over the
preceding 12 months for each quarter of the relevant disclosure period.
    (ii) the average or averages, as applicable, of total liquid assets, after applying the relevant haircuts, included in the liquidity
buffer pursuant to the delegated act referred to in Article 460(1), based on end-of-themonth observations over the preceding 12
months for each quarter of the relevant disclosure period.
    (iii) the averages of their liquidity outflows, inflows and net liquidity outflows as calculated pursuant to the delegated act
referred to in Article 460(1), based on end-of-the-month observations over the preceding 12 months for each quarter of the
relevant disclosure period;.
Section 1.2.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU KM1
(g) the following information in relation to their net stable funding requirement as calculated in accordance with Title IV of Part Six:
  (i) the net stable funding ratio at the end of each quarter of the relevant disclosure period.
  (ii) the available stable funding at the end of each quarter of the relevant disclosure period.
  (iii) the required stable funding at the end of each quarter of the relevant disclosure period.
Section 1.2.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU KM1
(h) their own funds and eligible liabilities ratios and their components, numerator and denominator, as calculated in accordance with Articles
92a and 92b and broken down at the level of each resolution group, where applicable.
Section 1.2.
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Art.448 - Disclosure of exposures to
interest rate risk on positions not
held in the trading book
1. Institutions shall disclose the following quantitative and qualitative information on the risks arising from potential changes in
interest rates that affect both the economic value of equity and the net interest income of their non-trading book activities:
(a) the changes in the economic value of equity calculated under the six supervisory shock scenarios referred to in Article 98(5) of
Directive 2013/36/EU for the current and previous disclosure periods.
Section 4.4.1.5.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU IRRBB1
(b) the changes in the net interest income calculated under the two supervisory shock scenarios referred to in Article 98(5) of Directive
2013/36/EU for the current and previous disclosure periods.
Section 4.4.1.5.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU IRRBB1
(c) a description of key modelling and parametric assumptions, other than those referred to in points (b) and © of Article 98(5a) of Directive
2013/36/EU used to calculate changes in the economic value of equity and in the net interest income required under points (a) and (b) of
this paragraph.
Section 4.4.1.3.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU IRRBBA
(d) an explanation of the significance of the risk measures disclosed under points (a) and (b) of this paragraph and of any significant
variations of those risk measures since the previous disclosure reference date.
Apartado 4.4.1.5.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU IRRBBA
e) the description of how institutions define, measure, mitigate and control the interest rate risk of their nontrading book activities
for the purposes of the competent authorities' review in accordance with Article 84 of Directive 2013/36/EU, including:
    (i) a description of the specific risk measures that the institutions use to evaluate changes in their economic value of equity and
in their net interest income.
    (ii) a description of the key modelling and parametric assumptions used in the institutions' internal measurement systems that
would differ from the common modelling and parametric assumptions referred to in Article 98(5a) of Directive 2013/36/EU for
the purpose of calculating changes to the economic value of equity and to the net interest income, including the rationale for those
differences.
    (iii) a description of the interest rate shock scenarios that institutions use to estimate the interest rate risk.
    (iv) the recognition of the effect of hedges against those interest rate risks, including internal hedges that meet the
requirements laid down in Article 106(3).
    (v) an outline of how often the evaluation of the interest rate risk occurs.
Section 4.4.1.1.
Section 4.4.1.2.
Section 4.4.1.3
Section 4.4.1.4.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU IRRBBA
(f) the description of the overall risk management and mitigation strategies for those risks.
Section 4.4.1.1.
Section 4.4.1.2.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU IRRBBA
(g) average and longest repricing maturity assigned to non-maturity deposits.
Section 4.4.1.3.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU IRRBBA
2. By way of derogation from paragraph 1 of this Article, the requirements set out in points (c) and (e)(i) to (e)(iv) of paragraph 1 of
this Article shall not apply to institutions that use the standardised methodology or the simplified standardised methodology
referred to in Article 84(1) of Directive 2013/36/EU.
N/A
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU IRRBBA
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Art.449 - Disclosure of exposures to
securitisation positions
(a) a description of their securitisation and re-securitisation activities, including their risk management and investment objectives
in connection with those activities, their role in securitisation and re-securitisation transactions, whether they use the simple,
transparent and standardised securitisation (STS) as defined in point (10) of Article 242, and the extent to which they use
securitisation transactions to transfer the credit risk of the securitised exposures to third parties with, where applicable, a
separate description of their synthetic securitisation risk transfer policy.
Section 4.2.9.1.1.
Section 4.2.9.1.2.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU SECA
(b) the type of risks they are exposed to in their securitisation and re-securitisation activities by level of seniority of the relevant
securitisation positions providing a distinction between STS and non-STS positions and:
    (i) the risk retained in own-originated transactions.
    (ii) the risk incurred in relation to transactions originated by third parties.
Section 4.2.9.1.1.
Section 4.2.9.2.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU SECA
(c) their approaches for calculating the risk-weighted exposure amounts that they apply to their securitisation activities, including the types
of securitisation positions to which each approach applies and with a distinction between STS and non-STS positions.
Section 4.2.9.1.3.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU SECA
(d) a list of SSPEs falling into any of the following categories, with a description of their types of exposures to those SSPEs,
including derivative contracts:
    (i) SSPEs which acquire exposures originated by the institutions.
    (ii) SSPEs sponsored by the institutions.
    (iii) SSPEs and other legal entities for which the institutions provide securitisation-related services, such as advisory, asset
servicing or management services.
    (iv) SSPEs included in the institutions' regulatory scope of consolidation.
N/A
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU SECA
(e) a list of any legal entities in relation to which the institutions have disclosed that they have provided support in accordance with Chapter 5
of Title II of Part Three.
N/A
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU SECA
(f) a list of legal entities affiliated with the institutions and that invest in securitisations originated by the institutions or in securitisation
positions issued by SSPEs sponsored by the institutions.
N/A
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU SECA
(g) a summary of their accounting policies for securitisation activity, including where relevant a distinction between securitisation and re-
securitisation positions.
Section 4.2.9.1.4.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU SECA
(h) the names of the ECAIs used for securitisations and the types of exposure for which each agency is used.
Section 4.2.9.3.1.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU SECA
(i) where applicable, a description of the Internal Assessment Approach as set out in Chapter 5 of Title II of Part Three, including the
structure of the internal assessment process and the relation between internal assessment and external ratings of the relevant ECAI
disclosed in accordance with point (h), the control mechanisms for the internal assessment process including discussion of independence,
accountability, and internal assessment process review, the exposure types to which the internal assessment process is applied and the
stress factors used for determining credit enhancement levels.
N/A
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU SECA
(j) separately for the trading book and the non-trading book, the carrying amount of securitisation exposures, including information on
whether institutions have transferred significant credit risk in accordance with Articles 244 and 245, for which institutions act as originator,
sponsor or investor, separately for traditional and synthetic securitisations, and for STS and non-STS transactions and broken down by type
of securitisation exposures.
Section 4.2.9.2.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU SEC1
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU SEC2
(k) for the non-trading book activities, the following information:
    (i) the aggregate amount of securitisation positions where institutions act as originator or sponsor and the associated risk-
weighted assets and capital requirements by regulatory approaches, including exposures deducted from own funds or risk
weighted at 1 250 %, broken down between traditional and synthetic securitisations and between securitisation and re-
securitisation exposures, separately for STS and non-STS positions, and further broken down into a meaningful number of risk-
weight or capital requirement bands and by approach used to calculate the capital requirements.
Section 4.2.9.3.2.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU SEC3
    (ii) the aggregate amount of securitisation positions where institutions act as investor and the associated riskweighted assets
and capital requirements by regulatory approaches, including exposures deducted from own funds or risk weighted at 1 250 %,
broken down between traditional and synthetic securitisations, securitisation and re-securitisation positions, and STS and non-
STS positions, and further broken down into a meaningful number of risk weight or capital requirement bands and by approach
used to calculate the capital requirements.
Section 4.2.9.4.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU SEC4
(l) for exposures securitised by the institution, the amount of exposures in default and the amount of the specific credit risk adjustments
made by the institution during the current period, both broken down by exposure type.
Section 4.2.9.3.3.
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Art.449 a - Disclosure of
environmental, social and
governance risks (ESG risks)
From 28 June 2022, large institutions which have issued securities that are admitted to trading on a regulated market of any
Member State, as defined in point (21) of Article 4(1) of Directive 2014/65/EU, shall disclose information on ESG risks, including
physical risks and transition risks, as defined in the report referred to in Article 98(8) of Directive 2013/36/EU. The information
referred to in the first paragraph shall be disclosed on an annual basis for the first year and biannually thereafter.
Section 7.
See Annex IX.b
Art.449 b - Disclosure of aggregate
exposure to shadow banking entities
Institutions shall disclose the information concerning their aggregate exposure to shadow banking entities, as referred to in Article
394(2), second subparagraph.
Applicable from 31 December
2026
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Art.450 - Disclosure of remuneration
policy
1. Institutions shall disclose the following information regarding their remuneration policy and practices for those categories of
staff whose professional activities have a material impact on the risk profile of the institutions:
(a) information concerning the decision-making process used for determining the remuneration policy, as well as the number of
meetings held by the main body overseeing remuneration during the financial year, including, where applicable, information about
the composition and the mandate of a remuneration committee, the external consultant whose services have been used for the
determination of the remuneration policy and the role of the relevant stakeholders.
Section 5.1.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU REMA
(b) information about the link between pay of the staff and their performance.
Section 5.4.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU REMA
(c) the most important design characteristics of the remuneration system, including information on the criteria used for
performance measurement and risk adjustment, deferral policy and vesting criteria.
Section 5.3.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU REMA
(d) the ratios between fixed and variable remuneration set in accordance with point (g) of Article 94(1) of Directive 2013/36/EU.
Section 5.7.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU REMA
(e) information on the performance criteria on which the entitlement to shares, options or variable components of remuneration is based.
Section 5.5.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU REMA
(f) the main parameters and rationale for any variable component scheme and any other non-cash benefits.
Section 5.3.
Section 5.6.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU REMA
(g) aggregate quantitative information on remuneration, broken down by business area.
Section 5.8.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU REM5
(h) aggregate quantitative information on remuneration, broken down by senior management and members of staff whose professional
activities have a material impact on the risk profile of the institutions, indicating the following:
See details in the following
paragraphs:
    (i) the amounts of remuneration awarded for the financial year, split into fixed remuneration including a description of the fixed
components, and variable remuneration, and the number of beneficiaries.
Section 5.8.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU REM1
    (ii) the amounts and forms of awarded variable remuneration, split into cash, shares, share-linked instruments and other types
separately for the part paid upfront and the deferred part.
Section 5.8.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU REM1
    (iii) the amounts of deferred remuneration awarded for previous performance periods, split into the amount due to vest in the
financial year and the amount due to vest in subsequent years.
Section 5.8.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU REM3
    (iv) the amount of deferred remuneration due to vest in the financial year that is paid out during the financial year, and that is
reduced through performance adjustments.
Section 5.8.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU REM3
    (v) the guaranteed variable remuneration awards during the financial year, and the number of beneficiaries of those awards.
Section 5.8.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU REM2
    (vi) the severance payments awarded in previous periods, that have been paid out during the financial year.
Section 5.8.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU REM2
    (vii) the amounts of severance payments awarded during the financial year, split into paid upfront and deferred, the number of
beneficiaries of those payments and highest payment that has been awarded to a single person.
Section 5.8.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU REM2
(i) the number of individuals that have been remunerated EUR 1 million or more per financial year, with the remuneration between EUR 1
million and EUR 5 million broken down into pay bands of EUR 500 000 and with the remuneration of EUR 5 million and above broken down
into pay bands of EUR 1 million.
Section 5.8.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU REM4
(j) upon demand from the relevant Member State or competent authority, the total remuneration for each member of the management body
or senior management.
N/A
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU REMA
(k) information on whether the institution benefits from a derogation laid down in Article 94(3) of Directive 2013/36/EU. For the purposes of
point (k) of the first subparagraph of this paragraph, institutions that benefit from such a derogation shall indicate whether they benefit from
that derogation on the basis of point (a) or (b) of Article 94(3) of Directive 2013/36/EU. They shall also indicate for which of the
remuneration principles they apply the derogation(s), the number of staff members that benefit from the derogation(s) and their total
remuneration, split into fixed and variable remuneration.
Section 5.8.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU REMA
2. For large institutions, the quantitative information on the remuneration of institutions' collective management body referred to
in this Article shall also be made available to the public, differentiating between executive and non-executive members. Institutions
shall comply with the requirements set out in this Article in a manner that is appropriate to their size, internal organisation and the
nature, scope and complexity of their activities and without prejudice to Regulation (EU) 2016/679 of the European Parliament
and of the Council.
Section 5.8.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU REMA
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Art.451 - Disclosure of the leverage
ratio.
(a) the leverage ratio and how the institutions apply Article 499(2).
Section 3.2.
Anexo VI
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU LR2
(b) a breakdown of the total exposure measure referred to in Article 429(4), as well as a reconciliation of the total exposure measure with the
relevant information disclosed in published financial statements.
Section 3.2.
Annex VI
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU LR1
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU LR2
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU LR3
(c) where applicable, the amount of exposures calculated in accordance with Articles 429(8) and 429a(1) and the adjusted leverage ratio
calculated in accordance with Article 429a(7).
Annex VI
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU LR2
(d) a description of the processes used to manage the risk of excessive leverage.
Section 3.2.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU LRA
(e) a description of the factors that had an impact on the leverage ratio during the period to which the disclosed leverage ratio refers.
Section 3.2.
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(f) the amount of the additional own funds requirements based on the supervisory review process as referred to in Article 104(1),
point (a), of Directive 2013/36/EU to address the risk of excessive leverage and its composition.
Section 3.2.
Annex VI
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU LR2
2. Public development credit institutions as defined in Article 429a(2) shall disclose the leverage ratio without the adjustment to the total
exposure measure determined in accordance with point (d) of the first subparagraph of Article 429a(1).
N/A
3. In addition to points (a) and (b) of paragraph 1 of this Article, large institutions shall disclose the leverage ratio and the breakdown of the
total exposure measure referred to in Article 429(4) based on averages calculated in accordance with the implementing act referred to in
Article 430(7).
Annex VI
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU LR2
Art 451a - Disclosure of liquidity
requirements
1. Institutions that are subject to Part Six shall disclose information on their liquidity coverage ratio, net stable funding ratio and liquidity risk
management in accordance with this Article.
Section 4.5.1.
Section 4.5.2.
Section 4.5.3.
Section 4.5.4.
Section 4.5.5.
Section 4.5.6.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU LIQA
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU LIQ1
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU LIQB
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU LIQ2
2. Institutions shall disclose the following information in relation to their liquidity coverage ratio:
(a) the average or averages, as applicable, of their liquidity coverage ratio based on end-of-the-month observations over the
preceding 12 months for each quarter of the relevant disclosure period.
Section 4.5.5.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU LIQ1
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU LIQB
(b) the average or averages, as applicable, of total liquid assets, after applying the relevant haircuts, included in the liquidity buffer pursuant
to the delegated act referred to in Article 460(1), based on end-of-the-month observations over the preceding 12 months for each quarter of
the relevant disclosure period, and a description of the composition of that liquidity buffer.
Section 4.5.5.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU LIQ1
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU LIQB
(c) the averages of their liquidity outflows, inflows and net liquidity outflows as calculated in accordance with the delegated act referred to in
Article 460(1), based on end-of-the-month observations over the preceding 12 months for each quarter of the relevant disclosure period and
the description of their composition.
Section 4.5.5.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU LIQ1
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU LIQB
3. Institutions shall disclose the following information in relation to their net stable funding ratio:
(a) quarter-end figures of their net stable funding ratio calculated in accordance with Chapter 2 of Title IV of Part Six for each
quarter of the relevant disclosure period.
Section 4.5.6.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU LIQ2
(b) an overview of the amount of available stable funding calculated in accordance with Chapter 3 of Title IV of Part Six.
Section 4.5.6.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU LIQ2
(c) an overview of the amount of required stable funding calculated in accordance with Chapter 4 of Title IV of Part Six.
Section 4.5.6.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU LIQ2
4. Institutions shall disclose the arrangements, systems, processes and strategies put in place to identify, measure, manage and monitor
their liquidity risk in accordance with Article 86 of Directive 2013/36/EU.
Section 4.5.1.
Section 4.5.2.
Section 4.5.3.
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Art 451b - Disclosure of exposures to
crypto-assets and related activities
(a) the direct and indirect exposure amounts in relation to crypto-assets including the gross long and short components of net exposures
Section 4.7.
EBA/ITS/2024/05 - EU CAE1
(b) the total risk exposure amount for operational risk.
Section 4.7.
EBA/ITS/2024/05 - EU CAE1
(c) the accounting classification for crypto-asset exposures.
Section 4.7.
(d) a description of the business activities related to crypto-assets, and their impact on the risk profile of the institution.
Institutions shall provide more detailed information for material business activities, including the issuance of significant asset-
referenced tokens within the meaning of Articles 43 and 44 of Regulation (EU) 2023/1114, significant e-money tokens within the
meaning of Articles 56 and 57 of that Regulation and the provision of crypto-asset services under Articles 60 and 61 of that
Regulation.
Section 4.7.
(e) a specific description of their risk management policies related to crypto-asset exposures and services related to crypto-assets.
Section 4.7.
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ITS reference
Art.452 - Disclosure of the use of the
IRB Approach to credit risk
(a) the competent authority's permission of the approach or approved transition.
Section 4.2.7.1.1.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CRE
(b) for each exposure class referred to in Article 147, the percentage of the total exposure value of each class subject to the
Standardised Approach laid down in Chapter 2 of Title II of Part Three or to the IRB Approach laid down in Chapter 3 of Title II of
Part Three, as well as the part of each exposure class subject to a roll-out plan; where institutions have received permission to use
own LGDs and conversion factors for the calculation of risk-weighted exposure amounts, they shall disclose separately the
percentage of the total exposure value of each exposure class subject to that permission.
Section 4.2.7.1.1.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CR6-A
(c) the control mechanisms for rating systems at the different stages of model development, controls and changes, which shall
include information on:
    (i) the relationship between the risk management function and the internal audit function.
    (ii) the rating system review.
    (iii) the procedure to ensure the independence of the function in charge of reviewing the models from the functions responsible
for the development of the models.
    (iv) the procedure to ensure the accountability of the functions in charge of developing and reviewing the models.
Section 4.2.7.1.5.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CRE
(d) the role of the functions involved in the development, approval and subsequent changes of the credit risk models.
Section 4.2.7.1.5.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CRE
(e) the scope and main content of the reporting related to credit risk models.
Section 4.2.7.1.5.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CRE
(f) a description of the internal ratings process by exposure class, including the number of key models used with respect to each
portfolio and a brief discussion of the main differences between the models within the same portfolio, covering:
    (i) the definitions, methods and data for estimation and validation of PD, which shall include information on how PDs are
estimated for low default portfolios, whether there are regulatory floors and the drivers for differences observed between PD and
actual default rates at least for the last three periods.
    (ii) where applicable, the definitions, methods and data for estimation and validation of LGD, such as methods to calculate
downturn LGD, how LGDs are estimated for low default portfolio and the time lapse between the default event and the closure of
the exposure.
    (iii) where applicable, the definitions, methods and data for estimation and validation of conversion factors, including
assumptions employed in the derivation of those variables.
Section 4.2.7.1.1.
Section 4.2.7.1.2.
Section 4.2.7.1.6.
Section 4.2.7.1.7.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CRE
(g) as applicable, the following information in relation to each exposure class referred to in Article 147:
    (i) their gross on-balance-sheet exposure.
    (ii) their off-balance-sheet exposure values prior to the relevant conversion factor.
    (iii) their exposure after applying the relevant conversion factor and credit risk mitigation.
    (iv) any model, parameter or input relevant for the understanding of the risk weighting and the resulting risk exposure amounts
disclosed across a sufficient number of obligor grades (including default) to allow for a meaningful differentiation of credit risk.
    (v) separately for those exposure classes in relation to which institutions have received permission to use own LGDs and
conversion factors for the calculation of risk-weighted exposure amounts, and for exposures for which the institutions do not use
such estimates, the values referred to in points (i) to (iv) subject to that permission.
Section 4.2.7.2.
Section 4.2.8.2.3.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CR6
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(h) institutions' estimates of PDs against the actual default rate for each exposure class over a longer period, with separate disclosure of the
PD range, the external rating equivalent, the weighted average and arithmetic average PD, the number of obligors at the end of the previous
year and of the year under review, the number of defaulted obligors, including the new defaulted obligors, and the annual average historical
default rate.
Section 4.2.7.3.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CR9
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Art.453 - Disclosure of the use of
credit risk mitigation techniques
(a) the core features of the policies and processes for on- and off-balance-sheet netting and an indication of the extent to which institutions
make use of balance sheet netting.
Section 4.2.5.1.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CRC
(b) the core features of the policies and processes for eligible collateral evaluation and management.
Section 4.2.5.2.1.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CRC
(c) a description of the main types of collateral taken by the institution to mitigate credit risk.
Section 4.2.5.2.2.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CRC
(d) for guarantees and credit derivatives used as credit protection, the main types of guarantor and credit derivative counterparty and their
creditworthiness used for the purpose of reducing capital requirements, excluding those used as part of synthetic securitisation structures.
Section 4.2.5.3.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CRC
(e) information about market or credit risk concentrations within the credit risk mitigation taken.
Section 4.2.5.5.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CRC
(f) for institutions calculating risk-weighted exposure amounts under the Standardised Approach or the IRB Approach, the total exposure
value not covered by any eligible credit protection and the total exposure value covered by eligible credit protection after applying volatility
adjustments; the disclosure set out in this point shall be made separately for loans and debt securities and including a breakdown of
defaulted exposures.
Section 4.2.5.4.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CR3
(g) the corresponding conversion factor and the credit risk mitigation associated with the exposure and the incidence of credit risk
mitigation techniques with and without substitution effect.
Section 4.2.5.4.
Section 4.2.6.2.
Section 4.2.7.2.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CR4
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CR7-A
(h) for institutions calculating risk-weighted exposure amounts under the Standardised Approach, the on- and off-balance-sheet exposure
value by exposure class before and after the application of conversion factors and any associated credit risk mitigation.
Section 4.2.6.2.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CR4
(i) for institutions calculating risk-weighted exposure amounts under the Standardised Approach, the riskweighted exposure
amount and the ratio between that risk-weighted exposure amount and the exposure value after applying the corresponding
conversion factor and the credit risk mitigation associated with the exposure; the disclosure set out in this point shall be made
separately for each exposure class.
Section 4.2.6.2.
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CR4
(j) for institutions calculating risk-weighted exposure amounts under the IRB Approach, the risk-weighted exposure amount before and after
recognition of the credit risk mitigation impact of credit derivatives; where institutions have received permission to use own LGDs and
conversion factors for the calculation of riskweighted exposure amounts, they shall make the disclosure set out in this point separately for
the exposure classes subject to that permission.
Annex XIII.C
EBA ITS 2024/05 - EU CR7
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Art.454 - Disclosure of the use of the
Advanced Measurement Approaches
to operational risk
The institutions using the Advanced Measurement Approaches set out in Articles 321 to 324 for the calculation of their own funds
requirements for operational risk shall disclose a description of their use of insurance and other risk-transfer mechanisms for the purpose of
mitigating that risk.
N/A
N/A
Art.455 - Use of internal market risk
models
(a) for each sub-portfolio covered:
    (i) the characteristics of the models used.
    (ii) where applicable, for the internal models for incremental default and migration risk and for correlation trading, the
methodologies used and the risks measured through the use of an internal model including a description of the approach used by
the institution to determine liquidity horizons, the methodologies used to achieve a capital assessment that is consistent with the
required soundness standard and the approaches used in the validation of the model.
    (iii) a description of stress testing applied to the sub-portfolio;
    (iv) a description of the approaches used for back-testing and validating the accuracy and consistency of the internal models
and modelling processes.
Section 4.3.4.2.
Section 4.3.4.2.3.
Section 4.3.4.2.4.
EBA ITS 2020/04 - EU MRB
(b) the scope of permission by the competent authority.
Section 4.3.4.1.
Section 4.3.4.2.
EBA ITS 2020/04 - EU MRB
(c) a description of the extent and methodologies for compliance with the requirements set out in Articles 104 and 105.
Section 4.3.4.2.
Section 4.3.4.2.1.
EBA ITS 2020/04 - EU MRB
(d) the highest, the lowest and the mean of the following:
    (i) the daily value-at-risk measures over the reporting period and at the end of the reporting period.
    (ii) the stressed value-at-risk measures over the reporting period and at the end of the reporting period.
    (iii) the risk numbers for incremental default and migration risk and for the specific risk of the correlation trading portfolio over
the reporting period and at the end of the reporting period.
Section 4.3.4.2.2.
EBA ITS 2020/04 - EU MR3
(e) the elements of the own funds requirement as specified in Article 364.
Section 4.3.4.2.2.
EBA ITS 2020/04 - EU MR2-A
(f) the weighted average liquidity horizon for each sub-portfolio covered by the internal models for incremental default and migration risk
and for correlation trading.
Section 4.3.4.2.
EBA ITS 2020/04 - EU MRB
(g) a comparison of the daily end-of-day value-at-risk measures to the one-day changes of the portfolio's value by the end of the subsequent
business day together with an analysis of any important overshooting during the reporting period.
Section 4.3.4.2.4.
EBA ITS 2020/04 - EU MR4
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XIII.B REGULATORY COMPLIANCE ESG (12-31-2025)
The following table provides the correspondence of the disclosure requirements as per Annex I, section 21 of Regulation 2024/3172 regarding the disclosure of ESG risks:
Annex II Article
Description
Pillar 3 Section
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Risk, in accordance with Article 449a CRR
Table 1. Qualitative
information on Environmental
risk
Business strategy and
processes
(a) Institution's business strategy to integrate environmental factors and risks, taking into account the impact
of environmental factors and risks on institution's business environment, business model, strategy and
financial planning
Section 7.2.1.
(b) Objectives, targets and limits to assess and address environmental risk in short-, medium-, and long-term,
and performance assessment against these objectives, targets and limits, including forward-looking
information in the design of business strategy and processes
Section 7.2.1.
(c) Current investment activities and (future) investment targets towards environmental objectives and EU
Taxonomy-aligned activities
Section 7.2.1.
(d) Policies and procedures relating to direct and indirect engagement with new or existing counterparties on
their strategies to mitigate and reduce environmental risks
Section 7.2.1.
Table 1. Qualitative information on
Environmental risk
Governance
(e) Responsibilities of the management body for setting the risk framework, supervising and managing the
implementation of the objectives, strategy and policies in the context of environmental risk management
covering relevant transmission channels
Section 7.1.3.
(f) Management body's integration of short-, medium- and long-term effects of environmental factors and
risks, organisational structure both within business lines and internal control functions
Section 7.1.3.
(g) Integration of measures to manage environmental factors and risks in internal governance arrangements,
including the role of committees, the allocation of tasks and responsibilities, and the feedback loop from risk
management to the management body covering relevant transmission channels
Section 7.1.3.
(h) Lines of reporting and frequency of reporting relating to environmental risk
Section 7.1.3.
(i) Alignment of the remuneration policy with institution's environmental risk-related objectives
Section 7.1.3.
Table 1. Qualitative information on
Environmental risk
Risk management
(j) Integration of short-, medium- and long-term effects of environmental factors and risks in the risk
framework
Section 7.2.2.
(k) Definitions, methodologies and international standards on which the environmental risk management
framework is based
Section 7.2.2.
(l) Processes to identify, measure and monitor activities and exposures (and collateral where applicable)
sensitive to environmental risks, covering relevant transmission channels
Section 7.2.2.
(m) Activities, commitments and exposures contributing to mitigate environmental risks
Section 7.2.2.
(n) Implementation of tools for identification, measurement and management of environmental risks
Section 7.2.2.
(o) Results and outcome of the risk tools implemented and the estimated impact of environmental risk on
capital and liquidity risk profile
Section 7.2.2.
(p) Data availability, quality and accuracy, and efforts to improve these aspects
Section 7.2.2.
(q) Description of limits to environmental risks (as drivers of prudential risks) that are set, and triggering
escalation and exclusion in the case of breaching these limits
Section 7.2.2.
(r) Description of the link (transmission channels) between environmental risks with credit risk, liquidity and
funding risk, market risk, operational risk and reputational risk in the risk management framework
Section 7.2.2.
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Pillar 3 Section
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Risk, in accordance with Article 449a CRR
Table 2. Qualitative
information on Social risk
Business strategy and
processes
(a) Adjustment of the institution's business strategy to integrate social factors and risks taking into account
the impact of social risk on the institution's business environment, business model, strategy and financial
planning
Section 7.3.1.
(b) Objectives, targets and limits to assess and address social risk in short-term, medium-term and long-
term, and performance assessment against these objectives, targets and limits, including forward-looking
information in the design of business strategy and processes
Section 7.3.1.
(c) Policies and procedures relating to direct and indirect engagement with new or existing counterparties on
their strategies to mitigate and reduce socially harmful activities
Section 7.3.1.
Table 2. Qualitative information on
Social risk
Governance
(d) Responsibilities of the management body for setting the risk framework, supervising and managing the
implementation of the objectives, strategy and policies in the context of social risk management covering
counterparties' approaches to:
Section 7.1.3.
    (d).(i) Activities towards the community and society
    (d).(ii) Employee relationships and labour standards
    (d).(iii) Customer protection and product responsibility
    (d).(iv) Human rights
(e) Integration of measures to manage social factors and risks in internal governance arrangements,
including  the role of committees, the allocation of tasks and responsibilities, and the feedback loop from risk
management to the management body
Section 7.1.3.
(f) Lines of reporting and frequency of reporting relating to social risk
Section 7.1.3.
(g) Alignment of the remuneration policy in line with institution's social risk-related objectives
Section 7.1.3.
Table 2. Qualitative information on
Social risk
Risk management
(h) Definitions, methodologies and international standards on which the social risk management framework is
based
Section 7.3.2.
(i) Processes to identify, measure and monitor activities and exposures (and collateral where applicable)
sensitive to social risk, covering relevant transmission channels
Section 7.3.2.
(j) Activities, commitments and assets contributing to mitigate social risk
Section 7.3.2.
(k) Implementation of tools for identification and management of social risk
Section 7.3.2.
(l) Description of setting limits to social risk and cases to trigger escalation and exclusion in the case of
breaching these limits
Section 7.3.2.
(m) Description of the link (transmission channels) between environmental risks with credit risk, liquidity and
funding risk, market risk, operational risk and reputational risk in the risk management framework
Section 7.3.2.
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Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Risk, in accordance with Article 449a CRR
Table 3. Qualitative
information on Governance
risk
Governance
(a) Institution's integration in their governance arrangements governance performance of the counterparty,
including committees of the highest governance body, committees responsible for decision-making on
economic, environmental, and social topics
Section 7.4.
(b) Institution's accounting of the counterparty's highest governance body’s role in non-financial reporting
Section 7.4.
(c) Institution's integration in governance arrangements of the governance performance of their
counterparties including:
Section 7.4.
    (c).(i) Ethical considerations
    (c).(ii) Strategy and risk management
    (c).(iii) Inclusiveness
    (c).(iv) Transparency
    (c).(v) Management of conflict of interest
    (c).(vi) Internal communication on critical concerns
Table 3. Qualitative information on
Governance risk
Risk management
(d) Institution's integration in risk management arrangements the governance performance of their
counterparties considering:
Section 7.4.1.
    (d).(i) Ethical considerations
    (d).(ii) Strategy and risk management
    (d).(iii) Inclusiveness
    (d).(iv) Transparency
    (d).(v) Management of conflict of interest
    (d).(vi) Internal communication on critical concerns
Template 1. Banking book-
Indicators of potential climate
Change transition risk: Credit
quality of exposures by sector,
emissions and residual
maturity
Paragraph 1.b
institutions shall start disclosing information on scope 1, 2 and 3 emissions of their counterparties, if already
available, including qualitative information in the narrative accompanying this template on the methodology
and sources used for the calculation of those emissions. Where institutions are not yet estimating their
counterparties’ emissions associated with their financing activities, including lending and investment
activities, they shall disclose information on their plans to implement methodologies to estimate and disclose
this information. Institutions shall start disclosing information in columns (i) to (k) of the template with first
disclosure reference date as of 30 June 2024.
Section 7.2.2.
Paragraph 2
Institutions shall include in the narrative accompanying the template, explanations on the information
disclosed and the changes compared to previous disclosure periods, as well as any implications that those
exposures may have in terms of credit, market, operational, reputational and liquidity risks for the
institutions.
Section 7.2.2.
Template 3. Banking book -
Indicators of potential climate
change transition risk:
Alignment metrics
Paragraph 3
Institutions that are already estimating information on their sectoral alignment to the Paris Agreement shall
disclose the information in this template. Institutions are to explain in the narrative part accompanying the
template the method used and the data source. Those institutions that are not yet estimating their sectoral
alignment shall disclose information on their plans to implement a method to estimate and disclose that
information. In any case, institutions shall start disclosing the information included in this template with first
disclosure reference date as of 30 June 2024.
Section 7.2.1.
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Pillar 3 Section
Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Risk, in accordance with Article 449a CRR
Template 4.  Banking book -
Indicators of potential climate
change transition risk:
Exposures to top 20 carbon-
intensive firms
Paragraph 3
Institutions shall disclose in the narrative accompanying the disclosure the source of the data they use.
Where institutions are not able to identify exposures towards the top 20 carbon-intensive firms in the world,
they shall explain why they have not indicated such exposures, including in the case in which they do not have
any exposures towards the top 20 carbon-intensive firms in the world.
Section 7.2.2.
Template 5. Banking book -
Indicators of potential climate
change physical risk:
Exposures subject to physical
risk
Paragraph 5
Institutions shall disclose the information in this template on a best effort basis and explain in the narrative
0accompanying the template the sources of information and methods that they have used to identify
exposures subject to climate-change physical risk.
Section 7.2.2.
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XIII.C REGULATORY COMPLIANCE - TABLES NOT APPLICABLE TO BBVA GROUP (12-31-2025)
Table name
Description
Publication
Reason
EU CR7
IRB approach – Effect on the RWEAs of credit derivatives used as CRM
techniques
EBA/ITS/2024/05
The Group does not use credit derivatives as a credit risk mitigation technique
EU CCR7
RWEA flow statements of CCR exposures under the IMM
EBA/ITS/2024/05
The Group uses the standardised approach for counterparty credit risk (SA-
CCR) for the derivatives exposure value calculation, so IMM is not used.
EU CQ2
Quality of forbearance
EBA/ITS/2024/05
The Group has a NPL ratio lower than 5%
EU CQ6
Collateral valuation - loans and advances
EBA/ITS/2024/05
The Group has a NPL ratio lower than 5%
EU CQ8
Collateral obtained by taking possession and execution processes – vintage
breakdown
EBA/ITS/2024/05
The Group has a NPL ratio lower than 5%
EU CR2a
Changes in the stock of non-performing loans and advances and related net
accumulated recoveries
EBA/ITS/2024/05
The Group has a NPL ratio lower than 5%
EU CVA2
Credit valuation adjustments under the Full Basic Approach
EBA/ITS/2024/05
The Group does not use the full basic approach for the calculation of CVA own
funds requirements
EU CVA3
Credit valuation adjustments under the Standardised Approach (SA)
EBA/ITS/2024/05
The Group does not use the standardised approach for the calculation of CVA
own funds requirements
EU CVA4
RWEA flow of the credit valuation adjustments under the standardised
approach (SA)
EBA/ITS/2024/05
The Group does not use the standardised approach for the calculation of CVA
own funds requirements
EU INS1
Insurance participations
EBA/ITS/2024/05
The Group is not considered as a financial conglomerate subject to additional
supervision
EU INS2
Financial conglomerates - information on own funds and capital adequacy
ratio
EBA/ITS/2024/05
The Group is not considered as a financial conglomerate subject to additional
supervision
EU iLAC
Internal loss absorbing capacity: internal MREL and, where applicable,
requirement for own funds and eligible liabilities for non-EU G-SIIs
EBA/REP/2023/41
The Group is not considered as a G-SIB
EU TLAC 2
Creditor ranking - Entity that is not a resolution entity
EBA/REP/2023/41
BBVA is considered a resolution group
GSIB1
Indicators of systemic importance
EBA/ITS/2021/01
The Group is not considered as a G-SIB
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Glossary of Terms
ACRONYM
DESCRIPTION
ALCO
Assets and Liabilities Committee
ALM (Asset - Liability Management)
Mechanism for managing structural balance-sheet risk due to potential imbalances between assets
and liabilities due to different types of factors (interest rate, exchange rate, liquidity, etc.)
AMA
Advanced method for calculating the own funds requirements for operational risk
AT1 (Additional Tier 1)
Additional capital consisting of hybrid instruments, mainly CoCos and preferred shares
AVA
Additional adjustments necessary to adapt the fair value to the prudent valuation of the positions.
AVR
Annual Variable Remuneration
Backtesting
Retrospective analysis to verify the validity of an entity's models
Basel III
Package of proposals for reform of banking regulation, published as of December 16, 2010 and with
a period of gradual implementation
BCBS (Basel Committee on Banking
Supervision)
International cooperation forum on banking supervision to increase the quality of banking
supervision worldwide
BIS (Bank for International Settlements)
International organization held by central banks and monetary autorities which mission is to support
central banks' pursuit of monetary and financial stability through international cooperation
BRRD (Bank Recovery and Resolution
Directive)
Regulations on the restructuring and resolution of credit institutions and investment firms
BRSA (Banking Regulation and
Supervisory Agency)
Turkish public agency on regulation and supervision
BWS (Baseline Water Stress)
It measures the pressure on water resources by comparing demand and availability.
C&IB
Corporate & Investment Banking
CapEx (Capital Expenditures)
Investment made by the entity to buy, maintain and improve its fixed assets.
CBB
Corporate and Business Banking
CCA (Climate Change Adaptation)
One of the six environmental objectives defined in EU Taxonomy Regulation.
CCyB (Countercyclical Buffer)
Countercyclical buffer, the part of a set of macroprudential instruments designed to help counteract
the procyclicality of the financial system
CCF (Credit Conversion Factor)
Credit conversion factor. The ratio between the current available amount of a commitment that
could be used and would therefore be outstanding at the time of default, and the current available
amount of the commitment
CCM (Climate Change Mitigation)
One of the six environmental objectives defined in EU Taxonomy Regulation.
CCP (Central Counterparty Clearing
House)
An entity that liaises between counterparties, acting as a buyer when dealing with sellers and as a
seller when dealing with buyers. Within this type of entities are the QCCP (Qualified Central
Counterparty Entities), which have been authorized or recognized by Regulation (EU) 648/2012.
CDP
Executive Committee of BBVA Group
CDP (Carbon Disclosure Projects)
Reporting platform that collects environmental information to assess climate performance.
CDS (Credit Default Swap)
Financial derivative between a beneficiary and a guarantor through which the beneficiary pays the
guarantor a premium in exchange for receiving protection from possible credit events over a period
of time
CET1 (Common Equity Tier 1)
Common Equity Tier 1: the entity's capital of the highest quality
CMB (Capital Markets Board of Turkey)
Turkish capital markets authority
CNBV
National Securities Banking Commission of Mexico
CNMV
National Securities Market Commission of Spain
CoCo (Contingent Convertible)
Convertible contingent bond. Hybrid issues with debt and equity elements convertible into shares
COP (United Nations Framework
Convention on Climate Change)
An annual meeting where countries negotiate climate commitments, review progress, and set new
global targets for mitigating and adapting to climate change. It is the main international forum for
climate governance.
COREP (Common Report)
Common regulatory reports to EBA
Counterparty Credit Risk
The credit risk corresponding to derivative instruments, repurchase and reverse repurchase
transactions, securities or commodities lending or borrowing transactions and deferred settlement
transactions
CRC
Risk and Compliance Committee
Credit Risk
Credit risk is based on the possibility that one party to the financial instrument's contract will fail to
meet its contractual obligations on the grounds of insolvency or inability to pay and will cause a
financial loss for the other party
CRO
Chief Risk Officer
CRM (Credit Risk Mitigation)
Credit Risk Mitigation: a technique used by the institution to reduce the credit risk associated with
one or more exposures that the institution still maintains
CRR / CRR2 / CRR3
Regulation on prudential requirements of credit institutions and investment firms (EU Regulation
575/2013) and its subsequents modifications
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ACRONYM
DESCRIPTION
CRD IV / CRD V / CRD VI
Directive on access to the activity of credit institutions and the prudential supervision of credit
institutions and investment firms (Directive 2013/36/EU) and its subsequents modifications
CSRD
Corporate Sustainability Reporting Directive
CVA (Credit Valuation Adjustment)
Valuation adjustments for counterparty credit risk
DLGD (Downturn Loss Given Default)
Severity in a period of stress in the economic cycle
DNSH (Do Not Significantly Harm)
Principle focused on ensuring that sustainable investments do not cause significant harm within the
framework of environmental objectives of the EU Taxonomy.
D-SIB (Domestic Systemically Important
Bank)
Domestic Systemically Important Bank
DVA (Debit Value Adjustments)
Present value of the debt which is expected to default on in the future given our own probability of
default
EAD (Exposure at default)
Maximum loss at the time of the counterparty entering into default
EBA (European Banking Authority)
European Banking Authority. Independent institution responsible for promoting the stability of the
financial system, the transparency of financial markets and products and the protection of
depositors and investors
EC
European Commission
ECB (European Central Bank)
Central bank of the countries of the European Union that have the euro as their currency
ECAI (External Credit Assessment
Institutions)
External Credit Assessment Agency designated by the entity
ECL (Expected Credit Losses)
Probability-weighted estimate of credit losses during the expected life of a financial instrument
Economic Capital
The amount of capital considered necessary to cover unexpected losses if actual losses are greater
than expected losses
EFRAG (European Financial Reporting
Advisory Group)
Group that manages the development and dissemination of financial and sustainability standards,
such as ESRS.
EII (Ecoregion Intactness Index)
Index that evaluates the ecological integrity and the degree of conservation of an ecosystem.
EL (Expected Loss)
The ratio between the amount expected to be lost in an exposure, due to potential non-payment by
a counterparty or dilution over a period of one year, and the amount due at the time of non-payment
ENCORE (Exploring Natural Capital
Opportunities, Risk and Exposures)
This tool analyses the dependence of economic sectors on and impact of natural capital. It
facilitates the identification of financial risks stemming from environmental degradation and
supports the integration of nature into risk management.
EP (Equator Principles)
Voluntary framework for the management of environmental and social risks in project finance. It
establishes assessment, mitigation and monitoring requirements to ensure responsible practices.
EPC (Energy Performance Certificate)
A certification system that classifies the energy performance of buildings or facilities. It provides a
standardized assessment of energy consumption and serves as a tool to promote efficiency
improvements and emissions reductions.
ERBA (External Rating Base Approach)
Methodology for estimating RWA of securitisations from external ratings
ESD (Environmental and social due
diligence)
Process for identifying and managing environmental and social risks and impacts.
ESG (Environmental, social and
governance)
Environmental, social and good corporate governance criteria, the main objective of which is to
contribute to sustainable development
ESRS (European Sustainability
Reporting Standards)
Standards developed by EFRAG and subsequently adopted by the Commission that entities must
use for disclosure and reporting requirements under CSRD.
EU CTB (EU Climate Transition
Benchmark)
Index designed to reflect portfolios aligned with climate transition trajectories. It establishes
minimum decarbonization criteria and exclusions to facilitate investments compatible with a low-
carbon economy.
EU PAB (EU Paris-Aligned Benchmark)
Index representing portfolios aligned with 1.5°C scenarios. It requires stricter emissions reductions
and reinforced exclusion criteria to ensure robust alignment with global climate goals.
FRTB (Fundamental Review of the
Trading Book)
A set of reforms proposed by the BCBS on the market risk framework, with the aim of improving the
design and consistency of market risk capital standards
FSB (Financial Stability Board)
Financial Stability Board. An international body that pursues the effectiveness and stability of the
international financial system, monitoring it and publishing recommendations
FTD (First to default)
Derivative by which both parties negotiate protection against the first default by any of the entities
that form part of the basket
FL (Fully Loaded)
Reference to the full implementation of Basel III provisions
GAR (Green Asset Ratio)
Green Asset Ratio according EU Taxonomy Regulation.
GCC
Global Customer Committee C&IB
GHG (Greenhouse Gas)
Gases that contribute to global warming and require measurement and management.
Green Bonds Principles
The GBP, updated as of June 2021, are voluntary process guidelines that recommend transparency
and disclosure and promote integrity in the development of the Green Bond market by clarifying the
approach for issuance of a Green Bond.
Green Loan Principles
The Green Loan Principles (GLP) aim to promote the development of the green loan product by
providing a recommended framework of market standards and guidelines for use across the green
loan market, whilst allowing the loan product to retain its flexibility.
GRM
Global Risk Management
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ACRONYM
DESCRIPTION
GRMC
Global Risk Management Committee
G-SIBs (Global Systemically Important
Banks) / EISM (Entidades de
importancia Sistémica Mundial)
Financial entities that, due to their large size, importance in the market and interconnection with
each other, could cause a serious crisis in the international financial system if they were to
experience economic problems
HLRS (Alternative risk scenarios)
Alternative scenarios for assessing resilience to extreme or uncertain risks.
HMM (High Market Misalignment)
Indicator that identifies activities that are highly misaligned with the climate transition.
HPR (High Physical Risk)
Classification that indicates high exposure to physical risks from climate change.
HQLA
High-quality liquid assets
HTC&S
Hold to collect and sell. Under IFRS9, business model whose objective is achieved by obtaining
contractual cash flows and selling the financial assets. Recorded in the fair value portfolio with
changes in other comprehensive income.
HTR (High Transition Risk)
Category that reflects high exposure to climate transition risks.
IAA (Internal Assessment Approach)
Internal evaluation method for the calculation of securitisation exposures in the banking book
IASB (International Accounting Stadards
Board)
Private organization whose main objective is to develop a single set of global accounting standards
ICAAP (Internal Capital Adequacy
Assessment Process)
Internal Capital Adequacy Assessment Process
ICMA (International Capital Markets
Association)
ICMA is a not-for-profit association that represents financial institutions active in the internacional
capital market worldwide.
ICO
Official Credit institution. Spanish public business entity whose purposes are the support and
promotion of economic activities that contribute to the growth and improvement of the distribution
of national wealth and, especially, those that, due to their social, cultural, innovative or ecological
significance, They deserve their promotion.
IEA
International Energy Agency
IEA_NZE (Net Zero scenario of the
International Energy Agency)
A global scenario outlining a path compatible with climate neutrality by mid-century. It includes
assumptions about the energy, technology, and policies needed to limit warming to 1.5°C.
IFRS 9 (International Financial Reporting
Standards – Financial Instruments)
International Financial Reporting Standards for Financial Instruments which entered into force on
January 1, 2018, replacing IAS 39 in relation to the classification and valuation of financial assets
and liabilities, the impairment of financial assets and the accounting of hedges
ILAAP (Internal Liquidity Adequacy
Assessment Process)
Internal Liquidity Adequacy Assessment Process
IMA (Internal Model Approach)
Internal model approach for calculating exposure due to market risk
IMM (Internal Model Method)
Internal model method for calculating exposure due to counterparty risk
IMO (International Maritime
Organization)
International Maritime Organization
IPC
Consumer price index of Spain
IPCC (International Panel on Climate
Change)
International Panel on Climate Change
IPRE & HVCRE
Income-producing real estate and  high volatility commercial real estate
IRB (Internal Rating-based)
Internal model method for calculating exposure due to credit risk, based on internal ratings. This
method can be broken down into two types, depending on the estimations set by the Supervisor or
the own ones: FIRB (Foundation IRB) and AIRB (Advanced IRB)
IRBA (Internal Ratings-Based Approach)
Methodology for estimating RWA of securitisations from internal ratings
IRRBB (Interest Rate Risk on Banking
Book)
Current or future risk to an entity's capital or earnings from adverse interest rate fluctuations
affecting its investment portfolio positions.
IRC (Incremental Risk Capital)
Charge applied to the market risk exposure calculated by the internal method that quantifies the
risk not captured by the VaR model, specifically in migration and default events
ISF
Institute for Sustainable Futures
ISF_NZ (Insitute for Sustainable Futures
Sectoral Pathways to Net Zero
Emissions)
A methodology that defines sectoral pathways toward net-zero emissions, establishing specific
milestones and metrics for each industry. It serves as a reference for assessing climate alignment.
ISSB (International Sustainability
Standards Board)
Organization whose main objective is the creation and promotion of global standards for
sustainability information, ensuring transparency and coherence in the way organizations
communicate their impact and contribution to sustainability
ITS
Implementing Technical Standards
IUCN (International Union for
Conservation of Nature)
Organization that develops global standards and classifications for biodiversity conservation,
including lists of threatened species and criteria for ecosystem protection.
LCR (Liquidity Coverage Ratio)
Liquidity coverage ratio
KYC (Know Your Customer)
Information for customer analysis through questionnaires, focusing on CO2 emissions and
decarbonization plans. This same information is considered in the Corporate segment during the
risk policy decision-making process with the client.
KRIs (Key Risk Indicators)
Indicators that allow monitoring and anticipating the evolution of key risks.
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ACRONYM
DESCRIPTION
LDP (Low Default Portfolios)
Low default portfolios
LGD (Loss Given Default)
Severity or amount to be lost in the event of non-payment
LGD BE (Loss Given Default Best
Estimate)
“Actual” loss from default portfolio
Liquidity Risk
Risk of an entity having difficulties in duly meeting its payment commitments, or where, to meet
them, it has to resort to funding under burdensome terms which may harm the entity’s image or
reputation.
LMUs (Liquidity Management Units)
Group entities with financial self-sufficiency created with the aim of preventing and limiting liquidity
risk, preventing it from spreading in a crisis that could affect only one or more of these Entities.
Loan Market Association
Is the authoritative voice of the syndicated loan market in EMEA. Their key objective is improving
liquidity, efficiency and transparency in the primary and secondary syndicated loan markets in
Europe, the Middle East and Africa (EMEA).
LR (Leverage Ratio)
Leverage ratio: a measure that relates a company's indebtedness and assets, calculated as level 1
capital divided by the entity's total exposure.
LRLGD (Long Run Loss Given Default)
Long-term severity (loss given default)
LtSCD (Loan to Stable Customer
Deposits)
Ratio that measures the relationship between net credit investment and stable customer resources.
MR (Market Risk)
Risk due to the possibility that there may be losses in the value of positions held due to movements
in the market variables that affect the valuation of financial products and assets in trading activity.
MDA (Maximum Distributable Amount)
Trigger by which the ECB restricts the capacity to pay out dividends.
MREL (Minimum Required Eligible
Liabilities)
Minimum requirement of own funds and eligible liabilities. New requirement faced by European
banks, which aims to create a buffer of solvency that absorbs the losses of a financial entity in the
event of resolution without jeopardizing taxpayers' money. The level of this buffer is determined
individually for each banking group based on their level of risk and other particular characteristics.
MSS (Minimun Social Safeguards)
The Minimum Social Safeguards ensure that companies engaging in sustainable activities meet
certain standards when it comes to human and labour rights, bribery, taxation and fair competition
within the framework of environmental objectives of the EU Taxonomy.
MTN (Medium Term Note)
Notes accounted as Issuances designated at fair value through P&L considered equivalent to senior
issuances for liquidity.
NACE (Main Activity Code)
Standardized classification that groups economic activities into homogeneous categories.
NBC
New Business Committee
NFR (Non-Financial Risk)
It is one that does not have a financial origin, but that has a quantifiable impact on the entity.
NFRD (Non-Financial Reporting
Directive)
Directive 2014/95/EU of the European Parliament and of the Council of 22 October 2014 amending
Directive 2013/34/EU as regards the disclosure of non-financial information and diversity
information by certain large companies and certain groups.
NGFS (Network for Greening the
Financial System)
International network of central banks and supervisors for greening the financial system
NPL
Non Performing Loans
NPS
IReNe (Índice de Recomendación Neta)
NSFR
Net Stable Funding Ratio
NZE (Net Zero Emissions)
Initiative that seeks to cut greenhouse gas emissions until they are as close as possible to zero
emissions.
OCI
Other Comprehensive Income
OE (Original Exposure)
Gross amount that the entity may lose in the event that the counterparty cannot meet its
contractual payment obligations, regardless of the effect of guarantees or credit improvements or
credit risk mitigation operations.
OJEU
Official Journal of European Union
OpEx (Operational Expenditures)
Expenses incurred by the entity to carry out its main operational functions.
OR (Operational Risk)
BBVA defines operational risk (OR) as risk that may cause losses as a result of human error;
inadequate or defective internal processes; inadequate conduct towards customers, in the markets
or against the company; failures, interruptions or deficiencies in systems or communications; theft,
loss or misuse of information, as well as deterioration of its quality; internal or external fraud
including, in all cases, fraud resulting from cyber-attacks; theft or physical damage to assets or
persons; legal risks; risks resulting from workforce and occupational health management; and
inadequate service provided by suppliers.
O-SII
Other Systemically Important Institutions
OTC (Over the counter)
Secondary market where derivatives are traded.
PACTA (Paris Agreement Capital
Transition Assessment)
Methodology that allows analyzing the alignment of the entity's different portfolios with the different
climate scenarios.
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ACRONYM
DESCRIPTION
PCAF (Partnership for Carbon
Accounting Financials)
Global partnership of financial institutions that work together to develop and implement a
harmonized approach to assess and disclose the greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions associated with
their loans and investments
PD (Probability of Default)
Probability of non-payment by a counterparty over a period of one year
PFE
Potential Future Exposure
Phased-in
Reference to the transitional implementation of Basel III provisions
PIT (Point-In-Time)
Approach for calculating provisions under which PD and LGD parameters must be adapted at each
moment in time
PNIEC (Integrated National Energy and
Climate Plan)
National strategy that defines objectives and measures regarding energy, efficiency and climate. It
sets the roadmap for the energy transition and compliance with international commitments.
PSI
Population Stability Index
PVA
Prudent Valuation Adjustmens
P&L
Profit and Loss
P2G
Pillar 2 Capital Guidance
P2R
Pillar 2 Capital Requirement
RAF (Risk Apetite Framework)/Marco
Apetito de Riesgo
Framework that defines acceptable risk levels and limits that guide decision-making.
RC (Replacement cost)
Risk arising from the possibility that one of the parties to the financial instrument contract fails to
fulfill its contractual obligations due to insolvency or inability to pay and causes a financial loss to
the other party.
RIC
Risk Internal Control unit
RTS
Regulatory Technical Standars
RW (Risk Weight)
Degree of risk applied to exposures (%)
RWA (Risk-Weighted Assets)
Risk exposure of the entity weighted by a percentage derived from the applicable standard
(standardised approach) or internal models
SASG (Sustainability Aligment Steering
Group)
BBVA internal group in charge of approving the proposed decarbonization objectives, evaluating the
degree of compliance and supervising the plans to achieve them.
SBTN (Science Based Target Network)
An initiative that sets science-based goals to preserve nature and reduce environmental impacts.
SDA (Single Development Agenda)
BBVA Group's internal tool to make the most of existing capabilities within the organization and
ensure proper alignment between strategy and execution
SDG (Sustainability Development Goals)
Also known as the Global Goals, they are 17 goals adopted by the United Nations that are intended
to be achieved by 2030.
SFDR (Sustainable Finance Disclosure
Regulation)
EU Regulation 2019/2088 on sustainability disclosures in the financial services sector.
SFTs
Securities financing transactions
Social Bond Principles
The SBP are voluntary process guidelines that recommend transparency and disclosure and
promote integrity in the development of the Social Bond market by clarifying the approach for
issuance of a Social Bond.
Social Loan Principles
The SLP aim to create a high-level framework of market standards and guidelines, providing a
consistent methodology for use across the social loan market, whilst allowing the loan product to
retain its flexibility and preserving the integrity of the social loan market while it develops.
SRB (Single Resolution Board)
Central resolution authority within the Banking Union
SREP (Supervisory Review and
Evaluation Process)
Supervisory Review and Evaluation Process
SSM (Single Supervisory Mechanism)
The single supervisory mechanism (SSM) is the first pillar of the banking union
SSP (Shared Socioeconomic Pathways)
Both narrative and numerical scenarios that show how global population, economy, technology, and
politics could develop.
Structural Risk
This risk is divided into Structural Interest-Rate Risk (movements in market interest rates that
cause changes in an entity’s net interest income and book value) and Structural Exchange-Rate Risk
(exposure to variations in exchange rates originating in the Group’s foreign companies and in the
provision of funds to foreign branches financed in a different currency from that of the investment)
STS
Simple Transparent and Standardised. Property of the securitisations
Sustainability Linked Bond Plinciples
The Sustainability-Linked Bond Principles provide guidelines that recommend structuring features,
disclosure and reporting. They are intended for use by market participants and are designed to drive
the provision of information needed to increase capital allocation to such financial products.
Sustainability Linked Loan Principles
The Sustainability-Linked Loan Principles (SLLP) aim to promote the development of the SLL
product by providing a recommended framework to articulate the fundamental characteristics of
SLLs.
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ACRONYM
DESCRIPTION
Synthetic Securitisation
A type of operation where the loan portfolio is not typically transferred to a fund; on the contrary,
the credit remains in the balance sheet of the corresponding entity, but this transfers the default
risk to a third party. The objective of this type of instrument is the transmission of balance risk and
capital release. Normally, the assignment of risk is usually made through a derivative (CDS) or
through a financial guarantee
TCFD (Taskforce on Climate-related
Financial Disclosure)
Working group established by the Financial Stability Board against climate change
TIER I (Tier One Capital)
Capital built by instruments that are able to absorb losses when the entity is in operation. It consists
of CET1 and AT1
TIER II (Tier Two Capital)
Supplementary capital consisting of instruments, mainly subordinated debt, revaluation reserves
and hybrid instruments, which will absorb losses when the entity is not viable
TLAC (Total Loss Absorbing Capacity)
Total loss absorption capacity: Regulatory framework approved by the FSB with the aim of ensuring
that global systemically important entities (G-SIB) maintain a minimum level of eligible instruments
and liabilities to ensure that in resolution procedures, and immediately thereafter, the essential
functions of the entity can be maintained without jeopardizing taxpayers' money or financial stability
TLTRO (Targeted Longer-Term
Refinancing Operations)
Longer-term refinancing operations with specific purpose
TNFD (Task Force on Nature-related
Financial Disclosure)
Global, market-led, science-based, government-backed initiative issuing recommendations that
provide organizations with a disclosure and risk management framework to address nature-related
impacts, risks and opportunities.
Traditional Securitisation
Operation through which an entity is capable of transforming a series of heterogeneous and illiquid
financial assets into liquid homogeneous instruments (usually guarantees or bonds) and
marketable securities, managing to transfer the risk of the assets in most cases while liquidity is
preserved
TRi (Transition Risk Indicator)
BBVA internal indicator associated with customer transition risk.
Turnover
Value of the entity's business volume in a certain period of time.
UNEP-FI (Responsible Banking
Principles promoted by United Nations
Environment – Finance Initiative)
Responsible Banking Principles promoted by United Nations Environment – Finance Initiative
UNEP PRI (Principles for Responsible
Investment of United Nations)
Principles for Responsible Investment of United Nations
UNEP_WCMC (United Nations
Environment Programme World
Conservation Monitoring Centre)
United Nations Environment Programme World Conservation Monitoring Centre
VaR (Value at Risk)
A risk measurement model that provides a prediction of the maximum loss that the entity's trading
portfolios might experience as a result of market price variations over a given time horizon and for a
specific confidence interval
WEPs (Women´s Empowerment
Principles)
Principles established by UN Women and UN Global Compact that provide businesses with a
framework for promoting gender equality and empowering women in the workplace, marketplace,
and community.
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Legal disclaimer
This document is provided for informative purposes only and is not intended to provide financial advice and, therefore, does not constitute, nor
should it be interpreted as, an offer to sell, exchange or acquire, or an invitation for offers to acquire securities issued by any of the aforementioned
companies, or to contract any financial product. Any decision to purchase or invest in securities or contract any financial product must be made
solely and exclusively on the basis of the information made available to such effects by the relevant company in relation to each such specific
matter. The information contained in this document is subject to and should be read in conjunction with all other publicly available information of
the issuer.
This document contains forward-looking statements that constitute or may constitute “forward-looking statements” (within the meaning of the
“safe harbor” provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) with respect to intentions, objectives, expectations
or estimates as of the date hereof, including those relating to future targets of both a financial and non-financial nature (such as environmental,
social or governance (“ESG”) performance targets).
Forward-looking statements may be identified by the fact that they do not refer to historical or current facts and include words such as “believe”,
“expect”, “estimate”, “project”, “anticipate”, “duty”, “intend”, “likelihood”, “risk”, “VaR”, “purpose”, “commitment”, “goal”, “target” and similar
expressions or variations of those expressions. They include, for example, statements regarding future growth rates or the achievement of future
targets, including those relating to ESG performance.
The information contained in this document reflects our current expectations, estimates and targets, which are based on various assumptions,
judgments and projections, including non-financial considerations such as those related to sustainability, which may differ from and not be
comparable to those used by other companies. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future results, and actual results may differ
materially from those anticipated in the forward-looking statements as a result of certain risks, uncertainties and other factors. These factors
include, but are not limited to, (1) market conditions, macroeconomic factors, domestic and international stock market conditions, exchange rates,
inflation and interest rates; (2) regulatory, oversight, political, governmental, social and demographic factors; (3) changes in the financial condition,
creditworthiness or solvency of our clients, debtors or counterparties, such as changes in default rates, as well as changes in consumer spending,
savings and investment behavior, and changes in our credit ratings; (4) competitive pressures and actions we take in response thereto; (5)
performance of our IT, operations and control systems and our ability to adapt to technological changes; (6) climate change and the occurrence of
natural or man-made disasters, such as an outbreak or escalation of hostilities; (7) our ability to appropriately address any ESG expectations or
obligations (related to our business, management, corporate governance, disclosure or otherwise), and the cost thereof; and (8) our ability to
successfully complete and integrate acquisitions. In the particular case of certain targets related to our ESG performance, such as,
decarbonization targets or alignment of our portfolios, the achievement and progress towards such targets will depend to a large extent on the
actions of third parties, such as clients, governments and other stakeholders, and may therefore be materially affected by such actions, or lack
thereof, as well as by other exogenous factors that do not depend on BBVA (including, but not limited to, new technological developments,
regulatory developments, military conflicts, the evolution of climate and energy crises, etc.). Therefore, these targets may be subject to future
revisions.
The factors mentioned in the preceding paragraphs could cause actual future results to differ substantially from those set forth in the forecasts,
intentions, objectives, targets or other forward-looking statements included in this document or in other past or future documents. Accordingly,
results, including those related to ESG performance targets, among others, may differ materially from the statements contained in the forward-
looking statements.
Recipients of this document are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements.
Past performance or growth rates are not indicative of future performance, results or share price (including earnings per share). Nothing in this
document should be construed as a forecast of results or future earnings.
BBVA does not intend, and undertakes no obligation, to update or revise the contents of this or any other document if there are any changes in the
information contained therein, or including the forward-looking statements contained in any such document, as a result of events or circumstances
after the date of such document or otherwise except as required by applicable law.
SIGNATURE
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on
its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.
Date: March 20, 2026
By:
/s/ MªÁngeles Peláez Morón
Name:
MªÁngeles Peláez Morón
Title:
Head of Accounting & Regulatory Reporting