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BBVA has jointly led the structuring of Australia’s first “blue loan,” a $170.5 million financing linked to the refinancing of the Mundaring Water Treatment Plant in Western Australia. The transaction, aligned with International Finance Corporation (IFC) Blue Finance Guidelines, supports sustainable water infrastructure and marks a milestone in the development of blue finance.

The facility supplies drinking water to more than 100,000 homes and incorporates strong sustainability features, including renewable energy use, high recycling rates, and zero water loss. BBVA acted as Joint Sustainability Coordinator alongside Commonwealth Bank of Australia.

The deal highlights growing momentum in innovative climate finance solutions aimed at protecting water resources and supporting resilient infrastructure, with BBVA positioning itself as a key player in this emerging segment.

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The Investor 04-26-26

Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria (BBVA) announced it has completed a €1.0 billion tranche of its ongoing share buyback program, repurchasing nearly 53 million shares, equivalent to about 0.94% of its share capital.

The shares acquired between March 23 and April 17, 2026 will be canceled to reduce share capital, enhancing shareholder value. The buyback forms part of BBVA’s €3.96 billion extraordinary program announced in December 2025, with approximately €1.46 billion still remaining.

The bank highlighted its strong capital position and reiterated its commitment to shareholder returns through both ordinary dividends and share buybacks.

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The Investor 04-19-26

BBVA is to pay a final dividend this Friday, April 10, of €0.60 gross per share in cash. In addition to a gross payment of €0.32 per share last November, BBVA will distribute a record of €5.2 billion in ordinary dividends corresponding to the 2025 earnings, equivalent to 50 percent of the profit for the year.

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The Investor 04-07-26

BBVA México acted as bookrunner in Banobras’ issuance of local bonds totaling MXN 17 billion, supporting financing for strategic infrastructure projects in Mexico.

The offering attracted strong investor demand, reaching 1.92 times oversubscription and receiving top-tier ‘AAA(mex)’ credit ratings, reflecting high confidence in Banobras’ financial strength.

Structured across four tranches with varying maturities and rates, the issuance aligns with Banobras’ 2026 financing plan and highlights BBVA México’s role in connecting capital markets with long-term infrastructure development.

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The Investor 03-25-26

Garanti BBVA announced a new open banking feature that allows customers to view and manage credit and debit cards issued by different banks from a single screen through its mobile and online banking platforms.

The integration enables users to monitor key information such as credit limits, transaction history and reward points for cards held at other institutions without switching between multiple banking applications. The feature is available not only to individual customers but also to merchants, SMEs and corporate clients, providing a more comprehensive view of their financial position.

The service complies with open banking regulations and can be activated in the Garanti BBVA mobile app by authorizing access to cards from other banks. Once authorized, card information is displayed securely within the platform.

In addition, the bank introduced new functions allowing customers to create scheduled and recurring transfer orders using accounts held at other banks. This allows users to manage regular payments and transfers from a single platform even when funds are located at different financial institutions.

Garanti BBVA said the development is part of its broader open banking strategy to enable customers to manage financial data securely and seamlessly within one digital ecosystem.

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Global Finance News 03-12-26

BBVA Mexico acted as sole bookrunner in the refinancing of the Punto Valle mixed-use development in northern Mexico. The transaction totaled MXN 2.2 billion with a five-year maturity and supports the flagship project developed by Visa Desarrollos in San Pedro Garza García, Nuevo León.

BBVA participated with MXN 1.1 billion, representing 50% of the syndicated loan, through its Business & Institutions Banking and Corporate & Investment Banking divisions. The bank said the financing reflects its commitment to supporting major real estate developments that contribute to economic activity and confidence in Mexico’s property sector.

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The Investor 03-11-26

BBVA completes first €1.5 billion tranche of record share buyback program

BBVA has completed the first €1.5 billion tranche of its extraordinary share buyback program, part of a broader plan of up to €3.96 billion announced in December 2025.

The Spanish bank said the buyback, combined with more than €5.2 billion in dividends linked to 2025 earnings, brings total shareholder returns announced since late 2025 to over €9.2 billion. BBVA also plans to pay a record total dividend of €0.92 per share, including a final €0.60 payment expected in April 2026 subject to shareholder approval.

The remaining €2.5 billion of the buyback program will be executed in future tranches pending approvals, with repurchased shares set to be cancelled to reduce share capital and support earnings per share growth.

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WS Investor 03-07-26

AC Bebidas S. de R.L. de C.V. issued MXN 9.5 billion in Mexican corporate bonds, with BBVA México S.A. acting as bookrunner. Proceeds will primarily be used to refinance existing liabilities.

The offering was structured in two tranches and attracted total demand of MXN 17.9 billion, 2.47 times the target amount, marking the largest bond issuance in AC Bebidas’ history. The company holds top-tier local credit ratings of “AAA(mex)” from Fitch Ratings Inc. and “mxAAA” from S&P Global Ratings.

The first tranche (ACBE 26) totaled MXN 3.26 billion, with a three-year tenor at a floating rate referenced to TIIE plus 40 basis points. The second tranche (ACBE 26-2) amounted to MXN 6.24 billion, with a seven-year tenor priced at MBono 33 (8.56%) plus 40 basis points, resulting in a 8.96% coupon. Pricing for both tranches aligned with initial price guidance and drew broad investor participation.

AC Bebidas, a subsidiary of Arca Continental S.A.B. de C.V., is one of the world’s largest Coca-Cola bottlers and operates across Mexico, the U.S., Peru, Ecuador and Argentina.

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WS Investor 02-26-26

BBVA launches its app on ChatGPT in Germany and Italy

Feb. 24, 2026 — Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria S.A. (BBVA) has made its conversational banking app available within OpenAI’s ChatGPT for users in Germany and Italy.

The app enables customers to access information about BBVA’s digital banking products directly inside ChatGPT, including account conditions, card options and savings products, using natural language queries. It also provides direct links to relevant products on BBVA’s websites.

BBVA is among the first financial institutions to deploy its own app within ChatGPT, as part of its broader AI transformation strategy and collaboration with OpenAI. The initiative supports the bank’s goal of offering more intuitive, personalized and conversational digital banking experiences.

The service is currently available in Italian and German to users accessing ChatGPT from Italy or Germany.

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WS Investor 02-24-26

BBVA co-leads €800 million syndicated loan for Meliá Hotels International

BBVA has co-led the structuring and execution of a new €800 million syndicated loan for Meliá Hotels International, marking the Spanish hotel group’s first major syndicated financing in nearly 20 years. The transaction supports Meliá’s capital structure optimization and long-term global growth strategy.

BBVA acted alongside CaixaBank and Sabadell as Coordinating Bank, Bookrunner, Mandated Lead Arranger (MLA) and Sustainability Coordinator, and has also been appointed Facility Agent. The bank said the deal reinforces its role as a key financial partner to Spain’s tourism sector.

The facility has initially been structured as a conventional syndicated loan. Within six months, it is expected to incorporate environmental and social performance indicators, aligning the financing with Meliá’s decarbonization goals and responsible tourism commitments.

BBVA highlighted Meliá’s strong financial fundamentals and credit profile as key factors behind the positive market reception of the transaction, noting that the agreement strengthens a long-standing banking relationship between the two institutions.

Source: BBVA press release

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Global Finance News 02-18-26

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