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title: "BBVA completes EUR 3.96 billion extraordinary share buyback program"
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description: "BBVA completed a EUR 3.96 billion extraordinary share buyback launched in December 2025, repurchasing 70.3 million shares (1.26% of capital) which will be cancelled. The bank announced it will initiate the first tranche of a new EUR 2 billion buyback program on August 5. Additionally, BBVA reported a CET1 ratio of 12.9% at end-June, exceeding its 12% target."
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# BBVA completes EUR 3.96 billion extraordinary share buyback program

-   BBVA completed an extraordinary share buyback worth EUR 3.96 billion, launched in December 2025. \* The final tranche repurchased 70,300,000 shares, equal to 1.26% of share capital. \* The bank plans to cancel the repurchased shares, reducing share capital. \* BBVA will start the first EUR 1 billion tranche of a new EUR 2 billion extraordinary buyback on Aug. 5. \* CET1 ratio stood at 12.9% at end-June, above its 12% target. Disclaimer: This news brief was created by Public Technologies (PUBT) using generative artificial intelligence. While PUBT strives to provide accurate and timely information, this AI-generated content is for informational purposes only and should not be interpreted as financial, investment, or legal advice. BBVA - Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria SA published the original content used to generate this news brief on August 04, 2026, and is solely responsible for the information contained therein. © Copyright 2026 - Public Technologies (PUBT) Original Document: here

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