UNITED STATES
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
WASHINGTON, D.C. 20549
FORM6-K
REPORT OF FOREIGN ISSUER
PURSUANT TO RULE13a-16 OR15d-16
UNDER THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934
For the month of December, 2018
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)
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Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A.(BBVA), in compliance with the Securities Market legislation, hereby communicates the following
INSIDE INFORMATION
BBVA has decided to initiate a strategic review of alternatives for its automobile financing business in Chile mainly carried out by the company Forum Servicios Financieros, S.A. (“Forum”). Despite Forum being a highly attractive business, BBVA´s sale of its banking business in Chile, advises the initiation of this review process.
The alternatives contemplated in this process include the partial or total sale of Forum. The outcome of this review does not necessarily imply the sale of the business.
The process is expected to last for several quarters.
BBVA maintains its strategic commitment for the Latin American market and shall continue to invest in the region, which remains a priority for the growth of BBVA´s business.
Madrid, December 19, 2018
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: December 20, 2018 | By: /s/ Javier Rodríguez Soler | |||
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| Name: Javier Rodríguez Soler | ||||
| Title: Global Head of Strategy & M&A | ||||