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BBVA in 2012

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Position<strong>in</strong>g of <strong>BBVA</strong> Group<strong>BBVA</strong> cont<strong>in</strong>uesto perform well<strong>in</strong> a still difficultenvironmentThe bank<strong>in</strong>g model <strong>in</strong> <strong>BBVA</strong>In the context described above, one more year the Group has cont<strong>in</strong>ued to show its highcapacity for generat<strong>in</strong>g recurrent earn<strong>in</strong>gs, as well as its great structural strength. This standoutperformance is due to <strong>BBVA</strong>’s unique approach to bank<strong>in</strong>g based on four pillars:17 1. A portfolio model characterized by:• A very balanced diversification <strong>in</strong> terms of geographical areas, bus<strong>in</strong>esses and segments,which is essential for ensur<strong>in</strong>g resilience <strong>in</strong> any environment. This diversification hascont<strong>in</strong>ued to be important <strong>in</strong> <strong>2012</strong>. It has ensured the ma<strong>in</strong>tenance of a high level ofrecurrent earn<strong>in</strong>gs, as well as meet<strong>in</strong>g the high loan-loss provision requirements <strong>in</strong> Spa<strong>in</strong>.In this regard, 56% of gross <strong>in</strong>come orig<strong>in</strong>ated <strong>in</strong> emerg<strong>in</strong>g countries.18 42 Executive summary

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