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BBVA in 2012

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23 24In conclusion, this bank<strong>in</strong>g model is based on the four pillars expla<strong>in</strong>ed above and translates<strong>in</strong>to two competitive advantages: recurrent earn<strong>in</strong>gs and structural strength.1. Recurrence, because <strong>BBVA</strong> cont<strong>in</strong>ues to demonstrate a strong capacity to generaterecurrent earn<strong>in</strong>gs year after year; earn<strong>in</strong>gs that have also allowed it to absorb high levelsof loan-loss provisions <strong>in</strong> <strong>2012</strong> <strong>in</strong> Spa<strong>in</strong>.<strong>BBVA</strong>’s bank<strong>in</strong>gmodel translates<strong>in</strong>to twocompetitiveadvantages:recurrent earn<strong>in</strong>gsand structuralstrength2. Structural strength, because the Group ma<strong>in</strong>ta<strong>in</strong>s a balanced and well-capitalized balancesheet with risks that are well-known and under control, and with an adequate fund<strong>in</strong>gstructure rely<strong>in</strong>g on its broad customer base. <strong>BBVA</strong> is <strong>in</strong> a comfortable liquidity position aswell as its capacity to generate capital organically is among the soundest <strong>in</strong> its peer group.As a result, it has cont<strong>in</strong>ued to comply with the capital recommendations issued by theEuropean Bank<strong>in</strong>g Authority (EBA). And it has done so as one of the few banks <strong>in</strong> the worldthat has cont<strong>in</strong>ued to pay dividends dur<strong>in</strong>g these crisis years.Environment and <strong>BBVA</strong> position<strong>in</strong>g47

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