Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria, S.A. (BME:BBVA), in compliance with the Securities Market legislation, proceeded to notify the following, in relation to the news that appeared in the press on April 30, 2024, Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria confirmed that it has conveyed to the Chair of the Board of Directors of Banco de Sabadell, S.A. (BME:SAB) the interest of the Board of Directors of Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria in initiating negotiations to explore a potential merger transaction between the two entities. Banco Bilbao Vizcaya Argentaria confirmed that advisors have been appointed.