BUENOS AIRES, Argentina,
June 7, 2019 /PRNewswire/ -- BBVA
Banco Francés S.A. (NYSE: BFR; BYMA: FRAN.BA; LATIBEX: BFR.LA) (the
Company) hereby informs that the ticker symbol for the Company's
American Depositary Shares (ADSs) traded on the New York Stock
Exchange (NYSE) will change to "BBAR" from "BFR". Trading of
the ADSs under the new ticker symbol is expected to begin on
June 17, 2019.
The BBVA Group have decided to globally promote a single global
brand "BBVA" in addition to the following new global logo that is
more in tune with the digital world.
In particular, the Board of Directors of the Company has decided
to change its trademark "BBVA Frances" to "BBVA".
The new identity is a reflection of BBVA Group's values,
specially the value "we are one team". The decision also
underscores BBVA Group's commitment to our customers with global
products and services and the best user experience, developing
solutions that help our customers make their best decisions in
their lives and their businesses.
Therefore, the change in the Company's NYSE ticker symbol is
being made in connection with its rebranding from "BBVA Francés" to
"BBVA", which follows the recent approval by the Company's
shareholders to the change in the legal name of the Company, which
is pending registration in Argentina.
No action is needed from the Company's current ADS holders
relative to the ticker symbol change. The Company's ADSs will
continue to be listed on the NYSE.
Investor Contact
Ines Lanusse
Investor Relations
+54 11 4341 5036
ines.lanusse@bbva.com
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