The BBVA Group earned a record €7.62 billion from January through September, up 28 percent yoy (+44 percent at constant exchange rates). Of this figure, €2.63 billion are from 3Q24 (+26 percent). Earnings per share grew even higher (+32 percent), to €0.44 on the back of share buyback programs over the past 12 months. Greater lending activity (+11 percent in constant euros) drove these results. Profitability (ROTE) rose to 20.1 percent, with a solid capital position (CET1 fully loaded of 12.84 percent). Furthermore, the efficiency ratio improved to a record of 38.9 percent. BBVA continues to generate value for shareholders: the tangible book value plus dividends per share increased by 16 percent yoy.