FORM 6-K
SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
Report of Foreign Issuer
Pursuant to Rule 13a-16 or 15d-16
of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934
For the month of March 2005
Commission File Number: 001-12568
BBVA French Bank S.A.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
Reconquista 199, 1006
Buenos Aires, Argentina
(Address of principal executive offices)
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BBVA Banco Francés S.A.
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Press release entitled “ BBVA Banco Francés sales its equity share in Credilogros”. |
TRANSLATION FROM SPANISH
March 09, 2005
Bolsa de Comercio de Buenos Aires
(Buenos Aires Stock Exchange)
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Comisión Nacional de Valores
(Argentine Securities Committee)
25 de mayo 175, 3rd Floor
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Banco Central de la República Argentina
(Central Bank of the Republic of Argentina)
Reconquista 266
Buenos Aires, Argentina
Dear Sirs:
BBVA Banco Francés S.A. hereby informs that on March 09, 2005, the Board of Director’s approved the sale of the Bank’s equity interest in Credilogros Compañía Financiera S.A. – that is 69.52% of the capital stock – to “Banco de Servicios y Transacciones S.A.” and “ Grupo de Servicios y Transacciones S.A.”.
The aggregate price for the transaction is US$16.9 million; 69.52% of such amount corresponds BBVA Banco Francés’ equity share. The price of the transaction is still subject to eventual adjustments resulting from the due diligence process.
Furthermore, this transaction is subject to the approval from Central Bank of the Republic of Argentina.
SIGNATURES
Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned, thereunto duly authorized.
| BBVA Banco Francés S.A. | ||||
| Date: March 9, 2005 |
By: |
/s/ Marcelo G. Canestri | ||
| Name: |
Marcelo G. Canestri | |||
| Title: |
Chief Financial Officer | |||