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 August 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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| 1. | Letter to the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange regarding the anticipated cancellation of loans granted by the Central bank |
August 31, 2005
TO:
| • | BOLSA DE COMERCIO DE BUENOS AIRES |
[Buenos Aires Stock Exchange]
| • | COMISIÓN NACIONAL DE VALORES |
[Argentine Securities Committee]
| • | BANCO CENTRAL DE LA REPÚBLICA ARGENTINA |
[Central Bank of Argentine Republic]
| • | LATIBEX |
| • | SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION (SEC) – NYSE |
Dear Sirs:
Ref: Article 23. Report of relevant facts. Anticipated cancellation of loans granted by the Central Bank
We hereby inform that the Board of Directors, in its meeting held on August 30, 2005, approved the anticipated cancellation of the total outstanding balance of loans granted by the Central Bank under the scope of the financial support received during the liquidity crisis – which represents a total of $ 1,827 million (Argentine pesos 1,827 million).
This action reinforces the Board of Directors’ commitment with its customers, shareholders and employees.
Very truly tours,
Evelina Sarrailh - José Carlos Lopéz Alvarez
On behalf of BBVA Banco Francés S.A.
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: August 31, 2005 | By: | /s/ Marcelo G. Canestri | ||
| Name: | Marcelo G. Canestri | |||
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer | |||