• The sale will reduce the Group's doubtful loans by €320 million
  • The transaction is beneficial in terms of liquidity and capital since the loans are highly provisioned

The BFA-Bankia Group has signed an agreement to sell a €335 million portfolio of real estate developer loans, of which €226 are secured against property.

The sale, which is beneficial in terms of liquidity and capital due to the provisions already made for these loans, will reduce the Group's doubtful loans by €320 million.

In addition to the loan portfolio, the bank has also included foreclosed assets for the first time in a transaction of this kind, divesting a total of 419 units.

In order to maximise the price obtained for the portfolios, the sale was a competitive tender among institutional investors and leading financial institutions, resulting in the complete transaction being awarded to Chenavari Investment Managers. Chenavari was advised by Ashurst for legal matters and Finsolutia for financial advice and management services, while Bankia engaged PwC and Baker & McKenzie for financial and legal advice, respectively.

The bank continues to make progress in its Strategic Plan 2012-2015, which includes a commitment to divest all non-core assets.

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