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 November, 2003
Commission File Number: 001-12568
BBVA Banco Francés S.A.
(Translation of registrant’s name into English)
Reconquista 199, 1006
Buenos Aires, Argentina
(Address of principal executive offices)
Indicate by check mark whether the registrant files or will file annual reports under cover of Form 20-F or Form 40-F: Form 20-F x Form 40-F ¨
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BBVA Banco Francés S.A.
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| 1. | Letter to Buenos Aires Stock Exchange, dated November 10, regarding BBVA Banco Francés’ payment of interest on its Series 14 Floating Rate Notes and its refinancing the extension of due date. | |
Buenos Aires, November 10, 2003
| To: |
Buenos Aires Stock Exchange | |
| Securities Exchange Commission | ||
| Central Bank |
Re: BBVA Banco Francés’ Series 14 Notes (“FRN”), nominal value US$142.5 million, maturing October 31, 2003, issued under the US$1 billion Medium Term Note Program. Compliance with article 2, Book 6 included in Chapter XXI of Argentine Securities Exchange Commission’s regulations.
With respect to the note submitted on November 3, 2003, extending the due date for payment of principal on the US$ 135 million FRN until November 7, 2003, as agreed by the bank and by the FRN holders, we hereby inform:
| 1. | BBVA Banco Francés S.A. has paid for the interest accrued on the US$135 million FRN until November 7, 2003 |
| 2. | BBVA Banco Francés S.A. and the FRN holders have agreed to extend the maturity date of the FRN until November 30, 2003, in order to complete the negotiations of the terms and conditions. Notwithstanding this, the Bank confirmed its intention to close the restructuring of the FRN promptly and if possible prior to November 19, 2003. |
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: November 13, 2003 |
By: | /s/ María Elena Siburu de López Oliva | ||||||
| Name: María Elena Siburu de López Oliva | ||||||||
| Title: Investor Relations Manager | ||||||||