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 May 2006
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)
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
Indicate by check mark if the registrant is submitting the Form 6-K in paper as permitted by Regulation S-T Rule 101(b)(1):
Yes No X
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Indicate by check mark whether by furnishing the information contained in this Form, the Registrant is also thereby furnishing the information to the Commission pursuant to Rule 12g3-2(b) under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934:
Yes No X
If “Yes” is marked, indicate below the file number assigned to the registrant in connection with Rule 12g3-2(b): N/A
BBVA Banco Francés S.A.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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| 1. | Letters to the Buenos Aires Stock Exchange; Argentine Securities Commission and the Central Bank of Argentina regarding Cash Dividends Distribution |
TRANSLATION FROM SPANISH
May 24, 2006
Messrs.
BOLSA DE COMERCIO DE BUENOS AIRES
(Buenos Aires Stock Exchange)
Buenos Aires
Gentlemen:
Ref.: Payment of Cash Dividends
Enclosed is an announcement that BBVA Banco Francés S.A. will be paying cash dividends to its shareholders as of June 2, 2006 at the Caja de Valores S.A. Please publish this announcement in your Daily Bulletin.
Thank you.
Sincerely yours.
BBVA BANCO FRANCÉS S.A.
Reconquista 199, C1003ABB, Casilla de Correo 3196 Correo Central, 1000 Buenos Aires Argentina
TRANSLATION FROM SPANISH
May 29, 2006
Messrs.
COMISIÓN NACIONAL DE VALORES
(Argentine Securities Commission)
Buenos Aires
Gentlemen:
Ref.: Payment of Cash Dividends - Communication 6916
The Board of Directors of BBVA BANCO FRANCES S.A. announces to its shareholders non-resident in Argentina, BANK OF NEW YORK – AS TRUSTEE OF THE BANCO FRANCES ADRS AND LATIBEX, that pursuant to the foreign exchange regulations of the Central Bank of Argentina (BANCO CENTRAL DE LA REPUBLICA ARGENTINA) they may be able to receive payment in U.S. Dollars for cash dividends due to them in a foreign account which must be duly specified. However, all pertinent Argentine tax deductions will be made, as informed in a letter dated May 26, 2006.
The above announcement, signed by the shareholder or the trustee, in the case of BANK OF NEW YORK and LATIBEX, is to be delivered by 1:00 PM on June 2, 2006 to
BBVA BANCO FRANCES S.A.
AMINISTRACION OPERACIONES FINANCIERAS
(Financial Transactions Operations)
RECONQUISTA 199, 7th floor
C1003ABB BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
ATT. MR MANUEL MANSILLA
indicating name of beneficiary, as recorded in the shareholders’ registry, name of Bank where dividends are to be transferred, account number and SWIFT code.
Sincerely yours,
BBVA BANCO FRANCÉS S.A.
Reconquista 199, C1003ABB, Casilla de Correo 3196 Correo Central, 1000 Buenos Aires Argentina
TRANSLATION FROM SPANISH
May 29, 2006
Messrs.
BANCO CENTRAL DE LA REPÚBLICA ARGENTINA
(Central Bank of Argentina)
Buenos Aires
Gentlemen:
Ref.: Payment of Cash Dividends – File 17995/06
The Board of Directors of BBVA BANCO FRANCES S.A. announces to its shareholders non-resident in Argentina, BANK OF NEW YORK – AS TRUSTEE OF THE BANCO FRANCES ADRS AND LATIBEX, that pursuant to the foreign exchange regulations of the Central Bank of Argentina (BANCO CENTRAL DE LA REPUBLICA ARGENTINA) they may be able to receive payment in U.S. Dollars for cash dividends due to them in a foreign account which must be duly specified. However, all pertinent Argentine tax deductions will be made, as informed in a letter dated May 26, 2006.
The above announcement, signed by the shareholder or the trustee, in the case of BANK OF NEW YORK and LATIBEX, is to be delivered by 1:00 PM on June 2, 2006 to
BBVA BANCO FRANCES S.A.
AMINISTRACION OPERACIONES FINANCIERAS
(Financial Transactions Operations)
RECONQUISTA 199, 7th floor
C1003ABB BUENOS AIRES, ARGENTINA
ATT. MR MANUEL MANSILLA
indicating name of beneficiary, as recorded in the shareholders’ registry, name of Bank where dividends are to be transferred, account number and SWIFT code.
Sincerely yours,
BBVA BANCO FRANCÉS S.A.
Reconquista 199, C1003ABB, Casilla de Correo 3196 Correo Central, 1000 Buenos Aires 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: May 30, 2006 | By: | /s/ Marcelo G. Canestri | ||
| Name: | Marcelo G.Canestri | |||
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer | |||