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 April 2007
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:
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BBVA Banco Francés S.A.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
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| 1. | Press release entitled “ Cash Dividend Payment” |
CONTACT: Banco Francés S.A.
Buenos Aires - Argentina
| María Adriana Arbelbide | ||
| Investor Relations | ||
| Phone: (5411) 4341 5036 | ||
| E-mail: marbelbide@bancofrances.com.ar | ||
| Cecilia Acuña | ||
| Investor Relations | ||
| Phone: (5411) 4348 0000 | ||
| E-mail: cecilia.acuna@bancofrances.com.ar | ||
Buenos Aires, April 27, 2007.
On April 26, 2007, the Annual Shareholders´ Meeting of Banco Francés S.A. resolved to pay a cash dividend of Ps. 0.19 per ordinary share (equivalent to Ps. 0.57 per American Depositary Share) correspondent to fiscal year ended December 31, 2006. Payment of such cash dividend, which is subject to Income Tax withholdings and deductions of Personal Property Tax, should take place as from May 7, 2007 by the Caja Nacional de Valores S.A. to all registered owners of ordinary shares at the close of business on May 3, 2007.
The Bank of New York, as Depositary of the American Depositary Shares, will be paying the cash dividend to all ADR holders at the close of business on May 3 , 2007.
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: April 27, 2007 |
By: | /s/ Marcelo G. Canestri | ||
| Name: | Marcelo G.Canestri | |||
| Title: | Chief Financial Officer | |||