Company: BBVXF
Filing Date: 2025-02-14
Form Type: 6-K
Source: 0001193125-25-027348
Chunk: 61

Company: BANCO BILBAO VIZCAYA ARGENTARIA, S.A.
Filing Date: 2025-02-14
Form: 6-K
Chunk 61
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 non-financialinformation. Review the necessary consolidation perimeter, the correct application of accounting criteria, and all the relevant changes relating to the accounting principles used and to the presentation of the financial statements Oversee the effectiveness of the Company’s internal control and risk management systems, in terms of the process of preparing and reporting financial information, including fiscal risks, and discuss with the auditor any significant weaknesses in the internal control system detected during the audit, without undermining its independence. In relation to the Internal Audit function: Propose to the Board of Directors the selection, appointment, re-electionand removal of the Head of the Internal Audit function; monitor the independence, effectiveness and operation of the Internal Audit function; analyze and set objectives for the Head of the Internal Audit function and conduct a performance evaluation; ensure that the Internal Audit function has the necessary material and human resources; and analyze and, where appropriate, approve the annual work plan for the Internal Audit function. Receive monthly information from the Head of the Internal Audit function regarding the activities carried out by it, and regarding any incidents and obstacles that may arise, and verify that Senior Management takes into account the conclusions and recommendations of the reports; and also follow up on these plans. Be apprised of the audited units’ degree of compliance with corrective measures previously recommended by Internal Audit, and report to the Board on those cases that may involve a significant risk for the Group. This English version is a translation of the original in Spanish for information purposes only. In case of discrepancy the original in Spanish shall prevail.

Annual Corporate Governance Report of BBVA .67.. Regarding the external audit: Submit to the Board any proposals for the selection, appointment, re-electionand replacement of the external auditor, taking responsibility for the selection process in accordance with applicable regulations, as well as the hiring conditions of the external auditor, and to periodically obtain information from the external auditor on the external audit plan and its execution, in addition to preserving its independence in the performance of its functions. Ensure the independence of the auditor in two senses: (i) Avoiding that the auditor’s warnings, opinions or recommendations may be adversely influenced. To this end, ensuring that compensation for the auditor’s work does not compromise either its quality or independence; and (ii) establishing the incompatibility between the provision of audit and consulting services. Establish appropriate relationships with the auditor in order to receive information on any matters that may jeopardise its independence and any other matters in connection with the auditing process. Where appropriate, authorise the provision of additional services other than prohibited services, by