BBVA recognized by Mergermarket as Financial Adviser of the Year in Spain and Portugal

BBVA has strengthened its leadership in financial advisory services in Spain and Portugal after being named Iberia Financial Adviser of the Year by the global market intelligence platform Mergermarket. This award acknowledges not only the significant volume of transactions led by the bank in the region, but also its distinctive value proposition, built on a multidisciplinary and highly specialised approach. With this recognition, BBVA reaffirms its position as the partner of choice for both institutional investors and corporates in making their most strategic decisions.

BBVA has been named “Iberia Financial Adviser of the Year” by Mergermarket, an award that highlights its position as the leading financial advisor in Spain and Portugal. This recognition is based not only on the volume of transactions the bank has led across the region, but also on the strength of its differentiated value proposition and the quality of its strategic advisory. The award, granted by one of the world’s leading M&A intelligence platforms, also underscores BBVA’s track record in both domestic and cross-border transactions, consolidating the bank as the trusted strategic partner in Iberian M&A.

Over the past 12 months, BBVA has led 18 notable transactions, positioning itself as the most active financial adviser in the Iberian market. These transactions stand out for their complexity and strategic relevance, reflecting the bank’s ability to deliver tailor-made, sustainable and high value-added solutions. BBVA’s expertise spans highly sophisticated sectors that demand deep technical knowledge and extensive experience, such as Energy, Telecommunications, Infrastructure, Retail and Industry.

BBVA’s consolidated  presence in key global markets further strengthens its role as a strategic player in attracting foreign investment into Spain and Portugal, while also driving cross-border transactions involving Spanish corporates. The bank’s international reach, combined with in-depth local insight, positions the bank as a trusted strategic partner for both domestic and international clients, offering a differentiated perspective and integrated solutions.

In its home market, BBVA maintains strong relationships with large corporates through its Corporate & Investment Banking (CIB) division, playing a leading role in a significant share of the most relevant transactions. At the same time, its extensive branch network provides a unique footprint to identify exceptional opportunities among mid-sized companies, offering strategic support in buy-side and sell-side processes. This ability to identify target companies and potential add-ons positions BBVA as the investment bank of choice in Iberia for both corporates and institutional investors.

BBVA, recognized as “Iberia Financial Adviser of the Year” by Mergermarket.

Beyond its excellence in execution, BBVA offers an integrated and tailor-made value proposition that combines debt advisory, leadership in bank financing and capital markets, transactional banking and hedging solutions. This multidisciplinary, high-value approach enables the bank to deliver agile and efficient services fully aligned with its clients’ strategic goals.

“This award recognises our strong commitment to Iberia and our ambition to act as a strategic partner for both local and international clients. We support investors and corporates in their M&A activity across the region, bringing together a unique combination  of global expertise, the unparalleled capillarity of our network, strong client proximity and top-tier execution,” said Almudena López Blas, Head of Investment Banking & Finance Iberia. “Since 2024, we have strengthened our advisory model with a highly specialised sector-focused approach, led by teams with deep market knowledge. This expertise enables us to anticipate trends, build bespoke solutions and generate meaningful value creation.”

With more than 160 transactions completed since 2009, BBVA combines a solid track record with an innovative vision, consolidating its position as the adviser of choice for companies and investors in Iberia.