425 1 dp48821_425.htm FORM 425
Filed by Banco Santander, S.A.
Pursuant to Rule 425 under the Securities Act of 1933
Subject Company:
Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A. (Commission File No.: 333-196887)


 
Banco Santander, S.A. and
Companies composing
Santander Group
 
Interim Condensed Consolidated
Financial Statements at 30 June 2014
 
 
Translation of a report originally issued in Spanish and of interim condensed consolidated financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with the regulatory financial reporting framework applicable to the Group (see Notes 1 and 16).

 
 
 

 

Translation of interim condensed consolidated financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with the regulatory financial reporting framework applicable to the Group (see Notes 1 and 16). In the event of a discrepancy, the Spanish-language version prevails.
 
SANTANDER GROUP
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Millions of euros)
 
 
 
   
 
 
   
ASSETS
Note
30/06/14
31/12/13
(*)
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Note
30/06/14
31/12/13
(*)
 
 
   
 
 
   
CASH AND BALANCES WITH CENTRAL BANKS
 
  83,877   77,103
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES HELD FOR TRADING
9
96,621
94,673
   
 
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS
 
   
FINANCIAL ASSETS HELD FOR TRADING
5
130,773
115,289
9
  50,446  42,311
 
 
   
 
   
 
OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS
 
   
 
 
   
5
30,421 31,381
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES AT AMORTISED COST
9
914,107
863,114
 
   
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE FINANCIAL ASSETS
5
  90,637   83,799
CHANGES IN THE FAIR VALUE OF HEDGED ITEMS IN PORTFOLIO HEDGES OF INTEREST RATE RISK
 
   
 
   
 
70
87
 
 
   
 
 
   
LOANS AND RECEIVABLES
5
755,264
714,484
HEDGING DERIVATIVES
 
6,497
5,283
 
 
   
 
 
   
HELD-TO-MATURITY INVESTMENTS
5
  -   -
LIABILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
 
   
 
 
 
 
1
1
 
 
   
 
 
   
CHANGES IN THE FAIR VALUE OF HEDGED ITEMS IN PORTFOLIO HEDGES OF INTEREST RATE RISK
 
   
LIABILITIES UNDER INSURANCE CONTRACTS
 
1,602
1,430
 
1,384
1,627
 
 
   
 
 
   
PROVISIONS
10
15,205
14,475
HEDGING DERIVATIVES
 
6,333
8,301
 
 
   
 
 
   
TAX LIABILITIES:
 
8,190
6,079
NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
6
5,208
4,892
Current
 
4,846
4,254
 
 
   
Deferred
 
3,344
1,825
INVESTMENTS:
 
3,603
5,536
 
 
   
Associates
 
1,927
1,829
OTHER LIABILITIES
 
9,588
8,283
Jointly controlled entities
 2
1,676
3,707
 
 
   
 
 
   
TOTAL LIABILITIES
 
1,102,327
1,035,736
INSURANCE CONTRACTS LINKED TO PENSIONS
 
   
 
 
   
 
344
342
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
11
87,035
84,740
 
 
   
Share capital
 
5,889
5,667
REINSURANCE ASSETS
 
359
356
Share premium
 
36,537
36,804
 
 
   
Reserves
 
41,652
38,121
TANGIBLE ASSETS:
7
17,028
13,654
Other equity instruments
 
338
193
Property, plant and equipment
 
13,730
9,974
Less: Treasury shares
 
(137)
(9)
Investment property
 
3,298
3,680
Profit for the period attributable to the Parent
 
   
 
 
   
 
2,756
4,370
INTANGIBLE ASSETS:
8
29,374
26,241
Less: Dividends and remuneration
3
-
(406)
Goodwill
 
26,663
23,281
 
 
   
Other intangible assets
 
2,711
2,960
VALUATION ADJUSTMENTS:
11
(11,857)
(14,152)
 
 
   
Available-for-sale financial assets
 
911
35
TAX ASSETS:
 
26,576
26,819
Cash flow hedges
 
(76)
(233)
Current
 
4,794
5,751
Hedges of net investments in foreign operations
 
   
Deferred
 
21,782
21,068
 
(2,940)
(1,874)
 
 
   
Exchange differences
 
(6,580)
(8,768)
OTHER ASSETS
 
6,862
5,814
Non-current assets held for sale
 
-
-
 
 
   
Entities accounted for using the equity method
 
(221)
(446)
 
 
   
Other valuation adjustments
 
(2,951)
(2,866)
               
 
 
   
NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS
11
10,538
9,314
 
 
   
Valuation adjustments
 
(1,008)
(1,541)
 
 
   
Other
 
11,546
10,855
 
 
   
EQUITY
 
85,716
79,902
TOTAL ASSETS
 
1,188,043
1,115,638
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
1,188,043
1,115,638
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
MEMORANDUM ITEMS:
 
   
 
 
   
CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
 
44,695
41,049
 
 
   
CONTINGENT COMMITMENTS
 
199,599
172,797
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
(*) Presented for comparison purposes only (see Note 1.e).
 
The accompanying explanatory Notes 1 to 16 are an integral part of the condensed consolidated balance sheet at 30 June 2014.

 
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Translation of interim condensed consolidated financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with the regulatory financial reporting framework applicable to the Group (see Notes 1 and 16). In the event of a discrepancy, the Spanish-language version prevails.
 
SANTANDER GROUP
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEETS
(Millions of reais)
 
 
 
   
 
 
   
ASSETS
Note
30/06/14
31/12/13
(*)
LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
Note
30/06/14
31/12/13
(*)
 
 
   
 
 
   
CASH AND BALANCES WITH CENTRAL BANKS
 
251,649
251,171
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES HELD FOR TRADING
9
289,883
308,407
     
 
 
   
 
 
   
OTHER FINANCIAL LIABILITIES AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS
 
   
FINANCIAL ASSETS HELD FOR TRADING
5
392,346
375,565
9
  151,349   137,832
 
 
   
 
   
OTHER FINANCIAL ASSETS AT FAIR VALUE THROUGH PROFIT OR LOSS
 
   
 
 
   
 
   
FINANCIAL LIABILITIES AT AMORTISED COST
 
   
5
91,270
102,227
9
2,742,503
2,811,680
 
 
   
 
 
   
AVAILABLE-FOR-SALE FINANCIAL ASSETS
 
   
CHANGES IN THE FAIR VALUE OF HEDGED ITEMS IN PORTFOLIO HEDGES OF INTEREST RATE RISK
 
   
5
271,928
272,984
 
211
283
 
 
   
 
 
   
LOANS AND RECEIVABLES
5
2,265,941
2,327,503
HEDGING DERIVATIVES
 
19,494
17,210
 
 
   
 
 
   
HELD-TO-MATURITY INVESTMENTS
5
-  -
LIABILITIES ASSOCIATED WITH NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
 
   
 
 
 
 
3
3
 
 
   
 
 
   
CHANGES IN THE FAIR VALUE OF HEDGED ITEMS IN PORTFOLIO HEDGES OF INTEREST RATE RISK
 
   
LIABILITIES UNDER INSURANCE CONTRACTS
 
4,807
4,658
 
4,153
5,300
 
 
   
 
 
   
PROVISIONS
10
45,617
47,154
HEDGING DERIVATIVES
 
19,001
27,041
 
 
   
 
 
   
TAX LIABILITIES:
 
24,572
19,803
NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
6
15,624
15,936
Current
 
14,539
13,858
 
 
   
Deferred
 
10,033
5,945
INVESTMENTS:
 
10,812
18,034
 
 
   
Associates
 
5,782
5,958
OTHER LIABILITIES
 
28,767
26,984
Jointly controlled entities
2
5,030
12,076
 
 
   
 
 
   
TOTAL LIABILITIES
 
3,307,206
3,374,014
INSURANCE CONTRACTS LINKED TO PENSIONS
 
   
 
 
   
 
1,033
1,114
SHAREHOLDERS' EQUITY:
11
208,340
200,896
 
 
   
Share capital
 
13,782
13,069
REINSURANCE ASSETS
 
1,078
1,160
Share premium
 
80,554
81,403
 
 
   
Reserves
 
104,908
94,759
TANGIBLE ASSETS:
7
51,088
44,479
Other equity instruments
 
837
389
Property, plant and equipment
 
41,193
32,491
Less: Treasury shares
 
(412)
(28)
Investment property
 
9,895
11,988
Profit for the period attributable to the Parent
 
 8,671  12,463
 
 
   
 
   
INTANGIBLE ASSETS:
8
88,130
85,483
Less: Dividends and remuneration
3
-
(1,159)
Goodwill
 
79,996
75,840
 
 
   
Other intangible assets
 
8,134
9,643
VALUATION ADJUSTMENTS:
11
17,207
29,055
 
 
   
Available-for-sale financial assets
 
2,733
112
TAX ASSETS:
 
79,730
87,366
Cash flow hedges
 
(228)
(760)
Current
 
14,381
18,734
Hedges of net investments in foreign operations
 
   
Deferred
 
65,349
68,632
 
 (8,820)  (6,103)
 
 
   
Exchange differences
 
33,040
46,595
OTHER ASSETS
 
20,587
18,940
Non-current assets held for sale
 
-
-
 
 
   
Entities accounted for using the equity method
 
(664)
(1,453)
 
 
   
Other valuation adjustments
 
(8,854)
(9,336)
               
 
 
   
NON-CONTROLLING INTERESTS
11
31,617
30,338
 
 
   
Valuation adjustments
 
2,205
2,772
 
 
   
Other
 
29,412
27,566
 
 
   
EQUITY
 
257,164
260,289
TOTAL ASSETS
 
3,564,370
3,634,303
TOTAL LIABILITIES AND EQUITY
 
3,564,370
3,634,303
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
 
   
MEMORANDUM ITEMS:
 
   
 
 
   
CONTINGENT LIABILITIES
 
134,095
133,721
 
 
   
CONTINGENT COMMITMENTS
 
598,837
562,904
 
 
   
 
 
   
 
(*) Presented for comparison purposes only (see Note 1.e).
 
The accompanying explanatory Notes 1 to 16 are an integral part of the condensed consolidated balance sheet at 30 June 2014.
 
 
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Translation of interim condensed consolidated financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with the regulatory financial reporting framework applicable to the Group (see Notes 1 and 16). In the event of a discrepancy, the Spanish-language version prevails.
 
SANTANDER GROUP
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
(Millions of euros)
 
 
 
 
   
(Debit) Credit
 
 
 
Note
   
01/04/14 to 30/06/14
   
01/04/13 to 30/06/13 (*)
   
01/01/14 to 30/06/14
   
01/01/13 to 30/06/13 (*)
 
 
 
 
                     
 
 
INTEREST AND SIMILAR INCOME
          13,535       13,147       26,580       26,373  
INTEREST EXPENSE AND SIMILAR CHARGES
          (6,165 )     (6,426 )     (12,218 )     (13,000 )
NET INTEREST INCOME
          7,370       6,721       14,362       13,373  
INCOME FROM EQUITY INSTRUMENTS
          220       145       251       204  
SHARE OF RESULTS OF ENTITIES ACCOUNTED FOR USING THE EQUITY METHOD
          43       114       108       268  
FEE AND COMMISSION INCOME
          3,093       3,182       6,034       6,350  
FEE AND COMMISSION EXPENSE
          (690 )     (650 )     (1,300 )     (1,302 )
GAINS/LOSSES ON FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (net)
          698       510       1,328       1,419  
EXCHANGE DIFFERENCES (net)
          (187 )     370       (50 )     429  
OTHER OPERATING INCOME
          1,430       1,581       2,944       3,261  
OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES
          (1,490 )     (1,652 )     (3,066 )     (3,392 )
GROSS INCOME
          10,487       10,321       20,611       20,610  
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
          (4,466 )     (4,399 )     (8,721 )     (8,827 )
Staff costs
          (2,544 )     (2,547 )     (4,999 )     (5,129 )
Other general administrative expenses
          (1,922 )     (1,852 )     (3,722 )     (3,698 )
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTISATION CHARGE
          (574 )     (600 )     (1,165 )     (1,169 )
PROVISIONS (net)
          (146 )     (869 )     (1,506 )     (1,178 )
IMPAIRMENT LOSSES ON FINANCIAL ASSETS (net)
  5       (2,669 )     (3,095 )     (5,369 )     (6,013 )
IMPAIRMENT LOSSES ON OTHER ASSETS (net)
 
7 & 8
      (449 )     (97 )     (831 )     (206 )
GAINS/(LOSSES) ON DISPOSAL OF ASSETS NOT CLASSIFIED AS NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
  2       (7 )     558       2,302       708  
GAINS FROM BARGAIN PURCHASES ARISING IN BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
          -       -       -       -  
GAINS/(LOSSES) ON NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE NOT CLASSIFIED AS DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
  6       (42 )     (111 )     (85 )     (213 )
PROFIT BEFORE TAX
  12       2,134       1,708       5,236       3,712  
INCOME TAX
          (400 )     (395 )     (1,948 )     (891 )
PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
          1,734       1,313       3,288       2,821  
PROFIT/(LOSS) FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (net)
          -       (14 )     -       (14 )
CONSOLIDATED PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD
          1,734       1,299       3,288       2,807  
Profit attributable to the Parent
          1,453       1,050       2,756       2,255  
Profit attributable to non-controlling interests
          281       249       532       552  
EARNINGS PER SHARE:
                                     
From continuing and discontinued operations:
                                     
 Basic earnings per share (euros)
  3       0.12       0.10       0.24       0.21  
 Diluted earnings per share (euros)
  3       0.12       0.10       0.24       0.21  
 
                                     
From continuing operations:
                                     
 Basic earnings per share (euros)
  3       0.12       0.10       0.24       0.21  
 Diluted earnings per share (euros)
  3       0.12       0.10       0.24       0.21  
 
(*) Presented for comparison purposes only (see Note 1.e).
 
The accompanying explanatory Notes 1 to 16 are an integral part of the
consolidated income statement for the period ended 30 June 2014.
 
 
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Translation of interim condensed consolidated financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with the regulatory financial reporting framework applicable to the Group (see Notes 1 and 16). In the event of a discrepancy, the Spanish-language version prevails.
 
SANTANDER GROUP
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED INCOME STATEMENTS
(Millions of reais)
 
 
 
 
   
(Debit) Credit
 
 
 
Note
   
01/04/14 to 30/06/14
   
01/04/13 to 30/06/13 (*)
   
01/01/14 to 30/06/14
   
01/01/13 to 30/06/13 (*)
 
 
 
 
                     
 
 
INTEREST AND SIMILAR INCOME
          41,373       35,403       83,631       70,258  
INTEREST EXPENSE AND SIMILAR CHARGES
          (18,834 )     (17,306 )     (38,442 )     (34,631 )
NET INTEREST INCOME
          22,539       18,097       45,189       35,627  
INCOME FROM EQUITY INSTRUMENTS
          690       389       790       544  
SHARE OF RESULTS OF ENTITIES ACCOUNTED FOR USING THE EQUITY METHOD
          128       307       339       713  
FEE AND COMMISSION INCOME
          9,457       8,566       18,984       16,915  
FEE AND COMMISSION EXPENSE
          (2,115 )     (1,751 )     (4,091 )     (3,469 )
GAINS/LOSSES ON FINANCIAL ASSETS AND LIABILITIES (net)
          2,137       1,384       4,178       3,780  
EXCHANGE DIFFERENCES (net)
          (602 )     986       (158 )     1,142  
OTHER OPERATING INCOME
          4,362       4,262       9,266       8,689  
OTHER OPERATING EXPENSES
          (4,541 )     (4,451 )     (9,646 )     (9,037 )
GROSS INCOME
          32,055       27,789       64,851       54,904  
ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
          (13,658 )     (11,847 )     (27,442 )     (23,516 )
Staff costs
          (7,775 )     (6,861 )     (15,728 )     (13,665 )
Other general administrative expenses
          (5,883 )     (4,986 )     (11,714 )     (9,851 )
DEPRECIATION AND AMORTISATION CHARGE
          (1,753 )     (1,613 )     (3,667 )     (3,113 )
PROVISIONS (net)
          (331 )     (2,324 )     (4,737 )     (3,138 )
IMPAIRMENT LOSSES ON FINANCIAL ASSETS (net)
  5       (8,146 )     (8,329 )     (16,892 )     (16,019 )
IMPAIRMENT LOSSES ON OTHER ASSETS (net)
 
7 & 8
      (1,378 )     (265 )     (2,615 )     (552 )
GAINS/(LOSSES) ON DISPOSAL OF ASSETS NOT CLASSIFIED AS NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE
  2       (236 )     1,492       7,244       1,887  
GAINS FROM BARGAIN PURCHASES ARISING IN BUSINESS COMBINATIONS
          -       -       -       -  
GAINS/(LOSSES) ON NON-CURRENT ASSETS HELD FOR SALE NOT CLASSIFIED AS DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS
  6       (126 )     (298 )     (266 )     (567 )
PROFIT BEFORE TAX
  12       6,427       4,605       16,476       9,886  
INCOME TAX
          (1,115 )     (1,065 )     (6,130 )     (2,372 )
PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD FROM CONTINUING OPERATIONS
          5,312       3,540       10,346       7,514  
PROFIT/(LOSS) FROM DISCONTINUED OPERATIONS (net)
          (1 )     (37 )     (1 )     (37 )
CONSOLIDATED PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD
          5,311       3,503       10,345       7,477  
Profit attributable to the Parent
          4,451       2,832       8,671       6,007  
Profit attributable to non-controlling interests
          860       671       1,674       1,470  
EARNINGS PER SHARE:
                                     
From continuing and discontinued operations:
                                     
 Basic earnings per share (euros)
  3       0.37       0.27       0.74       0.57  
 Diluted earnings per share (euros)
  3       0.37       0.27       0.74       0.57  
 
                                     
From continuing operations:
                                     
 Basic earnings per share (euros)
  3       0.37       0.27       0.74       0.57  
 Diluted earnings per share (euros)
  3       0.37       0.27       0.74       0.57  
 
(*) Presented for comparison purposes only (see Note 1.e).
 
The accompanying explanatory Notes 1 to 16 are an integral part of the
condensed consolidated income statement for the period ended 30 June 2014.
 
 
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Translation of interim condensed consolidated financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with the regulatory financial reporting framework applicable to the Group (see Notes 1 and 16). In the event of a discrepancy, the Spanish-language version prevails.
 
SANTANDER GROUP
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF RECOGNISED INCOME AND EXPENSE
(Millions of euros)
 

                               
   
Note
   
01/04/14 to 30/06/14
   
01/04/13 to 30/06/13 (*)
   
01/01/14 to 30/06/14
   
01/01/13 to 30/06/13 (*)
 
                               
CONSOLIDATED PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD
          1,734       1,299       3,288       2,807  
                                       
OTHER RECOGNISED INCOME AND EXPENSE:
          1,750       (3,803 )     2,828       (2,933 )
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss
          (120 )     363       (92 )     404  
Actuarial gains and losses on defined benefit pension plans
  11       (183 )     679       (125 )     756  
Non-current assets held for sale
          -       -       -       -  
Income tax relating to items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss
          63       316       33       (352 )
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss for the period
  11       1,870       (4,166 )     2,920       (3,337 )
Available-for-sale financial assets:
          468       (506 )     1,449       (418 )
   Revaluation gains/(losses)
          768       (319 )     2,109       242  
   Amounts transferred to income statement
          (300 )     (187 )     (660 )     (660 )
   Other reclassifications
          -       -       -       -  
Cash flow hedges:
          127       (6 )     196       (41 )
   Revaluation gains/(losses)
          199       233       361       231  
   Amounts transferred to income statement
          (72 )     (239 )     (165 )     (272 )
   Amounts transferred to initial carrying amount of hedged items
          -       -       -       -  
   Other reclassifications
          -       -       -       -  
Hedges of net investments in foreign operations:
  11       (664 )     1,275       (1,087 )     407  
   Revaluation gains/(losses)
          (664 )     1,249       (1,087 )     379  
   Amounts transferred to income statement
          -       26       -       28  
   Other reclassifications
          -       -       -       -  
Exchange differences:
  11       2,055       (4,991 )     2,631       (3,433 )
   Revaluation gains/(losses)
          2,055       (4,955 )     2,627       (3,396 )
   Amounts transferred to income statement
          -       (36 )     4       (37 )
   Other reclassifications
          -       -       -       -  
Non-current assets held for sale:
          -       -       -       -  
   Revaluation gains/(losses)
          -       -       -       -  
   Amounts transferred to income statement
          -       -       -       -  
   Other reclassifications
          -       -       -       -  
Entities accounted for using the equity method:
          56       (149 )     224       (65 )
   Revaluation gains/(losses)
          56       (152 )     223       (72 )
   Amounts transferred to income statement
          -       3       1       7  
   Other reclassifications
          -       -       -       -  
Income tax
          (172 )     211       (493 )     213  
TOTAL RECOGNISED INCOME AND EXPENSE
          3,484       (2,504 )     6,116       (126 )
Attributable to the Parent
          2,849       (1,840 )     5,051       (174 )
Attributable to non-controlling interests
          635       (664 )     1,065       48  
 
(*) Presented for comparison purposes only (see Note 1.e).
 
The accompanying explanatory Notes 1 to 16 are an integral part of the condensed consolidated statement of recognised income and expense for the period ended 30 June 2014.
 
 
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Translation of interim condensed consolidated financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with the regulatory financial reporting framework applicable to the Group (see Notes 1 and 16). In the event of a discrepancy, the Spanish-language version prevails.
 
SANTANDER GROUP
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF RECOGNISED INCOME AND EXPENSE
(Millions of reais)
 

                               
   
Note
   
01/04/14 to 30/06/14
   
01/04/13 to 30/06/13 (*)
   
01/01/14 to 30/06/14
   
01/01/13 to 30/06/13 (*)
 
                               
CONSOLIDATED PROFIT FOR THE PERIOD
          5,311       3,503       10,345       7,477  
                                       
OTHER RECOGNISED INCOME AND EXPENSE:
          (4,990 )     16,111       (12,414 )     7,307  
Items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss
          (378 )     967       (289 )     1,076  
Actuarial gains and losses on defined benefit pension plans
  11       (576 )     1,809       (393 )     2,014  
Non-current assets held for sale
          -       -       -       -  
Income tax relating to items that will not be reclassified to profit or loss
          198       (842 )     104       (938 )
Items that may be reclassified subsequently to profit or loss for the period
          (4,612 )     15,144       (12,125 )     6,231  
Available-for-sale financial assets:
          1,472       (1,348 )     4,560       (1,114 )
   Revaluation gains/(losses)
          2,416       (850 )     6,636       645  
   Amounts transferred to income statement
          (944 )     (498 )     (2,076 )     (1,759 )
   Other reclassifications
          -       -       -       -  
Cash flow hedges:
          400       (16 )     617       (109 )
   Revaluation gains/(losses)
          626       621       1,136       615  
   Amounts transferred to income statement
          (226 )     (637 )     (519 )     (724 )
   Amounts transferred to initial carrying amount of hedged items
          -       -       -       -  
   Other reclassifications
          -       -       -       -  
Hedges of net investments in foreign operations:
  11       (2,089 )     3,396       (3,420 )     1,085  
   Revaluation gains/(losses)
          (2,089 )     3,327       (3,420 )     1,010  
   Amounts transferred to income statement
          -       69       -       75  
   Other reclassifications
          -       -       -       -  
Exchange differences:
  11       (4,030 )     12,947       (13,036 )     5,975  
   Revaluation gains/(losses)
          (4,030 )     13,043       (13,049 )     6,074  
   Amounts transferred to income statement
          -       (96 )     13       (99 )
   Other reclassifications
          -       -       -       -  
Non-current assets held for sale:
          -       -       -       -  
   Revaluation gains/(losses)
          -       -       -       -  
   Amounts transferred to income statement
          -       -       -       -  
   Other reclassifications
          -       -       -       -  
Entities accounted for using the equity method:
          176       (397 )     705       (173 )
   Revaluation gains/(losses)
          176       (405 )     702       (192 )
   Amounts transferred to income statement
          -       8       3       19  
   Other reclassifications
          -       -       -       -  
Income tax
          (541 )     562       (1,551 )     567  
TOTAL RECOGNISED INCOME AND EXPENSE
          321       19,614       (2,069 )     14,784  
Attributable to the Parent
          (675 )     18,075       (3,177 )     12,687  
Attributable to non-controlling interests
          996       1,539       1,108       2,097  
 
(*) Presented for comparison purposes only (see Note 1.e).
 
The accompanying explanatory Notes 1 to 16 are an integral part of the condensed consolidated statement
of recognised income and expense for the period ended 30 June 2014.
 
 
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Translation of interim condensed consolidated financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with the regulatory financial reporting framework applicable to the Group (see Notes 1 and 16). In the event of a discrepancy, the Spanish-language version prevails.
 
SANTANDER GROUP
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN TOTAL EQUITY
(Millions of euros)

   
Equity attributable to the Parent
             
   
Shareholders’ equity
                   
   
Share capital
   
Share premium and reserves less dividends and remuneration
   
Other equity instruments
   
Less: Treasury shares
   
Profit for the period attributable to the Parent
   
Valuation adjustments
   
Non-controlling interests
   
Total equity
 
Balance at 31/12/13 (*)
    5,667       74,519       193       (9 )     4,370       (14,152 )     9,314       79,902  
Adjustments due to changes in accounting policies
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Adjustments due to errors
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Adjusted beginning balance (*)
    5,667       74,519       193       (9 )     4,370       (14,152 )     9,314       79,902  
Total recognised income and expense
    -       -       -       -       2,756       2,295       1,065       6,116  
Other changes in equity
    222       3,670       145       (128 )     (4,370 )     -       159       (302 )
Capital increases/(reductions)
    222       (224 )     -       -       -       -       (529 )     (531 )
Conversion of financial liabilities into equity
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Increases in other equity instruments
    -       -       186       -       -       -       -       186  
Reclassification from/to financial liabilities
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Distribution of dividends
    -       (438 )     -       -       -       -       (289 )     (727 )
Transactions involving own equity instruments (net)
    -       20       -       (128 )     -       -       -       (108 )
Transfers between equity items
    -       4,361       9       -       (4,370 )     -       -       -  
Increases/(decreases) due to business combinations
    -       -       -       -       -       -       103       103  
Equity-instrument-based payments
    -       -       (46 )     -       -       -       -       (46 )
Other increases/(decreases) in equity
    -       (49 )     (4 )     -       -       -       874       821  
Balance at 30/06/14
    5,889       78,189       338       (137 )     2,756       (11,857 )     10,538       85,716  
 
(*) Presented for comparison purposes only (see Note 1.e).
 
The accompanying explanatory Notes 1 to 16 are an integral part of the condensed consolidated statement of
changes in total equity for the period ended 30 June 2014.
 
 
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Translation of interim condensed consolidated financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with the regulatory financial reporting framework applicable to the Group (see Notes 1 and 16). In the event of a discrepancy, the Spanish-language version prevails.
 
SANTANDER GROUP
 
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN TOTAL EQUITY
(Millions of reais)

   
Equity attributable to the Parent
             
   
Shareholders’ equity
                   
   
Share capital
   
Share premium and reserves less dividends and remuneration
   
Other equity instruments
   
Less: Treasury shares
   
Profit for the period attributable to the Parent
   
Valuation adjustments
   
Non-controlling interests
   
Total equity
 
Balance at 31/12/13 (*)
    13,069       175,003       389       (28 )     12,463       29,055       30,338       260,289  
Adjustments due to changes in accounting policies
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Adjustments due to errors
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Adjusted beginning balance (*)
    13,069       175,003       389       (28 )     12,463       29,055       30,338       260,289  
Total recognised income and expense
    -       -       -       -       8,671       (11,848 )     1,108       (2,069 )
Other changes in equity
    713       10,459       448       (384 )     (12,463 )     -       171       (1,056 )
Capital increases/(reductions)
    713       (718 )     -       -       -       -       (1,736 )     (1,741 )
Conversion of financial liabilities into equity
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Increases in other equity instruments
    -       -       586       -       -       -       -       586  
Reclassification from/to financial liabilities
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Distribution of dividends
    -       (1,248 )     -       -       -       -       (908 )     (2,156 )
Transactions involving own equity instruments (net)
    -       63       -       (384 )     -       -       -       (321 )
Transfers between equity items
    -       12,433       30       -       (12,463 )     -       -       -  
Increases/(decreases) due to business combinations
    -       -       -       -       -       -       333       333  
Equity-instrument-based payments
    -       -       (146 )     -       -       -       -       (146 )
Other increases/(decreases) in equity
    -       (71 )     (22 )     -       -       -       2,482       2,389  
Balance at 30/06/14
    13,782       185,462       837       (412 )     8,671       17,207       31,617       257,164  
 
(*) Presented for comparison purposes only (see Note 1.e).
 
The accompanying explanatory Notes 1 to 16 are an integral part of the condensed consolidated statement of
changes in total equity for the period ended 30 June 2014.
 
 
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Translation of interim condensed consolidated financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with the regulatory financial reporting framework applicable to the Group (see Notes 1 and 16). In the event of a discrepancy, the Spanish-language version prevails.
 
SANTANDER GROUP
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN TOTAL EQUITY
(Millions of euros)

   
Equity attributable to the Parent (*)
             
   
Shareholders’ equity
                   
   
Share capital
   
Share premium and reserves less dividends and remuneration
   
Other equity instruments
   
Less: Treasury shares
   
Profit for the period attributable to the Parent
   
Valuation adjustments
   
Non-controlling interests (*)
   
Total equity (*)
 
Balance at 31/12/12
    5,161       73,915       250       (287 )     2,205       (6,590 )     9,672       84,326  
Adjustments due to changes in accounting policies
    -       -       -       -       90       (2,884 )     (257 )     (3,051 )
Adjustments due to errors
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Adjusted beginning balance
    5,161       73,915       250       (287 )     2,295       (9,474 )     9,415       81,275  
Total recognised income and expense
    -       -       -       -       2,255       (2,429 )     48       (126 )
Other changes in equity
    244       1,409       47       208       (2,295 )     -       632       245  
Capital increases/(reductions)
    244       (248 )     -       -       -       -       -       (4 )
Conversion of financial liabilities into equity
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Increases in other equity instruments
    -       -       81       -       -       -       -       81  
Reclassification from/to financial liabilities
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Distribution of dividends
    -       (412 )     -       -       -       -       (325 )     (737 )
Transactions involving own equity instruments (net)
    -       (59 )     -       208       -       -       -       149  
Transfers between equity items
    -       2,288       7       -       (2,295 )     -       -       -  
Increases/(decreases) due to business combinations
    -       -       -       -       -       -       176       176  
Equity-instrument-based payments
    -       -       (36 )     -       -       -       -       (36 )
Other increases/(decreases) in equity
    -       (160 )     (5 )     -       -       -       781       616  
Balance at 30/06/13
    5,405       75,324       297       (79 )     2,255       (11,903 )     10,095       81,394  
 
(*) Presented for comparison purposes only (see Note 1.e).
 
The accompanying explanatory Notes 1 to 16 are an integral part of the condensed consolidated statement of
changes in total equity for the period ended 30 June 2014.
 
 
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Translation of interim condensed consolidated financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with the regulatory financial reporting framework applicable to the Group (see Notes 1 and 16). In the event of a discrepancy, the Spanish-language version prevails.
 
SANTANDER GROUP
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CHANGES IN TOTAL EQUITY
(Millions of reais)

   
Equity attributable to the Parent (*)
             
   
Shareholders’ equity
                   
   
Share capital
   
Share premium and reserves less dividends and remuneration
   
Other equity instruments
   
Less: Treasury shares
   
Profit for the period attributable to the Parent
   
Valuation adjustments
   
Non-controlling interests (*)
   
Total equity (*)
 
Balance at 31/12/12
    11,632       173,921       573       (776 )     5,514       10,958       26,149       227,971  
Adjustments due to changes in accounting policies
    -       -       -       -       225       (7,766 )     (694 )     (8,235 )
Adjustments due to errors
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Adjusted beginning balance
    11,632       173,921       573       (776 )     5,739       3,192       25,455       219,736  
Total recognised income and expense
    -       -       -       -       6,008       6,679       2,097       14,784  
Other changes in equity
    647       3,485       137       549       (5,739 )     -       1,622       701  
Capital increases/(reductions)
    647       (657 )     -       -       -       -       -       (10 )
Conversion of financial liabilities into equity
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Increases in other equity instruments
    -       -       216       -       -       -       -       216  
Reclassification from/to financial liabilities
    -       -       -       -       -       -       -       -  
Distribution of dividends
    -       (1,032 )     -       -       -       -       (865 )     (1,897 )
Transactions involving own equity instruments (net)
    -       (158 )     -       549       -       -       -       391  
Transfers between equity items
    -       5,720       19       -       (5,739 )     -       -       -  
Increases/(decreases) due to business combinations
    -       -       -       -       -       -       457       457  
Equity-instrument-based payments
    -       -       (95 )     -       -       -       -       (95 )
Other increases/(decreases) in equity
    -       (388 )     (3 )     -       -       -       2,030       1,639  
Balance at 30/06/13
    12,279       177,406       710       (227 )     6,008       9,871       29,174       235,221  
 
(*) Presented for comparison purposes only (see Note 1.e).
 
The accompanying explanatory Notes 1 to 16 are an integral part of the condensed consolidated statement of
changes in total equity for the period ended 30 June 2014.
 
 
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Translation of interim condensed consolidated financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with the regulatory financial reporting framework applicable to the Group (see Notes 1 and 16). In the event of a discrepancy, the Spanish-language version prevails.
 
SANTANDER GROUP
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Millions of euros)
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
 
Note
   
30/06/14
   
30/06/13 (*)
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
A. CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
 
 
      3,822       (32,129 )
Consolidated profit for the period
 
 
      3,288       2,807  
Adjustments made to obtain the cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
      9,235       9,239  
Depreciation and amortisation charge
 
 
      1,165       1,169  
Other adjustments
 
 
      8,070       8,070  
Net increase/(decrease) in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
      (8,710 )     (43,128 )
Operating assets
 
 
      (29,019 )     (29,609 )
Operating liabilities
 
 
      20,309       (13,519 )
Income tax recovered/(paid)
 
 
      9       (1,047 )
B. CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
 
 
      (1,749 )     670  
Payments:
 
 
      (3,539 )     (1,177 )
Tangible assets
  7       (2,852 )     (546 )
Intangible assets
          (526 )     (541 )
Investments
          (21 )     (90 )
Subsidiaries and other business units
          (140 )     -  
Non-current assets held for sale and associated liabilities
          -       -  
Held-to-maturity investments
          -       -  
Other payments related to investing activities
          -       -  
Proceeds:
          1,790       1,847  
Tangible assets
  7       427       243  
Intangible assets
          -       143  
Investments
  2       248       -  
Subsidiaries and other business units
  2       664       1,097  
Non-current assets held for sale and associated liabilities
  6       451       364  
Held-to-maturity investments
          -       -  
Other proceeds related to investing activities
          -       -  
C. CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
          2,040       (1,519 )
Payments:
          (2,115 )     (5,065 )
Dividends
  3       (438 )     (412 )
Subordinated liabilities
          (106 )     (1,239 )
Redemption of own equity instruments
          -       -  
Acquisition of own equity instruments
          (1,571 )     (3,414 )
Other payments related to financing activities
          -       -  
Proceeds:
          4,155       3,546  
Subordinated liabilities
  9       2,693       -  
Issuance of own equity instruments
          -       -  
Disposal of own equity instruments
          1,462       3,281  
Other proceeds related to financing activities
          -       265  
D. EFFECT OF FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES
          2,661       (3,837 )
E. NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
          6,774       (36,815 )
F. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD
          77,103       118,488  
G. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
          83,877       81,673  
 
                     
COMPONENTS OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
                     
Cash
          5,769       5,835  
Cash equivalents at central banks
          78,108       75,838  
Other financial assets
          -       -  
Less - Bank overdrafts refundable on demand
          -       -  
TOTAL CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
          83,877       81,673  
 
(*) Presented for comparison purposes only (see Note 1.e).
 
The accompanying explanatory Notes 1 to 16 are an integral part of the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the period ended 30 June 2014.
 
 
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Translation of interim condensed consolidated financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with the regulatory financial reporting framework applicable to the Group (see Notes 1 and 16). In the event of a discrepancy, the Spanish-language version prevails.
 
SANTANDER GROUP
CONDENSED CONSOLIDATED STATEMENTS OF CASH FLOWS
(Millions of reais)
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
 
 
Note
   
30/06/14
   
30/06/13 (*)
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
 
A. CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES
 
 
      12,026       (85,591 )
Consolidated profit for the period
 
 
      10,345       7,477  
Adjustments made to obtain the cash flows from operating activities:
 
 
      29,058       24,612  
Depreciation and amortisation charge
 
 
      3,667       3,113  
Other adjustments
 
 
      25,391       21,499  
Net increase/(decrease) in operating assets and liabilities:
 
 
      (27,405 )     (114,891 )
Operating assets
 
 
      (91,306 )     (78,878 )
Operating liabilities
 
 
      63,901       (36,013 )
Income tax recovered/(paid)
 
 
      28       (2,789 )
B. CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVITIES
 
 
      (5,450 )     1,784  
Payments:
 
 
      (11,144 )     (3,136 )
Tangible assets
  7       (8,972 )     (1,455 )
Intangible assets
          (1,657 )     (1,441 )
Investments
          (66 )     (240 )
Subsidiaries and other business units
          (449 )     -  
Non-current assets held for sale and associated liabilities
          -       -  
Held-to-maturity investments
          -       -  
Other payments related to investing activities
          -       -  
Proceeds:
          5,694       4,920  
Tangible assets
  7       1,345       647  
Intangible assets
          -       381  
Investments
  2       780       -  
Subsidiaries and other business units
  2       2,150       2,922  
Non-current assets held for sale and associated liabilities
  6       1,419       970  
Held-to-maturity investments
          -       -  
Other proceeds related to investing activities
          -       -  
C. CASH FLOWS FROM FINANCING ACTIVITIES
          6,548       (4,046 )
Payments:
          (6,525 )     (13,493 )
Dividends
  3       (1,248 )     (1,098 )
Subordinated liabilities
          (334 )     (3,301 )
Redemption of own equity instruments
          -       -  
Acquisition of own equity instruments
          (4,943 )     (9,094 )
Other payments related to financing activities
          -       -  
Proceeds:
          13,073       9,447  
Subordinated liabilities
  9       8,473       -  
Issuance of own equity instruments
          -       -  
Disposal of own equity instruments
          4,600       8,741  
Other proceeds related to financing activities
          -       706  
D. EFFECT OF FOREIGN EXCHANGE RATE CHANGES
          (12,647 )     3,536  
E. NET INCREASE/(DECREASE) IN CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS
          (477 )     (84,317 )
F. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT BEGINNING OF PERIOD
          251,171       320,344  
G. CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
          251,648       236,027  
 
                     
COMPONENTS OF CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
                     
Cash
          17,308       16,865  
Cash equivalents at central banks
          234,340       219,164  
Other financial assets
          -       -  
Less - Bank overdrafts refundable on demand
          -       -  
TOTAL CASH AND CASH EQUIVALENTS AT END OF PERIOD
          251,648       236,030  
 
(*) Presented for comparison purposes only (see Note 1.e).
 
The accompanying explanatory Notes 1 to 16 are an integral part of the condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the period ended 30 June 2014.
 
 
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Translation of interim condensed consolidated financial statements originally issued in Spanish and prepared in accordance with the regulatory financial reporting framework applicable to the Group (see Notes 1 and 16). In the event of a discrepancy, the Spanish-language version prevails.

Banco Santander, S.A. and Companies composing Santander Group
 
Explanatory notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements for the period ended 30 June 2014
 
 
1.
Introduction, basis of presentation of the interim condensed consolidated financial statements and other information
 
 
 
a)
Introduction
 
Banco Santander, S.A. (“the Bank” or “Banco Santander”) is a private-law entity subject to the rules and regulations applicable to banks operating in Spain. The Bylaws and other public information on the Bank can be consulted on the website of the Bank (www.santander.com) and at its registered office at Paseo de Pereda 9-12, Santander.
 
In addition to the operations carried on directly by it, the Bank is the head of a group of subsidiaries that engage in various business activities and which compose, together with it, Santander Group (“the Group” or “Santander Group”).
 
The Group’s interim condensed consolidated financial statements (“interim financial statements”) were prepared and signed by the directors at the board meeting held on 4 August 2014. The Group's consolidated financial statements for 2013 were approved by the shareholders at the Bank's annual general meeting on 28 March 2014.
 
 
 
b)
Basis of presentation of the interim financial statements
 
Under Regulation (EC) no. 1606/2002 of the European Parliament and of the Council of 19 July 2002, all companies governed by the law of an EU Member State and whose securities are admitted to trading on a regulated market of any Member State must present their consolidated financial statements for the years beginning on or after 1 January 2005 in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRSs) previously adopted by the European Union. In order to adapt the accounting system of Spanish credit institutions to the new standards, the Bank of Spain issued Circular 4/2004, of 22 December, on Public and Confidential Financial Reporting Rules and Formats.
 
Banco Santander, S.A.'s policy is to present its interim financial statements -for their use in the various markets- using the euro as its presentation currency. These financial statements were prepared to comply with the specific requirements and provisions established in Instruction no. 480/2009 of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil (CVM), as part of the process for the registration and trading of marketable securities in Brazilian regulated markets, which requires the presentation of interim consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with financial reporting standard IAS 34 issued by the IASB, in Brazilian reais and in Brazilian Portuguese. Accordingly, these interim consolidated financial statements may not be suitable for other purposes.
 
 
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The Group’s consolidated financial statements for 2013 prepared in accordance with the specific requirements and provisions of Instruction no. 480/2009 of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil (CVM) were prepared by the Bank (and approved at its board of directors meeting on 2 June 2014) in accordance with International Financial Reporting Standards as adopted by the European Union, taking into account Bank of Spain Circular 4/2004 and in accordance with the International Financial Reporting Standards adopted by the International Accounting Standards Board (IASB-IFRSs), using the basis of consolidation, accounting policies and measurement bases described in Note 2 to the aforementioned consolidated financial statements and, accordingly, they presented fairly the Group’s consolidated equity and consolidated financial position at 31 December 2013, and the consolidated results of its operations, the consolidated recognised income and expense, the changes in consolidated equity and the consolidated cash flows in 2013.
 
These interim financial statements were prepared and are presented in accordance with IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting, for the preparation of interim condensed financial statements and include disclosures relating to both the three-month period ended 30 June 2014 and the six-month period then ended.
 
In accordance with IAS 34, the interim financial report is intended only to provide an update on the content of the latest annual consolidated financial statements authorised for issue, focusing on new activities, events and circumstances occurring during the interim period ended 30 June 2014, and does not duplicate information previously reported in the latest approved annual consolidated financial statements. Consequently, these interim financial statements do not include all the information that would be required for a complete set of consolidated financial statements prepared in accordance with IFRSs and, accordingly, for a proper comprehension of the information included in these interim financial statements, they should be read together with the Group’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013.
 
These half-yearly financial statements are presented in euros (the Bank's functional currency and the Group's presentation currency) and in Brazilian reais. The amounts presented in reais are included solely to comply with the requirements of Instruction no. 480/2009 of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil (ICVM 480/09) and subsequent amendments thereto. The balances were translated into reais as indicated in Note 2.a to the Group's consolidated financial statements for 2013 prepared to comply with the specific requirements and provisions of Instruction no. 480/09 of the Securities and Exchange Commission of Brazil (CVM). As indicated in the aforementioned Note, for practical reasons, income and expenses were translated using the average exchange rate for the period; in this connection, it should be noted that the application of the aforementioned exchange rate or of the exchange rate corresponding to the date of each transaction does not give rise to any significant differences in the Group's interim consolidated financial statements.
 
The accounting policies and methods used in preparing these interim financial statements are the same as those applied in the consolidated financial statements for 2013, taking into account the standards and interpretations that came into force in the first half of 2014. In this connection it should be noted that the following standards and interpretations came into force for the Group in the first half of 2014:
 
 
-
Amendments to IAS 32, Financial Instruments: Presentation - Offsetting Financial Assets and Financial Liabilities - these amendments introduce a series of additional clarifications on the requirements established by the standard for an entity to be able to offset a financial asset and a financial liability, indicating that they can only be offset when an entity currently has a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and this does not depend on the occurrence of future events.
 
 
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-
Amendments to IAS 36, Impairment of Assets - Recoverable Amount Disclosures for Non-Financial Assets - these amendments eliminate the requirement to present certain disclosures on the recoverable amount of each cash-generating unit and introduce the obligation to disclose information on the recoverable amount of assets in relation to which an impairment loss was recognised or reversed in the year.
 
 
-
Amendments to IAS 39, Financial Instruments: Recognition and Measurement - Novation of Derivatives and Continuation of Hedge Accounting - these amendments introduce an exception to the application of the discontinuation of hedge accounting for novations in which, as a consequence of laws or regulations, the original counterparty of the hedging instrument is replaced by one or more central counterparties, such as clearing agencies, provided that other changes to the hedging instrument are limited to those that are necessary to effect such a replacement of the counterparty.
 
The application of the aforementioned accounting standards and interpretations did not have any material effects on the Group’s interim financial statements.
 
In addition, the Group decided to apply the following interpretation early, under IFRSs adopted by the European Union, as permitted by the corresponding standard:
 
 
IFRIC 21, Levies - provides clarifying guidance on when to recognise a liability to pay a levy that is accounted for in accordance with IAS 37 Provisions, Contingent Liabilities and Contingent Assets, and on obligations to pay a levy whose timing and amount is certain. The obligation to pay is recognised when the activity that triggers the payment of the levy occurs.
 
The application of this interpretation did not have a material effect on the Group's interim financial statements.
 
 
 
c)
Use of estimates
 
The consolidated results and the determination of consolidated equity are sensitive to the accounting policies, measurement bases and estimates used by the directors of the Bank in preparing the interim financial statements. The principal accounting policies and measurement bases are indicated in Note 2 to the consolidated financial statements for 2013.
 
In the interim financial statements estimates were occasionally made by the senior management of the Bank and of the consolidated entities in order to quantify certain of the assets, liabilities, income, expenses and obligations reported herein. These estimates, which were made on the basis of the best information available, relate basically to the following:
 
 
1.
The income tax expense, which, in accordance with IAS 34, is recognised in interim periods based on the best estimate of the weighted average tax rate expected by the Group for the full financial year;
 
 
2.
The impairment losses on certain assets - loans and receivables, non-current assets held for sale, investments, tangible assets and intangible assets;
 
 
3.
The assumptions used in the calculation of the post-employment benefit liabilities and commitments and other obligations;
 
 
4.
The useful life of the tangible and intangible assets;
 
 
5.
The measurement of goodwill arising on consolidation;
 
 
6.
The fair value of certain unquoted assets and liabilities; and
 
 
7.
The recoverability of deferred tax assets.
In the six-month period ended 30 June 2014 there were no significant changes in the estimates made at 2013 year-end other than those indicated in these interim financial statements
 
 
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d)
Contingent assets and liabilities
 
Note 2.o to the Group's consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013 includes information on the contingent assets and liabilities at that date. There were no significant changes in the Group's contingent assets and liabilities from 31 December 2013 to the date of formal preparation of these interim financial statements.
 
 
e)
Comparative information
 
The information for 2013 contained in these half-yearly financial statements is presented for comparison purposes only with the information relating to the three-month and six-month periods ended 30 June 2014.
 
In order to interpret the changes in the balances with respect to December 2013, it is necessary to take into consideration the exchange rate effect arising from the volume of foreign currency balances held by the Group in view of its geographic diversity (see Note 51.b to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013) and the impact of the appreciation/depreciation of the various currencies against the euro in the first six months of 2014, considering the exchange rates at the end of the first half of 2014, was as follows: Mexican peso (+2.04%), US dollar (+0.97%), Brazilian real (+8.58%), pound sterling (4.02%), Chilean peso (-3.91%) and Polish zloty (-0.06%).
 
 
f)
Seasonality of the Group's transactions
 
In view of the business activities carried on by the Group entities, their transactions are not cyclical or seasonal in nature. Therefore, no specific disclosures are included in these explanatory notes to the condensed consolidated financial statements for the six-month period.
 
 
g)
Materiality
 
In determining the note disclosures to be made on the various items in the financial statements or other matters, the Group, in accordance with IAS 34, took into account their materiality in relation to the interim financial statements.
 
 
h)
Events after the reporting period
 
It should be noted that from 1 July 2014 to the date on which the financial statements for the first half of 2014 were authorised for issue, the following significant events occurred at Santander Group:
 
 
-  
On 10 July 2014, the Bank announced that it had reached an agreement for the French insurance company CNP to acquire a 51% stake in the three insurance companies that service Santander's consumer finance unit (Santander Consumer Finance) and which are based in Ireland. The agreement, which is subject to the relevant regulatory authorisations, values all the shares of the insurance companies, which sell life and non-life products through the Santander Consumer Finance network, at EUR 568 million (BRL 1,718 million). The transaction is scheduled to be completed before the end of the year.
 
 
-  
At its meeting of 11 July 2014, the Bank’s executive committee resolved to apply the Santander Dividendo Elección scrip dividend scheme on the dates on which the first interim dividend is traditionally
 
paid, whereby the shareholders were offered the option of receiving an amount equivalent to said dividend of EUR 0.152 (BRL 0.46) per share, in shares or cash.
 
 
-
On 24 July 2014, Mr Vittorio Corbo Lioi presented his resignation and retired from the board of the Bank.
 
 
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i)
Condensed consolidated statements of cash flows
 
The following terms are used in the condensed consolidated statements of cash flows with the meanings specified:
 
 
-  
Cash flows: inflows and outflows of cash and cash equivalents, which are short-term, highly liquid investments that are subject to an insignificant risk of changes in value, irrespective of the portfolio in which they are classified.
 
The Group classifies as cash and cash equivalents the balances recognised under Cash and balances with central banks in the condensed consolidated balance sheet.
 
 
-  
Operating activities: the principal revenue-producing activities of credit institutions and other activities that are not investing or financing activities.
 
 
-  
Investing activities: the acquisition and disposal of long-term assets and other investments not included in cash and cash equivalents.
 
 
-  
Financing activities: activities that result in changes in the size and composition of the equity and liabilities that are not operating activities.
 
The condensed consolidated statement of cash flows for the first half of 2013 shows a reduction in the cash flows from operating activities of EUR 32,129 million (BRL 85,591 million). This reduction arose mainly from the repayment by the Group of EUR 33,400 million (BRL 88,977 million) of funds obtained from the European Central Bank since 2011–the so-called LTROs (Long Term Refinancing Operations).
 
 
2.
Santander Group
 
Appendices I, II and III to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013 provide relevant information on the Group companies at that date and on the equity-accounted companies.
 
Also, Note 3 to the aforementioned consolidated financial statements includes a description of the most significant acquisitions and disposals of companies performed by the Group in 2013, 2012 and 2011.
 
The tables below provide detailed information on the most representative acquisitions and disposals of ownership interests in the capital/equity of the aforementioned and other entities, as well as on other significant corporate transactions, performed in the first half of 2014:
 
 
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BUSINESS COMBINATIONS OR OTHER ACQUISITIONS OR INCREASES IN OWNERSHIP INTERESTS IN SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES AND/OR INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES (CURRENT PERIOD)
Name of entity (or line of business) acquired or merged
Category
Effective transaction date (dd/mm/yy)
Cost (net) of the combination
(a) + (b) (millions of euros)
% of voting power acquired
% of total voting power at entity after acquisition
Amount (net)
paid in
acquisition +
other costs
directly
attributable to
combination (a)
Fair value of equity instruments issued for acquisition of entity (b)
Santander Consumer USA Inc.
Obtainment of control
23/01/14
-
-
-
60.74%
Financiera El Corte Inglés, E.F.C., S.A.
Acquisition
27/02/14
140
-
51.00%
51.00%

 
BUSINESS COMBINATIONS OR OTHER ACQUISITIONS OR INCREASES IN OWNERSHIP INTERESTS IN SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES AND/OR INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES (CURRENT PERIOD)
Name of entity (or line of business) acquired or merged
Category
Effective transaction date (dd/mm/yy)
Cost (net) of the combination
(a) + (b) (millions of reais)
% of voting power acquired
% of total voting power at entity after acquisition
Amount (net)
paid in
acquisition +
other costs
directly
attributable to
combination (a)
Fair value of equity instruments issued for acquisition of entity (b)
Santander Consumer USA Inc.
Obtainment of control
23/01/14
-
-
-
60.74%
Financiera El Corte Inglés, E.F.C., S.A.
Acquisition
27/02/14
449
-
51.00%
51.00%

 
DECREASES IN OWNERSHIP INTERESTS IN SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES AND/OR INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES AND OTHER SIMILAR TRANSACTIONS (CURRENT PERIOD)
Name of entity (or line of business) disposed of, spun off or derecognised
Category
Effective transaction date (dd/mm/yy)
% of voting power disposed of or derecognised
% of total voting power at entity after disposal
Net gain/(loss) (millions of euros)
Santander Consumer USA Inc.
Disposal
23/01/14
4.00%
60.74%
730
Altamira Asset Management, S.L.
Disposal
03/01/14
85.00%
15.00%
385

 
DECREASES IN OWNERSHIP INTERESTS IN SUBSIDIARIES, JOINT VENTURES AND/OR INVESTMENTS IN ASSOCIATES AND OTHER SIMILAR TRANSACTIONS (CURRENT PERIOD)
Name of entity (or line of business) disposed of, spun off or derecognised
Category
Effective transaction date (dd/mm/yy)
% of voting power disposed of or derecognised
% of total voting power at entity after disposal
Net gain/(loss) (millions of reais)
Santander Consumer USA Inc.
Disposal
23/01/14
4.00%
60.74%
2,365
Altamira Asset Management, S.L.
Disposal
03/01/14
85.00%
15.00%
1,246

 
The most significant transactions performed in the first half of 2014 were as follows:
 
 
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Sale of Altamira Asset Management
 
On 21 November 2013, the Group announced that it had reached a preliminary agreement with Apollo European Principal Finance Fund II, a fund managed by subsidiaries of Apollo Global Management, LLC, for the sale of the platform for managing the recovery of Banco Santander, S.A.'s loans in Spain and for managing and marketing the properties obtained through this activity (Altamira Asset Management, S.L.).
 
On 3 January 2014, the Group announced that it had sold 85% of the share capital of Altamira Asset Management, S.L. to Altamira Asset Management Holdings, S.L., an investee of Apollo European Principal Finance Fund II, for EUR 664 million (BRL 2,150 million), giving rise to a net gain of EUR 385 million (BRL 1,246 million), which was recognised at its gross amount under Gains/(losses) on disposal of assets not classified as non-current assets held for sale in the consolidated income statement for the first half of 2014.
 
Following this transaction, the Group retained the aforementioned property assets and loan portfolio on its balance sheet, while management of these assets is carried out from the platform owned by Apollo.
 
Santander Consumer USA
 
In January 2014 the public offering of shares of Santander Consumer USA Inc. (SCUSA) was completed and the company was admitted to trading on the New York Stock Exchange. The placement represented 21.6% of SCUSA's share capital, of which 4% related to the holding sold by the Group. Following this sale, at 30 June 2014, the Group holds 60.47% of the share capital of SCUSA. Both Sponsor Auto Finance Holdings Series LP (Sponsor Holdings) -an investee of funds controlled by Warburg Pincus LLC, Kohlberg Kravis Roberts & Co. L.P. and Centerbridge Partners L.P.- and DDFS LLC (DDFS) -a company controlled by Thomas G. Dundon, who holds the position of Chief Executive Officer of SCUSA- also reduced their holdings.
 
Since the ownership interests of the aforementioned shareholders were reduced to below certain percentages following the placement, the shareholder agreement previously entered into by the shareholders was terminated, pursuant to the terms and conditions established in said agreement; this entailed the termination of the agreements which, inter alia, had granted Sponsor Holdings and DDFS representation on the board of directors of SCUSA and had established a voting system under which the strategic, financial and operating decisions, and other significant decisions associated with the ordinary management of SCUSA, were subject to joint approval by the Group and the aforementioned shareholders. Therefore, SCUSA ceased to be controlled jointly by all the above and is now controlled by the Group on the basis of the percentage held in its share capital (“change of control”).
 
Prior to this change of control the Group accounted for its ownership interest in SCUSA using the equity method. Following the obtainment of control, the Group now fully consolidates its ownership interest in SCUSA and, at the date on which it obtained control, it included all of SCUSA's assets and liabilities in its consolidated balance sheet at their fair value.
 
The Group did not make any disbursement in relation to this change of control and, therefore, goodwill was determined by reference to the fair value of SCUSA implicit in the public offering. The detail of the provisional fair values of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the business combination date is as follows:
 
 
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Millions of euros
Cash and balances with central banks
1,185
Financial assets held for trading
22
Loans and receivables - loans and advances to customers (*)
16,113
Tangible assets
1,636
Intangible assets (**)
508
Other assets
1,070
Total assets
20,534
Deposits from credit institutions
6,191
Marketable debt securities and other financial liabilities (***)
11,256
Provisions
11
Other liabilities
866
Total liabilities
18,324
Net asset value
2,210
Non-controlling interests
(868)
Fair value of employee share option plans
(94)
Cost of investment
(3,747)
Goodwill at January 2014
2,499
 
 
 
Millions of reais
Cash and balances with central banks
3,839
Financial assets held for trading
71
Loans and receivables - loans and advances to customers (*)
52,201
Tangible assets
5,300
Intangible assets (**)
1,646
Other assets
3,466
Total assets
66,523
Deposits from credit institutions
20,057
Marketable debt securities and other financial liabilities (***)
36,466
Provisions
36
Other liabilities
2,806
Total liabilities
59,365
Net asset value
7,158
Non-controlling interests
(2,810)
Fair value of employee share option plans
(305)
Cost of investment
(12,139)
Goodwill at January 2014
8,096
 
(*)
The estimate of fair value includes gains of EUR 18 million (BRL 58 million).
   
(**) The preliminary valuation work identified the following intangible assets additional to those already existing:
     
  - Relationships with concession operator networks amounting to EUR 429 million (BRL 1,390 million) with an average amortisation period of approximately 17 years
   
  - Trademarks amounting to EUR 37 million (BRL 122 million)
   
(***) In the estimate of fair value, the value of marketable debt securities increased by EUR 117 million (BRL 378 million).

The foregoing fair values are based on the information available at that date and they may be adjusted in the next seven months from 30 June 2014, as provided for in IFRS 3.
 
In order to determine the fair value of loans and receivables, the loans and receivables were segregated into portfolios of loans with similar features and for each portfolio the present value of the cash flows expected to be received was calculated on the basis of the estimated future losses and prepayment rates.
 
 
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Goodwill is attributable to the strong capability and proven experience of SCUSA’s employees and management team.
 
As a result of the aforementioned transaction, the Group recognised a net gain of EUR 730 million (BRL 2,365 million), included at its gross amount under Gains/(losses) on disposal of assets not classified as non-current assets held for sale in the consolidated income statement for the first half of 2014, of which EUR 688 million (BRL 2,229 million) relate to the recognition at fair value of the interest held by the Group.

 
Agreement with El Corte Inglés
 
On 7 October 2013, the Group announced that it had entered into a strategic agreement through its subsidiary Santander Consumer Finance, S.A. with El Corte Inglés, S.A. in the area of consumer finance, which included the acquisition of 51% of the share capital of Financiera El Corte Inglés E.F.C., S.A., with El Corte Inglés, S.A. retaining the remaining 49%. On 27 February 2014, following the obtainment of the relevant regulatory and competition authorisations, the acquisition was completed. Santander Consumer Finance, S.A. paid EUR 140 million (BRL 449 million) for 51% of the share capital of Financiera El Corte Inglés E.F.C., S.A.
 
The detail of the provisional fair values of the identifiable assets acquired and liabilities assumed at the business combination date is as follows:
 
 
Millions of euros
Loans and advances to credit institutions
29
Loans and receivables - loans and advances to customers
1,291
Intangible assets
2
Other assets
22
Total assets
1,344
Deposits from credit institutions
173
Customer deposits
81
Marketable debt securities
585
Provisions
3
Other liabilities
290
Total liabilities
1,132
Net asset value
212
Non-controlling interests
(104)
Cost of investment
(140)
Goodwill at 27 February 2014
32

 
 
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Millions of reais
Loans and advances to credit institutions
93
Loans and receivables - loans and advances to customers
4,146
Intangible assets
6
Other assets
71
Total assets
4,316
Deposits from credit institutions
556
Customer deposits
260
Marketable debt securities
1,879
Provisions
10
Other liabilities
931
Total liabilities
3,636
Net asset value
680
Non-controlling interests
(334)
Cost of investment
(449)
Goodwill at 27 February 2014
103

 
Other transactions
 
Agreement with Banque PSA Finance
 
The Group, through its subsidiary Santander Consumer Finance, S.A., and Banque PSA Finance, the vehicle financing unit of the PSA Peugeot Citroën Group, entered into an agreement for the joint operation of the vehicle financing business in eleven European countries. Pursuant to the terms of the agreement, the Group will finance this business, under certain circumstances and conditions, from the date on which the transaction is completed, which is expected to occur in 2015 or at the beginning of 2016. In addition, in certain countries, the Group will purchase a portion of the current lending portfolio of Banque PSA Finance. A cooperation agreement for the insurance business in all these countries is also included. The transaction is subject to approval by the relevant regulatory and competition authorities.
 
Getnet Tecnologia Em Captura e Processamento de Transações H.U.A.H. S.A.
 
On 7 April 2014, Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A. announced that it had reached an agreement to purchase through an investee all the shares of Getnet Tecnologia Em Captura e Processamento de Transações H.U.A.H. S.A. (“Getnet”) for BRL 1,104 million (approximately EUR 353 million). Following the acquisition, which is expected to be completed in the second half of 2014, Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A. will hold an indirect ownership interest of 88.5% in Getnet.
 
Acquisition of non-controlling interests in Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A.
 
On 28 April 2014, the Bank's board of directors approved a bid for the acquisition of all the shares of Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A. not owned by the Group, which represent approximately 25% of the share capital of Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A. The transaction, which is expected to be completed in October 2014, will be paid for in shares of the Bank.
 
 
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The offer is voluntary, in that the non-controlling shareholders of Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A. are not obliged to participate, and it is not conditional upon a minimum acceptance level. Santander will acquire all the shares whose holders accept the bid, and does not intend to delist Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A. from either the Sao Paulo or the New York stock exchange. The Banco Santander shares will be listed on the Sao Paulo Stock Exchange in the form of Brazilian Depositary Receipts (BDRs). The shareholders that accept the bid will receive, in the form of BDRs or American Depositary Receipts (ADRs), 0.70 new Banco Santander shares for each unit or ADR of Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A. and 0.35 new Banco Santander shares for each ordinary or preference share of Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A.
 
If all the investors with non-controlling interests were to accept the bid, Banco Santander would have to issue approximately 674 million shares, equal to 5.7% of the share capital as of the date of these interim financial statements.
 
The bid is subject to the customary conditions for this type of transaction, including the obtainment of the related regulatory authorisations and the approval by the general meetings of Banco Santander and Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A.
 
Custody business
 
On 19 June 2014, the Group announced that it had reached a definitive agreement with FINESP Holdings II B.V., a subsidiary of Warburg Pincus, to sell a 50% stake in Santander's current custody business in Spain, Mexico and Brazil, with the Group retaining the remaining 50%. The transaction, which entails valuing the business at EUR 975 million (BRL 2,949 million) at the date of the announcement, is expected to be completed in the fourth quarter of 2014.
 
Agreement with GE Capital
 
On 23 June 2014, the Group announced that Santander Consumer Finance, S.A., Banco Santander's consumer finance unit, had reached an agreement with GE Money Nordic Holding AB to acquire GE Capital's business in Sweden, Denmark and Norway for approximately EUR 700 million (BRL 2,112 million) at the date of the announcement. The transaction is expected to be completed in the second half of 2014.

 
3.
Shareholder remuneration system and earnings per share
 
 
a)
Shareholder remuneration system
 
The cash remuneration paid by the Bank to its shareholders in the first six months of 2014 and 2013 was as follows:
 
 
 
First half of 2014
   
First half of 2013
 
 
 
% of par value
   
Euros per share
   
Amount (millions of euros)
   
% of par value
   
Euros per share
   
Amount (millions of euros)
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Ordinary shares
    7.65 %     0.0383       438       7.91 %     0.0396       412  
Other shares (non-voting, redeemable, etc.)
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Total remuneration paid
    7.65 %     0.0383       438       7.91 %     0.0396       412  
Remuneration paid out of profit
    4.14 %     0.0207       235       4.13 %     0.0207       213  
Remuneration paid with a charge to reserves or share premium
    3.51 %     0.0176       203       3.78 %     0.0189       199  
Remuneration paid in kind
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
 
 
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First half of 2014
   
First half of 2013
 
 
 
% of par value
   
Reais per share
   
Amount (millions of reais)
   
% of par value
   
Reais per share
   
Amount (millions of reais)
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Ordinary shares
    7.65 %     0.1224       1,248       7.91 %     0.1057       1,032  
Other shares (non-voting, redeemable, etc.)
    -       -       -       -       -       -  
Total remuneration paid
    7.65 %     0.1224       1,248       7.91 %     0.1057       1,032  
Remuneration paid out of profit
    4.14 %     0.0684       670       4.13 %     0.0561       534  
Remuneration paid with a charge to reserves or share premium
    3.51 %     0.0540       578       3.78 %     0.0496       498  
Remuneration paid in kind
    -       -       -       -       -       -  

 
Under the remuneration scheme (Santander Dividendo Elección) the shareholders were offered the possibility of opting to receive an amount equal to the third interim dividend for 2013 and the final dividend for that year (fourth dividend for 2013), respectively, in cash or new shares.
 
In addition to the EUR 438 million (BRL 1,248 million) in cash shown in the foregoing table (of which EUR 235 million -BRL 670 million- relate to the amount of the third interim dividend for 2013 and EUR 203 million -BRL 578 million- to the amount of the final dividend for 2013), in the first half of 2014 shares with a value of EUR 3,008 million (BRL 9,591 million) were assigned to shareholder remuneration under the aforementioned remuneration scheme (Santander Dividendo Elección).
 
 
b)
Earnings per share from continuing and discontinued operations
 
i. Basic earnings per share
 
Basic earnings per share for the period are calculated by dividing the net profit attributable to the Group for the six-month period (adjusted by the after-tax amount relating to the remuneration of contingently convertible preference shares recognised in equity - see Note 9) by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period, excluding the average number of treasury shares held in the period.
 
Accordingly:
 
 
 
30/06/14
   
30/06/13
 
Net profit attributable to the Parent (millions of euros)
    2,756       2,255  
Remuneration of contingently convertible preference shares (millions of euros)
    (23 )     -  
      2,733       2,255  
Of which:
               
  from discontinued operations (millions of euros)
    -       (14 )
  from continuing operations (millions of euros)
    2,733       2,269  
Weighted average number of shares outstanding
    11,601,218,193       10,548,076,768  
Basic earnings per share (euros)
    0.24       0.21  
Of which: from discontinued operations (euros)
    0.00       (0.00 )
                 from continuing operations (euros)
    0.24       0.21  
 
 
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30/06/14
   
30/06/13
 
Net profit attributable to the Parent (millions of reais)
    8,671       6,007  
Remuneration of contingently convertible preference shares (millions of reais)
    (74 )     -  
      8,597       6,007  
Of which:
               
  from discontinued operations (millions of reais)
    (1 )     (37 )
   from continuing operations (millions of reais)
    8,598       6,044  
Weighted average number of shares outstanding
    11,601,218,193       10,548,076,768  
Basic earnings per share (reais)
    0.74       0.57  
Of which: from discontinued operations (reais)
    0.00       (0.00 )
                 from continuing operations (reais)
    0.74       0.57  
 
 
ii. Diluted earnings per share
 
Diluted earnings per share for the period are calculated by dividing the net profit attributable to the Group for the six-month period (adjusted by the after-tax amount relating to the remuneration of contingently convertible preference shares recognised in equity - see Note 9) by the weighted average number of ordinary shares outstanding during the period, excluding the average number of treasury shares and adjusted for all the dilutive effects inherent to potential ordinary shares (share options, warrants and convertible debt instruments).
 
Accordingly, diluted earnings per share were determined as follows:
 
 
 
30/06/14
   
30/06/13
 
Net profit attributable to the Parent (millions of euros)
    2,756       2,255  
Remuneration of contingently convertible preference shares (millions of euros)
    (23 )     -  
Dilutive effect of changes in profit for the period arising from
potential conversion of ordinary shares
               
    -       -  
Profit attributable to the Parent (millions of euros)
    2,733       2,255  
Of which:
               
   from discontinued operations (millions of euros)
    -       (14 )
   from continuing operations (millions of euros)
    2,733       2,269  
 
               
Weighted average number of shares outstanding
    11,601,218,193       10,548,076,768  
Dilutive effect of:
               
  Options/ receipt of shares
    35,608,413       61,757,489  
Adjusted number of shares
    11,636,826,606       10,609,834,257  
Diluted earnings per share (euros)
    0.24       0.21  
 Of which: from discontinued operations (euros)
    0.00       (0.00 )
                from continuing operations (euros)
    0.24       0.21  

 
 
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30/06/14
   
30/06/13
 
Net profit attributable to the Parent (millions of reais)
    8,671       6,007  
Remuneration of contingently convertible preference shares (millions of reais)
    (74 )     -  
Dilutive effect of changes in profit for the period arising from
potential conversion of ordinary shares
               
    -       -  
Profit attributable to the Parent (millions of reais)
    8,597       6,007  
Of which:
               
  from discontinued operations (millions of reais)
    (1 )     (37 )
  from continuing operations (millions of reais)
    8,598       6,044  
 
               
Weighted average number of shares outstanding
    11,601,218,193       10,548,076,768  
Dilutive effect of:
               
  Options/ receipt of shares
    35.608.413       61,757,489  
Adjusted number of shares
    11.636.826.606       10,609,834,257  
Diluted earnings per share (reais)
    0.74       0.57  
 Of which: from discontinued operations (reais)
    0.00       (0.00 )
                from continuing operations (reais)
    0.74       0.57  

 
4.
Remuneration and other benefits paid to the Bank’s directors and senior managers
 
Note 5 to the Group’s consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013 includes the detail of the remuneration and other benefits paid to the Bank’s directors and senior managers in 2013 and 2012.
 
The most salient data relating to the aforementioned remuneration and benefits for the six-month periods ended 30 June 2014 and 2013 are summarised as follows:
 
 
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Remuneration of directors (1)
 
   
Thousands of euros
 
   
30/06/14
   
30/06/13
 
             
Members of the board of directors:
           
Type of remuneration-
           
Fixed salary remuneration of executive directors
    4,164       4,856  
Variable remuneration in cash of executive directors
    -       -  
Attendance fees of directors
    604       743  
By-law stipulated annual directors’ emoluments
    -       -  
Other (except insurance premiums)
    348       1,216  
Sub-total
    5,116       6,815  
                 
Transactions with shares and/or other financial instruments
    -       -  
      5,116       6,815  

 
   
Thousands of reais
 
   
30/06/14
   
30/06/13
 
             
Members of the board of directors:
           
Type of remuneration-
           
Fixed salary remuneration of executive directors
    13,102       12,936  
Variable remuneration in cash of executive directors
    -       -  
Attendance fees of directors
    1,900       1,979  
By-law stipulated annual directors’ emoluments
    -       -  
Other (except insurance premiums)
    1,095       3,239  
Sub-total
    16,097       18,154  
                 
Transactions with shares and/or other financial instruments
    -       -  
      16,097       18,154  
 
(1)  The notes to the annual consolidated financial statements for 2014 will contain detailed and complete information on the remuneration paid to all the directors, including executive directors.
 
 
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Other benefits of the directors
 
   
Thousands of euros
 
   
30/06/14
   
30/06/13
 
             
Members of the board of directors:
           
Other benefits-
           
Advances
    -       -  
Loans granted
    5,360       6,245  
Pension funds and plans: Provisions and/or contributions (1)
    1,837       1,546  
Pension funds and plans: Accumulated rights (2) (3)
    149,026       141,756  
Life insurance premiums
    229       537  
Guarantees provided for directors
    -       -  
                 

 
   
Thousands of reais
 
   
30/06/14
   
30/06/13
 
             
Members of the board of directors:
           
Other benefits-
           
  Advances
    -       -  
  Loans granted
    16,865       16,637  
  Pension funds and plans: Provisions and/or contributions (1)
    5,780       4,119  
  Pension funds and plans: Accumulated rights (2) (3)
    468,898       377,637  
  Life insurance premiums
    721       1,431  
  Guarantees provided for directors
    -       -  
 
(1) Corresponds to provisions and/or contributions made in the first half of 2014 for retirement pensions and supplementary benefits (surviving spouse and child benefits, and permanent disability). The amount for the first half of 2013 relates only to retirement pensions.
 
 
(2) Corresponds to the pension rights accumulated by the directors. In addition, at 30 June 2014 and 30 June 2013, former board members held accumulated pension rights amounting to EUR 89,447 thousand (BRL 268,359 thousand) and EUR 91,763 thousand (BRL 265,186 thousand), respectively.
 
 
(3) The amount corresponding to the six-month period ended June 30, 2013 has been modified to present it in accordance with the criteria set out in Circular 4/2013, of 12 June, of the National Securities Market Commission, which established models referring to annual remuneration of directors of corporations and the supervisory board of the savings banks that issue securities admitted to trading on regulated securities markets, so it results comparative with the corresponding amounts at December 31, 2013 and June 30, 2014.
 
 
Also, in their capacity as members of the boards of directors of other Group companies, in the first half of 2014 Mr Matías Rodríguez Inciarte received EUR 28 thousand (BRL 88 thousand) as non-executive director of U.C.I., S.A. (first half of 2013: EUR 42 thousand -BRL 112 thousand-) and Mr Vittorio Corbo Lioi received EUR 233 thousand (BRL 734 thousand): EUR 73 thousand (BRL 230 thousand) as president and non-executive director of Banco Santander Chile, EUR 156 thousand (BRL 491 thousand) for the provision of advisory services to the latter and EUR 4 thousand (BRL 13 thousand) as non-executive director of Grupo Financiero Santander México, S.A.B. de C.V. (first half of 2013: EUR 60 thousand -BRL 160 thousand-, EUR 161 thousand -BRL 429 thousand- and EUR 9 thousand -BRL 24 thousand- respectively).
 
 
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Remuneration of senior managers (1) (2)
 
   
Thousands of euros
 
   
30/06/14
   
30/06/13
 
             
Senior management:
           
Total remuneration of senior management
    15,834       17,583  
                 

   
Thousands of reais
 
   
30/06/14
   
30/06/13
 
             
Senior management:
           
Total remuneration of senior management
    49,820       46,841  
                 
 
(1)  The above amounts reflect the half-yearly remuneration irrespective of the months in which the senior managers have held positions as members of the Bank's general management, and they exclude the remuneration of executive directors.
 
(2)  The number of senior managers of the Bank, excluding executive directors, decreased from 26 in the first half of 2013 to 24 in the first half of 2014.
 
 
The annual variable remuneration (or bonus) for 2013 paid to the directors and the other members of senior management was disclosed in the information on remuneration set forth in the notes to the financial statements for that year. Similarly, the variable remuneration allocable to 2014 profit or loss, which will be submitted for approval by the board of directors, will be disclosed in the notes to the financial statements for 2014.
 
 
5.
Financial assets
 
 
a)
Breakdown
 
The detail, by nature and category for measurement purposes, of the Group's financial assets, other than the balances relating to Cash and balances with central banks and Hedging derivatives, at 30 June 2014 and 31 December 2013 is as follows:
 
   
Millions of euros
 
   
30/06/14
 
 
 
 
   
Other financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
   
Available-for-sale financial assets
   
 
   
 
 
   
Financial assets held for trading
   
Loans and receivables
   
Held-to-maturity investments
 
 
                             
Loans and advances to credit institutions
    1,287       14,206       -       53,232       -  
Loans and advances to customers
    1,637       11,031       -       694,231       -  
Debt instruments
    54,115       4,227       85,773       7,801       -  
Equity instruments
    9,399       957       4,864       -       -  
Trading derivatives
    64,335       -       -       -       -  
      130,773       30,421       90,637       755,264       -  

 
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Millions of reais
 
   
30/06/14
 
 
 
 
   
Other financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
   
Available-for-sale financial assets
   
 
   
 
 
   
Financial assets held for trading
   
Loans and receivables
   
Held-to-maturity investments
 
 
                             
Loans and advances to credit institutions
    3,862       42,620       -       159,705       -  
Loans and advances to customers
    4,910       33,095       -       2,082,832       -  
Debt instruments
    162,356       12,682       257,335       23,404       -  
Equity instruments
    28,200       2,873       14,593       -       -  
Trading derivatives
    193,018       -       -       -       -  
      392,346       91,270       271,928       2,265,941       -  

 
   
Millions of euros
 
   
31/12/13
 
 
 
 
   
Other financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
   
Available-for-sale financial assets
   
 
   
 
 
   
Financial assets held for trading
   
Loans and receivables
   
Held-to-maturity investments
 
 
                             
Loans and advances to credit institutions
    5,503       13,444       -       56,017       -  
Loans and advances to customers
    5,079       13,196       -       650,581       -  
Debt instruments
    40,841       3,875       79,844       7,886       -  
Equity instruments
    4,967       866       3,955       -       -  
Trading derivatives
    58,899       -       -       -       -  
      115,289       31,381       83,799       714,484       -  

 
   
Millions of reais
 
   
31/12/13
 
 
 
 
   
Other financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
   
Available-for-sale financial assets
   
 
   
 
 
   
Financial assets held for trading
   
Loans and receivables
   
Held-to-maturity investments
 
 
                             
Loans and advances to credit institutions
    17,927       43,795       -       182,481       -  
Loans and advances to customers
    16,545       42,988       -       2,119,333       -  
Debt instruments
    133,044       12,623       260,100       25,689       -  
Equity instruments
    16,180       2,821       12,884       -       -  
Trading derivatives
    191,869       -       -       -       -  
      375,565       102,227       272,984       2,327,503       -  

 
 
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b)
Sovereign risk with peripheral European countries
 
The detail at 30 June 2014 and 31 December 2013, by type of financial instrument, of the Group credit institutions’ sovereign risk exposure to Europe’s peripheral countries and of the short positions held with them, taking into consideration the scope established by the European Banking Authority (EBA) in the analyses performed on the capital needs of European credit institutions (see Note 54 to the consolidated financial statements for 2013), is as follows:

Sovereign risk by country of issuer/borrower at 30 June 2014 (*)
 
Millions of euros
Debt instruments
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans and advances to customers (**)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total net direct exposure
Derivatives (***)
Financial assets held for trading and Other financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
 
 
 
 
 
 
Short positions
 
 
 
 
Available-for-sale financial assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans and receivables
Other than CDSs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CDSs
Spain
5,088
(2,172)
18,822
1,586
16,227
39,551
211
-
Portugal
205
(27)
4,834
-
571
5,583
-
-
Italy
4,300
(909)
77
-
-
3,468
-
-
Greece
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Ireland
-
-
-
-
-
-
213
-


Sovereign risk by country of issuer/borrower at 30 June 2014 (*)
 
Millions of reais
Debt instruments
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans and advances to customers (**)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total net direct exposure
Derivatives (***)
Financial assets held for trading and Other financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
 
 
 
 
 
 
Short positions
 
 
 
 
Available-for-sale financial assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans and receivables
Other than CDSs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CDSs
Spain
15,264
(6,517)
56,469
4,759
48,685
118,660
633
-
Portugal
615
(80)
14,503
-
1,712
16,750
-
(1)
Italy
12,902
(2,727)
230
-
-
10,405
-
-
Greece
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Ireland
-
-
-
-
-
-
639
-
 
 
(*)
Information prepared under EBA standards. In addition, there are government debt securities on Group insurance companies' balance sheets amounting to EUR 7,437 million (of which EUR 6,459 million, EUR 708 million and EUR 270 million relate to Spain, Portugal and Italy, respectively) - BRL 22,312 million (of which BRL 19,378 million, BRL 2,124 million and BRL 810 million relate to Spain, Portugal and Italy, respectively) and off-balance-sheet exposure other than derivatives –contingent liabilities and commitments– amounting to EUR 5,261 million (EUR 3,904 million, EUR 170 million and EUR 1,187 million to Spain, Portugal, Italy, respectively) - BRL 15,784 million (BRL 11,713 million, BRL 510 million and BRL 3,561 million to Spain, Portugal, Italy and Ireland, respectively).
 
(**)
Presented without taking into account the valuation adjustments recognised (EUR 32 million - BRL 96 million).
 
(***)
“Other than CDSs” refers to the exposure to derivatives based on the location of the counterparty, irrespective of the location of the underlying. “CDSs” refers to the exposure to CDSs based on the location of the underlying.
 
 
 
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Sovereign risk by country of issuer/borrower at 31 December 2013 (*)
 
Millions of euros
Debt instruments
 
 
Loans and advances to customers (**)
 
 
 
 
 
Total net direct exposure
Derivatives (***)
Financial assets held for trading and Other financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
 
 
 
 
 
Short positions
 
 
 
Available-for-sale financial assets
 
 
 
 
Loans and receivables
Other than CDSs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CDSs
Spain
4,783
(2,079)
21,144
1,145
13,374
38,367
(153)
-
Portugal
148
2,076
-
583
2,807
-
-
Italy
2,571 
(1,262) 
77
-
-
1,386
-
2
Greece
 -
 -
-
-
-
-
-
-
Ireland
 -
 -
-
-
-
-
199
-
 

Sovereign risk by country of issuer/borrower at 31 December 2013 (*)
 
Millions of reais
Debt instruments
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans and advances to customers (**)
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
Total net direct exposure
Derivatives (***)
Financial assets held for trading and Other financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
 
 
 
 
 
 
Short positions
 
 
 
 
Available-for-sale financial assets
 
 
 
 
 
 
Loans and receivables
Other than CDSs
 
 
 
 
 
 
 
CDSs
Spain
15,581
(6,773)
68,879
3,730
43,567
124,984
(498)
-
Portugal
482
-
6,763
-
1,899
9,144
-
-
Italy
8,376
(4,111)
250
-
-
4,515
-
7
Greece
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Ireland
-
-
-
-
-
-
648
-
 
 
(*)
Information prepared under EBA standards. In addition, there are government debt securities on Group insurance companies' balance sheets amounting to EUR 5,645 million (of which EUR 4,783 million, EUR 654 million and EUR 208 million relate to Spain, Portugal and Italy, respectively) - BRL 18,389 million (of which BRL 15,581 million, BRL 2,130 million and BRL 678 million relate to Spain, Portugal and Italy, respectively) and off-balance-sheet exposure other than derivatives -contingent liabilities and commitments- amounting to EUR 1,884 million (EUR 1,627 million, EUR 118 million, EUR 137 million and EUR 2 million to Spain, Portugal, Italy and Ireland, respectively) - BRL 6,137 million (BRL 5,300 million, BRL 384 million, BRL 446 million and BRL 7 million to Spain, Portugal, Italy and Ireland, respectively).
 
(**)
Presented without taking into account the valuation adjustments recognised (EUR 20 million - BRL 65 million).
 
(***)
“Other than CDSs” refers to the exposure to derivatives based on the location of the counterparty, irrespective of the location of the underlying. “CDSs” refers to the exposure to CDSs based on the location of the underlying.
 
 
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The detail of the Group's other exposure to other counterparties (private sector, central banks and other public entities that are not considered to be sovereign risks) in the aforementioned countries at 30 June 2014 and 31 December 2013 is as follows:
 
Exposure to other counterparties by country of issuer/borrower at 30 June 2014 (*)
 
Millions of euros
     
Debt instruments
   
Derivatives (***)
 
Balances with central banks 
Reverse repurchase agreements 
Financial assets held for trading and Other financial assets at fair value through profit or loss 
Available-for-sale financial assets 
Loans and receivables 
Loans and advances to customers (**) 
Total net direct exposure 
Other than CDSs 
CDSs
Spain
1,484
9,318
2,900
6,252
1,238
162,352
183,544
3,204
(33)
Portugal
882
-
331
1,370
1,893
25,121
29,597
1,690
(1)
Italy
5
-
695
215
2
6,834
7,751
(94)
6
Greece
-
-
-
-
-
59
59
29
-
Ireland
-
-
270
99
211
707
1,287
172
-

 
Exposure to other counterparties by country of issuer/borrower at 30 June 2014 (*)
 
Millions of reais
   
Debt instruments
Loans and advances to customers (**)
Total net direct exposure
Derivatives (***)
Balances with central banks
Reverse repurchase agreements
Financial assets held for trading and Other financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Available-for-sale financial assets
Loans and receivables
Other than CDSs
CDSs
Spain
4,452
27,962
8,699
18,757
3,715
487,088
550,673
9,612
(101)
Portugal
2,646
-
992
4,111
5,681
75,368
88,798
5,070
(3)
Italy
15
-
2,086
646
6
20,503
23,256
(283)
17
Greece
-
-
-
-
-
177
177
87
-
Ireland
-
-
811
296
632
2,121
3,860
516
-
 
 
(*) 
Also, the Group has off-balance-sheet exposure other than derivatives –contingent liabilities and commitments– amounting to EUR 57,797 million, EUR 6,397 million, EUR 2,967 million, EUR 17 million and EUR 297 million to counterparties in Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece and Ireland, respectively (BRL 173,403 million, BRL 19,192 million, BRL 8,902 million, BRL 51 million and BRL 891 million to counterparties in Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece and Ireland, respectively).
 
 
(**) 
Presented excluding valuation adjustments and impairment losses recognised (EUR 12,869 million - BRL 38,610 million).
 
 
(***) 
“Other than CDSs” refers to the exposure to derivatives based on the location of the counterparty, irrespective of the location of the underlying. “CDSs” refers to the exposure to CDSs based on the location of the underlying.
 
 
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Exposure to other counterparties by country of issuer/borrower at 31 December 2013 (*)
 
Millions of euros
   
Debt instruments
Loans and advances to customers (**)
Total net direct exposure
Derivatives (***)
Balances with central banks
Reverse repurchase agreements
Financial assets held for trading and Other financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Available-for-sale financial assets
Loans and receivables
Other than CDSs
CDSs
Spain
816
7,451
 3,148
7,826
1,804
160,478
181,523
1,981
(44)
Portugal
1,716
-
209
1,168
 1,845
25,578
30,516
 1,454
(1)
Italy
11
-
 368
273
93
6,490
7,235
(115)
(2)
Greece
-
-
-
-
-
80
80
-
-
Ireland
-
-
229
360
259
507
1,355
1,031
-
 

Exposure to other counterparties by country of issuer/borrower at 31 December 2013 (*)
 
Millions of reais
   
Debt instruments
Loans and advances to customers (**)
Total net direct exposure
Derivatives (***)
Balances with central banks
Reverse repurchase agreements
Financial assets held for trading and Other financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
Available-for-sale financial assets
Loans and receivables
Other than CDSs
CDSs
Spain
2,658
24,272
10,255
25,494
5,877
522,773
591,329
6,453
(143)
Portugal
5,590
-
681
3,805
6,010
83,323
99,409
4,737
(3)
Italy
36
-
1,199
889
303
21,142
23,569
(375)
(7)
Greece
-
-
-
-
-
261
261
-
-
Ireland
-
-
745
1,173
844
1,652
4,414
3,359
-
 
 
(*)
Also, the Group has off-balance-sheet exposure other than derivatives –contingent liabilities and commitments– amounting to EUR 48,659 million, EUR 5,982 million, EUR 2,717 million, EUR 4 million and EUR 93 million to counterparties in Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece and Ireland, respectively (BRL 158,512 million, BRL 19,487 million, BRL 8,851 million, BRL 13 million and BRL 303 million to counterparties in Spain, Portugal, Italy, Greece and Ireland, respectively).
 
 
(**)
Presented excluding valuation adjustments and impairment losses recognised (EUR 13,209 million - BRL 43,030 million).
 
 
(***)
“Other than CDSs” refers to the exposure to derivatives based on the location of the counterparty, irrespective of the location of the underlying. “CDSs” refers to the exposure to CDSs based on the location of the underlying.
 
 
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Following is certain information on the notional amounts of the CDSs detailed in the foregoing tables at 30 June 2014 and 31 December 2013:
 
30/06/14
Millions of euros
 
Notional amount
Fair value
Bought
Sold
Net
Bought
Sold
Net
Spain
Sovereign
-
-
-
-
-
-
Other
1,476
1,815
(339)
(15)
(18)
(33)
Portugal
Sovereign
194
226
(32)
-
-
-
Other
157
173
(16)
(2)
1
(1)
Italy
Sovereign
480
294
186
(3)
3
-
Other
737
776
(39)
(2)
8
6
Greece
Sovereign
-
-
-
-
-
-
Other
-
-
-
-
-
-
Ireland
Sovereign
4
4
-
-
-
-
Other
-
-
-
-
-
-
 
 
30/06/14
Millions of reais
 
Notional amount
Fair value
Bought
Sold
Net
Bought
Sold
Net
Spain
Sovereign
-
-
-
-
-
-
Other
4,428
5,445
(1,017)
(46)
(55)
(101)
Portugal
Sovereign
582
678
(96)
-
(1)
(1)
Other
471
519
(48)
(5)
2
(3)
Italy
Sovereign
1,440
882
558
(8)
8
-
Other
2,211
2,328
(117)
(6)
23
17
Greece
Sovereign
-
-
-
-
-
-
Other
-
-
-
-
-
-
Ireland
Sovereign
12
12
-
-
-
-
Other
-
-
-
-
-
-

 
31/12/13
Millions of euros
 
Notional amount
Fair value
Bought
Sold
Net
Bought
Sold
Net
Spain
Sovereign
-
-
-
-
-
-
Other
1,735
2,277
(542)
(18)
(26)
(44)
Portugal
Sovereign
192
174
18
5
(5)
-
Other
223
278
(55)
1
(2)
(1)
Italy
Sovereign
603
570
33
(1)
3
    2
Other
834
913
(79)
(2)
-
(2)
Greece
Sovereign
-
-
-
-
-
-
Other
5
5
-
-
-
-
Ireland
Sovereign
4
4
-
-
-
-
Other
6
6
-
-
-
-
 
 
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31/12/13
Millions of reais
 
Notional amount
Fair value
Bought
Sold
Net
Bought
Sold
Net
Spain
Sovereign
-
-
-
-
-
-
Other
5,652
7,418
(1,766)
(59)
(84)
(143)
Portugal
Sovereign
626
567
59
16
(16)
-
Other
727
906
(179)
3
(6)
(3)
Italy
Sovereign
1,965
1,857
108
(3)
10
7
Other
2,717
2,974
(257)
(7)
-
(7)
Greece
Sovereign
-
-
-
-
-
-
Other
16
16
-
-
-
-
Ireland
Sovereign
13
13
-
-
-
-
Other
20
20
-
-
-
-
 
 
 
c)
Valuation adjustments for impairment of financial assets
 
c.1) Available-for-sale financial assets
 
At 30 June 2014, the Group analysed the changes in the fair value of the various assets composing this portfolio and charged net impairment losses of EUR 59 million -BRL 184 million- to the consolidated income statement for the first half of 2014 (first half of 2013: net charge of EUR 33 million -BRL 88 million-). The changes in valuation adjustments in the six-month period are recognised in the consolidated statement of recognised income and expense.
 
c.2) Loans and receivables
 
The changes in the balance of the allowances for impairment losses on the assets included under Loans and receivables in the six-month periods ended 30 June 2014 and 2013 were as follows:
 
 
 
Millions of euros
 
 
 
30/06/14
   
30/06/13
 
             
Balance at beginning of period
    24,959       25,467  
 
               
Impairment losses charged to income for the period
    5,966       6,508  
Of which:
               
Impairment losses charged to income
    8,487       8,946  
Impairment losses reversed with a credit to income
    (2,521 )     (2,438 )
Write-off of impaired balances against recorded impairment allowance
    (5,693 )     (5,439 )
Exchange differences and other changes
    2,285       (631 )
 
               
Balance at end of period
    27,517       25,905  
 
               
Of which:
               
By method of assessment:
               
Individually assessed
    22,287       22,302  
           Of which, arising from country risk
    38       48  
Collectively assessed
    5,230       3,603  
 
 
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Millions of reais
 
 
 
30/06/14
   
30/06/13
 
             
Balance at beginning of period
    81,306       68,853  
 
               
Impairment losses charged to income for the period
    18,772       17,337  
Of which:
               
Impairment losses charged to income
    26,705       23,832  
Impairment losses reversed with a credit to income
    (7,933 )     (6,495 )
Write-off of impaired balances against recorded impairment allowance
    (17,913 )     (14,489 )
Exchange differences and other changes
    393       3,162  
 
               
Balance at end of period
    82,558       74,863  
 
               
Of which:
               
By method of assessment:
               
Individually assessed
    66,866       64,451  
           Of which, arising from country risk
    114       139  
Collectively assessed
    15,692       10,412  
 
Previously written-off assets recovered in the first six months of 2014 and 2013 amounted to EUR 656 million and EUR 528 million (BRL 2,064 million and BRL 1,406 million), respectively. Considering these amounts and those recognised under Impairment losses charged to income in the foregoing table, the impairment losses on loans and receivables amounted to EUR 5,310 million (BRL 16,708 million) in the first half of 2014 (first half of 2013: EUR 5,980 million (BRL 15,931 million)). If the impairment losses on available-for-sale financial assets (see Note 5.c.1) are added to these amounts, total impairment losses on financial assets amounted to EUR 5,369 million (BRL 16,892 million) for the six-month period ended 30 June 2014 (six-month period ended 30 June 2013: EUR 6,013 million (BRL 16,019 million)).
 
 
 
d)
Impaired assets
 
The detail of the changes in the six-month periods ended 30 June 2014 and 2013 in the balance of financial assets classified as loans and receivables and considered to be impaired due to credit risk is as follows:
 
 
 
Millions of euros
 
 
 
30/06/14
   
30/06/13
 
             
Balance at beginning of period
    40,374       35,361  
Net additions
    4,928       9,241  
Written-off assets
    (5,693 )     (5,439 )
Changes in scope of consolidation
    326       699  
Exchange differences and other
    1,068       (807 )
Balance at end of period
    41,003       39,055  
 
 
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Millions of reais
 
 
 
30/06/14
   
30/06/13
 
             
Balance at beginning of period
    131,522       95,602  
Net additions
    15,507       24,618  
Written-off assets
    (17,913 )     (14,489 )
Changes in scope of consolidation
    1,024       1,862  
Exchange differences and other
    (7,122 )     5,272  
Balance at end of period
    123,018       112,865  
 
This amount, after deducting the related allowances, represents the Group's best estimate of the discounted value of the flows that are expected to be recovered from the impaired assets.
 
 
e)
Fair value of financial assets not measured at fair value
 
Following is a comparison of the carrying amounts of the Group's financial assets measured at other than fair value and their respective fair values at 30 June 2014 and 31 December 2013:
 
 
 
Millions of euros
   
Millions of euros
 
 
 
30/06/14
   
31/12/13
 
 
 
Carrying amount
   
Fair value
   
Carrying amount
   
Fair value
 
Loans and receivables:
 
 
   
 
             
       Loans and advances to credit institutions
    53,232       53,445       56,017       56,213  
       Loans and advances to customers
    694,231       695,977       650,581       651,338  
       Debt instruments
    7,801       7,730       7,886       7,858  
ASSETS
    755,264       755,152       714,484       715,409  
 
 
 
Millions of reais
   
Millions of reais
 
 
 
30/06/14
   
31/12/13
 
 
 
Carrying amount
   
Fair value
   
Carrying amount
   
Fair value
 
Loans and receivables:
 
 
   
 
             
       Loans and advances to credit institutions
    159,705       160,346       182,481       183,119  
       Loans and advances to customers
    2,082,832       2,088,070       2,119,333       2,121,799  
       Debt instruments
    23,404       23,190       25,689       25,598  
ASSETS
    2,265,941       2,271,606       2,327,503       2,330,516  
 
The main valuation methods and inputs used in the estimates of the fair values of the financial assets in the foregoing table are detailed in Note 51.c to the consolidated financial statements for 2013.
 
 
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6.
Non-current assets held for sale
 
The detail, by nature, of the Group's non-current assets held for sale at 30 June 2014 and 31 December 2013 is as follows:
 
   
Millions of euros
 
   
30/06/14
   
31/12/13
 
             
Tangible assets
    5,166       4,845  
   Of which:
               
     Foreclosed assets
    4,965       4,742  
        Of which: Property assets in Spain
    4,434       4,146  
     Other tangible assets held for sale
    201       103  
Other assets
    42       47  
      5,208       4,892  

 
   
Millions of reais
 
   
30/06/14
   
31/12/13
 
             
Tangible assets
    15,499       15,783  
   Of which:
               
     Foreclosed assets
    14,896       15,448  
        Of which: Property assets in Spain
    13,303       13,506  
     Other tangible assets held for sale
    603       335  
Other assets
    125       153  
      15,624       15,936  

 
At 30 June 2014, the allowance that covers the value of the foreclosed assets amounted to EUR 5,282 million (BRL 15,845 million) (31 December 2013: EUR 4,955 million (BRL 16,141 million)), which represents a coverage ratio of 51.6% of the gross value of the portfolio (31 December 2013: 51.1%). The net charge in the first half of 2014 amounted to EUR 146 million (BRL 458 million) (first half of 2013: EUR 141 million (BRL 376 million)), and are recognised under Gains/(losses) on non-current assets held for sale not classified as discontinued operations in the condensed consolidated income statement.
 
In the first half of 2014, the Group sold foreclosed properties for a net total of approximately EUR 404 million (BRL 1,271 million), the gross value of which amounted to EUR 573 million (BRL 1,803 million), giving rise to gains of EUR 10 million (BRL 32 million), which are recognised under Gains/(losses) on non-current assets held for sale not classified as discontinued operations in the condensed consolidated income statement for the first half of 2014 (first half of 2013: losses of EUR 72 million) (BRL 192 million)).
 
 
7.
Tangible assets
 
 
a)
Changes in the period
 
In the first six months of 2014, tangible assets were acquired for EUR 2,852 million (BRL 8,972 million) (first six months of 2013: EUR 546 million (BRL 1,455 million)).
 
 
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Also, in the first six months of 2014, tangible asset items were disposed of with a carrying amount of EUR 443 million (BRL 1,395 million) (first six months of 2013: EUR 190 million (BRL 506 million)), giving rise to a net loss of EUR 16 million (BRL 50 million) in the first six months of 2014 (first six months of 2013: a gain of EUR 53 million (BRL 141 million)).
 
Furthermore, as a result of the full consolidation of SCUSA (see Note 2), tangible assets amounting to EUR 1,636 million (BRL 5,300 million) were added in the first half of 2014.
 
 
b)
Impairment losses
 
In the first six months of 2014, there were impairment losses on tangible assets (mainly investment property) amounting to EUR 79 million (BRL 249 million) (first six months of 2013: EUR 132 million (BRL 352 million)), which were recognised under Impairment losses on other assets (net) in the consolidated income statement.
 
 
 
c)
Property, plant and equipment purchase commitments
 
At 30 June 2014 and 2013, the Group did not have any significant commitments to purchase property, plant and equipment items.
 
8.
Intangible assets
 
 
 
a)
Goodwill
 
The detail of Intangible assets - Goodwill in the consolidated balance sheets at 30 June 2014 and 31 December 2013, based on the cash-generating units giving rise thereto, is as follows:
 
   
Millions of euros
 
 
 
30/06/14
   
31/12/13
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
Santander UK
    9,271       8,913  
Banco Santander (Brasil)
    6,341       5,840  
Bank Zachodni WBK
    2,485       2,487  
Santander Consumer USA Inc.
    2,484       -  
Santander Holdings USA
    1,503       1,489  
Santander Consumer Holding (Germany)
    1,315       1,315  
Banco Santander Totta
    1,040       1,040  
Banco Santander Chile
    661       687  
Grupo Financiero Santander (Mexico)
    552       541  
Other companies
    1,011       969  
 
    26,663       23,281  
 
 
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Millions of reais
 
 
 
30/06/14
   
31/12/13
 
 
 
 
   
 
 
Santander UK
    27,815       29,035  
Banco Santander (Brasil)
    19,024       19,024  
Bank Zachodni WBK
    7,455       8,102  
Santander Consumer USA Inc.
    7,452       -  
Santander Holdings USA
    4,509       4,851  
Santander Consumer Holding (Germany)
    3,945       4,284  
Banco Santander Totta
    3,120       3,388  
Banco Santander Chile
    1,983       2,238  
Grupo Financiero Santander (Mexico)
    1,656       1,762  
Other companies
    3,037       3,156  
 
    79,996       75,840  
 
 
The changes from 31 December 2013 to 30 June 2014 relate mainly to the recognition of the goodwill associated with the obtainment of control over Santander Consumer USA (see Note 2). In addition, in the first half of 2014, goodwill increased by EUR 827 million due to exchange differences which, pursuant to current regulations, were recognised with a credit to Valuation adjustments - Exchange differences in equity in the consolidated statement of recognised income and expense.
 
Note 17 to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013 includes detailed information on the procedures followed by the Group to analyse the potential impairment losses on the goodwill recognised with respect to its recoverable amount and to recognise the related impairment, as appropriate.
 
Accordingly, based on the analysis performed of the available information on the performance of the various cash-generating units which might evidence the existence of indications of impairment, the Group's directors concluded that in the first half of 2014 there were no impairment losses which required recognition.
 
 
b)
Other intangible assets
 
In the first half of 2014, there were impairment losses amounting to EUR 688 million (BRL 2,165 million) which were recognised under Impairment losses on other assets (net) in the consolidated income statement. The aforementioned impairment losses correspond, mainly, to the decrease on the recovery amount of certain systems and computer applications pursuant to the process the Group initiated for both the adoption of different regulatory changes and the transformation and integration of businesses.
 
 
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9.
Financial liabilities
 
 
a)
Breakdown
 
The detail, by nature and category for measurement purposes, of the Group's financial liabilities, other than hedging derivatives, at 30 June 2014 and 31 December 2013 is as follows:
 
 
 
Millions of euros
 
 
 
30/06/14
   
31/12/13
 
 
 
Financial liabilities held for trading
   
Other financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
   
Financial liabilities at amortised cost
   
Financial liabilities held for trading
   
Other financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
   
Financial liabilities at amortised cost
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Deposits from central banks
    2,566       1,895       10,216       3,866       2,097       9,788  
Deposits from credit institutions
    7,375       12,584       93,895       7,468       9,644       76,534  
Customer deposits
    5,250       32,103       580,408       8,500       26,484       572,853  
Marketable debt securities
    -       3,864       187,631       1       4,086       171,390  
Trading derivatives
    64,255       -       -       58,887       -       -  
Subordinated liabilities
    -       -       19,043       -       -       16,139  
Short positions
    17,175       -       -       15,951       -       -  
Other financial liabilities
    -       -       22,914       -       -       16,410  
 
    96,621       50,446       914,107       94,673       42,311       863,114  
 
 
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Millions of reais
 
 
 
30/06/14
   
31/12/13
 
 
 
Financial liabilities held for trading
   
Other financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
   
Financial liabilities at amortised cost
   
Financial liabilities held for trading
   
Other financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
   
Financial liabilities at amortised cost
 
 
 
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
   
 
 
Deposits from central banks
    7,699       5,686       30,651       12,594       6,831       31,885  
Deposits from credit institutions
    22,125       37,754       281,704       24,328       31,416       249,317  
Customer deposits
    15,750       96,316       1,741,339       27,690       86,274       1,866,126  
Marketable debt securities
    -       11,593       562,931       3       13,311       558,320  
Trading derivatives
    192,779       -       -       191,830       -       -  
Subordinated liabilities
    -       -       57,133       -       -       52,575  
Short positions
    51,530       -       -       51,962       -       -  
Other financial liabilities
    -       -       68,745       -       -       53,457  
 
    289,883       151,349       2,742,503       308,407       137,832       2,811,680  
 
 
 
b)
Information on issuances, repurchases or redemptions of debt instruments
 
Following is a detail, at 30 June 2014 and 2013, of the outstanding balance of the debt instruments which at these dates had been issued by the Bank or any other Group entity. Also included is the detail of the changes in this balance in the first six months of 2014 and 2013:
 
   
Millions of euros
 
   
30/06/14
 
   
Outstanding beginning balance at 01/01/14
   
Issues
   
Repurchases or redemptions
   
Exchange rate and other adjustments
   
Outstanding ending balance at 30/06/14
 
                               
Debt instruments issued in an EU member state for which it was necessary to file a prospectus
    143,865       22,249       (24,155 )     (7,323 )     134,636  
Debt instruments issued in an EU member state for which it was not necessary to file a prospectus
    3,226       10,488       (7,021 )     5,195       11,888  
Other debt instruments issued outside EU member states
    44,525       18,901       (17,441 )     18,029       64,014  
      191,616       51,638       (48,617 )     15,901       210,538  
 
 
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Millions of reais
 
   
30/06/14
 
   
Outstanding beginning balance at 01/01/14
   
Issues
   
Repurchases or redemptions
   
Exchange rate and other adjustments
   
Outstanding ending balance at 30/06/14
 
                               
Debt instruments issued in an EU member state for which it was necessary to file a prospectus
    468,655       70,005       (76,002 )     (58,722 )     403,936  
Debt instruments issued in an EU member state for which it was not necessary to file a prospectus
    10,509       33,000       (22,091 )     14,248       35,666  
Other debt instruments issued outside EU member states
    145,045       59,470       (54,877 )     42,417       192,055  
      624,209       162,475       (152,970 )     (2,057 )     631,657  
 
 
   
Millions of euros
 
   
30/06/13
 
   
Outstanding beginning balance at 01/01/13
   
Issues
   
Repurchases or redemptions
   
Exchange rate and other adjustments
   
Outstanding ending balance at 30/06/13
 
                               
Debt instruments issued in an EU member state for which it was necessary to file a prospectus
    167,415       14,123       (33,755 )     (428 )     147,355  
Debt instruments issued in an EU member state for which it was not necessary to file a prospectus
    1,379       995       (92 )     (152 )     2,130  
Other debt instruments issued outside EU member states
    55,413       13,273       (11,944 )     (1,502 )     55,240  
      224,207       28,391       (45,791 )     (2,082 )     204,725  
 
 
   
Millions of reais
 
   
30/06/13
 
   
Outstanding beginning balance at 01/01/13
   
Issues
   
Repurchases or redemptions
   
Exchange rate and other adjustments
   
Outstanding ending balance at 30/06/13
 
                               
Debt instruments issued in an EU member state for which it was necessary to file a prospectus
    452,623       37,624       (89,923 )     25,517       425,841  
Debt instruments issued in an EU member state for which it was not necessary to file a prospectus
    3,728       2,650       (245 )     22       6,155  
Other debt instruments issued outside EU member states
    149,815       35,359       (31,819 )     6,283       159,638  
      606,166       75,633       (121,987 )     31,822       591,634  
 
 
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On 5 March 2014, Banco Santander, S.A. announced that its executive committee had resolved to launch an issue of preference shares contingently convertible into newly issued ordinary shares of the Bank (“CCPSs”) with exclusion of the pre-emptive subscription rights and for a nominal amount of up to EUR 1,500 million (BRL 4,823 million) (“the Issue”). The Issue was placed using an accelerated demand research process and only targeted qualified investors.
 
The Issue was launched at par and the interest on the CCPSs, the payment of which is subject to certain conditions and is discretionary, was set at 6.25% annually for the first five years, to be reviewed thereafter by applying a 541 basis point spread on the 5-year Mid-Swap Rate.
 
On 25 March 2014, the Bank of Spain approved the eligibility of the CCPSs as Additional Tier 1 capital under the new European capital requirements of Regulation (EU) No 575/2013. The CCPSs are perpetual, although they may be repurchased in certain circumstances and would convert into newly issued ordinary shares of Banco Santander if the Common Equity Tier 1 ratio of the Bank or its consolidable group falls below 5.125%, calculated in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 575/2013. The CCPSs are traded on the Global Exchange Market of the Irish Stock Exchange, since 12 March 2014, the date these CCPSs were issued.
 
On 8 May 2014, the Bank announced that its executive committee had resolved to launch an issue of contingent preference shares convertible into newly issued ordinary shares of the Bank with exclusion of the pre-emptive subscription rights and for a nominal amount of up to USD 2,500 million. The final amount of the issue was USD 1,500 million (BRL 3,322 million). The shares were issued at par with fixed discretional payments subject to certain conditions amounting to 6.375% annually for the first five years, to be repriced thereafter by applying a 478.8 basis point spread to the 5-year Mid-Swap Rate.
 
On 28 May 2014, the Bank of Spain approved the eligibility of the CCPSs as Additional Tier 1 capital under Regulation (EU) No 575/2013. The CCPSs are perpetual, although they may be repurchased in certain circumstances and would convert into newly issued ordinary shares of Banco Santander if the Common Equity Tier 1 ratio of the Bank or its consolidable group falls below 5.125%, calculated in accordance with Regulation (EU) No 575/2013. The CCPSs are traded on the Global Exchange Market of the Irish Stock Exchange, since 19 May 2014, the date these CCPSs were issued.
 
Furthermore, on 29 January 2014, Banco Santander (Brasil), S.A. launched an issue of Tier 1 perpetual subordinated notes with a nominal amount of USD 1,248 million (BRL 3,000 million), of which the Group has acquired 89.6%. The notes are perpetual and would convert into ordinary shares of Banco Santander (Brasil), S.A. if the Common Equity Tier 1 ratio, calculated as established by the Central Bank of Brazil, were to fall below 5.125%.
 
 
c)
Other issues guaranteed by the Group
 
At 30 June 2014, there were no debt instruments issued by associates or non-Group third parties that had been guaranteed by the Bank or any other Group entity.
 
 
d)
Case-by-case information of certain issuances, repurchases or redemptions of debt instruments
 
The main characteristics of the most significant issuances (excluding promissory notes, securitisations and issues maturing within less than one year), repurchases or redemptions performed by the Group in the first six months of 2014, or guaranteed by the Bank or Group entities, are as follows:
 
 
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Issuer data     Data on the transactions performed in the first half of 2014
Name Relationship with the Bank Country of registered office Issuer or issue credit rating Transaction ISIN code Type of security
Transaction date
Amount of
the issue,
repurchase or
redemption
(millions of
euros)
Balance
outstanding
(millions
of euros)
(a)
Interest rate Market where listed Type of guarantee provided Risks
additional
to the
guarantee
that the
Group
would
assume
                           
ABBEY NATIONAL TREASURY SERVICES PLC
Subsidiary
United Kingdom
A2 /A / A
Issuance
XS1014539289
Senior debt
14/01/2014
1,000
1,000
2.00%
London
-
N/A
ABBEY NATIONAL TREASURY SERVICES PLC
Subsidiary
United Kingdom
Aaa / AAA / AAA
Issuance
XS1017654150
Mortgage-backed bond
20/01/2014
906
906
GB LIBOR 3M +0.51%
London
-
N/A
BANCO SANTANDER CHILE
Subsidiary
Chile
Aa3 / A+ /A
Issuance
Bono FIXRATE CHF 300
Senior debt
20/01/2014
246
246
1.00%
N/A
-
N/A
ABBEY NATIONAL TREASURY SERVICES PLC
Subsidiary
United Kingdom
A2 /A / A
Issuance
XS1023278887
Senior debt
27/01/2014
500
500
EU3M + 0.35%
London
-
N/A
SANTANDER CONSUMER FINANCE
Subsidiary
Spain
Baa1 / BBB+ /BBB-
Issuance
XS1016635580
Senior debt
29/01/2014
1,000
945
1.45%
Dublin
-
N/A
SANTANDER INTERNATIONAL DEBT, S.A.U.
Subsidiary
Spain
Baa1 / BBB /BBB
Issuance
XS1022793951
Senior debt
03/02/2014
500
500
EU3M + 0.65%
Ireland
 Banco Santander, S.A.
N/A
BANCO SANTANDER BRAZIL
Subsidiary
Brazil
N/A
Issuance
LETRA FINANCEIRA
Senior debt
07/03/2014
320
320
6.75%
Brazil
-
N/A
SANTANDER INTERNATIONAL DEBT, S.A.U.
Subsidiary
Spain
Baa1 / BBB+ /BBB
Issuance
XS1041097301
Senior debt
10/03/2014
300
300
EU3M + 0.61%
Dublin
 Banco Santander, S.A.
N/A
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A.
Parent
Spain
Ba2e
Issuance
XS1043535092
Private senior debt
12/03/2014
1,500
1,500
6.25% (*)
Dublin
-
N/A
ABBEY NATIONAL TREASURY SERVICES PLC
Subsidiary
United Kingdom
A2 /A / A
Issuance
US002799AN46
Senior debt
13/03/2014
725
725
4.00%
Berlin
-
N/A
ABBEY NATIONAL TREASURY SERVICES PLC
Subsidiary
United Kingdom
A2 /A / A
Issuance
US002799AM62
Senior debt
13/03/2014
798
798
1.38%
Trace
-
N/A
ABBEY NATIONAL TREASURY SERVICES PLC
Subsidiary
United Kingdom
A2 /A / A
Issuance
US002799AP93
Senior debt
13/03/2014
290
290
US LIBOR 3M +0.51%
Trace
-
N/A
SANTANDER INTERNATIONAL DEBT, S.A.U.
Subsidiary
Spain
Baa1 / BBB+ /BBB
Issuance
XS1046276504
Senior debt
25/03/2014
1,500
1,500
1.38%
Dublin
 Banco Santander, S.A.
N/A
BANCO SANTANDER TOTTA, S.A.
Subsidiary
Portugal
Baa1 / BBB+
Issuance
PTBSQDOE0020
Mortgage-backed bond
01/04/2014
1,000
969
1.50%
Euronext Lisbon
-
N/A
SANTANDER CONSUMER FINANCE
Subsidiary
Spain
Baa1 / A- /BBB
Issuance
XS1049100099
Senior debt
02/04/2014
1,000
997
1.15%
Frankfurt
-
N/A
BANCO SANTANDER CHILE
Subsidiary
Chile
Aa3 / A+ /A
Issuance
US05967QAE26
Senior debt
15/04/2014
366
366
US3M LIB + 0.90%
Trace
-
N/A
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A.
Parent
Spain
Ba1
Issuance
XS1066553329
Private senior debt
19/05/2014
1,098
1,098
6.38% (*)
Trace
-
N/A
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A.
Parent
Spain
A1
Issuance
ES0413900350
Backed bond
20/05/2014
218
218
EU3M + 0.65%
AIAF
-
N/A
ABBEY NATIONAL TREASURY SERVICES PLC
Subsidiary
United Kingdom
A2 /A / A
Issuance
XS1070235004
Senior debt
22/05/2014
500
500
US LIBOR 3M +0.625%
London
 Santander UK
N/A
EMISORA SANTANDER SPAIN, S.A.U.
Subsidiary
Spain
N/A
Issuance
ES0205014006
Senior debt
30/05/2014
224
224
2.23%
AIAF
 Banco Santander, S.A.
N/A
SANTANDER CONSUMER BANK A.S.
Subsidiary
Norway
Baa1 / BBB /BBB
Issuance
XS1074244317
Senior debt
10/06/2014
500
500
1.00%
Dublin
-
N/A
BANCO SANTANDER TOTTA, S.A.
Subsidiary
Portugal
BBB / BB / BBB
Issuance
PTBSQEOE0029
Mortgage-backed bond
11/06/2014
750
750
1.63%
Euronext Lisbon
-
N/A
SANTANDER CONSUMER FINANCE
Subsidiary
Spain
Baa1 / A- / BBB
Issuance
XS1076820312
Senior debt
20/06/2014
600
600
EU3M + 0.57%
Dublin
-
N/A
BANCO SANTANDER (MEXICO), S.A. INSTITUCIÓN DE BANCA MÚLTIPLE, GRUPO FINANCIERO SANTANDER
Subsidiary
Mexico
Aaa / AAA
Repayment
MX94BS030038
Senior debt
27/01/2014
278
-
TIIE 28 +0.20%
Mexico
-
N/A
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A.
Parent
Spain
Aa1/AA+
Repayment
ES0413900111
Mortgage-backed bond
06/02/2014
2,959
-
3.50%
AIAF
-
N/A
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A.
Parent
Spain
Aa1/AAA
Repayment
ES0413440100
Mortgage-backed bond
21/02/2014
1,353
-
4.25%
AIAF
-
N/A
ABBEY NATIONAL TREASURY SERVICES PLC
Subsidiary
United Kingdom
A2/A
Repayment
XS0597611705
Senior debt
03/03/2014
1,000
-
4.13%
London
-
N/A
 
 
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Issuer data     Data on the transactions performed in the first half of 2014
 
Name
 
Relationship with the Bank
 
Country of registered office
 
Issuer or issue credit rating
 
Transaction
 
ISIN code
 
Type of security
 
Transaction date
 
Amount of
the issue,
repurchase or
redemption
(millions of
euros)
 
Balance
outstanding
(millions
of euros)
(a)
 
Interest rate
 
Market where listed
 
Type of guarantee provided
Risks
additional
to the
guarantee
that the
Group
would
assume
                           
BANCO SANTANDER BRAZIL
Subsidiary
Brazil
Baa1 / BBB+ / BBB
Repayment
LETRA FINANCEIRA
Finance letter
06/03/2014
323
-
5.13%
N/A
-
N/A
SANTANDER INTERNATIONAL DEBT, S.A.U.
Subsidiary
Spain
Aa3  /A+ / A
Repayment
XS0752985878
Senior debt
10/03/2014
219
-
US6M+ 2.76%
Luxembourg
 Banco Santander, S.A.
N/A
BANCO SANTANDER BRAZIL
Subsidiary
Brazil
BBB
Repayment
US05966UAJ34
Senior debt
18/03/2014
870
-
US3M LIB + 2.1%
Luxembourg
-
N/A
SANTANDER INTERNATIONAL DEBT, S.A.U.
Subsidiary
Spain
Aa2 / AA / AA
Repayment
XS0611215103
Senior debt
07/04/2014
1,000
-
4.25%
Luxembourg
 Banco Santander, S.A.
N/A
ABBEY NATIONAL TREASURY SERVICES PLC
Subsidiary
United Kingdom
A2
Repayment
US002799AH77 / 002799 AH7
Senior debt
25/04/2014
732
-
US LIBOR 3M +1.58%
New York
-
N/A
ABBEY NATIONAL TREASURY SERVICES PLC
Subsidiary
United Kingdom
A2
Repayment
US002799AK07 / 002799 AK0
Senior debt
25/04/2014
366
-
2.88%
New York
-
 
 
N/A
 
 
SANTANDER INTERNATIONAL DEBT, S.A.U.
Subsidiary
Spain
Baa2 / BBB /BBB+
Repayment
XS0931678055
Senior debt
20/05/2014
200
-
EU3M + 1.00%
Luxembourg
 Banco Santander, S.A
N/A
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A.
Parent
Spain
Aaa / AAA
Repayment
ES0413900186
Mortgage-backed bond
27/05/2014
1,500
-
3.88%
AIAF
-
N/A
SANTANDER INTERNATIONAL DEBT, S.A.U.
Subsidiary
Spain
Baa2 / BBB /BBB+
Repayment
XS0935823657
Senior debt
30/05/2014
200
-
EU3M + 0.81%
Luxembourg
 Banco Santander, S.A.
N/A
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A.
Parent
Spain
N/A
Repayment
N/A
Mortgage-backed bond
06/06/2014
200
-
EU3M + 0.26%
Private Issue
-
N/A
ABBEY NATIONAL TREASURY SERVICES PLC
Subsidiary
United Kingdom
A2
Repayment
XS0098255176
Senior debt
15/06/2014
208
-
0.00%
London
-
N/A
ABBEY NATIONAL TREASURY SERVICES PLC
Subsidiary
United Kingdom
A2
Repayment
XS0434592449
Senior debt
18/06/2014
749
-
5.50%
London
-
N/A
SANTANDER CONSUMER FINANCE
Subsidiary
Spain
Baa2
Repayment
XS0862695110
Senior debt
20/06/2014
500
-
3.25%
Luxembourg
-
N/A
ABBEY NATIONAL TREASURY SERVICES PLC
Subsidiary
United Kingdom
A2
Repayment
XS0520785394
Mortgage-backed bond
30/06/2014
1,375
-
3.13%
London
-
N/A

(*) See Note 9.b

(a)  
The amounts relating to securities denominated in foreign currencies were translated to euros at the exchange rate prevailing at the end of the first half of 2014.


 
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Issuer data     Data on the transactions performed in the first half of 2014
 
Name
 
Relationship with the Bank
 
Country of registered office
 
Issuer or issue credit rating
Transaction
 
ISIN code
 
Type of security
Transaction date
Amount of
the issue,
repurchase or
redemption
(millions of
euros)
Balance
outstanding
(millions
of euros)
(a)
 
Interest rate
 
Market where listed
 
Type of guarantee provided
Risks
additional
to the
guarantee
that the
Group
would
assume
                           
ABBEY NATIONAL TREASURY SERVICES PLC
Subsidiary
United Kingdom
A2 /A / A
Issuance
XS1014539289
Senior debt
14/01/2014
3,000
 
3,000
 
2.00%
London
-
N/A
ABBEY NATIONAL TREASURY SERVICES PLC
Subsidiary
United Kingdom
Aaa / AAA / AAA
Issuance
XS1017654150
Mortgage-backed bond
20/01/2014
2,717
 
2,717
 
GB LIBOR 3M +0.51%
London
-
N/A
BANCO SANTANDER CHILE
Subsidiary
Chile
Aa3 / A+ /A
Issuance
Bono FIXRATE CHF 300
Senior debt
20/01/2014
738
 
738
 
1.00%
N/A
-
N/A
ABBEY NATIONAL TREASURY SERVICES PLC
Subsidiary
United Kingdom
A2 /A / A
Issuance
XS1023278887
Senior debt
27/01/2014
1,500
 
1,500
 
EU3M + 0.35%
London
-
N/A
SANTANDER CONSUMER FINANCE
Subsidiary
Spain
Baa1 / BBB+ /BBB-
Issuance
XS1016635580
Senior debt
29/01/2014
3,000
 
2,835
 
1.45%
Dublin
-
N/A
SANTANDER INTERNATIONAL DEBT, S.A.U.
Subsidiary
Spain
Baa1 / BBB /BBB
Issuance
XS1022793951
Senior debt
03/02/2014
1,500
 
1,500
 
EU3M + 0.65%
Ireland
 Banco Santander, S.A.
N/A
BANCO SANTANDER BRASIL
Subsidiary
Brasil
N/A
Issuance
LETRA FINANCEIRA
Senior debt
07/03/2014
960
 
960
 
6.75%
Brasil
-
N/A
SANTANDER INTERNATIONAL DEBT, S.A.U.
Subsidiary
Spain
Baa1 / BBB+ /BBB
Issuance
XS1041097301
Senior debt
10/03/2014
900
 
900
 
EU3M + 0.61%
Dublin
 Banco Santander, S.A.
N/A
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A.
Parent
Spain
Ba2e
Issuance
XS1043535092
Private senior debt
12/03/2014
4,500
4,500
6.25% (*)
Dublin
-
N/A
ABBEY NATIONAL TREASURY SERVICES PLC
Subsidiary
United Kingdom
A2 /A / A
Issuance
US002799AN46
Senior debt
13/03/2014
2,176
2,176
4.00%
Berlin
-
N/A
ABBEY NATIONAL TREASURY SERVICES PLC
Subsidiary
United Kingdom
A2 /A / A
Issuance
US002799AM62
Senior debt
13/03/2014
2,394
2,394
1.38%
Trace
-
N/A
ABBEY NATIONAL TREASURY SERVICES PLC
Subsidiary
United Kingdom
A2 /A / A
Issuance
US002799AP93
Senior debt
13/03/2014
870
870
US LIBOR 3M +0.51%
Trace
-
N/A
SANTANDER INTERNATIONAL DEBT, S.A.U.
Subsidiary
Spain
Baa1 / BBB+ /BBB
Issuance
XS1046276504
Senior debt
25/03/2014
4,500
4,500
1.38%
Dublin
 Banco Santander, S.A.
N/A
BANCO SANTANDER TOTTA, S.A.
Subsidiary
Portugal
Baa1 / BBB+
Issuance
PTBSQDOE0020
Mortgage-backed bond
01/04/2014
3,000
2,908
1.50%
Euronext Lisbon
-
N/A
SANTANDER CONSUMER FINANCE
Subsidiary
Spain
Baa1 / A- /BBB
Issuance
XS1049100099
Senior debt
02/04/2014
3,000
2,991
1.15%
Frankfurt
-
N/A
BANCO SANTANDER CHILE
Subsidiary
Chile
Aa3 / A+ /A
Issuance
US05967QAE26
Senior debt
15/04/2014
1,098
1,097
US3M LIB + 0.90%
Trace
-
N/A
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A.
Parent
Spain
Ba1
Issuance
XS1066553329
Private senior debt
19/05/2014
3,295
3,295
6.38% (*)
Trace
-
N/A
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A.
Parent
Spain
A1
Issuance
ES0413900350
Backed bond
20/05/2014
655
655
EU3M + 0.65%
AIAF
-
N/A
ABBEY NATIONAL TREASURY SERVICES PLC
Subsidiary
United Kingdom
A2 /A / A
Issuance
XS1070235004
Senior debt
22/05/2014
1,500
1,500
US LIBOR 3M +0.625%
London
 Santander UK
N/A
EMISORA SANTANDER SPAIN, S.A.U.
Subsidiary
Spain
N/A
Issuance
ES0205014006
Senior debt
30/05/2014
672
672
2.23%
AIAF
 Banco Santander, S.A.
N/A
SANTANDER CONSUMER BANK A.S.
Subsidiary
Norway
Baa1 / BBB /BBB
Issuance
XS1074244317
Senior debt
10/06/2014
1,500
1,500
1.00%
Dublin
-
N/A
BANCO SANTANDER TOTTA, S.A.
Subsidiary
Portugal
BBB / BB / BBB
Issuance
PTBSQEOE0029
Mortgage-backed bond
11/06/2014
2,250
2,250
1.63%
Euronext Lisbon
-
N/A
SANTANDER CONSUMER FINANCE
Subsidiary
Spain
Baa1 / A- / BBB
Issuance
XS1076820312
Senior debt
20/06/2014
1,800
1,800
EU3M + 0.57%
Dublin
-
N/A
BANCO SANTANDER (MEXICO), S.A. INSTITUCIÓN DE BANCA MÚLTIPLE, GRUPO FINANCIERO SANTANDER
Subsidiary
Mexico
Aaa / AAA
Repayment
MX94BS030038
Senior debt
27/01/2014
833
-
TIIE 28 +0.20%
Mexico
-
N/A
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A.
Parent
Spain
Aa1/AA+
Repayment
ES0413900111
Mortgage-backed bond
06/02/2014
8,878
-
3.50%
AIAF
-
N/A
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A.
Parent
Spain
Aa1/AAA
Repayment
ES0413440100
Mortgage-backed bond
21/02/2014
4,059
-
4.25%
AIAF
-
N/A
ABBEY NATIONAL TREASURY SERVICES PLC
 
Subsidiary
United Kingdom
A2/A
Repayment
XS0597611705
Senior debt
03/03/2014
3,000
-
4.13%
London
-
N/A
 
 
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Issuer data     Data on the transactions performed in the first half of 2014
 
Name
 
Relationship with the Bank
 
Country of registered office
 
Issuer or issue credit rating
 
Transaction
 
ISIN code
 
Type of security
 
Transaction date
 
Amount of
the issue,
repurchase or
redemption
(millions of
euros)
 
Balance
outstanding
(millions
of euros)
(a)
 
Interest rate
 
Market where listed
 
Type of guarantee provided
Risks
additional
to the
guarantee
that the
Group
would
assume
                           
BANCO SANTANDER BRASIL
Subsidiary
Brasil
Baa1 / BBB+ / BBB
Repayment
LETRA FINANCEIRA
Finance letter
06/03/2014
969
-
5.13%
N/A
-
N/A
SANTANDER INTERNATIONAL DEBT, S.A.U.
Subsidiary
Spain
Aa3  /A+ / A
Repayment
XS0752985878
Senior debt
10/03/2014
657
-
US6M+ 2.76%
Luxembourg
 Banco Santander, S.A.
N/A
BANCO SANTANDER BRASIL
Subsidiary
Brasil
BBB
Repayment
US05966UAJ34
Senior debt
18/03/2014
2,610
-
US3M LIB + 2.1%
Luxembourg
-
N/A
SANTANDER INTERNATIONAL DEBT, S.A.U.
Subsidiary
Spain
Aa2 / AA / AA
Repayment
XS0611215103
Senior debt
07/04/2014
3,000
-
4.25%
Luxembourg
 Banco Santander, S.A.
N/A
ABBEY NATIONAL TREASURY SERVICES PLC
Subsidiary
United Kingdom
A2
Repayment
US002799AH77 / 002799 AH7
Senior debt
25/04/2014
2,197
-
US LIBOR 3M +1.58%
New York
-
N/A
ABBEY NATIONAL TREASURY SERVICES PLC
Subsidiary
United Kingdom
A2
Repayment
US002799AK07 / 002799 AK0
Senior debt
25/04/2014
1,098
-
2.88%
New York
-
 
 
N/A
 
 
SANTANDER INTERNATIONAL DEBT, S.A.U.
Subsidiary
Spain
Baa2 / BBB /BBB+
Repayment
XS0931678055
Senior debt
20/05/2014
600
-
EU3M + 1.00%
Luxembourg
 Banco Santander, S.A
N/A
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A.
Parent
Spain
Aaa / AAA
Repayment
ES0413900186
Mortgage-backed bond
27/05/2014
4,500
-
3.88%
AIAF
-
N/A
SANTANDER INTERNATIONAL DEBT, S.A.U.
Subsidiary
Spain
Baa2 / BBB /BBB+
Repayment
XS0935823657
Senior debt
30/05/2014
600
-
EU3M + 0.81%
Luxembourg
 Banco Santander, S.A.
N/A
BANCO SANTANDER, S.A.
Parent
Spain
N/A
Repayment
N/A
Mortgage-backed bond
06/06/2014
600
-
EU3M + 0.26%
Private Issue
-
N/A
ABBEY NATIONAL TREASURY SERVICES PLC
Subsidiary
United Kingdom
A2
Repayment
XS0098255176
Senior debt
15/06/2014
625
-
0.00%
London
-
N/A
ABBEY NATIONAL TREASURY SERVICES PLC
Subsidiary
United Kingdom
A2
Repayment
XS0434592449
Senior debt
18/06/2014
2,246
-
5.50%
London
-
N/A
SANTANDER CONSUMER FINANCE
Subsidiary
Spain
Baa2
Repayment
XS0862695110
Senior debt
20/06/2014
1,500
-
3.25%
Luxembourg
-
N/A
ABBEY NATIONAL TREASURY SERVICES PLC
Subsidiary
United Kingdom
A2
Repayment
XS0520785394
Mortgage-backed bond
30/06/2014
4,125
-
3.13%
London
-
N/A

(*) See Note 9.b.

(a)  
The amounts relating to securities denominated in foreign currencies were translated to reais at the exchange rate prevailing at the end of the first half of 2014.
 
 
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e)
Fair value of financial liabilities not measured at fair value
 
Following is a comparison of the carrying amounts of the Group's financial liabilities measured at other than fair value and their respective fair values at 30 June 2014 and 31 December 2013:
 
 
 
Millions of euros
 
 
 
30/06/14
   
31/12/13
 
 
 
Carrying amount
   
Fair value
   
Carrying amount
   
Fair value
 
Financial liabilities at amortised cost:
 
 
   
 
             
Deposits from central banks
    10,216       10,216       9,788       9,788  
Deposits from credit institutions
    93,895       94,086       76,534       76,636  
Customer deposits
    580,408       579,017       572,853       570,312  
Marketable debt securities
    187,631       187,214       171,390       170,787  
Subordinated liabilities
    19,043       19,506       16,139       16,342  
Other financial liabilities
    22,914       22,892       16,410       16,407  
LIABILITIES
    914,107       912,931       863,114       860,272  

 
 
 
Millions of reais
 
 
 
30/06/14
   
31/12/13
 
 
 
Carrying amount
   
Fair value
   
Carrying amount
   
Fair value
 
Financial liabilities at amortised cost:
 
 
   
 
             
Deposits from central banks
    30,651       30,651       31,885       31,885  
Deposits from credit institutions
    281,704       282,276       249,317       249,649  
Customer deposits
    1,741,339       1,737,168       1,866,126       1,857,848  
Marketable debt securities
    562,931       561,679       558,320       556,356  
Subordinated liabilities
    57,133       58,523       52,575       53,236  
Other financial liabilities
    68,745       68,680       53,457       53,447  
LIABILITIES
    2,742,503       2,738,977       2,811,680       2,802,421  
 
The main valuation methods and inputs used in the estimates of the fair values of the financial liabilities in the foregoing table are detailed in Note 51.c to the consolidated financial statements for 2013.
 
 
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10.
Provisions
 
 
a)
Breakdown
 
The detail of Provisions in the balance sheets at 30 June 2014 and 31 December 2013 is as follows:
 
 
 
Millions of euros
 
 
 
30/06/14
   
31/12/13
 
 
           
Provision for pensions and similar obligations
    9,346       9,126  
Provisions for taxes and other legal contingencies
    2,899       2,727  
Provisions for contingent liabilities and commitments
    688       693  
    Of which: due to country risk
    2       4  
Other provisions
    2,272       1,929  
Provisions
    15,205       14,475  
 
 
 
 
Millions of reais
 
 
 
30/06/14
   
31/12/13
 
 
           
Provision for pensions and similar obligations
    28,041       29,729  
Provisions for taxes and other legal contingencies
    8,696       8,883  
Provisions for contingent liabilities and commitments
    2,064       2,258  
    Of which: due to country risk
    6       13  
Other provisions
    6,816       6,284  
Provisions
    45,617       47,154  
 
 
 
b)
Provisions for pensions and similar obligations
 
The increase in the balance of Provisions for pensions and similar obligations in the first half of 2014 related mainly to the charge of EUR 576 million (BRL 1,814 million) to the provision for pre-retirements in Spain. This amount was offset in part by the pension payments, as well as the reduction in obligations in the UK amounting to EUR 280 million (BRL 841 million), as a result of the agreement reached to limit pensionable salary.
 
 
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c)
Provisions for taxes and other legal contingencies and Other provisions
 
Set forth below is the detail, by type of provision, of the balance at 30 June 2014 and at 31 December 2013 of Provisions for taxes and other legal contingencies and Other provisions. The types of provision were determined by grouping together items of a similar nature:
 
   
Millions of euros
 
   
30/06/14
   
31/12/13
 
             
  Provisions for taxes
    1,228       1,177  
  Provisions for employment-related proceedings (Brazil)
    719       638  
  Provisions for other legal proceedings
    1,010       912  
  Provision for customer remediation (UK)
    415       465  
  Regulatory framework-related provisions (UK)
    192       201  
  Provision for restructuring
    464       378  
  Other
    1,143       885  
      5,171       4,656  

   
Millions of reais
 
   
30/06/14
   
31/12/13
 
             
  Provisions for taxes
    3,684       3,834  
  Provisions for employment-related proceedings (Brazil)
    2,157       2,078  
  Provisions for other legal proceedings
    3,030       2,971  
  Provision for customer remediation (UK)
    1,245       1,515  
  Regulatory framework-related provisions (UK)
    576       655  
  Provision for restructuring
    1,392       1,231  
  Other
    3,428       2,883  
      15,512       15,167  

Relevant information is set forth below in relation to each type of provision shown in the preceding table:
 
The provisions for taxes include provisions for tax-related proceedings.
 
The provisions for employment-related proceedings (Brazil) relate to claims filed by trade unions, associations, the prosecutor's office and ex-employees claiming employment rights to which, in their view, they are entitled, particularly the payment of overtime and other employment rights, including litigation concerning retirement benefits. The number and nature of these proceedings, which are common for banks in Brazil, justify the classification of these provisions in a separate category or as a separate type from the rest. The Group calculates the provisions associated with these claims in accordance with past experience of payments made in relation to claims for similar items. When claims do not fall within these categories, a case-by-case assessment is performed and the amount of the provision is calculated in accordance with the status of each proceeding and the risk assessment carried out by the legal advisers. The average duration of the employment-related proceedings is approximately eight years.
 
The provisions for other legal proceedings include provisions for court, arbitration or administrative proceedings (other than those included in other categories or types of provisions disclosed separately) brought against Santander Group companies.
 
 
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The provisions for customer remediation (UK) include  the estimated cost of payments to remedy errors relating to the sale of certain products in the UK. To calculate the provision for customer compensation, the best estimate of the provision made by management is used, which is based on the conclusions on the number of claims to be received and, of these, the number that will be accepted, as well as the estimated average payment per case.
 
The regulatory framework-related provisions (UK) include mainly the provisions relating to payments under the Financial Services Compensation Scheme (FSCS) and for the bank levy introduced by the 2011 Finance Act.
 
The provisions for restructuring include only the direct costs arising from restructuring processes carried out by various Group companies.
 
Qualitative information on the main litigation is provided in Note 10.d.
 
The increase in the balances of Provisions for taxes and other legal contingencies and Other provisions relates mainly to the changes in exchange rates in the half-year and to the following movements: with respect to Brazil, the main charges to the income statement for the period ended 30 June 2014 were EUR 134 million (BRL 422 million) due to civil contingencies and EUR 162 million (BRL 510 million) due to employment-related claims in Brazil; these increases were partially offset by the use of the available provisions, of which EUR 153 million (BRL 481 million) related to employment-related payments, EUR 119 million (BRL 374 million) to civil payments and EUR 131 million (BRL 412 million) to provisions for restructuring. In the UK, provisions of EUR 105 million (BRL 330 million) for customer remediation and EUR 89 million (BRL 280 million) for restructuring were recognised in the first six months of 2014; these increases were offset by payments of EUR 176 million (BRL 554 million) of customer remediation and EUR 19 million (BRL 60 million) for restructuring. In Spain, provisions for restructuring of EUR 147 million (BRL 463 million) were recognised, of which EUR 39 million (BRL 123 million) were used.
 
 
d) 
Litigation
 
Our general policy is to record provisions for tax and legal proceedings in which we assess the chances of loss to be probable and we do not record provisions when the chances of loss are possible or remote. We determine the amounts to be provided for as our best estimate of the expenditure required to settle the corresponding claim based, among other factors, on a case-by-case analysis of the facts and the legal opinion of internal and external counsel or by considering the historical average amount of the loss incurred in such category of lawsuits.
 
i. Tax-related litigation
 
At 30 June 2014, the main tax-related proceedings concerning the Group were as follows:
 
 
Legal actions filed by Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A. and certain Group companies in Brazil challenging the increase in the rate of Brazilian social contribution tax on net income from 9% to 15% stipulated by Interim Measure 413/2008, ratified by Law 11727/2008, a provision having been recognised for the amount of the estimated loss.
 
 
Legal actions filed by certain Group companies in Brazil claiming their right to pay the Brazilian social contribution tax on net income at a rate of 8% and 10% from 1994 to 1998. No provision was recognised in connection with the amount considered to be a contingent liability.
 
 
Legal actions filed by Banco Santander Brasil, S.A. (currently Banco Santander (Brasil), S.A.) and other Group entities claiming their right to pay the Brazilian PIS and COFINS social contributions only on the income from the provision of services. In the case of Banco Santander Brasil, S.A., the legal action was
 
 
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declared unwarranted and an appeal was filed at the Federal Regional Court. In September 2007 the Federal Regional Court found in favour of Banco Santander Brasil, S.A., but the Brazilian authorities appealed against the judgment at the Federal Supreme Court. In the case of Banco ABN AMRO Real, S.A. (currently Banco Santander (Brasil), S.A.), in March 2007 the court found in its favour, but the Brazilian authorities appealed against the judgment at the Federal Regional Court, which handed down a decision partly upholding the appeal in September 2009. Banco Santander (Brasil), S.A. filed an appeal at the Federal Supreme Court. Law 12865/2013 established a programme of payments or deferrals of certain tax and social security debts, exempting the entities availing themselves of the Law from paying late-payment interest and withdrawing the legal actions brought. In November 2013 Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A. partially availed itself of this programme but only with respect to the legal actions brought by the former Banco ABN AMRO Real, S.A. in relation to the period from September 2006 to April 2009, and with respect to other minor actions brought by other entities in its Group. However, the legal actions brought by Banco Santander (Brasil), S.A. and those of Banco ABN AMRO Real, S.A. relating to the periods prior to September 2006, for which the estimated loss was provided for, still subsist.
 
 
Banco Santander (Brasil), S.A. and other Group companies in Brazil have appealed against the assessments issued by the Brazilian tax authorities questioning the deduction of loan losses in their income tax returns (IRPJ and CSLL) on the ground that the relevant requirements under the applicable legislation were not met. No provision was recognised in connection with the amount considered to be a contingent liability.
 
 
Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A. and other Group companies in Brazil are involved in several administrative and legal proceedings against various municipalities that demand payment of the Service Tax on certain items of income from transactions not classified as provisions of services. No provision was recognised in connection with the amount considered to be a contingent liability.
 
 
In addition, Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A. and other Group companies in Brazil are involved in several administrative and legal proceedings against the tax authorities in connection with the taxation for social security purposes of certain items which are not considered to be employee remuneration. No provision was recognised in connection with the amount considered to be a contingent liability.
 
 
In December 2008 the Brazilian tax authorities issued an infringement notice against Banco Santander (Brasil), S.A. in relation to income tax (IRPJ and CSLL) for 2002 to 2004. The tax authorities took the view that Banco Santander (Brasil), S.A. did not meet the necessary legal requirements to be able to deduct the goodwill arising on the acquisition of Banespa (currently Banco Santander (Brasil), S.A.). Banco Santander (Brasil) S.A. filed an appeal against the infringement notice at Conselho Administrativo de Recursos Fiscais (CARF), which on 21 October 2011 unanimously decided to render the infringement notice null and void. The tax authorities have appealed against this decision at a higher administrative level. In June 2010 the Brazilian tax authorities issued infringement notices in relation to this same matter for 2005 to 2007. Banco Santander (Brasil), S.A. filed an appeal against these procedures at CARF, which was partially upheld on 8 October 2013. This decision will be appealed at the higher instance of CARF (Tax Appeal High Chamber). In December 2013 the Brazilian tax authorities issued the infringement notice relating to 2008, the last year for amortisation of the goodwill. This infringement notice will be appealed by Banco Santander (Brasil), S.A. Based on the advice of its external legal counsel and in view of the first decision by CARF, the Group considers that the stance taken by the Brazilian tax authorities is incorrect and that there are sound defence arguments to appeal against the infringement notices. Accordingly, the risk of incurring a loss is remote. Consequently, no provisions have been recognised in connection with these proceedings because this matter should not affect the consolidated financial statements.
 
 
In May 2003 the Brazilian tax authorities issued separate infringement notices against Santander Distribuidora de Títulos e Valores Mobiliarios Ltda. (DTVM) and Banco Santander Brasil, S.A. (currently Banco Santander (Brasil), S.A.) in relation to the Provisional Tax on Financial Movements (CPMF) with respect to certain transactions carried out by DTVM in the management of its customers' funds and for
 
 
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the clearing services provided by Banco Santander Brasil, S.A. to DTVM in 2000, 2001 and the first two months of 2002. Both entities appealed against the infringement notices at CARF, with DTVM obtaining a favourable decision and Banco Santander Brasil, S.A. an unfavourable decision. Both decisions were appealed by the losing parties at the Higher Chamber of CARF, and the appeal relating to Banco Santander Brasil, S.A. is pending a decision. With respect to DTVM, on 24 August 2012, it was notified of a decision overturning the previous favourable judgment and lodged an appeal at the Higher Chamber of CARF on 29 August 2012. In the opinion of its legal advisers, the Group considers that the tax treatment applied in these transactions was correct. No provision was recognised in the consolidated financial statements in relation to this litigation as it was considered a contingent liability.
 
 
In December 2010 the Brazilian tax authorities issued an infringement notice against Santander Seguros, S.A., as the successor by merger to ABN AMRO Brazil Dois Participacoes, S.A., in relation to income tax (IRPJ and CSL) for 2005. The tax authorities questioned the tax treatment applied to a sale of shares of Real Seguros, S.A. made in that year. The bank filed an appeal for reconsideration against this infringement notice. As the former parent of Santander Seguros, S.A. (Brasil), Banco Santander (Brasil), S.A. is liable in the event of any adverse outcome of this proceeding. No provision was recognised in connection with this proceeding as it was considered to be a contingent liability.
 
 
Also, in December 2010, the Brazilian tax authorities issued infringement notices against Banco Santander (Brasil), S.A. in connection with income tax (IRPJ and CSLL), questioning the tax treatment applied to the economic compensation received under the contractual guarantees provided by the sellers of the former Banco Meridional. The bank filed an appeal for reconsideration against this infringement notice. On 23 November 2011, CARF unanimously decided to render null and void an infringement notice relating to 2002 with regard to the same matter, and the decision was declared final in February 2012. The proceedings relating to the 2003 to 2006 fiscal years are still in progress. No provision was recognised in connection with this proceeding as it was considered to be a contingent liability.
 
 
In June 2013, the Brazilian tax authorities issued an infringement notice against Banco Santander (Brasil), S.A. as the party liable for tax on the capital gain allegedly obtained in Brazil by the entity not resident in Brazil, Sterrebeeck B.V., as a result of the “incorporação de ações” (merger of shares) transaction carried out in August 2008. As a result of the aforementioned transaction, Banco Santander (Brasil), S.A. acquired all of the shares of Banco ABN AMRO Real, S.A. and ABN AMRO Brasil Dois Participações, S.A. through the delivery to these entities' shareholders of newly issued shares of Banco Santander (Brasil), S.A., issued in a capital increase carried out for that purpose. The Brazilian tax authorities take the view that in the aforementioned transaction Sterrebeeck B.V. obtained income subject to tax in Brazil consisting of the difference between the issue value of the shares of Banco Santander (Brasil), S.A. that were received and the acquisition cost of the shares delivered in the exchange. The Group lodged an appeal against the infringement notice at the Federal Tax Office and considers, based on the advice of its external legal counsel, that the stance taken by the Brazilian tax authorities is not correct, that there are sound defence arguments to appeal against the infringement notice and that, therefore, the risk of loss is remote. Consequently, the Group has not recognised any provisions in connection with these proceedings because this matter should not affect the consolidated financial statements.
 
 
Legal action brought by Sovereign Bancorp, Inc. (currently Santander Holdings USA, Inc.) claiming its right to take an international double taxation tax credit in connection with taxes paid outside the United States in fiscal years 2003 to 2005 in relation to financing transactions carried out with an international bank. Santander Holdings USA Inc. considers that, in accordance with applicable tax legislation, it is entitled to recognise the aforementioned tax credits as well as the related issuance and financing costs. In addition, if the outcome of this legal action is favourable to the interests of Santander Holdings USA, Inc., the amounts paid over by the entity in relation to this matter with respect to 2006 and 2007 would have to be refunded. In 2013 the US courts found against two taxpayers in cases with a similar structure In the case of Santander Holdings USA, Inc. the proceeding was scheduled for 7 October 2013, although it was adjourned indefinitely when the judge found in favour of Santander Holdings USA, Inc.
 
 
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with respect to one of the main grounds of the case. Santander Holdings USA, Inc. is expecting the judge to rule within the next few months on whether his previous decision will result in the proceedings being stayed in the case or whether other matters need to be analysed before a final decision may be handed down. If the decision is favourable to Santander Holdings USA, Inc.'s interests, the US government has stated its intention to appeal against it. The estimated loss relating to this proceeding was provided for.
 
At the date of approval of these interim financial statements certain other less significant tax-related proceedings were also in progress.
 
ii. Other litigation
 
At 30 June 2014, the main non-tax-related proceedings concerning the Group were as follows:
 
 
Customer remediation: claims associated with the sale by Santander UK of certain financial products (principally payment protection insurance (PPI)) to its customers.
 
At 30 June 2014, the provision in this connection totalled GBP 169 million (31 December 2013: GBP 165 million). The number of claims received remained in line with that of the last quarter of 2013, when there was an exceptional fall. In addition, the volume of rejected claims continued to be high. Also, the monthly cost of compensation fell to GBP 10 million in the first quarter of 2014 from a monthly average of GBP 11 million in the last quarter of 2013 and of GBP 18 million over 2013.
 
 
Proceeding under Criminal Procedure Law filed by Galesa de Promociones, S.A. against the Bank at Elche Court of First Instance no. 5, Alicante (case no. 1946/2008). The claim sought damages amounting to EUR 51 million as a result of a judgment handed down by the Supreme Court on 24 November 2004 setting aside a summary mortgage proceeding filed by the Bank against the plaintiff company.
 
On 2 March 2010, the court of first instance handed down a decision partly upholding both the claim filed against the Bank and the counterclaim. On 11 November 2010, the Alicante Provincial Appellate Court handed down a decision upholding the appeal filed by the Bank and dismissing the appeal brought by Galesa de Promociones, S.A., as a result of which and by way of offsetting the indemnity obligations payable by each party, the Bank became a creditor of Galesa in the amount EUR 0.4 million.
 
Galesa de Promociones, S.A. filed a cassation appeal against the above decision at the Supreme Court. The appeal was dismissed in a judgment by the Supreme Court on 17 July 2013, against which the appellant filed a motion for annulment which was dismissed by the Court. The Bank has not recognised a provision in this connection.
 
 
After the Madrid Provincial Appellate Court had rendered null and void the award handed down in the previous arbitration proceeding, on 8 September 2011, Banco Santander, S.A. filed a new request for arbitration with the Spanish Arbitration Court against Delforca 2008, S.A. (formerly Gaesco Bolsa Sociedad de Valores, S.A.), claiming EUR 66 million that the latter owes it as a result of the declaration on 4 January 2008 of the early termination by the Bank of all the financial transactions agreed upon between the parties.
 
On 3 August 2012, Delforca 2008, S.A. was declared to be in a position of voluntary insolvency by Barcelona Commercial Court no. 10, which had agreed as part of the insolvency proceeding to stay the arbitration proceeding and the effects of the arbitration agreement entered into by Banco Santander, S.A. and Delforca 2008, S.A. The Bank filed an appeal against this decision, which was dismissed and it then proceeded to prepare a challenge with a view to filing a future appeal. The Arbitration Court, in compliance with the decision of the Commercial Court, agreed on 20 January 2013 to stay the arbitration proceedings at the stage reached at that date until a decision could be reached in this respect in the insolvency proceeding.
 
 
 
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In addition, as part of the insolvency proceeding of Delforca 2008, S.A., Banco Santander, S.A. notified its claim against the insolvent party with a view to having the claim recognised as a contingent ordinary claim without specified amount. However, the insolvency manager opted to exclude Banco Santander, S.A.'s claim from the provisional list of creditors and, accordingly, Banco Santander, S.A. filed an ancillary claim on which a decision has not yet been handed down. In this ancillary claim (still in progress), Delforca 2008, S.A. and the insolvency manager are seeking to obtain a decision from the Court on the merits of the dispute between Banco Santander, S.A. and Delforca 2008, S.A. Accordingly, Banco Santander, S.A. has appealed against the interlocutory order that admitted for consideration the evidence proposed by them. The appeal was not given leave to proceed and Banco Santander has prepared the corresponding protest.
 
As part of the same insolvency proceeding, Delforca 2008, S.A. has filed another ancillary claim requesting the termination of the arbitration agreement included in the framework financial transactions agreement entered into by that party and Banco Santander, S.A. in 1998, as well as the termination of the obligation that allegedly binds the insolvent party to the High Council of Chambers of Commerce (Spanish Arbitration Court). Banco Santander, S.A. filed its reply to the complaint on 21 June 2013, although it has repeatedly questioned the court’s objective jurisdiction to hear the complaint, as has the High Council of Chambers of Commerce, Industry and Shipping. The Commercial Court dismissed the motions for declinatory exception filed by Banco Santander and also dismissed the motion for declinatory exception filed by the High Council. These decisions have been appealed.
 
On 30 December 2013, Banco Santander filed a complaint requesting the termination of the insolvency proceeding of Delforca 2008, S.A. due to supervening disappearance of the alleged insolvency of the company. The complaint was dismissed by the decision of 30 June 2014 against which the Bank proceeded to prepare a challenge with a view to filing a future appeal.
 
In addition, in April 2009 Mobilaria Monesa, S.A. (parent of Delforca 2008, S.A.) filed a claim against Banco Santander, S.A. at Santander Court of First Instance no. 5, claiming damages which it says it incurred as a result of the (in its opinion) unwarranted claim filed by the Bank against its subsidiary, reproducing the same objections as Delforca 2008, S.A. This proceeding has currently been stayed on preliminary civil ruling grounds, against which Mobilaria Monesa, S.A. filed an appeal which was dismissed by the Cantabria Provincial Appellate Court in a judgment dated 16 January 2014.
 
Lastly, on 11 April 2012, Banco Santander, S.A. was notified of the claim filed by Delforca 2008, S.A., heard by Madrid Court of First Instance no. 21, in which it sought indemnification for the damage and losses it alleges it incurred due to the (in its opinion) unwarranted claim by the Bank. Delforca 2008, S.A. made the request in a counterclaim filed in the arbitration proceeding that concluded with the annulled award, putting the figure at up to EUR 218 million, although in its present claim it invokes Article 219.3 of the Civil Procedure Law in order to leave for a subsequent proceeding the amount to be settled (as the case may be) by the Bank. The aforementioned Court has dismissed the motion for declinatory exception proposed by Banco Santander, S.A. as the matter has been referred for arbitration. This decision was confirmed in an appeal at the Madrid Provincial Appellate Court in a judgment dated 27 May 2014. The Group considers that the risk of loss arising as a result of these matters is remote and, accordingly, it has not recognised any provisions in connection with these proceedings.
 
 
Former employees of Banco do Estado de São Paulo S.A., Santander Banespa, Cia. de Arrendamiento Mercantil: a claim was filed in 1998 by the association of retired Banespa employees (AFABESP) on behalf of its members, requesting the payment of a half-yearly bonus initially envisaged in the entity’s Bylaws in the event that the entity obtained a profit and that the distribution of this profit were approved by the board of directors. The bonus was not paid in 1994 and 1995 since the bank did not make a profit and
 
 
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partial payments were made from 1996 to 2000, as agreed by the board of directors, and the relevant clause was eliminated in 2001. The Regional Employment Court ordered the bank to pay this half-yearly bonus in September 2005 and the bank filed an appeal against the decision at the High Employment Court (“TST”) and, subsequently, at the Federal Supreme Court (“STF”). The TST confirmed the judgment against the Bank, whereas the STF rejected the extraordinary appeal filed by the bank in a decision adopted by only one of the Court members, thereby also upholding the order issued to the Bank. This decision was appealed by the Bank and the association. Only the appeal lodged by the Bank has been given leave to proceed and will be decided upon by the STF in plenary session.
 
 
"Planos economicos": Like the rest of the banking system, Santander Brazil has been the subject of claims from customers, mostly depositors, and of class actions brought for a common reason, arising from a series of legislative changes relating to the calculation of inflation ("planos economicos"). The claimants considered that their vested rights had been impaired due to the immediate application of these adjustments. In April 2010, the High Court of Justice ("STJ") set the limitation period for these class actions at 5 years, as claimed by the banks, rather than 20 years, as sought by the claimants, which will probably significantly reduce the number of actions brought and the amounts claimed in this connection. As regards the substance of the matter, the decisions issued to date have been adverse for the banks, although two proceedings have been brought at the STJ and the Supreme Federal Court ("STF") with which the matter is expected to be definitively settled. In August 2010, the STJ handed down a decision finding for the plaintiffs in terms of substance, but excluding one of the “planos” from the claim, thereby reducing the amount thereof, and once again confirming the five-year statute-of-limitations period. Shortly thereafter, the STF issued an injunctive relief order whereby the proceedings in progress were stayed until this court issues a final decision on the matter.
 
 
Proceeding under Criminal Procedure Law (case no. 1043/2009) conducted at Madrid Court of First Instance no. 26, following a claim brought by Banco Occidental de Descuento, Banco Universal, C.A. against the Bank for USD 150 million in principal plus USD 4.7 million in interest, upon alleged termination of an escrow contract.
 
The court upheld the claim and ordered the Bank to pay the amount claimed plus interest, but did not make a specific pronouncement on costs. Both the plaintiff and the defendant filed appeals to a superior court. A judgment handed down by the Madrid Provincial Appellate Court on 9 October 2012 upheld the appeal lodged by the Bank, revoking the ruling handed down by the court, and dismissed the appeal lodged by Banco Occidental de Descuento, Banco Universal, C.A. The Madrid Provincial Appellate Court handed down an ancillary order to the judgment, also dismissing the subsidiary action brought against the Bank. An appeal was filed at the Supreme Court by Banco Occidental de Descuento against the Madrid Provincial Appellate Court decision. The Bank has challenged the appeal. The Bank has not recognised any provisions in this connection.
 
 
On 26 January 2011, notice was served on the Bank of an ancillary insolvency claim to annul acts detrimental to the assets available to creditors as part of the voluntary insolvency proceedings of Mediterráneo Hispa Group, S.A. at Murcia Commercial Court no. 2. The aim of the principal action is to request annulment of the application of the proceeds obtained by the company undergoing insolvency from an asset sale and purchase transaction involving EUR 32 million in principal and EUR 2.7 million in interest. On 24 November 2011, the hearing was held with the examination of the proposed evidence. Upon completion of the hearing, it was resolved to conduct a final proceeding. The Court dismissed the claim in full in a judgment dated 13 November 2013. The judgment was confirmed at appeal by the Murcia Provincial Appellate Court in a judgment dated 10 July 2014.
 
 
The bankruptcy of various Lehman Group companies was made public on 15 September 2008. Various customers of Santander Group were affected by this situation since they had invested in securities issued by Lehman or in other products which had such assets as their underlying.
 
 
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At the date of these interim consolidated financial statements, certain claims had been filed in relation to this matter. The Bank’s directors and its legal advisers consider that the various Lehman products were sold in accordance with the applicable legal regulations in force at the time of each sale or subscription and that the fact that the Group acted as intermediary would not give rise to any liability for it in relation to the insolvency of Lehman. Accordingly, the risk of loss is considered to be remote and, as a result, no provisions needed to be recognised in this connection.
 
 
The intervention, on the grounds of alleged fraud, of Bernard L. Madoff Investment Securities LLC ("Madoff Securities") by the US Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") took place in December 2008. The exposure of customers of the Group through the Optimal Strategic US Equity ("Optimal Strategic") subfund was EUR 2,330 million, of which EUR 2,010 million related to institutional investors and international private banking customers, and the remaining EUR 320 million made up the investment portfolios of the Group's private banking customers in Spain, who were qualifying investors.
 
At the date of these interim consolidated financial statements, certain claims had been filed against Group companies in relation to this matter. The Group considers that it has at all times exercised due diligence and that these products have always been sold in a transparent way pursuant to applicable legislation and established procedures. The risk of loss is therefore considered to be remote or immaterial.
 
 
At the end of the first quarter of 2013, news stories were published stating that the public sector was debating the validity of the interest rate swaps arranged between various financial institutions and public sector companies in Portugal, particularly in the public transport industry.
 
The swaps under debate included swaps arranged by Banco Santander Totta with the public companies Metropolitano de Lisboa, E.P.E. (MdL), Metro do Porto, S.A. (MdP), Sociedade de Transportes Colectivos do Porto, S.A. (STCP) and Companhia Carris de Ferro de Lisboa, S.A. (Carris). These swaps were arranged prior to 2008, i.e. before the start of the financial crisis, and had been executed without incident.
 
In view of this situation Banco Santander Totta took the initiative to request a court judgment on the validity of the swaps in the jurisdiction of the United Kingdom to which the swaps are subject. The corresponding claims were filed in May 2013.
 
After the Bank had filed the claims, the four companies (MdL, MdP, STCP and Carris) notified Banco Santander Totta that they were suspending payment of the amounts owed under the swaps until a final decision had been handed down in the UK jurisdiction in the proceedings. MdL, MdP and Carris suspended payment in September 2013 and STCP did the same in December 2013.
 
Consequently, Banco Santander Totta extended each of the claims to include the unpaid amounts.
 
On 29 November 2013, the companies presented their defence in which they claimed that the swaps were null and void under Portuguese law and, accordingly, that they should be refunded the amounts paid.
 
On 14 February 2014, Banco Santander Totta answered the counterclaim, maintaining its arguments and rejecting the opposing arguments in its documents dated 29 November 2013.
 
On 4 April 2014 the companies issued their replies to the Bank's documents. The preliminary hearing took place on 16 May 2014. These proceedings are still in progress.
 
The Bank and its legal advisers consider that the Bank acted at all times in accordance with applicable legislation and under the terms of the swaps, and take the view that the UK courts will confirm the full validity and effectiveness of the swaps. The Group considers that the risk of loss arising as a result of these proceedings is remote and, accordingly, it has not recognised any provisions in connection with them.
 
 
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The Bank and the other Group companies are subject to claims and, therefore, are party to certain legal proceedings incidental to the normal course of their business (including those in connection with lending activities, relationships with employees and other commercial or tax matters).
 
In this context, it must be considered that the outcome of court proceedings is uncertain, particularly in the case of claims for indeterminate amounts, those based on legal issues for which there are no precedents, those that affect a large number of parties or those at a very preliminary stage.
 
With the information available to it, the Group considers that at 30 June 2014, it had reliably estimated the obligations associated with each proceeding and had recognised, where necessary, sufficient provisions to cover reasonably any liabilities that may arise as a result of these tax and legal situations. It also believes that any liability arising from such claims and proceedings will not have, overall, a material adverse effect on the Group’s business, financial position or results of operations.
 
11.
Equity
 
In the six-month periods ended 30 June 2014 and 2013 there were no other quantitative or qualitative changes in the Group's equity other than those indicated in the consolidated statements of changes in total equity.
 
 
a)
Issued capital
 
On 30 January 2014 and 29 April 2014, the bonus issue through which the Santander Dividendo Elección scrip dividend scheme is instrumented took place, whereby 227,646,659 and 217,013,477 shares (2.01% and 1.88% of the share capital) were issued, giving rise to bonus issues of EUR 114 million and EUR 108 million, respectively (BRL 374 million and BRL 339 million, respectively).
 
Following these transactions, at 30 June 2014, the Bank's share capital consisted of 11,778,080,624 shares with a total nominal value of EUR 5,889 million (BRL 13,782 million).
 
 
b)
Valuation adjustments - Available-for-sale financial assets
 
The breakdown, by type of instrument and geographical origin of the issuer, of Valuation adjustments - Available-for-sale financial assets at 30 June 2014 and 31 December 2013 is as follows:
 
 
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Millions of euros
 
   
30/06/14
   
31/12/13
 
   
Revaluation gains
   
Revaluation losses
   
Net revaluation gains/(losses)
   
Fair value
   
Revaluation gains
   
Revaluation losses
   
Net revaluation gains/(losses)
   
Fair value
 
                                                 
Debt instruments
                                               
Government debt securities and debt instruments issued by central banks
                                               
Spain
    437       (420 )     17       24,893       356       (496 )     (140 )     25,664  
Rest of Europe
    112       (63 )     49       14,683       28       (143 )     (115 )     12,080  
Latin America and rest of the world
    194       (105 )     89       21,244       38       (217 )     (179 )     17,134  
Private-sector debt securities
    350       (245 )     105       24,953       258       (280 )     (22 )     24,966  
      1,093       (833 )     260       85,773       680       (1,136 )     (456 )     79,844  
                                                                 
Equity instruments
                                                               
Domestic
                                                               
Spain
                                                               
International
    181       (9 )     172       1,597       132       (10 )     122       1,432  
Rest of Europe
    242       (14 )     228       1,195       158       (25 )     133       974  
United States
    20       -       20       685       20       (1 )     19       661  
Latin America and rest of the world
    246       (15 )     231       1,387       235       (18 )     217       888  
      689       (38 )     651       4,864       545       (54 )     491       3,955  
 Of which:
                                                               
Listed
    444       (21 )     423       1,982       313       (26 )     287       1,330  
Unlisted
    245       (17 )     228       2,882       232       (28 )     204       2,625  
                                                                 
 
    1,782       (871 )     911       90,637       1,225       (1,190 )     35       83,799  
 
 
   
Millions of reais
 
   
30/06/14
   
31/12/13
 
   
Revaluation gains
   
Revaluation losses
   
Net revaluation gains/(losses)
   
Fair value
   
Revaluation gains
   
Revaluation losses
   
Net revaluation gains/(losses)
   
Fair value
 
                                                 
Debt instruments
                                               
Government debt securities and debt instruments issued by central banks
                                               
Spain
    1,310       (1,260 )     50       74,684       1,158       (1,616 )     (458 )     83,603  
Rest of Europe
    337       (188 )     149       44,052       92       (467 )     (375 )     39,352  
Latin America and rest of the world
    582       (315 )     267       63,736       124       (707 )     (583 )     55,815  
Private-sector debt securities
    1,051       (735 )     316       74,863       842       (913 )     (71 )     81,330  
      3,280       (2,498 )     782       257,335       2,216       (3,703 )     (1,487 )     260,100  
                                                                 
Equity instruments
                                                               
   Domestic                                                                
Spain
                                                               
International
    542       (27 )     515       4,792       430       (33 )     397       4,665  
Rest of Europe
    726       (41 )     685       3,586       515       (81 )     434       3,173  
United States
    60       (1 )     59       2,053       65       (3 )     62       2,153  
Latin America and rest of the world
    739       (47 )     692       4,162       765       (59 )     706       2,893  
      2,067       (116 )     1,951       14,593       1,775       (176 )     1,599       12,884  
 Of which:
                                                               
Listed
    1,331       (64 )     1,267       5,948       1,020       (85 )     935       4,333  
Unlisted
    736       (52 )     684       8,645       755       (91 )     664       8,551  
                                                                 
 
    5,347       (2,614 )     2,733       271,928       3,991       (3,879 )     112       272,984  
 
 
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At 30 June 2014, most of the revaluation losses on available-for-sale financial assets recognised in the Group's equity related to Spanish government debt securities. There has not been any default on payments of interest nor was there any evidence that the issuers would fail to continue to meet their payment obligations in the future, with respect both to principal and interest, and thus prevent recovery of the carrying amount of such securities.
 
In the first half of 2014 the Group recognised EUR 23 million (BRL 72 million) in the income statement in relation to impairment on debt instruments and EUR 36 million (BRL 112 million) in relation to impairment of equity instruments.
 
 
c)
Valuation adjustments - Hedges of net investments in foreign operations and Exchange differences
 
Valuation adjustments - Hedges of net investments in foreign operations includes the net amount of changes in the value of hedging instruments in hedges of net investments in foreign operations, for the portion of these changes considered as effective hedges.
 
Valuation adjustments - Exchange differences includes the net amount of exchange differences arising on non-monetary items whose fair value is adjusted against equity and the differences arising on the translation to euros of the balances of the consolidated entities whose functional currency is not the euro.
 
The net changes in both these items recognised in the statement of recognised income and expense in the first half of 2014 reflect the effect arising from the appreciation of foreign currencies, mainly the pound sterling and the Brazilian real. Of the change in the balance in the first half of 2014, a gain of approximately EUR 827 million related to the measurement of goodwill using the period-end exchange rate.
 
 
d)
Valuation adjustments - Other valuation adjustments
 
The changes in the balance of Valuation adjustments - Actuarial gains (losses) on pension plans are shown in the statement of recognised income and expense and include the actuarial gains and losses generated in the period and the return on plan assets, excluding amounts included in net interest on the net defined benefit liability (asset), less the administrative expenses and taxes inherent to the plan, and any change in the effect of the asset ceiling, excluding amounts included in the net interest of the net defined benefit pension liability (asset).
 
The most significant changes in the first half of 2014 related to:
 
 
-  
Increase of EUR 210 million (BRL 630 million) in the cumulative actuarial gains and losses relating to the Group's entities in Spain, due to the change in the main actuarial assumptions –a decrease in the discount rate from 3% to 2.5%-.
 
 
-  
Decrease of EUR 187 million (BRL 561 million) in the cumulative actuarial gains and losses relating to the Group's businesses in the UK, due to the change in the main actuarial assumptions – a decrease in the CPI from 3.40% to 3.30% and a decrease in the discount rate from 4.45% to 4.3%.
 
 
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12.
Segment information
 
In the first half of 2014 the Group made the following changes to its criteria for the management and presentation of its financial information by segment described in Note 52 to the consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013:
 
 
-  
Geographical areas: the United States geographical area now includes Santander Bank, Santander Consumer USA, which was accounted for by the equity method and is now fully consolidated, and Puerto Rico, which was previously included in Latin America.
 
 
-  
Business: the name of the Asset management and insurance segment was changed to Private banking, asset management and insurance, and now includes the domestic private banking units in Spain, Portugal, Italy, Brazil, Mexico and Chile, where management is shared with the local banks. This segment also includes Santander Private Banking in Latin America.
 
The segment information for the first half of 2013 shown below has been recalculated using these criteria in order to make it comparable.
 
For Group management purposes, the primary level of segmentation, by geographical area, comprises five segments: four operating areas plus Corporate Activities. The operating areas, which include all the business activities carried on therein by the Group, are Continental Europe, the United Kingdom, Latin America and the United States, based on the location of the Group's assets.
 
Following is the breakdown of revenue by the geographical segments used by the Group. For the purposes of the table below, revenue is deemed to be that recognised under Interest and similar income, Income from equity instruments, Fee and commission income, Gains/losses on financial assets and liabilities (net) and Other operating income in the accompanying condensed consolidated income statements for the six-month periods ended 30 June 2014 and 2013:
 
   
Revenue (Millions of euros)
 
   
Revenue from external customers
   
Inter-segment revenue
   
Total revenue
 
   
30/06/14
   
30/06/13
   
30/06/14
   
30/06/13
   
30/06/14
   
30/06/13
 
                                     
Continental Europe
    11,556       13,030       19       768       11,575       13,798  
United Kingdom
    4,994       4,788       357       625       5,351       5,413  
Latin America
    16,197       16,552       (234 )     311       15,963       16,863  
United States
    3,402       1,223       (9 )     197       3,393       1,420  
Corporate Activities
    988       2,015       4,262       3,769       5,250       5,784  
Inter-segment revenue adjustments and eliminations
    -       -       (4,395 )     (5,670 )     (4,395 )     (5,670 )
Total
    37,137       37,608       -       -       37,137       37,608  
 
 
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Revenue (Millions of reais)
 
   
Revenue from external customers
   
Inter-segment revenue
   
Total revenue
 
   
30/06/14
   
30/06/13
   
30/06/14
   
30/06/13
   
30/06/14
   
30/06/13
 
                                     
Continental Europe
    36,361       34,711       58       2,045       36,419       36,756  
United Kingdom
    15,714       12,756       1,123       1,665       16,837       14,421  
Latin America
    50,961       44,095       (735 )     829       50,226       44,924  
United States
    10,705       3,257       (29 )     526       10,676       3,783  
Corporate Activities
    3,108       5,368       13,410       10,041       16,518       15,409  
Inter-segment revenue adjustments and eliminations
    -       -       (13,827 )     (15,106 )     (13,827 )     (15,106 )
Total
    116,849       100,187       -       -       116,849       100,187  

 
Also, following is the reconciliation of the Group's consolidated profit before tax for the six-month periods ended 30 June 2014 and 2013, broken down by business segment, to the profit before tax per the condensed consolidated income statements for these periods:
 
   
Consolidated profit
(Millions of euros)
 
Segment
 
30/06/14
   
30/06/13
 
             
Continental Europe
    1,036       629  
United Kingdom
    775       487  
Latin America
    1,926       2,292  
United States
    466       476  
Corporate Activities
    (915 )     (1,077 )
Total profit of the segments reported
    3,288       2,807  
(+/-) Unallocated profit
    -       -  
(+/-) Elimination of inter-segment profit
    -       -  
(+/-) Other profit/loss
    -       -  
(+/-) Income tax and/or profit from discontinued operations
    1,948       905  
Profit before tax
    5,236       3,712  
 

 
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Consolidated profit
(Millions of reais)
 
Segment
 
30/06/14
   
30/06/13
 
             
Continental Europe
    3,259       1,676  
United Kingdom
    2,438       1,298  
Latin America
    6,059       6,106  
United States
    1,466       1,267  
Corporate Activities
    (2,877 )     (2,870 )
Total profit of the segments reported
    10,345       7,477  
(+/-) Unallocated profit
    -       -  
(+/-) Elimination of inter-segment profit
    -       -  
(+/-) Other profit/loss
    -       -  
(+/-) Income tax and/or profit from discontinued operations
    6,131       2,409  
Profit before tax
    16,476       9,886  
 
13.
Related party transactions
 
The parties related to the Group are deemed to include, in addition to its subsidiaries, associates and jointly controlled entities, the Bank's key management personnel (the members of its board of directors and the executive vice presidents, together with their close family members) and the entities over which the key management personnel may exercise significant influence or control.
 
Following is a detail of the transactions performed by the Group with its related parties in the first six months of 2014 and 2013, distinguishing between significant shareholders, members of the Bank's board of directors, the Bank's executive vice presidents, Group entities and other related parties. Related party transactions were made on terms equivalent to those that prevail in arm's-length transactions or, when this was not the case, the related compensation in kind was recognised:
 
 
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Millions of euros
 
   
30/06/14
 
Expenses and income
 
Significant shareholders
   
Directors and executives
   
Group companies or entities
   
Other related parties
   
Total
 
Expenses:
                             
Finance costs
    -       -       10       1       11  
Management or cooperation agreements
    -       -       -       -       -  
R&D transfers and licensing agreements
    -       -       -       -       -  
Leases
    -       -       -       -       -  
Services received
    -       -       -       -       -  
Purchases of goods (finished or in progress)
    -       -       -       -       -  
Valuation adjustments for uncollectible or doubtful debts
    -       -       -       -       -  
Losses on derecognition or disposal of assets
    -       -       -       -       -  
Other expenses
    -       -       10       -       10  
      -       -       20       1       21  
Income:
                                       
Finance income
    -       -       43       3       46  
Management or cooperation agreements
    -       -       -       -       -  
R&D transfers and licensing agreements
    -       -       -       -       -  
Dividends received
    -       -       -       -       -  
Leases
    -       -       -       -       -  
Rendering of services
    -       -       -       -       -  
Sale of goods (finished or in progress)
    -       -       -       -       -  
Gains on derecognition or disposal of assets
    -       -       -       -       -  
Other income
    -       -       278       16       294  
      -       -       321       19       340  

 
   
Millions of reais
 
   
30/06/14
 
Expenses and income
 
Significant shareholders
   
Directors and executives
   
Group companies or entities
   
Other related parties
   
Total
 
Expenses:
                             
Finance costs
    -       -       31       3       34  
Management or cooperation agreements
    -       -       -       -       -  
R&D transfers and licensing agreements
    -       -       -       -       -  
Leases
    -       -       -       -       -  
Services received
    -       -       -       -       -  
Purchases of goods (finished or in progress)
    -       -       -       -       -  
Valuation adjustments for uncollectible or doubtful debts
    -       -       -       -       -  
Losses on derecognition or disposal of assets
    -       -       -       -       -  
Other expenses
    -       -       31       -       31  
      -       -       62       3       65  
Income:
                                       
Finance income
    -       -       135       9       144  
Management or cooperation agreements
    -       -       -       -       -  
R&D transfers and licensing agreements
    -       -       -       -       -  
Dividends received
    -       -       -       -       -  
Leases
    -       -       -       -       -  
Rendering of services
    -       -       -       -       -  
Sale of goods (finished or in progress)
    -       -       -       -       -  
Gains on derecognition or disposal of assets
    -       -       -       -       -  
Other income
    -       -       875       50       925  
      -       -       1,010       59       1,069  
 
 
66

 

   
Millions of euros
 
   
30/06/14
 
Other transactions
 
Significant shareholders
   
Directors and executives
   
Group companies or entities
   
Other related parties
   
Total
 
                               
                               
Purchases of tangible, intangible or other assets
    -       -       -       -       -  
Financing agreements: loans and capital contributions (lender)
    -       31       6,654       617       7,302  
Finance leases (lessor)
    -       -       -       -       -  
Repayment or termination of loans and leases (lessor)
    -       -       -       -       -  
Sales of tangible, intangible or other assets
    -       -       -       -       -  
Financing agreements: loans and capital contributions (borrower)
    -       17       1,133       234       1,384  
Finance leases (lessee)
    -       -       -       -       -  
Repayment or termination of loans and leases (lessee)
    -       -       -       -       -  
Guarantees provided
    -       -       76       300       376  
Guarantees received
    -       -       -       -       -  
Obligations acquired
    -       3       604       82       689  
Obligations/guarantees cancelled
    -       -       -       -       -  
Dividends and other distributed profit
    -       9       -       50       59  
Other transactions
    -       -       5,915       1,194       7,109  
 
 
   
Millions of reais
 
   
30/06/14
 
Other transactions
 
Significant shareholders
   
Directors and executives
   
Group companies or entities
   
Other related parties
   
Total
 
                               
                               
Purchases of tangible, intangible or other assets
    -       -       -       -       -  
Financing agreements: loans and capital contributions (lender)
    -       93       19,963       1,851       21,907  
Finance leases (lessor)
    -       -       -       -       -  
Repayment or termination of loans and leases (lessor)
    -       -       -       -       -  
Sales of tangible, intangible or other assets
    -       -       -       -       -  
Financing agreements: loans and capital contributions (borrower)
    -       51       3,399       702       4,152  
Finance leases (lessee)
    -       -       -       -       -  
Repayment or termination of loans and leases (lessee)
    -       -       -       -       -  
Guarantees provided
    -       -       228       900       1,128  
Guarantees received
    -       -       -       -       -  
Obligations acquired
    -       9       1,812       246       2,067  
Obligations/guarantees cancelled
    -       -       -       -       -  
Dividends and other distributed profit
    -       28       -       157       185  
Other transactions
    -       -       17,746       3,582       21,328  

 
 
67

 

 
   
Millions of euros
 
   
30/06/13
 
Expenses and income
 
Significant shareholders
   
Directors and executives
   
Group companies or entities
   
Other related parties
   
Total
 
Expenses:
                             
Finance costs
    -       -       5       2       7  
Management or cooperation agreements
    -       -       -       -       -  
R&D transfers and licensing agreements
    -       -       -       -       -  
Leases
    -       -       -       -       -  
Services received
    -       -       -       -       -  
Purchases of goods (finished or in progress)
    -       -       -       -       -  
Valuation adjustments for uncollectible or doubtful debts
    -       -       -       -       -  
Losses on derecognition or disposal of assets
    -       -       -       -       -  
Other expenses
    -       -       18       -       18  
      -       -       23       2       25  
Income:
                                       
Finance income
                                       
Management or cooperation agreements
    -       -       43       1       44  
R&D transfers and licensing agreements
    -       -       -       -       -  
Dividends received
    -       -       -       -       -  
Leases
    -       -       -       -       -  
Rendering of services
    -       -       -       -       -  
Sale of goods (finished or in progress)
    -       -       -       -       -  
Gains on derecognition or disposal of assets
    -       -       -       -       -  
Other income
    -       -       39       11       50  
      -       -       82       12       94  

 
   
Millions of reais
 
   
30/06/13
 
Expenses and income
 
Significant shareholders
   
Directors and executives
   
Group companies or entities
   
Other related parties
   
Total
 
Expenses:
                             
Finance costs
    -       -       13       5       18  
Management or cooperation agreements
    -       -       -       -       -  
R&D transfers and licensing agreements
    -       -       -       -       -  
Leases
    -       -       -       -       -  
Services received
    -       -       -       -       -  
Purchases of goods (finished or in progress)
    -       -       -       -       -  
Valuation adjustments for uncollectible or doubtful debts
    -       -       -       -       -  
Losses on derecognition or disposal of assets
    -       -       -       -       -  
Other expenses
    -       -       48       -       48  
      -       -       61       5       66  
Income:
                                       
Finance income
                                       
Management or cooperation agreements
    -       -       115       3       118  
R&D transfers and licensing agreements
    -       -       -       -       -  
Dividends received
    -       -       -       -       -  
Leases
    -       -       -       -       -  
Rendering of services
    -       -       -       -       -  
Sale of goods (finished or in progress)
    -       -       -       -       -  
Gains on derecognition or disposal of assets
    -       -       -       -       -  
Other income
    -       -       104       29       133  
      -       -       219       32       251  
 
 
68

 
 
 
 
 

   
Millions of euros
 
   
30/06/13
 
Other transactions
 
Significant shareholders
   
Directors and executives
   
Group companies or entities
   
Other related parties
   
Total
 
                               
                               
Purchases of tangible, intangible or other assets
    -       -       -       -       -  
Financing agreements: loans and capital contributions (lender)
    -       42       8,556       652       9,250  
Finance leases (lessor)
    -       -       -       -       -  
Repayment or termination of loans and leases (lessor)
    -       -       -       -       -  
Sales of tangible, intangible or other assets
    -       -       -       -       -  
Financing agreements: loans and capital contributions (borrower)
    -       21       477       256       754  
Finance leases (lessee)
    -       -       -       -       -  
Repayment or termination of loans and leases (lessee)
    -       -       -       -       -  
Guarantees provided
    -       -       -       121       121  
Guarantees received
    -       -       -       -       -  
Obligations acquired
    -       1       2,103       18       2,122  
Obligations/guarantees cancelled
    -       -       -       -       -  
Dividends and other distributed profit
    -       9       -       53       62  
Other transactions
    -       -       10,336       2,111       12,447  
 
 
   
Millions of reais
 
   
30/06/13
 
Other transactions
 
Significant shareholders
   
Directors and executives
   
Group companies or entities
   
Other related parties
   
Total
 
                               
                               
Purchases of tangible, intangible or other assets
    -       -       -       -       -  
Financing agreements: loans and capital contributions (lender)
    -       121       24,726       1,884       26,731  
Finance leases (lessor)
    -       -       -       -       -  
Repayment or termination of loans and leases (lessor)
    -       -       -       -       -  
Sales of tangible, intangible or other assets
    -       -       -       -       -  
Financing agreements: loans and capital contributions (borrower)
    -       61       1,378       740       2,179  
Finance leases (lessee)
    -       -       -       -       -  
Repayment or termination of loans and leases (lessee)
    -       -       -       -       -  
Guarantees provided
    -       -       -       350       350  
Guarantees received
    -       -       -       -       -  
Obligations acquired
    -       3       6,077       52       6,132  
Obligations/guarantees cancelled
    -       -       -       -       -  
Dividends and other distributed profit
    -       24       -       141       165  
Other transactions
    -       -       29,870       6,101       35,971  
 
In addition to the detail provided above, there were insurance contracts linked to pensions amounting to EUR 344 million (BRL 1,032 million) at 30 June 2014 (30 June 2013: EUR 390 million (BRL 1,127 million)).
 

 
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14.
Average headcount
 
The average number of employees at the Group and at the Bank, by gender, in the six-month periods ended 30 June 2014 and 2013 was as follows:
 
   
Bank
   
Group
 
Average headcount
 
30/06/14
   
30/06/13 (*)
   
30/06/14
   
30/06/13
 
                         
Men
    14,214       17,129       82,923       86,160  
Women
    10,286       11,171       100,950       101,961  
      24,500       28,300       183,873       188,121  
 
(*) The former employees of Banesto and Banif were included in the Bank in June 2013 following integration (see Note 3.b.xiii to the consolidated financial statements consolidated financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2013).
 
15.
Other disclosures: valuation techniques for financial assets and liabilities
 
The following table shows a summary of the fair values, at 30 June 2014 and 31 December 2013, of the financial assets and liabilities indicated below, classified on the basis of the various measurement methods used by the Group to determine their fair value:
 
   
Millions of euros
 
   
30/06/14
   
31/12/13
 
   
Published price quotations in active markets
   
Internal models
         
Published price quotations in active markets
   
Internal models
       
             
             
   
Total
   
Total
 
                                     
Financial assets held for trading
    63,938       66,835       130,773       46,472       68,817       115,289  
Other financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
    3,884       26,537       30,421       3,687       27,694       31,381  
Available-for-sale financial assets (1)
    71,514       18,151       89,665       62,343       20,995       83,338  
Hedging derivatives (assets)
    41       6,292       6,333       221       8,080       8,301  
Financial liabilities held for trading
    15,950       80,671       96,621       14,643       80,030       94,673  
Other financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
    -       50,446       50,446       -       42,311       42,311  
Hedging derivatives (liabilities)
    183       6,314       6,497       187       5,096       5,283  
Liabilities under insurance contracts
    -       1,602       1,602       -       1,430       1,430  
                                                 

 
70

 
 
   
Millions of reais
 
   
30/06/14
   
31/12/13
 
   
Published price quotations in active markets
   
Internal models
         
Published price quotations in active markets
   
Internal models
       
             
             
   
Total
   
Total
 
                                     
Financial assets held for trading
    191,828       200,518       392,346       151,387       224,178       375,565  
Other financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
    11,654       79,616       91,270       12,011       90,216       102,227  
Available-for-sale financial assets (1)
    214,557       54,456       269,013       203,089       68,393       271,482  
Hedging derivatives (assets)
    124       18,877       19,001       720       26,321       27,041  
Financial liabilities held for trading
    47,854       242,029       289,883       47,701       260,706       308,407  
Other financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
    -       151,349       151,349       -       137,832       137,832  
Hedging derivatives (liabilities)
    551       18,943       19,494       609       16,601       17,210  
Liabilities under insurance contracts
    -       4,807       4,807       -       4,658       4,658  
                                                 
 
 
(1)  
In addition to the financial instruments measured at fair value shown in the foregoing table, at 30 June 2014, the Bank held equity instruments classified as available-for-sale financial assets and carried at cost amounting to EUR 972 million (BRL 2.915 million) (31 December 2013: EUR 461 million (BRL 1,502 million)).
 
Financial instruments at fair value, determined on the basis of published price quotations in active markets (Level 1), include government debt securities, private-sector debt securities, derivatives traded in organised markets, securitised assets, shares, short positions and fixed-income securities issued.
 
In cases where price quotations cannot be observed, management makes its best estimate of the price that the market would set, using its own internal models. In most cases, these internal models use data based on observable market parameters as significant inputs (Level 2) and, in very specific cases, they use significant inputs not observable in market data (Level 3). In order to make these estimates, various techniques are employed, including the extrapolation of observable market data. The best evidence of the fair value of a financial instrument on initial recognition is the transaction price, unless the fair value of the instrument can be obtained from other market transactions performed with the same or similar instruments or can be measured by using a valuation technique in which the variables used include only observable market data, mainly interest rates.
 
The Group has developed a formal process for the systematic valuation and management of financial instruments, which has been implemented worldwide across all the Group's units. The governance scheme for this process distributes responsibilities between two independent divisions: Treasury (development, marketing and daily management of financial products and market data) and Risk (on a periodic basis, validation of pricing models and market data, computation of risk metrics, new transaction approval policies, management of market risk and implementation of fair value adjustment policies). The approval of new products follows a sequence of steps (request, development, validation, integration in corporate systems and quality assurance) before the product is brought into production. This process ensures that pricing systems have been properly reviewed and are stable before they are used.
 
The most important products and families of derivatives, and the related valuation techniques and inputs, by asset class, are detailed in the consolidated financial statements at 31 December 2013. These valuations include the calculation of the valuation adjustment for counterparty risk or default risk (the CVA and DVA recognised at 31 June 2014 totalled EUR 699 million and EUR 190 million, respectively (BRL 2,097 million and BRL 549 million, respectively).
 
Set forth below are the financial instruments at fair value whose measurement was based on internal models (Levels 2 and 3) at 30 June 2014 and 31 December 2013:
 
 
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Millions of euros
 
Fair values calculated
using internal models at
30/06/14
Fair values calculated
using internal models at
31/12/13
   
 
Level 2
Level 3
Level 2
Level 3
Valuation techniques
Main inputs
ASSETS:
115,764
2,051
124,079
1,507
   
Financial assets held for trading
66,047
788
68,535
282
   
Loans and advances to credit institutions
1,287
-
5,502
-
Present Value Method
Observable market data
Loans and advances to customers (a)
1,636
-
5,079
-
Present Value Method
Observable market data
Debt and equity instruments
1,590
72
1,585
50
Present Value Method
Observable market data, HPI/HPI Spot Rate, HPI Forward Growth Rate, HPI Volatility
Trading derivatives
61,534
716
56,369
232
   
Swaps
47,995
53
40,380
56
Present Value Method, Gaussian Copula (b)
Observable market data, basis, liquidity
Exchange rate options
754
24
849
16
Black-Scholes Model
Observable market data, liquidity
Interest rate options
6,785
359
7,375
-
Black-Scholes Model and advanced multi-factor interest rate models
Observable market data, liquidity, correlation
Interest rate futures
11
-
16
-
Present Value Method
Observable market data
Index and securities options
3,009
184
2,953
56
Black-Scholes Model
Observable market data, dividends, correlation, liquidity, HPI/HPI Spot Rate, HPI Forward Growth Rate, HPI Volatility
Other
2,980
96
4,796
104
Present Value Method, advanced local and stochastic volatility models and other
Observable market data and other
Hedging derivatives
6,292
-
8,080
-
   
Swaps
5,922
-
6,920
-
Present Value Method
Observable market data, basis
Exchange rate options
165
-
400
-
Black-Scholes Model
Observable market data
Interest rate options
30
-
24
-
Black-Scholes Model
Observable market data
Other
175
-
736
-
N/A
N/A
Other financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
25,927
610
27,184
510
   
Loans and advances to credit institutions
14,205
-
13,444
-
Present Value Method
Observable market data
Loans and advances to customers (c)
10,966
65
13,135
61
Present Value Method
Observable market data, HPI/HPI Spot Rate, HPI Forward Growth Rate, HPI Volatility
Debt and equity instruments
756
545
605
449
Present Value Method
Observable market data, HPI/HPI Spot Rate, HPI Forward Growth Rate, HPI Volatility
Available-for-sale financial assets
17,498
653
20,280
715
   
Debt and equity instruments
17,498
653
20,280
715
Present Value Method
Observable market data/underlying rate, hierarchy level, conditional prepayment rate (CPR) and expected default rates. Acquisition cost and underlying carrying amount
LIABILITIES:
138,469
564
128,762
105
   
Financial liabilities held for trading
80,137
534
79,970
60
   
Deposits from central banks
2,566
-
3,866
-
Present Value Method
Observable market data
Deposits from credit institutions
7,374
-
7,468
-
Present Value Method
Observable market data
Customer deposits
5,250
-
8,500
-
Present Value Method
Observable market data
Debt and equity instruments
-
-
1
-
Present Value Method
Observable market data, liquidity
Trading derivatives
62,313
534
57,260
60
   
Swaps
47,282
-
41,156
2
Present Value Method, Gaussian Copula (b)
Observable market data, basis, liquidity, HPI/HPI Spot Rate, HPI Forward Growth Rate, HPI Volatility
Exchange rate options
849
-
660
-
Black-Scholes Model
Observable market data, liquidity
Interest rate options
7,996
197
8,457
-
Black-Scholes Model and advanced multi-factor interest rate models
Observable market data, liquidity, correlation
Index and securities options
4.136
274
4,252
-
Black-Scholes Model
Observable market data, dividends, correlation, liquidity, HPI/HPI Spot Rate, HPI Forward Growth Rate, HPI Volatility
Interest rate and equity futures
89
-
88
-
Present Value Method
Observable market data
Other
1,961
63
2,647
58
Present Value Method, advanced local and stochastic volatility models and other
Observable market data and other
Short positions
2,634
-
2,875
-
   
Hedging derivatives
6,314
-
5,096
-
   
Swaps
6,196
-
4,961
-
Present Value Method
Observable market data, basis
Exchange rate options
-
-
1
-
Black-Scholes Model
Observable market data
Interest rate options
12
-
13
-
Black’s Model
Observable market data
Other
106
-
121
-
N/A
N/A
Other financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
50,416
30
42,266
45
Present Value Method
Observable market data
Liabilities under insurance contracts
1,602
-
1,430
-
Present Value Method
 
 
 
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Millions of reais
 
   
Fair values calculated
using internal models at
30/06/14
   
Fair values calculated
using internal models at
31/12/13
             
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Level 2
   
Level 3
   
Valuation techniques
   
Main inputs
 
ASSETS:
    347,314       6,153       404,199       4,909              
Financial assets held for trading
    198,154       2,364       223,260       918              
Loans and advances to credit institutions
    3,861       -       17,923       -    
Present Value Method
   
Observable market data
 
Loans and advances to customers (a)
    4,908       -       16,545       -    
Present Value Method
   
Observable market data
 
Debt and equity instruments
    4,770       216       5,163       163    
Present Value Method
   
Observable market data, HPI/HPI Spot Rate, HPI Forward Growth Rate, HPI Volatility
 
Trading derivatives
    184,615       2,148       183,629       755              
Swaps
    143,995       159       131,542       182    
Present Value Method, Gaussian Copula (b)
   
Observable market data, basis, liquidity
 
Exchange rate options
    2,262       72       2,766       52    
Black-Scholes Model
   
Observable market data, liquidity
 
Interest rate options
    20,356       1,077       24,025       -    
Black-Scholes Model and advanced multi-factor interest rate models
   
Observable market data, liquidity, correlation
 
Interest rate futures
    33       -       52       -    
Present Value Method
   
Observable market data
 
Index and securities options
    9,028       552       9,620       182    
Black-Scholes Model
   
Observable market data, dividends, correlation, liquidity, HPI/HPI Spot Rate, HPI Forward Growth Rate, HPI Volatility
 
Other
    8,941       288       15,624       339    
Present Value Method, advanced local and stochastic volatility models and other
   
Observable market data and other
 
Hedging derivatives
    18,877       -       26,321       -              
Swaps
    17,767       -       22,543       -    
Present Value Method
   
Observable market data, basis
 
Exchange rate options
    495       -       1,303       -    
Black-Scholes Model
   
Observable market data
 
Interest rate options
    90       -       78       -    
Black-Scholes Model
   
Observable market data
 
Other
    525       -       2,397       -     N/A     N/A  
Other financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
    77,786       1,830       88,554       1,662              
Loans and advances to credit institutions
    42,618       -       43,795       -    
Present Value Method
   
Observable market data
 
Loans and advances to customers (c)
    32,900       195       42,788       199    
Present Value Method
   
Observable market data, HPI/HPI Spot Rate, HPI Forward Growth Rate, HPI Volatility
 
Debt and equity instruments
    2,268       1,635       1,971       1,463    
Present Value Method
   
Observable market data, HPI/HPI Spot Rate, HPI Forward Growth Rate, HPI Volatility
 
Available-for-sale financial assets
    52,497       1,959       66,064       2,329              
Debt and equity instruments
    52,497       1,959       66,064       2,329    
Present Value Method
   
Observable market data/underlying rate, hierarchy level, conditional prepayment rate (CPR) and expected default rates. Acquisition cost and underlying carrying amount
 
LIABILITIES:
    415,436       1,692       419,454       343              
Financial liabilities held for trading
    240,427       1,602       260,510       196              
Deposits from central banks
    7,699       -       12,594       -    
Present Value Method
   
Observable market data
 
Deposits from credit institutions
    22,123       -       24,328       -    
Present Value Method
   
Observable market data
 
Customer deposits
    15,751       -       27,690       -    
Present Value Method
   
Observable market data
 
Debt and equity instruments
    -       -       3       -    
Present Value Method
   
Observable market data, liquidity
 
Trading derivatives
    186,951       1,602       186,529       196              
Swaps
    141,855       -       134,070       7    
Present Value Method, Gaussian Copula (b)
   
Observable market data, basis, liquidity, HPI/HPI Spot Rate, HPI Forward Growth Rate, HPI Volatility
 
Exchange rate options
    2,547       -       2,150       -    
Black-Scholes Model
   
Observable market data, liquidity
 
Interest rate options
    23,990       591       27,550       -    
Black-Scholes Model and advanced multi-factor interest rate models
   
Observable market data, liquidity, correlation
 
Index and securities options
    12.409       822       13,851       -    
Black-Scholes Model
   
Observable market data, dividends, correlation, liquidity, HPI/HPI Spot Rate, HPI Forward Growth Rate, HPI Volatility
 
Interest rate and equity futures
    267       -       287       -    
Present Value Method
   
Observable market data
 
Other
    5,883       189       8,621       189    
Present Value Method, advanced local and stochastic volatility models and other
   
Observable market data and other
 
Short positions
    7,903       -       9,366       -              
Hedging derivatives
    18,943       -       16,601       -              
Swaps
    18,589       -       16,161       -    
Present Value Method
   
Observable market data, basis
 
Exchange rate options
    -       -       3       -    
Black-Scholes Model
   
Observable market data
 
Interest rate options
    36       -       42       -    
Black’s Model
   
Observable market data
 
Other
    318       -       395       -     N/A     N/A  
Other financial liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
    151,259       90       137,685       147    
Present Value Method
   
Observable market data
 
Liabilities under insurance contracts
    4,807       -       4,658       -    
Present Value Method
       
 
(a)
Includes mainly short-term loans and reverse repurchase agreements with corporate customers (mainly brokerage and investment companies).
(b)
Includes credit risk derivatives with a negative net fair value of EUR 23 million (BRL 69 million) recognised in the consolidated balance sheet. These assets and liabilities are measured using the Standard Gaussian Copula Model.
(c)
Includes home mortgage loans to financial institutions in the UK (which are regulated and partly financed by the Government). The fair value of these loans was obtained using observable market variables, including current market transactions with similar amounts and collateral facilitated by the UK Housing Association. Since the Government is involved in these financial institutions, the credit risk spreads have remained stable and are homogeneous in this sector. The results arising from the valuation model are checked against current market transactions.
 
 
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Set forth below are the Group's main financial instruments measured using unobservable market data that constitute significant inputs of the internal models (Level 3):
 
 
-
Instruments (loans, debt instruments and derivatives) linked to the House Price Index (HPI) in Santander UK's portfolio. Even if the valuation techniques used for these instruments may be the same as those used to value similar products (present value in the case of loans and debt instruments, and the Black-Scholes model for derivatives), the main factors used in the valuation of these instruments are the HPI spot rate, the growth rate of that rate, its volatility and mortality rates, which are not always observable in the market and, accordingly, these instruments are considered illiquid.
 
 
·  
The HPI spot rate: for some instruments the NSA HPI spot rate, which is directly observable and published on a monthly basis, is used. For other instruments where regional HPI rates must be used (published quarterly), adjustments are made to reflect the different composition of the rates and adapt them to the regional composition of Santander UK's portfolio.
 
 
·  
HPI growth rate: this is not always directly observable in the market, especially for long maturities, and is estimated in accordance with existing quoted prices. To reflect the uncertainty implicit in these estimates, adjustments are made based on an analysis of the historical volatility of the HPI, incorporating reversion to the mean.
 
 
·  
HPI volatility: the long-term volatility is not directly observable in the market but is estimated on the basis of more short-term quoted prices and by making an adjustment to reflect the existing uncertainty, based on the standard deviation of historical volatility over various time periods.
 
 
·  
Mortality rates: these are based on published official tables and adjusted to reflect the composition of the customer portfolio for this type of product at Santander UK.
 
 
-
Illiquid CDOs and CLOs in the portfolio of the treasury unit in Madrid. These are measured by grouping together the securities by type of underlying (sector/country), payment hierarchy (prime, mezzanine, junior, etc.), and assuming forecast conditional prepayment rates (CPR) and default rates, adopting conservative criteria.
 
 
-
Unlisted equity securities (shares and investment funds). These are measured at the lower of acquisition cost and underlying carrying amount.
 
 
-
Trading derivatives on baskets of shares. These are measured using advanced local and stochastic volatility models, using Monte Carlo simulations; the main unobservable input is the correlation between the prices of the shares in each basket in question.
 
 
-
Callable interest rate trading derivatives (Bermudan-style options) where the main unobservable input is mean reversion of interest rates.
 
With respect to 2013 year-end the Group reclassified to Level 3 the interest-rate derivatives with periodic call options and options on baskets of listed shares.  The reason for the reclassification was the greater significance in the fair value of the aforementioned financial instruments of the illiquidity in the inputs used (the parameter for reversal to the average of interests rates and the correlations between the underlyings, respectively). These products relate almost exclusively to derivatives transactions performed to serve our clients.
 
The table below shows the effect, at 30 June 2014, on the fair value of the main financial instruments classified as Level 3 of a reasonable change in the assumptions used in the valuation. This effect was determined by applying the probable valuation ranges of the main unobservable inputs detailed in the following table:
 
 
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Portfolio/Instrument
Valuation technique
Main unobservable inputs
Range
Weighted average
Impacts (in millions of euros)
(Level 3)
Unfavourable scenario
Favourable scenario
Financial assets held for trading
 
 
 
 
   
Debt instruments
Partial differential equations
Long-term volatility
30%-46%
32.08%
(0)
3
Trading derivatives
Present Value Method
Curves on ABR index (*)
(a)
(a)
(3)
3
 
Present Value Method, Modified Black-Scholes Model
HPI forward growth rate
0%-5%
2.7%
(10)
10
 
Present Value Method, Modified Black-Scholes Model
HPI spot rate
n/a
578(**)
(8)
8
 
Standard Gaussian Copula Model
Probability of default
0%-4,9%
0.30%
(2)
2
 
Advanced local and stochastic volatility models
Correlation between share prices
55%-75%
65%
(8)
8
 
Advanced multi-factor interest rate models
Mean reversion of interest rates
0.01%-3%
1%(***)
-
23
Other financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
 
 
       
Loans and advances to customers
Weighted average by probability (according to forecast mortality rates) of European HPI options, using the Black-Scholes model
HPI forward growth rate
0%-5%
2.8%
(2)
2
Debt and equity instruments
Weighted average by probability (according to forecast mortality rates) of HPI forwards, using the present value model
HPI forward growth rate
0%-5%
2.7%
(15)
15
 
Weighted average by probability (according to forecast mortality rates) of HPI forwards, using the present value model
HPI spot rate
n/a
578(**)
(20)
20
Available-for-sale financial assets
 
 
       
Debt and equity instruments
Present Value Method, others
Non-performing loans and prepayment ratios, cost of capital, long-term earnings growth rate
(a)
(a)
(3)
3
Financial liabilities held for trading
 
 
       
Trading derivatives
Present Value Method, Modified Black-Scholes Model
HPI forward growth rate
0%-5%
2%
(4)
4
 
Present Value Method, Modified Black-Scholes Model
HPI spot rate
n/a
565(**)
(18)
15
 
Present Value Method, Modified Black-Scholes Model
Curves on ABR index (*)
(a)
(a)
-
-
 
Advanced local and stochastic volatility models
Correlation between share prices
55%-75%
65%
(b)
(b)
 
Advanced multi-factor interest rate models
Mean reversion of interest rates
0.01%-3%
1%(***)
(b)
(b)
Other liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
-
-
-
-
(b)
(b)
 
 
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Portfolio/Instrument
Valuation technique
Main unobservable inputs
Range
Weighted average
Impacts (in millions of reais)
(Level 3)
Unfavourable scenario
Favourable scenario
Financial assets held for trading
 
 
 
 
   
Debt instruments
Partial differential equations
Long-term volatility
30%-46%
32.08%
(1)
9
Trading derivatives
Present Value Method
Curves on ABR index (*)
(a)
(a)
(9)
9
 
Present Value Method, Modified Black-Scholes Model
HPI forward growth rate
0%-5%
2,7%
(30)
30
 
Present Value Method, Modified Black-Scholes Model
HPI spot rate
n/a
578(**)
(24)
24
 
Standard Gaussian Copula Model
Probability of default
0%-4,9%
0.30%
(6)
6
 
Advanced local and stochastic volatility models
Correlation between share prices
55%-75%
65%
(25)
25
 
Advanced multi-factor interest rate models
Mean reversion of interest rates
0.01%-3%
1%(***)
-
70
Other financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
 
 
       
Loans and advances to customers
Weighted average by probability (according to forecast mortality rates) of European HPI options, using the Black-Scholes model
HPI forward growth rate
0%-5%
2.8%
(6)
6
Debt and equity instruments
Weighted average by probability (according to forecast mortality rates) of HPI forwards, using the present value model
HPI forward growth rate
0%-5%
2.7%
(45)
45
 
Weighted average by probability (according to forecast mortality rates) of HPI forwards, using the present value model
HPI spot rate
n/a
578(**)
(60)
60
Available-for-sale financial assets
 
 
       
Debt and equity instruments
Present Value Method, others
Non-performing loans and prepayment ratios, cost of capital, long-term earnings growth rate
(a)
(a)
(10)
10
Financial liabilities held for trading
 
 
       
Trading derivatives
Present Value Method, Modified Black-Scholes Model
HPI forward growth rate
0%-5%
2%
(12)
12
 
Present Value Method, Modified Black-Scholes Model
HPI spot rate
n/a
565(**)
(54)
45
 
Present Value Method, Modified Black-Scholes Model
Curves on ABR index (*)
(a)
(a)
-
-
 
Advanced local and stochastic volatility models
Correlation between share prices
55%-75%
65%
(b)
(b)
 
Advanced multi-factor interest rate models
Mean reversion of interest rates
0.01%-3%
1%(***)
(b)
(b)
Other liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
-
-
-
-
(b)
(b)
 
 (*) ABR: Active Bank Rate. Average deposit interest rates (over 30, 90, 180 and 360 days) published by the Chilean Association of Banks and Financial Institutions (ABIF) in nominal currency (Chilean peso) and in real terms, adjusted for inflation (Unidad de Fomento - UF).
 
(**) There is a national HPI index in the UK and regional indexes. The HPI spot value is the weighted average of the indexes that correspond to the positions of each portfolio.
 
(***)Theoretical average value of the parameter. The change made for the favourable scenario is from 0.01% to 3%. The unfavourable scenario was not considered as there was no margin for downward movement from the parameter’s current level.

(a)  
The exercise was conducted for the unobservable inputs described in the Main unobservable inputs column under probable scenarios. The range and weighted average value used are not shown because the aforementioned exercise was conducted jointly for various inputs or variants thereof, and it was not possible to break down the results separately by type of input.
 
(b)  
The Group calculates the potential effect on the valuation of each of these instruments on a joint basis, irrespective of whether their individual valuation is positive (asset) or negative (liability), and the global effect associated with these financial instruments is broken down in the Other financial assets at fair value through profit or loss line included.
 
 
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Lastly, the changes in the financial instruments classified as Level 3 in the first half of 2014 were as follows:

    31-12-13    
Changes
    30-06-2014  
Millions of euros
 
Fair value
calculated using internal models
(Level 3)
   
Purchases
   
Sales
   
Issues and settlements
   
Transfers of levels
   
Changes in
fair value recognised in profit or loss (unrealised)
   
Changes in
fair value recognised in profit or loss (realised)
   
Changes in fair value recognised
in equity
   
Other
   
Fair value calculated using internal models (Level 3)
 
                                                                 
Financial assets held for trading
    282       3       (1)       -       491       4       3       -       6       788  
Debt and equity instruments
    50       3       (1)       -       -       5       -       -       15       72  
Trading derivatives
    232       -       -       -       491       (1 )     3       -       (9 )     716  
Swaps
    56       -       -       -       -       6       (7 )     -       (2 )     53  
Exchange rate options
    16       -       -       -       -       (5 )     7       -       6       24  
Futures options
    -       -       -       -       359       -       -       -       -       359  
Index and securities options
    56       -       -       -       132       (10 )     -       -       6       184  
Other
    104       -       -       -       -       8       3       -       (19 )     96  
Other financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
    510       -       -       -       78       19       -       -       3       610  
Loans and advances to customers
    61       -       -       -       -       2       -       -       2       65  
Debt and equity instruments
    449       -       -       -       78       17       -       -       1       545  
Available-for-sale financial assets
    715       15       (41)       -       13       -       2       (68 )     17       653  
TOTAL ASSETS
    1,507       18       (42)       -       582       23       5       (68 )     26       2,051  
                                                                                 
Financial liabilities held for trading
    60       -       -       -       478       12       (8 )     -       (8 )     534  
Trading derivatives
    60       -       -       -       478       12       (8 )     -       (8 )     534  
Swaps
    2       -       -       -       -       -       (2 )     -       -       -  
Interest rate options
    -       -       -       -       197       -       -       -       -       197  
Index and securities options
    -       -       -       -       274       -       -       -       -       274  
Other
    58       -       -       -       7       12       (6 )     -       (8 )     63  
Other liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
    45       -       (15)       -       -       (2 )     -       -       2       30  
TOTAL LIABILITIES
    105       -       (15)       -       478       10       (8 )     -       (6 )     564  
 
 
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    31-12-13    
Changes
    30-06-2014  
Millions of euros
 
Fair value
calculated using internal models
(Level 3)
   
Purchases
   
Sales
   
Issues and settlements
   
Transfers of levels
   
Changes in
fair value recognised in profit or loss (unrealised)
   
Changes in
fair value recognised in profit or loss (realised)
   
Changes in fair value recognised
in equity
   
Other
   
Fair value calculated using internal models (Level 3)
 
                                                                 
Financial assets held for trading
    918       9       (3 )     -       1,545       13       9       -       (127 )     2,364  
Debt and equity instruments
    163       9       (3 )     -       -       16       -       -       31       216  
Trading derivatives
    755       -       -       -       1,545       (3 )     9       -       (158 )     2,148  
Swaps
    182       -       -       -       -       19       (22 )     -       (20 )     159  
Exchange rate options
    52       -       -       -       -       (16 )     22       -       14       72  
Futures options
    -       -       -               1,130       -       -       -       (53 )     1,077  
Index and securities options
    182       -       -       -       415       (31 )     -       -       (14 )     552  
Other
    339       -       -       -       -       25       9       -       (85 )     288  
Other financial assets at fair value through profit or loss
    1,662       -       -       -       245       59       -       -       (136 )     1,830  
Loans and advances to customers
    199       -       -       -       -       6       -       -       (10 )     195  
Debt and equity instruments
    1,463       -       -       -       245       53       -       -       (126 )     1,635  
Available-for-sale financial assets
    2,329       47       (129 )     -       41       -       6       (214 )     (121 )     1,959  
TOTAL ASSETS
    4,909       56       (132 )     -       1,831       72       15       (214 )     (384 )     6,153  
                                                                                 
Financial liabilities held for trading
    196       -       -       -       1,504       38       (25 )     -       (111 )     1,602  
Trading derivatives
    196       -       -       -       1,504       38       (25 )     -       (111 )     1,602  
Swaps
    7       -       -       -       -       -       (7 )     -       -       -  
Interest rate options
    -       -       -       -       620       -       -       -       (29 )     591  
Index and securities options
    -       -       -       -       862       -       -       -       (40 )     822  
Other
    189       -       -       -       22       38       (18 )     -       (42 )     189  
Other liabilities at fair value through profit or loss
    147       -       (47 )     -       -       (6 )     -       -       (4 )     90  
TOTAL LIABILITIES
    343       -       (47 )     -       1,504       32       (25 )     -       (115 )     1,692  
 
 
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These interim condensed consolidated financial statements are presented on the basis of the regulatory financial reporting framework applicable to the Group (see Note 1.b). Certain accounting practices applied by the Group that conform with that regulatory framework may not conform with other generally accepted accounting principles and rules.
 
 
 
IMPORTANT INFORMATION FOR INVESTORS ABOUT THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION

In connection with the proposed transaction, Banco Santander, S.A. (“Santander”) has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the “SEC”) a preliminary Registration Statement on Form F-4 that contains a preliminary prospectus and offer to exchange. INVESTORS AND SECURITY HOLDERS ARE URGED TO READ THE REGISTRATION STATEMENT, PROSPECTUS, OFFER TO EXCHANGE AND ALL OTHER RELEVANT DOCUMENTS THAT WILL BE FILED WITH THE SEC REGARDING THE PROPOSED TRANSACTION WHEN THEY BECOME AVAILABLE BECAUSE THEY WILL CONTAIN IMPORTANT INFORMATION.  All such documents filed with the SEC will be available free of charge at the SEC’s website at www.sec.gov.

This communication shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction. This document is not an offer of securities for sale into the United States, Brazil or elsewhere. No offering of securities shall be made in the United States except pursuant to registration under the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or an exemption therefrom, and no offering of securities shall be made in Brazil except pursuant to applicable law.

Forward-Looking Statements

This communication contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the US Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward looking statements may be identified by words such as “expects”, “anticipates”, “intends”, “plans”, “believes”, “seeks”, “estimates”, “will” or words of similar meaning and include, but are not limited to, statements about the expected future business and financial performance of Santander resulting from and following the implementation of the transaction described herein. These statements are based on management’s current expectations and are inherently subject to uncertainties and changes in circumstance. Santander does not undertake any obligations to update the forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, or any change in events, conditions, assumptions or other factors.

 
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