On March 29, 2021, we affirmed our 'BBB+/Stable/A-2' issuer credit rating on CaixaBank S.A., following the merger between CaixaBank and Bankia S.A., and we withdrew our 'BBB+/Stable/A-2' rating on Bankia. Following this, we withdrew our 'AA-' ratings on Bankia's public sector covered bond program and related issuance at the issuer's request. The outlook was negative at the time of the withdrawal. MADRID (S&P Global Ratings) March 29, 2021--S&P Global Ratings today withdrew its 'AA-' credit ratings on Bankia S.A.'s public sector covered bond program and related issuance ("Cédulas Territoriales") at the issuer's request. The outlook on these ratings was negative at the time of the withdrawal. The withdrawal occurs at the issuer's request following the legal completion of the merger