OVERVIEW On May 30, we assigned 'A-/A-2' long- and short-term counterparty credit ratings to Bankia, the new main operating entity resulting from the consolidation of seven Spanish savings banks. At the same time, we withdrew our counterparty credit ratings on Caja Madrid, one of the seven banks. Prior to the withdrawal, we affirmed the 'A-/A-2' ratings on Caja Madrid. We have consequently affirmed and withdrawn our ratings on Caja Madrid's mortgage covered bonds. Subsequently, we have assigned 'AAA' ratings to Bankia's mortgage covered bonds. At the same time, we have placed the ratings on Bankia's CHs on CreditWatch negative to reflect the need for further, more detailed information. MADRID (Standard&Poor's) June 3, 2011--Standard&Poor's Ratings Services today