Joined Cases C-775/22, C-779/22 and C-794/22, Banco Santander (Resolution of Banco Popular II): Judgment of the Court (First Chamber) of 5 September 2024 (requests for a preliminary ruling from the Tribunal Supremo – Spain) – M.S.G. and Others v Banco Santander SA (Reference for a preliminary ruling – Directive 2014/59/EU – Resolution of credit institutions and investment firms – General principles – Article 34(1)(a) and (b) – Bail-in – Write down of capital instruments – Conversion of subordinated obligations into shares and mandatory transfer for no consideration – Effects – Article 38(13) – Article 53(1) and (3) – Article 60(2), first subparagraph, points (b) and (c) – Articles 73 to 75 – Protection of the rights of shareholders and creditors – Purchase of capital instruments – Flawed and incorrect information provided in the prospectus – Action for damages – Action for a declaration of nullity in respect of the agreement for the purchase of capital instruments – Actions brought against the universal successor of the credit institution subject to a resolution decision)